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VOLUME    UCVIII. 


Table  of  Contents. 


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M. i.-  Water  wii 

Krell  ii  Mluesl 

H  11  male  Bund  Separa- 
■its  linolliup. 
fine  Silver   Ore    De- 

U'nliiK  In  I'Ii.'.t  Onontv. 

'1.,  Bliwr  Coat  Cotton  rittrou-. 

Malarial 

Cud  Llvur  Oil. 
Iron  i.v  Electricity. 
Dumcsiill's  IV I  DC  ProceM 
Bi-a   Weeds    lor  .Medical  Pur- 

J..JM*. 

S...i(i  liri-wlnif  oil  Trees. 

Enterprises  a  n  d  Develop- 
ments. 

Cli liases  in  Hvdraullc  .Minim; 

[miiruved  Method  or  Work- 
ing Koasted  i.old  and  Silver 
Ores 

Ueologlcal  Survey  Map. 

At  ti  .1  Oli.il.         M  ISCN  I.I.  ANT  — 

Ilcaton's  Process;  Tiic'aei' 
ol  Twisted  Wheels;  Theory 
ul  Puddling  j  BultH  ami 
Nuts  ;  Ji  ridge  Across  the 
Channel. 


Mem 


Sei 


Turiion  lite 
M.-brt-kn; 

UlMM.Sl     M.I 

I. IN'     illlullll 
Various   coi 

IrlCln 


Alcohol  a-i  Fond. 


l.i. 1 


ul  Nc 


,  M..11111 


Mo 


Ktiilroml  U111  nliij;  Uxmrsion. 
The  Overland  Uonllily. 
Bxcln-lveiiess    Anions     Sci- 
ential*. 
Sulphur  Treatment  ol  Wine, 
^uarrving    witli    Hie    aid  ol 

Frost 

French  Leather. 
Mechanical  Taste 
San  Frniicisto  .Mining  Rharc- 
Uoldcra'  Directory.  ^ 

Now  Vurk  Metal  Market. 
San  Francisco  .Mci.il  Market, 
san  Francisco  Market  Rates. 
Notices  to  Correspondent*. 
Stock  Prices— Bid  and  Asked. 
New  Incorporations. 


The  Turbine  Water  Wheel  in  the 
Foot-Hills. 

THB   BODINE  JONVAL  TUBBINE. 

Economical  power,  in  a  land  -whose  capa- 
bilities are  so  vast  and  suggestive  as  those 
of  California,  in  connection  with  our  stead- 
ily developing  manufactures  and  increasing 
commerce — not  to  mention  its  particular 
relation  to  the  present  leading  interests  of 
the  foot-hills,  which  are  serving  to  plant 
others  that  will  be  more  permanent — 
becomes  a  question  of  an  attractive  char- 
acter in  a  general  way.  Like  the  rich  val- 
leys which  were  but  recently  passed  by  as 
worthless,  now  blooming  like  the  rose,  so 
2)ower,  and  the  conditions  attending  its  fa- 
vorable application  to  supplying  the 
world's  demands,  is  undervalued,  or  over- 
looked; it  is  passed  by  without  the  bestow- 
al of  a  thought  upon  the  matter,  because 
we  do  not  realize  sufficiently  that  condi- 
tions, such  as  the  cost  and  facility  of  trans- 
portation, the  price  of  labor,  and  the  extent 
of  the  governing  commercial  demands,  are 
changing  materially,  and  not  by  any  means 
slowly,  under  our  eyes. 

MiniDg  in  the  foot-hills  will  never  fall  off 
suddenly;  it  is  evident  that  even  deep  pla- 
cer mining  must  last  profitably  for  centu- 
ries. In  view  of  the  situation  of  California, 
of  the  Pacific  world,  and  of  our  incompar- 
able ad  vantages  of  climate  and  water-power 
and  the  delightful  natural  surroundings 
presented-  by  the  foot-hills  for  nestling- 
thriving  manufacturing  villages  and  com- 
fortable populations,  where  every  laborer 
shall  literally  rejoice  under  his  own  thrifty 
vine  and  fig  tree,  and  where  the  skies  are 
as  pure  and  bright  as  those  of  Italy,  it 
seems  strange  and  unaccountable,  though 
fact  it  is,  that  rich  lands,  and  picturesque 
oak-glades,  reminding  of  English  parks,  in 
the  vicinity  of  green  valley  nooks  having 
abundant  streams,  should  remain  lying 
worthless,  or  be  held  to-day  at  only  a  few 
dollars  an  acre,  within  twelve  hours  travel 
of  San  Francisco. 

Steam  and  cheap  coal  near  tide  water, 
may  offer  greater  inducements  at  present 
for  the  location  of  a  limited  number  of 
manufacturing  enterprises  while  transporta- 
tion is  an  item  against  the  foot-hills;  but 
the  future,  whether  far  or  near,  is  definitely 
foreshadowed. 

With  the  turbine  water  wheel  the  pre- 
liminaries to   obtain   power  cost  little  or 


nothing;  several  hundred  dollars  is  all  the 
capital  that  is  required  to  furnish  that 
which  will  set  any  kind  of  machinery  in 
motion.  A  wheel  3  J^  inches  in  diameter, — 
that  may  bo  carried  in  the  pocket, —  with 
100  feet  head,  will  give  one-horse  power; 
one  of  five  or  six  inches  diameter  will  give 
eight  to  ten-horse  power;  a  9  inch  tur- 
bine, with  sixty  inches  of  water  and  100 
feet  head,  will  give  10-hoi-se  power  at  38 
revolutions  a  minute.  The  cost  of  a 
turbine   that    will    run  a    20-statnp  mill, 


able  proportion  of  the  laboring  population 
of  the  State,  though  hitherto  confined  for 
obvious  reasons,  mainly  to  the  vicinity  of 
San  Francisco 

To  give  an  idea  of  the  simplicity  of  the 
turbine,  and  its  adaptation  to  small  quan- 
tities with  a  great  fall  of  water,  the  twro  ac- 
companying illustrations,  being  perspec- 
tive and  sectional  views  of  Bodine's  Jonval 
turbine,  will  serve  our  purpose.  The  tur- 
bine is  fitted  into  a  tube,  box  or  "pen- 
stock," where  thejwater,  in  passing  forcibly 


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Fif.  Z.— 3EC1DNAL    VIEW. 


(about  23-horse  power,)  with  G2  feet  of 
water  is  &250,  and  of  the  pipe  for  the  same, 
from  $1.50  to  ©3.  To  inaugurate  wooden 
ware,  turning,  or  furniture  factories,  asmall 
outlay,  with  favorable  transportation  to  mar- 
ket, would  be  the  only  necessary  conditions. 
Respectable  houses  and  generous  home 
comforts  are  still  too  rarely  found  in  Cali- 
fornia, yet  there  are  great  improvements 
being  made.  Hundreds  of  little  articles  of 
use  and  ornament, — carpets,  and  other  tex- 
tile wooden  and  iron  fabrics,  such  as  ma" 
chinery  and  local  production  can  present 
cheaply,  are  already  employing  a  consider- 


down  must  pass  through  it,  in  a  manner 
precisely  the  reverse  of  the  steamer  pro- 
peller— the  water  moving  the  propeller, 
instead  of  the  latter  moving  against  tho 
water.  Fig.  1  exhibits  the  appearance  of 
the  complete  instrument,  as  looked  at  from 
the  outside;  fig.  2  shows  the  relations  of 
the  upper  and  stationary  port  to  the  lower 
and  moving-  half;  the  white  lines  represen- 
ting the  buckets,  or  shovels,  to  which  the 
flow  of  water  has  to  accommodate  itself,  i 
and  the  arrows  showing  the  direction  tak- 
en by  the  water,  which  forces  the  lower 
half   and  its   connected  axle,  to  turn. 


Regarding  the  different  kinds  of  water 
wheels  and  water  engines  in  use — the 
over-shot,  the  under  shot,  tho  breast  half- 
way-between  these,  and  the  turbine,  are  the 
common  ones;  all  of  which  are  modified 
by  a  great  variety  of  shapes  as  to  tho 
shovels  or  buckets  used;  in  which  the  prim- 
itive principle,  however,  remains  the  same. 
Amongst  the  turbines  that  of  Fourneyron, 
the  inventor,  was  the  earliest,  but  it  has 
been  superceded  by  numerous  others. 

The  Bodine  Jonval  wheel,  here  repre- 
sented, is  manufactured  in  Westfield,  Mas- 
sachusetts, by  the  Bodine  Company,  a  new 
association.  With  some  of  the  gentlemen 
composing  the  company,  we  are  personally 
acquainted.  They  are  represented  on  this 
coast  by  Messrs.  Fuller  &  Co.,  No.  109 
Montgomery  street,  who  are  just  introduc- 
ing the  wheels  into  this  field. 
The  proprietors  make  the  following  claims 
for  their  wheel : 

That  for  all  positions  and  under  any 
head  of  water,  it  is  better  adapted  to  drive 
machinery  than  any  other  kind  of  wheel  in 
use. 

As  the  wateT  enters  in  a  direct  line  of  the 
wheel's  rotation,  we  avoid  the  lateral  press- 
ure and  friction  against  the  curb,  to  which 
other  wheels  are  subject,  hence  it  will  give 
out  a  greater  amount  of  power  with  the 
same  quantity  of  water,  than  any  other 
wheel  ever  invented. 

It  has  the  advantage  of  using  every  inch 
of  the  head  or  fall  of  the  water,  and  is  not 
effected  by  frost  in  any  way. 

The  water  can  be  shut  off  at  any  time, 
and  the  wheel  left  dry  for  repairs  or  for  the 
removal  of  accidental  obstructions. 

Our  wheel  is  so  constructed  that  the  head 
and  fall  of  the  water  produces  no  weight 
upon  the  step;  the  tendency  of  the  water 
is  to  raise  the  wheel  which  prevents  the 
step  from  wearing,  and  overcomes  much 
friction  to  which  other  turbines  are  sub- 
jected. Our  steps  and  followers  are  made 
of  lignnmvita5.  We  had  wheels  running 
under  high  heads,  for  nearly  two  years,  in 
which  the  step  has  not  run  down  a  parti- 
cle. If  after  long  usage  the  step  should 
wear  down,  it  is  but  the  work  of  a  momen' 
to  raise  it  to  its  original  position. 

The  wheel  is  cast  in  one  piece,  by  a  new 
process  peculiarly  designed  for  the  pur- 
pose, making  it  a  strong,  smooth  and  per- 
fectly balanced  wheel. 

They  are  made  in  the  most  substantial 
manner,  of  iron  or  brass;  greater  weight  of 
metal  is  used  than  is  customary  with  other 
builders,  consequently  greater  strength 
and  durability  is  obtained. 

The  wheel  is  held  to  its  proper  place  at 
all  times,  by  a  bridge  tree  above  and  below, 
secured  firmly  to  the  case  of  the  wheel. 

We  have  a  new  adjustable  step  upon 
which  the  wheel  rests,  by  which  the  bight 
of  the  wheel  is  regulated  to  the  case,  so 
there  will  be  no  loss  of  water  by  leakage. 
In  our  next  number  we  shall  continue 
the  subject  of  turbine  and  water  wheels, 
speaking  more  particularly  of  other  wheels 


White  Pise. — Edward  B.Dorsey,  M.E., 
who  has  just  returned  from  White  Pine, 
reports  that  a  careful  examination  of  the 
ore  deposits  there,  convinces  him  fully  of 
their  close  similarity  in  character  to  the 
mines  with  Avhich  he  was  formerly  con- 
nected at  Chanarcillo.  Chili;  except  that 
the  several  veins  which  he  has  been  able  to 
reooguize  as  such,  are  contact  veins,  and 
that  they  contain  a  good  deal  of  quartz  in 
the  gangue. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Sciei^tilic  Press. 


Communications. 

I«  this  Dbpaktment  we  invite  the  frke  nisccssioN  nf  all 
nroper  subjects— correspondents  alone  being  responsible  for 
t'le  ideas  and  theories  they  advance. 

[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.l 

The  Freligh  Milbank  Mines,  Dutcliess 
County,  N.  T. 

Editoks  Press: — I  visited,  Deo.  1st,  in 
company  withaparty  of  scientific  and  prac- 
tical quartz  operators,  the  Freligh  Milbank 
mines. 

These  mines  are  situated  on  the  Murtch 
Farm,  in  the  township  of  Rhinebeck,  Dutch- 
ess County,  N.  Y.,  between  three  and  four 
miles  easterly  from  the  village  of  Rhine- 
beck,  and  about  six  miles  from  Rhinecliff 
railroad  station,  on  the  Hudson  Eiver.  The 
region  is  hilly,  or  mountainous,  and  in  line 
with  the  Appalachian  range,  to  which  it 
evidently  belongs. 

These  mines,  thus  far  developed,  consist- 
ing of  four  nearly  or  quite  parallel  lodes, 
I  traced  by  their  outcrops  something  over 
a  mile,  and  I  am  informed  by  Dr.  Edwin 
G.  Freligh,  their  discoverer,  Dr.  J.  G. 
Pohle,  geologist  and  chemist,  and  Col.  J. 
C.  Lane,  mining  engineer  and  geologist, 
that  they  have  traced  them  a  distance  of 
over  forty  miles,  and  that  thus  far  they 
maintain  their  parallelism  and  distinctive 
features  respectively. 

On  one  of  these  veins,  the  Hudson,  an 
opening  sixteen  feet  long,  wide  as  the  vein, 
and  twenty  feet  deep,  has  been  made.  The 
strike  is  N.  25°  E.,  dip  about  60°  E.,  thick- 
ness, at  right  angles  to  the  dip,  fourteen 
feet  ten  inches.  The  veinstone  consists  of 
cellular  quartz  alternating  with  thin  layers 
of  slate  rich  in  iron  pyrites. 

The  quartz,  unlike  the  "  boulder  forma- 
tion!' (so-called  on  the  Pacific  Coast),  is 
fine  and  delicate  in  its  crystalline  structure, 
much  resembling  that  of  the  better  portion 
the  Oneida,  Eureka,  Keystone,  and  Spring 
Hill  quartz  veins  of  California.  The  cavi- 
ties in  the  quartz  of  the  Hudson  lode  are, 
for  the  most  part,  filled  with  the  oxide  of 
iron,  the  result  of  the  decomposition  of  the 
sulphides  of  iron.  The  salvage  or  "gouge" 
between  the  lode  and  "foot-wall,"  is  dis- 
tinct and  regular,  and  about  an  inch  thick. 
The  wall  rock  on  both  sides  of  the  vein  is 
a  talco-argillaceons  slate.  The  surface  of 
the  earth  for  at  least  a  mile  and  a  half  along 
the  descent  from  the  mine  toward  the  river, 
is  of  a  reddish-brown  color,  and  is  strewn 
with  float  or  fragmentary  quartz,  varying 
in  size  from  the  grain  to  that  of  a  foot  in 
diameter. 

The  survey  shows  a  point  at  the  opening 
to  be  seven  hundred  feet  above  the  river. 
Dr.  O.  P.  Southwell,  of  California,  and 
myself  broke  off  about  thirty  pounds  of  the 
rock  near  the  bottom  of  the  opening  and 
three  feet  from  the  foot-walL  We  gathered 
about  a  pound  of  the  decomposed  material 
underlying  this  rock,  which  was  hastily 
washed  in  a  prospecting  horn  by  Mr.  J.  A. 
Sperry,  a  thorough,  practical  miner.  The 
result  was  highly  satisfactory,  showing 
many  particles  of  gold  visible  to  the  naked 
eye.  A  small  piece  of  rock  taken  from  an- 
other place  in  the  opening,  was  pulverized 
and  washed,  and  several  minute  particles  of 
gold  obtained.  I  was  shown  the  certificates 
of  Messrs.  Secor,  Swan  &  Co.,  and  other 
competent  and  responsible  metallurgists, 
who  had  worked  several  tons  of  the  rock 
from  this  lode.  The  lowest  yield  by  amal- 
gamation was  §11.38  per  ton — the  average 
upwards  of  $20  per  ton.  Assays  by  the 
same  parties,  also  by  Dr.  Torrey,  of  the  TJ. 
S.  Mint,  present  a  still  better  showing. 
From  the  data obtaiued I canbut  conclude 
as  follows,  viz: 

First— That  the  Hudson  lode  is  a  true 
fissure  vein. 

Second — That  the  rock  is  in  large  quan- 
tities, and  can  be  mined  at  a  low  cost. 

Third — That  it  is  a  gold-bearing  vein 
sufficiently  rich  in  gold  to  be  worked  with 
profit. 

Fourth — That  the  rock  can  be  worked 
to  advantage  by  amalgamation. 


Fifth — That  the  water  on  the  premises  is 
convenient  and  abundant  for  steam,  milling 
and  amalgamation,  on  a  large  scale. 

Sixth— That  the  grounds  near  the  open- 
ing mentioned  are  favorable  as  to  elevation 
and  declivity  for  quartz  mill  purposes. 

Such,  I  understand  and  believe,  are  the 
convictions  of  each  one  of  the  party  who 
visited  the  mines  with  me. 

Dr.  Southwell,  a  man  of  sound  judgment, 
scholarly  attainments  and  great  practical 
experience  in  all  the  departments  of  min- 
ing and  treatment  of  ores,  authorizes  me  to 
say  that  he  fully  indorses  the  conclusions 
to  which  I  have  come. 

As  to  the  other  veins  mentioned  parallel 
with  the  Hudson  lode,  I  will  simply  remark 
that  their  heavy  outcrops  indicate  large 
lodes,  and  that  wherever  they  have  been 
broken  the  rock  looks  well,  and,  as  I  am 
advised  by  Dr.  Pohle,  contains  gold. 

As  to  the  discovery  of  these  mines,  the 
facts  are,  substantially,  that  in  1859  Dr.  E. 
G.  Freligh  the  younger,  then  a  medical 
studt  nt  and  a  lover  of  geological  science, 
much  questioned  the  theory  of  the  day,  in 
reference  to  the  non-existence  of  gold  in 
this  vicinity.  He  seized  upon  these  facts: 
1st.  That  the  geological  formation  was  sim- 
ilar to  that  of  the  Appalacian  range  north 
and  south  of  the  region  in  question.  2d. 
That  the  color- of  the  soil  indicated  mineral 
deposits.  3d.  That  the.  "float  rock"  or  frag- 
mentary quartz  strewn  over  the  ground  was 
significant  of  a  "Mother  Vein"  in  the 
vicinity. 

Possessed  of  these  data,  he  vigorously 
pushed  his  explorations  until  rewarded  by 
the  discovery  of  the  vein,  or  rather  system 
of  gold-bearing  veins,  above  described. 

Saying  nothing  of  the  honor  due  Dr.  Fre- 
ligh, the  discovery  at  least  is  a  proud  tri- 
umph of  science,  and  one  promising  great 
wealth  to  the  owners  of  the  mines,  and  in- 
calculable benefits  to  the  country. 

P.  M.  Randall. 

New  York,  Dec.  3,  1868. 


The  Magnetic  Sand-Separating  Machine. 

Messes.  Editoes. — I  have  read  in  your 
paper  of  Dec.  12th,  a  description  of  the  Met- 
allurgical works  of  J.  Mosheimer,  of  this 
city:  Of  his  furnace  for  reducing  magnetic 
iron  sand ;  also  an  invention  of  a  machine  said 
to  have  been  invented  by  Mr.  Mosheimer, 
for  separating  the  fine  magnetic  ore  from 
the  common  sand.  With  due  respect  to 
your  statement  and  proper  deference  to  your 
informant,  I  will  state  that  Mr.  Mosheimer 
is  not  the  inventor  of  this  magnetic  separa- 
tor as  described.  I  claim  to  be  the  inventor 
of  that  principle,  and  have  in  my  possess- 
ion a  small  model  machine,  made  about  five 
years  ago.  Many  of  my  friends  have  wit- 
nessed the  operation  of  my  machine,  and 
now  insist  upon  my  requesting  this  correc- 
tion. I  would  state  that  about  three  years 
ago  I  had  some  connection  with  Mr.  Mos- 
heimer, and  other  gentlemen  in  constructing 
a  furnace  to  reduce  magnetic  oxides.  I 
furnished  the  plans  and  Mr.  Mosheimer 
executed  the  work,  and  during  this  time 
and  in  presence  of  one  of  the  gentlmen  in- 
terested in  the  furnace,  I  explained  to  Mr. 
Mosheimer  my  principle  and  plan  for  sepa- 
rating the  ores,  the  same  as  you  have  des- 
cribed in  your  paper.  Since  Mr  Mosheim- 
er's  return  from  Europe,  as  the  representa- 
tive of  the  State  of  California  to  the  World's 
Fair,  his  mind  has  been  so  occupied  and 
time  taken  up  in  giving  instructions  upon 
the  various  modes  of  treating  metals  that 
probably  he  has  forgotten  the  source  of  his 
information  in  relation  to  the  Magnetic 
Separator.  J.  H.  White. 

San  Francisco,  Dec.  16'1968. 


Veniilation  in  the  Depths. — The  min- 
ers are  obliged  to  put  up  with  extreme  heat 
and  inefficient  ventilation  in  some  of  the 
deep  workings  at  Virginia  City,  notwith- 
standing the  use  of  blowers  to  a  limited  ex- 
tent. The  Safeguard  says:  We  understand 
that  the  employes  in  the  Bullion  incline 
have  about  concluded  that  they  are  ex- 
tremely liable  to  bring  out  at  any  moment 
in  a  Chinese  tea  field.  Heretofore,  and  all 
along  until  within  the  last  day  or  two,  the 
rock  in  the  bottom  of  the  incline  has  been 
dry  and  hot  almost  beyond  endurance,  but 
now  water  is  exuding  through  small  crev- 
ices at  the  bottom,  and  most  wonderful  of 
all,  a  current  of  air  escapes  at  the  same 
point,  with  sufficient  force  to  blow  out  the 
workmen's  candles  if  allowed  to  come  in 
contact  with  it.  The  miners  never  think  of 
going  down  the  shaft  now  without  being 
provided  with  all  the  latest  maps  of  China; 
so  that  if  they  should  strike  through  and 
bring  up  in  the  interior  of  the  Celestial 
Kingdom  they  will  be  able  to  find  their  way 
back  to  the  sea  coast. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Nevada  Silver  Ore  Deposits- White  Pine. 

Having  recently  visited  the  new  district 
of  White  Pine,  in  southeastern  Nevada, 
I  am  enabled  to  give  you  my  opin- 
ion concerning  that  interesting  country. 
The  principal  mines  now  attracting  so 
much  attention  at  home  and  abroad,  are 
those  located  on  what  is  known  as  Treasure 
Hill,  and  although  I  have  made  a  critical 
examination  of  the  country  about  this  hill, 
for  a  distance  of  forty  miles,  I  shall  have 
no  time  at^present  to  refer  to  anything  but 
Treasure  Hill. 

The  town  of  Treasure  City,  and  the  prin- 
cipal mines  located  on  Treasure  Hill,  are 
elevated  close  to  9,000  feet  above  the  sea- 
level,  and  the  summit  of  the  mountain  rises 
gradually  to  the  hight  of  nearly  2,000  feet 
above  the  level  of  the  valley,  which  sur- 
rounds, and  makes  this  almost  an  isolated 
peak,  differing  in  some  respects  in  forma- 
tion and  character  from  the  adjacent  mount- 
ain ranges;  the  surrounding  country,  and 
even  the  top  of  the  mountain,  bearing  un- 
mistakable evidence  of  having  at  no  remote 
period  been  covered  by  water. 

As  far  as  I  have  been  able  to  study  it, 
the  chief  mountain  formation  belongs  to 
group  2,  it  being  a  conglomeration  of  lime 
and  calcspar  filled  with  crystals  of  carbon- 
ate of  lime  and  chalky  argillaceous  earth, 
carrying  very  large  and  irregularly  defined, 
veins,  with  extensive  ore  beds,  evidently 
lying  horizontally  from  the  hanging  to  the 
foot-walls,  resembling  in  many  respects 
some  of  the  principal  mines  of  Chili  and 
Peru. 

The  most  noted  mines  at  present  opened, 
are  the  Eberhardt  and  Keystone  Consoli- 
dated, the  Hidden  Treasure,  Aurora,  and 
Virginia,  all  opened  to  some  extent,  but 
especially  the  former,  which  is  principally 
explored  by  two  vertical  shafts,  one  being 
down  seventy-five  feet  near  the  foot-wall, 
and  the  other  near  the  hanging  wall,  being 
down  sixty-five  feet.  A  30-foot  level  has 
developed  the  vein  from  one  main  wall  to 
the  other,  proving  beyond  a  doubt,  an  al- 
most continuous  mass  of  extremely  rich 
chloro-bromide  of  silver  ore.  The  Eber- 
hardt vein  has  a  width  between  the  main 
walls  varying  from  150  to  200  feet,  where 
explored,  and  I  entertain  not  the  least 
doubt  but  that  the  ore  will  be  found  to  a 
considerable  depth,  equally  as  rich  and  ex- 
tensive as  in  the  30-foot  level,  and  near  the 
surface. 

My  experience  in  other  mining  countries 
enables  me  to  make  the  following  brief  de- 
ductions, concerning  the  Treasure  Hill 
mines : 

Mist — The  chief  productive  veins  will  be 
found  to  run  nearly  S.  W.  and  N.  E.,  with 
underlay  invariably  coincident  with  the 
formation  of  the  country  or  mountain 
rock. 

Second — The  veins  may  be  classed  as  seg- 
regated veins  of  large  extent,  with  ore  de- 
posits likely  to  lie  at  varying  distances  hor- 
izontally from  hanging  to  foot  walls,  and 
in  the  manner  of  the  stochcerk,  or  layer 
deposits  of  the  chief  silver  and  copper 
mines  of  South  America. 

Third — It  is  most  likely  that  if  the  forma- 
tion at  a  greater  depth  changes  from  the 
present  into  porphyritic  greenstone  or  slate, 
that  these  strata  will  be  found  barren,  and 
that  the  limestone  or  dolomitic  formation 
only  will  carry  rich  ores. 

Fourth — No  water  is  likely  to  be  found  to 
a  considerable  depth,  and  the  veins  are 
likely  to  carry  richer  ores  down  to  the  depth 
of  500  feet,  than  may  be  expected  below 
that  point;  and  no  doubt  the  chloro-bro- 
mide of  silver  ores  will  change  somewhat 
as  depth  is  attained,  into  the  compound 
sulphurets,  arseniurets  and  native  silver. 
Mining  Engineer. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

r     Mining  in  Piacer  County. 

Editoes  Press: — Since  my  last  letter  to 
you,  I  have  been  to  the  district  where  is 
located  the 

champion  ledge, 
spoken  of  in  the  letter  referred  to.  There 
are  now  being  made  preparations  for  build- 
ing a  mill  upon  it.  This  is  decidedly  a 
good  district  for  gold-bearing  quartz..  There 
are  several  ledges  in  close  proximity  that 
will  pay  well,  from  the  prospects  that  were 
obtained  while  I  was  there;  but  the  Cham- 
pion is  apparently  the  "Mother  Vein,"  as 
it  carries  the  characteristic  peculiarities  of 
all  of  them,  and  I  judge  that  it  will  prove 
in  future  a  material  source  of  wealth,  con- 
sidering its  situation  and  locality. 

GEAVEIi  MINES. 

Regarding  the  mines  close  about  here, 
the  Jehosephat  claims  have  just  finished  the 
first  run  for  the  season,  and  are  cleaning  up 
profitably.  The  Uncle  Sam,  on  Canon 
Creek,  has  been  running  with  good  results 
all  summer.  The  cement  mill  is  progress- 
ing to  completion.  There  are  a  number  of 
gravel  claims  running  and  doing  well.  The 
miners  generally  are  busy  fixing  np  for  the 
coming  water,  and  we  expect  lively  times 
here  as  soon  as  there  is  plenty  of  water. 

AZI  ANCIENT  CHANNEL. 

I  wish  to  call  attention  to  an  old  chan- 
nel that  runs  east  and  west  (aprjareutly) 
along  the  main  ridge  above  this  place. 
There  are  several  break-outs  from  it,  in 
many  places  where  there  are  quantities  of 
quartz  gravel  that  prospects  well,  but  ow- 
ing to  a  heavy,  broken  mass  of  scoria  being 
deposited  upon  the  top,  it  does  not  pay  well 
to  wash  the  whole  of  it.  In  the  main  ridge, 
in  my  opinion,  there  is  as  rich  a  lead  as 
has  ever  been  struck  in  California.  There 
are  many  evidences  of  this;  one  is  that  the 
gravel  shoved  out  upon  the  vein  rock  is 
rich,  and  it  is  under  the  broken  fragments 
of  scoria,  a  solid  stratum  of  which  covers 
the  entire  ridge  for  miles.  When  this  is 
opened  it  will  be  very  extensive.  It  will 
take  some  tunneling,  but  the  work  will  be 
done,  and  I  think  that  a  joint  stock  com- 
pany might  employ  capital  in  this  locality 
to  as  good  purpose  as  at  any  known  place 
in  the  world.  That  this  has  been  one  of 
the  main  channels  of  ancient  times,  is  shown 
by  the  deposit  of  scoria  having  filled  the 
depression  of  the  surface  for  several  miles 
in  width.  If  it  is  ever  fairly  opened,  there 
is  ground  enough  for  thousands  of  men  to 
work  above  Dutch  Flat  for  the  distance  of 
twelve  miles.  This  country  is  not  pros- 
pected for  the  reasons  named,  no  tunnels 
having  been  run  into  the  main  channel; 
however,  in  the  streams  at  the  foot  of  these 
breaks  large  amounts  of  gold  have  been 
taken  out_that  I  know  of. 

I  will  send  you  some  samples  of  our 
quartz  from  this  section,  and  you  may  com- 
ment upon  it  if  you  like.  When  I  inform 
you  that  this  old  channel  has  worn  deep 
through  these  ledges,  you  will,  I  think, 
agree  with  me  that  there  must  bean  abund- 
ance of  gold  deposited  in  the  bottom  of  the 
main  channel.  A.  E.  R. 

Dutch  Flat,  Dec.  17th,  1868. 


New  Defenses  op  the  Scheldt.  — A  com- 
bination of  forces,  applied  to  purposes  of 
war  has  lately  been  made  the  experiment  at 
Antwerp  with  a  view  to  the  defense  of  the 
passes  of  the  Scheldt.  Torpedoes  are  placed 
in  the  river,  and  cameras  similar  to  those 
used  by  photographers  are  adjusted,  so  that 
an  object  directly  over  one  of  them  will 
present  its  image  in  the  instrument  situ- 
ated upon  the  shore  at  any  convenient  dis- 
tance. As  soon  as  the  image  of  an  ap- 
proaching hostile  vessel  appears  in  the 
camera,  an  electric  current  is  sent  through 
a  wire  to  the  torpedo  wrhich  underlies  it, 
and  the  explosion  takes  place. 


To     SlLVER-OOAT      COTTON      AND      OTHER 

Fibrous  Mateeial. — We  find  the  following 
among  the  "  Answers  to  Correspondents" 
in  the  American  Journal  of  Mining:  All  an- 
imal and  vegetable  substances  may  be  sil- 
vered by  means  of  the  two  following  solu- 
tions: No.  1  is  composed  of  quicklime  2 
parts;  grape  sugar  or  honey,  5  parts;  gallic 
acid,  2  parts;  water,  650  parts;  filter,  and 
keep  in  well  stopped  bottles.  No.  2  is 
composed  of  nitrate  of  silver,  20  parts; 
liquid  ammonia,  20  parts;  pure  water,  650 
parts.  In  order,  now,  to  silver  silk,  wool, 
hair,  flax,  cotton,  and  other  fibrous  mate- 
rial by  means  of  these  solutions,  they  are 
first  plunged  for  a  short  time  into  a  satu- 
rated solution  of  gallic  acid,  and  then  into 
a  solution  of  one  part  of  nitrate  of  silver  in 
50  parts  of  water.  This  alternate  plunging 
is  repeated  till  the  first  black  appearance  of 
the  substances  gives  waytoaslight  metallic 
luster;  then  the  substance  is  ready  to  take 
the  silver  coatinsr.  To  produce  this,  plunge 
the  substance  into  a  freshly-prepared  mix- 
ture, in  equal  parts,  of  solution  No.  1  and 
No.  2,  and  leave  it  until  it  is  thoroughly 
silvered,  after  which  it  is  boiled  in  a  weak 
solution  of  salts  of  tartar,  and  dried. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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.  Mechanical. 


Ueatux's  Process  Again. — We  havo 
more  than  once  spoken  of  the  Heaton  pro- 
cess for  making  steel  from  low  class  iron 
by  means  of  nitrates;  and  have  once  re- 
ferred to  Prof.  Miller's  favorable  report 
upon  it.  In  Engineering  for  Oct.  30th,  we 
find  a  page  containing  four  articles,  the 
writers  of  which,  ouo  after  the  other,  in- 
dulge in  a  quiet  "dig"  at  the  "process," 
and  which  articles  lend  to  put  a  different 
color  upon  the  wholeaffair.  The  first  laughs 
at  the  "Solon," — as  the  writer  calls  him, — 
who  insists  that  the  Heaton  is  to  supersede 
the  Bessemer  process,  and  that  the  result  of 
the  operation  is  malleable  iron  of  the  purest 
quality,  containing  1.830  per  cent,  of  carbon  I 
The  second  article  says -that  the  Heaton  pro- 
cess does  essentially  the  same  thing  that 
the  puddling  process  does,  but  not  as  well. 
The  third  shows  that  it  would  cost  consid- 
erably more  to  make  steel  by  this  process 
than  by  any  other; — and  that  the  article 
made  is  not  so  good  after  all.  The  fourth 
of  these  articles  is  by  a  writer  who  himself 
took  out  a  patent  in  1800,  which  involves, 
as  he  claims,  Mr.  Heaton's  of  1866;  and 
adds  that  the  lawyers  will  have  to  decide 
the  matter.  Worse  than  all,  an  editorial 
in  the  same  number  of  the  journal  afore- 
said, says  that  the  use  of  nitrate  of  soda  has 
been  open  to  all  since  the  lapse  of  the  pa- 
tent of  Sir  Francis  Knowles,  taken  out  in 
1857  I  In  the  same  journal  again  is  re- 
printed a  paper  read  by  Mr.  John  Gjers, 
before  the  Cleveland  Institution  of  En- 
gineers, in  April  last,  in  which,  after  al- 
luding to  the  experiment  of  Mr.  Hargreaves 
in  the  same  direction,  the  author  says: 
' '  We  can  come  to  no  other  conclusion  than 
that  ttie  nitrate  process,  as  at  present  car- 
ried out,  is  a  fallacy  and  a  deception."  It 
would  appear,  therefore,  that  the  Heaton 
process  is  by  no  means  likely  to  carry  every- 
thing before  it. 

Theory,  op  Puddling. — It  has  been  gen- 
erally assumed,  that  in  puddling,  the  oxy- 
gen of  the  air  from  the  draught  combined 
with,  and  thus  removed,  the  impurities 
contained  in  the  iron, — such  as  silicon,  car- 
bon, etc.  But  in  the  paper  recently  read 
by  Mr.  Siemens,  before  the  British  Associ- 
ation, to  which  we  have  before  referred,  he 
asserts  that  he  found  the  same  effects  pro- 
duced with  a  perfectly  neutral  flame — that 
is,  one  with  no  excess  of  oxygen.  He 
therefore  concludes  that  the  oxygen  re- 
quired is  furnished  by  the  fettling  itself, — 
which  is  oxide  of  iron  introduced  to  form 
a  slag.  This  he  considers  to  be  proved  by 
the  fact  that  some  of  the  fettling  is  reduced 
in  the  operation.  The  weight  of  wrought 
iron  produced  was  fully  equal,  he  says,  to 
that  of  the  pig  employed. 

Bolts  and  Nuts. — We  gave  a  short  time 
since  the  uniform  system  proposed  for 
screw-threads.  Here  is  the  uniform  stand- 
ard for  bolt-heads  and  nuts,  which  was  re- 
eommended  in  December,  1864,  by  a  com- 
mittee of  the  Franklin  Institute :  "  The 
distance  between  the  parallel  sides  of 
a  bolt-head  and  nut,  for  a  rough  bolt, 
shall  be  equal  to  one  and  a  half  di- 
ameters of  the  bolt,  plus  one-eighth 
of  an  inch.  The  thickness  of  the  heads, 
for  a  rough  bolt,  shall  be  equal  to  one-half 
the  distance  between  its  parallel  sides.  The 
thickness  of  the  nut  shall  be  equal  to  the 
diameter  of  the  bolt.  The  thickness  of  the 
bead,  for  a  finished  bolt,  shall  be  equal  to 
the  thickness  of  the  nut.  The  distance  be- 
tween the  parallel  sides  of  a  bolt-head  and 
nut,  and  the  thickness  of  the  nut,  shall  be 
\fone-sixteenth  of  an  inch '  less  for  finished 
work  than  for  rough." 

Mechanical  Exhibition  in  Leipsic. — 
In  May  of  the  present  year,  1869,  will  be 
held  an  exhibition  of  machines  "pertain- 
ing to  mills,  bakeries,  and  husbandry  con- 
nected with  such, "  under  the  direction  of 
the  Association  of  German  Millers.  AU 
interested  in  mills  in  the  United  States  are 
invited  to  take  part. 


Tiif.  Bridge  across  the  Channel. — En- 
gineering heads  an  article  upon  the  pro- 
jected bridge  from  Dover  to  Calais,  "  Pons 

Asinorum;"  aud  in  allnsiou  to  the  pro- 
jector, M.  Boutet,  says: 

Some  six  or  seven  years  ago,  we  remem- 
ber   reading   a   leader    in    Ulndepewk  nee 

!>■  '.< .  in  which  the  dawn  of  a  now  era  was 
announced.  Locomotives  and  steamboats 
were  to  be  disposed  of  as  old  iron,  coal  was 
to  bo  employed  for  domestic  purposes  alone, 
the  steam  horsey  as  to  be  sent  finally  to 
grass,  since  we  had  but  to  retrace  our  steps 
to  find  that  in  the  passage  of  the  two  primi- 
tive elements,  air  and  water,  from  one  iudia 
rubber  bag  to  another,  sufficient  force  was 
developed  to  make  the  world,  or  anything 
else,  revolve  as  fast  as  the  most  go-ahead 
Yankee  could  desire.  The  benefactor  of 
our  species,  then  as  now,  was  M.  Charles 
Boutet. 

We  add  a  portion  of  the  conclusion  of 
the  article:  "We  have  given  much  space 
to  investigate  the  project  and  criticise  the 
projector  with  the  vain  hope  of  finding  on 
grain  of  sense  to  leaven  the  whole  mass. 
But  the  very  magnitude  of  M.  Boutet's 
projected  bridge,  as  shown  upon  his  fairly 
executed  drawings,  will  take  with  many, 
and  we  ourselves  have  seen  an  audience  of 
more  or  less  influential  men  impressed  by 
the  projector's  well  conned,  oft-repeated 
lecture,  run  off  the  reel  as  glibly  as  the  rat- 
tle of  a  panorama  expositor,  and  we  have 
heard  members  of  such  an  audience  argue 
that  the  constructive  details  of  this  fallacy 
are  correct,  and  that  a  great  new  principle 
of  construction  has  been  inaugurated  by 
which  powers  of  resistance  are  created — an- 
other phase  of  perpetual  motion. 

The  "set"  of  Twisted  Wires. — M. 
Coulomb  suspended  a  ball  by  a  wire  twenty 
inches  long,  connected  with  an  index  which 
would  point  out  the  amouDt  of  torsion.  He 
found  that  when  it  was  twisted  ten  times, 
the  index  returned  to  its  primitive  position, 
if  repeated  a  thousand  times,  and  the  oscil- 
lations were  made  in  equal  times,  whether 
wide  or  narrow.  Butif  it  was  twisted  eleven 
times,  the  index  did  not  return  to  its  place, 
but  wanted  nearly  a  whole  turn  of  it.  Here, 
then,  the  parts  of  the  wire  had  taken  new 
relative  positions,  in  which  they  were  again 
at  rest.  But  what  was  most  remarkable  in 
Coulomb's  experiments  was  this :  Hefound 
that  after  the  wire  had  taken  this  set  (as  it 
is  termed  by  the  artisans,)  it  exhibited  the 
same  elasticity  as  before.  It  allowed  a  tor- 
sion of  ten  turns,  and  when  let  go,  it  re- 
turned, and  after  its  oscillations  were  fin- 
ished, it  rested  in  the  position  from  which 
it  had  been  taken. — Prof.  Mayer,  in  Jour. 
Frank.  Institute. 


Scientific  Miscellany. 


Pkihitive  Idea  op  a  Locomotive. — Sir 
Isaac  Newton,  in  1680,  figured  a  spherical 
generator  supported  on  wheels  and  pro- 
vided with  a  seat  for  a  passenger  in  front, 
and  a  long  jet-pipe  behind,  stating  that  the 
"  whole  is  to  be  mounted  on  little  wheels  so 
as  to  move  easily  on  a  horizontal  plane,  and 
if  the  hole  or  jet-pipe  be  opened  the  vapor 
will  rush  out  violently  one  way,  and  the 
wheels  and  the  sphere  will  at  the  same  time 
be  carried  the  contrary  way." 

The  longest  artillery  range  on  record, 
viz.,  10,301  yards,  was  attained  at  Shoe- 
buryness,  by  Mr.  Whitworth's  9-inch  muz- 
zle-loader gun  of  fourteen  tons,  firing  a 
shot  of  250  lbs.  with  a  charge  of  fifty  lbs. 
This  range  is  225  yards  over  that  of  the 
6-inch  Lynall  Thomas  gun,  which  iu  1861 
ranged  10,075  yards. 

For  Cars  off  the  Track. — Mr.  C.  H. 
James,  of  Canada,  has  taken  out  a  patent 
for  a  machine  which  he  calls  the  "  Domin- 
ion Reverse  Repeating  Bail. "  It  is  used 
for  assisting  engines  and  railroad  carriages 
back  to  the  rail.  The  rail  can  be  carried 
on  every  train,  and  two  men  can  move  it  to 
any  point  required. — Railroad  Register. 

Iron  and  Steel  Institute. — The  iron- 
masters of  Great  Britain  are  moving  to- 
wards the  establishment  of  an  Institute 
"  for  the  discussion  of  practical  and  scien- 
tific questions  connected  with  the  manufac- 
ture of  iron  and  steel. " 


Sharpening  Saws. — "After  filing  your 
saw,  lay  it  on  a  level  board  and  pass  over 
the  side  of  the  teeth  with  a  whetstone  un- 
til all  the  wire  edge  is  off  the  teeth.  This 
will  make  your  saw  cut  true  and  smooth, 
and  remain  sharp  longer.  Your  saw  must 
be  set  true  with  a  sawset. " — Cor.  Sci.  Am. 


Iron  Props  for  Mines, — An  English 
patent  has  been  taken  out  for  wrought  iron 
tubes,  plugged  at  their  enp]s  with  wrought 
iron,  to  be  used  as  props  in  mines  instead 
of  the  timbers  generally  employed. 


Occlusion  of  Hydrogen,  by  ffietals. 

We  gave  some  time  siuce  an  account  of 
Mr.  Graham's  interesting  experiments  upon 
this  subject.  In  those  the  metal  plate  was 
heated,  and  then  cooled  in  an  atmosphere 
of  the  gas.  Tho  Chemical  News  gives,  iu  a 
recent  number,  a  paper  by  Mr.  Graham, 
describing  a  new  method  of  charging  the 
metals  with  the  hydrogen  at  low  tem2>era- 
tures.  We  give  a  part  of  that  portion 
which  refers  to  palladium  :  "If  a  plate  of 
zinc  bo  placed  in  dilute  sulphuric  acid,  hy- 
drogen is  evolved  from  the  surface,  but 
none  is  occluded.  But  a  thin  plate  of  pal- 
ladium immersed  in  the  same  acid,  and 
brought  into  metallic  contact  with  the  zinc, 
soon  becomes  largely  charged  with  the  hy- 
drogen, which  is  then  transferred  to  its 
surface.  The  charge  taken  up  in  an  hour 
by  a  palladium  plate,  rather  thick,  at  12° 
amounted  to  173  times  its  volume. 

The  absorption  of  hydrogen  was  still 
more  obvious  when  the  palladium  plate  was 
constituted  the  negative  electrode  in  acidu- 
lated water  to  a  Bunsen  battery  of  six  cells. 
The  evolution  of  oxygen  gas  at  the  positive 
electrode  continuing  copious,  the  efferves- 
cence at  the  negative  electrode  was  entirely 
suspended -for  the  first  twenty  seconds,  in 
consequence  of  the  hydrogen  being  oc- 
cluded by  the  palladium.  The  final  absorp- 
tion amounted  to  200-4  volumes,  and  was 
greater  in  amount  than  the  volume  of  hy- 
drogen occluded  by  the  same  plate  heated 
and  cooled  in  an  atmosphere  of  the  gas, 
which  did  not  exceed  90  volumes. 

It  is  worthy  of  remark  that  the  gas  ex- 
hibits no  disposition  to  leave  the  metal  at 
the  temperature  of  its  absorption.  Thus  a 
thin  plate  of  palladium,  charged  with  hy- 
drogen, was  washed,  dried  and  sealed  up 
in  an  exhausted  glass  tube.  On  breaking 
the  tube  under  mercury  after  two  months, 
the  vacuum  was  found  perfect;  but  on  the 
application  afterwards  of  a  heat  of  100°, 
333  volumes  of  gas  were  evolved. 

The  occluded  hydrogen  is  readily  ex- 
tracted by  reversing  the  position  in  the  bat- 
tery, so  as  to  cause  oxygen  to  be  evolved 
on  the  surface  of  the  metal.  The  hydro- 
gen is  then  drawn  out  as  rapidly  as  it  had 
previously  entered. 

Sepsin. — The  poison  generated  in  putre- 
factive fermentation  has  recently  been  iso- 
lated by  Drs.  Bergmann  and  Sehmiedeberg, 
in  the  form  of  a  crystalline  salt  which  they 
have  named  "  sulphate  of  sepsin."  The  Lon- 
don Lancet,  says  :  It  is  obtained  by  diffusion 
through  parchment  paper,  precipitation 
with  corrosive  sublimate  from  an  alkaline 
solution,  removal  of  the  mercury  by  silver, 
of  the  silver  by  sulphureted  hydrogen, 
evaporation,  and  purification  of  the  residue. 
Large,  well-defined,  acicular  crystals  are 
thus  obtained,  which  are  deliquescent  in 
the  air,  and,  exposed  to  heat,  melt  and  car- 
bonize. They  possess  a  powerfully  poison- 
ous action.  A.  solution  containing  scarcely 
more  than  one-hundredth  of  a  gramme  was 
injected  into  the  veins  of  two  dogs.  Vom- 
iting was  immediately  induced,  and  after  a 
short  time  diarrhoea,  which  in  the  course  of 
an  hour  became  bloody.  After  nine  hours 
the  animals  were  killed,  and,  on  examina- 
tion, their  Btomachs  and  large  intestines 
were  found  ecchymosed,  and  the  small  in- 
testine congested. 

"Ivigtite" — A  New  Mineral. — Theo. 
D.  Band  describes  a  new  mineral  for  which 
he  proposes  the  above  name,  on  account  of 
the  locality  where  it  is  found.  It  occurs  in 
films  and  seams  through  massive  cryolite. 
The  color  is  pale  yellowish-green,  some- 
times yellow.  Hardness  2-2.5,  sp.  gr.2.05: 
Fuses  rather  easily  before  the  blowpipe; 
with  carb.  soda  fuses  readily  and  with  ef- 
fervescence to  a  greenish  bead.  In  borax 
dissolves  readily  with  an  iron  reaction.  In 
microcosmio  salt  dissolves  readily  except 
silica  skeleton!  bead  yellow  while  hot, 
bluish  opalescent  when  cold.  In  closed 
tube  yields  acid  water.  | 


Decomposition  of  Oil  of  Turpentine. 
Prof.  Wurtz,  in  the  Gas  Light.  Journal, 
translates  from  the  proceedings  of  the  Vi- 
enna Academy,  an  account  of  the  experi- 
ments of  Hlasiwetz  and  Hinterberger  upon 
the  repeated  distillation  of  the  products  re- 
sulting from  the  subjecting  of  oil  of  tur- 
pentine to  a  red  heat.  Vapors  of  turpen- 
tine were  passed  through  a  red-hot  iron 
tube  filled  with  fragments  of  porcelain. 
The  products  were  a  gas,  some  carbon  (as 
a  mirror-like  black  crust  on  the  porcelain) 
and  considerable  dark  brown  oily  liquid  of 
benzole-like  odor,  lighter  than  water.  The 
gas  burnt  like  illuminating  gas.  One  hun- 
dred measures  of  turpentine  gave  on  an 
average  60  of  liquid,  and  about  16,800  of 
gas;  and  the  carbon  amounted  to  about  2.3 
per  cent,  of  the  material  employed.  The 
brown  liquid  distilled  with  water,  gave  81 
volumes  per  100  of  a  gold-yellow  oil  of  a 
much  purer  and  pleasanter  smell  than  be- 
fore, and  a  tarry  residuum.  This  rectified 
product  was  nearly  one-half  (in  volume), 
of  the  turpentine  employed.  It  was  dried 
by  fuBed  chloride  of  calcium,  and  subjected 
to  fractional  distillation. 

Prof.  Wurtz,  says :  "It  may  be  doubted 
whether  any  field  more  richly  pregnant 
of  results  of  economical  value  presents  it- 
self to-day  to  competent  chemists,  than  in- 
vestigations of  the  products  of  various 
chemical  treatments  of  oil  of  turpentine 
and  common  rosin.  *  *  Chemists  will 
agree  in  the  importance  of  finding  some 
liquid,  cheap  and  obtainable  in  abundance, 
which  will  vie  in  solvent  power  and  vola- 
tility with  the  expensive  benzole  (that  is, 
true  coal-tar  benzole,  not  the  common  cheap 
petroleum  naphtha  or  "benzine,"  which  is 
almost  universally  confounded  in  commerce 
with  benzole),  and  that  still  more  expen- 
sive, but  noble  solvent,  chloroform. " 

Fossil  Horse  in  Nebraska. — In  the  No- 
vember number  of  the  American  Journal  of 
Science  and  Arts,  Prof.  O.  C.  Marsh  gives  a 
notice  of  the  remains  discovered  in  Ne- 
braska during  the  past  summer,  of  a  new 
species  of  fossil  horse,  very  much  Bmaller 
than  any  heretofore  known.  The  news- 
papers, in  their  first  published  accounts, 
described  them  as  human  remains.  They 
were  found  at  Antelope  Station,  on  the 
Union  Pacific  Railroad,  450  miles  west  of 
Omaha,  and  were  thrown  out  from  a  depth 
of  sixty-eight  feet,  during  the  digging  of  a 
well.  Some  of  these  remains  were  de- 
scribed by  Prof.  Marsh,  at  the  meeting  of 
the  National  Academy  of  Sciences  at  North- 
ampton in  August  last.  "They  indicate," 
says  the  Professor, — "an  animal  scarcely 
more  than  two  feet,  or  possibly  two  and  a 
half  feet  in  hight,  although  full  grown,  as 
the  ossification  of  the  various  bones  clearly 
proves.  The  species  may  be  named  Equus 
parvulus.  This  makes  seventeen  species  of 
fossil  horses  now  known  to  have  lived  in 
North  America,  although  until  quite  re- 
cently it  was  very  generally  believed  that 
there  was,  none  indigenous  to  this  conti- 
nent. " 

The  bones  were  found  in  a  stratum  of 
gray  arenaceous  day  lying  nearly  horizon- 
tally, and  apparently  of  later  Tertiary  age. 

Alcohol  as  Food. — The  following  is  a 
paragraph  from  a  lecture  on  food  recently 
delivered  by  Dr.  Letheby  before  the  Soci- 
ety of  Arts  (England) :  Liebig  is  of  opinion 
that  alcohol  is  burnt  or  oxidized  in  the  sys- 
tem, and  is  therefore  a  calorific  agent;  but 
the  researches  of  Lallemand,  Perrin  and 
Duray,  as  well  as  those  of  Dr.  Edward 
Smith,  have  demonstrated  that  a  large  por- 
tion of  it  passes  through  the  system  un- 
changed) and  appears  in  the  breath  and 
perspiration,  as  well  as  in  the  urine.  They, 
therefore,  concl.ide  that  alcohol  is  not  a 
food,  but  is  a  mere  excitor  of  the  nervous 
centers.  On  the  other  hand,  Dr.  Thudi- 
cum  in  a  rather  large  experiment  on  the 
students  of  his  class  (33  in  number) ,  found 
that  of  the  4,000  grammes  of  alcohol  in  the 
44  bottles  of  wine  which  they  drank  at  one 
sitting,  only  10  grammes  appeared  in  the 
urine;  and  assuming  that  about  10 grammes 
more  were  exhaled  by  the  breath  and  skin, 
he  concluded  that  only  0.5  per  cent,  of  the 
alcohol  escaped  unchanged.  He  therefore 
believes  that  alcohol  is  oxidized  iu  the  body, 
and  is  a  true  food, 


T\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Geological  Suevey  Map. — A  new  edi- 
tion of  this  excellent  map  of  the  Bay  Coun- 
ties has  just  been  received  at  Payot's,  from 
the  Eastern  publishers.  Numerous  valua- 
ble additions  have  been  made,  Bueh  as  the 
coloring  of  county  boundaries,  the  marking 
of  roads,  etc. ;  the  price  being  $6.50,  instead 
of  $5,  as  formerly;  but  the  geological  forma- 
tions are  not  yet  represented.  As  the  data 
are  all,  years  since,  in  hand,  there  is  snrely 
no  good  reason  -why  the  value  of  this  map 
should  not  have  been  enhanced  by  their 
representation  in  colors.  Local  geologists 
would  have  found  the  map  much  more 
interesting,  and  the  Geological  Survey 
would  not  have  been  wantingthereafter  for 
a  body  of  local  friends.  The  only  attempt 
towards  a  representation  of  the  geological 
features  of  California  which  is  at  the  ser- 
vice of  persons  taking  an  interest  in  the 
matter, — embracing  every  citizen  in  the 
State,  and  especially  every  miner, — is  in 
the  little  volume  of  Tyson,  dated  1849, 
which  gives  an  intelligent  account  of  a  two- 
months'  reeonnoisance  up  the  valley,  with 
maps  noting  the  lithology  as  observed,  and 
sections  representing  the  relations,  dips, 
extent  and  profiles  of  the  different  forma- 
tions— across  the  Coast  Eange,  the  valley 
of  Sacramento,  and  the  foot  hills,  as  far  up 
as  the  granite  region  of  the  Sierra  Nevada. 
California  and  Nevada  must  be  mapped,  and 
represented  geologically;  but  the  proba- 
bilities now  are  that  the  principal  contri- 
butions to  that  end  will  have  to  be  made 
by  private  enterprise,  if  not  also  from 
private  data  and  resources.  The  number 
of  observers  in  California  who  would  be 
able  to  contribute  to  the  general  knowledge 
as  to  local  geology  and  the  special  charac- 
teristics of  our  mineral  deposits,  is  not 
small;  but  neither  the  Geological  Survey 
nor  the  Academy  of  Sciences  seem  to  have 
quite  succeeded  in  bringing  that  element 
to  a  satisfactory  union,  or  to  have  associ- 
ated together  the  kindred  spirits  into  such 
active  cooperation  as  might  be  done,  for 
mutual  profit. 

Venezuelan  Mining. — The  mining  region 
between  Quito  and  the  mouth  of  the  Orin- 
oco has  been  one  of  infatuation  for  bue- 
canneers  and  mining  engineers,  ever  since 
the  days  of  "Walter  Ealeigh.  Ancient 
mythical  rumors  of  a  wealthy  city  hidden 
in  the  forests  and  mountains,  where  silver 
and  gold  are  common  drugs,  still  circulate 
amongst  the  superstitious.  Bobert  Ste- 
phenson, the  father  of  railroad  engineering, 
spent  years  there  in  trying  to  do  something 
for  an  English  Company — and  there  are 
still  English  Companies  operating  in  the 
country,  with  what  degree  of  success  we 
are  unable  to  state,  except  that  there  is  a 
constant  repetition  of  demands  for  compe- 
tent engineers  and  metallurgists  from  the 
older  mining  districts  of  Europe,  who  re- 
turn, and  go  to  California  or  Australia.  Dr. 
B.  B.  Stevens,  a  New  York  chemical  geolo- 
gist who  recently  visited  that  country, 
says  the  veins  are  not  of  the  richest.  His 
opinion  is  that  the  metamorphic  rocks  in- 
variably yield  more  gold  than  any  other— a 
proposition  which  has  been  otherwise  fre- 
quently stated  in  the  common  expression 
that  it  is  in  the  vicinity  of  eruptive  action 
where  the  precious  metals  are  most  plenti- 
f  illy  found. 

•   ■*-  —     i    m 

Mining  Atlas. — Mr.  Spargo,  of  Gres- 
ham  House,  London,  is  about  to  publish 
an  atlas  of  all  the  chief  districts  prolific  in 
metals  in  the  world,  excepting  those  which 
yield  iron  exclusively,  or  nearly  so.  The 
atlas  first  depicts  Devonshire,  Cornwall, 
portions  of  Wales,  and  the  Isle  of  Man. 
The  geological  formations  of  those  districts 
are  by  a  simple  plan  made  obvious  at  a 
glance.  The  leading  tin,  copper,  and  lead 
mines  are  described  as  to  their  operations, 
quality  of  ore,  prospects,  etc.,  and  longi- 
tudinal and  transverse  sections  show  the 
character  and  working  of  each.  The  mines 
of  Nevada,  Colorado,  Idaho,  New  Mexico, 
■Wisconsin,  etc.,  are  mapped  out  with  mi- 
jiute  care  and  accuracy.  The  railways 
^vhicji  connect  the  Atlantic  and  Pacific 
oceans  are'^lsp  represented. 


John  Mitchell,  the  Assaxee.  —Concern- 
ing John  Mitchell's  death,  the  London  Mning 
Journal  says :  Our  readers  will  regret  to  hear 
of  the  death  of  John  Mitchell,  the  eminent 
assayerand  metallurgist,  which  occurred  in 
Yalparaiso,  on  May  11th,  under  very  dis- 
tressing circumstances.  Mr.  Mitchell  was 
for  sometime  a  regular  correspondent  of 
this  journal,  and  contributed  a  series  of 
well-written  articles  on  many  interesting 
and  important  topics,  amongst  others,  as 
will  be  in  the  recollection  of  our  readers 
especially  connected  with  the  iron  trade, 
were  several  excellent  letters,  in  which  he 
maintained  a  spirited  controversy  with  Mr. 
David  Mushet  a  few  years  ago.  During 
the  last  year  or  two  he  had  been  engaged  in 
preparing  for  the  press  a  third  edition  of 
his  admirable  "Manual  of  Practical  Assay- 
ing," and  we  understand  had  almost  en- 
tirely re-written  the  book,  introducing  all 
the  most  recent  and  improved  methods.  As 
the  last  edition  is  out  of  print,  we  trust  his 
manuscript  may  be  placed  in  the  hands  of 
some  one  who  will  bring  out  the  work  in  a 
manner  in  which  the  reputation  of  its  tal- 
ented and  lamented  author  will  be  fully 
sustained. 


The  Polytechnic  Society  which  has  been 
organizing  at  the  Mechanics'  Institute,  is 
meeting  the  encouragement  and  support  of 
the  class  on  who3e  interest  and  intelligence 
its  usefulness  will  in  a  great  measure  de- 
pend— the  practical  and  scientific  artisans, 
mechanics,  miners  etc.,  of  this  city  and 
State.  Another  meeting,  to  perfect  the 
organization,  will  take  place  at  the  Mechan- 
ics' Institute  on  Monday  evening,  January 
14th.  The  dues  have  been  limited  to  $1 
per  quarter.  All  who  intend  to  sustain  the 
idea  of  a  Polytechnic  Society,  or  to  benefit 
by  association  with  the  kind  of  persons 
whomitwillbringtogether,  can  send  in  their 
names  to  the  committee — Messrs.  A.  S. 
Hallidie,  Wm.  P.  Herrick,  John  J.  Hucks, 
E.  T.  Steen,  Amos  Bowman,  and  J.  H. 
Culver. 


Jacoey's  Califobnia  Staats-Kalendeb. 
This  is  quite  a  respectably  sized  volume,  of 
nearly  200  pages,  containing,  besides  its 
magazine  of  advertisements,  a  large  amount 
of  interesting  reading  matter  of  special 
value  to  Californians,  or  intending  emi- 
grants, amongst  which  the  following  are 
original:  "A  general  review  of  the  events 
of  1868  in  California;  the  agriculture  of 
the  State;  its  gold  mining;  its  railroads; its 
chief  city;  the  wonders  of  its  scenery; 
German  associations  in  San  Francisco  and 
in  Los  Angles;  the  Mechanics'  Fair  of  1868; 
and  an  account  of  the  publishers'  trip  to 
Europe  and  back. " 


Mining  in  Placer  County. — From  "W. 
H.  M.,"  (dated  Auburn,  Dec.  14th,)  we 
learn  that  the  Pioneer  Mill  of  six  stamps, 
in  that  vicinity,  driven  by  water-rjower, 
is  now  running,  and  doing  well.  The  ledge 
is  located  six  miles  from  Auburn;  it  is 
eight  feet  wide,  and  the  shaft  is  40  feet 
down;  Mr.  J.  M.  Gallard,  being  both  pro- 
prietor and  superintendent.  The  Bald 
Hill  Mill  is  also  going.  It  has  twenty 
stamps,  and  is  located  3%  miles  from  Au- 
burn. The  ledge  is  opened  eighty  feet 
down,  and  they  are  running  a  tunnel  from 
the  surface  to  the  main  shaft.  Mr.  C.  Fay 
is  one  of  the  owners.  Placer  diggings  seem 
to  be  "played  out,"  and  all  the  talk  is 
about  quartz.  Welthey's  old  steam  mill  is 
going  and  doing  well,  being  engaged  on 
custom  work  at  present.  They  have  just 
made  a  clean  up  for  some  of  the  boys  that 
are  out  prospecting,  and  it  paid  from  $3  to 
$35 per  ton.  "  So  you  see,"  says  our  cor- 
respondent, "  that  there  is  gold  in  the 
quartz  in  Placer  County,  as  well  as  in  Ne- 
vada County.  I  think  it  will  be  a  big 
thing." 


Pebambulating  Disinfectant. — A  per- 
ambulating disinfectant  wagon  has  been 
making  the  rounds  on  Kearny  and  other 
streets  during  the  week, —  a  cask  with  a  small 
hose  attached.  The  smell  of  chlorine 
gas  was  unmistakable. 

The  Katleoad  to  the  Presidio  via  Sutter 
street  has  been  completed. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Especially  reported  by  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C,  to  Dewey  &  Co.,  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,  and  Publishers  of  the 

MlNTNG   AND    SCIENTIFIC   PSESS, 

Foh  the  Week  Ending  December  8th. 
84,737, — Improvement  in  Dooe  Locks. — 

Chas.  Fleischel  and  "Wm.  C.  Bussey,  of 

San  Francisco,  Cal.: 

The  plate  K,  fastened  upon  the  bolt  of 
the  lock,  and  provided  with  the  wards  c,  c, 
and  c,  in  combination  with  the  cylinder  B, 
disk  C,  and  revolving  tumblers  F,  F,  sub- 
stantially as  described,  and  for  the  purpose 
set  forth. 

This  invention  consists  in  the  construc- 
tion of  an  improved  revolving  tumbler 
lock,  which  is  especially  adapted  for  use  on 
the  outer  doors  of  stores  and  large  buildings 
in  which  a  secure,  and  at  the  same  time 
cheap  lock  is  required.  This  is  accom- 
lished  by  constructing  a  case  through 
which  is  made  an  opening  connecting  with 
the  outside  and  inside,  and  in  which  turns  a 
short  shaft,  which  is  spread  so  as  to  form 
a  disk  inside  the  case.  Two  plates  rise 
from  the  inner  surface  of  this  disk,  and  be- 
tween these  plates  are  placed  a  number  of 
tumblers,  consisting  of  elongated  metaj 
plates,  having  slots  in  one  end  at  various 
depths  from  the  bottom  of  the  case,  through 
which  the  wards  pass  when  they  are  in  a 
line,  caused  by  the  introduction  and  turn- 
ing of  the  proper  key. 

The  bolt  passes  through  the  side  of  the 
case  which  supports  and  guides  it.  "With- 
in the  bolt  forms  a  flat  bar  which  extends 
along  the  bottom  across  the  case,  and  has  a 
slot  in  it.  A  screen  passes  loosely  through 
this  slot  and  into  the  side  of  the  case,  and 
thus  guides  that  end  of  the  bai-,  so  that  the 
bolt  moves  freely  without  any  tendency  to 
bind. 

A  steel  plate  is  fastened  to  the  bolt  in- 
side the  case,  and  has  its  edge  formed  into 
wands  corresponding  to  the  number  of  the 
tumblers.  The  disk  on  the  inner  end  of 
the  tumbler  shaft,  has  an  arm  projecting 
from  one  side,  which  enters  a  slot  in  the 
extension  of  the  bolt,  and  thus  moves  the 
bolt. 

On  the  other  side  of  the  case  is  a  bent 
arm  pivoted  at  one  end  and  having  a  point 
at  the  other  which  enters  a  hole  in  the 
bolt  to  prevent  its  being  moved  when 
drawn  back,  and  by  an  equivalent  device 
prevents  its  being  withdrawn  after  being 
shut  out.  The  bent  arm  is  operated  when 
the  key  is  introduced  and  turned,  by  an 
arm  or  lug  which  projects  from  that  side  of 
the  disk,  and  raises  the  arm  sufficiently  to 
allow  the  bolt  to  pass,  after  which  it  drops 
into  place  again. 
84,742. — Impeovement  in  Ship's  Davits. 

Seth   Gill,  of  San  Pablo,  and  David   C. 

"Woods,  of  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

1.  The  jointed  davit-arms  E,  E,  with 
their  tackle,  or  an  equivalent  device,  the 
whole  constructed  and  operated  substan- 
tially as  and  for  the  purpose  herein  de- 
scribed. 

2.  In  combination  with  the  jointed  arms 
E,  the  traveler  L,  with  its  in-haul  and  out- 
haul  tackles  M  and  N,  substantially  as  de- 
scribed. 

3.  In  combination  with  the  davit-arms 
E,  the  uprights  D,  with  the  lifts  H,  and 
stanchion  I,  the  whole  connected  by  rods 
with  the  davits  on  the  opposite  side,  sub- 
stantially as  and  for  the  purpose  herein  de- 
scribed. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
an  improved  device  for  handling  the  small 
boats  connected  with  a  vessel  so  that  they 
can  be  launched  at  the  shortest  notice  in 
an  emergency,  while  they  are  securely 
placed  when  not  in  use.  This  is  accom- 
plished by  a  peculiar  construction  of  the 
davits  so  that  the  suspended  boat  moves  by 
means  of  travelers  operated  by  the  necessary 
tackle  from  its  position  when  not  needed, 
to  a  sufficient  distance  from  the  ship's  side 
to  ensure  its  safety  in  lowering.  The  dav- 
its are  also  so  constructed  that  when  com- 
ing into  port  or  whenever  desired,  they  can 
be  instantly  turned  so  as  to  leave  the  ship's 
side  perfectly  clear  and  smooth  with  no 
projections.  They  are  also  attached  to 
davit  uprights  or  standards  which  pass 
through  the  decks  and  into  the  plank  shear. 
The  standards  on  opposite  sides  of  the 
vessel  are  connected  at  the  top  by  stay  rods 
with  a  turn-buckle  between  so  that  the 
strain  is  rendered  much  less  than  in  ordi- 
nary constructions.  An  illustration  of 
this  device  may  be  expected  in  a  future 
number  of  the  Press. 


84,748. — Improvement  in  Gang  Plows. — ■ 
Francis  McTarnahan,  of  Santa  Clara, 
Cal.: 

1.  The  frame  or  groundwork  of  the  gang 
plow. 

2.  The  combination  and  arrangement  of 
the  beam  R,  to  which  the  plows  are  fast- 
ened, the  beam  to  which  said  plow-beam  is 
fastened  by  hinges,  the  semi-circular 
hinges,  as  constructed,  and  the  manner  of 
fastening  the  plows  in  the  beam,  all  as 
shown. 

3.  The  screw-slides  A,  in  combination 
with  the  frame. 

4.  The  combination  and  arrangement  of 
the  beam  L,  to  which  the  lever  is  fastened, 
the  post  on  which  it  works,  the  chain,  the 
pulley  on  which  it  works,  the  evener  and 
the  guard,  all  as  described. 

5.  The  square  block  D,  under  the  axh- 
tree,  for  regulating  the  amount  of  land,  in 
combination  with  the  evener. 

6.  The  construction,  combination  and  ar- 
rangement of  the  several  parts,  as  shown 
and  described. 

84,778.  — Automatic    Stop   for    Mining 
Cars. — James  Tamblin,  of  Virginia  City, 
-  Nev. : 

The  projections  or  stops  E,  E,  arranged 
with  the  levers  C,  F,  and  spring  H,  con- 
nected with  the  chain  G,  and  all  applied  to 
operate  in  the  manner,  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  herein  set  forth. 


New  Incoepoeations.— Articles  of  in- 
corporation have  been  recently  filed  in  the 
County  Clerk's  office  in  this  city  as  follows: 

Chloeide  Flat  and  Aurora  Tunnel 
Co.— White  Pine,  Nev.  Dec.  24th.  Capi- 
tal stock,  $1,000,000;  10,000  shares,  $100 
each.  Trustees:  A.  E.  Head,  Mark  Living- 
ston, W.  B.  Thomburgh,  I.  N.  Taylor  and 
R.  F.  Morrow. 

Continental  Silver  M.  Co. — Dec.  24th. 
Capital  stock  $5,000,000;  10,000  shares, 
$500  each.  Trustees:  H.  H.  Blake,  A.  F. 
White,  B.  F.  Bivens,  "W.  B.  Swain  and  Ca- 
leb T.  Fay. 

Kimball  Manufacturing  Co.  — San  Fran- 
cisco. Dee.  24th.  Capital  stock,  $500,000: 
5,000  shares,  $100  each.  Incorporators: 
Geo.  C.  Kimball,  E.  D.  Ogden,  W.  C.  Eal- 
ston,  A.  Hayward,  H.  B.  Tichenor,  Mc- 
Pherson  &  Wetherbee,  A.  P.  Hotaling, 
Eosenfield  &  Birmingham,  A.  B.  Forbes, 
E.  Cahill,  Koopmanchap«fe  Co.,  Louis  Mc- 
Lane,  Chas.  McLean,  Oliver  Eldridge, 
Thos.  H.  Selby,  Meeker,  James  &  Co. ,  John 
Parrot,  DeWitt,  Kittle  &  Co.,  "Wm.  Bur- 
ling, C.  J.  Brenham,  James  D.  "Walker  and 
"W.  F.  Babcock. 

Flowery  Kingdom  M.  Co. — Story  Co., 
Nev.  Dee.  28th:  Capital  stock,  $1,200,000; 
12,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  A.  H. 
Barker,  Chas.  Hosmer  and  O.  S.  Carville. 

Montgomery  Street  Eeal  Estate  Co. 
San  Francisco.  Dec.  29th.  Capital  stock, 
$7,500,000;  75,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: Jno.  D.  Fry,  Leonard  S.  Treadwell 
and  Ashbury  Harpending. 

Election  of  Officers. — Gould  &  Curry 
S.  M.  Co.— President,  AlpheusBull;  Trus- 
tees, Alpheus  Bull,  Thos.  Bell,  J.  D.  Fry, 
A.  K.  P.  Harmon,  M.  Morganthan,  A.  Hay- 
ward  and  Thos.  Sunderland.    - 

The  North  StarG.  &  S.  M.  Co.  have  filed 
the  necessary  papers  for  an  order  to  allow 
them  to  disincorporate  the  company. 


Patent  Turbine  foe  Sale. — The  patent 
right  for  Leffel's  American  double  turbine 
wheel  for  the  Pacific  coast,  is  offered  for 
sale  in  our  advertising  columns.  This 
wheel  is  largely  in  use  in  the  Eastern 
States,  and  has  been  highly  recommended 
in  this  State. 


The  Annual  Meeting  of  the  California 
Academy  of  Sciences  will  take  place  on 
Monday  evening,  January  14th,  when  the 
officers  for  the  ensuing  year  will  be  elected. 

Religion  is  a  good  thing;  Benevolence  is  a 
good  thing;  Politics  are  a  good  thing;  War  is  a 
good  thing:  Money  is  a  good  thing;  Pestilence 
and  Famine  are  good  things,  and  it  is  so  with  a 
hundred  other  matters  with  which  we  at  times 
imagine  we  are  cursed  or  blessed.  Hard  as 
these  afflictions  may  seem,  they  all  result  in 
good,  one  way  or  another.  It  is  particularly  so 
with  Plantation  Bitteks;  but  they  must  be 
used  with  moderation,  and  according  to  the 
directions.  You  must  not  abuse  or  indulge  in 
them  too  freely.  If  you  do,  like  other  bless- 
ings, they  will  do  harm  by  an  over-indulgence 
or  abuse. 


To  Scientists. — The  museum  of  natural  curi- 
osities at  Woodward's  is  well  worth  an  examina- 
tion by  every  lover  of  nature,  saying  nothing  of 
the  living  animals,  the  botanical  garden,  and 
other  attractions.  * 


Mulleb's  Brazilian  Pebble  Spectacles,  205 
Montgomery  street,  cannot  be  surpassed  by  any- 
thing in  this  fine.  * 


Tlcye  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


5 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  Asioonted  Brokers  of  the  8  T.  Block  md  Eichange  Board. 
LVCtSCO,  Jaiiu.il 

<  -it >-  Stockn. 
DnrinK  the  past  week  the  sales  of  mi 
oils  stocks.  <h  spite  the  holiday  season,  havt  bei  a 
v*  rv  confiiderable,  Spring  Valley  Water  stock 
was  in  the  market  to  a  larger  extent  than  oBoal, 
selling  uI  r'j-j'  (15  5U  'f'  liiirf.*  ( 'ulifnrnia  St)  am 
■  :[  .n  declined  from  52J  \  i>>  50)  '..  percent., 
then  sold  at  52.  A  rigorous  opposition  is  being 
inaugurated  by  this  oompany^against  the  mil- 
road  company,  tho  faro  to  Sacramento  having 
been  reduced  to  $2.  Sun  Francisco  Gaa  stuck 
is  in  request  at  an  advance,  selling  at  $70,  then 
50,  buyer  30.  The  usual  monthly  clivi- 
veml  is  aow  payable.  The  California  Insurance 
Oo.  will  add  Fire  to  their  Marine  business  on 
and  after  tho  1st  of  January.  The  Pacific  Hank 
disburses  its  usual  monthly  dividend  to-day. 
At  the  close  0.  S.  5-2us  of  18G7  sold  at  83. 

milliliter  9lMW?0    MurKct. 

Taking  into  consideration  that  we  are  in  the 
midst  of  the  holiday  season,  the  mining  share 
market  has  been  qui  to  active,  largo  sales  having 
taken  place,  though,  aa  a  general  thing,  at  n 
slight  recession  from  opening  rates.  The  trans- 
actions also  embraced  a  larger  list  of  stocks  than 
is  usually  offered. 

Under  the  caption  of  ""White  Pine,  the  won- 
der of  the  world,"  the  Alta  comments  as  fol- 
lows: Although  only  about  three  months  have 
elapsed  sinse  the  first  noteworthy  shipment  of 
bullion  from  White  Pine  reached  this  city,  that 
district  has  already  become  one  of  tho  most  pop- 
ulous in  the  great  inland  basin  of  the  continent. 
The  number  of  men  now  in  the  vicinity  is  3,000 
or  more,  and  of  these  1,000  are  engaged  in  tak- 
ing out  ore,  the  quantity  extracted  daily  being 
about  300  tons,  and  average  value  is  estimated 
by  one  excellent  authority  at  $500  per  ton,  and 
by  another  at  $200.  A  man  who  worked  in  a 
custom  mill  informed  us  that  he  had  worked  ore 
from  thirty-five  different  mines,  and  only  two 
lots  out  of  the  thirty-five  yielded  less  than  $150 
per  ton.  At  $200,  the  yield  of  a  year  counting 
300  working  days,  would  be  $15,000,000— that 
as  if  the  supply  of  ore  should  not  be  exhausted. 
A  much  greater  quantity  could  be  taken  out 
now,  but  there  are  not  mills  enough  to  reduce 
what  is  being  extracted,  and  many  of  the  claim 
holders  make  great  sacrifices  to  raise  the  cash 
for  necessary  expenses,  and  it  would  be  a  seri- 
ous loss  to  them  to  pay  miners  for  work  from 
which  no  income  could  be  derived  before  next 
summer.  If  tho  deposits  are  as  extensive  as 
they  now  appear  to  be,  the  yield  of  the  district 
in  1809  will  astonish  the  world.  The  Eberhardt 
Company,  who  own  the  typical  mine  of  the  dis- 
trict, have  worked  700  tons  which  assayed 
$1,000  per  ton,  and  yielded  $850  in  the  mill— a 
total  production  of  $595,000  from  that  one  mine 
alone.  They  have  on  the  dump  and  at  the  mill 
600  tons  of  oro,  and  they  have  500  tons  more 
"in  sight  "—as  rich  as  that  heretofore  reduced. 
Counting  the  ore  reduced,  that  extracted  and 
that  in  sight,  the  Eberhardt  is  certain  to  pro- 
duce at  least  $1,500,000.  They  have,  however, 
not  gone  down  more  than  forty  feet,  and  they 
have  not  reached  either  the  bottom,  or  the  east- 
ern or  western  limit  of  the  deposit.  A  drift  of 
184  feet,  cut  with  the  meridian,  has  struck  the 
walls  on  each  side.  The  Keystone  mine,  which 
ranks  next  to  the  Eberhardt,  has  worked  350 
tons  averaging  $700,  and  has  extracted  1,000 
more  which  average  $400,  making  the  gross 
value  of  the  ore  produced  so  far,  $G45,000.  The 
Kobert  Emmet  has  taken  out  100  tons  and 
worked  61,  of  which  20,  first-class,  assayed 
$1,215  per  ton;  and  41  tons  of  second-class  as- 
sayed $485  and  yielded  $341  net.  The  Stone- 
wall has  taken  out  200  tons,  and  reduced  60, 
which  yielded  $500  per  ton.  The  South  Aurora 
has  out  500  tons  that  will  average  at  least  $150 
per  ton;  the  North  Aurora  is  taking  out  20  tons 
per  day,  worth  $150.  The  Eclipse,  a  claim  that 
has  attracted  little  attention,  comparatively,  has 
been  sold  to  J.  D.  Winters,  the  Superintendent 
of  the  Yellow  Jacket  mine,  for  $35, 000.  These 
are  only  a  few  out  of  many.  An  area  two  miles 
wide  and  six  miles  long  appears  to  be  underlaid 
by  an  argentiferous  deposit  similar  to  that  in 
the  Eberhardt.  More  than  a  hundred  shafts 
have  been  sunk,  and  nearly  all  have  found  the 
ore  within  fifty  feet,  most  of  them  within  thirty 
feet  of  the  surface.  Mineral  deposits  in  lime- 
stone, which  is  the  bed-rock  at  White  Pine,  are 
ordinarily  of  small  extent  and  soon  exhausted; 
but  the  newly-discovered  deposit  is  certainly  an 
exception  in  regard  tu   its  extent.     The  silver 


mines  of  C hanaroi Ho,  in  Chili,  arc  in  limestone, 
and  they  have  been  worked  steadily  for  thirty- 
is  yt  us. mil  have  produced  $60,000,000.  There, 
as  at  White  Pine,  the  lodes  near  the  surface 
oontained  large  rjuantities  of  chloride  of  silver, 

v,  hii-h  could  be  mined  and  reduced  at  very  little 
•  .[ ii  ase.  Nearly  a  hundred  years  ago,  a  de- 
poait  similar  in  many  respects  to  that  at  White 
Pine,  was  found  at  Oatorce,  Mexico,  iu  the  Za- 
vala mine,  which  yielded  ST.Oun.uno.  Ward 
says  the  oiv  w.-.s  "a  loi.se  metalliferous  sub- 
Mi  i  ■  ,  so  completely  impregnated  with  parti- 
cles of  silver  that  it  was  bought  up  at  once  by 
the  rtseatadores  [amalgamators]  at  the  price  of 
one  dollar  for  the  pound."  The  amalgamators, 
who  were  and  still  are  distinct  from  tho  mine- 
owners,  in  most  of  the  mining  districts  of 
Mexico,  seldom  paid  half  as  much  as  the  ore 
would  yield,  so  it  is  fair  to  presume  that  the 
Zavala  oro  would  assay  $3,000  or  $4,000  per 
ton,  and  that  is  quite  up  to  the  average  of  White 
Pine.  We  do  not  find  in  any  of  our  books  of 
reference  a  description  of  the  geological  forma- 
tion at  Catorce,  but  it  is  said  that  the  richest 
ores  were  found  in  vaults  (bovedaa)  or  caves, 
which  are  common  in  limestone  and  rare  in 
other  formations.  At  Guarisamey,  in  Dnrango, 
there  was  another  vault  filled  with  rich  dirt-like 
ore,  which  yielded  a  rich  profit  to  Zambrano, 
one  of  the  most  famous  miners  of  Mexico.  In 
twenty-five  years  he  took  out  $55,000,000.  The 
records  show  that  he  paid  $11,000,000  tax  to  the 
King.  The  chloride  ores  at  White  Pine  may  not 
last  so  long  as  did  those  at  Chanarcillo  and  Ca- 
torce, but  if  the  testimony  of  a  number  of  wit- 
nesses of  good  repute  is  to  be  accepted,  they 
will  certainly  prove  the  wonder  of  the  world  for 
a  year  or  two,  and  give  a  great  stimulus  to  busi- 
ness of  all  lands  on  tho  Pacific  slope.  Many, 
however,  who  abandon  their  present  occupa^ 
tions  to  go  to  the  new  diggings  will  lose  far  more 
than  gain. 

Gould  &  Cukry— was  in  the  market  at  $103 
©95,  and  closed  at  $00.  The  annual  meeting 
of  this  company  was  held  on  the  28th  of  De- 
cember. From  tho  Secretary's  report  we  take 
the  following : 

ItECEIPTS. 

Cash  on  hand,  December  1, 1867 $1-17,9*4  15 

Ores  sold 43,959  29 

Bullion  account—  Company  mill '251,127  07 

Ball  ion  account— Custom  mill 2*i,198  56 

Materials  sold 16,226  76 

Tolls  on  Virginia  and  Carson  river  road  4,130  4.1 

Ore  scales  at  mine,. 147  72 

Interest 24!)  17 

Bills  payable 3,875  9(1 

Cash  indebtedness 33.S22  01) 


-  $301,630  24 


DISBURSEMENT?. 

Mine  account $180,103  52 

Mill  account Otf.'i^  :$•■< 

Dividend  account 3.165  00 

General  expense  account 17.7:17  37 

Reduction  of  ores  at  Custom  mills 1.1, SI II  *2 

Mill  repairs 9,072  S7 

Taxes 5,851  W 

Legal  expenses 3,;jliS  M 

Bills  receivable 8,.V>9  46 

Virginia  and  Carson  River  road 4,371  19 

Sundries 3,010  04 


The  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  company  at 
the  close  of  the  fiscal  year  are  as  follows: 


Ores,  tailings,  etc.,  on  hand. . 

Real  and  personal  property — mine. . , . 

Real  and  personal  property—mill 

Boarding  house  at  mine. 

Reservoir  tailings'  mill 

Assay  office,  etc , 

Virginia  and  Carson  River  toll  road.. 
Oihcc  in  San  Francisco 


Sl/rilO  00 
156,823  92 
218,896  27 
3,750  00 
22,884  (.1 
7,711  68 
6,750  00 
1.000  00 


LIABILITIES. 

Cash  indebtedness,  etc $29,532  31 

Bills  payable 3,875  00 

Dividends  uncalled  for 535  00 


833,942  31 

Imperial  —  declined  from  $115  to  $111,  and 
closed  at  $109.  For  the  month  of  December, 
up  to  the  28th,  $23,705  85  in  bullion  was  re- 
ceived. On  the  29th  ult.,  the  station  at  the 
1,100  level  was  in  seven  feet  from  the  shaft, 
running  in  the  same  body  of  clay  as  found  in 
the  shaft.  The  winze  on  the  900  level  is  down 
twenty-six  feet;  in  hard  quartz  with  but  little 
water.  No  change  in  the  Alta  mine.  They 
raise  about  140  tons  of  ore  per  day. 

Empire — rose  to  $130,  and  at  the  close  sold 
at  $125.  In  his  annual  report  the  President 
says:  "From  the  recent  developments  of  ore  in 
the  Alpha  and  Imperial  mines,  on  the  900  level, 
I  am  hopeful  of  getting  a  body  of  pay  ore  be- 
tween our  900  and  1,100  levels.". . . .  Kentuck. 
ruled  at  $240@267,  and  closed  at  $257.  The 
receipts  of  bullion  for  December  account  foot 
up,  so  far,  $53,952  47. 

Crown  Point — was  pretty  active,  selling  at 
$53@55,  and  closing  at  $53.  On  the  27th  of 
December  the  shaft  had  attained  a  depth  of  1,- 
083  feet.  It  will  be  carried  ten  feet  below  the 
1,100  level,  which,  at  the  progress  they  are  at 
present  making;  will  take  about  a  month.  The 
south  drift  is  in  314  feet  from  the  Kentuck  south 
line,  the  east  clay  wall  continuing  to  turn  to  the 
west.  On  tlio  2(ith  of  December  they  had 
reached  a  clay  wall,  which  is  said  to  have  every 


appearance  of  the  west  clay,  in  the  face  of  the 
drift.  If  it  should  prove  to  be  the  west  clay 
wall,  Bays  the  Superintendent,  it  will  demon- 
strate that  the  walla  inclosing  the  vein  are  con- 
Vt urging  going  south,  and  that  anything  found 
in  the  unexplored  region  between  the  face  of 
the  south  dmt  and  the  north  of  the  Belcher, 
will  be  a  new  body. 

CnoLLAit-PoTosi— sold  at  $1500153,  then  at 
$150,  and  closed  at  $153.  During  the  week 
ending  December  25th,  1,261  tons  of  ore  were 
extracted  from   the  mine.     The  supply  is  not 

quite   so   abundant  as  heretofore Overman 

was  in  ordinary  request,  selling  at  $89  500 
83  50,  closing  at  $88.  Tho  receipts  for  De- 
cember will  foot  up  about  $60,000.  The  Bruns- 
wick mill  shows  a  better  yield  for  December  than 
it  did  the  previous  month. 

Hale  &  Norcross— has  been  less  active  than 
the  previous  week,  declining  from  $50  to  $44, 
and  closing  at  $45  50.  The  workings  of  this 
company  at  (he  mine  have  been  kept  very  quiot 
for  the  past  fortnight  or  so.  We  have  been  un- 
able to  obtain  anything  definite,  but  should 
judge  from  the  transactions  in  the  Board  that 
the  developments  are  not  any  too  favorable. . . . 
Savage — fluctuated  between  $84  and  $78,  clos- 
ing on  the  31st  December  at  $78  75 Yellow 

Jacket  advanced  to  $1,412  50,  dropped  to 
$1,366,  and  closed  at  $1,450.  Information  con- 
cerning both  the  Savage  and  Yellow  Jacket 
claims  is  very  difficult  to  obtain. 


MINING  SHAEEH0LDEKS'  DIRE0T0KY. 

[Compiled  for  every  issue,  from  advertisements  in  the 

Miking  and  Scientific  Press  and  other  Sao 

Francisco  Journals. J 

Comprising  tho  Names  of  Companies,  District  or  County 
of  Location;  Amount  and  date  of  Assessment;  Date  ot 
Meeting;  Day  of  Delinquent  Sale;  and  Amount  and  Time 
of  Payment  of  Dividends. 

NAHE,    LOCATION,    AMOUNT,    AND  DAT  DAT 

DATS  OT  ASSESSMENT.  DELINQUENT.       OP  SALE. 

Amador  Co.,  dividend,  $6  per  share. ...Paynble  Dec.  10,  1868 

Adriatic,  Storey  co Anuual  Meeting,  Jan.  4 

Alpha,  Storey  co.,  Nev.,  Dec.  3,  $10 Jan.  5—  Jan.  25 

Alamo,  Lyon  co.,  IScv.,  Nov.  25,  35c Dee.  31— Jau.  30* 

Bacon,  Storey  co.,  Nev.,  div Payable  June  13, 1863 

Bullion,  Storey  co.,  Nov.,  $10 Dec.  7— Jan.  6 

Crown  Point,  Storey  co.,  Dec.  18.  $7.60 Dec.l8-Jan.  17 

Clierok.ec  Flat,  Butte  co..  Dee.  0,  $5 Jan.  H— Jan.  20 

Challc  Mt.  B.  O,  Nevada  co Special  Meeting,  Jan,  7 

Chollar-Potosl,  div.,  $i5 Payable  Oct.  15,  1867 

Crown  Point,  dividend,  $7.50 Payable  Sept.  12  186S 

Cosala,  Sinaloa,  Dec.  12,  SI Jan.  15— Feb.  1 

Diamond  cop.,  Del  Norte  CO.,  Oct.  28,  $2.  ..Nov.  10— Jan.  21* 

Eureka,  div.  $5 Payable  Nov.  20, 1868 

Empire  M.  &  M.,  Nev.,  dividend  $6... ..Payable  May  15, 1867 

Gold  Hill  Quartz Anuual  Meeting  Jan.  11 

Gould  A  Curry,  Storey  co.,  Nov.,  Dec.  5,  $15..  Jan.  9— Jan.  za 

Gould  &  Cur  iv.  div..  S7.su Payable  May  16, 1867 

Gold  Hill  QMAM-dividend.  $7  60... .Payable  July  13, 1868 
Golden  Rule, Tuolumne  co,  div.  5l)c  "#  sh... Payable  Dec.  2(1* 
Great  Central,  Arizona,  Oct.  y.  $2.50 Nov.  11— Jan.  28* 

Hale  &  Norcross,  Storey  co.,  Dec.  12,  $5 Jan.  16— Feb.  6 

Hale  &  Norcross,  Oiv.  $125 Sept.  16,  1867 

Hope  Gravel,  Nevada  co  ,  Nov    18,  $1 Dec.  22— Jan.  11* 

Imperial,  Storey  co..  Dec.  15,  $25 Jan,  18— Feb.  4 

Imperial,  Storey  co  ,  Nov.,  div Payable  June  20, 1868 

JelTcrson,  Yuba  co Adjourned  Meeting  Jan.  2 

Kentuck,  div.,  $30  per  share Payable  Dec.  10, 1868 

Mohawk  ,t  Montreal,  Nevada  co.,  Dec.  7,  $3*Jan  10— Jan.  26 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  co.,  Dec.  9.  $2  50 -Jan.  II— Feb.  1 

Maxwell,  Amador  co.,  Nov.  13,  $2.50 Dec.  U — Jan.  5 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug.  15, 1868 

Oriental,  Sierra  co.,  Nov.  9,  $2 Dec.  14— Jan.  2 

Overman   Storey  co.,  Nov.  13.  $20 Dec.  16 — Jan.  4 

Opblr,  Storey  co.,  Nev.,  Nov  9,  $3 Dec.  12— Jan.  2 

Peninsula Anuual  Meeting  Jan.  6 

Pacltic  Unassessable,  div Payable  J  uue  18, 1868 

Jan.  21— Feb.  8" 

..Sale  Jan.  23* 

.January  4— Jan.  30 


Rattlesnake.  Yuba  co  ,  Dec.  19,  $7.50.. 

Rippon.  Alpine  co.,  Oct.  15,  $  I 

Rising  Stur,  Idaho,  Nov.  16,  $10 

Sierra  Nevada,  Storey  co.,  Nev Annual  Meeting  Jan  11 

Santiago,  Silver  City,  dividend,  S3  fl'i. ..  Payable  Dee  19, 18G8 
S.  F.  &  Castle  Dome,  Arizona,  Nov.  25,  3c... Dec.  28— Jan.  12* 
Savage,  Virginia.  Nov.  dividend,  $|  ...Payable  Dec.  12, 1868 

Sand  Spring  Salt,  dividend  $1 Payable  June  5, 1868 

Sierra  Nevada.  Nov.,  Nov,  16. .$12.64 Dec.  29— Jan.  15 

Tallulah,  Humboldt  co-,  Dee.  14,  $17.50 Jan.  29— Feb.  27 

U.  S.  Grant,  Nevada  co„  Nov.  9,  50c Dec.  16— Jan.  2» 

Virginia  &  G.  H.  Water  Co.. Dividend,  payablo  Nov.  20, 1808 
Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  $3U0 Payable  Nov.  10,  186S 

Those  murked  nilhan  asterisk  (*)aro  advertised  In  this 
journal. 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


6.  F.   STOCK  AND  EXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Friday  Evening,  January  1,  1869. 

MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS.  Hill.      Anl-etl. 

Qnlted  States  Bniids,  5  2..M,  1S>;.\  '67,  '68 $83         83J£ 

United  Stales  Bonds,  5  20s,  18ii4 81         82 

United  States  Bond?.  5-2US,  1862 82         82^ 

Legal  Tender  Notes 74 

California  State  Bonds,  7s,  1857 " 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  Cs,  1855 

San  Francisco  City  ami  Cmitilv  Bonds,  6s,  1858, 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s,  1*011 

San  Franehco  School  Bonds,  IDs,  1861 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Seh'l  B'ds,  7s,  1866 

San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1862 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  78, 1864 

San  Francisco  City  find  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1865 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Jmlg.  Bds.  7s,  1863, 
San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1864. 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  Oh 


74  S 


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85         87>£ 


par  &  int. 


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87 ', 
87  J  i 


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ickicm  City  Bonds 


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Yuba  County  Bonds,  Ks 77 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds,  7s 75 

Butte  County  Bonds,  IDs,  i860 70 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds,  7s 75 

California  Steam  Navigation  Co (0 

Spri ng  Valley  VTa  tor  Co 65 

Statu  Telegraph  Co 25 

GAS   COMTANIES. 


RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad 

San  Fiat. ci^co  and  San  Jose  Railroad 

Omnibus  Railroad 

Central  Railroad 

Nurih  Beaeh  ;,nd  Mission  Railroad 

[front Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad.. 


BANKINO  INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank ot«  inn 

rho  Bunk  of  California    157  153 

Calllornlu,  Loan  und  Savings  Society —  — 

INSUKANCK  COMPANIES. 

Fireman.*'  Fund  Insurance  Co 9"»U  91 

Pacific  Insurant-.-  i'u y^i  125 

San  Francisco  Insurance  Co —  1115 

aerchant*1  Mimul  Marine  Insurance  Co WO  625 

1. a  morula  Insiiruncc  Co .                              131JO  140a 

Union  hisunuici'  i'n 92  '13 

Homo  Mutual  Insurance  Co 101-  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co '      72  _ 

National  Insurance  Co "      72         

Builders'  Insurauco  Co "..".".".!!""      — 

MINING  STOCKS— WASnOK  DISTRICT. 

Alpha jjir  t<t 

Baltimore  American "'      _  _ 

Belcher \m  \rs 

Bullion.  G.  H ii  K 

Crown  Point *•;«  m 

coiotva.) ;:;;    s  ,, 

Confidence 36  m 

CoiiHolldated  Virginia 9  \\ 

Chollar-Potosl 1&0  155 

g«"«y s  sx 

Exchequer 26  20 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 125  J26 

Gould  &  Curry m  mi 

Gold  Hill  Quartz 66  7s 

Hale  A  Norcross «u>  45 

Imperial I119  HI 

Kentuck 255  270 

Julia 3  8W 

Justice  and  Independent 8  n'*2 

Lady  Bryan \%]z  20 

North  American 2  6 

pP'Hr 37  40 

Overman 85  $) 

Segregated  Belcher 8  8*tf 

Savage     ....  78  TO"» 

Sierra  Nevada ■„..      19  _ 

Yellow  Jacket '  1445  jiui 

Union , _  _ 

United  States „     _  _ 

MISCELLANEOUS  MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador  (California) 235  210 

North  Star  (California) :  —  _ 

Eureka  tCalifornlB) 210  — 

Do  Soto  (Humboldt) _  2 

Golden  Rule.  California 5  _ 

+-~*-*m—+-+ 

San  Francisoo  Market  Bates. 

Wholcaule  Price*. 

m         „           „                               Friday,  January  1,  1869. 

Flour,  Extra,  $  bbl $5  25     <g$5  76 

Do.    Superfine 4  ?5      @  1  75 

Corn  Meal,  ^  100  lbs 3  25     ©  3  50 

Wheat,  #100  lbs 1  fin     @  1  85 

Oats,  if*  iOO  lbs 2  00      @  2  25 

Barley,  #  100  lbs 2  05     ©  2  60 

Beans,  %i  100  lbs 3  00     @  3  50 

Potatoes,  ^  100  lbs 75     @  1  10 

Hay, Si  ton 14  00     (3)20  00 

Live  Oak  Wood,  #  cord 9  00     ©10  00 

Beef,  extra,  dressed,  $  lb 8     @     10 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  00     @  3  25 

Hogs,  on  foot,  5a  lb ,. 4%  @       5 

Uogs.drcsscd/iftlb 7     @      $ 

GROCERIES,  ETC. 

Sugar,  crushed,  $  lb 17     @  171' 

Do.    China 10     ©  12j2 

Cotree.  Costa  Rica,  #  lb 17     ©  17jl 

Do.  Rio —     @  17 

Tea,  Japan,  $  lb 75     @  90 

Do.  Green 60     ©  1  25 

Hawaiian  Rice,  #  lb 9     ©  10 

China  Rice,  $  lb 6      ©  7 

CoalOIl.jH  gallon 45     ©  fiu 

Candles,  ■$  lb 16     ©  J8 

Ranch  Butter,  #  a tH)      @  75 

Isthmus  Butter,  #  ft 40     ©  47 X 

Cheese.  California,  #  lb 15     @  21 

Eggs,  33  dozen 60     ©  62« 

Lard,  $  lb 13     ©  U 

Ham  and  Bacon,  $  lb 14     <«)  18 

Shoulders,  #  lb 6     ©  6J 

Retail  Prices. 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  #  lb 80     ©  85 

do.     pickled,  ja  lb at     ©  41) 

do.      Oregon,  'Si  lb 20     ©  25 

do.      New  York,  ^3  ft 35     ©  45 

Cheese,  jaa 20     @  25 

Honey,  $  ft 25     ©  so 

Eggs,  f,  dozen 65     ©  75 

Lard,  $  ft 15     ©  17 

Hams  and  Bacon,  53  ft 20     ©  25 

Cranberrlcp,  <ja  gallon 1  25     ©  1  00 

Potatoes,  53  ft 1%  ®  2 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  53  lb 3     ©  _ 

Tomatoes,  Wft 3     ©  — 

Onions,  53  a 3     ©  — 

Apples,  No,  1,  53  ft 4      @  5 

Pears,  Table,  $  ft 5     ©  7 

Plums,  dried,  53  ft U      ©  13 

Peaches,  dried,  5$  ft —     @  _ 

Oranges,  53  dozen 75     ©  1  00 

Lemony,  <jjj  dozen 75      @  1  co 

Ch ickens,  apiece .- 50     ©  75 

Turkeys,  53  ft 25     ©  SB 

Soap,  Pale  and  C.  0 7     @  12 

Soap,  Castile,  13  lb —     @  20 


Pacific  Mail  Steamship  Co's 

STEAMSHIPS    FOR 

NEW  Y0EK,  JAPAN  AND  CHINA. 

^fftjSjtet  LEAVE  WHARF,  CORNER  OF  FIRST  AND 
■SflLiKKBfcBrannan  streets,  at  11  o'clock  A.  M.  of  the 
fol  lowing  dates,  for  PANAMA,  connecting  via  Panama  Rail- 
road, with  one  of  the  Company's  splendid  steamers  from 
ASPINWALL    for  NEW  YORK. 

On  the  «th,  14th,  22d  and  BOfch  of  every  month. 

Steamer  leaving  San  Francisco  on  the  6th  touches  ot 
Manzanillo.    All  touch  at  Acapulco. 

Departure  of  the  14th  is  expected  to  connect  with  the 
French  Trans- Atlantic  Co. '». steamer  for  St.  Nazafro,  and 
English  steamer  for  South  America.  Through  tickets  can 
be  obtained. 

Departure  of  14th  la  expected  to  connect  with  English 
sttamcr  for  Southampton  and  South  America,  and  Austra- 
lia, and  P.  R.  R.  Co's  steamer  for  Central  America. 
Through  tickets  can  be  obtained. 

STEAMEBS  FOR  dTANtTARY,  I860. 

The  following  Steamships  will  be  dispatched  on  dates  as 
given  below : 

January  6th-SACRAMENTO Oapt.  W.H.Parker, 

Connecting  with  ALASKA,   CapL  Gray. 

January  14th— MONTANA Captain  A.  Wo 

Connecting  with  KiolNC  STAK,  Capt.  King. 

January  22d-CONSTITUTION Cant.  Wm.  II.  Hudson, 

Connecting  with  HENRY  CHAUNCEY,  Capt.  Connor. 

January  SOth-GOLDEN  CITY Capt.  W.  V.  Lapidge, 

Connecting  with  ARIZONA,  Capt.  Maury. 
Cabin  passengers  berthed  through.     Baggage  checked 
through— 10U  pounds  allowed  each  adult. 

An  experienced  Surgeon  on  board.  Medicine  and  attend- 
ance free. 

These  steamers  will  positively  sail  at  II  o'clock.  Passen- 
ger* arc  rcniualfd  to  have  their  baggage  on  board  before  10 
o'clock. 

Through  Tickets  for  Liycrpool  by  the  Ctinard.Inmanand 
National  Steamship  Lines,  can  be  obtained  at  tho  office  of 
the  P.  M.  S.  S.  Co.,  San  Francisco,  where  mav  also  be  ob- 
tained orders  for  passage  from  Liverpool  or  Southampton 
to  San  Francisco,  cither  via  New  York  or  St.  Thomas— if 
desired  an  amount  of  £10  to  £20  will  be  advanced  with  the 
above  orders,  Holders  of  orders  will  be  required  to  iden- 
tify themselves  to  the  Agents  in  England. 

The  Steamship  GREAT  REPUBLIC,  Capt.  S.  Donne,  will 
be  dispatched  on  MONDAY,  January  4th,  1869,  at  12  o'clock 
M„  from  wharf  corner  ot  Pirn  and  Brannan  streetn,  for 
HONGKONG,  connecting  at  Yokohama  with  the  steamer 
costa  RICA  for  Shanghai. 

For  Merchandise  and  Freight  for  New  York  and  way 
ports,  apply  to  Messrs.  WELLS,  FARGO  &  CO. 

For  nnssnge  and  all  Other  Information,  apply  at  the  Pa- 
cific Mail  Steaii  sh  i>  'Jo's  ollice,  corner  of  Sacramento  and 
Leideadoru  atrei  ts 

JUVJ3K  IILURIJUGE,  Agent. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   Summary. 


Thk  following  information  is  gleaned  mostly  lYnm  jour- 
nals published  In  the  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  the 
mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORNIA. 

AlPIVE  COUNTY. 

Markleeville  Miner,  Dec.  19th  :  Supt. 
Gamble  commenced  a  downward  movement 
on  the  main  shaft  of  the  Morning  Star  mine 
on  Monday. 

Besides  the  Morning  Star  Co.,  and  the 
Monitor  Consolidated  Co.,  there  are  four 
mining  companies  in  the  vicinity  of  Mon- 
itor, Imperial,  Mt.  Bullion,  Globe,  and 
Michiaan, — each  working  five  men,  and  all 
purposing  to  continue  full  gangs  through 
the  "winter. 

The  Tarshish  Co.  have  at  last  succeeded 
in  raising  $75,000  working  capital. 

Chronicle,  Dec.  19th :  A  few  days  since  a 
14-inch  strata  of  very  rich  quartz  was  cut 
in  the  Gould  &  Curry  tunnel,  on  Wiseman's 
claim.  Mr.  Wiseman  is  going  up  on  the 
ledge,  and  this  strata  has  widened  to  about 
20  inches.  The  quartz  is  said  to  be  easily 
worked. 

The  prospects  of  soon  striking  the  Penn- 
sylvania ledge,  and  that  it  will  be  a  rich 
one,  are  so  good,  a  large  number  of  claims 
have  lately  been  taken  up  on  it  for  a  dis- 
tance of  ten  miles,  it  being  plainly  tracea- 
ble the  entire  distance,  with  the  exception 
of  about  200  feet. 

The  Markleeville  correspondent  writes 
that  the  Pioneer  quartz  mill  has  shutdown 
to  make  some  improvements. 

AlUillH!  COUNTY. 

DispatcJi,  Dec.  26th  :  Mr.  Siebenthaler  has 
recently  refitted  the  old  Tynan  quartz  mill, 
a  short  distance  above  Volcano,  and  com- 
menced crushing  the  quartz  taken  from  his 
lead,  which  is  paying  handsomely.  We 
are  informed  that  several  other  leads  have 
been  recently  discovered  in  that  vicinity, 
which  promise  an  abundant  yield  as  soon 
as  they  can  be  opened  and  placed  in  work- 
ing order. 

The  proprietors  of  the  Coney  mine,  near 
town,have  putup  a  couple  of  Paine,  Stephens 
&  Harry's  new  concentrators,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  saving  sulphnrets. 

We  learn  that  a  rich  lead  has  been  dis- 
covered, and  is  now  being  opened,  near 
Sutter  Creek,  by  a  couple  of  Austrians. 
Although  the  lead,  so  far  as  it  has  been  de- 
veloped, is  but  a  few  inches  in  thickness, 
the  rock  prospects  sufficiently  rich  to  in- 
sure a  handsome  return  for  working  it — 
$300  having  been  taken  from  15  pounds  of 
the  quartz,  by  means  of  a  hand  mortar. 

ISTO  COUNTY. 

Los  Angeles  News,  Dec.  22d  :  Mr.  West- 
erville,  with  two  wagon  loads  of  silver  and 
lead  bars,  weighing  5,000  pounds,  arrived 
iu  this  city  ou  Saturday  evening  last,  from 
the  Owen's  River  silver  mines.  He  reports 
the  furnaces  in  active  operation  day  and 
night,  turning  out  large  quantities  of  bars 
daily.  They  have  discovered  a  fine  quality 
of  fire-clay  in  the  vicinity,  and  the  diffi- 
culty heretofore  experienced  of  making  the 
furnaces  stand  the  heat,  has  been  obviated. 
Wr.  Westerville  says  that  there  will  be 
35,000  pounds  of  bars  shipped  to  this  place 
in- a  few  days. 

MARIPOSA  COUNTY. 

Gazette,  Dec.  25th  :  The  Oaks  &  Reese 
Mining  Co.  still  continue  to  extract  very 
rich  ore  from  their  claim.  This  compauy 
are  adding  to  their  works  a  new  battery  of 
four  stamps;  also,  a  concentrator  and  dis- 
charging grinder.  When  these  improve- 
ments are  completed — making  it  then  a  16- 
stamp  mill — the  company  will  be  able  to 
operate  still  more  successfully  than  hereto- 
fore. This  company  intend  in  the  spring 
to  reopen  the  Floyd  mine,  and  also  make 
other  improvements. 

The  mine  lately  opened  by  Woolcock  & 
Johnson,  and  noticed  by  us  some  weeks 
since,  has  proved  to  be  a  pocket  vein,  and 
does  not  turn  out  as  rich  as  reported.  They 
realized  a  snug  little  sum,  however,  from 
this  pocket,  and  are  going  ahead  in  con- 
stant hopes  of  striking  another  still  richer. 

NEVABA  COUNTY. 

Transcript,  Dec.  22d  :  John  Hughes  and 
others  have,  located  1, 100  feet  on  a  ledge  on 
the  south  side  of  Wolf  Creek,  one  mile 
southwest  of  Grass  Valley,  and  called  it 
the  White  Pine  ledge. 

The  people  of  San  Francisco  look  at  the 
specimen  rock  from  White  Pino,  and  read 
the  account  of  assays,  and  straightway  go 
crazy  about  the  richness  of  the  new  dis- 
trict; but  the  miners  of  Nevada  County 
certainly  ought  to  know  that  a  rich  speci- 
men or  a  large  assay  is  not  conclusive  evi- 
dence of  the  richness  of  a  mine.  There 
are  60  mines  in  Nevada  County  from  which 
rock  can  be  obtained  thatwill  beat  anything 
that  has  yet  been  discovered  in  White  Pine° 
The  quartz  mines  of  this  county  are  notyet 
developed;  their  development  is  slow  work. 


In  Eureka,  Meadow  Lake,  Grass  Valley 
and  Nevada  townships,  there  are  hundreds 
of  mines  that  have  not  been  thoroughly 
prospected,  which  give  good  evidence  of 
richness.  They  show  good  rock  and  excel- 
lent assays.  \People  do  not  go  crazy  about 
the  quartz  mines  of  this  coun#v,  because 
they  are  not  far  enough  away.  The  quartz 
mines  of  Nevada  County  if  located  in  Mex- 
ico, would  carry  off  one-third  the  popula- 
tion of  the  State.  Our  people  remember 
that  within  a  few  years,  Fellows  took  $50,- 
000  from  a  ledge  in  a  few  weeks,  with  a 
hand  mortar.  N  This  story,  told  of  White 
Pine,  would  start  a  score  of  men;  but  as 
it  was  done  in  Nevada  County,  it  did  not 
create  so  much  excitement.  Huudreds  of 
rich  strikes  in  this  county  might  be  cited, 
giving  more  evidence  of  great  mineral 
wealth  than  has  been  given  in  regard  to 
White  Pine,  and  if  men  would  go  to  work, 
there  are  better  chances  of  making  mouey 
than  any  offered  in  the  new  district. 

The  North  Bloomfield  Gravel  Co.  ex- 
pected to  complete  their  ditch  to  Columbia 
Hill  yesterday.  This  line  of  ditch  has  been 
built  from  Little  Canon  Creek  to  Columbia 
Hill  via  North  Bloomfield,  within  a  few 
months.  The  company  own  gravel  claims 
at  both  places,  and  expect  to  do  a  great  deal 
of  work  in  another  season.  The  entire 
ditch  is  built  in  the  most  substaniial  man- 
ner, 

--'Gazette,  Dec.  21st :  Of  late,  Mr.  Maltman 
has  been  almost  constantly  employed  on 
sulphurets  from  the  Banner  mine,  which 
yield  on  an  average  $120  per  ton .  After 
the  Banner  mill  shall  have  ten  more  stamps 
added  to  its  erushiug  power,  it  will  be  able 
to  furnish  Maltman's  works  sulphurets 
enough  to  keep  them  running  up  to  their 
full  capacity.  M.  M.  has  worked  nearly  all 
the  sulphurets  from  Soggs,  Cornish,  Pitts- 
burgh, or  Wigham,  and  various  other 
mines  in  Nevada  township,  and  has  been 
able  to  save  a  larger  per  cent,  of  the  pre- 
cious metal  than  any  other  similar  estab- 
lishment in  the  county..-' 

Dee.  23d  :  Black  &  Young's  mill,  at  Eu- 
reka, started  up  on  Monday  last,  having 
contracted  for  a  winter's  job  at  $100  per 
day,  crushing  rock  from  the  Banberry  & 
Co's  ledge.  The  Banberry  rock  does  not 
pay  as  largely  as  rock  from  some  other 
ledges,  but  it  yields  enough  for  good  divi- 
dends. 

Dec.  24th  :  The  proprietors  of  the  Birch- 
field  diggings  have  warned  the  authorities 
to  widen  the  flume  in  the  lower  portion  of 
Kelsey's  Ravine,  so  as  to  allow  the  tailings 
from  their  mine  to  pass  through  freely.  The 
company  intend  to  run  off  a  large  amount 
of  gravel  this  winter. 

The  old  Manzauita  claims,  owned  by 
Marselus  &  Maltman,  are  now  being  put 
in  complete  order  for  hydraulicing,  and 
work  will  be  commenced  on  thorn  iu  a  few 
days. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Dec.  25th:  Yester- 
day, some  splendid  specimens  were  brought 
to  Findley  &  Co's  bank,  from  the  Bowery 
ledge.  This  ledge  is  a  new  location,  and  is 
an  extension  of  the  famous  Seven-thirty. 
The  specimen  we  saw  is  a  large  one,  and  is 
specked  with  gold  on  every  side. 

si  Kit  «  A  COUNTY. 

Downieville  Messenger,  Dec.  26th  :  The 
rain  of  the  last  few  days  is  a  good  thing  for 
the  mines.  It  will  enable  those  whose 
dumps  are  full  to  wash  their  dirt,  and  to 
keep  their  drifters  at  work.  There  was  18 
inches  of  snow  on  the  ridges  before  the 
rain  commenced,  and  as  this  storm  has 
been  all  rain,  there  should  be  a  fair  supply 
of  water  for  washing  drift  dirt. 

SISKIYOU  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  Dec.  19th  :  E.  H  Hall  still 
continues  work  on  the  Scoles  quartz  ledge, 
and  finds  an  improvemeut  in  the  quality  of 
the  rock  as  he  goes  down.  The  ledge  50  ft. 
from  the  surface,  is  two  feet  in  thickness. 

YUBA  COUNTY. 

Marysville  Appeal,  Dec.  24th  :  The  steam 
boiler  at  the  Pennsylvania  mill,  Brown's 
Valley,  gave  out  on  Tuesday  afternoon  or 
evening,  and  the  mill  came  to  a  standstill. 
Materials  for  repairs  were  sent  for,  and  by 
mistake  they  were  put  on  the  Nevada  in- 
stead of  the  Brown's  Valley  stage.  The 
mill,  it  is  expected,  will  be  running  again 
by  to-morrow.  We  also  hear  that  the  rock 
is  paying  well,  with  strong  indications  of 
staying  with  the  company  for  a  year  or  so. 

COLORADO. 

Central  City  Herald,  Dec.  9th:  Mr.  Schel- 
linger  started  up  the  Montana  mill  last 
evening. 

The  Smith  &  Parmelee  mine  is  now  yield- 
ing five  cords  of  ore  per  day . 

Warren  Hussy  &  Co.  have  bought  and 
shipped  during  the  past  eight  days  1,800 
ozs.  of  bullion  worth  $40,000. 

A  shaft  has  been  sunk  on  the  Wall  Street 
lode  in  a  depth  of  25  ft.,  showing  an  ore 
vein  2%    ft.  wide,  which  is   composed  of 


gray  sulphurets  and  quartz  containing  sil- 
ver, as  shown  by  fire  assay,  all  the  way 
from  $196  to  $3,000.  A  quantity  of  the 
ore  has  been  treated  by  Huependeu  &  Wol- 
ter3  which  yielded  160  ozs.  per  ton. 

Central  City  Register,  Dec.  10th:  The 
Brastow  mill  in  Lake  Gulch  is  workingcon- 
stantly  on  ores  from  the  Bobtail. ..  .Col. 
Tannat's  mill  at  Mountain  City  started  up 
on  Wednesday.  It  has  30  stamps.... We 
saw  in  Clark's  bank,  last  evening,  two  beau- 
tiful silver  bricks  weighing  800  ozs.,  the 
product  of  the  California  Reduction  Works. 

A  correspondent  write.!  from  Ward  dis- 
trict, that  the  Edge  Hill  is  running  on  sur- 
face rock  with  good  results.  That  the  Ni 
Wot  Co's  shaft  is  being  driven  down  as 
rapidly  as  possible,  and  that  it  is  the  inten- 
tion to  sink  it  to  a  depth  of  600  It.;  $25,000 
has  been  taken  from  surface  rock  in  that 
district  the  past  season,  by  the  labor  of  20 
men. 

Prospecting  is  being  vigorously  pushed 
in  the  vicinity  of  Georgetown  and  Mill 
City,  and  some  very  promising  lodes  have 
very  recently  been  discovered.  Some  col- 
ored men  got  on  to  Mr.  Snyder's  "  Snow 
lode  last  week,  aud  "  struck  it  rich"  within 
about  200  ft.  of  the  discovery. 

Yesterday  a  single  retort  of  gold  bullion 
weighing  800  ozs.,  and  worth  $17,000,  was 
on  exhibition  at  Warren  Hussey  &  Co's 
banking  house.  It  was  crushed  from  ores 
of  the  Pleasant  View  mine  by  25  stamps  of 
the  Briggs  mill  in  three  week's  time. 

Denver  Nev/s,  Dec.  9th:  Mr.  Wells,  of 
Lake  County,  has  shown  lis  a  very  rich 
sample  of  gold  quartz  from  a  lode  lately  dis- 
covered in  California  Gulch.  One  mill  at 
Granite  took  out  $8,000  from  50  cords  of 
quartz. 

Bernard  &  Studt,  at  California  Gulch, 
while  working  on  the  Pilot  last  week,  struck 
a  very  rich  pocket,  out  of  which  one  pan  of 
dirt  yielded  99  pwts.  of  gold.  Several  re- 
markably rich  specimens  were  also  found, 
one  of  them  weighing  about  a  pound,  esti- 
mated to  contain  eight  ozs.  of  gold.  It  is 
said  they  have  panned  out  in  all  $600  from 
the  pocket. 

At  Granite  district  there  are  five  lodes  be- 
ing worked.  W.  B.  Felton  is  still  rushing 
the  Magneta  down;  it  is  now  80  ft.  deep 
with  six  ft.  of  ore,  It  is  the  best  developed 
lode  in  this  district.  Morrison  is  sinking 
on  the  Jessie  Johnson,  which  also  looks 
fine.  D.  C.  Travisis  opening  a  hole  through 
the  Yankee  Blade  Mountain.  Thore  is  but 
one  mill  running  at  present.  Mr.  J.  J. 
Walley  is  crushing  from  the  South  Amer- 
ica. 

DACOTAH. 

Sweetwater  Mines,  Dec.  9th :  The  ore 
from  the  Dyer  ledge  exhibits  free  gold  in 
abundance,  and  it  is  a  well-defiued  ledge, 
with  good  wall  rocks,  and  a  vein  of  ore  be- 
tween three  and  four  feet  in  width.  The 
Eureka  and  Mineral  Star  lodes  are  well- 
defined. 

The  progress  made  in  developing  the  re- 
sources of  that  section  of  country  for  the 
length  of  time  since  its  discovery,  is  greater 
than  that  in  any  other  section  of  country 
that  we  have  heard  of,  if  we  except  the  re- 
recently  discovered  White  Pine  district  iu 
Nevada. 

Several  sales  of  great  importance  have 
been  made  recently,  viz.,  600  feet  of  the 
Miners'  Delight  for '$18, 000;  800  feet  of  the 
Austin  City  for  $40,000;  and  600  feet  of 
the  Young  America  for  $50,000,  besides 
some  of  the  Atlantic  and  Lone  Star  State 
ledges,  but  at  what  figures  we  are  unable 
to  state. 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Dec.  27th:  H.  G. 
Comstock,  after  whom  the  Comstoclc  lead 
was  named,  writes  as  follows  from  South 
Pass  City,  under  date  of  Nov.  14th:  I  am 
operating  somewhat  in  quartz.  I  have  a 
fine  arastra  in  operation,  and  am  crushing 
quartz  from  the  Miners'  Delight.  I  think 
this  will  be  a  good  quartz  camp  in  another 
year,  as  there  is  a  20-stamp  mill  going  up 
now  and  is  nearly  done.  Several  mills  and 
arastras  are  now  in  operation.  I  struck  the 
principal  surface  diggings  that  have  been 
found  here.  But  little  prospecting  has 
been  done  in  this  part  of  the  country  for 
fear  of  the  Indians,  who  have  killed  several 
persons  and  committed  many  depredations 
during  the  summer,  but  this  fall  a  consid- 
erable amount  of  prospecting  will  be  done. 

IDAHO. 

Owyhee  Avalanclie,  Dec.  19th  :  At  the 
depth  of  140  feet  in  the  Golden  Chariot 
mine,  a  level  has  been  run  south  180  feet, 
and  another  level  105  feet  north.  Along 
this  whole  distance  of  285  feet,  there  is  not 
a  single  pound  of  refuse  rock — it  is  all  pay 
ore,  and  that,  too,  of  a  high  grade.  In  all 
the  work  done  on  the  mine,  no  vein  matter 
has  been  rejected;  but  the  whole  has  been 
hauled  to  the  mill  and  reduced.  And,  as 
to  average  results,  the  mine  may  safely 
stand  in  comparison  with  any  other  on  the 
continent.     This  average — $125  per  ton  of  I 


all  the  vein  matter  between  the  walls  of  the 
ledge — is  something  that  no  mine  in  Cali- 
fornia, or  outside  of  Owyhee,  can  boast  of. 
While  this  is  the  average,  much  of  the  ore 
now  being  taken  out  is  of  unprecedented 
richness.  Many  tons  together  have  been 
worked,  and  more  are  in  sight  along  these 
levels,  worth  $2,000  and  upwards  per  ton. 
Four  hundred  tons  of  ore  are  now  out,  and 
will  bo  crushed  at  the  New  York  mill  in  a 
few  days. 

Walsh  &  Waanke,  who  have  got  the  John 
Jacob  Astor  lode  bonded  to  them  until  the 
1st  of  June,  1869,  have  commenced  opera- 
tions. They  expect  to  have  100  tons  of  ore 
out  by  next  spring. 

Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  Dec.  15th :  The 
Earthquake  Co.,  recently  formed  for  min- 
ing on  the  Galena  ledge,  in  South  Mount- 
ain district,  are  about  to  commence  work 
on  their  mine. 

Black's  mill  is  running  on  Rising  Star 
ore,  belonging  to  the  Iowa  Co.  The  mill 
has  been  changed  to  a  dry  crusher,  and  is 
reported  to  do  good  work. 

The  Sinker  mill  has  stopped  for  the  pres- 
ent. 

Dec.  18th  :  A  lot  of  ore,  between  50  to  60 
tons,  came  down  from  the  Golden  Chariot 
mine,  on  Wednesday,  which  is  said  to  be 
the  richest  large  lot  ever  brought  down  the 
mountain  in  one  day.  The  Golden  Chariot 
Co.  will  have  their  ore  crushed  at  the  Owy- 
hee mill,  during  the  winter. 

Dec.  22d:  The  Pickens  &  Edward's  mine, 
at  a  depth  of  20  feet,  has  revealed  a  solid 
seam  of  quartz,  in  a  gouge  on  the  hanging 
wall,  that  is  nearly  metallic  silver.  This 
stratum  or  seam  is  four  inches  in  width, 
and  increases  the  mineral  vein  to  a  thick- 
ness of  full  two  feet. 

Black's  mill  is  doing  good  work  on  Ris- 
ing Star  ore.  The  result  of  the  first  ton 
crushed  was  37%  pounds  of  dry  amalgam 
without  cleaning  the  pan. 

The  shaft  on  the  Baxter  ledge,  south  of 
the  Poorman,  is  now  down  100  feet,  show- 
ing a  vein  of  ore  14  inches  wide  of  great 
richness,  and  is  easily  mined.  Mr,  Her- 
man has  shown  us  a  specimen  of  the  ore, 
showing  not  only  black  sulphurets  in 
abundance,  but  ruby  silver  in  considerable 
quantities.  The  principal  yield  from  rock 
that  has  been  worked,  has  been  iu  gold. 
They  will  continue  to  sink  all  winter,  so  as 
to  be  able  to  drift  and  stope  in  the   spring. 

The  Woodstock  mine  has  been  bonded  to 
Dave  Meek,  who  has  now  out  .about  125 
tons  of  ore,  estimated  to  be  worth  $6,000 
or  $7,000.  The  ore  is  to  be  worked  at  the 
Owyhee  mill.  The  prospects  for  the  Wood- 
stock are  improving  faster  than  at  any  pre- 
vious time  in  its  history. 

MONTANA. 

Helena  Post,  Dec.  11th:  We  learn  from  a 
gentleman  just  in  from  Diamond,  that  not- 
withstanding the  surface  work  was  stopped 
by  reason  of  the  cold,  the  miners  are 
preparing  to  drift  and  the  probability  is 
that  there  will  be  few  if  any  idle  men  iu 
that  camp  this  winter. 

A.  J.  Smith,  just  in  from  Bannack,  says 
that  camp  bears  the  reputation  of  being  the 
most  bustling  camp  in  the  Territory.  The 
surface  works  having  ceased  by  reason  of 
the  cold  weather,  the  owners  and  miners 
are  turning  their  attention  to  drifting,  or 
to  the  development  of  their  quartz  lodes,  of 
which  there  are  some  in  the  vicinity  of  Ban- 
nack that  cannot  be  surpassed  in  Montana. 
•  The  Deer  Lodge  Independent  says:  Boom- 
erang Gulch  is  prospecting  very  richly, 
paying  about  $18  per  day  to  each  man  by 
the  rocking  process.  The  miners  of  this 
locality  have  labored  under  great  disad- 
vantage from  want  of  water,  but  now  hav- 
ing facilities  for  a,n  adequate  supply,  the 
next  summer  splendid  results   are  looked 

for  from  this  mining  locality Carriboo 

Gulch  is  deserted  for  the  winter.  The  Car- 
riboo Co.  have  erected  a  large  reservoir 
above  their  claim  and  will  commence  ground 
sluicing  iu  the  spring  on  an  extensive  scale. 
Splendid  results  are  also  looked  for  from 
this  company's  operations. 

NEVADA. 

HUMBOLDT. 

Hnionville  Register,  Dec.  19th:  Ore  has 
been  struck  in  the  lower  level  of  the  Ari- 
zona mine  surpassing  anything  yet  found 
in  quality,  and  abundant  in  quantity. 

It  KK«iK  aiVElt. 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Dec.  22d:  The  White 
Pine  fever  continues  unabated,  though  it  is 
somewhat  less  virulent  at  present  than  a 
month  since.  Nearly  everybody  has  it  in  a 
mild  form,  and  the  majority  expect  to  lin- 
ger in  this  vicinity  until  toward  spring. 
Almost  daily  somebody  leaves  for  the 
"poor  man's  paradise,"  but  there  is  no 
grand  rush.  The  news  from  the  mines  con- 
tinues unchanged— very  favorable  all  the 
time. 

Silver   Bend. — Austin    Reveille,    Dec. 


Th>e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


19th:  A  White  Finer  has  been  looking  at 
the  niiucs  of  this  district,  and  concluded 
that  there  was  valuable  property  in  that  dis- 
trict He  saw  considerable  piles  of  ore  _  at 
all  the  mines  that  were  worked,  the  major 
partof  which  would  pay  handsomely;  and 
ra  vein»  are  of  the 
productive  and  lasting  kind.  Our  corres- 
it  visited  the  Highbridge,  Transyl- 
vania and  El  Dorado  north  and  south,  and 
he  says  the  more  closely  he  examined  them 
ire  fully  ho  was  impressed  with  the 
conviction  that  they  were  mines  of  the 
highest  character.  Col.  Iluol  was  pushing 
work  with  judgment  and  energy  on  tho 
Highbridge  and  Transylvania,  and  the  re- 
sults obtained  were  of  the  most  gratifying 
kind.  The  E!  Dorado  South  appeared  to 
the  visitor  to  ho  one  of  the  grand  mines  of 
tho  State,  and  it  was  evidently  well  man- 
aged. There  were  two  piles  of  oro  nt  the 
surface  which  contained  in  the  aggregate 
4  «i  tons,  the  value  of  which  might  be  safely 
•vitimated  at  8100,000.  The  width  of  this 
in  has  not  been  ascertained,  but  it 
will  undoubtedly  prove  of  great  magnitude. 
■Several  mines  of  less  note,  but  still  very 
promising,  were  being  worked  to  advant- 
age and  wen?  producing  good  ore,  which 
the  ow  ners  may  have  reduced  at  Col  Unci's 
mill,  and  thus  obtain  tho  means  for  steady 
development. 

Wines  &  Go's  express  line  from  Hamil- 
ton brought  into  this  city  this  morning 
eight  bars  of  bullion  from  one  of  tho  mills 
at  White  Pine. 

Mountain  CliampUm,  Dee.  19th:  Troy  and 
Granite  districts  are  receiving  much  atten- 
tion. They  are  both  in  the  range  of  the 
White  Pine  Mountains,  from  00  to  80  miles 
smith  of  Treasure  City,  in  the  White  Pine 
district.  We  are  informed  that  there  are 
from  75  to  100  men  engaged  in  prospecting 
and  locating  the  many  ledges  of  tho  Troy 
district.  New  discoveries  are  made  every 
day  and  are  quickly  taken  up.  The  district 
possesses  every  facility  for  the  cheap  work- 
ing of  its  ores — wood  and  water  is  plenty, 
and  close  at  hand.  In  the  Grant  district, 
about  20  miles  south  of  the  Troy,  many  lo- 
cations have  already  been  made,  and  there 
are  quite  a  number  of  men  prospecting  in 
tho  district.  A  recent  test  of  ore  from  the 
district  gave  an  assay  of  #351.54  per  ton. 
The  veins  are  said  to  be  large  and  well  de- 
fined, and  the  ore  yields  a  fair  proportion  of 
gold.  Arrangements  are  completed  for 
constructing  a  mill  in  the  district  at  an 
early  day. 

SrLVEB  Bend. — Leon  &  Co. ,  on  the  El 
Dorado  South  are  taking  out  more  thau  at 
any  previous  time  since  the  opening  of  the 
mine.  Tho  hoisting  works,  and  other  im- 
provements for  the  working  of  the  mine, 
are  now  completed  and  they  have  resumed 
work  on  the  prospecting  shaft,  now  down 
185  ft.  The  intention  is  to  sink  this  shaft 
to  the  depth  of  500  ft.  In  the  old  incline 
the  ledge  is  looking  finely  and  workmen 
are  engaged  in  brcastingout.  In  the  south 
incline  the  ledge  is  increasing  in  width,  and 
from  it  they  are  hoisting  large  quantities  of 
very  rich  ore.  The  Belmont  mill  is  run- 
ning night  and  day  on  ore  from  this  mine, 
which  is  yielding  from  $150  to  §350  per 
ton. 

WASHOE. 

[In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  portion 
of  this  paper,  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Dec.  27th:  Tho  total 
shipments  of   bullion  from    this   city   and 
Gold  Hill  during  the  past   week,  has   been 
0,920  ths.,  valued  at  $167,314.82. 
NEW  MEXtCO. 

Santa  Fe  Gazelle,  Nov.  28th:  A  corres- 
pondent gives  a  long  and  interesting  ac- 
count of  the  discovery  and  development  of 
the  Maxwell  quartz  mine  located  near  the 
Cimaron  river.  He  says:  When  the  mill 
was  first  started  for  several  days  it  was  fed 
on  different  kiDds  of  wall  and  intermediate 
rock  in  order  to  test  their  value  and  see  if 
they  would  prove  worth  crushing,  but  the 
rock  thus  experimented  upon  was  found  of 
little  value.  The  mill  was  then  put  to  work 
for  six  days  on  the  rotten  aud  solid  quartz 
and  loose  earth.  I  witnessed  the  result  of 
the  clean  up  of  this  six  days'  run  aud  it 
amounted  to  120  ozs.  of  gold,  worth  $22  per 
oz. ,  making  for  six  days'  run  a  total  of 
$2,040,  which,  after  deducting  the  expjenses 
of  $450  for  the  six  days'  run,  leaves  a  daily 
net  profit  of  $365  per  day,  and  a  uet  profit 
of  $109,500  per  annum,  allowing  65  days' 
stoppage  for  cleaning  up  and  other  unfore- 
seen causes  of  delay.  The  mill  is  situated 
in  the  Ute  Mountains,  atan  altitude  of  over 
7,600  ft.  above  the  sea,  and  of  necessity 
during  some  portions  of  the  winter  the 
freezing  of  the  water  in  the  ditch  which 
supplies  the  mill  may  cause  a  sudden  aud 
peremptory  stoppage  of  the  mill.  The  situ- 
ation of  the  vein  is  such,  that  by  running 
ill  a  tunnel  several  hundred  below  the  pres- 


ent opening  tho  vein  will  be  again  struck, 
ami  bj  opening  the  veiu  at  other  points  on 
tie-  lode,  an  abundant  supply  of  ore  for 
i  four  30-stamp  mills,  may  he  easily 
procured.  The  deepest  opening  iu  any  one 
of  the  veins  now  beiiii<  worked  is  about  50 
ft.  and  the  ore  is  brought  out  at  an  angle 
of  abonl  30  . 

When  I  first  visited  Ute  Creek  and  tho 
Moreno  mines  in  September  last,  Mr.  Max- 
well was  successfully  running  two  hy- 
draulic washers  on  Ute  Crook,  and  the 
week's  cleau  up  of  the  si  nice  boxes  amounted 
to  $706,  fivo  men  being  omployed,  These 
men  are  at  work  on  the  opposite  side  of 
the  mountain  putting  in  sluice  boxes  on  the 
head  of  Willow  Creek  so  that  when  spring 
and  abundance  of  water  come  some  half  a 
dozen  hydraulic  washers  will  be  ready  for 
profitable  washing  on  Willow  and  Ute 
Creek. 


Exolusiyeness  among  Scientists. — The 
following  is  a  portion  of  tho  remarks  of 
Prof.  Tillman,  at  tho  opening  of  the  Poly- 
technic Branch  of  tho  American  Institute, 
on  Octob  t  10th,  touching  the  subject 
of  "exclusivcness,"  "aristocracy,"  and 
"haughtiness,  sometimes  engendered  by 
learning," — in  a  vein  which  appears  to  us  to 
be  peculiarly  perverted,  and  narrowly 
founded,  on  a  very  limited  observation  of 
tho  true  feelings  and  habits  of  scientific 
men,  other  than  that  superficial  and  vain 
class  of  persons  who  merit,  and  pretty 
surely  sooner  or  later  encounter,  the  con- 
tempt of  both  the  educated  and  uneducated 
of  meritorious  acquirements:  "If  there  is 
any  hindrance  at  present  to  the  progress  of 
truth,  both  here  aud  abroad,  it  arises  chiefly 
from  the  spirit  of  exclusiveuess  sometimes 
evinced  by  those  who  have  devoted  their 
lives  to  the  study  of  physical  laws.  This 
should  not  excite  surprise,  because  the 
tendency  of  abstract  science  is  essentially 
aristocratic.  The  man  who  knows,  stands 
on  a  higher  plane  than  the  one  who  does 
not  know.  Hence,  the  position  of  the  sci- 
entist is  impregnable.  He  has  riches  and 
power,  of  which  he  cannot  be  robbed. 
Should  he  find  his  chief  enjoyment,  how- 
ever, in  the  reputation  he  has  acquired,  he 
may  well  fear  rivalry.  On  the  other  hand, 
if  he  pursues  truth  for  the  love  of  it,  he 
will  welcome  all  who  labor  in  the  same 
spirit,  aud  extend  to  those  below  him  a 
helping  baud. 

The  study  of  natural  laws,  in  the  ab- 
stract, undoubtedly  affords  pure  enjoyment; 
yet  this  feeling  is  vastly  intensified  by  wit- 
nessing their  successful  application  for  the 
accomplishment  of  new  and  important  re- 
sults in  the  useful  arts.  Such  results  are 
often  brought  about  by  the  artisan  who,  al- 
though he  may  know  but  few  of  these  laws, 
understands  most  thoroughly  all  the  condi- 
tions peculiar  to  his  art,  under  which  they 
can  be  effectually  applied.  Our  great  in- 
ventors have  not,  generally,  had  the  ad- 
vantage of  a  liberal  education.  By  inge- 
nuity alone  they  take  the  lead,  and,  of 
course,  counteract  to  a  certain  extent,  the 
haughtiness  sometimes  engendered  by 
learning." 


White  Sage.— The  Silver  City,  (I.  T.) 
Tidal  Wave  says  one  of  the  most  valuable 
products  of  that  country  is  the  white  sage, 
that  abounds  along  the  foot-hills  skirting 
nearly  all  the  valleys.  This  shrub,  or 
plant,  is  a  small,  straight  stem,  growing  in 
bunches,  with  white,  fuzzy  flowers,  a  white, 
thick  leaf  and  thick  bark,  that  resembles  in 
taste  and  consistency  the  slippery  elm  of 
the  Atlantic  States.  It  is  second  only  to  corn 
as  winter  feed  for  cattle,  horses  and  mules. 
No  section  of  country  iu  the  United  States, 
says  our  exchange,  can  boast  of  as  fat 
beef,  during  the  season,  as  the  region 
that  abounds  with  white  sage  along  Snake 
River,  and  especially  in  the  vicinity  of  the 
Bruneau,  Catharine  and  Sinker  creeks. 
These  plains,  that  were,  by  the  early  trap- 
pers, hunters  and  emigrants,  regarded  as 
an  arid  and  desert  waste,  have  proven  the 
richest  winter  pasture  fields  in  the  world. 
Prejudice  against  the  artemesia'  or  black 
sa::e,  that  covers  so  great  a  portion  of  the 
country  between  the  Sierra  and  Bocky 
Mountains,  prevented  investigation  and  re- 
tarded discovery  of  the  virtues  of  this  plant, 
until  the  cattle  in  Nevada  brought  it  into 
notice  and  popularity,  by  persistently  re- 
fusing the  grass  fields  for  sage  pasture. 


Photogkaphs  of  the  Catacombs. — By 
means  of  the  electric  light,  photographs  of 
the  Paris  Catacombs  are  now  being  taken. 
The  apparatus  of  M.  Serrin  for  the  auto- 
matic regulation  of  the  carbon  electrodes  is 
used.  Workmen  can  now  continue  their 
labor  as  well  by  night  as  by  day. 


Cod  Liver  Oil— A  Substitute. 

"Endosmose  and  Exosmose,"  are  two 
words  used  by  tho  doctors  to  express  the 
capability  of  transmission  or  transuda- 
tion of  fluids  through  tissues.  A  bladder 
separating  salt  water  from  pure  water  will 
not  prevent  the  salty  fluid  from  interchang- 
ing with  the  fresh.  There  is  said  to  bo 
little  doubt  that  the  oil  of  the  liver  of  fish 
is  more  readily  absorbed  than  that  from 
othersources,  vegetable  or  animal.  Exper- 
iments made  somo  years  ago  between  vari- 
ous oils,  including  that  of  Norwegian  cod, 
respecting  the  degree  of  transudation, 
proved  the  latter  to  pass  moist  or  dry  ani- 
mal membranes  at  least  fivo  times  as  rap- 
idly as  any  other  oil.  It  was  also  shown  as 
highly  probable  that  this  is  duo  to  tho 
presence  of  bile  in  tho  liver-oil,  since,  after 
removing  the  bile-constituents  by  means  of 
subacctato  of  lead,  its  coefficient  of  transu- 
dation was  much  reduced,  and  because  pop- 
py-seed oil,  after  the  addition  of  some  bile, 
showed  a  far  higher  degree  of  osmosis. 

Dr.  Robert  Brown  recently  made  a  com- 
munication to  the  Loudon  Pliarnuweutkal 
Journal,  stating  that  a  fish  found  iu  great 
quantities  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  and  known 
as  the  oulachan,  or  eulachon,  furnishes  an 
oil  said  to  be  equal  to  cod  liver  oil  for  me- 
dicinal effect,  while  it  is  devoid  of  its  of- 
fensive qualities.  From  the  article  in  the 
Pacific  Medical  aud  Surgical  Journal,  men- 
tioned above,  we  extract  the  following  de- 
scription of  the  fish  : 

The  oulachan  or  eulachon,  is  a  small  del- 
icate-looking fish,  about  tho  size  of  a  smelt, 
and  not  unlike  it,  semipellncid,  aud  with 
fine  scales.  On  or  about  the  24th  of  March 
— at  nearly  the  same  time  each  year — it  en- 
ters the  northern  rivers,  and  the  southern 
ones  a  little  later.  It  was  once  abundant 
in  the  Columbia,  but  thai  stream  being 
now  disturbed  by  the  traffic  of  steamers,  it 
is  only  now  in  exceptional  years  that  they 
are  caught  there  in  any  quantity.  In  Fraser 
River,  and  in  most  of  the  rivers  on  the 
coast  of  British  Columbia,  they  are  still 
found  at  that  season  (March)  in  greater  or 
smaller  quantities;  but  it  is  in  the  Naas 
River,  falling  into  the  Pacific  in  latitude 
54°  40'  N.,  that  the  eulachon  is  found  iu 
the  greatest  quantities,  and  it  is  to  its  cap- 
ture in  that  stream  that  these  notes  chiefly 
relate.  The  fish  comes  up  from  the  sea 
into  the  fresh  water  for  the  purpose  of 
spawning,  but,  unlike  most  of  its  allies — 
the  salmon  proper — on  that  coast,  returns 
to  the  sea  again,  and  is  not  seen  until  the 
following  year.  During  that  season  they 
swarm  in  inconceivable  shoals. 

The  fishing  of  the  oulachan  is  made  an 
annual  festival  by  the  Indians,  and  they  set 
a  very  high  value  on  the  fish.  The  oil  is 
obtained  by  putting  the  fish  into  boxes, 
generally  hollowed  out  of  a  solid  block  of 
cedar,  or  so  closely  made  as  to  be  water- 
tight, and  then  throwing  in  hot  stones.  The 
oil  is  then  skimmed  off  the  surface  and  set 
aside  to  cool. 


Iron  by  Electricity. — The  production 
of  iron  by  electricity  has  been  occupying 
the  attention  of  several  experimentalists  of 
France  and  in  Germany  for  the  last  few 
months.  The  galvanic  process  may  some 
day  give  rise  to  a  revolution  in  our  present 
modes  of  manufacturing  iron.  Quite  re- 
cently, M.  Bouillet  read  a  report  to  the 
Societe  d'Encouragement  upon  certain  elec- 
tric processes  imagined  by  M.  Feuquiers ;  but 
the  latter  gentleman  has  not  thought  proper 
to  allow  their  publication  at  present.  Herr 
Klein  aud  Dr.  Franz  Varrentrapp  have  re- 
cently devoted  much  attention  to  the  pro- 
duction of  iron  by  means  of  galvanism. 
In  the  process  of  MM.  Salmon  and  Garnier, 
of  Paris,  a  thin  layer  of  steel  is  deposited 
by  means  of  galvanism,  upon  the  copper 
plate.  When  it  was  sought  to  increase  the 
thickness  of  the  plate  thus  produced,  it  was 
found  that  the  deposited  metal  was  no 
longer  coherent,  but  easily  fell  to  powder. 
This  circumstance  was  taken  advantage  of 
by  Mr.  Collas,  who  applied  it  to  obtain 
chemically  pure  iron,  which  could  be  easily 
pulverized  in  a  mortar,  aud  is  eagerly 
sought  after  for  medicinal  use,  for  the 
manufacture  of  fireworks,  aud  a  variety  of 
other  purposes. — Scientific  Review. 

Coppeh  Mining  in  Michigan,  it  is  stated, 
employs  a  capital  of  $50,000,000,  and  from 
36,600  to  40,000  persons  are  engaged  iu 
working  the  mineral  deposits. 


M.  Dc.mesnil's  Wine  Process. — Iu  this 
the  cask  of  wine  is  placed  open,  uuder  an 
irou  bell  and  the  air  exhausted.  The  gases 
contained  in  the  wine  are  thus  allowed  to 
expand  and  release  themselves  by  rupturing 
tho  cells  enclosing  them.  The  Chemical 
News,  in  giving  an  account  of  the  process, 
says:  The  theory  of  the  decomposition  of 
grape  juice  and  other  organio  substances 
rests  on  a  very  elementary  fact,  viz.:  on 
the  power  of  double  decomposition.  Gase- 
ous products  of  the  fermentation  do  not  re- 
main -inert,  but  inorgetically  induce  the 
fermentation  or  decomposition  of  free 
bodies.  These  products  are  the  most  active 
iu  inducing  decomposition;  they  alter  wine 
indefinitely  when  enclosed  in  the  fibriuo 
cells,  which  M.  Pasteur  calls  mycodermes. 
White  wines  owe  their  great  superiority 
over  red  wine  to  their  different  condition 
as  rogards  this  point.  M.  Dumesuil  gives 
an  example  of  the  practical  value  of  his 
process.  He  allowed  the  wines  of  1805  to 
ferment  till  March,  1860,  so  as  to  allow  of 
the  conversion  of  all  the  sugar  and  extract- 
ive matter  into  alcohol.  At  this  pe.'iod  h 
substituted  for  the  usual  operations  tho 
treatment  by  the  vacuum;  fermentation 
ceased  entirely.  The  wines  thus  treated 
arrived  at  their  destination  in  good  condi- 
tion; with  other  samples  treated  in  the 
usual  way  the  result  was  very  different. 
Notwithstanding  four  rackings,  and  possi- 
bly four  classifications,  the  wines  continued 
to  ferment  during  the  whole  of  the  year 
1866  and  also  the  commencement  of  1807, 
and  they  probably  still  contain  gases  which 
will  affect  them  more  slowly.  M.  Dutnes- 
nil  mentions  that  his  wines  of  1867,  treated 
in  last  March  by  the  vacuum,  yielded  twice 
as  much  as  those  of  1865. 


Sea  Weeds  fob  Medical  Pdbposes. — 
The  Journal  des  Connaissances  Medicates, 
published  a  paper  by  M.  Ed.  Moride,  on  a 
method  for  applying  sea-weeds  to  medical 
purposes.  The  genus  Laminaria  (found  on 
this  coast,)  chiefly  consists  of  large  plants 
growing  abundantly  in  deep  waters  or  on 
rocks  that  only  appear  at  very  low  ebb. 
They  are  very  rich  in  iodine,  chlorine,  sul- 
phur, silicia,  lime,  potash  and  soda.  They 
are  burnt  in  large  quantities  on  the  French 
shores  of  the  British  Channel  and  the  At- 
lantic, and  produce  the  best  raw  soda,  from 
which  iodine  is  afterwards  extracted.  M. 
Moride  conceived  the  idea  of  turning  these 
plants  to  account  in  their  natural  state, 
without  subjecting  them  to  a  combustion 
which  might  modify  them  considerably,  and 
drive  off  their  most  useful  volatile  ingredi- 
ents. M.  Boussingault  and  M.  Humbo'dt 
had  stated  that  in  America  the  inhabitants 
of  the  Cordilleras  of  the  Andes  were  in  tbo 
habit  of  using  the  decoctions  of  sea-weeds, 
or  else  their  alcoholic  tinctures  in  cases  of 
scrofula,  wens,  and  lympathic  tendencies. 
These  liquids  are,  however,  unpalatable, 
and  have,  moreover,  a  strong  smell  of  the 
original  sea- weed;  to  avoid  which,  M.  Mo- 
ride proceeds  as  follows:  The  plants,  gath- 
ered on  the  rocks  on  which  they  grow,  are 
slightly  rinsed  in  fresh  water,  in  order  to 
rid  them  of  the  salt  water  adhering  to 
them;  then  dried  and  exposed  to  the  sun, 
whereby  they  lose  their  smell  and  taste  of 
wrack;  after  which  they  are  pounded  in  a 
mortar  and  macerated  in  strongly  alcho- 
lized  water  at  a  somewhat  high  temperature. 
The  iodized  tincture  thus  obtained  may  be 
used  to  prepare  a  medicinal  wine,  or  else  a 
syrup  with,  which  will  be  found  useful  in 
all  affections  for  which  iodine  is  prescribed. 

Soap  Growing  on  Trees. — Soap  berries 
are  to  be  found  in  immense  quantities 
throughout  Alaska.  They  grow  on  a  bush 
about  the  same  in  appearance  as  whortleber- 
ries. When  ripe  they  are  red,  of  a  juicy 
and  quinine  taste,  aud  generally  biennial. 
One  quart  taken  and  placed  in  a  tub  the 
size  of  a  bushel  will,  when  stirred,  com- 
pletely fill  the  tub  with  a  froth,  and  the 
more  it  is  stirred  with  the  naked  hand  and 
arm;  the  stiffer  it  becomes,  until  you  can 
cut  it  with  a  knife.  It  is  eaten  with  horn 
or  wooden  spoons,  all  the  family  sitting 
round  the  tub.  It  is  undoubtedly  an  ac- 
quired taste,  but  the  commodity  is  much 
sought  for.  The  froth  is  of  a  beautiful  pink 
color.  Green  berries  will  make  nearly  the 
same  amount  of  froth,  but  it  is  of  the  white 
color  and  is  not  so  highly  flavored.  For- 
eigners stir  it  with  port  or  sherry  wines, 
and  add  sugar,  in  which  case  it  is  a  deli- 
cious luxury.  Large  quantities  are  dried, 
by  boing  placed  in  a  tub  with  their  leaves, 
forming  a  cake,  which  is  placed  on  wicker 
tables,  with  light  fires  under  and  the  sun 
overhead.  When  dried  they  will  keep  in  a 
dry  place  for  some  years.  The  dried  ber- 
ries are  black  and  look  dirty.  A  piece  two 
inches  square,  beaten  in  a  water  pool,  will 
fill  it  full  of  froth  of  a  dark  pink  color. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Yoyagetjr. — However  laudable  it  may  be 
for  a  seaman  to  devote  some  of  his  leis- 
ure time  to  assisting  any  branch  of  sci- 
ence, in  the  present  state  of  geology, 
that  science  would  not  be  much  promoted 
by  a  mere  collection  of  rock  specimens 
derived  from  distant  places  to  which  his 
duties  may  call  him,  unless  accompanied 
by  detailed  observations  of  the  surround- 
ing district.  It  is  now  generally  con- 
ceded that  the  sedimentary  rocks  and 
those  usually  denominated  igneous,  are 
much  the  same  all  the  world  over,  so  far 
as  lithological  structure  and  appearances 
are  concerned,  and  a  mere  fragment  un- 
accompanied by  additional  information, 
would  only  record  that  single  fact.  If, 
however,  to  such  specimens,  fossils  from 
the  same  rock  can  be  procured,  highly 
interesting  deductions  may  be  formed. 

Unemployed. — "White  Pine,  from  the  most 
accurate  accounts  which  we  have  re- 
ceived, consists  chiefly  of  chloride  of 
silver  combined  with  some  arsenurets  of 
lead,  antimony  and  iron,  with  some  chlo- 
ride of  lead,  and  possibly  subchloride 
of  antimony.  As  the  explorations  pro- 
ceed in  depth,  it  is  probable  that  the 
proportion  of  chlorides  will  diminish, 
and  the  arsenurets  and  sulphurets  in- 
crease. Should,  however,  the  leads  lie 
horizontally,  or  at  a  low  angle,  the 
amount  of  chlorides  will  probably  con- 
tinue in  the  same  proportion  in  which 
they  are  now  found  to  exist. 

Medictjs. — There  are  good  grounds  for  pre- 
suming that  the  natives  of  many  parts  of 
central  and  the  coast  of  Africa,  to- 
gether with  some  of  those  inhabiting  Isl- 
ands of  the  Indian  Archipelago,  possess 
a  knowledge  of  narcotic  poisons  with 
which  we  are  unacquainted.  We  have 
been  informed  that  so  complete  is  this 
knowledge  by  some  tribes  on  the  African 
coast,  that  of  two  fowls  cooked  at  the 
same  time,  they  can  distinguish  when 
brought  to  table  the  one  containing 
poison  from  the  one  that  is  innocuous. 

Naturalist. — The  line  of  demarkation  be- 
tween the  vegetable  and  animal  kingdoms 
is  so  obscurely  marked  in  the  lower  or- 
ganized marine  species,  and  the  modes  of 
collecting  and  preserving  these  are  so 
similar,  that  the  methods  practiced  for 
either  purpose,  whether  relatiug  to  algas, 
sponges,  corallines,  and  corals,  apply  to 
all. 


Articles  rn  the  chemical  ingredients 
aud  practical  methods  of  utiliziug  Califor- 
nia petroleum;  on  several  new  ideas  for 
creating  power;  in  a  new  modification  of 
the  German  percussion  table;  describing 
an  ingenious  cartridge-making  machine;  an 
interesting  communication  from  a  mining- 
engineer  in  the  mountains  back  of  Maznt- 
lau;  and  notices  of  several  lots  of  minerals 
received  for  determination,  are,  from  want 
of  space,  necsssarily  deferred  till  our  next 
issue. 


Improved  Method  of  Working  Roasted 
Gold  and  Silver  Ores  in  Pans  and 
Barrels  by  Amalgamation. 

The  leaching  process  for  which  a  patent 
has  been  issued  to  G.  Kustel,  through  the 
agency  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press, 
is  applicable  to  ores  from  which  only  a  low 
grade  amalgam  can  be  obtained,  in  conse- 
quence of  the  presence  of  the  base  metals — 
iron,  copper,  lead,  antimony  and  arsenic. 
Simple  as  this  process  is,  it  elevates  pan 
and  barrel  amalgamation  to  ahigher  degree 
of  importance. 

Millmen  are  aware  of  the  fact  that  a  cer- 
tain class  of  ores,  and  principally  tailings, 
when  amalgamated  in  pans  after  roasting, 
furnish  a  metal  which  cannot  be  melted  in 
a  crucible.  It  consists  of  metallic -iron  con- 
taining silver,  partly  alloyed,  and  partly 
separated  in  buttons.  Instances  of  this 
kind  have  occurred  in  the  Illinois  mill 
(Nev.)  where  the  proprietors  some  years 
ago  bought  up  refractory  but  rich  silver 
ores,  to  be  worked  in  pans  after  roasting. 
The  resulting  iron  amalgam  ruined  the 
purchasers.  The  old  Sutro  mill  got  out 
hundreds  of  pounds  of  iron  amalgam  from 
roasted  tailings,  which,  after  retorting,  had 
to  be  dissolved  in  sulphuric  acid,  in  order 
to  obtaiu  the  silver.  The  same  kind  of 
amalgam  was  obtained  also  in  the  Dayton 
mills,  at  Call's  mill,  etc. 

On  the  other  hand,  thereare  a  great  many 
mills  turning  out  bullion  of  from  .  500  to 
.700  fineness.  The  base  metals,  entering 
the  amalgam,  do  not  only  put  down  the 
fineness  of  the  bullion,  but  they  actually 
prevent,  to  some  extent,  the  complete  amal- 
gamation of  the  silver.  These  base  metals, 
after  roasting,  being  chlorides,  must  ordi- 
narily be  decomposed  before  amalgamation, 
at  the  expense  of  quicksilver  and  of  the  pan. 
There  are  instances  where  from  ten  to 
twelve  pounds  of  mercury  was  lost  to  every 
ton  of  ore,  and  where  the  pans  were  de- 
stroyed in  less  than  a  year.  The  main  ob- 
ject of  the  present  process  is  to  remove  the 
base  metal  chlorides  before  the  ore  is  sub- 
jected to  amalgamation. 

For  this  purpose,  Mr.  Kustel  applies  a 
very  simple,  old  process— that  of  leaching, 
Most  of  the  chlorides  are  soluble  in  hot 
water,  and  can  be  easily  removed  by  lixivi- 
ation.  An  addition  of  some  sulphuric  acid 
is  in  many  instances  very  useful,  but  can 
not  be  administered  if  some  lead  should  be 
present  in  the  ore,  in  which  case  muriatic 
acid  is  employed;  generally,  hot  water  is 
sufficient.  The  leaching  is  carried  on  as 
long  as  a  reaction  of  dissolved  metal  is 
perceived  in  the  leach.  The  ore  so  treated 
is  then  ready  for  amalgamation.  To  illus- 
trate the  effect  of  leaching,  it  may  be  stated 
that  a  charge  of  300  pounds  of  refractory 
ore  from  Idaho  was  equally  divided  after 
roasting,  one  of  which  was  directly  amalga- 
mated, the  other  after  leaching.  The 
former  amalgamation  gave  a  retoried  metal 
which  melted  into  an  untractable  lump  of 
iron,  while  the  lixiviated  portion  yielded  a 
silver  bar  .897  fine.  In  both  cases  the 
amalgamation  was  done  in  the  usual  man- 
ner, under  application  of  heat. 

The  advantage  of  leaching  the  roasted  ore 
before  amalgamation,  consists,  1st.  In  ob- 
taining a  higher  percentage  of  silver.  2d. 
In  saving  from  50  to  over  100  per  cent,  of 
quicksilver.  3d.  In  making  the  pan  last 
several  years  longer.  4th.  In  saving  the 
greater  part  of  the  copper;  and  5th.  In  a 
shorter  roasting,  as  there  is  no  necessity 
of  decomposing  the  chlorides  before  amal- 
gamation by  an  increased  heat. 

The  expense,  compared  with  the  advant- 
ages, is  a  mere  trifle, — the  heating  of  water 
f  jr  leaching.  Even  cold  water  will  answer, 
although  with  a  little  less  effect.  Some  ores, 
however,  require  to  be  treated  first  with  cold 
water. 

It  must  be  mentioned,  that  although  the 
chloride  of  silver  is  not,  like  the  base  metal 
chlorides,  soluble  in  water,  some  of  it  will 
neveitheltsi   b3   carried  out;    but  this  oc- 


curs only  at  the  first  attack  of  the  water, 
when  the  solution  of  the  undecomposed 
salt  and  of  the  chlorides  becomes  so  con- 
centrated that  a  little  silver  chloride  is  dis- 
solved on  the  Augustin  principle.  There 
is  no  difficulty  practically,  however,  in  pre- 
venfcing  the  escape  of  dissolved  silver. 

Not  all  the  copper  contained  in  the  ore  is 
converted  by  the  roasting  into  chloride  of 
copper,  there  being  also  formed  a  subchlo- 
ride which  is  not  soluble  in  water;  but  this 
is  easily  decomposed  in  the  pans,  so  that  in 
this  case  a  considerable  amount  of  copper 
would  be  found  in  the  amalgam.  There 
are  several  ways  of  reducing  the  subchlo- 
ride of  copper,  to  a  greater  or  less  extent, 
according  to  circumstances. 

It  may  be  mentioned  here,  that  a  patent 
has  been  granted  to  Mr.  Thomas  Rowan,  of 
Glasgow,  for  a  similar  application  of  leach- 
ing, which  has  for  its  purpose  the  removing 
of  phosphorus  from  iron  ores  before  smelt- 
ing. The  ore  is  subjected  to  a  chloridizing 
roasting,  whereby  chloride  of  phosphorus 
is  formed,  which  is  extracted  by  lixiviation. 

Persons  who  may  interest  themselves 
specially  in  this  process,  are  referred  to  Mr. 
Kustel,  box  No.  1.5S8,  P.  O.  San  Francisco, 
for  further  particulars. 


1869. 

The  New  Year  begins  our  XVIHth  Vol. 
We  find  these  figures  suggestive,  since  they 
remind  us  that  our  era  is  now  old  a  score 
of  years.  Whether  our  steps  in  civilization 
will  bemeasuredby  scores  hereafter,  or  not; 
certain  it  is,  from  our  past,  that  great  re- 
sults are  apt  to  be  brought  to  pass  in  the 
Occident  in  an  astonishingly  short  space  of 
time;  and  that  1869,  especially,  will  be  a 
year  when  living,  thinking,  and  energetic 
men,  will  not  be  dreaming.  Things  are  to 
happen  very  probably  in  the  course  of  the 
year  which  will  be  remembered.  Our  read- 
ers need  not  be  reminded  of  the  situation 
and  its  varied  bearings.  It  is  enough  that 
we  here  impress  upon  them  the  fact  that 
action,  and  enterprise,  are  yhe  watchwords 
of  the  year;  that  intelligence  is  the  light 
whereby  development  proceeds;  and  we 
may  congratulate  ourselves,  as  we  utter  our 
"Happy  New  Year,"  on  possesing  afield 
which  it  will  be  of  some  use  creditably  to 
fill,  as  well  as  a  circle  of  readers  in  which 
maybe  enumerated,  not  only  the  hard-fisted 
men  of  the  crane  and  hose-pipe,  the  cabi- 
ners  and  hermits  of  the  foot-hills  and  of 
the  great  interior,  but  all  the  wide-awake 
millmen,  mining  managers,  foundrymen, 
manufacturers,  and  scientific  men  on  the 
Pacific  Coast,  from  the  Sierra  Madre  to 
Cariboo, — embracing -a  class  more  intelli- 
gent, select,  and  of  more  real  importance  in 
contributing  to  the  substantial  advancement 
and  development  of  the  coast,  than  any 
other  journal  which  is  published  can  boast. 
Our  aim  for  18G9,  shall  be  to  make  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Press  indispensa- 
ble to  them,  and  to  those  who  should,  no 
less  than  to  all  who  do,  patronize  us. 

The  Geeat  Blast  at  Smartsville,  took 
place  on  Wednesday,  Dec.  23d,  as  expected, 
and  proved  a  complete  success.  Fifteen 
tons  of  powder  blew  up  a  body  of  earth 
superficially  equal  to  11,100  square  feet 
and  to  a  depth  of  80  feet;  making  a  total  of 
about  8S8,000  cubic  feet  of  ground  raised. 
There  was  very  little  noise,  but  houses 
trembled  as  in  an  earthquake,  from  the  sub- 
terranean concussion,  it  is  presumed.  Noth- 
ing but  a  little  dust  from  the  gaping  crev- 
ices was  thrown  into  the  air,  but  the  earth 
rose  bodily  about  fifteen  feet,  and  at  once 
sunk  back  so  nicely  into  its  original  posi- 
tion as  to  retain  uuderground  even  the 
smoke  from  the  combustion  of  the  powder. 
Further  details  are  expected  from  our  cor- 
respondent. 

The  Annual  Eepokt  of  the  Empire  Mill 
and  Mining  Co.  has  been  received,  show- 
ing clearly  and  concisely  the  extent  of  the 
operations  during  the  past  year. 

Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
302  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine.1 


Railroad  Opening  Excursion. 

The  rapid  extension  of  railroads  in  Cali- 
fornia is  one  of  the  most  signal  evidences  of 
the  great  and  permanent  growth  of  tho 
State.  Their  success  and  popularity  al- 
ready illustrate  how  much  we  have  been  in 
want  of  cheap  and  comfortable  transporta- 
tion on  the  Pacific  Coast. 

On  Wednesday  last,  the  opening  of  the 
Napa  Valley  and  California  Pacific  Eailroad 
was  celebrated  by  an  excursion  trip  from 
Sacramento  and  San  Francisco  to  Calistoga. 
About  ,500  citizens  from  the  former  place 
met  700  from  this  city,  at  the  junction  of 
the  two  roads,  seven  miles  north  of  Vallejo. 
It  was  a  beautiful  day,  and  the  excursion 
was  greatly  enjoyed — notwithstanding,  Cal- 
ifornia-like, "the  thing  was  overdone"  by 
the  managers  having  too  many  friends  who 
failed  to  report  their  acceptance  of  the 
invitation,  as  kindly  requested.  The  cars, 
and  also  the  dining  room  at  Calistoga,  were 
not  only  crowded,  but  literally  packed  full. 
The  boat  left  San  Francisco  at  8  a.m.,  ar- 
rived at  Vallejo  before  ten,  and  after  con- 
siderable delay  in  getting  started,  as  well 
as  at  several  points  on  the  route,  the  train 
reached  Calistoga,  the  terminus,  at  2  p.m. 
A  hasty  lunch, — furnished  by  the  proprie- 
tor of  this  beautiful  resort,  Samuel  Bran- 
nan,  Esq., — was  partaken  of ,  when  the  train 
returned  to  San  Francisco,  the  passengers 
arriving  home  at  about  9  o'clock. 

The  Napa  Valley  Eailroad,  of  which  Mr. 
Smith  Brown,  of  Napa,  is  president,  ex- 
tends thirty-five  miles  from  the  junction  of 
the  California  Pacific,  to  Calistoga,  through 
one  of  the  most  delightful  sections  of  Cal- 
ifornia, as  to  climate  and  scenery.  The 
California  Pacific  Eailroad  is  completed 
from  Vallejo  to  Sacramento,  a  distance  of 
sixty  miles.  It  will  ere  long  be  continued 
to  Marysville,  the  company  designing  to 
comjdete  a  direct  line  to  Oregon,  in  con- 
nection with  the  California  and  Oregon 
Eailroad. 

Following  are  the  principal  stations  on 
the  routes  passed  over  by  the  excursionists 
on  Wednesday  :  From  Sacramento,  on  the 
California  Pacific  Eailroad,  to  Davis,  14 
miles;  Dixon,  22;  Vaca,  30;  Fairfield,  40; 
Bridgeport,  45;  Summit,  49;  Napa  Junc- 
tion, 53;  and  Vallejo,  60  miles.  From  Val- 
lejo to  Napa  Junction,  7  miles;  Suscol,  11; 
Napa,  16;  Oak  Knoll,  21;  Sebastopol,  26; 
Oakville,  29;  St.  Helena,  35;  and  to  Calis- 
toga, 42  miles. 

We  noticed  great  improvements  going 
forward  along  the  line  of.  the  Napa  route, 
mainly  due  to  the  railroad,  which  presents 
a  fair  example  of  what  railroads  are  yet  to 
accomplish  along  each  important  thor- 
oughfare in  the  State. 

The  management  of  the  excursion  party 
from  San  Francisco,  by  our  popular  friend 
Alex.  Badlam,  was  all  that  could  be  desired 
under  the  circumstances.  If  space  would 
permit,  we  should  like  to  speak  our  mind 
in  praise  of  D.  C.  Haskin,  the  indomitable 
Superintendent  of  the  C.  P.  E.  E.,  Mr.  Har- 
ris, its  Chief  Engineer;  and  the  laudable 
efforts  and  opportune  assistance  rendered 
by  others,  in  favor  of  the  completion  of 
these  projects,  the  ultimate  results  of  which 
cannot  yet  be  estimated. 


E.  d'Heureuse,  the  inventor  of  the  air 
fermentation  and  germination  process  for 
wines,  etc.,  and  of  the  gold  extraction  pro- 
cess by  zinc,  is  about  to  make  an  extended 
visit  to  Europe  for  the  study  practically  of 
somo  of  the  new  inventions  which  have 
beeu  made  in  iron  metallurgy — his  specialty 
prior  to  1849. 


Velocipedes  of  every  variety,  including 
several  of  new  design,  are  being  built  at 
the  carriage  makers.  One  at  Kimball's  lias 
three  wheels,  two  of  which  measure  eight 
feet  in  diameter.  Eubber  tires,  and  a  pe- 
culiar treadle-connection  by  which  the  full 
weight  of  the  rider  is  constantly  utilized 
in  propelling  the  machine,  are  ideas  that 
find  favor.  Novelties  in  this  line  are  also 
nuclei-  way  at  the  Golden  State  Foundry. 


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The  Overland  Monthly.— We  have  re- 
ceived from  A.  llomau  «fc  Co.,  the  publish- 
ers, the  "Holiday  Number"  of  this  maga- 
zine, which  therewith  commences  its  second 
volume.  It  is  an  excellent  number.  We 
have  had  time  to  read  only  a  portion  of  its 
contents.  In  "Journalism  as  a  Profession," 
wo  recognize  an  unquestionably  first-class 
article.  In  the  '*  Outcasts  of  £oker  Flat," 
we  think  wo  see  tho  pen  which  so  graphic- 
ally de.srrilif.'<l  forty-nine  life  in  "  Tho  Luck 
of  Roaring  Camp."  In  "Our  Brother 
from  California"  we  can  almost  fancy  wo 
know  the  "Charlie  "  whoso  presence  sug- 
gested to  the  (undoubtedly)  fair  author  tho 
subject  for  the  article.  Tho  "Etc.'*  con- 
tains an  excellent  letter  from  Rome,  under 
tho  head  "Gossips  from  Abroad;"  and 
among  tho  reviews  of  new  books  may  be 
especially  noticed  one  of  Mr.  Parton's 
"  Smoking  and  Drinking."  Tho  whole 
"Table  of  Contents"  looks  tempting,  and 
wo  promiso  ourselves  a  long  evening  of 
comfort  with  it  yet 


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Mr.  Hendy,  by  diligent  and  practical  application,  has  improved  bis  Concentrators 
until  they  now  stand  unrivalled,  far  in  advance  of  any  yet  brought  to  public  notice. 

By  recent  alterations  in  the  patterns  for  these  machines,  they  are  now  made 
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No  Branch  Office. 

Our  friends  and  patrons  will  hear  in  mind  that 
we  have  no  branch  office  in  San  Francisco,  our 
U.  S.  and  Foreign  Patent  Agency  rooms  being 
suitably  arranged  with  our  Mining  and  Scien- 
tific Press  printing  office,  at  No.  414  Clay 
street.  We  have  no  partnors  in  business  except 
the  undersigned.  DEWEY  &  CO.  ' 

A.  T.  DEWEY.  W.  B.  EWER. 


Returned.—  Dr.  J.  II.  Falne,  Dentist,  Wadsworth  House, 
No,  225  Bush  street,  between  Uic  Occidental  and  Cosmopoli- 
tan Hotels,  Sail  Francisco.  21vl7  4m 


Save  Your  Tektii.—  Dis.  Jcssup  &.  Beers,  over  Tucker's 
•OWelry  store,  arc  now  making  a  specially  of  tilling  the 
fangs  of  dead  Tec lh,  and  building  up  broken  crowns  with 
purer/old— thus  restoring  tliein  to  Choir  original  usefulness 
and  beauty.  They  arc  aHo  using  Nitrous  Oxide  for  the 
painless  extraction  ol'  Teeth,  when  so  desired— the  only  ab- 
solutely safe  anaJdthelic  ever  discovered  In  breathing  it, 
it  acts  as  a  gentle  stimulant:,  without  undue  excitement,— 
the  sensation  produced  being  truly  delightful,  the  effect 
upon  the  lungs  healthful,  and  in  lis  roults  positively  tree 
from  all  danger.  Prepared  ami  administered  daily  iitlhc 
Di-JlinJ  Rooms  ol  Messrs.  .IKriSlH'  A  REEKS,  comer  Mont- 
gomery and  Suiter  streets,  San  Francisco.  lGvlftlf 

WiiEitE  to  ATJTEimsE. — The  attention  of  traders  and 
mill  machinists  is  called  to  the  fact  that  the  Mountain 
Messenger,  of  Downievillo,  Sierra  County,  possesses  many 
special  advantages  as  an  advertising  medium  over  a  lna- 
ority  of  the  interior  press,  it  being  the  only  public  jour- 
nal published  within  a  radius  of  sixty  miles,  iu  the  rich- 
eht  and  most  populous  mining  sections  of  the  State.  Its 
-weekly  edition  is  double  the  average  of  country  papers, 
being  without  the  range  of  large  dailies,  and  having  no 
competition  at  home.  Its  local  eoluins  atlbrd  many  items 
for  our  city  coteniporarics,  while  itb  rates  of  advertising 
are  reasonably  low  ll'vl7ti' 


Mr.  Mowry,  lately  a  clerk  in  a  hotel  at  Colfax,  is  re- 
quested to  call  at  the  ottlec  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Pkess,  No.  414  Clay  street,  below  Sansome,  San  Francisco. 


I'X  I  i\    KILLF.K. 
No  article  ever  attained  to  such  unbounded  popularity. — 
Satem  Olmcrvtr.  — 

An  article  of  great  merit  ai>d  virtue.— Cinn.  Nonpareil. 

We  can  bear  testimony  to  the  efficacy  or  the  Pain  Killer. 
We  havo  seen  lis  magic  effects  in  soothing  the  severest 
pain,  and  know  it  to  be  a  good  article.— Cinncinnati  Dispatch. 

A  speedy  cure  for  pain— no  family  should  be  without  it.— 
Montreal  Transcript.  — 

Nothing  has  yet  surpassed  the  Fain  Ki'ler.  which  is  the 
most  valuable  family  medicine  now  in  use.— Tain.  Organ. 

It  has  real  merit;  as  a  means  of  removing  pain,  no  medi- 
cine has  acquired  ft  reputation  equal  to  Perry  Davis' Pain 
Killer.—  Newport  (Kg.)  Daily  A'eics. 


Crucibles. 

The  Patent  Plumbago    Crucible    Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting   Pots,  Portable   Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  oilier  Arc-standing  Goods, 
ItiitHTM:;i  "Worka,    I-olidmi. 

THE  MORGAN  PATENT  CRUCIBLES  have  uniform 
quality,  never  crack,  withstand  the  greatest  heat  without 
danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  oilier;  change  of  tem- 
perature has  no  effect  on  them;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pourings. 

On  hand  and  for  sale  by  tho  Agents, 


lvl8-3m 


A.  S.  HAL  MOTE  .fc  CO., 

iitit  Frontstreet,  San  Francisco. 


MAGAZINES. 

Per  An. 

W,  E.  LOOMS, 
News    Dealer 

AND  STATIONER, 

Harpers 

Vtlantie 

3odcy 

Sew  York  Ledger 

S  4  0" 

3  UP 

6  00 

fi  1)0 
15  00 

Hours  at  Home 

Jood  Words 

Peterson's 

Arthur 

Lady's  Friend 
larper's  Weekly.. 
Jhiinney  Corner... 
Mterary  Album... 

jOildojl  Society 

All  the  Year  Round 
London  111.  News.. 

Southeast  corner  Snusomo  and 
Washington  streets, 

S01TUKS  AM. 

EASTERJf 
PEUIODrCAI.8 

By  the  Year,  Month  or  Number 

PATKNT   BIGHT 

—  KOK  — 

KEAWUFACTURING  PHO0F  SPIRITS 
iron   sale. 

Jttcnllon  Is  called  to  MABTIX'S  NEW  PATENT  for  a 
process  for  Distilling  Alcoliol  <85  per  cent,  or  higher),  with- 
out rectlfving,  which  Is  offered  for  sale  on  I'tivorablc  terms. 
Samples  may  bo  seen,  and  further  information  obtained,  at 
No.  *'i3  Washington  street. 

2CV17  E.  JI.  ltF.WKV, 


W.    T.    OARRATT, 
City 

BRASS  AND  BELL  FOUNDER 


Cor.  Miaaion  und  Fremont  ttt».. 

SAM     IWMisiV. 

Manufacturer  of  Brass,  Zinc,  and  Anil-Frlctlon  or 
Bal>l>et  >Xctal  Castings* 

CUUliCH  AND  STEAMBOAT 

TAVXai*     AMD    HAND    BELLS    AND     CONOR, 

FIRE    ENGINES,     FORCE    AND    LIFT    PUMPS, 

Steam,  Llouor,  Soda  Oil,   Water  and   Flange  Cocks,   and 

Valves  of  all  descriptions,  made   and  repaired.     Hi.se  and 

all  other  Joints,  Spelter,   Snider,   and   Hopper   R.vpIn,   Ac. 

Gauge-  Cocks,  Cylinder  Cocks,  Oil  Olobes,  Steam  Whittles, 

IIVIIKAII.K    lMTKHAM)    ZVOZZEJLS 
For  Mining  purposes,  Iron  Steam   Pipe  furnished  with  Fit- 
tings,  Ac.    Coupling  Joints  or  all  *i'«j.     Particular  uttenllon 
paid  to  Distillery  Work.     Manufacturer  of   "Oarratl's  Pat- 
tent  Improved  Journal  Metal." 


N".  W.  SPATJLDLNG, 

Saw  Smithing  and  Repairing 

ESTABLISHMENT. 


Nun.  17  and  19  Fremont  St.,  nenr  Market, 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

SPAULDING'S 

Patent  Tooth  Circular  Saws. 

They  hnve  proved   tlientftelven   to    ne   the   moot 
durable  und  economioul  Snw»  In  the  "World. 

EACH  SAW  IS  WARRANTED  IN  EVERY  RESPECT. 

Particular  attention  paid  to  conslraction  of 

Portable  &  Stationary  Saw  Mills. 

MILLS  FURNISHED  AT  SHORT  NOTIOE, 
At  the  lowest  Market  Prices. 

PACIFIC 

Eolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN   FRANCISCO,    CAL. 
Established  for  tho  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD   AND  OTHER   IRON 
Every  "Variety  ox*  Sihtiltinu;, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 
Steamboat    Sniiftti,   Crunk.*,    Platon    ami    Con- 
necting Rods,  Car  and  Locomotive  Axlea 
und  Frames 

—  ALSO  — 

i-ia.m:m:33iitsi>    iron 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

03- Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLINO  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  ivlll  receive 
prompt  attention. 

JR3"  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.       flvR'Jmflp 


Sheffield  Scientific  School 

Of  Yale  College,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

This  department  of  Yale  College,  instituted  in  lftlD.  and 
endowed  with  the  National  Land  Grant  in  13CG,  furnishes 
advanced  instruction  in  the  various  branches  of  Mathe- 
matical. Physical,  and  Natural  Science. 

The  Fcliool  Is  under  the  direction  of  the  President  of  the 
College,  a  Board  of  thirteen  Professors  in  different  special 
ties,  and  six  assistant  instructors. 

Regular  courses  of  sludy.leadinp  to  the  degree  of  Bach- 
elor of  Philosophy,  conferred  hy  Yale  College,  are  ar- 
ranged as  follows:  1—CnBMiSTHYAWD  Mineralogy.  2— Civil 
Engineering  3— Mechanical  Engineering.  4— Mining 
Enginekhing  and  Metallurgy.  0— Agriculture,  fi— Nat- 
ural History  and  Geology,    and  7— Select  Coursk. 

Advanced  students  are  also  admitted  to  optional  courses, 
and  if  already  College  graduates,  are  received  as  candi- 
dates for  the  degree  of -Doctor  of  Philosophy. 

Tuition,  SlZ5ner  year  of  forty  weeks. 

The  Libraries,  Museums,  Laboratories  and  Apparatus, 
accessible  to  students,  are  various  and  expensive. 

For  copies  of  tho  Annual  Circular  and  Report,  letters 
may  be  addressed  to  the  "Secretary  of  ihe  Sheftield  Scien- 
tific School,"  New  Haven,  Conn.  13vfi-lylGp 


MECHANICAL    AND    AECHITECTUEAL 

Drawing  School 

—  FOR  — 

APPRENTICES. 

MR. .FREDERICK  HELLJEICT,' 

An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  ha«  opened  nn 
Evening  School  at  No.  414  CLAY  STREET  ("same  entrance 
as  Uic  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Office),  whore  lie  is  liv- 
ing thorough  instructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprentices  who 
are  inclined  to  self-improvement.  His  terms  arc  inoilpiaie 
and  within  reach  of  the  huifihlcsr  apprentice:  end  wo  am 
pleased  tosaythatthe  enterprise  is  meeting  v.itn  success. 

lvia.u' 


10 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Hot.  10,  31,  23  and  25  First  Street. 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

HjtNOFACTURB  ALL  KINDS  OF 

STE1M    ENGINES  AJfB  QTJAKTZ    MILLS 

DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

(Self-A.<aj listing  Piston  Paclting, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gels  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

KEW   OBINBEB   AND    AMAL6AMATOB 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AUALGASIATOB  A3S1>  SEPARATOR, 

It  nox's  -A-  in  m  1  £i"  a  mi  ators, 

WITH   PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  lor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
s  the  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stuod  the  test  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
Genuine     White   Iron   Stump  Shoes   and    Dies 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quart* 
mining,  aud  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  .Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
ihe  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  rcduc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  cither  gold  or  silver.  13vl0qy-tf 


IRA   P.   KAKKJN. 


A.   P.    BRAYTOS. 


A.  C.  AOSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


IHrst  and.  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Cear  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
with  our  superior  tools  ai.d  appliances,  give  tia  lucilitieslor 
doing  lirst  class  work  uucquaied  on  thu  Pacific  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

STEAM    ENGXNlfiS*, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marine 

use. 

BOIL. Kit.*—  lligli  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    Mill    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing' 

Furnace  Irons  lor  Roasting  Ores;  Freiberg  Barrels; 

Varnoy's  and  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

aud  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  w  iniu  Iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and   Hoisting  Machinery;  Hansbrow'3 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Castings  ©i"  every  description,  Iron  nnd  Brass. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  to  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-off  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  tbe  sole  manufac- 
turers ou  the  Pacific  Coast,  under  license  from  the  \\  ood- 
rutt'A  Beach  Co.,  Hartlord,  Ct,  As  a  simple,  ellective,  fvhu 
saving,  rtist-cUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  rs  low  as  possible 
for  tlrst  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  other. 

UUUD.VKD  «fc  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 1868.  Ijjvlthf 


WILLAMETTE  IKON  WORKS, 

PORTLAND,    OREGON. 

©team    Engines,    Hollers, 
SAW  AND  CRUST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUCHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMIThllNG  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  JVorth-Frout  and  K  streets, 
18vl3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 


STUCKT05,     GAL. 


KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

MANUFACTURKRS   OF 

4tuavtz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
J&ngincs,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

13vi3if 


J.    NEWSUAH. 


J.  B1UIV0QD. 


SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  ol  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 
MAKIAIE     ENGINES, 

AMU  ALL  KJ.\D3  OF 

MACHINERY      FORGING. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  ot  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
All  work  dune  guaranteed.  l3vH-iy 

CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  ISA  First  street,  opposite  Mluna, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  Rudder  Braces,  Hinges,  .Ship  and  Steamboat  Bells  and 
Uongsol  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  aud  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  ail  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 
,93-  PRACES  MODERATE.  «©)» 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AND— 

MACHINE     WOKKS 

Nos.  245  to  255  Fzest  Street, 

San  Francisco. 

HOWLAND,  ANGELL  &  CO., 

1»K  Ol'KI  ETOKS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 


1HAKT2  3IU.LS. 
SAW  HILLS, 
FOWDEIi  5SI1.I.S, 


FX.OXTK  MILLS, 

Sl'UiR    MILLS, 
1'Al'liK    MILLS 


J.  P.  GALLAGHER. 


V.  KINGWELL. 


Every  miner  in  the  community  should  subscribe  for 
the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. — Grass  YalU'j  Union. 


Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

MISTING  PUMPS,  HOISTING  TVOKKS 

Oil.  WHIJ,  TOOLS,       BOCK  BItlilkEKS, 

— AND — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

Shoes  Jind  Dies  of  "White  Iron,  mmiuiactnred 
for  and  Imported  by  1IM  expressly  tor  this  E nr- 
POSC,  und  Wilt  l;.*l  -->  per  tvul.  longer  timu  .  n y 
utile-  made  ou  this  count. 

Russia  Iron  Screens,  of  any  degree  of  fineness, 
We  lire  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  ot 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  simple  in  construction,  and 

durable,  of  any  Engine  in   use. 
TV.  H.  UOUl.AJK,  II.  IE.  ASOELL, 

ljvu-c,r  CYRUS  PALMES. 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HMCKLEY  &  CO., 

hand  facto  re-rs  of 

STEAM    ENGINES, 

Quartz,    Flour    and    Saw    Mill©, 

Hayes'  Improved    Steam   I'ninp,  Bi-odle's   Im- 
proved      Crusher,      Mlniut;     JPuuiptt, 

Au!«l!.:lia:l|.ir'i.,  :iliil  ;ill  UluUs 

of  Mueliinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


MCAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO., 
liOILEB     MAKERS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  it,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Fine  or  Tubular  Boilers, Vilh  jilain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription. 

Hydraulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or 
derlng.  Rive  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  supp'ied,  high t  of 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  tirm  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Kepalrm.— Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair m  iih  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Makers  and  Machinists  In  the  In- 
terior.—The  firm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilcrs.su  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

1*1 :» in-,  l>rawings  aud  Specifications,— The  firm 
!s  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  leceive 
estimates,  andsuperintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  flroi  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas  but  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
milking  Drawings  oi  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  pTaciijfll  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  und  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvieif 


UMIQM    IRON  WOBKS, 
Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANUFACTURERS   OF 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER, 

STEAM  ENGINES,  BOILERS, 

Ami  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self- Adjusting  Steam   Piston 


Front  Street,  between  X  and  O  streets, 

llvll  Sacramento  City 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      FOUNDRY, 


LIGHT  AND  MEAW  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      2-tvl6nr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COFFERSIHITH., 

SJfiO  Fremont  *(.,  bet.  Howard  *fc  Folsoiu 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugar 
House  and  Distillery  work. 


G.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

JSTOS.  109  and.  Ill  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  secondhand 

Engines    and    Eoilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also   one  first-class    Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one  Uoright 

Lngine.  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  0E 

Eatlxes,  !">  rills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY   of 
every  description. 

PRACY'8 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM      i:x«i\E 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  mid  cheapest  yet  In- 
vtnfed—  man  ufa  cm  red  and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited tn  examine  it 
in  practical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A.  HUNTINGTON'S 


^^_  Shingle  Machines 


:)     Particular  attention   paid   to 
Repairing. 

B®~  All  work  guaranteed  to  bo  done  in  a  flrst-cla^s  man- 
ner, and  at  the  lowest  rates.  lZvlTtf 


THE    BISDON 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1868.    Capital,  $t/00,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  to  Pacific  Mail  P.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Benicin.  CofTey 

&.  Risdon,  and  Devoc,  Dinsmore  &  Co.,  ban  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine    Builders,  Boiler  Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRYHEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors: 
S.  F.  Buttei  worth,  Onus.  E.  McLane, 

Lloyd  IV  vis,  John   N.  Risdon, 

Jas.  Pollock,  JoM-ph  Moore. 

Ben.  Hollad;iy, 

JOHN  N.  KTRDON,  President. 
Joseph  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent;  Cha«. 
E.  McLnne,  Treasurer;  Lewis  R.    Mend,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Cofl'cy,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  2lvl7ny 


JONATHAN  KITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Nos.  18  and  £0  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesmlth  work, 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BAKE  VAULTS  AED  MOHITOE  SAFES, 

FORGING  AN  IP  MA.C1IINE  WORK. 

Agency  for  the  ISH  AM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  the  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
Ivl7tf  United  States 


CITY  IROM  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IRON      FOUN  r>EK,S, 

Steam   Engine    Vulldera     and    MaUers   of  all 
kinds  of  Machinery, 

6vllCor        No.  28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


DR.  NESTELL'S 
LUNG     INSTITUTE, 

(Brunch  of  the  X.  V.   i.uuir  Institute) 
No.  5IO  SCTTEK  STHEKT, 

Between  Mason  and  Powell  Streets,  San  Kraucisco, 
For  Hie  special  Treatment  of  all  Diseases  nf  the  HEAD, 
rHlliiAT,    LUNGS,  A.ND  CHEST,  by    the    Inhalation    of 
Medicated  Vaii.irs  at  the  natural  temperature  of  the  air, 
etc. 

Earnest  attention  is  solicited  to  litis  national  Method  of 
Treatment,  widen  transmits  the  remedies,  in  the  form  of 
vapor,  directly  to  the  scat  of  <1i  ease,  instead  of  by  the 
rouiid-ah<>ut  way— through  the  medium  of  Hie  stomach— 
aud  which  is  conceded  to  bethc  only  reliable  means  where- 
by an  alleviation  and  enre  may  be  expected.  My  system 
of  Iuhalitlon, 'now  well  known  throughout  tile  United 
Stales  anl  Camillas,  aud  lunch  of  Europe,  where  thousands 
— uianv  of  litem  lar  advanced— have  recovered,  claims  Hie 
profoundest  approval  of  the  medical  prote.sion.  and  the 
timely  and  candid  consideration  ot  those  attiieted  with 
these  tttc  most  devastating  of  all  earthly  maladies. 

Patients  attended  at  the  Institute,  daily,  from  <JA.  M.  till 
4  P.  M. 

Invalids  at  a  distance,  on  writing  their  case,  can  receive 
the  remedies  by  Express. 

Special  attendance  out  of  the  city  will  he  charged  com- 
llieiisuralely  Willi  the  tune  ;>iin  distance  occupied. 

All  communications  must  lie  addressed  to 

D.  D.  T.  NESTELL,  A.  M.,  M.  D., 
Lung   Institute, 
No.  51C  Sutler  street,  sun  Francisco, 
2lvl7  3mos.  California- 


Small  Pox. 

We  have  been  shown  by  Win.  Zclner,  the  best  and  most 
convenient  and  porlabie  appara'us  containing  Chlorine, 
for  rooms,  which  we  consider  the  be~t  disinfectant  out, 
and  should  advise  sit  housekeepers  not  to  be  without  one 
Price  SI.  complete;  to  be  had,  Willi  ru'l  directions,  at  v?M. 
ZELNEH'S  German  Drug  Store,  18  Hcaryslrcct,    25vl7-3m 


Enterprises  and  Developments. 

Ship-building  is  active  at  Stockton. 

Seteeal  lrandretl  men  are  roakiDg  salt  on 
the  tide  lands  of  Alameda  County. 

Theee  will  be  more  than  2,000  olive  slips 
set  out  in  San  Diego  County  this  year. 

Fury  thousand  dollars  will  be  invested 
iu  a  new  distillery  at  Antioch,  Contra  Costa 
County.     • 

A  I/aege  quantity  of  salmon  has  been 
caught  and  cured  in  Humboldt,  and  for- 
warded to  New  York. 

The  California  Powder  Works  at  Santa 
Cruz,  which  have  been  lying  idle  for  some 
six  weeks,  have  resumed  operatioDS,  an  I 
ltit?ly  added  considerably  to  their  faciit  es 
for  manufacture.  They  have  recently  put 
in  position  a  hydraulic  cylinder  weighing 
about  7,300  pounds. 

The  Bkandy  Eis  rrLLEETES.  —  Samuel 
Brannan  has  erected  an  immense  distillery 
at  Calistoga,  and  purchases  all  the  grapes 
offered  at  $1.12%  the  cwt.  He  proposes  to 
make  the  best  brandy  of  the  county,  spar- 
ing neither  cost  orpains  to  do  so. 

Fungus  on  ' '  Eabs"  fok  Soup  in  China. 
About  30,000  pounds  of  fungus  or  "  ears" 
(from  its  resemblance  to  the  human  ear) 
gathered  on  trees  in  the  southern  part  of 
the  Society  Islands  and  packed  in  bags 
woven  from  slips  of  booroa  bark,  have  been 
discharged  from  the  brig  Timandra,  for 
China,  where  the  article  commands  a  good 
price  for  soup.  The  price  paid  to  the  gath- 
erers at  Tahiti,  and  at  the  Sandwich  Islands, 
is  12%  cents  a  pound. 

At  the  Summit  Soda  Springs,  a  few  miles 
from  the  Pacific  Eailroad,  a  large  hotel  is 
to  be  built  in  the  spring,  and  the  place  is 
to  be  connected  with  Lake  Taho  by  a  good 
carriage  road.  The  railroad  company  have 
already  built  a  fine  wagon  road  from  the 
station  down  to  the  springs.  Soda  aud 
iron  are  the  ingredients  of  the  waters,  which 
are  said  to  be  craved  by  herds  of  deer,  aud 
to  be  very  salutary  for  diseased  kidneys. 

The  Australian  Extract  of  Meat  and  Cat- 
Op  Company,  with  a  capital  of  100,000/.,  in 
shares  of  21.  10s.  each,  has  been  incorpor- 
ated in  London  for  the  purpose  of  carrying 
on  in  Australia  a  business  similar  to  that 
which  has  been  so  successfully  and  profit- 
ably established  in  South  America  under 
the  auspices  of  Prof.  Liebig.  Upon  the 
assumption  that  15,000  head  of  cattle  will 
be  slaughtered  annually,  it  is  shown  that 
whilst  the  outlay  would  not  exceed  82,075/. , 
the  revenue  obtained  from  tallow,  hides, 
tongues,  horns,  bones,  oil,  and  extract  of 
meat  (the  latter  taken  at  nearly  20  per  cent, 
below  present  prices,  to  allow  for  possible, 
though  not  probable,  fall  in  price)  would 
amount  to  187,500/.,  leaving  a  nett  profit  of 
105,425/. ,  or  sufficient  to  return  from  100  to 
150  per  cent,  per  annum.  Two  establish- 
ments have  already  been  started — one  in 
Queensland,  and  the  other  in  New  South 
Wales.  That  Northern  Australia  is  at  pres- 
ent unoccupied  is  attributed  to  the  want  of 
profitable  means  of  disposing  of  stock. 

Fish  and  Coal  on  the  Alaskan  Shores. 
The  scientific  expedition  sent  out  to  Alaska 
by  the  Government  has  made  its  reports  on 
the  fisheries,  fur  trade  and  mineral  wealth 
of  the  new  Territory.  Much  inconvenience 
was  entailed  on  American  fishermen  hereto- 
fore by  their  necessary  trips  to  San  Fran- 
cisco, not  the  smallest  part  of  which  was  a 
heavy  outlay  of  capital  on  ocean-going 
craft.  Now  that  the  country  is  ours,  they 
can  fish  in  fifty-fathom  water  in  ordinary 
open  boats.  Formerly  the  importation  of 
codfish  from  New  England  ports  to  Cali- 
fornia was  a  heavy  item.  It  has  been 
stopped  completely  by  the  acquisition  of 
Alaska.  In  1867,  twenty-seven  American 
vessels  were  employed  among  the  Shuma- 
gin  Islands  on  the  shores  of  Southern 
Alaska.  The  average  catch  was  nearly  100 
tons,  which  was  valued  at  9%  cents  coin, 
per  pound;  the  average  cost  of  outfit  and 
labor,  $3,000  in  gold.  It  is  stated  that  the 
eastern  portion  of  the  Behring's  Sea  is  ex- 
tremely rich  in  cod,  aDdthat  the  area  with- 
in the  limits  of  fifty  fathoms  depth  is  18,- 
000  miles  in  extent.  The  banks  along  the 
shores  of  Alaska,  south  of  the  Aleutian 
Islands,  are  about  4,500  miles.  The  whale 
fisheries,  especially  in  Archipelago  Alex- 
ander, are  well  known.  The  Coast  Survey 
has  discovered  indications  of  large  beds  of 
anthracite  coal.  The  warm  current  from 
Japan  exercises  a  beneficial  influence  on  the 
climate  of  Alaska. 


Postmasters  arc  requested  to  punctually  inform  us  of  the 
removal  of  subscribers  of  the  Press  from  their  locality, 
or  of  neglect  to  lake  the  paper  out  of  the  office  from  any 
cause— when  the  subscriber  omits  that  duly  himself.  It  is 
nut  our  intention  to  send  this  journal  to  any  party  longer 
than  it  is  desired.  If  we  inadvertently  do  so,  subscribers 
and  others  will  please  inform  us. 


Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


11 


SraPHOB  Ti:i:\tmi:nt  or  Wore. — Dr.  Freil- 
eriob  Mohr,  of  Coblentz,  does  not  approve 
of  the  use  of  burnt  sulphur  or  liquid  sul- 
phites for  improving  wine.  The  sulphu- 
rous acid  gradually  changes  to  sulphuric, 
and  combines  with  the  potash  of  the  tartar, 
causing  a  corresponding  quantity  of  tartar- 
ic acid  to  bo  set  free,  and  thus  to  increase 
the  amount  of  acidity.  The  effect  of  sul- 
phur is  not  permanent,  and  after  the  appli- 
cation requires  manifold  repetition,  because 
the  oxidation  of  the  sulphurous  acid  affects 
nil  other  oxidizable  ingredients  far  more 
strongly  than  before.  All  tho  recipes  pro- 
;  arise  from  ignorauce  and  the  crudest 
empiricism. — Druggists1  Gircu  Seb\ 

Qdabbying  with  tru  Aid  op  Fbost. — 
Tho  Russians  practice  a  peculiar  way  of 
detaching  enormous  pieces  of  marble.  If 
powder  were  used  it  would  destroy  the  ap- 
pearance of  tho  marble.  The  mode  adopted 
is  to  make  crevices  in  the  marble  during 
the  summer  and  fill  the  crevices  with 
water.  As  winter  approaches  tho  water 
congeals  and  causes  the  crevices  to  become 
wider  and  wider,  until  finally  a  huge  piece 
of  marble  is  detached.  Tho  quarries  pre- 
sent the  appearance  of  an  enormous  stair- 
case. 


Business  Cards. 


GEO.  E.  R03-ERS, 

(Succewor  to  a.  «'.  Boll.) 

A.      S      S      JL      Y      E      R  , 

SIS  California  ■t.tSan  PruncUco. 

.1.  a.  maks,  Assnyer. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Gold  and  Silver  Ores  worked. 


CARPETS,  OIL   CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

sii  v  des,  Etc.,  Etc. 

LOUIS  F.  KNIG-HT, 

54"£  California  si.,  eastNldcofKearny, 
3AN  FRANCISCO. 

I  can  oiler  from  the  largest  and  best  assorted  stock  in  the 

city  anything  in  onr  line. 

AT  PRICES  TO  SLIT  ALL. 

FURNITURE    AND    MATTRESSES 

Made  to  order. 
All  kinds  of  upholstering  executed  Willi  neatness  and 
dispatch.  9vl7 


Mi 


oe^EY&c0 


'$ 


SAN  FRANCISCO. 


ess. 


Patent  Brokerage. 

PATENT     RIGHTS 

Uoii^ht  and  Sold  op  Commission. 

A  variety  of  new  and  valuable  Patents  for  sale,  novel  and 

u.-e'ul  articles,  suitable  for  TRAVELING  AGENIS, 

always  on  hand,  among  which  are  the  following: 

Patent  Cigarette  Roller,  and  patent  gummed  Wrap- 
pers for  the  same.  Every  one  can  make  their  own 
Cigarettes.    Price  $i.50  (Including  40U  wrappers.) 

■\VUm«n*»  Patent  Solder,  for  mending  tin  ware  with- 
out soldering  iron,  prepared  for  family  use.  Retail 
price  5U  cents. 

Elliptic  Steel  Scraper*,  for  cleaning  boiler  tubes  (all 
st/.cs)— best  thing  ever  invented  for  (he  purpose.  Retail 
prices  from  $8  to  $10. 

AGENTS   WAXTEB. 


HAYVFARD  &  COLEMAN, 

IMPORTERS  AND  REFINERS 


111111111111111115,   Lubricating, 


PAINT      OILS, 

CONSISTING  OP 

i KEROSENE.  {"LAUD,    SPERM,     ELEPHANT,    POLAR, 

TANNERS.  SEATS-POUT,  ROILED   AND  RA  ,V 

LINSEED,  CASTOR  AND,  CHINA  NUT. 


Spirits  of  Turpsntine  and  Alcohol. 


Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 
SOLE  IMPORTERS  OF 

Devoe's   IlliiiTiinatiizg"    Oil. 

PATENT  CANS. 

5vl7.tf.  414  Front  street,  San  F-ancisco. 


RODG-ERS,  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMMISSION    MERCHANTS, 

ADVANCES   MADE 

On  nil  kind,  fit*  Ore.,  und  particular  uttentlon 

PAID  TO 

CO.VSIG  XM  l-'.XTS  OF  GOODS.3 

4V10-31U 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

U3Vr>3DHTA.K:33rtS, 

641  Sacramento  St.,  cor.  Webb,  San  Francisco. 


Professional  Cards. 


J.  S.  PHILLIPS, 

3IITVIXG     ENGINEER,    Etc., 

tfodsworth  House San  Francisco. 

Bavins  had  33  poor  experience  in  tbe  various  depart- 
ments of  Mining  Engineering  and  Metallurgy,  In  Cornwall 
iiiu  America,  solicits  orders  lor  the  examination  of  Min- 
eral Properties  throughout  the  North  and  Kouth  Americas; 
minerals    a-s-iyei)   or  analyzed;    advice   for   bencflclntlnc 

refractory  ores:  totals  sold;  capital  procured  for  dovel- 
oping  valuahle  ledges,  ivlftf 


JOHN  B.0A0H,  Optician, 

Has  removed  from    522  Montgomery  street  to 

.".to  Wunlilitfcton  street, 

East  of  Montgomery. 

Surveying  Instruments  ma'lo,  repaired  and  adjusted 

22vl7-:im 


J.    S¥YNEY, 

64  TJotiiiMiutvs-y  Block,  San  Francisco, 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  General  Plans,  Specifications,  and 
lull  dotal)  Drawing**  for  propeller  or  side-wheel  steamers, 
iron  vessels  of  all  classes,  engines,  boilers,  elc.  Also  for 
locomotive  or  stationary  engines,  and  machinery  in  gen- 
crnl.  An  experience  of  over  twenty  years  in  this  pro. 
feaslOll  enables  ua  to  furnish  correel  drawings  and  guar- 
untee  results.  6vl7-lf 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
B^JXIi    OF    S^T"i:rXGr8S, 

No.  'ii".  Samome  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.    Money  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
II.  BUTTON,  President. 

GEO.  St.  CONDEE    Cashier.  19vl6-3m 


FRE»EUICK  MAXSKLI,. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  422  California  street,  corner  of  Lcidsdorff. 

Drawings  of  Modkls  made  for  parties  apply        for  pa- 
ents  at  Washington  or  London.  ar23-tf. 


X>  .    C  •     HALL   &    COt, 

WHOLESALE  and  retail 

Ale,  Porter,  "Wine  and  Liquor  Merchant, 

912  Market  street,  San  Francisco. 
B3r*City  and  ccuntrv  orders  promptly  attended  to.    Mer- 
chants, shippers,  and  families  supplied  in  large  or  small 
quantities.  14vl7  3m 


W.   T.   ATWOOD, 

PURCHASER  OP 

COPPER  ORES,  BAES,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

£05  Montgomery  street. 

Room  No.  6,  over  Parrott  &  Go's  Bank,  San  Francisco. 
23vl7qr 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersigned. 


Constantly  on  hand  and  for  sale  by 

OK.A_Y,    JONES    «fc    CO, 

Dcuot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 

•418  Buttery  St.,   Sun.  Fnuiclsco. 

25vl7-ly 


DAVID  R.  SMITH, 

Olvllarwl  Meohanical  Engineer, 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Speclflcaiions  and 
full  detail  Drawings  for  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
Machinery  in  general. 


Montgomery  Block. 


13vl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  AND  COUNSELOR    AT  LAW 
Room  SS  Merchants'  K:.tlwu:;c, 

I7vl6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


RADICAL  CURE 


kxtpttthe:  i 


Treatment  of  all  Deformities  of  the  Body,  by  DR.  A. 
FOLLEAU'S  process.  GS4  Washington  street,  up  stairs, 
Washington  Baths  Building,  between  Montgomery  and 
K.carny  streets. 

DR.  A.  FOLKEATJ 

Has  his  studies  and  manufactories  in  the  same  building. 

Every  kind  of  Apparatus,  Trusses,  orthopedic  Instru- 
ments, Artilicial  Limbs,  etc.  ,are  manufactured  and  applied 
by  himself. 

"   Jiuanocmtnecdan  wWi  any  Agency-  24yU-llptf 


JAMES   M-    TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  63G  Clay  Street 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 
2vl5-lo.y 


PATENT 
Boiler  Scraper   and  Tube-Cleaner. 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
five  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies, 
feels  full'v  competent  lo  serve  In  that,  capacity.  Any  par' 
ties  wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  n  Secretary  cai,  be 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Inlormation  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  along  experience  In  the  purchasing  of  goods 
and  machinery  for  miners,  parties  in  die  mines  will  rind  It 
to  their  advantage,  where  purchasing  agents  are  employed, 
to  .end  tll.tr  order,  to  tlio  "'"'^M  .VmNuTOl*. 

Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco  I7rl5-tf 


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IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  lo  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  lor  the 
purpose,  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  1*  not  liable  to  gel  nut  of  order, 
unci  will  continue  to  perform  it* 
ofllce  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  bv  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  off  t  he  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  a«  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  aflccting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
i<i  lit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
wiien  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  tbe  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
thchubi,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  nre  expanded  or  con- 
tracted bv  screwing  or  unscrew- 
ing tbe  lower  hub,— firstlooicning 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
fl-xihle  brush  or  scraper,  insult;  of  leal  her,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  of 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  .scrapers.  ...       ,    .,, 

These  scrapers  sin;  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the  prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  rauglne 
from  £5  lo  $12.  They  arc  now  extensively  used  in  the 
E  istern  Stales.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State.  ,    „  _  . 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &.  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  und  Bcale,  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sac-amenio.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  O.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


The  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  comes  to  tis  this 
week  in  a  new  dress  throughout,  much  improving  its 
appearance.  The  Pinsss  is  one  of  our  most  valuable 
exchangee,  and  fills  a  place  in  mining  and  scientific  mat- 
ters nevtr  attained  by  any  other  journal.— Colorado 
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MANUFACTURERS   OF 

EMERSON'S     PATENT 
ftlo vaili le-Tooth  and  Perforated  Circular  Saw*, 

Perforated  Mulay,  Mill  and  Cross-Cut  Saws,  with 
Adjustable  Sockets. 

SAW-GUMMEKS,  SWAGES,  OANT  DOGS, 

Etc.,  have  established  an  ofllce  for  the  sale  of  the  above 

articles,  at 

No.  flOC  Front  street,  Sim  Francisco. 

jj®- Descriptive  Pamphlets  will  be  forwarded  to  any  one 

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SULPHFKETS  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  Worked; 

With  a  Chanter  on  tho 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS, 

My  WM.  IllBSTOW,  M.  D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co,,  San  Francisco. 
For  sale  at  this  Office.— Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  In  tbe  interior  towns.  21vl5tf 


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Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

AND 

Gents*  Furnishing  G-oods 

AT  PRICES  THAT  DEFY  COMPETITION. 

Cur  Stock,  of  ClothlnK  ConnlNta  of 
AJL.3L,  THE  LATEST  STYLES 

BOTU  OF  .M  ATI  Kl. M.  AM'  KIMfU. 

A  Large  Assortment  ot 
Trunk*,  Valines,  Carpet  BaL'«,  Dlanket*,  Etc., 

AT  KXTIIKMKLT  LOW  J-RIOliS. 

J.  It.  MEAD  &  CO., 

8vl0  Cor.  of  Washington  and  Sansomo  streets. 


Elfxtrotype  Engravings,  Cuts,  Etc.— Our  Job  Printing 
Ofhce  is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings,  or 
naments,  and  other  embellishments  t»  suit  the  various 
branches  of  industry  in  this  State 


THE  GIANT 

POWDER.    COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  to  (111  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  up  In  Boxen,  either  In  Balk  or  In  C«r- 
trluccs. 

General    Agents, 

BMTDMANN,  NIELSON  &  CO., 

25vl6-3m        210  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


SAN    FRANCISCO 

Pioneer    Screen    Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  Vulcan  Iron  Works,  Fremont  street,  between 
Mission  nnd  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  In  all  its  branches,  at  rates  reduced 
from  25  to  40  percent,  less  th:in  the  established  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
an v  Screen  ever  punched,  Riving  universal  satisfaction, 
anil  for  strength,  cheapness  and  durability  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  .Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
all  qualities  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  i\nd 
Rico  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore millmen  forwarding  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  but  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  E  —J.  W.  QUICK  is  the  only  competent  and  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  the  State,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  prlncinal  mills  hi  this  State  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  togive  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  sec  me.    5vl7-ly 

California  Steam  Navigation 

lEg^    COMPANY. 

Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

'         CHRTSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         YOREMITE 

"    CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLET 

"    JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Snndays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  tor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-draft  steamers  for  Marysvillo 
Colusa,  Chico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  HAKT8HOR\E, 
13vl2  President. 

International  Hotel, 

a  jl  c  us:  s  o  w     s  t  it  E  e  rr 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  or  guests.  Personsscek- 
ing  comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  In 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  In  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  alwavs  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  tbe  market. 
Prices  varying  from  SI  GO  to  $3  per  day  for 

Bnard  nnd  Boom. 

FINE  BATH  HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

OS?*  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  he  in  ntfpndance 
at  all  the  boats  and  ears  to  convey  passengers  to  the  Houso 
fhkk  of  chargk,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  SO  cents 

'-ilvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT.  Proprietor. 

Pacific  Powder  Mills. 

SUPERIOR  BLASTING  AND  SPORTING  G-UN  DE«£ 

Black  Diamond,  in  1  lb  canisters. 

do  do        in  H  lt>  canisters. 

do  do        in  Ji  kegs. 

Hunter's  Pride,  In  lib  eanistera 

do  do        in  i^lb  cantoers. 

do  do        In  '4  kegs. 

do  do        1n  }£  kegs. 

Pacific  Mills  River  Shooting,  in  lib  canisters. 

do  do  do    in  Mb  canisl*  T 

do  do  do    in  %  kegs. 

do  do  do    in  W  kegs. 

do  do  do    in  2oib  kegs. 

Pacific  Mills  Ride,  in  lib  canisters. 

do  do       In  ^lb  canisters. 

do  do       in  %  kegs. 

do  do       in  H  kegs. 

do  do       in  251b  kegs. 

Blasting  and  Mining  Powder  S2  26 per  keg. 
Safety  Fuse  and  Shot  for  sale  by 

niYWARD  &  COLXHAN    AgenlK. 
24vl5-.3m  414  Front  street,  Sa     Francisco. 

Removal  and  Partnership. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  I  have  removed  from  my  old 
stand  on  Beale  street,  and  have  formed  a  co-partncr.-hlp 
with  Mr.  A.  CAMERON,.for  the  purpose  of  carrying  on  the 
business  of  Stair-Building,  Wood-Turning  and  Scroll  Saw- 
ing. The  business  will  be  conducted  as  formerly  at  Cam- 
eron's, corner  of  Market  and  He  ale  streets,  and  also  atNos 
485  and  4OT  Brannan  street,  where  ample  steam  power  and 
all  necessary  facilities  have  been  provided  for  every 
branch  of  the  business. 

Different  sizes  of  Redwood  Balusters  constantly  on  hand 
for  sale.    Also   Spanish   Cedar,    Walnut  and    California 

^  lSvl74m  •  N-  p-  LANGLAND. 


12 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


INDEX 

TO 

VOLUME  xvn 

OF    THE 

Mining  &  Scientific 
Press. 

From  July  1863  to  Jan.  1869 


Page. 
Academy  of  Sciences,  Cal- 
ifornia..-.'*, st,  205,  212,  22£ 
-.57 ,  304,  K24,  372 
Academy  of  Sciences,  Na- 
tional  251,  2fiS 

Acid.Sulphuric.on  Suear  29: 
Acid,  Sulphuric  and  Fla- 

tjimiu 3.' 

Acid ,  Carbolic "i 

Acid,  Carbonic St 

Actiimmetcr 323 

Aerolite,  Remarkable  —  3.19 

Africa 370 

Africa,  Gold  In 345 

African  Geography 66 

Agricultural  Experiment   33 
Air.    To   Free   Mines  and 

Sewers  from  foul 355 

Alaska  Miuing  Summary,    38 
131,  193.  ,M 

Alaska.  Resources  of 183 

Alcohol,  Oxtdution  of 51 

Alcohol,  Effects  on    the 

Blood ,-£ 

Alcohol  fruin  \\  uoQ 1M 

Aleate  in  California  Hot 

Springs ■■-..-  115 

Alpine  Co.  Mining  Sum: 
mary..6,  2-2,  38.  54.  70.  86  102 
US,  134,  150,  166,  182,  198,  214 
230,  246,  262.  291,  310,  326,  312 
355,  374,  39J  406. 
Alcohol,  Effects  on  Blood 

Alkaloid 259 

Allows,  Useful ..  3U( 

Amador  Co.  Mining  Sum- 
mary...A  38,   51.  70,  86  102 
IIS,  131,  15),  166,  193,  214  2*1 
US.  262,  326.  312,  35S.  406. 
Amador  County,  Coal  In.  19. 

Amorphism owl 

Anchor,  Wittram's 

Andrews,  Judvic,  Death uf  253 
Annexation,  Sinalua. 

Ants 

Authro-Photo*cope.  . 

Anti-Glacial  Theory 3ti7 

Arctic  Region,  News  from  229 
Arizona  Mining  Summa- 
ry...22,  54,  102,  134,  167  1S2 
193,    211,    246,     2G2,    291,  310 
326,  358,  374.  390,  406- 

Arizona.  Mining  in 404 

Armor,  Felt 367 

Arsenic,  Forms  ol 387 

Art  Photography 17'* 

Arts,  Science  in 19 

Art  and  Science 69 

Artesiiu  Wells 152 

Asphnltum 414 

Astronomical  Observat'n, 

Color 8 

Atmosphere.  Smoky 2al 

Atom- Mechanics 245 

Attractions *•' 

Auger,  New 2S7 

August,  Derivation  ot 

Aurine  Cake  

Australian  Mining 212  289 

Awards,  Mechanics'  Insti- 
tute  194  206 

Axles,  Car 

15 

Balances,  Spring 395 

Balloon,  Immense 363 

Battery,  New 35  3S7 

Battery,  The  Moncncft. . . 
Bitterics,  Ex  Liquid  lor. 

Bayonet,  New 

Beetles  of  Utah 

Belting,  To  Oil 

Benevolence,     Aati-Mur 

tcm - 

Bessemer  Process,  Spec 

troscopc  and 

Bismuth,  Expansibility 

•Blast,  The  Great 

Blast,  Lime  Point 

Blast,  bv  Electricity  ... 

Blasting  Accidents 

Basting.  Submarine... 
Blowpipe  Heads      ...... 

Boot-Marker,  Rogers... 
Boilers.  Large  Steel.... 

Boiler,  Test  of  a  Steel.. 

Boilers,  Testing 

Boilers.  Steel 195 

Boiler  Explosions,  To  Pre- 
vent   290 

Bolls  and  Nuts,  Standard.  291 

•Rook  Rollers 354 

Book  Manufacturing— Ap- 

pleton  &  Co's 2    63 

Boring  Mach.  at  Alt.  Cenis  3,1 

Boxes,  Paper 314 

Branch  Mint,  Worknf —  357 
Brass— Platinum  Coating.  291 

Brass  Fomidiies,  Our 149 

Brazil.  Canoe  Nav.  of.....  330 
Breech- Loader?,    Ameri- 
can in  Europe 21S 

Brick-making  Invention.  361 

Bridge  at  S  .Louis 59 

Bridee,  Aoglo-Frcnch —  387 
British  Columbia   -Mining 

Summary 38,  54,  134  181 

Browne, J.  Ross,  Kep...l8    4u 
Bubbles  in  Water... 
Buildings     Lifting 

Moving 33S 

Burglars,    Invention    for 

Blinding IS 

Butte  Co.  Mining  Summa- 
ry..54.  15'L  310.    326,  331  4% 
Butter  Firkins,  Substitute  362 


.  3:!'.' 


.  211 


.  275 


Champagne    from  Petro- 
leum     83 

Chemical  and  Metallurgi- 
cal Works 296.  312  328 

Chemical  Geology,    Lec- 
ture on 178,  JS1,  222.  226 

242,  25S,  274.  290,  344 
Chemical  Action,  Rapidi- 
ty Of 151 

Chemistry,  Early 56 

Chemistry,  Physiological.  312 
Chill,  Horn  Silver  Depo=it  356 
Chimney,  Moving  a  Tall..  2US 

Chimneys,  Smoky 1(9 

China,  forward  March  in  193 

Chilian  en  as  Primers 181 

China.  Steam  Nav.  in 40 

China,  Miniug  1U...32,  193  205 


26 1. 


lugiu.. 
f  Mill*  t( 


.  071 


.  357 
..291  317 
3-3 


China,  New  Minister  to 

China,  New  Treaty 

Chinee  Seeking   Knowl- 
edge  *. 

Chinese  Empire,  State  of 

Chinese  Mission 

Chinese  Embassy,  Object. 

Chlorinatiou  Process 

Chlorophyl 

Chollar-Potosi,  Report 

•Cigarette  Rollers 

Circle,  Squaring  the... 

Climatic  Changes 

Clock,  The  Kennedy.. 
Olock^  Electric, 
oring  for 

i'.mI.  Humboldt oi* 

Coal  Mining  by  Machin'y  293 
Coal,  To  Improve  Poor...  206 
Coal,  Japanese  Method  of 

Mining 170 

Coal,  Lumps  of 84 

Coal  on  the  Pacific  R.  R. .    97 

Cocoons,  Toiisot 4,1 

Cocoons,  Multiplication  of  72 
Cold  on  Minerals,  Effects.     4 

College,  St  Ignatius 9 

College  of  California 52 

Colonization,  Co-opera've  215 
Colorado  Reduction  W»ks  336 

Colorado  Metallurgy 305 

Colorado  Mining  Summa- 
ry....6,  22,  38,  54,  70,  86  102 
US,  131.  15  I,  152,  293,  214  2:10 
216,  262,  278,  291,  310,  326  342 
35S.  390,  4t'5. 
Colorado,  Discoveries  in..    29 
Colorado,  Exploration  of     it 
Colorado,  Mining  in.42,  165  366 

Colorado  Ores 72 

Colors,  Theory  of 104  29ri 

Combustion. 19,  46,  179,  211  243 
Columbium,  Origin  of....  392 

Corae;s 35 

Comstock  Ledge 9 

Concentrator,  Krom's 212 

Concentrator,  Oliver's. ...  109 
Concentration,  New  Prin  202 
Concentrator,  Evans'...  .2-19 
Conchoiogy,  Australian..  253 

Concrete  stone 152 

•Condenser,  Formhal's...  193 
Cooking  Range.  Walter's.  153 
Cooper  Ores,  Prices  of.  .5    21 
37,  53,  69,  85,  101. 

Copper,  Extracting 211 

Copper  aud  Iron,  Smelt-. 

ingof 83 

Copper  Reduction  Works.  163 
Copper   Mining     on    the 

Rhine 75 

Copper,  Soluble,  Saving. .  218 
Copper  Reduction  Works, 

San  Fnuicisco 3S1 

Corporation    Assessment 

Laws 21 

Cotton  Culture        311 

Couplings,  Elastic 211 

Crank  and  Piston 115 

Crucibles,  Gas  Lamps  for 

Heating 1G7 

Crucibles.  Magnesian 387 

cucuyo,  The 403 

furiosi tv.  Geographical..  255 

Cuttlefish,  Blush  of 66 

1> 
Dacotah  Mining  Summa- 
ry. ..7,  23.  39,  70,  S6,  102  US 
150,  182,  216.  278,  310,  391  400 
Dana  Nat.  Hist.  Society..  25:1 
Del  Norte  Co.,  Mining  in. .    34 

Dentistry 158  165 

Dental  Improvement 136 

Dentrides,  Formation  of.  8* 
Desks,  Improvements  in.  120 
Development.  Progress  of  104 
Development  Theory,  The  227 
Diamond,  Production  of.  371 

Directory,  S.  F 297 

Directory,  Mining  Share- 
holders'. (Sec  5th  page, 
weeklv  ) 
Disinfectant. .195,  216.  3*1  3=5 
Door,  Safety,  for  Shafts..  242 
Door  Spring.   Barker's...  Ilj9 
Drilling  vs.  Punching  S;cel 

Plates. 35 

Dry  Dock.  Hunter's  Pt..  273 
Drying  Up,  Cat,  aud  Nov.  195 

Duromoter 401 

Dynamite,  Nobel  on 338 

Dynamometer.  Xew 195 

Earths.  Coloring 410 

Earthquakes,  Cause  of...  210 

264,  296,  328,  380,  383. 
Earthquakes,  Effects..  136  281 
Earthquake  Alarm  — 170  195 
346,  377 

Earthquake  in  Si.  Am 20S 

Earthquake  Commission..  344 

361,  392. 
Eclipse.  Solar..  120,  259,  323  355 

Editor  Com  oilmen  ted 145 

Educational    In*tituti  iiik 

on  Pacific  Coast 38$  418 

EnVvcsceut 232 

Eiectric'ty     and    Photo- 
graphic Plates 291 

Electricity.  Treatment  of 


Cabinet,  Contributions  for 
our.. 36,  81,  224,  233,  24j  2$S 
320,  310,  392,  401. 

Cabinet  Work 

Cable  to  Brest,  New 

Cable,  Atlantic 21; 

rabies,  Immense 

Calaveras  Co    Miu.  Sum 
mary.6, 22. 86,102. 118, 15)  166 
182,  246,  278,  294,  310,  326  34 
374,  406. 

Cat  Horn  la,  Nortli'n,  Min- 
ing Prospects  in 5 

Ca'itornla  TnwtCo 12 

Calistoga.  Steam   to 2 

Canada.  Iron  in 335 

Ctnal,  The  D-.rien.21,  3t)5  34f 

Candles 10 

Cancer,  Cure  for 4 

i  lane.  Telescope 36 

('unn. in,  A.  Monster 

Capitalists.  Lug  ,  Beyond 
the  Sierras 396 

Capital.  Disper.-ion  oi 3-^0 

Capital  and  Labor 63 

Capital,  To  Acquire 171 

Carbon  Points,  Ariiiieiai.  259 

Carriage    Factory.     Kim- 
ball's    137 

Cur-Brake,  New    29J 

Car.  Improved,  Craig's...  4U4 

Car,  Street 404 

Car  Coupling,  Squires'...  4J4 

Casting,  Explosion  in 341 

Casting  Metals  in  Piaster 
l-a-ht  Molds 3i   hl>; State 

Cast  Steel,  American  ....    07,  Fairs,  Comparison 

Catalogue   ot    Mechanics'        .Fair  Clotnv  of 

.....161,  162  163;  Pair,  Fifteenth  Am 


Ore 


.  265 


Electricity,    Powder  Ex 

plode,l  by 

Electricity  in  Vacuo  .... 
Electro-Maznuifein,  Uses 
El   Dorado  Countv,  Mm 

iugiii 17S  199 

Engine,  New l(ju  387 

•Engine,  Hick's 3i 

Engine,     Steam,     Super- 
seded         67 

Engine,  Cheap  Steam 195 

Engine  Cocks.  Alloy  for..  275 

Engines,  American 28- 

Eiigiue,  Hydraulic  ....292  3il 
Engineering.  N   Y.  Socie- 
ty of.... 279,  28u,  295,  $>7  355 
336. 

Eng-n^s,  Marine 403 

English  Teachers  at  Paris  177 

Entomology 297  307 

Esmeralda   Mining    Sum- 
mary...7.  23,  H9,  55.  103  119 
15J,  167,  2-17,  343,  407. 

Eye.  Motion  ot 79 

Exhibition,  The  Coming.      8 

Expeditions,  Arctic 387 

Exploring  Ex  ,  Colorado.  350 

Explosives,  Safely 3!4 

Explosions,  Boiler 371 

Explosions,     Mine,    Pre- 
vention     3S7 

Exposition,  The  Chilian..  377 

F 
Fair,    Mechanics'—  Rules 

and  Regulations 8    S3 

Fair.  Mechanics'. 24,  41,  til  98 
100,  110,  113,  lit.  Jlt>.  120  121 
123,  128,  13),  132,  14>,  163  161 


Fish,  Diseases  of 152 

Fish,  Luminous 328 

Flooring,  Fire  Proof 249 

"Florence     Sewing    Mi- 
dline Works 

Fluorspar,  Derivation  or. 
Flowers  and  Planiso.  the 

Rockv  Mountains 295 

Flux  of  Blow-pipe 

Forests,  Government... 

Fossils,  Australian 

Fossil  Imprints 371 

Fossils  from  the  Cretace- 
ous Formation 

Fossils  in  England 

Foot-hills,  Philosophy  in. 

Foundries,  Work  at 225  244 

260.  2SI. 

Freight  of  Ores ., 

Fruit  Syrups 83 

Fuel,  No  Want  of 

Furnaces,  Imp't  In  Blast. .  323 

Furnace,  Hagan's 203  354 

Furnace  Improvements, 
& 

Galvanizing  Iron 

Galvanic  Currents 227 

Gas  Burners,  Stop-cock..  36" 
•Gas  Regulator,  B eggs'...    6 

Gas  Manufacture 66  31 

Gases  from  Volcanoes 67 

Gas  in  Railroad  Cars.  ...  248 
Gate  tor  Mining  Galleries 

Generating  Steam 

Geology.  Chemical 

Geology  and  Mining,  Cal- 
ifornia and  Nevada 217 

Geographical  Society,  The 

Royal 

Geography,    Petermaun's 

Arctic 

Glaciers  in  the  White  Mts  131 

Glue.  Water  proof , 

Gltti,  Liquid 

Gold,  Artificial  Crystal. 
Gold  and  Silver,  Volat'y.     18 
Gold  Nuggets,  formation   8 

274,  306. 
Gold  Mine  In  N.  Carolina.  Ill 

Go'tl  Mining 

Gold  Saving  Machine. 

Gold,  Tendency  of 

Gold  Yield 

Gold,  Origin  of 

Gould  >t  Curry  Mine,  Rep  309 
•Governor,  Pracy'sSteam  177 

Grain  Farming 362 

Grain  bevond  the  Sierra.  271 

Granite,  Artificial 87 

Grate,  Furnace 20 

Gravel,  Amiens 403 

Great  Britain  Manufac.  315 
Gun,  Breech-Load'g.Gru- 

ber's 404 

•Gun-Lock,  Rudolph's —  161 
Gunpowder,  Ingredients.  Iu4 
Gunpowder,  Home  Munf.  2sS 

Gun,  The  Chassepot "; 

Gutia  Percha.  New  Use 

H 
Hair  Cutting  by  Mach. . 

Hair  Jewelry 

Hair  Stra lull teners 

Hammer,  Steam 

Hardness,  Property  of.. 
Harvester.  New  Corn..,.     . 

Heat  Regulator 227 

Heat,  Utilization  of  Waste  25-.' 

Hematoidin 25! 

Highway,  The  World's...  29. 
Holes,  Drilled  vs.  Punch.     11 

Horse  Hoes 4-i 

Horse,  How  to  Shoe  a 34 

Horse-Power      Fastener, 

Buchanan's 113 

Hose,  Home  Manufacture 

Hot  Air,  Cutting  Glass....    75 

House,  Earthquake  Pr'f. .  335 

Humboldt  (Nev.)  Mining 

Summary. .23,  39,  71,  87  103 

119,  134,  150,  167,  182,  i99  214 

231,  247,  263,  27S,  294,  310  320 

343,  359,  391 

Hydraulic  Cylinders.  Po- 

rositv  of 179 

Hydraulic  Mining  Inven- 
tion   

Hydrogen  through    Irou, 

Passage  of 

Hvdrogen,  Experiment. .  07 
Hydrogen,  Roasting,  Ha- 

gan  Furnace 

Hvdrocarbous  from  ■  Or- 
ganic Matter 339 

Hydrant,  Ackerson's. 


33 


Caulking,  Lead 
Cement,  Chemists. 
d-ineiit  Machine— 1 
Cement  for  S  e 
Century,  Last  11 
Cereals  m  Engl; 
Cereals,  Growth 
Chain,  au  End! 


m-i-i 


■  3^ I   Fair,  Mercantile.. 

■  3-si    Faraday,  Anecdotes  u 

■  72 1  Farm  Lauds  and  Fan 
-  301   Farms.  Ma-mnoth.... 

■  '•■•  F.n.v  P.,sis,  To  Pre-- 

7-  Fish,  Marsupial  .  ... 
2i\  Fish,  Catching  and  lit 


Ice.  Artificial POO 

Idaho.  Mining  in 

Idaho  Mining  Summary. 7 
39,    55,    70,   103,    118,    134  150 
166,  182, 198,  214,  2:10,  262  278 
294,  310,  326,  342,  37 ',  391  4O6 

Idaho,   Roads  to  265  341 

Imperial  Mine,  Yield 5 

Impressions  by  Heat  and 

Electricity 25 

IndlaRubber 71 

Industry  and  Destiny.  ...  103 
Industry,  New  Branches.  26S 

Information.  Useful Si" 

Infusoria,  Muscles  of -30'. 

In-mrancc-Etuaand  Fhce- 

nlx 15 

Inventions,  California....  81 
Invention,  An  Ingenious.  121 
Invention,  New  and  Inv 

portant 

Inventions,  Iiunortam... 
Inventions  and  Inventors  216 

329 
Inventors,  Five  Great... 

Invention".  Dearth  of. 370 

Inyo  Co.  Min'ng  Summa- 
ry  6,  US,  19s,  214  326 

Ibvo  Coun'y,  Smelting  in  181 

Iridescent  Objecis 89 

Iron 51 

Iron,  Magnet  Test 3 

Iron,  Moisie 403 

Iron    Pines,  Durability  of 

Buried 51 

Iron,  Cjirbon  in 51 

Iron,  Melting  and  Casting    St 

Iron  Works,  Oswego 169 

Iron,  Hardness  of 174 

Iron.  Corrosion  of 

Iron  Smelting  Works,  Or 

egon 2  JO 

Iron,    To     Break     Large 

Masses 227 

Iron  Bar,  Strength  of.227  3  7 

Iron  Ores,  Assay  of 

Iron  Co   in  Wyomlhe 

Iron,   Economical  Manu- 
facture  _. . 

Iron,  To  Coat  with  Copper  275 
Iron.    Bronzing     Copper- 
Coated 291 

Iron  Coppering 

Irou  Works.  Erection 
Iron.  Case  Hardening 
Ir>>n,  Artificial   Mtgn 

Oxide     

Iron,  Blind---  Island... 

Iron,  Fuddling 339 

Iron,  Cast   and   Wrought, 

r  r  Riuuling .«5i 

Iron  Sulphides :*7 

Iron  Rust,  To  Prevent....  36 
Iron.  Deposition ofuy Gal- 
vanism  13. 

Island,  Deloe's 270 

J 
Jackson   County,  Oregon, 

Mining  in 34 

•Japan,  Mining  in 223  260 

Japanese  Travelers,  Fate 

Of 235 

J  on  nulls.  Hut 227 

Iv 

ICaolin  in  Nevada  92 

Kern  Co.  Mining  Summa- 
ry..^, ag.  54, 102,  ijj,  166  182 
231,291,374.391. 
Kiln  Diving  Midline  ...    6S 
Klamatu  Co.,  Muiingin..    3l 

•Knife,  Hall's  Patent Si 

for.  353 


Labor  in  California 17 

Labor  Exchange 24 

La  ior.  Capital  and 68 

Labor,  Causes  Alluding..    88 
Labor  and  Wa-cs,  Eng- 
land  255 

Lafavette  Mine,  Hunter's 

Vallev 135 

Lake  Superior,  The  North 

Shore  of IS3 

Lamp,  Safety 357 

Lamp,  The  Davy    Super- 
seded  191 

Lamp,  Buck's  Patent 153 

Lamp,  Submarine 247  355 

Lam  p,  New  Gas. 273 

Lands,  Agricultural  and 

Mineral 50  244 

Land,  Facts  About 231 

Land,  Elevation  and  De- 
pression   323 

Land  Office  Report 492 

Lava, Composition 394 

Lava  of  Vesuvius 83 

Lead,  Antimonial 312 

Lepers,  Sandwich  Island.  270 
Liebig  aud  His  Opponents  167 

Light,  New  Oxygen 366 

Light,  Phenomena  of 35 

Light,  Source  in  Flame  67  355 

Light  Reflected 151 

Lightning 307 

Lime,  <»u.r 311 

Lock,  Bussey's 212 

Locomotive,  Mi  niaturet..    25 
Locomotives,  Heavy..   ..  323 
Lo^  Angeles  Co.   Mining 
Summary. 22,  54,  lu2,  lti6  214 
294,  ;-5S,  390 
Lower  California,  The  Re- 
sources of 101 

Lyell  and  Darwin 151 

M 

Machine  Tools 67 

Machinery,  Saving  by....  231 
Machinery,  Manufactur- 
ing   164 

Magnets,  Tungsten  Steel.  179 
Magnetism,  Discovery  in.  335 
Migncsium,   Method     of 

Preparing 67 

Miil Communication 25 

Man,  Antiquity   of  in  N. 

America 227,  243  303 

Mip,  Doollttle's 193 

Mamif.  in  the  West 30 

Mipping  by  Photography  338 

Map,  Zincographic S53 

Marble,  Artificial 51 

Marine  Boilers, Corrosion  131 
Marine,OiirOcean  Steam    49 
Mariposa  Co.  Min'g  Sum- 
Summary.  ...6,  38,54,  70  102 
118,  150,166,  182,  214,  230  262 
27S,  294,  326,342,353,390 

Mariposa  Estate 56 

Market  Rates,  S.  F.    (See 

5th  page,  weekly. j 
Martins  in  San  Francisco    66 
Materials,  Durability  of. 3    19 
Materialism, Tyndall  on..  259 
Matter,  Divisibility  of —      8 

Measure,  Standard 312 

•Mechanical   Movements  252 

305.  386. 
Mechanics'  Institute. .121  188 
Mclodeon,  Inventor  of...  247 

Metals,  Fmubilitv  of 8 

Metal  Market,  S    F.  (See 

5th  page,  weekly). 
Metals  and  Alloys,  Tenac- 
ity of. 83 

Metals,  Ext'n  with  Zinc.  253 

Metals,  Adhesion  of 307 

.Metallurgy,  Works  on....  403 
Metallurgical  Experim'ts 

hi  Inyo 267 

Meiallurglcal    Establish- 
ments   376 

Meteor 289 

Meteors,  Spectra  of 3 

Meteors  and  Comets 27 

Meteoric  Stones 67 

Meteorite  from  Georgia..  243 
Meteoric,  Display,  Recent  337 

Meteors,  Striking 359 

Mexico,  Mining  in.. 50,  370  375 
Mexico,  Telegraphic  Com- 
munication   167 

Mexico,  Soda   and    Salt 

Districts 191 

Mexico,  Iron  Smelting...  195 
Mexican  Silver  inPhila..  2t7 

Miiitaire 157 

Mills,  Saw  and  Planing..  25 
Minerals,  Metalliferous..  373 
Mineral  Veins.  Discussion  210 

Mineral  Formations 16 

Mineral  Resources,  Pacif- 
ic Slope 52 

Mineral  Land  Lnw....239  210 

Mineralogy,  Artificial 195 

Mineralogy,  Work  on 4 

rs.  Convention  of 255 

Mines,  Our 2 

Mines,  Freiberg 82 

Mines,  Tabular  statement  20 
Mines,  Heat  and  Moisture 

in  Deep 174 

Mines  and  Mining  Mach..  1*7 

Mining.  Condition  of 56 

Mining  Saleslii  Placer  Co    73 

Mln'-ng  in  Russia 

Miningand  Geol'y,  China  104 

Mining  Under  Water 161 

Mining,  Brigham  Younu.  207 

Alining  Titles 2'fi 

Mininein  Stock  Boards..  297 

MintStitistics 213 

Miss  >uri.  Minerals  in 27 

Missouri,  Miners  Wanted  253 
Mono    Co.    Mining  Sum- 
mary  131,  214 

Montana  Collection,  1'iof. 

Ward's 17S 

M111  tana  Mining  Sum- 
mary.. ..7.23.  39,  55,  71  87 
103,119,  134,  150.  IBS,  iS2  198 
214,  2  1,  247,  262.  278,  294  326 
312,  359,  391,  406 
Moon,  Heating  Power  ...  33 
Mion  and  the  Weather...  179 

Mortar,  Makinr 06 

Mortar,  The  Arttis  387 

Motion,  Perpetual 346  366 

•MotiMi.  Trausmit'u',  Ent- 

wietle's 1 

Motion  and   Heat,  Trans- 
formation     47 

Motor,  Electro-Magnetic.    99 

Motor,  Bourne's Ii5 

Mo'or,  Sun's  H.  at 253  355 

Mounds,  Western 26  3»7 

M  Hint  B  tker.  Ascent  oL.  231 

Mountains,  Longest 41 

Mountains,  Laboring 213 

Musical  Notes,  Applicat'n  87 
Mustard  Seed.  Value  of..    73 


Occidental  Mine 

Ocean,  Bottom  of  Atlantic 

Coast 

Oil  Works,  Pacific 

Oil  on  rt  ater 

Orchids,  The 

Oregon  Mining  Summary 
23,  39,  55,  71,  87,  103,  118  167 
182,  199,  214,  231,  247,  263  2J8 
343,391. 

Ores,  Colorado  

Ores,    Treatment   of,  lor 

Chlorinatiou 297 

Organ,  An  Electrical,...-  1" 

Oriental  M.  Co 56 

Overland  Monthly 

Overman  Mine,  Report-..    2u 
Owens  Valley,  Sinelt'g.210  359 

Oxidation  ot  Alcohol 51 

Oxygen  from  Air , —  355 

Oxygen,  Assimilation  of..  275 

Ozone 280 

P 
Pahranagat  Mining  Sum- 
mary   55   71 

Paint,  To  Remove 211 

Paint  for  Stoves,  etc 95 

Panama,  Telegraph  to 53 

Paper.  To  Electro-Plate..    19 
Paper   Manufacturing   in 

California 120 

Paper  and  Stationery 14S 

Parafflne 227 

Parasol,  Wooden 211 

Passenger   Kates  on   the 

Postage  Principle 382 

Parasites,  Microscopic SI 

Past  a:.d  Present a 

Patent  Ollice,  Busiuess  of  3Cu 


V 

Naphrhalin.  Test  for 115 

Na'ural  Sciences,  Practi- 
cal Jnst  ruction 350 

Ncui*nc.  Synthesis  of.....  179 
Nevada  Co.  Min'ng  Sum- 
mary.... 6,  2-2,  38,  -M,  70  86 
102,  I  IS,  131,  150,  166,  IK2  198 
214,23-1,216.  262.  27S,  294  310 
320.  312.  33S.  374,  390,  4U0 

Nevada  Minerals 292 

Nevada,  Southern 407 

Sew  Hampshire  Mines  ..  lSl 
New  Mexico  Mining  Sum- 
mary.,.2f,  53.  71,  87,  lu3  167 
182,214,211,  247,  2tif,  313  359 
391. 
New    A'inadeu    Quicksil- 
ver Mines,  History  ot...    94 
N   Zealand.  Rich  Quartz.  210 

263,  302.  373. 
Nickel  and  C-jbalt.To  Sep- 
arate     sg 

Nitrates  of  Poia-h  &  Soda  231 

Nitrates  in  Nevad  1 4  17 

Nitre,  Mineral. 


sin 


.  Work5,Pru 


!51 


370. 

Patentees.  Notice  to 248 

Patterns,  Perforating 164 

Pavements,  Wooden 337 

Pavement  Lawsuit 192 

•Pavilion,  Mechanics'  In- 
stitute  49    72 

Perfumer,  Guide  for  the.  169 
Petroleum  Yield  ot  U.  S..    84 

Petroleum 227 

Petroleum,  Origin 275 

Petroleum,  Prevention  of 

Danger 375 

Philosophy  Geo  ogical  ..  369 
■Pnonetic  Short  Hand —  241 
Phosphorescent  Photogr's  67 
Phosphorus,  Manufac'e  of  232 
Photography,    Geological 

Application 323 

Photography,  Printing...  331 

Pigment,  New 51 

PlcneerDay 176 

Placer  Co.,  Miniug  in. .352  399 
Placer  Co,  Mining   Sum- 
mary..6,  22,51.70,  86,  118  134 
150.  246.  278.  310,  342,  374  390 

Planer,  Small's 169 

Planer  Fixtures,  Want  of.    99 

Planet,  New "' 

Planing  Machine  Beds. 

Plants,  Fossil 

Plow,  Gang,  Tustin's... 

Plow,  Reversible 

Plow,  New 

Flow,  Steam 53    73 

Plow,  Trial  of  Standlsh's.  136 
Plow,  Ingham's  Gang —  145 
Plumas  Co.  Mining  Sum- 
mary....6,  22,  38,  54,  118  134 
159,  166.  182,  214,  230,  262  29t 
312,  353,  374 
Plumas  Co.,  Mining  in. 338  351 


Plumbago,  Prico  of.... IBS  216 
Plutonic  Influences.. 
Polarizer,  Improved. . 
Polytechnic  Society.. 
Pompeii.  A  Mexican. . 

Postage  Stamps,  New 

Potash  from  Wool 

Powder,  Giant 

Powder,  Effect  of  Enve 

lope  on 

Powder,  Ilafencgger 

Powder  in  Placer  Mining. 


.  -271 


Saturomcter,  A 19 

Santa  Barbara  Co.,  M  ining 

in 3S0 

San  Bernardino  Co.  Min- 
ing Summary. ..IIS,  166  230 
San    Diego    Co.,    Mining 

Summary 294 

S'lti  Francisco,  Prosperity 

of 7:2237 

San  Frun'co  Water  Front.  327 
Savings  and  Loan,  French 

Provident 140 

Savage  Co..  An.  Report...  36 
Savings  and  Loan  Society, 

Seiui-Aniiunl  Hcnort 53 

Saw  Teeth,  Spauiding's..  113 

Saw,  Pacilic  Co 89 

Saw,  American  Co 65 

•Saw   Gummer,    Adusta- 

ble.Markland's 17 

Scythes 57 

Screens,  QunrtzMill "6 

Sea,  Oiling  to  keep  down 

Waves 42 

Sea  in  Past  Epochs,  The..  1 M 
Screen  Works,  Quirk's.  ..  152 

Seats  for  Vehicles 145 

Scraperand  Tube  Clcan'r  148 
.  152 


.  279 
.  219 
.  91 
.  334 
.  312 
.  401 
.  35 
-.  273 


Science. 

Science,  Society  for  Ad 

vanccment  of 

Science  and  Religion.. 

Schools,  Scientific 

Sculls  vs.  Oars 

Sea  Serpent,  The 

Sea  Weed  Products 

sea  Wall,  The 

Senses,  Speed  of  the. . . 
♦Separator,  Hunter's.. 
Sewing  Machine  Imp'nts.  122 

Sewage  in  India 18? 

Sewerage  Utilized 290  360 

Shafts,  Bearings  of 51  200 

Shaft  Ropes,  Material 307 

Shasta  Co.,  Mining  in... *0  5-1 
Sheep  Washing  Machine.  254 
Shears,  Fat.  Hair-Cutting  151 

Sheet  Iron,  Thin 167 

Shingles,  To  Lay 51 

Ships,  Propulsion  of 2i3 

Ship  of  War,  Circular....    35 

Snip  Building 175,  33S  345 

Shtibrickville 12S 

Shooting,  Accuracy 398 

Shoddy.  Mantifactureof..  213 
•Sidewalks,  Asphalltun..  337 
Sierra  Co.,  Mining  in. .242  286 

306.  3  0.  322. 
Sierra    Co.  Mining  Sum- 
mary ...6.  22,38,54,  70,  86  102 
118,  J50,  198,  211,  24fi,  262  278 
326,  312.  358,  374,  390,  405. 

Signals,  Railway ,        *»Rt 

Signals,  Telegraph 

Silica,  To  Obtain  Pure 

Silk 

Silkworm  Trade 

liver  Chlori  ation 

Silver  Mining  in  West  Va.    90 

silver  Ore  Deposits 4u2 

Siskiyou  Co.  Mining  Sum- 
mary..6,  22,  54,70,  86,  US  150 
182,  19S,  214.  230,  262,  342  358 
Siskiyou  Co.'  Mining  in.34    38 

skull  from  Arizona 4 

Skull,  The  Calavcrai.....  291 

Slate  Quarry 379 

Slide  Valves.  Operating..    67 

Smoke,  Causes  of 265 

Smoke,  Consumption  of. .  387 
Snail  Embedded  in  Quartz  267 

Soap,  Transparent 46 

Soap,  Quality  of 58 

Social  Law  anil  Rank 172 

•Soles,  Patent  Elasti" 186 

Solano  Co.  Mining  Sum- 
mary     54 

Solar  Engine.  Ericsson's..  259 
Solder  for  Aluminum....  387 

Solder,  Prenared 212 

Solutions,  Super-Saturt'd  371 
Somberg  Phosphate  Co...    47 

.  Sound,  Feeling  of 82 

;is  Sound,  Transmission  of. 


. .5  215 


.  18 


Powder  Works,  California  152  Sound,  Hydrogen  a   Con- 


Prcmiums,  Fair  Decisions  171 
184. 

Premiums,  State 344 

Press,  The   Interior  and 

Exhibition 8 

Press,  The  Daily  Fair 168 

Pressure    Between    Rub- 
bing Surfaces 227 

Process,  Spectroscope  and 

Bessemer 211 

Process,  The  Jameson 275 

Products,  Raw 104 

Project  lie,  New 179 

Proof  Lead,  To  Obtain  ...    56 

Propeller,  Lowe's 339 

Propellers,  Double 367 

Propulsion,  New  System.  85 
Pump,  Munson's  Submr'd  SI 
Pump,  Gerrish's  Submr'd  97 
Pump,  Golden  Gate  Force  165 
Punic  Hooker's  Steam. ..  165 
Pumps,  Large 307 

Quartz.  Fusion  of* 296 

Quartz  Mining. Uncertain- 
ty of 14 

Quartz  Vf  ins.  Formation..  135 
Quicksilver,  Napa  County  2 
Quicksilver,  Science  and 

the  Loss  of 99 

It 

Rags,  Unweayng 323 

Rails,  Steel 35  227 

Railroad  Bnilding.164.  171  33S 
Railroad,  Vallejo  and  Sac 

ramento    

Railroad,  Continental 

Railroad  Invention 137 

•Railroad.  C   P 29,  21S  321 

Railroad  in  Colorado GO 

Railroads  over  Rivr-rs...  61 
Railwav,  N.  Y.  Undergr'd  59 
Railroad,  The  Lnmn  Post  174 
Railroads  nnd  Real  Estate  295 
Railroads,  City.  Receipts  341 
Railroad,     Stockton    and 

Tulare 338 

Railway,  London  Under- 
ground  359 

Railway,  Another  Under- 
ground  375 

Railways,  Pneumatic... 
Railway,  Fin-t  Public... 

Rattlesnake's  Fangs 376 

Real  Estaie,  Snlcs 229 

Rnys,  Absorption  of  CoI'd  360 
Reese  River  Mining  Suni- 
marv. .7.  23,39.71.87,116  119 
131.151.  1G7,  182,  199,  214  231 
247,  263.  27S,  295.  310,  327  343 
359,374.391,  405. 

Refraction 

Refrigerating  Process,The 

Lowe 

Refrigerating  Cars 25(1 

Regulator.  Hear 

Reportorial  Accuracy  v 

Geology 

Rontile.  Kansas  Fossil.. 
Resin.  Fragrance  From. 
Retrospective,  Pair.  ... 

Rhoca  line    

Ritle.  Bordan's . 

Rifles,  American  and  Eng- 
lish  : 

River  Channels,  Aneh  nt. 
Rock  Channeling  Macn.. 
Boek-Diilling  Machine...  32: 
Rock  Breaker,  Collins'...  12 
Rooks. Gold-Bearing.... 67    8: 

105,  383. 
Rone,  Tarred  and  Untar'd  276 

Rubles,  Artificial 307 

Russian-  America,    Scion 

t i lie  Investigation 

"Russian- America,  Interi 

or  of 

Bnsjkm  Mming 

RussiuMiiH.nl  Water. 


Nitro-Givcerine 

foi 

Mili- 

tarr  Use 

Ni-ro-Clveerei 

1  Hi 

Sorih  P.de  Ksi 

«-di 

\''.vn  Scotia  G,. 

1  It 

Nut,  Lively  ... 

351 

167 


S 


.  370 


ductorof 276 

Southern  Pacific  Railroad  152 
South  Africa,  Gold  Fields  179 

Special  Mention,  Fair 189 

Soectroscope,    Motion   of 

S  ars 291 

Springs,  Nevada 215 

Stars,  Falling 179 

Stars,  Size  of. 83 

Stars,    Spectroscope    and 

Motion 339 

Stale  Fair  Premiums 404 

Stanislaus  Co.  Min'g  Sum- 
mary      51 

Steam.  Utilizing  Waste...  387 
Steamboats,  American  in 

South  America 287 

Steamboat  Coinmunicat'n  3:>2 

Steel,  Amoved 19 

Steel-Making,  Gier's 103 

Steel   Manufactured    Di- 

rcct  from  Ore 97 

Steel  Anils 131 

S'rel.  C  ticible  and  Fur- 
nace   167 

S  eel,  Tuogspen 243 

Steel.    Sieine n's,    Martin 

Process 243 

Steel,  Pliable    307 

Stecl.Tcmper'g  Hardened  323 
Steel.   Vibration  of   Mag- 
netic  339 

Stee1  from  Poor  Ores 355 

Steel,  Bessemer. 371 

S'ecl  and    Iron    Making, 

Sinderson's 371 

Sleel   Engravings,  Helio- 

graphie .  371 

teenng  Apparatus,  Sem- 
aphore  355 

Stock-,  Quarterly  Rep 245 

Stock  Circular,  S.  F.-(See 

51  h  Page,  weekly.) 
Slock    Prices—  Rid    and 
Asked.     (See  5lh  Page, 
weekly.) 
Stone  Cutting  and  Planing  291 

Stone,  Artificial 116  174 

Stoves,  Cast  Iron 355 

SirectWatering 91  163 

Street     Railways,    Steam 

Cars  for 171 

Street   Cars,  Compressed 

Air  for  Propelling 179 

S  roug,  Wm.  Kellogg.....  264 
Submarine  Navigation  ...  179 
Sugar  Refining  by  Electri- 
city   161 

Sulphur  in  Organic  Com- 

iHiinds 371 

Sulphuric   Acid,  Produc- 
tion of.... 8  195 

Sun,  Conslitutlon  of 403 

Sun  Spots,  Color  of 83 

Surveying  Instruments...  136 
Survey,  Cat  Geological..  273 
Survey.  Cal.  and  firegon  311 
Sutro  Tunnel,  Governin't 

Aid  for 97 

Sweetmeats,  (Poison  25S 

1 

Tannins,  Leaves  for 307 

Tunning,     Separation   of 

Bark 331 

Telegram,  Origin  ot  Term    7« 

Telegraphy,  Cook's 375 

Telographinc  Inst  rum1  ts.  157 
Telegraphing      wi'h    the 

Earth's  Electricity 176 

Telegraphy,  Gov't  Charge  177 

Telegrnphinu.  Chrao  271 

Telegraphy.  Curious  Fact  363 
Telescope.  Measuring  uls- 

fance  with  the 167 

Tennessee.  Silver  in 43 

Terminus,  Yallnjo 251 

Textile,  A  New 26  264 

Timber  Rot 233 

rime  Pieces, American...  153 
Timber,  Peciu  Tree 2 


Tires,  Rubber 339 

Tiilesto  Mines 84 

Tool-Making 173 

Tools,  Uae  and  Care  of 
Traction       on      Comu 

Roads,  Steam 247 

Tramways,  Street  in  Eng  250 

Treasure  Receipts 229 

Treasure  shipments 32.i 

Trees,  Destruction  of.....  362 

Trinity  County,  Mining. 50    54 

326. 

Trap.  New  Animal 

Trunks,  Prevent  Injury 

Tubes,  Carbon 307 

Tulare  Co.   Mining   Sum- 
mary....22.  102,  118.  198  ? 
Tunneling,  Giant  Powder  386 
Tunnels,  Locomotives  in..     '" 

Tunnel,  Hoosnc 

Tunnel,  Submarine 

Tuolumne  Co.  Min.  Sum 
mury....6,   22.  38,  54,  70    86 
118,  150,166,214,  246,  2J8  34  J 
353,  41)6. 
Type  Machine.  Foreman's  136 

Universities  ot  Business..  159 
University,  State.  ...24,  SI  157 
273,  336. 

University  College  218 

Utah,  Ancient  Mounds  in    2(1 
Utih  Mining  Suinmary.55  151 
1S2,  263. 

T 
Vancouver's   Island,    Ge- 

o  ogy  of 370 

Varnish  for  iron 339 

Vegetable  Cutter,  Welling- 
ton's   14S 

Venezuela,  Resources  of..  394 

Velocipedes 179  163 

Velocipede.  Auuatic 135 

Vessel  of  War,   Circular..    99 

Vesuvius,  Lava  of 83 

Vine,  Antiquttv  of 51 

W 

Wngon  Brake.  New 334 

Washing  Mach  ,  Oregon.. 
Washington  Ter.    Mining 

Summary 119 

Washoe  Mining  Sumuia- 
rv.,.7,  23,  39,  55.  71,  103  119 
134,  151,  167,199.  214,  231  217 
261.  278,  295,  310,  327,  343  359 

Washoe  Ores 308 

Watch    Manufactory,  The 

American 

Water  Wheel.  Adams' ._ 

Water  Blasiing 362 

Water,  Bulk  in  Steam.. 

Water,  Fire  and 

Water,  Action  on  Lead. 
Water,  Electrolysis  of.. 

Water  Dye 

Waters,  Subterrancnn.. 
Water  Wheels,  Glazed.. 

Water  Supply  ol  S.  F :JS6 

Weights  aud  Mcas.,  Eng. 
Well  in  the  Bay,  Artcs'n,  279 

Wha'e'sFood 259 

What  is  Wanting 106 

Wheat  Crop,  The 

Wheat,  Immense  Yield, 

Wheal,  Rust  in 

Wheels,  W't  011  Driving 

Wheels,  Emery 

White  Pino...2si|,  289,  292  304 

305,  345,  354,  376,  E9S. 
Willamette  Unlvcrsiiy....    25 
Window  supnort,  Sublett.  121 

Wine  Interests  of  Cal 119 

Wire  Cables 151 

Wire,  Gilt 19 

Wire  Works,  Hallidle's...  1811 

Wire,  Telegraph 211 

Wood  Cutting,  Gov't 2  6 

Wood,  Carbonization  of..  195 
Wood  Preset V  g,  Samuels'    25 

Vt  ood ,  Com  pressed 35 

Workshops,  Our  Great 
Workmen,  Skilled...,. 

World  Moves,  The 104 

Wrecking  Co 276 

Wrist,  Position  in  Playing  148 
Writing,  Chemistry  of....  3 
Wyoming  Miu.  Sum 55  215 

"Yoiikon  Tor.,  Geology...  232 
Yuba  Co.  Minlnc  Summa- 
ry..6.  22,  38, 150,  198,  246  32; 
358,  374,  390. 
Z 
Zinc  nnd  Lead,  New  Uses  233 

Zinc  from  Missouri 

Zinc.  Oil  Palming  on....' 
Zjrconn     for  Oxy-h\dro- 
gen  Light J67 


Incorporations. 


Lint     nf    JVVw      Inror-porati' 
Offirrrs  of   Mining   and  otha 
Comjnini'8. 


Patent  Claims 


Comprint'})}}  Lint  <>f ' Ptitmts  ignited 
to  Inreiiio'  ,i  in  the  Pucijie Slat- s 
unit  Territories. 

Amalgamator,  A.  Tlorn..  116 

Anchor,  F.  WittruHi 228 

Anchor,  W.  Hoeden ...   ..  372 

Anchor,  McCarthy's 4  t 

son.. 
le 

.    Rogers... 

Ball  Alley.  J  D    Patrick  ISO 
Bearings  for  Ver'l  Shafts, 
P   Barne.lt,  C.  P.  Purin- 

t on  aim  N.Seibert 404 

Red  Boltom,  P.  II inkle...  85 
loit     Buckle,   W.    Cuni- 

mings 132 

Belt  Buckle,  F.  Clausen..  228 

Boots,  P.  H.  Baker 372 

Boots,  Screwed.  J.  Galli..  160 
Bushing    for   Wheels,   T. 

Blake 276 

Buttons,  Fastening  for,  A. 

Rix 228 

Buttons,  F,  Wittram 276 

Cans,  Marking,  F.  W  Mar- 
vin     62 

Car  Coupling,  S.  .Madden.  276 
Car  Brakc,S.  W.  Y.  Sctai- 

■nouskv 164 

Car  and"  Track    for    In- 
clined, J.  VV.  Pearce —  180 
arriage    Spring,   W.    B. 

lliggins 68 

Carriage    Spring,    J.    It. 

Locke 276 

Carriage    Springs,  A.    C. 

Stowe 372 

Cement  Grinding  Pan,  J.     * 

B   Cox 116 

Chimney     Cowls,   J.    W. 

Foard 68 

ChUi-1  Mor  Ising,  Adams 

&  Hatch 212 

hums,  A.  Stump 20 

■mcintiator,  A.  Uunier.  116 
rusher,  Ore,  J.  A.  Col- 
lins     68 

Cultivator   Teeth,  W.   B. 

Ready 116 

Cultivator  Teeth,  Matte- 
son  &,  Williamson l&l 

Cup  for  Effervescing 

Drinks.  A.  Rottanzy... .    62 
Door    Bells,    Oakley    & 

Kosckrans ISO 

Drill  Stock,  M.  Hatnque..  20 
"ye  Stuff,  C.  E.   &  M.  E. 

Fox 1S6 

EngineSj    Direct- Acting, 


161 


52 


Alexander  M.  Co... 

•Alpha  M.Co 

Belcher  M.  Co 

Aurora  M.  Co 

Anzanza  Water  Co.. 
•Bank  of  California 

•Belcher  M.  Co 

Boot    nnd     Shoemaker's 

Vnlon 

C-ilifornia  While  Pin- 

Co 

Chloride  Flat  M.Co... 

Concord  a  M.  Co 

Coos  Buy  Coal  Co 

•Km pire  M.  Co 

•German  Savings  Sue 
Glenwood  M.  Co 

Globe  M.  Co 

•Cold  Hill  M.Co    .... 
Golden  Chariot  M.  Co. 

Golden  Gatu  M.  Co 

•iioldeti  Rule  M.  Co... 

Hearst  M.Co 

Home  Mutual  Ins.  Co. 

•Iinperiil  M.  Co 

Jerome  M.Co 

KansnsM.Co 

•Kenniek  M   Co 

Keystone  Homestead 

T,»nd  Investment  Co  .  .. 
mechanics1  Real   Estate 

nnd  Building  Co 

•Mechanics'  Ins.  Co 

Mexican  M.  Co 

Mutual  Aid  Association...  25' 
•A'orth  Beach  and  M.  R. 

R.Co }K 

•Onhir  M.Co  38' 

Order  of  Drtrds If 

Orr  M.Co 3,*! 

•tivcrmau  M.  Co.. 

Pacific  Lin,uor  Refinery..  388  S pad i 

"   "   nt   Sewc  and  Drain        |    Loch 


Hooker . 

Escapement,  Wntch,    W. 

C.  Kellum 180,196  212 

Explosive   Compound,  J. 

Ilafencgger 197 

Fire  Arms,  C.  Sh.iterbek.  372 
Fire  Kindling,  Gaudin  & 

Granler 68 

Forging    Apparatus,   Pe- 
terson *  Jones 20 

Friction  Pawl,  J.  Moore, 

Ke-lssuo 372 

Furnaces,     Ore,    Collier, 

Ciishmnn  ,t  Farrell 1 

Furnace,  T.  W.  Dresser. 

Furnace,  F.  Ernst 

Qnard  for  Mining  Shafts, 

E.  o.  Leer  mo m 

Harvesters,  M.   Vander- 

pool 27C 

Harvester,  O.  Bouncy...      85 
lien's  Nests,  B.  F.    Hay- 
ward 28 

Horse  Power,  A.   Smith..    85 
Horseshoes,    Johnson     & 

Froggett.... 244 

Hydrocarbon  Burner,   J. 

Gray 

Ice,   Manufacture,   It. 

Egbert 

Incrustation  m  Boilers,!!. 

S.  McQuald..' 

Kiln  Drying,  A.  B.  Wii 

egar 36    G8 

Ladder,  Fireman's.  K.  H. 

Jones 52 

Lamp     Burners,    W.     R. 

Criinna 241 

Lai  he   Chuck,  J.  S.  Det- 

rlck 

Lemon  Squeezer,  J.  Klep- 

zlg j 

Linimmt,  A.  M.Deiincn,.  2 
Malt,    Fermenting     *nd 

Oxidlzing.R.d'Hcureuse 
Mai  king     Design'*     Upon 

Fabrics,  Composition,!! 

I,.  Jones 'i 

Medicine,  Enitl  Froe.se 
Mlll^loue  Balance.  W.  C. 

Benn ..  .. 

Ncz»lo  for  Hose  Pipe,  O. 

J.  Backus 

Oil  Cup.  E.  Hunt 

Ores,  Working  of,  Kustil. 
Packing,  Piston  Rod,  O. 

Collier 

Pnil     for      Photographic 


.  180 


272 


.  276 


.  132 


116 


.  276 


Printing,  J.  Buehtel....  372 
Pavement,  Street,  P.  Ca- 

duc 232 

Pavement,  Siree;,  D.  W. 

limn 238 

Piers,  Iron,  W.  B.  Porter..  ISO 
Plow,  Steam,  J.  Mnrnuis.  214 
Flow,  Gang,  W.  B.  Ready  4 
Flow,  Gang,  G.  A.  David 

son 52 

Plow,  Gung.J   T.  Waikins    68 
Flow,  Gang.  Smiib  A  Wat- 
son   132 

lt»li Plows.  Gang,  P.   II.  Stan 

4|     dish ]R(] 

37 1  Plow,  Gang,  A.  Sinlih 401 

'■'  Plows,   Gang.  J.    H,    An- 

drew.* ISO 

Plows,  Gang,  D.  C.  Mat- 

Teson 1JH> 

.  Plows,  Gang.  F.  P,  Smith  212 
2  8,  Process,  Ore,  G.  P.  B.  Hill  jtfS 
29  Propelling  Apparatus,  E. 

404|     S.Baines 276 

'-12  pumps,  W    11.  Keep isi> 

'Ml  pumps.  T,  linn-brow 372 

6!  Puinn-Valve  Chambers,  M 

52     c.  Taylor 401 

Quart/.  Mill,  A.  Lewi* 52 

388  Oii  ksilver   Feeder,  John 
373  ^» 
212  - 


.  117 


Patiison. 
Eeniner  for  Wells,  A.  J. 

Salisbury 

Register,  Counting,  W.  R. 

Eckart 

Scparaiors,  Shoe  for,  M. 

ksg;    Laufini'urge.. 

29] Sewers,  J,  rirown  :., 

Apparatu; 


36 


C. 


Tin  Mines  in  Colorado.. 


Sacramento    Co.   Mining 

Summary 23.  150,  278  390 

Ra,i  r.imentoSav.  rt'k.  Rep 

S  lie.  The  State  Trea  ury.  289  Tin  aod  Garnet 

Si  es,  Mil'  1  Linlns  for....  291  Tin  F«di.  Crv-l.nlli/pd 

Silt,  Consumption  of 252  Tiro     Up  otter,     Hughes, 

Saudh  lis, Removing 338|    Kimball  &  Co's 


1K1 


Pipe  C   .  . 

Pacific  Stone  Co 

Pncitic  Protection  Associ- 
ation  

•Facitic  ins.  Co 

Pacific  nredg  ng  Co 

Peoples'  In-iniLiiee  Co 

•Pacific  Mail  S.  S.  Co 

Pocntilta  »l   C 

Point  Li  bos  Homestead.. 
Railroad  Avenue  Home- 
stead  

•Roinnaise  M.  Co 

Sun  Joaquin  Homestead. 

•SanJ'sc  B.  R.  Co 101 

•Savage  M.  Co 37 

Shasta  M.  Co 2i8 

Silver  Sprout  M.  Co 37 

star  Creek  M.  Co 212 

Teachers  University  H'd  3S- 
Tuolunine  Steamboat  Co.  372 

"Venus  M.  Co 388 

Virginia  M.Co 257 

AVIiecler  \l.  Co 257 

Wi-cnnslu  M   Co 52 

»Yelluw  Jacket  M.Cu.,..     09 


372  Spark    Arresters,    \V.    C. 


Benn.. 


*Eledio 


oft 


Manufacturing,  P. 

in 116 

S.   Wehrlv 20    52 

Engines,  D.    JStod- 


•  tii.  An 

H11 


all'lalc,D. 


Threshing  Machines.  Con- 
ducting Grain,  A.  W. 
Loekhart , 212 

Ticket  Punches,  K.  J.  Kel- 
lett 20 

Track-Lavh'g  Machine, 
W.  D.  Robertson 22S 

ValvpsforRtcnm  Engines 
W.  D.  Hooker 115 

Vanors,  Collecting  nnd 
Condensing.  Form  hn  Is..    85 

Ves.«elf,  Prop u I  ion  of,  A. 
P.  \nrdell 404 

"Water  Glnsofs,  Valve  for, 
W.  Sn 


Win. 


I'll 


II.  DeVal  n.. 


W. 


ISO 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


13 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


W«.   BABY  LI  AG.  Ilr.VUT    KIMBALL. 

BARTLING  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOHBINDEKS, 

Paper  Balers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

!»0.*a  Cluy   «trf  el,  <«<n[li«t"t  lor.  S.llsumc), 
B  IN   PRANC1GGO, 


JOHN     DA.IVIT3L,, 

(fOOOMSOBTO  O.  GORII 

MARBLE     W  OEKS, 

No.  1^1  Fine  8t.  bet.  Montgomery  a^d  Kearny,  Sun  Francisco 

UnnteU,  Monument',  Tomb*,  I"luinber«'Slaba 
Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
1&-  Goods  shipped  to  All  paru  of  the  State.     Orders  ro 
HH-cifulli  solicited.  5v8-3m 


Palmer's  Patent 
ARTIFICIAL    LEG. 

Manufactured  in    Pli  ii  n<l<  I  pli  i  it ,    Pi  nn. 
JABV1H   JEWETT,    .»Ui:.\T. 

S19  Montgomery  Street.  Ran  Francisco.  10v81m 


J.   M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
PATTEHNN     ATVX>     MODELS, 

(Ov*t  \v.  t.  Gai-ntt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  K.  Corner   ol  3II**loii   and  Friinont  sts., 
OvUtl  SAN  FRANCISCO, 


J.  F.  PAGES, 

S  E  JL  JL,      ENGRAVER, 

AXD  LETTER  CUTTER, 

Brm*  and  Steel  Slsmpfl  and  Dies,  .VJ"J  Montgomery  street, 

San  i  i.iin:i....i.    orders  by  express  promptly  attended  to. 

6vl6 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHNSON_&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  a'l  kinds  of 

I>eslts    and    Ofllce  Furniture, 

7  17  Market  ttrect,  near  Third. 

Warcrooms  up  sialrs.    A  large  variety  of  Desks  always  on 

lis ml,  all  km. I-  ..I  Office  Furniture  and   Cabinet 
Work  made  to  order. 

18vl7rjr 


LOOK  TO  YOUR  ROOFS! 
XVieiUe  Concrete  Compaiiy, 

No.  ©23  Cluy  street. 

Factory  on  Kings  rect,  between  Third  and  Fourth  street. 
New  roofs  covered  and  leaky  roofs  repaired.  In  thorough 
and  substantial  manner,  promptly  and  at  very  reasonable 
rales.    Proprietors  of  Pagan's  Patent.  18vi7if 


AMEEICAN 

(WALTriAM) 

W.A.   T    O    H   E    S 


TUE  BEST  ! 


THE    CHEAPEST 


Tiic  extensive  use  of  these  Watches  by  Railway  Con- 
ductors, Engineers  and  Expressmen,  the  most  exacting 
class  of  watch  wearers,  has  thoroughly  demonstrated  the 
strength,  steadiness,  durability  and  accuracy  of  the  Wal- 
tliam  Watch.  To  satisfy  that  class  in  all  these  respects  is 
to  decide  tho  question  as  to  the  real  value  of  these  lime- 
keepers. 

More  than  310,000  arc  thus  speaking  for  themselves  In  the 
pockets  ot  the  people. 

Imported  watches  are  made  on  an  expensive  system,  in 
small  numbers,  but  by  numerous  makers,  and  arc  placed 
In  the  market  here  by  an  importer,  who  first  secures  a 
MONOPOLY  OF  SALE  OF  SOME  ONE  MANUFACTURE. 

To  the  manufacturer's  profit  must  be  added  the  cost  of 
importation. 

A  custom-house  duty  of  twenty-five  per  cent,  payable  in 
gold. 

A  profit  of  at  lea.4t  twenty-five  per  cent,  to  the  importer 
another  to  the  jobber,  thus  doubling  the  cost  oftheim 
ported  Watch. 

At  Waltham,  Watches  are  manufactured  on  alarge  scale 
under  one  roof  and  system  of  supervision  and  manage- 
ment, thereby  saving  many  of  the  expenses  necessarily  in- 
curred in  small  establishments,— Iience  their  great  cheap- 
ness. 

All  respectable  dealers  now  sell  Watlham  Watches,  and 
competition,  as  the  world  knows,  is  favorable  to  small 
profits.  The  trade  is  satisfied,  because,  though  the  profit  ou 
each  watch  is  small,  the  demand  is  large  and  all  are  sale- 
able. 

Unscrupulous  importers  occasionally  place  a  worthless 
Swiss  imitation  in  the  market.  To  avoid  imposition,  the 
purchaser  should  invariably  demand  a  certificate  of  gen- 
uineness, signed  by  R.  E.  Robbins. 

There  are  different  grades  of  finish  in  the  dift'erent  varie- 
ties of  Watches  made  by  the  Waltham  Company,  as  there 
are  different  sizes  and  shapes  to  suit  all  tastes  and  means; 
but  every  Watch  that  bears  the  genuine  trademark  of 
"Waltham,"  is  guaranteed  to  be  a  good  one,  and  nobody 
need  be  afraid  lo  buy  it. 

Every  "Watch  Fully  Warranted. 

For  sale  by  all  first  clas*  dealers  In  the  United  States  and 
British  Provinces. 

ROBBINS    &    APPLETON, 

AGENTS, 

183  Broadway,  New  Yorlc. 

II.  B.  GRAY    «fc   CO.,  Agents   for  California., 

OIC  Merchant  street,  San  Francisco. 
Ivl7-6m 


favorable  to  Inventor*).— Persons  holding  new  in- 
ventions of  machinery  and  important  improvements,  can 
have  the  same  Illustrated  and  explained  in  the  Mining  and 
Scientific  Prbss,  free  ot  charge,  If  in  our  judgment  the 
discovery  is  one  of  real  merit,  and  of  sufficient  interest  to 
the  public  to  -warrant  publication 


Pacific  Chemical  Works. 


S1I.IMI1  RIO  ETHER. 
SPIRITS  OF  KITBE, 

A«r.V     VMVIOMA, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CYANIDE  OF  POTASSIUM 

—  .ND  — 
At  Ills    VXD  CHEMICALS  OF   All  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS. 

Ofllce,  <J15>  Montgomery  Street. 
LOUIS  PALKEKAO,  Stoto  Assaycr. 

CJ)~PartiruIar   altolitiou  palil  lu  IhQ   Analysis  of  ORBS, 
MINERALS.  METALS,  oto.  8vl7 


A  Book  for  Every  Miner  and  Soiontifio  Man. 
JUST    i' l  iii.isii  i:i». 

KUSTEL'S  NEW  WORK, 
COJVCE3VTRA.TI01N 

Of  all  kinds  uf  Ores,  and  the 

CHLORUMTIOAT  PROCESS, 

For  Goid-Benring  Sulphurels.  Arsemurets,  and   Gold  and 
Silver  Ores  generally. 


Price, 


S7.50 


A  liberal  discount  to  the  Trade.  For  sale  by  the  Booksellers 

Sent  to  anj  part  of  the  United  States,  postage  paid, 

on  receipt  of  iho  price.    Address, 

DEWEY    «fc    CO.,  Fiibllshevs, 

Ofllce  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  414  Clay  street, 
lGvltf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


f^s(^:WRDi^toCMJp0.£ 


I    'HOB  ?  "AIR D  ;VN cO S TR I  ALTP.UBU  St) BJ 
WALNUT  ST.  PHILAOEL  PHI  A  .  P$> 


19vl7tf 


Reoistkk  your  Lettkrs  containing  money  addressed  to 
us,  or  wo  will  not  be  responsible.  Remittances  by  Exprest 
must  be  in  packages,  prepaid.  When  practicable,  it  is  boss 
to  remit  by  draft,  or  order,  on  wme  San  Francisco  bank  or 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Alamo  Gold  and  Silver  Mining:  Company.— lo- 
cation ot  the  Mine,  Lyon  County,  Nevada. 
Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  asscssrat?nt(No.l2)  levied  on  the 
twenty-fifth  day  of  November.  186S,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No  Certificate. 

R  Perry 96,  97,  98,  99,  100 

WP  Nudd '..32,  33 

C  &  F  Elmer 33,  44,  45 

G  Otto  47 

G  Wetzler 1-iS 

H  K  Rice 78,  79,  81,  81 

R  W  Thompson 88,  104 

J  Pierce 92 

0  S  Pierce 93 

A  H  Phelps 101,  105 

J  F  Smith v  c 

W  Pickett .■ 121,  122 

G  Reed 129 

A  P  Everett 130,  221 

AB  Forbes 132 

R  Meacham 133,205 

Jas  Merrill 206 

F  Marlins 135,  144 

PRing 136,  119 

1  W  Raymond 137 

H  Van  Lokron Ml 

Ii  Schmeldell 143 

G  MBiafce 145,  146 

W  K  Flint 156,  157,  200 

J  A  Wright 153 

G  D  White J61,  192 

Robt  Irwin lt}3 

H  J  Underbill 164,   1.65,  166 

167,   IC8 

A  P  Stanford 173,  209 

J  T  Haley   180 

W  E  Wood 1st 

ET  Pease is* 

C  II  Sherman 1M,  191 

JPDyer 19;> 

LH  Brook* 195 

F  LIppiu 1(57,  204 

S  Hubbard 198 

L  Th  inn  pscm 1 99 

Tabor  <t  Hill 28,  29 

W  R  Mo  wry 208 

J  Fuller 210 

W  A  Came  ion 211 

J  G  Fallen 212 

H  Rose  k  vans 214 

G  H  Kicker 213 

F  A  Fresiers 225,  2.6 

C  H  Haley 220 

DN  Hawiey 2.'2 

A  N  Huinphns 223 

E  1*  Flint  ...1 103,  135 

E  slinel 224 

J  Hill  2:8 

J  Tabor 229 

J  Coving'on 

Cochran"  &  Covington 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  r 
of  Trustees,  made  on 


No.  shares. 

410 

£102  51 

20 

5  Ut 

60 

12  51 

8 

2  01 

30 

7  6C 

100 

25  0t 

35 

8  76 

50 

12  5) 

50 

12  5C 

35 

17  5C 

5 

1  25 

50 

12  5(1 

6 

1  25 

40 

10  OU 

25 

6  25 

25 

6  25 

25 

6  25 

20 

6  00 

22 

5  50 

20 

5  00 

40 

10  uo 

10 

2  50 

25 

6  25 

65 

16  25 

1T» 

6  25 

55 

13  75 

10 

2  60 

10 

2  50 

150 

37  50 

IS 

3  75 

25 

6  25 

10 

2  60 

65 

16  25 

5 

1  25 

2 

60 

25 

C  25 

5 

1  25 

10 

2  50 

20 

5  00 

30 

7  50 

5 

1  25 

6  5-6 

1  70 

10 

2  50 

10 

2  60 

5 

1  25 

25 

6  25 

60 

12  50 

60 

12  50 

9  5-6 

2  46 

35 

8  75 

10 

2  50 

10 

2  50 

10 

•1  50 

7 

1  75 

17  1-6 

*         4  46 

n  order  of  the  Board 
enty-tlfth  day  of  November, 
1863,  so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may 
be  necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
Olney  &  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  ou  Saturday,  the  Ihiricenih  day  of  January, 
1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock,  M.,  of  said  day,  to  pay  said 
delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale. 

JOHN  F,  POPE,  Secretary- 
Ofllce,  No.  419  California  street,  (Room  No.  5)  San  Fran- 
cisco. jan2 


Names  No.  Certificates.     No.  Shnres.    Amount. 

roster,  I    I,  yo-i  2  4  00 

,;  "ota,  Chaa 237  s  10  00 

J°"l:k-J 292  17  S4  00 

■  I»ak,C 9X2  2  4  00 

;l    ''       '     S 211  10  20  00 

[i ,  win mi  \  2 10 

Klelnsorge,  Wm 3A8  2}4  6  00 

Kleinaorge,  Chaa 102  1  2  00 

FCli  [nsorge,  ChM 259  2^  •,  mi 

Klemsorge,  Clin* 260  SjJ  6  67 

MnPnrd.  G  II 169  3  6  00 

Wall  ird  G  u 302  3  6  00 

Mnllard,  Q  H  :*i5  3  6  00 

Mohr,  LB  M Hi)  l  2  dq 

Miller.  John ips  .-;,  16  67 

Randall,  R..ht  it 271  10  20  00 

Randall.  Rnht  B 272  10  20  00 

Randall,  Rnht   B •>7^  ]n  on  00 

Randall,  Until  It V74  10  £0  00 

Ranlall.  Robt  B 275  10  20  Ul 

g  umI.II.  Robt  B -276  10  20  00 

IIiimkiH,  lu.l.l  H 277            *             1'-'.  S  SH 

Randall,  Robl  11 j;i|  pi  S2  ilO 

HATtilnll,  Robj  B 31.7  ]«»-  33  ss 

Randall.  Robt  B RftS  ,^2  n  33 

Randall,  Root  B 309  25  60  01 

Rlre.  A  w 53  2  4  00 

Rntli,  S 109  3  6  00 

Reeve,  G  B  A  Co  ...■ us  $%  c  §7 

Reeve,  G  H  A  Co 149  3^  fi  67 

Reov«,G  HftCo 150  »f?  6  67 

Reeve, «:  B  ACo 151  s«  6  67 

Reeve,  O  BACc 152  »i'  0  67 

Reeve,  G  B  &  Co 278  9'«  1M  00 

Reeve.  (J  B  &  Co 269  15  30  00 

Steele,  » 19  60  ion  00 

Steele,  H 204  4  8  00 

^tecle,  Anna 159  2  4  00 

.Siierkrap.  John too  2  4  00 

Suerkrap,  John 220  6  12  00 

Suerkrnp,  John 221  fi  ]2  00 

StOSe,  C ..1113  1  2  00 

Schiicht,  II  W 113  2  4  00 

Schcuek.  ET 310  3  6  00 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  twenly-eighth  day  of  October,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  R  R.  Rollins, 
auctioneer,  at  salesroom,  522  Markotstrect,  San  Francisco, 
on  Thursday,  the  twcnly-first  day  of  January,  1860,  at  the 
hour  of  11  o'clock  A.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delin- 
quent assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertis- 
ing and  expenses  of  sale. 

J.  A.  COOLIDGE,  Secretary. 

Office,  Room  No.  40  Merchants'  Exchange  Building,  Cali- 
fornia street,  San  Francisco.  jan2 


Kun  FrnnclHCo  and  Castle  Dome  Mlnlnjc  Com- 
pany. Location  of  Works:  Castle  Dome  Comity,  Arizona 
Territory. 

Noticb.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
twenty-fifth  day  of  November,  1868,  the  several  amounts 
set  opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as 
follows : 
Names.  No,  Certificate.    No.  Shares.  Amount 

Win  Buttcrfleld 1  to  6  inc  600  $18  10 

Wm  Buttertlcld 13  26  78 

Wm  Rutterfield 10  loo  fcO 

Win  Butterdeld 11,  12  20-ea  40  120 

Wm  Buttcrfleld 8,    9  100-ca       200  6  00 

Win  Buttcrfleld 148  3*  1  02 

Jas  Devoe,  Sr 34  lo  37  Inc  400  12  00 

Jas  Dovoe,  Sr 169  34  1  u2 

Mrs.  Annie  Devoe 26  50  1  50 

Mrs.  Annie  Devoe 198  6  j8 

Ji.sDevoe.Jr 27  10  °0 

Jas  Devoe,  Jr 28  to  32  in e  600  15  00 

G  W  Bryant..  40,  41,  42  5-ea  15  45 

G  W  Bryant 43  10  80 

GW  Bryant 45  to  4S  Inc  100  3  00 

G-W  Bryant 49  50  1  50 

GW  Bryant 51  10  30 

G  W  Bryant 164  40  1  20 

GW  Bryant 165  6U0  18  00 

Addison  E  Head US  500  15  00 

Addison  E  Head 167  601  15  00 

JTButteifleld 16Sto  171  inc  hO  3  1=0 

JT  Butterfleld.  unissued 9W)  27  00 

R  W  Washburn 55  to  58  Inc  400  12  00 

R  W  Washburn 59  COO  18  00 

R  W  Washburn 195  250  7  50 

N  S  Knowlton 183  400  12  00 

NSKnowlton 191  50  1  50 

Alfred  Stebbins 188  600  15  HO 

Robert  Apple Kit  250  7  60 

Robert  Apple M2  250  7  60 

FH  Wells 197  250  7  50 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
ot  Trustees,made  on  the  twenty  fifth  day  of  November,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  bo  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  office  of 
Dam  A  Gladding,  auctioneers,  No.  320  Montgomeiy  street, 
on  the  twelfth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  \% 
o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assess- 
ment thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  ex- 
penses of  sale. 

A.  R.  SMITH,  Secretary. 
Office,  No.  428  California  street,  3d  floor,  San  Francisco 

jan2 


Pntroclna  und  Doloi-ei  Silver  Mtnlnc  Compa- 
ny, Guazaparts  District,  State  of  Chihuahua.  Mexico. 
Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  ninth  day  of  De- 
cember, 1868,  an  assessment  of  two  dollars  ($2)  per 
share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company. 
payable  immediately.  In  Unit..,!  smtet.  cold  and  silver "coin! 
to  the  Secretary,  O.  B^  Gilford,  N.  E.  corner  of  Second  and 
Howard  streets,  San  Franciceo 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid im  the  eichthisih.  day  of  January,  18C9.  shall  lin 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
pu.lcauction,  und  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  bo  sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty- fifth  dav  of  January, 
1869  .to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs 
Of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
ofTrustecs. 

nmM   m   t-  *  o       C"  B-  GIFFORD,  Secretary. 

Ofllce.  N.  E. corner  of  Second  and   Howard  streets.  San 

Francisco.  aecl2 


Kattleumke  Gold    nnd   Silver  Mining   Co  num. 

ny,  Brown's  Valley,  Yuba  County,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  givon,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  nineteenth  day  of 
December,  1868,  an  assessment  of  seven  dollars  and  fifty 
cents  pcrshare  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said 
Company,  payable  immediately,  in  United  States  void  and 
silver  coin,  to  the  Secretary,  No.  318  California  street,  San 
Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twenty-first  day  of  January.  1869,  shnll  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  tor  sale  at 
public  anclion,  and  unless  pavment  shall  he  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  February, 
1809.  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees. 

JOHN  P.  LOHSE.  Secretary. 

Office,  318California  street, up  stairs,  San  Francisco.       d2G 


Mining  Notices—Continued- 


Diamond  Copper  Alining:  Company.    T^ocatlon: 

Rockland  District,  Del  Norte  County,  California. 
Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  described 
stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the  twenty-eighth 
day  of  October,  1863,  the  several  amounts  set  opposite  the 
names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  follows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Easier,  M 105  2  S4  00 

Bromer,  G  F 108  1  2  0.J 

Blllmer,  J..bn 261  3><  fi  67 

Br0wn,  Thomas 315  16%  33  33 

Brown,  Thomas 217  16%  33  33 

DorriS,  B  F 293  17  34  00 


Great  Central  Alining;  Company.— Location   01 

Works:  Yuma  County,  Arizona  territory. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  October,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set  op 
posile  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate. 

P  Calnon 186 

Wm  H  Cleveland 313 

Mrs  Ann  G  Cummings 2T)5 

Jas  FI  Foster 94 

Jas  H  Foster 141 

Jas  K  Foster 142 

Jesse  Geib 73 

Jesse  Geib 74 

Jesse  Geib 75 

Jesse  Geib 76 

Jesse  Geib 78 

Jesse  Geib 79 

Jesse  Geib 80 

SB  Harris 293 

SR  Harris :99 

5  R  Harris  318 

Jas  Kellogg 175 

AJ  Jegliers 3 

A  J  Jcghers 4 

AJ  Jeghers 5 

AJ  Jeghers 6 

A  J  Jeghers 7 

August  Lmlord 244 

Dan'I  MeLeod 290 

JnoR  Mason 128 

Camilla  Manin  267 

Ford  H  Rogers 329 

Louis  Vesaria 319 

Louis  Vesaria.... 320 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  October,  A.  D..  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  bo  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs.  Olney 

6  Co.,  at  their  salesrooms,  No,  426,  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  the  thirtieth  day  of  December,  A.  D.  1868, 
at  the  hour  of  4  o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delin- 
quent assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertis- 
ing and  expenses  of  sale. 

O.  D.  SQUIRE,  Secretary. 
Office,  No.  414  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.    dec5 

Postponement.—  The -above  sale  Is  hereby  postponed  until 
Thursday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the 
same  hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan2  O.  D.  SQUIRES,  Secretary, 


.  Shares. 

Amount. 

10 

$25  0C 

25 

U2  50 

25 

lou 

250  0(1 

1\) 

25  00 

50  00 

25 

62  50 

25 

62  50 

20 

50  00 

10 

25  00 

10 

25  00 

5 

12  50 

5 

12  5<l 

60 

125  CO 

50 

125  00 

fiO 

125  00 

50. 

125  01 

5 

12  50 

12  50 

5 

12  50 

6 

12  50 

12  50 

10 

25  00 

90 

225  00 

10 

25  00 

20 

50  00 

65 

162  50 

25 

62-  50 

25 

62  50 

Rlppon    Gold    anil   Silver    Mining    Company.— 

Location  of  Works:    Silver  Mountain  District,  Alpine 
County,  California. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,    011    account    of  assessment  levied  on    the 

fifteenth  day  of    October,  *186S,    the  several  amounts  set 

opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows: 
Names.  No.  Certificate. 

Curtis  Palmer 148 

William  Brown II 

William  Brown 232 

William  Brown 233 

William  Brown 234 

William  Brown 35 

William  Brown 240 

William  Brown 2"0 

William  Brown 277 

Brown  A  Kent 15 

Abigail  Brown 20 

Abigail  Brown 2ir/ 

M  Nolnn ...266 

Daniel  Davidson,  endorsed  to 
JainesWilson 46 

George  Patterson 53 

James  S  S  Robinson 56 

F  M  Ellis 66 

HD  Scott 7! 

John  Sanquet 138 

R  Curran not  issued 272 

B  Curran not  Issued 273 

John  Bagnell 77 

Matthew  Davidson 79 

Patrick  Carroll 224 

P  N  Wellin 221 

Edward  Campbell 181 

Chas  B  Montague 120 

A  J  Davis 127 

Lott  Mulcahy 157 

Thomas  Fay 158 

David  M  Short 134 

Chas  Mayer 135 

Benjamin  C  Levy 137 

Lazard  Godchaux 139 

Lnzard  Godehaux 160 

Lnzard  Godchaux 162 

Lazard  Godchaux 229 

Lazard  Godchaux 230 

P  Cunningham 156 

F  Cunningham 174 

Michael  English 152 

Frank  Mnhon 155 

Thos  McCullough 159 

Stephen  McGillan...., 164 

Stephen  McGillan 165 

P  J  McMahon 170 

P  J  McMahon 183 

Jan  Barrett.  ..not  issued.  ..bal  189 

Elizabeth  Curran 194 

Elizabeth  Curran 195 

N  C  Brlggs 2t>9 

FH  Moore 210 

C  B  Gregory 2!  1 

Henry  Eno 212 

Henry  Eno 278 

David  Lovell 214 

Jacob, Martenstcin 225 

MGShovc 264 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  October,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  salesroom 
of  Maurice  Dore  k  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  327  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco,  on  Saturday,  the  twenty- third  day 
of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  lo 
pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

CURTIS  PALMER,  Secretary. 
Office.  No.  87  Stevenson  street,  between  First  and  Second 
streets,  Sau  Francisco.  dcc24 


No.  Shares. 

Amount. 

10 

$10  00 

5  00 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  10 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  10 

3 

3  00 

25 

25  00 

45 

45  00 

10 

10  00 

5 

5  00 

5 

5  (Ml 

10 

10  U0 

10 

10  00 

5 

6  00 

10 

10  00 

1  00 

55 

65  Ml 

16 

15  00 

10 

10  (10 

10 

10  00 

7 

7  00 

12 

12  00 

10 

10  00 

fi 

5  00 

10 

10  00 

25 

26  00 

10 

10  00 

5 

5  00 

5 

5  00 

1)1 

10  00 

10 

10  I'll 

5 

5  I'D 

10 

10  00 

5 

5  00 

5 

6  00 

5  00 

5 

3  00 

5 

5  00 

5 

5  OH 

25 

25  00 

25 

25  (HI 

10 

10  00 

5 

5  110 

5 

5  00 

25 

25  00 

25 

25  00 

25 

125  00 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  00 

20 

20  00 

20 

20  10 

20 

20  00 

26 

25  00 

10 

10  00 

1 

1  00 

20 

20  00 

of 


U.   S.    Grant    Mining:   Company.— Location 

Works:  Carlisle,  Nevada. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  November,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set  op- 
posite the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate. 

Alpheus  Bull 2 

E  B.  Mott,  Jr 6 

GeoMohrel 10 

Geo  Mohrcl (I 

GeoMohrel 12 

GeoMohrel 13 

Geo  Mohrel 14 

Silas  Gnrber ' 19 

Jas  i*  Wheeler 30 

JasP  Wheeler 31 

Jas  P  Wheeler 32 

JasP  Wticeler .W 

Jno  Vail 34 

LJ  Flint 37 

IL  Henna 38 

I  L  R.-qua 39 

T  LRc-qua..^....... 40 

ILRequa 41 

JLVan  Bokkelen 48 

L  A  Booth „ 49 

L  A  Booth 50 

L  A  Booth 51 

J  Biggs 

McFnrland 

Sarnh  Snvder 

N  M  Baxter........ 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  ortjerof  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  November,  1868,  so- 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  saldsfcoek  as  may  lie  neces^ 
sary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  ^ty  J.  C.  Merrill  &  Co., 
auctioneers,  No.  204  California  street,  San  Francisco. 
California,  on  Saturday,  the  second  day  of  January, 
1869,  at  the  hour  off' 2  o'clock  P,  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay 
said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  cosis  of 
advertising  an,d  expenses  of  sale. 

ENaS  TAYLOR,  Secretary- 
Office,  No.  22C  CLay  street,.  San  Fniacbeo.  dccl9 


No.  Shares. 

Amount. 

218 

$109  00 

150 

75  10 

10 

5  00 

10 

5  00 

10 

5  00 

5 

2  50 

5 

2  50 

10 

5  00 

50 

25  00 

50 

25  Oil 

50 

25  CO 

60 

25  00 

20 

Hi  00 

20 

10  W 

50 

25  (Ml 

60 

25  00 

50 

25  00 

50 

?5l'l> 

4 

2  0(> 

50 

23  00 

54 

2-7  01  )■ 

100 

50(10 

4. 

2H0 

16 

8  00 

-2 

?eoo 

2ft 

10  00 

As  an  jinv-ER-BKUNG  MKBJtu*'  throughout  the  whole  Pacific 
States  and  Territories*  the  Phkss  Is  unsurpassed.  Rates 
moderate. 


14 


Tr\e  Mining  and.  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


VABIVEY'S 

PATENT   AMAL&AMATOR 

These  .Machines  Stand  Unriraleci. 

For  rapidly  pnlverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
have  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  tG 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quircd  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
tbeni  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  arc  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
the  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  i  m -.lgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  themuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
Into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  au  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setlers  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  brine  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the*particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletelv  absorbed. 

Milfmen  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setlers  for 
themselves,  at  the  JPACIFIC  FOCNWKY, 

lvl  San  Francisco. 


Brodie's  Patented  Improvements 


FOR  THE  TREATMENT  OF 

Gold  and  Silver  Ores. 

BRODIE'S  PATENTED  IMPROVED  QUARTZ  CRUSHER. 
The  attention  of  all  interested  in  Mining  is  respect- 
fully called  to  this  Improved  Machine   for  Breaking   or 
Spalling  Quartz,  or  other  Rock,  possessing,  as  it  does,  sim- 
plicity of  action  and  lightness  of  construction,  so  far  as  is 
compatible  with  strength  and  durability.    In  consequence 
of  thuse  advantages,  the  advertisers  are  enabled  to  offer 
these  machines  to  the  public  at  the  following  low  terms: 
No.  1— Or  ill-inch  Crusher,  capable  of  reducing  from 
three  to  four  tons  of  quartz  per  hour,  no  piece  be- 
ing larger  than  a  walnut— price $GOO 

No.  2— Or  15  inch  Crusher,  capable  of  similarly  putting 

through  live  to  six  tons  per  hour SSO 

No.  3— Or  18-inch  Crusher,  will  in  a  similar  manner 

crush  from  seven  to  eight  tons  per  hour 1,800 

These  Crushers  have  been  erected  at  several  mines  in  the 
State  of  Nevada,  and  otners  in  Calayera3,  Tuolumne  and 
Mariposa  counties,  to  whom  applicants  can  be  referred  as 
being  the  most  efficient,  cheapest,  and  least  weight  com- 
patible with  strength  and  durability,  of  any  Crusher  yet 
erected. 

BRODIE'S  PATENT  IMPROVED  GERMAN  AMALGA- 
MATING BARREL.— This  Barrel  obtained  a  premium  at 
the  Fair  of  the  Mechanics'  Institute  in  San  braucisco,  in 
186i.  Further  particulars  will  be  afforded  on  application 
to  the  subscribers. 

A  diagram,  with  explanations  of  this  machine,  will  be 
found  in  the  "  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,"  of  September 
29th,  18(36. 

BRODIE'S  PATENT  WIND-BLAST  SEPARATOR  FOR 
DRV  CRUSHING.— Diagrams  and  explanations  afforded 
on  applicatiou  to  the  subscribers. 

A  drawing  and  full  description  of  this  machine  will  be 
found  in  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  of  Sept.  22d,18G6. 
JAMES  BRODIE.  Fulton  Foundry,  or 
CHARLES  RADCL1FF, 
Express  Building,  402  Montgomery  street, 
12vl3tf  San  Francisco. 


BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 

PRICES     REDUCEn! 

MACHINES   OF  ALL  SIZES   FOE   SALE 
—  BY  — 

VTNL.  P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  Flrwt  aud  Mission  streets,  or  Box  3,0*3"? 

sviar  SAN   FRANCISCO. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing    Company 

Nun.  35   and   27  fremout   street, 

SAN    FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  la-ge  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  boiler  Tubes,  Plate  mid  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  ami  Water  FittiUf' 
which  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms, 

21viO-.Jiu  *■"'    UcCKINDLE,  Manage. 


Bemoval. 


NELSON   &    DOBLE, 

-AGENTS  FOR 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  FileSj 


.11  ill    Picks,    Sledges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers'   Tools, 
Have  removed  to   13  and   1H  Fremout  street,  near 

Market,  Sa.ii   Kraueisco. 
IfJvUgr 


Notice  to  Miner's, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies, 

MPRAQ  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  ia  the  beatwork- 
muulitce  manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
uialu  large  additions  to  my  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prcparod  to  till  alL orders  with  dis- 
pateti,  and  guarantee  entire  satisfaction.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  ritqyes,  of  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
ves3elsofa.il  classes.    Also,  Shjp  Plumbing  done. 

M.  PK16, 
8v!3-ly       Stove  Store.  No.  1      Olav  street,  below  Davis. 


Patent  for  Sale. 


Fire,  Ease  and  Blachine  Belting. 

rpHB .  SUBS,CKIB.E3  CONTINUES    TO    .MAN UFA CT PRE 
4-   UaK  Tanned.  Leather  Fire  Hqso,  warranted  superior  to 
lvi-m>ri\  Hose,  manufactured  at  the  Sixth  Street  Taunery, 
SaaPrauoUQo, 
aivlBtf  JOHN  J.  FULTON. 


The  undersigned,  having  successfully  introduced  the 

Leffel  Ameiican  Sonhle  Turbine  Water 

Wheel 

On  this  Coast,  and  owning  the  Patent  for  the  whole  Pacific 
Coast,  viz:  The  states  of  California,  Nevada  and  Oregon, 
and  the  Territories  of  Arizona,  Washington,  Idaho,  and 
Western  Montana,  wishes  now  to  dispose  of  the  Patent, 
with  stock  of  Wheels  on  hand.  Patterns,  etc.,  etc. 

A  Company  organized  and  prepared  properly  for  the 
construction  of  these  Wheels,  to  supply  this  Coast  and  all 
tributary  countries,  could  make  Hie  business  immensely 
profitable. 

My  object  in  selling  is  tn  enable  me  to  devote  myself  ex- 
clusively to  my  profession.  A.  MYERS. 

P.  S.— If  not  sold  previous  to  February  15th,  then  I  would 
enter  into  au  arrangement  to  manufacture  by  paying  roy- 
alty.   Address  Rev.  A.  MYERS,  Portland  Oregon. 
26vl7-lm 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises,  Warranted  for  heavv  work. 
New  style  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,300  lbs;  small,  950 
nV.  For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23vH>-ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Prcs. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  53  Beale  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN  .FRANCISCO. 

Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  saving 
Of  fifty  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIONS 
MADE  TO  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  the  Coast. 
Orders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  j®"  First 
Premium  awarded  ul  llu'  Slate  Fair,  KS67. 

2vl7-3m  T.  G.  Dl'ltXlXO  <fe  CO 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith   and   Machine    Shop, 

HAS  REMOVED 

To    143  Beale  St.,  bet.  Mission  and  Howard, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  olher  Tools  made  to  order.  Im- 
portco  'fouls,  if  tun  hard  or  soft,  re  tempered  to  give  satis- 
faction. REAPER  AND  MOWING  KNIVES  ;  complete 
sections  always  on  band,  or  will  be  made  at  the  shortest 
notice.  Particular  attention  paid  to  putting  in  order  AG- 
RICt-LlL'RAL  MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polish- 
ingby  steam.  Orders  from  the  Count rj"  promptly  attended 
io     aSr"Allwork  warranted.    Prices  reasonable. 

21vl7  qy  J.  WEICnHABT.  Proprietor. 


IMPORTANT  TO  WOOD  WOEKEES. 
GEAR'S  COMBINATION 

PATENT, 

Variety  Molding  and  Planing 

MACHINE. 

THIS  STANDARD   MACHINE  IS  INDISPENSABLE  IN 
any  establishment  working  Wood  bv  machinery.    Re- 
cent great  improvements  render  it  complete  for 

All  kinds  of  Irregular  and]Stralght  Work 
in  hard  orsoft  wo  -d.  Straight,  Waved.  Circular  and  EIIid- 
lical  Moldings,  Spiral  Work,  and  all  Irregular  Forms,  thus 
saving  to  the  mechanic  the  cost  of  several  machines  to 
effect  the  purposes  accomplished  by  this  alone.  It  does 
not  stop  at  cutting  the  edges  and  sides  of  timber,  but  oper- 
ates equally  well  upon  the  end-,  cutting  them  into  nny  re- 
quired form  with  the  same  facility  that  it  does  the  sides. 
Any  simp  without  it  lacks  onu  of  the  most  USEFUL  AND 
PROFITABLETi>;»LSnow  used  It  is  worthy  of  the  atten 
tion  of  all  HOUSE,  CARRIAGE,  SHIP.  BOAT  and  CAR 
BUILDERS,  FURNITURE  and  CABINET  MAKERS,  MILL 
PROPRIETOR-,  PATTERN  MAKERS,  etc.,  and  otallothcrs 
who  desire  to  make  a  profitable  business  from  a  small  in- 
vestment. Every  machine  is  tlmroimhlv  tested  at  the  manu- 
factory and  warranted.  Further  Information  furnished  on 
application.  FULLER  &  CO., 

Manufacturers'  Agents   for  the   Pacific    Coast,  109  Mont- 
gomery street,  San  Francisco.  17vl7-3m 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Paint 

—  FOB. — 

TIN,   IRON  AND    WIETALLBC  PROOFS, 

Iron,  Brick,  and   "Wooden  Buildings, 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,   STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 
nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be  put  on  in 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  other  Paint 

New  Cloth  K-oofit  put  on.    Old  Roofs  cemented 
and  painted.    Leaky  Boot's  made  tight. 

8gp-  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphalt uni  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  UKOSILET,  Agent, 

Battery  street,  corner  Jackson, 
24vl7-3m  San  Francisco. 


Register  your  Letters  containing  money  addressed  to 
us,  or  we  will  not  be  responsible.-  Remittances  by  Exprest 
must  be  in  packages,  prepaid.  When  practicable,  it  is  hess 
to  remit  by  draft,  or  order,  on  some  Sau  Francisco  bank  or 

flrwi 


HYDROSTATIC 

WOKKS. 

SAN  FRANCISCO 

Pump  Manufactory 

And  Patent  Water  Closets. 
M.  D.  LASSWELL, 

Xo.  T47  MisMon  Street,  bet.  Third  and  Fourth. 

House  Plumbing  and  Gas  Fitting  in  all  of  its  modes. 
Lead.  Iron  and  Copper  Piping  lilted  fur  water,  steam  and 
gas.  Ship  1'lumbmg,  and  Ship  Pumps  made  and  repaired 
Hose  of  all  sizes,  Couplings  and  Nuzzles,  Ruses  and  Rose 
Stand*,  and  all  kinds  of  Brass  Cocks.  Force,  Lilt  and  .Suc- 
tion Pumps  of  all  sizes  made  and  set  to  order. 

lam  now  prepared  to  make  all  kincs  ot  t'uaips  for  miners 
and  for  irrigating  in  a  large  way.  I  am  making  tour  sizes 
of  single  acting  Brass  Pumps,  similar  to  the  Haden  &.  San- 
ders Brass  Pumps.  Iain  also  inakinga  very  superior  Pump 
to  any  in  this  market  for  windmills,  single-acting.  I  am 
making  four  different  kinds  of  double  acting  Force  Pumps, 
and  different  sizes  of  each  kind.  I  am  also  making  Artesian 
Well  Pumps  ot  a  superior  kind.  This  Pump  may  be  low- 
ered in  any  well  to  any  depth  desired.  It  is  a  force 
pump,  or  it  is  a  suction  pump,  or  it  is  a  lift  pump,  and  may 
be  worked  by  hand  or  windmill,  or  tuiv  kind  oi  power. 
Can  be  used  for  oil  weils  better  than  any  other,  and  the 
Pump  is  the  most  durable  aud  easiest  repaired  of  any  Pump 
in  the  couutry. 

I  have  invented  and  am  making  a  superior  double-acting 
Force  Pump,  called  the  GOLDEN  STATE,  which  has  great 
advantages  over  any  Pump  in  this  State.  It  is  the  easiest 
Pump  repaired,  and  is  the  most  durable  of  any  Pump  In 
the  pump  kingdom. 

BSs-This  Pump  received  the  Silver  Medal  and  highest 
premium  at  the  Mechanics'  Fair;  also  the  highest  premium 
at  the  intestate  Fair.  At  the  San  Jose  Fair  my  Hydraulic 
Force  Pump  received  the  First  Premium,  and  lour  other 
Pumps  each  a  diploma. 

Any  one  in  want  of  a  Pump  or  anything  in  my  line,  will 
do  well  by  calling  at  my  place  beforv  purchasing  elsewhere. 

8&-I  also  keep  all  kinds  of  DOUGLASS  and  other  mak- 
ers' Pumps  on  hand.  Ilvl7-tf 


IMPORTANT  TO  LUMBERMEN. 
AN  DERSON'S 

Patent  Muley  Saw  Hangings. 

These  Mulavs  will  cut  FIFTY  PER  CENT.  MORE  LUM- 
BER PER  DAY  thananvotner  Mulay  in  use,  with-flfty  per 
cent,  less  power.  Thev  are  very  durable,  and  easily  kept  in 
order,  ana  warranted  to  give  satisfaction.  No  Mulay  Mill 
should  be  without  them,  as  they  will  pay  for  themselves  In 
a  very  short  time.  No  other  mode  of  manufacturing  Lum- 
ber can  compete  with  the  Mulay  Saw  with  this  improve- 
ment. Send  for  circular.  FULLER  &  CO., 
Manufacturers*  Agents    for  the  Pacific  Coast,  109  Mont 

gomery  street,  San  Francis.- o.  17vl7-3m 


Portable  Engines. 

The  Swam=cotCoTs  (warranted  equal  to  any  manufac- 
tured, may  be  seen  In  use  in  this  city),  PORTABLE  and 
STATIONARY  STB  AM  FIRE  ENGINES,  STEAM  PUMPS 
and  ROTARY  PUMPS,  and  WnOD  WORKING  MACHIN- 
ERY of  evcrv  description,  at  Eastern  juices.  Address  W. 
O.  M.  BERRif  &  CO.,  511  California  street,  San  Francisco. 
2ovl7-3m 


HO  TEAMSTERS! 

CONTINUE  TO 

USE  HOCKS  I UHOTS 

CELEBRATED 

H  &  L  Axle  Grease, 

To  which   you  have  given  so  decided  a 
preference  for  the  last 

FOURTEEN  YEARS, 

It  is  the  only  reliable  article 

IN  THE  MARKET 


Every  care  will  continue  ts  be  used  to  sus- 
tain the  high  reputation  the  H  &,  L  Axle 
Grease,  has  so  long  and  justly  attained. 

JS^"Be  sure  and   ask  for  the  H  &  L  brand, 
and  see  that  the 

TRADE  ®&M  H  &  L 

IS  ON  THE  COVER  OF  THE  PACKAGE 

NONE  OTHER  IS  GENUINE. 
FOE  SALE  IX  EVERY  STATE  IN  THE  UNION. 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript, 

A.    J3IT    PAPER. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County. 

Advertisements   lii   the    Transcript    will    reach 
every  part  of  Alunn±«l:i  Connty. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 


Tlie  Chili  Exposition. 

THE  UNDERSIGNED  WOULD  CALL  THE  ATTENTION 
ot"  the  manufacturers  of  California  to  the  National 
Exposition  to  be  Held  during  the  coming  spring  in  Vatpa 
raiso.  Chili,  next  to  California,  is  the  most  important 
country  on  the  Western  Coast  of  America.  And  this  Expo 
sition  cannot  fail  to  create  a  demand  for  our  staple  manu- 
factures, if  they  are  well  represented.  The  writer  has 
resided  for  some  3  ears  in  chili,  and  is  familiar  with  its 
people,  business  and  language;  is  a  praeticul  mechanic, 
and  proposing  to  visit  the  Exposition,  oilers  to  lake  charge 
of  machinery  or  other  material  that  parties  may  wish  to 
send  th  titer,  and  pledges  himself  faithfully  to  bri'ug  belore 
the  public  of  Chpi  their  respective  merits.  He  can  be 
seen  daily,  at  his  office.  No.  4y  iluntgomety  Block.  Prompt 
action  is  necessary. 

DAVID  R.  SMITH, 
Civil  and  Mechanical  Engineer. 

Rkff.hekcf.s— Hatiscotn  A  Co.  (.Etna  Iron  Works);  A.  S. 
Hallidie  (President  .Mechanics'  Institute):  Lynch  &  An- 
drade. 

San  Francisco,  November  21st,  1SGS.  Stvl7-tf 


Changes  in  Htdkatjlic  Mining. — Hy- 
draulic mining,  so  far  as  small  companies, 
or  a  limited  amount  of  capital  is  concerns  1, 
is  undergoing  a  change.  Seven  or  eight 
years  ago  the  number  of  companies  em- 
ployed in  this  branch  of  mining  in  Nevada 
County,  was  twice,  and  perhaps  three  times 
as  large  as  it  is  now.  Then  a  hundred  or 
two  of  dollars  was  sufficient,  in  many,  if 
not  most  cases,  to  get  claims  in  working 
order,  and  to  make  a  beginning.  Now  the 
case  is  more  than  reversed,  and  heavy  in- 
vestments of  labor  and  capital  are  required. 

To  work  shallow  diggings  a  smaller 
amount  of  water  was  necessary,  also  a  less 
amount  of  hose  and  iron  pipe.  As  miners 
have  approached  toward  the  center  of  gravel 
hills  or  ridges,  the  banks  have  become 
higher,  while  no  more  gold  can  be  obtained 
from  a  given  area  of  surface.  It  makes  a 
wonderful  difference  to  the  hydraulic  miner 
whether  he  has  to  pipe  off  a  hundred  square 
feet  of  surface  with  a  perpendicular  depth 
of  twenty-five  feet,  or  whether  to  get  the 
same  amount  of  surface  he  has  to  wash 
down  from  100  to  200  feet  of  bank.  It  ne- 
cessitates the  use  of  from  four  to  eight 
times  the  power  to  produce  as  much  gold 
within  the  same  time  in  the  latter  case  as  it 
did  in  the  former.  As  nearly  all  the  gold 
is  found  on,  or  within  a  few  feet  of  the 
bedrock,  the  bottom  has  to  be  reached  be- 
fore anything  like  good  pay  can  be  found. 
At  Blue  Tent,  miners  have  been  unable  t  > 
reach  the  bedrock  yet,  and  as  a  consequent  • 
the  claims  there  have  never  paid  large  divi- 
dends. Men  with  limited  means,  haviDg 
deep  diggings,  must  either  sell  to  capital- 
ists or  allow  their  claims  to  remain  im- 
worked.  In  some  instances  small  claims 
are  being  consolidated,  or  several  compa- 
nies are  being  merged  into  one,  and  by  a 
concentration  of  capital  and  labor  they  are 
able  to  extend  their  mining  into  deeper 
gravel.  Where  fifty  inches,  and  as  many 
feet  of  pressure  were  sufficient,  five  or  six 
t.mes  as  much  water  and  three  times  the 
pressure  is  now  needed.  This  difference 
must  certainly  continue  to  increase  for 
years  to  come.  Greater  hydraulic  power, 
and  other  agencies  more  powerful  than 
common  powder,  will  have  to  be  used  in 
order  to  work  successfully.  Companies 
Ttrith  a  capital  of  from  ten,  twenty  or  a 
hundred  thousand  dollars  will  be  the  rule, 
and  claims  worked  with  less  sums  will  be 
exceptions. — Nevada  Gazette,  Sec.  UtJi. 

Fbench  Leather.  — There  is  no  doubt  th  at 
French  leather  is  the  best  in  the  world.  It 
is  all  tanned, — says  the  correspondent  of 
the  Chicago  Republican, — in  the  good  old 
way.  The  same  writer  goes  on  to  dqscribo 
the  process,  and  the  points  in  which  it  dif- 
fers from  the  one  employed  by  American 
tanners.  He  says:  "The  hides  are  first 
thrown  into  a  vat  of  lime  water,  where  they 
remain  until  the  hair  is  loosened,  then  they 
are  taken  out,  the  hair  removed,  and  the 
hides  put  to  soak  in  the  river  to  remove  the 
lime.  After  this  they  are  scraped  and  car- 
ried to  vats,  where  they  are  covered  with 
'  juice  of  tan ' — that  is,  water  in  which  tan 
bark  has  been  soaked,  until  the  solution  is 
as  strong  as  possible.  After  three  or  four 
days,  the  hides  are  again  removed  and 
scraped,  and  put  into  the  vats,  where  the 
process  is  achieved.  Here  we  find  the  first 
essential  difference  between  the  system  of 
America  and  the  French.  In  America,  the 
hides  are  put  into  the  vats  with  a  good  deal 
of  water  -  here  they  are  put  in  and  packed 
firmly  in  the  vats  dry.  Then,  when  the  vat 
has  been  filled  up  over  them  with  three  or 
four  feet  of  tan,  a  few  pails  of  '  juice  of  tan  ' 
is  poured  over,  hardly  enough  to  moisten 
the  whole  mass. 

The  hides  remain  in  these  vats  for  at  least 
six  months — sometimes  two  or  three  years, 
the  longer  the  better.  For  first  class  leath- 
er a  year  is  required.  Seven  to  ten  per  cent 
a  year  is  added  to  the  value  of  the  leather 
by  resting  in  the  vats  up  to  four  years,  after 
which  time  there  is  no  further  motive  for 
letting  it  remain,  as  it  has  absorbed  all  it 
can  contain  of  the  properties  of  the  tan. 
After  coming  out  of  the  vats  the  leather  is 
scraped,  rolled,  dried  and  curried ;  but  all 
these  are  operations  that  have  no  influence 
on  the  durability  of  the  leather,  being  sim- 
ply matters  of  ornamentation  and  finish. 
The  secret  of  the  excellence  of  French  leath- 
er is  in  these  three  observances : — 1st. 
Using  strong  tan,  i.  e.,  the  bark  of  young 
trees.  2d.  Packing  the  leather  in  the  vats 
dry,  and  wetting  the  least  possible.  3d. 
Letting  the  leather  stay  a  long  time  in  the 
vats. 


Cement  Quajreies. — On  several  farms 
near  Benicia,  the  cement  rock  furnishing  the 
material  for  the  Benicia  Company,  is  quar- 
ried. This  is  better  than  many  quartz 
mines,  as  it  always  pays  &4.50  per  ton,  dug 
out  and  delivered  at  the  cement  mill.  The 
Benicia  cement  business  is  now  an  estab- 
lished success. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


15 


MKCHAKlOAliTASTB— ESGMSHAITO  Ambbi- 
oas. — The  following  is  part  of  an  artiole  in 

I  U'lien    a  prominent 

l  meobanica]  periodical  choosi's  to 
interpolate  in  a  mention  of  a  valuable  Amer- 
ican invention,  favorably  noticed,  the  state- 
ment "  tliat  wli.it  will  please  an  American 
engineer  will  not  Batsafy  our  more  refined 
mechanical  tastes,"  we  believe  the  writer  is 

influ.cn 1  by  bis  national  prejudices  rather 

than  by  the  facts.  We  are  not  prepan  .1  to 
acknowledge  that  the  English  have  more 
refined  mechanical  tastes  than  the  Arnor- 
ieans,  or  that  English  mechanics  Bhow  more 
aont  either  of  taste  or  workmanship 
than  our  own.  Indeed,  onr  observation  in- 
clines us  to  ;i  \fi-y  different  opinion.  If  re- 
finement of  mechanical  taste  has  anything 
to  do  with  grace  of  form,  proper  distribu- 
tion of  material,  strength  without  clumsi- 
ness, and  grace  without  meretricious  orna- 
mentation, wo  believe  American  mechanics 
ore  not  surpassed.  In  fact,  English  ma- 
ehinen'  of  every  description  appears  clumsy 
whoro  it  should  bo  only  strong,  and  the 
material  is  wasted  to  makeashowof  strength 
where  this  graial  element  would  exist  with- 
out this  waste.  So  in  the  form  or  shape  of 
the  machine  or  its  parts,  the  show  of 
strength  with  cumbronsness  seems  to  be 
considered  by  English  mechanics  as  better 
than  the  reality  with  grace  of  form.  If  this 
is  a  refined  mechanical  taste  onr  English 
cousins  ure  welcome  to  it;  but  where  real 
strength,  power,  availability,  and  utility 
can  be  united  to  gracefulness  of  form  and 
proper  proportions,  we  prefer  the  sort  of 
mechanical  taste  that  is  competent  to  pro- 
duce it,  and  that  wo  believe  the  works  of 
onr  American  mechanics  fully  prove  they 
do  possess. 

Snrrsos  Dental  Rubber. — The  trial  of 
tho  case  involving  tho  question  whether  the 
manufacture  of  the  articlo  above  named  is 
an  infringement  of  tho  Goodyear  patent, 
has  resulted  in  favor  of  the  plaintiffs,  and 
an  injunction  has  been  issued. 


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Unscrupulous  importers   occasionally   place    a 
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For  sale  by  all  respectable  dealers. 

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HENRY  CAREY  BAIRD, 

Industrial    Pub li slier, 

No.  4-OG  Walnut  Street,  Philadelphia. 

HAS    RECENTLY  PUBLISHED 

A  Practical  Guide  for  the  Perfumer ; 

Jieing  u  New  Trenli.su  uii  Perfumery  the  most  fa- 
vorable to  the  B  au  y  without  bein.,'  injurious  to 
the  Hoaltb,  comprising  a  description  of  the  sub- 
stances used  In  Perfumery,  the  Formulas  of  more 
than  one  thousand  Pfeufirntioiw,  snub  us  Cosmet- 
ics Perfumed  Oils.  Tontli  Powders,  Waters,  Ex- 
tracts, Tinctures,  In'usions,  Spirits.  Vlnalgres, 
Essential  oils.  Pastels,  Creams,  Soaps,  airi  many 
new  Hygienic  Products  not  hitherto  described. 
Edited  trom  Notes  itnd  Documents  of  Messrs.  De- 
bay,  Luncl,  etc.,  with  additions  by  Professor  H. 
Dussauce,  Chemist.    12mo S3  00 

Cabinet  Maker's  Album  of  Furniture  : 

Comprising  a  Collection  of  Designs  tor  the  Newest 
and  MostKlegant Styles  of  Furniture.  Illustrated 
by  J.s  large   ;m  i  hll.iuti fully  engraved  plates.    In 

one  volume, olihmg 5  00 

The  plates  of  this  beautiful  volume  comprise  designs  for 
bedsteads  in  great  variety:  chests  of  drawers;  wardrobes; 
dressing  bureaus;  tables  for  the  chamber;  work-tables; 
extension  dining  tables;  card  and  chess  tables;  parlor 
tables,  Louis  XV.  an  1  other  styles;  otlice  tables;  chiffon- 
ier.-*; ladles1  and  oilier  secretaries  of  different  forma  and 
styles  ;  toilet  tables  and  glasses;  desks  ;  book-cases  ;  side- 
boards, etc.,  etc 

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Comprising  a  Collection  of  Designs  for  Gothic  Fur- 
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of  drawers,   wardrobes,  chimney-pieces,  side-boards,   pier 

tables,  ctagcres,  desks,  book-cases,  etc. 

A  Practical  Guide  for  Puddling  Iron 

and  Steel.— By  Ed.  Urbin,  En<.  of  Arts  and  Manuf. 
A  Prize  Essay  read  before  the  Asociation  of 
Eugs.  Graduates  of  the  School  of  Mines,  of  Liege, 
Belgium,  l$o3-(i.  To  which  is  added  a  Comparison 
of  the  Resisting Propsrcies  of  Iron  ami  Steel,  by 
A.  Brull.     From   the  French,  by  A.  A.   Feso.uet, 

(hiemist  and  Engineer.    8vo.,  oloth SI  00 

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BOOT'S   PATENT    FORCE  BLAST   ROTARY  BLOWER. 

tented  Nov.  1*t,  lsti*  ;    July  34,  18G0  ;    iind  Oot.  B,  1SOO. 


Premiam  sit  tlio  Paris  Exposition. 


Metallurgy. 


KEUUIRE8 


Fifty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


Than  any  Blower 


StemiisHips. 


One  of  these  Blowers  may  ho  seen  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Gamut's  Brass  Fonnrliy,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are -also  in  use  at  the  Almudim  Quicksilver  Mine;  GridLey's 
Foundry,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada ;  ./Etna  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  mauy  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to.  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parties,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  tho  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  tho  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 


KEEP  &  BARGION, 

Globe  Iron  Works,  Stockton,  Cal. 


Scientific   Clmri). 

Warranted  to  make  Butter,  from  sweet  or  sour  milk  or 
cream,  in  troni 

TWO  TO  FIVE  MINUTES. 

Having  sold  the  Patent  Right  of  David  W.  Soeley,s"Sci 
entitle  Churn"  for  all  of  the  territory  west  of  IhO  Rocky 
Mountains,  except  one  half  of  Oregon,  and  the  counties  of 

Slonterey.Santu  Cruz.  Snnta  Clara,  San  Mateo, 

Alameda,  Miirlu, Sonoma,  Soluiio,   Yolo, 

Sacramento  and  San  «Iua<iiiiu, 

To  McCONATHY  &  KINCAID, 

OF  PACHECO, 

PARTIES  WISHING  TO  PURCHASE; 

State  or  County  Rig-lit  s, 

Will  please  apply  to  them. 

J.  N.  SEELEV. 

State  or  County   Right*,  or  Churne,  Tor  hale  by 

MeCONATHT    <fe    KI.NCAID, 

PACHECO,  CAL. 
San  Francisco,  Dec.  3,  1860.  24vl7-lm 


A  NEW    PAPER 


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convenience  of  remission.  Or.  enbacks  will  (ior  llic  present) 
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be  able  to  receive  them  at  par. 

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Conipauies 

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[Orders  from  the  interior  faltiifulv  attended  to. 


Eley's  Ammunition. 


The«e  Cartrldften  are   made   in 

three  sizes,  viz,  .577  (or  Snider  Enfield) 
bore;  .500  (or  half-inch)  bore;  mid  .d&l 
(or  small)  bore. 

These  Cartridges  have  been  adopted, 
alter  careful  comparative  trials 
against  ail  other  descriptions,  bv  HER 
M  UBSrVS  WAR  DEPARTMENT,  as 
the  standard  Rifle  Ammunition  for  the 
BRITISH  ARMY,  and  are  not  only 
used  exclusively  for  the  Snider  Ritle, 
but  are  adapted  to  all  other  systems  of 
inilkary  BREECH  LOADING  RIFLES. 

They  are  the  cheapest  Cartridges 
known,  carrying  tiieir  own  ignition, 
being  made  wholly  of  metal,  are  wa- 
ter-proof and  imperishable  in  any  cli- 
mate. 

Boxer  Cartridge  Cases  (empty),  of  all 
3  sizes,  packed  -with  or  without  bullets, 
and  machine  for  fastening  same  in 
Cartridges. 

Makers  of  BOXER  CARTRIDGES. 
■I5J  bore  for  Revolving  Pistols,  In  use 


Revolvers  of  12  m,  9  si.  and  7  m,  bore. 

CENTRAL  FIRE  and  PIN  FIRE 
CARTRIDGES,  fot  all  sizes  of  Gnus, 
Rifles  and  Revolvers. 

Double  Water-Proof  and  E.  B.  Caps. 
Wire  Cartridges  for  killing  game  at 
long  distances.    Felt  Waddings  to  1m- 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  MetaUurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  the  ff,  s.  B  Mini,  s.  f.) 

Office,  No.  Oil   Commercial  Street,  opposite 
.the  Mint,  Sun  Frim<.-l*co. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED,  THE  CORRECT- 
m-ss  t.f  which  is  gueranteod  In  every  respect.  All 
klnuiot  Ore  mill  Mineral  lesie.l.  msnveil  mi, I  analyzed  in 
li.  iini.t  Miiiisinetnry  milliner,  Refers  hv  iiermlsulnn  to 
W.O.  Hiilslon.  i  ashler  Hank  nl'  Calil.-rnln;  Messrs  Ploche, 
A-  Bayeniiie,  Win.  M.  Lent,  John  D.  Pry,  K  lulilll  A  On., 
A.  K  SrllD,  President  faellle  1  nl.in  Ex|ire»  r... :  .li.lni  II. 
Leklelill.M    nni!    It.  O.  8    B.  Mint;  Hale   .1   Noroross  8    Nl. 

i  i).  ami  the  principal  mlulns  companies  on  ilie  Cotnstock 

'■"''"■ 2,'ivIMi 

JOHN    TAYLOR    k   CO. 

IMPOKTEUS, 

AND  DKALKIIS    IN 

ASSAYERS'  MATERIALS, 

Druggists'  &  Chemists1  Glassware, 

Fliotogjraphio    ©toolc,   Etc. 
513  :ui<i  ."ill    Washington  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

WE  are  receiving  direct  from  MESSRS.  LADD  A  OKET- 
LINU  (London)  and  BEEKER  A  SONS  (Antwerp,  Bel- 
gium) tlielr  superior 

ASSAY  AN»  BULLION  BALANCES. 

And  from  Prance  and  Oermanv,  as  well  as  tho  Eastern 
Stal.-s.  ITRNACEK,  C  It  t:i  :i  I'.l.KS,  MUFFLES.  HLoW-PH'E 
CASES,  GOLD  SCALES,  CHEMICAL  CI.ASSWARE,  and 
every  article  required  for  ASSAY  OFFICES,  LAKORATO 
KIES,  etc.  We  have  given  this  branch  of  our  business  par 
tlcular  attention,  to  select  such  articles  as  are  necessary 
in   the  development  of  the  mine  nil  wealth  of  this  coast. 

A  Full  Assortment  of  DKF.'CISTS*  (iLASSWARE  and 
DRUGGISTS'  SUNDRIES.  ACIDS  and  CHEMICALS,  con 
stantly  on  hand. 

San  Francisco   March    6, 1866.  llvlO-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  "WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  tho  IT.  S.  Patent  Office, 
may  be  emnloyed  professionally  as  a  Scikntific  Expkrt. 
Geological  Examinations  and  Reports.  Analysis  and  Assays, 
etc,  cto.  Practical  ad v lee  ami  investigations  in  the  Cluni 
ical  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  examination 
of  new  chemical  methods  and  products.  Address,  2fi  Pine 
street.  Rooms  35  and  36,  New  York.  Always  In  from  12  to 
,t,30.    tf-jr  Writ  ten  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFESSOR    "VrtJItTSC, 

Who  Istlic  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
ful  uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELERS'  SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  at  Ihe 
above  address1  nformation  In  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM   AMALGAM. 

All  instructions  nnd  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  arc 
fipurious  and  unreliable.  WORKING  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Ere.  Prof.  W.  has  in  opera 
tlon  in  New  York  a  large  and  small  Hepburn  Pan,  lor  work 
imr  1,01)0  or  20-lb.  charges  of  material  Jor  experiment*, 
purposes.  3vl7 

G-.  "W.  STRONG, 

ASSAYER    AND    WORKER    OF    ORES, 

No.  10  Stevenson  street,  near  First.San  Francisco. 

Highest  price  paid  for  choice  lotaofOres,  Sulphuiets,  ai 
say  Ashes,   Sweepings,  etc.,  etc.     Students  instructed  in  all 
brancnesut  Metallurgy,  on  liberal  terms, 
Uvlfiqr. 


prove  the  shooting  of  guns;  and  every 
description  of  Sporting  and  Military  Ammunition. 
"WholcMule  only. 

EI.EY    BROTHERS, 
18vl6cowlj*  Gray's  Inn  Road,  London,  W.  C. 


Novelty  and  Usefulness  Oombined. 
Wilson's    Prepared    ©older 

Dl«i>eii8e»  with  the  Soldering;  Iron. 


y|,        MEUSSDORFFER,        H^ 
HAT   MANUFACTURER 

And  dealer  In 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOIiESAI-E    AND    RETAIL. 

635  and  637  Commercial  street San  Francisco. 

125  J  street Sacramento. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets Marvsville. 

72  Krontstreet Portland,  Oregon. 

Our  wholesale  Hou«,  028  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Claj'  street,  San  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  in  this  State. 
Every  Slcatncr  brings  the  latest  Issued  novelties  from  Eu- 
rope and  Now  York,  which  can  be  found  at  all  the  above 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.  23vlfi-3m 


OCCIDENTAL 

Insurance     Company, 

OF  SAN  FRANCISCO. 
Ca*h  Capital,       ......     8300,000 

GOLD    COIN. 

Office   S.    XV.    corner  of  Montgomery  and 
California  Mtreels. 

Fir©    and    Marine    Tasiinmco. 
All  Losses  paid  in  U.  S.  Gold  Coin. 

CHR.  CHRISTIANSEN,  President. 
B.  R.  TnaciuLi',  Secretary  2t)vl7-3m 


It  will  save  you  both  time  and  labor,  one  bottle  of  this 
Solder  will  mend  all  the  lins  you  have  laid  one  side  for 
months,  and  make  them  good  as  new.  Get  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  50  cents  a  boitle;  It  is  con- 
venient and  compact.  Use  any  kind  of  lump  that  has  a 
blaze  no  larger  I  nun  a  single  wick;  a  spirit  lamp  will  make 
no  smoke.  You  may  me  nil  a  dlsii  or  can  over  the  best  table 
without  fear  of  spoiling  it.  Try  it,  and  you  will  never  want 
a  soldering  iron  in  the  house  agafn.  What  a  saving 
to  farmers.  No  more  stopping  up  of  holes  in  milk  pans 
with  a  rug.  Milkmen  can  mend  their  own  cans.  It 
does  the  pieitiest  job  on  any  article  you  have  Hi  the  house, 
from  a  pint  dish  tn  ft  wash  boiler  It  is  a  sure  thing  to  slick 
when  resin  and  solder  will  not.  It  will  stand:  heat  as  well 
as  any  solder  ever  used  over  fire 

Agency  lor  the  PaciOc  Coast,  Room  Na  10,  No, 423  Wash- 
ington street,  R:iu  t'rnncisco.    AGENTS  WANTED. 

Address  P.  O.  box  17.  fflvlTtf 


Beforothc  rainy  season  comes  get  cured  of  Rheumatism, 
and  Neura'gla.  by  herhsonly.  The  receipt  was  given  some 
years  ago  by  an  old  Indian  in  New  Orleans,  and  it  has  never 
failed  to  cure  all  it  says.  Many  have  been  cured  in  this 
oity  and  In  Boston,  and  all  sny  it  is  the  best  they  have 
tried.  Manufactured  by  MRS.  MART  HIGGINS,  Oregon 
street,  two  doors  west  of  Drum m.  Orders  sent  by  mail  or 
express  attended  to  on  receipt  of  $5  per  bottle.        22vl7-3m 


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Currency  Table. 

The  following  Table  shows  the  relative  value  of  a  Cur- 
rency Dollar  to  Coin  at  rates  of  premium  from  110  to  149: 

'"'  130 77 

131 WA 

132 75^ 

.„  133 75^ 

..87?i   134 l^i 

,.S77,,   135 7-i 

..8Efo   136 73J£ 

..85J5  137 73 

,.S4&  [38 Tl% 

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71J£ 

71 

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117 

118 

119 

120 

121 

122 

123 


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125.. 


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..80 
..7'J\, 

..7a\ 

■■7S\: 

..77« 


..69 


Distances  from  San  Francisco. 

Miles. 
New  Orleans,  via  Pana- 


Mlles. 

Acapulco,  Mex 1,840 

Auburn 152 

Bcnicia 30 

Calloo,  Peru 3.90H 

Cape  Horn- 6,380 

Calcutta,  via  Hawaiian 

Islands 10,400 

Cisco 2>9 

Collax 171 

Colusa 192 

Copperopolls 155 

Couitervllle 188 

Crescent  City  (sir.) 280 

Diablo  Coal  Mines 44 

Djwnieviilo 230 

Duich  Flat      184 

FarallVme  Islands 20 

Polioin 139 

Kort  Yuma 732 

Genoa 1*1 

Geyser  Springs 105 

Great  Salt  Lake  City....     854 

Guaymos,  Mex 1,710 

llaalah 450 

Half  Moon  Bay  (-tr.)     ..       4!t 

llealdsburg 80 

Hongkong  via  Hawaiian 

Islands 6,980 

Honolulu,  H.  l  2,100 

H  u  iniiol  d  i  La  Ice 345 

Humboldt  Bay,  Cal ~ 

Humboldt  Mines 

Jacksonville.  Or.  (str.).. 

LulteTahoe 

La  Paz.  Mex 1,305 

L.js  Angeles  (str.) 431] 

Liverpool,  Eng 13, lot: 

Mare  island 2S 

Ma^a-lan.  Mex 1,480 

Maiuamllo,  Mex 1,570 

Mendocino  City  (str.)...      138 

Wotitcrcv  (str.) 9; 

Melbourne,  via  II.  1 7,200 

Marysvillo 171 

Mokelumue  Hill 178 

Mariposa 211 

Napa 50 

Nevada  City 182 

New  Almauen 67 

Now  York,  vlaC.  Horn.  14,000 
New  Y  >rk,  via  Panama.  5,1(9 
NOW  York  (overland)...  3,417 


5,110 

7 

196 


Oakland 

Oroviile 

Olyrapla,  W.  T.  (str.)... 

Paeheco 

Placcrville 

Point  Concep'ion  (sir). 

Portland,  Or.  (str.) 

Panama,  C.  A 

Red  Bl till'  (sir.) 24/ 

Redwood 31 

Bio  Janeiro,  via  C.  Horn  8,323 

Rio  Vista 

San  Andreas 

san  Juan  South 

San  Jose 

San  Leandro 

San  Mateo 

San  Quentln 

dan  Rafael 

Sa-ita  Clara 

Seal  Rock 

Silver  Mountain 

Sonora 

Sonoma 

S;ockton 

Santa  Cruz  (str.) 

San  Luis  Obispo  (str.). 
Santa  Barbara  (str.). .. 

San  Pedro  (str.) 

San  Diego  (str.) 

San  Bias,  Mex 

Suisun 50 

Sacramento  (str.) 121 

Salem,  Or 710 

San  Bernardino 504 

Southampton,  via  Pan- 


.  167 
.  250 
.      642 

.  3,280 


170 


.  1,470 


7,-Si  0 
2, 'J  7'.' 
1,-Hi 


t.  Louis,  Mo 

Sitka,  Alaska 

Tomales 

Fiiesim,  Arizona. 

Tahiti.  S.  I 

Valk'jo 

Visalia 

Victoria.  V.  I...., 
Valparaiso,  Chill 
Warm  Springs... 

Weavcrville 

Yreka 400 

Yosemito  Valley 247 


.  1,013 

4,41)0 

.       28 


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A  Journal  of  Useful  Arts,   Science,  and  Mining  and  Mechanical  Progress. 


iiv    DEWfIX    «■*■    CO., 
l-ntoiit   Solicitors* 


San     Francisco,     Saturday,     January   9,    1869. 


VOLUME  xvm. 
HuiDl>er  a. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Ciller's    Mclalllo     Pressure 

Piston  Packing— Illus 
II..,.    Brick    Humes   may   be 

Itulll  Kurllii|UakcPruol'. 
Willi-'  H'n.'  Mining  liisinel. 
Ainalaamatiun  with  the  Aid 

01  Electricity. 
Sua  Water  as  Kuel. 
Mining  in  Idaho. 
I'slnclpi-dcs. 
N.   Y.  Society  of  Practical 

Engineering. 
Gold  Mining  and    Progress  ill 

<iii.ii. 
Callf'<rnta  Petroleum  am!  lis 

1  UUa  illon. 
Silk  111  Los  Angeles. 
1  hi  SmarUTille  lllast. 
Work  at  tli«  Foundries. 
.iiaeimie    1 " ■  r    Making    Cianl 

l-oo-dur  Cartridges. 
UatiUARlOAt.         MlsOKLLAWr  — 

rile  Cornish  Engine  Pump; 

Tin-    Muss    Rubber   Inking 

Bolter  ;    Damascus    Steel; 

Ootnpresaed  Leather;  Sew 

Uiectrlo  Lamp. 


The  rmporlal  Silver  Quarries 

Company. 

SclKHTiriC    H ISCKLI.ANY  — 

lie-  Plot-Ida  Bhcll  Heaps; 
lYondcrsof  the  Microscope; 
Meteors  and  Stone  Show, 
era;  Bait  and  itmllenl;  Pla- 

1I1111111  ill   Vinegar  Making: 

Kurthqunkea. 
BautaaaHtNa  lilisoRLLiar.— 

11. .ad  .Mjiklng;  Trial  ot  n 
Cheap  Kail;  llussiaii  Engi- 
neers sent  to  America. 

Mi  m.m,  .-.enmity— CoiO|iri8llIg 
lale  iinelligenec  Iroui  the 
various  counties  and  dis- 
Irlots  in  California,  Arizo- 
na, Uoloradtr,  Idaho,  Neva- 
da. New  Mexico,  Oregon, 
and  Wyoming. 

San  Francis,  o  .Mining  Share- 
holders' Directory. 

Sail  Pranclaco  Metal  Market. 

San  Francisco  Market  Uutes. 

Notices  to  Correspondents. 

"  ;k  Prices— Bid  and  Asked. 
9  Ilieorporatloiis. 


Machine  fob  Making  the  Giant  Powder 
Cartridges. — At  Thomas  Yarney's  office, 
No.  127  First  street,  may  be  "seen  a  very 
serviceable  and  ingenious  machine,  where- 
by much  labor  and  time  can  be  saved  in 
the  making  of  cartridges — of  from  six  to 
eight  inches  in  length,  and  from  half  an 
inch  to  an  inch  in  thickness,  such  as  are 
used  in  blasting  with  the  Giant  Powder.  It 
is  an  upright  tamping  or  ramrod,  which  is 
alternately  raised  and  dropped  very  rapidly 
by  means  of  a  little  revolving  wheel,  and 
is  so  placed  that  its  lower  end  reaches  into 
a  paper  cartridge  case.  The  rod  is  hol- 
low, the  powder  falling  into  it  from  a  hop- 
per above,  and  feeding  through  it  into  the 
cartridge,  through  an  aperture  at  the  bot- 
tom which  is  semi-circular;  the  other  half 
of  the  semi-circle  being  closed  and  serving 
as  a  tamping  surface.  A  motion  like  that 
of  a  revolving  stamp,  packs  the  contents 
evenly.  In  less  than  a  quarter  of  a  minute, 
a  nicely  executed  solid  cartridge  is  com- 
pleted in  this  manner.  It  would  be  very 
inconvenient  indeed,  to  make  cartridges 
with  Giant  Powder  in  the  ordinary  way,  as 
the  material  is  somewhat  sticky.  The  de- 
gree of  firmness  required  in  the  packing 
is  regulated  by  tension  screws,  connected 
with  the  support  on  which  the  cartridge 
rests.     Hand  or  steam  power  may  be  used 

The  Giant  Powder  Company  are  extend- 
ing their  operations,  finding  an  increased 
sale  for  their  powder.  At  the  New  Alma- 
den  quicksilver  mines  twenty  men  are  work- 
ing with  it.  At  Redington's  mine,  near 
Clear  Lake,  it  is  to  be  introduced;  and  nu- 
merous mines  across  the  Siena  have  been 
using  it  to  some  extent,  with  a  view  to  test- 
ing its  comparative  economy. 


American  Affairs  and  the  Pacific 
Rahboad  m  China. — The  new  American 
Minister,  Mr.  Browne,  accompanied  by 
Commissioner  Poston  and  J.  Wells  Wil- 
liams, Secretary  of  Legation  and  Interpre- 
ter, has  just  presented  his  credentials  at 
the  Chinese  Foreign  Office,  says  a  Peking 
correspondent  of  the  last  steamer.  He  was 
received  by  Prince  Kung,  uncle  of  the  Em- 
peror and  recognized  head  of  the  Govern- 
ment during  his  minority,  assisted  by  five 
Councillors  of  the  Empire  ;  and  the  indi- 
cations are  that  cordial  relations  will  be 
maintained  with  the  Ta-Tsing  Empire. 
Prince  Kung  inquired  with  much  interest 
how  the  Pacific  Railroad  was  progressing. 


Collier's  Metallic  Pressure   Piston 
Packing. 

This  invention  relates  to  the  packing  used 
to  render  piston-rods  or  propeller  shafts 
steam  and  water  tight,  and  has  for  its  ob- 
ject the  construction  of  a  metallic  packing, 
which  shall  be  operated  upon  by  the  gas, 
vapor  or  liquid  exerting  the  pressure,  in 
such  a  manner  as  to  form  a  perfectly  tight 
joint.  It  also  consists  in  so  forming  the 
gland  of  the  stuffing  box,  that  it  shall  serve 
as  a  support  and  guide  for  the  rod  and 
and  shaft,  and  at  the  same  time  afford  great 
facility  for  lubrication. 

The  query  has  occurred,  probably,  to 
every  one,  how  it  is  that  the  engineers  can 
manage  to  pack  piston-rods  connecting  with 
the  interior  of  a  steam  cylinder,  so  tight, 
without  the  extreme  friction  which  would 
retard  the  motion  of  the  piston  very  mate- 


and  to  the  left.  It  is  by  their  means  that 
the  packing  is  effected  so  successfully,  and 
without  undue  friction.  The  segments  are 
faced  to  fit  the  inner  end  of  the  gland  per- 
fectly tight,  and  are  kept  in  close  contact 
when  the  steam  or  pressure  is  not  on,  by  a 
spiral  spring  D,  within  the  cage. 

Two  small  openings,  now,  connect  the  in 
terior  of  the  cage  with  the  source  of  pres- 
sure— as  the  cylinder  in  an  engine  or  pump, 
or  the  water  outside  of  the  ship  if  it  is  for 
a  propeller  shaft — so  that  the  greater  the 
pressure,  the  closer  are  the  rings  forced 
against  the  rod  and  inner  face  of  the  gland. 

In  any  case  the  packing  is  to  be  applied 
to  a  water  or  air  pump,  so  that  the  pressure 
will  come  from  the  liquid,  or  the  gaseous 
substance,  as  the  case  may  be. 

One  of  the  most  important  uses  of  this 
packing  is  in  the  stuffing  boxes  of  propel- 
ler shafts,  in  which  case  the  openings  con- 


COLLIER'S  METALLIC  PRESSURE  PISTON  PACKING. 


rially,  as  to  prevent  that  volatile  substance, 
under  its  great  pressure,  from  forcing  it- 
self out  alongside  of  the  sliding  rod.  Our 
illustration,  with  a  few  words  of  explana- 
tion, will  give  an  idea  of  how  this  is  done. 
The  large  disc  (on  whieh  the  letter  A  rests) 
represents  merely  the  left  hand  end  of  a 
steam  cylinder,  which,  if  it  were  repre- 
sented entire  in  the  drawing,  would  con- 
tinue on,  of  the  same  dimensions,  towards 
the  right.  E,  E,  is  the  piston-rod,  (cut  off 
smoothly  at  the  ends  in  the  model,)  which 
slides  through  the  cylinder's  ends;  that 
part  to  the  left  of  the  disc  or  cylinder's 
end,  between  F  and  D,  is  the  stuffing  box, 
and  cage,  the  former  fitting  into  the  latter; 
and  H  represents  the  oiling  cup,  on  the  top 
of  the  oiling  box.  F  is  the  end  of  the  cage. 

The  stuffing  box  is  formed  in  the  ordi- 
nary manner,  with  the  exception  that  in- 
stead of  entering  the  cage,  the  body  of  the 
gland  projects  outward,  and  forms  a  sup- 
port for  the  rod,  and  at  the  same  time  serves 
as  an  attachment  for  the  oil  cup,  H,  which 
can  be  easily  kept  full. 

B  B  are  the  metallic  packing  rings, 
within  the  cage;  each  made  of  three  parts 
or  segments  and  lying  over  similar  rings 
underneath  tkeja,  in  suoh  a  manner  as  to 
break  joints—  as  is  more  olaarly  represented 
by  B  and  C  in  the  transverse  section  below 


nect  with  the  outside  water,  the  pressure 
on  the  rings  depending  upon  the  depth 
to  which  the  shaft  is  submerged. 

This  device  is  simple,  and  not  easily  got 
out  of  repair;  is  perfectly  efficacious  and 
self -regulating,  and  in  the  case  of  shafts,  es- 
pecially, will  do  away  with  the  great  ex- 
pense of  repairing  the  derangements  of  the 
stuffing  box  which  now  so  frequently  oc- 
cur. 

Collier's  Patent  Metallic  Pressure  Pack- 
ing was  patented  through  the  Mining  and 
Scientific  Press  Agency  Oct.  13tb,  1868. 
The  principal  foundries  will  furnish  the 
same.  Collier's  address,  for  full  particu- 
lars, is  Sacramento  City,  The  inventor  is 
an  enterprising  young  California  mechanic, 
and  his  invention  is  one  of  those  matters  of 
operating  detail,  which  are  especially  worthy 
of  consideration  as  contributing  to  the  per- 
fection of  machinery,  and  at  the  same  time 
rendering  its  use  more  economical  and 
more  permanently  lasting. 

•>.-.  -ass-  -*■  « 

St.  Domingo.— Prof.  W.  M.  Gabb,  form- 
erly connected  with  the  California  State 
Geographical  Survey,  has  been  appointed 
State  Geologist  for  St.  DomiDgo,  by  the 
Government  of  that  Island.  St.  Domingo 
is  said  to  abound  in  gold  placers.  Miner- 
als of  value  are  said  to  be  found  there  in 
considerable  quantities. 


Gold  Mining  and  Progress   in  China. 

The  working  of  the  Chefoo  gold  mines 
has  been  summarily  closed  by  orders  from 
the  different  foreign  Ministers  at  Peking, 
issued  to  the  Consuls,  forbiding  the  issu- 
ance of  passports,  and  declaringthat  "min- 
ing" is  not  a  right  guaranteed  by  treaty. 

As  the  Chiuamen  have  the  freedom  of 
our  own  couutry  subterraneously,  it  would 
seem  that  our  relations  with  China  are  left 
on  an  unequal  footing  in  that  respect.  Ross 
Browne  will,  no  doubt,  talk  the  matter 
over  with  Prince  Kung  in  due  time. 

An  English  official,  who  lately  visited 
the  Pengtu  fields  in  the  Shantung  Province, 
says  he  saw  a  nugget  weighing  an  ounce 
avoirdupois,  and  examined  several  veins, 
some  two  inches  thick,  the  general  average 
of  which  would  be  about  §100  in  gold  from 
the  working  of  one  ton  of  earth. 

There  are  said  to  be  three  great  questions 
in  China  just  now — the  missionary  ques- 
tion, the  gold  question,  and  the  tonnage 
duty  question.  Two  attaches  of  the  Lon- 
don Mission,  have  lately  returned  to 
Hankow  from  a  tour  of  3,000  miles  in  the 
extreme  Western  part  of  China.  They  say 
that  they  were  treated  with  the  utmost 
courtesy  and  kindness  wherever  they  jour- 
neyed. They  found  the  Roman  Catholic 
converts  by  the  thousaud  iu  every  village 
in  Sz  Chuan,  and  the  crosses  literally  plant- 
ed on  every  hill-side ;  they  also  found 
everywhere  traces  of  coal,  iron  and  other 
minerals,  and  proved  that,  so  far  as  the 
mass  of  the  people  were  concerned,  the 
white  race  would  be  received  with  open 
arms.  The  ramifications  of  the  ill-feeling 
existing  towards  Christianity  in  some  parts 
may  be  traced  throughout  the  whole  Em- 
pire as  springing  from  the  same  class,  the 
literati,  who  should  lead  the  people  towards 
the  true  development  of  China,  but  who 
seem  to  fear  that  with  the  advent  of  foreign 
ideas  the  power  they  now  hold  will  slip 
from  their  grasp.  A  difficulty  recently  oc- 
curred at  Yang-Chow  near  Chinkeang  on 
the  Xangtze-Kiang,  between  a  Chinesemob 
and  an  English  missionary.  The  mob, 
headed  by  the  literati,  destroyed  a  mission- 
ary building  and  maltreated  the  inmates, 
posting  placards  in  the  vicinity  warniug 
foreigners  to  leave  the  Celestial  soil  under 
the  penalty  of  death.  Three  English  guu- 
boats  went  to  the  rescue,  and  brought  the 
lax  officials  to  terms. 

Baron  Richthofen  was  at  last  accounts  en- 
"aged  at  his  geological  labors  in  the  prov- 
ince of  Shantung.  One  of  the  objects  of 
Richthofen 's  particular  attention  in  China, 
we  understand,  is  to  be  the  examination  of 
coal  mines  located  suitably  somewhere  not 
far  from  tide  water,  for  shipment  of  that 
indispensable  material  to  different  parts 
round  the  Pacific,  especially  on  our  western 
coast,  the  work  being  in  the  interest  of 
some  San  Francisco  capitalists.  The 
Chinese  coal  is  understood  to  be  of  better 
quality  than  that  of  Mt.  Diablo  and  the 
Gulf  of  Georgia. 

The  stage  line  between  Visalia  and  White 
Pine  will  be  opened  in  February. 


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proper  subjects— correspondents  alone  bong  respuiis  ble  for 
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[Written  for  tbe  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

The  White  Pine  Mining  District— Its 
Geographical  Position,  Elevation  and 
Winter  Climate. 

BY  DR.    DE  GBOOT. 

Presuming  that  the  readers  of  the  Press 
are  tolerably  well  posted  as  to  the  supposed 
geographical  position  and  altitude  of  this 
district,  I  will  merely  remark  in  regard  to 
the  same,  that,  while  neither  have  been  in- 
strumentally  determined,  it  is  believed  to 
lie  in  latitude  39°  20'  N.,  and  in  longitude 
115°  20'  W.  from  Washington;  its  altitude 
varying  from  7,000  to  11,000  feet  above  the 
level  of  the  sea.  Its  distance  and  bearing, 
taking  this  place  as  its  center,  is  from  Aus- 
tin, E.  S.  E.  120  miles;  from  Belmont,  N. 
E.  140  miles;  from  Hico,  in  the  Pahrana- 
gat  country,  and  county  seat  of  Lincoln 
County,  N.  N.  W.  150  miles,  and  from 
Elco,  the  nearest  station  on  the  Central  Pa- 
cific Eailroad,  S.  115  miles, — as  the  toll- 
road  now  being  built  to  that  point  will 
probably  run. 

With  such  an  altitude  the  winter  climate 
must  necessarily  be  cold  and  snowy,  though 
the  present  season  has  proved  as  yet  an  ex- 
ception to  this  rule,  at  least  so  far  as  the 
depth  of  snow  is  concerned;  the  successive 
falls  that  have  occurred,  some  live  or  six  in 
number,  having  amounted  in  the  aggregate 
to  less  than  two  feet.  But  it  is  well  known, 
that  in  four  or  five  winters  out  of  six,  the 
snow  often  accumulates  here  to  a  depth  of 
six  or  seven  feet  on  a  level,  drifting  so  badly 
that  it  lies  in  spots  until  late  the  next  sum- 
mer. Still,  the  isothermal  lines  crossing 
this  region  assign  to  it  a  milder  winter  cli- 
mate than  is  possessed  by  places  in  the 
same  latitude  further  east;  as  well  also  as  a 
milder  one  than  is  common  to  certain  sec- 
tions of  country  to  the  west.  It  is  a  nota- 
ble fact  that  the  snow  fall  is  never  by  any 
means  so  great,  nor  is  the  cold  believed  to 
be  so  intense  at  the  same  altitude  on  these 
interior  ranges,  as  on  the  Sierra  Nevada  or 
on  the  chains  lying  east  of  the  Rocky 
Mountains.  Still,  every  intelligent  person 
here  counts  on  much  deeper  snow  and 
colder  weather  than  any  we  have  yet  seen, 
before  the  winter  is  over;  while  every  con- 
siderate one  will  strive  to  make  provision 
accordingly. 

TREASURE  HILL — THE  SITE  OF  THE  PRINCI- 
PAL MINES — DESCRIPTION  OF  ORES,  ETC. 

This  district,  which  consists  of  an  area 
of  twelve  square  miles,  lies  near  the  north 
end  of  the  White  Pine  Mountains,  a  com- 
pact and  symmetrical  chain  further  south, 
but  which,  at  this  point,  is  somewhat  broken 
up,  being  scattered  into  isolated  hills  and 
ridges,  some  of  them  running  transversely 
to  its  longitudinal  axis.  Upon  one  of  these 
eminences,  named  Treasure  Hill,  the  prin- 
cipal mines  in  the  district  are  situated;  the 
ledges  appearing  on  every  side  of  it,  and 
extending  up  its  slopes,  composed  for  the 
most  part  of  huge  benches  of  limestone, 
from  base  to  summit.  This  hill,  which 
runs  north  and  south,  is  about  five  miles 
long  and  3%  miles  broad,  measured  over 
its  summit;  its  altitude  being  about  1,600 
feet  above  the  encircling  valley  at  its  base, 
and  9,000  feet  above  the  level  of  the  sea. 
Almost  the  entire  formation  is  limestone, 
consisting  of  stratified  dolomiteiandealcare- 
ous  schists.  The  metalliferous  lodes  are  ex- 
ceedingly variable  in  inclination,  size  and 
strike,  standing  at  all  angles,  and  running 
towards  all  points  of  the  compass,  while  in 
dimension,  they  vary  from  mere  stringers  of 
spar  and  quartz  to  oreehannels  having  sev- 
eral hundred  feet  of  lateral  expansion.  In 
fact,  it  is  but  just  to  say,  that  the  enclos- 
ing walls  of  many  of  the  deposits  are  ex- 
tremely eccentric,  lacking  often  the  leading 
features  of  regular  fissure  veins.  Others 
again,  are  well  walled,  have  areadily  recog- 


nizable dip  and  strike,  conforming  in  tbeir 
main  features  to  symmetrical  and  well-de- 
fined lodes;  conditions  that  it  is  believed 
will  be  found  to  obtain  much  more  gener- 
ally at  greater  depths. 

The  prevailing  ores  in  the  better  class  of 
mines  are  composed  of  green  and  gray 
chlorides  mixed  with  horn  silver;  many 
powerful  veins  located  mostly  about  the 
base  of  the  hill,  carry  ing  a  large  percentage 
of  lead  and  copper.  The  locality,  however, 
most  abounding  in  these  and  similar  met- 
als, is  a  much  higher  mountain,  and  its 
outlying  ridges  situate  contiguous  to  Treas- 
ure Hill  on  the  west,  and  known  as  the  Po- 
gonip,  or  Base  Metal  Range.  Here  we  find 
a  multitude  of  lodes,  of  all  sizes,  the  most 
of  them,  however,  being  large  and  gener- 
ally marked  by  more  regular  features  than 
the  majority  of  those  on  Treasure  Hill. 
These  veins  are  heavily  impregnated  with 
silver,  copper  and  lead,  the  latter  often  be- 
ing present  in  such  quantity  as  to  consti- 
tute the  ore  an  argentiferous  galena.  This 
mountain  and  vicinity,  abounding  in  wood, 
must  soon  become  the  seat  of  extensive 
smelting  operations,  as  it  is  by  this  process 
that  the  greater,  portion  of  these  ores  must 
be  reduced.  The  value  of  tbe  silver  usu- 
ally found  in  the  ores  of  the  Base  Metal 
Range  varies  from  $30  to  §90  to  tbe  ton, 
tbe  value  of  the  lead  being  from  $50  to  $70, 
and  that  of  the  copper  very  considerable. 
Besides  the  above  metals,  the  ores  of  the 
Pogonip  group  contain  iron,  antimony, 
bismuth,  and  arsenic,  often  one  or  more  of 
them  in  notable  quantity. 

LEADING  PECULIARITIES  OF  THE  WHITE  PINE 
MINES. 

Without  going  into  details,  the  salient 
features  of  the  mines  here,  and  those  in 
which  their  special  advantages  over  all 
others  yet  found  in  this  State  reside,  may 
be  briefly  set  forth  as  follows  :  The  obvious 
abundance,  high  grade,  easy  extraction,  and 
tractable  character  of  the  ores.  Erom  the 
explorations  already  made,  though  compar- 
atively limited,  it  is  now  evident  that  the 
quantity  of  ore  to  be  obtained  here  at  small 
expense,  will  prove  to  be  large;  the  crush- 
ings  heretofore  made  equally  establishing 
its  highly  productive  and  facile  character. 
The  cost  of  raising  ores  from  the  "principal 
mines,  after  the  prices  of  labor  and  supplies 
have  been  made  to  conform  to  the  standard 
obtaining  elsewhere  throughout  the  State, 
will  not  exceed  $4  per  ton;  extensive  con- 
tracts having  already  been  entered  into  for 
their  reduction  within  the  nextsix  months 
at  the  rate  of  $25  per  ton ;  a  price  that  it  is 
believed  will  next  summer  more  than  suffice 
to  cover  the  then  prevailing  cost  of  both 
transportation  and  milling.  That  the  ex- 
pense attending  the  latter  can  not  long  ex- 
ceed those  now  prevailing  at  Virginia,  may 
be  inferred  from  the  fact,  that  there  is 
within  a  distance  of  five  miles  from  Treas- 
ure Hill,  a  sufficiency  of  water  to  supply  a 
milling  capacity  of  300  or  400  stamps, 
driven  by  steam,  with  wood  enough  for 
their  use  for  at  least  ten  or  twelve  years, 
while  there  are  additional  and  much  more 
ample  supplies  of  both  a  little  further  off, 
but  still  within  comparatively  easy  dis- 
tance. 

Under  these  circumstances,  it  will  be  seen 
that  while  the  future  wants  of  this  district 
are  tolerably  well  provided  for,  the  better 
class  of  mines  can  be  worked  with  large, 
certain,  and  almost  immediately  accruing 
profits;  such  having  been  the  results  of  all 
the  attempts  heretofore  made  at  working 
these  ores. 

While  we  have  not  the  data  for  ascertain- 
ing the  exact  amount  of  bullion  thus  far 
extracted  from  the  White  Pine  mines,  it  may 
be  roughly  set  down  as  approximating 
$1,700,000.  The  yield  of  the  ore  taken  out 
has  varied  from  $120  to  $10,000  to  the  ton; 
the  whole  averaging  perhaps  $600.  The 
cost  of  extraction  has  been  small,  that  of 
hauling  and  milling  having  averaged  about 
$70  to  the  ton,  a  portion  of  the  ores  milled 
having  been  sent  to  Austin,  and  a  good 
deal  to  Newark,  thirty  miles  distant,  for 
reduction.  In  fineness,  the  bullion  has 
run  from  .975  to  .992,  while  it  is  believed 
that  the  average  standard  may  by  more 
careful  working,  be  somewhat  elevated 
hereafter.  Heading  the  list  of  the  more 
largely  and  actively 

PRODUCTIVE   MINES, 

wehavetheEberhardtand  Keystone  claims, 
followed  by  the  Standford,  the  Aurora- 
North,  the  Hidden  Treasure, — the  three  last 
named  a  continuation  of  the  same  grand 
deposit,  and  occupying  the  crest  of  Treas- 
ure Hill, — with  tbe  Indiana,  Genessee, 
Stonewall,  Emigrant,  Robert  Emmet,  and 
several  other  claims  of  less  note,  situate 
on  Chloride  Plat,  all  of  which  yield  nearly 
the  same  character  of  high  grade  chloride 
ores,  and  every  one  of  which  could  easily 
be  made  to  turn  out  from  two  to  ten  times 
as  much  ore  as  is   now  being  raised  from 


them.  Some  considerable  lots  of  ore  are 
also  being  extracted  from  a  number  of  val- 
uable lodes  as  yet  but  partially  opened; 
such  asthePocotillo,  Copper  Silver  Glance, 
Charter  Oak,  Emersley,  and  the  several 
Hidden  Treasure  extensions;  lesser  quanti- 
ties being  gotten  out  from  still  others,  sit- 
uate more  remote  from  the  leading  mines, 
and  generally  at  much  lower  levels;  the 
principal  among  which,  are  the  Cliff,  the 
Featherstone,  the  Argyle,  the  Herman,  a 
grouj)  known  as  the  ComBtock  No.  1  and  2, 
with  the  Neptune  lode  lying  between  them, 
and,  finally,  the  Mazeppa,  a  ledge  lying 
three-fourths  of  a  mile  south  from  the 
Eberhardt  mine,  and  600  feet  below  it  In 
this  ledge,  the  thickness  of  which  has  not 
yet  been  ascertained,  a  streak  of  extremely 
fine  ore  has  been  laid  open;  causing,  mostly 
on  account  of  its  position,  a  good  deal  of 
excitement,  and  drawing  a  multitude  of 
miners  into  the  vicinity,  where  they  are 
now  engaged  prospecting,  not  altogether 
without  encouraging  results. 

There  are,  of  course,  a  vast  number  of 
small  veins  here  that  show  what  are  termed 
good  indications,  meaning  surface  streaks 
of  quartz  and  spar,  often  mixed  with  a  lit- 
tle ore — almost  always  conditions  precedent 
to  the  striking  of  valuable  deposits  below; 
of  claims  that  do  not  exhibit  even  these 
faint  tokens  of  wealth,  there  are  perhaps  a 
still  greater  number,  many  persons  making 
locations  without  surface  signs  of  ore  de- 
posits at  all,  intending  to  sink  shafts  and 
take  the  chances  of  striking  the  latter  or 
running  after  them  with  drifts. 

CONCLUSIONS. 

From  the  foregoing  it  will  be  seen  that 
the  likelihood  of  developing  ore  channels, 
of  greater  or  less  magnitude,  at  every  point 
around  and  upon  every  level  on  Treasure 
Hill ,  may  be  considered  good.  Omitting 
the  older  locations  of  acknowledged  wealth, 
occupying  its  southerly  slope  and  summit, 
if,  from  its  top  we  descend'  the  easterly  side 
of  this  eminence,  we  encounter,  lying  on 
the  same  bench  with  the  Eberhardt,  but  at 
a  point  a  mile  further  north,  a  band  of  ex- 
tremely promising  claims;  chief  among 
which  are  the  Charter  Oak,  Emersley  and 
the  Pocotillo ;  the  latter,  now  generally  re- 
garded here  as  one  of  the  very  best  things 
next  to  the  Eberhardt  in  the  district.  Go- 
ing still  a  mile  further  north,  and  making 
an  additional  descent  of  three  or  four  hun- 
dred feet,  we  arrive  at  the  Virginia  mine,  in 
which  the  genuine  chloride  ores  exist  in  a 
massive  form;  while  at  a  point  three  miles 
south,  and  on  a  level  500  feet  still  lower, 
we  have  the  Mazeppa,  the  site  of  a  recent 
rich  and  significant  strike. 

Men  who  have  spent  many  years,  some  of 
them  holding  responsible  positions  in  the 
mines  of  South  America  and  Mexico,  oc- 
cupying formations  similar  to  these,  speak 
encouragingly  and  even  confidently  of  the 
prospects  of  White  Pine  as  a  prolific  and 
permanent  silver-producing  district 

Mr.  E.  B.  Dorsey,  an  authority  that  few 
intelligent  mining  engineers  or  experts  on 
this  coast  will  question,  and  who  spent 
many  years  aotively  employed  in  the  famed 
mines  of  Chanarcillo,  Northern  Peru,  pro- 
nounces White  Pine  similar  in  all  its  lead- 
ing features  to  that  district;  the  lodes  in 
which,  after  being  worked  with  the  greatest 
success  for  nearly  forty  years,  are  still  pro- 
ducing at  depths  of  more  than  1,600  feet, 
as  largely  and  steadily  as  when  they  were 
first  opened.  With  assurances  from  such 
a  competent  source,  and  with  so  manyfacts 
before  us  tending  to  their  substantiation, 
there  would  seem  to  be  a  good  deal  of  af- 
firmative evidence  as  to  the  probable  dura- 
tion and  productiveness  of  the  lodes  in  this 
district. 

Treasure  Hill,  Lander  County,  Nevada, 
December  31st,  1868. 


The  Cigar  Steamship  idea  of  Mr.  Wi- 
nans  is  not  abandoned,  as  it  appears,  though 
the  success  of  the  cigar  built  in  London  in 
1865  was  very  equivocal,  judging  from  the 
facility  with  which  it  was  dismissed  from 
public  attention.  Mr.  Winans  expresses  his 
determination,  however,  to  persevere,  as 
ho  has  good  practical  and  scientific  reasons 
to  feel  assured  that  his  model  is  the  most 
perfect  one  for  water  navigation,  as  well  as 
to  assure  entire  safety  from  storms. 

The  suggestions  found  on  another  page 
relating  to  the  construction  of  brick  build- 
ings so  as  to  bo  seeureagainst  earthquakes, 
come  from  an  old  architect  and  builder, 
and  will  be  found  eminently  practical  and 
worthy  of  attention  from  those  who  intend 
actually  to  build. 

The  Merced  Falis  Wood  Manufacturing 
Company  have  superceded  the  Chinese 
help  in  that  establishment  by  white  opera- 
tives, male  and  fema'.e. 


HJngineerinff . 


A  railroad  mania  has  fairly  commenced 
in  Oregon. 


The  grand  canal  of  China  is  being  sur- 
veyed by  Capt.  Dunlop,  of  the  British 
steamer  Dove. 


The  levee  from  Woodbridge  to  the  cross- 
ing on  the  Mokelumne  River  has  been  com- 
pleted. 


A  Hydrographical  department  has  been 
organized  for  the  Chinese  Coast,  the  object 
being  mainly  to  erect  lighthouses. 

Evert  department  of  the  Sacramento 
Valley  Railroad  Company's  works  is  in  act- 
ive operation. 

The  engineers  of  the  Saucelito  and  Hum- 
boldt Railroad  Company,  were  in  Santa 
Rosa  recently,  engaged  in  looking  out  for 
the  best  place  to  cross  Santa  Rosa  Creek. 

The  astronomical  and  triangulation  work 
of  the  Pacific  Coast  Survey  will  be  done  by 
Prof.  Davidson,  while  the  hydrographical 
work  will  be  under  A.  P.  Rogers. 


Russian  Engineers  Sent  to  America. 
The  Emperor  of  Russia  has  sent  to  this 
country  two  civil  engineers,  with  instruc- 
tions to  make  a  complete  examination  of 
the  operations  of  the  Pacific  and  other 
great  railways  in  the  United  States.  The 
Emperor  contemplates  building  a  railroad 
from  China  across  Asia  to  the  capital  of 
Russia. 


The  Surveying  Party,  marking  out  the 
California  and  Oregon  boundary  line,  have 
just  been  paid  off,  and  several  have  quit, 
not  wishing  to  make  the  trip  to  tbe  coast 
this  winter,  which  renders  it  doubtful  if  it 
will  be  attempted  before  next  season.  The 
coast  mountains  and  passes  will  be  exceed- 
ingly difficult  to  pass,  unless  the  winter 
proves  a  very  mild  one. — Yreka  Union,  Dec. 
ith. 


Trial  of  a  Cheap  Rail. — The  iron  used 
in  constructing  the  Presidio  Railroad  is  of 
a  new  pattern,  being  simply  a  plain  flat 
rail,  something  like  the  old  "strap  rail," 
or  "  ribbon  rail, "  bent  so  as  to  hollow  it 
like  a  section  of  tin-eave  trough,  or  the 
half  of  the  bark  of  a  small  tree.  This  is 
laid  on  or  over  a  parallel  wooden  rail,  with 
the  concave  side  down,  and  answers  the 
purpose,  where  only  light  loads  are  to  be 
carried,  admirably. 


Our  report  of  the  proceedings  of  the 
N.  Y.  Society  of  Practical  Engineering,  be- 
ing on  the  subject  of  "  Modern  Improve- 
ments in  Mining,"  is  placed  this  week  un- 
der the  head  of  miscellaneous,  though  it 
contains  several  interesting  facts  about  an- 
cient turbines,  which  are  used  in  the 
Orient,  and  about  our  river  flutter-wheel, 
used  for  raising  water  out  of  river  claims, 
being  identical  with  Persian  wheels  of  re- 
mote antiquity  on  the  Nile,  and  on  the 
Ganges. 

Road  Making. — The  Railway  Times  says 
the  common  practice  in  this  country, 
in  road  making,  is  wasteful  and  ex- 
pensive. The  upper  soil  is  removed, 
and  coarse  gravel  or  broken  stone  supplied 
to  bring  up  the  grade,  and  the  road  is  then 
left  to  be  worn  down  smooth  by  passing 
teams  and  carriages.  A  waste  of  power  is 
thus  involved,  an  immense  and  useless  wear 
of  vehicles,  loss  of  time  and  a  great  amount 
of  general  discomfort.  Drainage  is  seldom 
thought  of,  and  during  the  wet  seasons,  and 
especially  when  the  frost  is  coming  out  of 
the  ground,  the  roads  are  nearly  impassable. 
The  common  remedy  for  all  this  is  to  pile 
on  more  gravel  or  broken  stone,  and  then 
again  commences  the  destruction  of  wheels. 
This  useless  tax  to  the  owners  of  horses  and 
vehicles  could  nearly  all  be  prevented  if  the 
roads  were  properly  made,  drained  and 
cared  for.  Proper  drainage  is  the  first  es- 
sential; then  the  road  dressed  with  gravel 
or  stone  should  be  formed  and  rolled  into 
proper  form  to  shed  water — a  very  slight 
incline  to  either  side  is  all  that  is  neces- 
sary— and  then  you  have  a  road  that  is  easy 
to  horses,  and  the  load  is  carried  with  half 
the  power  that  is  expended  in  hauling  over 
very  many  of  the  roads  in  our  suburban 
towns.  Less  gravel  or  broken  stone,  but 
more  care  that  it  is  kept  in  place  and  smooth, 
is  what  is  required.  In  England  and  France 
they  are  using  powerful  steam  rollers  with 
good  results. 


T\\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Mechanical. 


The  Cornish  Pimping  Engine.— \Y.  H. 
G.   West)    i  ;    I    i   ineer,  U.    S. 

Navy,  Bends  an  article  to  the  Journal  of  the 

,  from  which  we  extract  the 
following : 

• '  The  real  causes  of  the  success  of  the 
i  pnmping  engine  are  so  eimpl  i,  that 
only  men  of  very  practical  minds  discover 
and  appreciate  them;  and  this  simple  ma- 
chioe  remains  a  mystery  even  to  tho 
)i  ive  made  its  manufacture  their  principal 
occupation. 

The  simplest  and  cheapest  way  to  pump 
water,  is  to  forco  some  perfeotly  smooth 
substance,  without  appreciable  pores,  into 
the  body  Of  water,  su  that  tho  water  may 
rise  a  corresponding  amount  and  tlow  away. 
Hero  wo  have  no  friction,  no  leaks,  anil, 
therefore,  no  I08S  of  efficiency.  All  the 
power  is  utilized.  When  we  add  a  casing 
or  working  barrel  with  packing,  we  add 
friction;  When  we  add  valves,  we  add  the 
work  of  forcing  thorn  open;  when  we  add 
reciving  and  delivery  pipes,  we  add  fric- 
tion; when  we  mid  turns,  wo  add  obstruc- 
tions; when  we  contract  the  pipes  or  valves, 
wa  add  thousands  of  smaller  obstructions, 
and  increase  the  friction,  as  the  square  of 
the  speed  of  tho  water  through  the  pipes 
must  increase;  and  when  the  valves  are 
lifted,  they  take  time  to  get  down  again,  and 
water  must  leak  back. 

Cornish  pumps,  well  designed,  have 
large  pipos.  Cornish  pumps  are  packed 
with  soft,  elastic  hemp  packing,  or  the  best 
substitute  at  hand,  and  the  cup  of  thegland 
is  kept  full  of  some  Huid  lubricating  matter. 
The  valves  or  clacks  of  the  Cornish 
pumps  are  made  of  large  diameter  and 
small  lift;  they  shut  quickly,  and  the  leak 
back  through  them  is  correspondingly 
Bmall.  The  stroke  of  the  plunger  is  always 
long,  and  the  times  of  leaking  back  are 
thereby  lessened.  There  is  but  one  turn  in 
the  Cornish  pumps — that  from  the  plunger- 
ease  to  the  column." 


The  "  Moss-rubber  "  Inking-roller. — 
A  roller  which,  according  to  the  Mechanics' 
Magazine  is  destined  to  supersede  that  in 
ordinary  use  with  printers,  is  the  invention 
of  Stephen  Moulton,  of  Bradford,  and  is 
thus  prepared  :  "The  inventor  takes  the 
ordinary  vulcanized  india-rubber,  and  re- 
duces it  to  powder.  He  then  places  it  in  a 
mold,  and  subjects  it  to  a  second  vulcaniz- 
ing heat,  which  converts  it  into  a  homo- 
geneous mossy  substance.  It  is  then  cov- 
ered with  a  skin  of  rubber  and  sulphur, 
and  again  subjected  to  a  vulcanizing  heat 
in  order  to  cure  the  rubber  skin,  after 
which  the  roller  is  ready  for  use.  The  re- 
sult of  this  process  is  an  article  composed 
of  a  homogeneous  material  of  the  consistency 
of  moss,  which  is  hermetically  sealed  in  a 
smooth  skin  of  india-rubber.  The  advant- 
ages possessed  by  these  rollers  are  import- 
ant to  the  printing  trade;  they  are  very 
durable,  on  account  of  the  unchangeable 
character  of  the  material;  they  are  unaf- 
fected by  temperature;  are  not  damaged  by 
use  on  brass  rule;  are  permanently  soft 
aud  elastic;  seldom  require  washing,  and 
when  washed  for  change  of  color  are  ready 
for  use  immediately." 


A  Ninety-Ton  Casting  in  Three  Hours. 
One  of  the  large  blocks  of  iron  to  be  em- 
ployed by  the  Russian  Government  for  for- 
tification purposes,  was  recently  cast  at 
Krupp's  iron  works,  at  Essen, — says  a  Ber- 
lin letter, — in  three  hours  and  forty-five 
seconds.  The  fraction  is  for  the  actual  time 
occupied  in  the  casting, — the  melting  hav- 
ing been  done  in  threehours.  In  England, 
the  casting  of  a  steam  hammer,  weighing 
one  hundred  tons,  requires  forty-eight 
hours. 

These  large  blocks  or  plates  are  moved 
by  a  hydraulic  crane,  and  with.perfectease. 
They  will  not  be  fastened  together,  with 
bolts  and  screws,  but  will  be  made  to  dove- 
tail into  each  other.  They  are  to  be  used 
in  connection  with  earth  embankments. 


A  Yankee  Machine  in  England. — P. 
Watkins  went  to  England  in  1856  to  sellhis 
patent  machine  for  making  bolts  and  nuts. 
He  gave  it  up  after  several  attempts,  and 
commenced  the  manufacture  of  those  arti- 
cles on  a  small  scale.  In  two  years  he  had 
all  he  could  do.  His  works  have  extended 
until  they  now  cover  twenty-four  acres  of 
ground  in  Birmingham,  and  employ  twen- 
ty-five hundred  hands.  He  makes  one  hun- 
diel  tons  of  bolts  and  nuts  per  day. 


Damascus  Steel. — The  Indian  damask 
at  Lucknow.  All  the  workmeu  are 
Persians,  one  of  the  manufacturers  beiug 
known  from  antiquity.  Bis  came  is  Mirza 
Hussein  Chirazi.  Ihe  damask  consists  of 
three  parts  silicate  of  iron,  one  part  cast 
iron,  and  two  parte  very  pure  iron.  These 
substances  arc  pnt  in  crucibles  which  con- 
tain five  to  forty  misk  (25  to  200  grams 
tho  latter  arc  then  set  in  a  furnace  and 
kept  therein  for  six  days  at  a  strong  heat. 
furnaces  arc  made  to  contain  from 
10,000  to  12,000  crucibles.  When  the  metal 
is  solidified  tbej  are  broken  to  pieces,  the 
iron  being  brought  in  an  annealing  oven 
and  kept  therein  for  forty-eight  hours, 
where  it  is  left  to  cool  slowly.  If  this  pre- 
caution is  neglected  tho  damask  becomes 
brittle  as  glass  and  useless.  The  damask 
of  Kaswine  is  made  in  the  same  way.  but 
instead  of  common  iron  tho  heads  of  old 
horseshoe  nails  are  taken.  The  damask  of 
Khorassan  is  superior  to  those  already  men- 
tioned. Since  the  supremacy  of  Nader- 
Chah,  who  destroyed  all  its  ovens,  it  is  no 
longer  manufactured.  The  damask  of 
Arsindgun,  Neres,  and  Scbiras,  is  sold  for 
an  equal  weight  of  gold,  there  being  very 
little  in  existence,  as  all  the  furnaces  of 
thoso  places  have  been  destroyed  long  ago 
and  never  rebuilt.  The  damask  of  Khoras- 
san possesses  dark  designs  and  is  very  bril- 
liant. That  of  Kaswine  possesses  a  gold- 
like reflex.  The  designs  are  intertwisted, 
presenting  in  general  a  series  of  circles. 
The  armorers  buy  tho  damask,  the  quality 
of  which  they  know  from  long  experience. 
For  the  purpose  of  testing  it  they  heat,  for 
instance,  a  piece  to  red  heat  and  forge  it 
then  to  a  length  of  one  foot  and  a  half.  If 
scintillation  takes  place  it  is  considered  of 
a  bad  quality,  and  also  when  the  surface 
does  not  present  a  perfect  evenness. 


Compressed  Leather. — The  Iron  Age 
says  that  a  substance  under  this  name  is 
now  made  by  reducing  to  a  fibrous  mass 
the  cuttings  of  hides  and  shoemaker's 
waste,  and  mixing  them  with  water  contain- 
ing one  per  cent,  of  sulphuric  acid,  until 
the  whole  becomes  a  plastic  mass,  which  is 
then  pressed  into  molds  of  tho  desired  size 
and  shape.  After  drying  by  steam,  it  is 
pressed  through  rolls  glazed  on  one  side 
and  roughened  on  the  other,  to  produce  the 
grain  and  flesh  sides  of  the  leather.  About 
one  pound  of  glycerine  to  the  hundred 
weight  is  added,  to  render  the  leather  flex- 
ible. .For  many  purposes,  as  for  soles  and 
heels  of  shoes,  etc.,  it  is  equal  to  natural 
leather,  and  can  be  sold  at  one  half  the 
cost. 


New  Electric  Lamp. — The  London 
3iechanics'  Magazine  describes  a  new  lamp, 
exhibited  by  Mr.  John  Browning,  E.B.A.S., 
at  a  recent  meeting  of  the  British  Associa- 
tion,— which  is  to  be  worked  by  a  Grove's 
battery  of  only  six  cells,  and  is  intended 
for  the  use  of  photographers  in  printing 
transparencies.  In  it,  the  carbon  points 
instead  of  being  pulled  a  short  distance 
apart,  are  allowed  to  touch  each  other,  and 
are  fastened  in  that  position,  so  that  the 
current  has  to  burn  a  space  between  them 
for  itself.  A  mechanical  arrangement 
causes  the  contact  to  be  renewed  as  soon  as 
the  wasting  away  of  the  points  breaks  the 
communication.  The  electric  light  is  des- 
tined to  supersede  both  gas  light  and  the 
lime  light  for  photographic  purposes. 


Scientific  Miscellany. 


Precaution  in  Arrangement  op  Ma- 
chinery.— The  American  Artisan,  in  an  ar- 
ticle deprecating  the  fool-hardy  neglect  of 
the  most  ordinary  safeguards  against  acci- 
dents from  machinery  in  motion,  which  one 
so  often  sees,  mentions  the  following  in- 
stance which  came  under  the  notice  of  the 
writer :  A  naked  belt  running  in  a  horizon- 
tal position  was  arranged  at  the  inner  side 
of  a  stairway  so  narrow  that  two  persons 
could  not  ascend  it  abreast,  yet  men  passed 
up  and  down  these  steps  many  times  aday, 
with  the  certainty  that  if  an  arm  touched 
the  edges  of  the  rapidly-moving  belt,  vein 
and  tendon  would  be  severed  as  by  the  con- 
tact of  a  band-saw.  This,  however,  was 
not  all;  for  the  outer  side  of  the  stairway 
had  no  hand-rail,  and  should  a  person  lose 
his  balance,  in  a  startled  effort  to  escape  if 
touched  by  the  belt  just  mentioned,  he 
would  be  almost  certain  to  fall  upon  the 
upper  edges  of  another  belt  working  in 
vertical  planes,  and  arranged  near  the  outer 
or  open  side  of  the  stairway. 


The  Florida  Shell-heaps. — Dr.  Jeffries 
Wyman,  who  has  visited  the  shell-mounds 
of  East  Florida,  describes  them  in  the 
Ameri  an  Nat  tralist  as  varying  in  size  from 
circular  heaps  fifteen  or  twenty  feet  in  di- 
ameter, and  a  few  inches  high,  to  long 
ridges  several  hundred  feet  in  length,  and 
having  a  hight  from  a  few  inches  to  four  or 
five  feet;  iu  some  cases  being  as  high  as 
fifteen  feet  They  are  composed  almost  ex- 
clusively of  some  three  species  of  shells,  the 
Ampullarh  depressa,  Paludina  multinlineafa, 
and  Uicio  BucJcleyi.  They  aro  distributed 
over  a  distance  of  inoro  than  ^150  miles. 
They  aro  generally  overgrown  with  oaks, 
maples,  palmettos,  bays,  magnolias,  etc.; 
aud  in  several  cases  with  groves  of  the  wild 
orange,  a  tree  which  was  probably  intro- 
duced by  the  Spaniards.  .They  are  un- 
questionably of  human  origin.  Fragments 
of  pottery,  of  the  bones  of  various  edible 
animals,  and  in  some  cases  charcoal  with 
half-formed  shells,  were  found  at  different 
depths.  Ornaments  of  bone  were  found 
in  some  of  the  mounds,  and  in  one  a 
piece  of  "chipped"  flint. 

The  conclusion  arrived  at,  after  careful 
inspection  of  dead  oak  trees  lying  upon  the 
tops  of  some  of  these  mounds,  and  which 
must  have  sprouted,  grown,  died  and  fallen, 
since  the  completion  of  the  mounds  upon 
which  they  lie,  is  that  this  completion  must 
be  referred,  as  regards  its  epoch,  to  a  point 
at  least  a  century  before  the  discovery  of 
the  continent,  and  perhaps  much  earlier. 

WoNDEES     OP     THE     MICROSCOPE.  —  The 

following  is  an  extract  from  a  lecture  upon 
"  The  Microscope  and  its  Revelations,"  de- 
livered on  Nov.  25th,  before  the  American 
Institute,  by  President  Barnard,  of  Colum- 
bia College,  New  York  :  "  Suppose  a  lit- 
tle drop  of  water,  such  as  might  be  lifted 
upon  the  point  of  a  pencil ;  within  this  in- 
significant space  may  be  easily  contained, 
of  some  of  the  smaller  organisms,  a  num- 
ber not  less  than  two  thousand  millions — 
that  is  to  say,  more  than  double  the  num- 
ber of  the  human  inhabitants  of  the  entire 
earth.  Even  this  will  fail  to  convey  an 
adequate  idea  of  the  extreme  minuteness  of 
the  objects  we  are  considering ;  for  such 
numbers  as  millions  and  thousands  of  mil- 
lions are  totally  inconceivable  by  the  mind. 
The  names  are  mere  sounds,  which  serve 
us  for  symbols  in  making  computations, 
but  to  which  it  is  impossible  to  attach  any 
clear  notions.  Let  us  try  another  illustra- 
tion. Draughtsmen,  and  persons  who  have 
occasion  to  make  use  of  divided  rules,  are 
aware  that  a  division  finer  than  about  150 
to  the  inch  is  with  difficulty  discerned. 
Few  eyes  will  distinguish  lines  closer  than 
200  to  the  inch.  Divisions  so  fine  as  1,000 
to  the  inch  defy  the  keenest  vision  to  sepa- 
rate them  at  all.  A  cube,  therefore,  having 
its  sides  only  equal  to  the  one-thousandth 
part  of  inch,  is  an  object  invisible  to  the 
unaided  human  eye.  But  such  a  cube  is 
large  enough  to  hold  not  less  than  2,000  of 
the  minuter  monads." 


Meteors  and  Stone  Showers. — The  re- 
markable meteor  of  Oct.  7th,  which  was 
seen  both  in  England  and  France,  is  de- 
scribed by  the  journals  of  both  as  illumin- 
ating the  earth  for  some  seconds  with  a 
bluish  electrical  light  so  powerful  as  to 
completely  overpower  the  moon,  which  was 
shining  brightly  at  the  time.  Le  Petit 
Journal,  of  Paris,  says  that  in  a  conversa- 
tion between  one  of  its  contributors  and 
M.  Chapelas-Coulvier-Gravier,  a  celebrated 
French  observer,  the  latter  gave  it  as  his 
opinion  that  meteors  and  the  showers  of 
stones  which  have  so  frequently  been  said 
to  accompany  or  to  follow  them,  are,  con- 
trary to  the  generally  received  belief,  en- 
tirely distinct  phonomena. 

Platinum  in  Vinegar  Making. — Artus, 
in  his  Yierteljahresschrifl,  recommends  to 
dissolve  one-half  ounce  of  dry  bichloride  of 
platinum  in  five  pounds  alcohol,  saturate 
therewith  three  pounds  of  wood  charcoal, 
broken  to  the  size  of  a  hazel-nut,  and 
ignite  in  a  covered  crucible;  and  to  use  the 
product  in  the  well-known  way  in  the  oxi- 
dation of  alcohol  to  acetic  acid.  He  states 
its  action  to  be  surprisingly  rapid  and  com- 
plete, aud  that  the  vinegar  obtained  has  a 
pleasant  flavor  and  odor.  This  seems  an 
improvement  of  sufficient  practical  promise 
to  be  worthy  of  record. — Prof.  Wartz. 


Salt  and  PiAdical.—  Thos.  Wood,  F.  U. 
S.,  writes  the  Chemical  News,  suggesting 
new  definitions  for  these  words.  At  pres- 
ent the  term  salt  is  very  vaguely  used,  and 
not  oasily  understood  by  learners.  Chem- 
ists, even,  are  unable  to  state  clearly,  briefly 
and  concisely  what  they  mean  by  the  word: 

Mr.  Wood  defines  a  radical  to  bo  any 
body  that,  without  itself  suffering  decom- 
position is  capable  of  entering  into  chemi- 
cal combination  with  another. 

Further,  radicals  are  either  simple  or 
compound,  real  or  imaginary.  Simple 
radicals  are  the  elements;  compound  radi- 
cals are  such  bodies  as  Cy,  etc.;  and 
imaginary  radicals,  as  SO1  ,  NO' ,  etc.,  aro 
those  which  have  never  been  isolated,  and, 
like  atoms,  only  exist  iu  the  mind  and  im- 
agination of  the  chemist,  created  for  his 
own  use  and  convenience,  but  rendering 
tho  acquirement  of  the  science  by  the  young 
much  more  difficult  than  it  would  be  with- 
out them. 

If  these  views  of  a  radical  be  correct,  a 
salt  will  be  any  compouud  formed  by  the 
uuion  of  two  or  more  radicals,  and  will  take 
its  characteristic  place  and  name  from  the 
radicals  composing  it.  From  this  defini- 
tion it  would  result  that  a  compound  radi- 
cal is  already  a  salt.  If,  however,  a  com- 
pound be  capable  of  uniting  with  another, 
or  taking  part  in  a  chemical  equation  with- 
outitself  suffering  decomposition,  it  should 
receive  the  name  radical,  compound  radical, 
or  salt  radical,  to  distinguish  it  from  a  true 
salt. 

Thus  HC1,  HNO1 ,  and  H2 ,  SO4 ,  are  true 
salts  composed  each  of  more  than  one  radi- 
cal. If  these  bodies  are  salts  with  a  sour 
taste,  let  us  teach  that  they  are  such,  and 
not  that  they  are  a  special  class  of  chemical 
compounds  capable  of  generating  salts;  for 
radicals,  not  acids  and  bases,  are  the  bodies 
of  which  salts  are  composed. 


Earthquakes. — At  a  recent  meeting  of 
the  Polytechnic  Branch  of  the  American 
Institute,  in  New  York,  Dr.  J.  J.  Edwards 
read  a  paper  upon  this  subject,  which  is 
thus  reported:  He  argued  that  the  earth  is 
kept  in  its  parts  by  the  reciprocation  of  at- 
traction and  repulsion;  that  the  earth  is  not 
a  molten  mass  in  its  interior,  although  it 
may  once  have  been ;  that  the  heat  of  the 
earth  is  not  sufficient  to  account  for  earth- 
quakes, nor  for  the  phenomena  which  are 
necessary  for  the  vegetable  and  animal  life 
on  its  surface;  that  the  laws  which  govern 
the  sun  and  the  planets  are  universal  laws, 
and  that  to  know  the  laws  of  one  i3  to  know 
approximately  the  laws  of  the  whole,  and 
that  the  differences  are  only  of  degree  and 
variety,  and  not  fundamental;  that  a  me- 
teor or  aerolite  is  a  planet,  and,  conse- 
quently, its  component  parts  indicate  the 
structure  of  the  earth;  that  the  sun  is  the 
fountain  of  our  motion  and  life;  that  heat, 
light  and  electricity  are  solar  emanations, 
directly  or  indirectly;  that  the  new  scien- 
tific laws  of  the  corelations  of  forces  and 
the  conservation  of  forces  are  the  key  to 
the  cause  of  earthquakes;  that  the  earth 
stores  up  any  superabundance  of  heat  or 
light  in  their  corelation  to  electricity,  and 
that  earthquakes  are  caused  by  the  dis- 
charge of  this  superabundant  electricity  in 
its  endeavors  to  equalize  itself  over  the 
earth  or  to  discharge  itself  into  the  sur- 
rounding atmosphere  under  the  same  laws 
as  the  Leyden  jar.  The  lecturer  concluded 
by  stating  that  inasmuch  as  the  greater 
part  of  the  paper  was  composed  of  quota- 
tions from  others  he  was  not  responsible 
for  them,  thougli  he  heartily  concurred  in 
them,  believing  electricity  to  be  the  cause 
of  earthquakes. 

Galvanic  Action  op  Coppbe-Bottomed 
Ships  in  Dock. — Some  month  since,  the 
"Elk,"  a  new  English  screw  gunboat,  was 
placed  in  the  old  shipping-basin  at  Ports- 
mouth dockyard,  where  she  lay  ten  weeks 
waiting  for  her  screws.  When  these  were 
ready,  it  was  found  that  galvanic  action  had 
actually  reduced  the  key  pieces  on  the 
shaftings  to  plumbago,  and  had  honey- 
combed other  parts  of  the  metal.  The 
Chemical  News  says  that  "the  fact  appears 
to  be  that  the  small  area  of  water  in  the  old 
ship-basin  is  but  seldom  opened  to  the  ad- 
mission of  the  tide,  has  always  three  or  four 
copper-bottomed  vessels  floating  upon  it, 
and  is  therefore  a  chemical  bath." 


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Work  at  the  Foundries. 

Beginning  •with  the  foundries  at  the 
farther  end  of  Beale  street,  on  Thursday, 
■we  found  that  Hawkins  &  Cantrell  are  at 
present  engaged  on  a  number  of  'wood  man- 
ufacturing machines  for  Elam  &  Howes, 
whose  establishment  was  burned  down  in 
December.  Several  steam  engines  are  also 
in  hand.  A  Voris  shingle-cutting  machine, 
capable  of  cutting  40,000  shingles  a  day- 
one  of  the  best  machines  of  the  kind  in- 
vented—has just  been  shipped  for  Soquel 
in  Santa  Cruz  county,  and  another  one  like 
it  is  being  made  for  the  same  place.  Con- 
siderable work  has  been  done  by  this  firm 
lately  for  the  California  Fuse  Company. 
This  foundry  has  been  in  operation  since 
April  last,  and  is  now  occupied  at  all  kinds 
of  work.  Mr.  Hawkins  has  been  manager 
of  different  works,  having  been  formerly 
connected  with  Booth,  Dinsmore  &  Co. 

There  are  two  tool  manufacturing  estab- 
lishments on  this  street — Weichart's,  and 
Hinz's — which  turn  out  superior  work,  but 
only  to  order,  as  it  would  be  impossible  to 
compete  with  hardware  dealers  in  miscel- 
laneous wares,  while  blacksmith's  wages 
are  from  $3  to  $4  a  day.  The  works  of 
Weichart  will  be  remembered  from  the  fine 
glove-cutting  tool  exhibited  by  him  at  the 
late  Fair,  and  those  of  Hinz,  by  samples  of 
his  superior  molding  tools,  with  which 
he  supplies  the  wood  manufacturing  estab- 
lishments of  San  Francisco. 

Llewellyn  &  Co.,  of  the  Columbia  Foun- 
dry, are  engaged,  not  extensively  just  at 
present,  at  house  castings. 

Thompson  Brothers,  of  the  Eureka  Foun- 
dry, have  several  important  jobs  on  hand. 
One  of  these  is  the  making  of  castings  for 
a  gas  holder  for  the  city  of  Mazatlan,  which 
will  weigh  13,200  pounds — not  to  mention 
other  attachments  of  a  gas  making  estab- 
lishment. Mr.  Howell,  a  resident  of  Mexico 
for  20  years,  has  been  here  to  see  to  this 
work,  at  the  same  time  he  is  getting  the 
necessary  iron  work  for  a  water  company 
which  is  to  supply  Mazatlan  with  water, 
and  looking  into  the  matter  of  street  rail- 
roads. The  improved  grate  bars  manu- 
factured by  the  Thompson  Brothers,  where- 
by Mt.  Diablo  coal  and  screenings  may  be 
burned,  have  met  with  a  steady  demand. 
Castings  of  every  description  are  made  a 
specialty  of  at  these  works.  They  have 
been  in  operation  since  April  last;  the 
brothers  having  been  formerly  connected 
with  Brodie's,  and  with  the  Pacific  Iron 
Works. 

Stoddart's  are  making  a  "tumbling  beam 
engine"  for  a  small  propeller.  Several  of 
these  have  already  been  turned  out  here. 
They  are  said  to  possess  great  advantages. 

At  Lochhead's  there  is  being  made,  for  a 
tow-boat,  for  Mr.  Mastick,  the  largest  pro- 
peller engine  ever  undertaken  in  Califor- 
nia, having  a  36-inch  cylinder.  A  novel 
arrangement  of  double  engines,  for  double 
propellers,  is  being  made  for  Goodal  &  Nel- 
son of  Santa  Cruz,  to  run  across  the  bar 
there,  and  up  Salinas  river.  The  advantage 
of  and  necessity  for  this  double  propeller, 
is  that  they  are  enabled  by  it  to  navigate 
at  sea,  across  a  troublsome  bar,  and  up  an 
intricate  stream,  with  a  draught  of  only 
seven  feet  of  water. 

At  the  Lincoln  Iron  Works,  engines  prin- 
cipally are  being  made.  A  fine  one  for  a 
steamboat  propeller  is  just  completed. 

The  Bisdon  Boiler  Works  seem  not  inac- 
tive, but  report  nothing  of  interest  on 
hand  at  present. 

Coal  in  Northern  California. — It  is 
reported  that  some  deposits  of  excellent 
coal  have  been  found  near  the  big  bend  of 
the  Pitt  Kiver,  50  miles  from  Fort  Crook. 


The  Galaxy. — This  representative  of  the 
present  living  and  rising  literary  lights  of 
New  York,  has  commenced  on  its  seventh 
volume,  with  a  great  array  of  familiar  names 
as  jts  list  of  contributors. 

The  Fojspm  Foundry  is  doing  a  large 
business. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Particulars  of  the  Smartsville  Blast. 

Editors  Mining  and  Scientific  Press: 
On  Tuesday  evening  last  the  drifting  in 
the  Smartsville  Consolidated  Hydraulic 
Mining  Company's  claims,  where  1,201  kegs 
of  powder  were  to  be  exploded,  was  com- 
pleted; when  the  drifting  or  total  tunnel- 
ing was  measured,  showing  570  feet  in 
length,  by  2%  in  width  and  3%  in  bight. 
The  powder  was  then  placed  in  the  differ- 
ent cross-drifts,  the  head  taken  out  of  each 
keg,  the  kegs  being  stowed  so  as  to  break 
joints,  and  distributed  in  quantity,  in  pro- 
portion to  the  hight  of  the  hill  to  be  oper- 
ated upon.  Mr.  T.  D.  Field,  of  San  Fran- 
cisco, whose  services  were  secured  for  the 
occasion,  entered  the  drifts,  arranged  the 
wires,  placing  cartridges  in  each  of  the 
cross-drifts,  in  such  a  manner  as  to  ignite 
the  whole  mass  at  twelve  different  points  at 
the  same  instant.  Seventy  feet  of  the  main 
drift  was  then  tamped;  which  was  com- 
pleted by  11  o'clock  a.  si.  on  Thursday. 
The  wires  were  then  laid  to  a  point  600  feet 
distant,  selected  for  the  battery. 

The  quantity  of  powder  to  be  exploded 
in  this  blast,  and  the  effects  to  be  antici- 
pated, had  been  a  theme  of  conversation 
and  speculation  by  the  people  of  the  sur- 
rounding country  for  some  time,  many  con- 
tending that  life  and  property  would  be  en- 
dangered; and  it  was  publicly  announced 
some  time  before,  that  on  Thursday  at  12 
o'clock,  the  blast  would  be  fired.  The 
whole  neighborhood  was  on  the  move. 

Families  in  the  immediate  vicinity  could 
be  seen  with  their  little  ones  climbing  over 
the  mountain  for  safety.  On  the  top  of  the 
most  prominent  hills  could  be  seen  groups 
of  people  anxiously  waiting,  whilst  others, 
to  show  their  bravery,  remained  within 
two  and  three  hundred  feet.  The  hour  of 
12  having  arrived,  all  having  been  ready 
for  an  hour  past,  Mr.  Field  charged  the 
battery  and  gave  the  word,  when  Miss  An- 
gie  Crary  drew  the  cut-off,  and  as  quick  as 
lightning  could  travel  600  feet,  the  hillfwas 
seen  to  raise  some  fifteen  feet,  open  in  a 
thousand  places,  and  then  settled  back  a 
pulverized  mass,  without  making  any  re- 
port, there  being  only  a  slight  trembling 
of  the  earth,  and  all  was  over.  The  space 
blown  up  was  270  feet  in  length,  180  feet  in 
width,  with  an  average  depth  of  over  100 
feet,  supposed  to  amount  to  200,000  tons  of 
gravel  and  cement,  which  was  thus  pre- 
pared for  washing. 

The  cost  of  this  blast  is  near  $6,000,  and 
it  will  require  150  days  full  running  time 
to  wash  it  off.  The  water  for  the  same  at 
600  inches  per  day,  and  fifteen  cents  per 
inch,  will  cost  $12,000.  The  cost  of  cuts 
and  flumes,  etc.,  preparatory  to  washing, 
is  about  $20,000.  You  may  judge  from 
these  items  what  it  costs  to  commence,  or 
what  it  requires  to  place  a  hydraulic  mine 
in  order  to  commence  work. 

There  are  several  mines  here  that  are  in 
successful  operation,  and  four  very  ex- 
pensive bedrock  tunnels  are  being  run 
within  a  distance  of  a  mile,  to  strike  the 
old  river  channel,  now  being  worked  by  the 
Blue  Gravel  Mining  Company,  some  ac- 
count of  which  I  will  send  you  for  next 
week.  A. 

Smartsville,  Jan.  4th,  1869. 


The  Imperial  Silver  Quarries  Com- 
pany.— A- correspondent  from  Boise  City, 
I.  T.,  inquiring  about  the  Imperial  Silver 
Quarries  Company,  says  :  "  This  Com- 
pany, I  learn  by  an  English  paper  (John 
Bull)  of  8th  August  last,  was,  during  the 
previous  week,  wound  up  under  the  '  'Com- 
pany's winding  up  act,"  before  Vice  Chan- 
cellor Malins,  who  animadverted  very 
severely  on  the  conduct  of  the  Directors, 
and  notified  them  that  they  would  be  held 
for  the  liabilities  of  the  concern  in  their 
individual  capacity." 

It  seems,  nevertheless,  that  the  Company 
is  doing  something  in  Alpine  county; 
though  on  what  basis,  or  to  what  extent 
they  are  tunneling,  we  are  unable  to  state. 

Low  Grade  Ores. — On  rock  averaging 
only  $6  to  $7  to  the  ton,  the  Golden  Rule 
Mining  Company  is  declaring  bi-monthly 
dividends  of  2%  per  cent,  on  the  capital 
stock.  The  company  will  carry  over  from 
this  disbursement  a  surplus  of  $12,000, 
which  is  at  interest  in  bank.   1 


New  Patents  Issued  to 
Inventors. 


Pacific  Coast 


Especially  reported  by  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C,  to  Dewey  &  Co.,  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,  and  Publishers  of  the 
Mining  amd  .Scientific  Press. 

Foe  the  Week  Ending  December  15th. 
84,858. — Improvement  in  Churns. — James 
Carlton,    of    Walla  Walla,   Washington 
Territory: 

I  claim  in  combination  with  the  partially 
cogged-gear  wheels  F,  F,  and  hollow  pin- 
ion H,  the  agitator  composed  of  the  hollow 
spindle  J,  hollow  arms  b,  b,  and  floats  a,  a, 
substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  herein 
described. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
an  improved  device  for  converting  cream 
into  butter,  and  is  what  the  inventor  terms 
a  reaction  churn.  It  consists  in  so  arrang- 
ing the  driving  gear  that  the  agitators  will 
be  moved  once  around  and  back  alternately, 
producing  a  reaction  that  will  quickly  con- 
vert the  cream  into  butter.  It  also  pre- 
sents a  new  feature  in  the  construction  of 
the  agitators,  as  the  shafts  and  arms  which 
unite  them  are  hollow,  and  communicate 
with  the  air  outside  through  the  shaft  and 
pinion  by  which  they  are  driven,  thus  dis- 
tributing the  air  through  the  body  of  the 
milk  or  cream. 

84,877. — Improved  Tile  for  Floors,  Side- 
walks, etc. — John  Gray,  of  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal. : 

I  claim  the  above  described  composition 
tile  as  a  new  article  of  manufacture. 

This  is  acomposition  which  when  molded 
and  pressed  into  blocks  or  slabs  will  be 
suitable  for  sidewalks,  floors  and  all  kinds 
of  paving,  where  a  smooth  surface  or  floor 
is  desired.  When  properly  prepared  it 
will  be  dry  and  hard  like  stone,  and  can  be 
furnished  at  a  small  cost  as  oompared  with 
stone  or  marble. 

84,914. — Improvement  in  Automatic  Stop- 
cock for  Gas  Burners. — Geo.  E.  Smith, 
of  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

1.  I  claim  the  compensating  curb  or  rod, 
composed  of  two  or  more  metals  b  and  c, 
together  with  the  lever  K,  detent  M,  arm 
D,  and  spring  E,  substantially  as  and  for 
the  purpose  described. 

2.  The  lever  K,  connected  with  the  curb, 
the  two  detents  G  and  M,  and  the  catch  a, 
on  the  arm  D,  constructed  and  operated 
substantially  as  herein  described. 

The  frequency  of  accidents  resulting  from 
carelessness  and  ignorance  of  the  use  of  gas, 
has  induced  the  inventor  to  provide  a  small 
attachment  to  gas  burners,  which  is  oper- 
ated automatically,  and  will,  in  case  the 
light  is  blown  out  or  becomes  extinguished 
by  any  means,  shut  off  the  flow  and  thus 
prevent  the  fatalities  frequently  consequent 
on  the  room  becoming  filled  with  gas,  and 
also  prevents  the  waste  of  gas  which  is  often 
considerable  on  this  account.  This  device 
is  especially  applicable  in  houseswhere  the 
gas  is  left  burning  all  night  without  any 
attendant  to  watch  it.  It  consists  rf  a  hoop 
supported  at  such  a  hight  as  to  encircle  the 
blaze  at  a  little  distance  from  it.  The  hoop 
is  composed  of  an  outer  rim  of  brass  and 
an  inner  rim  of  steel  riveted  together  and 
fixed  at  one  end.  The  other  end  moves 
from  one  side  to  the  other,  operating  by 
the  unequal  expansion  of  the  metals,  and 
thus  moves  the  arm  of  a  lever  which  con- 
nects with  a  delicate  holding  catch  or  de- 
tent. By  this  the  stop-cock  is  kept  open  as 
long  as  the  gas  burns  and  the  heat  is  kept 
up,  but  whenever  the  flame  is  extinguished, 
the  contracting  hoop  operates  the  lever  and 
through  it  on  the  detent,  freeing  the  arm  of 
the  stop-cock,  and  allowing  it  to  close, 
which  it  does  by  a  spring. 
84,963, — Improved   Railway  Car  Brake. 

D.  J.  Parmele,   of   San    Francisco;  Cal., 

assignor  to  himself  and  J.  H.  Carrier,  of 

Springfield,  111.: 

I  claim  the  combination  with  the  lever  e, 
of  the  hooked  rod  g,  hooked  trigger  i,  and 
cord  k,  provided  with   rings,  substantially 
as  and  for  the  purpose  described. 
85,005. — Improvement  in  the  Preparation 

of  Sulphates  and  the  Manufacture  of 

Fine  Silver  Therefrom. — Frederic  Gutz- 

kom,  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.: 

I  claim  the  preparation  of  crystals,  con- 
sistins  principally  of  sulphate  of  silver,  by 
separating  them  from  their  solution  in  a 
sulphuric  acid  in  the  manner  as  described 
above  the  volume,  the  specific  gravity  and 
the  temperature  of  such  acid  to  be  within 
the  limits  as  stated  in  my  specification   for 


the  purpose  of  converting  such  crystals  into 
what  is  called  commerce  fine  silver. 
85,008. — Improved    Carriage    Spring. — 

Frank  A.  Huntington,  of  San  Francisco, 

Cal.: 

I  claim  the  rigid  levers  C,  C,  and  springs 
G,  G,  in  combination  with  the  adjustable 
bars  F,  F,  the  whole  arranged  substan- 
tially in  the  manner  and  for  the  purposes 
described. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
an  improved  carriage  spring  so  constructed 
that  a  weight  placed  on  any  part  of  the  ca:  - 
riage  will  depress  the  springs  on  each  side 
equally  creating  no  undue  strain  to  any  por- 
tion, and  so  arranged  and  applied  as  to  give 
the  carriage  the  greatest  elasticity  without 
impairing  its  strength,  and  it  consists  in 
using  separate  springs  or  levers  for  each 
end  of  the  buggy,  one  end  of  which  is  piv- 
oted to  a  clip  which  is  attached  to  the  cen- 
ter of  the  body  on  each  side,  the  oppo- 
site ends  being  secured  by  a  shackle  to  a 
curved  piece  of  metal  attached  to  the  bol- 
ster and  axle  bed.  A  bar  passes  from  the 
springs  on  one  side,  to  the  springs  on  the 
other,  a  short  distance  from  and  on  each 
side  of  the  clip  connection,  and  springs  or 
bumpers  made  of  india  rubber  or  other  elas- 
tic materials  is  placed  on  each  end  of  these 
cross  pieces. 


"The  White  Pine  News"  is  a  new- 
comer, just  born  to  the  journalistic  world. 
It  is  a  neatly  gotten-up  paper,  especially 
remarkable  for  the  large  amount  of  valua- 
ble and  ably  prepared  information  it  con- 
tains about  White  Pine  district,  local  and 
general — making  it  equal,  indeed,  to  a  little 
volume  on  the  subject.  To  give  an  idea  of 
the  matter,  there  are  headings  about  White 
Pine  prices;  winter  immigration  and  work; 
the  altitude  of  Treasure  Hill;  water  sup- 
ply; road  repairs  needed;  description  of 
various  mines;  reports  of  discoveries, 
shootings,  etc  Amongst  the  longer  arti- 
cles we  find  descriptions  of  the  geography, 
climate,  of  Chloride  Flat,  notices  of  outside 
districts,  mention  of  building  materials, 
and  an  article  canvassing  the  prospects  in 
general,  besides  a  "  list  of  letters  remain- 
ing," etc.  Pitchford  &  Simpson,  are  the 
publishers,  at  Treasure  City.  The  able  as- 
sistance of  Dr.  De  Groot  is  evidenced  in 
the  editorial  preparations. 

*-- «— -^»-->*--«i 

Wharf  Construction. — John  A.  Fultor, 
the  builder  of  some  of  the  most  extensive 
wharves  in  this  city,  has  just  completed  a 
fine  piece  of  work  at  the  foot  of  East  street, 
between  Jackson,  for  Thomas  &  Twiug, 
wood  and  coal  dealers — the  Commissioner 
having  permitted  them  to  so  use  the  prop- 
erty as  a  wharf,  on  condition  that  they 
would  pile  and  cap  it,  which  has  been  done. 
Capt.  Roberts  has  also  been  constructing 
wharves  along  the  outside  of  the  new  bulk- 
head, where  considerable  activity  may  be 
witnessed  in  pile-driving,  etc. 


Nelson  Chesman,  No.  40  Park  Row, 
New  York,  will  publish  this  month  a  book 
of  300  pages,  containing  a  list  of  all  news- 
papers and  periodicals  published  in  the 
United  States,  Camillas  and  British  and 
North  American  Provinces.  We  believe  it 
will  be  the  first  publication  of  the  kind 
published  in  this  country.  More  particu- 
lars concerning  this  work  will  be  found  in 

our  advertising  columns. 

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Packard's  "Guide  to  the  Study  of 
Insects." — We  have  received  from  the 
author  Part  IV  of  this  valuable  work.  Ag- 
riculturists and  horticulturists,  who  are 
constantly  brought  in  contact  with  insects, 
some  of  which  are  friends  and  others  ene- 
mies, ought  to  learn  to  distinguish  between 
them  ;  and  for  such  the  work  is  especially 
intended.  The  work  is  issued  from  the 
press  of  the  Essex  Institute  at  Salem, 
Massachusetts. 


California  Invention  Sold. — The  pa- 
rent right  for  Bussey's  Combination  Safe 
Lock  for  the  Pacific  Coast,  was  sold  on 
Saturday  last  for  $5,000,  to  Kittredge  & 
Leavitt,  of  this  city.  The  purchasers  are 
well  versed  in  bank  locks,  and  are  sure  of 
having  made  a  fortunate  purchase,  having 
observed  the  steady  advance  of  the  Bussey 
Lock  in  popular  favor. 


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Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  AiiociaUd  Broken  of  the  8  T.  Stock  »nd  Exchange  Bc»rd. 
8am  ftuxoitoo,  Januarj  l,  1MB 

FIlllin<*Ubl. 

We  ore  experiencing  a  season  of  financial 
abundance,  with  fair  prospects  of  oontinaod 
r  some  time  to  come.  Expenditures  tor 
the  holidaye  were  mmsunlly  large,  throwing  a 
great  doal  of  loose  money  into  the  market,  and 
Btimulating  e  lively  trade  in  various  articles, 
many   of  which  were   of    homo  manufacture. 

Our  laboring  classes  evince  a  strong  desire  to 

acoamalate,  m  is  sufficiently  proved  bj  th n- 

stantly  increasing  deposits  in  the  Savings  and 
Loan  Bonks.  At  this  season,  these  institutions, 
and  our  local  corporations,  are  making  their 
accustomed  dividends,  thereby  placing  consid- 
erable  amounts  in  activo  circulation.  Rates  in 
bank  remain  steady  at  1('J1'4  per  cent,  per 
month.  In  several  instances  largo  sums  have 
been  obtained  at  10  per  cent,  per  annum  on 
first  class  real  estate  mortgages.  We  quote 
gold  bars  at  860@870,  and  silver  bars  from 
pur  to  %  per  cent,  premium;  currency  bills  on 
Atlantic  cities  command  33  J.^  per  cent,  pre- 
mium ou  gold;  sight  drafts,  payable  in  coin,  1 
per  cent,  premium;  telegraphic  transfers,  \% 
per  cent  premium;  sterling  exchange,  48;!;@ 
49d. ;  commercial  exchange,  49J-4@49%d. 
Mexican  dollaH,  5@6  per  cent  premium.  Bul- 
lion is  iu  fair  supply  with  good  requirement. 

The  steamer  Great  Republic  sailed  for  Yoko- 
hama on  the  4th  iust.  with $753,294  in  treasure, 
divided  as  follows:  For  China,  $58,525  in  gold 
bars;  $282,302  in  Mexican  dollars;  $198,539  in 
silver  bars;  $25,413  in  gold  coin,  and  $6,800  in 
gold  dust.  For  Japan,  $63,150  in  gold  bars, 
and  $118,437  in  silver  bars. 

Transactions  in  real  estate  have  not  been 
very  active  since  the  middle  of  October,  but  are 
regaining  tone  and  strength.  The  number  of 
sales  in  December  was  484,  being  an  increase 
of  78  over  November.  The  amount  of  money 
involved  in  the  December  sales  was  $1,000,759. 
There  wore  221  mortgages  effected  in  the  same 
month,  representing  $739,915,  and  143  releases, 
amounting  to  $312,222.  Those  who  own  eligi- 
ble lands  in  the  city  manitest  a  disposition  to 
keep  them,  and  decline  putting  them  in  the 
market.  Carter's  Heal  Estate  Circular  says  that 
the  Montgomery  street  extension  will  be  pushed 
through  without  delay,  but  not  on  the  line 
formerly  contemplated.  The  extension  will  run 
parallel  with  Second  street,  and  be  wider  than 
the  present  Montgomery  street.  A  large  por- 
tion of  the  property  involved  has  already  been 
purchased  for  $700,220  extending  on  a  line  of 
1,100  feet,  being  at  the  rate  of  $G42  per  front 
foot.  The  Cosmopolitan  Hotel,  together  with 
the  fifty- vara  lot  on  which,  it  stands,  was  re- 
cently sold  for  $375,000.  Two  years  ago  it  was 
offered  to  a  wealthy  capitalist  in  this  city,  to- 
gether with  the  furniture,  which  was  then  new 
and  valued  at  $140,000,  for  the  sum  of  $320,000. 
After   some   hesitation  the  offer  was  declined. 

Lands  are  in  request  in  nearly  all  portions  of 
the  State,  and  improvements  are  upon  a  corres- 
ponding scale. 

The  amount  of  coinage  at  the  Branch  Mint, 
for  December,  was  $2,422,000,  of  which  only 
$82,000  was  in  silver.  The  total  coinage  for 
1808  was  $17,400,000,  being  $2,098,535  less 
than  in  1807. 

The  Twelfth  District  Court  dissolved  the  in 
corporation  known  as  the  Builders'  Insurance 
Co.,  on  account  of  its  insolvent  condition,  the 
assets  standing  at  $91,084  27  against  $136,681 
65  liabilities.  We  understand,  however,  that 
their  marine  risks  have  been  taken  by  the 
Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co..  and  their  approved 
fire  risks,  to  the  amount  of  about  $0,000,000, 
by  the  Liverpool  and  London  and  Globe  Insur- 
ance Company. 

City  SStOClES. 

Since  our  last  similar  reference,  transactions 
embraced  under  this  head  have  not  been  large. 
We  note  sales  of  Spring  Valley  Water  stock  at 
$66,  and  San  Francisco  Gas  at  $80  25  per  share. 

The  dividends  of  our  Savings  Institutions  for 
the  six  months  closing  with  December,  have 
been  nearly  all  announced.  We  annex  the  rates 
of  each :  Savings  and  Loan,  10  per  cent,  per  an- 
num, free  of  Federal  tax,  payable  on  and  after 
the  11th  inst.  Odd  Fellows,  12  per  cent,  per 
annum,  free  of  Federal  tax,  payable  on  and  after 
the  12th.  San  Francisco  Savings  "Union,  9% 
per  cent,  on  ordinary,  and  11  2-5  per  cent,  on 
term  deposits,  free  of  Federal  tax,  payable  on 
the  12th  inst.  Farmers'  and  Mechanics',  10 per 
cent,  per  annum.     German,  9%  per  cent,  per 


annum  on  ordinary,  and  11  2-5  per  cent,  on 
term  deposits,  payable  on  and  after  the  15th 
instant. 

The  Spring  Valley  Water  Co.  pays  its  usual 
monthly  dividend  to-day.  The  Pacific  Insur- 
ance Co.  declared  a  quail,  rly  dividend  of  $3  per 
share,  the  Occidental  the  same  amount,  and  the 
Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  its  usual  monthly 
dividend  of  1  per  cent.,  all  payable  on  the  11th 
instant. 

M  iiiiii:^   GsUuuro   31  u  fleet. 

Within  the  past  few  days  the  mining  share 
market  exhibited  a  very  fair  degree  of  vitality. 
Savnge,  Yellow  Jacket,  Overman,  and  Hale  & 
NororOSS,  being  leading  stocks  in  tho  market, 
the  sales  of  the  same  havo  been  quite  heavy, 
partaking  largely  of  a  speculative  character, 
and  at  the  close  showing  a  slight  recession 
under  this  movement. 

Altha— sold  at  $52  50@59  50,  then  at  $56, 
and  closed  at  $54.  On  tho  5th  inst.  the  incline 
was  114  feet  in  depth  below  the  940  level. 

CnoLLAJt-PoTOsi— opened  at  $169,  declined  to 
$158,  and  at  the  close  realized  $1G8.  Tho  bul- 
lion receipts  for  the  month  of  December  foot  up 
$108,336;  in  November  they  amounted  to  $102,- 
722,  and  in  October  to  $112,898.  .  During  the 
week  ending  January  1st,  they  extracted  only 
520  tons  of  ore  against  1,261  the  previous  week. 
Nothing  of  importance  from  the  mine. 

Crown  Point  — ruled  at  $52  50@$56,  then 
sold  at  $53  50,  and  closed  at  $53.  It  is  believed 
lhat  the  stopes  on  the  850  level  will  not  hold 
out  much  longer  than  six  weeks.  The  shaft, 
on  the  3d  inst.,  had  been  carried  to  a  depth 
of  1,091  feet,  sinking  continuing  in  hard  rock. 
The  south  drift  was  in  330  feet  from  the  south 
boundary'  line  of  the  Kentuck  company.  The 
divergance  of  the  clay  walls  found  in  this  mine, 
it  is  thought,  would  give  some  confidence  in 
finding  a  new  ore  deposit  between  the  face  of 
the  drift  and  the  north  line  of  the  Belcher 
company. 

Confidence-  sold  at  $36@37,  and  closed  at 
$37.  The  bullion  returns  for  December  show 
a  yield  of  $14,728;    in   November  they  were 

$13,983,  and  in  October  $22,832 Gould  & 

Curry  ruled  at  $98@,119,  and  at  the  close  sold 
at  $113  50.  During  the  months  of  October  and 
November  the  bullion  returns  amounted  to 
$14,603. 

Hale  &  Norcross— has  been  quite  active  at 
fluctuating  rates,  advancing  from  $44  50  to  $50, 
then  selling  at  $46  50,  rising  to  $64,  and  clos- 
ing at  $55  50.  The  bullion  receipts  in  December 
aggregate  $10,875,  in  November  $16,013,  and 
in  October  $26,641. 

Imperial— improved  from  $110  to  $116,  then 
sold  at  $112,  and  closed  at  $109  50.  On  the  5th 
inst.  they  commenced  to  drift  from  the  bottom 
of  the  winze— 35  feet  below  the  900  level — the 
water  having  increased  so  much  that  they  could 
not  sink  any  deeper.  In  December  the  bullion 
returns  aggregated  $44,288,  in  November  $35,- 
944,  and  in  October  $58,229. 

Kentuck— declined  from  $263  to  $245,  ad- 
vanced to  $254,  closing  at  $251  50.  A  dividend 
of  $20  per  share  is  payable  to-day.  The  bul- 
lion returns  for  December  foot  up  $9^,582;  in 
November  they  amounted  to  $86,097,  and  in 
October  to  $69,145 Overman  exhibited  in- 
creased activity,  selling  at  $8S@92,  then  at 
$80  50@85,  and  closing  at  $82.  The  bullion 
jdeld  in  December  amounted  to  $60,258,  against 
$34,000  in  November,  and  $35,000  in  October. 

Savage— has  been  in  marked  request,  improv- 
ing from  $81  to  $87  50,  declining  to  $83,  and 
closing  at  $83  50.  A  dividend  of  $4  per  share 
— aggregating  $64,000 — will  be  paid  on  and  after 
the  11th  inst.  The  bullion  returns  in  Decem- 
ber reached  $152,000;  in  November,  $119,760; 

and  in  October,  $128,000 Yellow  Jacket 

jumped  from  $1,460  to  $1,030,  fell  to  $1,450, 
and  closed  at  $1,480.  A  dividend  of  $100  per 
share  will  be  disbursed  on  the  15th  inst.  Owing 
to  the  reticence  of  officials  at  Virginia,  we  are 
unable  to  give  any  monthly  bullion  statistics. 

Sierra  Nevada  shows  a  bullion  yield   of 

$7,568  during  the  month  of  December.  The 
assessment  levied  in  November  has  been  re- 
scinded. 

Amador  (Cal.) — was  in  the  market  at  $240© 
250.  The  receipts  of  bullion  in  December 
amounted  to  $40,000..  .'.  .Eureka  (Cal.)  shows 
a  bullion  yield  of  $70,910  during  the  month  of 

December Julia  levied  an  assessment  of 

$2  50  per  share  on  the  Gth  inst. 


A  Useful  Pubucation.— The  Mining  And  Scientific 
Press,  published  at  San  Francisco  by  Dewey  &  Co.,  is  a 
publication  valuable  to  all  classes  and  indispensable  to 
miners  and  inventors — the  patents  for  nearly  all  Cali- 
fornia inventions  having  been  secured  through  the  Pa- 
tent Agency  of  the  proprietors  of  that  paper,  and  the  in- 
ventions themselves  brought  into  notice  through  its  col- 
umns. We  are  glad  to  learn,  from  Mr.  Wm.  H.  Murray, 
the  traveling  agent  of  the  paper,  who  dropped  in  upon 
us  Monday  evening,  that  its  merits  are  so  well  appre- 
ciated; and  we  unhesitatingly  commend  both  the  paper 
and  its  gentlemanly  agent  to  the  confidence  and  patron- 
age of  scientific  and  practical  men  of  all  classes  and  every 
occupation. — Solano  Herald. 

White  Pine  Water  Supply. — A.  W. 
Von  Schmidt,  th©  engineer  who  planned 
and  superintended  the  construction  of  the 
Spring  Valley  "Water  Works,  has  made  ar- 
rangements to  supply  Hamilton  from 
springs  three  miles  distant,  which  discharge 
regularly  300  inches  of  excellent  water. 


MINING  SHAKEH0LDEES'  DIBE0T0RY. 

[Compiled  for  every  Uauc,  from  advertisement  In  th© 

Mining  •iND  SciKMTiric  i*hks3  and  other  Sun 

Francisco  Journals.; 

Oomprtstmr  the  Namei  of  Companies,  District  or  County 
m  boQiuoa;  Amount  and  date  of  Aaaoannont;  Date  ol 
Mooting;  Day  of  Dollaquant  Bale;  and  Amount  and  Time 
of  Payment  of  Dividends. 


DAT  TAT 

dklinuuknt.     or  SALS 

Amador  Co.,  dividend,  $ti  per  share Payable  Doc.  13,  ISfiR 

Alpha.  Stony  co.,  Nov.,  Di-c.  S,  Jit) Jan.  3— Jan  26 

Alamo.  Lyon  CO.,  Nov.,  Nov.  25, 35c D.-c.  31— Jan.  3U» 

Adriatic,  Storey  c«» Special  Meeting.  Jan.  28 

Bncon,  Storey  co.,  Nov.,  dlv Payable  Juno  19, 1R68 

Holcher,  Storey  co.  Nov.,  Dec.3t,  $25 Jan.  30— March  2 

Crown  Point,  Storey  co.,  Pec.  18  $7  50 Dec.18-Jim.  17 

Cherokee  Klat,  Hutte  co..  Dec.  9,  $."> Inn.  II— Jan.  26 

Chollar  PolOBl,  dlv.,  $ia PiivahlcOct.  15,  1867 

Crown  Point,  dividend,  £7.60 1'avablti  Sept.  12  186S 

Cosnla,  ttlnatoa,  Dec.  12,  $1 ' fan   16—  Feb.  4 

City  K.  R.,  San  Francisco,  Jan.  6, $5 Feb.  10— March  6 

Diamond  cop.,  Del  Norte  co.,  Oct.  28,  $2. .  .Nov.  10— Jan.  21* 

Eureka,  dlv.  $5 Payable  Nov.  2»,  1«6S 

Empire  M.  A  M.,  Ncv.,  dividend  $6 Payable  May  15, 1887 

Gold  Hill  Quartz Annual  Meet  hit:  Jan.  II 

Cl'iuld  A  Currv,  Storey  en..  Nov.,  Dec.  6.  $16.  .Jan.  9— Jan.  29 

Gould  A  Curry,  dlv,.  ?7.Ml Pavnble  Mav  15, 1867 

Gold  Hilly  M  ft  M— dividend.  $7  50. ...  Payable  Jul'v  l.t,  1868 
Holdcn  Rule,  Tuolumne  en,  dlv.  50c  ft  sh... Payable  Dee.  26' 

Great  Central,  Arizona,  Oct.  9.  $2.50 Nov.  II— .Ian.  28" 

Hale  A  Norcross,  Storey  co..  Dee.  12,  $5 Jnn.  16—  Feb.  6 

Ihile  &  Norcross,  dlv,  SI26 Sent.  16,  18»i7 

Hope  Gravel,  Nevada  eo  ,  Nov    IS,  $1 Dec.  22— Jan.  11" 

Imperial.  Storey  co  .  Dec.  IS,  $25 Jan,  18— Feb.  4 

Imperial,  Storey  co  ,  Nov.,  dlv Payable  June  20,  186S 

Juan  Pautlsta,  Santa  Clara  co.,  Nov.  27 Sale  -Ian.  30 

Julia,  Storey  co  ,  Ncv.,  $2.50 Feb.  10— Feb.  27 

Keystone,  Con-otldatcd Special  Mectlne,  Feb  13 

Kentuck,  dlv.,  $2)  per  nhare Payable  Jan.  10,1869 

Mohawk  A  Montrenl,  Nevada  co.,  Dec.  7,  $3Jan  10— Jan.  25 

Morning  Star,  Alplneco.,  Dec.  9,  $2  50 Jan.  It— Feb.  1 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug.  15, 18G8 

Oriental,  Sierra  co,,  Jan.  4,  $'.50 Feb.  5— March  6 

Pacific  Unassessable,  dlv Payable  June  18, 1868 

Rattlesnake.  Yuba  en  ,  Dec.  19,  $7.50 Jan.  21— Feb.  8" 

Rippon.  Alpine  co  ,  Oct.  15,  $1 Sale  Jnn.  23» 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Nov.  16,  $10 January  4— Jan.  30 

Sierra  Nevnda,  Storev  eo.,  Nev Annual  Meeting  Jan   11 

Santiago,  Silver  City,  dividend.  $2  50...  Payable  Dec  19,  1868 
S.  F.  A  Cantle  Dom*>,  Arizona,  Nov.  25  3c... Dec.  28— Jan.  12" 
Snvoge,  Virginia.  Nev.  dividend.  $4  ...Payable  Dec.  12,  1868 

Sierra  Nevada.  Nev..  Nov.  16. .$12.5 1 Dec,  29— Jan.  16 

Sand  Spring  Salt,  dividend  $1 Payable  Jan.  5, 1869 

Tallulah,  Humboldt  co.,  Dec.  14,  $17.50 Jan.  29— Feb.  27 

U.  S.  Grant.  Nevada  CO.,  Nov.  9,  50c Dec.  15— Jnn.  30* 

Virginia  AG.  H  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20, 1868 
Yellow  Jacket,  dlv.,  $100. Payable  Jan.  15, 1869 

Those  marked  n  1th  an  aaterlsk  (*)  are  advertlned  In  thle 
journal. 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Eid  and  Asked, 


S.  T.    STOCK  AND  KXCUAKGE  BOARD. 


Friday  Evening,  January  8,  1869. 


MISCKLLANKOUa  STOCKS. 

United  States  Bonds,  5  3k>,  1SH5,  '67,  '68 

Bid. 
$  83 

81 
82 

n 

95 

par 

85 
100 
liar 
90 
87)i 
87  M 
87  tf 
87^ 
87Ji 
24 
65 
75 
60 
77 
75 
70 
76 
•5 
61 
25 

80 

40 

70 
49 
65 
11 

mi 

157 

92  K 
121 

500 

13IH1 

92 

B" 

72 

51 

162 

27 

52  « 
8 

36 

11 

168 

3 

27W 
128 
113 

66 

55^4 

no 

25lt 

3 

6Ji 
17 

2 
37 
82 

8 

83 

20 

1170 

247K 
210 
10 

Ax/mI. 

83^ 

82« 

Cnlilornia  State  Bonds,  7s.  1857 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s.  1855. . . . 
San  Francisco  City  and  Cminty  Bonds 
San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s,  I860 
San  Francbco  School  Bonds,  10s,  1861 
San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds 
San  Francisco  Cttv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s, 
San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s, 
San  Francisco  City  and  Co   Bonds,  7s, 
San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds 
San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds 

6a,  1858." 

7m,  1866 
1SG2 

1864 

18(55 

7  s,  1863. 
7s,  1861. 

95 
ftint, 

87W 

A  hit 

89 
89 

89 
89 

89 

75 

OAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co  

Sacramento  Uas  Co 

RAILROADS. 

San  Fraiiciaco  and  San  Jose  Railroad 
Omnibus  Railroad 

7*U 

45 
52 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 

BANKING  INSTITUTIONS. 

12 

The  BankofCaliloruia     

158 

INSURANCE  COMPANIES. 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 

525 

MINING  STOCKS— WASHOE  DISTRICT. 

MX 

m 

130 

66 

JiiHticu  and  Independent 

Lady  Bryan 

w 

MISCELLANEOUS  MINING  STOCKS. 

250 

San  Francisco  Market  Eates. 

"Wholesale  Trice*. 

Fridat,  Januarys,  1869. 

Flour,  Extra,  ft  bbl $5  25      ®S5  75 

Do.    Superllne tM      a  4  75 

Curn  Altai,  ft  100  tt>a 3  25      @  3  60 


Wheat.  ft  100  Iba 1  60  @  1  90 

Outs,  ft  100  lbs 2  00  @  2  26 

Barley,  ^  loo  ttts a  05  a  2  50 

Bean*.  ^  lOu  lbs 4  00  ®  5  60 

Potatoi  m,  r!  100  lbs 75  @  1  10 

Hay.* ton 14  ix)  ffisuoo 

Live  onk  Wood,  f)  cord 9  00  @io  00 

Boer,  extra,  dressed.  ^  tb 8  @    10 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  »0  @  3  26 

nogs,  <.n  root.  {Jttt  4'ifa       5 

Hoys,  dressed,  $  tb 7  ®        8 

GROCKRIKS,  ETC. 

Sucar,  crushed,  ^  lb 17  g      j-i- 

Do.    China m  &     ,ai; 

Ooflfce.  Coata  Bloa,  Bib 17  ®     178 

Do.  Kin _  «      1; 

Tea.  Japan.  B  lb 75  @     90 

Do.  Green go  «  1  25 

Hawaiian  Rice,  B  It. 9  g,      ut 

China   ltice,"^th 6  ft       7 

Coal  Oil,  ft  Eallon 46  a     & 

CandlM,  «*..,.„ 16  1     ,8 

Ranch  Butter.  $  lb 60  a      ftf 

Isthmus  Butter,  ~A  lb 40  a      ik 

Cheese,  California,  pi-ib 15  @     2" 

Effgfl,  r*  dozen $|  ffl     «■  \e 

Lard.  4i  ft :::::::::;.  13  ®  $* 

Ham  and  Bacon,  ^  ft u  <a      18 

Shoulders,  ffi  ft 6  ®      6J 

Retail  Price*. 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  ft  ft 80  a     85 

do.      pickled ,  to  ft so  @ 

do.      Oregon,  W  tb 20  a     25 

do.      New  York,  ft  ft 35  q,     4s 

Cheese,  ft  ft 20  @      2s 

Honey,  ft  ft m  &     M 

Ep«s,  p  dozen 65  «      75 

Lard,  V  ft 15  §     1? 

Hams  and  Bacon,  ft  ft 20  @      25 

Cranberries,  ft  gallon 1  26  ra  1  50 

I'otatocs,  f,  ft.. iL'a       9 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  ft  ft ."""".".        a  «      _ 

Tomati'Cs.  ft  lb 3  ffl      — 

Onions.ftft ;         3  a     — 

Apples,  So.l.ft  tb 4  @       5 

Pears,  Table,  ft  ft 5  a       7 

Plums,  dried,  ft  ft.... 11  a      13 

P-aehes,  drledVft  ft........................         _  f     _ 

Cvanscs   ft  dozen 75  @  1  00 

Lemons,  $  dozen 75  @  1  ro 

Chickens,  nplcce 50  a     7ft 

Turkeys,  ft  ft 25  I     £ 

Soap,  Pale  and  O.  0 7  a     12 

Soap,  Castile,  ft  ft —  ®     20 

Sau  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PRICES  FOR  INVOICES. 

Jolbinfj  price*  rule  from  t«n  to  fifteen  per  cent,  higher  than  th* 
following  quotation*, 

Fridat,  January  8.  1869 
Iron.— Duty:  Pig,  $9 per  ton;  Railroad,  60c  ft  100  fts;  Bar 
l@USc  ft  ft;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  ft  ft;  common,  Hi@l&c 
ft  ft;  Plate,  l>4c  ft  ft;  Pipe,  l>£c  ft  ft;  Galvanized,  2>ic 
ft  ft. 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  Iron  ft  ton $35  00  ©$36  00 

White  Pigftton 3400  ©36  00 

Refined  Bar,  bad  assortment  ft  ft —  03  @ 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ft  ft —  04  a 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 —  W^a 

Plate,  No.  5  to  9 ®  —  Qili 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 —  04JS®  —    5 

Sheet,  No.  U  to  20 _  05  a  —   6U 

Sheet,  No.  21  to  27 -05  @  _    fiS 

Coppkr— Duty :    Sheathing,  iy3c  ft  ft ;  Pig  and  Bar,  2^c  ft  ft 

Sheathing,  ft  ft @_26 

Sheathing,  Yellow _  20  a  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow —  10  a  —  11 

Bolts _  21  @  —  22 

Composition  Nails —  21  a 22 

Tin  Plates.— Duty:  25ft  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Clnircoal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00  a 

Plates,  IC  Charcoal a  11  00 

Roofing  Plates. ly  00  a  10  60 

BaneaTln.  Slabs,  ft  ft __  §  _  30 

Ptekl.— English  Cast  Steel,  ft  ft a  —  15 

Quicksilver.-^  ft _M  @_60 

Leah.— Pig,$ft -     ?i'@  _    8 

Sheet _  10  @ 

£lpc -  II  ft 

Bar _   9  @_   g« 

Zinc —Sheets,  ft  ft ■ a  —   9>i 

Borax.— California, ft  ft —  23  @  —  25 


Elko,  ten  or  fifteen  miles  from  Maggie 
Creek,  and  near  Humboldt  Canon,  is  the 
starting  point  of  another  -wagon  road  to 
White  Pine. 


Data  of  value  and  importance  to  those 
interested  in  White  Pine,  prospectively, 
will  be  found  in  an  able  article  by  Dr.  De 
Groot,  on  another  page. 


New  Sugar  Befinery.  —  Tho  corner 
stone  of  a  new  sugar  refinery,  at  the  corner 
of  Eighth  and  Brannan  streets,  has  been 
laid.       

Lumber  at  White  Pine  sells  at  $175  and 
$200  per  thousand. 

Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
302  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


HajjF  way  up  Lookout  Mountain,  the  place 
where  memory  is  stirred  by  a  thousand  recol- 
lections and  associations,  and  where  the  brave 
boys  of  both  armies  met  and  fought  hand  to 
hand,  where  the  blood  of  both  friend  and  foe 
was  mingled  together  and  ran  down  the  mount- 
ain-side in  rivulets,  is  a  smooth-faced  rock,  upon 
which  a  poor,  wounded]  soldier  inscribed  the 
following : 

"  S.  T.— 1860— X.— Early  in  the  battle  I  was 
wounded,  and  carried  to  this  spot  by  two  clever 
"  Yanks."  They  bade  me  farewell,  and,  as  they 
supposed,  to  die,  for  I  was  so  weak  from  loss  of 
blood  that  I  could  but  faintly  thank  them  for 
their  kindness.  They  left  in  my  canteen  part  of  a 
bottle  of  Plantation  Bitters,  to  which  I  owe 
my  life,  for  it  strengthened  me,  and  kept  life 
within  me  until  help  came  and  my  wound  was 
dressed.  God  bless  them  for  their  kindness  and 
for  the  Plantation  Bitters. 

Henry  Davagel, 
Company  B,  10th  Ga. 


Australian  Kangaroo. — Five  of  these  beau- 
tiful animals,  embracing  three  different  species, 
one  of  which  is  exceedingly  rare,  have  made 
their  appearance  at  "Woodward's  Gardens  dur- 
ing the  past  week.  They  are  as  fresh  and  lively 
as  when  taken  from  their  native  haunts.        * 


C.  Mulleb,  oculist,  205  Montgomery  street, 
deals  in  all  kinds  of  spectacles.  If  you  cannot 
apply  in  person,  you  can  be  fitted  by  sendirjg 
description,  age,  etc. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   StMiimaiy . 


The  following  in  format  inn  is  gleaned  mostly  from  Jour- 
nals published  in  tho  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  tut 
mines  inentimied. 


CALIFORNJA. 

AtPISD  cottwty. 

Markleeville  Miner,  Dec.  26th:  A  strike 
has  lately  been  made  in  the  old  Billy  Bod- 
gers  claim  in  Hope  Valley  -which  promises 
to  be  of  importance  to  Alpine.  The  crop- 
pings  exhibit  copper,  and  the  early  shallow 
workings  were  only  successful  in  getting 
pretty  good  copper  ore. 

Ou  Monday  last  Supfc.  Gamble  started 
up  the  new  hoisting  works  of  the  Morning- 
Star  Co.,  and  is  pushing  ahead  with  the 
work  in  the  shaft,  and  expects  to  be  about 
50  days  in  going  down  80  ft.  further,  at 
which  depth  he  will  commence  a  drift  to 
strike  the  body  of  ore  in  the  lower  level. 

Chronicle,  Dec.  26th:  Good  ore  has  been 
struck  iu  Barnes'  claim,  known  as  the  old 
Billy  Bodgers  claim,  in  Hope  Valley.  The 
shaft  is  now  down  about  110  ft.  The  con- 
tractors will  drift  north  and  south  on  the 
ledge  and  get  out  all  the  ore  they  can  be- 
tween this  time  and  next  spring,  when  Mr. 
Barnes  will  erect  a  mill. 

A1UBOS  COU5TTT. 

Jackson  Ledger,  Dec.  26th:  W.H.  Thosst 
has  sold  his  Sulphurets  mill  and  property 
connected  therewith  situated  on  Else's 
Creek,  near  Volcano,  and  the  right  to  work 
the  rebellious  ores  for  the  precious  metals 
by  the  "  Thoss  process, "  to  Ed.  Schultz, 
of  San  Francisco,  for  $11,000  cash.  The 
"  Thoss  process"  is  warranted  to  extract 
and  save  at  least  90  per  cent,  of  the  pre- 
cious metal  from  the  ores  worked,  at  a  cost 
not  to  exceed  $7  per  ton,  and  has  been  used 
very  successfully  by  Mr.  Thoss,  the  in- 
ventor, for  several  years. 

Mr.  Schultz  has  purchased  valuable  min- 
ing property  at  Pine  Grove,  and  will  work 
the  rock  by  this  process.  He  has  erected 
splendid  hoisting  works  at  his  mine,  and  is 
now  adding  a  battery  of  five  stamps  to  the 
sulphurets  mill. 

Jan.  2d:  During  the  past  seven  months, 
there  has  been  worked  at  the  sulphuret 
furnace  of  Coney  &  Bigelow,  at  this  place, 
804  tons  of  sulphurets,  taken  from  the  fol- 
lowing mines:  Coney  &  Bigelow,  180  tons; 
Dunnings,  3%;  Atchison's,  %;  Keystone, 
24;  Oneida,  93;  El  Dorado  County,  3. 
These  sulphurets  average  $120  per  'ton, 
yielding  in  the  aggregate,  §36,480.  The 
richest  are  those  taken  from  the  Coney  & 
Bigelow  mine.  The  cost  of  working  the 
sulphurets  does  not  exceed  $16  per  ton. 

CAL1VIKAS  COTTWI'IT. 

Mokelumne  Hill  Chronicle,  Jan.  2d:  It  is 
the  intention  of  David  McCarty,  of  Bail- 
road  Elat,  to  erect  a  custom  quartz  mill  in 
that  locality.  New  discoveries  in  quartz  are 
being  made  in  that  vicinity  almost  daily, 
and  additional  facilities  for  crushing  the 
rock  have  become  necessary.  Labor  will 
be  immediately  commenced  upon  the  new 
mill. 

AVe  were  shown,  this  week,  by  John  |As- 
bury,  some  very  rich  specimens  of  gold- 
bearing  quartz.  The  rock  was  taken  from 
a  lead  recently  discovered  by  that  gentle- 
man near  Bailroad  Elat.  The  lode  has  not 
been  sufficiently  developed  to  determine  its 
extent,  but  its  richness  shows  for  itself. 

No  mining  locality  in  the  county  is  at- 
tracting so  much  attention  or  improving  so 
rapidly  as  Bailroad  Elat.  Business  of  every 
description  is  lively;  new  buildings  are 
being  erected;  strangers  attracted  by  the 
intelligence  of  rich  strikes,  are  flocking  in; 
shafts  are  going  down,  quartz  mills  being- 
erected,  and,  best  of  all,  gold  coming  out. 

The  Whisky  Slide  correspondent  writes: 
The  Sheep  Banch  is  getting  to  be  quite  a 
mining  town.  There  are  at  present  three 
water-power  arastra  mills,  with  more  quartz 
ahead  than  they  can  crush  in  the  next  six 
months.  The  following  are  some  of  the 
successful  mines  in  the  district;  the  Me- 
Nare  mine  has  a  shaft  70  ft.  deep,  from 
which  they  have  taken  a  large  quantity  of 
rock  out,-  that  estimated  at  $80  per  tor. 
Smith  &  Ferguson  have  a  well-defined 
mine;  they  think  it  will  pay  $50  per  ton, 
from  present  appearances.  Smith  &  Co., 
proprietors  of  the  Lodi  mine,  crushed  25 
tons  of  rock  that  paid  $1,700.  Hicks  &  Co. 
have  out  about  25  tons  of  rock  that  will  pay 
$60  per  ton,  and  a  well-denned  lead.  Smi- 
ier  &  Co.  are  running  a  tunnel  on  their 
lead,  with  a  prospect  of  having  one  of  the 
best  mines  in  the  district. . .  .Dennis  Burns 
has  bought  the  Collins  claim  at  Chee  Chee 
Flat,  for  $460. 

MAKIPOSA  COUSTT. 

Mail,  Dec.  25th:  The  Washington  mill, 
near  Qtfartzsbui'g,  has  been  in  successful 
operation  for  several  months  past,  crushing 
rock  from  the  old  Washington  mine. 

Same,  Jan.  1st:  The  Buckingham  Mount- 
ain Co.  alter  a  10  days'  run  of  their  new 


mill,  made  a  cleaning  up  of  their  batteries, 
on  Monday  last.  Considering  the  difficul- 
ties which  usually  attend  the  working  of  a 
new  mill,  the  yield  of  amalgam  was  quite 
satisfactory  to  the  company.  They  intend 
grinding  100  tons  of  ore  on  the  next  run, 
which  will  pay  upwards  of  $20  per  ton. 

Work  on  the  Bite  &  Co.  mine  has  been 
temporarily  suspended,  owing  to  the  large 
quantity  of  ore  already  out  and  uncrushed 
at  the  mill. 

The  old  Benton  mill  will  be  started  in 
operation  to-day.  The  new  mill  will  start 
in  a  few  days.  A  large  amount  of  rich  ore 
has  already  accumulated  at  the  mills  and 
mines,  sufficient  to  run  the  mills  for  two 
months  or  more.  The  constant  and  in- 
creasing yield  from  the  Pine  Tree  and  Jo- 
sephine mines,  will  require  additional  ma- 
chinery, which  will  be  furnished  in  a  short 
time.  An  early  resumption  of  work  on  the 
Mariposa  mine  is  also  anticipated,  aud  fur- 
ther developments  forwarded  as  fast  as  j>os- 
sible. 

SETADA  COXTXTTT. 

Transcript,  Dec.  20th:  The  storms  of  this 
winter  have  as  yet  done  the  mines  little  or 
no  good.  Nearly  all  the  water  that  has 
fallen  has  been  absorbed  by  the  ground, 
and  it  will  require  another  seven  days'  rain 
to  satisfy  the  miners. 

The  Schofield  Gold  Quartz  Mining  Co. 
have  obtained  a  United  States  patent  to  the 
mine.  This  claim  contains  985  feet,  and  is 
located  in  Grass  Valley  district. 

Beasoner  Bros.  &  Co.  have  located  S00 
feet  on  a  quartz  ledge,  on  Pertuguese  Ra- 
vine, below  the  South  Eork  ditch,  near 
Graniteville.  They  have  named  it  the  Sav- 
age mine. 

Dec.  27th  :  The  Eastern  Co.  have  located 
3,000  feet  on  Secret  Hill,  in  Beniington 
Hill  district,  Little  York  township,  for 
mining  purposes.  The  claims  commence 
at  Steep  Hollow  Creek,  adjoining  Swift  & 
Sure's  ground,  and  fronting  1,500  feet  on 
Steep  Hollow. 

Dec.  31st :  The  Knx  Klux  Mining  Co. 
have  located  1,000  feet  on  a  quartz  ledge  in 
the  bed  of  Wolf  Creek.  The  ledge  is  one 
mile  south  of  Grass  Valley,  and  %  of  a  mile 
from  Larrimer's  mill. 

Gazette,  Dec.  28th  :  The  Badger  Hill  and 
Cherokee  companies  have  began  hydraulic- 
ing  for  the  winter.  The  Chalk  Mountain 
Blue  Gravel  Co.,  at  Burrington  Hill,  near 
the  Cascades,  will  commence  hydraulicing 
on  Thursday  next.  From  their  ditch,  lead- 
ing to  their  claims,  they  have  recently  con- 
structed 1,000  feet  of  flume,  Jour  feet  wide, 
two  feet  deep,  with  an  8-inch  grade.  They 
have  five  drops  to  their  flume,  the  first  be- 
ing 150  feet;  second,  60;  third,  65;  fourth, 
50;  fifth,  20;  total,  285  feet.  They  employ 
80  men.  The  same  company,  in  their  Chalk 
Mountain  tunnel,  at  the  Cascades,  are  tak- 
ing out  gravel  that  yields  $4  to  the  pan. 
The  Bed  Diamond  Co. ,  below  the  Chalk 
Mountain  Blue  Gravel  Co.,  are  still  drift- 
ing in  their  tunnel  aud  taking  out  good 
pay.     They  are  in  about  400  feet. 

Dec.  29th  :  The  Buckeye  Gravel  Co.,  on 
Bock  Creek,  have  struck  very  rich  gravel 
in  their  claims  on  the  extension  of  the  old 
Nebraska  lead.  The  pay  gravel  is  from  40 
to  60  feet  wide,  and  averages  about  four 
feet  in  depth.  The  gravel  is  taken  out  aud 
washed  iu  sluices,  and  will  pay  from  $60  to 
$100  for  each  set  of  timbers,  the  latter  be- 
ing four  feet  apart.  The  Kansas  Mining- 
Co.,  ya  mile  below  the  Buckeye  Co.,  are 
vigorously  at  work  ou  their  gravel  claims, 
sinking  a  double  incline  shaft.  They  are 
now  down  nearly  200  feet,  aud  expect  to 
strike  the  lead  at  a  depth  of  between  500 
and  600  feet, 

Dec:  31st :  Several  interests  in  mining 
ground  near  French  Corral,  have  been  sold 
during  the  past  month,  and  a  number  of 
agents  for  San  Francisco  and  eastern  cap- 
italists are  negotiating  for  the  purchase  of 
mines  in  that  vicinity.  Stidger,  Evans  & 
Co.,  of  the  Buckeye  claims,  have  given 
bonds  to  sell  their  ground  to  an  English 
Co.  for  the  sum  of  $2'J5,000.  Several  other 
claims  have  been  bargained  for  within  a 
few  days  past,  involving  a  large  amount  of 
money.  A  number  of  these  mines,  a  few 
years  ago,  were  considered  as  valueless,  or 
worked  out,  and  now  their  owners  hold 
them  at  from  $10,000  to  $50,000  each. 

Jan.  1st :  Water  has  now  fallen  iu  suffi- 
cient quantities  to  enable  miners  to  fairly 
commence  operations  with  the  prospect  of 
continuing  them  through  the  winter.  We 
believe  that  the  usual  amount  of  prepara- 
tion has  been  made,  and  the  rains,  coming 
thus  late,  have  given  miners  a  chance  to 
have  everything  in  readiness.  The  storms, 
while  giving  water  enough  to  supply  the 
ditches,  have  not  done  them  any  damage, 
as  is  frequently  the  case  at  this  season  of 
the  year.  From  present  appearances,  hy- 
draulic mining  will  be  carried  on  as  gener- 
ally and  successfully  throughout  the  county 
this  season  as  last  season. 


Grass  Valley  Union,  Dec.  31st :  We  have 
chronicled  several  new  strikes  within  the 
last  month,  and  all  of  these  have  proved 
good  ledges.  The  owners  are  working  on 
all  of  these  for  the  gold  which  comes  out 
of  them.  We  notice  great  activity  among 
prospectors.  Ben.  McCauley's  miii,  at  Bos- 
ton Ravine,  is  kept  constantly  running  on 
custom  work,  furnished,  for  the  most  part, 
by  prospecting  companies.  Of  all  the  dif- 
ferent crushiugs  made  recently  at  that  mill, 
not  one  has  failed  to  pay  over  expenses  of 
mining,  and  in  many  instances  very  heavy 
pay  has  been  had.  There  is  a  hope  that 
Massachusetts  Hill  and  the  Scadden  Flat 
claims  will  be  worked  during  the  coming 
year,  and  an  almost  certainty  that  Allison 
Bauch  will  start  up  early  iu  the  spring. 

Jan.  1st :  The  Seven-Thirty  mine,  on  the 
head  of  Squirrel  Creek,  has  been  noted  for 
sometime  as  a  good  paying  ledge.  The  rock 
has  averaged  not  less  than  $60  to  the  ton, 
by  mill  process,  and  excluding  the  sulphu- 
rets, which  are  supposed  to  be  very  rich. 
The  Bowery  is  on  the  extension  of  the 
Seven-Thirty,  aud  has  produced  some  fine 
rock.  A  crushing  of  16  loads  from  the 
Bowery,  yielded,  $2,541,  or  $158.81%  per 
load  of  about  one  ton  weight. 

Grass  Valley  National,  Dec.  30th  :  We 
saw  yesterday  evening  atFindley's  bank,  a 
little  button  of  gold  worth  $105,  which 
came  from  1,400  pounds  of  sulphurets 
taken  from  the  lop  rock  of  the  Higgins 
ledge,  which  is  now  being  so  successfully 
worked  by  Frank  Morse.  These  sulphurets 
pay  at  the  rate  of  $150  per  ton,  and  were 
worked  by  Hobart  &  Burr. 

Dec.  31st :  We  saw  to-day  at  Delano's 
bank,  a  lump  of  gold  worth  $2,541,  the 
product  of  16  loads  of  rock  from  the  Bow- 
ery ledge,  an  extension  of  the  famous  Sev- 
en-Thirty. The  shafts  of  the  two  mines  are 
only  550  feet  apart.  The  Bowery  is  now 
running  an  incline,  and  has  advanced  72 
feet.  None  of  the  rock  which  gave  this 
handsome  yield  of  more  than  $158  to  the 
ton,  came  from  a  point  more  than  this  dis- 
tance from  -the  surface. 

The  last  crushing  of  ore  from  the  Os- 
borne Hill  mine,  consisting  of  60  loads 
from  the  north  side,  yielded  $1,900,  and 
rock  is  now  being  crushed  from  the  south 
side  that  pays  $65  to  the  load. 

PLTOAS  COXJWTY. 

Quincy  National,  Dec.  19th:  Richards, 
Jeukin  &  Co.  on  the  Wah-pon-see  Hill, 
have  their  ditch  finished,  hydraulic  planted, 
and  all  in  condition  to  drive  the  gravel 
down  the  slope,  and  pick  up  the  gold  nug- 
gets as  they  have  them  from  prospecting 
evidences.  John  Colman,  on  the  head  of 
Que'm  Sabe  Bavine,  has  likewise  opened  a 
splendid  prospect,  in  a  relic  of  the  Blue 
lead.  McVey  &  Taylor,  at  the  Mountain 
House,  No.  2,  are  all  ready,  and  anxiously 
awaitiug  a  change  in  the  elements.  Good 
diggings  they  have  to  a  certainty.  All  the 
boys  around  the  Mountain  House  district 
would  very  much  like  a  week  or  two's  rain 
for  thei*  especial  benefit,  ss  well  as  the 
boys  around  Brandy  Flat,  who  have  made 
extensive  improvements  the  last  three 
mouths,  so  as  to  work  their  diggings  more 
extensively,  and  longer  in  the  water  sea- 
son, having  plenty  of  good  paying  ground. 
There  are  a  good  many  more  mining  camps 
around  Silver  Creek  district,  that  are  pay- 
ing diggings  when  they  can  get  the  gravel 
to  run  through  their  boxes.  The  Badger 
Hill,  Gopher  Hill,  and  Curtis  Point  invin- 
cibles,  are  all  waiting  to  run  a  little  more 
gravel  down  the  hill. 

SACKAME\TO  COUJTTT.-. 

Folsom  Telegraph,  Dec.  26th:  The  late 
storm  has  closed  river  mining  for  the  sea- 
son. John  Wild  &■  Co.,  in  their  claim  be- 
low the  bridge  at  Mormon  Island,  ou  the 
Sonth  Fork,  have  done  well  in  their  claim 
this  season.  This  claim  is  near  the  cele- 
brated old  Watson  claim  of  "  49"  memory. 

W.  H.  Knox  is  now  working  in  his  claim 
at  Coon  Hill,  near  the  Western  House,  in 
this  county,  15  hands  and  expects  to  roll 
out  a  large  amount  of  gold  dust  at  his  next 
wash  up. 

Clifford  &  Co.  are  opening  a  large  and  ex- 
tensive claim  in  the  next  hill  adjoining  the 
renowned  Willow  Spring  Hill,  on  the  south- 
west, with  excellent  prospects,  and  there  is 
every  reason  to  believe  they  have  a  valu- 
able claim. 

SAW  BEBNAKDIKO  COUSTT. 

Guardian,  Dec.  26th:  We  were  just  shown 
a  specimen  of  pure  gold,  weighing  7%  ozs. 
taken  recently  from  the  Ames'  claim  on  Ly- 
tle  Creek. 

SHASTA  COTJWTY. 

A  Millville  correspondent  writes  the  Red 
Bluff  Independent  as  follows:  A  great,  effort 
is  being  made  to  establish  hydraulic  mining 
on  a  large  scale  in  this  county.  D.  E.  Gib- 
bons, of  Alameda,  and  Bodman  Gibbons,  of 
San  Francisco,  are  the  prime  movers  in  the 
affair.  Their  diggings  at  Piety  Hill  are  of 
the  most  extensive  character. 


TTJOLTIMSE  COUNTY, 

Sonora  Democrat,  Jan.  2d:  Hamilton,  Lu- 
cas &  Lauder  have  relocated  the  old  Rip- 
perdam  claim,  near  Pap  William's  Ranch, 
and  are  about  to  commence  operations. 
They  intend  running  a  race  up  through  tho 
flat  with  the  hope  of  striking  a  rich  shuto 
in  a  quartz  vein  at  the  head  of  the  flat,  in 
which  a  rich  shute  had  been  found  some 
years  ago.  The  gravel  in  the  flat  prospects 
well  and  will  doubtless  pay  good  wages. 

Thos.  Burns  has  purchased  the  Gundry 
&  Jackson  mill,  on  Big  Creek,  and  is  about 
to  add  new  machinery  to  it.  He  intends 
using  it  to  crush  rock  from  a  new  mine  re- 
cently discovered,  in  the  vicinity  of  Big 
Creek,  by  James  Burns.  The  mine  is  well 
prospected  aud  no  doubts  are  entertained 
of  its  paying.  Teh  tons  of  rock  from  it, 
crushed  at  the  Garrote  mill,  paid  $19  per 
ton. 

Some  Chilenos  had  made  a  rich  strike  at 
Coyne's  Ranch,  on  French  Gulch,  near 
Murphy's,  a  few  days  before  our  visit.  On 
the  22d  ult.,  they  picked  up  between  $400 
and  $5',0,  one  piece  weighing  over  seven 
ounces. 

The  hydraulic  claim  of  A.  M.  Mitchell,  at 
Vallecito,  looks  remarkably  well,  and  the 
Doctor  informed  us  that  a  small  pit  which  - 
had. just  been  cleaned  up,  yielded  over 
$4,000.  There  are  many  other  good  claims 
on  Vallecito  Flat. 

TKIXITT   COTSTT. 

Weaverville  Journal,  Dec.  26th:  The 
Trinity-Center  correspondent  "writes:  New 
mining  operations  are  being  commenced 
here,  with  good  prospects.  Crocker  &  Co. 
and  McLean  have  new  claims  which  will 
pay  well.  Several  new  claims  have  been 
located  on  a  line  with  Boyston  &  Whit- 
more's  and  Tom  Coyle's,  which  will  be 
opened  early  in  the  spring.  James  Murray 
has  sold  his  claim  to  a  Chinese  company, 
and  gone  to  San  Francisco. 

ARIZONA. 

Prescott  Miner,  Dec.  12th:  From  J.  A. 
Anderson,  who  has  been  tunneling  in  the 
Chase  mine,  wo  learn  that  thetunnelisnow 
in  about  215  ft.,  the  ledge  about  three  ft. 
wide,  the  sulphurets  plenty  and  rich.  Water 
is  plenty  and  causes  a  great  deal  of  trouble. 

Chas.  Borger  is  working  quietly  at  the 
Sterling  mine.  Mill  and  furnace  are  .now 
going.  The  last  run  paid -well.  We  saw, 
the  other  day,  some  beautiful  gold  bars 
from  the  Sterling,  which,  we  are  told,  were 
worth  about  $500.  Our  ores  are  now  be- 
ing tested  by  the  chlorination  process  and 
should  they  turn  out  as  well  as  intelligent 
miners  expect  them  to,  the  pine  mountains 
of  Arizona  will  be  the  liveliest  mining  camp 
on  the  Pacific  coast. 

The  owners  of  the  Plantanca  lode  are  go- 
ing down  on  it  slowly.  The  ore  is  improv- 
ing and  the  water  increasing.  The  vein  is 
about  three  feet  wide,  running  north  and 
south.  They  have  struck  the  vein  at  five 
different  points  in  a  space  of  about  400  feet 
and  at  each  point  they  have  found  good  ore 
as  soon  as  they  reached  the  water  level. 

Graves  &  Co. ,  and  French  &  Curtis  are 
working  away  at  the  head  of  Lynx  Creek, 
in  the  Walker  district.  Mr.  Griffin  has 
just  completed  a  furnace  for  Fleury ,  Graves 
&  Co.,  aud  milling  and  desulphurizing  will 
soon  commence. 

Mr.  Cory,  who  came  from  Wickenburg 
last  week  brought  with  him,  from  the  Vul- 
ture mill,  the  richest  piece  of  rock  we  have 
seen  in  a  long  time.  The  Vulture  and 
Smith  and  Wickenburg  mills  are  grinding 
away  night  and  day,  and  there  is  not  an 
idle  man  in  town. 

Jackson  Bros.,  Capt.  Shoupe  and  others 
are  preparin g  to  work  theirjiydraulic  e) aims, 
on  Lower  Lynx  Creek,  eight  miles  east  of 
Prescott. 

The  various  compauies  that  own  claims 
in  Big  Bug,  are  preparing  to  work  them, 
and  a  week  hence,  some  15  men  will  be  at 
work  in  the  district. 

In  Mohave  and  Yuma  counties,  quartz 
and  placer  mining  is  beiug  followed  with 
great  success.  Near  Hardyville,  Mohave 
County,  some  Mexicans  have  struck  sur- 
face diggings  that  pay  well.  We  under- 
stand that  work  upon  the  Williams'  Fork 
copper  mines  will  soon  be  resumed. 
COLORADO. 

Georgetown  Miner,  Dec.  10th:  Work  on 
the  Emmet  lode  is  progressing  favorably, 
aud  the  crevice  is  carrying  a  fine  body  of 
mineral. ..  .Mr.  Linn  is  taking  out  some 
very  nice  ore  from  the  Denning  lode,  on 
Republican  Mountain.  Work  on  the  adit 
is  progressing  rapidly ....  Stewart  is  en- 
gaged in  smelting  ore  from  the  Bobert  Em- 
met  lode,  situated  on  Sherman  Mountain. 

The  crevice  in  the  Elephant  lode  on 
Brown's  Mountain,  is  six  feet  four  inches 
wide,  between  solid  granite  walls,  carrying 
strings  of  very  fine  mineral  through  the 
gangue.  The  shaft  is  only  10  ft.  deep,  as 
yet,  and  the  ore  from  the  grass  roots  as- 
sayed $247  per  ton.     The  ore  carries  con- 


Tl^e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


23 


Hulorablo  brittle  silver. ..  .We  were  shown 
a  day  or  two  since  a  lino  button  of  silver 

i,  weighing  28  023.,  whioh  wo 
from  50  lbs.  of  on:  from  the  El  Dorado  lodi 
situated  on  Saxon  Mountain.  This  is  at 
the  rate  of  81,472  coin,  to  the  ton  of  ore. 
The  owners  of  the  property  are  running  an 
adil  on  the  vein,  which  is  now  in  50  feet, 
and  carriea  from  t'.vu  to  ton  inches  of  sul- 
phuret  ore. 

The  abaft  on  the  Terrible  lode  is  now  112 

p,  carrying  from  eight  to  ten  inches 

of  hist  class  ore.     The  ore  vein  on  this  lode 

has  h  ion  continuous  from  the  Burf ace  down. 

Promising  silver  discoveries  have  been 
made  in  the  northwest  portion  of  Cascado 
district.  As  far  as  developed  tho  veins 
carry  decomposed  quartz,  black  and  gray 
HUlphnrets  of  silver,  some  littlo  galena  and 
a  trace  of  zinc  blende  and  copper. ..  .Ten 
lodes,  considered  by  competent  judges  as 
true  fissure  veins,  have  been  discovered. 
Among  this  number  is  the  Charter  Oak, 
which  has  been  worked  the  most  and  has  a 
crevice  from  20  to  21  inches  in  width. 

It  is  an  uudisputable  fact  that  our  min- 
ing interests  were  never  in  as  healthy  con- 
dition as  at.  the  present  time.  During  the 
m:  son  it  bas  been  conclusively  proven  that 
silver  mining  can  be  prosecuted  with  profit, 
and  that  we  have  a  large  number  of  veius 
that  will  pay  for  developing.  This  has  been 
proven  by  slow  aud  tedious  baud  labor. 
Jiut  a  new  era  is  dawuing  upon  us  iu  min- 
ing. The  introduction  and  successful  op- 
eration of  tho  Burleigh  machiuo  drills,  the 
rapidity  with  which  tunnels  and  levels  can 
be  driven  aud  shafts  suuk  by  their  use, 
gives  a  new  phase  to  the  problem  of  quickly 
reaching  great  depths,  as  well  as  to  the  in- 
crease iu  the  production  of  ore. 
IDAHO. 
Walla  Walla  Statesman,  Dec.  lltli:  A 
miner  just  down  from  Ferry  Creek  brings 
late  news  from  tho  new  diggings:  Infollow- 
ing  up  the  creek  the  gold  is  found  to  be 
much  coarser  than  at  the  place  where  the 
original  discovery  was  made.  All  the 
claims  had  beeu  laid  over  for  the  winter.  A 
large  party  of  Chinamen,  under  the  pro- 
tection of  the  Gold  Commissioner,  had  at- 
tempted to  gain  a  lodgment  in  the  new  dig- 
gings, but  were  driven  off  by  the  miners. 
The  ground  as  far  as  prospected  showed  a 
yield  of  an  ounce  a  day  to  the  hand,  but 
many  of  the  claims  will  pay  much  better 
than  this.  Some  200  men  will  winter  in 
the  mines.  The  discovery  was  made  too 
late  in  the  season  to  ascertain  with  any  cer- 
tainty the  extent  of  the  mines,  but  the  be- 
lief is  that  the  camp  will  be  a  large  one — 
numbering  probably  2,000  miners.  A  large 
uumberof  Montanaiansare  wintering  in  the 
Kilter  Koot  Valley,  preparatory  to  making 
au  early  start  for  the  mines  in  the  spring. 

NEVADA. 

jh'.iiuoi.dt. 

Uniouville  Register,  Dec.  2Gth:  Fall  & 
Co.  shipped  this  week,  per  Wells,  Fargo  & 
Co's  express,  2,000  ounces  of  fine   bullion. 

The  Silver  Mining  Co.  shipped  this  week, 
per  W.  F.  &  Co's  express,  1,876  ounces  of 
bullion. 

Buck  &  Kimball  are  steadily  at  work  on 
the  Pride  of  the  Mountain  ledge.  They 
have  run  short  tunnels  to  the  ledge  at  four 
different  points,  and  struck  rich  ore  in  each. 
The  most  substantial  work  yet  done  is  an 
incline  tunnel,  now  iu  100  feet,  at  the  bot- 
tom of  which  the  ledge  is  fonr  feet  thick, 
beautifully  eased  in  granite,  and  separated 
from  the  walls  by  a  thin  sheet  of  clay.  Suf- 
ficient work  has  already  been  done  on  the 
ledge  to  prove  it  a  true  fissure  vein  of  en- 
during richness.  The  proprietors  are  hav- 
ing the  ore  sacked  and  shipping  it  to  Swan- 
sea for  the  purpose  of  reduction.  They 
have  already  made  one  shipment  of  20  tons 
of  assorted  ore,  that  will  work  §500  per 
ton,  and  have  30  tons  now  sacked  on  the 
dnmp  and  ready  for  shipment,  that  is 
equally  as  rich.  Parties  in  San  Francisco 
offer  to  pay  all  charges,  ship  the  ore,  and 
advauce  CiU  per  cent,  of  the  pulp  assay  and 
the  balance  when  they  get  returns,  which 
takes  on  an  average  about  seven  months ; 
but  I  understand  that  the  company  thus  far 
have  asked  no  advances,  preferring  to  ship 
on  their  own  responsibility. 

K  EESE   KIVF.lt. 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Dee.  31st:  The 
White  Pine  excitement  continues  unabated, 
owing  in  some  degree  to  the  favorable 
weather  which  has  thus  far  prevailed,  but 
principally  to  the  exciting  reports  of  par- 
ties daily  arriving  from  that  region.  Men 
of  all  classes  have  but  one  story  to  tell  in 
regard  to  the  richness  of  the  mines.  As- 
sayers,  old  mining  superintendents,  miners 
and  all  who  have  visited  White  Pine,  agree 
in  saying  that  it  is  the  richest  silver  region 
ever  discovered  on  the  face  of  the  globe. 
As  to  its  extent,  not  much  is  known.  Some 
eight  or  ten  rich  veins  or  deposits  have  been 
opened,     and    the  owners  of    the  famous 


Eberhardt   have   sunk    a    shaft    on    their 
ground  to  the  depth  of  B5  feet,  finding  the 
rich  ore  to  continue   as  far  down   as  they 
gone. 

Austin  Rot  '  '    I.  34th:  The  mill  of 

the  Silver  Peak  and  Bed  Mountain  Oo. 
which  has  been  almost  rebuilt  during  the 
past  four  months,  is  now  working  perfectly 
in  every  department.  The  mines — the 
gold-bearing  ledges  of  Red  Mountain  are 
the  only  ones  that  are  being  developed  at 
present— arc  producing  large  quantities  of 
oro  which  is  carefully  assorted  and  classi- 
fied us  first,  second,  and  third  grades,  the 
yield  of  which  will  rango  from  §15  to  §200 
per  ton.  The  quartz  occurs  in  such  vast 
quantities  that  the  process  of  extracting  it 
resembles  quarrying  rather  than  mining. 

Dec.  28th  :  Yesterday,  10  bars  of  bullion, 
of  the  average  fineness  of  .950,  and  valued 
at  §12,717.33,  were  brought  into  this  city 
consigned  to  W.  S.  Gage  &  Co.  They  were 
produoed  by  the  Centenary  mill  iu  the  dis- 
trict of  Newark. 

A  White  Pine  correspondent  writes  : 
While  the  mills  hero  are  engaged  in  crush- 
ing lots  of  ore  from  various  mines,  with 
about  the  average  results,  the  mines  are  be- 
ing opened  with  a  fair,  and,  in  many  cases, 
with  encouraging  prospects.  The  high 
prices  of  labor,  however,  (§0  per  day)  now 
prevailing,  tend  to  discourage  any  very  ex- 
tensive working  of  claims  at  present;  there 
being  but  little  object  in  getting  out  ore 
whore  there  are  no  mills  for  crushing  it. 
About  ten  days  ago  a  streak  of  very  high 
grade  ore  was  struck  in  the  Mazeppaclaim, 
lying  %  of  a  mile  south  from  and  about 
500  feet  below  the  Eberhardt  mine.  The 
discovery,  which  is  really  of  importance, 
considering  the  excellence  of  the  ore,  its 
considerable  quantity  aud  the  locality  in 
which  the  ledge  is  situated,  caused  a  great 
rush  to  the  neighborhood,  where  there  are 
now  about  300  men,  busily  engaged  pros- 
pecting for  and  locating  claims,  more  than 
100  of  which  have  already  been  taken  up 
in  the  vicinity. 

Dee.  31st :  Ten  bars  of  bullion  were 
brought  into  this  city  this  morning  by 
Wines  &  Co's  stage  from  White  Pine. 

We  learned  this  morning  the  result  of 
the  working  of  90  tons  of  ore  produced  by 
the  Aurora  mine — not  the  Consolidated — 
of  White  Pine.  The  lot  yielded'  six  bars 
of  bullion,  valued  at  §10,607.  The  Aurora 
was  bought  by  the  brothers  Stanford,  of 
California,  on  the  12th  inst,  and  we  were 
assured  that  there  were  on  its  dump  a  few 
days  ago,  300  tons  of  ore,  the  estimated 
value  of  which  was  §223  per  ton.  The  90 
tons  of  ore  which  produced  the  six  bars  of 
bullion  are  represented  to  have  been  taken 
from  the  mass  of  the  mine  without  any  as- 
sorting. 

[For  late  news  from  White  Pine,  see  an- 
other page  of  this  paper.] 

WASHOE. 

[In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  portion 
of  this  paper,  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.  ] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Dec.  29th  :  The  Yel- 
low Jacket  Co.  yesterday  morning  shipped 
by  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.,  eight  bars  of  bull- 
ion, weighing  614  pounds,  valued  at  §17,- 
686.99. 

A  drift  for  the  opening  of  a  new  level 
at  the  depth  of  1,080  feet  from  the  surface 
has  just  beeu  started  in  the  Imperial-Em- 
pire shaft. 

Dec.  30th  :  The  new  shaft  of  the  Ophir 
is  now  down  nearly  600  feet. 

Jan.  1st :  The  Savage  Co.  yesterday 
shipped,  per  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.,  13  bars 
of  bullion,  valued  at  §21,796.34,  and  weigh- 
ing 815  pounds. 

Jan.  3d  :  The  total  shipment  of  bullion 
from  this  city  and  Gold  Hill  during  the 
past  week,  was  5,416  pounds,  worth  §149,- 
406.68. 

Gold  Hill  News,  Dec.  28th:  A  good 
body  of  pay  ore  is  developed  and  being 
worked  in  the  Alpha  mine,  at  the  900-foot 
level,  being  the  same  good  streak  found  in 
the  Imperial  at  the  same  level.  It  is  about 
five  thick,  and  lies  next  the  east  wall  of  the 
ledge. 

The  Pioneer  mill  at  Silver  City  was  re- 
cently started  u  '. 

NEW  MEXICO. 

Santa  Fe  Gazette,  Dec.  5th:  Bich  silver 
mines  have  been  discovered  by  a  prospect- 
ing pjarty  in  San  Andreas  Canon  from  La 
Mesilla.  The  prospectors  report  most  ex- 
travagant stories  in  regard  to  their  rich- 
ness. 

The  Albuquerque  Review  gives  the  fol- 
lowing: Wm.  Brentlinger,  of  Beal  de- Do- 
lores, reports  further  development  of  min- 
eral at  the  Placeres,  that  Geo.  G.  Brown, 
after  examining  the  prospect,  has  deter- 
mined to  remove  his  quartz  mill  from  the 
Moreno  mines  thither,  and  it  is  now  en 
route,  that  a  new  silver  lead,  south  of  Beal 
de  Dolores,  assayed   240  ozs.  to  the  ton   on 


one  trial,  and  over  600  ozs.  to  the  ton  on 
another. 

A  letter  dated  Sorocco,  22d  inst.,  says: 
Subbell  and  Chavez  came  into  town  last 
night  from  the  mines.  They  brought  in 
the  ptvei  .us  metal,  and  have  now  300  tbs. 
of  it  that,  is  at  least  60  per  cent,  of  clear 
silver.  Tho  minis  referred  to  are  west  of 
the  Magdalene  Mountain. 
ORECON. 
Portland  OregoaUm,  Dec.  19th:  L.  W. 
Feltou,  who  has  just  returned  from  a  trip 
through  Southern  Oregon,  showed  us  yes- 
terday a  specimen  of  almost  pure  copper, 
obtained  from  a  creek  in  the  Bohemia  dis- 
trict. He  represents  that  a  company  has  a 
large  lode  near  where  this  specimen  was 
found,  which  is  believed  to  be  almost  pure 
copper. 

The  mines  on  tho  Grand  Boudo  river 
continue  to  yield  good  wages  to  the  few 
who  are  at  work. 

The  Dalles  Mountaineer  gives  the  follow- 
ing from  Canon  City:  Several  new  claims 
have  lately  been  opened  on  Pine  Creek, 
near  Carion  City,  which  promise  from  the 
prospects  to  pay  well.  The  quartz  mill  of 
Williams  &  Co.  has  arrived  and  will  soon 
be  set  up  and  put  in  motion.  The  location 
is  about  three  miles  east  of  town,  near  the 
Prairio  Diggings. 

WYOMINC. 
Sweetwater  Mines,  Dee.  12th  :    There  are 
many  gulches  in  the  Sweetwater  country  that 
have  not  been  worked  at  all,  which  will,  in 
all  probability,  be  worked  next  year. 

There  have  been  but  two  or  three  compa- 
nies at  work  urron  Bock  Creek,  this  year, 
and  they  have  worked  upon  the  claims 
which  were  abandoned  last  spring,  but  their 
labor  has  been  so  amply  rewarded  that  oth- 
ers have  been  excited,  and  now  the  whole 
gulch  is  relocated  for  three  or  four  miles 
below  Atlantic  City,  and  two  or  three  miles 
above  the  town.  Undoubtedly  the  whole 
gulch  will  he  worked  next  year,  and  a  large 
amount  of  dust  taken  from  it. 

J.  M.  Neall,  who  arrived  recently  from 
the  mines,  brought  with  him  two  of  the 
most  beautiful  nuggets  that  were  ever  seen 
in  any  country.  The  larger  weighs  nearly 
five  otinces,  and  the  smaller  one  about  four 
ounces.  They  are  of  bright,  pure  gold, 
and  were  taken  out  while  working  with  a 
long  torn  in  spring  guleh. 

We  were  shown  61  ounces  of  beautiful 
gold  dust,  at  the  bank  of  Tiernan  At  Wil- 
liamson, recently.  The  dust  came  from 
the  placer  mines  on  Sweetwater,  and  was 
of  very  fine  quality. 

We  were  shown  some  fine  specimens  of 
quartz  this  morning  from  the  Nugget  and 
Hartford  lodes,  in  Sweetwater.  The  ore 
will  prospect  from  20  to  30  cents  to  the 
pound.  The  lodes  are  located  in  Shoshone 
district. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Pross.] 

N.  Y.  Society  of  Practical  Engineering. 

MODEEN  IHTEOVEMENTS  IN  MINING. 

A  regular  meeting  of  the  above  named 
organization  was  held  at  the  usual  place, 
Cooper  Institute  Building,  New  York  city, 
on  Tuesday  evening,  Dec.  8th,  the  Presi- 
dent, James  A.  Whitney,  in  the  chair. 

Mr.  Wm.  B.  Harrison  read  the  regular 
paper  of  the  evening,  the  subject  being 
"  Modern  Improvements  in  Mining." 

The  writer  sketched  the  progress  of  this 
class  of  mechanism  in  the  various  phases, 
from  the  primitive  wash-bowl  to  the  im- 
proved machinery  of  modern  times.  The 
employment  of  new  explosive  materials  in 
the  operations  of  miniug,  tunneling,  etc. , 
was  considered  at  some  length,  after  which 
the  writer  explained  the  structure,  opera- 
tion and  resultant  advantages  of  the  pump- 
ing machinery  commonly  employed  in 
England  and  the  United  states  in  deep 
mining. 

The  verbal  consideration  of  the  subject, 
which  followed  the  reading  of  the  paper, 
related  mostly  to  the  mining  of  the  precious 
metals.  A.  W.  Hall,  of  New  York  city, 
stated  that  during  his  mining  experience  in 
the  Bocky  Mountain  gold-bearing  district, 
the  greatest  difficulty  encountered  had  been 
in  the  separation  of  the  gold  particles  from 
the  black  sand,  in  which  they  occur.  This 
separation  was  the  most  effectually  secured 
by  the  common  method  of  amalgamation,  a 
process  which  has  of  late  years  been  greatly 
improved  by  the  application  of  the  mercury 
as  a  coating  on  copper,  this  mode  effecting 
a  great  reduction  in  the  quantity  of  mer- 
cury required.     The  speaker  also  described 


an  amalgamating  device  of  his  own  inven- 
tion, with  which  he  had  secured  very  good 
results.  In  this  apparatus  the  pulverized 
ore,  suspended  in  water,  is  carried  by  the 
current  through  a  syphon  furnished  at  the 
lower  extremity  of  its  long  arm,  with  an 
elbow  or  bend.  This  elbow  forms  a  kind 
of  receptacle  or  chamber,  which,  being 
filled  with  mercury,  the  ore  is  carried 
through  the  latter,  and  thus  the  amalgama- 
tion of  the  gold  is  brought  about 

A  gentleman  present,  who  statod  that  he 
had  passed  some  years  in  California,  gave 
an  interesting  description  of  the  system  of 
hydraulic  mining  in  use  in  tho  above  named 
State,  and  doubtless  familiar  to  all  or  most 
of  the  readers  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Press. 

A  member  explained  the  calcination  and 
treatment  of  sulphurets  containing  precious 
metals,  as  ordinarily  carried  on.  He  also 
mentioned  the  necessity  of  pulverizing  cer- 
tain silver  ores  in  a  dry  condition,  and  rec- 
ommended for  this  operation  the  apparatus 
consisting  of  stamps  working  in  an  air-tight 
chamber,  from  which,  by  a  strong  blast  of 
air,  tho  fine  particles  are  carried  to  another 
chamber,  where,  being  allowed  to  settle, 
they  are  collected  for  subsequent  treatment 
to  separate  the  silver. 

Dr.  J.  V.  C.  Smith,  ex-Mayor  of  Boston, 
gave  a  brief  but  interesting  account  of  a 
personal  interview  with*  the  celebrated 
Humboldt,  in  which  the  latter  stated  that 
the  immense  expenses  of  ike  Bussian  gov- 
ernment were  sustained  in  no  small  degree 
by  the  products  of  the  gold  mines  in  the 
Ural  Mountains. 

Dr.  Smith  also  described  an  antique  tur- 
bine wheel  which  he  had  seen  in  operation 
during  his  travels  in  the  Orient,  in  one  of 
the  valleys  of  Anti-Lebanon.  The  Arab  at- 
tendant asserted  that  wheels  of  this  kind 
had  been  used  by  his  forefathers  from  time 
immemorial. 

This  discussion  was  kept  up  with  much 
spirit  and  interest  until  the  hour  for  ad- 
journment, but  related  mainly  to  minor 
points  concerning  the  subject  in  hand.  At- 
tention was  called  to  the  fact  that  the  flut- 
ter-wheels employed  in  the  Sacramento 
Valley  are  identical  with  the  Persian  wheels 
used  in  remote  antiquity  for  raising  water 
upon  the  banks  of  the  Nile  and  the  Ganges. 
It  was  also  remarked  that  among  barbarous 
people  the  mining  of  precious  metals  is 
confined  to  obtaining  them  from  where  de- 
posited in  a  simple  metallic  form,  while  the 
operations  in  the  same  line  among  enlight- 
ened races  the  greatest  and  most  profitable 
results  are  secured  by  costly  and  complex 
processes  and  elaborate  machinery  for 
separating  the  minute  particles  from  their 
combinations  with  other  materials. 

The  society  adjourned  for  two  weeks, 
after  the  announcement  from  the  chair  that 
the  stated  subject  for  the  following  meeting 
would  be  "The  Prevention  of  Disasters  at 
Sea." 


Co-opeeation. — John  Stuart  Mill  has  re- 
cently written  a  letter  upon  this  subject  to 
the  Illustrated  News,  in  which  he  makes  use 
of  the  following  language  :  "I  am  quite  of 
the  opinion  that  the  various  forms  of  coop- 
eration (among  which,  the  one  most  widely 
applicable  at  present  to  production,  as  dis- 
tinguished from  distribution,  is  what  you 
term  the  system  of  small  percentage  part- 
nerships) are  the  real  and  only  thorough 
means  of  healing  the  feud  between  capi- 
talists and  laborers,  and  while  tending  to 
supersede  trade  unions,  are  meanwhile  a 
natural  and  gradually  increasing  corrective 
of  their  operation." 

"Bouebooze." — The  new  French  gas 
light  under  this  name  is  thus  prepared  : 
Coal-gas,  intimately  mixed  with  atmos- 
pheric air,  is  urged  by  gentle  pressure 
through  a  tube,  and  passes  through  a  metal 
plate  full  of  little  holes.  Many  jets  are 
thus  formed,  which,  after  being  driven 
through  a  fine  tissue  of  platinum  wire,  are 
lighted.  The  platinum  soon  becomes 
white  hot,  and  so  brilliant  that  the  eye  can 
hardly  bear  it.  One  cubic  metre  of  gas  is 
consumed  per  hour. 

The  Union  Foundry  of  San  Francisco 
will  furnish  the  machinery  for  the  grain 
elevator  at  South  Vallejo. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Baeometek. — No  reason  seems  to  have  ex- 
isted for  predicting  that  the  present  win- 
ter would  be  a  very  dry  one,  and  conse- 
quently adverse  to  the  growth  of  the 
forthcoming  wheat  crop.  On  the  con- 
trary, as  far  as  ordinary  appparances  have 
occurred,  reasoning  from  the  analogy  of 
former  years,  at  least  an  average  rain-fall 
for  the  seasons  1868-69  might  fairly  be 
anticipated.  Our  rain-fall,  and  the  gen- 
eral hygrometric  state  of  the  atmosphere, 
is  usually  found  to  depend  so  much  upon 
the  direction  of  the  wind,  rather  than  its 
specific  gravity,  that  the  useful  instru- 
ment whose  name  you  have  assumed  as  a 
nom  deplume  has,  with  many  in  (his  State, 
almost  fallen  into  disuetride.  Occasions, 
however,  occur  sometimes  iu  which  the 
indications  of  that  valuable  instrument 
may  be  studied  by  the  working  farmer  to 
great  practical  advantage.  A  very  in- 
structive lesson  of  the  kind  has  taken 
place  during  the  current  week,  the  first 
part  of  which,  to  all  external  appear- 
ances, threatened  a  very  heavy  and  con- 
tinuous rain-fall.  Owing,  however,  to 
the  denser  condition  of  the  atmosphere 
as  indicated  by  the  barometer,  we  were 
only  annoyed  with  dense  fogs,  which 
cleared  off  as  the  sun  became  more  pow- 
erful and  approached  its  meridian.  *  * 
As  these  remarks  were  written  during  the 
fine  days  of  the  commencement  of  the 
week,  superficial  observers  may  imag- 
ine that  the  observations  made  have  been 
negatived  by  the  rain-fall  which  took 
place  on  Thursday  evening,  which,  how- 
ever, did  not  occur  until  a  fall  in  the 
barometer  had  taken  place,  and  even  with 
that  fact  the  pluviose  element  ceased  on 
the  appearance   of  day. 

H.  W.  O.  M.,  Boise  City,  I.  T.— The  name 
of  the  gem  is  not  chisoprase,  but  chryso- 
prase;  the  magazinist  referred  to  being  at 
fault.  Your  Greek  scholars  will  have  no 
difficulty  in  finding  the  roots  of  the  lat- 
ter word.  The  mineral  is  a  leek-green, 
translucent  quartz,  more  properly  chal- 
cedony, colored  by  nickel.  From  chrys, 
gold,  and  prase,  leek, 

Communications  have  been  received  from 
"C.  H.  A."  Owen's Biver;  from  "H.  M." 
Boise  City.  "P.  S. "  Batopilas,  Mexico, 
is  in  type  and  will  appear  next  week. 

L.  O,  Monitor,  Alpine  County. —  Your 
suite  of  rocks  and  minerals  met  with  in 
your  tunnel,  is  interesting,  and  will  be 
attended  to. 


The  New  Mints. — During  the  past  year 
the  Branch  Mint  building  at  Carson  City, 
Nevada,  has  been  completed,  and  the  nec- 
essary machinery  and  fixtures  have  been 
forwarded.  The  new  Mint  at  San  Fran- 
cisco will  not  be  long  in  getting  into  oper- 
ation. Its  cost  is  estimated  at  upwards  of 
a  million  of  dollars.  The  entire  deposits 
at  the  Branch  Mint  in  San  Francisco,  were 
formerly  in  imparted  bullion;  now  nearly 
two-thirds  of  the  amount  is  deposited  in 
bars  refined  by  private  establishments. 


Amalgamation  with  the  Aid  of  Elec- 
tricity-The  Nolf  Process. 

"We  are  enabled,  this  week,  to  furnish  our 
readers  with  something  more  definite  re- 
garding the  Nolf  electro-metallurgical  pro- 
cess, whereby  an  electric  current  is  brought 
to  bear  to  facilitate  the  desired  chemical  op- 
erations in  pan  amalgamation,  under  con- 
ditions in  many  respects  nearly  identical 
with  the  Patio  Process.  Such  is  Mr.  Nolf 's 
invention, — reference  to  which,  in  our  col- 
umns, will  be  remembered  in  connection 
with  a  notice  of  experiments  that  have  been 
making  at  the  Union  Foundry  under  the 
auspices  of  Mr.  Pioche,  the  especial  patron, 
and  substantial  abettor,  of  the  process. 

A  number  of  metallurgists  and  mining 
engineers  were  present,  at  the  somewhat 
extensive  works  whi«h  have  been  called  in- 
to existence  for  especial  development  of  this 
process,  on  an  extensive  working  scale,  at 
the  corner  of  Valencia  and  Seventeenth 
streets  (Mission),  on  Tuesday  last,  to 
witness  the  first  public  test  of  the  principles 
whose  practical  application  to  meet  our 
great  recognized  metallurgical  want — a  pro- 
cess of  gold  and  silver  amalgamation  with- 
out roasting  in  presence  of  base  ingredi- 
ents— has  occupied  the  close  attention  of  a 
number  of  very  competent  men  that  we 
know  of,  for  months,  and  even  years,  so  far 
as  Mr.  Nolf  is  concerned;  and  the  results  of 
which  are  now  given  to  the  public  in  a 
manner  so  definite,  and  so  plainly  indica- 
tive of  entire  confidence  on  the  part  of  the 
experimeuters,  who  have  thoroughly  tried  it 
all,  and  of  financiers,  too,  that  we  feel  justi- 
fied in  calling  attention  to  the  process  as  one 
certainly  promising  a  great  deal  on  that 
ground  alone;  and  as  worthy,  in  virtue  of 
its  importance,  of  the  examination  of  all  who 
may  be  in  a  position  to  derive  benefit  from 
the  attainment  of  so  important  a  desider- 
atum. 

But  the  process  is  really  well  founded 
theoretically,  on  incontrovertible  principles 
of  science,  and  in  a  most  interesting  de- 
partment thereof.  It  is  such  as  one  may  take 
pleasure  in  tracing,  from  useless  observed 
phenomena  into  theory,  and  from  generali- 
zations into  practice,  where  it  may  possibly 
be  worth  its  millions  to  the  industries  of 
a  people — a  practice  which  links  our  every 
day,  money-making  pursuits,  with  the  oper- 
ating force  which  lies,  as  we  shall  see,  at 
the  very  foundation  of  the  philosophy  of 
all  things  terrestrial, — to  the  profonndest 
central  principle  to  whose  operations 
mortal  reason  has  been  able  to  trace  the 
foundations  of  chemistry,  geology  and 
physics — the  very  ultima  thtile  of  sci- 
ence, where  we  become  alchemists  again, 
like  our  metallurgical  predecessors  the 
fathers  of  civilization  in  the  middle  ages, 
but  on  a  basis  of  enlightened  and  estab- 
lished truth;  a  field  where,  in  apprehend- 
ing the  electrical  nature  and  characteristics 
of  the  affinities  between  simple  ele- 
ments, we  find  ourselves  at  the  boundary, 
still  groping  in  darkness,  where  we  dis- 
cover analogical  principles  governing  the 
birth  and  procedure  of  vegetable,  animal  and 
spiritual  life.  We  arrive  at  the  great  and 
mysterious  first  principles  of  the  Positive 
and  Negative,  the  giving  and  the  receiving, 
the  masculine  and  feminine  principles,  which 
exist  as  the  fundamental  moving  cause 
throughout  all  nature;  from  electricity,  the 
attendant  and  equivalent  of  all  chemical 
action,  to  like  material  manifestations 
of  a  more  subtle  character,  concerning 
the  higher  laws  of  which  we  are  not  yet 
able  to  generalize. 

It  was  Becquerel,  the  renowned  author  of 
"Traile  experimentale  de  V  ectricite  el  du 
magnetisme"  (1834),  who,  in  the  midst  of 
his  enthusiastic  labors  in  this  field,  first 
sought  to  take  advantage  of  the  facts  that  ar- 
tificial electricity  will  facilitate  not  only 
chemical  decomposition  of  compound  sub- 
stances, but  also  re-combiuatioos,  under 
certain  conditions  ;  that  the  metallic  ele- 
ments are  all  relatively  to  each  other  posi- 


tive and  negative,  in  the  order  (according 
to  Berzelius  and  others) ,  from  positive  to 
negative,  of  the  earths,  zinc,  iron,  lead, 
tin,  bismuth,  copper,  nickel,  silver,  anti- 
mony, mercury,  platina,  gold;  being  con- 
ductors of  electricity,  and  of  heat,  in  nearly 
the  same  order;  that  when  they  are  put 
together  in  a  tub,  and  a  current  of  elec- 
tricity is  led  through  the  same,  they  are 
attracted  and  caused  to  move,  relatively 
and  respectively  towards  the  positive  and 
negative  poles,  in  the  same  order  and  rela- 
tion to  each  other. 

Non-metallic  elements  observe  the  same 
law ;  the  simplest  illustration  of  which  is 
the  decomposition  of  water  in  putting  the 
positive  and  negative  wires  into  it,  the  oxy- 
gen gas  gathering  around  the  positive  pole, 
and  the  hydrogen  around  the  negative,  so 
that  they  may  be  caught  in  inverted  glass 
bells,  and  tested,  by  burning  separately, 
showing  a  difference  of  color  in  the  flame, 
etc. 

The  salient  laws,  touching  this  electro- 
metallurgical  process,  were  developed, 
however,  by  numerous  others  besides  Bec- 
querel. It  was  only  in  1S00  that  Galvani 
and  Volta  discovered  galvanism  -  chemical 
electricity — ;  then  Brignatelli  made  a  long 
list  of  experiments  showing  how  the  fluid 
would  decompose  different  salts,  transfer- 
ring the  elements  to  different  poles ;  and 
Cruikshank,  the  discover  of  the  galvanic 
battery,  observed  how  the  metals  in  acetate 
of  lead,  sulphate  of  copper,  nitrate  of  sil- 
ver, etc.,  were  separated  out,  or  "revived," 
as  the  expression  was. 

Becquerel  established  metallurgical  works 
at  Grenelle,  near  Paris,  and  labored  enthu- 
siastically in  the  attempt  to  make  some 
practical  use  of  these  remarkable  princi- 
ples, but  without  success  by  the  dollar 
criteriou  (which  governs  metallurgy  as  in- 
evitably as  does  natural  law)— and  others, 
both  wise  and  unwise,  have  tried  it  since, 
with  various  results,  the  history  of  which 
would  occupy  too  much  space  to  be  gone 
over  in  this  connection.  Dingler's  Poly- 
technic Journal,  and  the  Berg  mid  JERtten- 
mannisclie  Zeitung  have  had  accounts  of  re- 
cent attempts  .  iu  Europe.  The  Mining 
and  Scientific  Peess,  page  306,  Vol.  XI, 
contains  an  account  of  various  trials  in 
connection  with  amalgamation,  at  Gold 
Hill,  and  other  places  in  Washoe,  at  differ- 
ent times,  and  within  a  few  years.  Amongst 
the  experimenters  were  John  A.  Scott,  S. 
Kean,  B.  B.  Norton,  Col.  Brevoort,  and 
others,  both  in  this  city  and  in  the  State  of 
Nevada. 

Mr.  Nnlf  is  not  a  new  experimenter  in 
this  matter.  He  has  been  coguizant  of  all  the 
difficulties  that  were  encountered,  and  has 
labored  with  very  creditable  perseverance 
in  his  endeavors  to  overcome  them.  He 
was  himself  a  pupil  of  Becquerel's,  from 
■whom  he  proudly  acknowledges  that  he  ob- 
tained his  ideas,  while  his  own  success  and 
the  credit-  to  which  he  is  entitled,  are  to 
depend  on  the  degree  of  making  the 
same  practically  and  economically  availa- 
ble. How  far  California  will  be  indebted 
to  Mr.  Nolf,  we  hope  to  be  able  to  show 
hereafter,  by  further  details  of  practical 
tests  at  his  works,  than  we  are  able  to  find 
room  for  at  present. 

The  establishment  at  the  Mission  consists 
of  a  large  working  room;  a  pan,  or  rather  a 
tub,  being  of  wood,  of  large  size,  to  con- 
tain and  manipulate  the  ore;  a  very  power- 
ful voltaic  battery,  of  about  forty  vessels, 
arranged  on  a  table  along  one  of  the  walls; 
a  laboratory  in  an  adjoining  room;  a  num- 
ber of  tanks  outside,  to  wash  the  amalgam; 
and  numerous  tubs,  tanks,  crushers,  with 
assaying  tools,  etc. 

Asan  illustration  of  the  basis  of  the  process, 
our  attention  was  first  called  to  an  interest- 
ing experiment,  made  with  some  quicksil- 
ver in  a  large  porcelain  dish  containing  also 
salt  water.  The  two  poles,  represented  by 
the  two  wires  of  the  battery,  were  brought 
into  the  salt  water  on  opposite  sides  of 
the  quicksilver;  the  result  was,  that  the  me- 
tallic substance  eagerly  ran  to  the  negative 
pole,  and  followed  it  wherever  it  went. 
Then  the  negative  pole  was  taken  out,  and 
the  positive  pole  put  into  the  middle  of  the 
quicksilver  bath;  immediately  its  surface 
began  to  tarnish,  to  coat  over,  whitening 
and  becoming  variegated  with  chloride  of 
mercury  (calomel,  Hg2  CI)  which  increased 
so  rapidly  that  it  must  fiually  have  de- 
stroyed   the   quicksilver.     But    the   wires 


were  now  placed  again  as  at  the  beginning, 
and  in  half  a  minute,  with  a  little  stirring 
from  the  negative  pole,  the  calomel  was  en- 
tirely decomposed,  and  the  quicksilver  was 
as  bright  as  ever.  During  all  this  there 
was  a  very  distinct  smell  of  chlorine  gas, 
arising  from  the  decomposition  of  Na  Cl  of 
the  salt  water.  It  was  remarked,  as  a  point 
that  might  have  some  influence  in  the  Nolf 
process,  that  the  separation  of  chlorine 
might  leave  the  sodium  in  a  condition  to 
form  sodium  amalgam ;  but  it  is  doubtful 
as  to  whether  the  sodium  would  not  be  in 
an  oxidized,  rather  than  iu  a  metallic  con- 
dition. 

Next  a  quantity  of  sulphate  of  copper 
was  poured  into  the  dish.  While  the  electric 
current  was  applied,  no  result  was  observ- 
able, but  from  the  time  it  was  removed  it 
was  not  long  till  the  quicksilver  was  almost 
entirely  destroyed  by  the  chemicals:  the 
coating  being  darker  and  thicker  in  this  in- 
stance than  in  the  previous  one,  and  the 
destruction  more  rapid.  Here  bi-chloride 
of  copper  (Cu  Cl)  was  formed,  with  the  cal- 
omel on  the  surface  of  the  quicksilver,  and 
sulphate  of  soda  in  the  solution.  The  wires 
were  now  applied  once  more,  and  in  a  few 
minutes  the  quicksilver  bath  was  as  clear  as 
before;  the  effect  of  the  electric  current 
having  been  to  reduce  the  bi-cbloride  of 
copper  to  the  sub-chloride  (Cu2  Cl),  which 
is  harmless  to  the  quicksilver.  Electricity, 
therefore,  prevents  the  formation  of 
the  destructive  bi-chloride  of  copper  in 
amalgamation,  or  if  the  same  be  formed,  re- 
duces it. 

As  the  chemicals  used  are  the  same,  in 
operation  and  in  fact,  as  the  salt  and  the 
magistral  used  in  the  patio  process,  these 
experiments  will  be  admitted  to  have  a  defi- 
nite value.  It  is  true  that  the  chemistry 
of  the  patio  process  is  explained  in  half  a 
dozen  different  ways;  but  the  ordinary  one 
is  that  the  bi-chloride  of  copper  acts  on  the 
sulphide  of  silver,  and  the  elements  inter- 
change, forming  sulphide  of  copper,  and 
chloride  of  silver  :  (Cu  Cl+Ag  S=Cu  S+ 
AgCl). 

Concerning  the  operations  in  the  pan  or 
tub,  there  were  put  in  700  pounds  of  Ala- 
cran  (Copala,  Mexico)  ore,  consisting  of 
mixed  sulphurets  of  iron,  copper  and  sil- 
ver; a  very  complex,  refractory,  roasting 
ore,  which  cannot  be  treated  at  all  by  the 
patio  process.  After  20  to  24  hours  of 
working  with  this  ore,  they  have  obtained 
80  per  cent,  of  the  fire  assay.  On  a  smaller 
scale  they  have  obtained  92  per  ceDt. 

The  tub  is,  of  course,  insulated  as  well 
as  the  battery,  standing  on  glass  plates.  A 
simple  stirring  apparatus  revolves  in  the 
tub  (by  hand  power- at  present)  and  the 
negative  wire  connects  with  this,  being  so 
arranged  that  the  current  runs  down  on 
the  copper  covering  of  the  stirring  arms, 
and  thence  passes  through  the  pulp  to  the 
inner  surface  of  the  tub,  which  is  copper 
lined,  for  the  purpose  of  affording  a  con- 
ductor.   The  bottom  is  of  wood. 

In  working,  the  quicksilver  being  at  the 
bottom,  and  there  being  no  grinding,  little 
particles  gradually  become  detached  by 
mechanical  mixture  with  the  pulp,  and  fol- 
low the  stirring  arms  in  virtue  of  their 
electrical  attraction  till  the  entire  pulp  has 
been  searched,  and  the  amalgam  finally  is 
collected  as  much  as  the  friction  will  ad- 
mit, on  the  stirrers. 

There  was  an  evident  tendency  of  the 
amalgam  formed  in  the  tub  towards  the 
stirring  arms,  or  negative  pole.  It  could 
be  sliced  off,  after  a  few  hours,  with  a 
knife.  On  accumulating  to  a  certain  thick- 
ness, some  of  it  would  fall  off,  but  the 
electric  action  is  in  no  wise  hindered, — on 
the  contrary  strengthened,  by  the  thick- 
ness of  this  coating,  precisely  as  is  the  case 
in  the  electrotyping  process, — which  might 
have  been  referred  to  in  many  other  re- 
spects in  illustration  of  the  principles  here 
described. 

Of  the  actual  chemical  decompositions 
that  took  place  in  the  pan,  we  may  say 
something  hereafter,  though  that  question 
can  scarcely  be  met  by  anything  more  than 
conjecture  at  present.  We  know  that  chlo- 
rides are  first  formed,  and  these  are  then 
amalgamated. 

In  washing  the  pulp,  after  amalgamation, 
it  is  run  over  copper  plates  charged  from 
an  electric  battery.  The  little  particles 
which  are  ordinarily  so  apt  to  be  washed 
away,  are  thus  powerfully  attracted  to  the 
copper  plates  and  easily  induced  to  sepa- 
rate themselves  from  baser  substances. 

We  intend  to  report  the  progress  of  this 
important  process  from  time  to  time. 

Office  Removal.  — The  office  of  the  Mo- 
hawk and  Montreal  Mining  Company,  Ne- 
vada County,  has  been  removed  to  this  city, 
No.  414  California  street,  by  vote  of  the 
stockholders. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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California  Petroleum  and  its  Utilization. 

Reference  was  made  a  few  weeks  ago  to 
the  non-utilization  of  onr  Cftlifornii 
lonm,  while  thousands  ofborrela  <>f  it  might 
be  had  in  the  market  at  a  wry  short  notice, 
from  the  southern  coast.  Whatever  the 
roal  difficulty  was,  the  significant  fact  ro- 
mained  nndispnted.  "\\'c  stated  that  tho 
California  petroleum  was  heavier  than  tho 
Eastern,  anil  that  objections  hail  been  made 
to  it  on  the  ground  of  its  showing  a  greater 
liability  to  smoke.  It  is  claimed  by  those 
whoso  opinion  is  entitled  to  respect,  that 
California  petroleum  is  in  reality  as  good 
as  the  Eastern  for  lighting  purposes;  that, 
having  more  body,  it  will  barn  longer,  and 
at  the  same  timo  fully  as  brightly  as  tho 
Eastern. 

A  little  chemical  information  about  the 
separation  of  the  oils  into  their  constituent 
elements,  will  best  illustrate  the  position  of 
things.  Oils  aro  called  hydro-carbons,  bo- 
ing  combinations  in  varying  proportion  of 
the  carbon,  or  coal-ingredient,  of  vegeta- 
ble growths,  with  hydrogens;  and  some- 
times there  is  a  small  amount  of  oxygen 
added,  which  does  not  necessarily  belong 
to  the  natnro  of  oils.  Whether  fixed,  fluid, 
or  gaseous,  their  nature  is  still  the  same — 
tbey  are  hydro-earbons,  or  carbureted  hy- 
drogen, in  slightly  varying  combinations  of 
the  two  elements. 

The  explosive  gas  in  coal  mines, — which 
may  be  heard  issuing  from  solid  coal  with 
a  faint  crackling  noise, — is  CH2;  the  bad 
smelling  gas  of  swamps  and  ditches,  where 
there  is  decomposing  vegetable  matter,  is 
quite  the  same,  but  harmless  because  vm- 
eonfiued.  Coal  lying  long  exposed  in  open 
heaps  becomes  less  valuable  on  account  of 
this  spontaneous  distillation.  When  the 
carbon  doubles,  making  C2H2,  as  is  the 
case  in  the  olefiant  (oil-making)  gas  of 
the  laboratories,  the  burning  produces  a 
brighter  light,  as  there  is  more  carbon  to 
become  incandescent  in  the  act  of  burning 
with  hydrogen,  while  hydrogen  alone  would 
make  only  a  faint  blue  flame. 

The  distillation  of  these  carbureted  hy- 
drogens from  vegetable  bodies,  is  a  con- 
stant process  of  nature.  Thesame  thing 
is  done  artificially  in  making  coal  gas,  for 
lighting,  wrhich  contains,  besides  carbureted 
hydrogen,  also  carbonic  oxide  (CO)  hy- 
drogen, and  nitrogenous  "  azote,"  in  vary- 
ing proportions. 

It  has  been  maintained  by  Silliman  and 
others,  that  the  California  petroleum  is  not 
a  product  of  the  dry  distillation  or  carbon- 
ization of  coal  deposits.  Autiseli  and  other 
authorities  hold  that  the  Pennsylvania  oils 
are,  however,  derived  from  the  adjacent 
coal  beds  by  a  perfect  process  of  natural 
distillation. 

Asphaltum  is  nothing  but  oil,  thickened 
after  the  disappearance  in  the  air  of  the 
more  volatile  ingredients,  called  petroline 
and  naphthaline.  The  ordinary  asphaltum 
is  usually  mixed,  to  a  large  percentage, 
with  vegetable  and  miueral  substances. 

When  fine  distinctions  are  attempted,  the 
chemistry  of  oils  becomes  an  extensive  and 
complex  subject.  A  little  difference  in  the 
proportions  makes  a  substance  frequently 
having  marked  variations  as  to  its  charac- 
teristics. Parajfiuc  is  tile  name  given  to 
the  product  crystallizing  like  fish  scales, 
which  results  from  distillation  of  organic 
substances  at  temperatures  below  a  red  heat; 
its  composition  being  C-"H21.  When  the 
temperature  rises  to  3i0°  and  -1-00°,  the  oils 
obtained  contain  creosote,  called  carbolic 
acid  when  it  crystallize-;. 

The  heavier  oils  obtained  by  distillation 
contain  a  singular  organic  product,  first 
discovered  by  Fritsche  and  Runge,  which 
was  called  by  them  "Aniline,"  possessing 
the  property  of  giving,  with  certain  re- 
agents, the  magnificent  colors  which  are 
now  universally  used  to  dye  textile  fabrics 
for  ladies3  wear. 

Asplialtine,  C-0Hl,',O,  is  another  of  these 
special  products,  which   particularly  char- 


acterizes California  petroleum,  while  Par- 
afflne  is  the  sp  oi  !  cl  aracteristic  of  the  At- 
lantic petroleum.  It  has  simply  less  hy- 
drogen   than    paraffine,  and    is    partially 

oxidized.  It  is  identical  with  Petroline 
iC-"H!,'i  except  that  it  is  oxidized,  and  is 
therefore  solid  and  fixed,  while  thd  former 
is  fluid  ami  volatile. 

The  cause  of  this  chemical  dillVrcnce 
between  California  and  Atlantic  petroleum 
may  be  found  in  a  diilerent  modification  of 
tho  natural  manner  of  distillation  by  which 
they  were  produced,  and  by  tho  degreo  of 
oxposure  to  tho  air,  as  well  as,  perhaps,  by 
tho  nature  of  the  vegetable  substances  from 
which  they  were  derived;  which  in  Cali- 
fornia were  of  tho  Tertiary  Age,  while  in 
Pennsylvania  they  were  of  the  Carbonifer- 
ous, embracing  plants  of  widely  different 
orders. 

The  discontinuation  of  the  several  petro- 
leum refining  establishments,  which  were 
in  operation  in  San  Francisco  some  time 
ago  in  connection  with  Hayward  <fc  Cole- 
man's, Stanford's,  and  the  other  oil  firms, 
was  owiug  to  the  fact  that  Eastern  petro- 
leum could  be  put  in  tho  market  at  a 
cheaper  price  than  the  figure  at  which  Cal- 
ifornia petroleum  could  be  refined.  More 
definitely  speaking,  the  price  of  sulphuric 
acid  and  caustic  soda  in  this  country  has 
been  too  high  to  admit  of  carrying  on  re- 
fining with  profit.  Therefore  it  has  been 
abandoned  for  the  present. 

Concerning  the  status  of  petroleum  en- 
terprise, the  bulk  of  it  is  concentrated  in 
the  San  Buenaventura  Commercial,  Manu- 
facturing and  Mining  Company,  incorpor- 
ated with  a  capital  of  two  and  a  half  mil- 
lions, and  owning  all  the  springs  and  wells 
at  Santa  Barbara,  embracing  large  tracts  of 
land  selected  with  regard  to  its  petroleum 
indications, — excepting  the  Ohai  well,  sit- 
uated further  inland.  This  company  is  at 
present  quietly  awaiting  the  issuance  of  a 
patent  for  some  of  the  lands  which  have 
been  decreed  to  them  by  a  late  decision  of 
the  United  States  Supreme  Court  at  Wash- 
ington. Leases  have  been  held  by  Stan- 
ford, and  by  Hayward  &  Coleman,  etc.,  for 
a  limited  period. 

The  burning  of  petroleum  is  still  a  ques- 
tion which  attracts  much  interest  and  atten- 
tion from  engineers  in  the  East  and  in  Eu- 
rope. Eoot's  and  White's  burners  are  the 
only  ones  that  have  been  tried  in  Califor- 
nia, to  any  extent.  The  former  made  use 
of  steam  and  common  air,  which  were 
pumped  into  the  burner  by  means  of  an 
air  pump,  the  steam  being  decomposed  by 
combination  of  its  elements  with  vaporized 
oil.  A  long  report  has  been  made,  giving 
the  results  of  experiments  and  workings  at  j 
the  iEtna  Iron  Works. 

White's  burner  was  in  operation  for  three 
months  at  Hanscom  &  Co's  foundry.  The 
necessity  for  pumping  is  avoided  by  its  use, 
but  the  chemical  operation  is  the  same  as 
in  the  Foot  buruer.  Steam  is  first  con- 
ducted through  a  cylinder  containing  glow- 
ing iron  filings,  which  separates  it  into  hy- 
drogen and  oxygen;  the  resulting  gas  then 
enters  the  burning  cylinders  where  it  meets 
the  vaporized  oil.  The  addition  of  so  much 
hydrogen  to  the  carbureted  hydrogen  gas 
filling  the  cylinder,  furnishes  a  burning 
material  capable  of  giving  the  most  intense 
heat,  in  burning  with  the  oxygen  of  the  air 
through  nipples  regulated  by  suitable  stops 
in  the  upper  part  of  the  cylinders,  whence 
the  flame  strikes  against  the  boiler.  Two 
gallons  of  water  are  thus  burned,  to  one  of 
oil,  and  about  20  per  cent,  of  the  heat  ob- 
tained is  considered  to  be  derived  from  the 
burning  of  the  hydrogen  of  the  water.  The 
engine  at  Hanseom's  was  25-horse  power; 
the  oil  used  6J^  to  8  gallons  an  hour,  at 
7%  cents  per  gallon,  making  §7.20  in  12 
hours.  No  fireman,  or  attendant  of  any 
kind,  is  required  with  this  burner,  more 
than  in  the  use  of  a  lamp.  Comparing  the 
cost  of  coal  required  in  order  to  perform 
the  same  service,  it  was  found  that  one  ton 
of  slack  coal  or  screenings  (the  cheapest 
and  poorest  quality  of  coal),  costing  $6.75 
a  ton,  furnished  about  the  equivalent  as  to 
power  ;  but  a  firemau  being  required,  tho 
inventor  claims  an  advantage  of  45  cents  a 
day  in  favor  of  the  petroleum  burner. 
Wood  being  used  in  Nevada,  costing  810  a 
cord;  at  about  ten  cords  a  day,  making 
8160,  it  is  estimated  and  claimed  by  Mr. 
White,  that  $7  to  $8  a  day  could  be  saved 
in  each  mill  by  the  use  of  petroleum 
shipped  from  Santa  Barbara. 


Mr.  Mnnry,  lately  n  ilerk  In  a  hotel  ill  Culiax.  I-  re- 
located in  <-;tll  in  tin-  niili-i-  i,i'  ihe  Mining  ami  SoiiuRirto 
114  clay  street,  belovr  Bansome,  Ban  Francisco. 


'i.— l»r  J.  u.  I'alnn.  Dontlst,  Wndawortb  Qooao, 
x.i.  u:\-i  Buall  Blrei  i.  Uelwecn  Ills  Uocldontaland  Cosmopoll. 
s  in  Francisco.  tflvlMm 


' is  T..>  nt  —  Drs.  Jesaup  a  Beers,  ovor  Tucker's 
noro,  mi-  now  making  a  soeclaltyol  Mllngtiio 
fans  dead  Teeth,  and  bnUdtug  up  broken  orowns  with 
pwrefloM— thus  restoring  them  tt>  their  original  usefulness 
mill  beauty,  Thej  are  alwi  using  Nitrous  Oxide  for  Ihe 
painless  extraction  of  Teeth,  when  bo  desired— the  i  a\s  ab- 
solute!) miii-  annsthetlc  ever  discovered  in  breathing  it, 
ItaotsAsagentlestlmulant,  without  undue  excitement,— 
tho  sensation  produced  being  truly  delightful,  the  effect 
upon  Hi,  lungs  healthful,  ami  In  Its  results  positively  free 
from  all  danger.  Prepared  and  administered  dally  nt  the 
Dental  a naol  Messrs.  JHS&ur  A  BBE8B, corner  Mont- 
gomery mid  Hatter  Directs.  San  Francisco.  liivtcif 

P.VIS1   ivll.l.l.lt. 

Icle  ever  attainod  in  sued  nnboundod  popularity.— 


Satan  'I'l- 
Aii  article  ofgroat  merit  ami  virtue. 


.  NtinpfiTfil. 


We  enn  lienr  toatlmnnv  to  tho  efilencv  ot  the  Pnln  Killer. 
V'e  hit vi«  seen  Us  inaRlc  rff'Cls  in  Bontnlng  tho  nevnrest 
pnln.  anil  know  It  to  bo  a  gooil  article.— e'irinefmiaff  Digpaleh. 

A  mieeilv  enre  for  pain— in ■  fninilv  should  be  without  It.— 
Montrril  Tmutrript.  — 

Nothing  has  yet  surpassed  Ihe  Pnln  Riler.  which  In  tho 

iiln.it  valuable  family  medicine  now  in  use— TViin.  Or</uH. 

It  has  real  merit;  asnmoana  of  removing  iniin.  no  meifi- 
clne  hnsm'nnlreil  a  reputation  enunl  to  Perry  Davis' Pain 
Killer. — JVeuppori  (/i.y.)  oaUy  Neim. 


Where  to  Advertise. — Tito  attention  of  traders  and 
mill  machinists  in  called  to  the  fact  that  tho  Mountain 
Messenger,  of  DownieviUo,  Sierra  County,  possesses  many 
speeiai  advantages  as  an  advertising  medium  over  a  ma- 
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competition  at  home.  Its  local  colums  afford  many  items 
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Engineering  3— Mkchanical  Enciwkkk^g.  4— Minino 
Engineering  and  Metallurgy.  6— Aguicultckk.  6 — Nat 
oral  History  and  Geology,    and  7— Select  Oookse, 

Advanced  students  are  also  admitted  to  optional  courscn, 
and  if  already  College  graduates,  are  received  as  candi- 
dates for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philosophy. 

Tuition,  Simper  year  of  forty  weeks. 

The  Libraries,  Museums,  Laboratories  and  Apparatus, 
accessible  to  students,  arc  various  and  expensive 

For  copies  of  the  Annual  Circular  and  Report,  letirra 
may  be  addressee*  to  the  "Secretary  ofttic  Sheffield  i-cion- 
lliic  School,"  New  Haven,  Conn.  13v!i-b  't>P 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 

PALMER,  KNOX  &   CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Nob.  1#,  SI,  33  and  35  First  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

MANUFACTDKK   ALL   KINDS  Of 

MACHINERY, 

STKA.a   E.VGINES  AND  QVAKTZ    3UU8 

DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

tSelt-Axlj'u.stiru?  Piston  I*ac!teiny;, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 
without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky.  , 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

BTEW    OKL\D£K    MD    AMALGAMATOR 

HEPBURN  <fc  PETERSON'S 

AMALGAMATOR  AXI)  SEPARATOR, 

Knox's  Amaltfaiuators, 

WITH   PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  tor  working  cither  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
bthe  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  test  ol"  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
bkeuulue    White  Xrou  Stamp  Shoes  and   Dies 

Having  been  cugaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Alining  or  .Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  ai 
ilie  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  reduc 
'  -"  gold  orsi- 


rig  ores,  or  saving  cither  gold  or  silver. 


13vlUqy-tf 


IRA   P.   KANKIK. 


A.   P.    BRAVTON. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


FLrst  and.  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
a  verv  large  variety  of  Gear  aud  other  i'atlerns,  whiuu, 
without- superior  toolsai.it  appliances,  give  u»  facilities  lor 
doing  rirst  class  wurK  uncqualed  uu  tho  Pacilic  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following; 

STEAM   en  oust  es>, 

r  Marine 

Bt?U.Ei;<- Uigli  unci  LowPiessurc, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Q\iax*tz    Mill    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Furnace  Irons  lor  Roasting  Ores:  Freiberg  .Barrels; 

Varney's  and  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Palis 

aud  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  Whito  iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  aud  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and    Hoisting  Machinery;  Hansbrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    aud    successful 

Pump  manufactured.  s 

Castings  of  every  description,  Iron  and  Brass. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  lo  "Wright's  Patent  V; 
riahle  Cut-oil' Engines, "  of  which  we  are  the  sule  utauul 
Hirers  oil  the  i'aculc  Ooast,   under   license  from  the  *\  o 
ruff  &  Beach  Co.,  Harttord,  Ot.    As  a  simple,  effective,  fi 
saving,  Hrst-cUss   Euu'ine,   this  is,   without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.    Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  tirst  class  wurk,  and  we  mteud  lo  do  no  oilier. 

UUDDAKJ)  tfc  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 1S68.  isvltitf 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

PORTLAND,    OREGON. 


&teain    Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  GRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMITHING  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  A'orth-Front  and  E  streets, 
LSvlMy  Ouo  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

STOCKTOS,    CAL. 

KEEP  &  BAR3-I0N, 

MANUFACTURERS   OF 

(luartx,  Saw  and  Grist,  Mill  Irons,  Steaiu 
.Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  aud  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

13vl3tf 


J.    KKWSUAM. 


J.  BIGWOOD. 


SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  of  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 

NAM1X£     EXGIXUS, 

AMI   ALU  KLVna  OF 

MACHINERY  FORGING. 
AH  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  ut  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
All  work  done  guaranteed.  ISvM-ly 

CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  1S5  First  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  ship  Work  of  all  kinds.  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  Kuddor  Braces,  Hinges,  Ship  and  Steamboat  Bells  and 
Oongs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves  Hv- 
draulic  Pi|ies  aud  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sues  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

BST  PRXCES  MODERATE,  „ffiff 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.    H.  WEED  V.  KING  WELL 

9vl3-ly 


Miners'  Foundry 

-AND — 

MACHINE     WORKS 
Nos.  245  to  255  Eiust  Street, 

San  Francisco. 

ROWLAND,  ANG-ELL  &  CO., 

PEOPBIETOKS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 


(il'AKTZ  MILLS, 
SAW  SIIL.L.S, 
POWEEa  MII.L.S, 


JFIOUB  Bill. I. S, 
SII6AK    BILLS, 

PAPEK     MILLS 


Steam  Engines  of  all  Kincs, 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

KISITO  PUMPS,  HOISTING  WOKKS 

OIL   W  JBLL  TOOLS,       SOCK  BSEAKEKS, 

— ASU 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

shoes  and  Ikies  of  While  Iron,  mnnnf&eficrcd 
for  and  imported  toy  us  expressly  for  tills  pur- 
pose, and  will  last  M5  per  cent,  longer  than  amy 
other  uin.de  on  this  coast. 

Kussla  troll  Screens,  of  nnydefrree  of  fineness. 
We  arc  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  ol 
the 

HTOKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  simple  In  construction,  and 

durable,  of  any  .Engine  in  use. 
W.  II.  HOWLAKH,  M.  IS.  AA'ttELL, 

l$vl4-qr  CIUUs  PALJIEE, 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  Ik  CO., 

MAHUFACTURE-ltS    0* 

©  rr  !E  .A.  M    JEZJXGTTfJZS, 
Quartz,    ITlovir    and    Saw    Mills, 

Hayes'  Improved    Stvn.ni   rump,  Brndte'x   Im- 
proved      (VtiKher,      Min  I  it  ir      I*  u  nips, 
Amalgamators,  and  all  kinds 
of  Machinery. 

K.  E.  comer  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


IKcAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO., 

IfiOILEK      M  A.  li  3H  12,  (@ 

AND  GEKEKAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  dt,  between  Fretnotit  aud  Beale.  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  wiih  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
aud  . Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription, 

llydranlic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or 
Serine,  give  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  supplied,  night  of 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  tirm  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repairs.— Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair Willi  promptness. 

To  Koiler  Makers  and  Machinist,-*  in  the  In- 
terior.-The  Arm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers,  su  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  ol  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

.Finn*,  l>ratvlngs  and  Specifications.— The  firm 
is  prepared  to  make  out  Flans  and  Specifications,  icceive 
estimates,  mid  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  he  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— Tho  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas  hut  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  To  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
{miking  Drawings  ot  tlu-ir  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practi  *;<!  knowledge  m  the  const  ruction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  unending  to  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvUiif 


UNION    IRON  WORKS, 
Saci'ameuto. 

WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

MAN 0 FACTO RKRS  OT 

■      CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER, 

^TEAK  ENGINES,  BOILERS, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self- Adjusting:  Steam   Piston 

PACKING,  for  new  aud  old  Cylinders,  manufactured 

to  order. 

Front  Street,  between  X  and  O  streets, 

Hvll  Sacramento  City 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS 

129  and  161  Beale  street,  between  Mission  and  Howard, 

San  Francisco. 

LIGHT  ASD  HEAVY  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      24vl6qr 


JAMES  MACKEIST, 
COFFERS  SI  ITU, 

SS6   Fremont   St.,  bet.  Howard  «fe  Fal*otb 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugar 
House  and  Distillery  work. 

Repairing;  promptly  and  neatly  attended  to. 

13vll 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  second-hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOB  SALE. 

Also    one  first-class    Foisting 

Engine  ;    one  Unriyht 

.Engine,  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MASOFACTURKR  OF 

H-atHes,  I>rills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY  of 
every  description. 

T»  H  A.  C  Y  »  S 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     EKCJIXE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  vet  in- 
vented—manufactured  and 
for  sale.  Parties'are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
in  practical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A.  HUXTINGTOIU'S 

Shingle  Machines 


Particular  attention  paid   to 
Repairing. 


THE    BISDON 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1S6S.    Capital,  $1,nxi,ono. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  toPnciflc  Mail  R.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Bcnicia.  Coffey 

A  Kisdon,  and  Devoe,  Uinstnore  .t  Co.,  ban  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine    Builders,  Boiler   Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDKYMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 


S.  F.  ButhMworth, 
Lloyd  T.  vis, 
Jas.  Pollock. 
Oen.  Holladay, 


Directors: 

Cha-.  E.  McLnne 
John  N.  Risdun, 
Joseph  Jlooio. 


JOHN  N.  KTSnON,  President. 
Joseph  Moore,  Vice  President  and  SuperimPildent;  Chns 
E.McLflne,  Treasurer;  Levis   It.    Mead,  Secretary;  Lewi; 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  2tvi7qy 


Phoenix  Iron  Works. 

^mSMNIAJagc^ 


JONATHAN  EITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Xok.  18  and  SO  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

UAKUFAGTURKR  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesniith  work, 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BANK  VAULTS  AND  MONITOR  SAEES, 

fOKCtlKG-  ASB  MACHINE  WORK, 

Agency  for  the  ISHAH  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  the  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lvl7tf  United  States 


CITY  IRON  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IEON      FOUNDERS, 

Steam    Engine    Builders      aud    Makers    or   all 
kinds  of  Machinery, 

6vllf*ir  No.  2S  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


DR.  NESTELL'S 
L,XJjN"G-     INSTITUTE, 

I  Branch  of  the  N.  X.  T^uugr  Institute) 
So.  SIC  SUTTEK  STREET, 

Betivecn  Mason  and  Powell  Streets,  San  Francisco, 
For  the  special  Treatment  of  all  Diseases  of  the  HEAD, 
THROAT,    LUNGS,  AND   CHEST,  by    the    Inhalation    ol" 
Medicated  Vapwrs  at  the  natural  temperature  of  the  air, 
etc. 

Earnest  attention  is  solicited  to  this  Rational  Method  of 
Treatment,  which  transmits  the  remedies,  in  the  form  of 
Yiipor,  directly  to  the  seat  of  di-ease,  instead  of  by  the 
round-about  way — through  the  medium  of  ilie  stomach— 
and  which  is  conceded  to  be  the  only  reliable  means  wrliere- 
by  an  alleviation  and  cure  may  be  expeeled.  My  system 
ot  Inhalation,  now  well  known  throughout  the  United 
States  and  Oanadas,  and  much  of  Europe,  where  thousands 
— many  of  Ihcni  lar  advanced— have  recoveied,  claims  the 
profoundest  approval  of  the  medical  prule-siuti,  and  the 
timely  and  candid  consideration  of  those  afflicted  with 
these  the  most  devastating  of  all  earthly  maladies. 

1'atients  attended  at  the  Institute,  daily,  from  y  A.  M.  till 
i  P.  M, 

Invalids  at  a  distance,  on  writing  their  case,  can  receive 
ihc  remedies  by  Express. 

Special  attendance  out  of  the  city  will  he  charged  com- 
mcnsuruiely  with  the  time  and  distance  occupied. 

All  connmioieations  must  be  addressed  to 

D.  D.  T.  NESTELL,  A   M.,  M.  D., 
Lang  Institute, 
No,  516  Sutter  Street,  ^an  Francisco, 
21vl7  3mos.  California. 


Small  Pox. 

w"c  have  been  shown  by  Will.  Zelner,  the  best  and  most 
convenient  and  portable  apparatus  eontaininsr  Chlorine, 
lor  rooms,  which  we  consider  ihe  best  disinfectant  out, 
end  should  advise  all  housekeepers  not  lo  be  without  one 
Price  SI.  complete;  to  be  had.  with  fuM  directions,  at  WJI 
ZELNER'S  German  Drug  Store,  18  Gcarvstrecl,    25vl7Jui 


uWritten  for  the  Mining  aud  Seicnlitlc  Press. 

How  Brick  Houses  may  be  Built  Earth- 
quake-Proof. 

Editoks  Phess  : — Permit  me  to  give  you 
my  views  in  relation  to  the  construction  of 
brick  buildings  in  the  shaky  portion  of 
California.  Take  the  plan  of  a  house  40  x 
80  feet,  three  stories,  of  12,  11  and  10  feet. 
Make  a  foundation  of  2-inch  plank,  put  to- 
gether, every  course  saturated  with  hot  as- 
phaltum  and  coal  tar;  break  joints,  and 
fasten  -with  wooden  pins,  put  in  at  a  little 
angle;  make  the  depth  18  inches,  or  nine 
planks,  and  the  thickness  20  inches.  By 
making  this  foundation  oFplank,  you  dis- 
cover auy  rot  that  might  exist  in  solid  tim- 
ber, and  the  asphaltum  cement  being  dif- 
fused through  the  entire  timber,  will  pro- 
tect it  from  decay. 

Build  upon  this  foundation  your  brick 
■wall,  of  sound,  strong  brick;  make  the 
thickness  of  your  wall  equal  to  the  length 
of  two  bricks,  or  one  and  a  half  bricks,  with 
a  hollow  of  one  and  a  half  inches  between 
the  out  and  inside  courses.  Every  nine 
coui'SBS  in  hight  put  on  a  course  of  head- 
ers, running  through  the  full  thickness  of 
the  wall,  leaving  out  every  alternate  one; 
then  fill  in  the  hollow  space  with  hot  as- 
phaltum and  coal  tar  cement,  aud  so  con- 
tinue to  the  completion  of  the  walls.  The 
walls  should  be  capped  with  timber  six 
inches  thick,  and  as  wide  as  the  thickness 
of  the  wall.  This  plate  will  permit  the 
wooden  cornice  to  be  fastened  thereto. 

Vertical  iron  rods  should  pass  through 
the  wooden  sill,  extend  up  through  the 
space  between  the  two  walls  and  pass 
through  the  top  plate,  secured  by  a  large 
iron  head  at  the  bottom  of  the  sill,  a  large 
iron  washer  and  nut  at  top,  and  placed  six- 
teen feet  apart.  I  would  recommend  the 
usual  vertical  angular  quoiu  plates  at  each 
external  angle  of  the  building  of  cast  iron; 
horizontal  wrought  iron  rods  at  the  termi- 
nation of  each  story  in  hight,  passing  from 
flank  to  flank,  and  from  front  to  rear,  and 
passing  through  the  quoiu  plates,  and  to  be 
fastened  thereto.  The  upright  iron  rods 
should  be  one  inch  and  a  quarter,  the  hor- 
izontal rods  one  inch  in  diameter. 

The  center  girder  of  the  first  floor  run- 
ning parallel  with  the  flank  walls  may  be 
supported  by  a  wooden  arch,  made  of  inch 
boards  put  together  with  nails,  about  ten 
inches  thick  and  deep,  each  course  of 
boards  to  be  saturated  with  hot  asphaltum 
cement,  and  to  be  a  segment  of  a  circle  the 
entire  length  of  the  inside  of  the  building 
with  strut  braces,  from  the  crown  to  the 
underside  of  the  girder  for  its  support. 
The  feet  of  this  arch  should  be  well  fitted  at 
each  end  into  a  heavy  wrought  iron  shoe, 
well  saturated  and  imbedded  in  asphaltum 
cement.  The  two  iron  shoes  should  be 
joined  together  by  two  iron  rods,  one  aud 
one-fourth  inch  in  diameter,  forming  the 
chord  of  the  arch.  They  should  also  be 
imbedded  in  asphaltum  cement,  and  kej..t 
even  with  the  cellar  floar. 

At  right  angle  to  the  first  girder,  and 
upon  the  top  of  the  same,  there  should  be 
cross  timbers  placed  about  fifteen  feet  apart, 
and  in  one  piece  from  wall  to  wall.  They 
should  be  so  placed  in  each  story,  and  in 
the  roof;  they  should  be  six  inches  thick, 
and  of  even  depth  with  the  joist.  The  ends 
of  the  cross  timbers  and  joists  should  rest 
upon  bond  timbers  4x5  inches;  the  cross 
timbers  should  be  bolted  to  the  girder  and 
bond  timbers  with  three-quarter  inch 
wrought  iron  bolts,  aud  iron  rods  three- 
fourth  inch  in  diameter,  with  an  eye  at  one 
end  to  bolt  to  the  end  of  cross  tie,  and  a 
screw  at  the  other  end  to  pass  through  a 
cast  iron  flange  on  the  outside  of  the  wall . 
The  inside  finish  of  the  house  is  a  matter 
of  taste  and  convenience.  The  side  walls 
may  be  plastered  as  is  usually  done,  but 
the  ceilings  should  be  finished  with  board 
lining,  plain  or  ornamental.  The  floors 
should  be  laid  in  the  usual  way.  There  is 
no  strength  gained  by  laying  the  boards 
angularly.  Through  nailing  of  floors  is 
stronger  than  secret  nailing,  but  not  so  con- 
venient for  the  carpenters,  nor  does  the 
floor  look  as  well  when  done  with  two  nail 
holes  in  the  floor  over  each  joist  to  harbor 
vermin  and  dirt,  as  where  the  nails  are  hid- 
den. 

All  timbers  should  rest  upon  the  walls 
where  it  can  be  made   so,  for  their  weight 


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gives  'itrpiif.'lli  to  the  walls;  :m<l  where  thoy 
ura  properlv  iron-fastened  to  the  walls,  thoy 
establish  ■■<  a  ibrio. 

One  thing  is  eertoin — that  while  < 
continue  to  nso  such  an  excess  oi  common 
lime  in  thoir  mortar,  as  one  tliinl,  instead 
of  about  one-eighth,  they  never  can  bavea 

relied  npon. 
generally  Buit  tlnir  own  convenience,  not 
the  public  good,  in  the  preparation  of  thoir 
mortar.     Legal   statutes  only   oan   uuiku  a 
change  for  the  better  in  this  respect. 

Externa]  cornices  and  ornamental  work 
should  I"'  madeof  sound  and  dnrablewood, 
and  1  can  sec  no  impropriety  in  encourus- 
ing  a  proper  diffusion  of  architectural  or- 
namenta  upon  the  exterior  of  buildings, 
where  they  are  in  harmony,  begetting  pleas- 
tiro  to  tint  eye  from  their  natural  fitness. 

In  recapitulate:  First — Tho  plank  founda- 
tion put  together  and  saturated  (is  above, 
with  hot  asphaltum  and  coal  tar  cement, 
defies  decay  and  promises  long  endurance. 
idly — Tho  hollow  walls,  which  ore  to 
he  filled  with  hot  asphaltum  cement,  so  as 
to  permeate  the  briCK  and  mortar,  and  fill 
up  all  interstices,  establishing  a  unity  in 
the  substance  of  tho  brick  walls,  such  as  no 
other  material  known  can  do  at  tho  same 
cost,  will  resist  all  damp  without,  and  in- 
suro  a  dry  house  within. 

'J'liirilly — The  segment  arch  for  the  sup- 
port of  the  center  girders  instead  of  piers, 
throws  tho  bearing  weight  to  two  places  in 
the  front  and  rear  wall  bearings. 

Fourthly — Tho  vertical  and  horizontal 
iron  rods,  the  binding  plate  at  top  of  walls, 
the  cross  tie»,  iron  fastened,  the  angular 
quoins  and  the  fiat  asphaltum  cement  roof 
combined,  will  make  as  firm  a  structure  of 
brick  as  our  necessities  require. 

J.  H.  White. 


Business  Cards. 


Railway  Employees  Must  Not  be 
Color-blind. — The  necessity  for  a  ready 
distinguishing  between  red  and  green  is  es- 
pecially evident  in  the  case  of  railway  em- 
ployes, who  are  guided  by  colored  signals 
which  must  be  instantly  obeyed.  Grave  er- 
rors have  been  committed  by  men  who  were 
afterwards  found  to  be  totally  deficient  in 
the  capacity  for  making  the  distinctions, 
and  who  were  themselves  ignorant  of  the 
fact.  In  France,  the  surgeons  of  the  rail- 
way companies  now  subject  all  candidates 
for  emrdoyrnent  to  a  careful  examination 
upon  this  point. 


GEO.  E.  ROGERS, 

(Successor  tot;,  vv.  Bell.) 

A.      g>      Sji      A.      Y      E      It  , 

51S  California  lit., San  Francisco. 

.1.  A.  MAUH.   Acsayer. 
Ores  carefully  Assayed,    Gold  and  silver  Ores  worked. 


'itvlti-iirluour 


CARPETS,  OIL   CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

.sll.lliw,  etc.  Etc. 

LOUIS  F.  KNIGHT, 

■~t  ;*-  California  St.,  cunt  *Ide  of  Kearny, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

I  can  oiler  from  the  largest  and  best  assorted  stock  in  Hie 

city  anything  In  our  line, 

AT  PRICES  TO  .SUIT  ALL. 

FURNITURE    AND    MATTRESSES 

Slailc  to  order. 
All  kinds  or  nnuulstcrlng  executed  with  neatness  and 
dispatch.  9vl7 


Patent  Brokerage. 


PATENT     RIGHTS 

IS o u»li  t  -nid  Sold  on  Commission. 

A  variety  of  new  and  valuable  Patents  for  sale,  novel  and 

useful  articles,  suitable  for  TRAVELING  AGENiS, 

always  on  hand,  among  which  are  the  following: 

Patent  Cigarette  Koller,  and  [latent  gummed  Wrap- 
pers for  the  same.  Every  one  can  make  their  own 
Cigarettes,    Price  $2.50  (Including  400  wrappers.) 

WiUnu'ti  Patent  Solder,  for  mending  tin  ware  with- 
out soldering  iron,  prepared  for  family  use.  Retail 
price  50  cents. 

Elliptic  Steel  Scrapers,  for  cleaning  boiler  tubes  (all 
sizes)-bost  tiling  ever  invented  for  the  purpose.  Retail 
prices  from  S3  tn  Sit). 

AOESTS  WANT II D. 

Address  "E.  M.  D."  Post  Office  box  17,  San  Francisco. 
2ivl7tf 


STOCK   CERTIFICATES, 

STOCK  TRANSFER  JOURNALS, 
STOCK  LEDGERS, 

ASSESSMENT   RECEBPTS, 

And  all  other  HI  an  Its,  Blank  Books,  etc.,  required  by  Min- 
ing and  other  Corporations,  kept  on  hand  or  printed  to 
order  mi  short  notice,  at  moderate  prices,  at  ihcoltlccof 
the  J/mm.7  and  Scientific  Press. 


oeV*EY&CQ 

-   pj2 *\,EaS  AND  POB^tyfr- 


SAN  FRANCISCO. 


RODG-ERS,  MEYER  &  CO., 
comm::ls©ichv  mekciia.pjts, 

Ai)v.v\(i:s  m  Yin: 
On  all  kimix  of  Ore*!  and  unrtlCulifcr  attention 

PAID  TO 

CONSIOMUEXTS  OF  UOOllS.; 
trlMm 


i  ■■  1 1  i.  i  b  i  r. 


11.  M.  GHAY. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO.. 


utvoehtaivers, 

6*1  Sacramento  St.,  cor.  Wobh,  Ban  Francisco. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 

No.  32.»  Saniorae  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposit.     Money  Loaned  on  Heal  Estate. 
M.  BUTTON,  President. 
GEO.  M.  CONDEE    Cashier.  19vl6-3m 


FKEDEKICK  MAN8ELT.. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  122  California  street,  corner  of  Leldsdorff. 

Drawings  of  Models  made  for  parties  apply        for  pa- 
ents  at  Washington  or  London.  ar23-tf. 


I>  -    C  -      II  A.  IL,  X,    «fc    C  O,. , 

WHOLESALE   AND    RETAIL 

Ale,  Porter,  "Wine  and  Liquor  Merchant, 

912  Market  street,  San  Francisco. 
OSJ-City  and  country  orders  promptly  attended  to.     Mer- 
chants,  shippers,   and   families  BUpplfedin  large  or  small 
quantities.  Uvl7  3m 


W.   T.   ATWOOD, 

rUROHASER  OF 

C0PPEE  ORES,  BAB3,  MATT,  Etc.,  Eto„ 

SOS  Montgomery  street, 

Koom  No.  5,  over  Parrott  &  Oo's  Bunk,  San  Francisco. 
23vl7qr 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  Tor  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersigned. 


rANH  E^ 

N   E.JONES&C?  x 


Constantly  on  InmiJ  and  tor  sale  by 

GBA.Y,    JOIVES    «Jfc    CO., 

Denot  of  the.  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 
41S  Buttery  St.,    Son  Francisco. 

25vl"-ly 


Boiler  Scraper   and  Tube-Cleaner. 


*S0TFEI«* 


TT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  io  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  lor  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  anil  imxlianical  principles, 
it  is  not  liable  lo  get  nut  of  order. 
and  will  continue  to  perform  iis 
ofhee  until  the  materials  arc  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  tic  adjusted, 
even  by  any  Inexperienced  per- 
son—will  scrape  oil' (he  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  a«  tbey  were  when 
new,  witliotit  in  the  least  affecting 
their  Inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edit-,  ami  springs  In  or  out 
to  lit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  .«leainboal  boilers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  Iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  bubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers arc  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  (ho  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
'flic  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew- 
ing the  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
tlic  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
fl.-xible  brush  or  semper,  madeof  lent  her,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  materia!,  is  attached  to  the  nut  fur  the  purpose  of 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  Inches  in  diam- 
eter—the  prices,  of  tlmsc  lYum  one  to  three  inches  rangllic 
from  §5  io  S12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
E  stern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &■  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Scale,  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  1*.  O.  box  17, 
San  Francisco.  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


Potita-Ke.— The  postage  on  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Press  to  any  portion  of  the  United  States  Is  twenty  cents  per 
annum,  or  live  cents  per  quarter,  payable  in  advance  at  the 
Post  Otllee  delivering  the  paper.  Postage  free  in  the  city 
and  county.  Foreign  postage  (with  lew  exceptions)  two 
cents  per  copy,  prepaid.  To  Bremen  and  the  German 
Slates  (mark  oil  via  R  re  men  and  Hamburg  line),  three  cents 
■■"l-cnpy,  prepaid.  Single  copies  to  any  address  in  the  United 
Slates,  twoconts. 


Professional  Cards. 


J.  S.  PHILLIPS, 

MINING    ElVGIirjEEXt,    Etc., 

v,  Kdswort&BouH Ban  Francisco. 

Having  ii.ni  S3  v  can  experience  id  ilia  partem  donart- 
mollis nf  Mn.ru   i  ii        .    .,.    iind  Uur        H.  Cornwall 

.i1"'  loicrlca  M'llclta  orders  for  the  examination  of  llln> 
oral  Propi  rti  I  rouj  tn  ui  ihc  North  and  south  Ann  rieas; 
mini  raid  o  - 1;  cd  or  analyzed;  ndi  Ice  I  ir  in  ni  Relating 
Metals  sola;  capital  procured  lor  devel- 
oping valuable  |<  avlTlf 

JOHN  E0ACH,  Optician, 

lias  romoved  from  na  Btontgomorj  street  to 

5-to  Wnablnfton  *iret-t, 

East  of  Montgomery. 

Surveying  pOStiuinenU  male,  repaired  and  adjusted 


J.    SWYNEY, 
MA.TMIVE      KNGINEER, 

SII  Moni u-tMin'ry  Illoc-h.,  Stin  Frnnclxco. 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  General  Plana,  Specifications,  and 
lull  detail  Drawing-  for  propeller  or  side-wheel  steamers, 
Iron  veasela  of  ail  classes,  engines,  botlctv,  etc.    Also  for 

i nnotlve  or  stationary  engines,  and  macnlncry  In  gen- 

cral.    ah  experience  of  over  twouty  yearn  tn  ibis  pro. 

fesalon  enables  us  to  furnish  correct  drawings  and  guar- 
antee results.  8v17.11 


DAYID  B.  SMITH, 

Civil  a-TLcl  MCecliaiileaL  En^iiieexs 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Specifications  and 
full  detail  Orawingsfor  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
.Machinery  in  general. 


AfutittMimcry  Block. 


13vl7-3in 


J.  M.   HAVEIsT, 

\TTOK\EY  AND  COUNSELOR    AT   LAW 
Room  35  Merchants'  Exchange, 

27vlG  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


RADICAL  CURE 

— OF— 

KUPTUKE  ! 


Treatment  of  all  Deformities  of  the  Body,  by  DR.  A. 
FOLLEAU'.S  process.  M24  Washington  street,  up  stairs. 
Washington  Baths  Building,  between  Montgomery  and 
Kearny  streets. 

DR.  A.  FOLLEAU 

Has  his  studies  and  manufactories  in  the  same  building. 

Every  kind  of  Apparatus,  Trusses,  Orthopedic  Instru- 
ments. Artificial  Limbs,  etc.,  are  manufactured  and  applied 
by  himself. 

ffSfJle  has  no  connection  with  any  Agency.  2lvU-llptf 


JAMES   M.   TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court   Block,  036   Clay  Street 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 
2vl5-lqy 


American  Saw  Company. 


■  IvlO^TOOTHE' 

CIRCUWR  SA„ 

-,  .  cUPERlORTOAUOTHER 
■■-'-.     ,     For      -pTiVE      (t 

'  -^Addres5^  -' 


MAKIJFAOrURlCHS   OF 

EMERSON'S     PATENT 
Movable-Tooth  mid  Perforated  Clrcnlar  Sawn, 

Perforated  Mulay,  Mill  and  Cross-Cut  Saws,  -with 
Adjustable  Sockets. 

SAW-GUMMEBS,  SWA&ES,  OANT  DOGS, 

Etc.,  have  established  an  office  for  the  sale  of  the  above 

articles,  at 

No.  fltta  front  wtreet,  San  Fi-inicUco. 

agy-Descriptivc  Pamphlets  will  be  forwarded  to  any  one 

5vl7tf 


SULPHUEETS ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  "Worked; 

With  a  Chapter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS, 

By  WM.  BAKSTOW,  M.  O. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  A  Co,,  San  Francisco. 
for  sale  at  thin  Office.— Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  Ibis  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  hut  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  in  the  interior  towna.  21vl5tf 


Eleotrotypk  Eng havings.  Cms,  Etc.— Our  Job  Printing 
Office  is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings,  or 
namenls,  and  other  embellishments  t<s  suit  the  various 
branches  of  industry  in  this  State     ^ 


WE  ARE  NOW  OFFERING 
otjr,   iaxaxEiyssiE  stock 

OF 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

AND 

G-ents'  Furnishing  Goods 

AT  I'KItfS  THAT  DEFY  COMPETITION. 

Our  Stock  of  Clothing  Conflict*  of 
A.X/L  THE  LATEST  STYLES 

BOTH  Of  MATKR1AL  AND  1  I  M  Ml. 

A  Large  Assortment  of 
Trunks,  Valtsea,  Carpet  Buk«,   Elbi.ifc.-i~,  lite, 

AT  KXTKEMKLT  LOW   I'ltlCKS. 

J.  It.  MT3AD  A  CO., 

8vl0  Cor.  of  Washingtun  and  Sansome  strceto. 


THE  GIANT 

POWDEIt    COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  to  fill  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  up  In  Boxen,  cither  In  Bulk  or  In  Car- 
tridges 

General    Agents, 

BAWDMAWW,  WIELSOW  &  CO,, 

25vl6-1m        210  Front  ctrcct,  San  Francisco. 


SAN    FAANCI8CO 

IPioiaeep    Screen    Works, 

JOHN  ff.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  Vulcan  Tron  Works,  Frcmnnt  street,  between 
Mission  and  Howard,  Sun  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  in  all  its  branches,  nt  rates  reduced 
from  25 tn  4H  per  cent,  less  than  the  established  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  Beveral  sizes  finer  than 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  giving  universal  satisfaction, 
and  for  strength,  cheapness  and  durability  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
nllnualiiics  ot  maloria),  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore millmen  forwarding  Iheir  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  but  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  —J.  W.  QirrCK  is  the  onlv  competent  and  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  the  State,  having  mmle  Screens 
for  the  princinal  mills  in  this  State  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  to  give  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  see  me.    6vl7-ly 


California  Steam  Navigation 

KH^    COMPANY. 

Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CrlRYSOPOLiS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

YOSEMITE 

"         CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLET 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARK 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  tor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light  draft  steamers  for  Marysville 
Colusa,  Obico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
.lackson  streets. 

„     „  B.  M.  HAKTSHORXE, 

13vl2  Prenldent. 

International   Hotel, 

JACKSON       STREET 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  tho  hest  Hotel  in 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market. 
Priced  vnrylnpr  from  SI   SO  to  $2  per  day  for 

Board  and   Boom. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

USi-  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  bo  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convev  passengers  to  the  House 
frbe  of  ouakg'e,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  SO  cents 

Hlvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprielor. 


Pacific  Powder  Mills. 


SUPERIOR  BLASTING  AND  SPORTING  GUN  DEH 

Black  Diamond,  in  lib  canisters. 

do  do         in  Wlb  canisters. 

do  do        in  ,y  kegs. 

Hunter's  Pride,  in  lib  canisters 

do  do         in  ^;lb  cannier?. 

do  do        In  M  kegs. 

do  do         in  £  kegs. 

Pacific  Mills  River  Snooting,  in  1th  canisters. 

do  do  do    in  i£lbcan)s(*  * 

do  do  do    in  '.4  kegs. 

do  do  do    in  W  kegs. 

do  do  do    In  251b  kegs. 

Pacific  Mills  Rifle,  In  lib  canisters. 

do  do       in  mib  ennfatcrs. 

do  -  do       in  ii  kegs. 

do  do       in  %  kegs. 

do  do       in  251b  kegs. 

Blasting  and  Mining  Powder  $2  25  per  keg. 
Safety  Fuse  and  Shot  for  sale  by 

HAYWAK1)  <fc  COLEMAX    Ap;<>nl«. 
24vl5  3m  414  Front  street,  Sn     Francisco. 


Removal  and  Partnership. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  th.it  I  have  removed  from  my  old 
stand  on  Beale  street,  and  have  formed  a  co-partnership 
with  Mr.  A.  CAMERON,  ror  the  purpose  of  carrjing  on  tho 
business  of  Stair-Building,  Wood-Turning  and  Scroll  Saw- 
ing. The  business  will  be  conducted  as  formerly  at  Cam- 
eron's, corner  of  Market  and  Beale  streets,  and  also  atN<  s 
185  and  i'ij  Erannan  street,  where  ample  steam  power  and 
all  uccessary  facilities  have  been  provided  for  every 
branch  of  the  business. 

Different  sizes  of  Redwood  Balusters  constantly  on  hand 
for  sale.  Also  Spanish  Cedar,  Walnut  and  California 
Laurel. 

15V17-3U1  N.  P.  LANGLAND. 


28 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Silk  in  Los  Angeles. 

Our  old  friend  Louis  Prevost,  Esq.,  of 
San  Jose, — the  silk  pioneer, — still  lives. 
Nothing  pleases  him  better  than  to  recount 
the  facts  which  accumulate  from  season  to 
season  in  proof  that  the  picture,  drawn  by 
him  three  or  four  years  ago,  of  the  future 
of  the  California  silk  culture,  was  not  too 
highly  colored.  He  sends  us  a  letter  re- 
ceived by  him  in  November,  from  Thomas 
A.  Garey,  of  Los  Angeles,  describing  his 
season's  work.  We  give  a  portion  of  this 
letter,  from  which  it  will  be  seen  that  nearly 
two  hundred  thousand  worms  were  fed  from 
ten  thousand  mulberry  cuttings,  planted 
last  spring.  In  Mr.  Prevost  s  "  California 
Silk-Grower's  Manual,"  he  bases  his  esti- 
mate of  profits  per  acre  upon  the  yield  of 
trees  four  years  old;  but  it  would  seem 
that  under  the  peculiarly  favorable  condi- 
tions of  soil  and  climate  to  be  secured  in 
Los  Angeles,  the  same  result  may  be  ob- 
tainable in  a  single  year  from  the  planting: 

"  The  first  crop  of  the  season  was  hatched 
and  fed  by  D.  P.  Hall,  of  San  Gabriel. 
He  states  that  the  eggs  commenced  hatch- 
ing the  15th  of  April,  and  commenced  spin- 
ning the  1st  of  June,  making  forty-seven 
days  from  eggs  to  cocoons.  The  number 
fed  at  this  feeding  was  40,000,  '  fed  from 
10,000  cuttings  four  months  from  planting. ' 
The  variety,  Chinese  Annuals. 

The  second  crop  of  the  season  I  hatched 
the  25th  of  May.  Commenced  making  co- 
coons on  the  3d  of  July,  being  forty  days 
from  eggs  to  cocoons.  Number  fed,  20,000. 
Vaiiities,  Chinese,  Turkish  and  Portuguese 
Annuals 

The  third  crop  I  commenced  hatching 
the  eggs  the  5th  of  July.  Commenced 
making  cocoons  August  7th,  thirty-two  days 
from  eggs  to  cocoons.  Variety,  Japanese 
Trivoltines.  Number  fed,  3,000,  from  cut- 
tings of  spring  growth. 

Fourth  crop  commenced  hatching  Au- 
gust 31st.  Commenced  spinning  Septem- 
ber 26th — twenty-seven  days  from  eggs  to 
cocoons.  Variety,  Japanese  Trivoltines. 
Number  fed,  98,000.  Fed  entirely  from 
10,000  cuttings  between  eight  and  nine 
months  from  planting. 

Fifth  crop  now  hatching  Nov.  7th.  I  can 
see  no  reason  why  they  will  not  do  well. 
This  crop  is  more  experimental  than  other- 
wise. The  eggs,  as  well  as  the  different 
crops  spoken  of  above,  hatched  spontane- 
ously, without  any  artificial  heat  whatever." 

♦  -».  ^m-  •*-  ♦ 

Inventok's  Exchange. — The  Scientific 
American  urges  the  establishment  of  a 
' '  National  Invention  Bureau "  in  New 
York.  It  says: — "  What  we  need  is  at  least 
one  national  collection  of  new  inventions, 
where  the  machines  or  devices  are  not  la- 
belled and  filed  away  in  glass  cabinets,  but 
are  exhibited  in  operation,  so  that  '  he  who 
runs  may  read.'  This  can  hardly  be  done 
by  private  enterprise,  but  should  be  the  re- 
sult of  association;  such  an  association  as 
would  demand  and  secure  the  confidence 
of  manufacturers,  mechanics,  inventors, 
and  others  interested.  The  American  Insti- 
tute is  the  proper  body  to  establish  such  a 
bureau  in  this,  the  commercial  metropolis 
of  the  country.  That  it  can  be  done  with- 
out governmental  aid,  National  or  State,  is 
evident  to  one  who  has  the  means  of  form- 
ing an  opinion.  That  it  would  be  self-sus- 
taining, and  even  profitable,  there  can  be 
little  doubt.  Every  exhibitor  to  this  per- 
petual fair  would  willingly  pay  an  entrauce 
fee  for  his  invention,  and  a  rent  for  space 
allotted  to  him,  and  for  power  employed. 
He  could  well  afford  it,  as  the  action  of  his 
machinery,  governed  by  his  agent,  who 
should  be  competent  to  explain  its  opera- 
tion and  advantages,  would  be  a  perpetual 
advertisement,  more  powerful  than  columns 
in  a  daily  or  weekly  journal.  Besides  this, 
the  products,  or  a  certain  percentage  of 
them,  might  be  claimed  by  the  Association, 
and  thus  another  source  of  revenue  to  the 
enterprise  be  opened.  Of  course,  such  an 
establishment  would  become  one  of  the 
'  lions '  of  the  city.  Everybody  who  visit- 
ed New  York  would  think  their  visit  to 
have  failed  of  its  intent  if  they  did  not  see 
the  contents  of  the  Mechanics  and  Invent- 
or's Museum." 

Would  not  something  of  this  kind  be 
worth  carrying  out  in  San  Francisco? 

Mineral  Spuing.—  Mr.  Firebaugh,  of 
Sycamore  Creek,  Fresno  County,  has  dis- 
covered near  his  residence  a  fine  spring, 
whose  waters  are  impregnated  with  alum 
and  iron. 


New  Inventions. 

FlKE  AND  EAKTHQHAKE-PKOOF     CHIMNEY. 

Peter  Portois  of  this  city,  has  applied  for  a 
patent  on  an  invention  called  "  Portois'  fire 
and  earthquake-proof  chimney,"  which  is 
constructed  on  novel  principles.  The  flues, 
which  may  be  of  any  number  from  one  to 
half  a  dozen,  are  round  and  made  of  galvan- 
ized iron.  Outside  the  flues  and  separated 
from  them  by  a  space  sufficiently  great  to 
ensure  entire  safety  is  a  double  wooden 
box,  well  painted  and  fastened  together, 
and  the  space  between  the  boxing  and.  flues 
and  between  the  several  flues  is  filled  with 
a  concrete  compound  of  clay,  brick,  gravel, 
etc.,  which  cannot  be  burned  away,  and  will 
not  allow  the  fire  or  heat  from  the  flues,  if 
ever  so  great,  to  do  any  damage  to  the  wood 
work.  The  cost  of  such  a  chimney  would 
be  25  per  cent,  less  than  that  of  a  common 
brick  one,  and  any  mechanic  can  put  one  to- 
gether in  a  few  hours. 

The  Steam  Plow  at  Okoville. — Speak- 
ing of  the  steam  plow  in  process  of  manu- 
facture at  Oroville,  the  Record  says: 

The  steam  plow,  now  about  ready  for  trial 
at  the  machine  shop  of  Locher  in  this  place, 
has  all  the  advantages  claimed  for  the 
Scotch  invention,  viz.,  lightness,  durability, 
efficiency  of  work,  and  can  be  afforded 
cheaper  than  the  Edinburgh  plow.  In  fact, 
we  claim  for  it  all  that  the  foregoing  article 
calls  for,  and  believe  that  it  meets  the  great 
wants  of  the  age — an  agricultural  locomo- 
tive. It  can  be  made  to  perform  all  heavy 
agricultural  work,  such  as  hauling,  plow- 
ing, harvesting,  planting,  sub-soiling,  and 
can  be  run  into  the  mountains,  and  em- 
ployed for  sawing  and  hauling  fencing.  It 
will  be  in  operation  next  week,  and  its  suc- 
cess demonstrated. 

^Patent  Globe. — Dennis  Townsend,  of 
Springfield,  Vt. , — at  one  time  Superintend- 
ent of  public  schools  in  Amador  County — 
has  invented  a  new  globe  for  the  use  of 
schools,  which  is  said  to  be  superior  to  the 
globe  now  in  use,  from  the  fact  that  it  can 
be  changed  from  its  globular^ orm  and  used 
as  a  wall  map,  or  folded  up  and  put  into  an 
ordinary  atlas.  The  invention  is  highly 
recommended  by  the  Massachusetts  Teacher. 

Bailkoad  Mail  Bag  Catcher.  ^-The  new 
mail  bag  catcher  has  been  adopted  on  the 
Chicago,  Burlington  and  Quincy  Bailroad. 
It  consists  of  a  rod  of  iron,  with  a  rod 
branching  off  so  as  to  form  a  V,  in  which 
the  bag  is  caught.  It  is  ranged  across  the 
side  door  of  a  ear;  has  a  handle  to  be  worked 
by  hand,  and  a  string  at  one  end,  so  as  to 
break  the  force. 

Method  of  Burning  Brick.— D.  C.  Lu- 
cien,  of  this  city,  has  applied  for  a  patent 
on  a  new  method  of  burning  brick.  Instead 
of  burning  the  kilns  with  wood  in  the  arches, 
he  lays  the  bricks  up  with  broken  coal  be- 
tween them,  and  when  the  kiln  is  complete, 
sets  fire  to  it  at  the  ba3e.  He  burned  150,- 
000  brick  by  this  process,  at  a  cost  of  only 
S67.50;  by  the  old  method  the  cost  is  about 
$5  per  1,000. 

Champagne  Tap. — John  Foster,  of  Marys- 
ville,  has  patented  an  invention  whereby 
a  champagne  bottle  may  be  set  up  like  a 
keg  of  lager,  and  tapped  with  a  miniature 
faucet  through  the  cork.  When  a  little 
champagne  for  a  cocktail  is  wanted  the  fau- 
cet is  turned. 

J.  D.  Stagg,  of  Santa  Cruz,  has  invented 
a  shingle  machine  that  will  save  the  work 
of  three  men. 

A  gentleman  in  Beno  has  invented  a  new 
wood  cutting  machine,  which  is  said  to  be 
an  excellent  thing. 


Beds  of  jet  black  marble   exist  in  Tuol- 
umne County. 


Governor  Blasdel,  of  Nevada,  who 
visited  this  city  recently  on  behalf  of  the 
Aurora  Consolidated  Mining  Company  of 
White  Pine  District,  entered  into  a  con- 
tract with  Frank  Livingston  to  furnish  for 
one  year  all  the  ore  which  a  30  stamp  mill, 
to  be  erected  by  the  latter,  can  work — from 
8,000  to  12,000  tons— at  ij?25  per  ton,  being 
half  of  the  present  White  Pine  rates  ;  and 
the  ores  are  to  be  worked  by  Livingston  to 
80  per  cent,  of  the  fire  assay.  Gov.  Bias- 
del  estimates  the  average  yield  at  §100  to 
the  ton  ;  so  that  10,000  tons  would  produce 
$1, 000, 000. 

Polytechnic  Society. — The  adjourned 
meeting  of  friends  of  the  Polytechnic  So- 
ciety, to  perfect  its  organization,  takes 
place  at  the  Mechanics'  Institute  on  Mon- 
day evening  next. 

Agency  at  White  Pine. — Alexander 
Bruckman,  at  Hamilton,  White  Pine  Dis- 
trict, Nevada,  will  act  as  agent  for  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  in  that 
locality. 


Pacific  Mail  Steamship  Co's 

STEAMSHIPS    FOR 

NEW  Y0EE,  JAJAN  AND  CHINA. 

^fjSSa^  LEAVE  WHAEJ,  CORNEK  Of  FIRST  AND 
^^SaaoSS&Branuan  streets,  at  11  o'clock  A.  M.  of  the 
following  dates,  for  PANAMA,  connecting  via  Panama  Rail- 
road, with  one  of  the  Company's  splendid  steamers  from 
ASPINWALL   for  NEW  YORK. 

On  the  6tli,  14th,  SSc!  and  3©th  of  every  month. 
Steamer  leaving  San   Francisco  on  the    tjth  touches  at 
Manzanillo.    All  touch  at  Acnpulco. 

Departure  of  the  14th  is  expected  to  connect  with  the 
French  Trans-Atlantic  Co. 's  steamer  for  St.  Nazaire,  and 
Enplish  steamer  for  South  America.  Through  tickets  can 
he  obtained. 

Departure  of  14th  is  expected  to  connect  with  English 
steamer  for  Southampton  and  South  America,  and  Austra- 
lia,, and  P.  R.  R.  Co's  steamer  for  Centra]  America. 
Through  tickets  can  be  obtained. 

STEASIEICS  FOR  JAEl'AKi:,  I860. 
The  following  Steamships  will  be  dispatched  on  dates  as 
given  below  : 

January  6th— SACRAMENTO Capt.  W.  H  Parker, 

Connecting  with  ALASKA,  Capt.  Gray. 

January  Hlh— MONTANA Captain  A.  We 

Connecting  with  RISING  STAR,  Capt.  King. 

January  2LM-CONSTITUTION Capt.  Win.  H.  Hudson 

Connecting  with  HENRY  CHAUNCEY,  Capt.  Connor. 

January  Sllrh-GOLDEV  CITY Capt.  W.  F.  Lanldge, 

Connecting  with  ARIZONA,  Capt.  Maury. 
Cabin   passengers  berthed   through.     Baggage  checked 
through— lot)  pounds  allowed  each  adult. 


These  steamers  will  positively  sal]  at  11  o'clock.  Passen- 
gers are  requested  to  havo  their  baggage  on  board  before  10 
o'clock. 

Through  Tickets  for  Liverpool  by  the  Cunard,  Intnan  and 
Natlonalsteainship  Lines,  can  be  obtained  at  the  otlice  of 
the  P.  M.  S.  si.  Co.,  San  Francisco,  where  may  also  be  ob- 
tained orders  for  passage  froiu  Liverpool  or  Southampton 
to  San  Francisco,  either  via  New  York  or  St.  Thomas— If 
desired  an  amount  of  £10  to  £20  will  be  advanced  wilh  the 
above-orders.  Holders  of  orders  will  be  required  to  Iden- 
tify themselves  to  the  Agents  in  England. 

The  Steamship  GREAT  REPUBLIC,  Capt.  S.  Doane,  will 
be  dispatched  on  MONDAY,  January  4th,  1S6;),  at  12  o'clock 
M.,from  wharf  corner  of  First  and  Hrannan  streets,  for 
HONGKONG,  connecting  at  Yokohama  with  the  steamer 
COSTA  RICV  for  Shanghai. 

Ft  r  Merchandise  and  Freight  for  New  York  and  way 
pons,  apply  to  Messrs.  WELLS.  FARGO  &  CO. 

For  passage  and  all  other  information,  applv  at  the  Pa- 
cific Mail  Steamship  Co's  office,  corner  of  Sacramento  and 
Leldesdorff  streets 

oi.i  vi.tt  ri.nuiitoE,  Airm, 


MECHANICAL    AND    AECHITEOTUEAL 

Drawing-  School 

—  FOR  — 

APP  RE    NTICES. 

MR.  FREDERICK  IIELLKKT, 
An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  has  opened  an 
Evening  School  at  No.  414  CLAY  STREET  (same  entrance 
as  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Office),  where  he  is  giv- 
ing  thorough  instructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprentices  who 
arc  inclined  to  self-improvement.  His  terms  are  moderato 
and  within  reach  of  the  humblest  apprentice;  nnd  we  are 
pleased  to  say  that  the  enterprise  is  meeting  with  success. 
lvlS.tf 


HAYWARD  &  COLEMAN, 

IMPORTERS  AND  REFINERS 
—OF— 

Illuminating,   Lubricating, 

PAINT      OILS, 

COXSISTIXG  OF 

KEROSENE.fLAKD.    SPERM,     ELEPHANT,    POLAR, 

TANNERS.  NEATSFOOT,  BOILED   AND  RAW 

LINSEED,  CASTOR  AND.,  CHINA  NUT. 

— ALS')  — 

Spirits  of  Turpentine  and  Alcohol. 


Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 
SOLE  IMPORTERS  OF 

Deroe's  1 11  u ruinating    Oil. 

PATENT  CANS. 
5vI7-tf.  414  Front  street,  San  F"ancisco. 


CIG-AR  AND  CIGARETTE 
Roller     ii  ii  tl     Wrapper, 


This  useful  Utile  article  is  the  GREATEST  INVENTION 
ofthe  age  for  the  benefit  of  smokers,  leducing  the  cost  of 
Cigars  and  Cigarettes  toihe  mere  cost  of  the  T..bacco.  Very 
convenient  to  carry  in  theP"CKKT,  pruduciiigno  smell,  and 
adapted  to  the  use  of  any  tobacco.  In  two  sizes  and  three 
styles— Japanned.  Brass,  and  Silver-plated.  Sample  ma- 
chines, wiih  101)  wrappers,  sent  tree  ot  postage  on  receipt 
of  $2.  The  highest  prize  awarded  at  the  Fair  of  the  Amer- 
ican Institute,  September  and  Occuber.  18(17  For  particu- 
lars, address  II.  0.  Witt,  57  Ctdar  street,  New  York. 

Beware  of  infringements.  All  genuine  have  my  name 
printed  on  the  bands. 

E.  M.  DEWEY,  Agent  for  Pacific  States,  433  Washington 
street,  San  Francisco.  24vl7-6m 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAYING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
five  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies, 
feels  fully  competent  to  serve  in  that  capacity.  Any  par- 
ties wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  a  Secretary  can  be 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  a  long  experience  in  the  purchasing  of  goods 
and  machinery  for  miners,  parties  in  the  mines  will  find  li 
to  their  advantage,  w  lie  re  purchasing  ;igents  are  employed, 
to  send  their  orders  to  the  undersigned. 

.1    M.  RUFFINUTO**. 
"Room  .S7  New  Merchants'  Exchange,   Gallfornin  rtrect 
Sau  fraiicioco  17vl5-*.f 


THE    CELEBRATED 
IMITATION  GOLD 

$15.  Hunting  Watches.   $20 


CASES  OP   THE 

yggyjGOLLBNS     METAL  ^&//£'  i 

(IMPROVED  OROIDE) 


Special  BTotlce.— Our  superior  Oroide  Watches  hav- 
ing recently  been  imitated,  and  worthless  watches  sold  in 
New  York,  Boston,  Chicago,  and  other  cities,  represented 
as  our  watches,  we  hereby  caution  the  public  against  tlicm, 
and  give  notice  that  we  are  in  no  "way  responsible  for  tbesc 
b^gus  concerns,  and  only  those  purchasing  directly  Jrom 
ns  can  secure  a  genuine  Watch  of  our  manufacture.  We 
hive  recently  greatly  improved  our  Oroide  in  appearance 
and  durability,  and,  to  protect  the  public  from  imposition 
hereafter,  have  named  it  the  "COLLINS  METAL,"  and 
we  give  notice  that  any  one  mnkin,'  use  of  this  name  will 
be  prosecuted  to  the  extent  of  the  law. 


This  metal  hft.1  all  the  bril'iancy  and  durability  of  golds; 
cannot  be  distinguished  from  it  by  the  best  judges;  retains 
its  color  till  worn  out,  and  is  equal  to  gold  excepting  in  in- 
trinsic value.  All  our  Gentlemen's  Warchcs  are  FuUJm- 
eled  Patent  Leverti;  those  for  Ladles  an  Improved  Escape- 
ment, better  than  a  lever  tor  a  small  Watch;  all  in  Hunt- 
ing Cases,  and  fully  guaranteed  by  special  certificate.  Th» 
SlfiWatchcs  are  cqualin  neatness,  style  of  fln'sh,  general 
appearance,  ana  for  time,  to  n  gold  one  costing  $150.  Those 
for  $20  are  of  extra  fine  finish,  and  are  fully  equal  to  a  Gold 
Watch  costing  $200.  Chains  of  every  style,  from  $2  to  $6. 
A  so,  Jewelry  of  the  Collins  Metal  iu  every  style. 


To  Clubs,  where  six  Watches  arc  ordered  at  ono  time,  wo 
send  onk  kxtra  free  of  charge.  All  our  prices  are  in  Cur- 
rency, 

Goods .wnt  to  any  part  o  the  United  States  by  express,  to 
be  paid  for  on  delivery.  Money  need  not  be  nent  with  the 
order,  as  bills  can  be  paid  when  goods  are  taken,  from  Hie 
express  oulce.  Customers  must  pny  all  express  charges. 
We  employ  no  agents;  orders  must  therefore  be  sent  direct- 
ly to  us.  Customers  in  iho  city  will  remember  llmt  our 
only  Ogkc  is 

TV  on.    3?    nucl  30  A'usmhi  street,  Xew  Yak, 


Opposite  the  Post  Office,  (up  stairs.) 

O-  JS.  COLLINS  Ac  CO. 


Citizens  of  Toronto  nnd  the  Dominion  generally,  take  no- 
tice. We  have  hundreds  of  testimonials.  But  you  need  no 
further  evidence  than  the  following  from  one  whois  well 
known  among  you.    Here  is  his  proof  positive. 


Harry  Hazleton,  the  well  known  author,  says: 

"  I  have  always  looked  upon  clican  watches  as  humbugs, 
and  dealers  In  them  as  little  better  than  swindlers.  At  tho 
requestor  a  friend,  I  have  worn  lor  three  months,  tho 
watch  ho  purchased  of  C.  E.  Collins,  and  for  which  he  paid 
$15.    It  nccurate  time,  retains  its  perfect  golden  ap- 

pearance, and  I  can  really  see  no  difference  between  it  and 
my  own,  which  cost  five  limes  tbe  amount  of  the  Collins 
Watch." 

Mr.  Hazelton  adds: 

"I  have  since  purchased  FIVE  of  these  watches,  at  the 
request  ol  friends,  and  those  for  whom  they  were  intend,  d 
are  periectly  satisfied.  Others  are  seeking  for  them,  and  I 
fancy  that  Mr.  C.  will  find  some  diiliculty  in  supplying  tho 
constantly  increasing  demand." 

8Sr-The  regular  price  of  the  watch  is  $15,  and  others 
costing  $20.  These  are  superbly  finished,  and  reallv  supe- 
rior to  any  article  placed  upon  the  market,  costing  five 
times  thai  sum. 


Office  State  Capital  Reporter,  42  and  44  J  street,  Sacra- 
mento, Cal.,  July  15, 1868: 

C.  E.  Collins  &  Co.— Gtntlemen:— Wells,  Forgo  A  Co.  de- 
livered Watch  and  Chain,  as  per  order,  paid  bnl  on  present- 
ation. The  Watch  and  Chain  give  entire  satisfaction,  and 
several  of  my  friends  wish  the  same  quality  of  watch  and 
chain.  One  is  chief  editor  of  this  paper,  and  two  others 
are  the  publishers  of  this  paper,  and  the  others  arc  f.  r 
friends  of  mine,  and  by  w<arlag  your  goods  will  make  you 
a  large  sale  in  this  city.  I  therefore  wish  you  to  send  mo 
seven  watches  and  seven  chains,  of  same  quality  as  those 
you  sent  me,  price  paid  you  $15  for  witch,  and  $6  currency 
for  chain.  I  return  you  the  guarantee,  it  may  assist  you 
inascenainingthe  exact  kind  of  goods  sent  me,  the  number 
ofthe  watch  sent  is  66,982.  If  this  order  sent  turns  out  ns 
satisfactory  as  the  first,  we  will  give  you  a  good  editorial 
notice,  and  help  you  along  as  far  as  practicable.  I  send 
this  order  not  for  my  benefit,  but  for  youra  and  to  accom- 
modate my  friends.  Send  to  E.  K.  Phipps,  office  of  "State 
Capitnl  Reporter,  Sacramento,  California." 
Yours,  respectfully, 

E.  K.  Pmrps. 
Address, 

C.  E.  COLLINS  &  CO., 

37  ;nnl  3D  Xanftjiu  K(,ret>t,\cw  Tni-k. 

20v17coa\3iii 


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Trades  and  Manufactures. 


WW-  uEti  i*g. 


llKKKr    KtXHALL. 


BARTLING  &   KIMBALL, 

BOOKBINDERS, 

Paper  Kulers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

.»«.".  Liuj   iiri-n,  ■  nthweiicor.  8u 
IM-12-3UI  BAM  PRAMOISCO. 


JOIIIV    DAMKL, 

(■DCCMKOBTO  o.  GOKI) 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No.  121  Pine  »t.  bet-  Montgomery  a.id  Kearny,  Sail  Francisco 
Hnntrl*,   Momimrnt«,  Tonihi,  IMunihcr*'  Nlaba 

Etc..  Ob  nand,  .uni  Ibmanutund  to  order 

*j-  Oooda  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  state.     Order*  re 
wee  truth  wiiu-iifd.  Sva^m 


Palmer's    l*nl4.'iit 

ARTIFICIAL    LEG. 

Ntnufaitu  rc«l  t  n    l*li  1 1  »<l  t*  I  p  li  1  a ,    I  *  <  n  n . 

JAKVIS  JKWKTT,   AOEXT. 
2i» Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco,  luvsim 


J.   M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
PATTK11NH     A1VX>     MODELS, 

(Over  \V.  T.  Gamut's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E,  Corner  or  Migxlon  and  Fremont  its., 

6vl4lf  SAN  FRANCISCO 


J.  F.  PAGES, 

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Pntroclna    mid   Dolorca  Silver   Mining  Fompa- 

ny,  Guuzupares  District,  State  of  Chihuahua,  Mexico. 

Notich.— -There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  December.  1808,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fullows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

James  Lane; .....125  5  Sin  00 

L  ii  Perry 11  10  20  on 

LU  Perry 15  5  10  IK) 

L  H  Perry 202  55  110  00 

It  Mussing 213  5  10  00 

RHusslng 52  5  10  On 

S  S  Emery 186  5  10  00 

John  Donald 212  10  20  0.1 

VV  II  Ryan 9J  15  30  00 

FSEIImaker 180  35  70  00 

P  J  O'Connor. 146  60  120  00 

James  Doyle 192  5  10  00 

Catherine  Martin 215  5  10  00 

And  In  accordance  with  law.  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  December,  1868,  so  many 
shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  necessary, 
will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Olney  A  Co.,  auctioneers, 
No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  Cal ,  on  Monday, 
the  twenty-fifth,  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12 
o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment 
thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of 
sale. 

C.  B.  GIFFORD,  Secretary. 

Office,  N.  E.  corner  of  Second  and  Howard  streets,  San 
Francisco.  jnn9 


Mining   Notices—Continued. 


Alamo  Gold  and  Silver  Mining  Company.- Lo- 
cation ol  the  Mine,  Lyon  County,  Nevada. 
Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  (No.  12)  levied  on  the 
twenty-fifth  day  of  November.  1808,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No  Certificate.    No.  shares.    Amount. 

R  Perry 9  J,  97,  9S,  99,  10J  410  $10J  50 

W  1*  Nudd 32,  33  20  5  00 

C  &  F  Elmer 43,  41,  45  60  12  50 

G  Otto  -17  8  2  00 

G  Wctzler 1*8  30  7  50 

H  F  Kice ....78,  79,  81,  81  l"0  25  00 

KW  Thompson 88.  l"t  35  8  75 

J  Pierce 92  50  12  5>> 

OSPIcrce 91  50  12  50 

AH  Phelps  101,  105  35  i;  50 

J  f  Smith 1'  6  5  1  25 

W  Pickett 121,  122  50  12  5n 

G  Reed 129  5  1  25 

AP  Everett 130,  S21  40  10  00 

AB  Forbes 132  25  6  25 

R  Meacham 133,  205  25  6  25 

Jas  Mcrrllt 2r0  25  6  25 

FManins 135,  144  20  ft  00 

PRing 136,  149  22  5  50 

IW  Raymond 137  20  fi  00 

H  Van  Lokron Ml  40  10  HO 

H  Schmeidell 143  10  2  50 

G  M  Blake 145,  146  25  6  25 

W  K  Flint 156,  157,  200  65  16  25 

JA  Wright 158  25  0  25 

GD  White 161.   19!  55  13  75 

Robt  Irwin h»3  10  2  50 

H  J  Underbill 164,    'C5,  160 

167,   168 10  2  50 

A  PStanford 173,  209  150  37  50 

J  T  Haley  180  IS  3  75 

WE  Wood 184  25  C  25 

ET  Pease. 183  10  2  50 

CH  Sherman 1"<:,  !94  05  16  25 

JPDver 193  5  1  25 

L  H  Brook- 195  2  60 

PLinpin 107,  204  25  6  25 

8  Hubbard 198  5  1  25 

L  Thompson 199  10  2  50 

Tabor*  Hill 28,29  '20  6  00 

WRMowry 208  3fi  7  5o 

J  Puller 210  5  125 

W  A  Cameron.. 211  6  5-6  1  in 

JGPallen 212  10  2  50 

H  Rosekrans 214  10  2  50 

GH  Kicker 213  5  1  25 

FA  Fresiers 225,  2i6  25  6  26 

0  11  Baiev 220  50  12  50 

DNHawlev 2*2  50  12  50 

AN  Humphryfl 223  9  5-43  2  46 

E  P  Flint J.103,  185  35  8  75 

ERlinel- 224  10  2  50 

JHill 2.'8  10  250 

JTabor 229  10  2  50 

.7  Covington 7  I  75 

Cochran  &  Covington 17  1-6  4  16 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  twenty-fifth  day  of  November, 
1863,  so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may 
be  necessary)  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Mesisrs. 
Olney  &  Co.,  auctioneers.  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  Saturday,  the  sixteenth  day  of  January, 
1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock,  M.,  of  said  day,  to  pay  said 


delinquent  dhsewment  thereon,   together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertlrdug  and  ftXpeiUMOf  sale. 

J- »HN  P.  POPE.Seeretary. 
Office,  No.  119  California  street,  (Room  No.  5)  San  Fran- 
CtaCO.  |„n2 


IHiimond  Copper  Mining  Company,    Locution : 

I  Dlatrtot,  Di  1  Norte  County,  California. 

N.'tii'i  — There  urc  delinquent  upon  the  rollowlngdescrlbed 
mock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the  tweuiy-eighth 
day  'ii  Ootobor,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set  opposite  the 
namoi  of  the  rospeotlve  shareholders,  as  followa: 

Name*.  No.  Certificate    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Racier.  M  105  2  M  00 

Br ir,  (i  F .103  1  2  hi 

Rlllmer.Ji  hn HI  rk  q  0'7 

B'Own.  Thoiiwi- 315  l«='i  31  33 

Brown,  Thoiitos 217  Hj«?  33  xi 

Dorrls,  H  F  MM  17'  .4  lt) 

Foatcr,  C  1 koj  2  4  00 

R  «M,  Rhaa as?  5  in  00 

lliiliek.  J 292  17  34  00 

1 1 -ink.  0 -."2  2  4  (HI 

Haley,  C  s 243  in  2000 

Klelnsi.rfc'i'.  Win pq  l  2  141 

Kleln-toree, Wm 2M  214  5  0.1 

Klclnstirge,  Onu ilK  1  2  nq 

Klelnaorge,  Cha* 259  2"-;  5  00 

Kli-insorge.  Chns -.'611  ::',  c  07 

Mallard,  G  11 i69  3  6  00 

Mallard,  li   II 30*  3  6  00 

Mallard,  0  II »I9  3  6  HI 

Mnlir,  I.H  M 140                       1  2  00 

Miller.  John If8  8'i  16  67 

Itiinlall,  Rol.l  B 271  10  20  00 

Knniliill.  Robt  K S7U  10  20  00 

Kandiill.  Robt   B 271  10  20  01) 

Randa'l,  Itoht  B -.74  10  10  'W 

Randall,  R-bt  B 275  10  20  iw 

Randall.  Itobt  B 276  10  20  00 

Randall,  Robt  B 277  \%  S  33 

Itamliill.  Robt  It ^91  ]fi  82  00 

Kand  ill.  Itobt  B 3<>7  Jfisf  33  33 

Iti'tulall.  Robt  B ."OS  ifli  11  3:1 

Randall.  Robt  B 309   .  2'.  50  0' 

Riee,  A  W M  2  4  00 

Both.  S 109  3  600 

Reeve,  OBftCo...' 118  3X  6  67 

Reeve,  G  HA  Co 149  5K  6  67 

Reeve,  G  B  A  Co 150  s>?  6  67 

Reeve,  G  B  A  To 151  VW  6  67 

Reeve,  ii  B  A  Co 152  n™  6  67 

Reeve,  (i  B  ,t  Ho 278  9S  19  00 

Reeve.  U  B  A  Co 269  15  30  00 

Steele,  II iy  &0  ion  00 

S;ecle,  H 204  4  8  no 

su-ele,  Anna 159  2  4  00 

Suerkrnp.  John ...100  2  4  00 

suerkrap,  J0I111 220  6  12  HO 

Sncrkrap,  John 221  6  12  CH) 

Stoae,  0 |l)3  1  2  HO 

Schaeht,  H  W 113  2  4*M 

Schcnck.  E  T 310  3  6T0U 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Truslees,  made  on  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  October,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary  will  be  sold  at  public  auction, by  R  R.  Rollins, 
auctioneer,  at  salesroom,  522  Marketstreet,  San  Francisco, 
on  Thursday,  the  twenty-first  day  of  January,  1866,  at  the 
hour  of  11  o'clock  A,  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delin- 
quent assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertis- 
ing and  expenses  of  sale. 

J.  A.  COOLIDGE,  Secretary. 

Office,  Room  No.  40  Merchants'  Exchange  Building,  Cali- 
fornia street,  San  Francisco.  jan2 

Great  Central  Mining  Company.— Locution   o. 

Works:  Yuma  County,  Arizona  Territory. 

Notice.— There  are  dcllmfucut  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
nintli  day  of  October,  1863,  the  several  amounts  set  op 
poHite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

P  Oalnon 180  10  $25  00 

Wm  H  Cleveland 313  25  62  50 

Mrs  Ann  G  Cummitigs 255  25  G2  50 

Jas  H  Foster 94  100  250  00 

Jas  H  Foster 141  in  25  00 

Jas  H  Foster 142  20  50  00 

Jesse  Geib...   73  25  62  50 

Jesse  Geib 74  25  62  50 

Jesse  Geib 75  20  50  00 

Jesse  Geib 76  III  25  00 

Jesse  Geib 78  10  25  00 

Jesse  Geib 79  5  12  50 

Jesse  Geib 80  5  12  5ll 

S  R  Harris 291  60  125  00 

SR  Harris 299  50  125  (Hi 

SR  Harris 318  50  125  00 

Jas  Kellogg 176  50  125  0-> 

AJ  Jcghcrs 3  5  12  50 

A  .1  Jeghers 4  5  12  50 

A  J  Jeghers....   5  5  12  50 

A  J  Jeghers 6  5  12  50 

A  J  Jeghers 7  5  12  50 

August  LudorO 244  10  25  00 

Dan'l  McLeod 290  90  225  00 

Jno  R  Mason 128  10  25  00 

Camillo  Manin 207  20  fin  00 

Ford  H  Regers 329  65  162  50 

Louis  Vesarla 319  25  62  50 

Louis  Vesaria 320  25  62  50 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  October,  A.  D.  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs.  Olney 
A  Co.,  at  their  salesrooms.  No,  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  the  thirtieth  day  of  December,  A  D.  1863, 
at  the  hour  of  4  o'clock  P,  M.  of  said  day,  to  nay  said  delin- 
quent assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertis- 
ing nnd  expenses  of  sale. 

O.  D.  SQUIRE,  Secretary. 

Office,  No.  414  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.    dec5 

Posttonemknt.— The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Thursday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the 
same  hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan2  O.  D.  SQUIRES.  Secretary. 


R:Utlc*ii»tc.e  Gold  and  Silver  MIoIhk  Compa- 
ny, Brown's  Valley,  Yuba  County,  California. 
Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  mcctine  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  nineteenth  day  of 
December,  1863.  an  assessment  of  seven  dollars  and  fifty 
cents  pershare  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said 
Compnnv.  pavablt-  Immediately,  in  United  S'atescold  and 
sliver  coin,  to"  the  Secretary,  No.  318  California  street.  San 
Francisco. 

Anv  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  tin- 
paid 'on  the  twenty-first  oay  of  January,  IR'iO.  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auc'lon.  ami  unless  payment  «hall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Mondav,  the  eighth  day  of  February. 
1869,  to  pav  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot  the 
Board  of  Trustees.  „  „„„_  „ 

JOHN  F.  LOHSE.  Secretary 
Office,  318CalifornIn  street. up  stairs.  San  Krnnciseo.       d26 

San  Francisco  and  Cawtlo  Home  Mining  Com- 
pany. Location  of  Works:  Castle  Dome  County,  Arizona 
Territory. 

Notice.—  There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
twenty-fifth  day  of  November,  1863,  the  several  amounts 
set  opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as 
follows: 
Names  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.  Amount. 

WmButl'crflcld 1  to  6  Inc  600  $18  '  0 

Wm  Butlcrncld 13  2«  78 

Win  RutterOeld 10  M0  00 

Wm  Kuiterlleld        H.  12  2"-ea  40  20 

WmBuifernela::::: 8,    9  100-ea       200  6  00 

Wm  Butierlleld   143  34  102 

.IasDevne,rSr!?.V.V.V 34  to  37  111 C  400  13  00 

JusDovoc,  Sr 159  34  1  0- 


Names.  No.  Certificates.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Mrs.  Annie  Devoe 26  50  160 

Mr».  Annie  Dovoe IP^i  6  ]R 

J  a  Dovoe,  Jr 27  10  30 

i**„D«vo».  Jr ffltoJBIne         5>0  15  no 

'■  V\  Biyai. I 40.  41,  42  5-eil  16  45 

QW  Bryant t\  ]«  30 

GW Bryant 45to4^inc  loo  3  00 

'    }},  Bryant 19  50  1  50 

'•  2  ,l!r*»m Kl  10  3d 

Q  JJ   Bryant 1.  <  41)  1  20 

V,,  ""'il'V,    •. lM  f'1"  1fitw 

Addition  L  Head |f«  51m  15  00 

A'bllioit  E  Head 1«7  Wl  15  00 

J  T  Buherflold 168to  171  Inc  1H1  3  no 

.1  T  BniiertleM.  unissued 900  27  00 

N8  Knowlton 183  4on  12  (,0 

N  S  Knowlton 191  60  1  5i» 

Alfred  Stcbblns !88  6T.0  15  10 

Robert  Apple 161  250  7  60 

Robert  Apple 162  250  7  60 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
01  Trustees. made  on  Ihe  twenty  fifth  day  or  November,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  maybe 
necessary,  will  bo  aold  at  public  auction,  at  the  office  of 
Dam  A  Gladding,  auctioneers,  No.  320  Montgomeiy  street, 
on  the  twelfth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  l}-£ 
o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assess. 
in.  in  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  ex- 
penses of  sale. 

A.  R.  SMITH,  Secretary. 

Office,  No.  428  California  street,  3d  Moor,  San  Francisco 

jan2 


Klppon   Gold    and  Silver    Mining    Company.— 

Location   of   Works:    Silver   Mountain   District,   Alplno 

County,  California. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
fifteenth  day  of  October,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Curtis  Palmer 148  10  $10  00 

William  Brown 11  5  5  00 

William  Brown 23-*  10  10  00 

William  Brown 233  10  10  CO 

William  Brown 234  10  10  00 

William  Brown 35  10  10  10 

William  Brown 240  3  3  00 

William  Brown 276  25  25  00 

Wlliliun  Brown 277  45  45  Ml 

Brown  A  Kent 15  10  10  00 

Abigail  Brown 20  0  5  00 

Abigail  Brown 207  5  6  00 

M  Nolan 206  10  10  00 

Daniel   Davidson,  endorsed  to 

James  Wilson 46  10  10  00 

GeOrge  Patterson 53  5  fi  00 

James  SS  Robinson i6  10  U)  00 

F  M  EIHh 66  1  1  00 

H  D  Scott 71  65  55  00 

John  Sanquet l:*8  15  J5  00 

B  Curran not  Issued 272  10  10  1 0 

B  Curran not  Issued 273  10  10  00 

John  Bagnell 77  7  7  00 

Matthew  Davidson 79  12  12  00 

Patrick  Carroll 224  10  10  tW 

P  M  Wellin 221  6  5  00 

Edward  Camobcll 181  10  10  00 

Chas  B  Montague 120  25  25  00 

A  J  Davis 127  10  10  00 

LottMuleahy 157  5  5  00 

Thomas  Fay '58  5  5  00 

David  M  Short 134  In  10  00 

Chas  Mayer 135  10  10  HI 

Benjamin  C  Lew 137  5  5  00 

Lnznrd  tiodchaux: 139  10  10  00 

Laznrd  Godchaux ..1M)  5  5  00 

I, ;■/;!]■  1 1  Godchaux 162  5  5  00 

Lazard  Godchaux 229  5  5  00 

Lazard  Godchaux 230  5  3  00 

PCunningham 156  5  5  00 

P  Cunningham..... 174  5  5  on 

Michael  English 152  25  25  00 

Frank  Malum 155  25  25  00 

ThosMcCullough 159  10  10  00 

Stephen  McOillan 164  5  5  on 

Stephen  McGillaa 165  5  5  00 

P  J  McMahon 170  M  2'>  00 

PJ  McMahon >83  25  25  00 

Jas  Barrett.  ..not  Issued.  ..bal  189  25  125  00 

Elizabeth  Curran 194  It)  10  1X1 

Elizabeth  Curran 195  10  10  00 

N  C  BrlggS 269  10  10  00 

FH  Moore 210  20  20  00 

C  B  Gregory 211  20  20  10 

Henry  Eno 212  20  20  00 

Henry  Eno 278  25  25  00 

DavidLovell 214  10  10  00 

Jacob  Martenstcin 225  1  1  CO 

MG  Shove 264  20  20  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  October,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  salesroom 
of  Maurice  Dore  A  Co.t  auctioneers,  No.  327  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco,  on  Saturday,  the  twenty- third  day 
of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to 
pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

CURTIS  PALMER,  Secretary. 

Office.  No.  87  Stevenson  street,  between  First  and  Second 
streets,  San  Francisco.  dec24 


IT.  S.    Grant    Mlnlnv  Company. -location    or 

Works:  Carlisle,  Nevada. 

Notice.— There  nre  dellnquont  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  November,  1808,  the  several  amounts  set  op- 
posite the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

AlpheusRull 3  218  $109  00 

E  B.  Mott,  Jr 6 

Geo  Mohrel 10 

Geo  Mohrel H 

Geo  Mohrel 12 

Geo  Mohrel 13 

Geo  Mohrel 14 

Silas  Garber 19 

Jas  P  W  heeler 30 

JasP  Wheeler 31 

Jus  P  Wheeler 3a 

Jas  P  Wheeler 33 

J-oVall 34 

L.I  Flint T7 

IL  Rcqua 38 

I  L  rtequa ^9 

T  L  Rcqua 40 

I  L  Rcqua 41 

JL  Van  Bokkclen 48 

LA  Booth ...49 

LA  Booth 50 

L  A  Booth 31 

J  Bigps 

McFsrland 

Sarah  Snvder 

N  M  Baxter 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  nn  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the.  ninth  day  of  November,  1863,  so 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  neces- 
sarj',  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  C.  Merrill  A  Co., 
auctioneers,  No.  204  California  street,  San  Franoisoo, 
California,  on  Saturday,  the  seoond  day  of  January, 
1869,  at  the  hour  of  2  o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay 
saiddellnquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costsof 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary- 
Office,  No.  226  Clay  street,  San  Francisco.  dccl9 

Postponf.mf.nt,— The  above  sale  Is  hereby  postponed  until 
Saturday,  the  thirtieth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the  same 
hour  and  place.    By  order  ofthe  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan9  ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary, 


75  10 

10  6  60 

10  5  00 

10  5  00 

3  2  50 

5  2  50 

10  0  00 

50  25  00 

50  25  00 

50  25  00 

50  25  00 

SO  MOO 

20  10  00 

50  25  OH 

50  25  00 

50  25  00 

50  26  10 

4  2  00 

50  25  00 

54  27  00 

1IHI  60  00 

4  2  CO 

10  8  00 

V2  16  00 

20  10  00 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


PATENT   AMALGAMATOR 

These  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
have  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
the  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  themuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular-flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
Into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setters  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
Dletely  absorbed,  ,     ,,       _ 

Ulll'men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  andsetlers  for 
themselves,  at  the  PACIFIC  FOUNDRY, 

lvl  San  Francisco. 


IMPOETANT  TO  "WOOD  WOEKEBS. 
GEAR'S  COMBINATION 

Variety  Molding  and  Planing 

MACHINE. 

THIS  STANDARD   MACHINE   IS  INDISPENSABLE  IN 
any  establishment  working  Wood  by  machinery.    Re- 
cent great  improvements  render  it  complete  for 

All  kind*  or  Irregular  andJStraifirht  "Work 
in  haid  orsoft  wood,  Straight,  Waved,  Circular  and  Ellip- 
tical Moldings,  Spiral  Work,  and  all  Irregular  Forms,  thus 
saving  to  the  mechanic  the  cost  of  several  machines  to 
effect  the  purposes  accomplished  by  this  alone.  It  does 
not  stop  at  cutting  the  edges  and  sides  of  timber,  but  oper- 
atescqually  well  upon  the  ends,  cutting  them  into  any  re- 
quired form  with  the  same  facility  that  it  does  the  sides. 
j\ny  shop  without  it  lacks  one  of  the  most  USEFUL  AND 
PROFITABLE  TOOLS  now  used.  It  is  worthy  of  the  atten 
tion  of  all  HOUSE,  CARRIAGE,  SHIP,  BOAT  and  OAR 
BUILDERS,  FURNITURE  and  CABINETMAKERS,  MILL 
PROPRIETORS,  PATTERN  MAKERS,  etc.,  and  ot  all  others 
who  desire  to  make  a  profitable  business  from  a  small  in- 
vestment Everymachine  is  thoroughly  tested  at  the  manu- 
factory and  warranted.  Furtherimorinati'Ui  furnished  on 
application.  FULLER  &.  CO., 

Manufacturers'  Agents  for  the  Pacific   Coast,  109  Mont- 
gomery street,  San  Francisco.  17vI7-3m 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Faint 

—  FOB — 

TIN,   IRON  AND    METALLIC  IROOFS, 

Iron,  Brlclt  and  "Wooden.  Kulldlugs, 
£111  PS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be  put  on  in 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  other  Faint 

IVew  Cloth  Roofs  put  on.    Old  Roofs  cemented 
and  painted.    I«eak.y  Roofs  made  tight. 

egy  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphaltum  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  BROMLEY,  Agent, 


BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 
PRICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES   OF  ALL  SIZES   FOR   SALE 
—  by  — 

WM.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  and  Mission  streets,  or  Box  3,0?? 

3vl3f  SAN    FRANCISCO. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

Xos.  35    and    37    Fremont    street, 

SAN   FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  ofbestBarand 
Bundle  Irmi,  Uoiter  Tubes,  1'latc  mid  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  r'loe,  Anvils,  Cast  Sreel,  Gas  and  Water  Fating 
which  tlicy  oiler  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

21vlti-3in  v    >IcCllINDLE,  Manage. 


Kemoval. 


NELSON   &    DOBLE, 


AUEXTS  FOR 


Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 


Mill    Fie  Its,    Sletlgvs,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Slioers'  Tools, 

Ilavo  removed  to  13  and  15  Fremimt  street,  near 

iMarnut,  .San   b'raneisuo. 

luvHqr 


Patent  for  Sale. 


^Notice  to  Miners*, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies, 

MPRAG  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike manner,  and  at  the  lowest,  market  rutes.  Having 
made  Large  additions  to  my  stoclc  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prepared  to  fill  all  orders  with  dis- 
patch, and  guarantee  entire  siilUi'aeiion.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  ui  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
Vessels  of  .ill  classes.     Also,  yfiiji  Plumbing  done. 

M..  l'K16, 
8vl3-iy       Stove  Store.  No.  1      Clay  street,  below  Davis. 


PACIFIC!  FILE  WORKS, 

Jio,  5,1$  Kealii  Street,  bet.  Mfirltet  mid  Mission, 

SAN  (FKANCISCO. 


Files  Ke-cut  and  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  saving 
Of  tifty  uer  cent.  KJAPER  AND  MOIVEB  SECTIONS 
MAUsiTu  QKU&ft,  The  only  establishment  on  the  Coast. 
enters  from  tho  cmnnry  promptly  attended  to.  jOS*  First 
Premium  awarded  al  n»«  Kline  \<n\r,  18Ii7. 

ttvl7-3m  T.  <*.  BCIit.VIXU  »fc  CO 


The  undersigned,  having  successfully  introduced  tho 

XiC0el  American  Double  Tnrblne  Water 

Wlieel 

On  this  Coast,  and  owning  the  Patent  for  the  whole  Taciflc 
Coast,  viz:  The  states  of  California,  Nevada  and  Oregon, 
and  the  Territories  of  Arizona,  Washington,  Idaho,  and 
Western  Montana,  wishes  now  to  dispose  of  the  Patent, 
with  stock  of  Wheels  on  hand.  Patterns,  etc.,  etc. 

A  Company  organized  and  prepared  Properly  for  the 
construction  of  these  Wheels,  to  supply  this  Coast  and  all 
tributary  countries,  could  make  the  business  immensely 
profitable. 

Mv  object  in  selling  is  to  enable  me  to  devote  myself  ex- 
clusively to  my  profession.  A.  MVERS. 

P.  S.— If  not  sold  previous  to  February  15th,  then  I  would 
enter  into  an  arrangement  to  manufacture  by  paying  roy- 
alty.   Address  Jlev.  A.  SlYERW,  Portland  Oregon. 
26vl7-lm 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises.  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
New  htyle  Wood  anil  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  .Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,300  lbs;  small,  95U 
lbs.  For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23vl(j-ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith   and   Machine   Shop, 

HAS  REMOVED 
To    143  Beale  St.,  bet.  Mission  and  Howard, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  oilier  Tools  miitie  to  order.  Im- 
ported Tools,  if  too  hard  or  soft,  re  tempered  to  give  satis- 
faction. KEAPElt  AND  MOWING  KNIVES;  complete 
sections  always  on  band,  or  will  be  made  at  the  shortest 
notice.  Particular  attention  paid  to  putting  in  order  AG- 
RICULTURAL .MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polish- 
ing by  steam.  Orders  from  the  Country  promptly  attended 
to      &Sf  All  work  warranted.    Prices  reasonable. 

2Ivl7-qy  J.  WflOHUAKT,  Proprietor, 


IMPORTANT  TO  LUMBERMEN. 
A.3N  DERSON'S 

Patent  Bhiley  Saw  Hangings. 

These  Mulavs  will  cut  FIFTY  PER  CENT.  MORE  LTJM- 
BEK  PEK  DAY  than  any  other  Mulay  in  use,  with  fifty  per 
cent,  less  power.  They  are  very  durable,  ind  easily  kept  in 
order,  and  warranted  to  give  satisfaction.  No  Mulay  Mill 
should  be  witnout  them,  as  they  will  pay  for  themselves  in 
a  very  short  time.  No  other  mode  of  manufacturing  Lum- 
ber can  compete  with  the  Mulay  Saw  with  this  improve- 
ment. Send  for  circular.  FULLER  &  CO., 
Manufacturers'  Agents    for  the  Pacific  Coast,  loy  Mont 

gomery  street,  San  Francis:o.  17vl7-3m 


Portable  Engines. 

The  Swamscot  Co's  (warranted  equal  to  ary  manufac- 
tured, may  be  seen  in  use  in  this  ciiy),  PORTABLE  and 
STATIONARY  STEAM  FIRE  ENGINES,  STEAM  PUMPS 
and  ROTARY  PUMPS,  and  W>  OD-WORKING  MACHIN- 
KKYof  every  description,  at  Eastern  prices.  Address  W. 
0.  M.  BERRY  &  CO.,  511  California  street,  San  Francisco. 
2ovl7-3m 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript, 

A.   BIT    I^-PER.. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County. 

AdvcrtEgeurents  la   the    Transcript  will   reach 
every  part  of  A.laiueda  Couuty. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

VEEY    LOW. 


The  Cliili  Exposition. 

THE  UNDERSIGNED  WOULD  CALL  THE  ATTENTION 
of  the  manufacturers  of  California  to  the  National 
Exposition  to  be  held  during  the  coming  spring  in  Valpa- 
raiso, Chili,  next  to  California,  is  the  most  Important 
country  on  the  Western  Coast  of  America.  And  this  Expo 
sition  cannot  tail  lo  create  a  demand  for  our  staple  manu- 
factures, if  they  are  well  represented.  The  writer  has 
resided  for  some  years  in  Chili,  and  is  familiar  with  its 
people,  business  and  language;  is  a  practical  mechanic, 
and  proposing  to  visit  the  Exposition,  oilers  to  take  charge 
of  machinery  or  other  material  that  parties  may  wish  to 
send  tb.lth.cr,  and  pledges  himself  faithfully  to  bring  before 
the  public  of  Chili  their  respective  merits.  He  can  be 
seen  daily,  at  hisoflicc,  Wo.  41)  Montgomery  Block.  Prompt 
action  is  necessary. 

DAVID  R.  SMITH, 
Civil  ami  Mechanical  Engineer. 

References— Hanscom  &  Co.  (.Etna  Iron  Works);  A.  S. 
Hall.dic  (President  Mechanics'  Institute);  Lynch  &  An- 
dr  ide. 

San  Frnncijco,  November  31st,  1S6P.  34vl7-tf 


Scientific   Clmra. 


Warranted  to  make  Butter,  from  sweet  or  sour  milk  or 
cream,  in  trom 

TWO  TO  FIVE  MJTXITTES. 

Having  sold  the  Patent  Right  of  David  W.  Seeley's  "  Sci- 
entific Churn"  for  all  of  the  territory  west  of  the  Rocky 
Mouutains,  except  one  half  of  Oregon,  and  the  counties  of 

Monterey, Santa  Cruz,  Santa  Clara,  San  Mateo, 

Alameda,  Marin,  Sonomn,  Solano,  "STolo, 

Sacramento  and  San  Joaqnin, 

To  McCONATHY  &  KUNTCAID, 

Or  FAl'HECO, 

PARTIES  WISHING  TO  PURCHASE} 

State  or  County  Tiiglit  s, 

Will  please  apply  to  them. 

J.  N.  SEELEV. 


State  or  County   Bights,  or  Churns,  for  sale  by 
McCOXATBIX    <fc    EINCAID, 

PACHECO,  CAL. 
San  Francisco,  Dec.  3, 1860.  24vl7-lm 


M.  M.  COOK  &  SON. 


I-Xose  and.  Belting. 

Fire,  Hydraulic  Hose  and  Leather  Belting,  made  of  the 
heaviest  and  best  quality  of  Oak-tanned  Slaughter  Leather. 
Also,  Fire  Buckets,  Suction  Hose,  etc.  Our  Belling  is  well 
stretched,  cemented  and  warranted  to  run  true,  and  our 
Hose  guaranteed  to  give  satisfaction.  A  large  assortment 
alwavsonli  tud  and  orders  promptly  filled.  No.  801  Bat- 
tery street,  San  Francisco.  13vlG  3meow 


Novelty  and  Usefulness  Oombined. 
"Wilson's    Prepared    J^olclei" 

Dispenses  'with  the  Soldering  Iron. 


It  will  save  you  both  time  and  labor.  One  buttle  of  this 
Solder  »vill  mend  all  the  tins  you  have  laid  one  side  lor 
months,  and  make  them  good  as  new.  Get  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  50  ccnls  a  hotile;  it  Is  con- 
venient and  compact.  Use  any  kind  of  lump  that  has  a 
blaze  no  larger  than  a  single  wick;  a  spirit  lamp  will  make 
no  smoke.  You  may  mend  a  dish  or  can  over  the  best  table 
without  fear  of-spoi'ling  it.  Try  it,  and  vou  will  never  want 
a  soldering  iron  in  the  house  again-  What  a  saving 
to  farmers.  No  more  stopping  up  of  holes  in  milk  pans 
with  a  rug.  Milkmen  can  mci:d  their  own  cans.  It 
does  the  prettiest  job  on  .inv  article  you  have  in  the  house, 
from  a  pint  dish  to  awash  boiler.  It  is  a  sure  thing  to  stick 
when  resin  and  solder  will  not.  It  will  stand  heat  as  well 
as  any  solder  ever  used  over  lire 

Agency  for  the  Pacific  Coast,  Room  No.  10,  No.  423  Wash- 
ington street.  San  Francisco.     AGENTS  WANTED. 

Address  P.  O.  box  17.  2Svl7tf 


OF  CONCORD,  N.  II  , 


Long  employed  at  the  celebrntcd   firm  of  Downing  &.  Son, 
have  opened  a  manuiactory  of 

Concord    Wii  y;oiis, 
Of  all  descriptions,  at  No.  SSO  and  8S2  Folsom  street,  be 
tween  Fourth  and  Fifth  streets,  San  Francisco. 

Orders  received  for  Buggies,  Expresses,  and  Light  and 

Heavy  Thorough-brace.     Carriage  Springs  made  to  Older. 

lSvla-lani-Gir. 


Fire,  Hose  and  Machine  Belting. 

THE  SUBSC'tlBER  CONTINUES    TO    MANUFACTURE 
Dak  Tanned  Leather  Fire  Hose,  warranted  superior  to 
Eastern  Hose,  manufactured  at  the  Sixth  Street  Tannery, 
San  Francisco. 
21vlfitf  JOHN  .T.  FULTON. 


Blanks,  Blank  Mining  Books 

Constitution  and  By-Laws 

—  FOR  — 

Bliiiirsjr    amtl  Prospecting 
Conipaiiies 

Elegantly  printed,  with  care  and  dispatch,  at  the  offleo  of  tho 
Mining  asid  Scientific  Press. 

'.Orders  from  the  interior  fQltlifulv  attended  to. 


Favorable  tu  Inventors.— Fe  rsons  holding  new  in- 
ventions of  machinery  and  important  improvements,  can 
have  the  same  Illustrated  and  explained  in  the  Minikq  and 
Scientific  Press,  free  ol  charge,  if  In  our  judgment  the 
discovery  is  one  of  real  merit,  and  of  sufficient  'uterost  to 
the  public  to  warrant  publication. 


Mining  in  Idaho. 

Editors  Pkess: — I  send  you  a  few  items 
of  mining  news. 

ditching;  and  placer  mining. 

Dr.  Bishop,  M.  D.  (of  London,)  Dr. 
Wagner,  U.  S.  A.,  and  Messrs.  Thomas 
Banney  and  J.  Wilson,  have  commenced 
operations  for  placer  mining  about  ten  miles 
above  this  city,  on  a  bar  called  "  Granite 
Bar."  They  are  bringing  in  a  ditch  2% 
miles  long,  and  as  the  ground  prospects  on 
the  under  bank  at  1%  cents  back  to  the  hill, 
gradually  increasing  to  12  cents  to  the  pan, 
they  think  they  have  found  good  placers. 

There  is  not  any  doubt  but  that  eventu- 
ally the  bed  of  Boise  Biver  will  be  worked ; 
but  not  until  miners  will  be  content  with 
smaller  pay  than  they  now  work  for,  and 
will  work  for  85  a  day  or  less.  The  gold 
assays  over  $16  per  ounce,  being  nearly 
.800  fine. 

VARIETIES    LODE. 

The  parties  at  work  on  the  Varieties  lode 
at  Yuba,  have  lately  come  down  here, 
and  brought  some  splendid  specimens  of 
ore  from  that  lode;  the  vein  is  reported  to 
be  rapidly  widening,  and  the  owners  speak 
highly  of  their  prospects.  The  lode  is 
largely  owned  by  Win.  L.  Johnson,  and 
the  widow  of  the  late  L.  Whittingham, 
Esq.,  and  the  specimen  before  alluded  to 
came  from  their  tunnel,  I  believe. 


The  Defrees  mill  is  stamping  away  on 
Leonora  ore,  and  is  reported  to  be  doing 
well, both  mechanically  and  rnetallurgically. 
The  Lucy  Phillips  Company  have  decided 
to  put  their  mill  up  and  mine  ahead  early 
in  spring,  and  some  ore  lately  taken  from 
the  "Atlanta  Lode"  is  so  rich  in  ruby  sil- 
ver that  assays  shows  the  rich  streak  to  be 
75  per  cent,  silver. 

TDBA   DISTEICT. 

A  scientific  mineralogist,  who  spent 
several  months  of  last  summer  in  Yuba, 
says  he  will  venture  it  as  his  opioion,  that 
that  district  will  in  three  years,  discount 
Owyhee;  as  the  lodes  are  fully  as  rich  as 
any  at  the  latter  place,  and  are  two  or  three 
times  as  wide;  and  further,  wood  and  water 
are  abundant.  I  would  not  disparage  Owy- 
hee, and  indeed  it  would  be  useless  to  at- 
tempt it;  but  Yuba  and  Owyhee  together 
will  make  Southern  Idaho  the  true  "  Gem 
of  the  Mountains."  Our  mountains  are 
now  snow-clad,  but  here  we  have  only  a  lit- 
tle rain,  with  moderate  frosts.     Alturas. 

Boise  City,  I.  T.,  Dec.  22,  18G8. 

Velocipedes. — The  speed  attained  by 
the  swifter  kind  of  .Erench  velocipedes  av- 
erages from  twelve  to  thirteen  miles  an 
hour;  adepts  find  no  difficulty  whatever  in 
accomplishing  fully  fifty  miles  within  five 
hours  without  once  alighting  from  their 
vehicles.  A  couple  of  amateurB  making  a 
tour  through  a  part  of  Erance  challenged 
each  other  as  to  which  could  perform  the 
greatest  distance  within  four-and-twenty 
hours.  One  gave  in  after  having  accom- 
plished eighty -seven  miles:  the  other  went 
on  an  additional  six-and-thirty  miles,  mak- 
ing 123  miles  in  all.  On  the  21st  of  last 
September  a  party  of  nine  quitted  Bouen 
early  in  the  morning  mounted  upon  velo- 
cipedes, and  arrived  in  Paris  in  time  for 
dinner  the  same  evening,  having  performed 
the  distance  of  eighty-five  miles,  exclusive 
of  stoppages,  at  a  rate  of  speed  averaging 
between  ten  and  eleven  miles  an  hour.  The 
ascent  of  any  incline  greater  than  one  foot 
in  twenty-five  is  said  to  be  impracticable. 
When  the  rider,  therefore,  encounters  a 
hill  of  more  than  average  steepness,  he  has 
to  dismount  and  lead  his  velocipede  with 
his  hand. — American  Artisan,  iVop.  25th. 

The  Telegraph  and  the  Gold  Boom. 
Heretofore  stock  houses  have  employed 
boys  to  run  to  and  fro  to  the  Gold  Boom 
for  the  quotations.  Now,  however,  the 
quotations  are  simultaneously  made  known 
iu  a  hundred  different  offices.  You  gointo 
a  broker's  office,  and  upon  hearing  a  little 
noise  on  the  wall,  look  up,  and  figures  ap- 
pear telling  the  price  of  gold  to  a  fraction 
at  that  moment  in  the  Gold  Boom.  In  five 
minutes  more,  perhaps  another  fractional 
figure  will  appear,  indicating  another  vari- 
ation in  the  price,  and  so  on.  An  operator 
sits  in  the  Gold  Boom  and  touches  keys  on 
a  board ;  attached  to  these  keys  are  wires 
connecting  with  the  brokers'  offices.  The 
vice-president  of  the  Gold  Boom  invented 
this  contrivance.  It  is  said  he  is  to  receive 
$25,000  annually  from  the  hundred  offices 
which  have  introduced  his  invention.  Its 
use  will  do  away.with  the  employment  of 
a  whole  regiment  of  boys. — Exchange. 


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Sr.\  Watbb  as  Fuel  pob  Marine  En- 
gines.— 'L'ln'  following  is  from  onartiolc  on 
Marine  Engine  Iiiijirovenieat  in  Engineer- 
ing :  "If  the  science  of  the  future  can 
ever  accomplish  anything  for  mari 
gineers,  let  its  ftret  triumphs  be  these: 
First,  some  mode,  other  than  evaporation, 
of  rapidly  precipitating  tho  saline  conetit- 
nents  of  sea  water;  second,  some  moJe  of 
greatly  increasing  the  heat-conducting  ac- 
tivity of  the  metal  or  mefcila  of  which 
steam  boiler  fnmaoes  and  tubec  are  formed. 
But  except  by  n  blind  faith,  opposed  I"  all 
that  is  now  known,  we  cannot  hope  for 
either  consummation.  Although  the  silt 
and  water  which  together  form  sea  water 
are  in  mechanical  mixture  only,  it  is  almost 
as  difficult  to  separate  them  as  to  separate 
the  oxygen  and  nitrogen  of  the  air,  which 
also  is  but  a  mechanical,  and  not  a  chem- 
ical, compound  of  these  gases.  We  might 
almost  as  well  hope  to  decompose  water, 
by  an  expenditure  of  power,  say  one  half 
as  great  as  that  which  would  be  derived 
from  the  combustion  of  the  resulting  hy- 
drogen. Then  should  we  liavo  liquid  find 
indeed  a  hydrogen  field  covering  one 
hundred  and  fifty  millions  of  square  miles, 
or  three-fourths  of  the  entire  surface  of 
the  globe,  upon  which  steam  ships  could 
steam  everywhere,  without  coal  or  stokers. 
Liquefied  hydrogen,  from  a  mile  to  seveu 
miles  dee]j;  Inexhaustible?  were  it  only 
released  from  its  aqueous  bond  it  would  ex- 
pand into  a  volume  immeasurably  greater 
than  that  of  the  entire  atmosphere  sur- 
rounding our  planet.  And,  if  that  were 
not  enough,  it  is,  like  everything  else  when 
chemically  considered,  indestructible,  even 
by  combustion  with  oxygen,  whereby  it  is 
simply  recombined  in  water,  to  be  again 
decomposed,  the  hydrogen  again  burnt, 
and  so  on,  ad  infinitum.  A  tou  of  coal, 
once  burnt,  is  for  ever  destroyed  as  cool, 
although  every  atom  of  its  chemical  con- 
stituents survives  in  other  but  unavailable 
combinations.  So  let  those  hope  who  can. 
We  see  no  way  of  attaining  to  this  imperial 
possession  of  nature,  but  neither  do  we  see 
the  limits  of  human  discovery." 


Steam  Fahming. — When  all  the  advant- 
ages of  steam  are  fully  understood  by 
farmers  we  may  expect  to  see  it  applied  on 
thousands  of  farms  where,  thus  far,  it  has 
never  been  seen.  It  will  be  employed  to 
mix  clay  aud  sandy  soils,  assimilating  the 
texture  of  hill  top  lands  to  that  of  those  in 
the  valleys.  It  will  be  employed  to  pump 
farm  aud  other  sewage  to  where  it  ought  to 
be  pumped  for  irrigation,  for  sheep  wash- 
ing, for  stone  breaking,  and  in  many  other 
ways.  The  worthy  steam  farmer  will  be  a 
sort  of  factory  owner,  and  engineer-in- 
chief,  and  many  of  his  men  will  be  me- 
chanics, engine  drivers,  and  stokers.  The 
great  farms  will  be  almost  in  a  single  field, 
levelled,  where  practicable,  almost  like  a 
drawing  table  or  the  back  of  a  Shropshire 
ram.  They  will,  too,  like  railways,  have 
their  own  repair  shops,  and  the  traveler 
will  never  once  be  out  of  sight  of  the  farm- 
ing engine. — Engineering. 


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Who  is  the  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
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SODIUM    AMALGAM. 

AH  Instructions  and  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  are 
spurious  ami  unreliable.  WORKING  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Etc.  Prof.  W.  has  in  opera 
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inir  1,(100  or  20-lb.  charges  ol  material  lor  experiments, 
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Uvloqr. 


This  invention,  a  perspective  view  of  which  is  given  above,  consists  in  applying1  machinery  to 
this  ordinary  butldle,  and  rendering  the  same  automatic  in  action,  It  is  calculated  to  do  a  large 
amount  of  work. 

One  Muchine,  costing    n.l»out    SU*00,  is    sufficient  to   -vvorlc  tHo  S anils  from    83  to    30 
Stamps.     But  very  little  power  is  required. 

It  can  be  easily  run  by  one  man  turning  a  crank.  The  principle  on  which  it  works  is  entirely 
dissimilar  frum  any  other  machine  now  used  on  the  Pacific  Coast ;  although  it  is  in  almost  universal 
use  in  Europe  ;  but  not  so  arranged  there  as  to  bo  automatic  in  action. 

The  illustration  given  herewith,  was  fully  described  in  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  of 
March  21,  1868. 

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Valley,  where  it  is  giving  the  fullest  satisfaction,  and  is  working  all  the  tailings  from  thirty  stamps, 
Another  machine  may  be  seen  at  the  Banner  mill,  in  Nevada,  and  a  third  below  the  Gotdd  &  Curry 
Company's  mill,  near  Virginia  City. 

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EXCELSIOR      iPTTMiP. 


FARMING  AND  DOMESTIC  PURPOSES. 

Hooker's    Patent,  August  IS,   1866;    Jan.  IS,  1867. 


DOUBLE-ACTING   SUCTION    AND 


Tin  2 

§{?.  "SiiEE    J 


FORCE    PUMP. 


Fie-   *. 


These  Pumps  are  meeting  with  universal  fa- 
vor wherever  tried,  and  are  now  being  intro- 
duced, in  many  instances  superseding  Pumps 
which  had  hitherto  been  considered  the  best  in 
the  world. 

Fig.  1  is  a  sectional  view  of  a  6-inch  Mining  Pump,  showing  the  plunger  and  hemp  packing  on  the 
left,  with  the  chamber  on  the  right  containing  the  puppet  valves.  Fig.  2  represents  the  chamber,  with 
the  water-passages  and  valve-seats.  Fig.  3  is  the  valve,  operating  in  the  chamber.  Fig.  4  is  the 
improved  Hand  Pump.  Fig.  5,  a  6-inch  Mining  Pump,  shows  the  adjustable  bonnet  opening  to  the 
valves. 

For  Circulars,  or  further  particulars,  inquire  of  or  address  J.  "W".  BRITTAN  &  CO.  Agents, 
120  Front  street,  San  Francisco;  H.  J.  BOOTH  &C,  CO.,  Union  Iron  Works,  First  street,  Sun 
Francisco,  or 

CUSHIlVft    &    CO.,  Proprietors, 

San    Fraueiseo. 


Fig.  5. 


JOHN   WEIGHT  &   CO., 

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HUNGERFORD'S  IMPROVED  CONCENTRATOR, 

For  Saving  Gold,  Snlpliurcts,  Quicksilver,  etc. 


Sole  Agents  for  Washoe  Tool  Company, 

Wo.  331  Fremont  St.,  t>et.  Howard  and  ITolsoin,  San  Francisco. 


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he  sold  cheap. 


I  wish  to  call  special  attention  to  my 

ITSTE'W      -A-DZE      E"^TE      PICK, 

Which  was  made  under  my  own  supervision  while  in  New  York.    For  BEAUTY,  STRENGTH 
and  DURABILITY,  they  are  uneojtaled, 

JOHjST   WRIGHT. 


We  have  a  large  stock  of  EXTRA  NO.  1 

WHITE     HICfi^UlT    DRIFTING    PICK   HANDLES, 

WHICH  WE  OFFER  CHEAP, 

CALL    ATVI>    EXAMINE    UTOJR    YOURSELVES. 

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There  is  no  description  of  machinery  of  so  mnch  importance  to  the  mining  interests  of  Califor- 
nia, at  the  present  time,  as  that  for  the  separation  of  sulphureis.  Many  machines  have  heen  tried, 
and  abandoned  ;  and  none  seems  to  meet  the  requirement  of  the  mining1  interest  so  well  as  that  now 
patented  by  Mr.  Hungerford,  which  is  an  improvement  on  the  well  known  Hungerford  &  Prater  Con- 
centrator, with  which  his  name  is  already  so  familiar. 

KECOMMEXD.VTIOSS : 

San  Francisco,  October  19th,  1868. 
Mr.  M.  Hungerford — De&rSir: — We  have  bad  twelve  of  your  Concentrators  at  work  at  the 
Oneida  Mine,  Amador  County,  for  about  six  months.  They  give  entire  satisfaction.  They  are 
strong  and  substantial,  requiring,  thus  far,  no  repairs,  and  do  their  work  thoroughly  and  effectively. 
At  a  recent  clean-up  of  four  ot  them,  I  found  that  in  four  weeks'  time  we  saved  about  £5U0  in  free 
gold,  besides  the  sulphurets,  or  not  far  from  one  dollar  per  ton  on  the  entire  crushing  of  the  ten 
stamps  connected  with  them.  In  my  opinion,  it  is  for  the  interest  of  every  quartz  mill  to  have  your 
machines.     Yours,  respectfully,  *    GEORGE  PRINGLE,  Supt.  Oneida  Mine. 

Office  of  the  Oneida  Mining  Company,  Jackson,  May  13th  1868 
Mr.  Morgan  Hungerfoiid — Dear  Sir: — In  regard  to  the  four  Hungerford  Concentra- 
tors that  I  bought  of  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  last  month,  I  will  say  that  I  put  them  up  in  the 
Oneida  Mill  soon  after  I  arrived  here,  and  find  that  they  save  sulphurets  well  and  clean,  and  work  to 
my  entire  satisfaction.  I  have  tried  many  other  concentrators,  but  these  stand  up  and  work  better 
than  any  others  I  have  used.  I  have  ordered  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  to  make  eight  more  for  me  as 
soon  as  possible.     Very  truly  yours,  JAMES  MORGAN. 

Big  Oak  Flat,  May  25th,  1868.— Mr.  T.  W.  Mulford— DearSir :—  I  have  used  two  of  M.  Hun- 
gcrford's  Concentrators  in  the  Rattlesnake  Quartz  Mill,  at  this  place,  and  find  that  they  work  full  as 
well  as  they  are  represented  to  do.  E.  M.  SMITH,  Supt. 

A  full  description  of  the  principle  and  mode  of  action  of  this  pan,  is  described  in  circulars,  which 
will  be  forwarded  to  any  party  who  may  desire  them. 

The  Hungerford  Concentrator  has  only  to  be  seen  to  be  appreciated.  No  millman  will  use  any 
other  kind  after  he  has  tried  that.  They  are  in  active  operation  in  mills  throughout  the  State,  and 
give  perfect  satisfaction. 

It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  Mr.  Hungerford  is  the  original  builder  and  maker  of  the  cele- 
brated Prater  Concentrator,  and  his  name  should  be  sufficient  guarantee  to  warrant  the  public  in  ex- 
amining his  new  machine  before  purchasing  elsewhere. 

In  future  these  Pans  will  be  manufactured  by  Goddard  &  Co.,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  San 
Francisco,  which  is  a  guarantee  that  they  will  be  built  in  the  most  substantial  manner. 

These  Pans  may  be  seen  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  First  street,  near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

GODDARD    &*    CO.,  San  Francisco, 

Or  M.  HUNGERFORD,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works 


A  Journal  of  Useful  Arts,   Science,  and  Mining  and  Mechanical  Progress. 


itv    iii:\vi;v   .*    CO., 

I>llt«-lll      Solicitors. 


San     Francisco,     Saturday,     January   16,    i86g. 


VOLUME    XVIII. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Br  |  in .  Pat.    Self  Dlscharg- 
lnic  Blanket  Concentrator. 

Illu.lrnted. 
Pi UI  Mine  In  Moxlco. 

Facts    Alnilll  lllc   lilalll    I'iiW 

ler. 
Coloring  Eariin. 

Turbine  Water  Wheel*, 

Swansea  Furnace  in   Colo- 

radc. 
1'nti'iit  Otllce  Kule. 
Tin  Hilling. 

Tin-  chemistry  of  Furniture, 

our  Mining  interests. 

White  Pine. 

W.irk  nc  Mil'  Foundries. 

Veloclpedef. 

Cnutrlliuiiyiis  for  our  Cabinet 

Modification  or  iiic  uonuuu 

rrrcusslon  Table. 

Ol'lt     IIiimi:    1  N  u  L'  ST  R  I  K  S  .— 

Woolen  Manufactures;  Oot- 

li.n      Maniilaelures ;     Klux 

and  ileum  Bagging;  Frulla, 
Nun,    etc;    Uops;    Dulrv 
Product* 
Polytechnic  Evening  School. 


M        iiimi    .i         MlSCKI.LANT  — 

Hells;    Beatemor's    Last; 

Mow  un  Ami  Is  .Made;  New 

Railway  Brake;  New  Hold- 
ing Machine;  lihl'lcd  Cost 
iron   Wheels;  The   Missis- 
>l|i|il  Bridge. 
s  e  1 aitTirio  HiscBLutirr.— 

accent  Astronomical  DIs. 
ooverles;  The  Mississippi 
Delta;   Solid    and  Llmild 

Pats:  l'uscal  vs.  Newlou; 
Explosive  Agent. 

Mimm;  summaky— Comprising 
late  Intelligence  Irom  1  lie 
various  enmities  nnd  dis- 
tricts In  Calilomln,  (Colo- 
rado, Idutio.  Nevada.  New 
.Mexico,  Oregon,  and  Wy- 
oming. 

San  Francisco  Mining  Share- 
holders1  Directory. 

san  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

San  FranciSCO  Market  Rates. 

Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Stock  Prices— Hid  and  Asked. 
New  Incorporations. 


Contributions  for  cur  Cabinet. 

tinder  this  heading  we  shall  continue  to  mention  nnd  de- 
scribe, according  to  merit,  such  specimens  ol'  ores,  min- 
erals, fossils,  curio-Hies,  en.,  as  may  be  presented,  or 
forwarded  to  us  bv  mall  or  express,  prepaid.  Each  article 
will  be  numbered  and  placed  111  ourcnhinct.und  recorded 
with  the  name  of  the  donor,  and  the  cialm  or  locatlou 
from  whence  it  came. 

No.  320. — Platinum — as  near  as  can  be 
judged  without  inakingan  assay — in  heavy, 
■whitish  steel-gray,  ductile,  scaly  particles, 
intermixed  with  a  garnet-like  sand;  from 
placer  mines  in  Southern  Oregon, — pre- 
sented by  Dr.  Prey,  of  Sacramento, — who, 
it  may  be  remarked  in  this  connection,  has 
one  of  the  most  complete  mineralogical 
cabinets  in  the  State,  having  lately  added 
thereto  by  the  purchase  of  many  litkolog- 
ical  and  paleontologieal  specimens.  Pla- 
tinum occurs  usually  in  grains,  but  occa- 
sionally in  irregular  lumps,  andis  as  heavy 
as  gold.  It  is  quite  valuable, — next  to 
gold, — on  account  of  its  uses  in  chemistry, 
being  infusible  and  not  attacked  by  any  of 
the  pure  acids.  Where  it  can  be  obtained 
plentifully,  it  is  well  worth  Baving.  It  has 
been  found  in  veins  along  with  gold.  Irid- 
ium and  Osmium,  similar  metals,  are  usu- 
ally found  with  platinum;  in  California 
they  are  found  in  many  places  along  the 
foothills,  with  the  gold,  but  mo3t  plenti- 
fully on  the  lower  Elamath. 

No.  321. — Psilomelan,  or  the  black  sili- 
cate of  manganese;  with  Rhodonite,  the  red 
silicate,  sometimes  called  manganese  spar, 
but  that  name  is  also  applied  to  Diallogite, 
the  carbonate  of  manganese,  distinguisha- 
ble by  effervescence  with  warm  acids.  From 
a  newly-discovered  locality  in  Santa  Clara 
County.  Presented  by  W.  Frank  Stewart, 
San  Jose. 

No.  322.— Eed  oxide  of  tin,  from  Temes- 
cal,  San  Diego  County.  It  is  in  large  solid 
masses,  nearly  pure,  being  accompanied  by 
a  little  manganese,  iron,  and  quartzose 
gangue.  Average  assay  of  vein  matter,  20 
per  cent.  In  England,  many  of  the  paying 
mines  yield  only  2%  per  cent.  The  Te- 
mescal  mines  are  believed  to  be  very  valu- 
able. Presented  by  Capt.  fm.  Williams, 
the  Superintendent. 

No.  323. — Tin  ore,  from  Mexico,  consist- 
ing of  red  oxide,  intermixed  with  copper 
pyrites.  Presented  by  Dr.  Jones,  of  Mur- 
phy's, Calaveras  County. 

No.  324. — Specular  iron  ore,  partly  mi- 
caceous. Obtained  by  A.  B.  Butler,  iu 
Calaveras  County. 

No.  325.  — Olmstead's  paint,  of  the  color 
designated  as  Sienna,  from  Olmstead's 
Mills,  Sonoma  County.  Probably  oxide  of 
iron  mixed  with  pulverized  rock,  or  earthy 
matter. 


Bryan's   Self-Discharging  Blanket  Con- 
centrator. 

The  utility  of  blankets  for  concentration 
being  well  established,  numerous  sugges- 
tions have  been  made  to  overcome  the 
great  objection  which  is  justly  urged 
against  their  common  use, — that  of  the 
cost.  A  quarter  of  a  mile  of  blankets  will 
undoubtedly  retain  the  pure  snlphurets 
and  amalgam  very  satisfactorily;  but  the 
blankets  are  soon  decayed,  and  will  have  to 
be  renewed.  They  are  used,  accordingly, 
only  to  a  limited  degree,  whero  the  ores  are 
such  as  to  warrant  the  expeuse  incurred. 

The  waves  of  the  ocean  have  a  peculiar 
effect  upon  substances  of  a  different  spe- 
cific gravity,  which,  attracting  the  attention 


down  the  spout  J,  upon  the  upper  eud  of 
the  blanket  surface,  which  is  extended  like 
a  belt  between  the  rollers  (G  and  K),  and  in- 
dented by  the  smaller  roller  H,  running 
on  the  top  of  the  blanket  close  to  G,  so 
as  to  make  a  kind  of  trough  beyond  H, 
with  a  shelving  bottom  (K).  The  slope 
of  the  rollers  and  blankets  is  towards  the 
left,  being  adjustable  to  suit  the  ore  by 
the  screws  and  rods  I,  I,  by  which  the  en- 
tire blanket  and  roller  arrangement  swings 
in  the  wooden  frame  A. 

Now  an  oscillatory  motion  is  given  to  the 
swinging  blanket  frame  B,  B,  by  means  of 
the  pulley  P,  aud  rod  L.  This  causes  the 
pulp  and  accompanying  water  at  E  to  rip- 
ple down  along  the  shelving  channel  in  lit- 
tle wavelets,  towards  the  point  of  discharge 


BRYAN'S  SELF-DISCHARMNO  BLARKET  CONCENTRATOR. 


of  Mr.  John  M.  Bryan,  one  of  the  old  ad- 
venturers of  Gold  Bluffs  on  the  Elamath 
coast,  led  him,  probably  in  an  interval 
of  discouragement  at  the  perversity  and 
scarcity  of  the  magnetic  sand  of  the  sea 
which  had  in  its  black  grasp  so  many  a 
golden  fortune,  to  betake  himself  philo- 
sophically to  a  study  of  the  principles  of 
the  statics.-and  dynamics  involved.  Sub- 
sequent experiments  in  the  foot-hills — 
Grass  Valley — led  him  to  devote  special 
attention  the  concentration  of  auriferous 
sulphurets,  with  a  view  to  improving,  as 
far  as  possible,  upon  the  ordinary  appli- 
ances in  use.  He  adopted  the  blanket 
method  as  the  best,  but  modified  it  to 
save  costly  material,  by  using  one  blanket 
only,  in  the  form  of  an  endless  belt,  which 
revolves  on  rollers  in  a  frame  as  seen  in 
the  accompanying  engraving.  The  idea  of 
the  shelving  sea-beach,  and  of  the  succes- 
sion of  rolling  breakers,  which  abides  in 
the  memory  and  imagination  of  all  who 
have  visited  Gold  Bluffs,  never  left  him 
until  it  was  developed  into  this  practical 
application.  But  the  operation  and  substan- 
tial merits  of  Mr.  Bryan's  concentrator  will 
be  best  understood  by  reference  to  the  en- 
graving. 

Instead  of  woolen  blankets  in  this  ma- 
chine, two  thicknesses  of  canvas  (quilted 
together  to  prevent  sagging  and  irregu- 
larity of  surface)  are  used  to  form  the  end- 
less revolving  belt. 

The   pulp,  from   tho   stamp   mill,   flows 


of  the  tailings  E,  For  every  oscillation  of 
the  blanket  frame,  the  pawl  F  catches  in  a 
new  tooth  on  the  ratchet  wheel  D,  revolv- 
ing the  rollers,  and  so  causing  the  blanket 
channel,  and  upper  surface,  to  move  from 
us,  and  to  carry  the  heavy  particles  up  the 
shelving  slope  E,  and  over  the  farther 
roller,  into  a  tank  underneath,  N,  which  is 
filled  with  water  to  wash  off  the  sulphu- 
rets, which  are  deposited  in  the  tank.  The 
heaviest  and  best  quality  of  sulphurets 
will  be  found  at  the  upper  end  of  the  tank 
under  E. 

We  have,  here,  a  blanket  washing,  com- 
bined with  an  operation  resembling  that  of 
the  Buttinger  percussion  table,  though  the 
principle  is  not  the  same,  this  being  more 
of  shaking  than  of  a  percussion  table;  the 
motion  of  the  heavy  particles  in  the  Bit- 
tinger  table  being  the  reverse,  or  towards 
the  force  of  percussion,  as  is  the  case  in 
working  with  a  hand  spoon.  Mr.  Bryan 
tested  this  machine  in  the  ravine  below  the 
Banner  Miiie,  Grass  Valley,  and  says  it  will 
give  the  best  results  of  any  concentrator 
yet  tried  on  the  coast. 

Other  revolving  blanket  concentrators 
have  been  in  use,  which  were  invented  by 
Mr.  A.  Woodside,  W.  A.  Hedger,  Smith, 
Hinkle,  and  Mosheimer,  and  others,  which 
feed  and  empty  differently,  most  of  which 
do  not  make  use  of  the  principle  of  oscil- 
lation. An  application  has  been  made  for 
a  patent  for  this  device  through  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Pkess  Patent 
Agency.  Further  particulars  may  be  ob- 
tained from  Mr.  Bryan,  Lincoln,  Placer 
County. 


White  Pine  is  still  a  center  of  attrac- 
tion to  speculative  miners,  and  to  the  ad- 
venturous in  general.  Numerous  capital- 
ists have  sent,  and  are  still  sending  agents 
thither,  with  purposes  varying  according  to 
the  style  of  operation  and  character  of  the 
parties.  Lawyers  and  go-betweens  are 
busy,  aud  a  few  valuable  mines  have 
changed  hands.  The  bullion  product  is 
not  increasing  at  present;  the  prices  are 
high,  the  snow  is  a  foot  deep,  the  weather 
cold  at  White  Pine, — but  the  excitement 
and  interest  continue  unabated,  eastward  as 
well  as  westward.  A  town  is  expected  to 
grow  up  there  equal  to  Virginia  City ;  but 
the  permanency  of  the  deposits  or  of  veins 
iu  depth,  is  canvassed  intelligently  only  be- 
tween lawyers  and  experts,  while  actual 
developments  underground,  which  should 
have  determined  the  question  pretty  posi- 
tively before  this,  are  kept  quiet,  for  spec- 
ulative reasons.  We  have  furnished  our 
readers  with  the  essential  data,  and  repeat 
confidently  that  this  is  by  no  means  the 
gambling  question  that  some  would  make 
of  it.  The  district  has  a  set  of  mining  reg- 
ulations— a  series  of  resolutions  adopted  at 
a  miners'  meeting — which  allow  a  claim 
of  200  feet  on  the  lode  to  each  locator,  and 
200  feet  additional  for  the  discoverer.  The 
claim  follows  the  lode. 

A  map  of  White  Pine  District  and  of 
eastern  Nevada,  is  shortly  to  appear,  ac- 
companied with  published  facts  of  interest 
and  value  to  the  expected  stream  of  east- 
ward travelers  in  spring. 

The  new  stage  road  from  Elko,  460  miles 
from  Sacramento,  on  the  Central  Pacific 
Bailroad,  to  Hamilton,  was  opened  on  the 
8th  inst.  The  distance  is  125  miles,  and 
the  road  a  good  one,  lying  partly  through 
Newark  and  Huntington  valleys,  which  af- 
ford abundance  of  water  and  forage.  Hunt- 
ington and  Smith  creeks  flow  through  these 
valleys,  and  form  the  North  Fork  of  the 
Humboldt  River.  We  quote  the  list  of  sta- 
tions on  the  route,  at  each  of  which  fresh 
teams  are  taken  : 

Hamilton  to  Pancake  Mountain 17  miles. 

Newark,  (site  of  a  quartz  mill) 11      ' 

Thomas'  Station i2      "t 

Cold  Springs H 

Jacob's  Well,  (on  overland  route) 9     ^ 

Winnie  Ranch 13     |] 

Robinsou's 17 

Smith'sCreek ™      , 

Shcppurdstown 10 

Elko I5 

The  miner,  the  carpenter,  the  blacksmith, 
the  capitalist,  the  boarding-house  keeper, 
and  the  gambler  will  do  well  for  some 
months  at  White  Pine;  but  persons  of  other 
professions  will  run  the  risk  of  finding  no 
employment  until  the  community  becomes 
a  settled  one. 

We  have  noticed  on  exhibition  at  Saw- 
yer &  Williams',  No.  439  California  street, 
some  rare  specimens  of  copper,  gold  and 
silver  ores,  from  the  Sauce  and  Giantess 
mines,  located  on  the  Gulf  side  of  the  pe- 
ninsula of  Lower  California,  about  fourteen 
miles  from  the  Bay  of  San  Bruno,— also  a 
map  of  the  country  and  drawings  of  tho 
mines,  both  of  the  surface  and  underground 
workings;  also  the  Territorial  Surveyor's 
survey  of  the  mines  and  land,  comprising 
over  sixty  square  miles.  These  mines  and 
lands  are  for  sale.  See  advertisement  in 
another  column. 


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TY\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Communications. 


In  this  Obpartment  mi  invite  IhCFRRE  DISCUSSION  ot  all 
proner  snbiects—  correspondents  alone  being  responsible  lor 
the  irieas  aiid  theories  tliey  advance. 


[Written  for  tlie  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Account  of  Famous  Mines  in   Mexico. 

BiTOPiLAS,  Chihuahua,  Mes.,  Oct.  24th,  186S. 

Editors  Press  : — I  left  the  very  inter- 
esting mining  place  of  Guadalupe'  y  Calvo, 
about  September  8th,  and  passing  through 
a  highly  promising,  yet  almost  entirely  un- 
known country,  teeming  everywhere  with 
silver  lodes  and  prospects  of  gold,  and 
finally  arrived  here  on  the  26th  of  the 
same  month.  Since  then  I  have  made  this 
my  headquarters,  and  dedicated  my  time 
exclusively  to  a  very  careful  inspection  of 
the  district  and  its  dependencies,  the  re- 
sult of  which  I  will  now  lay  before  you. 

All  along  during  my  travels  through  these 
northwest  States  of  the  republic,  I  had  fre- 
quently heard  accounts  about  this  ancient 
mining  region,  yet  I  confess  I  had  almost 
invariably  set  them  down  as  exaggerated 
and  highflown  illusions,  such  as  the  native 
population  are  but  too  apt  to  entertain 
credulous  foreigners  with,  or  partly  believe 
in  themselves. 

FABULOUS  EEPOKTS. 

The  reports  of  the  fabulous  masses  of 
pure  native  silver  which  the  Batopilas 
mines  are  said  to  have  produced,  seemed 
like  fairy  tales,  or  to  float  like  vast  silvery 
clouds  before  their  imaginative  visions;  yet 
I  have  now  become  convinced  that  a  great 
deal  more  of  sober  truth  was  covered  by 
them,  than  I  had  been  willing  to  give  them 
credit  for.  In  fact,  after  having  seen  the 
most  of  the  famed  mining  districts  of  Eu- 
rope, and  the  southern  and  central  part  of 
our  own  continent,  as  well  as  Mexico,  I  am 
convinced  that  I  am  now  in  a  region  more 
wonderful  than  any  of  them. 

The  data  I  have  been  able  to  gather  about  its 
former  history,  so  far  as  I  hold  them  to  be 
reliable,  are  the  following,partly  drawn  from 
a  very  valuable  statistical  book  on  the  State 
of  Chihuahua,  written  by  Don  Juan  de  Escu- 
dero,  partly  from  accounts  received  by  a 
gentlemen  well  known  and  respected  every- 
where in  these  States,  Mr.  GeorgeLe  Brun, 
at  present  director  of  the  mint  in  Alamos, 
and  from  other  written  documents  and 
verbal  communications. 

BATorrnAs 
is  situated  in  the  mountains  near  the  south- 
eastern corner  of  Sonora.  The  mines  of 
Batopilas  were  discovered  about  200  years 
ago,  when  it  is  said  an  Indian  swimming 
the  river  during  a  tremendous  freshet,  was 
carried  down  the  stream  by  the  current  and 
accidentally  landed  at  a  place  on  its  left 
bank,  where  the  water  had  carried  away  a 
large  piece  of  rock  forming  one  of  the 
walls  of  a  vein,  leaving  open  to  the  sun's 
rays  a  vast  mass  of  pure  metallic  silver, 
white  almost  as  snow.  This  circumstance 
created  the  name  given  to  it  of  "La  Ne- 
vada," meaning  the  "snow  white."  The 
report  of  this  discovery  spread,  and  soon 
the  hitherto  quiet  and  unknown  valley  be- 
came the  seat  of  a  lively  mining  industry. 
The  town  is  in  the  heart  of  the  ' '  Sierra 
Madre,"  which  crosses  the  State  from  N. 
to  S.,  sending  out  rugged  spurs  in  every 
direction,  yet  strictly  speaking,  forming  an 
immense,  high  table  land,  whose  altitude 
here  attains  to  8,000  or  9,000  feet  above 
the  ocean.  The  climate  is  salubrious;  in 
greater  hights,  the  finest  any  where  to  be 
met  with.  The  average  heat  down  in  the 
valley,  in  the  summer  or  rainy  season,  is 
not  over  85',  while  in  winter,  the  ther- 
mometer hardly  ever  falls  below  45°;  snow 
only  occasionally  being  seen  for  a  few  days 
on  the  most  elevated  mountains,  while  the 
vegetation  in  the  valley  and  up  to  3, 000  feet 
above,  remains  green  all  the  year  round. 

THE  VAIjIiET 

winds  itself  as  a  narrow  rent  along  between 
tolerably  steep  mountains,  whose  greatest 
altitude  may  reach  to  3,300  feet  above  it. 
Its  main  extension  may  03  set  down  to 


seven  miles  from  S.  E.  to  N.  W.,  with  va- 
rious side  valleys  emanating  therefrom. 

The  vegetation  consists  of  a  variety  of 
thorny  shrubs  and  immense  cactus  of  a 
grotesque  form,  the  tops  and  north  sides  of 
the  hills  overgrown  with  oaks  and  forests 
of  gigantic  pines,  while  extended  grassy 
slopes  provide  a  magnificent  pasture  for  an- 
imals. 

A  creek,  or  as  itis  here  styled,  "  El  Rio," 
runs  in  its  rocky  bed  with  never-failing 
water  of  the  most  beautiful  crystal  clear- 
ness, and  of  more  than  sufficient  power  to 
drive  several  ore  mills — "haziendas." 

Along  its  right,  or  western  bank,  under 
the  very  shadow  of  the  overtopping  mount- 
ains, stetches  itself,  the 

TOWN  OF  BATOPILAS, 

built  up  in  the  old  Spanish  style  of  adobe, 
or  sun-dried  bricks;  houses  of  one,  seldom 
two  stories  in  hight,  with  flat  roofs,  occu- 
pying every  available  place,  barely  leaving 
room  for  a  narrow  road.  The  population, 
which  for  a  number  of  years  after  the  end 
of  the  last  great  "bonanza  "  had  dwindled 
down  to  a  mere  handful,  and  only  slowly 
begun  of  late  years  to  increase  again  \>j 
the  newly  started  enterprises,  may  at  this 
day  be  safely  set  down  at  between  3, 000  and 
4,000,  drawn  hither  by  the  return  of  the  era 
of  a  bonanza,  whose  wouders  or  extent  it 
is  utterly  impossible  to  foretell,  but  which 
bids  fair  to  outshine  by  far  all  the  former 
historical  ones. 

THE   NECESSAKIES    OF   TJFE 

are  all  brought  in  by  pack  mules  from  the 
towns  situated  on  the  rich  plains,  extend- 
ing from  the  foot  of  the  Sierra  to  the  far- 
off  seashore,  and  vary  their  prices  accord- 
ing to  the  result  of  the  seasons.  The  chief 
staples  of  consumption  are  corn,  sugar, 
beans,  salt,  tallow,  lard,  and  the  various 
classes  of  dry  goods.  A  portion  of  the 
former,  as  also  the  beeves,  are  raised  and 
sold  by  the  semi-civilized  Indians  of  the 
"  Taruhmari "  tribe,  inhabiting  the  Sierra. 

THE  DISTANCE 

from  Batopilas  to  the  two  principal  towns 
from  which  it  has  naturally  to  draw  its 
supplies,  are,  to  Faerie,  about  five  days' 
travel  in  the  saddle,  and  Alamos,  about  the 
same,  the  half  of  which  is  over  mountains. 
Thence  clear  down  to  the  seacoast,  a  most 
beautiful  natural  wagon  road  leads  over  a 
slightly  undulating,  very  fertile  country. 
Mazatlan,  from  the  former,  and  Guaymas, 
from  the  latter  place,  form  the  respective 
seaports,  whence  easy  and  regular  steam 
communication  with  San  Francisco  twice 
a  month  can  be  had. 

The  distance  to  the  city  of  Chihuahua, 
the  capital  of  the  State,  isabout  seven  days' 
travel  in  the  saddle,  in  a  northeasterly  di- 
rection. 

RICHES. 

The  riches  which  the  various  mines  of 
the  district  have  given  in  former  times,  can 
not  now  be  accurately  stated,  since,  by  a 
conflagration,  which  destroyed  the  entire 
official  documents  in  the  year  1827,  relating 
to  the  matter,  were  lost. 

It  is  however  known,  that  as  a  duty  of 
20  per  cent,  on  the  silver  taken  out  from 
1785  to  1789,  and  actually  paid  into  the 
royal  treasury  at  Chihuahua,  the  sum  of 
922,000  marks,  or  $7,376,000  were  regis- 
tered, showing  thereby  a  result  of  produc- 
tion of  836,880,000;  to  which  a  reasonable 
amount  must  be  added  that  was  never  en- 
tered. 

A  very  few  scattered  documents  only 
exist  relating  to  the  former  condition  and 
produce  of  two  or  three  of  the  principal 
mines. 

VEINS. 

The  number  of  veins  which  furrow  this 
district  it  is  impossible  to  calculate.  I  can 
only  say  that  in  no  part  of  the  world  have  I 
ever  seen  anything  approaching  to  it.  While 
those  most  known  may  reach  the  number  of 
100,  those  best  known  or  not  outcropping, 
will  surely  go  far  over  500,  (heir  general 
course  being  from  north  to  south  with  more 
or  less  deviation. 

ORES. 

The  ores  consist  principally,  and  in  some 
mines  entirely,  of  the  very  richest  native 
silver,  bright  as  it  comes  from  the  assayer's 
cupel,  and  in  the  most  wonderful  and 
beautiful  shapes  and  combiuations;  their 
value  ranging  from  the  poorest,  of  §80  to 
the  ton,  to  §20,000  and  $30,000.  The  mat- 
rix of  the  lodes  consist  of  calcspar,  but 
very  few  showing  quartz,  as  such,  and  these 
latter  ones  have  not  yet  been  sufficiently 
prospected  to  satisfy  me  as  to  their  worth. 

GEOLOGY. 

The  mineral  country  through  which  they' 
run,  is  composed  mostly  of  "diorite,' 
while  granite  shows  only  in  a  few  higher 
localities,  and  stratified  rock,  merely  in  two 
or  three  points  to  a  limited  extent.  A  ma- 
jority of  the  lodes  seem  to  concentrate   in  a 


famous  hill,  known  as  the  Cerrode  Animas, 
which  alone  may  hold  more  than  300  or 
400;  also  in  the  Cerra  de  San  Antonio,  and 
Cerro  de  la  Descubridora, 

BONANZAS. 

Among  these  mines  that  in  former  times 
are  known  to  have  given  great  "  bonanzas," 
are  principally  mentioned  the  Nevada,  the 
Dolores,  the  Pastrana,  San  Antonio,  Car- 
men, Martinez,  Roncesvalles,  Arbitries, 
Cata,  Vallinas,  Descubridora,  San  Pedro, 
Baltazar,  and  others  too  numerous  to  men- 
tion. 

THE   PEICES   OF   LABOE 

in  the  mines  average  six  bits  for  a  day's 
wTork,  of  two  blast  holes  of  sixteen  inches 
each,  and  four  bits  per  day  to  the  boys  car- 
rying out  the  rubbish  from  the  mines, 
while  a  foreman  receives  from  $8  to  $12 
per  week. 

THE    BENEFICIATING 

of  the  ores  has  hitherto  exclusively  been 
done  by  the  Patio  Process,  the  grinding  be- 
ing by  the  old  fashioned  Mexican  arastras, 
driven  by  water  power.  Of  late,  however, 
the  greatly  increasing  produce  of  the  mines 
demands  different  facilities  for  working  up 
their  ores,  and  consequently  several  of  the 
American  companies  at  work  here  have 
sent  off  for  improved  machinery. 
[To  be  continued.] 

♦•—  .-^»— .«-  ■ 

[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

Facts  About  the  Giant   Powder. 

Eds.  Peess  : — As  a  matter  of  some  in- 
terest to  the  owners  of  mines,  I  beg  to  lay 
before  your  readers  the  following  facts  con- 
nected with  the  use  of  Giant  Powder  in  the 
Oakes  &  Keese  mine,  in  Hunter's  Valley, 
Mariposa  County,  belonging  to  Messrs. 
Robinson  and  McAllister. 

We  have  used  the  powder  entirely  since 
last  April.  In  its  use,  the  steel  consumed 
is  of  uniform  size,  %  inch  octagon.  Ham- 
mers (short  handles)  weighing  3%  pounde. 
The  country  rock  is  hard  and  tenacious. 
The  veins  of  quartz  are  narrow,  varying 
from  ten  inches  to  three  feet,  generally 
running  from  one  foot  to  twenty  inches  in 
width,  with  little  or  no  gouge. 
The  system  which  Mr.Cassel,  superintend- 
ent of  the  mine  has  introduced,  and  which 
can  only  be  used  to  advantage  with  Giant 
Powder,  is  to  pay  the  miners  by  the  foot 
in  depth  of  hole  drilled;  the  miner  doing 
no  blasting,  nor  does  he  handle  any  rock, 
his  simple  duty  being  to  drill  holes  where 
instructed. 

The  underground  superintendent  or  head 
blaster, — one  for  each  shift, — instructs  the 
miner  where  to  drill  a  hole.  "When  the  hole 
is  drilled  to  the  depth  required,  the  su- 
perintendent measures  it  and  takes  a  mem- 
orandum of  same,  and  sets  the  miner  at 
work  elsewhere.  As  soon  as  the  hole  is 
measured,  the  blaster  loads  it  with  from 
two  to  two  and  one-half  ounces  of  loose 
powder,  fills  the  hole  with  water,  covers  it, 
and  leaves  it  until  the  men  leave  the  mine 
at  time  of  shift.  As  soon  as  the  men  have 
left  the  mine,  the  blaster  with  his  fuses, 
with  cap  or  exploder  attached,  makes  his 
round,  and  removing  the  cover  from  the 
hole,  drops  the  fuse  into  the  hole,  works 
the  exploder  into  the  powder,  which  is 
quite  soft,  fires  the  fuse,  and  in  a  few  min- 
utes will  explode  all  the  holes  drilled  dur- 
ing the  working  shift.  As  soon  as  the  ex- 
plosions are  made,  the  rock  men  and  skip 
men  clean  away  the  debris  which  may  be  in 
the  way  of  drilling  new  holes,  and  when 
the  men  again  come  into  the  mine,  there  is 
work  for  them  ahead,  in  drilling.  A  blast 
is  only  fired  when  the  men  are  at  work  in 
the  mine,  when  it  becomes  necessary  to  re- 
move material.  Thus  if"  will  be  seen,  no 
time  is  lost  in  blasting. 

My  experience  since  April  last,  leads  me 
to  kuow  the  following  facts  in  use  of  Giant 
Powder,  as  againt  gunpowder  : 

First — The  amount  of  work  which  can  be 
performed  in  a  given  space,  in  a  mine,  is 
nearly  double. 

Second — The  consumption  of  steel  is 
about  one-half. 

Third — The  consumption  of  hammers  is 
about  one-half. 

Fourth — The  consumption  of  candles  is 
about  one-half. 


Fifth— The  width  of  the  drifts  or  stopes 
is  only  about  one-half,  requiring  so  much 
less  material  to  be  removed  or  hoisted  from 
the  mine. 

Sixth — The  mining  timbers  are  of  shorter 
lengths. 

Seventh — The  ore  raised  from  the  mine  is 
broken  by  the  force  of  the  powder  so  as  to 
require  less  spalling  for  the  mill. 

Eighth — The  progress  of  the  work  in  tho 
mine  is  expedited  at  least  40  per  cent,  and 
in  wet  mines,  the  progress  is  increased 
fully  50  per  cent.,  if  not  more. 

The  miners  pay  roll  for  the  mine  during 
October,  was  only  $2,429.03;  and  during 
this  time  this  force  not  only  kept  the  12- 
stamp  mill  busy-  day  and  night,  but  the 
yield  of  ore  from  the  mine  has  so  increased 
that  another  battery  is  now  being  erected  of 
four  stamps  more, — sixteen  stamps  in  all. 
These  sixteen  stamps  could  not  be  kept  em- 
ployed from  the  mine  with  common  pow- 
der, short  of  a  pay  roll  of  $8,500  to  $9,000 
per  month.  Thus  much  for  the  use  of  Gi- 
ant Powder  for  the  owners  of  mines.  Now 
comes  the  advantage  to  the  miner. 

The  miner  never  incurs  any  danger  from 
use  of  the  powder,  as  we  have  never  met 
with  an  accident  in  its  use,  and  is  never  in- 
jured in  the  hands  from  a  careless  striker; 
and  when  the  miner  is  used  to  this  powder, 
and  understands  its  peculiarities  and  great 
sarety,  he  returns  to  the  use  of  gnnpowder 
with  much  reluctance.  It  may  be  as  well 
to  state  here,  that  I  never  hear  of  any 
trouble  caused  by  sickness  or  disease  in  the 
use  of  this  powder  in  the  mine. 

So  far  as  the  miner  is  concerned,  he  can 
earn  more  money  in  using  the  .?i-iueh  steel 
and  small  hammer,  than  in  any  other  way. 
It  is  true  he  must  earn  his  money,  and  is 
not  paid  by  the  day.  The  price  paid  in  the 
O.  &  R.  mine  is  37%  cents  per  foot  of  hole 
drilled.  In  October,  there  was  drilled 
6,4763i  feet  of  hole,  costing  $2,429.03. 
The  following  list  will  exhibit  the  amount 
earned  by  the  miners  most  expert  in  use  of 
single  hammer  drills,  in  October,  twenty- 
seven  working  days  : 


P.  Eeicai S130.20 

L.  Boivin 124.83 

J.  A.  Wilson 131.77 

B.  Kendall 103.77 

S.  Cox 122.25 

S.  Uran 130. 

B.  Picard 104.58 


H.  La't/ S97.C6 

F.  Gill  94  tiz 

J.   Sastrade 90.70 

.T.  Fortuna 94.56 

H.Boyle 91.77 

J.  Martin 90.49 

L.Battiola 84.93 


and  many  others,  ranging  below  the  above 
amounts,  falling  short,  either  because  of 
not  working  full  time,  or  from  not  being 
expert  in  use  of  single  hammer.  Still,  any 
system  of  mining,  where  a  miner  willing 
to  work  can  earn  as  high  $131.77  per  month, 
of  twenty-seven  working  days,  must  inure 
to  benefit  of  the  miner,  and  particularly  so 
when  the  mine  owner  is  willing  to  pay  such 
wages.  One  thing  is  certain,  that  with  Giant 
powder  and  the  use  of  small  steel  and  ham- 
mers, the  miner  must  earn  his  money,  and 
cannot  shirk  his  work,  as  is  too  often  the 
case  under  the  old  system  of  mining. 

The  following  are  some  of  the  localities 
where  this  powder  is  being  used  : 

1 — At  the  Oaks  &  Reese  mine,  Hunter's 
Valley,  Mariposa  County.  (Property  of 
L.  L.  Robinson  and  Hall  McAllister) . 

2 — At  the  Josephine  and  Pine  Tree  mines, 
Mariposa  estate. 

3 — At  the  San  Jacinto  tin  mines,  San 
Bernardino  County. 

4 — At  the  Zapata  silver  mine,  Los  Ange- 
les County. 

5 — At  the  Ophir  shaft,  Virginia  City. 

6 — At  the  San  Marcial  silver  mine,  So- 
nora, Mexico. 

7 — At  the  Rattlesnake  quartz  mine,  Tuba 
County. 

8 — At  the  New  Alinaden  quicksilver  mine, 
(recently  mentioned  in  the  Press),  and  in 
many  other  localities. 

It  has  also  been  used  to  advantage  by 
Captain  Lambert  and  others,  for  whaling 
purposes  on  the  southern  coast.  K. 


Thteeey's  Water  Velocipede,  on  Lake 
Enguien,  Paris,  is  constructed  on  the  prin- 
ciple of  the  twin  ship  tried  some  years  ago 
on  the  Thames,  the  motive  power  being 
placed  in  the  middle  instead  of  on  each 
side,  as  in  ordinary  paddle  steamers.  A 
pair  of  hollow  water-tight  pontoons,  about 
twelve  feet  long,  ten  inches  wide  in  the 
thickest  part,  tapered  to  a  point  at  each  end, 
are  fastened  together  about  twenty  inches 
apart  by  transverse  bars  near  the  extremi- 
ties. In  the  center  is  placed  the  seat,  ris- 
ing about  two  feet  above  the  water,  and 
paddle  wheel,  three  feet  in  diameter  and 
eight  inches  broad,  provided  with  sixteen 
floats,  the  axle  turning  on  stout  iron  up- 
rights, and  rotary  motion  being  obtained 
from  cranks  worked  by  the  feet. 


T\\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Mechanical. 


Belts. — Broad  tit i ii  belts  are  better  than 
narrower  thick  oues.  "When  bant  round 
the  circumference  of  a  wheel  the  outer  parte 
of  the  belt  ure  distended,  tho  inner  parts 

I;  aud  supposing  the  section  of  the 
bell  to  bo  rectangular,  the  amount  of  force 
expended  in  making  these  cbongi 
portional  directly  to  the  breadth,  to  the 
square  of  the  thickness,  and  inversely  to 
the  diameter  of  the  wheel." 

A  rubber  belt  Bhonld  become  glossy  npon 
its  face  by  use.  "As  soon  as  ii  begii  I  i 
glaze,  you  may  be  Buro  yon  Trill  have  no 
trouble  with  it." 

"The  slack  side  on  top  with  large  pul- 
leys at  high  sp<  id.  is  undoubtedly  the  true 
philosophy  of  transmitting  power  by  belts." 

"Belt  pulleys  should  be  made  slightly 
convex,  in  a  ratio  of  half  au  inch  per  foot 
of  breadth." 

The  hair  side,— not  the  flesh  side, — of  the 
belt,  should  be  next  the  pulley.  It  will 
transmit  one-third  more  power  than  if  re- 
versed. Moreover,  it  will  run  more  stead- 
ily, and  will  not  wear  out. 

"  A  leather  belt  ought  to  have  a  velocity 
of  at  least  1,500  feet,  and  not  more  than 
2,000  feet,  per  minute." 

Pulleys  for  round  belts  should  have  a 
groove  of  V, — not  U, — form. 

The  above  notes  are  a  part  of  a  collection 
of  such  made  from  various  mechanical 
journals,  at  various  times,  by  the  Journal 
of  the  Franklin  Institute. 

Bessemer's  Last.— The  recent  improve- 
ments in  the  manufacture  of  refined  iron, 
and  of  malleable  iron  and  steel,  which  have 
been  made  by  Mr.  Bessemer,  consist  in  in- 
jecting into  molten  crude  iron,  or  re-melted 
pig  iron,  or  other  carburet  of  iron,  jets  of 
fused  nitrate  of  soda  or  nitrate  of  potash, 
or  other  fluid  substances  which  are  capa- 
ble of  evolving  oxygen  when  brought  in 
contact  with  fluid  iron;  such  substances  be- 
ing used  alone  or  in  conjunction  with  ox- 
ides, peroxides,  or  silicates  of  iron  or  man- 
ganese. The  jets  are  projected  downward 
at  any  angle  from  tuyeres,  the  orifices  of 
which  are  above  the  level  of  the  fluid  iron. 
The  iron  to  be  operated  upon  may  be  con- 
tained in  those  vessels  known  as  "  convert- 
ers," generally  employed  in  the  Bessemer 
process,  or  in  a  cylindrical  chamber  lined 
wilh  fire-brick,  or  other  refractory  material, 
or  in  the  hearth  of  a  "  finery  furnace,"  sim- 
ilar to  those  employed  in  refining  pig  iron 
for  puddling. 

How  an  Axe  is  Made. — A  correspondent 
of  the  Scientific  American  gives  a  description 
of  the  Collinsville  (Ct. )  Iron  Works,  from 
which  we  clip  tho  following  on  axe-mak- 
ing: A  bar  of  heated  wrought-iron  is  cut 
up  into  chunks,  and  an  eye  is  punched  into 
it  by  the  same  movement;  then  it  goes  into 
the  bitt  shop,  where  a  piece  of  steel  is 
clasped  and  welded  to  the  iron  and  drawn 
to  the  edge,  then  to  the  temperers  to  re- 
ceive their  delicate  manipulation ;  then 
into  the  grinding  shop;  then  to  the  polish- 
ing shop;  then  to  the  blacking  room,  where 
the  asphaltum  is  put  on  to  protect  the  head 
of  the  axe;  then  to  the  packing-room.  And 
while  passing  through  each  one  of  these 
processes,  the  instrument  is  handled  by  a 
different  professional  inspector,  and  if  there 
is  a  flaw,  or  if  the  temper  is  faulty,  back  it 
goes  to  the  beginning. 

A  New  Bail  way  Brake. — At  a  recent 
meeting  of  the  London  Polytechnic  So- 
ciety, a  newly  invented  brake  was  exhibited, 
which  consists  of  a  pawl  taking  into  a  rachet 
on  the  axle  of  one  of  the  pairs  of  wheels, 
and  which  can  be  readily  applied  by  the 
brakeman,  or  taken  off  when  not  wanted. 
It  was  suggested  at  the  meeting  that  tho 
action  for  regulating  the  pawl  might  be 
connected  with  the  coupling  chain,  and 
thus  be  made  to  fall  into  gear  when  break- 
age happened.  The  brake  would  then  be 
self-acting. 


Wheel  Mouhnq  Maohxnk — George  L. 
Scott,  "f   Manchester,    Bsq.,   at  a  recent 

meeting  of  tho  Institution   of  Meohanical 

Engineers,  in  Birmingham,  exhibited  u  ma- 
chine for  molding  toothed  wheels,  not  only 
with  greater  accuracy  than  is  attainable  by 

patterns,  but  in  unlimited  variety  as  re- 
gards size,  pitch  and  form  of  teeth.  The 
machine  is  portable,  cheap,  and  self  con- 
tained; being  ca)iablo  of  ready  application 
in  any  part  of  the  foundry.  "Tho  whole 
machine," — says  the  London  Artisan, — "is 
carried  upou  a  center  pillar,  which  fits  into 
a  socket  in  a  cast  irou  pedestal,  sunk  in 
the  floor  of  the  foundry  below  the  depth 
required  for  molding,  and  fixed  truly  ver- 
tical; several  of  these  pedestals  aro  placed 
in  convenient  situations  in  tho  foundry 
floor,  so  that  tho  molding  machine  can  be 
employed  successively  upon  tho  molding  of 
different  wheels.  The  center  pillar  of  the 
machine  carries  a  horizontal  arm,  capable 
of  adjustment  radially  to  suit  the  diameter 
of  the  wheel  to  be  molded;  and  the  extrem- 
ity of  the  arm  carries  a  vertical  slide,  on 
the  bottom  of  which  is  fixed  the  pattern  for 
molding  the  teeth  of  the  wheel.  This  pat- 
tern consists  of  two  teeth  only,  for  mold- 
ing one  space  only  at  a  time,  whereby  ab- 
solute equality  is  insured  in  the  size  and 
shape  of  all  the  teeth  in  the  wheel.  After 
molding  each  tooth,  the  pattern  is  drawn 
from  the  sand  with  perfect  steadiness  by 
the  vertical  slide  of  the  machine;  and  by 
means  of  a  set  of  change  wheels  and  a 
worm  wheel  keyed  upon  the  center  pillar, 
the  radial  arm  is  turned  round  through  a 
space  equal  to  the  pitch  of  the  teeth,  and 
the  pattern  is  then  lowered  again  for  mold- 
ing the  next  tooth  of  the  wheel.  On  the 
completion  of  all  the  teeth,  the  mold- 
ing machine  is  lifted  off  the  pedestal  by  the 
foundry  crane,  the  cores  for  the  ai  ma  are 
put  in  their  places,  and  the  top  box  put  on, 
ready  for  casting;  the  flat  surfaces  of  the 
top  and  bottom  boxes  having  been  already 
prepared,  before  the  molding  of  the  teeth 
was  begun,  by  means  of  strickle  boards  of 
the  required  shape,  workingrounda  center 
pin  fixed  in  the  same  pedestal  which  after- 
wards carries  the  center  pillar  of  the  mold- 
ing machine,  so  as  to  insure  strict  accuracy 
for  the  whole  of  the  work. " 


Scientific  Miscellany 


Chilled  Cast-Iron  Wheels. — Engineer- 
ing copies  several  letters  from  railway  men, 
all  of  which  give  the  decided  preference  to 
cast-iron  wheels  over  those  of  wrought 
iron.  One  of  these  letters,  by  George  E. 
Gray, — late  Chief  Engineer  N.  Y.  Central 
Bailroad, — says  that  experience  has  demon- 
strated the  superiority  of  cast  iron  wheels 
in  all  particulars.  They  will  save  more 
than  their  cost  in  the  increased  length  of 
time  for  which  they  will  wear,  and  they  do 
not  break.  Mr.  G.  writes:  "Trains  are 
often  run  at  the  rate  of  sixty  miles  an  hour 
for  many  miles  together,  and  this  over  far 
worse  tracks  than  we  ever  found  in  Eng- 
land or  Prance.  This  company  have  tried 
the  best  wrought-iron  wheels  made  in  Eng- 
land, and  have  found  the  cast-iron  the 
cheapest,  the  most  durable,  and  equally 
safe. " 


The  Mississippi  Bridge. — Engineering 
describes  in  full,  and  illustrates  in  its  usual 
splendid  style,  the  noble  steel-arched 
bridge  across  the  Mississippi  at  St.  Lonis, 
designed  and  already  commenced  by  Mr. 
James  B.  Eads,  Chief  Engineer  of  the  Illi- 
nois and  St.  Louis  Bridge  Co.  "  No  work 
at  present  in  progress  exceeds  it  in  inter- 
est." The  span  of  the  center  arch  is  515 
feet. 


Alloys  op  Steel  with  Platinum. — 
These  alloys,  when  both  metals  are  in  a 
state  of  fusion,  aro  perfect  in  every  propor- 
tion that  has  been  tried.  Equal  parts  by 
weight  form  a  beautiful  alloy,  which  takes 
a  fine  polish  and  does  not  tarnish;  the  color 
is  the  finest  imaginable  for  a  mirror.  The 
specific  gravity  is  9-862. 


The  Phosphate  Kocks  lying  near  Charles- 
ton, South  Carolina,  are  supposed  to  be 
of  immense  value,  inasmuch  as  they  con- 
tain the  element  of  a  valuable  fertilizer.  It 
is  stated  that  half  a  million  dollars  have 
been  received  in  Charleston  since  last 
spring  from  the  sale  of  the  rock,  and  from 
subscriptions  to  the  stock  of  companies. 
Apatite  and  other  minerals  containing  phos- 
phor, are  not  uncommon,  and  are  found  all 
over  the  globe. 


Recent  Astronomical  Discoveries. 

Mr.  J.  Norman  Lockyer,  F.R.A.S.,  who 
communicated  a  paper  to  the  Royal  So- 
ciety some  two  years  ago,'  upon  the  ap- 
plication of  the  spectrum  analysis  to  tho 
determination  of  the  solar  spots,  made  on 
Nov.  5th,  certain  observations,  which  he 
laid  before  the  Royal  Astronomical  Society 
at  a  recent  meeting, — aud  which  are  thus 
report  id  by  the  Engineer:  "Upon  turning 
the  instrument  to  the  limb  of  the  sun,  he 
was  surprised  to  see,  directly  he  looked 
through  the  oye-pieco,  a  phenomenon  which 
somewhat  puzzled  him.  He  saw  not  a  long 
line,  but  a  short  one,  which  appeared  to 
indicate  a  small  prominence,  or  a  loop  of  a 
large  one.  Yet  though  he  swept  the  limb 
of  the  sun  for  some  time,  for  a  distance  of 
perhaps  200,000  miles,  he  could  find  no 
largo  rn-onrinence,  but  still  saw  tho  short 
lines.  He  concluded,  therefore,  that  they 
came  from  a  gaseous  envelope  of  the  sun 
altogether  new  to  science.  He  obtained  the 
same  results  in  every  part  of  the  limb  of 
the  sun,  except  where  there  were  promi- 
nences. Thus  is  indicated  a  new  envelope 
five  or  seven  or  eight  thousand  miles  in 
hight,  extending  all  round  the  sun.  There 
is  no  great  difference  in  its  thickness  at  the 
poles  or  at  the  equator.  The  reports  from 
India  give  three  lines  as  those  most  gener- 
nllyseen.  It  was  the  same  with  himself. 
But  when  the  action  is  excessive,  he  some- 
times saw  a  fourth  line,  near  the  c  of  the 
scale.  The  spectrum  of  the  sun  itself  is 
always  visible  in  the  instrumental  the  same 
time  as  the  spectrum  of  the  prominences." 

The  same  journal  gives  a  letter  from  Dr. 
Jansen,  who  was  sent  out  to  India  to  make 
observations  on  the  eclipse  of  the  sun,  in 
August  last,  and  whose  attention  was  at- 
tracted to  the  same  peculiar '  'prominences" 
referred  to  by  Mr.  Lockyer,  while  making 
these  observations  at  Guntour.  His  letter 
is  to  the  Minister  of  Public  Instruction,  at 
Paris.     We  quote  a  portion  of  it : 

"Immediately  after  the  totality,  two 
magnificent  protuberances  made  their  ap- 
pearance; one  of  them,  of  more  than  three 
minutes  in  hight,  shone  with  a  splendor 
which  it  is  difficult  to  imagine.  An  analy- 
sis of  its  light  showed  me  directly  that  it 
was  formed  by  an  immense  column  of  in- 
candescent gas,  principally  composed  of 
hydrogen.  The  analysis  of  the  regions  sur- 
rounding the  sun,  where  M.  Kirehhoff 
places  the  solar  atmosphere,  has  not  given 
me  results  conformable  to  the  theory  pre- 
scribed by  this  illustrious  physicist.  These 
results,  it  appears  to  me,  should  lead  to  a 
knowledge  of  the  real  constitution  of  the 
solar  spectrum.  But  the  most  important 
result  of  these  observations,  is  the  discov- 
ery of  a  method  of  which  the  principle  was 
conceived  during  the  eclipse  itself,  and 
which  will  allow  of  the  study  of  protuber- 
ances and  of  the  regions  surrounding  the 
sun  at  all  times,  without  its  being  neces- 
sary to  have  recourse  to  the  interposition  of 
an  opaque  body  before  the  sun's  disc.  This 
method  is  founded  upon  the  spectral  prop- 
erties of  the  light  of  the  protuberances — 
light  which  resolves  itself  into  a  small  num- 
ber of  very  luminous  pencils  correspond- 
ing to  the  obscure  rays  of  the  solar  spec- 
trum." 


The  Mississippi  Delta. — Sir  Charles 
Lyell,  at  a  recent  meeting  of  the  Geolog- 
ical Society  of  London,  said  that  with  re- 
gard to  the  delta  of  the  Mississippi,  the 
data  on  which  he  argued  had  considerably 
altered  since  first  he  wrote  on  the  subject, 
inasmuch  as  recent  calculations  had 
doubled  the  estimated  volume  of  water 
flowing  into  the  sea,  and  thus  it  was  capa- 
pable  of  producing  the  same  effect  in  half 
the  previously  calculated  time.  The  pro- 
gress of  the  delta  at  any  spot  was  of  neces- 
sity variable,  as  the  j)osition  of  the  mouth 
changed.  The  American  engineers  had  al- 
lowed only  forty  feet  as  the  depth  of  the 
fluviatile  deposits,  whereas  from  boring  Sir 
Charles  had  concluded  it  to  be  at  least  500 
or  600  feet.  There  was  now  reason  to  sup- 
pose that  it  was  much  more,  possibly  as 
much  as  1,500  feet.  This  being  the  case, 
notwithstanding  the  amount  of  work  done 
by  the  river  being  doubled^  his  calculation 
as  to  the  time  required'  for  the  formation  of 
the  dc^ta,  might  p'ot  after  all  be  so  excessive. 


Solid  and  Liquid  Fats. — Dr.  Dobell, 
of  the  Royal  Hospital,  after  remarking,  in 
the  London  Chemical  Neves,  that  there  is  a 
singular  absence  of  precise  knowledge  as 
to  tho  relative  properties  of  solid  and 
liquid  fats,  says:  "The  fatty  bodies  ob- 
tained from  warm-blooded  animals  are  gen- 
erally solid  at  ordinary  temperatures,  whilst 
those  from  fish  and  from  coldblooded  ani- 
mals are  liquid.  And  when  we  consider 
the  high  melting  points  of  the  solid  fats 
as  compared  with  the  temperature  of  the 
body  in  warm-blooded  animals,  it  is  evi- 
dent that  the  fat  in  them  would  be  solid  at 
the  temperature  of  their  blood,  but  for  tho 
mixture  of  olein,  by  which  the  melting 
point  is  reduced.  Therefore  the  solidity  or 
fluidity  of  the  fat  in  living  animals  is  de- 
termined by  the  proportion  of  olein  which 
is  able  to  be  mixed  with  the  stearin,  palmi- 
tin,  and  margarin  in  each  individual;  aud 
we  are  forced  to  conclude,  either  that  it  is 
of  no  importance  whether  the  fats  of  the 
body  during  life  are  in  a  solid  or  liquid 
state,  or  that  it  is  important  in  what  pro- 
portion the  olein,  stearin,  etc.,  shall  be 
combined." 

Dr.  Dobell  closes  his  article  by  submit- 
ting to  chemists,  for  experiment,  the  fol- 
lowing questions  as  important  in  reference 
to  the  determination  of  the  quantity  and 
quality  of  food  necessary  for  animals  un- 
der different  conditions : 

1.  What  is  the  relative  facility  for  oxida- 
tion of  the  solid  and  liquid  fats  at  similar 
and  at  different  temperatures? 

2.  Is  the  facility  for  oxidation  inversely 
as  the  melting  points  ? 

3.  Is  it  the  same  for  all  fats  at  their  melt- 
ing points  ? 

4.  After  the  melting  point  of  a  'fat  has 
been  attained,  is  the  facility  for  oxidation 
affected  by  further  increments  of  tempera- 
ture? 

5.  Is  there  a  temperature  at  which  fats 
cease  to  be  oxidizable,  and,  if  so,  what  re- 
lation does  this  bear  to  the  melting  point 
in  each  instance  ? 


Pascal  versus  Newton. — About  a  year 
and  a  half  ago,  the  scientific  world  was 
considerably  excited  by  the  claims  of  M. 
Chasles,  in  favor  of  Pascal  as  the  discoverer 
of  the  law  of  Universal  Gravitation.  M. 
Chasles  insisted,  before  the  French  Acad- 
emy of  Sciences,  that  Newton  owed  all  his 
knowledge  to  Pascal;  and  produced  in 
proof,  a  number  of  newly-discovered  let- 
ters from  Pascal  to  Newton,  from  the 
mother  of  Newton  to  Pascal,  and  from  va- 
rious other  persons, — among  which  were 
some  from  Galileo.  M.  Chasles  positively 
refused  to  give  any  information  in  regard 
to  the  source  whence  he  drew  these  letters. 
They  were  one  after  the  other  pronounced 
forgeries,  by  a  committee  of  investigation 
appointed  by  the  Academy;  and  the  general 
belief  was  thatM.  Chasles  himself  had  been 
deceived. 

The  excitement, — says  Scientific  Opinion, — 
upon  the  subject,  has  already  died  away; 
but  we  recal  the  facts  in  'order  to  give  a 
statement  from  a  recent  number  of  the 
Milan  Gazette,  which  is  to  this  effect :  "  In 
examining  some  papers  of  Galileo  at  Flor- 
ence, a  letter  was  found  addressed  to  a 
French  savant,  in  which  Galileo  excuses 
himself  for  not  having  replied  earlier,  on 
the  ground  '  that  he  could  not  find  readily 
at  Florence  any  one  who  could  translate  a 
French  letter  into  Italian. '  From  this  it 
is  clear  that  Galileo  did  not  know  French, 
and  therefore  could  not  have  written  the 
letters  attributed  to  him." 


Explosive  Agents. — Prof.  Wurtz  says 
that  there  is  something  more  than  outside 
pressure  which  determines  the  manner  in 
which  different  compounds  explode.  Ni- 
tro-glyeerine,  he  says,  belongs  to  a  class, — 
of  which  common  gunpowder  is  a  member, 
but  fulminates  are  not  members, — which 
seem  to  require  an  internal  molecular  dis- 
turbance to  excite  explosion,  and  are  not 
affected  with  certainty  by  external  mechan- 
ical force.  Their  mode  of  explosion  may 
be  compared  to  an  immensely  rapid  and  in- 
tense fermentation.  Prof.  W.  promises  a 
paper  in  extenso  upon  the  subject,  giving 
some  very  curious  experiments  and  obser- 
vations of  his  own,  made  some  years  since. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Work  at  the  Foundries. 

The  machinery  for  a  number  of  sawmills 
has  been  occupying  the  Miners'  Foundry 
to  some  extent.  A  large  one  for  Hanson  & 
Co.,  at  Puget  Sound,  is  to  have  a  capacity 
of  60,000  feet  a  day;  having  a  double  circu- 
lar saw,  and  a  light  gang  or  "  pony"  for  re- 
sawing.  Another  sawmill  for  the  north 
coast  redwoods,  is  in  hand,  to  the  order  of 
the  Garcia  Lumbering  and  Pluming  Co., 
Garcia  Creek  (this  side  of  Cape  Mendocino), 
of  which  the  capacity  is  to  be  30,000  feet  a 
day.  Still  another  is  for  Smith  &  Doherty, 
Trinidad,  Humboldt  County,  which  is  also 
to  have  a  capacity  of  30,000  feet  a  clay. 

AlO-stamp  quartz  mill  for  White  Pine  is 
being  put  together  for  A.  Staples. 

The  new  four-cylinder  engine  invented 
by  Mr.  Howland,  (referred  to  in  another 
column)  is  a  very  interesting  and  curiously 
working  piece  of  mechanism. 

To  obtain  water  at  the  Miners'  Poundry 
an  artesian  well  is  being  bored,  which  has 
attained  a  depth  of  190  feet.  It  is  expected 
that  water  will  be  met  with  at  almost  any 
time  now,  since  at  Hinckley's,  and  at  Selby's 
shot  works,  it  was  reached  at  a  depth  of 
only  175  feet.  The  strata  cut  through  were, 
1st,  sand;  2d,  clay;  3d,  another  layer  of 
sand;  4th,  a  stratum  of  clayey  gravel,  the 
stones  being  very  small  and  angular,  show- 
ing little  or  no  evidences  of  water  wearing. 

At  the  JEtna  Works  there  is  being  made 
a  Hanscom  jaw  crusher,  for  the  Stow  Pave- 
ment Company.  The  object  of  this  is  to 
break  up  rocks  to  such  a  consistency  as  to 
answer  in  the  place  of  gravel,  for  filling  the 
cells,  thatbeing  foundboth  cheaper  and  bet- 
ter than  gravel.  Three  of  Varney's  pans  and 
two  settlers,  with  the  necessary  shafting 
and  gearing,  have  been  made  for  the  San 
Marcial  Silver  Mining  Co.,  Mexico,  of  which 
Bandmann,  Neilson  &  Co.  are  the  agents.  A 
velocipede  of  a  peculiar  pattern  is  under 
way.  A  30-inch  Tyler  turbine  has  been 
made  for  the  Mariposa  Estate,  to  the  order 
of  J.  G.  Bice,  Superintendent,  intended  to 
drive  one  of  their  mills;  a  Scotch  reac- 
tion turbine,  which  was  found  to  require 
the  whole  river  as  motive  power,  being  re- 
placed by  it.  Quite  a  number  of  Carval- 
ho's  steam  superheaters,  and  of  Bemis  grate 
bars  for  the  burning  of  Mt.  Diablo  coal, 
are  being  made  here  constantly,  to  order. 

At  the  Pulton  Foundry,  Messrs.  Hinck- 
ley &  Co.  are  building  for  H.  B.  Tichenor 
&  Co.,  the  machinery  for  a  steamboat  which 
is  to  run  from  San  Pedro,  the  port  of  Los 
Angeles,  to  Wilmington,  the  terminus  of 
the  Wilmington  and  Los  Angeles  Bail- 
road.  The  railroad  is  twenty-one  mileslong, 
and  isnownearly  all  graded,  so  that  the  road 
may  be  expected  to  be  open  soon  and  in 
operation.  The  engine  has  an  18-inch  cyl- 
inder and  five  feet  stroke.  Another  engine 
is  being  made  here  for  Hanson  &  Co's  new 
sawmill  at  Puget  Sound.  A  large  double 
circular  sawmill  complete,  is  being  made 
for  C,  P.  Ellsworth,  of  Chico;  and  another 
for  Mr.  St.  Ores,  Gualala,  Mendocino 
County,  which  is  to  have  a  capacity  of  18,  - 
000  feet  a  day.  Fifty  new  hydrants  for  the 
city  are  being  made,  slightly  different  from 
the  old  ones,  having  two  or  .more  joints. 
Amongst  the  smaller  jobs  are  steam  pumps 
for  Mr.  Tichenor's  steamboat,  a  velocipede 
embodying  original  points,  etc. 

Mr.  Brodie,  the  foreman  at  this  foundry, 
has  invented  a  very  useful  "  revolving 
steady -rest, "  which  will  prove  of  great  value 
to  iron  turners.  JAny  kind  of  irregular 
piece  of  iron,  whether  corrugated,  ribbed 
square,  or  three-cornered,  can  be  fastened 
into  this  rest,  and  as  the  rest  itself  revolves, 
the  ends,  or  a  journal,  crank  pin  orthe  like, 
can  be  turned  off  at  once,  and  anywhere. 


A  Tin  Concenteator  has  been  made  in 
this  cityforthe  San  Jacinto  (Temascal)  Mine, 
and  fifteen  tons  of  ore  are  on  the  way  to  be 
-  used  in  a  trial.  It  is  a  moving  blanket,  on 
rollers,  and  a  current  of  clear  water  is  made 
to  m'eej;  the  ore, — which  is  finely  pulver- 
zed,'  either  in  a  stamp  mill,  or  revolving 
crusher. 


New  Incorporations. — Articles  of  in- 
corporation have  been  recently  filed  in  the 
County  Clerk's  office  in  this  city  as  follows: 

Oneida  Mining  Co. — Amador  County. 
Jan.  6th.  Capital  stock,  §640,000;  3,200 
shares,  §500  each.  Trustees:  James  Mor- 
gan, C.  F.  Fargo,  Geo.  W.  Beaver.  J.  D. 
Fry  and  Benjamin  P.  Sherwood. 

Vallejo  BuTLDrNG  Association.  — Solano 
County.  Jan.  6th.  Capital  stock,  §100,- 
000;  i00  shares,  §1,000  each.  Trustees: 
Jno.  B.  Prisbie,  Chas.  Wheeler,  Francis 
Avery,  Henry  W.  Spencer  and  W.  F.  Bu- 
lofson. 

Coney  Mining  Co. — Amador  County. 
Jan.  6th.  Capital  stock,  §300,000;  30,000 
shares,  §100  each.  Trustees:  H.  H.  Bige- 
low,  Leonard  Coney,  J.  W.  Garhwiler, 
George  H.  Bigelow  and  S.  Heydenfeldt. 

Irish  American  Mutual  Association. 
San  Francisco.  Dec.  30th.  Directors: 
Edward  Moran,  Win.  O'Connell,  John  A. 
Ahern,  A  E.  Mylott,  Charles  O'Neil  and 
Daniel  Shehan. 

Hebernia  Provident  Association. — San 
Francsico.  Dec.  31st.  Trustees:  J.  B. 
Kelly,  Thos.  Golden.  Daniel  Murphy,  John 
Kelly,  James  G.  Malley,  Thos.  Finn,  B.  J. 
Shay,  F.  S.  Wensinger,  Peter  Denipsey, 
James  McNamara,  James  M.  Sharkey,  Frank 
Cassin,  P.  H.  McGovern,  Michael  Guerin, 
and  Jahies  B.  Deane. 

Douglas  S.  M.  Co. — Lander  County, 
Nev.  Jan.  11th.  Capital  stock,  §320,000; 
Trustees:  J.  L.  Blaikie,  E.  H.  Shaw,  C.  E. 
Convis.  S.  W.  Backus  and  A.  Meyer. 

Hidden  Treasure  Co. — W  hite  Pine,  Nev. 
Jan.  4th.  Capital  stock,  §800,000;  8,000 
shares,  §100  each.  Trustees:  P.  G.  Smith, 
C.  W.  Fox,  E.  M.  Hall,  Hill  Beachy  and 
John  A.  McQuaid. 

Election  oe  Officers. — Montgomery 
Street  Beal  Estate  Co — Dee.  30th.  Presi- 
dent, John  D.  Fry;  Vice-President,  L.  L. 
Treadwell ;  Actuary,  A  Harpending;  Legal 
Adviser,  S.  Heydenfeldt;  Secretary,  H.  G, 
Walton;  Treasurer,  Bank  of  California. 

DeSoto  G.  &  S.  M.  Co.— Jan.  5th.  Trus- 
tees: S.  Heydenfeldt,  Wm.  Willis,  D.  T. 
Bagley,  John  M.  Burnett,  I.  Livingston, 
Adam  Shane  and  T.  H.  Holt. 

Hidden  Treasure  M.  Co. — White  Pine. 
Jan.  6th.  President,  Hill  Beaehey;  Vice- 
President,  F.  G.  Smith;  Treasurer,  John 
Sime;  Secretary,  Joseph  L.  King. 

Adriatic  G.  &  S.  M.  Co.— Jan.  6th. 
Trustees:  Chas.  Hirschfeld,  J.  L.  Schroe- 
der,  James  Bole,  Simon  Mayer  and  Camile 
Martin.  President,  Simon  Mayer;  Secre- 
tary, Paul  Neumann. 

San  Francisco  Stock  and  Exchange 
Board.— Jan.  11th.  President,  J.  E.  B. 
Cavallier;  Vice-President,  Geo.  W.  Smiley; 
Secretary,  Franklin  Lawton;  Treasurer, 
Henry  Schmieden. 

California  Trust  Co. — San  Francisco, 
Jan.  11th.  Trustees,  Henry  H.  Haight, 
John  Curry,  Wm.  H.  Sharp,  Jacob  C. 
Johnson,  Samuel  Crim,  Donald  McLennon, 
Chas.  W.  Hathaway,  John  H.  Baird,  Henry 
Barroilhet,  Moses  Bosenbaum,  John  O.  El- 
dridge,  ('has.  F.  MacDermott,  Henry  J. 
Booth,  Chas.  J.  Deering,  Walter  B.  Cum- 
mings,  Chas.  M.  Plum,  Henry  L.  Davis, 
Solomon  Heydenfeldt,  F.  S.  Wensinger, 
Wm.  Blackwood  and  Henry  C.  Lee. 

California  Dry  Dock  Co. — San  Fran- 
cisco. Jan.  11th.  Trustees:  Lloyd Tevis, 
Oliver  Eldridge,  Charles  E.  MeLane,  S.  F. 
Butterworth,  I.  Friedlander.  President, 
Lloyd  Tevis;  Vice-President,  S.  F.  Butter- 
worth;  Treasurer,  W.  C.  Balston;  Super- 
intendent, James  Pollock;  Secretary,  B.  B. 
Miner.  It  was  voted  to  increase  the  cap- 
ital stock  to  §1,500,000.  The  Company 
are  to  build  a  powerful  new  tug  for  their 
business  at  the  Dock. 

Howard  and  Folsom  St.  Homestead. 
San  Francisco,  Jan.  11th.  Trustees:  A.  J. 
Moulder,  Dr.  W.  F.  Hale,  E.  B.  Clement, 
J.  W.  Shaw,  and  J.  C.  Duncan. 

Mechanics'  Beal  Estate  Association. 
San  Francisco,  Jan.  11th.  President,  Wm. 
Irving;  Vice  President,  B.  A.  Bosco;  Sec- 
retary, A.  J.  MeClellan;  Treasurer,  A.  J. 
Dunlevy. 

Sterra  JNevada  M.  Co. — Jan.  11th. — 
Trustees:  L.  F.  Loveland,  Wm.  H.  Sharp, 
A  Hemme,  M.  J.  McDonald,  and  G.  W. 
Beaver;  President,  J.  M.  McDonald;  Sec- 
retary, John  Perrie. 

Gold  Hill  Q.  M.  Co.  Jan.  11th.— Trus- 
tees, O.  Gori,  P.  G.  Venard,  H.  W.  For- 
tune, M.  J.  McDonald,  and  A.  Hemme; 
President,  O.  Gori;  Secretary,  B.  Wege- 
ner; Superintendent,  H.  Huget. 


"Woodward's  Gardens.  —  Everybody,  when 
they  want  a  few  hours'  recreation,  should  visit 
this  popular  place  of  resort.  New  additions  are 
being  constantly  made  to  the  alreody  large  list 
of  novelties. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Especially  reported  by  tlie  U.S.  Patent  Office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C,  to  Dewey  &  Co.,  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,  and  Publishers  of  the 
Mining  aj-tj  Scientific  Pbess. 

Foe  tee  Week  Ending  December  22d. 
85,116. — Improvement    in  Feed    Water- 
Heaters  for  Steam   Generators.— D. 
F.  McKim,  of  Austin,  Nev: 
I  claim  the  heads  /,   constructed   with 
detachable  covers,  arranged  upon  the  out- 
side of  the  boiler,  and  with  relation  to  the 
side  and  bottom  pipes  e,  as   herein  shown 
and  described. 

85,144.— Improvement  in  Carriage  Springs 
Anson  C  Stowe,  of  San  Jose,  Cal. : 
I  claim  the  combination  with  the  sup- 
porting device  consisting  of  bars  H,  links 
I,  arms  G,  shafts  E,  and  springs  F,  of  the 
equalizing  device  consisting  of  arms  K, 
rods  L,  and  lever  M,  the  whole  being  con- 
structed and  arranged  substantially  as  hei  e 
in  described. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
an  improved  carriage  spring  which,  while 
being  perfectly  easy,  shall  overcome  the 
great  difficulty  experienced  when  the  load 
is  placed  mostly  on  one  side;  of  the  spring 
on  that  side  having  to  sustain  the  whole 
weight  and  consequently  sagging. 

From  near  the  ends  of  the  axle  bed  and 
front  cross-bar,  four  standards  arise,  and 
each  pair  supports  a  shaft  which  extends 
across  the  width  of  the  carriage.  At  the 
ends  of  these  shafts  are  four  coiled  springs, 
which  are  attached  to  the  reachers  and  are 
coiled  like  a  clock  spring,  theinner  end  be- 
ing fastened  to  the  ends  of  the  shafts. 

An  arm  or  crank  is  firmly  attached  to 
each  end  of  the  shafts  near  the  springs  and 
support  the  four  corners  of  the  wagon  bed 
or  frame  by  means  of  links  depending  from 
these  cranks.  A  cross-bar  connects  the 
central  portion  of  the  two  reaches,  and  an 
arm  is  pivoted  to  its  center.  Two  cranks 
or  arms,  one  in  the  middle  of  each  of  the 
first  described  shafts  are  connected  with 
the  opposite  ends  of  the  central  arm  by  con- 
necting rods,  so  that  the  springs  all  act  to- 
gether, whether  the  load  be  placed  on  one 
portion  of  the  carriage  or  another. 
85,153. — Improved  Machine  foe  Crushing 
Bock. — Eskridge  J.  Wilson,  of  Fair  Play, 
Cal.     (Antedated  Dec.  12th,  1868) : 

1.  I  claim  one  or  more  rows  of  stamps 
arranged  in  inclined  positions,  and  in  up- 
per and  lower  guides,  and  acted  upon  by 
springs  in  combination  with  an  annular 
battery  or  batteries,  formed  with  inclined 
step  surfaces,  and  furnished  with  a  screw 
or  screws,  substantially  as  described. 

2.  In  combination  with  circularly  mov- 
ing stampers  working  upon  annular  stepped 
surfaces.  I  also  claim  providing  for  feed- 
ing the  rock  from  the  center  of  the  ma- 
chine outwardly,  substantially  as  described. 

3.  The  arrangement  of  the  driving  mech- 
anism, circularly-moving  frame  cylinder, 
stationary  annular  grooved  bed  with  in- 
clined steps  at  the  base  of  the  groove  or 
grooves,  aud  the  stationary  table  E,  of  sta- 
tionary frame  A,  A,  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  described. 

Foe  the  Week  Ending  Decembeb  29th. 
[We  shall  publish,  next  week,  the  claims 

with  notices    annexed,    of    the    following 

list:] 

85,268. — Improvement  in  Breech-loading 
Firearms. — Salmon  Belden  and  John  F. 
Crabtree,  of  Visalia,  Cal. 

85, 269.— Improvement  in  Expansion  Wagon 
Wheels. — Salmon  Belden,  of  Visalia,  and 
Johnson  P.  Ford,  of  Santa  Clara,  Cal. 
(Antedated  Dec.  24th,  1868.) 

85,279. — Improvement  in  Derricks. — An- 
gus Campbell,  of  Downievilie,  Cal. 

85,371. — Improved  Quicksilver  Furnace 
and  Condenses. — Thos.  W.  Dresser,  of 
San  Francisco,  Cal. 

85,398. — Cover  for  Pots,  Kettles,  etc. — 
Geo.  Beuben,  of  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

85,402. — Improved  Shackle  and  Support- 
er.— Wm.  Biley,  of  Salem,  Oregon,  as- 
signor to  H.  Carpenter,  of  same  place 

85,409. — Improvement  in  Bailroad  Tick- 
ets and  Punch  for  Cutting  Coupons 
Therefrom. — Henry  M.  Stow,  oi  San 
Francisco,  Cal. 

85,474. — Improvement  in  Farm  Gates. — 
Albert  J.  Potter,  of  Omaha,  Nebraska. 

re-issues. 

3,244. — Improvement  in  Gang  Plows. — 
Bobert  Baxter,  of  French  Camp,  Cal. 
Patented  Aug.  6th,  1867. 


New  Inventions. 

Preserving  Feesh  Meat  fob  Exporta- 
tion'.— The  Argentine  Bepublic  has  offered 
a  premium  of  eight  thousand  dollars  in  gold 
to  the  inventor  or  introducer  of  the  best 
system  of  preserving  fresh  meats  in  a  man- 
ner adapted  to  their  export  on  a  large  scale. 
This  offer  will  remain  open  until  May  2d, 
of  this  year.  The  proposals  will  be  re- 
ceived by  the  Minister  of  Foreign  Affaire 
at  Buenos  Ayres. 

Machine  foe  Scoueing,  Blacking  and 
Flnishtng  Leathee. — The  Oregonian,  of 
December  26th,  says : 

We  have  been  shown  a  patent  issued  re- 
cently to  F.  W.  Bust,  A.  E.  Bogers  and  A. 
C.  Gibbs,  for  scouring,  blacking  and  finish- 
ing leather,  after  it  has  been  tanned.  The 
machinery  is  constructed  upon  the  top  or 
over  an  ordinary  table  used  by  tanners,  and 
may  be  set  up  in 'any  shape,  according  to 
the  size  and  construction  of  the  building. 
A  movable  table  is  placed  upon  an  ordinary 
tanner's  table,  sufficiently  large  to  receive  a 
hide  after  it  has  been  tanned.  This  table 
moves  upon  castors  or  movable  balls  set  in 
the  table  less.  Thus  the  hide  is  moved 
about  under  the  machinery,  scoured,  set, 
blocked  and  finished  off  in  one-fifth  of  the 
time  it  takes  to  do  the  work  by  hand,  and 
it  is  claimed  that  much  better  leather  is 
thus  made  than  in  the  ordinary  way.  The 
machinery  is  very  ingeniously  constructed, 
but  not  very  complicated  or  expensive.  If 
it  works  half  as  well  as  it  is  claimed  it  will, 
the  price  of  leather  will  be  greatly  reduced ; 
in  fact,  no  tanner  can  afford  to  carry  on 
business  without  it.  We  understand  that 
the  machines  are  to  be  made  in  this  city, 
under  the  supervision  of  Mr.  Bust,  the  in- 
ventor, and  will  be  kept  for  sale. 

Anti-Friction  Beaeeng  for  Perpendic- 
ular Shafts.  —  This  bearing,  patented 
through  the  agency  of  this  office,  is — says 
the  Nevada  Transcript — a  new  invention,  and 
Messrs.  Barnett,  Purinton  and  Seibert  are 
the  patentees.  It  consists  of  a  chamber  or 
step,  a  hollow  hemisphere,  a  die  and  a 
steel  plate.  Upon  the  face  of  this  plate  is 
a  guide  having  three  steel  balls,  each  1% 
inches  in  diameter,  and  upon  these  balls  a 
smooth  plate  is  placed.  Through  the  cen- 
ter of  these  plates  the  step  of  the  shaft 
passes,  aud  its  weight  rests  upon  the  three 
balls.  These  and  the  plates  upon  which 
they  move  are  made  of  highly  tempered 
steel ;  and  the  only  bearings  is  upon  the 
balls,  the  socket  and  die  being  intended  to 
always  make  the  bearing  equal.  The  shaft 
makes  two  revolutions  to  one  of  the  balls, 
and  there  appears  to  be  no  friction.  The 
bearing  is  supplied  with  a  screw  at  the  bot- 
tom so  that  the  shaft  may  be  raised  with 
ease.  The  machinery  is  very  simple,  and 
is  pronounced  a  good  thing  by  all  who  have 
examined  it.  The  bearing  we  examined 
will  be  placed  under  the  shaft  of  the  Ne- 
vada Flouring  Mill  on  the  1st  prox. ,  and 
thoroughly  tested. 

Academy  of  Sciences. — At  the  Annual 
Meeting  of  the  California  Academy  of  Sci- 
ences, held  on  Monday,  January  7th,  the 
President,  Dr.  James  Blake,  who,  with 
others,  was  re-elected  for  the  ensuing  year, 
gave  a  brief  review  of  the  doings  of  the 
Academy  for  1868,  in  which  he  referred  to 
the  loss  of  Professor  Whitney,  the  condi- 
tion of  the  collections  and  finances  of  the 
Academy,  the  late  earthquake,  etc.  During 
the  past  year,  five  sheets  of  transactions 
have  been  published,  completing  Vol.  Ill 
and  the  first  sheets  of  Vol.  IV ;  there  was 
also  published,  separately,  Bitchofen's 
work  on  Igneous  Bocks,  and  Lesquereux's 
Lichens  of  the  Pacific  Coast.  Pifty-nine 
new  resident  members  were  elected,  and 
the  debt  has  been  much  reduced . 


The  Hale&  Norceoss  Miners  who  were 
imprisoned  underground  during  Christmas 
time,  for  reasons  probably  best  known  to 
the  stock  dealers,  have  been  liberated,  and 
the  Virginia  papers  pronounce  the  business 
a  farce.  A  small  seam  of  clay  had  been 
struck,  and  it  was  expected,  from  previous 
experiences,  that  a  rich  deposit  of  ore  would 
be  revealed  behind  it.  Uneasy  holidays 
for  the  parties  concerned,  a  barren  vein  be- 
yond the  clay,  and  a  loss  of  confidence  by 
the  public  in  the  management  of  stock  mat- 
ters, are  the  results  developed  so  far  as 
heard  from. 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  Anoeiittd  Brokers oftbeS.  F.  8Uck  MuIEicaingeBoird. 

..     .  ..  January  IB,  i-  8, 
STOCK    REVISW    1'OU     l^*;*-.. 

iryof  the  nvera]  mines  on  tlie  Ci-mstock  lode 
for  t  ^  ;      unfavorable  exh'ult  as 

i .         '■■  pro  i  'it.  dividends  ami 

autouicnt*;  the  falling  off  In  the  nri>**  eantfugs  (br  the  lust 
yrai  li&vlni!  been  vastly  grater  iban  waa  generally  snp- 
i.  That  thu  untoward  result  should  give  rum  to  uracil 
Inquiry  ri  to  the  cuiim  UutraoC  aa  wL-n  us 
anxiety  on  the  part  of  stockholders.  Is  natural  enough, 
though  not  by  any  mean  an  event  wholly  unexpected  on 

thfl  Ctrl  of  experienced  miners;  nor  should  It  he  considered 

1    m  be .- *i rriiiK  in  the  deeper  exploit  illoiis  ol"  a 

win  ol  such  magnitude.  Having  in  our  Annual  alining 
Uevien  i  I  the  "pinion  that  those  results  do  not 

■Toatiy  militate)  against  the  probable  permanence  of  these 
limn.?*,  inui-h  lesaflx  upon  them  the  certainty  of  a  largely 
fflmlnlshedrature  production,  we  ahal!  not  here  repeat  the 
facU  upon  which  that  opiulon  la  based;  suffice  it  to  iaj 
Uiej'  appear  tti  rest  on  authentJo  data,  being  open  to  crltl- 
elsgn  aii'l  refutation  If  fallacious  or  Ill-founded.  It  miiy 
further  he  observed  lu  this  Connection,  that  the  prices  of  the 
stocks  representing  ihese  tnimnc  properties  continue  to  be 

pretty  well  sustained.  Indicating  a  confidence  in  their  con- 
Uuued  capacity  lor  production  on  the  part  of  some,  who, 
however  much  Ihoy  may  he  mistaken,  must  he  presumed  to 
have  examined  this  niatter  carefully  and  according  to  the 
best  Information  ex  taut  upon  the  subject.  What  may  cer- 
tainly be  supposed  to  contribute  strongly  towards  keeping 
up  this  reeling  of  confidence  1-  the  fact  that  measures  are 
about  being  IiiiiURUruteU  looking  to  a  very  great  cheap. iilng 
In  the  reduction  of  the  ores  from  those  mines;  a»  object 
which,  If  curly  effected,  would  enhance  their  value  at  least 
twenty  percent.  We  allude  to  the  project  for  constructing  a 
railroad,  the  present  winter,  from  Virginia  City  to  Carson, 
with  a  branch  extending  to  the  Carson  river  at  Empire  City. 
The  advantages  to  Inure  from  the  building  ol  this  road  urc 
no  obvious  Ihtt  the  prospect  of  Us  certain  completion  at  an 
ojirly  day  must  necessarily  tend  to  work  a  decided  apprecia- 
tion u(  these  stocks. 

Alpha,  during  the  year  1868,  reached  its  highest  point  In 
tho  month  of  April,  when  the  stock  sold  at  $120  per  share, 
and  Hie  lowest  in  November,  selling  at  $;>5.  The  assess- 
ments levied  during  the  year  amounted  to  £00,000 -Sk'O.OOO 
In  June  and  860,000  in  December.  In  1867  the  assessments 
amounted  to  312,000,  and  In  1800  to  $90  000.  Work  Is  now 
bcin-  vigorously  prosecuted  below  the  !)I0  level. 

Belcher  was  not  very  active  during  the  year  under  review. 
The  stock  advanced  to  9*30  in  April,  being  the  highest  lor 
the  i  car,  and  In  March  sold  at  SI  00,  being  the  lowest.  Four 
assessments  were  levied— In  March.  July,  October  and  De- 
cember—amounting  to  3101,000.  Assessments  to  the  sum  ol 
$71,880  were  levied  in  1867,  and  In  1866,  8143,520. 

Hullton  was  also  one  Of  the  Inactive  stocKs  on  the  market 
in  1868.  The.  lowest  price  obtained  was  In  September—  88— 
and  the  highest  In  April— SitiO.  Four  assessments  were 
levied— hi  March,  May,  August  and  December— aggregating 
$100,000-  The  stockholders  of  tills  company  were  taxed  to 
the  amount  of  8137,500  In  18J7  in  the  shape  of  assessments, 
and  In  1«W>,  $175,000. 

Crown  Po  nt  was  largely  dealt  in  during  the  past  twelve 
months,  rising  to  $2,450  per  foot,  or  $122  50  per  share,  being 
the  highest  price  for  that  period,  and  falling  to  $JJ8  per  share 
in  September-  tho  lowest  Tho  bullion  receipts  were  lar- 
gest in  the  month  of  April,  aggregating  $160,074,  and  small- 
est In  December,  amounting  to  $35,700.  The  bullion  yield 
of  this  claim  In  1868  amounted  to  $1,086,230,  In  1867  $5120,718, 
and  In  1860,  $1,312,471.  Five  dividends  were  disbursed— in 
May,  June,  July,  August  and  September— looting  up  $369,- 
008,  and  one  assessment,  amounting  to  $90,000,  levied  in  the 
month  of  December.  In  1867  tho  dividends  aggregated 
$201,000,  equal  to  $110  per  share,  and  in  1866  $231,000,  equal 
to  $97  So  per  share.  An  assessment  of  $60,000  was  levied 
III  1807,  and  none  in  I860.  The  known  ore  deposits  In  this 
intuc  were  nearly  exhausted  at  the  close  of  tho  yeQr.  At 
latest  dates  the  shaft  had  been  carried  to  a  depth  of  1,100 
feet.  The  drifts  in  the  lowest  levels  have  been  greatly  ex- 
tended without  discovering  any  new  bodies  of  ore. 

Confidence  did  not  sell  to  a  great  extent  during  the  period 
under  review,  obtaining  the  highest  price  in  April,  ($120)  and 
the  lowest  In  November,  ($26).  the  bullion  receipts  are 
Irom  June  to  December  inclusive,  showing  a  yield  of  $110,- 
068.  In  1867  the  bullion  amounted  to  $142,050,  and  In  1866, 
$-101,934.  One  assesmicnt  was  levied  in  March,  amounting 
to  $15,600;  In  1867,  $70,200  was  asked  ol  the  stockholders, 
and  In  1866,$39;0QQ. 

Chollar-Potosi  was  quite  prominent  in  the  stock  arena 
during  the  year  1868,  reaching  $350,  the  highest  price,  In 
April,  and  selling  at  $1211,  the  lowest,  in  Xovember.  The 
aggregate  bullion  yield  in  186S  was  $88-7,076,  the  largest  pro 
duct  being  in  December  and  the  smallest  In  February,  Bnl- 
llon  in  18117,  $2,6li6  885,  and  In  1866,  $848,751.  2*0  dividends 
were  disbursed  in  1868;  but  in  1867  $150  per  share,  aggre- 
gating $120,000.  was  paid.  One  assessment  of  $ll0,U00  was 
levied  In  the  month  of  February. 

Daney  was  generally,  through  the  year,  quiet,  selling  as 
high  as  $37  In  March  and  as  low  as  $3  in  September  and  De- 
cember. Three  assessments  were  asked  of  the  stockholders 
during  the  year  1868 -in  February,  April  and  July-aggre- 
gating $56,000.  In  1867,  $11,000  was  obtained  in  the  same 
manner,  and  In  1866,  $26,000.  The  developments  have  not 
been  favorable  during  the  period  under  review. 

Exchequer  dii  not  occupy  a  very  prominent  place  In  the 
Stock  Board,  rising  to  $95  hi  April  and  falling  to  $10  fy  share 
In  September.  One  assessment  was  levied  in  January,  1868, 
amounting  to  $21,000.  In  1867,  $16,000  was  obtained  from 
the  stockholders,  and  in  1866  $32,000. 

Empire  did  not  participate  largely  in  any  movement  dur- 
ing the  year  1868,  reaching  the  highest  price  in  April— $325, 
and  the  lowest  in  November— $90  $*  shore.  The  bnlllon  re- 
turns for  the  year  under  review  foot  up  $213,771;  in  1867, 
$278,697;  In  I860,  $422,201.  No  dividends  in  1868,  but  in  1867, 
$40,200— equal  to  $41  3jt  share— was  paid  out  to  stockhold- 
ers, and  in  1866,  $32,400,  or  $27  ty  share.  No  assessments 
were  levied  during  the  past  three  years. 

Gould  &,  Curry  was  moderately  active  throughout  1868, 
commanding  the  highest  price  in  February  ($212  50)  and  the 
lowest  in  November  ($66).  The  bullion  taken  from  this 
mine  during  the  past  year  has  been  very  small,  extending 
from  July  to  November,  inclusive,  and  aggregating  $29,557. 
In  1861  the  receipts  amounted  to  $614,621,  and  in  1866,  $1,624,- 
781.  No  dividends  have  been  disbursed  since  1866,  aid  in 
that  year  the  sum  so  paid  out  amounted  to  $252,000,  equal  to 
$52  50  %1  share.  One  assessment,  aggregating  $72,000,  was 
aiked  of  tlie  stockholders  in  December  last,  and  one  in 
September,  1867,  amounting  to  $129,000.  Work  lias  been 
steadily  prosecutedin  sinking  the  Bonnershaft,  but  latterly, 
on  account  of  the  dangerous  condition  of  the  ground,  work 
has  been  suspended  in  the  lowest  depth.   It  Is  hoped  that 


some  good  results  will  follow  the  persevering  efforts  of  this 
company  dur  ng  the  present  year. 

'I'.d.l  Mill  ijunnz  ruled  at  $150 a 48- highest  hi  April  and 
lowest  in  December.  Bullion  yield  in  ISti?,  9103.686,  and  In 
I  >.ioo.   One  assessment,  in  March  taut,  amounting 

to  $10,000,  was  asked  of  the  stockholders;  dividends  were 

piilJ    In    June    ami    July,    aggregating    $7, 500,    ami    hi    1867, 

t  a,7ao  weredli  in  this  manner. 

Hale  .v  Norcrosi  was  one  of  the  must  active  stocks  In  the 

mark'.t,  and  In  February,  owing  to  the  groat  strife  foracOu- 

Illtercst  hi  the  Hoard  of  Directors,  sold  at  $7,100  \i 

loot,  and  even  higher  sums  are  reported  to  have  been  paid 
It  ruled  lowest  in  November,  realizing  $w  "%t  share.  The 
bullion  product  f«.r  I86S  aggregates  $393,400;  In  I8U7  It 
amount,  d  lo  $1,097,297,  and  in  1886,  $1.1*0,543.  KOdlVldOUdS 
were  disbursed  In  1868;  but  In  Ihot,  $410,000  was  paid  out  to 
the  stockholders  in  this  manner,  and  in  1866,  $;i50,000.  As- 
Bessments,  amounting  to  $200,000,  were  exacted  from  the 
stockholders  in  1668,  against  one  such  demand  In  1867,  aggrc 
eating  $410,000.  Satisfactory  results,  as  yet,  huvo  not  boon 
obtained  In  their  lowest  levels;  however,  work  continues 
to  bo  vigorously  prosecuted. 

Imperial  exhibited  considerable  activity  in  18S8,  selling 
within  a  range  of$298&66-hlgbestln  April  and  lowest  In 
November.  In  1368  the  billion  product  amounted  tu  $684,- 
040;  lo  1867,  $1,106,406;  In  1866,  $010,367.  One  dividend, 
amounting  to  $24,900,  was  paid  in  Juno,  1663.  In  1867,  $380,- 
(iiio  was  disbursed  In  this  manner,  and  in  1666,  $176,ooo.  One 
assessment— $100,900— was  levied  In  December,  1868.  The 
dovel  pmcntsln  their  deep  workings  through  the  Imperial- 
Empire  Shalt  have  not  proved  satisfactory,  hut  as  with  the 
rest,  tlie  hope  remains,  and  work  Is  consequently  unremit- 
tingly continued. 

Kentiiek  has  been  one  of  the  most  successful  claims,  and 
has  stood  high  during  the  entire  year.  Tho  highest  price 
obtained  lor  this  stock  was  in  April,  $500  ty  share,  and  tho 
lowest  in  November,  $175.  The  bullion  yield  (or  tho  year 
foots  up  $1,259,707,  against  $1,140,742  in  1867,  and  $571,507  In 
1866.  This  was  the  only  company  that  paid  a  dividend  every 
month  during  tho  year  1868,  giving  to  Its  shareholders  the 
aggregate  sum  of  $480,000,  against  $505,900  In  1867.  This 
narrow  claim  seems  to  he  located  In  the  very  heart  of  the 
metalliferous  body  upon  which  this,  the  Crown  Point  and 
Yellow  Jacket  companies  arc  working. 

Ophir,  upon  the  whole,  has  not  been  a  very  active  stock 
during  the  twelve  months  under  review,  selling  within  a 
range  of  $23@14.  Assessments  to  the  amount  of  $167,000 
were  levied  In  1808,  against  ©184,800  in  1867,  and  $184,890  In 
1866.  From  $417,472,  the  bullion  yield  in  1866,  the  receipts 
fell  off  to  $4  108  In  1867,  and  a  little  over  $3,000  in  1868. 

Overman  sold  quite  largely  at  $241(5)38,  and  as  has  gener- 
ally been  the  case  with  the  list  of  stocks  In  the  market,  ob- 
tained the  highest  rate  In  April,  and  the  lowest  in  Novem- 
ber. This  company  shows  a  bullion  yield  of  $352,590  in  1868, 
against  $192,318  in  1867,  and  $27,953  in  1866.  The  assessments 
lor  the  past  three  years  were  as  follows  :  three  In  1868,  $176,- 
000;  one  in  1867,  $32,000;  six  In  I860,  $208,000. 

Savage  has  been  one  of  the  leading  stocks,  and  the  sales 
have  been  unprcccdentedly  large,  selling  as  high  as  $290  in 
February,  and  as  low  as  $56  "%]  share  In  November.  The 
bullion  yield  for  1863  aggregates  $2,534,868,  against  $3,737,100 
in  1867,  ami  $1,814,879  In  1866.  Tins  company  disbursed  divi- 
dends in  every  month  of  1868  except  November,  aggregating 
$1,184,090,  against  $1,600,000  In  1867,  and  $320,000  In  1866.  The 
facts  concerning  the  developments  in  the  lower  levels  of  this 
claim  are  kept  very  quiet;  hut  they  have  undoubtedly  not 
been  any  too  satisfactory.  The  ore  obtained  from  the  local- 
ity known  as  the  Potosl  chimney,  lias  been  very  large,  ex- 
ceeding all  expectations. 

Sierra  Nevada  ruled  at  $40  3 10  during  the  year  1868.  From 
September  to  the  close  of  tho  year  the  bullion  receipts  ag- 
gregate $22,805.  Assessments  amounting  to  the  sum  of  $90,- 
000  were  levied  in  1868,  against  $96,900  in  1867,  and  $55,5(J0  in 
1666. 

Yellow  Jacket  became  quite  active  toward  the  close  of  the 
year,  and  bus  withal  been  one  of  the  most  Huctuatingon  tho 
list,  obtaining  $666  33  foot  in  Januarv,  and  $1.70,7  in 
November.  \Vc  have  estimated  the  bullion  yield  for 
the  year  1868  at  $800,000,  having  been  unable  from 
time  to  time  to  obtain  any  data  whatever.  Tho  yield  in  1S67 
amounted  to  $1,729,277,  and  In  1866,  $2,297,133.  A  dividend 
of  $360,000  was  disbursed  in  November,  1868:  in  1867,  (our 
were  paid,  aggregating  $300,000,  and  in  1666  six  were  dls 
bttrscd  amounting  to  $39t),d00.  An  assessment  of  $150,090 
was  required  in  January,  1868;  in  1867  $24(1,000  was  needed 
for  the  same  purpose,  and  in  1866,  $180,000.  It  is  reported 
that  this  company  has  been  successful  in  reaching  a  body  of 
good  paying  ore;  at  all  events,  the  payment  of  dividends  in- 
dicates a  greatly  increased  yield  of  the  precious  metal. 

Amador  (Cal.)  has  been  one  of  the  firmest  stocks  on  the 
market,  and  has  been  mostly  sought  by  those  who  desire  to 
obtain  a  good  interest  on  their  money,  and  not  for  specula- 
tive purposes.  Il  sold  in  1868  within  a  range  of$325ul95- 
highest  in  March  and  lowest  in  October.  Bullion  product  of 
1866,  $548,783.  Dividends  have  been  paid  In  every  mouth  of 
tiic  year,  aggregating  $296,900. 

Annexed  will  be  found  a  condensed  tabular  statement  of 
the  foregoing  extended  statistics  regarding  the  claims  on  the 
Comstock  Lode,  together  with  the  aggregate  figures  con- 
cerning the  same  lor  the  years  1867  and  1868; 


MINING  SHABEHOLDEKS'  DIREOTOEY. 

[Compiled  for  every  Issue,  trom  advertisoments  In  tho 

HIKING  jjen  Sounmno  Punas  and  other  San 

Francisco  Journals.; 

'omprising  the  Names  of  Companies,  District  or  County 
ol  Location;  Amount  and  date  ol  Av*es*uieui;  Date  oi 
3J«et.ng;    I'.iyoi    lic;nti;m.ut  i Sale;  and  Ainour.t  and  Time 

ol   Payment  ol  Dividends. 

SAKK,   LOCATION,    UIOONT,    ASH  DJY  PIT 

PATK  Or  AS3KS9HK.NT.  PKL1NQCENT.       OrSALK 

fcntllrtor Annual  Meeting  Jan.  18 

Amador  Co..  dividend,  $6nei  share. ...Payable  Doc.  19,  1868 

Alpha,  Storey  co..  Nev.,  Dee.  :i,  sio Jan.  5- Jan  2.% 

alamo,  Lyon  CO.,  -Nov..  Nov.  25,  65c Dec.  31— Jan.  30' 

Adriatic,  Storey  oo Special  Meeting,  Jan.  89 

Bacon,  Storey  Co.,  Nev..  div ...Payable  June  19.  1868 

Belcher,  Btorey  co.  Nev.,  Dec.  31,  $25 Jan.  30— March  2 

frown  Point,  Storey  CO.,  Dec.  IS.  $7*0 Jan.  2)—  Feb   15 

i'Ii. ilk  Mountain,  Nevada  co..  J;m.  i;j,S2..Pcb   15  -March  H* 

Cherokee  Plat,  Hut  to  co.,  Dec.  9,  $5 inn.  11- Jan  26 

Chollar  Potosl.  div.,  S-'5 Payable  Oct.  is.  1867 

Crown  Point,  dividend.  J7.50 Payable  Sept.  12  1668 

CoaaJa,  Mnaloa,  Dec.  12,  $1 inn  1&— Feb  -I 

Oity  K.  R  ,  San  FraucUco,  Jan.  6,  §5 Feb.  10— March  6 

Daney.  Lyon  co.   Nov  ,  Jan  9,  $2 Feb   12— March  1 

Diamond  cop.,  Del  Norte  co.,  om.  26,  $2.. .Nov,  10— Jan.  21" 

Eureka,  div.  $5 Payable  Nov.  20, 1%3 

Empire  M.  &  M„  Nov.,  dividend  S6 Payable  May  15,  1867 

(Job!  UlU  Cons.,  Storey  co.,  Jan.  8.SI Feb.  13 -March  I 

(ionlil  ,V  Curry,  Storey  co.,  Nev  ,  live.  5.  $15..Jun.9-Jan.  29 

tioiild  >t  Curry,  ill  v..  st.wj Payable  Mav  15,  1807 

Wold  IlillQ  Us  M-dlvideml.  $7  »)... .Payable  J ul'v  is  inw 
Qolden  Rule,  Tuolumne  co.  div  60c$  ah...  Payable  Dec  26* 

Ureal  Central,  Arizona,  Oct.  y,  $2.50 Nov.  II— Jan.  26" 

Humboldt  Canal  co Special  Meeting  Jan.  27 

Hope  Cravcl,  Nevada  co  ,  Jan.  11,$ I Feb.  15— March  8 

Hale  A  Noi  cross,  Storey  co.,  Dec.  12,  $5 Jan.  16— Feb  6 

Hale  &  Norcross,  div.  $125 Sept.  16,  1867 

Imperial.  Storey  CO..  Dec.  15,  $25 Jan.  18— Feb   I 

Imperial,  storey  co  ,  Nov.,  div Payable  June  20, 1868 

Juan  Hautlsta,  Santa  Clara  co.,Nov.  27 Sale  Jan  30 

Julia.  Storey  co  ,  Nov.,  S2.5U Feb.  10-Fcb.  27 

Keystone,  Consolidated Special  Meeting,  Feb   IS 

Keutuck,  div.,S2J  per  share Payable  Jan.  10,  1869 

Mohawk  A  Montreal,  Nevada  co.,  Dec.  7,  S3.  .Jan  25— Feb  0 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  CO.,  Dec.  9,  $2  50 Jan.  II— Feb.  1 

North  Amor.  Wood  P.  Co,,  Jan.  15,  $1 Feb   18— March  8" 

North  Star,  dividend,  S5 Payable  Aug.  15,1868 

Oriental,  Sierra  co.,  Jan.  i,  32.50 Feb.  5— March  fi 

Peninsula,  Storey  co.,  Dec.  15,  SI0 Feb.  U— March  6 

Pacific  Unassessable,  div Payable  June  18,  1S68 

Rattlesnake,  Yuba  co  ,  Dec.  19,  $7.50 Jan.  21— Feb    8» 

Rippon.  Alpine  co.,  Oct.  15.  Si Sale  Jan.'23» 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Nov.  16,  S10 January  4-Jan  £0 

San  Juan  Itautcsto,  S\nti\  Clara  co Sale  Jan.  30 

Santiago,  Silver  City,  dividend,  $J  5 1...  Payable  Dec  19,  1868 
S.  F.  A  Castle  Dome,  Arizona,  Nov.  25.  3c... Dec.  28— Jan.  2il* 
Savage,  Virginia,  Nov,  dividend,  Si  ...Payable  Dec.  12, 1868 

Sand  Spring  .salt,  dividend  $1 Payable  Jan  fi,  1869 

Tallulah,  Humboldt  co.,  Dec.  14,  $17.50 Jan.  29— Feb.  27 

U.  S.  Grant,  Nevada  co.,  Nov.  9,  59c Dec.  15— Jan.  3il» 

Virginia  4G.U  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20,  1868 
Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  SUM Payable  Jau  15, 1869 

Those  marked  w  ilh  an  asterisk  (*)  are  advertised  In  this 
journal.  


Beans,  fe  loo  As 4  60  ®  5  50 

Potatoes,  ^  lwjfts 75  @  1  00 

/■V',f.    l",V "  W>  «20  00 

Luc  oafc  Wood,  ,-<  cord 9  uo  <$io  mi 

Boer.exira,  drost.ed.9  "> 8  @     10 

sheep,  on  fool 300  ®  3  25 

"°B6.onroot,*ib aU4K  |°   fi 

Hogs,  dressed,  %  ft 7  '  @      g 

OKOCKR1K3,  ETC. 

Sugar,  crushed,*  lb 17  &     Viv 

i'o.     (Jinia in  ,0.      v>kL 

c<.ffco.po«aniM,?sib :::::::::::  '«  I  is.; 

UU.   KIO fj.         1-  j^ 

r<g;Js; 9B ::::::::::::::::  75  s  ii- 

uo.  iircon ui  ra  1  iii 

M«.vui.,m nice-, nib :;:: „  s  s 

i:on.lli!S.f!« iS  £     ,i 

Ranch  llmter,  V  It io  a     L. 

[alliums  llutUT.W  It .  .  «  1     S 

Cheese,  CaHlomfi, « lb it  a     I, 

EBS1&:::::::: :  1  ? 


Company. 

Bullion. 

As.icR.vmeiif.. 

Dividend. 

©00,000 
104,000 
100,000 
90,000 
15.600 
110,000 
56,1100 
24,000 

72,000 

10,000 
200,000 
100,000 

52,500 

150.000 

167,000 
176,000 
38,400 

90*666 

150,000 

Bullion 

(Jrown  Point 

Confidence ' 

Uhollar-Potosi 

'  $i,h86/Ja6 

110,668 
885,676 

£360;00( 

"  "7,563 

Kmpire 

Gould  it  Curry 

GoldHiM  Quartz 

213,771 
29,557 

Io:t,6M6 
3(12,400 
634.040 

i;259,707 

20,060 

■"'352>if)0 
4,371 

2,534,863 

22,865 

*800,000 

24,000 
'"480,000 

Ophii-,.... 

Overman 

Sesregated  Belcher 

Savage , 

Sierra,  Nevada 

"i',i84,666 

itau'O  6 

In  1868 

In  1867 

S8.49D.769 

ia,626,ll«J 
11,732,1110 

©1,825,500 
1,296,250 

S2.415.500 

ii.'i'-iI.iW 

•Estimated. 

Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked, 


3,  F.    STOCK  AND  EXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Fridav  Etkhino,  January  10,  I860. 

MIKCKLLANEIIUS  STOCKS-  Hill.      AxM. 

[Tnllcd  States  Bonds,  5  2ds,  1815, '67,  '68 S  S3         83k 

United  Stales  Kcrnls,  5  2(ls,  1864 81         82 

United  States  Bonds.  5  2Us,  1862  82         82^ 

Leciil  Tender  Notes 73^      74 

California  State  Bonds,  7s.  1857 U5        95 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1S51 par  Sl  Int. 

San  Francisco  i'Uv  Bonds,  6s.  1855 —         _ 

San  Francisco  City  ami  County  Bonds.  6s,  1858.      85         87ii 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s,  i860 106         —  - 

Sun  Francisco  School  Bon. is,  Ills,  1861 par  A  hit. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds,  ?s,  1866.      9i)         — 

San  Francisco  Cliv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1862 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  73, 1864 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co  Bonds,  7s,  1865 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  JuJg.  lids.  7s,  1863. 
San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1864. 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 

Mavysvillc  Bonds,  10s 

Stockton  city  Bonds 

Vnba  Coiintv  Bonds,  Ks 

Sanfa  Clara  County  Bonds.  Js 

Butte  County  Bonds,  IDs,  I860 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds, 7s 

Calilornia  Steam  Navigation  Co 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co 

State  Telegraph  Co 25 

QAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co 80  SI 

Sacramento  G as  Co —  73;}; 

railroads. 

Sacramento  Valiey  Railroad —  .  — 

San  Francisco  ami  San  Jose  Railroad 40  45 

Omnibus  Railroad 7'iVj  _ 

Central  Railroad 49  52 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad '. .  67>£ 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11 

BANKING   INSTITUTIONS. 

Pad  fie  Bank 97& 

The  Bank  of  Calilornia     157 

California,  Loan  and  Savings  Society — 

INSURANCE  COMl'ANIKS. 

Fireman,*'  Fund  Insurance  Co U2tf 

Pacific  Insurance  Co I2C 

San  Francisco  Insurance  Co — 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 500 

California  Insurance  Co Vim     I 

Union  Insurance  Co 92 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co I9J£ 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 72 

Natmnal  Insurance  Co 72 

Builders'  Iiisuranco  Co — 


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New  York  Citt,  Dec.  26,  186.8. 
IROr^ 

Pig,  Scotch.  No.  1  (cnsh)-p  ton S»2  50  @S45  00 

do.  American,  No.  1  (cash) 41  0)  ©43  00 

Swedish,  ordinary  sizes 155  00  <s>IG5  00 

S2Sl"2n 9600  ©05  10 

'iol1tllet, UK)  00  ©120  (jO 

«»"=»■-.- 105  00  ©1C5  00 

Horseshoe 12;i  W  ®  —  — 

gMRi »»5  OH  ©100  00 

n,7  r(/,U'~,v;i; 13500  ®ii*»w 

Tire -10X8-- 

STEEL. 

Bars,  best  cast,  warranted,  W  lb —  25  ffl 

Sheet,    do 93  @ 

do.    second  quality .."..'".'..'    —  20  © 

do.    thud  quality _  17  <» 

Saw-plaies,  circular -3,1  @ 

Double-shear,  warranted _  ^3  © 

Single    do __  20  © 

Montague  A  Co.  (cast  bais) —19  © 

.Machinery,  round ...  ,    _  10  ra 

Ucrnian,  best —  ]g  @ 

°/>.       goat —  n^@ 

do.       cattle —  IS  @ 

Bhsicr,  warranted •    —17  @ 

do.       common 19  ® 

Jcsson  &  Sons',  common —  17  (» 

Double  refined _  2G^d 

Stone-axe  shapes _  26>a©  —  — 

TIN. 

Tin  plate,  prime  charcoal,  per  box 9  00  ©  15  76 

Banca.^lo _a,  |_4l 

g*™ft -37  ®-?8 

English _37  ^_38 

COPPER. 

Sheathing,  $  lb _  31  tsj  —  32 

fchoet _  36  @ 

Bottoms —as  ©  —  40 

LEAD. 

American,  $  100  lbs 9  50  @    9  75 

German 10  «o  @ 

Bar....  ......     luno  ©10  25 

Pipe  and  Sheet 10  60  @  11  00 


Returned.— Dr.  J,  H.  Paine,  Dentist,  Wadsworth  TTouse, 
No.  225  Bush  street,  between  the  Occidental  and  Cosmopoli- 
tan Hotels,  San  Francisco.  2Ivl7-4m 

Save  Your  Teeth.— Drs.  Jessup  &  Beers,  over  Tucker's 
'ewelry  store,  arc  now  making  a  specialty  of  filling  tho 
fangs  of  dead  Teeth,  and  building  up  broken  crowns  with 
pureffotd— thus  restoring  them  to  their  original  usefulness 
and  beauty.  They  are  also  using  Nitrous  Oxide  for  tho 
painless  extraction  of  Teeth,  when  so  desired— the  only  ab- 
solutely safe  anaesthetic  ever  discovered.  In  breathing  it, 
it  acts  as  a  gentle  stimulant,  without  unduo  excitement,— 
the  sensation  produced  being  truly  delightful,  the  effect 
upon  the  lungs  healthful,  and  In  its  results  positively  free 
from  nil  danget.  Prepared  and  administered  daily  at  the 
Dental  Rooms  ol  Messrs.  JESSUP  &  BEERS,  corner  Mont- 
gomery and  Sutter  streets,  San  Francisco.  16vl6tf 


50 


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It  is  estimated  that  seven-tenths  of  all  adult 
ailments  proceed  from  a  diseased  and  torbid 
liver.  The  biliary  secretions  of  the  liver  over- 
flowing into  the  stomach,  poison  the  entire  sys- 
tem, and  exhibit  the  above  symptoms.  After  a 
long  research,  we  are  able  to  present  the  most 
remarkable  euro  for  these  horrid  nightmare  of 
diseases  the  world  has  ever  produced.  Within 
one  year  over  six  hundred  and  forty  thousand 
persons  have  taken  Plantation  Bitters,  and 
not  an  instance  of  complaint  has  come  to  our 
knowledge.  It  is  the  most  effectual  tonic  and 
agreeable  stimulant,  suited  to  all  conditions  of 
life.     Inquire  of  your  druggist  in  regard  to  it.  * 

Have  you  tried  Muller's  Brazilian  Pebble 
Spectablos,  undoubtedly  the  best  in  use?  2J5 
Montgomery  street. 


MIKING  STOCKS— WASHOE   DISTRICT. 

Alpha 

Baltimore  American 

Belcher 

Bullion.  G.  II 

C  rown  1'oi  nt 

Colc(Va.) 

Confidence 

Consolidated  Virginia a 

Chollar-Potosl 105 

Daney    2; 

Exch  eqnor 20 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Uo 120 

Gould  &  Curry 100 

Cold  Hill  Quartz 

Hale  &  Norcross - 

Imperial 126 

Justice  a"d  Independent 4 

Kentuck 22u 

Lady  Bryan lfi 

North  American 10 

Ophir 35 

Overman 71 

Segregated  Belcher 8. 

Savage 70 

Sierra  Nevada ■ 28 

Yellow  Jacket 1390 

Union — 

United  Slates — 

WISCKLLANKOUS   MIKING  STOOICS. 

Amador    (California) 240 

North  Star  (California) :  - 

Enro.kn  (California) 

Jtc  Solo  (Humboldt) 

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PAIN  KIJT.JL  JUC. 

No  article  ever  attained  to  such  unbounded  popularity.— 
Salem  Observer.  — 

An  article  of  great  merit  and  virtue.— Oinn.  Nonpareil. 

We  can  bear  testimony  to  the  efficacy  or  the  Pain  Killer. 
We  have  seen  its  magic  effects  in  soothing  the  severest 
pain,  and  know  it  to  be  a  good  article.—  Cinncinnati  liispateh, 

A  speedy  cure  for  pain— no  family  should  be  without  it.— 

Montreal  Transcript.  — 

Nothing  has  yet  surpassed  the  Pain  Killer,  which  Is  tho 
most  valuable  family  medicine  now  in  use.— Tenn.  Organ. 

It  has  real  merit;  asa  means  of  removing  pain,  no  medi- 
cine has  acquired  a  reputation  equal  to  Perry  Davis' Pain 
Killer.— Newport  (A';/.)  Daily  Nacn. 

v  a  valuable  medicine— it  is  used  by  many  phy- 
-"-.  20vl7-lm 


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San  Franeisoo  Market  Rates. 

"Wholesale  Prices. 

.     Friday,  January  1 

Flour,  Extra,  $  bbl $5  25 

Do.    Superfine 4  ?5 

Corn  Meal.  W  100  lbs 3  26 

Wheat,  ft  inn  lbs I  SO 

Oats,  V'  UHi  lbs 2  00 

Barley,  <£  100  lbs 2  05 


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The  following  information  is  gleaned  mostly  from  jour- 
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mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORNIA. 


ALPOE  CGU.\TT. 


Markleeville  Miner,  Jan.  2d:  The  roads 
between  Diamond  Hill  and  Woodford's  are 
in  such  a  condition  as  to  prevent  the  trans- 
portation of  Morning  Star  ore  down  and 
lumber  back.  The  consequence  is,  the 
Pioneer  mill  lies  idle  for  "want  of  ore,  and 
the  progress  of  the  flume  for  theM.  C.  mill 
is  delayed. 

AlIAIOB  COUNTY. 

Jackson  Ledger,  Jan.  9th:  The  mining 
property  heretofore  known  as  the  Coney  & 
Bigelow  mill  and  mine,  has  passed  into  the 
hands  of  a  stock  company,  and  incorpor- 
ated, -with  a  capital  of  $300,000,  divided 
into  shares  of  $100  each.  We  learn  tbat 
the  company  will  immediately  commence 
•  sinking  a  new  shaft  south  of  the  present 
one,  which  will  afford  them  greater  facilities 
for  working  the  mine. 

FKESNO  COUNTY. 

Mariposa  Mail,  Jan.  8th:  Hughes  & 
Keyes,  of  Stockton,  received,  one  day  last 
week,  at  their  warehouse,  10,000  lbs.  of 
copper  matt  from  the  Buchanan  mine, 
Fresno  County. 

JIAJltPOSA  COUNTY. 

Gaze/ie,  Jan.  8th:  The  work  at  the  cele- 
brated Hite's  Cove  mine  have  been  sus- 
pended temporarily,  but,  we  are  informed, 
will  be  resumed  again  in  a  short  period. 

NEVADA  COUNTY. 

Transcript,  Jan.  5th:  The  miners  through- 
out the  county  now  have  an  abundance  of 
water  for  mining  purposes,  and  the  hy- 
draulic claims  are  all  being  worked.  The 
present  supply  of  water  will  be  sufficient 
for  two  or  three  weeks. 

A  correspondent  writing  from  Belief 
Hill,  gites  the  following  items:  Our  mines 
are  paying.  The  claims  formerly  owned 
by  the  North  Star  Co.  are  now  being  worked 
by  the  Water  Co.  Their  ground  looks 
well.  The  What  Cheer  Co.  cleaned  up 
lately,  and  I  was  told  that  their  claims  pay 
well.  The  Waukesha,  or  Welsh  Co.,  have 
extended  their  main  tunnel  north  across  the 
channel  100  feet,  and  west  150  feet,  to  the 
Eagle  Co's  lines.  The  channel  proves  to 
be  both  extensive  and  rich. 

The  Eagle  Co.  are  extending  their  tun- 
nel, and  will  get  to  washing  sometime  dur- 
ing the  summer. 

The  Union  Co's  last  clean  up  was  $4,000, 
of  which  the  company  cleared  half.  They 
are  running  a  drifting  tunnel  on  a  portion 
of  their  ground.     It  prospects  well. 

Jan.  7th  :  The  Boston  Co.  at  Woolsey's 
Flat,  are  negotiating  for  the  sale  of  their 
claims  to  a  Chinese  Co.  at  $16,000. 

There  is  a  prospect  that  some  of  the 
mines  in  the  vicinity  of  Orleans  Flat  will 
pay  well  again.  Wm.  Oberman  is  making 
arrangements  to  open  an  extensive  set  of 
diggings  at  this  place. 

In  the  last  two  or  three  years  a  consider- 
able amount  of  capital  has  been  invested  by 
Chinese  companies  in  the  mines  of  this 
county.  The  St.  Lawrence  claim  at  Moore's 
Flat  was  recently  sold  to  the  Wo  Sing  Co. 
for  $7,000,  and  the  Piute  claim  at  the  same 
place  was  sold  to  the  Wah  Yea  Co.  for 
$2,000.  Both  companies  are  at  work  and 
will  doubtless  do  well. 

Jan.  8th:  J.  B.  Brown  &  Co.  have  located 
1,500  feet  on  Sailor  Ravine,  below  Bowen's 
reservoir,    for  mining  and  fluminj 
poses. 

The  new  hoisting  works  of  the  Pittsburg 
Mining  Co. ,  started  up  for  permanent  work 
yesterday. 

Jan.  9th  :  Atwater  &  Knotwell  are  run- 
ning a  prospect  tunnel  into  the  Blue  Coat 
diggings  at  Woolsey's  Flat.  This  ground 
is  on  the  same  range  with  the  I.  X.  L.  Co., 
and  extends  to  Bloody  Bun.  Robert  H. 
Barton  &  Co.  have  located  300  feet  on  a 
lead  near  the  junction  of  Wood's  Bavine 
and  Deer  Creek,  adjoining  the  claims  of 
Leathe  &  Co. 

Atwater  &  Knotwell  have  a  claim  at 
Moore's  Flat  800  feet  in  width,  and  more 
than  a  mile  long.  Last  fall  they  made  a 
run  which  cost  them  not  less  than  $3,000, 
and  they  took  out  $11,000.  A  part  of  the 
dirt  had  to  be  raised  by  hand  derricks. 

The  Gazette  says:  The  American  Co.,  at 
Manzanita  Hill,  cleaned  up  only  a  portion 
•  of  their  sluice  last  week,  of  eight  days' 
run,  and  realized  $14,000.  Miners  up  and 
down  the  ridge  are  busy  as  bees,  and  doing 
well.  The  Buckeye  Mining  Co.  purchased 
of  Stephen  Spencer,  recently,  a  portion  of 
Sweetland  Creek,  paying  for  the  same 
$20,000. 

Grass  Valley  National,  Jan.  4th  :  The 
proprietors  of  the  Grass  Valley  ledge  situ- 
ated on  Wolf  Creek,  near  Hill's  ranch,  pro- 
pose to  erect  hoisting  works  and  put  in  a 


pur- 


6-inch  pump  immediately.  The  company 
own  1,700  feet,  and  are  down  about  50  ft. 
on  the  ledge.  The  rock  looks  well  and 
shows  gold  in  abundance. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Jan.  Sth:  The  Shang- 
hai mine,  on  Massachusetts  Hill,  continues 
to  give  out  rock  which  pays  from  $70  to 
$90  per  ton.  The  Grant  mine,  situated 
near  Forest  Springs,  continues  to  pay  well, 
the  rock  crushing,  independently  of  sul- 
phurets,  in  the  neighborhood  of  $50  per 
ton.  The  Howard  Hill  mine  is  paying  at 
the  rate  of  $25  per  ton,  with  ground  easily 
and  cheaply  worked.  The  Higgins  &  Lar- 
imer ledge  is  showing  good  rock,  and  the 
mill  to  crush  it  is  rapidly  approaching  com- 
pletion. The  Seven-Thirty  mine  and  the 
Bowery,  on  the  headwaters  of  Squirrel 
Creek,  are  both  proving  themselves  very 
rich.  We  anticipate  a  lively  and  successful 
season  in  mining  at  Grass  Valley  during 
next  summer. 

Transci-ipt,  Jan.  10th :  Frank  Bixler  & 
Co.  located  1,500  feet  on  the  southern  ex- 
tension of  the  Grass  Valley  Co's  quartz 
ledge,  and  have  called  themselves  the 
Young  Pine  Co. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Jan.  10th  :  In  the 
Roannaise  mine,  west  of  the  Eureka  Co's 
ground,  some  splendid  rock  has  been  taken 
out  of  late.  The  company  owning  the 
Boannaise,  we  hear  are  making  arrange- 
ments for  its  early  working  with  every 
prospect  of  great  success. 

Grass  Valley  National,  Jan.  11th  :  The 
Garden  City  ledge,  on  Mill  street,  thus  far 
shows  favorable  prospects.  The  ledge  is 
well  defined,  is  from  afoot  to  18  inches  in 
width,  and  the  rock  is  rich  in  free  gold  and 
sulphurets.  Steam-power  machinery  for 
hoisting  and  pumping  is  to  be  erected  this 
week. 

Frank  Morse,  on  the  Higgins  &  Larrimer 
ledge  has  a  splendid  show  in  the  bottom  of 
the  shaft  he  is  sinking.  The  ledge  there  is 
about  three  feet  wide,  and  the  rock  will  pay 
as  high  as  $75  to  the  ton.  The  stormy 
weather  will  delay  the  starting  up  of  the 
mill  for  several  days. 

The  Howard  Hill  Co.  have  splendid  rock 
at  their  200-foot  level.  Some  specimens 
brought  into  Peter  Johnson's,  yesterday, 
shows  exceedingly  rich  in  free  gold,  and 
heavy  sulphurets.  They  have  about  150 
tons  of  splendid  looking  quartz  on  top  of 
the  ground,  but  the  mill  is  out  of  wood, 
and  not  able  just  now  to  crush. 

A  miners'  meeting  was  held  on  last  Sat- 
urday night  in  this  place,  to  take  some 
action  in  relation  to  parties  claiming  min- 
eral land  as  agricultural.  Resolutions  were 
passed  to  raise  immediately  a  subscription 
with  which  to  assist  the  miners  of  Green 
Valley,  to  emyloy  counsel  to  argue  the  ease 
now  pending  in  the  Supreme  Court  of  Cal- 
ifornia; and  also  to  aid  and  assist  miners 
throughout  the  State  to  maintain  their 
rights  against  all  persons  seeking  to  hold 
mineral  lands  as  agricultural. 

Excelsior. — Transcript,  Jan.  7th:  A  cor- 
respondent writing  from  Meadow  Lake, 
says  the  snow  on  the  28th  of  December  was 
from  18  inches  to  two  feet  deep,  and  it  com- 
menced storming  at  that  time,  continuing 
without  intermission  until  the  morning  of 
the  3d  inst.  The  snow  was  then  six  feet 
deep  on  a  level,  and  in  some  places  was 
piled  up  over  12  feet. 

Jan.  8th  :  The  Mohawk  &  Montreal  Min- 
ing Co.,  Meadow  Lake,  are  engaged  inrun- 
niug  a  tunnel  from  the  level  of  the  mill, 
which  will  tap  the  ledge  460  feet  below  the 
surface.  The  company  also  intend  to  put 
up  concentrators  in  the  mill,  and  build  fur- 
naces for  working  the  ore  by  the  chlorina- 
tion  process. 

PIACEK  COUNTY, 

Auburn  Herald,  Jan.  9th,  From  the  For- 
est Hill  Divide,  we  learn  that  the  snow  has 
gone  off  with  a  rain,  and  that  the  ditches 
are  all  full,  the  miners  are  abundantly  sup- 
plied with  water,  and  good  times  generally 
about  to  commence  in  that  section  of  the 
county. 

We  were  shown  some  remarkable  rich 
rock  and  specimens  which  was  taken  from 
the  Green  Emigrant  claim  a  few  days  ago, 

PMMAS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  Jon.  2d:  The  Taylor- 
ville  correspondent  writes:  Work  is  being 
pushed  vigorously  on  at  the  Enterprise. 
I  understand  that  Mr.  Chapman  has  started 
his  blast  furnace  in  Coppertown,  Genesee, 
again,  and  is  hard  at  work  smelting  cop- 
per. 

SIEKK  A  COUNTY. 

Downieville  Messenger,  Jan.  2d:  The  Gib- 
sonville  correspondent  writes:  Mr.  Bed- 
ding, of  Forest  City,  has  lately  purchased 
an  interest  in  the  Chalcedony  claims.  The 
Young  America  and  Miller  &  Co.  have 
fitted  up  their  claims  for  hydraulicing  as 
soon  as  water  comes.  Mr.  Squire,  of  the 
Second  Ravine  claims,  has  added  a  water- 
power  derrick  to  them.     The  Union  is  run- 


ning a  dry  weather  complement  of  hands, 
but  need  water  to  clear  their  yard.  They 
wash  enough  each  week  to  pay  expenses. 
The  New  Glasgow,  after  many  discourage- 
ments, report  progress,  aud  hopes  of  bet- 
ter success.  The  Nip  and  Tuck  are  finely 
fitted  up,  and  have  out  a  large  pile  of  dirt. 
They  are  working  about  25  hands,  and  need 
water  for  cleaning  their  yard.  These  are 
new  claims,  and  have  yet  to  make  their  first 
washing  of  any  extent.  They  are  reported 
as  prospecting  finely;  and  I  saw  a  prospect 
yesterday,  of  not  over  a  dollar,  in  several 
pieces,  picked  out  of  a  lump  of  dirt  not 
larger  than  one's  fist.  The  Nevada  have 
their  yard  full,  and  have  had  to  discharge 
their  hands  until  the  water  comes. 

The  Swift  Sure  claims,  that  have  been  in 
a  sickly  state  for  sometime  past,  are  re- 
ported as  convalescent;  moie  gravel  and  a 
fine  prospect  having  been  struek  in  them. 
The  Redding,  Phcenix,  and  North  Ameri- 
can, at  Hepsidam,  are  in  an  active  state, 
with  fine  gravel.  The  Talipat  claims,  here- 
abouts, show  no  sign  of  yielding  ore. 
Work  has  been  siispendetl,  and  doubts  are 
entertained  about  reaching  a  channel  within 
a  reasonable  time,  if  at  all. 

The  new  quartz  mill  at  the  Independence 
mine  was  started  on  Monday  of  this  week. 
La  Porte  Union,  Jan.  2d:  The  Port  Wine 
correspondent  writes:  The  mining  com- 
panies managed  to  wash  a  little  of  the  dirt 
in  their  dump  sheds  duringtherain  storms. 
Unfortunately,  when  the  storm  abated, 
there  was  a  severe  freeze  which  dried  up 
the  streams  very  suddenly;  we  are  in  hopes, 
however,  of  having  another  storm  which 
will  give  all  the  companies  water  enough 
to  finish  washing  their  dirt.  The  Union 
Co.  is  again  idle,  owing  to  a  break  in  the 
water  wheel. 


TUBA  COUNTY. 

Marysville  Appeal,  Jan.  10th  :  The  Penn- 
sylvania miue  and  machinery  have  been 
undergoing  repairs  the  past  week.  The 
boilers  have  been  reconstructed,  the  track 
of  the  incline  relaid,  and  the  incline  retim- 
bered.  The  superintendent  is  now  ready 
to  commence  taking  out  rock  and  go  to 
crushing.  The  prospects  of  the  miue  are 
said  to  be  flattering. 

COLORADO. 

Georgetown  Miner,  Dec.  17th:  John  R. 
Beverly  started  his  new  12-stamp  mill  in 
Nevada  yesterday. . .  .Huependen,  Wolters 
&  Co.  have  taken  out  and  shipped,  since 
Nov.  23d, $4, 454.65  in  silver,  coin  value. . . . 
Schrimer  &  Bruckner  took  off  on  Saturday 
last,  164  lbs.  troy  of  silver  bullion,  coin 
value,  $2,646.80.  The  amount  of  ore  re- 
duced was  seven  tons  from  different  lodes, 

the  result  being  $379.54  coin  per  ton 

Prof.  Stewart  has  taken  out  during  the 
month  of  November,  2,315  ozs.  of  silver 
bullion,  coin  value,  $2,611.58. 

Central  City  Herald,  Dec.  16th:  The 
Douglass  2U-stamp  mill  which  has  been 
running  on  the  Union  Co's  claims,  on  the 
Bates  lode,  has  been  shut  down.... Ed. 
Moores  has  leased  Mr.  Tierney's  claims  on 
the  Hope  lode,  aud  is  runniug  the  discovery 
shaft  on  the  same,  night  and  day.  At  a 
depth  of  55  ft.  the  walls  are  very  solid,  and 
the  ore  vein  is  widening  out  with  every  in- 
dication of  very  soon  forming  into  a  good 
sized  vein  of  pay  material.  The  ore  will 
be  crushed  in  Nesmith's  new  stamp  mill. 
. . .  .Mr.  Ball,  of  New  York  City,  is  erecting 
at  Black  Hawk,  the  necessary  apparatus  for 
a  new  process — an  invention  of  his  own — 
in  the  Hartley  mill  building,  just  above  the 
Manhattan  Co's  mill.  It  consists  of  a 
crusher,    desulphurizer,  and  amalgamator. 

The  new  mill  of  the  Smith  &  Pannelee 
G.  M.  Co.  is  being  rapidly  completed. . . . 
Robert  Teats  is  making  600  ozs.  of  silver 
per  day  from  unselected  ore.  His  mine  is 
looking  better  than  ever  before. . .  .Marshall 
&.  Terry  are  fitting  up  the  Chicago  Co's  20- 
stamp  mill,  on  North  Clear  Ceeek.  It  will 
be  run  on  custom  ore. . .  .Miley  &  Abbe  are 
preparing  to  erect  a  30-stamp  water  mill  on 
North  Clear  Creek,  below  the  mouth  of 
Missouri  Gulch. ..  .Woodbury  &.  Co.  are 
running  their  23-stamp  mill  on  ore  from  the 
Burroughs  lode,  Nevada  district,  and  on 
ore  from  the  Illinois  lode,  Quartz  Hill .... 
Prospecting  in  Slaughter  House  Gulch  is 
being  vigorously  prosecuted.  While  at 
Black  Hawk  last  evening  we  were  shown  a 
very  nice  appearing  quality  of  sulphurets, 
from  a  recent  discovery  in  that  vicinity. . . . 
We  saw  four  silver  bricks  at  the  First  Na- 
tional Bank  to-day,  weighing,  together, 
1,316%  ozs.,  from  Bobert  Teats,  of  the 
California  Reduction  Works. 

The  Georgetown  correspondent  writes: 
The  drift  on  the  Mendota  lode  is  now  about 
70  ft.  in  length,  and  has  exposed  a  fine 
body  of  ore,  yielding  not  far  from  $120. 

The  Snow  Drift  is  producing  some  very 
rich  ore.  Prof.  Bowman  struck  a  big 
thing  some  500  ft.  east  of  this  lode  from 
which   specimens  were  obtained,  assaying 


as  high  as  $5,000  per  ton.     It  has   since 
been  proved  to  be  on  the  Snow  Drift. 

Central  City  Register,  Dec.  12th:  Samuel 
Lathrop  is  developing  a  splendid  silver 
vein  in  Silver  Gulch. 

The  old  Pat  Casy  mill  in  Chase  Gulch, 
is  as  busy  crushing  ore,  as  it  used  to  be  six 
years  ago. 

J.  L.  Schellinger  is  raising  some  fine 
and  very  rich  ore  from  the  De  Cordova 
lode,  and  there  appears  to  be  plenty  of  it. 
The  shaft  is  75  ft.  deep,  and  in  the  bottom 
the  pay  vein  is  fully  two  ft.  in  width.  The 
ore  is  mixed  iron  and  copper  pyrites,  much 
of  the  latter  being  the  Peacock  ore,  and  ex- 
ceedingly rich. 

Mr.  Teats  informs  ns  that  his  mine  on 
the  Gilpin  County  lode  has  been  opening 
out  better  than  ever  during  the  past  few 
days.  In  one  place  he  has  fully  three  ft.  of 
rich  pay  ore.  He  has  also  been  taking 
some  exceedingly  rich  ore  from  the  Coaley 
lode — sulphurets,  thickly  studded  with  na- 
tive silver.  His  mill  is  turning  out  its 
regular  500  ozs.  per  day. 
IDAHO. 
Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  Dec.  29th:  Dur- 
ing a  recent  visit  to  the  Owyhee  mill  we 
examined  the  pile  of  Golden  Chariot  rock 
on  the  dump.  We  found  from  45  to  50 
tons  of  ore,  in  every  piece  of  which,  so  far 
as  we  broke  or  examined  it,  both  gold  and 
silver  were  plainly  visible.  We  brought 
away  a  specimen  which  is  perhaps  a  little 
better  than  an  average  sample  that  would 
create  a  panic  should  it  be  shown  as  a  White 
Pine  production.  Washoe  never  saw  such 
a  pile  of  rock,  and  their  $500  or  $600  ore  at 
White  Pine  sinks  into  insignificance  in  com- 
parison. They  have  crushed  about  100  tons 
in  the  Owyhee,  which  is  still  running  on 
the  same  rich  ore,  and  have  partially  cleaned 
up  once  or  twice,  but  have  not  retorted  as 
yet. 

We  saw  several  loads  of  Poorman  rock 
recently  that  reminded  us  of  former  times. 
The  mine  is  yielding  a  superior  quality  of 
ore  just  now  and  the  miners  represent  it  as 
being  abundant. 

The  Woodstock  still  turns  out  rich  rock 
and  plenty  cf  it. 
.  The  Pickens  &  Edwards  has  commenced 
sending  ore  to  Black's  mill  in  Flint. 

The  Ida  Elmore  mill  ismaking  a  splendid 
run  on  superior  ore. 

Jau.  5th:  The  first  bricks  were  run  in  the 
Rising  Star  mill  on  New  Year's  day.  They 
were  three  in  number  and  weighed  in  the 
aggregate  160  lbs.  avoirdupois. 

The  prospects  at  Willow  Creek  are  very 
good  for  moderate  surface  diggings. 

Owyhee  Avalanche,  Jan.  2d:  Forty  tons  a 
day  of  the  almost  fabulously  rich  ore  of  the 
Ida  Elmore  mine  is  now  being  crushed  at 
the  company's  mill.  The  mine  presents  a 
better  appearance  now  than  it  has  at  any 
time  since  its  discovery. 

We  were  recently  shown  specimens  from 
the  Pick  &  Porter  ledge,  which  cannot  be 
excelled  anywhere.  It  is  exceedingly  rich  in 
sulphurets  and  literally  speckled  with  pure, 
unalloyed  gold.  The  streak  which  bears 
this  character  of  ore  is  about  six  in.  wide. 
The  ledge  averages  over  18  in.  in  width  and 
growing  wider  as  the  tunnel  progresses, 
which  is  now  driven  in  on  the  lode  a  dis- 
tance of  75  ft. 

Tierney  &  Co.  are  sinking  a  shaft  on  the 
third  south  extension  of  the  Oro  Fino;  it 
is  down  40  ft. ;  the  ledge  is  well  defined,  and 
at  that  depth  exhibits  a  width  of  15  inches 
of  exceedingly  rich  ore — native  gold  being 
plainly  visible  in  a  great  portion  of  it. 

The  Poorman  ledge  is  now  yielding  from 
25  to  40  tons  of  ore  per  day,  of  a  very  rich 
quality.  The  ledge  is  getting  wider  as  the 
work  progresses  upon  it;  and  by  the  aid  of 
their  new  and  improved  machinery  the 
mine  will  soon  be  able  to  constautly  supply 
the  mill  with  ore. 

Peck,  Cope  &  Co.  have  sold  the  Potosi 
mine  to  a  San  Francisco  company  for  $30,  - 
000. 

The  Boise  Statesman  says:  We  learn  from 
Dick  Griffin,  Supt.  of  Hailey's  line,  that  a 
75-ib.  nugget,  containing  about  one-tbird 
gold,  was  found  last  week  near  El  Dorado 
City,  on  the  slope  towards  Shasta  Creek. 
MONTANA. 
Helena  Post,  Dec.  18th:  New  diggings 
have  been  struck  near  the  lower  flume  of 
Dr.  Hunter.  They  were  first  discovered  in 
widening  a  flume,  and  before  night  the 
ground  was  all  taken  and  recorded.  The 
prospects  are  from  10  to  15  cents  to  the 
pan,  and  great  excitement  prevails  in  re- 
gard to  the  discovery.  The  claims  of  the 
Brumley  boys  and  Mr.  Thomas  are  still 
being  worked  with  good  results. 

With  but  little  interruption  the  Bicker 
mill  has  been  crushing  rock  from  the  I.  X.L. 
works  of  the  Union  Whitlatch  mine  during 
the  past  year,  and  has  cleared  for  its  own- 
ers $200,000  above  expenses. 

In  Rochester  distriot,  Hendrie  and  Mc- 
Andrew  &  Wann's  mills  are  in  full   opera- 


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ti  11.  and  ore  crashing  day  unci  night  Tin; 
Hendrie  mill  is  constantly  employed  upon 
tin-  Watseka  rock.  The  AcAndrew  4  Wann 
mill  on  that  and  custom  rock.  Although 
an  nps  are  not  made  known,  enough 
is  known  to  give  assurance  of  highly  satis- 
factory re  nlte  when  (hey  are  given  to  the 
pnblic.  A  new  mill  is  to  In;  erected  there 
In  the  spring  undercharge  of  .Mr.  Vance, 
representing  an  Illinois  company.  The 
district  i-  in  11  most  flourishing  condition, 
and  bide  fair  to  be  tin-  most  attractive  to 
iiiilliin  ii  of  any  in  the  country.  In  Silver 
Star  ii  large  amount  of  work  is  being  done 
ou  almost  all  the  lodes.  The  Trivia  mill 
bos  been  stopped  for  a  short  timo  to  reno- 
vate some  of  the  machinery.  The  Everett 
mill  is  pounding  away  upon  the  Green 
Campbell  rock,  with  every  promise  of  sue 

STesterdny  the  IX. L  mill  cleaned  up 
■1011  oca.  of  gold  from  an  eight  days'  ruu, 
amounting  to  about  $9,000. 

NEVADA. 

III'MUOI.DT. 

Unionville  Register,  Jan.  2d  :  The  Win- 
nemucca  correspondent  writes :  Buck  & 
Kunkel  have  .struck  another  very  rich  de- 
posit in  the  Pride  of  the  Mountain.  A 
large  specimen  of  the  ore,  weighing70  tbs., 
literally  spangled  with  native  silver,  is  now 
on  exhibition  at  the  office  of  the  Pacific 
Uuiou  Express  Co. 

RF.F.SK  KIVF.K. 

Austin  Reveille,  Deo.  20th:  There  are  re- 
ports  of  the  discovery  of  rich  deposits  at 
White  Tine  timing  the  past  week. 

Jan.  1st :  During  the  year  1808,  there 
was  shipped  from  this  city  2,357  bars  of 
bullion,  valued  at  $2,745,948.03. 

Jan.  2d  :  The  principal  mines  in  Silver 
Bend  are  developing  immense  masses  of 
oholoride  ore,  which  iu  Leon  &  Co's  El 
Dorado  South  is  50  to  100  feet  deep. 

White  Pine  New,  Jan.  2d  :  The  last  lot 
of  ore  worked  from  the  North  Aurora  mine 
went  $384  per  ton.  There  is  a  large  quan- 
tity on  the  dumps,  of  second  class  ore,  that 
will  yield  $150  per  ton. 

A  company  operating  in  this  district  has 
purchased  the  mill  of  the  Big  Smoky  Co., 
and  wiH  move  it  to  this  place. 

The  Irvine  ledge  shows  plenty  of  horn 
silver,  and  very  little  base  metal. 

The  Governor  ledie  shows  12  feet  of 
quartz  and  a  fair  quantity  of  milling  ore. 

The  Mazeppa  mine  improves  rapidly  in 
the  quality  and  quanta  of  its  ore.  Some 
of  the  ore  is  fully  equal  to  any  found  in  the 
Eberhardt. 

In  the  California  ledge  some  very  fine 
chloride  ore  is  in  sight. 

The  ore  houso  of  the  Oasis  mill  co  itains 
at  present  from  425  to  450  tons  of  Eber- 
hardt ore,  that  will  yield  from  $000  to  $1,000 
per  tou. 

NEW  MEXICO. 

Santa  Fo  Gazelle,  Dec.  12th:  Col.  Ander- 
son who  was  in  the  city  early  in  the  week, 
reports  the  quartz  mill  of  the  New  Mexico 
Mining  Co.  as  constantly  at  work,  and 
turniug  out  the  usual  quantity  of  the  pre- 
cious metal. 

The  new  coal  mine  is  one  of  the  best  in 
the  country  and  will  prove  a  source  of 
great  economy  in  working  the  company's 
machinery. 

Central  City  (Col.)  Register,  Dec.  2d: 
The  mining  interests  in  Mexico  now  bear 
■a  brighter  aspect  than  ever  before.  The 
government  has  recently  passed  a  law  al- 
lowing bullion  aud  coin  to  be  shipped  out 
of  the  country  at  2%  per  cent.  S.iven 
American  companies  are  at  present  taking 
out  700  to  800  ozs.  per  day.  In  the  San 
Miguel  tunnel  a  vein  has  been  cut  nine  feet 
wide,  which  yields  $0,000  to  the  ton,  and 
this  is  their  second  class  ore.  The.r  first 
class  ore  yields  $17,000  to  the  ton. 

OREGON. 

Portland  Oregonian,  Dee.  20th:  Wm. 
Hitchcock  and  others,  of  Umatilla,  will  set 
up  a  new  quartz  mill  iu  Eagle  Creek  next 
spring. 

WYOMING. 

Sweetwater  Mines,  Dec.  23d:  The  vein  of 
the  Walrussa  ledge  is  21/,  to  3  ft.  in  width 
with  good  widl  rock.  The  ore  exhibits  free 
gold  in  abundance. 

Wo  extract  the  following  from  an  article 
in  the  Central  City  (Col.)  Herald:  South 
Pass  City  is  very  pleasantly  located  and 
the  climate  is  fine,  its  altitude  being  about 
the  same  as  Denver.  Mr.  Anthony  visited 
and  inspected  12  of  the  best  developed  lodes. 
Some  of  them,  have  more  than  one  shaft 
sunk,  and  are  opened  to  a  depth  of  from  35 
to  80  ft.  and  show  crevices  varying  from  18 
in.  to  2}i  ft.  The  ore  shows  free  gold 
from  the  top  down,  and  runs  in  common 
stamp  mill  from  $7  to  $100  per  tou,  and 
some  has  shown  $800  per  ton  by  assay. 
There  are  three  stamp  mills  in  operation, 
two  ruu  by  water,  and  one  run  by   steam. 


There  aro  live  gold-producing  gulches, 
which  pay  $15  per  day  to  the  man.  The 
principal  gulch  is  Bock  Creek  Gulch  whioh 
has  oceans  of  water,  and  is  known  to  havo 
paying  mines  for  miles.  Some  of  the  claims 
on  this  creek  have  paid  $75  pur  day  to  the 
man. 

[Owing  to  a  press  of  matter  this  week, 
wo  have  been  compelled  to  condense  our 
summary  to  a  considerable  extent,  and 
leave  out  some  important  news,  which  we 
will  present  to  our  readers  iu  our  next  is- 
sue.— Eos.   Press,  I 


McLennan,  Wuelan  &  Gkisak's  Wool 
CntCDiiAB. — This  annual  publication  pre- 
sents a  synopsis  of  the  wool  trade  of  Cali- 
fornia for  1868,  embracing  the  exports  and 
value  of  the  leading  products  for  the  past 
ten  years.  California  furnished  to  this 
firm  in  1807,  081,022  pounds,  and  Oregon, 
577,325  pounds;  in  1808,  885,900  pounds, 
and  Oregon,  421,400  pounds.  The  total 
export  in  1S07  was  10,758,531  pounds,  aud 
in  1808,  15,539,417  pounds. 

The  spring  clip  of  1808  was  thebestever 
shipped  from  here,  and  has  brought  our 
wool  iu  favor  with  the  Eastern  manufactu- 
rers; but  it  appears  that  the  quality  of  the 
wool  sent  to  market  varies  very  much  with 
different  seasons,  for  some  reason  or  other 
not  accounted  for. 

California  wools,  at  present,  class  as  Me- 
dium Wools,  and  even  the  choicest  clips  do 
not  come  up  to  the  standard  of  Eine  Wools 
as  compared  with  some  other  wools. 

It  is  thought  that  most  of  the  flocks  at 
present  in  this  country  would  be  much  im- 
proved by  the  infusion  of  a  little  blood  of 
long-wooled  sheep.  Local  factories  worked 
up,  in  1807,  2,975,000  pounds,  in  1808, 
2.004,230  pounds. 


Swansea  (? )  Fuknace  in  Coloeado. — 
A  furnace  now  brought  into  use  in  Colo- 
rado, is  thus  described  iu  the  Artisan's  re- 
port of  the  proceedings  at  a  recent  meeting 
of  the  Polytechnic  Association  of  the  Amer- 
ican Institute  :  This  furnace  is  designed  for 
burning  the  sulphur  from  copper  aud  iron 
pyrites,  and  is  described  as  consisting  of  a 
hollow  vertical  shaft  about  twenty  feet 
high,  with  an  internal  horizontal  area  of 
four  feet  by  two.  This  shaft  has  arranged 
within  it  a  number  of  triangular  bars  made 
of  fire-clay,  about  four  inches  wide.  These 
bars  are  placed  about  four  inches  apart, 
and  constitute  a  series  of  shelves  "arranged 
alternately  in  the  same  vertical  line, "  the 
series  extending  nearly  to  the  bottom  of 
the  shaft.  The  fuel  by  which  these  shelves 
and  also  the  entire  interior  of  the  furnace 
is  heated,  is  placed  in  a  detachable  fire- 
grate arranged  in  the  bottom  of  the  shaft. 
When  by  this  means  the  furnace  and  the 
shelves  have  beeu  heated  to  the  required 
degree,  the  grate  is  removed,  and  the  py- 
rites, which  must  contain  at  least  16  per 
cent,  of  sulphur,  is  poured  in  at  the  top 
of  the  shaft,  a  sufficient  quantity  of  air  be- 
ing simultaneously  admitted  at  the  bottom 
of  the  latter  to  furnish  oxygen  for  the  com- 
bustion of  the  sulphur,  this  combustion 
evolving  sufficient  heat  to  make  the  process 
continuous.  The  gaseous  products  of  com- 
bustion, which  of  course  consist,  for  the 
most  part,  of  sulphurous  acid  gas,  arecon- 
veyed  away  by  suitable  means,  and  em- 
ployed in  the  manufacture  of  oil  of  vitriol. 

Patent  Office  Bole. —  Commissioner 
Foote  issued  the  following  circular,  Oct. 
1st,  180S  :  "To  Applicants  and  Attorneys — 
The  practice  of  returning  to  applicants  and 
attorneys  the  specifications  and  other  pa- 
pers filed  by  them,  to  enable  them  to  amend 
the  same  or  for  other  purposes,  has  been 
discontinued. 

Specifications  filed  previous  to  the  1st 
day  of  October,  1808,  will  be  returned  once 
if  called  for,  in  order  that  the  applicant  or 
his  attorney  may  make  a  copy,  if  he  desires 
to  do  so. 

Iu  the  case  of  applications  for  patents 
Sled  subsequent  to  the  aforesaid  1st  day  of 
October,  the  applicants  will  be  expected  to 
retain  copies  of  papers  so  filed,  or  to  rely 
on  the  office  for  copies  thereof,  at  the  usual 
rates.  Elisha  Foote,  Coni'r. 


Judgment  of  Men's  Capacity. — Ealph 
Waldo  Emerson  says  :  A  man  passes  for 
what  he  is  worth.  Very  idle  is  all  curios- 
ity concerning  other  people's  estimate  of 
us,  and  all  fear  for  remaining  unknown  is 
not  less  so.  If  a  man  knows  that  he  can 
do  anything — knows  that  he  can  do  it  bet- 
ter than  any  one  else— he  has  a  pledge  of 
acknowdedgemenc  of  that  fact  by  all  per- 
sons. 


Our  Mining;  Interests. 

[From  tin'  Oommi  n  la]  H-  mid.] 
\<  \\   Jlexlco. 

■  I  deal  "i"  attention  has  been  paid  the 
past  year  to  gold  prospecting  and  mining  in  this 
Territory,  leading  t<>  tin-  discovery  of  very  ex- 
tensive districts  abounding  iu  auriferous  veins 
and  a  considerable  extent  of  surface  deposits. 
Chi  disbiote  in  which  the  most  encouraging 
discoveries  have  been  made,  and  iu  which  the 
greatest  activity  prevails,  lie  iu  the  Moreno 
Mountains  and  in  the  Gimoron  and  Pino  Alto 
country,  where  several  thousand  miners  have 
been  engaged,  the  most  of  them  realizing  fair, 
and  many  of  them  large  wages.  Water  having 
been  supplied  more  abundantly,  through  ditches 
lately  constructed,  mining  was  being  carried  on 
both  by  sluice  and  hydraulic  washing,  the  busi- 
ness having  before  been  performed  mostly 
through  the  aid  of  the  batea  aud  rocker.  A 
number  of  quartz  mills  aud  smelting  works 
have  been  put  up  in  the  several  districts;  some 
of  the  ores  requiring  smelting,  though  the  most 
of  them  are  capable  of  reduction  by  mill  pro- 
cess. A  considerable  amount  of  bullion  has 
already  been  shipped  from  that  region,  which 
is  likely  soon  to  become  the  theatre  of  perma- 
nent and  profitable  mining. 

Ala«ku. 

Although  this  uewty  acquired  possession  is 
known  to  be  lich  in  coal,  copper  aud  iron,  we 
have  yet  to  demonstrate  that  it  contains  any 
great  wealth  of  the  precious  metals,  the  explora- 
tions thus  far  undertaken  having  failed  to  estab- 
lish the  fact,  or  even  give  strong  confirmation 
of  the  rumors  bearing  affirmatively  on  that 
point.  That  there  is  a  considerable  extent  of 
low  grade  placers  along  the  Stickeen,  and 
perhaps  several  other  rivers,  has  been  known 
for  a  number  of  years  past,  but  as  they  have 
capacity  to  pay  not  above  $3  or  $4  per  day  to 
the  haud,  they  are,  under  the  circumstances, 
for  the  present  valueless.  Several  prospecting 
parties,  duriug  the  past  Summer,  made  more  or 
less  extended  trips  along  the  inland  rivers  and 
streams  in  search  of  paying  placer  mines,  but, 
so  far  as  has  transpired  to  the  public,  without 
having  secured  the  object  of  their  search.  The 
rumor  prevalent  in  this  city  about  one  year  ago 
of  very  rich  gold  bearing  ores  having  been 
found  on  a  stream  not  far  from  the  coast  does 
appear  to  have  been  well  founded,  no  confirma- 
tion of  it  having  since  come  to  hand. 

001»I"  EE. 

In  this  branch  of  mining  there  has  been  an 
almost  total  suspension  of  labor  the  past  year 
throughout  all  parts  of  this  coast,  the  depressed 
state  of  the  market,  both  at  home  and  abroad, 
forbidding  active  operations.  How  long  this 
discouraging  state  of  things  is  likely  to  last,  it 
is  impossible  to  say,  though  a  slightly  increased 
demand  for  these  ores,  with  a  better  margin  for 
sales,  is  already  discernable  ;  and  there  is  a 
prospect  that,  from  this  time  forth,  there  will 
be  a  gradual  revival  of  this  important  interest. 
The  shipments  from  San  Francisco  for  the  year 
amounted  to  5,042  tons;  of  which,  1,450  were 
sent  to  Great  Britain,  aud  3,592  to  New  York. 

COAL. 

The  various  companies  engaged  in  mining  for 
coal  at  Mt.  Diablo  and  other  points  on  this 
coast,  have  been  more  than  usually  active  the 
past  year,  taking  out  more  than  their  ordinary 
complement  of  this  fuel,  for  which  they  have 
found  a  ready  and  remunerative  market.  They 
are  all  in  a  moderatel}'  prosperous  condition, 
with  no  prospect  of  being  forced  to  curtail  their 
operations  at  present  either  through  a  lessened 
demand  or  a  failure  iu  the  capacity  of  their 
mines. 

BORAX. 

After  an  annual  production  of  about  500  tons 
of  this  salt,  the  company  engaged  in  its  extrac- 
tion iu  Lake  County  have,  from  some  cause  un- 
known to  the  public,  suspended  operations, 
none  having  been  shqiped  to  this  city  by  them 
for  some  months  past — none,  in  fact,  having 
been  produced  at  their  works,  but  whether 
from  failure  in  the  supply  of  the  raw  material 
or  from  considerations  of  a  business  nature  on 
the  part  of  the  company,  we  are  not  advised. 
It  has  always  beeu  understood  that  the  crude 
article  existed-at  Borax  Lake  in  inexhaustible 
quantity,  and  that  it  could  be  prepared  and  de- 
livered in  this  city  at  prices  leaving  a  good  mar- 
gin of  profits — all  of  which  is  doubtless  true. 
But  so  it  has  happened,  that  after  importations 
had  ceased,  in  consequence  of  expected  sup- 
plies from  this  source,  the  market  is  now  found 
to  be  quite  bare  of  this   commodity,   causing 


prices  to  advance  materially,  while  it  is  said 
this  company  do  not  contemplate  a  resumption 
of  operations  within  some  months  at  least. 
This  is  ct  rtainly  mi  imouudons  and,  to  the  pub- 
lic, an  unfortunate  state  of  affairs,  and  one 
which  they  will  look  forward  to  the  solution  ol 
with  some  degree  of  curiosity. 

«>t  I<  KSII.VIlIC. 

As  is  generally  well  known  the  several  Quick- 
silver mining  companies  of  California  have  en- 
tered into  an  arrangement  looking  to  a  restric- 
tion of  their  joint  production  to  a  quantity  not 
likely  to  be  largely  in  excess  of  the  prospective 
consumption  of  that  metal.  Without  inquiring 
into  the  legitimacy  or  policy  of  such  an  arrange- 
ment, it  may  be  observed  that  the  stock  of  the 
principal  company  entering  into  it  would  seem 
to  have  since  suffered  a  material  depreciation, 
having  been  quoted  four  years  ago  in  the  New 
York  market  at  $100,  at  which  time  tho  compa- 
ny declared  and  paid  a  handsome  dividend, 
showing  a  prosperous  condition  of  affairs 
whereas  the  stock  to-day  is  only  quoted  in  New 
York  at  $25,  the  market  having  for  some  timo 
past  been  depressed  and  fluctuating.  It  is  true, 
this  may  have  been  one  of  the  objects  aimed  at 
from  the  first— a  view  of  the  matter  requiring 
for  its  entire  justification  the  not  very  violent 
presumption  that  this  extensive  combination 
was  effected  more  for  stock  jobbing  purposes 
than  for  prosecuting  a  legitimate  mining  busi- 
ness. In  regard  to  this,  however,  we  are  not 
posted,  though  it  is  a  little  singular  that  a  com- 
pany which  a  few  years  ago  valued  its  posses- 
sions at  many  minions  of  dollars,  and  was  do- 
ing a  large  and  profitable  business,  should  now 
find  itself  deeply  in  debt,  if  their  own  state- 
ments are  to  he  accepted  as  true.  This  is  cer- 
tainly an  anomalous  state  of  affairs,  arguing  a 
little  sharp  practice  or  a  bad  financial  status  on 
the  part  of  the  company,  or  else  a  very  unpros- 
perous  condition  of  the  Quicksilver  mining  in- 
terest. 


Operations  in  Tin  Mining. — Pioche  and 
others  who  are  interested  in  tin  mines  in 
the  southern  coast,  have  engaged  practical 
tin  miners — the  Williams  brothers  and 
others — and  have  commenced  actual  opera- 
tions, not  only  in  mining  for  tin;  but  in 
making  preparations  for  dressing.  Whether 
all  the  delicate  tin  dressing  paraphernalia 
of  Cornwall  and  the  Erz  Mountains  are  tobe 
put  iu  operation,  is  a  question  of  economy 
which  does  not  appear  to  have  been  fully 
determined.  It  is  presumed  the  ores  are 
rich  enough,  as  at  the  Banca  mines,  to  pay 
without  going  into  such  detail.  Smelting 
operations  are  not  to  be  undertaken  until 
Spriug. 

Since  writing  the  above,  Mr.  William 
Williams,  M.  E.,  has  brought  us  samples 
of  tin  ore  from  the  mines  in  question,  which 
are  located  in  the  Temescal  Mountains, 
sixty  miles  nearly  due  east  from  Los  An- 
geles, and  easterly  from  San  Bernardino 
town.  They  have  sunk  a  shaft  in  a  foot- 
hill, of  forty  feet  depth,  and  another  situ- 
ated 208  feet  towards  the  north  of  the 
preceding,  on  a  rise  of  the  hill,  which  is 
eighty-six  feet  in  depth.  The  ledge  has 
been  cross-cut  between  the  shafts  four  times, 
showing  an  average  of  about  nine  feet  in 
width;  trend  of  the  ledge,  N.  34°;  it  dips 
to  the  west  at  an  angle  of  17°  from  a  ver- 
tical line.  Mr.  Williams  had  2,200  pounds 
of  ore  brought  up  with  him,  and  eight  tons 
more  are  on  the  way.  The  estimated  yield 
from  four  cross-cuts  is  20  per  cent.,  the 
predominant  ore  being  brown  oxide  of  tin 
(black  tin).  The  ores  thus  far  produced 
will  be  worked  into  white  tin,  in  this  city. 
Regarding  the  specimens,  see  "Contribu- 
tions to  Our  Cabinet. " 


Acaeus  Sacohaei. — Never  use  raw  (un- 
refined) sugar.  It  is  almost  sure  to  con- 
tain the  insect  named  above,  which  is  akin 
to  the  Acarus  scabiei,  or  itch  insect.  Dr. 
Harsall  of  London  found  it  iu  09  out  of  72 
samples  of  raw  sugar.  He  did  not  detect 
it  in  a  single  specimen  of  refined  sugar. 


"Island  No.  10,"  in  the  Mississippi, 
was  turned  by  the  Union  forces  in  the  late 
war,  by  the  construction  of  a  canal  in  one 
of  the  chasms  left  by  the  earthquake  of 
1811. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Moetae. — Adhesion  takes  place  solely  be- 
tween the  surfaces  of  bodies.  Anything, 
therefore,  which  increases  the  extent  of 
surface  materially  extends  the  exertion 
of  the  force.  Minute  subdivision  by  in- 
creasing the  extent  of  surface,  greatly 
increases  the  effect  of  adhesion,  hence  the 
advantage  arising  from  carefully  slaking 
lime  so  that  no  lumps  may  remain.  A 
cube  of  one  inch  on  the  side  will  expose 
n  surface  of  six  square  inches:  i.  e.,  there 
is  a  square  inch  of  surface  on  each  of  its 
six  faces.  Suppose  this  cube  to  be  sub- 
divided into  a  number  of  smaller  cubes, 
each  of  which  is  only  1-1, 000th  of  an  inch 
on  the  side;  1,000,000,000  such  cubes 
would  thus  be  contained  in  the  spaces 
formed  from  one  cubic  inch.  Further, 
as  each  little  cube  has  six  sides,  the  sur- 
face which  it  will  expose  is  6-1, 000,000th 
of  a  square  inch,  or  1,000, 000  of  them 
will  expose  six  square  inches;  that  is,  as 
much  surface  as  a  solid  cube  of  an  inch 
on  the  side;  the  1,000,000,000  cubes  will 
consequently  expose  1,000  times  as  large  a 
surface,  or  upwards  of  41.6  square  feet. 
The  force  of  adhesion,  therefore,  by  such 
a  subdivision,  should  be  increased  some- 
what in  this  proportion. 

Tubeine,  Sonoma  County. — See  the  con- 
tinuation, this  week,  of  our  article  ontur- 
bines,  for  the  information  you  seek.  In- 
stead of  thirty-eight  revolutions  a  min- 
ute, our  article  should  have  read  1,33S, — 
for  a  16-horse-power,  and  sixty  miners' 
inches  of  water,  at  100  feet  head.  Such 
a  turbine  measures  nine  inches  in  diam- 
eter, and  costs  §100. 

J.  C,  Sonoea. — Chemical  affinity  can  only 
be  displayed  between  bodies  of  dissimilar 
constitution.  No  manifestation  of  this 
force  will  take  place  between  two  pieces 
of  iron,  or  two  pieces  of  copper,  sup- 
posing each  substance  to  be  perfectly 
pure  of  its  kind ;  but  between  sulphur 
and  copper,  or  sulphur  and  iron,  chem- 
ical action  of  the  most  intense  energy 
can  be  produced. 

Cisco. — Molybdinum  is  chiefly  esteemed  as 
a  mineral  rarity,  being  found  generally 
in  the  state  you  describe,  viz.,  possessing 
the  appearance  of  plumbago,  for  which  it 
is  often  mistaken.  In  that  form  this 
metal  is  combined  with  sulphur,  forming 
the  sulphide  of  molybdinum.  The  use 
of  molybdiuum  is  chiefly  confined  in 
the  arts  to  the  detection  of  phosphoric 
acid.  It  is  used  for  this  purpose  in  the 
form    of  molybdate  of  ammonia. 

Mineb,  Cherokee,  Butte  County,  will  be 
informed  in  due  time,  of  the  methods  in 
use  for  purifying  quicksilver. 


Clabence  King  and  his  geological  party, 
have  reached  Salt  Lake  and  partly  dis- 
banded. Several  of  the  members  are  to  re- 
main there  for  the  winter.  Mr.  King  goes 
on  to  Washington  to  prepare  his  report  for 
publication.  Next  spring  the  survey  will 
be  continued  from  Salt  Lake  eastward. 


Velocipedes. 

The  substitution  of  mechanical  spokes 
and  felloes  for  what  Oliver  Wendell  Holmes 
has  designated  as  the  human  wheel — the 
legs,  being  a  wheel  of  two  spokes,  which 
constantly  replace  each  other — affords  such 
obvious  advantages  for  speed,  and  even  for 
economy  of  exertion  on  a  level  road,  that 
it  has  not  taken  long  for  the  velocipedes  to 
establish  themselves  in  Sau  Francisco,  in 
the  favor  of  everybody  who  can  appreciate 
the  beauties  of  a  mechanical  idea  applied  to 
some  practical  purpose.  American  inventive 
talent  has  taken  hold  eagerly  of  the  idea  of 
the  velocipede,  and  if  something  of  a  practi- 
cally useful  and  successful  character  be  not 
developed  out  of  the  velocipede  idea,  it 
will  be  owing  to  the  fact  that  the  mechan- 
ical principles  involved  are  adverse  thereto. 
Yet  it  is  all  so  simple,  and  the  conclusion 
reached  at  first  glance  is  so  self-evident, 
that  we  are  assured  the  attention  given  to, 
and  the  hopes  entertained  of  velocipedes, 
are  not  futile.  At  the  least  favorable  esti- 
mate of  the  value  of  velocipedes,  they  may 
be  said  to  have  the  advantages  of  skating 
and  rowing;  whilst  their  operations  are  on 
land,  and  in  the  channels  of  locomotion 
where  pleasure  and  business  most  have  oc- 
casion to  profit  by  using  them. 

The  simple  French  velocipede  does  not 
seem  to  meet  the  entire  satisfaction  of 
Yankee  inventive  minds ;  yet  while  two  fore- 
and-aft  wheels  are  used,  they  are  proba- 
bly not  capable  of  being  much  improved 
upon.  The  tendency  of  the  mechanical 
horse  to  lie  down  upon  hissidesthe  moment 
he  encounters anythingtodiminish  his  spir- 
its, and  the  utter  and  complete  weakening 
of  which  he  becomes  shamelessly  guilty 
upon  slight  cause,  render  him  a  little  un- 
popularwith  thetimid;  whilethe  inexorable 
sprawling  cranks  prove  offending  to  the 
dignified,  who  would  move  only  to  their 
own  unmechanical  rhythm  and  tact. 

Invention  is  active  in  suggesting 
and  making  all  kinds  of  improvements. 
The  principal  establishments  at  which  ve- 
locipedes are  now  being  manufactured  in 
this  city,  are  the  Golden  State,  and  the 
JEtna,  foundries,  ami  Kimball's  and  Case- 
bolt's  carriage  factories.  French  and  East- 
ern velocipedes  of  the  fore-and-aft  style, 
have  been  imported  to  some  extent,  costing 
§60  currency  in  New  York.  They  are  also 
made  at  the  Golden  State  Foundry,  and  at 
Kimball's  carriage  factory,  at  about  §65, 
which  is  said  to  leave  little  margin  for 
profit.  The  ordinary  weightis  fifty  pounds. 

Pickering's  and  Hanlon's  are  two  Eastern 
patented  improvements,  relating  to  tbe 
manner  of  breaking,  adjusting  the  seat,  de- 
creasing the  weight,  etc.  Menon,  is  the 
name  of  one  of  the  leading  French  manu- 
facturers. In  the  Parisian  races,  the  Amer- 
icans have  usually  won. 

At  the  Golden  State  Foundry  there  is  to 
be  seen  a  three-wheeled  French  treadle  ve- 
locipede, with  arm  railings,  between  which 
two  persons  stand,  operating  with  their 
feet.  It  travels  along  very  imposingly 
where  it  can  travel  at  all,  but(  is  pro- 
nounced not  so  practical  as  the  two-wheeled 
mentioned.  In  the  latter,  slight  modifica- 
tions are  being  made;  such  as  haviDg  the 
stirrup  cranks  of  wood,  the  seat  on  differ- 
ently shaped  springs,  etc. 

Of  the  new  inventions,  at  least  half  a 
dozen  are  in  an  incompleted  state;  some  of 
them  showing  great  ingenuity  and  the  ap- 
plication of  original  principles  in  their  con- 
struction. 

At  the  Fulton  and  iEtna  foundries  there 
are  several  three-wheeled  ones,  in  which  a 
compound  treadle,  and  the  lever  principle, 
are  brought  into  practice ;  both  in  an  orig- 
inal manner,  concerning  the  details  of 
which  we  are  not  at  liberty  to  speak. 

At  Kimball's  carriage  factory,  corner  of 
Fourth  and  Perry  streets,  they  are  making 
the  simplest  velocipede  of  all  that  have 
thus  far  appeared.  Itis  at  the  same  time  one 
of  thecheapest,  the  most  rapid,  andbarringa 


question  or  two  of  practical  operation, 
promises  to  be  one  of  the  best.  It  has  two 
wheels,  five  feet  iu  diameter,  running  side 
by  side,  like  a  sulky.  It  will  be  suited  for 
running  in  the  horse  railroad  track. 

A  three-wheeled  velocipede  is  being 
made  at  Kimball's,  which  does  not  appear 
to  differ  much  from  that  at  the  Golden 
State  Foundry. 

At  Casebolt's  carriage  factory,  corner  of 
Market  and  Fifth  streets,  there  is  a  four- 
wheeled  velocipede  nearly  completed,  of 
which  the  driving  ^wheels  are  ten  feet  in 
diameter.  The  inventor  is  Mr.  N.  Landry. 
It  differs  from  the  large  one  at  Kimball's, 
simply  in  haviDg  the  seat  frame  supported 
and  prevented  from  oscillating,  by  an  extra 
axle  with  wheels,  and  in  being  moved  only 
by  haDd-power.     This  will  cost  §350. 

On  a  fine  evening  a  promenader  will 
sometimes  pass  half  a  dozen  velocipedes  in 
half  an  hour  on  Bush  street,  and  the  Cliff 
House  road. 


Modification  oe  the  Geeman  Percus- 
sion Table. — A.  Schulenberg,  of  this  city, 
formerly  an  employe  in  the  pyrites  concen- 
tration works  at  Mainz,  on  the  Bhine,  sug- 
gests an  improvement  on  the  cumbrous  old 
German  percussion  table.  He  makes  his 
slanting  table  shorter,  and  wider;  instead 
of  having  one  surface,  he  has  three  or  four 
over  one  another,  arranged  in  such  a  man- 
ner that  the  ore,  after  it  has  been  washed  on 
one,  will  precipitate  itself  over  its  upper 
edge,  and  the  process  is  thus  continued  on 
the  next  below;  so  that  the  work  of  three 
or  four  concentrating  tables  is  doneon  one. 
Mr.  Schulenburg  is  undoubtedly  practical 
in  his  ideas,  and  understands  the  matter  he 
has  in  hand.  In  the  percussion  tables  to 
which  he  has  been  accustomed,  and  which 
he  has  imitated  in  principle,  the  gangue  is 
washed  off  to  the  lower  end  by  the  water, 
and  the  heavy  mineral  is  caused  by  the  per- 
cussion, to  travel  to  the  upper  end,  aud  to 
fall  down  over  it  without  the  necessity  of 
shoveling.  In  separating  pyrites  from 
zincblende — minerals  of  very  little  differ- 
ence in  specific  gravity,  though  the  result 
is  accomplished  economically  and  very 
thoroughly — three  or  four  shoveliugs  from 
one  table  to  another,  are  practiced  by  the 
Saxons.  A  great  advantage  of  Mr.  Sehu- 
lenberg's  table  is,  that  he  can  apply  a  fresh 
stream  of  clear  water  to  his  washing  inter- 
mediately in  the  process,  on  the  several  su- 
perimposed surfaces,  which  can  be  regu- 
lated independently,  and  from  which  the 
earthy  particles  are  thus  searched  out  much 
more  delicately  by  the  clean  water  applied. 
Letters  will  reach  Mr.  Schulenberg  through 
the  Sau  Francisco  Post  Office. 


Howland's  New  Engine. — Mr.  W.  H. 
Howlaud,  one  of  the  proprietors  of  the 
Miners'  Foundry,  in  this  city,  has  a  four- 
cylinder  engine  operating  with  a  new  style 
of  rotary  valves,  of  his  own  invention, 
which  is  giving  ample  satisfaction.  For 
simplicity,  cheapness,  and  durability,  so 
far  as  apparent  it  has  no  superior,  and  we 
shall  observe  its  further  testing  with  much 
interest.  Mr.  Howland  has,  on  the  same 
engine,  a  very  compact  and  simple  gover- 
nor, possessing  several  points  of  improve- 
ment. Steps  have  been  taken  by  the  in- 
ventor to  secure  patents,  and  we  shall  have 
occasion  to  mention  these  inventions  more 
fully  at  a  future  time,  and  probably  with 
illustrations.  " 


Mining  Titles. — A  bill  is  before  Con- 
gress proposing  to  extend  the  granting  of 
fee  simple  titles,  to  placer  claims,  and  it  will 
undoubtedly  be  passed.  The  Sehofield 
Gold  and  Silver  Mining  Company,  located 
at  Grass  Valley,  has  obtained  a  fee  simple 
title  to  980  feet  on  the  lode,  with  150  feet 
on  each  side, — which  is  the  first  issued  by 
the  Government  under  the  Act  of  July  26th, 
1866. 


Continental  Life  Insurance   Company, 
023  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


The  Begents  of  the  State  University — 
who  meet  again  to-day — find  themselves, 
after  all,  not  so  flush,  financially,  as  it  was 
arranged  in  the  last  Legislature  that  they 
should  be,  by  turning  on  in  order  to  put 
in  motion  the  educational  mill,  a  number 
of  streams  and  streamlets  from  different 
sources,  which  flow  through  the  State  Con- 
troller's office.  According  to  the  report  of  tho 
Finance  Committee  at  the  last  meeting,  the 
§200,000  which  were  to  proceed  from  the 
sale  of  overflowed  lands,  are  not  forthcom- 
ing, because  all  those  lands  are  claimed  by 
private  parties,  with  whom  it  would  be  nec- 
essary first  to  litigate.  As  §50,000  to  §60,- 
000  will  be  required  during  the  first  year, 
according  to  the  published  estimate,  for 
furniture  and  apparatus,  preparing  and  em- 
bellishing the  grounds,  forming  the  nucleus 
of  a  cabinet  andfor  instruction,  not  to  men- 
tion the  expenses  of  the  Board  of  Begents — ■ 
leaving  nothing  wherewith  to  commence 
building  the  academic  towu, — it  has  been 
virtually  decided  that  Berkley  shall  be 
postponed  to  a  temporary  futurity,  and 
that  the  State  University,  after  all,  shall  be 
and  continue  at  Oakland,  in  name,  though 
not  in  fact  and  outwardly,  a  different  institu- 
tion from  the  College  of  California.  Me- 
Clellan  having  refused  to  accept  the  Presi- 
dency, the  names  of  Judge  Hager,  (one  of 
the  Board)  Prof.  John  Le  Conte,  (one  of  the 
professors)  Prof.  Hart,  of  the  N.  Y.  State 
Normal  School,  Prof.  Timothy  Dwight, 
Prof.  George  Davidson,  of  the  Coast  Sur- 
vey, Prof.  Cook,  of  Butger's  College,  and 
Judge  Deady,  of  Oregon,  were  proposed; 
but  no  action  was  taken  thereupon. 


Ogden  City,  at  the  mouth  of  Weber 
Canon,  near  the  flat  eastern  shore  of  Salt 
Lake,  is  the  gaol  towards  which  the  two  Pa- 
cific Bailroad  companies  are  striving,  with 
their  mightiest  efforts,  first  to  complete 
their  respective  roads.  The  race  is  so  nearly 
equal  now,  and  the  junction  there  is  so  nat- 
ural and  in  accordance  with  the  original 
design  of  the  organization  of  the  two  com- 
panies, that  Ogden  City,  we  may  take  it, 
will  be  the  meeting  ground  of  the  two 
armies.  Being  also  the  nearest  point  to 
Salt  Lake, — a  few  hours'  drive, — it  is  prob- 
able that  Mormondom  will  be  deluged  with 
a  class  of  more  refractory  subjects  than  tho 
astute  Brigham,  with  all  his  power,  may 
know  how  to  rule,  or  to  manage.  The 
Mormon  leaders  are  very  wise,  but  if  they 
have  not  kept  to  themselves  the  ownership 
of  lots  at  Ogden  City,  there  is  danger 
that  Salt  Lake  City  itself  may,  at  do  dis- 
tant day,  be  overshadowed  by  rival  in- 
fluences. Strange  sounds,  and  a  strange 
activity  for  Salt  Lake,  are  witnessed  this 
winter  in  those  weird  canons;  aud  though 
it  is  the  Mormons  who  are  gradiug  and 
building,  the  eastern  and  western  gentile 
streams  will  flow  into  O^den  City  as  the 
brooks  do  into  Salt  Lake.  Lead,  from  the 
smelting  works  at  Cottonwood  Caiion,  and 
from  Conner'smine,is  awaiting  shipment,  via 
Ogden  City.  It  is  highly  probable  too  that 
the  valuable  iron  mines  where  Brigham  has 
been  proposing  to  erect  furnaces,  will  be 
developed  during  the  coming  season. 

The  Coal  beyond  Argenta,  (the  discovery 
of  which  was  referred  to  in  our  Pacific 
Baih-oad  article  on  November  21st,)  is  be- 
ginning to  attract  attention.  The  Nevada 
papers  speak  of  excitement  at  Argenta  and 
in  Battle  Mountain  District,  in  regard  to 
new  discoveries  recently  made.  A  vein  five 
feet  thick  is  situated  on  the  side  of  a  mount- 
ain near  Argenta.  Several  men  are  at  work 
taking  out  the  coal,  which  is  of  an  excel- 
lent quality.  Some  of  it  has  been  tested 
as  fuel  for  locomotives,  and  with  good  re- 
sults. Dr.  Harrison,  of  Crystal  Peak,  who 
has  loDg  been  mining  for  coal  in  that  vi- 
cinity, has  been  running  a  tunnel  in  the 
side  of  the  mountain  about  a  mile  east  of 
Verdi  Station,  and  at  a  distance  of  170  feet 
he  has  found  a  vein  of  coal  three  feet  in 
thickness.  A  car  load  of  the  coal  is  to  be 
sent  to  Sacramento.  It  is  reported  that  an- 
other vein  of  good  coal  has  been  discovered 
on  the  line  of  the  railroad,  near  Maggie's 
Creek. 


Trie  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


41 


Our  Home  Industries. 


lei  Herald— Annual  Bevj 
woolks     mi-  is. 

I  ..  ten  tods  b 
increaa  d  during  the  post  year.  The  old  estab- 
lished mills  !:  t  of  the  time  to  the 
utmost  extent  of  their  capnoity,  whili  several 
ii.  v  mills  havi  J  u  aocessful  opera- 
tion. TIi*.  di  maud  for  domestic-made  woolens 
is  Bteodily  interfering  with  importations  in  their 
respective  grades,  while  the  local  manufacture 
of  clothing  is  also  largely  increased.  All  indi- 
cations portend  still  greater  activity  in  this 
branch  of  manufactures  tor  the  future,  for 
which  the  Bpeedy  completion  of  the  Pacific  Rail- 
r,K,,i  promi  ■  -  to  open  new  ami  extensive  mar- 
.  tho  interior  of  the  continent,  wh<  in- 
habitonts  will  drawthe  bulk  of  their  supplies 
from  the  Pacific  coast.  '1  In  pei  !i  -  itlh  ■  np 
of  eastern  Nevada  with  a  vi  ry  large  population 
is  assured  by  the  discovery  of  immensely  valu- 
able mineral  deposits  at  White  Pine  and  that 
vicinity,  and  it  ia  extri  mi  '\  probable  that  but  a 
shorl  time  will  elapse  before  Bimilar  valuable 
,\.  covt  ries  of  mineral  will  be  made  in  Utah,  by 
which  avast  emigration  will  be  stimulated  to 
that  Territory  from  the  Atlantic  States. 

In  conjunction  with  these  favorable  prospects 
for  manufactures  on  this  coast,  is  an  unusual 
disposition  shown  on  the  part  of  our  people  to 
engage  in  new  manufacturing  enterprises.  The 
old  prejudice  against  capital  stock  manufactur- 
ing companies  seems  to  be  slowly  passing  away, 
and  the  people  of  many  of  our  interior  towns 
are  disposed  to  invest  their  local  capital  in 
woolen  and  other  mills.  It  is  to  be  hoped  that 
this  disposition  to  aggregate  small  capitals  by 
our  people  in  manufactories  will  continue  to  in- 
crease, as  it  will  prove  of  immense  value  to  the 
general  prosperity  of  the  State.  California  has 
all  the  adjuncts  for  success  as  well  as  the  most 
favored  States  on  the  Atlantic  side.  She  pro- 
duces the  raw  material  in  abundance,  has  ac- 
cess to  profitable  markets  and  competent  labor, 
and  only  needs  the  concentration  of  a  portion 
of  the  capital  of  individuals  to  insure  successful 
pecuniary  returns.  Nature  has  rarely  gifted 
her  iu  productive  soil  and  healthful  climate,  and 
Providence  has  placed  her  in  such  position  as 
to  command  a  tribute  for  her  industries  from 
the  lesser  civilized  nations  bordering  on  the 
Pacific.  It  only  needs  a  concentration  of  ener- 
gies and  purpose  on  the  part  of  her  people  to 
develop  a  future  of  prosperity  such  as  is  not 
yet  known  in  the  history  of  any  country.  That 
this  will  be  done,  we  cannot  doubt;  the  energy 
and  activity  shown  in  the  past  by  our  people, 
though  often  misdirected,  being  ample  proof. 

The  woolen  mills  located  in  San  Francisco 
are  the  oldest  in  the  State,  and  consume  more 
wool  and  produce  a  greater  variety  and  value  of 
manufactures  than  all  the  other  mills  on  the 
Pacific  coast.  The  first  to  commence  operations 
was  the  Pioneer  Mills,  located  at  Black  Point, 
which,  in  1850,  manufactured  the  first  blankets 
and  flannels  made  in  California.  From  that 
date,  although  once  destroyed  by  fire,  these 
mills  have  steadily  increased  their  manufactur- 
ing capacity  and  quality  and  variety  of  goods. 
At  the  present  time  they  have  the  most  im- 
proved machinery  in  use,  the  produce  consist- 
ing of  all  grades  of  blankets,  flannels,  plain  and 
fancy,  a  great  variety  of  cassimeres,  tweeds, 
cloakings  and  the  medium  grades  of  broad- 
cloths, finding  a  ready  and  profitable  sale. 
The  mill,  during  18G8,  employed  three  hundred 
and  fifty  hands  constantly,  manufacturing 
1,500,000  pounds  fine  wool,  and  turning  out 
about  $800,000  manufactures.  The  exhibition 
of  goods  made  by  these  mills  at  the  Sixth  Indus- 
trial Fair  of  the  Mechanics'  Institute,  in  this 
city,  in  August  and  September  last,  was  remark- 
able for  variety  and  quality.  The  display,  in 
connection  with  the  other  two  local  mills,  oc- 
cupied wall  and  floor  room  on  the  entire  south 
side  of  the  Pavillion,  which  was  three  hundred 
aud  twenty  feet  long,  besides  several  large  ta- 
bles, which  were  in  the  vicinity.  The  woolen 
goods  exhibition  was  a  constant  source  of  won- 
der and  delight  to  visitors,  and  gave  them  a 
most  comprehensive  idea  of  the  extent  and 
value  of  their  local  industry. 

The  Mission  "Woolen  Mills,  located  at  the 
corner  of  Sixteenth  and  Folsorn  streets,  com- 
menced operations  in  1861,  and  has,  without 
interruption,  continued  manufacturing  since 
that  date.  From  making  blankets  and  plain 
flannels,  the  range  of  manufactures  has  extend- 
ed to  producing  all  grades  of  those  goods,  as 
well  as  cassimeres,  tweeds,  cloakings,  traveling 


and  tartan  shai  '  army  and  navy 

broadcloths,  etc.,   be  ionoJ   varieties, 

such  as  super  and  ingrain  carpets,  which  last 
were  the  only  ones  evei  □    ■  !     on  the  Pacific 

coast.  One  «>f  the  most  valuable  features  con- 
nected with  tl:  been  the  individual 
enterprise  oj  their  fount]  r,  Di  onld  MuLellan, 
who  has  been  the  first  to  manufacture  new  va- 
rii  tii  s  of  goods,  risking  a  successful  market  in 
the  lace  of  strong  competition  with  importa- 
tions. In  this  particular  it  is  gratifying  to  state 
that  the  results  have  always  been  favorable,  and 
that  his  business  sagacity  has  been  pecuniarily 
rewarded.  At  both  the  Industrial  Exhibitions 
of  the  Mechanics'  Institute,  held  in  this  city 
during  1864  and  1868,  the  display  of  manufac- 
tures of  the  Mission  Woolen  Mills  were  unsur- 
passed in  their  department,  and  at  the  "World's 
Fair  at  Paris  in  1807,  tho  blankets  and  flannels 
exhibited  by  them  obtained  the  highest  prize 
over  all  other  competitors  from  the  Atlantic 
States.  The  Mission  Woolen  Mills  has  about 
twenty  per  cent,  less  machinery  than  the  Pio- 
neer Mills,  but  running  most  of  tho  time  day 
and  night,  consumes  as  much  raw  material  and 
labor.  In  1808  they  employed  four  hundred 
and  fifty  hands,  used  1,500,000  pounds  wool, 
which  made  $800,000  value  in  manufactured 


The  Pacific  Woolen  Mills  is  tho  only  one 
making  knit  goods  for  underwear  on  the  Pacific 
coast.  The  works  aro  on  Folsom,  between 
Eighteenth  and  Nineteenth  streets,  and  give 
employment,  in  the  building  and  outside,  to  over 
five  hundred  operatives.  The  machinery  is  of 
the  latest  improved  kinds,  and  it  is  claimed  that 
they  not  only  produce  a  greater  range  of  varie- 
ties and  qualities  of  goods  than  any  other  mill, 
but  some  styles,  which  for  fineness  and  value, 
are  not  made  elsewhere  in  the  United  States. 
Although  operations  were  only  commenced  iu 
June,  1S67,  the  mills  have  found  a  steady  and 
profitable  market  for  their  goods,  which  are  gain- 
ing ground  wherever  known,  as  against  impor- 
tations. During  18GS  the  Pacific  Woolen  Mills 
used  300,000  pounds  of  the  finest  class  of  wool 
raised  in  this  State  and  Oregon,  besides  import- 
ing some  of  a  still  finer  quality  from  Australia. 
The  total  value  of  manufactures  during  the 
same  period  was  about  $300,000,  which  amount, 
in  consequence  of  additional  machinery  received 
lately,  will  probably  be  much  increased  during 
the  present  year.  The  Pacific  Woolen  Mills 
were  awarded  a  gold  medal  at  the  Mechanics' 
Fair  in  1868,  for  the  excellence  of  their  manu- 
factures. 

The  other  woolen  mills  in  the  State  are  the 
Woolen  Mills  at  Marys ville,  the  Capitol  Woolen 
Mills  at  Sacramento,  and  the  Merced  Woolen 
Mills  on  the  Stanislaus  river.  The  Marys  ville 
Woolen  Mills  have  been  in  operation  for  a  little 
more  than  a  year.  They  are  known  as  a  three-set 
mill,  and  making  mostly  flannels  and  blankets, 
produced  about  $175,000  manufactures  in  1868. 
The  goods  arc  of  excellent  quality,  and  rind  a 
ready  sale. 

The  Capitol  Woolen  Mills  commenced  opera- 
tions in  September,  running  only  a  portion  of 
their  machinery.  They  are  known  as  a  four-set 
mill,  and  will  'manufacture  about  ©200,000  per 
annum.  Their  manufactures,  so  far,  have  been 
confined  to  blankets  and  flannels,  but  when  in 
complete  operation  they  will  make  cloths,  cassi- 
meres and  tweeds,  as  well. 

The  Merced  Woolen  Mills  have  only  been  in 
operation  for  a  few  months.  They  are  known 
as  a  foiu-set  mill,  with  about  the  same  manu- 
facturing capacity  as  the  Capitol  Mills. 

The  oldest  woolen  manufactory  on  the  Pacific 
coast  is  the  Willamet  Woolen  Mills  in  Oregon, 
which  commenced  operations  in  1857.  The 
Oregon  City,  Ellendale  and  Eagle  Mills,  in  the 
same  State,  have  been  in  operation  for  several 
years,  and  another  mill  is  reported  as  being 
about  to  commence  operations.  The  entire 
mills  in  Oregon  in  1868,  consumed  about  1,000,- 
000  pounds  wool,  their  manufactures  being  val- 
ued at  about  $600,000.  They  make  a  great 
variety  of  goods,  the  larger  part  of  which  sup- 
plies a  profitable  local  demand,  comparatively 
small  amounts  being  sent  to  San  Francisco. 

Several  small  woolen  mills  aro  projected  in 
California,  which  will  probably  commence  ope- 
rations during  the  present  year.  The  amount 
of  capital  in  each  varies  from  $20,000  to  $50,000, 
and  their  manufactures  will,  at  first,  be  con- 
fined to  blankets  aud  flannels.  One  of  the  mills 
will  be  at  Santa  Rosa,  Sonoma  county;  another 
at  Colusa,  and  a  third  at  Stockton. 

COTTON    MANUTACTUKES. 

The  only  cotton  mills  on  the  Pacific  coast  are 


the  Oakland  Cotton  Mills,  located  in  that  city, 
in  Alameda  county.  The  inability  of  obtaining 
a  supply  of  California-grown  cotton  and  the 
difficulties  attending  importing  from  Mexican 
and  utlnr  ports  on  the  Pacific  or  from  New 
York,  have  comparatively  crippled  the  opera- 
tions: of  these  mills  since  their  erection.  Be- 
sides producing  sheetings,  shirtings  and  drill- 
ing, these  mills  have  made  considerable  quanti- 
ties dt'  cotton  and  wool  tweeds,  for  which  there 
has  boen  an  extensive  demand.  Owing,  how- 
ever, to  the  difficulty  in  obtaining  supplies  of 
raw  cotton,  the  mills  are  to  be  used  in  manufac- 
turing fiax  ami  hemp  bagging,  for  which  there  is 
an  immense  demand  for  groin  and  wool  pur- 
poses. 

FLAX    AND    HEMP   nAOGrNG. 

As  above  stated,  the  Oakland  Cotton  Mills  are 
to  be  altered  so  as  to  manufacture  flax  and  hemp 
bagging.  Suitable  machinery  has  been  im- 
ported from  Dundee,  Scotland,  a  portion  of 
which  arrived,  with  a  number  of  skillful  opera- 
tives in  the  ship  Santa  Lucia,  iu  December, 
1868.  Measures  have  been  taken  to  secure  a 
supply  of  jute  hemp  from  Calcutta  and  flax  in 
California,  so  that  manufacturing  can  be  en- 
gaged in  during  the  year.  The  consumption  of 
bagging  for  grain  and  wool  sacks  in  California 
has  already  attained  immense  proportions,  and 
promises  to  largely  increase.  It  will  be  of  great 
advantage  to  stop  a  drain  of  treasure,  estimated 
at  $2,000,000  annually,  and  at  the  same  time  a 
new  branch  of  employment  given  to  our  people. 
Large  as  the  demand  has  been  for  both  grain 
and  wool  sacks,  the  vast  increase  in  both,  and 
more  especially  in  the  production  of  the  former 
in  California,  insure  a  profitable  investment  for 
capital  in  manufacturing,  which  will  require  a 
number  of  large  mills  to  supply.  The  facilities 
for  procuring  a  supply  of  flax  fibre  suited  for 
the  purpose  are  ample,  many  of  the  farmers  of 
the  coast  counties  having  already  engaged  in 
flax  culture  for  seed  only,  with  profitable  re- 
sults. Heretofore,  the  straw  which  contains  the 
fibre,  has  been  burned,  there  being  no  sale  for 
it.  It  has  been  found,  through  repeated  trials, 
that  the  fibre  can  be  separated  very  easily  and 
cheaply  from  the  straw,  and  it  is  believed  that 
an  abuudauce  of  the  latter  can  be  had  at  low 
price,  if  desired. 

T-RUTTS,    NUTS,    ETC. 

The  crop  of  dried  and  nut  fruits  during  1868 
have  either  not  been  as  large  as  in  preceding 
years,  or  they  have,  to  a  greater  extent  than 
usual,  been  absorbed  by  a  local  demand.  No 
State  of  the  Union  possesses  a  more  generous 
soil  or  favorable  climate  for  the  production  of 
fruit,  those  of  a  semi-tropical  as  well  as  temper- 
ate zone  being  grown  to  a  high  degree  of  excel- 
lence. Almonds  of  all  kinds  are  a  sure  and 
plentiful  crop  in  all  the  valley  lands  of  the  State, 
with  the  exception  of  a  few  localities  that  are 
subject  to  very  late  frosts,  by  which  the  more 
tender  varieties  are  sometimes  destroyed.  Iu 
the  Southern  counties,  such  as  San  Luis  Obis- 
po, Santa  Barbara,  Los  Angeles,  San  Bernar- 
dino, and  San  Diego,  the  climate  and  soil  are 
peculiarly  suited  to  growing  almonds,  and  it  is 
very  probable  they  will  in  time  be  produced  as 
largely  as  now  in  the  south  of  France.  "With 
the  large  emigration  continued  that  has  set  in 
within  the  last  twelve  months,  those  counties 
are  sure  to  make  great  progress  in  growing  the 
finer  and  more  valuable  varieties  of  fruit,  among 
which  almonds  will  take  high  rank.  The  speedy 
completion  of  the  Pacific  Railroad  promises  to 
soon  increase  the  population  of  the  States  and 
Territories  in  the  interior  of  the  continent,  of 
which  the  westernmost  portion,  or  fully  one- 
half  the  population,  must  draw  their  imported 
supplies  from  the  Pacific  coast.  There  is  vir- 
tually no  limit  to  the  demand  that  will  soon 
arise  for  semi-ti'opical  fruit  in  the  interior,  and 
aside  from  its  superior  freshness  and  flavor, 
California,  by  her  position,  possesses  many  ad- 
vantages over  New  York  or  other  Atlantic  ports 
in  supplying  them. 

The  Maderia,  or  so-called  English  walnut  is 
a  very  prolific  bearer,  and  is  largely  cultivated 
throughout  the  State.  The  amount  of  the  crop 
for  1868  is  not  known,  but  must  be  considera- 
ble, as  very  large  numbers  of  trees  have  lately 
come  into  bearing.  The  tree  requires  very  lit- 
tle attention,  is  of  fine  appearance,  and  the 
fruit,  on  account  of  its  superior  freshness,  sells 
for  nearly  double  the  price  of  the  best  imported. 
Large  numbers  of  the  trees  are  in  consequence 
being  planted  by  farmers  and  others.  There  is 
very  good  reason  to  believe  that  at  the  rate  the 
cultivation  of  this  nut  is  progressing,  California 
will  be  able  to  supply  the  entire  demand  of  the 


United  States  before  the  close  of  the  present 

century. 

Another  species  of  nut  culture  that  is  about 
being  engaged  in,  is  that  of  the  Japanese  or 
Italian  chestnut.  This  fruit  has  been  grown 
from  seed,  in  very  limited  quantities,  for  two 
years  past.  During  December,  1808,  a  consid- 
erable number  of  trees  have  been  imported  from 
Japan,  and  arrived  in  comparatively  good 
order.  The  trees  were  mostly  dwarfs,  having 
been  budded  on  other  stock,  and  will  therefore 
soon  come  to  maturity,  a  portion  of  them  hav- 
ing already  borne  fruit  before  shipment.  At 
present  the  importation  of  the  fruit  from  Japan 
is  so  precarious  that  it  has  been  abandoned, 
scarcely  one  invoice  out  of  ten  arriving  in  fair 
order.  The  Italian  nuts  have  to  be  kept  until 
several  months  after  harvest,  or  be  kiln  dried, 
to  admit  of  shipment  with  safety  across  the  At- 
lantic. California  will  virtually  have  a  monop- 
oly of  the  domestic  raised  fruit  which  can  be 
transported  by  rail  from  October  until  May 
without  damage.  Attempts  have  been  made 
to  glow  the  various  nut  fruits  of  the  Atlantic 
States,  but  with  exception  of  the  common  chest- 
nut, very  little  success  has  been  had.  The  fault 
is  said  to  arise  from  the  vitality  of  the  seed  be- 
ing destroyed  by  heating  while  on  the  voyage 
via  Panama. 

Oranges  are  now  grown  with  good  success  in 
almost  all  the  valley  counties  of  the  State,  the 
fruit  even  in  39  degrees  of  latitude  ripening  in 
the  open  air  in  January  and  February.  A  largo 
number  of  trees,  mostly  in  the  southern  coun- 
ties, are  in  full  bearing,  the  crop  of  1868  being 
sufficient  in  quantity  to  supply  the  markets  from 
January  1st  to  May  following.  The  tree  is  be- 
ing extensively  planted,  and  the  fruit  has  so  far 
been  very  remunerative  to  growers.  Besides 
the  native  lemon,  which  was  introduced  by  the 
piiests  soon  after  the  establishment  of  the  va- 
rious Missions  in  the  southern  portion  of  the 
State,  quite  a  large  number  of  trees  have,  within 
the  past  ten  years,  been  raised  from  Sicilian 
and  Malaga  see3.  The  laat  two  varieties  have 
attained  in  California  a  perfection  of  size,  color, 
aroma,  and  flavor  that  far  exceeds  the  original 
fruit  as  imported,  and  in  time  the  crop  will  in- 
crease so  as  to  fully  take  its  place.  Limes 
grown  from  imported  seed  also  improve  upon 
their  original  stock  in  both  size  and  flavor.  Th 
production  is  as  yet  limited,  but  the  culture  is 
largely  increasing  in  several  of  the  southern 
counties,  where  the  tree  seems  to  thrive  espec- 
ially well.  Citron,  the  prepared  peel  of  which 
is  the  fruit  known  by  that  name  to  commerce, 
grows  in  great  abundance  iu  the  southern  part 
of  the  State.  The  fruit  is  generally  of  unusual 
large  size,  single  specimens  having  been  brought 
to  San  Francisco  weighing  46  ounces.  With 
exception  of  a  small  quantity  that  is  sent  to  San 
Francisco  for  exhibition,  the  whole  production 
of  citron  is  annually  allowed  to  rot.  No  at- 
tempts, so  far  as  known,  have  been  made  to 
preserve  the  fruit  for  either  domestic  use  or  ex- 
port, although  the  process  is  said  to  be  simple 
and  not  very  costly.  The  annual  consumption 
of  the  citron  of  commerce  in  the  entire  United 
States  could,  within  ten  years,  be  supplied  by 
California  produce,  if  men  of  intelligence  and 
energy  would  engage  in  its  manufacture. 

Prunes  of  both  the  German  and  French  va- 
rieties have  been  grown  to  some  extent  in  Cali- 
fornia, comparatively  large  quantities  of  each 
kind  having  been  dried  for  home  consumption. 
The  fruit  grows  to  a  large  size,  and  the  proba- 
bilities favor  its  increased  production  until 
importations  cease.  Olives  have  been  planted, 
and  thriven  well  at  some  of  the  Missions  almost 
from  the  date  of  their  being  founded.  The  tree 
is  not  unfavorably  affected  by  our  winter  cold, 
is  easy  propogated,  and  bears  an  abundant  crop. 
There  is  a  large  field  for  the  successful  cultiva- 
tion of  this  fruit  to  supply  the  local  demand,  as 
well  as  that  of  the  rest  of  the  Union. 

In  domestic  dried  fruits,  such  as  apples,  pears, 
peaches,  plums,  etc.,  quite  a  large  amount  is 
annually  made.  The  fruit  is  of  excellent  qual- 
ity, and  finds  a  ready  and  remunerative  market. 
All  kinds  of  figs  have  been  grown  in  the  State 
with  great  success,  but  with  exception  of  the 
native  blue,  or  California  fig,  no  quantities  of 
any  importance  have  been  dried  for  market 
Dried  black  or  Zante  currants  have  been  pro- 
duced in  limited  quantities  during  the  past  two 
years.  The  fruit  raised  is  reported  of  excellent 
flavor  and  size,  while  its  freedom  from  dirt  or 
gravel  gives  it  still  greater  advantages  over  the 
foreign  article.  The  grape  from  which  the 
Zante  currants  are  made  is  known  as  the  seed- 
less Black  Corinth,  and  is  a  remarkably  vigor- 


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ous  and  prolific  bearer.  The  prorogation  of 
the  vine  is  being  largely  engaged  in,  and  not 
many  years  will  pass  before  the  native  cured 
fruit  will  be  common  in  our  market. 

The  crop  of  California  raisins  for  18G8  is  said 
to  be  the  smallest  known  since  the  business  was 
first  engaged  in.  This  has  been  owing  to  two 
causes,  one  of  which  has  been  the  excessive  im- 
portations of  Malaga  fruit  during  the  last  two 
years,  which  have  glutted  the  market,  and  also 
to  difficulty  experienced  in  curing  the  domestic 
fruit  without  an  extensive  and  costly  system  of 
kilns  or  drying  houses.  These  last  are  rendered 
necessary  to  protect  the  fruit  in  drying  from 
dews  or  slight  rains  which  then  often  prevail. 
During  the  time  of  drying,  a  fall  of  rain  scarcely 
wetting  the  surface  of  the  ground  sufficient  to 
lay  the  dust,  proves  entirely  ruinous  to  raisins, 
which  then  are  only  fit  for  distilling.  During 
the  drying  seasons  of  1866  and  1867,  B.  N.  Bug- 
bey,  of  Folsoni,  who  was  the  largest  grower  in 
the  State,  lost  over  2,000  boxes  of  raisins 
through  the  prevalence  of  slight  showers.  As 
the  business  was  so  precarious,  without  large 
outlay  for  building,  this  gentleman  only  made 
a  few  boxes  in  1868,  turning  his  grapes  into 
wine  and  brandy  as  being  more  profitable. 
There  is  but  little  doubt  that  the  curing  of 
raisins  will  ultimately  become  a  large  business, 
but  capital  will  have  to  become  more  abundant 
and  at  lesser  rates  of  interest  to  encourage 
growers  in  incurring  large  expenses  for  neces- 
sary fixtures. 

The  returns  of  county  Assessors  for  1867  give 
the  following  items  regarding  fruit  trees  in  the 
State,  viz.:  Apple,  2,249,473  trees,  the  largest 
counties  being  Santa  Clara  722,000,  Sonoma 
255,280,  Shasta  232,340;  peach  trees,  984,621, 
the  largest  counties,  Sacramento  74,300,  El  Do- 
rado 56,200,  Sonoma  52,912  trees;  lemon  trees, 
3,700  (Malaga  and  Sicily  varieties,)  of  which 
Los  Angeles  has  2,300;  orange  trees,  17,397, 
largest  county,  Los  Angeles,  15,000;  and  olive 
trees,  14,812,  largest  county,  Santa  Barbara, 
12,000. 

HOPS. 

The  culture  of  hops  in  this  State  is  attended 
by  so  many  favorable  circumstances  of  soil  and 
climate  that  it  has  proved  quite  successful  to  all 
who  have  engaged  in  the  business.  Hop  grow- 
ers find  in  all  valley  land  (except  in  some  local- 
ities along  the  coast)  a  perfect  freedom  from 
fog  or  dampness  during  the  summer  season, 
which  protects  the  plant  from  mildew,  blight, 
or  insects,  all  of  which  are  common  and  injuri- 
ous in  the  Atlantic  and  so-called  Western  States, 
as  well  as  in  England  and  other  hop  growing 
countries  in  Europe.  Hops  grow  well  in  all 
soils,  both  on  river  bottoms  and  uplands,  the 
crops  in  the  former  being  heavier  and  less  deli- 
cate in  flavor,  while  the  yield  in  the  latter  is 
about  one-third  less,  but  of  milder  and  better 
quality  for  several  purposes.  Another  advan- 
tage in  California  hop  growing  is  the  almost  en- 
tire absence  of  heavy  storms  of  wind,  which  in 
the  other  States  often  do  great  damage  by  pros- 
trating the  vines  to  the  ground,  and  frequently 
injuring  them  seriously.  The  plants  in  river 
bottoms  often  yield  1,000  pounds  cured  hops  to 
the  acre  during  the  first  year  after  planting,  and 
frequently  double  that  amount  the  next  season. 
Some  individual  acres  have  been  known  to  yield 
over  4,000  pounds  after  the  second  year,  but 
such  product  is  very  uncommon.  On  the 
lighter  soil  of  the  uplands  the  general  yield, 
under  favorable  circumstances,  ranges  from 
1,300  to  1,500  pounds  to  the  acre  for  the  second 
year. 

The  crop  of  hops  in  the  State  during  1S67  is 
reported  by  the  County  Assessors  as  having 
been  560,407  pounds,  the  yield  of  987  acres 
planted.  Sacramento  produced  the  largest 
amount  of  any  one  county,  the  yield  being  412,- 
500  pounds,  from  430  acres.  With  the  favora- 
ble circumstances  noted  above  for  hop  culture, 
the  opportunities  for  brewing,  and  markets  for 
beer  of  all  lands,  have  no  superiors  elsewhere. 
The  climate  of  San  Francisco  is  equable  to  a 
remarkable  extent,  and  brewing  can  be  success- 
fully engaged  in  on  any  month  of  the  year.  All 
the  necessaries  of  water  and  good  malt  can  be 
had  to  perfection,  and  the  markets  of  foreign 
countries  bordering  on  the  Pacific  are  easy  of 
access,  and  should  be  supplied  from  California 
instead  of  England  and  Germany,  as  at  present. 
That  this  great  field  of  enterprise  will  long  con- 
tinue to  be  unprofitably  neglected  by  California 
brewers  is  not  likely,  nor  will  our  hop  growers 
be  confined  to  supplying  the  requirements  of 
the  local  market.  The  continued  and  great  in- 
crease of  diseases  among  hops  in  the  othsr 


States  of  the  Union  is  being  seconded  by  similar 
disasters  in  Great  Britain  and  other  countries 
in  Europe.  The  growing  of  hops  is  becoming 
a  quite  precarious  business  in  most  countries, 
and  the  superior  climate  and  productive  soil  of 
this  State  will  in  time  be  drawn  on  to  make 
good  the  deficiencies  in  the  crops  produced 
elsewhere. 

One  of  the  most  valuable  adjuncts  to  hop 
raising  is  the  patent  hop-kiln,  invented  in  1867, 
by  Capt.  Wm.  M.  Haynie,  of  Sacramento.  The 
peculiar  advantages  claimed  and  proven  for  this 
kiln  are,  that  when  the  green  hops  are  once 
placed  to  dry,  there  is  no  shoveling  or  handling 
them  afterwards,  even  in  bailing.  The  time  of 
drying  is  also  shortened  fully  one-third,  so  that 
three  kilns  can  be  dried  in  place  of  two,  by  the 
old  method.  Brewers  will  appreciate  the  value 
of  the  Haynie  kiln,  when  we  state  that  the  hops 
are  as  perfect  in  form  in  the  bale  as  they  were 
before  drying,  each  blossom  being  unbroken 
and  containing  all  its  lupuline  and  seeds.  The 
perfection  of  the  process  has  astonished  all 
parties  who  have  seen  the  hops  in  bale  in  this 
city.  The  advantages  of  the  new  kiln  will,  in 
time,  cause  its  general  use  in  all  the  hop  dis- 
tricts of  the  United  States,  and  largely  increase 
the  value  of  American  hops  by  their  perfect 
condition  for  export.  We  have  no  correct  date 
as  to  the  hop  crop  of  186S;  it  was,  however, 
largely  in  excess  of  previous  years,  and  prices, 
thus  far,  low  and  unremunerative. 

DAIItY     PRODUCTS. 

California,  from  the  commencement  of  the 
gold  excitement,  caused  by  the  discovery  of  the 
precious  metal,  has  as  a  great  agricultural  coun- 
try, stood  in  an  anomalous  condition  regarding 
her  dairy  products.  Bich  in  indiginous  grasses 
of  unusually  nutricious  qualities,  and  with  an 
abundance  of  good  stock,  she  has  annually  paid 
millions  of  dollars  for  imported  butter  and 
cheese.  Instances  were  not  common,  a  few 
years  ago,  where  farmers  owning  large  numbers 
of  stock  were  too  indolent  to  procure  milk  for 
their  tea  or  coffee,  while  the  butter  and  cheese 
purchased  for  their  family's  use  were  imported 
from  New  York  or  other  Atlantic  ports.  Those 
who  were  the  first  to  turn  their  attention  to 
making  butter  and  cheese  have,  as  a  rule,  been 
well  repaid  for  their  energy  and  good  judgment. 
Many  others  have  since  followed  their  example, 
but  still  over  twenty-five  per  cent,  of  both  but- 
ter and  cheese  are  imported  from  Atlantic  ports 
to  supply  our  people.  Great  progress  has, 
however,  been  made  towards  a  general  disposi- 
tion on  the  part  of  our  small  farmers  to  make 
more  or  less  butter  and  cheese  for  sale  as  well 
as  home  use,  and  the  time  is  not  far  distant 
when  importations  will  become  so  unprofitable 
as  to  cease.  Along  through  the  coast  counties 
the  advantages  for  making  both  butter  and 
cheese  are  very  great,  the  grass,  from  prevalence 
of  moist  fogs,  remaining  green  and  succulent 
almost  all  through  the  year.  Another  feature 
connected  with  the  present  dairying  in  Califor- 
nia, as  compared  with  previous  years,  is  found 
in  the  general  improvement  of  quality  of  both 
butter  and  cheese  made. 


Our  Ship  Building  Interest. 

In  the  Treasury  report,  recently  published, 
considerable  stress  is  laid  upon  the  extensive 
consumption  of  ship  building  woods  on  the  At- 
lantic coast,  but,  strange  to  say,  no  allusion  is 
made  to  the  vast  forests  still  standing  in  prime- 
val integrity  upon  the  Pacific  coast,  and  fur- 
nishing the  very  best  timber  for  naval  architec- 
ture. Nor  are  our  almost  illimitable  resources 
for  marine  uses  taken  into  consideration. — 
Sheltered  coves  and  small,  safe  harbors  abound 
along  the  coast  of  Washington  Territory,  where 
the  forests  grow  close  to  the  shores .  Pitch, 
tar,  turpentine  aud  rosin  are  supplied  in  profu- 
sion by  those  forests;  the  great  size  of  the  trees 
furnish  timber  suitable  for  ships  of  any  required 
tonnage;  iron  and  copper  are  abundant;  hemp 
and  flax  thrive  in  our  soil;  the  climate  permits 
out-door  work  all  the  year  round;  spars  of  the 
finest  quality  are  cheap  ard  plentiful;  wages 
are  somewhat  higher,  but  the  depreciated  cost 
of  materials  more  than  counterbalance  this 
item.  Several  first  class  vessels  have  been  turn- 
ed out  here  the  past  year  at  two- thirds  what  it 
would  have  cost  to  construct  them  of  poorer 
materials  in  the  Eastern  States.  These  facts 
are  known  and  being  availed  of  by  our  merchants 
and  ship  builders,  aud  the  purchase  of  Eastern 
built  vessels  has  about  ceased  iu  this  section  of 
the  Union.  Our  ship  building  interests  made 
good  progress  throughout  the  past  year.  Our 
yards  were  well  employed,  aud  a  number  of  ex- 


cellent vessels  constructed  at  various  points  in 
Puget  Sound.  This  industry  is  destined  to  be- 
come of  leading  importance,  and  will  enable 
our  Pacific  possessions  to  do  the  carrying  trade 
of  this  ocean. 

During  the  past  year  seven  thousand  six  hun- 
dred and  four  tons  of  new  shipping,  built  on 
this  coast,  were  registered  at  the  Custom  House, 
represented  in  the  following  manner,  viz:  elev- 
en steamers,  registering  3,132  tons;  three  bark- 
entines,  aggregating  793  tons;  one  brig,  of  173 
tons  ;  four  barges,  of  798  tons ;  thirty-four 
schooners,  comprising  2,628  tons,  and  four 
sloops  of  80  tons,  being  a  total  of  fifty-seven 
vessels. 


Our   RailroacU. 


Central  Pacific. — This  road  is  now  com- 
pleted to  a  distance  of  about  five  hundred  miles 
from  Sacramento,  three  hundred  and  sixty  miles 
of  which  have  been  constructed  during  the  year 
1SGS — three  hundred  and  twenty  miles  having 
been  laid  since  the  first  day  of  July,  1868.  The 
track  is  now  being  laid  at  the  rate  of  from  two 
to  three  miles  per  day;  and  Salt  Lake,  it  is  ex- 
pected, will  be  reached  sometime  in  March,  and 
the  entire  line  completed  within  three  or  four 
months  thereafter. 

Calitoknia  Centeal.— During  the  past  year 
this  road  has  been  sold  under  the  foreclosure  of 
a  mortgage,  and  it  is  now  operated  by  the  Cen- 
tral Pacific  Railroad  Company. 

Western  Pacific. — The  grading  of  this  road 
is  nearly  completed,  and  track-laying  having 
been  entered  upon  with  vigor,  will  probably  be 
completed  inside  of  three  months. 

California  and  Oregon. — The  work  of  con- 
structing this  road  north  of  Marysville  will  be 
commenced  as  soon  as  the  bridge  across  the 
Yuba  river  at  Marysville,  is  completed,  which 
will  probably  be  in  a  few  weeks.  It  will  proba- 
bly be  completed  as  far  as  Chico  in  1869. 

California  Pacific.— Now  completed  from 
Yallejo  to  Sacramento,  60  miles,  with  branch  to 
Marysville,'  to  be  constructed  the  coming  sum- 
mer. Running  time,  2%  hours.  The  average 
number  of  passengers  daily,  is  220.  The  Napa 
Valley  Kailroad  Company  have  just  completed 
their  line  to  a  junction  with  the  California  Pa- 
cific, about  seven  miles  north  of  Yallejo,  and 
will  run  their  cars  from  Calistoga,  Napa,  etc., 
over  this  road  to  Vallejo. 

The  Oakland  and  San  Francisco. — Extends 
from  the  end  of  the  wharf  west  of  Oakland  to 
Brooklyn,  a  distance  of  4  miles. 

San  Ekancisco  and  Alameda. — Length  now 
being  operated,  sixteen  and  a  half  miles,  viz: 
From  Alameda  Point,  on  the  Bay  of  San  Fran- 
cisco, to  Hayward's.  A  steamboat  line  is  run 
in  connection  with  the  road,  the  distance  of 
water  travel  being  five  and  thirty  one-hun- 
dredths  miles.  It  is  intended  to  throw  out  two 
branches  of  this  line  from  Hayward's  to  inter- 
cept the  Western  Pacific  Kailroad — one  con- 
necting in  that  part  of  Alameda  County  known 
as  Amador  Valley,  and  the  other  in  the  South- 
ern part  of  the  Alameda  Valley,  about  fifteen 
miles  from  San  Jose*. 

San  Francisco  and  San  Jose.  —  Extends  be- 
tween these  two  cities,  a  distance  of  fifty  miles. 

Napa  Valley. — Eoad  runs  from  a  junction 
with  the  California  Pacific  Kailroad,  seven 
miles  north  of  Vallejo,  to  Calistoga,  a  distance 
of  thirty-five  miles,  via  Suscol,  Napa,  St 
Helena,  etc. 

San  Jose  and  Gllroy.  —  Thirty  miles  long; 
the  whole  line  graded  and  track  laid  down  for 
fifteen  miles.  The  whole  will  be  completed, 
and  the  cars  running  by  the  last  of  February. 

Steam  Trade  -with  China  and  Japan. 

Our  steam  trade  with  China  and  Japan  has 
been  actively  prosecuted  by  the  Pacific  Mail 
Steamship  Company  during  the  past  year.  It 
is  considered  so  important  that  the  Post  Master 
General,  in  his  annual  report,  presses  upon  the 
Government  the  necessity  for  establishing  a 
semi-monthly  line  between  this  city,  Japan  and 
China.  The  steamers  employed  in  this  trade 
are  the  largest  and  finest  in  the  world,  reflecting 
honor  upon  the  company  which  has  undergone 
unusual  expenditures  to  render  them  acceptable 
to  the  traveling  and  business  public.  It  is  cer- 
tainly good  cause  for  indulging  in  a  little  boast 
to  say  with  truth,  that  the  steamers  connecting 
San  Francisco  with  Oriental  ports  are  unequaled. 
Another  such  ship  as  the  China,  Japan  and 
Great  Republic,  the  America,  built  expressly  for 
the  fine  under  consideration,  and  equaling  her 
predecessors  in  all  respects,  will  sail  from  New 


York  in  April  next,  and  upon  arrival,  will 
commence  regular  trips  to  Japan  and  back,  tho 
connection  between  Yokohama  and  Hongkong 
being  performed  by  the  first  class  steamers  New 
York  and  Costa  Rica.  In  18GS  the  Japan  and 
China  line  of  steamships  made  ten  voyages  out- 
ward, the  average  time  being  28  days  and  21 
hours  to  Hongkong,  the  trip  to  Yokohama  occu- 
pying 22  days  and  nine  hours,  and  the  connec- 
tion with  Hongkong,  6  days  and  12  hours.  Re- 
turn voyages  averaged  29  days  and  22  hours, 
requiring  one  day  more,  in  consequence  of  pre- 
vailing contrary  winds  and  currents.  Tho 
amount  of  treasure  shipped  by  this  line  in  1868 
was  $6,743,672,  the  total  number  of  passengers 
carried  hence  in  the  same  time  was  4,033,  in- 
cluding 239  in  the  cabin;  the  number  of  tons  of 
freight  transported  from  this  city  reached  6,356 
tons,  at  an  average  cost  of  $12  per  ton.  The 
return  voyages  were  nine  in  number,  occupying 
an  average  of  29  days  and  22  hours,  for  tho 
reasons  above  given,  which  operate  chiefly  in 
the  Yellow  sea,  between  Hongkong  and  Yoko- 
hama. The  number  of  passengers  arriving  in 
these  steamers  was  6,061,  including  459  hi  the 
cabin,  and  the  tons  of  freight  brought  amounted 
to  11,939,  at  an  average  of  $12  per  ton.  These 
figures  show  18,295  tons  of  freight;  10,095  pas- 
sengers, including  696  in  the  cabin,  and  $6,700,- 
000,  in  round  numbers,  passing  between  San 
Francisco  and  the  Oriental  ports  named,  on  the 
steamship  line  in  1868.  The  freight  gains,  ac- 
cording to  the  foregoing  statements,  amounted 
to  $219,540;  the  returns  for  passenger  service 
were  as  follows,  viz:  for  69G  cabin  passengers, 
$208,800;  for  9,398  steerage  passengers,  mostly 
Chinese,  at  $40  per  head,  $375,920,  making  a 
total  of  $804,260.  This  does  not  include  the 
percentage  paid  on  nearly  seven  millions  of 
treasure.  The  importance  of  this  steamship 
line  can  scarcely  be  overestimated.  Our  rela- 
tions with  Eastern  Asia  have  received  an  im- 
pulse, through  its  means,  altogether  unlaiown 
before.  Chinese  and  Japanese  seclusiveness 
have  given  way  before  its  assaults,  and  a  spirit 
of  amity  and  confidence  engendered  between  the 
American  people  and  Asiatics,  which  promises  to 
result  in  the  greatest  good  to  all.  The  very  first 
trip  made  by  the  pioneer  ship,  the  Colorado, 
enlarged  our  traffic  with  Japan  to  such  an  ex- 
tent that  our  imports  on  that  one  occasion  were 
more  than  three  times  as  large  as  during  the 
whole  first  quarter  of  1866.  The  trade  in  pre- 
cious metals,  wdiich  are  so  largely  absorbed  by 
Oriental  countries,  must  eventually  fall  into  our 
hands  instead  of  going  by  way  of  London,  and 
a  great  change  has  already  been  realized  in  this 
respect.  To  gain  possession  of  this  traffic  is  to 
obtain  commercial  supremacy,  which  involves 
financial  and  all  material  prosperity.  In  view 
of  this  fact,  it  is  not  strange  that  the  Post  Mas- 
ter General  should  be  so  vrrgent  in  his  recom- 
mendation to  establish  a  semi-monthly  steam 
line  between  San  Francisco  and  Oriental  ports. 


Bough  Times  ahead.  — The  Ne  vad a  papers 
anticipate  that  the  wilderness  will  be  scoured 
in  every  direction,  next  summer,  for  hun- 
dreds of  miles  by  keen-eyed  prospectors, 
and  say  it  will  be  strange  if  some  remarka- 
ble discoveries  are  not  made  before  the  fall. 
Large  parties  will  organize  and  range 
through  the  wild,  unknown  regions  lying 
southward,  where  the  Indians  have  hereto- 
fore successfully  resisted  the  entrance  of 
small  parties. 

Stage  Line  from  Maggie  Greek  to 
"White  Pine.  —Hill  Eeachy  is  about  to  place 
a  line  of  stages  on  between  Carlin  or  Mag- 
gie's Creek  and  the  "White  Pine  District. 
He  will  use  the  stock  and  stages  that  were 
on  the  Idaho  route  between  Hunter's  and 
"Winnemucca,  the  latter  place  being  now 
the  starting  point  for  Idaho.  Other  liues 
to  "White  Pine,  from  different  stations  on 
the  railroad,  are  spoken  of. 

Sumac  could  be  grown  with  profit  in  Ihe 
foothills  of  the  Sierra  Nevada  and  on  the 
plains.  It  requires  neither  richness  or 
much  moisture  in  the  soil.  The  leaves 
contain  a  large  proportion  of  tannic  acid, 
aud  are  worth  from  #80  to  $100  per  ton. 
Its  strength  is  said  to  be  proportioned  to 
the  amount  of  sunshine.  Suckers  are 
planted  in  hills  2%  feet  apart  each  way.  * 
Fredericksburg  is  one  of  the  chief  centers  of 
the  sumac  cultivation  in  Virginia.  It 
should  yield  at  least  a  ton  to  the  acre. 

Madder  yields  about  $150  to  the  acre  in 
Italy,  but  it  requires  a  rich,  light  soil  and 
very  laborious  cultivation.  The  adultera- 
tions and  high  cost  of  the  imported  article 
might  euable  the  wooleu  mills  and  dyers  to 
pay  enough  to  justify  cultivation  here. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


43 


Tin:  Chemtstiiv  of  Fobnihtbb. — House- 
keepers do  not  always  understand  the  the- 
ory of  the  chemical  and  mechanical  action 
of  different  Bubstanoee  on  articles  of  furni- 
ture. The  substances  froni  which  furni- 
ture are  chiefly  exposed  to  injury  ari 
oils,  alcohols,  and  acids.  Acids  net  on 
marble,  which  is  composed  of  carbonate  of 
lime,  destroying  the  texture  of  the  Btone— 
liberating  the  carbonic  acid,  and  leaving 
nitrate  of  lime,  or  muriate  of  lime,  or  sul- 
phate, or  acetate  of  lime,  as  the  case  may 
I).-,  in  the  form  of  a  white  powder.  All 
varnished  or  polished  surfaces  of  wood,  on 
the  other  hand,  while  not  injured  usually 
by  acids,  are  attacked  by  alcohol.  Yur- 
are  composed  of  different  gums  and 
resins,  which  are  generally  soluble  in  alco- 
hol. Many  of  them  nro  mado  by  dissolv- 
ing the  materials  in  alcohol  so  as  to  liquefy 
them,  and  then,  when  they  aro  applied, 
the  alcohol  evaporates,  leaving  the  gam  or 
resin  in  a  thin,  even  coating  over  the  sur- 
face. If  any  alcoholic,  substance  comes 
upon  such  a  surface,  whether  it  be  alcohol 
itself,  as  used  for  lamps,  or 'Spirits  of  any 
kind,  or  oven  wine,  which  contains  but  a 
small  percentage  of  alcohol,  a  portion  of  it 
is  dissolved,  and  the  brilliancy  of  the  sur- 
face is  destroyed.  Oils  will  not  attack 
either  marble  or  varnished  surfaces,  and 
will  do  no  injury  except  to  naked  wood  or 
other  porous  substances  which  admit  them 
into  the  pores,  from  which  they  cannot 
afterward  be.easily  expelled.  Water  affects 
no  substances  except  such  as  have  open 
pores  exposed,  in  which  case  it  enters  and 
causes  tho  substance  to  swell ;  or  such  as  are 
soluble  in  water,  as  glue  in  joints,  and  mu- 
cilage  or  gum  arabio,  used  sometimes  for 
attaching  superficial  ornaments  to  fancy 
work. 


The  Lake  Superior  Copper  interest 
feel  sure  of  reciving  protection  from  Con- 
gross.  Five  or  six  mines  have  yielded 
largely  in  quantity,  but  at  non-paying  rates, 
a  number  of  smallermines  have  been  aban- 
doned, and  it  is  contended  that  if  the  pro- 
posed duties  on  ores  of  three  cents  a  pound 
pure  copper,  and  of  five  cents  a  pound  on 
ingot  is  not  carried,  the  whole  mining  in- 
dustry is  jeopardized.  The  Atlantic  smelt- 
ers have  produced  very  little,  and  with  a 
higher  duty  they  would  find  it  difficult  to 
work  to  advantage. — Wintsrkoff's  Melal  Cir- 
cular. 


I  per  day 


MrxERS  are  paid   from  §4  to 
in  Montana  Territory. 

Mount  Bakee  is  smoking. 


GEO.  E.  ROGERS, 

(Successor  to  (J.  W.  Bell.) 

A.     S     S      A,    Y      K     B, 

SIS  California  St.,  San  Francisco, 

J.  a.  mars,  Assayer. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Gold  and  Silver  Ores  worked. 

23vl6-qrll)pttr 


CARPETS,  OIL   CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

SHADES,  Etc.,  Etc. 

LOUIS  F.  KNIGHT, 

15-f-S  California  St.,  cast  side  of  Kearny, 

SAN  FRANCESCO. 

I  can  offer  from  (he  largest  and  best  assorted  stock  hi  the 

city  anything  in  our  line, 

AT  PRICES  TO  SUIT  ALL. 

FURNITURE    AND    MATTRESSES 

Made  to  order. 
All  kinds  of  upholstering  executed  with  neatness  and 
dispatch.        -  9\17 


ijEfSngwoil 

gEfMpHKBS 

INDUSTRIAL  .PUBUSHEP, 

Patent  Brokerage. 

PATENT     RIGHTS 

Bought  and.  Sold  on  Commission. 

A  variety  of  new  and  valuable  Patents  for  sale,  novel  and 

usc'ul  articles,  suitable  for  TRAVELING  AGE N IS, 

always  on  hand,  among  which  are  the  following: 

Patent  Cigarette  Roller,  and  patent  gammed  Wrap- 
pers for  the  same.  Every  one  can  make  their  own 
Cigarettes.    Price  $2.50  f including  100  wrappers.) 

Wilson's  Patent  Solder,  for  mending  tin  ware  with- 
out soldering  iron,  prepared  for  family  use.  Retail 
price  50  cents. 

Elliptic  Steel  Scrapers,  for  cleaning  holler  tubes  (all 
sizes)— best  thiug  ever  invented  for  the  purpose.  Retail 
prices  frum  $S  to  $10. 

AGENTS  WANTED. 

Address  "E.  M.  D."  P  st  Office  box  17,  S^n  Francisco. 
2jvl7tf 


Business  Cards, 


0e^EY&c0 


BODGERS,  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMMISSION    MEHCIIANTS, 

ADVANCES   MADE 

On  nil  kludft  off  On;.,  unil  ptirllcula.r  uttcntli.ii 

PAID  TO 

CONSIGNMENTS  OP  HOODS.] 

•■visum 


NATiiAtm:L  OR  iy. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

UrVOETlTjVItEKS, 

fill  KncramuiUo  St.,  cor  Webb,  San  Francisco. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF    SAYINGS, 

No.  23»  Sitn*ome  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.    Money  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
II.  BUTTON,  President. 

GEO.  M.  CONDEE    Cashier.  10vl6-8m 


FREDERICK  MANSELL. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  122  California  street,  corner  of  Lcidsdorff. 

DrawliiRs  of  Modkls  made  for  parties  apply       for  pa 
juts  at  Washington  or  London.  arZl-tf. 


W.  T.   ATWOOD, 

ruaCHASER  ov 

C0PPEK  ORES,  BAE3,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

505  Montgomery  street. 

Room  No.  5,  over  Parrott  &  Go's  Bank,  Ban  Francisco. 
23vl7qr 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersigned. 


S^Tn°^ 


rANH  E^ 

t  E.JOIMES&C?  ^ 

Constantly  on  hand  and  for  sale  by 

GK.A.Y,    JONES    <fc    CO.. 

Depot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 
418  Mattery  St.,   Snn  FranclMCo. 

25vl?-ly 


HAYWARD  &  COLEMAN, 

IMPORTERS  AND  REFINERS 

—OF— 

Illuminating,   Lubricating1, 

— AND— 

J?  A.  I  1ST  T      OILS, 

CONSISTING  OP 

KEROSENE.  *LAKD,    SPERM,     ELEPHANT,    POLAR, 

TANNERS:  NEATSFOUT,  BOILED   AND  BAiV 

LINSEED,  CASTOR  AND,  CHINA  NUT. 

—ALSO—    ^ 

Spirits  of  Turpentine  and  Alcohol. 
Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 
SOLE  IMPORTERS  OF 

Dcvoc's   Illuminating'    Oil. 

PATE.VT  CANS. 
5vI7-tf.  414  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


MECHANICAL    AND    AKOHITECTUEAL 

Drawing  School 

—  FOW  — 

MU.  FREDERICK  HELLEKT, 

An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  lias  opened  an 
Evening  School  at  No-  414  CLAY  STREET  (same  entrance 
as  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Office),  where  he  is  giv- 
ing thorough  i  nit  ructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprentices  who 
are  inclined  to  self-improvement-.  His  terms  are  moderate 
and  within  reach  of  the  humblest  apprentice;  and  we  are 
pleased  to  say  that  the  enterprise  is  meeting  with  Success. 
IvlAtf 


Professional  Cards. 


J.  S.  PHILLIPS, 
3II1VHVG     ENGINEER,    Etc., 

1   "'    ■<    ill  II i  use Sun  Francisco 

n.'.\  in:-  h    ■               i    peril  nee  in  Ihe  various  depart- 
ments of  Mining  E»c irlnjj  uiid  Metallurgy,  In  Cornwall 

»ml  Imcrlca,  sollclu  ordern  lor  the  exaintnfitl f  Min- 
eral Proportion  throughout  the  North  nnd  souin  Americas; 
mineral*  assayed  or  analyzed;  advice  for  bouoflclatlng 
refractory  orea:  Hotels  sold;  capital  procured  lor  devot- 
oping  valuable  led  ■  ■-.                                               ivlJU 


JOHN  E0A0H,  Optician, 

lias  removed  from    622   Montgomery  street   to 
54©  Wn*.)ii«s:ton  street, 

Bnsl  "t*  UontEomory. 

Survey  In1,'  riutrilinenU  male,   repaired  nnd  adjusted 
iivl7-3in 


J.    S¥YNEY, 
MARINE      ENGINEER, 

511  Montgomery  IEI.uk,  Sim  Fi-undnco, 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  General  Plana,  Specifications,  and 
lull  detail  Drawings  for  propeller  or aldo-wlieel  steamers, 
iron  vessels  of  ail  classes,  engines,  boilers,  etc.  Also  for 
locomotive  or  stationary  engines,  and  machinery  in  gon. 

era).  An  experience  of  over  twcuiy  years  in  llns  pro. 
fesslon  enables  us  to  Itirnioh  correct  drawings  ami  guar 
nil  tee  results.  fivlV-tf 


DAVID  R.  SMITH, 

Civil  and  Mecliauleal  Engineer! 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  Plnns,  Models,  Specifications  and 
full  detail  Drawings  for  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
Machinery  in  general. 

Montgomery  ISIoclt.  I3vl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  AND  COUNSELOR    AT   LAW 
Room  S3  Merchant.'  Exchange, 

27vl6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


RADICAL  CURE 


RUPTURE  ! 


Treatment  of  all  Deformities  of  the  Body,  br  DR.  A, 
FOLLEAU'S  process,  *I24  Washington  slreot.  tip  stairs, 
Washington  Baths  Building,  between  Montgomery  and 
Kearny  streets. 

DR.  A.  FOLLEAU 

Has  his  studies  and  manufactories  in  the  same  building. 

Every  kind  of  Apparatus,  Trusses,  t'rtliopedic  Instru- 
ments. Artillcial  Limbs,  etc. ,  are  manufactured  and  applied 
by  himself. 

BSfSe  hat  no  connection  icith  any  Af/cncy.  2ivl4-llptf 


oovmes  m:.  t^ylor, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  636   Clay  Street 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 
2vl5-lqy 


American  Saw  Company. 


CIRCULARSAWS    r 

v  cUPERIORTO AUOTHjERs 


MASOFACTUREKS    OF 

EMERSON'S     PATENT 
Movable-Tooth,  and  Perforated  Circular  Saw*, 

Perforated  Mulay,  Mill  and  Cross-Cut  Saws,  with 
Adjustable  Sockets. 

SAW-GUMMEKS,  SWAGES,  0ANT  DOGS, 

Etc.,  have  established  an  office  for  the  sale  of  the  above 

articles,  at 

No.  BOO  Front  Afreet*  Sun  Francisco. 

UfcjrDescrintive  Pamphlets  will  be  forwarded  to  any  one 

5vl7tf 


SULPHURET8  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  "Worked; 

With  a  Chanter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS. 

By  WM.  BARSTOW,  M.  O. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &.  Co.,  San  Francisco. 
For  «nle  at  this  Office.—Prlcc,  One  I>olIar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  ete.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  In  the  interior  towns.  21vI5tf 


Electrotype  ENaRATir.cs,  Cots,  Etc.— Our  Job  Printing 
Oftice  is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings,  or 
naments,  and  other  embellishments  to  suit  the  various 
branches  of  industry  in  this  State 


WE  ARE  NOW  OFFERING- 
OTTR    IMMENSE    STOCK 

or 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

AND 

Gents1  Furnishing  G-oods 

AT  PRICES  TSTAT  DEFY  COMPKTlTIO\. 

Our  Stock  of  Clothing  ConnUt«  of 
A.H.3L-  THE  LATEST  STYLES 

BOTH  or  MATERIAL  AND  VIM:- II. 

A  Largo  Assortment  ot 
TrunkH,  Valine*,  Carpet   li:.^".  lilunlLeta,  Etc.* 

AT  KXTRKNKLY  LOW  PRIOKS. 

J.  11.  MEAD  &  CO., 

SvlO  Oor.  of  Washlncton  and  Sansome  streets. 


THE  GIANT 

POWDER    COMPANY 

is  now  prepared  to  fill  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  up  In  Boxen,  either  InBulk  or  in  Cnr> 

trldgea* 

General    Agents, 

BANDMANN,  WIELS0W  &  CO,, 

25vl(i..tm        210  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


SAN    FRANCISCO 

I?ioiiee»*    Screen     W  oirlcs, 

JonN  W.  QUIOK,  Manufacturer. 

Removed  to  Vulcan  Tron  Works,  Fremont  street,  between 
Mission  and  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Screen  PunchinR  in  all  lis  branches,  at  rates  reduced 
from  25 to  V>  per  cent  less  than  the  established  rates.  1  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  Minn 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  plying  universal  satisfaction, 
anil  for  strength,  cheapness  ami  (lurr.hility  arc  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  Screens  "fall  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
nil  qualities  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore nullmen  forwardine  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
nunc  lull  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  — J.  W.  QHTCK  is  the  nnlv  competent  and  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  I  be  State,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  princinal  mills  in  this  State  and  adjoininc  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  usinp  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  to  Rive  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  see  me.    5vl7-ly 


California  Steam  Navigation 

K3&J    COMPANY.     sf$lBS$. 


Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         TOSEMITE 

"    CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

"    JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WflARF 
at  4  o'elock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  (or  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  liplit-drafl  steamers  for  Marysville 
Colusa,  Cliico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 
.„     „  B.  SI.  HAltTSHOKNF, 

I3v12  President. 


International   Hotel, 

J  A  O  Kl  S  O  IV       STREET 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS„ 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  suesta.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  beat  Hotel  in 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Reds  are.  new  and  In  coo d  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  In  the  market. 
Prices  varying  from  «1   SO  t«  S»  per  day  for 

Hoard  and   ICooni. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE, 

B&T-  Teams  beloncin^  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
n>  all  the  honts  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
fkek  or  charge,  and  to  any  partof  the  city  for  SO  cents 

aiv!2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 


Pacific  Powder  Mills. 


^UPERIOR  BLASTING  AND  SPORTING  GUN  DER 

Black  Diamond,  in  lib  canisters. 
do  do  In  Hlb  canisters, 
do  do        in  \£  kec-s. 

Hunter's  Pride,  in  lth  canisters. 
do  do        in  Hn>  caniUiers. 

do  do        in  >;£  kegs, 

do         do        in  %  kejrs. 
Pacific  Mills  River  Shooting,  in  lib  canisters. 
do  do  do    in  J-slh  canfat'  * 

do  do  do    in  hi  keps. 

do  do  do    in  fc:  kegs, 

do  do  do    in  25tt>  kegs. 

Pacific  Mills  Rifle,  In  llh  canisters, 
do  do       in  Xlk  ennisters. 

do  do       in  k  kegs. 

do  do       In  ii  kecs. 

do  do       in  251b  kegs. 

Blasting  and  Mining  Powder  $2  25 per  keg. 
Safety  Fuse  and  Shot  for  sale  by 

HA.YWAKB  «fc  COLEJIAW    Agent*. 
21vl5  3m  411  Front  street,  Sa     Francisco. 


Removal  and  Partnership. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  thtt  I  have,  removed  from  my  old 
stand  on  Beale  street,  and  have  formed  a  co-partnership 
with  Mr.  A.  CAY.HRON,  for  the  purpose  of  carrying  on  tho 
business  of  Stair- Building,  Wood-Turning  and  Scroll  Saw- 
The  business  will  be  conducted  as  formerly  at  Cam- 
eron's, corner  of  M.irket  and  Beale  streets,  and  also  atNos 
485  and  4S7  Brann  in  street,  where  ample  steam  power  and 
all  necessary  facilities  have  been  provided  for  every 
branch  of  the  business. 

Different  sizes  of  Redwood  Balusters  constantly  on  hand 
for  sale.  Also  Spanish  Cedar,  Walnut  and  California 
Laurel, 

iavl7-3m  N.  P.  LANGLAND. 


44 


Tlc\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Enterprises  and  Developments. 

A  spkingbed  factory  has  been  established 
in  Sacramento. 

One  million  feet  of  fencing  is  sold  in 
San  Diego  per  week. 

New  gas  works  have  been  erected  at  Hel- 
ena, Montana. 

Eight  hundred  gang  plows  have  been 
sold  at  Stockton  during  the  past  season. 

The  Suisun  and  Fairfield  "Water  Com- 
pany recently  declared  a  dividend  of  $4.50 
per  share. 

Gold  Fish. — A  lucrative,  if  not  very  im- 
portant business,  is  done  in  a  small  way  in 
the  importation  of  gold  fish  from  the  Sand- 
wich Islands.  They  are  easily  raised  near 
Honolulu  by  a  French  enthusiast  in  the 
business,  and  brought  over  in  barrels  and 
tin  cans,  with  the  loss  of  a  very  small  per- 
centage. 

Granulation  of  California  Sorghum. 
A  notable  experiment  with  sorghum  has 
been  made  this  year  near  Alviso,  on  120 
acres  planted  on  contract  with  J.  H.  Purdy 
in  June— too  late  to  get  all  the  moisture 
needed.  Thus  the  crop  was  a  partial  fail- 
ure, but  the  quality  of  the  syrup  obtained 
is  excellent;  it  granulates  readily,  and  has 
a  fine  flavor.  The  experiment  will  be  re- 
peated this  year  under  more  favorable  cir- 
cumstances. 

Chestnuts,  Walnuts  and  Pecans.— Childs 
&.  Co.,  of  Los  Angeles,  have  succeeded  in 
growing  the  Italian  chestnut,  having  trees 
now  twelve  years  old,  producing  nuts  of 
immense  size  and  flue  flavor.  Small  trees 
can  be  had  of  them  for  transplanting. 

The  pecan,  a  southern  forest  tree,  even 
more  valuable  than  the  chestnut  for  its 
nuts,  is  also  grown  by  Childs  &  Co. ,  and  the 
American  chestnut  and  Western  walnut — 
unlike  the  California  black  walnut,  and  su- 
perior to  it— are  also  growing  thriftily  in 
their  garden. 

Manufactures  in  the  Interior — Woolen 
Mills. — The  Marysville  Appealxegar&s  the 
future  of  that  city  as  depending  upon  its 
manufactures.  It  urges  the  establishment 
of  another  woolen  mill  there,  saying  that 
the  present  one  has  more  orders  than  it  can 
fill.  There  are,  it  says  over  500  woolen 
mills  in  six  States  of  Ohio,  Michigan,  In- 
diana, Wisconsin,  Iowa,  and  Minnesota. 
There  are  but  five  or  six  woolen  mills  in  op- 
erations on  this  coast,  yet  Eastern  and  for- 
eign manufacturers  do  not  feel  the  least 
check  to  their  shipments.  California,  Ne- 
vada, Oregon,  etc. ,  it  asserts,  will  soon  af- 
ford a  market  for  fifty  woolen  mills. 

Oroville,  Sacramento,  and  Merced  Falls 
now  have  their  woolen  mills,  and  another  is 
proposed  in  Tulare  County.  The  Visalia 
Delta  says:  "Such  an  enterprise  will  pay 
better  in  Tulare  County  than  in  any  other 
section  of  California.  It  will  not  only  pay 
large  profits,  but  it  will  create  a  home  mar- 
ket for  our  wool,  which  is  greatly  needed. 
A  capital  of  $20,000  or  $30,000,  raised  by 
subscription  in  shares,  would  start  a  fair 
woolen  mill,  and  would  prove  one  of  the 
best  paying  investments  in  the  State."  The 
Butte  County  Record  prophecies  that  Oro- 
ville will  be,  at  no  distant  day,  the  Lowell 
of  the  Pacific  Coast. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


Pacific  Mail  Steamship  Co's 

STEAMSHIPS    FOR. 

NEW  T0EK,  JAPAN  AND  CHINA. 

rff-ftSg-,,  LEAVE  WHAEIt,  corner  of  first  and 
,Sfiis!aH»Brannan  streets,  at  11  o'clock  A.  M.  of  the 
following  dates,  for  MANAMA,  connecting  via  Panama  Rail- 
road, with  one  ot  the  Company's  splendid  steamers  from 
ASl'INWALL   for  NEW  YORK. 

on  the  Cth,  14th,  33d  and  SOth  of  every  month. 

Steamer  leaviny  San  Francisco  on  the  6th  touches  at 
Maiizanillo.    All  touch  at  Acapulco. 

Departure  of  the  11th  is  expected  to  connect  with  the 
French  Trans-Atlantic  Co. 's  steamer  for  St.  Nazaire,  and 
English  steamer  for  South  America.  Through  tickets  can 
be  ohtained. 

Departure  of  Utlt  is  expected  to  connect  with  English 
steamer  iur  Southampton  and  South  America,  and  Austra- 
lia, and  P.  K.  R.  Co's  steamer  for  Ceutral  America. 
Through  tickets  can  be  ohtained. 

STEAM  lilts  FOIS  JASIIAKT,  1889. 

The  following  Steamships  will  be  dispatched  on  dates  as 
given  below  : 

January  6th-SACRAMENT0 Capt.  W.  II.  Parker, 

Connecting  with  ALAaKA,  Capt.  Gray. 

January  Kill— MONTANA Captain  A.  We 

Connecting  with  KISING  Sl'AR,  Capt.  King. 

January  z2d-t\ii\S  I'll  LUTON Capt.  YVm.  11.  Hudson 

Connecting  with   IIEMtV  CHAUNCEV,  Capt.  Connor 

January  atltli—  UOLDEN  CITY' Capt.  W.  F.  Lapidge, 

Connecting  ivith  ARIZONA,  Capt.  .Maury. 
Cabin   passengers  berthed  through.     Baggage  checked 
through—  luTl  pounds  allowed  each  adult. 

An  experienced  Surgeon  ou  board.  Medicine  and  attend- 
ance free. 

These  steamers  will  positively  sail  at  11  o'clock.  Passen- 
gers are  requested  to  havo  their  baggage  on  board  before  10 
o'clock. 

Through  Tickets  for  Liverpool  by  the  Cunard,  Inman  and 
National  steamship  Lines,  can  he  obtained  at  the  office  of 
.  the  F.  M.  S.  s.  Co.,  San  Francisco,  where  may  also  be  ob- 
tained orders  for  passage  from  Liverpool  or  Southampton 
tuSan  Fraiiciscn,  cither  via  New  York  or  St.  Thomas— it 
desired  an  amount  of  £IU  to  £20  will  be  advanced  with  the 
above  orders.  Holders  of  orders  will  be  required  to  iden- 
tify themselves  to  the  Agents  in  England. 

The  steamship  c  REAT  REPUBLIC,  Capt.  S.  Doane,  will 
be  dispatched  on  MONDAY,  Januarv  1th,  1S611,  at  12  o'clock 
M.,trom  wbart  corner  ol  First  and  Brannan  streets,  fur 
HONGKONG,  connecting  at  Yokohama  witli  the  steamer 
COSTA  RICA  for  Shanghai. 

For  .Merchandise  and  Frelctht  for  Now  York  and  way 
ports,  apply  to  .Messrs.  WELLS,  FARGO  &  CO. 

For  passage  and  all  other  information,  apply  at  the  Pa- 
cirtc  Mail  Steamship  Co's  office,  corner  of  .Sacramento  and 
Lcidesdorllstrects 

OLIVEtt  JGX.DKIUQE,  AiceM. 


PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

G-oldeii    State   Iron    Works, 

K  oh.  11>,  31,  3:*  and  35  First  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

MAHOFACTUKK  ALL  KINDS   OF 

MACHI1NEKY, 

<  I'EAM   ENGINES   AN»   QUARTZ    MILLS 

DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

^elt"-A-<Sju.sting  JPiston  X*aclting, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  A  RANDALL'S 

YEW    GRINDER    A.\l»    AJ»lAJ,£iA]UAT4)li 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AMALGAMATOR  AN1>  SEPARATOR, 

Knox's   Amaltfaniators, 

WITH    PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

superior  tor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
s  the  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  lest  of  seven 
vers'  continual  working. 
Genuine    White  Iron  Stamp  Shoes  and    1*1  ei. 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  pastten  years  in  quam 
riiniug,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
dtherin  Mining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  ai 
Iheshortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  lor  reduc 
ug  ores,  or  saving  either  gold  or  silver.  13vluqy-tl 


!RA   P.  KASKIN. 


A.    P,    BRAYTON, 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First   arid.  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1S5I,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very   large   variety   of  Hear  and  oilier  ratierns,  which, 

■with  our  superior-tools  and  appliances,  give  us  tacililiesfor 
doing  first  class  work  uncqiuiied  on  the  Pacilic  Coast. 

Among  oilier  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

STEAM    EIVG-IIVISSS, 

■  iorizontal  and  Vertical,  for  cilher  Stationary  or  Marino 

BOJLEUS-High  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    Mill"  Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

l-'uniacv  irons  lor  Roasimg  Ores;  Freiberg  Barrels; 

Varney'sand  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  sealers;  Stamp  Sbues  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Raw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  ami    HoisUiiL'  Machinery;  Haiisbrow'3 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— ihe  most 

approved    and    succcsaiul 

Puinu  manufactured. 

Castings  of  every  description,  Iron  and  IS  runs. 


vTe  would  call  especial  attention  lo  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-off  En-dnes,"  of  Which  we  arc  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  I'aciric  Coast,  under  license  from  ihe  U  ood- 
rulf  it  Beach  Co.,  llarilord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  citeciive,  fukl 
saving,  rirst-cUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  m  the  United  Stales. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  tlrsl  class  work,  and  we  intend  10  dn  no  o;her. 

GOiJl>ARI>  <fc  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1,  IS&3.  ltSviiiLf 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

PORTLAIVD,    OREGOK. 

-team    Engines,    Hollers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

•UNING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACK.SMITHING  IN  UENEItAL. 
Corner  North-Front  and  £  streets, 


ltJvl3-lv 


One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe    Iron  Works, 

STOCKTOS,    CAL. 

KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

luartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
Eugincs,  Horse  Powers, 

iigli  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

13vl3tf 

J.    WKWSUAM.  j.  BIGWOOD. 

SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  of  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 
MARINE     E  N  GI  N  £8  , 

AND   ALL  KL\D3  OF 

MACHINERY      FORGING. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 

order.    Jobbing  ot  every  description  promptly   attended  to 
All  work  done  guaranteed.  l3vH-ly 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

Wo.  125  first  street,  opposite  Mlnnn, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  Kisns  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds.  Spikes,  Shcathim- 
Nails,  Rudder  Braces,  Hinges,  ship  and  Steamboat  Bcllsand 
Gongs  of  superior  tone.  Ail  kinds  of  Cooks  and  Valves,  Uy. 
draulic  Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with   dispatch. 

8S-  PRICES  MODERATE.  JEft 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.    H.  WEED  V.  K1NGWELL 

9via-ly 


Miners'  Foundry 

— ASD— 

Nos.  245  to  255  First  Street, 

Sun  Fraucisco. 

ROWLAND,  ANGELL  &  CO., 

J>SOPKII!X01tS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 

FI.OTTK  MILLS, 

SUGAR    MILLS, 
PAPJEB     MILLS 

Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

MIMING  PUMPS, 
OIL,  WELL  TOOLS, 


QL'AKTZ  MILLS. 
.'.AW  MILLS, 
roWBEIi  MILLS, 


HOISTING  TFOKKS 
SOCK  BELAKLKS, 


Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass, 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

shoe*  aud  Dies  of  "While  Iron,  miinnfactLrcd 
for  mid  imported  by  «»  evpt-e.Kly  for  this  [.ur- 
poMC,  i*ud  will  last  2fi  per  eeut.  longer  than  ].ny 
other  made  on  this  coast. 

Russia  Drou  Screens,  of  any  decree  of  fineness, 
We  are  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  ot 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  simple  in  construction,  and 

durable,  of  any  -Engine  In  use. 
W.  M.  HUBXMll,  II.  M.  ANGELL, 

HvM-qr  CTTKUS  FA1.MIX, 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HIWCKLEY  &  CO,, 


MANOFACTURK'KS    OP 


©U'E^M    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    Flonr    and    Saw    Mills, 

Rnyes'  Improved   Steam  Pump,  BrmlicV  Im- 
proved      OriiNher,      Mining      Pumps, 
Amalgninnloi'M,  and  nil  kinds 
of  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tchoma  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAfee,  spieus  &  co., 

U  O  I  L  E  I5t     MAKERS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Iloward  Jt,  between  Fremont  and  Bealc,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  with  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  cullers,  Locomotive  and 
and  .Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  dc> 
script  ion, 

laydraullc  Pipe  supplied  at  rensonable  rates.  In  or 
dertng,  give  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  BUtpp'ied,  hig-ht  of 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  firm  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pi|ie  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repairs.- Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

To  Boiler  M.aker*i  aud  MachluintH  in  the  In- 
terior.—TUc  llrm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers, sui  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plana,  ^Drawings  and  Specifications.— The  firm 
■s  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  leceive 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
[hat  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas,  hut  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
mulling  Drawings  ut  their  Inventions,  giving  Lliem  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practiej'l  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  aud  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvltiif 


UNION   IRON  WORKS, 

Sacramento. 
WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

maSgfactuekr8  or 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEF.DER, 

^TEAM  ENGINES,  BOILERS, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining:  Machinery. 

Also.  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Uunbar'a  Patent  Self- Adjusting:  Steam   Piston 

PACKING,  for  new  and  old  Cylinders,  manufactured 
to  order. 
Front  Street*  between  .V   and  O  streets 
Uvll  Sacramrnto  CiTr 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 

129  and  131   Bcale  street,  between  Mission  and  Howard, 
San  Francisco. 

LIGHT  AS1)  1IEATT  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured       24vl6qr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COPPERSMITH. 

S2G   Fremont  St.,  bet.  Howard  <fc   FoImoiju 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
■nanncr.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugar 
House  and  Distillery  work. 

Repairing  promptly  and  neatly  attended  to. 


G.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

JSTOS.  103  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spenr. 

New  and  second  hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOE  SALE. 

Also   one  first-claps   Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one  Unright 

Engine,  ol  entirely 

new  pattern. 

.M.i.".  i-!'.u'TVi;i'.i:  OP 

Latlies,  Ilrllls, 

And   MILL    MAfHISERV   of 
every  description. 

r  K.  A.  C  Y  '  s 

New  and  Improved 

STEAM     E3V«IWE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vcn'ed— man u I'n c Hired  and 
lor  sale.  Parties  nre  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
in  practical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A.HTTNTIN&TOA"S 

^.  Shingle  Machines 


Parlicnlar  attention  paid   to 
Repairing. 

83?*  All  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  in  a  first-class  man- 
ner, and  at  the  lowest  rates.  12vl7if 

THE    OaiSsTDOIV 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1SC8.    Capital.  $1,<100,OI)0. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Bealc  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Suecp=pnrs  to  Pacific  Mail  P.  S.Co. TVnrksat  Brnicia,  CotTey 

&  Risdoii,  and  Dcvoe,  Dinsmorc  A  Co.,  ban  Francisco. 

Stcuiu  Engine    Bnilflcrs,  Boiltr   Maltc-rs, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOONDRVMEN. 

All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 

dispatch. 


S.  F.  Butterworlh, 
Lltiyrt  TVviK, 
.la?.  Pollock, 
ticn.  Holladay, 


IHrcotorBt 

Chas.  E.  MeLnnc, 
John  N.  Risdon, 
Joseph  Moore. 


JOHN  N.  KTSDON,  president. 
■  Josenh  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent;  Chjis. 
E.  McLane,  Treasurer;  Levis   R.   Meat!,  Seeretarv;  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  2'4vl7-nv 


Plicenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  KITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Jfoa.  18  and  ft**  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

MAKUFACTOHKB  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  llousesmitti  work, 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BANK  VAULTS  AND  MONITOR.  SAPES, 

FOKGIJVG  AND  .ti  .U'HiA'E  WORK. 
Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BASIC  AND  SAKE 
LOCK,  the  only  flrsi  class  Lock  in  Ihe 
lvl7tf  United  States 


CITY  IRON  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IKON      FOTJJVDEBS, 

Steani    ICiifflne    Viillrters      and    Makers    ot*   nil 
kinds  of  Machinery, 

6vllfio,r  No.  28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


DR.  NESTELL'S 
T^TJJS  G-     INSTITUTE, 

(Branch  of  the  UT. T.  T^nnc  Institute) 
A'o.  GIG  SUTTER  STREET, 

Between  Mason  and  Powell  Streets,  San  Francisco, 
For  the  special  Treatment  of  all   Diseases  of  the  HEAD, 
THROAT,    LUNGS,  AND   CHEST,  by    the    Inhalation    of 
Medicated  Vapors  at  the  natural  temperature  of  the  air, 
etc. 

Earnest  attention  is  solicited  to  this  Kaiinnal  Method  of 
Treatment,  which  transmits  the  remedies,  in  the  form  of 
vapor,  directly  lo  the  scat  of  di-ease,  instead  of  by  the 
round-about  way— throuph  the  medium  of  ihe  stomach— 
and  which  is  conceded  to  be  the  only  reliable  means  where- 
by an  Alleviation  and  cure  may  be  expected.  My  system 
of  Inhalition,  now  well  known  throughout  the  Unit*  d 
Staie.=  and  Canadas,  and  much  of  Europe,  where  thousands 
— many  of  them  sar  advanced— have  fL-covm-d,  claims  the 
profoundest  approval  of  the  medical  profession,  and  the 
litnelv  and  candid  consideration  of  those  atliicten  with 
thesc'the  mosi  devastating  of  all  earthly  maladies. 

Patients  attended  at  the  Institute,  dailv,  from  ilA.  M.  till 
i  P.  M, 

Invalids  at  a  distance,  on  writing  their  ease,  can  receive 
ihe  remedies  liy  Express 

Special  attencliinee  onto*"  the  city  will  be  charged  com- 
inciisnraielv  with  the  tune  and  distance  occupied. 

All  communications  must  lie  addressed  to 

D.  D.  T.  NESTELL,  A   M.,  M.  D., 
Lung  Institute, 
No.  516  Sutter  Street,  ^an  Francbeo, 
21vl7^mos.  Oalifornia. 


Small  Pox. 

ffo  hnve  been  shown  by  Win.  Zelner,  the  best  and  most 
convenient  and  portable  apparaius  containing  Chlorine, 
for  rooms,  which  we  consider  the  best  disinfectant  otn, 
jind.-hould  advise  all  housekeepers  not  to  be  without  nn^. 
Price  SI.  complete;  to  he  bad,  with  Hi'l  directions,  at  WM, 
V  ZELNLK'S  German  Drug  Store,  18  tieary  street,    2rnT17-3in 


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BRITISH    PATENT    RIGHT 

FOR.    SAX.X3. 

On  account  of  Ihe  decease  of  a  patentee,  one  lialf  of  n 

Valuable  Patent  for  Great  Britain 

will  be  itold  at  a  bargain  ""  applied  for  Boon  For  pnrtleo- 
l.r.,  rail  ,.ii  «,r  addrooa  "  OAOKANCE."  Mining  and  Scion, 
ttflc  Preaa  office.  Sv-18-lm 


Eley's  Aminiinitioii. 


description  of  Spr 
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The«c  Cartridge*  are  made  In 
three  slices,  viz  ,  ,877  (or  Snider  KuilH.b 

bore;   .Nil  l  iur  lull   hirh  •  lime;   ami    .J5I 
(or  small)  bore. 

These  Cartridges  have  been  adopted, 
after  cnrorul  comparative  trials 
iiL-ainst  nil  other  description fl,  by  HEB 
M  iJESi'Y'S  WAR  DEPARTMENT,  as 
the  Standard  Rifle  Ammunition  for  the 

BRITISH    ARMY,    nii'l    are    not    only 

used  exclusively  for  the  Bnlder  Kifle, 

hut  are  adapted  tu  ;ill  oilier  svs  cms  Of 
mil  Ii  ;u  -y  B  (IE  EC  11  LOADING  RIFLES, 
They  are  the  cheapest  Cartridges 
known,  carrying  their  own  Ignition, 
bolnti  made  wholly   of  melal.    are   wa- 

tcr-proof and  Imperishable  In  anyclf- 

Boxer  Cnrtrldgc  Oases  femptv),  of  all 
3  sizes,  packed  with  or  wlihmit  bullets, 

and   in. i.  i .■  for  fi&ieulng  same  in 

Cartridges. 

Makers  of  BOXER  CARTRIDGES, 
.450  bore  for  Revolving  Pistols,  In  use 
hi  Her  Mnjesiv'sNavy- 

PIN  CARTRIDGES  for  Lefaucheux 
Revolvers  of  12  m,  9  x.  and  7  it,  bore. 

CENTRAL  FIRE  and  PIN  FIRE 
CARTRIDGES,  lo:  all  sizes  of  Guns, 
Rub  •  .mil  Revolvers. 

Double  Water-Proof  and  E.  B.  Caps. 
Wire  Cartridges  tor  killing  game  at 
lor-g  distances.  Fell  Waddings  to  Im- 
prove the  shooting  of  guns;  and  every 
* i i* jr  and  .Military  Ammunition. 

ly. 

EldEY    BROTHERS, 

Gray's  Inn  Road,  London,  W.  C, 


Pacilic  Chemical  Works. 


SUI.FnURIC  ETHER. 

HPIItlTH  OP  MTRE, 

iOlt  AMMONIA, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CYAMPE  OP  roTASSII'M 
—  .NO  — 
ACIDS  A  \  II  CHEMICALS  OF    A  1.1,  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 

OJJicc,  Oil)  Montgomery  Street. 

LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Asaayer. 

QE^ Particular  attention   paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MINERALS,  METALS,  etc.  8v!7 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Chalk   M  oimdi in    Klue   Gravel   Cuntpauy. -  Lo. 

cation  of  Works;  Nevada  County,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  ot  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  thirteenth  day  ot" 
January,  1809,  an  assessment  of  two  dollars  ($2j  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  siock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble Immediately,  in  United  states  gold  coin,  to  the  Sec 
retary. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  tlltccnth  day  of  February,  I8G9,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  ami  wilt  be  duly  advertised  lor  sale  at 
public  auction,  anil  unless  payment  shall  be  made  boiore, 
will  bo  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  .March,  18itu, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

J.  M.  BTJFFINGTON.  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  janlti 


lVortli  -American  Wood  Preserving;    Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  flfteonth  day  of 
Junuary,  18(19,  an  assessment  of  one  i$U  dollar  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able Immediately,  In  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
th«  Secretary,  at  the  Compauy's  office,  4:10  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock,  upon"  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  eighteenth  day  of  February,  1809,  shall  bo 
deemed  delnuiueni,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  forsalcut 
public  auction,  ami  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  18C9, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  wilb  costs 
of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
ol  Directors. 

WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  430  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco.  jnnl6 


Mining   Notices—Continued. 


Ai;im»  Oold  and  Silver  Aliuliig  Co ■iinumy.— Lo- 
cation ot  ihe  Mine,  Lyon  County,  Nevada. 
Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  (No.12j  levied  on  the 
twenty  fifth  day  of  November.  lSflS,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows: 


Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  shares. 

It  Pcrrv 9o,  97,  93,  99,  100 

W  P  Nudd 32,  b3 


Amount. 

£102  50 

20  500 


410 


Names. 

No.  Certificate 

r  A  F  Ebner 

J3,  H,  4S 

17 

G  Weulor 

Ii8 

II  K  Riee 

...78.  79.  HI,  Si 

j  Plorce 

o  S  Pierce 

."..""'.."..  ii't 

A  ii  Phelps  

101,  HH 

W  Piekett 

121,  122 

G    Reed 

129 

A  1*  Everett 

ISO,  221 

A  R  Forbes 

1S2 

it  Meachnm 

i;n,2u-) 

JOS  Merrill 

206 

F  Marlins 

ISR,  Hi 

1  W  Raymond... 

1H7 

11  Van  Lokron... 

Ill 

ii  SchmctdeU. . . . 

14.1 

i;  M  Biakc 

14S,  ln> 

W  K  Flint 

....1511,  157,  200 

J  A  Wrhrbt 

158 

<;  D  White 

101,  19i 

Robt  Irwin 

lti'1 

HJ  Underbill..., 

....101,    'C5,  100 

107,  If* 

A  P  Stanford.... 

173,  209 

J  T  Haley    

ISO 

W  E  Wood 

1st 

ET  Pease 

1S3 

C  H  Sherman.... 

1M,  !94 

J  P  Over 

19ii 

.  Shares.  Amouui' 
12  50 
2  00 


50 
8 
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r  511 
Jfi  INI 

8  7.1 
12  5ii 
12  90 
17  50 

1  25 


6  5i) 

5  mi 
10  no 


2  50 
37  50 

3  75 

0  25 
2  51) 

1G  25 

1  25 


L  H  Brooks 195  2 

FLippin 1S7,  2ilt  25 

S  Hubb;ird I'M  ft 

L  Thompson '99  10 

Tubor  ft  Hilt 28,  29  20 

W  R  Muwry 208  V,ii 

J  Fuller 210  5 

WACameron 211  0  5-6 

J  «  Fallen 212  10 

H  Rosekrans 214  10 

G  II  Ricker 2lt  5 

FA  Fresicrs 225,  2.6  25 

C  II  Halev 220  511 

D  N  llawlev 222  50  12  50 

A  N  Huniphns 223  9  5-C  2  4B 

E  1*  Flint  1(13,  1S.»  35  8  75 

ESIinel 224  10  2  50 

J  Hill 228  10  2  50 

J  Tabor 229  10  2  50 

J  Covington 7  1  75 

Cochran  A  Covington 17  1-G  4  46 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  twenty-fifth  day  of  November, 
1863,  so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may 
be  necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
Oluey  &  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  Snturday,  the  sixteenth  day  of  January. 
1869,  at -the  hour  of  12  o'clock,  M.,  of  said  day,  to  pay  said 
delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.      _ 

JOHN  F.  POPE,  Secretary. 

Office,  No.  419  California  street,  (Room  No.  5)  San  Fran- 
cisco. jan2 


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2  50 

5  00 

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1  25 

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2  50 
2  50 
1  25 

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Diamond  Copper  Miming   Company.    ^Location: 

Rockland  District,  Del  Norte  County,  California. 

Notick.— There  arc  delinquent  upon  the  folio  wing  described 
stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the  twenty-eighth 
day  of  October,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set  opposite  the 
names  of  the  respecttvo  share  holders,  as  follows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Easier,  M 105  2  $4  00 

Broiner,  G  F 108  1  2  no 

Billmer,  John 261 

Brown,  Thomas 315 

Brown,  Thomas 217 

Dorris,  B  F  z9:J 

Foster,  C  L '04 

Oiold.  Chas 287 

Houck.  J 292 

Haak.C -M2 

Haley,  C  S 243 

Klelnsorge,  Win U>I 

Klcinsorgc,  Win 258 

Kleinsorge,  Chas 102 

Klelnsorge,  Chas 259 

Kleinsorge,  Chas 26<> 

Mal'ard,  G  II »69 

Mallard,  G  H 302 

Mallard,  G  H  305 

Mohr.LB  M 140 

Miller,  John IsS 

Randall,  R„bt  h 271 

Randall.  Robt  B 272 

Randall,  Robt  U 271 

Randall,  Robt  B 274 

Randall,  R-bt  B 275 

Randall,  Root  B 276 

Randall,  Robt  H 277 

Randall,  Robt  B 294 

Rand  ill,  Robt  B 307 

Randall,  Robt  B 308 

Randall,  Robt  B 309 

Rice,  AW 6* 

Roth.  S 109 

Rocve,  G  B  A  Co....' ll« 

Reeve,  (J  B  A  Co 149 

Reeve,  G  B  ft  Co 150 

Reeve,  G  B  ft  Co 151 

Reeve,  G  B  ft  Co 152 

Reeve,  GB  A  Co 278 

Reeve.  G  B  ft  Co 269 

Steele,  H 19 

Steele,  II.. 204 

Steele,  Anna 159 

Suerkrap,  John.   100 

Sucrkrap,  John 220 

Suerkrap,  John 221 

Stose,  C 103 

Schacht.H  W 113 

Schenck,  ET 310 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board,  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  October,  1SC8, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  R.  R.  Rollins, 
auctioneer,  at  salesroom,  522  Marketstreet,  San  Francisco, 
on  Thursday,  the  twenty-flrst  day  of  January,  18C6.  at  the 
hour  of  11  o'clock  A.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delin- 
quent assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertis- 
ing and  expenses  of  sale. 

J.  A.  COOLIDGE,  Secrciary. 

Office,  Room  No.  40  Merchants'  Exchange  Building,  Cali- 
fornia street,  San  Francisco.  jan2 


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Great  Centra]   Mlnlmr  Com  puny.—  Locution    o. 

Works:  Yuma  County,  Arizona  Territory. 

NoricK.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  October,  1863,  the  several  amounts  set  op 
posHc  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows : 

Name''.                 No.  Certificate, 
P  Oalnon 186 

Wm  ii  Cleveland 313 

Mrs  Ann  C  Cuuimings 255 

his  n  Foster 91 

.las  n  Poster Ul 

.In-  K    Foster 142 

Jesse  Gelb 73 

. I  esse  Hi*  ih 74 

Jesse  Gelb 75 

Jesse  Gelb 76 

Jesse  Gelb 78 

..can  Gelb 79 

Jesse  (ieib 80 

S  R  HaiTi* 293 

S  it  Harris ,i99 

S  R  Harris 318 

Jas  Kellogg 175 

A  J  Jeghers 3 

A  J  Jeghers 4 

A  J  Jeghers fi 

A.T  Jeghers ". 6 

A  J  Jeghers 7 

August  Ludortt 241 

Dan'l  M  cLend 290 

Jno  R  Mason 128 

Camilln  Muriln  267 

Ford  II  Rngcrs 329 

Louis  Vesarin 319 

Louis  Vesarin 320 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  October,  A.  D.  186S, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs.  Olncy 
ft  Co.,  at  their  salesrooms.  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  the  thirtieth  day  of  December,  A-  D.  1868, 
at  the  hour  of  4  o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delin- 
quent assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertis- 
ing and  expenses  of  sale. 

O.  D.  SQUIRE,  Secretary. 

Office,  No.  414  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.    dec5 

Postponement.— The  above  sate  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Thursday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the 
samo  hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan2  O.  D.  SQUIRES,  Secretary. 


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Amount. 

10 

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25 

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25 

62  5<] 

100 

250  (XJ 

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25  00 

20 

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25 

62  »i 

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20 

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10 

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12  50 

50 

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50 

125  00 

50 

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50 

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12  50 

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20 

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162  60 

25 

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25 

62  50 

RIppon   Gold    ii  n<l    Silver    Allnliiff    Company,- 

Location  of  Works:    Silver  Mountain  District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
firtc-erith  day  of  October,  1863,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate. 

Curtis  Palmer. 148 

William  Brown II 

William  Brown 23i 

Wi II i am  B rown 233 

William  Brown 234 

William  Brown 35 

William  Brown 240 

William  Brown 276 

Willium  Brown 277 

Brown  ft  Kent 15 

Abigail  Brown 20 

Abigail  Brown 207 

M  Nolan 266 

Daniel  Davidson,  endorsed  to 

James  Wilson 4G 

George  Patterson 53 

James  S  S  Robinson  56 

FM  Ellis 66 

H  DSeott 71 

John  Sanquct i;j8 

II  Currdii not  issued 272 

B  Curran not  is  tied 273 

John  Bagnell 77 

Matthew  Davidson 79 

Patrick  Carroll 224 

P  M  Wellin 221 

Edward  Cnmnhcll 181 

Chas  B  Montague 120 

A  J  Davis 127 

LottMulcahy 157 

Thomas  Fa  y ;58 

David  M  Snort 134 

Chas  Mayer 133 

Benjamin  C  Levy 137 

I-azard  (.odchaux 139 

Lazard  Godrhaiix, 160 

Lazanl  Godcliuu 


Lazard  Godctif 


...229 
...2311 
I5G 

...174 


PCiimiiin-'hain 

Michael  iOii'.lisb 152 

Frank  Malum 155 

Tbos  McCuMouch 159 

Stephen  McUlllun 161 

Stephen  McGillaa 165 

P.l  McMahoii 170 

P  J  McMahon iS3 

Jas  Barrett.. .not  issued.. .bal  189 

Elizabeth  Cumin 194 

Elizabeth  Curran 195 

N  C  Bi'U'gs 209 

F  II  Moore 210 

C  R  Gregory 211 

Henry  Elm 212 

Henry  En  » 278 

David  Lovell 214 

Jacob  Marieiisieiu.. 225 

MG  Shine 264 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  nnd  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  October,  1S6P, 
so  many  shares  ol  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  salesroom 
of  Maurice  Dore  ft  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  327  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco,  on  Saturday,  the  twenty-third  day 
of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to 
pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  ofsnle. 

CURTIS  PALMER,  Secretary. 

Office.  No.  87  Stevenson  street,  between  First  aud'Secnnd 
streets,  San  Francisco.  dec24 


No.  Shares. 

Amount. 

10 

$10  Of 

6 

5  Of 

10 

10  Of 

10 

10  til 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  10 

3 

3  00 

25 

25  0U 

45 

45  (1U 

10 

10  00 

5 

5  00 

5 

6  00 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  CO 

5  00 

10 

10  00 

1  00 

5ft 

55  00 

15 

ift  00 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  00 

7 

700 

12 

12  00 

111 

10  00 

5 

ft  00 

10 

10  00 

2ft 

25  00 

Jl) 

10  00 

5 

SOQ 

ft  00 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  00 

ft 

5  00 

10 

10  00 

5 

5  00 

ft 

5  00 

a 

5  00 

3  00 

5 

5  00 

5 

5  0(1 

2ft 

25  00 

25 

25  00 

10 

10  00 

ft 

5  00 

ft 

5  00 

rs 

2i  00 

2ft 

25  00 

25 

125  00 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  00 

10 

10  00 

20 

20  00 

20 

20  10 

20 

20.00 

25 

25  00 

10 

10  00 

1 

1  00 

20 

20  00 

Pntroclna    nnd    Dolorc*  Silver    Mining;  Compa- 
ny, Gaaxapam  District,  State  of  Chihuahua,  Mexico, 

NOTICE.— Then  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  December.  1868,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  follows: 

Names.  No. Certificate.     No.  Shares.    Amount. 

James  Lung |U  5  $10  011 

r-J    £5"J II  10  200.1 

\-\\  Perry  15  6  10  ui 

\-      •  •ny .'"_■  as  no  00 

"*•'"- 2i:t  ft  iopo 

g  'J1,'"1'1'-: 52  5  10  00 

8  8  Emery    186  5  ju  no 

John  Donald 212  w  2000 

3    '  V;UI, '•"  w  3d  00 

'  ■'  °  Connor in;  60  12000 

James  Ib.ylo,.     109  ft  in  00 

Catherine  Martin 215  5  1000 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  nnd  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  December,  1863,  so  many 
shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  bo  necessary, 
will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Olncy  ft  Co.,  auctioneers, 
No  426  Montgomery  Street,  San  Francisco,  Cul.,  on  Monday, 
the  twenty-fifth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  tho  hour  of  12 
o'clock  M.  of  sold  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment 
thereon,  together  with  COStfiOf  advertising  and  expenses  of 
sale. 

C.  B.  GIFFORD.  Secretary. 

Office,  N.  E.  corner  of  Second  and  Howard  streets,  San 
Francisco.  jang 


Kattlemiuke  Gold    and   Nllver  Mining-    Compu. 

ny,  Brown's  Valley,  Yuba  County,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  tho  nineteenth  day  of 
December,  1868,  an  assessment  of  seven  dollars  and  flfly 
ccnts  per  share  was  levied  upon  ihe  capital  stock  of  said 
Company,  payable  immediately,  In  Ihilti-d  Slates  gold  and 
silver  coin,  to  the  Secretary,  No,  318  California  street.  Bah 
Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  tin- 
paid  on  the  twenty-flrst  day  of  Junuary,  1869,  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  ot  February, 
1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  wlih 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  tho 
Board  of  Trustees. 

JOHN  F.  LOHSE,  Secretary 

Ofllce,  SlSCallfornia  street. up  stairs, San  Francisco.       d26 


Sun  l'l-iiiit  hen  and  Caittlc  Dome  Mining  Com- 
pany. Location  of  Works:  Castle  Dome  County,  Arizona 
Territory. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  tho  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  tho 
twenty-fifth  day  of  November,  1863,  tho  several  amounts 
set  opposite  tho  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as 
follows: 
Names.  No,  Certificate.    No.  Shares,  Amount, 

Wm  Butlerneld 1  lo  6  inc  600  $18  (0 

Wm  Buttcrflcld 13  26  78 

Win  Buuerfield 10  100  (16 

Wm  Rutiertleld II,  12  20-ca  40  20 

Wm  Buttcrflcld 8,    9  100-en       200  6  00 

Wm  Butlcrllcld 148  34  1  (12 

JasDevoe.Jr 27  10  HO 

Jas  Devrfe,  Jr 28  to  32  inc  600  15  CO 

G  W  Brvaut 40,  41,  42  5-ea  15  45 

G  W  Bryant 43  10  30 

G  W  Bryant 45  to  4S  inc  100  3  00 

G  W  Bryant 49  50  1  50 

GW  Bryant 51  10  30 

G  W  Bryant 164  40  1  20 

G  W  Brvant 165  600  IS  00 

J  TButicrtleld 163lo  I7l  inc  1.-0  3  t'O 

J  V  Buitertleld,  unissued 900  27  00 

N  S  Knowlton 183  400  12  CO 

NSKnowlton 191  50  150 

Alfred  Stebbins 188  500  lfl  10 

Robert  Apple 161  260  7  60 

Robert  Apple 162  250  7  to 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
ot  Trustees,madc  on  the  twenty  fifth  day  of  November,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  miry  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  ofiicc  of 
Dam  ft  Gladding,  auctioneers,  No.  320  Montgomeiy  street, 
on  the  twelfth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  1>£ 
o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assess- 
ment thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  ex- 
penses of  sale. 

A.  B.  SMITH    Secretary. 
Ofllce,  No.  428  California  street,  3d  floor,  San  Francisco. 

jan2 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  Is  hereby  postponed  until 
Wednesday,  the  twentieth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  Hie 
same  hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan!6  A.  R.  SMITH,  Secretary. 


IT.   S.    Grant    Mining    Company.—  Xiocnt Ion    of 

Works:  Carlisle,  Nevada. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  tho  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  November,  1868,  tho  several  amounts  set  op- 
posite the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows : 


Names. 


No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 


AlpheusBull 2  218 

E  B.  Mott,  Jr 6 

Geo  Mohrel 10 

Goo  Mohrel II 

Geo  Mohrel 12 

Geo  Mohrel 13 

fieo  Mohrel 14 

Silas  Gnrber 19 

Jas  P  Wheeler 30 

Jas  P  Wheeler 31 

Jas  P  Wheeler 32 

Jas  P  W heeler 33 

Jno  Vail 34 

LJ  Flint 37 

IL  Requa .- 38 

I  L  Requa 39 

I  L  Requa 40 

I  L  Requa 41 

J  L  Van  Rokkclen 48 

L  A  Booth 19 

L  A  Booth ftO 

LA  Booth 51 

J  Bigps 

MoFflrlrind 

Sarah  Snvder 

N  M  Baxter 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  November,  1868,  so 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  neces- 
sary, will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  C.  Merrill  ft  Co., 
auctioneers,  No.  204  California  street,  San  Francisco, 
California,  on  Saturday,  the  second  day  of  January, 
1869,  at  the  hour  of  2  o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay 
said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary- 

Offlco,  No.  226  Clay  street,  San  Francisco.  decI9 

Postponemknt.— The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Saturday,  the  thirtieth  day  of  January,  1369,  at  the  samo 
hour  and  place.    By  order  oft  he   Board  of  Trustees. 

jan9  ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary. 


$109  00 


5  00 
2  50 
2  50 
5  00 
25  00 
25  00 
25  (>0 
25  00 
111  00 
10  00 
25  00 
25  00 
25  00 
2ft  I'O 
2  00 
25  00 
27  00 
50  00 
2  (10 
8  00 
16  00 
10  00 


leavorable  to  Inventors.— Persons  holding  new  In- 
ventions of  machinery  and  important  improvements,  can 
have  the  same  illustrated  and  explained  In  the  Miking  and 
Scientific  Press,  free  ot  charge,  If  in  our  judgment  the 
discovery  is  one  of  real  merit,  and  of  sutllclout  Interest  ta 
tho  public  to  warrant  publication, 


46 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


TAJBNEY'iS 

PATENT    AMALGAMATOB 

These  Machines  Stand.  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
have  no  equal.  No  efl'ort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
the  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  the  muller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  js 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  now  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setlers  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed.  .  , 

Mill  men  are  invited,  to  examine  these  pans  and  setlers  for 
themselves,  at  the  .PACIFIC  FO  CMJBKT, 

Ivl  San  Francisco. 


IMPORTANT  TO  "WOOD  "WOKKEBS, 
G-EAR'S  COMBINATION 

Variety  Molding  and  Planing 

MACHINE. 

THIS  STANDARD   MACHINE   IS  INDISPENSABLE  IN 
any  establishment  working  Wood  by  machinery.    He- 
cent  great  improvements  render  it  complete  for 

All  kinds  of  Irregular  andiStral&rht  Work 

in  hard  orsoftwoid.  Straight,  Waved,  Circular  and  Ellip- 
tical Moldings,  Spiral  Work,  and  all  Irregular  Forms,  thus 
saving  to  the  mechanic  the  cost  of  several  machines  to 
effect  the  purposes  accomplished  by  this  alone.  It  does 
not  stop  at  cutting  the  edges  and  sides  of  timber,  but  oper- 
ates equally  well  upon  the  ends,  cutting  them  into  any  re- 
quired form  with  the  same  facility  that  it  does  the  sides. 
Any  shop  without  it  lacks  one  of  the  most  USEFUL  AND 
PROFITABLE  TOOLS  now  used.  It  is  worthy  of  the  atten 
linn  of  all  HOU*E,  CARRIAGE,  SHIP,  BOAT  and  CAR 
BUILDERS,  FURNITURE  and  CABINET  MAKERS,  MILL 
PROPRIETORS, PATTERN  MAKERS,  etc.,  and  ot  ail  others 
who  desire  to  make  a  profitable  business  from  a  small  in- 
vestment. Evervmachinc  is  thoroughly  tested  at  the  manu- 
factory and  warranted.  Further  information  furnished  on 
application.  FULLER  &  CO., 

Manufacturers'  Agents  for  the  Pacific   Coast,  109  Mont- 
gomery street.  San  Francisco.  17vl7-3m 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Paint 

—  FOE — 

TIN,   IRON  AND    METALLIC  [ROOFS, 

Iron,  Brick,  and  Wooden  XCulIdlngs, 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  cau  be  put  on  in 

any  color,  aud  is  less  expensive  than  other  Paint 

Sew  Cloth  Boots  put  on.    Old  Kooft  cemented 
and  painted.    Leaky  Roofs  made  tight. 

05r*  No  Goal  Tar  or  Asphaltum  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. , 

GEO.  T.  BROMLET,  Agent, 


BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER! 
PRICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES   OF  ALL  SIZES   FOB   SALE 
—  BY  — 

"WTMC.   P.  BLAKE, 

Corner  First  and  Mission  streets,  or  Box  0,077 

3vl3f  SAN   FRANCISCO. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

A'oh.  25  and   S7   Fremont   street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  ofbestBarand 
Bundle  Iron,  Boiler  Tubes,  Plate  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  I'lpe,  Anvils,  Oast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fnthv*. 
wliieii  they  olfer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

2lvlb-3in  W.  UcURINDLE,  Manage. 


Removal. 


NELSON  &    DOBLE, 

AGENTS  FOR 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 


Mill    Picks,    Sledges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers1  Tools, 

Have  removed  to  13  and  15  Fremont  street,  near 

Market,  San   Francisco. 

luvliur 


IVotice  to  Miners, 

Weil-Borers    and  Water    Companies, 

MPRAG  IS  NOW  PREPAKED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike maimer,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  large  additions  to  my  stuck  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prepared  to  lill  all  orders  with  dis- 
patch, and  guarantee  entire  s-iiti-ifaetlou.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  oi  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  all  classes.    Also,  Ship  flumljuig  done. 

M.  JL'JKAG, 
8vl3-ly       Stove  Store,  No.  1     Clay  street,  below  Davis. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  5S  Beale  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN  .FRANCISCO. 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  saving 
Of  fifty  per  cent.  KEAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIONS 
MADKTu  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  ihe  Coast. 
Orders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  flSJy- First 
Premium  awarded  at  thr>  Slate  Fair,  1S1>7. 

'vi,*;i,u  'I.'.  «■.  hUK.VI.VG  «!•  CO 


Patent  for  Sale. 


The  undersigned,  having  successfully  introduced  the 

Xeffel  American  ISouble  Turbine  "Water 

'Wheel 

On  this  Coast,  nnd  owning  the  Patent  for  the  whole  Taciflc 
Coast,  viz:  The  states  of  California,  Nevada  and  Oregon, 
and  the  Territories  of  Arizona,  Washington,  Idaho,  and 
Western  Montana,  wishes  now  to  dispose  of  the  Patent, 
with  stock  of  Wheels  on  hand,  Patterns,  etc.,  etc. 

A  Company  organized  and  prepared  properly  for  the 
construction  of  these  Wheels,  to  supply  this  Coast  and  all 
tributary  countries,  could  make  the  business  immensely 
profitable. 

My  object  in  selling  is  to  enable  me  to  devote  myself  ex- 
clusively to  my  profession.  A.  MYERS. 

P.  S.— If  not  sold  previous  to  February  15th,  then  I  would 
enter  into  an  arrangement  to  manufacture  by  paying  roy- 
alty.   Address  Rev.  A.  MYERS,  Portland  Oregon. 
26vt7-lm 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 

Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises,  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
New  style  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milliug  Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,3U0  lbs;  small,  950 
lbs.  For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23vl6-ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith   and   Machine   Shop, 

HAS   REMOVED 
To    1-13  Scnle  St.,  bet.  Mission  nnd  Howard, 

SAN  FBANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  other  Tools  made  to  order.  Im- 
ported Tools,  if  too  hard  or  soft,  re  tempered  to  give  satis- 
faction. REAPER  AND  MOWING-  KNIVES  ;  complete 
sections  always  on  hand,  or  will  he  made  at  the  shortest 
notice.  Particular  attention  paid  to  putting  in  order  AG- 
RICULTURAL MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polish- 
ing by  steam.  Orders  from  the  Countrypromptly  attended 
to     OS- All  work  warranted.    Prices  reasonable. 

21vl7qy  J.  WJSICBJBtA:K.T,  Proprietor. 


Portable  Engines. 

The  SwamscotCo's  (warranted  equal  to  any  manufac- 
tured, may  be  seen  in  use  in  this  eitv),  PORTABLE  and 
STATIONARY'  STEAM  FIRE  ENGINES,  STEAM  PUMPS 
and  ROTARY  PUMPS,  and  WOODWORKING  MACHIN- 
ERY of  every  description,  at  Eastern  prices.  Address  W. 
O.  M.  UERRYi  CO.,  511  California  street,  San  Francisco. 
2ovl7-3m 


EO  TEAMSTERS! 

CONTINUE  TO 

HOC  USSPUO  9  IIHDEDT'C 

CELEBRATED 

H  &  L  Axle  Grease5 

To  which  you  have  given  so  decided  a 
preference  for  the  last 

FOURTEEN  YEARS, 

It  is  the  only  reliable  article 

IN  THE  MARKET 


Every  care  will  continue  ts  be  used  to  sus- 
tain the  high  reputation  the  H  &  L  Axle 
Grease,  has  so  long  and  justly  attained. 

JB&^Be  sure  and  ask  for  the  H  &  L  brand, 
and  see  that  the 

TRADE  MkM  H  &  L 

IS  ON  THE  COYER  OF  THE  PACKAGE 

NONE  OTHER  IS  GENUINE. 
FOR  SALE  IIV  EVERY  STATE  IN  THE  MON. 


The  Chili  Exposition. 

THE  UNDERSIGNED  WOULD  CALL  THE  ATTENTION 
of  the  manufacturers  of  California  to  the  National 
Exposition  to  be  field  during  the  coining  spring  in  Valpa 
raiso.  Chili,  next  to  California,  is  the  most  important 
country  on  the  Western  Coast  of  America.  And  this  Expo 
sition  cannot  fail  to  create  a  demand  for  our  staple  manu- 
factures, if  they  are  well  represented.  The  writer  has 
resided  for  some  years  in  Chili,  and  is  familiar  with  its 
people,  business  and  unisruase;  is  a  practical  mechanic, 
and  proposing  to  visit  the  Exposition,  oilers  to  take  charge 
of  machinery  or  other  material  that  parties  may  wish  to 
send  thither,  and  pledges  himself  faithfully  to  bring  before 
the  public  of  Chiii  their  respective  merits.  He  can  be 
seen  daily,  at  hisollice,  No.  49  Montgomery  Block.  Prompt 
action  is  necessary. 

DAVID  R.  SMITH, 
Civil  and  Mechanical  Engineer. 

References— Hanscom  A  Co.  (-Etna  Iron  Works);  A.  S 
nallidie  (President  Mechanics'  Institute);  Lynch  &  An- 
drnde. 

Sau  Francisco,  November  2tst,  1S03.  34v  17  tf 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


HENRY   KIMBALL. 


BARTLING-  &  KIMBALL, 
BOOKBINDEKS, 

Paper  Rulers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

505  day  street,  (southwest  cor.  Sansome), 
I5vl2-3in  SAN  FRANCISCO, 


(SUCCESSOR  TO  O.  GORl) 

MARBLE     "WORKS, 

No. 421  Pine  st.  bet  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  SanFrancisco 

Unntels,  Monuments,  Tombs,  Fliitnben*'  Slabs 
Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 

AST-  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 
spectfulh  solicited.  5v8-3m 


Palmer's  Patent 

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Manufactured  in    Phi  la rielpliio  ,   Penn. 
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Manufacturer  of 
PATTERNS     AJST>     MOIXEX^S, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts., 
6vI4tf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


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SEAL     ENGRAVER, 

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Brass  and  Steel  Stamps  and  Dies,  5SSS  Montgomery  street, 

San  Francisco.    Orders  by  express  promptly  attended  to. 

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JOHNSON~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Desks    and    Office  Furniture, 

lit  Market  street*  near  Third. 

Warerooms  up  stairs.    A  large  variety  of  Desks  always  on 

hand;  all  klutls  of  Office  Furniture  and  Cabinet 

Work  made  to  order. 

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IPsiclfio  Concrete  Company, 

No.  C33  Clny  street, 

Factory  on  Kingstreet,  between  Third  and  Fourth  street. 
New  roofs  covered  and  leaky  roofs  repaired,  in  thorough 
and  substantial  manner,  promptly  and  at  very  reasonable 
raies.    Proprietors  of  Eagan's  latent.  lKvI7tf 


ITiire  and.  Marine. 

Union  Insurance  Company, 

OF  SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Son.  410  and  418  California  Street. 

Cash  Capital  (U.  S.  Coin) S7oO,OOo 

THE  CALIFORNIA  LLOYDS 

Having  consolidated  with  the  Union  Insurance  Company, 
January  1, 1866,  are  now  prepared  to  effect 

Marine  as  well    as   Fire    Insurance, 

upon  the  most  favorable  terms. 

US-Losses  promptly  and  equitably  adjusted  and  paid  in 
Gold  Coin. 
GUSTAVE  TOUCH  ARD,  President. 
Charles  D.  Haven,  Secretary. 
Geo.  T.  Bohen,  Surveyor.  21vl61amtf 


Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube- Cleaner. 


4S&S 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  nnd 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  tor  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  is  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perforin  its 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  oft  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  hi  or  out 
in  tit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  tor  .'teaniboat  boilers 
when  muddy  wateris  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
Hi  rough  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapes  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
nig  tlie  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed-  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  of 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

Those  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  ranginsr 
from  S5  io  S12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  trie 
Eastern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  iieale.  San  Franeisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  u.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


Fire,  Hose  and  Machine  Belting, 

THE  SUBSCRIBER  CONTINUES    TO    MANUFACTURE 
Oak  Tanned  Leailicr  Fire  IJo*e,  warranted  superior  to 
Eastern  Hose,  manufactured  at  tlie  Sixth  street  Tannery. 
SanFrmcisco. 
aivlCtf  JOHN  J.  FULTON. 


Turbine  Water  Wheels. 

[Continued  from  page  I.] 

Tbe  Jonval,  Lind  and  Tyler  turbines, 
(French,  California  and  New  England  in- 
ventions respectively,)  furnish  the  highest 
percentage  of  absolute  power  in  the  order 
named,  and  are  cheap  in  proportion  to  the 
power  furnished  in  the  reverse  order. 
Both  the  Lind  and  Tyler  are  central  dis- 
charge wheels,  the  water  feeding  from  the 
periphery  and  discharging  in  the  center. 
The  Leffel  wheel  is  used  considerably  in 
the  East;  it  resembles  the  Jonval.  The 
Belden  is  a  central  discharge  wheel  similar 
to  the  Tyler,  but  not  as  good.  The  Scotch 
turbine  receives  its  water  in  the  center  and 
discharges  in  the  periphery,  like  the  reac- 
tion wheels  mentioned  below. 

The  hurdy-gurdy,  resembling  the:Swiss 
turbine,  is  a  very  simple  tangental  turbine, 
much  used  in  the  gravel  mines  for  crush- 
ing cement,  pumping  and  prospecting, 
as  it  can  be  fixed  on  the  end  of  a  cam  shaft, 
and  driven  at  once  with  the  hydraulic  hose- 
pipe. 

Water  wheels  have  been  worked  by  the 
Englishman  Eairbairn  to  93  per  cent  of  the 
absolute  power  in  the  falling  water,  but  it 
is  safe,  ordinarily,  in  reckoning  out  the 
horse  power,  to  estimate  the  practical  effi- 
ciency at  55  to  60  per  cent. 

The  principal  objection  to  turbines  13 
that  gritty,  muddy  water  wears  them  out. 
Over-shot  water  wheels  suffer  injury  from 
standing  still,  and  they  cannot  be  used  to 
advantage  over  40  feet  in  diameter. 

Eeaction  wheels  are  those  working  on 
the  principle  of  Mattieson's  hydraulic 
crane,  or  the  "Barker  mill,"  invented  in 
the  17th  century.  Whitlow's  Scotch  tur- 
bine is  on  the  same  principle.  They  are 
adapted  to  a  still  smaller  stream  with  greater 
fall,  than  the  ordinary  turbines,  and  will 
afford  50  per  cent  of  the  absolute  power  in 
the  water  used. 

The  water  engine  proper,  is  a  valve  ma- 
chine which  works  precisely  like  a  steam 
engine,  with  a  column  of  water  as  the  op- 
erating agent,  in  the  place  of  the  steam.  A 
toy  engine  of  this  kind  is  in  operation  in 
one  of  the  churches  of  this  city,  where  it 
is  used  to  drive  the  bellows  of  an  organ. 
The  water  engine  is  much  used  in  the 
Saxon  and  Bohemian  mines,  where  they  are 
of  colossal  sise,  being  generally  employed 
to  do  the  pumping,  whereby  the  falling  of 
a  streamlet  from  one  level  to  another,  un- 
derground, is  made  use  of  to  pump  the 
waters  from  below  up  to  the  adit  level.  At 
Joachimsthal  the  water  engine  is  used  also* 
for  hoisting.  The  principal  advantage 
claimed  for  it  is  that  it  never  wears  out; 
though  the  leather  of  the  valves  is  apt  to  be 
attacked  by  acid  waters.  Tomlinson  de- 
scribes it  in  his  Encyclopedia  of  the  Use- 
ful Arts. 

Of  the  available  water  power  in  the  foot- 
hills of  the  Sierra, — within  a  distance  north 
and  south  of  500  miles  which  has  more 
than  twenty  large  rivers  falling  at  least 
6,000  feet  in  70  or  80  miles,— Cronise,  in 
his  Natural  Wealth  of  California,  says: 

"  To  state  it  as  being  equal  to  the  force 
exerted  by  500,000  horses  would  be  to  keep 
well  within  bounds.  Already  nearly  200 
quartz  mills,  over  50  flour,  and  150  saw 
mills,  are  driven  by  such  inconsiderable 
portions  thereof  as  have  been  diverted  for 
this  purpose.  If  all  the  water  power  exist- 
ing in  the  New  England  States  were  added 
to  that  of  New  York,  New  Jersey,  ancl 
Delaware,  it  would  scarcely  exceed  that  still 
running  to  waste  clown  the  side  of  the  Si- 
erra." 

On  the  Truckee,  at  its  lowest1  stage,  ac- 
cording to  a  rough  estimate  by  Mr.  Scott, 
of  the  Union  Foundry,  there  is  available 
about  1,000-horse  power  per  mile.  Theie 
being  70  miles,  having  an  average  fall  of 
45  feet  per  mile,  the  Pacific  Railroad  and  ' 
Nevada  have  at  their  service  not  less  than 
70, 000-horse  power  in  that  stream  alone. 

This  year  for  the  first  time,  so  far  as 
known,  the  basket  willow  grown  in  Califor- 
nia has  been  put  to  use. 


TY\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


47 


i  innra  Eabtbs.  —A  correspondeut 
from  the  Olmatead  paint  mines  ill  Sonoma 
County,  taking  exception  to  our  article 
quoted  from  Boss  Brown's  '•.Mineral  Ee- 
BOnrces,"  etc.,  on  ncconnt  of  its  omission 
of  that  important  development,  says  : 

Wo  hftvo  li".?n  working  onr  paint  mine, 
more  or  less,  for  two  years,  and  have  dis- 
tributed onr  colors  over  Sonoma  County, 
era)  tons  in  Ban  Pranoisco,  nearly  a 
ton  in  Sacramento,  also  in  San  Luis  Obispo; 
and  we  have  had  onr  paints  on  exhibition 
nttlirco  fairs-at  tb  I        I  ty  Fair, 

[nstitnte  Fair,  Sun  Francisco, 
and  the  St  it"  Fair,  at  Sacramento— and 
been  awarded  a  promium  ateaoh  place;  and 
all  those,  whether  painters  or  paint  dealers, 
thatbave  examined  our  paints,  tell  us  that 
theyvre  the  first  genuine  fine  paints  the; 
sen,  of  California  production.  Mr. 
J.  D.  Ooliver,  of  San  Francisco,  on  exam- 
ining'our  paints,  said  that  all  the  California 
paints  he  bad  seen  before  were  too  coarse, 
lint  ours  is  fine  enough;  and  that  is  the 
question  raised  by  all  good  judges  that 
have  used  or  seeu  our  uativo  paints  and 
colors, 

Olmstead's  paints  were  spoken  of  in  the 
1  'niss,  in  connection  with  the  Mechanics' 
Institute  Fair. 

Tiif.  Fii;st  Notice  at  the  EriEiin.\r.i>T 
Mini:.  — The  following  curious  dooumentis 
said  to  have  been  posted  at  the  Eberhard  t 
mine: 

White  Pine  District,  Aug.  5A,  18fi7:  Know 
all  men  (or  one  women,  for  then  all  will 
know),  that  the'undersigned,  who  is  an  in- 
dividual of  limited  moans,  but  of  unlimited 
expectations,  locates,  claims,  and  intends 
to  hold  and  work  two  claims  of  200  feet  each 
on  this  ledge,  containing,  as  ho  believes 
and  hopes  it  does,  gold,  silver,  calespar, 
feldspar  and  spar  the  barkeep,  besides  other 
precious  metals  too  numerous  to  mention, 
together  with  all  the  dips,  spurs  and  angles 
and  triangles  ranging  from  vertical  to  hori- 
zontal, and  will  work  the  same  according 
to  "  Hoyle"  and  the  very  liberal  laws  of 
White  Pine  District.  The  undersigned  is 
induced  to  make  this  company  of  one,  as 
he  is  anxious  that  the  poor  devil  who  comes 
along  may  have  a  fair  show  at  the  exten- 
sions, if  he  can  find  them.  To  be  known 
as  the  Elephant  Ledge  and  Company. 
William  Pitcher,  200  feet;  discovery,  200 
feet. 

Pitcher  did  not  develop  the  mine,  and  it 
slipped  away  from  him. 

A  Greasy  Mechanic. — The  late  Colonel 
Colt  was  himself  a  practical  mechanic.  By 
his  will  he  left  to  his  nephew  an  immense 
fortune.  At  the  time  of  Col.  Colt's  death 
that  nephew  was  learning  his  trade  as  a 
machinist  in  his  uncle's  shop,  working  dil- 
igently, in  his  dirty  overalls,  day  by  day, 
subject  to  the  same  rules  as  other  appren- 
tices. On  his  uncle's  death  he  became  a 
millionaire;  but,  choosing  a  guardian  to 
manage  his  property,  he  continued  at  his 
labor,  and  faithfully  served  his  apprentice- 
ship. Now,  as  he  walks  the  rooms  of  his 
house,  or  drives  his  handsome  team,  he  has 
the  consciousness  that  if  his  riches  "take  to 
themselves  wings  and  fly  away,"  he  is  fur- 
nished with  the  means  of  getting  an  hon- 
est livelihood,  and  may  make  a  fortune 
for  himself. — Sci.  American. 


ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST    ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Nov.  1st,  1804  ;    July  24,  lSliG  ;    and  Oct.  0,  1SGG. 


The  Mocnt  Cenis  Tunnel. — About 
three-fourths  of  this  work  is  completed.  It 
is  estimated  that  the  whole  will  be  finished 
as  early  as  the  commencement  of  1871. 


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Fifty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


Than  any  Hlower 


Miuiiisr 

and 

SSteEtmsHipS. 


One  of  these  Blowers  may  he  seen  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Almadcn  Quicksilver  Mine;  Gridley's 
Foundry,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada;  7E  na  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stocktow  Agency,  ns 
certain  parlies,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  till  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARG-ION, 

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Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly of  the  U.  S.  B.  Mint,  S.  F.) 

Office,  No.  lilt  Commercial  Street*  oouoiil lr 

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California;  Messrs  Pineiie  .t  Bayerque,  \\'m.  M.  Lent.  John 
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CASES,  GOLD  SCALES.  CHEMICAL  GLASSWARE,  and 
every  article  required  for  ASSAY  OFFICES,  LABORATO 
RIES,  etc.  Wc  nave  given  this  branch  of  our  business  par 
tleular  nttention,  to  select  such  articles  as  are  necessary 
In   the  development  of  the  mineral  wealth  of  this  coast. 

A  Full  Assortment  of  DRUOGISTS'  CLASS  WARE  and 
DRUGGISTS'  SUNDRIES,  ACIDS  and  CHEMICALS,  con 
itontly  on  hand. 

San  Francisco  March    6. 1865.  llvlO-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office, 
may  be  employed  professionally  ns  n  Scientific  Expkht. 
ecological  Examinations  and  Reports.  Analysis  and  Assays, 
etc  ,  elc.  Practical  advice  and  investigations  in  the  Chem 
ical  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  examination 
of  new  chemical  methods  ;ind  nroducls.  Address,  2fi  Pino 
slreet,  Rooms  3ft  and  36,  New  York.  Alwavs  in  from  12  to 
3.3U.    AS"  Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFESSOR    "WURTZ, 

Who  is  the  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
ful  uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELERS'  SWEKPINGS,  will  furnish  at  the 
above  address  n formation  in  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM   AMALGAM. 

All  Instructionsand  experiments  clscwbcrc  obtained  nre 
spurious  ami  unreliable.  IVOKKiNi:  EXPERIMENTS  O.V 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Elc.  Prof.  W.  has  in  opera 
lion  in  NcivYork  alarjrc  anil  small  Hepburn  Pan,  lor  work 
Imr  1.IIP0  or  2U-1U.  charges  ol  malerial  lor  cxperlmentu. 
purposes.  3vl7 


CAMERON  'ft* 

Special  Steam  Pump. 


PICKERIN  Gt'S 

Engine  Regulator. 


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Steam  Gauges,  Steamboat  Machinery,  Morrison  &  Seller's  Patent  Steam  Hammers, 
Seller's  Patent  Bolt  Screwing  Machines,  Lathes,  Planers,  Shafting  and  Hangers,  Cooper 
&  Phillips'  Turning  Tools,  Machinists'  Tools,  Engines  and  Boilers,  Wheeler's  Patent 
Tumbling  Beam-Engine  for  Screw  Propellers. 

DAVID    STODDART,  Hi  Boalo  street,  San  Francisco. 


G-.  "W.  STRONG-, 

ASSAYER    AND    WORKER    OF    ORES, 

No.  10  Stevenson  street,  near  First.San  Francisco. 

Hiehest  price  paid  for  choice  lots  of  Ores,  Sulphmets,  As 
say  Ashes,  Sweepings,  etc.,  etc.    Students  instructed  in  all 
branches  of  Metallurgy,  onlibcral  terms. 
l-tvlGqr. 


y^        MEUSSDORFFER,        y^ 
HAT   BIA.lVtJFACTTJR.EI5, 

And  dealer  In 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOLESALE    AND    KETAIL. 

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125  J  street Sacramento. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets Marvsville. 

72  Front  street Portland,  Oregon. 

Onr  wholesale  House,  C28  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Clay  street,  Sun  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  In  this  State. 
Every  Steamer  bring*  the  latest  issued  novelties  from  Eu- 
rope and  New  Tork,  which  can  be  found  at  all  the  abovo 
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and  Neura'gia.  by  herbs  only.  The  receipt  was  given  some 
years  ago  by  an  old  Indian  in  New  Orleans,  and  It  has  never 
failed  to  cute  ail  it  says.  Many  have  been  cured  in  this 
city  and  in  Boston,  and  all  siiy  it  is  the  best  they  havo 
tried.  Manufactured  by  MRS.  MARY  BIGGINS,  Oregon 
street,  two  doors  west  of  Drumm.  Orders  sent  by  mail  or 
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Peksonaxi. — Mr.  William  H.  Murray, 
our  traveling  solicitor,  is  on  a  tour  through 
the  counties  of  Santa  Clara,  Santa  Cruz, 
and  we  trust  lie  will  send  us  some  facts 
in  regard  to  the  tanning,  lime-burning, 
manganese  and  quicksilver  mining,  pow- 
der-manufacturing, railroading,  and   other 

special  interests  of  that  section. 

——— »    i  i 

The  Batopilas  Mines. — A  photographic 
copy  of  a  nicely  executed  map  of  the  Bato- 
pilas mining  region,  made  by  K.  H.  Stretch, 
has  been  left  with  us,  showing  the  locali- 
ties of  all  the  mines  and  tunnels  referred 
to  in  our  communication  from  that  district, 
published  in  another  column. 

a  Heaety  Eecommendation  of  Hendy's 
Concentrator  can  be  seen  in  our  advertis- 
ing columns  to-day.  It  is  written  cby  the 
intelligent  superintendent  of  one  of  our 
best  mines. 


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Mining  Property  for  Sale. 

The  Sauce  and  Giantess  Mines, 

Located  fourteen  miles  from  tlie  safe  and  commodioushar- 
bor  of  San  Bruno,  on  the  Gulf  side  of  the  Peninsula  of 
Lower  California,  are  offered  for  sale.  Specimens  of  the 
ores,  together  with  a  map  of  the  country  and  drawings  of 
the  mines,  showing  both  the  surface  and  underground 
workings,  also  the  Territorial  Surveyor's  survey  of  the 
mines  and  laud— comprising  over  sixty  square  miles— may- 
be seen  at  SAWYER  &  WILLIAMS,  430  California  street 

THE    TITJLES    ARE    PERFECT. 

The  Mines  and  either  the  whole  or  part  of  the  land,  will 
bo  disposed  of. 
For  further  particulars  address 

CAPT.  WM.  WILLIAMS,  Sole  Agent, 
Care  Messrs.  Sawyer  &  Williams, 
SvlS-lm  43»  California  St.,  San  Francisco. 


IMPORTANT  TO  LUMBERMEN. 

Patent  lttuley  Saw  Hangings. 

These  Mnlavs  will  cut  FIFTY  PER  CENT.  MORE  LUM- 
bEKPERDAYihanaiiyothcrMulavinu.sc,  with  llfty  per 
cent  less  power.  They  arc  very  durable,  and  easily  kept  in 
order,  and  warranted  to  give  satisfaction.  No  Mulay  Mill 
should  be  wknout  them,  as  they  will  pay  for  themselves  in 
n  very  siiort  time.  No  other  mode  of  manufacturing  Lum- 
ber can  compete  with  the  Mulay  Saw  with  this  improve- 
ment. Semi  for  circular.  FULLER  &  CO., 
Manufacturers'  Agents    for  tho  Pacific  Coast,  109  Mont 

gomery  street,  San  Francisco.  17vl7-3m 


Patent  XSlg-hts  fbv  Sale. 

For  Preserving  Timber  from  Decay 

The  cheapest  method  for  curing  Wood. 
A.      II  A .  M    V  It  »S      PATEJVT. 

"WOOD    PAVEMENT, 

iMIU,EU'.s  PATEXT. 

S.    1^.    PEREIRA, 

3vl8-lm  lli'l  Montgomery  street*  Room  4. 


LEA  &  PERKINS' 

CKLEHRATKD 

WORCBSTERSHtRE   SAUCE 

j^  .a,.        Declared  by  connolseura 

1    "■'  to  be  the  only 

GOOD  SAUCE.       tj 

3 

The  success  of  this  most  g 
delicious  and  unrivalled  £ 
condiment  having  caused  " 
certain  dealers  to  apply  the  name  of  "Wdr-  ■£ 
cestershlre  Sauce  lo  their  own  inferior  g 
compounds,  the  public  is  hereby  informed  "d  ir^jTnr.oJ-B 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the  genuine,  Si  Br^'S'^H 
Is  to  ask  for 

Lea  A  Perrln*'  Snnce, 

and  see  that  their    names  are    upon   the  £  fl 
wrapper,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  £  l 

So.ne  of  the  foreign  markets  having  been  c3 
supplied  with  a  spurious  Worcestershire  Q 
Since,  upon  the  wrapper  and  labels  of 
which  the  names  of  Lea  and  Pen-ins  have  been  forged,  L 
and  P.  give  notice  that  they  hive  furnished  their  corres- 
pondents witn  power  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed- 
ings against  Mamitacturcrs  and  Vendors  of  such,  or  any 
outer  imitations  u<-  which  their  right  raav  be  infriived 

Ask  for  LHA  &  PER1UNS'  S.iuee,  and  see  name  on  the 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stoc-per, 

Wholesale  mid  for  Export  by  the  Proprietors,  Worcester; 
Orosse  &  lllackwell,  London,  etc..  etc.;  and  bv  Grocers  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CRUSS  &  CO.,  San  Fran- 
cisco. 3vl8-ly 


HELIOG-RAPHIC 

STEEL    ENGRAVING  AND  PRINTING  COMPANY. 
Steel  Engravings  produced  by  an  Improved  Process  at 
one  third  the  usual  rated.    Portraits.  Country  Sijats,  Illus- 
trated Circulars,   Reproductions   of  Engravings,   Designs, 
etc  E.  VON   EGLoKL-'STKlN,  Supt., 

3yj8-GmU)p        133  and  135  West  Twenty-tltih  at..  New  York. 


PREMIUM     FOI£     XS:H3>ST    CONCENTRATOR 

AWABDED  BY  THE 

MECHANICS5    INSTITUTE,    1868, 

ALSO   AT   THE   STATE   FAIR   FOR    1368, 

To  J.  hewioy. 


A  LARGE  NUMBER  OF  THESE 
IMPROVED    OOlSTCElsrTRATORS 

AllE  IK  PRACTICAL  "USE  ©Iff  THE  PACIFIC  COAST. 


Mb.  Hendt,  by  diligent  and  practical  application,  has  improved  his  Concentrators 
until  they  now  stand  unrivalled,  far  in  advance  of  any  yet  brought  to  public  notice.  ' 
By  recent  alterations  in  the  patterns  for  these  machines,  they  are  now  made 
Stron s; er  a  1ml  more  Dizx-alble  "tliaxi  Ever. 


Office  of  North  Star  Mine,  Grass  Valley,  Nov.  12,  18G8. 
Joshua  Hendt,  Esq. — Dear  Sir  : — I  take  pleasure  in  certifying:  to  the  efficiency  of  the  two  last 
Concentrators  ordered  Irom  you.  We  have  run  them  steadily  since  July  last,  with  but  a  very  trifling 
expense  for  repairs.  The  additional  length  of  step  is  a  decided  improvement.  The  first  six  sent  to 
us  have  run  steadily  for  nearly  nine  months,  and  are  still  doing  good  work.  #  *  *  The  concen- 
trations from  the  eight  pans  alone  much  more  than  pay  our  entire  surface  expenses.  Without  them 
we  should  lose  a  large  proportion  by  any  system  of  concentration  now  in  use.  The  eight  Concentra- 
tors receive  the  pulp  from  our  24  stamps,  which  are  crushing  1,040  tons  per  month.  Our  sales  of 
Sulphurets  last  month  amounted  to  70  tons,  or  nearly  7  per  cent,  of  the  mass  crushed.  The  sul- 
phurets  from  the  reconcentration,  contained  about  10  per  cent.  sand.  In  addition  to  their  properties 
as  concentrators,  they  have  done  us  good  service  as  amalgamators,  they  having  saved  us  tho  past 
mouth  50  ounces  of  hard  amalgam,  worth  $350,  which  otherwise  would  have  been  lost. 

Respectfully  yours,  J.  H.  CROSSMAN,  Supt.  N.  S.  Mine. 


J.  I-IE2VI>Y,  Patentee. 

Office  at  Union  Iron  Works. 


COLLIER   <fc  SILLIM^NT'S 
METALLIC    PRESSURE   PISTON    ROD    PACKING, 


This  invention  relates  to  the  packing  used  to  render  piston  rods  or  propeller  shafts 
steam  and  water  tight,  and  has  for  its  object  the  construction  of  a  metallic  packing,  which 
shall  be  operated  upon  by  gas,  the  vapor  or  liquid  exerting  the  pressure,  in  such  a  man- 
ner as  to  forma  perfectly  tight  joint.  It  also  consists  in  so  forming  the  gland  of  the 
stuffing  box,  that  it  shall  serve  as  a  support  and  guide  for  the  rod  and  shaft,  and  at  the 
same  time  afford  great  facility  for  lubrication. 

Two  small  openings  now  connect  the  interior  of  the  cage  with  the  source  of  press- 
ure— as  the  cylinder  in  an  engine  or  pump,  or  the  water  outside  of  the  ship  if  it  is  for 
a  propeller  shaft — so  that  the  greater  the  pressure  the  closer  are  the  rings  forced 
against  the  rod  and  inner  face  of  the  gland.  In  any  case  the  Packing  is  to  be  applied 
to  a  water  or  air  pump,  so  that  the  pressure  will  come  from  the  liquid  or  the  gaseous 
substance,  as  the  case  may  be.  One  of  the  most  important  uses  of  this  Packing  is  in 
the  stuffing  boxes  df  propeller  shafts,  in  which  case  the  openings  connect  with  the  out- 
side water,  the  pressure  on  the  rings  depending  upon  the  depth  to  which  the  shaft  is 
submerged.  This  device  is  simple,  and  not  easily  got  out  of  repair;  is  perfectly  effica- 
cious and  self-regulating,  and  in  the  case  of  shafts,  especially,  will  do  away  with  the 
great  expense  of  repairing  the  derangements  of  the  stuffing  box  which  now  so  frequently 
occur.  This  new  invention  has  already  been  adopted  on  the  Central  Pacific  Railroad 
and  by  some  of  the  principal  Flouring  Mills  in  San  Francisco  and  Sacramento,  and 
ia  growing  at  once  into  popular  favor.  A  description  of  the  engraving  accompanying 
this  will  be  found  in  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Jan.  9,  lg(39,  and  in  the  patentees' 
circular,  which  can  be  had  free  on  application. 

Certificates    of   JRecoinineii elation: 

Office  C.  P.  R.  R.  Co.  OF  Cal.,  Sacramento,  Nov.  24,  18G8  —  To  Whom  it  may  Concent.— This  Company  has 
made  a  thorough  practical  test  of  Collier  &  SUliman's  Patent  Metallic  Rod  Packing,  and  find  it  a  superior 
mode  of  pacluny  to  any  other  in  use,  and  accordingly  recommend  it  to  all  others  interested. 

E.  E.  CROCKER,  Gen.  Agent  C.  P.  R.  R.  Co. 
This  is  to  Cehtift,  that  we  have  been  using  the  Collier  &  Silliman's  Patent  Metallic  Rod  Packing,  and  find 
it  a  superior  mode  of  packing  to  any  other  in  use,  and  would  recommend  it  to  all  others  interested. 

SETH  H.  GARFIELD,  Prop.  Pioneer  Mills.  Sac.  City  ;  Wm.  Etchelols,  Engineer. 

For  sale  at  the  principal  Machine  shops  and  Foundries  in  San  Francisco.  Full 
particulars  can  be  obtained  by  addressing  OKRIN  COLLIER,  Sacramento,  Cal.,  or 
E.tB.  Siltjman,  Bridgeport,  Ct. 

3vl8-3inlam 


W.    T.    GABBATT, 
City 

BRASS  AND  BELL  FOUNDER 


Cor.  Mission  and  Prt-inont  sts., 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 

Manufacturer  of  Brass,  Zinc,  and  Anti-Fiiction  or 
Babbet  Metal  Casting's; 

GHURCri  AND  STEAMBOAT 

BELI.S, 

TAVERN  AND  HAND  BULLS  AND  GONGS, 

FIRE    ENGINES,     FORCE     AND    LIFT    FUMPB, 

Steam,  Liquor,  Soda  Oil,  Water  and  flange  Cocks,  and 

Valves  of  nil  descriptions,  made  and  repaired.    Hose  and 

all  other  Joints,  Spelter,  Solder,  and  Copper  Rivets,  &c. 

Gauge  Cocks,  Cylinder  Cocks,  Oil  Globes,  Steam  Whistles, 

HTDBAULIC  PIPES  AND    XOZZEJLS 
For  Mining  purposes,  Iron  Steam   Pipe  furnished  with  Fit- 
tings, &c.    Coupling  Joints  of  all  *i«w.    Particular  attention 
paid  to  Distillery  Work.     Manufacturer  of   "Garratt's  Pat- 
tent  Improved  Journal  Metal." 

8®-  Highest  Market  price  paid  for  OLD  BELLS,  COPPEB 
AND  BRASS.  -£»  6tf 


N.  W.  SPAULDING, 

Saw  Smithing  and  Repairing 

ESTABLISHMENT. 


4  W^ 


JEVos.    It  and  JO  FreinoiitSt.,nenr  Market. 

NAHUFACTURKIl  OF 

SPATJLDING'S 

Patent  Tooth  Circular  Saws. 

Tliey  have  proved   themwlvc«  to  be   the  niont 
durable  and  economies  1  Siiwm  in  the   World. 

EACH  SAW  IS  WARRANTED  IN  EVERY  RESPECT. 

Particular  attention  paid  to  construction  of 

Portable  &  Stationary  Saw  Mills. 

MILLS  FURNISHED  AT  SHORT  NOTI.'E, 
At  the  lowest  Market  Prices. 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 

Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 
RAILROAD    AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  AND  — 

Every  "Variety  of  £tti£ifbiii£p, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 
Steamboat   Shaft*,   Crank.*,    Plttton    and    Con- 
necting Itoda,  Car  and  J..UCO motive  Axle* 
and   Franiet* 

—  ALSO  — 

HAMMERED     IRON 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

OS- Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Olllcc,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention. 

agj"  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.        flvl-Wmflp 


Crucibles. 

The  Patent  Plumbago   Crucible   Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting  Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  fire-standing  Goods, 
JSatteraea  "Work*,  London. 

TFIE  MORGAN  PATENT  CRUCIBLES  have  uniform 
quality,  never  crack,  withstand  the  greatest  hent  without 
danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  other;  change  of  tem- 
perature has  no  effect  on  them;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pourings. 

On  hand  and  for  Sale  by  the  Agents, 

A.  S.  HALLIDTE  «fc  CO., 

Ivl8-3m9p  519  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


Sheffield  Scientific  School 

Of  "Vale  College,  \ew  Haven,  Conn. 

This  department  of  Yale  College,  Instituted  in  1840,  and 
endowed  with  the  National  Land  Grant  in  18G6,  furnishes 
advanced  instruction  in  the  various  branches  of  Mathe- 
matical, Physical,  and  Natural  Science. 

The  School  Is  under  the  direction  of  the  President  of  the 
College,  a  Board  of  thirteen  Professors  in  different  special 
ties,  and  six  assistant  instructors. 

Regular  courses  of  study,  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bach- 
elor of  Philosophy,  conferred  by  Yale  College,  arc  ar- 
ranged as  follows:  1— Chkmistkyand  Mineralogy.  2— Civil 
Engineering,  3—  Mechanical  Engineering.  4— Mining 
Engineering  and  Metallurgy.  5— Agriculture.  6 — Nat 
ural  History  and  Geology,    and  7— Select  Course. 

Advanced  students  arfi  also  admitted  to  optional  course*, 
and  if  already  College  graduates,  arc  received  as  candi- 

ates  for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philosophy. 

Tuition,  S 125  per  year  of  forty  weeks. 

The  Libraries,  Museums,  Laboratories  and  Apparatus, 
accessible  to  students,  are  various  and  expensive. 

For  copies  of  the  Annual  Circular  and  Report,  letters 
may  bo  addressed  to  the  "Secretary  of  the  Sheffield  Scien- 
tific School,"  New  Haven,  Conn.  !Sv6-lyl6p 


A  Journal  of  Useful  Arts,   Science,  and  Mining  and  Mechanical  Progress. 


by  pk»i:v  .t  CO., 
Patent    ?-;..ll<-il»>i-~. 


San     Francisco,     Saturday,     January  23,    1869. 


VOLUME    XVIII. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Mechnrikal  Hovemi 


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M,  ,  ii  mi. v  Iniltute  Medal*. 

N.  Y  Society  uf  Practical  Eti- 
Rlaurtng 

C renting  a  Vacuum  by  Fall- 
uik  Water. 

Bnlcrpxuef  and  Develop- 
ment* 

Wort  ;it  the  Foundries. 

New  Mup*. 

Vvloclprdes, 

Omit  hou-mis  fur  our  Cabinet. 

NfltOA  'I'. .111    MiiiiliHiit. 

Chlorine  m  Gold  Reiiiiine. 
it, 1  lorlal  Silver  Quarries  Co. 

RflQUII  KRIHG  HlaOKLLANT.— 
Construction  of  n  Break- 
water at  Trinidad  Harbor; 


rn  P.  K.  It.;  Fmich 
iMioni  Engineer*  ; 
11  WIllrtlDoito  Plat*. 

CM.         MlUCKlXAWT  — 

tlfctn-Miit-'iKtiNtn  11  h  a 
Motive  Power  ;  Polishing 
Wheel*;  l*rC08OlQ  M  Fiifl; 
Tlie  B  learn  Indicator:  The 
Steam  Engine  Perfect  at 
the  Start. 

SctKNTiriC   STlKmtLLAHT.— 

Charcoal  imn  DltiMrclant; 
Mound*  in  Michigan;  Mr- 
icorauud  Aerolites;  Amer- 
ican I'.i^il  Bouiny  ;  Pre- 
Serving  Insect". 

MiitiKOSUMMAitr— Comprising 
late  :ii(i-!li...'.  nee  Irom  the 
various  counties  and  dis- 
tricts In  Oalll'ornla,  Arlzo 
na.  Colorado,  China.  Idaho, 
Montana.   NevaCo,  Grewon. 

S;mi  FrancUi  o  Mining  Share- 
holders' Directory. 

San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

San  Francisco  Market  Hates. 

Notices  tu  Corrcftpondenta. 

Stock  Prices— Kid  and  Asked. 

New  Incorporations. 


Contributions  for  cur  Cabinet. 

Under  this  heading  we  shall  continue  to  mention  and  tie- 
scribe,  according  to  mcrll.such  specimen*,  of  ores,  min- 
erals, fossils,  curlosilles,  etc.,  uu  may  be  presented,  or 
forwarded  tons  bv  mall  or  express,  prepaid.  Eae Ii  artlc  c 
will  be  numbered  and  placed  in  oureubinet.and  recorded 
wltli  the  name  of  the  donor,  mid  the  claim  or  location 
from  whence  it  came. 

No.  326.— Gold  quartz,  from  Frank 
Morse,  Larrinier's  Mill,  Grass  Valley. 

No.  327. — Gold  quartz  from  Yankee  Jim 
lelge,  Placer  county. 

No.  328. — Gold,  pyrites  and  galena  in 
quartz,  from  the  Swezey  Pioneer  ledge, 
Newcastle,  Placer  county.  It  pays  at  the 
mill  $15  to  $20. 

No.  329. — Gold  pyrites,  Capt.  Lee,  Grass 
Valley. 

No.  330. — Concentrated  sulphurets,  from 
North  Star  mine,  Grass  Valley,  Mr.  Cross- 
man,  Superintendent.  This  mine  was  sold 
lately  for  a  million  dollars. 

No.  331. — Auriferous  copper  pyrites, 
from  Bald  Hill  near  Auburn,  Placer  Co. 

No.  332— Auriferous  copper  pyrites,  from 
Green  Emigrant  mine,  Meadow  Lake,  Ne- 
vada county. 

No.  333— Graphite,  from  Alisky  &  Wood- 
bury's mine,  forty  miles  above  Sonora, 
Tuolumne  county.  It  has  the  peculiar  red 
glance  which  always  characterizes  molyb- 
denum, but  which  is  also  occasionally 
found  in  graphite.  A  graphite  mine  was 
formerly  worked  below  the  Macomber 
mine,  but  the  quality  was  not  equal 
to  this  one,  and  it  was  soon  abandoned. 
This  is  worth  $250  to  $300  to  the  ton,  ac- 
cording to  information  derived  from  dealers 
in  Philadelphia.  The  method  of  dressing 
graphite  is,  first,  stamping  fine,  and  then 
washing  it  in  a  revolving  barrel;  the  water 
flowing  out  at  one  end,  carrying  with  it  the 
gangue.  Snow  lies  for  six  months  in  the 
vicinity  of  this  mine,  so  that  it  can  be 
worked  for  only  about  four  months  in  the 
year. 

Earthquake  Proof  Building. — Wm.  H, 
Foye,  the  inventor,  recently  showed  us  the 
model  of  an  earthquake-proof  building,  of 
a  new  design,  which  is  sufficient  to  con- 
vince a  practical  mind  that  our  people  can 
construct  houses,  without  much  extra  cost, 
that  will  withstand  harder  shakes  than  any 
that  have  yet  been  recorded  on  this  coast. 


Mechanical  Movements. 

We  continue  this  week  (from  page  385, 
volume  XVII)  our  study  of  the  simple 
mechanical  movements: 

29.  Numerical  registering  device.  The 
teeth  of  the  worm  shaft  gear  with  a  pair  of 
worm-wheels  of  equal  diameter,  one  having 
one  tooth  more  than  the  other.  If  the  first 
wheel  has  100  teeth  and  the  second  101,  the 
points  will  indicate  respectively  101  and 
10.100  revolutions. 

30.  An  irregular  vibratory  motion  is  given 
to  the  arm  carrying  the  wheel  A,  by  the  ro- 
tation of  the  pinion  B. 

31.  Intermittent  rotary  motion  of  the 
pinion-shaft,  by  the  continuous  rotary  mo- 
tion of  the  large  wheel.  The  part  of  the 
pinion  shown  next  the  wheel  is  cut  on  the 
same  curve  as  the  2)lain  portion  of  the  cir- 


Speoimens  sent  to  this  city  from  some  of 
the  new  coal  mines  near  Argenta,  are  noth- 
ing but  bituminous  shale. 


The  bevel-wheel  or  pinion  to  the  left  has 
teeth  cut  through  the  whole  width  of  its 
face.  Its  teeth  work  with  a  spirally  ar- 
ranged series  of  studs  on  a  conical  wheel. 

34.  Clutch-box.  The  pinion  at  the  top 
gives  a  continuous  rotary  motion  to  the 
gear  below,  to  which  is  attached  half  the 
clutch,  and  both  turn  loosely  on  the  shaft. 
When  it  is  desired  to  give  motion  to  the 
shaft,  the  other  part  of  the  clutch,  which 
slides  upon  a  key  or  feather  fixed  in  the 
shaft,  is  thrust  into  gear  by  the  lever. 

35.  The  vertical  shaft  is  made  to  drive 
the  horizontal  one  in  either  direction,  as 
may  be  desired,  by  means  of  the  double 
clutch  and  bevel-gears.  The  gears  on  the 
horizontal  shaft  are  loose,  and  are  driven 
in  opposite  directions  by  the  third  gear; 
the  double-clutch  slides  upon  a  key  or 
feather  fixed  on  the  horizontal  shaft,  which 
is  made  to  rotate  either  to  the  right  or  left, 


cumference,  and,  therefore,  serves  as  a  lock 
whilst  the  wheel  makes  a  part  of  the  revo- 
lution, and  until  the  piu  upon  the  wheel 
strikes  the  guide-piece  upon  the  pinion, 
whea  the  pinion-shaft  commences  another 
revolution. 

32.  Entwistle's  patent  gearing.  Bevel- 
gear  A,  is  fixed.  B,  gearing  with  A,  is 
fitted  to  rotate  on  stud,  E,  secured  to  shaft 
D,  and  it  also  gears  with  bevel-gear,  C, 
loose,  on  the  shaft  D.  On  rotary  motion 
being  given  to  shaft,  D,  the  gear,  E,  re- 
volves around  A,  and  also  rotates  upon  its 
own  axis,  and  so  acts  upon  C  io  two  ways, 
namely,  by  its  rotation  on  its  own  axis  and 
by  its  revolution  around  A.  With  three 
gears  of  equal  size,  the  gear  C  makes  two 
revolutions  to  every  one  of  the  shaft  D. 
This  velocity  of  revolution  may,  however, 
be  varied  by  changing  tlie  relative  sizes  of 
the  gears.  (J  is  represented  with  an  at- 
tached drum,  G'.  This  gearing  may  be 
used  for  steering  apparatus,  driving  screw- 
propeller,  etc.  By  applying  power  to  C, 
action  may  be  reversed,  and  a  slow  motion 
of  D  obtained. 

33.  Uniform  into  variable  rotary  motion. 


according  to  the  side  on  which  it  .is  en- 


36.  Claw  coupling. 

37,  38.  Lever  couplings.  On  the  driving 
shfft,  a  disk  with  spurs  is  mounted,  and  to 
the  shaft  to  be  driven  a  lever  is  hinged. 
By  causing  this  lever  to  catch  in  the  spurs 
of  the  disk,  the  coupling  is  effected. 

39.  Prong  and  spur  lever  coupling. 

40.  Friction  clutch.  By  tightening  or  re- 
leasing a  steel  band,  encircling  a  pulley  on 
the  shaft,  the  machinery  is  thrown  in  or 
out  of  gear. 

41.  Face  view  of  Fig.  40. 

42.  Universal  joint. 

43.  44.  Disk  couplings,  with  lugs  and 
cavities. 

45.  Disk  coupling  with  screw  bolts. 

46.  Self-releasing  coupling.  Disks  with 
oblique  teeth.  If  the  resistance  to  the 
driven  shaft  increases  beyond  a  certain 
point,  the  disks  separate. 

47.  Union  coupling.  A  is  a  pipe  with  a 
small  flange  abutting  against  the  pipe  C, 
with  a  screwed  end;  B  a  nut  which  holds 
them  together. 

48.  Crank  motion,  with  the   crank-wrist 


working  in  a  slotted  yoke,  thereby  dispens- 
ing with  the  oscillating  connecting-rod  or 
pitman , 

49.  Quick  return  crank  motion,  applica- 
ble to  shaping  machines. 

50.  The  two  cran  k-shaf ts  are  parallel  in 
direction,  but  not  in  line  with  each  other. 
The  revolution  of  either  will  communicate 
motion  to  the  other  with  a  varying  velocity, 
for  the  wrist  of  one  crank  working  in  the 
slot  of  the  other  is  continually  changing  its 
di stance  from  the  shaft  of  the  latter. 

51.  Elbow  crank,  for  changing  motion. 

52.  Crank  motion. 

53.  Oue  stroke  of  the  piston  gives  a  com- 
plete revolution  to  the  crank. 

54.  Kectilinear  motion  of  horizontal  bar, 
by  means  of  vibrating  slotted  bar  hung 
from  the  top. 

55.  Uniform  reciprocating  rectilinear  mo- 
tion, produced  by  rotary  motion  of  grooved 
cams. 

56.  Pair  of  edge  runners  or  chasers  for 
crushing  or  grinding.  The  axles  are  con- 
nected with  vertical  shaft,  and  the  wheels 
or  chasers  run  in  an  annular  pan  or  trough. 


Nevada  Silurian  Fossils,  Etc. — Spec- 
imens of  the  fossils  referred  to  in  Mr.  Clay- 
ton's communication,  are  nowon  exhibition 
at  this  office.  They  have  been  referred  to 
by  Whitney,  and  described  and  named  by 
Meek,  in  the  American  Journal  of  Sciences; 
consisting  chiefly  of  new  species  of  coral- 
lines, trilobites,  braehiopods  (mollusks), 
and  algae  or  seaweeds.  Those  who  have 
Dana's  Geology,  will  find  an  allied  species 
of  coralline  on  p.  263,  fig.  435;  of  a  trilo- 
bite  on  p.  189,  fig.  245;  and  of  braehiopods 
on  p.  183,  fig.  235,  and  p.  187,  fig.  244. 
Some  of  the  gray  and  roagnesian  limestones 
are  almost  entirely  made  up  of  corallines. 
In  the  greenish  calcareous  slates,  trilobites 
and  braehiopods  take  the  lead,  constituting 
the  greater  portion  of  the  rock. 

Mineralogieal  specimens  of  interest  in 
the  same  collection  are  oolites,  (concretion- 
ary limestone)  of  large  size,  coarsely  crys- 
talline in  the  center,  from  Silver  Peak;  tu- 
faceous  deposits  id. ;  fluorspar  from  Last 
Chance  Hill,  Aurora,  with  pseudomorphs 
of  quartz;  garnets,  from  near  Carson  City; 
and  slags,  from  the  smelting  of  Partzite 
with  soda  ("alkali")  for  flux  at  Adobe 
Meadows,  showing  the  presence  of  much 
oxide  of  copper,  and  some  globules  of 
silver. 


New  Publications. — We  have  received, 
from  A.  Koman  &  Co.,  the  following  holi- 
day books: 

Silver  Threads,  by  Harriet  B.  McKeever. 

Comic  Kecitations  and  Humorous  Dia- 
logues, by  Jerome  Barton. 

Amateur  Theatricals  and  Fairy  Tale 
Dramas,  by  Miss  S.  A.  Frost. 

No  Baby  in  the  House,  and  other  stories 
for  children,  by  Clara  G.  Doliiver.  Pub- 
lished by  A.  Boman  &  Co. ,  New  York. 

Also  from  other  sources,  the  reports  of 
Prof.  J.  G.  Pohle  and  Prof.  John  Torrey, 
on  the  Geology  of  the  Dutchess  County 
N.  Y.   Gold  Mining  Territory. 

The  Starling  Progressive  Papers,  by 
W.  D.  Keichner,  Philadelphia. 

The  Pacific  Coast  Almanac  and  Year  Boi.k 
of  Facts,  compiled  by  Henry  G,  Langley, 
editor  of  the  State  Begister,  etc, 


50 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Communications. 


Is-thisOki'aktment  we  invite  Uie  kkkk  discussion  oi  all 
proper  subjects—  correspondents  alone  betng.  responsible  tor 
the  ideas  and  Theories  they  advance. 


[Written  for  tile  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Account  of  Famous  Mines  in   Mexico. 

Batopilas,  Chihuahua,  Hex.,  Oct.  24th,  1868. 
[Continued  from  page  3-1.  J 
HISTOBICAL-. 

As  I  stated  in  the  beginning,  tbe  district 
had  since  about  1812,  when  the  San  Anto- 
nio mine  ceased  to  pour  forth  its  immense 
riches,  gradually  fallen  into  decay;  the 
mining  population  removed  to  other  places, 
leaving  finally  only  a  few  hundred  in  the 
village,  disposed  to  eke  out  a  precarious  life 
by  picking  and  washing  over  old  rubbish 
piles,  or  entering  the  old  abandoned  mines 
to  pick  the  remaining  metal  from  the  pil- 
lars in  them.  It  was  only  at  long  intervals 
that  a  few  enterprising  persons  then  under- 
took new  works,  some  of  which  resulted  in 
large  profiis  to  them. 

Under  such  circumstances,  it  happened 
that  in  the  year  1859,  an  American  gentle- 
man by  the  name  of  H.  A.  Stearns,  a  man 
of  large  experience  in  mining  matters  and 
far-seeing  business  habits,  was  induced  to 
visit  this  deserted  district.  To  him  and 
his  untiring  energy  in  its  behalf,  Batopilas 
may  thank  the  revival  of  its  ancient  glory, 
now  at  this  date  secured  beyond  a  doubt; 
and  his  name  ought  therefore  to  stand  re- 
corded in  the  annals  of  this  newborn  epoch, 
whose  fame  I  am  convinced,  will,  in  a  few 
years  hence,  shed  a  World-wide  luster  over 
this  wonderful  place.  He  at  once  under- 
stood the  magnitude  of  the  prospects  the 
district  offered,  and  the  necessities  it  re- 
quired— capital  and  labor — and  with  more 
than  usual  energy  set  to  work  to  make  it 
known. 

He  succeeded  in  drawing  the  attention  of 
certain  parties  in  New  York  to  a  splendid 
claim  called  the  San  Miguel.  They  pur- 
chased the  same  from  its  Mexican  owner, 
and  sent  an  agent  out  to  open  it,  Mr.  J. 
Robinson,  a  gentlemen  also  of  rare  busi- 
ness tact,  and  considerable  practical  expe- 
rience, highly  respected  by  everybody,  who, 
after  several  years'  constant  working,  has 
succeeded  in  bringing  the  claim  into  such 
a  state  that  very  few  anywhere  may  be 
compared  with  it. 

THE    SAN  MIGUEL  PBOPEETY, 

owned  by  himself,  Mr.  D.  N.  Barney,  Louis 
McLane,  W.  G.  Fargo,  B.  P.  Cheney,  and 
others  of  New  York,  comprises  a  number 
of  the  most  celebrated  mines  in  the  district, 
many  of  which  have  given  immense  bonan- 
zas, foremost  among  them  rank  the  San 
Antonio,  discovered  and  worked  about  the 
beginning  of  the  present  century,  by  a 
comon  workman,  Cristoval  Perez,  who  sunk 
down  from  the  surface  to  the  depth  of  120 
yards  in  one  vast  mass  of  the  very  richest 
silver,  without  once  breaking  off  for  four- 
teen years,  and  took  therefrom  more  than 
§16,000,000.  A  short  distance  from  it  the 
great  mine  of 

Eli   CABMEN 

is  seen,  which  was  worked  about  the  same 
time  by  the  Marquez  de  Bustamante,  who 
is  said  to  have  extracted  many  millions 
from  it.  Among  this  metal  was  one  lump 
of  solid  silver,  over  400  pounds  in  weight. 
Besides  these,  the  Caucio  and  the  Pierros 
veins  have  produced  astonishing  amounts, 
none  of  them  being  worked  deeper  than 
150  yards.  This  claim  is  worked  by  a 
tunnel,  running  into  the  mountain  about 
forty  feet  above  the  river,  and  destined  to 
cut  all  the  veins  and  former  mines  consid- 
erably below  their  bottoms.  The  tunnel 
was  commenced  by  the  former  Mexican 
owner,  Mendazona,  and  is  diligently  con- 
tinued by  Mr.  Robinson.  It  has  attained, 
at  this  date,  a  length  of  1,400  feet,  and  cut, 
besides  several  principal  lodes,  a  great  num- 
ber of  lesser,  hitherto  unknown  ones,  everv 
one  of  which  was  struck  in  the  very  richest 
metal,  up  to  perfectly  solid  and  beautifully 
white  silver.  Mr.  B.  is  driving  an  air- 
shaft,  which,  when  completed,  will  allow 
the  better  development  of  the  various  lodes 
below.  Many  millions  will  then  assuredly 
come  out  of  them  within  a  few  years.  Only 


two  weeks  ago  a  vein  was  cut  three  yards 
wide  in  metal,  that  will  give  §8,000  to  the 
ton.  -The  company  also  own  a  large  haci- 
enda with  splendid  water-power,  and  a  fine 
house  and  lot  in  town. 

Next  in  importance  to  this  claim  ranks 
the  great 

PASTEANA   MINE, 

situate  on  the  famed  Animas  Hill.  The 
lode  on  which  it  has  been  worked  to  the  re- 
puted depth  of  150  yards,  is  looked  upon 
as  the  most  important  of  all,  showing  in 
parts  a  width  of  seven  yards  between  its 
wralls,  and  said  to  have  given  in  various  suc- 
cessive bonanzas,  more  than  §40,000,000. 
The  richness  of  its  metal  is  known  to  have 
been  such,  that  frequently  it  gave  §40,000 
in  one  single  week;  and  a  pillar  thrown 
down  in  later  years  produced  also  over- 
§40,000. 

Common  report  says  that  the  principal 
works  in  it  were  abandoned  about  150  years 
ago,  in  consequence  of  atremenduousrush 
of  water  filling  them  after  a  severe  rain 
storm,  and  that  a  portion  of  them,  as  also 
the  bottom,  were  left  in  good  ore. 

Several  attempts  have  at  various  times 
been  made  to  drain  the  mine,  the  last  and 
most  energetic  one  by  Don  Neponiuceno 
Sanchez,  overseer  for  the  Marquez  of  Bus- 
tamante, which  was  interrupted  by  the  rev- 
olution breaking  out  in  1821,  obliging  all 
native  Spaniards  to  fly  the  country. 

It  remained  deserted  until  1854,  when  an 
English  gentleman,  Mr.  George  Le  Brun, 
induced  by  certain  manuscript  documents 
in  his  possession,  and  having  full  faith  in 
the  mine,  undertook  anew  the  working  on 
it.  He  started  a  tunnel  from  the  east  side, 
which  he  has  ever  since  continued  with  the 
most  untiring  energy,  and  never  for  a  day 
wavering  in  his  confidence  of  success.  In 
sundry  occasional  workings  in  the  upper 
parts,  considerable  amounts  of  silver  have 
rewarded  his  enterprise.  He  struck  a  small 
thread  which,  beginning  not  thicker  than 
a  knifeblade,  within  a  few  yards,  gave 
over  §46,000  in  massive  silver. 

Under  the  most  discouraging  circum- 
stances this  tunuel  was  driven  through  ex- 
ceedingly hard  rock,  a  distance  of  about 
300  yards  from  the  vein,  until — I  am  happy 
to  say — success  has  at  last  rewarded  his 
work.  A  short  time  ago  he  tapped  the  old 
workings,  the  water  running  therefrom  for 
several  days  in  a  tremendous  stream.  When 
an  entrance  through  the  opening  was  finally 
effected,  what  seems  to  be  a  pillar,  was  dis- 
covered, whose  extent  is  yet  unknown,  the 
metal  of  which  gives  about  §64  to  the  carga 
of  300  pounds,  or  §450  to  the  ton,  while  the 
rubbish  tilling  the  work,  averaged  §32  to 
the  carga,  or  §224  to  the  ton.  This  fact 
goes  to  show  that  the  old  reports  were  at 
least  not  entirely  unfounded,  and  verifies 
the  probability  of  immense  riches  lying  be- 
neath, at  the  same  time  being  evidence  that 
new  developments  in  these  so-called,  or 
formerly  abandoned  mines,  will  almost  in- 
variably uncover  fresh  deposits  of  ore. 

The  fact  of  this  tunnel  having  succeeded, 
will  not  only  serve  Mr.  Le  Brun  himself  as 
a  well-merited  reward,  but  aid  the  district 
immeasurably  in  its  fame. 

I  will  here  add,  that  Mr.  Le  Brun  has  al- 
ways shown  the  most  unselfish  kindness  to 
Americans  traveling  through  the  country, 
and  deserves  their  fullest  respect  for  his 
uniform  gentlemanly  behavior  to  them,  and 
for  the  strictest  integrity  in  all  his  dealings. 

The  third  claim  in  importance  seems  to 
me  to  be  the  one  called  the 

ST.    THEEESA, 

on  the  Animas  Hill.  It  comprises  an  un- 
known number  of  lodes, — a  perfect  network 
of  them, — perhaps  over  one  hundred. 
Those  that  have  been  worked,  have,  wher- 
ever touched,  all  given  very  rich  silver,  al- 
though the  workings  on  them  hardly  merit 
the  name  of  mines,  as  but  very  few  go  over 
forty  yards  in  depth.  The  present  owner 
of  this  claim,  a  Mexican  by  the  name  of 
Don  Jesus  Yalenzuela,  confines  his  enter- 
prise mainly  to  one,  the  Santa  Theresa 
proper,  which  stands  in  very  rich  silver, 
large  masses  of  pure  massive  metal  coming 
out  of  it.  The  same  gentleman  owns  and 
works,  besides  this  claim,  four  other  ones 
on  different  hills,  called  respectively,  the 
San  Nestor,  Animas,  St.  Domingo,  and  Au- 
rora, all  of  which  give  him  very  flattering 
results.  'Mineeo. 

[To  he  continued.] 


We  have  ever  found  that  blacksmiths  are 
more  or  less  given  to  vice.  Carpenters,  for 
the  most  part,  speak  plainly,  but  they  will 
chisel  when  they  can  get  a  chance.  Not 
unfrequently  they  are  bores,  and  often  an- 
noy one  with  their  old  saws. 

It  is  reported  that  the  well  known  stage- 
man,  Hill  Beachey,  has  sold  his  interest  in 
the  Golden  Chariot  mine,  at  Silver  City, 
Idaho,  for  §300,000. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Decomposition  of  Silver  Ores    with  the 
Aid  of  Electricity. 

Editoes  Peess:— Adverting  to  the  article 
in  your  issue  of  the  9th  inst.,  upon  the  use 
of  electricity  in  the  reduction  of  silver  ores, 
I  may  perhaps  be  permitted  to  make  a  few 
remarks.  Without  arrogating  to  myself 
any  greater  information  than  that  resulting 
fromlong  and  patient  studyand  experiment, 
I  have  certainly  a  right  to  claim  tbe  barren 
honor  of  being  the  first  person  upon  the 
Pacific  slope  to  apply  the  electric  current 
to  the  decomposition  of  crude  silver  ores, 
and  the  consequent  production  of  first  a 
chloride  of,  aud  then  metallic  silver.  The 
experiments  I  refer  to,  commenced  as  long 
ago  as  the  year  1859,  pending  which  I  filed 
a  caveat  in  the  Patent  Office.  These  ex- 
periments were  highly  satisfactory  and  suc- 
cessful, but  the  heavy  expense  always  in- 
cidental to  new  and  untried  enterprises, 
compelled  me  when  my  means  were  ex- 
hausted, to  suspend  operations;  however, 
it  is  without  regret  that  I  now  find  a  process 
of  such  incalculable  value  to  our  mining 
interests,  is  at  length  likely  to  be  intro- 
duced. Such  information  as  I  possess,  it 
affords  me  pleasure  to  supply.  The  advant- 
ages from  the  electric  process  over  the  Pa- 
tio process  are  many.  By  the  latter  there 
is  a  continuous  loss  of  the  quicksilver,  and 
this  is  a  very  heavy  item.  The  length  of 
time  requisite,  the  much  greater  labor  en- 
volved  in  manipul  vtion  of  the  ingredients, 
are  also  very  serious  drawbacks.  Moreover 
many  refractory  ores  are  successfully  work- 
able by  the  electric  process,  which  would 
not  be  operated  upon  by  the  Patio  process. 
In  making  this  assertion,  I  am  supported 
by  the  result  of  many  tests,  which  I  have 
made  in  quantities  varyingfrom  ten  pounds 
to  a  ton  at  a  1  ime.  In  the  operation  of  the 
electrical  process  the  products  of  the  de- 
composition vary  with  the  nature  of  the 
ore,  the  intensity  of  the  current,  and  the 
temperature  at  which  the  opertions  are  per- 
formed. At  a  certain  stage  metallic  silver 
is  invariably  found  in  a  state  of  minute  di- 
vision, and  susceptible  of  immediate  amal- 
gamation with  quicksilver.  It  is  to  be  ob- 
served that  the  primary  production,  how- 
ever, is  the  chloride  of  that  metal,  which  is 
then,  by  the  same  current  that  produced  it, 
reduced  to  the  simple  metallic  form.  The 
base  metals  are  mostly  unacted  upon  with 
the  exception  of  lead  and  perhaps  anti- 
mony and  some  few  others.  By  an  inex- 
pensive addition,  simple  in  its  application, 
though  somewhat  complex  in  its  operation, 
the  difficulty  is  easily  obviated.  The  minor 
products  are  hydrogen,  sulphureted  hydro- 
gen, arsenide  of  hydrogen,  di-chloride  of 
copper,  oxychloride  of  copper,  sulj^hate  of 
soda,  sulphuric  acid,  sulphur,  and  some 
metallic  chlorides  of  such  base  metals  as 
are  present,  aud  are  acted  upon,  and  the 
treatment  of  which  I  have  referred  to.  Cer- 
tain points  in  the  process,  and  in  the  appli- 
cation of  the  current,  can  only  be  acquired 
by  experience,  and  like  all  other  chemical 
manipulations  require  experimental  de- 
monstration in  addition  to  written  or  oral 
explanations  to  render  them  appreciable  by 
the  enquiring  mind.  The  following  are 
the  results  of  some  experiments  performed 
by  me  on  sulphide  of  silver  artificially  pre- 
pared; they  may  be  of  some  value  to  those 
interested  on  the  subject — an  excess  of  chlo- 
ride of  sodium  and  water  being  present  in 
each  case:  1st.  3  equivalents  of  sulphide 
of  silver,  4  of  chloride  of  copper,  aud  3  of 
water  were  resolved  into — 3  equivalents  of 
metallic  silver,  3  of  chlorine,  3  of  sulphy- 
dric  acid  and  1  of  oxychloride  of  copper: — 
3  Ag  S  +  4  Cn  CI  +  3  H  0=3  Ag  +  3  CI  + 
3HS  +  CuCl,  3CuO.  2d.  2  equivalents 
of  sulphide  of  silver,  4  of  dichloride  of  cop- 
per, and  6  of  waterw'ere  resolved  into — 2 
equivalents  of  metallic  silver,  2  of  chlorine, 
6  of  hydrogen,  2  of  oxychloride  of  copper, 
aud  2  of  sulphur:  2AgS+4Cu-'Cl+6HO=2 
Ag  +  201  +  6H+2(CuCl,3CnO)+2S.  These 
experiments  were  performed  at  a  temper- 
ature of  603  Pah.,  and  there  was  formed  an 
excess  of  oxychloride  of  copper  in  them 
both,  produced  by  the  action  of  the  salt 
water  on  the  positive  pole  (which  was  of 
copper)  assisted  by  the  current.  3d.  On 
artificially  prepared  sulphide  of  silver  at 
the  temperature  of  140  Pah.,  I  mixed  4 
equivalents  of  the  silver  sulphide,  1  of  di- 
chloride of  copper,  with  excess  of  chlo- 
ride of  sodium  and  water  —  result  4 
equivalents  of  metallic  silver,  sulphureted 


hydrogen  was  given  off,  and  sulphate  of 
soda,  free  chlorine,  sulphuric  acid  and 
sodio-di-ehloride  of  copper  found  in  solu- 
tion. In  this  case  there  was  no  oxychlo- 
ride of  copper  formed,  a  positive  pole  of 
graphite  being  used.  The  increase  of  the 
temperature  greatly  facilitates  the  opera- 
tion. I  may  mention  that  the  yield  of  sil- 
ver from  the  ores  treated  was,  in  round 
numbers,  from  79  to  98  per  cent,  of  the 
actual  quantity  contained  in  the  ore,  the 
greatest  being  from  simple  snlphurets  and 
chlorides,  and  the  least  from  antimonial  and 
bismuthic  ores.  In  conclusion,  I  woultl 
mention  that  the  process  is  applicable  to 
the  reduction  of  tellnrides,  selenides,  oxides, 
and  all  compounds  of  silver,  and  upon  the 
authority  of  the  late  Mr.  D'Aumaile  who 
was  associated  with  me  in  many  of  my  ex- 
periments, that  it  can  be  successfully  ap- 
plied to  the  ore  containing  the  double  oxide 
of  manganese  and  silver,  this  ore  having 
hitherto  been  considered  too  rebellious  to 
be  satisfactorily  worked  by  other  means. 
John  Scott, 
Metallurgical  Chemist. 


[Written  ror  Hie  Mining  and  Seientiuc  Prcss.l 

The  Silurian  Rocks  of  Southern  Nevada. 

Editoes  Peess  : — The  Silurian  rocks  of 
Southern  Nevada  were  first  recognized  by 
me  in  the  spring  of  1865, — Mr.  Stanson,  of 
Austin,  and  myself  made  a  short  visit  to  Sil- 
ver Peak  district,  for  the  purpose  of  exam- 
ining the  silver  mines  of  that  place.  The 
next  morning  after  our  arrival,  Idiscovered 
" Carolines"  in  the  gray  limestone  along 
the  eastern  foothills  of  the  Bed  Mountain 
range,  (near  the  place  where  the  Silver 
Peak  and  Bed  Mountain  mill  has  since  been 
erected) .  I  then  made  a  search  for  shaly 
beds  that  usually  accompany  the  limestones, 
and  was  fortunate  enough  to  find  a  small 
point  of  yellowish  slate  exposed  near  the 
edge  of  the  salt  marsh.  In  this  I  found 
numerous  fragments  of  trilobitcs,  but  no 
specimens  entire. 

Some  months  afterward  I  was  more  for- 
tunate, and  got  several  fair  specimens  of 
trilobites  and  numerous  samplesof  thecor- 
alinesin  a  good  state  of  preservation.  This 
collection  I  gave  to  Prof.  Whitney,  to  be 
forwarded  to  Prof.  Meek,  of  the  Smithso- 
nian Institute,  for  determination.  These 
gentlemen  both  recognized  the  fossils  as 
Silurian,  but  I  have  not  yet  received  a 
statement  of  their  classification.  In  the 
last  two  years  I  have  found  the  same  rocks 
and  imbedded  fossils  twenty-five  miles  S.E. 
of  Silver  Peak,  near  Alida  Yalley,  in  the 
Gold  Mountain  district;  and  I  have  no 
doubt  they  are  to  be  found  in  numerous 
localities  in  the  southern  and  eastern  por- 
tions of  the  State. 

I  herewith  send  you  an  ideal  section  of 
the  country  rocks,  as  they  appear  in  the 
N.  E.  slope  of  the  Bed  Mountain  range,  on 
a  line  from  the  summit  above  the  gold 
mines — to  the  extinct  crater— in  the  valley 
to  the  N.  E.  of  that  point.  The  great  un- 
derlying mass  is  granite.  The  gold-bear- 
ing quartz  veins  are  in  the  lower  slates  near 
the  granite,  and  usually  associated  with 
dikes  or  beds  of  dark  greenish  trap — some- 
times above,  but  generally  below  the  veins 
forming  the  foot-wall. 

The  central  portion  of  the  slates  carry 
no  rich  veins  of  gold  or  silver,  but  in  the 
upper  portions  near  the  dolomite,  silver  is 
the  predominating  metal.  The  dolomite 
also  contains  silver-bearing  veins  in  the  un- 
der portions  near  the  slates.  The  only  met- 
als found  in  the  coraline  limestone  are  traces 
of  copper  and  silver. 

The  tertiary  sandstones  and  argillaceous 
beds  are  found  in  contact  with  the  Silurian, 
from  which  fact  I  conclude  that  the  Silver 
Peak  region  was  above  the  ocean  level  from 
the  Silurian  age  to  the  Teitiary  period. 
But  in  the  "  Yolcano  District,"  about  sev- 
enty-five miles  N.  W.  of  the  Peak,  the  Ju- 
rassic, Triasic,  and  probably  the  carbonifer- 
ous rocks  are  represented.  The  geology 
of  the  great  interior  Plateau  of  the  conti- 
nent is  a  stony  patchwork,  without  extended 
continuity  in  any  one  direction. 

Yours  truly,        J.  E.  Clayton. 


The  point  to  which  the  sea  wall  has  ad- 
vanced, between  Clay  and  Commercial 
streets,  has  from  sixty  to  sixty-five  feet 
depth  of  mud  through  which  the  embank- 
ment must  settle  to  find  a  solid  foundation ; 
rendering  the  preparatory  dredging  and 
general  progress  very  slow. 


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.  Wec7ianical. 


AS  A 

In   1837,  Thomas  Davenport,  of 
Brandon,  Vt.,  obtained  a  patent  and  came 

magnetic  engine,  the  working  of  which  as- 
i  the  scientific  men  of  that  ci         ' 

..  bad  wri 

use  of  electi 

nelism  power.     Hia  i le]  was 

very  simple,  having  two  electro-ma 

within  attractive  distances  of  a  re- 
volving steel  magn  t.  A  pal  ml  wa 
in  England.    The  interest  of  wealthy  men 
was  engaged.     A  Ing   m  tchine 

was  built,  with  fonrof  the  largest  i 

h  weighing  abont 
:juu  pounds.  These  magnets  wore  charged 
from  a  battery  of  copper  and  zinc  contain- 
ing a  solution  of  sulphate  of  copper  which, 
when  dissolved,  was  of  the  capacity  of  a 
barrel.  With  a  cast  iron  wheel  six  feet  in 
diameter,  weighing  GOO  pounds,  a  velocity 
was  attained  of  seventy-five  revolutions  per 
minute. 

Professor  Wheatstone  was  loud  in  his 
praise  of  the  working  of  the  model.  Pro- 
Daniel  prophesied  that  the  days  of 
steam  were  numbered.  Professor  Faraday 
saw  the  wheel  revolve  for  several  minutes, 
and  watched  with  an  appearance  of  aston- 
ishment the  large  electric  spark  which  was 
given  oil'every  time  the  current  was  broken , 
a  spark  so  large  that  it  emitted  a  light  in 
theeveniug  sufficient  to  illuminate  the  room. 
He  spoke  not;  but  taking  up  a  broom,  ho 
gently  placed  the  handle  of  it  on  the  per- 
iphery of  the  wheel,  and  with  a  slightpress- 
ivre  the  wheel  gradually  revolved  slower. 
He  did  not  quite  stop  the  motion,  yet  he 
saw  how  easily  it  could  be  done.  He  kindly 
informed  those  most  interested  that  his 
opinion  expressed  to  the  public  would 
greatly  injure  the  sale  of  the  patent;  so  he 
preferred  not  to  advance  one  then.  The 
many  subsequent  failures  have  proved  his 
sagacity.     Power  is  wanting. 

\Ye  condense  the  above  from  an  article  in 
the  Scientific  American. 

Polishing  Wheels  for  Small  Instru- 
ments.— A  correspondent  sends  the  follow- 
ing to  the  Denial  Cosmos: 

"Take  a  piece  of  sole  leather  of  a  suita- 
ble size,  make  a  hole  through  the  center 
and  attach  it  to  the  lathe  in  the  same  man- 
ner as  a  corundum  wheel ;  then  with  a  sharp 
chisel  turn  it  down  to  the  size  desired ;  coat 
the  face  of  it  with  glue,  and  apply  as  much 
coarse  emery  as  the  glue  can  be  made  to 
take;  put  it  aside  to  dry,  and  you  have  pol- 
ishing wheel  No.  1.  Make  another  in  the 
same  way,  only  using  flour  of  emery  in- 
stead of  the  coarse,  for  No.  2.  Form  a 
third  wheel  in  the  same  manner,  but  in- 
stead of  the  glue  and  emery,  apply  crocus 
with  water,  for  No.  3. 

The  labor  of  polishing  is  diminished  by 
turning  little  grooves  into  the  lace  of  the 
wheel  before  applying  the  emery. 

An  excellent  wheel  for  carrying  the 
pumice,  in  polishing  vulcanite,  can  be 
iormed  by  fastening  together  two  of  these 
leather  wheels  with  brass  screws  (common 
wood  screws)  between  which  are  three  or 
four  thicknesses  of  woolen  cloth  cut  some- 
what larger  than  the  leathers.  The  leather 
keeps  the  wheel  still'  and  firm,  and,  as  the 
cloth  becomes  worn  down,  will  not  scratch 
the  plate,  even  though  it  should  touch  it." 

Creosote  as  Fuel. — The  London  Min- 
ing Journal  of  Nov.  28th,  has  the  following: 
"An  ordinary  re-heating  furnace  of  large 
size  is  now  in  constant  use  at  the  works  of 
Messrs.  Camroux  &  Co.,  engineers  and 
boiler  manufacturers,  at  Deptford  Creek, 
in  wdiich  creosote  is  the  only  fuel  eni- 
ployed,  and  its  working  has  given  com- 
plete satisfaction.  Under  ordinary  circum- 
stances the  iron  is  ready  for  fashioning  in 
little  more  than  half  the  time  required 
when  coal  is  used;  and,  as  the  heat  is  equal 
in  every  part  of  the  furnace,  it  is  never  re- 
quisite, as  sometimes  happens  with  coal, 
to  replace  the  metal  in  the  furnace  to  com- 
plete the  shaping  of  it.  The  creosote  is 
converted  into  vapor  in  an  auxiliary  boiler, 
and  the  vapor  supplied  through  a  coil  of 
pipe  which  takes  tire  place  of  the  usual 
lire;  the  supply  of  vapor  requisite  to  pro- 
duce the  desired  heat  being  regulated  by  a 
stop-cock,  in  the  same  way  and  as  easily  as 
the  supply  of  illuminating  gas  to  an  ordi- 
nary burner." 


i  1\  hi.  a  run. — Tho  following 
is  from  a  paper  recently  read  before  the  Poly- 
technic branch  ol  tho  A ican  Ii 

aery  :  "Tho  indicator  is 
I .  acted  and  attaohed  that  steam  from 
upon  one  side  of 
I  piston  in  the  instrument,  th  •  at- 
mospheric pressure  being  npon  the 
side.  To  the  indicator  piston  is  atb 
spring  and  a  pencil*  the  lath  I 
mark  on  papi  r.  The  predominating  press- 
ure on  the  ii  di  lator  piston,  whether  ol  I  te 
steam  or  of  the  atmosphere,  extends  fir 
compresses  the  spring  in  proportion  to  (he 
intensity  of  the  pressure,  and  moves  the 
pencil  op  and  down  on  the  paper.  The 
paper  is  arranged  on  a  drum,  which  is  so 
connected  that  it  has  a  side  motion  corres- 
ponding to  that  of  the  engine  piston.  Con- 
sequently, as  the  engine  piston  moves,  the 
paper  is  moved  sidewise,  and,  as  the  press- 
ure changes,  the  pencil  is  correspondingly 
moved  up  and  down;  so  that  the  figure  or 
diagram  traced  on  the  paper  is  a  combina- 
tion of  tho  two  movements,  aud  should 
show  the  pressure  at  each  and  all  points  of 
tho  stroke.  The  mean  of  a  number  of  or- 
dinates  on  the  diagram  represents  the  mean 
pressure  per  square  inch  of  piston,  whicli, 
multiplied  by  the  area  of  the  piston,  gives 
the  total  force  whicli  produces  the  piston 
movement,  from  whicli  the  power  may  be 
calculated.  Tho  indicator  is  a  beautiful  in- 
strument, of  great  value  to  the  steam  engi- 
neer; still,  in  many  cases,  its  indications 
are  unreliable.  It  shows  perfectly  whether 
the  valves  are  adjusted  properly;  often, 
when  an  engine  is  working  improperly,  a 
glance  at  the  diagram  will  reveal  the  diffi- 
culty, aud  suggest  the  remedy.  Large  leaks 
in  the  valves  or  piston  may  also  be  detected 
in  this  way.  The  indicated  pressure  at  the 
end  of  the  stroke  has  been  employed  to  de- 
termine tho  quantity  of  steam  used  by  the 
engine.  "Calculations  founded  on  such  a 
basis  are  entirely  worthless.  It  has  been 
attempted,  also,  to  calculate  tho  friction, 
from  indicator  friction  diagrams;  but  the 
system  is  practically  erroneous.  The  indi- 
cator is  chiefly  employed,  however,  to  de- 
termine tho  power  of  an  engine,  it  being 
supposed  that  the  diagram  shows  correctly 
the  pressure  atall  parts  of  the  stroke.  Even 
this  it  fails  to  do  under  certain  circum- 
stances. The  moving  parts  of  the  instru- 
ment must  have  weight  and  friction,  and 
some  force  is  necessarily  required  to  over- 
come the  latter,  and  put  the  mass  in  mo- 
tion. If,  therefore,  the  pressure  be  ascend- 
ing, the  indicator  will  show  less  than  it 
should;  and  when  the  pressure  is  descend- 
ing, the  instrument  will  show  more  than  it 
ought." 

The  author  goes  ou"to  say  in  the  course 
of  the  paper,  that  although  the  indicator  is 
defective,  he  is  unable  to  point  out  another 
instrument  which  is  fit,  in  every  respect,  to 
take  its  place. 

The  Steam  Engine  Perfect  fkom  the 
Staet.  — In  the  course  of  a  lecture  recently 
delivered  at  Steinway  Hall,  New  York,  by 
Prof.  Silliuian,  he  said  :  "  There  has  never 
been  in  the  history  of  inventions  since  the 
world  began,  any  machine  or  apparatus 
which  was  so  perfect  as  it  left  the  the  hands 
of  the  inventor  as  the  steam  engine  was 
when  it  left  the  hands  of  Watt.  You  may 
stand  to-day  beside  the  most  stupendous 
piece  of  steam  engineering  in  the'  world, 
and  you  will  see  connected  with  it  no  es- 
sential change  in  his  invention.  It  is  true 
that  he  had  no  machinery  or  tools  compe- 
tent to  reach  the  exact  results  that  we  can 
now  produce.  He  had  no  turning  lathes, 
boring  machines,  planing  machines,  but 
all  was  done  by  the  cold  chisel,  the  ham- 
mer, the  file,  etc.,  and  the  marvel  is  that 
he  produced  such  results  as  he  did.  I  have 
often  thought  with  what  delight  that  great 
man  would  stand  upon  one  of  our  first- 
class  steam  frigates,  or  by  one  of  our  first- 
class  pumping  engines,  such  as  is  used  at 
the  reservoirs  in  Brooklyn  and  New  York, 
and  see  the  perfection,  the  finish,  and  the 
smoothness  of  the  work,  a  result  possibly 
solely  due  to  the  genius  of  Watt,  because 
without  that  power  we  could  not  have  had 
the  apparatus  with  wdiich  to  apply  it." 

Liquid  Fuel  for  Locomotives. — The 
French  journal  Moniteur  says  that  the  fol- 
lowing plan  has  been  tried  at  Chalons,  for 
burning  petroleum  in  locomotives:  "A 
stream  of  the  oil  flowing  i'rorna  tap, — which 
controls  and  regulates  it  easily  and  per- 
fectly,— falls  upon  a  brick  slab  behind  a 
vertical  grating,  and  is  there  burned."  The 
Moniteur  says  the  experiment  was  cq,ui« 
plete'y  successful. 


Scientific  .  KtsceZla?i  r. 


Charcoal  as  a  Disinfectant. 

The  offensive  odors  arising  from  the  pn- 
trefaotion  of  animal  remain-,  are  neutral- 
ized by  powdered  charcoal     This  is  owing 

to  the  power  wdiich  the  charcoal 
es,  of  absorption  and  of  cone 
ing  within  its  pons  the  noxious  effluvia. 
One  volume  of  it  will  absorb  ninety  vol- 
umes of  ammoniacal  gas;  of  hydrogen 
it  absorbs  one  and  seven-tenths;  of  oxygen, 
nine  and  two-tenths  volumes.  Sometime 
ago  Dr.  Slei. house  demonstrated  that  the 
absorptive  action  of  charcoal  is  not  a  mere 
passive  reception  of  gases  into  its  pores, 
but  that  it  exerts  a  peculiar  power  in  in- 
ducing actual  combustion  of  carbonaceous 
substances,  by  furnishing  the  quantity 
of  oxygen  necessary  to  this  combustion, 
which  oxygen  it  had  previously  absorbed. 
In  other  words,  charcoal  actually  possesses 
the  power  of  burning  up  organic  substances 
at  ordinary  temperatures,  and  of  resolving 
them  into  their  ultimate  products.  This 
combustion  proceeds  moderately,  and  con- 
sumes more  time  than  if  the  substance 
had  been  burned  by  fire;  but  the  effect  is 
the  same,  and  the  same  ultimate  products 
are  generated  in  both  instances.  The  fact 
of  the  combustion  of  the  noxious  gases 
may  be  proved  by  exposing  the  usual  test 
for  ammonia  (hydrochloric  acid)  near  the 
charcoal,  when  white  fumes  will  arise. 
The  gases  which  are  evolved  by  putrefac- 
tion are  mainly  composed  of  carbon,  hy- 
drogen aud  nitrogen,  although  phosphorus 
and  sulphur  are  also  present,  to  a  limited 
degree.  These  gases,  passing  through  the 
charcoal,  in  the  pores  of  which  oxygen  is 
absorbed,  are  oxidized  and  consumed,  and 
the  chief  products  arising  from  this  action 
are  carbonic  acid,  water  and  ammonia — the 
ultimate  products  of  the  combustion  of  an- 
imal remains. 

Respirators  filled  with  charcoal  powder 
are  now  worn  in  hospitals,  so  contrived  as 
to  protect  the  wearer  from  noxious  exhala- 
tions. '  Filters  for  atmospheric  air,  in  un- 
wholesome and  crowded  districts,  might 
be  constructed,  in  which  the  injurious  gases 
andvapors  mightbe  retained  aud  consumed, 
and  only  pure  air,  with  a  slight  admixture 
of  the  ultimate  products  of  the  combustion 
of  impurities,  be  allowed  to  pass.  Dwell- 
ings may  thus  be  protected  from  malaria  by 
causing  the  apertures  through  which  air  is 
admitted  to  be  supplied  with  charcoal 
filters.  We  condense  the  above  from  the 
Gas  Light  Journal. 

Mounds  in  Michigan. — At  a  meeting  of 
Kent  Scientific  Institute,  Grand  Rapids, 
Michigan,  on  Sept.  11th,  Mr.  George  W. 
Smith  gave  an  account  of  some  examina- 
tions made  of  mounds  four  miles  below  the 
city.  The  group  consists  of  thirteen 
mounds,  which  vary  in  hight  from  five  feet 
to  twenty-five,  and  in  diameter  from  twelve 
to  sixty  feet.  Trees  of  three  and  four  feet 
in  diameter  are  growing,  —  and  others 
equally  large  lie  decaying, — upon  them. 
Two  vases  of  pottery,  copper  and  stone  im- 
plements, bone  needles,  and  a  piece  of 
wicker-work,  were  found.  In  one  mound 
pieces  of  flint  were  seen  strewed.  The 
group  of  mounds  occupies  an  area  of  700 
by  400  feet.  The  builders  probably  were 
of  the  same  race  with  those  of  the  mounds 
further  south. 

Interesting  to  the  Feiends  op  Science. 
F.  W.  Putnam,  of  the  Peabody  Academy  of 
Science,  calls  upon  those  disposed  to  aid 
the  Academy  in  sending  out  a  collector  of 
specimens  to  Central  and  the  northern  part 
of  South  America,  for  donations.  There 
are  no  funds  of  the  Institution  that  can  be 
devoted  to  that  purpose.  Mr.  J.  A.  McNiel, 
an  ardent  and  enthusiastic  naturalist,  is  al- 
ready in  the  field,  and  has  just  sent  home 
the  first  istallnient  of  specimens,  the  fruit 
of  his  labors  since  May  last.  He  intends 
to  spend  two  years  upon  the  matter.  On 
the  receipt  of  specimens  at  the  Academy, 
they  will  be  arranged  at  once,  aud  a  series 
selected  for  the  "  McNiel  collection  "■  of  the 
Academy;  the  rest  will  be  offered  for  sale. 
Any  persons  who  aid  the  expedition  "will 
receive  an  equivalent  in  specimens  if  de- 
sired, as'well '  as  the  thanks  of  the  Acad- 
emy.'* ' 


Meteors  and  AeuoIiITES.— In  the  course 
of  some  remarks  in  relation  to  the  meteoric 
storm  of  November  last,  Prof.  Wurtz  says 
that  whatever  might  have  bet  n  the  material 
of  which  the  trains  left  behind  by  (he  me- 
teoi  were  compo  ed,— a  point  to  be  deter- 
mined by  the  ,  ■  cl  t  it  was  solid, 
notga  ■  ■■..,■  and  that  their  light  was  not 
thai  of  incandescence,  as  such  could  last 
but  a  few  seconds,— but  was  that  of 

"'■  .  or  i  l:-i  r  Vrted  light— proba- 
bly the  former.  "What  became  of  this 
material?  We  must  of  course  conclude  that 
it  settled,  or  will  settle,  to  become  a  por- 
tion of  our  solid  earth;  and  further,  that 
the  earth  is  receiving  constant  accretions 
in  this  manner  from  outer  space,  since  it  is 
rarely  that  a  clear  nocturnal  sky  can  be 
contemplated  even  for  a  minute,  without 
witnessing  the  fiery  passage  of  ono  of  these 
cosmical  'motes  that  people  the  sunbeam,' 
into  our  atmosphere.  The  velocity  with 
wdiich  they  strike  our  atmosphere, — twenty- 
five  miles  per  second,  nearly  one  hundred 
times  tho  velocity  of  the  swiftest  cannon 
ball, — is  sufficient  to  dissipate  tUem  almost 
instantly  into  vapor.  No  chemist  will 
doubt  that  if  a  cannon  ball  can  be  made  to 
start  in  motion  at  anything  like  this  rate,  it 
would  instantly  kindle  and  be  dissipated  as 
it  progressed,  in  a  few  seconds,  as  an  elon- 
gated cloud  of  iron-oxide  smoke.  Occa- 
sionally one  of  these  fragments  may  last 
long  enough  to  reach  the  lower  and  denser 
atmosphere,  and  have  its  motion  so  retarded 
that  its  temperature  will  fall  below  the 
point  of  combustion  or  volatilization  (it 
will  be  blown  out,  so  to  speak),  and  reach  us 
as  an  aerolite.  Aerolites  often  show  that 
they  have  never  been  melted,  or  even  jn'oba- 
bly  red  hot,  except  superficially  ;  a  fact 
which  is  wholly  in  accordance  with  these 
views,  since  the  whole  time  of  their  passage 
through  the  atmosphere  can  be  but  a  few 
seconds,  aud  there  is  not  time  for  the  heat 
to  penetrate  into  the  interior." 

American  Fossil  Botany. — M.  Lcsque- 
reux  says  the  American  continent  is  "the 
only  part  of  the  world  where  questions  of 
general  significance  concerning  paheonto- 
logical  distribution  can  be  studied  with 
some  chances  of  satisfactory  conclusions." 
We  quote  the  following  from  his  report: 

"The  few  vegetable  remains  obtained 
from  the  Tertiary  of  Tennessee  and  of  Mis- 
sissippi, and  from  the  Gretacean  foimation 
of  Nebraska  and  California,  have  demon- 
strated facts  which  science  was  scarcely 
prepared  to  admit: 

"First.  That  the  floras  of  our  ancient 
formations  already  had  peculiar  types,  which 
separated  them  from  each  other  in  the  dif- 
ferent continents.  This  is  even  evident  in 
the  vegetation  of  tho  coal  measures.  There- 
fore, the  supposition  of  a  continental  union 
of  Europe  with  America  by  Atlantides  or 
other  intermediate  lands,  is  proved  to  be 
untenable. 

"  Second.  That  the  essential  types  of  the 
old  floras,  of  the  cretaceous  aud  tertiary 
formations  have  passed  into  our  present 
vegetation,  or  are  preserved  to  our  time. 
The  Cretacean  of  America,  for  example,  has 
already  the  Magnolias,  whicli  we  find  still 
more  abundant  in  our  Tertiary.  This  last 
formation  has  furnished  a  number  of  spe- 
cies of  the  genus  Magnolia,  nearly  identical 
with  that  now  existing  ill  the  United  States, 
while  the  genus  is  totally  absent  in  the  cor- 
responding floras  of  Europe.  More  than 
this;  we  find  in  our  Tertiary  the  same  pre- 
dominating types  marked  on  both  sides  of 
the  Rocky  Mountains.  On  the  Atlantic 
slope,  leaves  of  magnolias,  of  oaks,  of  elms, 
of  maples  and  poplars,  and  not  a  trace  of 
coniferous  trees;  while  in  California  and 
Vancouver  Island,  the  redwoods  or  Se- 
quoia abound  in  the  Cretacean  and  Ter- 
tiary,'as  now  they  still  form  the  predomi- 
nant vegetation  of  the  country." 

Preserving  Insects.  —Dr.  S,  P.  Knox, 
of  Brownsville,  Pa.,  writes,  to  the  American 
Naturalist,  that  after  killing  his  insect  with 
chloroform,  he  paints  it  with  a  solution  of 
carbolic  acid  in  alcohol,— four  grains  to 
the  ounce,— and  then  dries  it  iu  the  sua. 
It  keeps  fresh  and  beautiful.  In  stuffing 
animals,  he  uses  cotton  soaked  in  the  same 
solution.  He  does  not  even  think  it  neces- 
sary to  skin  them  as  formerly;  but  si.iipiy 
removes  the  contents  of  the  tho. .ax  aud 
abdomen, 


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Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Especially  reported  by  Hie  U.  S.  Patent  Office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C,  to  Dewey  &  Co.,  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,  and  Publishers  of  the 
Minesg  and  Sctexttfio  Pbess. 

For  the  Week  Ending  December  29th. 
85,268. — Improvement  in  Breech-loading 

Fieeabms.— Salmon  Belden  and  John  F. 

Crabtree,  of  Visalia,  Cal. 

l.We  claim  the  double  sliding  breech 
block  C,  with  the  chamber  J,  and  the  open- 
ing spring  b,  the  -whole  constructed  and  op- 
erating substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose 
herein  described. 

2.  The  lever  B',  and  the  operating  pins 
I  and  K,  on  the  tumbler  D,  or  an  equiva- 
lent device  for  elevating  and  depressing  the 
breech-block  at  one  motion,  substantially 
as  described. 

8.  The  bent  spring  g,  for  holding  the 
shell  to  one  side,  substantially  as  herein 
described. 

4.  In  combination  with  the  barrel  A, 
and  magazine  B,  I  claim  the  double  slid- 
ing breech  block  C,  the  lever  B',  with  its 
two  operating  pins  I  and  K,  and  the  shell 
extracting  spring  g,  the  whole  operating  as 
a  repeating  arm,  substantially  as  described. 

In  this  gun  the  necessary  mechanism 
for  loading  and  discharging  is  very  much 
simplified,  and  the  number  of  motions  re- 
quired are  reduced  from  three  or  four  to 
one. 

In  the  construction,  abarrel  is  employed 
having  a  receiving  chamber  or  magazine 
extending  along  the  top  cf  it.  The  breech 
block  consists  of  two  pieces  hinged  to- 
gether, so  as  to  open  laterally,  and  so  ar- 
ranged as  to  slide  up  and  down  by  the  sim- 
ple motion  of  cocking  the  gun.  As  the 
breech  block  rises  by  half-cocking  the  gun , 
the  two  sides  gradually  separate,  and  by  a 
simple  device  the  discharged  shell  is  kept 
at  one  side  of  the  chamber,  so  that  the  en- 
trance of  a  new  cartridge  will  force  it  out. 
The  entering  cartridge  is  retained  by  a 
stop  on  the  other  side  until  the  breech  block 
has  been  returned  to  its  place  and  the  two 
sides  closed,  which  is  done  by  fully  cocking 
the  gun.  This  brings  the  cartridge  in  a 
line  with  the  barrel,  in  which  position  it  is 
fired. 

The  same  mechanism  is  peculiarly  adapted 
to  repeating  pistols,  and  forms  at  the  same 
time  the  simplest  and  strongest  arrange- 
ment yet  discovered,  its  strength  depend- 
ing on  the  amount  of  metal  on  each  side  of 
the  breech  block. 
85, 269.— Impbovement  in  Expansion  Wagon 

Wheels. — Salmon  Belden,  of  Visalia,  and 

Johnson  P.   Ford,  of  Santa  Clara,  Cal. 

(Antedated  Dee.  24th,  1868.) 

We  claim  the  double  clamp  E,  E,  and 
wedges  F,  F,  for  forcing  the  joints  of  the 
felloes  together,  substantially  as  described. 

The  nature  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
a  wagon  wheel  so  constructed  that  the  fel- 
loes can  be  made  to  expand  against  the 
tire,  and  avoid  the  necessity  of  cutting  and 
upsetting  of  the  tire. 

To  do  this  the  outer  end  of  ordinary 
spokes  of  the  wheel  is  shortened  or  turned 
off,  and  when  shortened  a  bolt  or  pin  is  in- 
troduced into  the  end  of  the  spoke,  passing 
up  a  considerable  distance  and  extending 
through  the  felloe  in  the  ordinary  way. 
Nuts  are  permanently  attached  to  the  inner 
fice  of  the  felloes  having  openings  through 
which  the  exterior  spokes  pass.  A  hollow 
screw  with  a  band  is  placed  on  the  exten- 
sion rods,  and  when  turned  up  the  nuts  and 
felloes  are  pressed  out  agaiDst  the  tire,  and 
when  turned  in  au  opposite  direction  the 
felloes  are  released  from  their  pressure,  ad- 
mitting of  an  easy  adjustment  of  the  wheel 
against  the  tire. 

By  this  construction  it  is  intended  that 
the  head  of  the  hollow  screw  shall  rest 
against  the  shoulder  formed  by  cutting  away 
the  end  of  the  spoke. 

85,279. — Improvement  in  Derricks. — An- 
gus Campbell,  of  Downieville,  Cal. 

1.  I  claim  the  tuck  D,  consisting  of  the 
bow  a,  swinging  frames  b,  e,  and  concave 
rollers  d,  substantially  as  herein  shown 
and  described. 

2.  The  rope  G,  when  arranged  as  de- 
scribed to  brace  the  boom  by  being  fast- 
ened to  the  truck  sliding  thereon  for  the 
purpose  of  relieving  the  topping-lift  C,  as 
specified. 

3.  The  hook  H,  having  the  nut  X,  ring 
w,  and  link  v,  arranged  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  herein  shown  and  de- 
scribed. 


4.  The  chain  O,  bar  P,  lever  R,  and  arm 
c',  in  combination  with  the  hook  H,  nut  x, 
ring  to,  and  link  i,  arranged  as  described  for 
the  purpose  specified. 
85,371.— Improved  Quicksilver  Fornace 

and  Condenser.— Thos.    W.  Dresser,  of 

San  Jose,  Cal. 

1.  I  claim  the  separating  walls  L,  L,  in 
the  vapor  chamber,  with  the  upper  con- 
necting passages  M,  M,  and  lower  passages 
N,  N,  together  with  the  condensing  troughs 
o,  o,  the  whole  constructed  and  operated 
substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  de- 
scribed. 

2.  The  siphon  water  pipe  X,  and  the 
pipe  b,  from  the  vapor  chamber,  or  equiva- 
lent device  for  withdrawing  the  vapor  by 
means  of  a  vacuum,  and  condensing  it  in 
its  passage,  substantially  as  herein  de- 
scribed. 

3.  The  cylinder  e,  with  the  buckets  g, 
operating  as  shown  for  producing  a  vacuum 
and  forcing  the  vapor  beneath  the  water  in 
chamber  d,  and  the  vapor  pipe  i,  con- 
structed and  operated  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  described. 

4.  I  claim  the  two  fines  m  and  n,  with  the 
dampers  t,  t,  t,  for  regulating  the  draft,  or 
by  closing  them  entirely  to  cause  a  diaft 
through  the  siphon  tube,  and  the  condens- 
ing chamber  j,  substantially  as  described. 

5.  I  claim  constructing  the  foundation 
with  the  inclined  impervious  plates  A,  A, 
and  the  channels  D,  between  the  courses, 
together  with  the  collecting  channels  B, 
substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  de- 
scribed. 

6.  I  claim  a  draft  as  created  by  the 
siphon  tube  X,  the  endless  chain  and  its 
buckets  g,  g,  or  equivalent  device  for  con- 
densing the  vapors  and  gases  which  escape 
from  chemical  works,  for  retorting  gold 
and  silver  amalgams,  and  for  withdrawing 
and  condensing  cold  that  would  be  lost  in 
melting  and  refining,  substantially  as  here- 
in described. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
an  improved  furnace  and  condenser  for  the 
reduction  of  quicksilver,  and  other  ores  of  a 
similar  nature,  so  that  the  whole  operation 
is  conducted  with  a  very  small  loss  of  the 
vapor,  which,  together  with  the  gases,  gen- 
erated by  the  heat  of  the  furnace,  are  drawn 
and  forced  through  tanks  of  water,  thus  ef- 
fectually condensing  all  that  is  capable  of 
it,  before  the  residue  is  allowed  to  escape 
by  the  flues. 

It  also  relates  to  an  improved  method  of 
constructing  the  foundation,  so  that  the 
waste  which  usually  occurs  by  the  quick- 
silver passing  through  the  foundation,  is 
effectually  avoided  and  the  whole  operation 
is  rendered  more  economical. 

This  is  effected  by  constructing  a  founda- 
tion upon  which  is  placed  a  double  inclined 
plane  of  iron  or  other  impervious  metal,  the 
two  planes  meeting  and  forming  a  trough 
in  the  center,  by  which  any  escaping  quick- 
silver is  carried  to  a  receiver.  The  planes 
may  be  plastered  and  polished,  and  used 
either  with  or  without  the  iron. 

Above  this  the  furnace  is  finished  with  a 
grate  for  fire,  a  chamber  for  the  ore,  over 
and  through  which  the  heat  passes,  and  a 
vapor  chamber  with  diaphragms  or  walls 
extending  across  it  at  intervals.  These 
walls  have  openings  alternately  on  oppo- 
site sides,  and  a  series  of  troughs  be- 
tween them,  through  which  water  is  con- 
stantly passing. 

Above  the  furnace  is  placed  a  tank  of 
water  with  a  siphon  tube  leading  from  it  to 
another  tank  below.  A  tube  leading  from 
the  top  of  the  vapor  chamber  enters  this 
siphon  tube,  and  the  water  passing  down 
the  former,  draws  and  forces  the  quicksil- 
ver vapor  into  the  lower  tank  in  which,  and 
during  its  passage,  it  is  completely  con- 
densed. Still  another  chamber  is  so  ar- 
ranged and  connected  with  the  lower  siphon 
tank,  as  to  take  the  water  aud  lead  it  into 
an  upright  tube  about  one-third  of  the  dis- 
tance from  the  top,  so  that  the  weight  of 
the  water  acts  on  a  series  of  buckets  on  an 
endless  chain,  and  forces  tbem  down,  each 
carrying  with  it  a  portion  of  vapor  drawn 
from  the  principal  chamber,  and  condens- 
ing it,  thus  doing  about  double  the  work 
that  the  siphon  would  do  alone.  The  es- 
cape flues  have  a  series  of  valves  or  damp- 
ers for  stopping  or  changing  the  direction 
of  the  escaping  gases,  while  a  final  conden- 
ser is  constructed  at  the  base  of  the  chim- 
ney. 
85,398. — Cover  for  Pots,  Kettles,  etc. — 

Geo.  Beuben,  of  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

I  claim  a  cover  for  cooking  and  other 
vessels  having  the  opening  C,  covered  with 
wire  gaugeor  perforated  tin  surmounted  by 
the  flange  D,  the  whole  surmounted  by  the 
cover  E,  locking  into  the  angular  slots  c,  c, 
arranged  substantially  as  herein  described. 

This  cover  is  so  constructed  that  the 
steam  may  be  permitt  d  to  escape   without 


danger  of  any  foreign  substance  falling  in- 
to the  vessel.  It  is  also  a  great  conven- 
i  jnce  in  pouring  off  water  from  the  vege- 
tables being  cooked,  as  by  merely  taking 
up  the  vessel  with  the  hands  and  turning 
it  upside  down,  the  water  may  be  turned 
off  without  breaking  or  injuring  the  vege- 
tables, and  it  consists  in  making  a  hole  in 
the  top  of  the  cover  which  is  covered  with 
wire  gauze  or  perforated  tin.  A  flange  is 
made  around  this  opening,  over  which  a 
small  cover  is  placed  and  secured  by  means 
of  pins  on  the  inside  of  the  rim  which  lock 
into  angular  slots  in  the  flange.  The  up- 
per cover  can  be  removed  and  the  steam  al- 
lowed to  escape  from  the  cooking  vege- 
tables, or  it  can  be  allowed  to  remain  and 
thus  present  the  same  appearance  as  an  or- 
dinary cover.  The  inventor  is  an  ex -printer, 
and  a  well-known  genius. 
85,402. — Improved  Shackle  and  Support- 
er.— Wm.  Riley,  of  Salem,  Oregon,  as- 
signor to  H.  Carpenter,  of  same  place 

1.  I  claim  the  improved  shackle  A,  B, 
with  the  tongue  G,  and  mode  of  fastening 
upon  the  ankle,  substantially  as  herein  de- 
scribed. 

2.  The  supporter  E,  and  the  mode  of 
fastening  the  same  to  the  shoe  by  means  of 
the  strap  I,  and  heel  plate  J,  constructed 
and  arranged  substantially  as  herein  set 
forth. 

3.  The  mode  of  preventing  the  shackle 
from  turning  on  the  ankle  by  means  of  the 
stops  L,  L,  as  specified. 

85,409. — Improvement  in  Railroad  Tick- 
ets and  Punch  for  Cutting  Coupons 
Therefrom. — Henry  M.  Stow,  of  San 
Francisco,  Cal. 

1.  I  claim  a  pouch  ticket  adapted  to  con- 
tain change  with  a  coupon  printed  thereon 
or  attached  thereto,  substantially  as  and  for 
the  purpose  set  forth. 

2.  In  combination  with  an  instrument 
for  securing  coupons  and  automatically  de- 
positing them  in  a  box  or  other  receptacle, 
substantially  as  described,  I  claim  a  nee- 
dle so  located  in  the  box  or  other  receptacle 
that  it  will  perforate  and  retain  upon  it 
each  coupon  as  it  is  deposited,  and  which, 
on  being  withdrawn,  will  draw  a  thread 
through  all  the  said  coupons,  as  set  forth. 

3.  In  combination  with  an  instrument 
for  severing  coupons  and  automatically  de- 
positing them  in  a  box  or  other  receptacle, 
substantially  as  described.  I  claim  a  slid- 
ing cover  to  such  box  or  other  receptacle, 
which  will  automatically  slide  over  the  box 
or  other  receptacle,  and  close  it  when  the 
jaws  of  the  instrument  open  and  receive 
from  said  box  when  the  jaws  close,  the 
same  being  operated  substantially  as  here- 
in described. 

4.  In  combination  with  an  instrument 
for  severing  coupons  from  tickets,  substan- 
tially as  described,  I  claim  a  needle  so  lo- 
cated in  relation  to  the  cutting  head  or 
other  equivalent  cutting  device,  that  it  will 
pierce  and  retain  upon  it  each  coupon  as  it 
is  cut  off,  and  so  constructed  and  arranged 
that  by  withdrawing  it  from  said  coupons 
it  will  draw  a  thread  through  all  of  them, 
substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  speci- 
fied. 

5.  In  combination  with  the  cutting  head 
and  retaining  box  herein  described,  I  claim 
the  case  or  shield  D,  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

85,474. — Improvement  in  Farm   Gates. — 

Albert  J.  Potter,  of  Omaha,  Nebraska. 

I  claim  the  gate  A,  bolt  h,  lever  F,  bevel 
wheel  D,  cogged  segment  D ' ,  shaft  d,  cyl- 
indrical bar  C,  lever  E,  cords  e,  /,  g,  and 
posts  B,  B,  B,  B,  all  combined,  constructed, 
arranged  and  operated,  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

re-issues. 
3,244. — Improvement  in    Gang  Plows. — 

Robert  Baxter,  of    French   Camp,   Cal. 

Patented  Aug.  6th,  1867. 

I  claim  a  standard  for  the  support  of  the 
mold-board,  or  other  like  parts  of  a  plow 
formed  in  one  piece  with  a  projecting  head 
for  the  attachment  of  the  beam,  substan- 
tially as  described. 

For  the  Week  Ending  Januart  5th. 
85,578. — Improvement   in    Horse-Power 

Charles  F.  Gay,  Albany,  Oregon. : 

1.  I  claim  the  combination  of  the  pivoted 
circular  platform  D,  wheels  F,  and  spirally- 
flanged  cylinders  or  drums  C,  with  each 
other,  and  with  the  platform  A,  substan- 
tially as  herein  shown  and  described,  and 
for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

2.  The  combination  of  the  band  I,  and 
baud  pulleys  H,  with  the  cylinders  C,  sub- 
stantially as  herein  shown  and  described 
and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

3.  The  combination  of  the  band  wheel 
E,  with  one  of  the  flanged  cylinders  C, 
tub  itantially  as  herein  shown  and  described 
end  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 


4.  The  combination  of  the  gear  wheel 
L,  gear  or  pinion  wheel  M,  shaft  N,  and 
band  wheel  O,  with  one  of  the  flanged  cyl- 
inders C,  substantially  as  herein  shown 
and  described  and  forthepurposesetforth. 

5.  The  combination  of  the  guide  pulleys 
R,  and  pulley  box  Q,  with  the  driving  band 
P,  substantially  as  herein  shown  and  de- 
scribed and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 
85,588. — Improved    Bottle    Stopper. — 

John  T.  Haviland,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

I  claim  a  top  for  bottle-stoppers,  consist- 
ing of  the  tapering  holding-ring  B,  and  the 
screw-cap  C,  the  whole  connected  and  ar- 
ranged substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose 
described. 
85,606. — Improvement   in    Packing    fob 

Steam    Engine   Piston    Rods. — David 

Neahr,  Fort  Xuma,  Cal. : 

I  claim  the  construction  audarrangemeLt 
of  the   series  of  rings  D,  E,  box  G,  spring 

C,  and  follower  F,  substantially  as   shown 
and  described. 

85,621. — Improvement  in  Gang  Plows. — 
Z.  T.  Sweet,  Eugene  City,  Oregon. : 

1.  I  claim  the  combination  of  the  cam 
spring  H,  rock  shaft  I,  foot  piece  j,  and 
staple  ?/,  with  the  side  bars  a,  a,  blor/k  h, 
catch  i,  and  beams  G,  all  arranged  and  op- 
erating as  described  for  the  purpose  speci- 
fied. 

2.  The  arrangement  of  the  rack  d,  and 
the  angular  lever  D,  with  the  slotted  guide 
plate  d,  upon  the  axle  and  the  slide  c,  upon 
the  arm  b,  of  the  wheel  B,  whereby  the 
weight  of  the  cultivator  holds  the  lever 
locked  in  any  desired  position,  as  herein 
shown  and  described. 

85,623.  — Improved    Composition    to    be 
Used  in  the  Manufacture  of  Soap. — 
Richard  P.  Thomas,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 
I  claim  utilizing  resinous  substances  and 
rendering  them  soluble  in  water  by  com- 
bining them  with  the  substance,  and  in  the 
proportions  herein  described. 
85,676. — Improvement  in    Shingle    Ma- 
chines.— Isaac  I.  Lancaster,  Vancouver, 
Washington  Territory. : 

1.  I  claim  the  guide  plates  M,  M,  con- 
structed with  straight  and  oblique  grooves 
m,  m,  and  employed  in  combination  with 
the  riving-knives  J,  J,  substantially,  as  and 
for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

2.  The  pair. of  reciprocating  knives  J,  J, 
and  the  feeding  mechanism  R,  S,  U,  V, 
operated  by  the  return  stroke  of  one  of  the 
said  knives,  all  substantially  as  and  for  the 
purposes  herein  set  forth. 

The  following  was    issued  Dec.   15th, 
1868,  but  was  inadvertently  omitted  in   the 
Commissioner's  report  to  us: 
84,860. — Hatr  Cutting  Shears. — Lee  D. 

Craig,  Nevada  City,  Cal. : 

In  combination  with  the  blades  A  and  B, 
the  comb   F,  adjusting  plate  E,  set-screw 

D,  and  lug  C,  the  whole  forming  a  haircut- 
ting  shears,  substantially  as  described. 

This  invention  is  to  provide  an  improved 
attachment  for  shears  to  be  used  for  hair 
cutting.  The  improvement  consists  of  a 
sliding  slotted  plate,  which  may  be  moved 
np  and  down  in  a  plane  at  right  angles  with 
that  in  which  the  blades  of  the  shears  move, 
and  held  at  any  point  by  a  set  screw.  Be- 
low the  blades  this  plate  is  bent  at  right 
angles  and  has  a  short  comb  fastened  to  it, 
so  that  the  comb  is  parallel  with  the  blades, 
and  hold  it  till  it  can  be  cut.  It  also  regu- 
lates the  length,  which  is  determined  by 
the  point  at  which  it  is  set 


The  attention  of  mechanics  and  others 
is  called  to  the  card  of  Messrs.  Noble  & 
Fleming,  who  have  opened  machine 
works  at  No.  10  Stevenson  street.  They 
pay  particular  attention  to  repairing  en- 
gines as  well  as  all  kinds  of  wood  work- 
ing machinery.  They  are  agents  of  the 
Davis  wood  planer  and  dove-tailing  ma- 
chines, together  with  a  variety  of  other 
tools,  indispensable  to  the  mechauic. 


The  Ohio  Excavator  and  Ditcher,  of 
which  a  number  are  being  made  for  Capt. 
Burns  at  Casebolt's  carriage  factory,  and 
which  was  worked  at  the  late  State  Fair,  is 
now  in  use  on  the  Western  Pacific  Rail- 
road, and  said  to  be  giving  satisfaction.  It 
is  a  large  scoop  mounted  on  two  wheels, 
and  adjustable  as  to  the  depth  of  the  ditch 
to  be  made;  behind  it  is  a  belt  arrangement, 
by  which  the  earth  is  carried  back  as  soon 
as  brought  up  by  the  scoop,  and  deposited 
in  a  cart  having  a  bottom  which  drops  out 
when  the  dirt  is  to  ba  dumped.  The  ad- 
vantage is  that  a  full  load  of  dirt  is  carried 
away  on  wheels  at  once,  and  may  be  de- 
posited at  anyplace  desired, — obviating  the 
frequent  trips,  great  friction,  and  small 
loads  in  the  use  of  the  scraper.  The  price 
of  the  excavator  is  $450. 


Tl)e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


53 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  AuocltUdBr?k«nofthe8  T.  Steele  andExeaangeBoird'. 

weiBOOi  Janu.ir 
<'1t  y  siorlis. 

"U".  note  tin  FollowlDg transaction* to other  than  min- 
ing aharoa;  A  large  amount  at  Spring  YoUVy  Water 
rtock,  at  $fiG@0fl  7">  par  ihan  ;  San  Francisco  da*,  at  $80 

@€  ';    ":   kUnd   UullrufUl.  at  (69. 

In  addition  to  onr  previously  announced  dirldi  ode  ol 
nga  and  Loan  Societies  of  thiacity,  we  add  that 
of  thr  French,  vbich  dJabnrsee  n  percent,  per  annum, 
net,  to  its  dopi 

From  the  Annual  Statement  "f  the  Pacific  Insurance 
Company,  of  tiii---  city,  made  on  the  1st  Inst.,  we  take  the 
following; 

Capital  atock  (aotd) $1,000,000  00 

Anniiiiit  in  exoen  of  rn[nt*l,  available  to  pay 

loaaai  and  dU  ideods 529,7-10  18 

UUUMXU, 

Lo#«*mi  In  proeeea  ol  adjustment. 43.S32  84 

Amount  required  to   re-tnaon  out**ian«iniK 

Ixiiircni,    (wins  An  per   cent,  of    unexpired 

Win  Prandonu  and  all  Marine  Premiums.,  .  879,631  77 

ToUl $32M«1  «1 

PISHljnSEMEjrrS. 

Amount  paid  for  Firo  lowea $203,248  23 

Amount  paid  for  Marine-  loaaea H*.a02  48 

Dlvioaoda  paid  stockholders. BO.ooO  00 

I'.iif  for  I'tituiniaitioD  to  agents 50,iU7  ■'••> 

BalBTlai  Of  oitieers,  attorneys  and  employees.  49,1*4  18 

Ktatcand  r>d>Tul  taxOB  paid 40,230  05 

Amount  of  all  other  payments  aim  cxpondi- 

tore*. 101.453  32 

Total $ti53.KJl  83 

Net  amount  uf  Fire  risks  written  during  the 

year $40,452,740  00 

Km  amount  of  Marino  ri«ks  written  during 

the  year 20.788.181  00 

Amount  of  Fire  risk*  in  force  Doc.  31,  1*6*....  33,37*2,804  0(1 

Amount  uf  Marine  risks  in  force  Dec.  31,  1868  2,8t».»titi  00 

Deducting  the  losses  in  process  of  mljuBtment.  together 
with  the  uttonnt  required  to  reinsure  the  whole  out- 
stanclinj,*  buatoe&a  of  this  company,  the  some  being 
calculated  nt  the  rate  of  50  per  cent,  on  nil  unexpired 
premiums,  widen,  the  above  statement  shows  as  liabili- 
ti<-P,  WOttld  leave  a  net  balance  of  $201,278  57. 

The  statement  of  the  California  Insurance  Company 
for  the  year  ending  December  31,  18G8,  shows  assets 
amounting  to  $309,296,  including  $200,000  capital;  liabil- 
ities, including  amount  required  to  re-in&urance  out- 
standing risks,  $70,126.  The  receipts  of  the  company  for 
1808  wow  $166,259.  of  which  $115,271  was  for  premiums. 
The  expenditures  were  $150,703,  including  $70,895  for 
losses  and  $48,000  for  dividends    to  stockholders.    The 

id t  of  losses  for  the  year,  including  those  reported 

and  disputed  was  $68,024.  The  net  amount  of  marine 
risks  written  was  $4,186,437,  while  the  amount  outstand- 
ing on  the  31st  December  was  $1,178,583,  on  which  the 
premiums  were  575,873. 

From  the  annual  statement  of  the  Merchants'  Mutual 
Marine  Insurance  Company,  we  learn  that  their  paid  up 
capital  is  $500,000;  surplus  above  capital,  $182,180,  mak- 
ing total  assets  of  $682,186.  The  amount  of  liabilities  on 
the  31st  of  December,  18G8,  not  including  amount  re- 
quired for  reinsurance  of  outstanding  risks,  was  $44,558; 
amount  of  outstanding  risks  at  the  close  of  1868,  $3,134,- 
683. 

Minlne  Sl*»r*c  Marltet. 
In  regard  to  mining  share  transactions,  we  may  state 
that  the  market  has  been  quite  variable,  but  the  present 
condition  of  tho  Comstock  Lode,  if  any  tiling,  looks  more 
hopeful,  most  developments  tending  to  a  better  state  of 
things  in  the  course  of  a  few  months.  "We  might  reit- 
erate here  what  we  stated  in  our  last  issue  regarding  the 
roust  ruction  of  a  railroad  from  Vinginia  City  to  the 
Truckee  River,  which  has  already  received  the  pledged 
aid  of  a  number  of  the  most  prominent  companies,  for 
the  purpose  of  enabling  the  reduction  of  tho  low  class  ores, 
which  arc  now  uuavailable.  This  project  has  already 
improved  the  several  stocks,  and  its  completion  will  un- 
doubtedly advance  them  to  a  marked  extent. 

The  report  of  the  Amador  Mining  Company  for  fifteen 
months,  ending  January  1,  1869,  is  before  us,  and  from 
it  we  make  the  following  extracts:  From  30,794  tons  of 
ore  reduced  during  the  period  under  review,  $658,378  70 
in  bullion  was  obtained,  showing  an  average  yield  of 
$21  50  per  ton. 

hecehts. 
The  total  receipts  from  October,   1867,  to  Jan- 
uary 1, 1809,  aggregate $67P,r>-'>l  45 

DISBURSEMENTS. 

Dividends,  No.  1  to  No.  16 $340,400  00 

Mine 168,512  16 

Eureka  Mill 52,111  22 

Bddjier  Mill 15,479  51 

Rose  Mill 7.185  45 

Construction  account 26,942  05 

Real  estate 26.000  00 

General  expenses  and  salaries 8,736  14 

O Sfice  expense 4.058  98 

Sundries 12.744  35 

Hills  receivable 5.800  00 

Cash  on  hand  January  1, 1869 11,681  59 

$679,651  45 

The  assets  are  stated  at  $98,129  93.  The  total  mining 
expenses  have  been  $4  67  per  ton,  and  for  milling, 
$2  30  1-10,  making  an  aggregate  of  $6  97  1-10  per  ton. 
The  President,  iu  his  report,  says  that,  "  Somewhat  less 
tha  n  a  year  since,  this  mine  was  examined  and  reported 
upon  by  eminent  engineers,  who  estimated  the  reserves 
then  in  sight  at  108,000  tons,  possessing,  in  place,  a  net 
value  of  $85l),OU0.  Since  that  report,  there  have  been 
extracted  and  reduced  21,700  tons,  yielding  $404,250 
gross."  A  dividend  of  $6  per  share  will  be  paid  on  and 
after  the  20th  instant.  The  receipts  of  bullion  to  date  on 
January  account  foot  up  $23,000.  The  Badger  drift  is  in 
sume  twelve  feet,  showing  a  vein  from  twenty  inches  to 
two  feet  thick,  and  is  looking  flue.  It  is  believed  the 
rock  will  go  $100  to  the  foot. 

Hale  &  Norcross  was  in  good  request  early  in  the 
week  at  an  advance,  but  at  the  close  shows  a  very  mate- 
rial recession.  On  the  18th  inst.  the  south  breast  was 
about  five  feet  wide  at  the  top  and  six  feet  at  the  bot- 
tom. Assays  of  this  ore  went  from  $40  to  $52.  Later 
news  shows  these  developments  to  be  less  promising. 
In  the  north  cross-cut  they  have  made  thirty  feet  with- 
out reaching  ore,  and  have  not  yet  reached  any  east  clay. 
On  the  third  station  a  tunnel  is  being  constructed  to  the 
main  tunnel,  in  order  to  reach  the  point  where  the  ore  is 
found.  The  drift  is  nearly  completed,  and  they  will 
soon  be  ready  to  sink  a  winze. 


Kentuck  has  received  duIUod  t<>  the  amount  of  $34,112 

an  January  acoonnt;  and  Crown  Point  $9.491 Banks 

(Oel.)  paid  ■  dividend  ol  S0  par  boom  on  the  20th,  and 
Amador  i  Qal,  |  68  per  share  on  the  sum 

Ghollar-Fotoal,  f'-r  the  week  ending  Jan,  16th.  shown 
an  ore  yield  uf  mm  tons.  At  the  1,100  level  drift  water 
came  in  at  ttu  Eaceol  tin- drift  on  tho  Uth  Instant, hnt 
ied(  and  is  said  t<>  Bow  from  porphyry 
alone.  At  the  928  level  thirty  real  had  been  mad.-, 
a  mixture  of  cloy  and  porphyry,  the  a  ihuk  of 
which  are  horizontal,  or  nearly  bo. 

Golden  Chariot  (Idaho]  le  one  of  the  recant  stocks 
brought  into  the  market.  Hie  location  consists  of  7so 
fret.  The  stock  is  divided  into  10,000  shares,  a  dividend 
of  $2  50  per  nharc  was  paid  on  the  20th  inst.  From  293 
tons  of  ore  thoy  obtained  $55,000,  giving  nearly  $200  to 
Uu  ton.  Tiny  had  a  surplus  of  $31,099,  after  paying 
expenses  in  December,  and  deducting  the  dividend,  have 
$6,000  on  hand. 

Overman  received  $3,441  87  in  bullion  on  the  17th,  and 

$2,481  72  on  the  19th The  1,000  level  of  tho  Empire 

has  been  opened  and  a  drift  run  some  four  feet . . .  .Dauey 

levied  an  assessment  of  $2  per  share  on  the  9th Ophir 

is  destined  to  be  an  active  stock  so  soon  as  drifting  will 
be  commenced  from  the  lower  levels.  The  700  level  will 
bo  reached,  it  is  thought,  within  a  month,  and  then  drifts 
will  be  simultaneously  started  from  the  600  and  700  lev- 
els. . .  .Belcher  shows  a  rapid  rise.  The  office  is  now  lo- 
cated in  this  city,  with  the  Secretary  of  the  Keutuck 
Company.  The  stock,  on  its  now  basis — ten  shares  for 
one  formerly  issued — is  quotable  at  the  close  at  $18@20 
per  share. 

We  call  the  attention  of  the  reader  to  tho  annexed  table, 
the  tame  being  it  monthly  statement  relative  to  most  of  the 
stocks  dealt  In  at  the  Hoard,  showing  the  highest  and  lowest 
price*  monthly  of  the  last  quarter  of  1868,  of  twenty-three 
companies,  together  with  tho  bullion  yield,  assessments  lev- 
ied and  dividends  disbursed  during  the  same  time,  giving  also 
totals  of  1867  and  18ttfi.  With  the  exception  of  the  Yellow 
Jacket  Company,  It  Is  very  complete.  Tlint  company,  dur- 
ing the  fiscal  year  ending  Juno  30th,  produced  £630.000  in 
bullion,  of  which  no  account  Is  given  In  our  table,  for  the 
reason  that  we  have  been  unable  to  obtain  the  monthly 
yield  from  time  to  time.  Taking  the  above  amount  as 
a  basic,  wc  find  a  bullion  product  or  said  company  of  about 
S60.000  per  month. 


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Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER.  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
flvByearaaa  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies, 
feels  I'ullv  competent  to  serve  In  that  capacity.  Anv  par 
ties  wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  a  Secretary  cai:  bt 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terni3.  Iniormation  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  a  long  experience  in  the  purchasing  of  goods 
and  miicinnerv  for  miners,  parties  In  the  mines  will  (Tin!  II 
to  their  advantage,  where  purchasing  agents  are  employed, 
to  send  their  orders  to  the  undersigned. 

,1,  ,M.  BUFFINGTON, 

Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California,  street 
Sau  Frauciaco  I7v\5-tf 


MINING  SHAREHOLDERS'  DIRECTORY. 

[Compiled  for  every  Issue,  from  advert Urmcnt it  In  the 

Miming  and  BciajmriC  PlKafl  and  other  San 

Francisco  Journals.; 

OumprlalruE  the  Names  of  Companies,  District  or  county 

of  Location;  Amount  and  date  of  Assessment;  Date  ot 
Meeting;  Day  of  Delinquent  Sniv,  and  Amount  and  Time 
01   Payment  ol  Dividends. 

RJJIB,    LOCATIOS,    iHiU'ST,     ji:id  DAT  DAT 

DAT*  of  *aaBMM*KT.  DKLINuoknt.      ofsalr 

Amador  Co.,  dividend  ft  per  Hharc.... Payable  Dec.  10.  I8f<s 

Alplin,  Storey  Co.,  Nev.,  Lee.  il,  *IU Ian.  a— Jan  25 

Alamo,  Lynnco.,  hOY.,  Nov.  25,  S6c Dec.  31  — J«ii-  3d* 

adrlatle,  storey  co .Epeclal  HceilDg,  Jan.  :8 

Bacon.  Stony  co.,  Nev.,  div Payable  June  19,  1868 

Belcher,  Storey  co,  Nov.,  Dec.  31.  $25 Jan,  30—  March  2 

Crown  Point.  Storey  co,,  Dec.  18.  S"  60. Jan.  2:t-Fcb.  15 

Chalk  Mountain,  Nevada  to..  Jan.  l\S2..F.b   l.l -March  8* 

Chorokce  Flat,  Butte  co.,  Dec,  y,  $5 lan.  II— Jan.  M 

fhollar  l'oto-.l,  dlv.,  $J5 Pavnb'c  Oct.  15.  IS67 

Crown  Point,  ilivict.  mi.  *7.5U PavM|,le  Sept.  12  186S 

f'otnla,  slnaloa.  Dec  12,  Jl Inn   15— Feb.  4 

City  K.  K  ,  San  Francisco,  Jan.  0',  $5 Feb.  10— March  0 

Dauey.  Lyon  co..  Nov.,  Jan.  0,  *2 Feb.  12-March  1 

Eureka,  dlv.  $5. Payable  Nov.  20,  1«6S 

Empire  H.  A  M..  Nev..  dividend  $t'» Payable  May  15,  15t>7 

Gold  Hill  Cons.,  Storey  co.,  Jan.  8.  $1 Feb.  15—  March  1 

Gould  *  Curry,  Storey  co.,  Nev^D.c  6.  $l&..Jaii.9~  Jan.  29 

Gould  A  Curry,  tliv..  $7.Ml • Payable  Ma v  15,  lSt»7 

Unl.'cn  flmrlot.  Mnlui,  dlv.,  S2  50 I'avnbh-  Jan.  IU  W'.'.i 

Gold  HillQ  M  A  M-dtvldeild.   57  50. .  ..Pavabk- July  l:i,  1S0S 

Golden  Rule,  Tuolumne  co,  dlv  ouc«  Bh...PayahleDec,26* 

Great  Central.  Arizona,  Oct.  9,  $2.50 Nov.  U-Jan.2&« 

Humboldt  Canal  Co Special  Meeting  Jan.  27 

Hope  Gravel.  Nevada  CO  ,  Jan.  II,  $1 Feb.  15— March  8 

Hale  A  Norcross,  Storey  co.,  Dec.  12,  $5 Jan.  16— Feb  6 

Hale  &  Norcroas,  dlv.  $125 Sept.  1G.  1867 

Imperial.  Storey  co  .  Dec.  15.  §25 Jan.  18- Feb.  i 

Imperial.  Storey  co  .  Nov.,  dlv Payable  June  20,  ISfiS 

Juan  Bautlsta,  Santa  Clara  co.,  Nov.  27 Sale  .lun.  :W 

Julia.  Storey  co  ,  Nc^.,  $2.50 Feb.  10-Feb.  27 

Keystone,  Consolidated Special  Meeting,  Feb   13 

Kentuck,div.,$2)  per  share Payable  Jan.  10, 1SG9 

Mohawk  A  Montreal,  Nevada  co.,  Dec.  7,  $3.. Jan  25— Feb  9 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  co.,  Dec.  9,  $2  50 Jan.  II— Feb.  1 

North  Amer.  Wood  p.  Co..  Jan.  15,  $  I Fib   18— March  8* 

North  Star,  dividend,  §5 Payable  Aug.  15,  1868 

Oriental,  Sierra  co  ,  Jan.  i,  $2.50 Feb.  5-Feb.  20 

Peninsula,  Storey  co.,  Dec.  15,  $10..! Feb.  II— March  fi 

Pacltlc  Unassessable,  dlv Payable  June  18, 1868 

Rattlesnake,  Yuba  co  ,  Dec.  19,87.59 Jan.  21-Feb.  8« 

Rippon.  Alpine  co  ,  Oct.  15.  $  I Sale  Jan.  23" 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Nov.  16,  Slu,. January  4— Jan  ?$ 

San  Juan  Bautcsta,  S  inta  Clara  co Sale  Jan.  30 

Santiago.  Silver  City,  dividend,  $i  5u...  fa  vable  Dec   19,  1P68 
Savage,  Virginia.  Nev.  dividend,  $1  ...Payable  Dec.  12,  1868 

Sand  Spring  -alt. dividend  $1 ...Payable  Jan  5, 1869 

Tallulah,  Humboldt  co.,  Dec.  It,  $17.50 Jan.  29— Feb.  27 

U.  S.  Grant,  Nevada  co.,  Nov.  9,  5Ue Dec.  15— .Ian  »)• 

Virginia  A  G.  H    Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20, 1868 
Yellow  Jacket,  dlv.,  S100 Payable  Jan.  15,  1869 

Those  marked  wllhan  asterisk  (*)  are  advertised  In  this 
journal.  . 

Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


3.  r.   STOCK  ANO  BZOBAHQB  BOARD. 

Fridat  Evkning,  January  T2,  I8fl9. 

MtRCKLLANKOUa  STOCKS.  Jiid.  Anked. 

United  States  Bonds,  ft  2i is,  18i5,  '6?, '68 $  88  83>S 

United  Suites  Bon  Is.  fi  20s,  18*4 81  82 

United  Stales  Bonds.  5  2Us,  1862  82  82 JJ 

Legal  Tender  Notes 74  74,'4 

Calilornia  State  Bonds,  7s,  1857 W>  95 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  ills,  1851 par  A  Int. 

San  Franci-co  City  Bonds.  6s.  1865 —  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1868.  85  87^ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  IDs,  I860 100  — 

San  Fra  neh  co  School  Hon. is,  I  Us,  ltfil —  par  A  int. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Go  Sch'l  B'ds,  7s,  18G6.  90  — 

San  Francisco  Oitv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1862    ...  87«  89 

San  FranciscoCitv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1804 S7>£  89 

San  Francisco  <:ity  and  Co   Bonds,  7*.  1865 87^  g9 

San  FrancKco  Cttv  and  Co.  Judg-  Bds,  7s.  1863.  87^  89 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg  Bds,  7s,  186*.  P7,1;  89 

Sacramento  City  Bonds         24  — 

Sacramento  County  Bonds.  6s U5  — 

Marysvtlle  Bonds,  10s 75  SO 

Stockton  City  Bonds W>  70 

Yuba  County  Bonds.  8s 77  79 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds.  7" 75  77 

Butte  County  Bonds,  10s,  I860 70  75 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds,  7s 75  80 

Calilornia  steam  Navigation  Co G''  7» 

Spring  Vallcj  Water  Co fc6h  b7% 

Btate  Telegraph  Go 26  — 

GAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  GnsCo 81  84_ 

Sacramento  Gas  Co —  7^ 

RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad —  — 

San  Francisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad 40  45 

Omnibus  Railroad 70  — 

Cenlral  Railroad |9  62 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad 67 Ji  70 

Front  Street.  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11  12 

BANKING    INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank °7>«  1W> 

The  Bank  of  Calilornia     157  158 

California,  Loan  and  Savings  Society —  — 

tNSUKANCK  COMFANIKS. 

Firemans' Fnuil  Insurance  Go T-hi  9* 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 126  127 

San  Francisco  Insurance  Co —  ln5 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  IiisuranccCo fiOr)  525 

California  Insurance  Co 13iii  1400 

Union  Insurance  Co 92  93 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19J5  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 72  — 

National  Insurance  Co 72  — 

Builders'  Iusuranco  Co —  — 

'ii.MM,   STOCKS— WASHOE   DISTRICT. 

Alpha 57!£  58 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher '8  20 

Bullion,  G.  0 30  33 

Crown  Point 65  65J£ 

CulefVa.) —  — 

Confidence ^6  — 

Consolidated  Virginia 8  12 

Chollar-Potosl.   '60  170 

Dancy    ?%  3 

Exchequer W  27« 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Go 125  128 

Gould  A  Curry 109  1  0 

Gold  Hill  Guartz 60  61 

Hale  A  Norcross 58  59 

Imperial 138^  139 

Julia —  4 

Jlistieu  and  Ii'deni-iidcnt 1  5 

Kentuck 2m  235 

LadyBrvaii 15  1SJ£ 

North  American 10  12 

Ophir M  — 

Overman 7"1  78  H 

Segregated  Belcher 8J»  9 

Savage "S>i  79 

Sierra  Nevada ....  28  30 

VeHow  Jacket -•  U3fi  1410 

United  States —  — 

MISCKLLANEOOS  MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador   (Calirornlai -Y>  210 

North  Slav  (California) :   —  — 

Eureka  (Calitonii..) 210  — 

DeSoto  (Humboldt) -  2 

Golden  Rule.  Calltornia 12  13 


San  Prancisoo  Market  Eates. 

"Whole-title  Prices. 

Friday,  January  23.  1869. 

Flour,  Extra,  fi  bbl $5  25  <a>$5  75 

Do.    Superfine *  '''5  (^4  75 

Corn  Meal.  If*  100  lbs »  25  ©  3  50 

Wheat,  98UW  lbs '  so  @  l  75 

Oats,  lit  100  lbs 2  10  @  2  6) 

Barley,  ^  U)ll  lbs 2  10  @  2  .« 

Beans,  ~p  100  lbs 6  00  @  8  50 

Potatoes,  $4  WU  lbs 60  @      8) 


Hay.  fH  nm 14  no 

Live  Oak  Wood.  (*  mrd 9  00 

Beef,  extra,  dresned,  fi  lb 8 

Sheep,  on  fool 3  00 

Hogs,  ■■ 01,  11*  tt, ■ij' 

Uogn.drvsited.fii  lb 7 

GKOcaRiaa.  arc. 

hncar.  crushed,  *p  lb 17 

Do.    China in 

Coffi  ■    Costa  lllca.  y.  lb is 

l       F'c       ...        V  — 

Tea.  Japan,  9  &> 75 

Do   '■:■  ■  n ,'n 

Hawaiian  Ulce.  %l  lb _ 

China    Itli-._fi  lb ,; 

Coal  Oil,  V'.HIon ;  45 

I'ainili  x.  *ri  fb ]|j 

Ranch  Buiier.  V  "> 411 

1st  h  to  us  Butter,  "r*  lb '.    '  35 

Cheese,  California,  fi  in 15 

Bgga,  v*  dozen js 

Lard,  ft  th ".  y2 

Ham  and  Kncoil,  fi  lb 14 

Shoulders,  filb itt  g 

Kcmll  Prices. 

Butter,  Callfon. la,  fretflt.fi  lb go 

do.      plcklftl,  jp  lb 31) 

do.       Oregon,  rtlb 20 

do.      Now  York.^lb 35 

Cheese.  "H  lb 20 

H  oney,  ■«  lb 26 

Eggs,  p  dozen 50 

Lard,  f)  lb 15 

Hams  and  Bnruii.illb zi 

Cranberries.  <fl  gallon 1  25 

Pot  a  toes,  filb ij* 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  fi  lb , 3 

Tomatoes,  ri  lb 7 

Omoiie,«rb "..  "  s 

Apples.  No.  1,  S  lb 4 

Pears,  Table.  Wlb fi 

Plums,  drlrd.  *i  lb ji) 

Peaches,  dried,  i)i  lb m 

Oronges.  %  dozen 75 

Lemons,  #  dozen 75 

Chickens.  at>lcce *  ro 

Turkevs.  ?i  lb _ 

Soap,  Pale  and  c,  o 7 

Soap,  Castile.  i3  lb !"...".".'.'  — 


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New  Incoepobations.— Articles  of  in- 
corporation have  been  recently  filed  in  the 
County  Clerk's  office  in  this  city  as  follows: 

Metkopmtan  M.  &M.  Co.— White  Pine, 
Nev.  Jan.  15th.  Trustees:  AlpheusBull, 
E.  Hindman,  J.  C.  Collins,  Peter  Johnson 
and  Geo.  W.  Clark. 

Diamond  Silver  Mining  Co. — Lander 
County,  Nev.  Jan.  15th.  Capital  stock, 
81,400,000;  14,000  shares,  SlOOeaeh.  Trus- 
tees: John  Bamber,  Isham  Case,  D.  D. 
Cook,  J.  B.  White  and  F.  H.  Wells. 

Bismarck  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Jan.  18th.  Capital  stock,  8200,000;  2,000 
shares,  8100  each.  Trustees:  John  F.  Tay- 
lor, W.  H.  Sears,  John  Nightingale,  E.  P. 
Franklin  and  James  T.  Godfrey. 

Virginia  No.  2  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Jan.  18th.  Capital  stock,  8800,000; 
8,000  shares,  8100  each.  Trustees:  P. 
Clough,  Eugene  B.  Drake,  John  F.  Mitch- 
ell, John  W.  Coleman  and  J.  C.  Stein- 
bergan. 

White  Pine  Smelting  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Jan.  19th.  Capital  stock,  850,000; 
1,000  shares,  850  each.  Trustees:  George 
Cofran,  D.  D.  Shattuck  and  W.  P.  C.  Steb- 
bins. 

White  Pine  Mutual  M.  &  M.  Co. — White 
Pine.Nev.  Jan. 19th.  Capital  stock,  81, 000,- 
000.  10,000  shares,  8100  each.  Trustees: 
A.  W.  Blair,  Dr.  John  Grant,  O.  P.  Sutton, 
John  Nightingale,  J.  E.  De  la  Montagnie, 
John  A.  Stanley  and  F.  G.  Smith. 

White  Pine  Water  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Jan.  21st.  Capital  stock,  81,000,- 
000;  1,000  shares,  81,000  each.  Trustees: 
A.  W.  Von  Schmidt,  Thos.  Bell,  W.  C. 
Balston  and  Alvinza  Hayward. 

Dolomite  Consolidated  Mining  Co. — 
White  Pine,  Nev.  Jan.  21st.  Capital 
stock,  8500,000;  500  shares,  8100  each. 
Trustees:  Joseph  Osborne,  C.  E.  Barry, 
E.  W.  Leonard,  J.  L.  Howard  and  J.  C. 
Spencer. 

Election  of  Officers. — San  Francisco 
Gas  Co. — Jan.  18th.  Directors,  J.  A. 
Donohoe,  John  Parrott,  G  E.  McLane, 
J.  D.  Walker  and  J.  G.  Eastland;  Presi- 
dent, J.  A.  Donahoe;  Secretary,  Joseph 
G.  Eastland. 


A  Grecian  Bender  on  the  Eampage. — A  few 
days  since  one  of  our  fashionable  belles  saun- 
tered into  one  of  our  city  drug  stores,  and  in- 
quired of  the  young  man  in  attendance  if  they 
had  Magnolia  Water.  Upon  being  answered  in 
the  affirmative,  she  said  she  would  take  a  bot- 
tle. Whereupon  the  young  man  proceeded  to 
do  up  the  package,  but  was  interrupted  by  the 
young  lady  remarking  that  if  what  he  was  do- 
ing up  was  for  her,  he  had  made  a  mistake;  that 
it  was  not  Plantation  Bitters,  but  Magnolia 
Water,  which  she  inquired  for.  He  excused  the 
mistake  by  telling  her  that  she  appeared  to  have 
the  "Grecian  Bend,"  or  colic  stoop,  very  bad, 
and  knowing  that  Plantation  Bitters  were 
highly  recommended,  supposed  that  was  what 
she  wanted.  Whereupon  she  grew  wrathy,  and 
retorted  that  he  was  a  sickly,  bilious  Pill,  and 
by  all  means  to  take  it  himself,  it  would  do  him 
a  power  of  good.  She  procured  the  Magnolia 
Water,  and  left  the  store  highly  indignant.     * 

The  velocipede,  we  understand,  has  made  its 
appearance,  as  might  have  been  expected,  at 
Woodward's  Gardens.  There  is  nothing  new  or 
old,  strange  or  wonderful,  in  the  animal,  vege- 
table or  mineral  kingdoms,  that  cannot  be  found 
either  in  the  cabinet  or  on  the  grounds.         * 

If  the  type  of  your  evening  paper  begins  to 
look  small,  dim  and  indistinct,  you  "will  find  a 
remedy  by  applying  to  C.  Muller,  205  Mont- 
gomery street.  You  will  obtain  a  pair  of  spec- 
tacles adapted  to  your  eyes. 


54 


T!\e  Miming  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   Summary. 

Tjik  rollnwinsr  inrorinjitir.il  is  (.'leaned  mostly  ft-oni  jour- 
nals published  in  i lie  interior,  in  close  proximity  10  the 
mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORftSA. 

Ai.rsxr.  cocstt. 

Chronicle,  Jan.  9th:  At  a  distanffe  of  100 
ft.'  from  the  month  of  the  tuimel  and  Go  ft. 
from  the  surface,  the  Michigan  Tunnel  Go. 
have  this  -week  strtiek  some  good  looking 
ore  which  resemble  the  Tarsbish  ore. 

The  report  of  the  several  officers  of  the 
Mountain  Tunnel  Co.  shows  that  the  tun- 
nel is  in  close  proximity  to  the  ledge,  which 
is  liable  to  be  struck  any  moment.  A  large 
number  of  companies  having'  claims  on  the 
ledge  will  start  work  as  soon  as  the  Mount- 
ain Co.  get  into  paying  ore. 

AHAB9E  COBXTT. 

Jackson  Ledger,  Jan.  16th:  There  is  now 
at  the  mill  of  the  Amador  Co.  2,000  tons  of 
quartz,  and  there  is  also  500  tons  on  the 
Iwo  dumps.  The  company  are  running 
72  stamps  day  and  night,  but  with  this  ca- 
pacity for  crushing  they  are  not  able  tokeep 
up  with  the  yield  of  rock  from  the  mine. 

A  fine  quartz  mill  is  being  fitted  up  at 
Tibbit's  foundry,  to  be  used  in  crushing 
rock  taken  from  the  Anaconda  mine  at  Pine 
Grove. 

CA1ATIRAS  COUNTY. 

Mokelnmne  Hill  Chronicle,  Jan.  16th:  A 
fifth  interest  in  Chapman,  Hopper  &  Co's 
quartz  lead,  located  near  Kailroad  Flat,  has 
recently  .been  sold  for  $3,000. 

The  Lower  Rich  Gulch  correspondent 
writes:  Mining  has  again  been  started  and 
work  resumed  on  most  of  the  claims  here, 
with  a  renewed  vigor.  At  the  Palomo  mine 
they  are  not  taking  out  ore  at  present,  but 
are  "engaged  in  connecting  their  north  and 
south  levels,  in  order  to  drain  the  water  to 
their  south  shaft.  The  next  mine  adjoin- 
ing the  Palomo,  is  Alexander  &  Co's.  They 
have  a  10-stamp  mill  running  night  and 
day,  pounding  out  the  precious  metal. 
They  are  now  working  from  their  lower 
level,  100  ft.  below  their  former  one.  and 
are  getting  better  ore  than  they  ever  have 
had  since  they  opened  the  mine.... The 
Norton  claim  has  been  recently  purchased 
by  Mr.  Smith,  of  Grass  Valley,  and  work 
has  been  again  commenced  with  good  pros- 
pects of  striking  the  vein.  Should  they  be 
successful  in  getting  a  vein  there,  a  first 
class  mill  will  immediately  go  up.  Frcm 
present  appearances,  Rich  Gulch  has  as 
good  a  prospect  in  the  future  as  aDy  min- 
ing locality  in  Calaveras  County. 

IIAKIPO^A     COBSTY. 

Mail,  Jan.  15th:  Hambleton's  quartz  mill, 
situated  near  Bridgeport,  has  been  crush- 
ing rock  for  several  weeks  past.  No  clean 
up  has  yet  been  made. 

SEVAM  COUNTY". 

Transcript,  Jan.  14th  :  The  American 
mining  claim  at  Sebastopol,  has  for  several 
years  been  one  of  the  leading  gravel  claims 
of  the  county.  The  yield  has  been  regu- 
lar and  the  amount  about  the  same  at  each 
clean  up.  The  last  two  runs  made  have 
yielded  as  well  as  the  preceding  ones; 
the  first  being  $12,000  and  the  last  $14,000. 
The  mining  prospects  at  Columbia  Hill 
are  exceedingly  encouraging.  The  mining 
companies  are  preparing  for  work,  and  the 
mines  have,  maDy  of  them,  passed  into  the 
hands  of  capitalists,  who  are  able  to  open 
the  ground  at  a  lower  grade  than  has  yet 
been  worked.  The  Union  Gravel  Co.  are 
employing  a  large  number  of  men,  and  will 
open  their  claims  to  a  great  depth.  The 
Columbia  Hill  basin  has  yielded  a  large 
amount  of  money,  and  the  bedrock  has 
never  yet  been  reached.  Of  late  years  men 
of  capital  have  become  interested,  and  the 
mines  will  be  opened  to  a  greater  depth, 
and  made  to  yield  larger  thau  heretofore. 
The  French  Co.  has  extended  its  ditch  to 
the  Hill,  and  the  prospect  is  that  the  water 
rates  will  very  soon  be  reduced. 

One-half  interest  in  the  Hawes  &  Co's 
claims  at  Rough  and  Heady,  has  been  pur- 
chased by  a  Mr.  Gibbon. 

Mining  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  San 
Juan  has  not  been  very  lively  for  a  year  or 
two  past,  but  there  is  now  a  prospect  for 
the  resumption  of  work  on  San  Juan  Hill. 
County  Surveyor  Bradley  is  engaged  in 
making  a  survey  for  a  tunnel  for  the  Em- 
pire Mining  Co.,  on  the  Hill,  and  it  is 
thought  work  will  soon  be  commenced. 

Jan.  17th  :  Nevada  district  has  several 
mines  which  bid  "fair  to  make  for  it  a  repu- 
tation among  quartz  mining  localities.  The 
Banner  Co.  will  soon  start  up  their  new  40- 
stamp  mill,  and  during  the  nextseason  they 
will  have  abundance  of  rock  to  keep  them 
constantly  employed.  The  New  York  Co. 
has  resumed  operations  on  the  old  Sneath 
u:  Clay  mine.  The  Pittsburg  has  recently 
started  Lip  new  hoisting  works,  and  is  uow 
better  prepared  for  work  than  ever  before. 
Besides  these  old  established  minus  there 


are  a  number  which  are  being  prospected, 
several  of  which  promise  to  yield  largely. 

Gazette.  Jan.  12th :  The  JXL  Co.  at 
Moore's  Flat,  cleaned  up  last  Saturday  over 
$4,000.  The  company  have  been  obliged 
to  suspend  operations  for  the  winter,  on  ac- 
count of  the  heavy  storm. 

A  blast  of  100  kegs  of  j>owder  will  be 
set  off  in  the  Manzanita  claims  of  Maltman 
&  Marselus,  some  time  this  week.  A  tun- 
nel has  been  run  65  feet  into  the  bank, 
which  at  that  place  is  70  feet  in  hight,  and 
from  the  head  of  the  tunnel  there  is  a  cross 
drift  GO  feet  in  length.  The  powder  will 
be  placed  in  the  cross  drift,  the  tunnel 
filled  with  gravel,  when  the  blast  will  be  set 
off. 

The  Willow  Yalley  mine  is  promising 
well.  Twenty  tons  of  rock  crushed  last 
week  at  the  Oriental  mill,  yielded  $55  per 
ton.  » 

Haroun  &  Co.  have  struck  rich  gravel  on 
the  Rocky  Bar  claims,  half  a  mile  above 
Washington.  The  claims  of  Battis  &  Co., 
which  were  flooded  two  weeks  ago,  have 
been  pumped  out,  and  work  is  again  re- 
sumed with  a  full  complement  of  hands. 

Grass  Yalley  National,  Jan.  13th:  The 
mill  of  the  Empire  Co.  at  French  Corral  is 
now  doing  a  good  business;  while  the  Ne- 
braska claims,  owned  by  Poulinier  &  Cole- 
man, have  been  paying  largely.  The  latter 
company  have  recentlyput  in  a  submerged 
pump  to  free  their  claims  of  water,  which 
is  found  to  work  admirably.  The  cement 
is  composed  of  a  gray  sand,  in  which  one 
would  hardly  expect  to  find  gold,  but  it 
yields  large  returns.. 

Jan.  16th :  We  are  informed  by  O. 
Sweeny,  that  he  has  sold  500  feet  of  the 
Grass  Yalley  ledge  for  $3,000  cash. 

Grass  Yalley  Union,  Jan.  14th :  The  Sev- 
en-Thirty Mining  Co.  have  been  in  a  law- 
suit for  some  time  past,  and  now  that  they 
have  gained  it,  will  go  ahead  to  take  out 
rock  w'hich  will  pay  them  as  well  as  did 
their  first  crushing.  Then  they  made  some- 
thing over  $1,000  per  day  for  all  the  com- 
pany. 

Jan.  15th  :  There  has  been  no  falling  off 
in  this  district  during  the  past  week,  either 
in  the  number  of  mines  beiug  worked,  or 
in  tire  average  yield  of  pay.  The  Empire, 
of  Ophir  Hill,  has  backs  enough  to  go  on 
for  three  or  four  years.  The  Empire  will 
surely  pay  large  dividends  from  this  time 
forward.  The  Idaho  and  the  Eureka  are 
keeping  up  their  average  pay,  or  perhaps 
going  a  little  ahead  of  their  average.  In 
the  northern  part  of  the  country,  hydraulic 
mining  is  active,  and  the  pay  promises  to 
be  large.  In  this  immediate  vicinity  the 
placer  mines  have  not  been  worked  as  yet 
this  winter,  to  any  extent. 

Gazette,  Jan.  10th  :  Fogarty  and  Fitzsiin- 
mous  lately  purchased  a  body  of  cement 
claims,  situated  near  the  South  Yuba,  be- 
low Jones'  Bar,  for  which  they  paid  $4,000. 
They  took  out  several  tons  of  the  cement, 
and  worked  it  by  mill  process,  and  the 
yield  largely  exc.  eded  their  expectation. 
The  claims  are  extensive,  containing  3,000 
feet  along  the  deposit,  and  in  view  of  the 
rich  yield  of  the  cement,  are  now  consid- 
ered very  valuable.  The  owners  purpose 
erecting  a  mill  at  once  to  work  the  claims. 

Grass  Yalley  Union,  Jan.  19th  :  Yester- 
day we  happened  to  be  in  Fiddley's  bank, 
when  J.  C.  Coleman,  of  the  Idaho  eame- 
iu,  bearing  an  iron  bucket  of  yellow  metal. 
The  little  dab  only  weighed  345  ouuees.  It 
was  the  result  of  a  week's  run. 

1'IACEE  COBXTT, 

Truokee  Tribune,  Jan.  16th  :  The  Dutch 
Flat  correspondent  writes :  The  Baker 
Bros'  new  cement  mill  has  been  running 
for  eight  or  ten  days  with  indication-;  of  a 
good  yield.  They  will  have  a  clean  up  to- 
morrow. 

The  miners  of  this  vicinity  now  have 
plenty  of  water  once  more,  and  are  as  busy 
as  bees  in  their  claims,  many  of  which  will 
continue  to  yield  good  dividends  to  their 
owners  for  many  years  yet  to  come. 

PLTMAS  COUNTY. 

La  Porte  Union,  Jan.  9th  :  Turner,  Bice 
&  Co.,  the  owners  of  the  Black  Hawk 
claims  near  Quincy,  have  pocketed  the  sum 
of  $15,000,  for  the  last  summer's  work. 

The  quartz  mill  at  Argentine,  owned  by 
Duesler,  Knisoly  &  Co. ,  has  suspended  for 
the  present,  but  will  resume  work  again  in 
a  short  time.  An  interest  in  this  property 
was  purchased  by  Mr.  Duesler  a  short  time 
since  for  $750. 

The  North  Fork  correspondent  writes  : 
In  consequence  of  high  water  there  has 
been  less  river  mining  done  on  the  North 
Fork  this  year  than  any  year  previous; 
however,  there  are  a  mrmber  of  bank  and 
bar  claims  that  are  2>aying  well. 

At  Carriboo,  Nissen,  Shceffer  &  Jones  are 
making  $4  per  day  to  the  man  in  their  bank 
claims,  and  have  any  amount  of  ground 
that  prospects  the  same  per  day. 

The  rich  claim  of  Joseph   Hickman  still 


continues  to  pay  immensely.  His  has  been 
and  is  the  best  claim  ever  struck  in  this  vi- 
cinity. Thos.  Orton,  in  the  adjoiniug 
claim  below,  and  Mr.  Drake,  in  the  adjoin- 
ing claim  above,  are  doing  well. 

At  Bamboo  Bar,  Balliett  &  Co.  are  mak- 
ing about  $10  a  day  to  the  man. 

Boston  &  Bryan  are  engaged  in  cutting  a 
race  through  the  bar  which  will  drain  about 
700  feet  of  the  bed  of  the  river. 

At  Dutch  Hill,  Piddle,  Catlania  &  Bap- 
tist, in  the  old  Dutch  Hill  claim,  are  mak- 
ing $4  per  day  to  the  man. 

Inconsequence  of  the  caving  of  some  of 
the  old  works  in  the  Zearing  claim,  the 
prospectors,  Waggoner  &  Ferguson,  are 
now  running  anew  tunnel. 

At  Barker  Hill,  things  are  looking  up. 
Last  spring  most  of  the  miners  left  this 
place,  thinking  the  mines  "no  good,"  or 
worked  out.  A  few  remained,  aud  these 
few  are  now  receiving  pay  for  their  perse- 
verance. J.  J.  Mechlin  is  making  as  high 
as  $20  per  day  to  the  man.  Bly  &  Stanley 
have  good  prospects. 

SISKIYOU  COUSTY. 

Yreka  <7;;ioK,Jan.  Sth:  A  Scott's  Yalley  cor- 
respondent writes  :  John  Carroll  &  Co.  are 
taking  out  lots  of  money  from  their  claims 
on  McAdam's  Creek. 

Until  the  storms  of  last  week  there  had 
been  no  rise  in  the  streams  to  interrupt 
river  mining.  Claims  in  the  Scott  Fiver 
and  the  Klamath  continued  to  be  worked  on 
up  till  the  storm  of  last  Saturday.  Scott 
Biver  raised  so  as  to  drive  miners  out  of 
the  river  claims;  and  on  the  Klamath,  min- 
ers became  alarmed  and  took  out  their 
wheels,  though  the  river  has  not  risen  suf- 
ficiently to  interfere  with  their  workings 
had  they  left  them  in.  The  fall  and  winter 
have  been  remarkably  favorable  for  river 
mining.  The  rain  which  fell  last  Saturday, 
while  it  has  put  a  stop  pretty  much  to  min- 
ing in  the  beds  of  the  rivers  this  winter, 
has  furnished  water  in  the  gulches  so  that 
the  vigor  with  which  gulch  mining  will  be 
prosecuted  for  some  time  will  more  than 
make  up  for  the  loss  sustained  by  the  stop- 
page of  the  other. 

TK1SITT    COUNTY. 

Weaverville  Journal,  Jan.  15th  :  Orson 
Fox  is  putting  up  a  hydraulic  for  the  pur- 
pose of  opening  a  new  claim  on  Five  Cent 
Gulch.  Considerable  fine  gold  is  found  in 
the  surface,  and  a  tunnel,  run  about  ten 
years  ago,  established  the  existence  of  a 
channel  in  the  hill  having  a  regular  deposit 
of  good-looking  washed  gravel.  Should 
he  find  good  pay  it  will  be  the  means  of 
opening  a  number  of  claims  in  that  vicin- 
ity hitherto  untouched. 

A  correspondent  writes  from  Lcwiston 
that  John  Am  has  purchased  the  old  Crow 
ditch,  and  allows  the  ground  npou  which 
it  is  located  to  be  mined  out,  furnishing 
water  from  his  Rush  Creek  ditch.  There 
is  good  pay  extending  from  the  front  to  the 
Crow  ditch,  and  probably  some  distance 
back  of  it,  that  will  afford  employment  to 
several  companies  for  a  long  time. 
ARIZONA. 

Prescott  Miner,  Dec.  19th:  From  parties 
who  visited  the  Sterling  this  week,  we  learn 
that  matters  were  progressing  favorably 
there.  The  mill  was  crushing  the  ore,  aud 
the  chlorination  works  were  in  full  blast. 
Six  tons  of  sulphurets  or  pyrites,  were 
roasted  this  week,  and  on  Thursday  last, 
they  were  being  operated  upon  in  the  vats. 
It  is  thought  $1,000  will  be  realized  from 
the  batch. 

Capt.  Shonpe  sold,  recently,  to  Jackson, 
Lovejoy  <fc  Co.,  a  one-sixth  interest  in  the 
Excelsior  diggings,  on  Lynx  Creek,  lor 
$2,000. 

A  party  of  placer  miners  left  for  Big  Bug 
early  in  the  week. 

Geo.  Monroe,  who  arrived  here  re-w 
cently  from  Wickenburg,  gives  a  glowing 
description  of  the  Vulture  mine  at  that 
place.  He  says  it  is  now  producing  richer 
rock  than  he  ever  saw  in  California,  and 
plenty  of  it. 

Dec.  26th:  The  Sterling  mill  is  idle,  and 
will  remain  so  until  after  the  holidays. 

Good  rock  continues  to  be  taken  out  of 
the  Plantanca  mine. 

Thn  Chase  ledge  is  widening,  and  rock 
getting  richer. 

Denver  Herald,  Dec.  25th:  A  correspond- 
ent of  this  paper,  writing  from  Santa  Fe, 
gives  the  following:  Eighty  miles  south- 
west of  Tucson  is  the  Cababi  mining  district, 
said  to  be  very  rich  in  silver.  But  the 
great  El  Dorado  of  Arizona,  at  present,  is 
at  Apache  Pass,  or  around  Camp  Bowie, 
110  miles  this  side  of  Tucson.  Col.  Stone 
showed  us  some  specimens  of  white  quartz 
completely  gemmed,  studded  and  streaked 
with  free  gold,  in  the  ratio  of  about  an 
ounce  of  gold  to  five  ozs.  of  rock.  Those 
new  mines  are  now  being  developed  by 
about  100  persons,  principally  from  Pinos 
Altos  and   Tucson.     The  lodes   are  ehieLly 


decomposed  quartz,  even  down  to  a  depth 
of  40  ft.     The  principal  paying  lodes  that 
have  been  opened  to  a  depth  of  40  or  50  ft. 
are  the  Montana  and  Harris. 
COLORADO. 

Central  City  Herald,  Dec.  26th:  We  saw 
a  silver  brick  at  Stewart's  smelting  works, 
Georgetown,  weighing  342  ozs.,  valued  at 

$1.22  per  oz— $417.24 A  large  stream  of 

water  has  been  struck  in  the  Quartz  Hill 
tunnel. 

The  ore  in  the  Briggsminn  is  rapidly  im- 
proving, and  Mr.  Beach  thinks  in  a  few 
days  he  will  strike  a  large  body  of  peacock 
ore. 

Mining  is  taking  a  start  on  Bates  Hill, 
Mountain  City.  The  Gaston  Mining  Co. 
are  working  the  original  lead  of  that  name. 
Taylor,  Hammrard  &  Stevens  are  sinking  a 
shaft  on  the  same  lead.  Ed.  Moore  has  re- 
cently taken  a  lease  from  Turney,  and  is 
working  at  the  junction  of  the  Hope  and 
Gaston. 

We  saw  a  splendid  specimen  of  ore  from 
the  Franklin  lode,  this  morning.  It  was  of 
a  bright  blue  color,  and  literally  covered 
with  native  silver. 

The  Conqueror  lode,  on  Leavenworth 
Mountain,  Clear  Creek  County,  is  proving' 
to  be  a  first  class  piece  of  property.  The 
walls  are  good  and  about  four  feet  apart. 
The  ore  is  composed  of  sulphurets  aud  ga- 
lena mixed,  aud  is  about  six  inches  wide. 
Select  specimens  assayed,  shows  it  to  be 
very  rich,  and  1%  tons  is  now  at  the  mill 
of  Huependen,  Wolters  &  Co.  for  treat- 
ment. 

Central  City  Register,  Dec.  31st:  Wells, 
Fargo  &  Co's  express  took  down  yesterday- 
morning  $14,000  iu  gold,  and  200  lbs.  of 
silver  bullion. 

A.  S.  Wright  came  up  from  Boulder  last 
night,  with  another  installment  of  288  ozs. 
of  bullion  from  the  Hoosier  mine. 

Robert  Teats  brought  up  a  beautiful  bar 
of  silver  bullion  last  night,  weighing  4S7 
ozs.  This  is  about  the  average  daily  pro- 
duct of  his  mill,  running  on  ores  from  his 
own  mines  on  the  Coaley  and  Gilpin  County 
lodes,  wdiich  are  producing  more  ore  than 
ever  before.  These  lodes  were  discovered 
in  June  last,  since  which  time  they  have 
produced  upwards  of  20,000  ozs.  of  silver. 
The  largest  assay  that  has  been  obtained 
from  crushed  ore  in  bulk,  from  this  mine, 
is  735  ozs.  per  ton,  and  the  highest  from 
selected  specimens  is  a  little  above  20,000 
ounces. 

Bar  mining  about  Idaho  is  rather  dull  at 
present,  owing  to  the  cold  weather,  yet  a 
few  parties  keep  pegging  away,  and  are  gen- 
erally making  good  wages.  Maj.  Cannon 
and  brother  are  working  the  old  Spanish 
claim,  on  Spanish  Bar  with  good  results. 
Schwartz  and  Mixer  are  doing  a  good  busi- 
ness on  Illinois  Bar.  Eeeder  &  Co.  are 
still  working  on  Bull  Bar,  which  is  paying 
very  well.  Wright,  Clenfield  &  Co's  claim 
is  being  worked,  and  is  paying  well.  John 
M.  Dumont  has  got  work  started  on  both 
the  Garden  and  City  tunnels,  iu  the  former 
of  which  he  has  some  fine  looking  ore. 

Georgetown  Miner,  Dee.  31st:  Huepeden, 
Wolters  &  Co.  have  taken  out  and  shipped, 
since  Dec.  23d,  2,239.65  ozs.  of  silver  bull- 
ion, coin  value,  $1,913.19. 

From  the  end  of  the  tunnel  in  the  Snow 
Drift  mine,  which  is  100  ft.  in  length,  a 
shaft  six  by  twelve  ft.  is  being  sunk  on  the 
vein,  which  is  33  ft.  in  depth.  The  crevice, 
between  walls,  is  about  six  feet  in  width, 
carrying  on  the  hanging  wall  two  feet  of 
decomposed  gangue.  The  remainder  of  the 
crevice  is  barren.  The  lode  is  evidently  a 
true  fissure  vein,  with  solid  granite  walls, 
euslickened,  the  enslickened  surface  being 
striated  horizontally.  Ten  feet  above  the 
present  workings  there  is  a  body  of  solid 
gangue  aud  mineral  combined,  ab-.ut  30  iu. 
in  width. 

CHINA. 

The  Cheffo  mines  continue  to  yield  lib- 
erally.    The  Recorder  says: 

A  party  of  men,  chiefly  Americans,  who 
have  been  sometime  engaged  in  working  a 
shaft,  have  expressed  their  intention  of  con- 
tinuing, and  do  not  feel  any  fear  of  being 
attacked  by  any  Of  the  Mandarin  soldiers. 
We  have  seen  a  specimen  of  the  ore  which 
has  been  found,  aud  which  we  are  told  by 
a  gentleman  of  authority,  looks  very  rich 
in  metal.  A  man  who  has  been  some  five 
3'ears  iu  the  silver  mines  of  Mexico,  de- 
clares that  it  contains  G  per  cent,  of  silver. 
The  men  have  struck  aveiu  of  metallic  ore 
fourteen  inches  thick,  which  seems  by 
analysis  to  consist  chiefly  of  zinc  and  sil- 
ver. The  Chinese  are  buying  the  stuff  at 
$2  per  picul.  If  there  is  0  per  cent,  of  sil- 
ver in  it,  it  will  pay  splendidly. 

IDAHO. 

Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  Jan.  8th:  Black's 
mill  has  cleaned  up,  after  a  suecessfnl  run 
on  Rising  Star  ore,  with  very  flattering  re- 
sults, and  is  now  stopped  for  a  few  days, 


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in  older  to  construct  a  kiln  to  dry  the  ores    is  also  some  tulle  about  a  place  called  Mc- 
before  crashing.  Oann'e  Creek,  and    within   the  past  throe 

TlicCli.nl1  !-    days  several  persons  have  left  Gold  Hill  for 

oping  into  a  wider  and  richer  mine  as   the    that  region.     The  mines  are  Bilver-bearing 
shaft  is  put  duwn.     Ah  Cage  came  over  the    quartz  veins  and  are  situated  about   150 
mountain  yesterday  and  reports  the  nines    miles  north  of  White  Pine. 
ad  Flint  all   looking  Washoe. 

I  In  the  Stuck  Circular,  in  another  portion 
of   this  paper,    will  he  found   late   mining 
from  this  district.] 

Virginia  Enterpris  ,  Jan.  7th:  The  Savage 
Co.  day  bi  foi  ,  shipped  through 

Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  nine  bars  of  bullion, 
valued  at  §17,261.47,  and  weighing  (1(17 
lbs.... The  Overman  Co.  shipped  last 
night  340  His.  of  bullion,  valued  at  $11.- 
76    65. 

The  new  shaft  of  the  Ophir  Co.  is  now 
down  622  ft,  tU2  ft.  of  which  is  timbered. 
The  rock  is  favorable  for  speedy  sinking, 
and  the  work  is  progressing  finely. . .  .The 
total  yield  of  the  Occidental  mine  for  De- 
cember, was $38, 329.62.  The  mine  is  look- 
ing exceedingly  well  and  everything  is  pro- 
gressing satisfactorily,  both  above  and 
below. 

The  first  run  of  the  new  lfi-etamp  mill  of 
the  Silver  Teak  &  Hew  York  Co.  on  ore 
from  the  Silver  Champion  mine,  yielded 
between  $300  and  $400  per  ton. 

In  the  lower  hills  of  the  Palmetto  range, 
near  Fish  Lake  Valley,  are  some  very  prom- 
ising veins  of  gold-bearing  quartz.  One  of 
these,  the  Double  Eagle,  a  vein  about  two 
ft.  in  width,  is  exceedingly  rich  in  gold; 
one  ton  of  the  rock  hauled  to  xiustin  and 
crushed  there,  yielded  $1,615. 

Jan.  9th:  During  the  past  week  the  ex- 
press companies  have  shipped  from  this 
city  5,734  lhs.  of  assayed  bullion,  valued  at 
$160,661.54. 

About  a  dozeu  men  are  engaged  in  min- 
ing with  rockers  in  the  bed  of  Nigger  Ra- 
vine,  half  a  mile  east  of  Silver  City,  with 
good  success.  One  man  isreported  to  have 
taken  out  .$110  in  live  days. 

The  Gould  &  Curry  Co.  are  putting  in 
at  the  Bonner  shaft  a  large  and  powerful 
engine  for  working  the  pump. 

About  150  tons  of  excellent  ore  is  being 
raised  at  the  Alta  mine  daily,  and  both 
mills  are  kept  steadily  running  up  to  their 
full  capacity. 

Jan.  10th:  Seventy  tons  of  ore  per  day  is 
being  raised  from  the  Twin  rniue  at  Silver 
City. 

The  1,100-ft.  station  of  the  Imperial-Em- 
pire has  penetrated  20  ft.  from  the  shaft, 
through  cement,  quartz,  etc. ;  and  at  that 
point  the  true  east  wall  of  the  ledge  is 
doubtless  encountered,  as  clay  and  water 
are  found. 

Jan.  14th:  The  Imperial  Co,  night  before 
last,  shipped,  per  Pacific  Union  Express, 
five  bars  of  bullion,  weighing 400  lbs.,  and 
valued  at  $8,65S.  25. 

The  Hale  &  Noreross  Co.  are  said  to  have 
out  into  a  body  of  very  fine  ore,  of  late. 
The  men  are  allowed  to  pass  in  and  out  of 
the  mine  at  will. 

Jan.  16th:  The  Justice-Independent 
works,  just  above  the  Devil's  Gate,  started 
up  last  Saturday,  after  a  rest  of  several 
months. 

Jan.  16th:  At  the  assay  office  of  Bonsfield 
&  Co.,  we  were  yesterday  shown  a  gold  bar 
f-frorn   the   Sierra  Nevada    mine,    weighing 
492  40-100  ozs-,  and  worth ©5,971.96. 

The  total  shipment  of  bulliou  from  this 
citv  for  the  weekhas  been4,8S5  lbs.,  valued 
at  $122,096.48. 

On  the  840-ft.  level  at  the  Alpha  mine, 
aprornising  character  of  quartz  is  met  with, 
and  the  general  indications  of  the  mine  are 
satisfactory.  The  I  a'e  &  Noreross  Co. 
have  a  deposit  of  fine  milling  ore  six  ft.  in 
width  in  their  south  drift  on  the  930-foot 
level. 

The  Occidental  Co.  are  taking  out  from 
$40,000  to  $60,000  per  month  from  the  por- 
tion of  the  mine  they  are  working. 
.     OREGON. 

The  Walla  Walla  Statesman  says  the  news 
from  Perry  Creek,  Kootenai,  is  very  flatter- 
ing, and  anticipations  for  next  season's  op- 
erations in  that  vicinity,  are  that  large 
quantities  of  the  precious  metal  will  be 
taken  out  of  these  mines.  The  district  is 
supposed  to  be  quite  extensive. 


!        12tli:  Tlic  i  asking  a 

ick  ore.     Bob  ?■'. 
hold  of  the  engine.     There  is  talk  of  run- 
ning tin'  mill  all  winter. 

Star  Co.  shipp  d  by  Wells, 
of  bullion,  and 
ilden  Chari.it.  $2i 

MONTANA. 
Helena  Post,  Jan.  1st:  .Mr.  Nolan  arrived 
.iit  from  Cable  with  a  bunch  of  gold 
ag  720  ozs.  the  result  of  the  last  run 
Nolan  mill. 
S.  1".  M.ilit'.r.  yesterday  ran  into  proper 
shape  fur  transportation,    a  mass  of  gold 
which  was  worth  in  gold  coin,  $12,500.     It 
•  result  of  one  run  of  the  Nolan  mill 
at  Cable  city. 

From  Silver  Star  district,  we  learn  that 
tin'  Bates  A"  Trevil  mill  is  pounding  away 
upon  the  Iron  Bod,  and  is  doing  splen- 
didly. There  was  a  large  clean  up  made. 
Everett  mill  on  the  Green  Campbell 
lode  is  unceasingly  at  work,  and  we  may  cx- 
peot  t.i  hear  of  good  returns  iu  a  few  days. 
We  have  tin-  following  from  Norwegian 
Gulch:  The  Sterling  Mining  Co.  com- 
menced d lilting  the  22d,  and  are  succoed- 
ing  very  well.  They  propose  to  continue 
work  all  winter. .  .  .A.  A.  Master  ct  Co.  are 
sluicing  and  making  wages.... A.  hi.  Kiser 
made  a  discovery  on  a  bar  near  Gold  Bun 
and  are  engaged  in  running  a  tunuell50  ft. 
I  bey  got  from  five  to  teu  cents  per  pun,  but 
are  piling  the  dirt  to  sluice  iu  the  spring. 
On  this  bar  there  has  already  been  over  30 
claims  recorded ...  .In  Sterling,  Capt.  Malt- 
by  is  running  his  mill  upon  rock  taken 
from  the  Bising  Run,  a  lode  situated  iu  the 
district.  This  gulch  will  perhaps  bo  one 
of  the  most  busy  mining  localities  in  the 
Territory,  and  will  furnish  employment  to 
several  hundred  men. 

NEVADA. 

■r  i:i:-r.  hives. 

Austin  Reveille,  Jan.  7th:  There  are  at 
the  Manhattan  mill  in  this  city  five  tons  of 
ore  which  were  brought  from  the  Eureka 
district  for  reduction.  The  lot  embraces 
ore  from  several  mines,  and  is  estimated  to 
yield  largely  of  silver.  From  what  we  have 
been  able  to  learn  the  ore  occurs  in  depos- 
its, as  in  the  district  of  White  Pine. 

As  much  of  the  ore  iu  the  district  of  Eu- 
reka can  be  most  economically  reduced  by 
smelting,  parties  are  engaged  in  the  erec- 
tion of  a  furnace  for  that  purpose.  The 
works  are  far  advanced,  and  will  be  com- 
pleted within  a  few  weeks.  As  soon  as  this 
happens,  a  variety  of  the  ores  in  the  dis- 
tinct will  be  brought  to  the  furnace  and  re- 
duced successfully. 

During  the  period  of  90  days  the  5-stamp 
mill  of  the  Monte  Cristo  Co.  at  White  Pine, 
reduced  125  tons  of  ore,  the  yield  of  which 
was  $97,700.  In  the  lot  53  tons  averaged 
$1,455.50  per  ton;  53  tons  averaged  $251 
per  ton;  13%  tons  averaged  $326  per  ton; 
and  five  tons  averaged  $383  per  ton. 

The  vertical  shaft  which  is  being  sunk 
for  the  development  of  the  Chase  mine, 
situated  in  New  York  Canon,  has  already 
attained  considerable  depth  through  hard, 
tough  rock.  As  soon  as  therequisite  depth 
is  reached,  levels  will  be  run  for  the  vein 
and  ore  extracted. 

Jan.  11th:  There  were  received  at  the 
First  National  Bank  in  this  city  on  Satur- 
day evening,  nine  bars  of  bullion  from 
Leon  &  Go's  El  Dorado  South  in  the  dis- 
trict of  Silver  Bend. 

Ten  bars  of  fine  bullion  were  brought  in- 
to this  city  yesterday  morning  from  White 
Pine.  Seven  of  the  bars  were  from  the 
White  Pine  mill  at  Hamilton,  aud  are  valued 
at  $12,370.26. 

Jan.  12th:  The  following  amounts  of 
bullion  were  shipped  by  the  banking  houses 
at.  White  Pine  since  their  establishment: 
By  the  John  A.  Paxton  in  November  and 
December,  1868,  $96,711.28;  by  the  agency 
of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Nevada,  $33,- 
210.45;  total  shipment,  $129,951.73. 

Five  bars  of  bullion,  from  what  mill  was 
not  specified,  were  brought  into  this  city 
this  morning  from  White  Pine. 

Jan.  14th:  The  Belmont  stage  last  night 
brought  into  this  city  seven  bars  of  bull- 
ion—the product  of  ore  from  W.  F.  Leon 
&  Co's  El  Dorado  South— from  the  Belmont 
mill. 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Jan,  15th:  There  is 
considerable  excitement  along  the  railroad 
about  some  new  mines  that  has  lately  been 
struck  in  the  Goose  Creek  Mountains.  A 
letter  to  a  gentleman  in  this  city,  from  a 
friend  in  Truckee,  states  that  many  are  go- 
ing from  that  place  to  the  new'  mines.  There 


Double-barreled  Guns. — It  is  in  most 
eases,  the  left-hand  barrel  which  bursts. 
The  reason  is  simply  that  the  right  is  most 
frequently  used  and  reloaded — perhaps  ten 
times  to  the  left  one  being  discharged  once. 
Every  time  the  right  barrel  is  discharged 
the  gunpowder  in  the  left  is  pulverized 
more  or  less  by  the  shock,  and  the  settling 
of  the  grains  leave  a  space  between  the 
charge  and  the  wadding.  Henee  whence 
the  left  barrel  is  discharged  it  frequently 
explodes.  These  accidents,  it  is  asserted, 
can  be  avoided  by  sending  the  ramrod 
home  with  one  or  two  smart  blows  into  the 
noo-discnarged  barrel  every  time  the  other 
is  reloaded.  — Artisan. 


Ubiffin  eei  •///// . 


NlGHT  and  day  the  railroad  shops  inFol- 
Som  are  ill  full  bio 


A  telegraph  line  will  connect  Elko  with 
Treasure  City. 

Surveyobs  are  locating  stakes  for  trestle 
work  on  tin'  Oregon  Central  Railroad,  be- 
tween Oregon  City  and  the  Clackamas. 

The  San  Diego  Union  urges  an  appro- 
priation of  8100,000  for  throwing  San  Di- 
ego Biver  into  Falso  Bay,  which  was  its 
aucicnt  embouchure. 


The  two  thousand  piles  upon  which  the 
Vallejo  grain  elevator  is  destined  to  rest, 
have  already  been  driven,  capped  and 
floored,  aud  the  earth  filling  is  progressing 
rapidly. 

It  is  asserted  on  "reliable  authority," 
that  within  a  few  weeks  a  thousand  labor- 
ers will  be  put  to  work  grading  the  Oregon 
and  California  Bailroad,  and  that  the  sec- 
tion between  Marysville  and  Chico  will  be 
in  running  order  within  six  months. 


Rolling  Stock. — The  Central  Pacific 
Railroad  Company  has  now  in  use  180  loco- 
motives, 2,000  platform  and  box  cars  for 
carrying  freight,  and  about  seventy-five  ex- 
press and  passenger  cars, — which  figures 
will  have  to  be  about  trebled. 


The  party  of  engineers  in  charge  of  the 
survey  of  the  Vancouver  and  Puget  Sound 
Railroad,  arrived  at  Olympia,  on  Puget 
Sound,  on  Thursday,  January  7th,  aud 
camped  on  the  plaza.  The  report  will  be 
very  favorable  for  the  cheap  and  speedy 
construction  of  the  railroad. 


Feom  Boise  City  to  Puget  Sound  ey 
Railroad.— Col.  J.  C.  Hudnutt,  the  engi- 
neer in  charge  of  the  preliminary  survey 
of  the  northern  branch  of  the  Union  Pa- 
cific Railroad,  addressed  the  Idaho  Legis- 
lature, in  joint  convention,  on  railroad 
topics,  December  26th,  andextended  an  in- 
vitation to  his  hearers  to  join  in  an  excur- 
sion by  rail,  from  Boise  City  to  Puget 
Sound,  on  New  Year's  Day,  1871.  (See 
Idaho  correspondence) . 

Construction  of  a  Breakwater  at 
Trinidad  Harbor. — The  Chamber  of  Com- 
merce, urged  by  north  coast  shippers  and 
lumbermen,  has  set  on  foot  the  construction 
of  a  breakwater  extending  from  Trinidad 
head  to  a  rock  in  the  little  bay  behind  it, 
which  will  shelter  shipping  from  southwest 
storms,  the  only  one  to  which  the  break- 
water would  be  exposed;  estimated  cost, 
according  to  W.  F.Weston,  C.  E.,  $653,- 
685.  The  lumber  shipping  interested  in 
having  such  refuge,  floats  300,000,000  feet 
annually,  represented  by  $15,000,000  cap- 
ital. 


The  Southern  Pacific  R.  R.  Co.  has 
changed  both  its  management  and  its  pro- 
posed route,  which  is  now  laid  through  the 
coast  range  beyond  Gilroy,  into  Tulare 
Valley,  along  its  eastern  shore,  and  along 
the  35th  parallel  to  Colorado  River;  ignor- 
ing the  coast  counties  altogether.  T.  J. 
Arnold  and  a  corps  of  assistants,  are  about 
to  leave  this  city  for  a  surveying  trip 
through  the  coast  range  passes, —Panoche 
and  Pacheco's.  The  Southern  Pacific  Rail- 
road Company  have  a  contract  for  the  pur- 
chase of  the  San  Francisco  and  San  Jose 
Railroad,  which  will  give  the  Consolidated 
Company  the  control  of  the  continuous  line 
from  this  city.  The  new  directors  are 
Tevis,  Barron,  Mills,  Robinson,  Cunning- 
ham and  Bell. 

Already  the  Eastern  Division  of  the 
Union  Pacific  Railroad  is  completed  aud 
running  to  Fort  Wallace,  on  the  Western 
boundary  of  Kansas,  700  miles  west  of  St. 
Louis.  From  that  point  to  the  Needles, 
on  the  Colorado  River,  is  a  distance  of  900 
miles,  and  the  connection  between  San 
Francisco  and  the  Needles  would  be  500 
miles,  making  1,400  miles  in  all  necessary 
to  complete  the  junction  with  the  Eastern 
line. 


French  Government  Engineers. 

Fleming  Jenkin,  F.  R.  S.,  iu  the  course 
of  au  inaugural  address  delivered  in  the 
University  of  Edinburgh,  spoke  of  the  eu- 
..f  France,  as  follows: 

"These  government  officials  correspond 
to  our  civil  engineers;  they  are  allowed,  and 
even  encouraged,  to  cuter  the  service  of 
private  companies  andlarge  establishments, 
but  remain  all  their  lives  members  of  their 
corps;  and  supported  as  they  are  by  Gov- 
ernment patronage,  by  tradition,  by  their 
esprit  de  corps  ami  uintnal  assistance,  and 
lastly,  by  their  acknowledged  distinction 
and  honorable  conduct,  they  enjoy  sogreat 
an  advantage  over  any  independent  man 
who  may  try  to  compete  with  them,  that 
the  engineer  proper  only  exists  as  an  excep- 
tion in  France.  Once  a  member  of  the 
corps,  a  man  is  honorably  provided  for  iu 
life:  he  enjoys  rank,  certain  promotion,  a 
fair  income,  aud,  if  he  have  original  talent, 
a  certainty  of  opportunities  of  largely  in- 
creasing that  income. 

Being  public  servants,  French  engineers 
are  educated  by  Government,  and  in  great 
part  at  Government  expense;  the  career, 
being  so  advantageous,  is  desired  by  the 
elite  of  the  French  youth,  and  hence  in  the 
competition  which  determines  the  admis- 
sion of  students  to  the  Polytechnic  School, 
as  the  school  of  engineers  is  termed,  we  see 
900  picked  pupils  of  eighteen  and  nineteen, 
each  straining  every  nerve  to  win  one  of 
150  appointments  annually  made.  I  be- 
lieve that  there  exists  no  competition  in 
Europe  comparable  with  this.  The  great 
severity  of  the  examination  is  so  well 
known,  the  fact  that  five  out  of  six  must 
fail,  is  so  obvious,  that  none  but  young 
men  who  have  already  gained  distinetiou 
in  the  great  public  schools  dream  of  com- 
peting. In  this  trial  they  are  examined  iu 
plane  and  solid  geometry,  in  analytical  ge- 
ometry of  two  and  three  dimensions,  de- 
scriptive geometry  up  to  curved  surfaces, 
algebra,  including  the  general  theory  of 
equations,  series,  functions  simple  and  de- 
rived, etc.,  physics,  chemistry,  an  odd  lan- 
guage or  two,  and  shaded  mechanical  draw- 
ing. But  the  select  150  are  for  two  years 
longer  employed  in  purely  theoretical 
studies,  that  is  to  say,  the  higher  mathe- 
matics, theoretical  mechanics,  mathemat- 
ical physics,  curious  problems  in  descript- 
ive geometry,  with  a  little  drawing  and 
language  as  recreations.  During  these  two 
years  each  is  engaged  in  a  daily  struggle 
for  about  five  and  twenty  highly-coveted 
posts.  The  three  who  are  at  the  head  of 
the  classdist  at  the  end  of  the  two  years 
gain  the  proud  title  of  Engineers  of  Mines, 
the  rest  are  humbler  members  of  the  Ponts 
et  Chaussees,  while  the  125  who  fail  have 
to  content  themselves  with  looking  after 
the  State  factories  for  powder,  tobacco,  or 
saltpeter,  or,  worse  still  in  their  estimation, 
they  sink  into  mere  royal  engineers  or  ar- 
tillerymen." 

Canal  to  Overcome  Willamette  Falls. 
The  Oregon  legislature  has  subsidized,  and 
some  capitalists  have  undertaken,  the  con- 
struction of  a  canal  around  Willamette 
Falls,  which  is  to  have  four  locks,  in  a  dis- 
tance of  3,000  feet,  to  overcome  forty-five 
feet,  and  the  cost  of  which  is  estimated  at 
$300,000.  Oregon  City,  located  there,  is 
highly  favored  as  to  water-power,  and  is 
expected  to  become  a  great  manufacturing 
place.  Willamette  Valley,  will  be  much 
benefited. 


The  Coarse  Arts. — "The  fine  arts  do 
not  interest  me,"  said  Theodore  Parker, 
"  so  much  as  the  coarse  arts,  which  feed, 
clothe,  house,  and  comfort  a  people.  I 
should  rather  be  a  great  man  as  Franklin, 
than  a  Michael  Angelo — nay,  if  I  had  a 
son,  I  should  rather  see  him  a  mechanic, 
who  organiz.'d  use  like  the  late  George  Ste- 
phenson, in  England,  than  a  great  painter 
like  Reubens,  who  only  copied  beauty.  In 
short,  I  take  more  interest  in  a  cattle  show, 
aud  feel  more  sympathy  with  the  Pope's 
bull,  than  his  btU-lum.  Men  talk  to  me 
about  the  absence  of  art  iu  America.     You 

remember    the   stuff  that   M used   to 

twaddle  forth  upon  that  theme,  and  what 
transcendental  nonsense  got  delivered  from 
gawky  girls  and  long-haired  young  men. 
I  tell  them  we  have  cattle  shows  and  me: 
chanics'  fairs,  and  plows,  and  harrows,  and 
sawmills,  sewing  machines  aud  reaping  ma- 
chines, threshing  machines  and  planing 
machines.  There  is  not  a  sawmill  in  Rome. 
I  doubt  if  there  is  one  iu  the  Pontifical 
States." 


About  the  first  of  next  month  stages  will 
run  from  Carlin,  Central  Pacifiic  It.  R.,  to 
White  Pine  -a  distance  of  97  miles. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Eolus. — The  winds  of  California  obey  the 
same  natural  laws  "which  rule  in  other 
localities,  and  poss»ss  no  peculiar  fea- 
tures other  than  what  would  obtain  in 
any  country  similarly  placed,  as  respects 
geographical  and  physical  circumstances. 
Our  prevailing  westerly  winds  are  chiefly 
attributable  to  the  heating  action  of  the 
sun's  rays  on  the  valley  lands,  foothills, 
and  the  western  slope  of  the  Sierra  Ne- 
vada; thus  rendering  the  atmosphere 
lighter  than  that  which  rests  on  the  ad- 
joining Pacific,  from  which  the  cooler 
and  heavier  air  rushes  in,  to  replace  the 
heated  andlighter  air  lying  over  the  land. 
This  action  is  further  facilitated  by  the 
sloping  form  of  the  Sierra  Nevada,  np 
whose  sides  a  constant  upward  current 
of  lighter  air  flows,  equivalent  to  the  in- 
flow of  the  cooler  and  heavier  air  of  the 
Pacific. 

L.  P. — Heat  in  its  radiant  state  does  not 
raise  the  temperature  of  the  media  which  it 
p  o  luces;  a  tube  full  of  ether  may  be  he!d 
ju  the  focus  of  aburning  mirror  without 
becoming  sensibly  hotter,  but  the  moment 
the  absorption  of  the  rays  is  eaused  in  any 
way,  as  by  introducing  a  piece  of  charcoal 
into  the  liquid,  the  ether  enters  into 
ebullition  and  becomes  dissipated  as 
vapor. 

Guano,  Gilroy. — The  fertilizing  properties 
of  guano  almost  solely  reside  in  the  phos- 
phate of  lime  aDd  urates  which  it  con- 
tains. The  former  acts  in  the  same  man- 
ner as  finely  pulverized  bones;  the  latter 
iB  valuable  because  they  eventually  be- 
come converted  into  ammonia. 

Soapstone,  Shaw's  Plat,  .Tuolumne  Co. — 
The  answer  to  your  question  is  crowded 
out.  We  shall  take  ocoasion  to  add 
thereto  next  week. 


The  New  Standish  Steam  Plow. — Our 
notes  in  regard  to  the  new  100-horse  power 
Standish  steam  jilow — a  great  improvement 
on  the  first  one  constructed,  and  really 
promising  to  be  a  triumph  in  view  of  its 
capacity  to  do  economically  the  work  in- 
tended— now  nearly  completed  at  the  Union 
Poundry,  and  to  be  in  running  order  in  a 
few  days,  are  reluctantly  laid  over  till  next 
week.  The  work  done  by  Mr.  Standish  in 
Contra  Costa  County  lately  with  the  plow 
heretofore  described  in  the  Press,  made 
such  favorable  impressions  upon  the  minds 
of  all  who  took  the  pains  to  examine 
into  the  operations  of  the  plow,  that  the 
general  verdict  on  rotary  knives  with  loco- 
motive power,  without  traction,  has,  we  are 
glad  to  see,  gone  forth,  pronouncing  it  a 
success. 


Experiment  in  Blasting. — An  attempt 
is  to  be  made  at  Port  Point  to-day  (Satur- 
day) to  blow  up  with  the  Hafenegger  pow- 
der a  submerged  rock  forty  feat  long  and 
fifteen  feet  wide. 


New  Steps  in  Metallurgy. 

During  the  lull  in  mining  enterprise 
which  has  characterized  the  past  few  years, 
a  conviction  has  gained  ground  among 
millmen  and  others  who  are  most  thorough- 
ly identified  with  mining  pursuits,  that  our 
future  road  to  advancement  in  that  branch 
of  industry  lies  in  the  direction  of  econom- 
ical metallurgy.  Many  able  men,  on  this 
coast,  of  scientific  acquirements,  and  exten- 
sive experience  in  working  of  ores — men 
capable  of  originating  something  new 
where  there  are  necessities  in  the  case  de- 
manding it — have  been  devoting  their  best 
talents  and  unstinted  energies  to  prob- 
lems of  the  kind.  While  we  should  be 
slow  to  herald  any  new  process  in  ompy- 
rical  metallurgy  as  a  success,  beyond  its 
merits,  it  devolves  equally  upon  us  that 
we  should  not  preclude,  in  our  minds,  the 
possibility  of  any  new  or  really  valuable 
improvement,  in  practical  manipulation  or 
in  principle,  being  hit  upon  by  persons  not 
masters  in  theory  or  in  science.  All  new 
processes  must  bide  the  test  of  time;  and 
everything  is  worth,  trying,  if  we  are  to 
make  any  substantial  advancement  in  the 
arts  of  metallurgy. 

Besides  the  Rivot  and  Hagan  hydrogen- 
burning  furnaces,  and  the  Nolf  electric  de- 
composition process,  there  is  another  new 
amalgamation  process  now  in  an  advanced 
stage  of  development  in  this  city,  which  is 
worthy  of  our  attention,  involving  new 
combinations  of  principles,  and  the  results 
of  which,  it  is  claimed  and  promised,  will 
effect  the  reduction  of  the  base  metal  ores 
at  the  extraordinary  low  figure  of  three 
dollars  a  ton.  It  is  a  dry  process,  with  the 
application  of  dry  chemical  reagents  and 
of  electricity.  As  careful  assays  and  com- 
parisons with  the  ordinary  methods  of 
working  are  being  made  and  certified  to, 
we  hope  to  be  able  to  present  the  details 
soon  in  a  properly  tangible  shape. 

Title  to   Layer  Deposits. 

White  Pine  is  much  befogged,  and 
clouded,  possessorily  and  prospectively, 
under  inky  questions  of  law.  The  great 
Eberhardt  trial  is  in  progress  atAustin,  and 
acute  lawyers,  duly  stimulated  by  the  occa- 
sion, are  practicing  the  art  of  bandying 
each  other's  witnesses  as  lawyers  know  ex- 
0  sedingly  well  how  to  do,  where  a  few  mill- 
ions of  dollars  are  involved.  As  in  the 
great  Comstock  trials,  at  Virginia  City,  the 
result  depends  to  a  considerable  extent  on 
the  opinions  of  geologists  and  experts.  Of 
these  there  is  no  lack,  persons  ready  to  ex- 
press their  opinions;  and  the  competent 
and  honest,  no  less  than  the  partially  re- 
liable and  the  dishonest,  are  treated  in  turn 
to  the  delicacy  of  "  eating  their  own 
words  " — as  they  had  it  at  Virginia, — and 
more  too,  with  legal  sauce.  The  ores  in 
question  being  those  actually  exploited,  are 
generally  conceded  to  be  of  the  nature  of 
layer  deposits,  from  infiltration,  and  belong- 
ing to  the  bog-iron  and  manganese  class, 
which  are,  or  ought  to  be,  held  by  their  su- 
perficial extent,  independently  of  the  ques- 
tion of  the  origin  of  the  metal  so  deposited. 
If  neither  the  district  miner's  law,  nor  the 
general  law,  provides  for  a  superficial  loca- 
tion,— no  law  existing  to  fit  to  the  lacts  of 
nature  in  the  case, — the  determining  issue 
seems  to  recur  to  the  question  of  how  far  a 
defective  law  is  to  be  followed  to  the  letter. 
in  order  to  meet  out  justice,  or,  in  its  stead, 
the  intention  of  general  United  States  and 
foreign  laws  and  precedents,  governing  as 
in  the  case  of  bog-iron  and  placer  gold 
mines;  which  certainly  are,  and  ought  to 
be,  applicable  to  claims  of  title  by  super- 
ficial extent. 


Family  Velocipedes. — We  saw  recently 
at  the  Pioneer  velocipede  establishment 
(Golden  State  Foundry) ,  a  three-wheeled 
velocipede,  which  might  be  designated  as  a 
family  vehicle,  it  being  of  sufficient  capac- 
ity to  carry  several  individuals  at  once. 
With  experienced  operators  it  has  run  at 
the  rate  of  a  mile  in  3%  minutes. 


.New  Maps. 

Photographic  copies,  in  sections,  of  Mr. 
Montague's  beautiful  Central  Pacific  R.  R. 
maps,  showing  numerous  and  accurate  de- 
tails of  the  interior  not  heretofore  repre- 
sented, may  be  seen  at  the  office  of  Calvin 
Brown,  C.  E. ,  No.  615  Sacramento  street. 
These  maps  were  made  principally  from  the 
notes  of  Butler  Ives,  C.E.,theexploring  and 
locating  engineer  of  the  road,  to  whose  ex- 
cellent qualifications  for  that  duty,  great  en- 
ergy and  peculiar  talent  as  an  explorer,  are 
due  the  credit  of  marking  out,  the  favorable 
and  favored  places  where  the  iron  line  was 
shortly  to  be  traced,  for  civilization  to  dis- 
play its  magic  influences  in  the  deserts. 
Data  here  jotted  down,  are  the  results  of 
years  of  the  most  arduous  labor,  in  the  re- 
connoissance  of  available  passes,  and  of  the 
most  favorable  routes, —  involving  the 
climbing  of  the  principal  commanding 
mountains,  and  the  execution  of  a  complete 
system  of  triangulation  connecting  and  lo- 
cating every  visible  point  between  the  Cal- 
ifornia boundary  and  Salt  Lake,  and  in- 
cluding the  observation  everywhere  of 
bights,  barometrically. 

A  new  map  of  the  State  of  Sinaloa  is  be- 
ing completed  by  Col.  Charles  E.  Norton, 
C.  E.,  which  will  be  very  minute  in  its  de- 
tails. The  agricultural  districts  and  prod- 
ucts; the  mines  of  gold  and  silver;  with 
roads,  rivers,  ports,  etc.,  are  noted  with 
much  exactness,  as  also  the  population  of 
all  the  principal  towns. 

Amongst  the  new  maps  exposed  for  sale, 
C.  D.  Gibbs,  C.  E.  has  compiled  from  "au- 
thentic sources  "  a  little  map  of  the  White 
Pine  district,  including  portions  of  the 
counties  of  Nye.  Esmeralda,  Churchill  and 
Humboldt,  and  the  western  border  of  Utah. 
It  is  about  eighteen  inches  square,  and  not 
very  nicely  executed,  but  shows  the  geog- 
raphy and  topography  of  the  country  suffi- 
ciently well  to  make  it  quite  useful. 

Another  map  of  White  Pine  has  been 
published  by  William  McMurray,  C.  E., 
which  is  much  larger. — about  three  feet 
square, — and  better  executed,  but  embraces 
a  smaller  section  of  country;  containing, 
however,  a  great  deal  of  valuable  informa- 
tion about  the  geography,  mines,  etc. ,  in 
the  vicinity  of  Treasure  Hill.  On  the  mar- 
gin is  a  section  through  Treasure  Hill, 
showing  the  location  of  the  principal  mines. 
The  geological  points  of  the  district  are  not 
taken  notice  of,  or  represented,  in  any  man- 
ner, in  either  of  the  above  maps. 

Frey's  Topographical,  Railroad  and 
County  map  of  California  and  Nevada,  is  a 
well-gotten-up  New  York  publication  on 
about  the  usual  scale,  just  issued;  showing 
some  improvements  and  corrections,  and 
leaving  room  for  a  great  many  more,  which 
are  not,  however,  wholly  to  be  laid  to  the 
charge  of  the  author,  in  the  present  imper- 
fectstate  of  the  surveys. 

Academy  of  Natural  Sciences. — A 
regular  meeting  of  the  California  Academy 
of  Natural  Sciences  was  held  on  Monday 
evening,  Jan.  18th,  the  President,  Dr. 
Blake  in  the  chair.  W.  Frank  Stewart  of 
San  Jose,  and  Professor  George  Davidson 
of  the  United  States  Coast  Survey,  were 
elected  resident  members.  President  Blake 
presented  specimens  of  the  carboniferous 
formation  in  an  imperfect  state  of  formation, 
found  on  Treasure  Hill,  White  Pine  Dis- 
trict A  specimen  of  fungus,  incorporat- 
ing acorns  in  its  growth,  found  near  Mar- 
tinez, was  presented  by  Mr.  Mathewson. 
Remarks  were  made  by  members  upon  the 
lower  forms  of  organized  matter,  and  Pres- 
ident Blake  was  requested  to  give  his  views 
at  length  upon  the  subject  at  the  next  meet- 
ing of  the  Academy.  Dr.  Cooper  announced 
that  the  printed  proceedings  of  the  Acad- 
emy for  1868  were  ready  for  distribution. 
He  also  moved  that  the  members  of  the 
Academy  be  divided  into  classes  on  Bot- 
any, Mineralogy,  Conchology,  etc.,  in  or- 
der to  a  more  thorough  investigation  of  the 
respective  branches.  The  proposition  was 
discussed  and  finally  withdrawn,  after 
which  the  meeting  adjourned. 


Creating;  a  Vacuum  by  Means  of  Falling 
Water. 

Mr.  Gordon,  of  Bush  street,  near  Kearny, 
makes  use  of  the  Torricellian  method  of 
creating  a  vacuum,  and  recommends  its  ap- 
plication for  the  exhaustion  of  air  in  manu- 
facturing processes;  as  in  the  kyanizing  of 
wood,  the  making  artificial  stone  by  the 
Ransome  process,  etc.  The  principle  is, 
that  in  an  inverted  tube  which  has  been 
filled  with  any  fluid,  the  escape  of  the  fluid 
below,  creates  a  vacuum  above  it.  This 
fact  having  been  first  discovered  by  Torri- 
celli,  the  vacuum  has  been  called  the  Tor- 
ricellian vacuum.  It  is  on  the  same  prin- 
ciple that  the  mercurial  barometer  works; 
a  30-inoh  column  of  mercury  draws  a  short 
vacuum  above  it,  which  is  counterbalanced 
at  the  other  end  by  the  pressure  of  the  at- 
mosphere— which  varies  about  three  inches. 
In  other  words,  the  weight  of  the  atmos  - 
phere  forms  a  counterpoise  to  just  28  inches 
of  mercury;  but  when  there  are  30  inches 
of  mercury,  its  weight  will  create  a  vac- 
uum. Water  being  one  fourteenth  the 
weight  of  mercury,  it  will  counterpoise  the 
atmosphere  at  a  height  just  fourteen  times 
as  great — or  32  feet,  as  we  find  in  pumps, 
by  the  height  that  the  water  rises   therein. 

Mr.  Gordon  has  a  tank,  and  an  exhaust- 
ing vessel,  fitted  up  in  his  working  room, 
to  demonstrate  the  practical  availability  of 
this  principle  for  the  exhaustion  of  air  on 
a  large  scale.  Bslow  the  tank  is  a  pipe 
something  over  32  feet  in  length,  and  near 
its  upper  end  is  a  joint  connecting  with  an 
exhausting  vessel.  When  the  water  is  let 
out  below,  this  vessel  is  exhausted;  then 
the  valves  are  closed,  the  empty  space 
above,  in  the  pipe,  is  refilled  from  the  tank, 
and  the  operation  is  repeated;  exhausting 
still  further  the  air  in  the  exhausting  ves- 
sel. This  operation  is  repeated  six  or  eight 
times,  until  there  is  a  more  perfect  vacuum 
shown  by  an  attached  column  of  mercury 
than  can  be  obtained  with  the  air  pump. 
Mr.  Gordon's  apparatus  is  very  simple,  and 
durable;  the  only  requisite  is  plenty  of 
water,  with  a  sufficient  foil.  In  the  kyan- 
izing and  stone  manufacturing  processes  in 
this  city — where  the  air  is  exhausted  in 
ordor  that  chemical  solutions  shall  be 
forced  in  to  supply  the  vacuum, — it  is 
found  more  convenient  at  present,  how- 
ever, to  accomplish  the  result  with  the  air 
pump  and  steam  power. 


A  Good  Word  for  us. — We  clip  the 
following  appreciative  notice  from  the 
American  Gas  Light  Journal,  of  Dec.  2d. 
The  initials  at  the  bottom  show  that  it  is  by 
Prof.  Henry  Wurtz,  whose  Chemical  Reper- 
tory and  Chemical  Excerpta  constitute  of 
late,  so  important  and  valuable  a  feature  of 
that  journal.  Such  a  notice,  from  such  a 
pen,  is  most  gratifying'.  We  shall  cordially 
welcome  such  contributions  as  he  propose  s 
to  make  to  our  columns: 

The  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  of 
San  Francisco. — Of  this  important  journal, 
thanks  are  due  to  the  editors,  for  the  recent 
receipt  of  complete  files  for  some  two  years 
back.  The  assiduity  and  discrimination  of 
this  journal  in  the  collection  of  scientific 
intelligence,  are  wholly  without  parallel  in 
a  community  so  young;  and  its  columns 
convey  a  striking  view  of  the  surprising 
activity  of  inquiry,  invention,  and  even  of 
discovery,  in  our  Pacific  States,  whose  gi- 
gantic future  needs  no  prophetic  power  to 
foresee.  The  "  embarrassment  of  riches" 
is  the  predominant  emotion  produced  by 
inspection  of  its  overflowing  columns.  Ef- 
fort will  soon  be  made,  however,  to  mete 
out,  within  our  crowded  space,  such  small 
justice  as  may  be  to  Californian  progress, 
and  to  this,  its  most  worthy  exponent. 

Under  this  head,  I  can  now  but  add  that, 
perceiving  recent  communications  in  the 
Press  from  some  of  its  able  and  intelligent 
local  scientific  contributors  on  the  mode  of 
formation  of  gold  nuggets,  to  which  I  have 
myself  given  some  study,  I  feel  it  not  alto- 
gether out  of  place  to  say  that  I  propose 
soon  to  contribute  my  own  mite  to  this  dis- 
cussion through  its  columns.  H.  W. 


Continental  Life  Insurance   Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Work  at  the  Foundries. 

The  Union  Foundry,  Booth  ft  Co.,  is 
employed  apparently  at  ite  rolleal  capacity; 
presenting  to  tlie  eyes  and  ears  of  the  visitor 
a  complete  picture,  with  all  the  acoustic 
accompaniments,  of  an  industrial  pandemo- 
nium. Amidst  this  bustle  of  hundreds  oi 
grimy  mechanics,  and  nil  this  havoc  of 
dreadful  noises,  it  is  a  pleasant  characteris- 
tic of  the  Union  Foundry  th-.it  every  oper- 
ation soems  to  bo  going  on  without  dis- 
tnrbsnce  from  any  other;  that  everything 
fits,  without  milking  any  ado — that  the 
work,  in  short,  goes  forward  methodically. 
Another  feature  characteristic  of  the  place, 
which  requires  only  the  use  of  one's  eyes 
to  discover,  is  that  the  mannging  ones  are 
well  up  with  the  times  in  everything  new 
relating  to  their  business,  and  even  to  the 
business  of  the  patrons  of  a  foundry. 

The  metallurgical  rooms  up  stairs  (for- 

morh upii-d    by   l'rof.    Blake)  and    the 

little  amalgamating  and  mill  room  with  the 
drafting  room  adjoining,  are  still,  as  of 
old,  a  kind  of  metallurgical  college  where 
the  men  from  tho  mountains  teach  each 
other  in  all  kinds  of  good,  bad  and  indif- 
ferent processes  ;  though  the  real  advance- 
ments in  chemical,  as  well  as  in  mechanioal 
points,  made  in  gold  and  silver  metallurgy 
in  places  like  this  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  are 
not  by  any  means  to  be  scouted;  and  are, 
in  a  number  of  cases  that  might  be  enu- 
merated, meeting  with  the  recognition  of 
wiser  people  who  look  at  such  matters  only 
from  a  scientific  stand-point. 

Dry  crushing  being  found  advantageous 
in  tho  treatment  of  rich  ores,  where  water 
would  carry  away  too  much  of  the  precious 
metals,  Mr.  J.  E.  Clayton  has  been  giving 
his  attention  to  the  construction  of  a  bat- 
tery, whereby  shoveling  and  repeated  sift- 
ing may  be  avoided -a  self-feeding,  con- 
stant sifting,  and  self-discharging  arrange 
ment  being  effected  by  means  of  properly 
curved  screens,  and  suitably  shaped  stamp 
boxes,  so  placed  that  the  finely-pulverized 
ore  will  pass  off  dry,  in  precisely  the  same 
manner  that,  water  and  ore  are  splashed 
through  the  screens  in  wet  crushing. 

A  dozen  tons  of  tin  ore  from  Temascal, 
are  being  worked  up  at  this  place  for  L.  L. 
llobinson,  Pioche  &  Co.,  by  a  method  of 
crushing  and  concentration  which  is  at 
present  only  experimental,  though  on  a 
working  scale;  the  mechanical  contrivances 
being  ingenious  modifications  of  old  and 
well-known  machines,  adapted  to  either  wet 
or  dry  crushing. 

Last  week  there  was  shipped  from  the 
Union  Foundry  a  mammoth  cylinder  for 
the  new  Rivot  hydrogen  roasting  furnace 
at  Nevada;  for  Mr.  Bausac,  of  tho  "Freuch 
Mill,"  at  that  place,  representing  Professor 
Rivot  of  the  Eeole  des  Mines,  Paris.  This 
was  one  of  the  ,largest  and  most  difficult 
castings  ever  made  on  the  coast;  the  cylin- 
der measuring  fourteen  feet  six  inches  in 
length,  six  feet  in  diameter,  and  weighing 
21,300  pounds.  It  was  cast  on  eud,  on 
New  Year's  day,  Mr.  Scott  having  availed 
himself  of  the  freedom  from  visitors  pre- 
sented by  the  day,  for  the  execution  of  his 
very  delicate  task.  His  success  was  com- 
plete, the  cylinder,  as  cast,  proving  quite 
perfect.  Iron  was  melted  for  it  at  the  rate 
of  1,000  pounds  for  every  eight  minutes, 
and  allowed  to  flow,  until  there  was  enough, 
into  a  large  tauk,  whence  it  was  drawn 
through  a  gate.  The  arranging  of  the  mold 
took  three  weeks'  time. 

This  Rivot  process  appears  to  be  new. 
It  is  a  revolviug  roasting  furnace,  for  py- 
rites. The  cylinder  containing  the  ore  is 
heated  from  ;the  outside,  and  the  steam 
conducted  into  it  at  one  end  and  through 
the  center  by  means  of  a  perforated  cop- 
per pipe,  in  such  a  manner  as  to  become 
mixed  with  the  glowing  ore,  and  decom- 
posed and  burned  during  the  2'rocess. 
Messrs.  Matthie  &  Gilliardon  are  among 
the  interested  parties  at  Nevada. 

A  fine  locomotive  is  being  made  for  the 


Napa  Valley  Railroad,  14x22,  with  five  feet 
drivers.  The  only  other  place  in  tho  city 
where  locomotives  have  been  put  together 
is  the  Vulcan  Foundry. 

Some  superior  Horn  amalgamating  pans 
havo  beeu  made — ono  large  one,  five  feef 
in  diameter  and  threo  feet  deep — for  the 
French  mill,  in  .Nevada  County,  and  ono 
for  Joseph  Trench,  Silver  City,  Nevada. 

The  Vallejo  elevator  is  being  made  here. 
It  is  a  large  job,  being  the  first  elevator 
built  on  the  coast.  Grain  arriving  loose  in 
ships  can  bo  scooped  up  and  drawn  out  by- 
means  of  an  adjustable  proboscis,  called  n 
"boot,"  olovated  four  or  five  stories,  and 
stored  for  re-shipment.  The  engine  is  a 
150-horse  power— a  patent  Scott  &  Eckart 
cnt-off.  The  Vallejo  Elevator  Company — 
Messrs.  Friedlander,  Frisbie,  Rico,  etc., 
are  the  parties. 

A  large  10x36  engine,  of  about  90-horse 
power,  for  El  am  *fc  Howes'  wood  manu- 
facturing establishment  (recently  burned 
down)  is  nearly  finished. 

Some  improvements  have  boon  attempted 
at  the  Union  Foundry  lately  in  the  way  of 
boilers.  Alot  of  car  wheels  and  axles  have 
also  been  made  for  the  Black  Diamond 
Coal  Mining  Co.  of  Mt.  Diablo. 

At  the  Phcenix  Iron  Works,  large  and 
improved  fire-proof  safes  are  stiil  the  prin- 
cipal product. 

At  the  Atlas  Works,  iron  fronts  afford 
constant  work,  presenting  a  good  deal  of 
activity.  A  job  in  hand  at  present  is  for  a 
large  building  at  the  corner  of  First  and 
Market  streets.  A  bank  front  for  A.  H. 
Houston,  on  Califoania  street,  has  been  or- 
dered; also  a  store  front  for  Moses  Ellis, 
on  Clay  street;  and  a  job  for  a  commercial 
house  to  replace  the  Eureka  Hotel  on 
Pine  street,  for  Mr.  Land,  of  White  Pine, 
is  nearly  finished. 

Clerc  &  Co.,  of  the  City  Foundry,  report 
being  busy. 

The  Hagan  Furnace. 

The  new  water-decomposing  roasting  fur- 
nace put  up  at  Angels,  Calaveras  County, 
for  the  Angels  Quartz  Mining  Company, 
has  been  for  several  weeks  awaiting  the 
completion  of  the  amalgamating  pans,  and 
will  be  in  operation  in  about  ten  days.  A 
degree  of  efficacy  in  desnlphurization  equal 
to  kiln  roasting,  is  certainly  to  be  counted 
upon;  but  the  operators  claim  a  great  deal 
more,  and  refer  to  their  working  results, 
as  owing  to  modifications  in  the  arrange- 
ment and  dimensions  of  the  furnace,  made 
since  the  unsuccessful  trials  in  1866;  in  re- 
gard to  which,  the  following  letter,  point- 
ing out  the  difficulties  then  encountered, 
will  be  found  interesting.  We  are  in- 
formed that  the  proper  tests  will  not  fail  to 
be  made,  in  such  a  manner  as  to  be  satis- 
factory to  all  inquirers,  and  sufficient  to 
answer  all  objections  that  can  be  made: 

'T  see  attempts  are  being  made  once  more 
to  bring  tl)is  furnace  into  favorable  notice. 
As  it  is  about  time  its  merits  were  estab- 
lished, I  will  state  that  in  October,  1866,  I 
pronounced  it  a  failure,  as  the  result  of  my 
examination  of  two  operations  on  lots  of 
about  ten  tons  of  ore,  one  of  which  con- 
sisted of  arsenical  sulphurets  of  iron,  in  a 
gangue  of  tough,  compact,  granular 
quartz,  aud  the  gangue  of  the  other  was 
more  open  in  seams.  The  result  in  both 
cases  was  a  complete  failure  to  desulphurize 
the  interior  of  the  masses,  whilst  on  the 
outside  the  iron  was  found  in  the  state  of 
peroxide,  as  also  where  seams  or  cracks 
penetrated  the  lumps;  but  a  fresh  fracture 
always  showed  the  sulphurets,  which  had 
suffered  the  change  due  to  heat  alone. 

I  assisted  in  the  analyzation.  of  a  part  of 
this  ore  which  yielded  but  poorly.  It  was 
claimed  that  the  portion  amalgamated  after 
I  left  yielded  about  double  as  much,  but 
the  fine  sulphurets  from  the  tailings 
showed  no  gold  till  treated  with  an  acid, 
and  then  it  became  visible  in  abundance. 

It  may  be  that  hydrogen  can  desulphu- 
rize masses  of  ore  as  stated,  but  I  am  satis- 
fied from  observation  that  the  reactions 
claimed  do  not  take  place  to  any  extent; 
but  be  this  as  it  may,  the  facts  in  the  cases 
cited  were  as  I  state. 

It  would  seem  that  the  question  as  to 
whether  this  furnace  does  or  does  not  re- 
move the  sulphur,  etc.,  and  free  the  gold, 
is  one  that  need  not  take  years  to  prove. 
The  owners  are  rich;  why.do  they  not  em- 
ploy a  competent  person  (such  an  one  can 
certainly  be  found  in  San  Francisco, )  to  ex- 
amine and  report  ?        Chas.  H.  Aabon. 

Lone  Pine,  Dec.  27th,  1868. 


What  is  New  in  the  Nolf  Process  ? — 
Editoiss  Press  : — Your  article  entitled 
"Amalgamation  by  the  Aid  of  Electricity," 
ought  to  command  attention  on  the  part  of 
those  interested  in  the  reduction  of  ores, 
and  a  few  comments  may  not  be  unaccepta- 
ble. When  tho  ore  is  a  aulphuret,  tho  oper- 
ation of  the  current  is  highly  successful. 
The  quantity  and  intensity  best  adapted  for 
the  purpose  was  pretty  tolerably  ascertained 
by  Mr.  John  Scott,  after  lengthened  exper- 
iments, ten  i/car.s  ago.  The  remark  that  Mr. 
Nolf  is  no  nsto  experimenter  in  this  field 
of  investigation,  is,  therefore,  correct 
Without  wishing  to  detract  from  the  un- 
questioned abilities  of  that  gentlemen,  it 
would  appear  that  tho  combination  of 
amalgamation  with  electrical  decomposition 
is  the  new  feature  of  his  process,  while  the 
application  of  the  electric  current  to  de- 
compose the  ore  and  re-decompose  the  re- 
sulting product,  was  the  invention  of  a  pre- 
vious experimenter  in  the  same  field. 

San  Francisco,  January  20.  J.  G. 


Mount  Diablo  Coal. — A  combination 
has  been  effected  between  the  several  coal 
mining  companies  at  Mt.  Diablo,  whereby 
one  agent  in  this  city  is  henceforth  to  re- 
ceive all  the  coal  produced  by  all  of  them 
and  shipped  for  sale  or  delivery  in  this 
city.  A  coincidence  worthy  of  remark  is 
that,  whereas  the  price  was  formerly  $6  a 
ton,  delivered  on  the  wharves  at  San  Fran- 
cisco, it  is  now  88.20.  The  arrangement 
is  to  last  for  five  years. 


Valuable  contributions  will  be  found 
on  the  inside  pages,  from  J.  E.  Clayton, 
on  the  Sulurian  Rocks,  and  Mining  in 
Southern  Nevada;  from  C.  H.  A.,  giving 
interesting  details  with  regard  to  smelting 
in  the  Owen's  River  country;  from  "Mi 
nero,"  in  the  mountains  of  Mexico;  and 
from  John  Scott,  on  the  decomposition  of 
silver  ores  with  the  aid  of  electricity. 


IIkturxkd.— Dr  J.  H.  Paine,  Dentist,  Wadsworth  House, 
No.  225  Bush  street,  between  the  Occidental  and  Cosmopoli- 
tan Hotels,  San  Francisco.  IMvlT-lm 


O.  M  Taylor,  who  acted  as  agent  a  brief  time  for  this 
paper  in  Washoe,  is  requested  to  call  at  or  address  thisofhec, 
without  fail. 


A  Short  Ec-gagkmknt.  The  person  who  Tlslt^d  Yuba, 
Sierra,  and  Pluinascounties,  last  fall, as  agent  and  corres- 
pondent of  Iho  Pukss,  only  continued  a  short  time  in  that 
capacity. 


Mr.  Mowrj-i  lately  a  clerk  in  a  hotel  at  Colfax,  is 
quested  to  call  at  the  otlice  of  the  Mining  and  SciKtmric 
Prrss,  No.  4U  Clay  street,  lielow  Sansume,  San  Francisco. 


Savk  Tour  Tkkth.—  Ors,  Jessup  &  Beers,  over  Tucker's 
'ewclry  store,  arc  now  making  a  specialty  of  filling  the 
fangs  of  dead  Teeth,  ami  building  up  broken  crowns  with 
purcgnttl-iuii*  restoring  them  to  their  original  uscfuln 
and  beauty.  They  are  ai-to  using  Nitrous  Oxide  for  the 
painless  extraction  of  Teeth,  when  so  desired— the  only  ab- 
solutely safe  anaesthetic  ever  discovered  Iu  breathing  it, 
It  acts  as  a  gentle  stimulant,  without  umljo  excitement,— 
the  sensation  produced  being  truly  delightful,  the  effect 
upon  tlie  lungs  lie.illliliil.  and  in  Its  results  positively  free 
from  all  danger.     I'repared  and  ndmini.tered  daily  at  the 

Dental  Ho s  ol  Messrs.  JESSUP  ,fc  REEKS,  corner  Mont- 

gotn,  ry  and  Sutter  streets.  San  Frifuutsco.  Itivl6if 


I'.HS    KII.I.EK. 

No  arllclo  over  attained  lo  such  Ulilj-illu  led  ponu'arlty.— 
Salem  ohyr,  rer.  - 

an  article  of  great  inerii  and  virtue.— dim  Nonpareil. 

We  can  bear  testimony  to  the  efficacy  o"  the  Pain  Killer. 
We  have  seen  lis  magic  elf -els  In  soollilng  the  severest 
pain,  and  know  it  to  be  a  go,,d  article.— Cinncinnatl  Dixpatch. 

A  speedv  cure  for  pain—  no  family  should  be  without  it.— 
Montreal  Transcript.  — 

Nothing  has  yet  surpassed  the  Pain  Killer,  which  is  the 
most  valuable  family  medicine  now  in  use. — Tarn.  Otyan. 

It  lias  real  merit:  as  a  means  of  removing  pain,  no  medi- 
cine lias  acquired  a  reputation  equal  to  Perry  Davis' Pain 
Killer.— Ncaport  (A';/.)  Dail//  A'eirr. 


11.  TAYLOR.  TVH.  H.  TAYLOR. 

ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
M  E  TALLURGISTS. 

SMELTING    WORKS, 

Eleventh  -I  ci't-i,  between  Folsom  and  Howard. 

GALVAN1Z  CIVG. 

Also,  Antl-Frlctlon,  Alloy*  for  *TonrnalM,  Type 

mid   Stumping;    Metal*.  Tinners    and 

Plumbers*  Solder*  Etc. 

03r"Thc  nest  price  given  for  the  m<  st  rebellious  or  re- 
fractory ores.    Ores  ami  mir."i-,il.s  assayed  aud  analyzed. 
i v 18-3  in 


S.  FOLK.  C.  TUOUOLSKY, 

S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

MA">UPACTDaKn3   OF 

WAHOINfl,  BATTISG,  iin.ICOJIFOBTF.KS 
til  and  413  Brannan  St.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 

KAN    THAN  CISCO.  iVlfiOT 


Quartz  Mill  Amalgamating 

Plates.  Electro-Hated  with  Fine  Silver;  also  instruc- 
ts.iih  hi  <!  ->M  Jin*.  Silv.-r  i'hitiiv;,  mi  luinl  mul  noII  met- 
als, EUREKA.  >'L\Tr\'G-  WuRKS.  Terms  n>odCratO, 
12ii  Kearny  street,  between  Post  and  Sutter  sts.  4vl8  3m 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill   Company, 

8AN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 

Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD    AND   OTHER   IRON 

-AMD  — 

Every  Variety  of  Shafting-, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 
Steamboat    Shafts,    Cranks,    Piston     and    Con- 
necting Rods,  Car  and  Locomotive  Axles 
and   Frames 

—  ALSO  — 

HAM»IEUED      IIION 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

«S?»  Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING!  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  On!.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention. 

■Sr*  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.        9vN3mflp 


Crucibles. 

Tlie  Patent  Plumbago   Crucible    Co., 

Manufacturers  or  all  >.inds  of 

Melting  Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  flre-standlng  Goods, 
Battersca  Wnrh«,  London. 
THE    MORC.AN    PATENT   CRUCIBLES    hove    uniform 
quality,  never  crock,  withstand  the  greatest  heat  without 
danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  other;  change  of  tem- 
perature hat  no  effect  on  thcin;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pourings. 
On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

A.  S.  IIII.LIJHI,  A    CO., 
Ivl8-3m0p  AlO  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OF  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CAJL., 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 

Cash  Assets,  Jan.  1,  1800,    -     -     $1,5S0,7<10  18 


ITV^XJXtAIVCE, 


DIRECTORS: 

San  Fuaccisco:  Oliver  Eldrldge, 

W.  C.  Raliton,  J.  B.  Roberts. 

A   L.  Tubbs.  J.  C.  Wilmerding, 

Win.  Alvord,  P.  L.  Weaver. 

Jonathan  Hunt,  Wm.H  oper, 

A.  B.  Forbes,  J.  W.  Clark, 

A.  O.  Stiles,  A.  Havward, 

A.  seligmau,  T.  L.  Barker, 

L.  B.  Benclilcy,  Alexander  Weill, 

Wm.  Sherman,  Chas.  Mover, 

L.  Sachs,  Chas.  E.McLane, 

James  Dc  Frcmcry.  M.  Rosenhaum, 

J.  G.  Bray,  A.  J.  Ralston. 

David  S'ern,  T.  Lemmen  Meyer, 

D.  0.  Mills,  J.  T.  Dean. 
I.  Friedlander,  NkwYork: 
Moses  Heller,  Louis  McLane, 
H.M  Newhall,  Frederick  Billings, 
G.  T.  Lawtott,  JumcsLees, 
Miles  D.  Sweeny,  J.  O.  Kellogg, 
Chas.  Mayne,  Wm.  T.  Coleman, 

E.  L.  Goldstein,  Muses  Ellis. 
J.  O,  Earl,  SAcnAHKNTO: 
Lloyd  Tevls,  Edgar  Mills, 
Thos.  II.  Sclby,  J.  H.  Carroll, 
Adam  Grant,  C.  T.  Wheeler. 
Alphcus  Bull,  Makt.-iVILLk: 

H.  M.  Wilson,  J.  H.  Jewett. 

D.J.  Oliver,  Portland,  Oregon: 

W   Scholle,  W-  S   Ladd, 

Thos.  Brown,  Jacob  Kamm. 

Chas.  Main,  Virginia.  Nevada: 

Chas.  R.  Puters,  Wm.  Sharon. 
OFFIOKRS: 
JONA.  HUNT,  President. 

W.  ALVORD,  Vice  President. 
A.J.  RALSTON.  Secretary. 
ANDREW  BAIRD,  Marine  Secrc'arv. 

tvlfitf  11.11   BIGELOW,  Gen1!  Agent. 


S.    F.    &.    S4.    or.    K-.    3R. 


E.  R.  WATERMAt*. 


•W.   II.  TOllKY. 


WM.  H.  TOBEY  &   CO., 
RAILROAD   ADVERTISING   AGENCY, 

641  Market  itreet, 

Between  Second  and  Third  streets  (up  stairs). 

FRAMES,  CARDS,  CIRCULARS,  roSTEKS, 

E'c,  put  up  In  all  the  Cars  and  Depots  of  tha  San  Fran 

Cisco  and  San  Joec  Railroad. 
AdvertLe  j'our  Hiialite..  for  the  Couutcy  Trndo 

avi8tr 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MACHINE       WORKS, 

No.  lO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 
SAN  FRANClhCJO. 

Particular  attenlion  given  to  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary  Engine*;  also  nil  kinds  of  Wood  Working 
Machinery,  Shatters,  Hangers,   Pulleys,  etc. 
ui.-i  !•■   to  order;  Screw  Cutting,  Iror. 
Planing,   and  all    kinds    of  JoU 
WORK  promptly  at. ended  to, 
Affeutu   for   F.    S.    Perkins'    I3it(riue    X.!ithcn. 
Pinners,  Upright  Drills, 
And   all  kinds  ot   MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  nlso  tho  Dnvfa 
Wood  Planer  nnrt  Mure  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 
35-Alnn.  on  hand  for  sale  a  complete  set  ofT'iolsf-r 
king  Blacking  Boxes,  consisting  of  Press,  Dies.  Shears, 
anil  Crimping  Midline,  etc.  4vl8-qr 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

PATTERN'    AND    MODEL    MAKER, 

No    SO   Fremont  street,   over    Phcenix  Iron    Works,   S*u 

Francisco. 

Particular  attention  given  'o  MODELS  Tor  the  Patent  Office 
Brands  and  Pattern  Letters  Cut.  4vl8tmf 


58 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 

PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Xoa.  li»,  21,  33  and  25  First  Street, 
S£S  FRANCISCO. 

MAMUFACTUKS  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINEKY, 

STEASi   JSAteSAES  AND  QUAIfiTZ    MJULS 

DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

(s>elt--A-<l justing  Pistoa  Faulting;, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

K£W    CEl?i"3>JE4t    AAD    AMALCAMATO« 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 
AKALOAS11TOS  AND  SEPABATOK, 

TC  n.  o  x *  s  -A-  Mi  a,  1  er  a  su  ators, 

WITH    PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  tor  working  either  COLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
sthe  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  test  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
fcteunine     White  Iron   Stamp  Shoes   and    l>le*> 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  ail  the  improvements, 
either  in  Milling  ur  Milling,  wo  are  prepared  to  lurnish,  ai 
ihe  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  reduc 
in,'  ores,  or  saving  cither  gold  or  silver-  I3vl0qy-tl 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AND— 

3MC  .A.  O  K  I IX  DE     "WORKS 

Kos.  245  to  255  First  Street, 

San  F rancisco. 

HOLLAND,  AN&ELL  &  CO., 

IMtOJPKIETOKS, 

ISanufacturers  of  Machinery  for 

FLOUK  MILLS, 

SUGAJt   MILLS, 


iJI'AKTZ  MILLS. 
SAW  MILLS, 
l-OWBLU  MILLS 


PAl'EK     MILLS 

Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds, 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

AIIKIXe  PVEPS,  HOISTING  WOKKS 

OIL   4VLLL  TOOLS,       BOCIi  BfiEAKUCS. 

— AND — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass, 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

Mioes  hd<]  Dies  of  WMif  Iron,  ni:«»ufucti:i-ccl 
For  uml  imuoi'leu  by  us  exjpres.ly  for  tills  I.tir- 
p.tse,  and  will  lust  £5  Jicr  ceut.  louati-  than  i.uy 
other  uuiue  on  thin  oouut. 

Rusgiu  firon  Screens,  of  any degree  of  fineness. 
We  are  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  oi 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  cmiaact,  simple  in  construction,  and 

■lui-'inle,  of  any  Engine  ia  use. 
XV.  H.  UOWLASD,  II.  it.  AX«JKLL, 

ISvU-or  CTSUS  IMLMiiK. 


IRA  F.  RASKIN. 


A.   P.   BIlAYTo.N. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 

First  and  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  estublished  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Uenr  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
Willi  our  superior  tools  and  appliances,  give  us  laciltlicxlui' 
dutng  nisi  class  work  uneuumed  uu  the  Pacific  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

JSTiS-A-M.    ElXGrllXAiift*, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marine 

use. 

ISOIL.EKS— High  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    IVIill    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Furnace  Irons  lor  Roasiiug  Ores;  Freiberg  Hands; 

Vanicy'saud  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoe-  and  Dies  ot 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Don 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and    Hoisting  Machinery  ;  Hausbrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    aud    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Castings  of  every  description,  Iron  and  ISrass. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  to  "Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-off  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manuiae- 
turerson  the  Pacini:  Coast,  under  license  from  the  Wood- 
ruff*  Beach  Co.,  Uaritord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  etlecuve,  fukl 
saving,  lirst-eUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  rirst  class  work,  and  we  mtend  to  do  no  other. 

<xt>l>lf  AJ£1>  «fc  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 1S68.  lovltitf 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

JfOK.TX.AXD,    0££60X. 

S  t  e  a  ni    En.gin.es,    Uoilers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  (WILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLAUKSMITdlNG  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  .North-Front  and  JE  streets, 
18vl3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

STOCKTOX,    CA.L. 

KEEP   &  BARG-IOINT, 

MANUFACTURERS   OF 

Quartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
Imagines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  aud 

Propellers,  made  atsliort  notice. 

lSvhJif 


J      NEWSHAU. 


J.  BIGWOOD. 


SOUTH  B2ACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Kear  corner  of  King  and  Third  streets,  Sau  Francisco. 
M.  A  Jffi I  iv  JE    ;:.M:ixi:.vi, 

AND  ALL  Kisaa  OF 
»IACHINERY      FORGING. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  ut  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
Ail  work  done  guaranteed.  -ISvU-iy 


itxjlxoiv 
Foundry  and  lion  Works. 

HINCKLEY  &  CO., 

»AKDFACTURtJRS    OF 

STDSAM    12  IV  GINES, 
Quartz,    jFIoitj."    and    Saw    Mills, 

Hayes'  Improved    Steam   Pnnn»,  ISrodie's   Im- 
proved      Crusher,      Mining      Furnas, 
Amalgamators,  and  all  Uimh 
oT  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ardstrcet,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAFEE,  SFIERS    &  CO., 
U  O  i  II.  E  12,     MAKEBS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  st,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  with  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses-  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription. 

Hydraulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or 
derlng,  give  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  supp'ied,  hightoi 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  ririn  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repairs. — Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks.  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Makers  aad  Maehinixt*  in  the  In- 
terior.—The  firm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers,  su  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  for  Boilers,  Pipes 
ami  other  purposes. 

Plan*.,  .Drawings  and  Specifications,— The  firm 
is  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  teceive 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  ihe  idea.*  but  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
making  Drawings  oi  their  Inventions,  givii  g  ihein  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practical  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  'Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  lu  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  their  invention  a.  ivitiif 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  135  First  street,  opposite  IHluna, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 

all  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
B  nils,  Ltuudcr  Braces,  Hinges,  Ship  and  steam  boat  Bells  and 
Gongs  oi  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  Nozzles,  ana  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

fl®-  PRICES  MODERATE.  -£ff 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.    H.  WEED  V.  KINGWELL, 

9  via- 1  j' 


urraxv  ison  works, 

^acrameiito. 

WILLIAMS,  BOOT  &  NEILSON, 

lIANOfACr URERS   OF 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER, 

^nSAJKE  ENGINES,  XSOIUJEXXS, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Ouii  bar's  Patent  Self- Atl.Jus tins  Steam   Piston 

PACKING,  for  new  and  old  Cylinders,  manufactured 
to  order. 
Front  Street,  between  X   and  O  streets, 
Hvll  Sacramento  City 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      FOTJlVrHiY, 


LIGHT  ASI>  HEAVY  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      24vl6qr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COI»I?32ItSl\XITia, 

226    Fremont  st.,  bet.  Howard  <fc  Folison. 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  m  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 

MACHINE     WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 


lin  and  Spear. 

New  and  second  hand 

Fiiigines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also    one   first-class    Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one   Upright 

Engine,  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  OP 

H.atlies,  I>rills, 

And   MILL    MAfHIXERY   of 
every  description. 

DE»  K,  A.  C  3T  '  S 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     EAGIXE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vtn'ed—  mnmifjicrured  and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
in  practical   op- 
eration. 

F.  A.  niJSTIlVGTOS'S 


__.   Shingle  Machines 


^      Particular  attention  paid    to 
Repairing. 


DS5-  All  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  in  a  flrst-cla^s  man- 
tcr,  and  at  the  lowest  rates.  l^vlTtf 


Iron 


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ben.  liolladay, 

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DR.  NESTELL'S 
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( Urancli  of  the  3V.  1".  Lntig  Institute) 
No.  516  SITTER  STMEET, 

Between  Mason  and  Powell  Streets,  San  Francisco, 
For  the  special  Treatment  of  all  Diseases  of  the  HEAD, 
THROAT,    LUNGS,  AND    CHEST,  by    the    Inhalation    of 
Medicated  Vapwrs  at  the  natural  temperature  of  the  air, 
etc. 

Earnest  attention  is  solicited  to  this  Rational  Method  of 
Treatment,  which  transmits  the  remedies,  in  the  form  of 
vapor,  directly  to  the  seat  of  disease,  instead  of  bv  the 
round-about  way — through  the  medium  of  the  stomach— 
and  which  is  conceded  to  be  the  only  reliable  means  where- 
by an  alleviation  and  cure  may  be  expected.  -My  system 
of  Inhalation,  now  well  known  throughout  the  United 
Stales  and  Canadas,  and  much  of  Europe,  where,  thousands 
—  many  of  them  tar  advanced— have  rccoveied,  claims  the 
profound  est  approval  of  the  medical  prole  skin,  and  the 
timely  and  candid  consideration  of  those  atliicted  with 
these  the  most  devastating  of  all  earthly  maladies. 

Patients  attended  at  the  Institute,  dally,  from  'J  A.  M.  till 
4  P.  M. 

Invalids  at  a  distance,  on  writing  their  case,  can  receive 
the  remedies  bv  Express 

Special  attendance  out  nr  the  city  will  be  charged  com- 
mcnsuraielv  with  ihe  tune  and  distance  occupied, 

All  communications  must  be  addressed  to 

D.  D.  T.  NESTELL,  A.  M.,  M.  D  , 
Lung  Institute, 
No.  51C  Sutter  Street, -"an  Francisco, 
21vl7  'Amos.  California. 


Small  Pox. 

Wc  hive  been  shown  by  Wm.  Zelner,  the  best  and  most 
convenient  and  poriabie  apparatus  containing  Chlorine, 
for  rooms,  which  wc  consider  ihe  be.-t  flisiiitect.ini  oui, 
nnd  should  advise  all  housekeepers  not  to  be  without  on". 
Price  SI.  complete;  to  be  had,  with  fu'l  directions,  at  WM. 
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Interesting  Smelting  Details  from  Cerro 
Gordo. 

Editors  Peess: — My  friend,  M.  P.  Des- 
ornieaux,  of  Cerro  Gordo,  (lay o  County, ) 
again  reports  progress  as  follows: 

"I  have  now  the  pleasure  of  announcing 
to  you  the  great  success  which  I  have  ob- 
tained in  a  new  furnace,  which  I  invented 
myself.  *  *  *  By  the  result  of  my 
trials  I  was  convinced  tuat  by  means  of 
scarification  I  should  succeed  completely  in 
treating  the  galenas,  which  are  furnished  in 
large  quantity  by  several  of  our  mines, 
and  which  have  been  used  heretofore  only 
as  fluxes  for  richer  ores;  but  which  my  in- 
vention will  render  the  most  valuable  in 
Cerro  Gordo,  as  the  quantity  of  ore  from 
other  mines  is  extremely  limited  at  present 
for  want  of  capital  to  develop  them. 

"  After  much  thought  I  adopted  the  plan  of 
a  reverberatory  furuace, — a  double  fusion, 
that  is  to  say  of  which  the  basin  or  recep- 
tacle is  in  the  middle  of  the  furnace,  re- 
ceiving the  melted  ore  from  each  side.  My 
furnace  is  twenty-two  feet  long  inside,  by 
six  feet  wide  with  lining  (chemise)  of  fire- 
brick. After  thorough  drying,  the  furnace 
was  charged  with  1%  tons  of  galena  from 
the  Union  mine,  well  spread  on  the  hearth, 
after  four  hours'  seorification,  the  heat  was 
raised  to  produce  agglomeration,  which  con- 
tinued two  hours,  when  complete  fusion 
being  obtained,  I  proceeded  to  draw  the 
contents,  having  succeeded  completely  in 
my  purpose,  which  was  to  disengage  a 
large  portion  of  the  sulphur,  antimony,  ar- 
senic, etc., contained  in  the  galena,  and  which 
is  thereby  more  easily  and  advantageously 
reduced  in  the  upright  furnace. 

The  campaign  lasted  fifteen  days  and 
nights,  and  the  furnace  was  not  in  the  least 
injured.  I  scorified  forty-four  tons  of  ga- 
lena aud  nine  tons  of  other  ore,  in  all  fifty- 
three  tons,  which  yielded  thirty-five  bars  of 
lead  in  spite  of  me,  for  I  did  not  try  to  get 
it  out.  The  remainder  is  scorified  ore  con- 
taining still  some  sulphur,  but  which  can 
be  readily  reduced  in  the  blast  furnace 
without  flux. 

The  following  figures  will  convince  you 
of  my  sxrecess: 

18  cords  wood  at  S5 s  90  00 

15  days  work,  4  men,  at  $4 240  00 

Supervision 150  00 

Candles  for  night 10  00 

Repairing  tools 10  00 

Total  ?500  00 

The  thirty-five  bars  of  lead  weigh  1% 
tons,  and  contain  an  average  of  §5U0  per 
ton  in  silver. 

The  ore  will  probably  yield  in  the  final 
treatment  in  the  blast  furuace,  about  20 
tons  of  lead;  which  will  contain  about  $250 
per  ton, — $5,000;  from  which  is  to  be  sub- 
tracted as  cost  of  the  ore  and  expenses  of 
the  second  operation." 

For  my  part  I  must  say  I  don't  see  much 
novelty  in  Mr.  D's  method,  which  seems  to 
be  only  a  slight  modification  of  common 
practice. 

Such  is  his  report,  however,  and  you  may 
do  as  you  please  with  it.  If  he  can  make 
the  galenas  of  C.  G.  pay  alone,  it  will  be  a 
good  thing,  for  really  I  cannot  see  a  great 
deal  else  in  the  district,  except  the  San 
Ygnacio  mine,  which  I  believe  to  be  valu- 
able, thoughit  is  hardly  an  exception,  either, 
as  it  contans  a  great  deal  of  galena. 

Owen's  Lake  continues  to  rise,  being 
now  at  least  ten  feet  higher  than  at  this  sea- 
son last  year.  I  have  made  a  partial  exam- 
ination of  its  waters,  and  find  them  to 
contain  about  five  per  cent,  by  weight  of 
solid  matter,  consisting  of  chloride,  carbon- 
ate and  sulphate  of  sodium.  I  failed  to  de- 
tect salts  of  potassium,  which  do  not  exist  in 
any  great  quantity.  When  agitated  by  the 
wind,  the  lake  emits  a  smell  of  sulphureted 
hydrogen.  C.  H.  A. 

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The  Union  Pacific  Puget  Sound  R.  R.— 
Velocipedes  in  Idaho. 

Edito      -  -The  survey  party  of 

P.  It.  R.  are  in  town.     Afl  nearly  as 
I  can  learn,  on   reaohing  Kins   Hill,  they 

;i   true  course  for  jn  it     I 

Boise  City,  with  good  grade.    They  were 

afraid  •  ,  therfap    the   country  from 

[.  fearing  that  if  they  got  np  as 

high  as  "  Big  Camas  Prairie,"  they   would 

with  snow,  whore  it  falls 
two  feet  to  two  feet  six  inches  on  the  level, 
although  of  course   it   is   deeper  where  it 
drifts.      Tho    surveying    party,    however, 
seem  afraid  of  that  route,  bnt  OB  we  think, 
without  good  canse^and  further  than  that, 
along  that  route  there  is  timber  sufficient 
for  all  their  needs,  and  land   worth  some- 
thing, whilst  on  the  SnaUe  River,— that  is, 
co  uid  King  Hill,  down  to  Snake 
the  whole  country  is  one  vast  des- 
ert covered  with  lava  and  sagebrush;  and 
as  King  Hill  forms  nearly  a  bluff  at 

River,  it   I ni.'s  necessary  to  de- 

scend  to  the  river  bottom,  and  thus  grade  is 
!,,  i,  which  it  is  almost  impossible  to  re- 
gain  so  as  to  touch  this  town. 

The  difference  between  the  two  mutes 
will  be  spoken  of  at  greater  detail  here- 
after. 

VELOCIPEDES     IN   DEMAND. 

There  has  been  a  great  deal  of  talk  about 
relocipedes  here,  and  not  only  our  citizens 
of  Ada  County,  but  the  adjoining  counties 

n,  js  the  wish  that  they  were  introduced 
into  Idaho.  This  county  is  almost  level, 
so  far  as  traveled  roads  are  concerned,  and 
we  opine  that  a  good  many  (for  a  popula- 
tion as  small  as  ours,  say  1,500  voters) 
could  be  disposed  of,  if  not  too  dear. 

Will  not  somo  enterprising  California 
merchant  bring  an  invoice  of  some  here,  or 
send  an  invoice  to  some  one  hero  to  sell  for 
him?  Being  totally  unacquainted  with 
their  make,  weight,  size,  or  cost,  I  cannot 
give  any  information,  but  wonld  be  willing 
to  set  and  give  information,  or  even  intro- 
duce them  here. 

Some  of  our  people  have  taken  the 
"AVhitoPine  Fever,"  and  require  a  dose 
of  "Snow  Shoes  "  and  freezing  on  the  top 
of  the  Sierra  to  cure  it. 

Altueas. 

Boise  City,  Jan.  8th,  1809. 


Business  Cards. 


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G-EO.  E.  ROGERS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 

A.      S      »      -A-      Y      32      IS  , 

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CKLliDE\TBD 

■NVOKCESTEKSIirRB   SAUCE 
Declared  by  connoisseurs 
to  be  the  only 
GOOD  SAUCE. 

The  success  of  this  most  ?J 
delicious  and   unrivullcd  C 
condiment  havh""'  ■ 
certain  dealers  to  apply  the  mime 
cestershire   Sauce    in    their    own 
compounds,  tho  public  is  hereby 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the 
is  tu  ask  for 

Lcii  <fc  Perrlns'  Sauce, 

and  see  that  their    names  are    upon  the  ^ 
wrapper,  labels,  stopper,  mid  bottle.  tf      ' "— :  nri'li1 

S.Mieofthe  lorolgn  markets  haying  been   -1    ■         : 
supplied  with    a   spurious    Worcestershire  O  ^i|jg|£|gJS 
S  nice,    upim   the    wrapper    and    labu. 


AskforDEA  &  PSRftISS'  Sauco,  an 
Wrapper,  Lubrl,  Bottle,  and  Stopper, 

Wlmlcsale  in  I  f-.r  Btp-irt  by  the  Prop 
Oi-Mvs-  &  lllaukwell,  Loud  in,  etc..  etc.:  i 
Oilmju"  universally.  AgjuUi,  UituSS  . 
ciaco. 


,  oi-  any 

ged. 

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fKEllEKICK  MAXSELL. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  422  California  street,  corner  of  Lcidsdorff. 

Drawings  of  Modkls  made  for  parties  apply        for  pa 

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COPPER  ORES,  BAR3,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

54>5  Montgomery  street. 

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Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  bv  the  undersigned. 


Constantly  on  hand  and  for  sale  by 

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Dejjot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 

418  Battery  St.,    San  JFranelBCO. 

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—or— 

Illuminating,   Lubricating, 

—AND  — 

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TANNERS.  NEATSKOOT,  BOILED   AND  KA'.V 

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Drawing 

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MR,  FKKDRKHItt  HELLEKT, 
An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  bai  opened  an 
Evening  School  at  No.  41-4  CLAY  STREET  (same  entrance 
as  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  ottlce),  where  he  is  Liv- 
ing thorough  instructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprentices  who 
are  inclined  to  self-improvement.  His  terms  are  moderate 
and  within  reach  of  the  humblest  apprentice;  and  we  are 
pleased  Losay  that  the  enterprise  is  lueetinp  with  success. 
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Professional  Cards. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS, 

MINIIVG     ENGINl-EK,    Ktc, 

rtb  Bouse.  — Sun  Pi&nclsco. 

b  •  i  i  pi  rlence  m  th"  various  fli  part 

■i    in    of  3d tn in    i in     it    and  Metallurgy,  In  Cornwall 

an  i  \ui,  rli  ■■.  ■  ill  li  oiden  for  tlic  exntnTnntlon  of  Min- 
eral Propertied  throughout  the  (forth  und  south  A  nmrloaa; 
nuiiernuj    osfluyed  or  anal  ...■■.,-■■  ror  beni-flclntlnc 

refractory  ares;  Metals  sold;  capital  procured  t<>r  devel- 
oping valuable  ledges.  ..  -tv!7tf 


JOHN"   ROACH,  Optician, 

lias  removed  From   t>22  Montgomery  street  to 
Jilt*  IV  a«  hi  union  nireet, 

East  of  Montgomery. 

Surveying  InMnnnente  ma  le,  repaired  and  adjusted 

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J.    SWYNEY, 
M-AJRIINIS      MlVGtllVIGiaXft, 

*"»:{  Montgomery  Ifilock,  San  Frunc.Neo, 

la  prepared  to  furnish  General  Plans,  Specifications,  and 
mil  detail  Drawings  for  propeller  or  side-wheel  steamers, 
Inui  vessels  of  all  Classen,  engines,  boilers,  etc.  Also  for 
locomotive  or  stall iry  engines,  and  machinery  In  gen- 
eral. An  experience  of  over  twenty  years  in  this  pro. 
to  furnish  correct  drawings  and  guar- 


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Civil  and  Mccliaiiieal  Engineer, 

is  prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Specifications  and 
full  detail  PrawlnRsfor  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessola  and 
Machinery  in  general. 

Montgomery  ISioei;.  lSv!7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNBV  AND  COUNSELOR    AT    L.AW 
Kooui  25  Ate^cllallt*l,  ExcUiinBe, 

27vl6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


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Washington  Baths  Building,  between  Montgomery  and 
Kearny  streets. 

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Has  his  studies  and  manufactories  in  the  same  building. 

Every  kind  of  Apparatus,  Trusses,  Orthopedic  Instru- 
ments, Artificial  Limbs,  etc. ,  are  manufactured  and  applied 
by  himself. 

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JA.ME8    IMC.    TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court   Block,  G36   Clay  Street 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 

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Perforated  Mulay,  Sfill  and  Cross-Cut  Saws,  with 
Adjustable  Sockets. 

SAW-GUMMERS,  SWAGES,  CANT  DOGS, 

Etc.,  have  established  an  office  for  the  sale  of  the  above 

articles,  at 

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Our*I>cscrii)tivc  Pamphlets  will  be  forwarded  to  any  one 

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STJLPHUEETS  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  "Worked; 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSA¥C10F  ' MINERALS. 

TSf  WM.  BAKSTOW,  M.   I>. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co,,  San  Francisco. 
For  sale  at  this  Office. —Price,  One  ISollar. 

With  tlic  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  In  the  interior  towns.  21vI5tf 


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Ofhce  is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings,  or 
naments,  and  other  embellishments  to  suit  the  various 
branches  of  industry  in  this  State 


WE  ARE  NOW  OFFERING 
OUR,    IMMENSE    STOCK 

or 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

AHD 

Gents'  Furnishing  Goods 

AT  PRICES  THAT  DEFY  COMPETITION. 

Onr  Stuck  of  Clothlne  Consists  o< 
AT/L  THE  EATEST  STYLES 

BOTH  OF  UATKRIAL  AND  FINISH. 

A  Ls^se  Assort  men  lot 
Trunk*!  Vniiten,  Carpet  ltairH,  I&lnnltetH,  i;n-., 

AT  KXTIiKMFLY  LOW   PRIORS. 

a.  n.  »ri3A_o  ^  co., 

8vl0  Cor.  of  WashinRton  and  Sansomc  streets. 


THE  GIANT 

POWDER    COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  to  till  nil  orders  Tor 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  up  lu  ISoxcm,  either  In  JSullt  or  In  Cur 
trldRC*. 

General    A.gf©n  fcs, 

B&WDMANW,  WIELSOW  &  CO., 

25vl6-3m        21(1  Pront  street,  San  Francisco. 
WAN    FKANCISCO 

Pioneer    Screen    "Wok-Ics, 

JOHN  \V.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  toTnlcanTron  Wortot,  Fremont  street,  between 
Mission  nnd  Howard.  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  in  all  its  branebe.s.  at  rates  reduced 
from  25 to  4'i  per  cent  less  than  the  established  rales.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  thnn 
any  Screen  ever  nunc hed,  Riving  universal  satisfaction, 
nnd  fur  strength,  ehea  micas  and  durability  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  screens  of  nil  sizns  and  linen  ess  made  from 
all  qualities  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  I'unchlnp  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore millmcn  forwardim;  1hcir  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  but  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  —J.  W.  QUTOK  is  the  onlv  competent  and  snecfissful 
manufacturer  of  Screens;  In  the  State,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  princinal  mills  In  this  State  and  ndjoinlmr  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  logive  satisfaction, 
when  visiting,  the  city  will  please  call  and  see  me.    5vl7-Iy 

California  Steam  Navigation 

Kyyi    COMPANY.    s4S§il-l 

Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

YOSEMITE 

"    CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  cxccnterll,  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  tor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-drafl  steamers  for  Marysvillo 
Colusa,  Chico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  HAKTSHOrcVF., 
13vl2      .  President. 

International   Hotel, 

JACKSON       STREET 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN   FRANCSSCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  in 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  Hie  best  in  tho  market. 
Pricea  varying  from  tgl   SO  to  S3  per  day  for 

Hoard  and   Room. 

FINE  BATH  HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACUED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

AS?-  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  ears  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
frkk  of  charge,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  flO  cents 

*lvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 

Pacific  Powder  Mills. 

QUPERI0R  BLASTING  AND  SPORTING  GUN  DEB  ' 

Black  Diamond,  in  1  lb  canisters. 

do  do         in  Wlh  canisters. 

do  do        in  hi  kegs. 

Hunter's  Pride,  In  lib  canister? 

do  do        in  V£lh  canisters. 

do  do        in  %  kegs. 

do  do        in  y.  kegs. 

pHcitic  Mills  River  Shouting,  in  1ft  canisters. 

do  do  do    in  mhcanist' ' 

do  do  do    in  M  kegs. 

do  do  do    in  V-  kegs. 

do  do  do    in  2ftlb  kegs. 

Pnciflc  Mills  Rifle,  in  lit.  canisters. 

do  do       in  ^lb  canisters. 

do  do       In  'ii'kegs. 

do  do       in  %  kegs. 

do  do       in  251b  kegs. 

Blasting  and  Mining  Powder  $2  25  per  keg. 
Safely  Fuse  and  Shot  for  sale  by 

HAYWARD  «fc  COLEMAN     Atfcnj.. 
24vl6Hm  414  Front  street,  Ss     Francisco. 

Removal  and  Partnership. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  I  have,  removed  from  my  old 
stand  on  Beale  strcut,  and  have  formed  a  co-parlnor-fiip 
with  Mr,  A,  CAMERON,  for  the  purpose  of  carrying  on  die 
businessof  Stair-Building,  Wood-Turning  and  Scroll  Saw- 
ing. The  business  will  bo  conducted  as  formerly  at  Cam- 
eron's, corner  of  Market  and  He  ale  streets,  and  also  atNos 
485  and  1S7  Erannan  street,  where  ample  steam  power  an  t 
all  necessary  facilities  have  been  provided  for  every 
branch  of  the  business. 

Different  sizes  of  Redwood  Balusters  constantly  on  hand 
for  sale.  Also  Spanish  Cedar,  Walnut  and  California 
Laurel. 

15vl7-3m  N-  P.  LAMGLAND. 


60 


Tlcye  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Notes  from  Montana. 

[FROM  ODIt  BEGtJLAB   CORRESPONDENT.] 

A  HACKNEYED  INTRODUCTION, 

is  one  which  treats  of  the  weather;  yet  we 
should  feel  that  we  no  longer  deserved  to 
enjoy  the  sunny  and  cloudless  skies  which 
now  smile  upon  us,  if  we  did  not  at  the 
outset  contradict  the  assertion  which  cer- 
tain chilly  and  churlish  croakers  have  given 
to  the  world  in  a  somewhat  profane  state- 
ment that  "  Montana  has  nine  months  win- 
ter and  three  months  d— <1  cold  weather. " 
It  is  now  Christmas  week,  and  placer  min- 
ing operations  are  but  just  suspended. 
There  is  not  snow  enough  to  cover  the 
ground,  no  sensational  items  with  a  "Found 
Frozen"  heading  have  come  to  the  relief  of 
local  editors,  and  the  overcoat  trade  is  light. 
While  far  to  the  south  of  us,  on  the  line  of 
the  TJ.  P.  B.  B.,  the  roads  are  blocked  with 
drifts  of  snow,  our  roads  are  in  fine  condi- 
tion, and  all  our  territorial  coaches  make 
their  runs  on  schedule  time.  The  truth  is, 
Montana  has  5been  fearfully  slandered,  on 
the  weather  question,  and  these  slanders 
have,  in  many  cases,  been  the  scapegoats 
upon  which  have  been  saddled  those  misfor- 
tunes which  might  much  more  consistently 
have  been  attributed  to  the  shiftless  and 
unenergetic  disposition  of  the  complain- 
ants. The  climate  is,  in  fact,  much  more 
mild  here  than  in  Chicago  or  New  York, 
and  more  favorable  to  mining  operations 
than  in  the  districts  south  of  us,  where  the 
greater  elevation  more  than  counteracts  the 
advantages  which  would  otherwise  be  de- 
rived from  a  lower  latitude.  During  the 
winter  of  '64  and  '65  placer  mining  was 
prosecuted  almost  without  interruption  in 
this  territory,  and  a  similarly  favorable 
state  of  affairs  existed  last  winter.  This 
season  has  not,  thus  far,  been  an  exception 
to  the  rule,  and  even  if  it  should  be,  Mon- 
tana has  now  so  far  advanced  in  her  career 
as  a  mining  country  that  no  injurious  con- 
sequences would  be  felt. 

HER  QUAKTZ   MINES 

are  so  far  developed  that  they  can  furnish 
employment  to  thousands  of  men  during 
the  entire  year,  and  can  offer  ' '  situations  " 
83  far  below  the  surface  that  changes  of 
temperature  which  take  place  above  ground 
are  not  noticed.  More  especially  during 
the  winter  months  are  our  quartz  mines 
worked  to  their  full  capacity;  this  being 
the  case  from  the  fact  that  ledge-owners 
can  then  employ  men  at  such  low  wages — 
from  §45  to  §50  per  month,  and  board. 
Some  prominent  mine-owners  are  in  fact 
pursuing  the  policy  of  crushing  custom 
rock  during  the  winter  months  in  their 
mills,  and  putting  as  many  men  as  they 
can  possibly  employ  at  work  taking  out 
ore  from  their  own  mines, — the  ore  thus 
taken  out  to  be  crushed  during  the  summer, 
and  the  mines  allowed  to  lay  comparatively 
idle  during  that  season  of  high  wages. 
"While  this  plan  of  taking  out  one's  ore  dur- 
ing the  winter  and  crushing  it  in  the  sum- 
mer greatly  reduces  the  expense  of  work- 
ing, it  at  the  same  time  aids  in  the  devel- 
opment of  the  country  by  allowing  several 
months'  time  for  testing  rock  from  such 
new  ledges  as  may  not  have  been  sufficient- 
ly opened  to  warrant  the  erection  of  mills 
upon  them.  With  this  latter  class  of 
ledges  Montana  is  plentifully  supplied;  in 
fact  the  books  of  the  several  County  Be- 
corders  present  a  curious  entablature 
of  quaint  appellations  which  have  been 
manufactured  to  order  for  thousands  of 
supposed  discoveries,  not  one  hundredth 
part  of  which  will  ever  pay  for  the  time 
expended  in  the  invention  of  their  names. 
Aud  yet  we  regard  these  "  wild-cat"  prop- 
erties as  an  endorsement  of  the  quartz 
mines  of  Montana,  for  it  is  rarely  that  we 
find  a  counterfeit  unless  it  is  based  upon  a 
genuine  possessed  of  real  merit.  Of  these 
genuine  ledges,  the 

WHITI.ATCH   UNION   MINE 

is  one  of  the  oldest,  the  best  developed,  and 
the  one  which  is  more  widely  known  than 
any  other.     Discovered  in  February,  1805, 


by  the  well  known  Jim  Whitlatch,  an  old 
and  fortunate  Nevada  miner,  it  has  been 
worked  with  such  energy  that  it  now  con- 
tains over  two  miles  of  shafts,  tunnels  and 
adits,  and  has  been  traced  and  proven  good 
for  a  distance,  measured  along  the  ledge, 
of  2,600  feet.  The  longest  shaft  upon  this 
ledge  has  now  attained  a  depth  of  over  400 
feet,  at  which  point  the  influx  of  water  is 
so  great  that  the  work  cannot  be  prosecuted 
further  towards  antipodes  until  steam 
pumps  are  erected  in  the  spring.  The  first 
money  was  realized  from  this  ledge  in  the 
summer  of  1866,  when  the  first  thousand 
tons  of  ore  yielded  an  average  of  $63  to  the 
ton  in  gold.  Since  that  time  over  32,000 
tons  of  quartz  have  been  taken  from  the 
mine  by  seven  different  companies,  which 
have  yielded  over  $1,000,000,  or  at  the  av- 
erage rate  of  a  little  over  $30  to  the  ton. 
The  highest  yield  ever  made  by  this  quartz 
was  $87  in  gold  to  the  ton,  on  90  tons  of 
rock.  At  present  the  mines  are  being  more 
energetically  worked  than  ever  before,  and 
are  employing  about  700  men.  The  ledge 
which  at  first  was  not  over  a  foot  in  width, 
and  which,  during  the  first  200  feet  dipped 
at  an  angle  of  only  about  31  degrees,  now 
has  a  dip  of  about  45  degrees,  with  well  de- 
fined walls,  "  slickensides, "  of  an  unmis- 
takable description,  an  average  width  of 
3%  feet,  and  all  the  characteristics  of  a  per- 
manent vein.  More  than  all,  it  possesses 
that  attribute  without  which  all  other  qual- 
ities are  useless — it  pays.  From  75  to  100 
stamps  are  constantly  running  upon  it,  aud 
find  it  profitable  to  do  so.  The  ore  now  in 
sight  in  the  mine,  and  which  can  be  reached 
without  going  to  any  greater  depth  than 
that  now  attained,  and  which  can  be  more 
easily  mined  than  that  already  taken  out, 
surpasses  in  quality  the  rock  which  has 
been  crushed,  and  is  sure  to  yield  one  mill- 
ion more. 

The  situation  of  this  mine  is  four  miles 
back  from  this  city,  in  the  spurs  of  the 
main  range  of  the  Bocky  Mountains,  and  it 
has  already  given  birth  to  the  brisk  town 
of  TJnionville,  with  its  boai-ding-houses, 
stores,  saloons,  and  the  usual  appurtenances 
of  a  quartz  minim  camp. 

Many  items  of  interest  are  deferred  until 
our  next.  Evertwheke. 

Helena,  Dec.  22,  1868. 


Velocipede  Pisogkess. — Alexander  Bad- 
lam  and  others  have  been  practicing  self- 
instruction  at  the  Mechanics'  Institute  Pa- 
vilion, in  the  art  of  keeping  upright  and 
traveling  on  the  velocipedes,  having  rented 
that  place  foruse  as  a  "velocipede  school." 
Occasionally  one  of  the  machines  is  seen 
on  the  streets,  but  it  is  seldom  that  they 
travel  well  enough  to  admit  of  the  trip 
upon  them  being  called  a  success;  notwith- 
standing which,  the  number  of  velocipedes 
is  increasing,  especially  amongst  the  seden- 
tary and  amongst  people  of  leisure,  in- 
cluding some  ladies;  and  practicing  is  car- 
ried on,  mainly  in  private,  somewhat  in  the 
same  manner  and  with  the  same  objects  as 
skating — for  amusement  and  for  exercise. 
For  some  reason  or  other  the  new  inven- 
tions in  the  way  of  velocipedes,  are  slow  in 
making  their  appearjnce,  but  we  shall  cer- 
tainly have  several  new  things  in  that  line 
to  describe  next  week.  Inquiries  are  made 
on  the  subject  from  many  points  in  the  in- 
terior; in  reply  to  which  it  may  be  stated 
that  the  velocipede  will  run  only  on  tol- 
erably smooth  roads,  and  on  an  up  grade 
where  a  horse  might  be  able  to  keep  up  an 
easy  permanent  trot,  while  for  traveling 
down  hill  they  are  admirable  under  all  cir- 
cumstances. 


"  Letters  Patent  "  is  the  title  of  a  small 
illustrated  advertising  sheet  issued  by 
Messrs.  Fuller  &  Co.,  No.  109  Montgomery 
street,  agents  for  the  sale  of  patent  rights, 
patented  articles,  etc.  They  have  quite  a 
number  of  valuable  rights  for  sale,  and 
evince  commendable  enterprise  in  their 
business. 


Pbof.  Bivot,  of  the  French  Ecole  des 
Mines,  Paris,  will  visit  this  country  next 
fall,  for  the  purpose  of  superintending  per 
sonally  the  operations  connected  with  his 
new  water-decomposing  roasting  furnace 
at  Nevada.  This  is  a  revolving  cylinder 
(described  in  the  column  on  foundries), 
the  old  reverberatory  shaped  furnace  having 
the  same  chemicxl  results  in  view,  being 
discarded  for  the  present. 


Auout    the   Imperial   Silver   Quarries 
Company. 

Editoes  Press  : — Permit  me  to  correct  a 
statement  which  appeared  in  your  valuable 
paper  of  9th  inst.,  under  the  head  of  the 
Imperial  Silver  Quarries  Company. 

The  Imperial  Company,  so  far  from  be- 
ing wound  up,  as  there  stated,  is  now,  and 
has  been  ever  since  I  took  possession  of 
their  valuable  property  in  this  county, 
nearly  twelve  months  ago,  prosecuting  the 
work  of  development  uninterruptedly,  and 
as  fast  as  men  and  means  can  do  so.  Al- 
ready 660  feet  of  tunnel  6x7  have  been 
driven  through  hard  rock,  day  and  night, 
to  cut  a  parallel  belt  of  ten  ledges,  pre- 
senting on  surface  first-rate  indications. 
On  each  of  these  ledges  the  company  own 
1,000  feet,  as  well  as  1,000  feet  on  all  blind 
ledges  to  be  discovered  by  the  tunnel ,  and 
they  are  now  within  130  to  150  feet  of  the 
first  of  these. 

An  attempt,  however,  was  made  about 
the  time  referred  to,  by  a  party  who  had  ac- 
quired a  certain  debenture  bond,  issued  to 
the  vendors  by  the  old  directors  in  part 
payment  of  the  purchase  price, — to  com- 
pel the  present  directors  to  pay  him  inter- 
est thereon, — the  company  being  yet  with- 
out any  return  from  their  claims. 

The  present  directors, — men  of  the  high- 
est standing  and  social  positionin  London, — 
very  properly  refused  to  pay  interest  out  of 
principal  subscribed  by  them  and  their 
friends  for  the  express  purpose  of  develop- 
ing the  property.  They  were  not  responsi- 
ble for  the  acts  of  their  predecessors,  as 
the  accompanying  extract  from  the  London 
Mining  Journal  of  the  proceedings  of  a 
shareholder's  meeting,  held  on  the  17th  of 
August  last,  will  sufficiently  explain. 

A  perusal  of  the  minutes  will  put  you  in 
possession  of  the  facts,  and  enable  you  to 
remove  from  the  mind  of  your  correspond- 
ent the  erroneous  impression  which  has 
been  somehow  created. 

The  £2,000  referred  to,  was,  in  addition 
to  his  former  contributions,  advanced  by 
Lord  Poulelt,  the  Chairman  of  the  present 
Board. 

Vice  Chancellor  Malin's  special  idiosyn- 
craey  seems  to  be,  that  noblemen  aud  gen- 
tlemen should  not  be  directors  of  public 
companies.  Happily,  the  direction  of  the 
Imperial  Company  is,  notwithstanding  his 
Lordship's  views,  composed  of  just  such 
men  as  are  required  to  give  stability  and 
confidence  to  such  an  undertaking  as  the 
Imperial  Silver  Quarries  Company  in  Eng- 
land, where  capitalists  are  somewhat  preju- 
diced against  American  mining. 
Your  obedient  servant. 

Lewis  Chalmers, 
Manager  at  the  mines. 

Monitor,  Alpine  Co.,  Jan.  15th,  1869. 

[The  proceedings  referred  to  were  given 
in  full  at  the  time,  in  the  London  Mining 
Journal;  and  though  some  ill-feeling  had 
evidently  been  created,  it  appears  that  our 
correspondent's  representations  above,  ate 
substantially  correct. — Eds.  Peess.] 


The  "  Califoknia  Society  of  Archi- 
tects" has  just  been  organized  at  the  Me- 
chanics' Institute,  by  the  election  as  Presi- 
dent of  Caleb  Hyatt;  Vice-President,  David 
Farquharson;  Corresponding  Secretary, 
Wm.  Putnam;  Becording  Secretary,  W. 
H.  Williams;  Treasurer,  S.  H.  Williams. 
At  a  meeting  held  on  Jan.  10th,  twenty- 
three  members  were  present.  It  is  pro- 
posad  that  essays  and  papers  on  architectu- 
ral and  building  subjects  shall  be  read,  and 
lectures  delivered  for  the  benefit  of  the  so- 
ciety, from  time  to  time.  By  creating 
amongst  architects  themselves  an  intelli- 
gent "  public  opinion,"  and  cultivating 
good  tastethrongh  a  free  comparison  and  dis- 
cussion of  their  best  conceptions  before 
venturing  to  inflict  unsightly  realities  upon 
the  future  of  San  Francisco, — such  a  soci- 
ety promises  to  be  a  thing  of  real  benefit,  at 
the  same  time  that  its  vigorous  existence 
will  stand  as  an  evidence  of  the  intelli- 
gence of  the  profession. 

Philosophical  and  Chemical  Appara- 
tus.— Prof.  B.  A.  Fisher,  of  the  State  Uni- 
versity, has  been  authorized  to  expend 
$10,000  for  the  purchase  of  chemical  and 
philosophical  apparatus  for  that  institution. 


Presentation  of  Mechanics'  Institute 
Medals. — The  gold  and  silver  medals 
awarded  by  the  committees  at  the  late  Fair, 
were  presented  on  Saturday  evening  last, 
and  the  managers  themselves  were  the  re- 
cipients, for  their  "  powers  of  endurance" 
and  "tenacity,"  of  a  sole  leather  medal 
which  measured  two  feet  in  diameter.  We 
append  additional  list  of  awards  of  medals, 
to  those  already  published  (to  be  found  on 
page  184,  Vol.  XVII) : 

John  Boaeh — Solar  transit  and  compass, 
inventors'  gold  medal. 

Gold  Medals. — Elam  &  Howes — Califor- 
nia made  wooden  ware.  California  Powder 
Works — best  California  made  powder. 

Silver  Medals. — Dietrick  &  Eckart — Oscil- 
lating steam  engine.  iEtna  Iron  Works — 
Bemis's  patent  grate  bars.  I.  H.  Small — 
Improved  planing  machine.  T.  F.  Mitch- 
ell— California  made  blocks.  Capt.  George 
Cnmmings — Model  of  clipper  ship  'Young 
America."  Dr.  A.  Folleau  —  Orthopaedic 
instruments.  California  Wine  Cooperage 
Co. — Wine  casks.  Bryant  &  Strahan — A 
carved  sideboard.  Pacific  Powder  Mills — 
Superior  California  made  powder.  P.  J. 
Devine — Marble  bust.  P.  Mezzara — Cali- 
fornia cameos.  O.  A.  Olmstead — Mineral 
paints.  San  Francisco  Candle  Co. — Ada- 
mantine candles.  C.  E.  Watkins  —  Best 
collection  of  photographic  views.  Silas 
Selleck — Best  plain  photographs.  H.  W. 
Vaughan — Best  collection  of  colored  pho- 
tographs. Mrs.  T.  J.  Winship — Best  dis- 
play of  millinery.  Wm.  Cantelow — Best 
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Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


61 


Enterprises  and  Developments. 

The  fields  in  (he  vicinity  of  Sai-ramcnto 
are  white  with  mushrooms. 

A  boot  and  suoe  factory  is  to  be  started 
at  San  Jos<5. 

The  five  urist  mills  of  Napa  Connty 
ground  81,000  barrels  of  floor  lust  year. 

There  are  now  near  Boise  City,  (I.  T.) 
two  distilleries  and  three  flouring  mills  in 
constant  operation. 

The  paper  mills  at  Watsonville  are 
manufacturing  niuety  reams  of  paper  per 
day. 

Fobty  tons  of  California  mustard  seod 
were  shipped  for  New  York  by  the  Qolden 
Aye  on  her  last  trip. 
The  woolen  mill  at  Ashland.Trinity  county, 
is  now  in  successful  operation,  running 
240  spindles. 

The  manufacturing  dam  and  canal  of  the 
Natoma  AVater  and  Mining  Co.,  Folsom, 
will  be  fully  completed  during  the  coming 
spring 

Petkoleum  in  Kern  County. — The  pe- 
troleum works  of  the  Buena  Vista  Petro- 
leum Co.  in  Kern  County,  are  now  manu- 
facturing excellent  oil,  both  for  burning 
and  lubricating. 

Fbed.  Holzixgei!,  of  Folsom,  has  proved 
this  season  that  hops  can  be  raised  in  the 
foothills  successfully,  and  with  profit.  He 
has  raised  a  large  crop,  the  hops  being 
larger  than  those  known  to  the  valley. 

Petroleum  in  Mexico. — A  company  has 
been  formed  to  explore  the  abundant  coal 
oil  wells  of  Buerta  de  Los  Angeles,  in  the 
State  of  Oajaca,  Mexico.  The  consumption 
of  coal  oil  has  increased  considerably 
throughout  Mexico. 

Lime  Rock. — Edward  Allen,  of  Hope 
Valley,  Alpine  County,  has  discovered  a 
body  of  marble  which  will  make  as  fine 
lime  as  that  from  Marble  Valley.  This  is 
an  important  discovery  for  that  section, 
when  "the  county  comes  out,"  says  the 
Chronicle, 

Abtesian  wells  on  the  Dominquez  grant, 
between  Los  Angeles  and  Wilmington,  flow 
thousands  of  gallons  of  good,  soft  water 
daily  upon  the  wild  mustard  plains,  and  it 
is  expected  that  the  land  heretofore  barren 
comparatively,  will  be  speedily  covered 
with  vineyards  and  orange  groves,  and  be 
worth  8100  an  acre. 

Mineral  Soap.— The  Secretary  of  the 
California  Pioneers  has  on  exhibition  a 
quantity  of  "mineral  soap,"  which  is  said 
to  resemble  the  gray  sulphuret  of  silver.  A 
piece  of  it,  used  with  water  to  wash  the 
hands,  produces  a  lather  like  good  toilet 
soap,  aud  it  is  said  to  exist  in  great  abund- 
ance in  Sonoma  County,  where  a  well  de- 
fined vein  has  been  found.  The  locality  is 
kept  secret  by  Mr.  H.  B.  Osgood,  its  dis- 
coverer. 

C.  F.  Reed  will  hatch  about  100  ounces 
cf  silkworm  eggs  this  year,  and  I.  N.  Hoag 
and  W.  M.  Haynie  each  from  200  to  300 
ounces.  As  there  are  at  least  30,000  eggs 
to  an  ounce,  this  would  give  18,000,000 
cocoons.  Some  of  the  silkmen  of  Los  An- 
geles say  that  county  will  produce  20,000.- 
000.  Santa  Barbara  and  Santa  Clara  to- 
gether must  have  nearly  or  quite  1,000,000; 
making  39,000,000  cocoons  for  the  year; 
and  for  these  the  State  would  have  to  pay 
$117,000  premiums.  If  these  cocoons  are 
all  hatched,  they  will  produce  190,000 
ounces  of  eggs,  which,  at  $5  per  ounce 
(they  are  now  worth  $12)  will  sell  at  $900,- 
0J0. 


Mining  and  Scientific  Press. — We  look  upon  this 
panei  as  one  of  our  must  valuable  exchanges,  in  fact 
it  deservedly  stands  at  the  head  of  all  publications  em- 
bracing mining,  scientific  and  mechanical  subjectH, 
and  contains  much  miscellaneous  matter  of  interest, 
and  is  a  gem  of  neatness.  The  Press  is  published  by 
Uewe-y  &,  Co.,  San  Francisco,  and  at  its  present  low  price 
of  live  dollars  per  annum,  should  be  patronized  by  every 
one,  but  more-  especially  by  miners,  mechanics  and  in- 
ventors who  wish  to  pursue  their  avocations  with  intel- 
ligence and  economy. —  Tidal  Wave,  Idafio. 


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always  on  hand,  among  which  are  the  following: 

Patent  Cigarette  Boiler,  and  patent  gummed  Wrap- 
pers for  the  same.  Every  one  can  make  their  own 
Cigarettes.    Price  $2.50  (including  400  wrappers.) 

Wilson' h  Pali' tit  Solder,  for  mending  tin  ware  with- 
out soldering  iron,  prepared  tor  family  use.  Retail 
price  50  cents. 

Elliptic  Steel  Scraper*,  for  cleaning  boiler  tubes  (all 
sizes)— best  thing  ever  invented  for  the  purpose.  Kett.il 
prices  from  £3  to  S1Q. 

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THE   cia.L.iaiiitA/i'JBD 


IMITATION  GOLD 


$15.  Hunting  Watches.   $20 


(ASKS  OP    TIIF 

\COLL1NS     METAL 
(IHPBOVED  OROIDBJ 


Special  Notice.— Our  superior  Oroide  Walches  linv. 
Ins'  recently  been  Imitated,  And  worthless  WfllCllOB  sold  In 
New  York,  Boston,  Culoago,  and  other  cltle*,  represented 

ii-  our  watches,  wc  hereby  camion  the  public  strain*!  Ihein, 
and  give  notice  that  we  are  In  no  way  reaiioitxiulc  for  these 
bigusconcorn-sand  only  those  purchasing  directly  irom 
us  can  secure  a  genuine  Watch  of  our  manufacture.  We 
have  recently  greatly  Improved  our  Oroide  In  appearance 
end  durability ( and,  to  protect  the  public  from  imposition 
hereafter,  have  named  it  the  "COLLINS  metal."  and 

we  give  notice  that  any  one  making  use  of  this  name  will 
be  prosecuted  to  the  extent  of  the  law. 


This  ni<"tal  ha*  all  the  bnl'lancy  and  durnhllily  of  gold; 
cannot  be  distinguished  from  it  by  the  best  jndac;  retains 
Its  color  till  worn  out,  and  is  equal  to  gold  excepting  In  In- 
trinsic value.  All  our  Gentlemen's  Wa'ehes  lire  Full  Jeir- 
eted  Patent  7,-rrr*,-  those  for  Ladles  an  Improved  Escape- 
ment, better  than  a  lever  tor  a  small  Watch;  all  in  Hunt- 
ing Cases,  nnd  fully  guaranteed  by  special  certificate.  The 
815  Watches  are  equal  In  neatness,  style  of  finish,  pcneral 
appearance,  anu  for  time,  to  a  gold  one  Costing  $150.  Those 
for  $20  are  ott&etra  fine  finish,  and  are  fully  equal  to  a  Gold 
Watch  costing  5200.  Chains  of  every  style,  from  $2  to  $6. 
A  so,  Jewelry  of  the  Collins  Metal  lu  every  style. 


To  Clubs,  where  six  Watches  are  ordered  at  one  time,  we 
send  onb  extra  free  of  charge.  All  our  prices  are  lu  Cur- 
rency. 

Goods  sent  to  any  part  o  the  United  States  by  express,  to 
be  paid  for  on  delivery.  Money  need  not  he  sent  with  the 
order,  as  bills  can  be  paid  when  goods  are  taken  from  the 
express  office.  Customers  must  pay  all  express  charges. 
Wc  employ  no  agents;  orders  must  therefore  he  sent  direct- 
ly to  us.  Customers  in  the  city  will  remember  that  our 
only  OJjicr  is 

No«.    :n    und  31>  Xasvau  ktreet,  Slew  York, 


Opposite  the  Post  Office,  (up  stairs.) 

O.  E.  COLLINS  <&,  CO. 


Citizens  of  Toronto  and  the  Dominion  generally,  take  no- 
tice. We  have  hundreds  of  testimonials.  But  you  need  no 
further  evidence  than  the  following  front  one  who  is  well 
known  among  you.    Here  Is  his  proof  positive. 

Harry  llnzteton,  the  well  known  author,  says: 

"  I  have  always  looked  upon  chean  watches  as  humbugs, 
and  dealers  In  them  as  littla  better  than  swindlers.  AUhe 
requestor  a  friend,  I  have  worn  for  three  months,  the 
watch  he  purchased  of  C.  E.  Collins,  and  for  which  he  paid 
515.    It  accurate  time,  retains  its  perfect  golden  ap- 

pearance, nnd  I  can  really  see  no  difference  between  it  and 
my  own,  which  cost  rive  times  the  amount  of  the  Collins 
Watch." 

Mr.  Hazelton  odds: 

"I  have  since  purchased  FIVE  of  these  watches,  at  the 
request  ol  friends,  and  those  for  whom  they  were  intended 
are  periectly  satisfied.  Others  are  seeking  for  them,  and  I 
fancy  that  Mr.  C.  will  find  some  difficulty  in  supplying  the 
constantly  Increasing  demand." 

USf-The  regular  price  of  Ihe  watch  is  $15,  and  others 
costing  $20.  These  are  superbly  finished,  and  reallv  supe- 
rior to  any  article  placed  up«.n  the  market,  costing  Ave 
times  that  sum. 


Office  State  Capital  Reporter,  42  and  41  J  Btreet.  Sacra- 
mento, Cal.,  July  15, 1SG8: 

C.  E.  Collins  .t  Co.— G<ntlcincn:— WelL«,  Fargo  A  Co.  de- 
livered Watch  and  Chain,  as  per  order,  paid  bid  on  present- 
ation. The  Watch  and  Chain  give  entire  satisfaction,  and 
several  of  my  friends  wish  the  same  quality  of  watch  aud 
chain.  One  is  chief  editor  of  this  paper,  and  two  others 
are  the  publishers  of  this  paper,  and  the  others  are  fur 
friends  of  mine,  and  by  wearing  your  goods  will  make  ji  u 
a  large  sale  In  this  city.  I  therefore  wish  you  to  send  me 
seven  watches  and  seven  chains,  of  same  quality  as  those 
yon  sent  me,  price  paid  you  $15  for  watch,  and  $6  currency 
for  chain.  I  return  you  the  guarantee,  It  may  assist  you 
in  ascertaining  ihe  exact  kind  of  goods  sent  me,  the  number 
of  the  watch  sent  Is  66,982.  If  this  order  sent  turnsoutas 
tatisfaclory  as  the  first,  we  will  give  you  a  good  editorh  1 
notice,  and  help  you  along  as  far  as  practicable.  I  send 
this  order  not  for  my  benefit,  but  for  yours  and  to  accom- 
modate my  friends.  Send  to  E.  K.  Phipps,  office  of  "State 
Capital  Reporter,  Sacramento,  California." 
Yours,  rcspecliully, 

E.  K.  FniFPH. 

Address,  • 

C.  E.  COLLINS  &.  CO., 

1&1  und  3»  Sfaasan  street,  New  York. 

20vl7eow3m 


Where  to  ADVKnTTBE.— The  attention  of  traders  and 
mill  machinists  Is  wiled  to  the  fact  that  the  Mountain 
Masaiger,  of  DownJevfflOi  Btexxi  Oounty.posBesaea  many 
STH.-*'ia]  advantages  a*  an  advt-rtisiug  medium  over  a  ma- 

-jrity  of  the  Uiterlarprees,  it  being  the  onlypublic  Jour- 
nal imblihhrd  within  a  radius  uf  sixty  miles,  in  tin-  ri«h- 
BBt  and  moat  populous  mining  sections  of  the  State.     ItH 

weakly  edition  is  double  the  average  of  country  papers, 
being  without  the  range  of  large  duiiies,  und  having  no 
compi  Htlon  at  home.  Its  local  column  afford  many  Items 
f.ir  imr  city  cotomporuries,  while  iterates  of  adv.Tlih-iug 
are  p  asonably  low  lovntf 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Riitil  -Hitstke    Ml'lntr    Cmnpiiny,  Itrowa'i  Val- 
ley, Yuba  County.  California. 

Notick.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  acconnl  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
nlneecnth  day  of  December,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No  Certificate.     No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Agatd    W  B 18  44  $no  i>0 

Agard,  M  F    19  litf  75;)  0i 

Aiislvlionl,  H a  <i  is  oo 

Bradlev,  M not  Issued  30  225  00 

Bradlcv,  A nut  Issued  5  37  50 

l'.ii  i,.  L  11 not  issued  25  IS"  50 

Brown,  J 6  20  150  oo 

Beiiusncq.  A  C  G  de 27  20  IflO  (0 

t'olm  ,V  Mio not  Issued  10  75  00 

Cavalller,  .J  it  E 3  io  75  co 

Cavsllicr,  J  B  K.  25  91  6>2  50 

CoUfCQlle.  A 7  46  345  00 

Eiv,  .1 not  issued  10  75  00 

Find  icy,  Thos 2fi  40  367  5ii 

Fischer,  w 9  45  337  50 

Cry  CM. not  issued  60  450  '0 

llawley,  W not  Issued  39  2112  fill 

Hnwley,  Mnj    S not  issued  0  45  00 

Hnard.AN 1  210  1675  00 

Hoard.  L  11 2  20  15    HO 

Kelly,  M  J 13  20  150  00 

Lawson,  J  F not  Issued  49  367  5*1 

L  iinorv.  E 11  100  750  00 

M.-AI  IsA  Cordon 14  5  87  60 

MeAllls  ,t  Gordon 15  10  75  0U 

McAllls  A  Cordon Id  10  75  fO 

McAllis  A  Gordon 17  20  150  00 

Mai  tat.  M 4  20  150  00 

Noel,  A 12  20  1.10  00 

Ruggles,  D  W n->t  issued  10  75  10 

Smith,  J  B not  issued  10  75  i0 

Vine,  J not  ivsued  5  37  60 

Weasels,  S  C not  issued  10  75  00 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  December,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  nec- 
essary, will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  Middleton  <£ 
Son,  310  .Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  on  Monday,  the 
eighth  day  of  February.  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M. 
of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon, 
together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 
JOHN  F.  LUHSE,  Secrelury. 

Office.  318Callfornia  street. up  stairs,  San  Francisco.       J23 


IViii  ...  iini  und  Dolores  Silver  Mlnluft  Compa- 
ny. Guuaptni  District,  State  of  Chihuahua,  Mexico. 
Notick.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed slock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  December.  1SGS,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  follows: 

Names.                    No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.  Amount. 

James  Lang 125                      5  $10  00 

L  11  Perry n  m  20  00 

lh  Perry 15                 5  10  00 

L  «  Parry 202  65  nu  no 

R  Huaslng 213                   6  '0  00 

R  Ilns-lni: 52                    6  in  in* 

S  S  Evnery 180                    5  in  nn 

John  Donald 212  10  20  l«i 

W  11  Ryan 9)  is  SO  to 

!■'  s  El  [maker iso  .".5  71  >  ki 

P  j  O'Connor I4fi  ai  120  00 

James  Doyle 192  5  HI  00 

Catherine  Martin 215  5  10  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law.  and  an  order  or  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  December,  1808,  so  many 
shnresof  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  bo  necessary, 
will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Oiney  A  Co.,  auctioneers. 
No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  Cal  ,  on  Monday, 
the  twenty-fifth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12 
o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment 
thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of 
sale. 

C.  B.  GIFFOKD,  Secretary. 

Office.  N.  E.  corner  of  Second  and  Howard  streets,  San 
Francisco.  janS 


Mining  Notices—Continued. 


Chalk  Mountain   Slue    Gravel    Company.—  J, a. 

cation  of  Works:  Nevada  County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  ni  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  thirteenth  day  of 
January,  1869,  an  assessment  of  two  dollars  ($2;  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  siock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble immediately,  in  Uuitcd  States  gold  coin,  10  the  Sue 
rotary 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  fifteenth  day  of  February,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  und  will  be  duly  advertised  tor  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  beiore, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  I869. 
10  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  conts  of 
advertising  and  -expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the' Board  of 
Trustees. 

J.  M   BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  janl6 


Great  Central   .ill nine  Company.— Location   o* 

Works:  Yuma  County,  Arizona  territory. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  October,  1668,  the  several  amounts  set  op 
posite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares,    Amount. 

P  Calnon 186  In  $25  00 

Wm  H  Cleveland 313  25  62  50 

Mrs  Ann  GCuinnilngs 255  25  62  50 

Jas  H  Foster 94  ItH)  250  00 

Jas  H   Foster 141  10  25  00 

Jas  H  Foster 142  20  511  no 

JesseGeib 73  25  62  5' > 

Jesse  Geib 74  25  62  50 

JesseGeih 75  20  50  00 

Jesse  Geib 7fi  lu  25  0(1 

Jesse  Gelh 78  10  25  00 

JesseGeib 79  5  12  50 

JewseGclb 80  5  12  50 

SR  Hams 291  50  125  I'O 

SK  Harris :9H  50  125  00 

S  R  Harris  318  50  125  110 

JasKellogK 175  50  125  Ol 

AJJegliers 3  5  12  50 

A.I  .lechers i  5  12  50 

AJJeghers 5  5  12  50 

A  J  Jrglicrs 6  5  12  50 

AJJcghcrs 7  5  12  50 

Aucust  I.udorrt Ul  10  25  00 

Dau'l  M c Leod 290  90  225  on 

Jno  It  Mason 128  hi  i'5  HO 

Camillo  Mariiu  .'67  20  50  00 

Ford  H  Rrgors 129  65  162  50 

Louis  Vesarla 319  25  62  50 

Louis  Vcsaria 320  25  62  50 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  October,  A.  D.  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs.  Olney 
A  Co.,  at  their  salesrooms.  No.  420  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  the  thirtieth  day  of  December,  A  D.  1863, 
at  the  hour  of  4  o'clock  1*.  M.  of  said  day,  fopay  said  delin- 
quent assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertis- 
ing and  expenses  of  sale. 

O.  D.  SQUIRE.  Secretary. 

Office.  No.  4'4  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco     dec5 

Postponement.—  The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Thursday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  or  January,  i860,  at  the 
same  hour  aud  place.     By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan2  O.  D.  SQUIRES,  Secretary. 


North  AiMi"i'!c:iii  Waou  PreMervlna;   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  fifteenth  day  of 
Jonuary,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  ($1)  dollar  per  chare 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  states  gold  and  silver  coin,  10 
the  Secretary,  at  the  Company's  office,  430  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  eighteenth  dav  of  February,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  anti  will  he  duly  advertised  lorsaleat 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  heiore, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  v«iih  costs 
of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.    By  order  of  the  Board 

oi  Directors.  .    _  _     

WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  420  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  jt^niC 


Itl|»pon    Gold    and   silver    Mining    Company.— 

Location  of  Works:    Silver  Mountain   District,  Alpine 

Couniy,  California, 

Notick.— There  arc  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
flftteath  day  of  October,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names,  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows : 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Curtis  Palmer 148  10  gto  00 

William  Brown U  6  5  00 

William  Brown 231  10  10  00 

William  Brown 233  10  10  1  0 

William  Brown 234  10  10  00 

William  Brown 35  10  10  «0 

William  Brown 240  3  3  00 

William  Brown 276  25  21  00 

William  Brown 277  45  45  10 

BrownAKent 15  10  10  00 

Abigail  Brown 20  5  5  00 

Abigail  Brown 207  5  6  00 

M  Nolan 266  10  10  00 

Daniel  Davidson,  endorsed  to 

JamesWilson 46  10  10  00 

George  Patterson 53  A      5  6  00 

James  SS  Robinson  56  ■     10  10  00 

F  M  Ellis 66  1  1  00 

H  D  Scott 71  55  65  00 

John  Sanquet l:-8  16  i5  00 

B  Curran not  Issued 272  10  10  10 

B  Curran not  Is  ued 273  10  10  00 

John  Bagnell 77  7  7  0o 

Matthew  Davidson 79  12  12  00 

Patrick  Carroll 224  10  10  00 

P  M  Wellin 221  5  5  00 

Edward  Campbell 181  10  10  00 

ChasB  Montague 120  25  25  HO 

A  J  Davis 127  10  10  00 

Lott  Muleahy 157  6  5  00 

ThomosFav ;53  6  5  00 

David  M  Short .134  lu  10  00 

Chas  Mayer 135  10  10  t.o 

Benjamin  C  Levy 137  5  5  00 

t.asKird  liodchaux 139  10  10  00 

Lazard  flndchaux 160  5  5  00 

Lazard  Godchaux 162  5  5  00 

Lazard  Godchaux 229  5  5  oo 

Lazard  Godchaux 230  5  3  00 

P  Cunningham 156  5  5  00 

f  Cunningham 174  5  5  00 

Michael  English.... 152  25  25  00 

Frank  Mahon 155  25  25  Oft 

Thos  McCullough 159  10  10  10 

Stephen  McGillan 164  5  5  i» 

Stephen  McGiilan 165  ft  5  00 

P. I  Mc Mahon 170  H  2>  00 

P  J  McMahon 'SI  25  25  00 

Ja«  Barrett. ..not  issued. ..bal  189  25  12S  00 

Elizabeth  Curran 194  10  10  00 

Elizabeth  Curran 195  10  10  00 

NC  Briggs 209  10  10  00 

F  H  Moore 210  20  20  00 

C  B  Gregory 2!1  20  20  Ml 

Henry  Eno 212  20  20  00 

H  en  ry  Eno 278  26  25  00 

David  Lovell..' 214  10  10  00 

Jacob  Martensteln ..225  1  1  00 

MG  Shove 264  20  20  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  flfleenth  day  of  October,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  salesroom 
of  Maurice  Dore  k  Co.,  auctioneers.  No.  327  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco,  on  Saturday,  the  twenty-third  day 
of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to 
pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

CURTIS  PALMER,  Secretary. 

Office.  No.  67  Stevenson  street,  between  First  and  Second 
streets,  San  Francisco.  dcc24 


XT.    8.    Grunt     Mining:    Company.  -T.,ocallon     of 

Works:  Carlisle,  Nevada. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  November,  18GS,  the  several  amounts  set  op- 
posite the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.                No.  Certificate.  No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Alpheus  Bull 2  218  $109  00 

E  B.  Mott,  Jr 6  150  75  10 

GeoMohrel 10  10  5  60_ 

GeoMohrel 11  10  5  00 

Geo  Mohrel 12  10  5  00 

GeoMohrel 13  5  2  50 

GeoMohrel 14  5  2  50 

SilasGarber 19  1"  5  DO 

Jas  P  Wheeler. 30  50  25  IX) 

Jas  P  Wheeler 31  50  2ft  On 

Jas  P  Wheeler 32  50  25  00 

JaePWhceler ..33  50  25  00 

JnoVail 34  20  l»l» 

L  J  Flint "17  20  10  00 

IL  Requa 38  SO  ?5  00 

ILRequa 39  50  25  00 

I  L  Requa 40  50  25  00 

I  L  Requa 41  50  25  rp 

.1  L  Van  Bokkclen 48  4  2  00 

LA  Booth '9  50  2500 

LA  Booth 50  54  27  W 

L  A.  Hoolh 51  lUO  50  00 

J  Bigps *  2  OO 

McFarland hi  8  00 

Sarah  Snvder 32  16  00 

N  M  Baxter 20  10  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  November,  1868,  so 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  neces- 
sary, will  he  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  C.  Merrill  &  Co., 
auctioneers,  No.  204  California  street,  San  Francisco, 
California,  on  Saturday,  the  second  day  of  January, 
1869,  at  the  hour  of  2  o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay 
said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  aud  expenses  of  sale. 

ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary. 

Office,  No.  226  Clay  street,  San  Francisco.  decl9 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  Is  hereby  postponed  until 
Saturday,  the  thirtieth  day  of  January,  1869,  at  the  same 
hour  and  plaee.    By  order  ol'the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan9  ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary. 


62 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


V-AJESdVErSf'S 
PATENT    AMALGAMATOR 

Tliese  Machines  Stand.  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
have  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  liaseverre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
tl)*jm  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  m-e  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
the  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  Ailed,  the  motion  of  themuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surl aces  and 
Into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setters  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
Thev  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  m  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 

P  ffiUmsn  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setters  for 
*m*2wM.  at  the  JPAUIFIC  JTO  UHDJIT , 

San  Francisco. 


themselves,  at  the 
lvl 


Patent  Rights  tor-  Sale. 

For  Preserving  Timber  from  Decay 

The  cheapest  method  for  curing  Wood. 
A.      HAMAK'S     PATEST. 

WOOD    PAVEMENT, 

miXEB'S  PATENT. 

S.    X..    PBBEIKA, 
SvlS-lm  SIM  Montgomery  street,  Room  £. 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Iiufiher  Cement  and  Paint 

—  FOB  — 

TIN,   IRON   AND    METALLIC    ROOFS, 

I1-011,  JSrscl£  and  Wooden  iiuUdings, 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CAKS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be   put  on  in 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  other  Paint. 

New  Cloth  Roofs  put  on.    Old  Roofs  cemented 
uud  p.ilnted.    Leaky  Roofs  made  ti^ht. 

C§p»  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphalt um  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.    Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  UROMLET,  Agent, 


BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER! 
JPKICKS     REDUCED! 

MACHINES   OF   ALL  SIZES   FOR   SALE 
—  BY  — 

¥1.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  and  Mission  streets,  or  Box  3,07? 

3V131'  SAN    FRANCISCO. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

NuH.  35  and  37  Ereniont  street, 

SAN    FKANC1SC0, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  liuiler  Tubes,  Flate  niitl  Sheet  Iron,  lias  and 
Water  -fipe,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fining"1 
wniiiii  they  oiler  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

2tvui-.ua  W.   UuCltlNDLE,  Manage. 


Xi.eip-O'vaJL. 

NELSON~&T   DOBLE, 


AUENITS   FOK 


Thomas  Firth  &  Sons5  Cast  Steel.  Files. 


Mill    Piclts,    Pledges,    Hummers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',     Blacksmiths'     and     Horsc-Siioers'   Tools, 

Have  removed   to   13  and   15  Fremont  street,  near 

Martini,  oun   Krtumiauu. 

Luvliqr 


3Noti.ee  to  Miaiers, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies. 

MfltAU  IS  NOW  FRiSf AKEU  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Weil  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
nimuiKe  manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  targe  additions  io  luy  stocK  of  machinery  lor  that 
brancii  oi  uusiHwsss.  j.  am  prepared  to  nil  all  orders  with  dis- 
p.umi,  and  guarantee  mm  re  .>ati->iaction.  I  also  lnanutac- 
turu  nlosisstjjpi  stoves,  o.  the  laiest  unproved  patterns,  tor 
vessels  di  nil  classes-    Also,  snip  I'lumbiiiy  done. 

Ai.  JL'jtEAG, 
SViS-ly        Stove  Store.  No.  J      tUav  street,  below  Davis. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 


and  county,    fur 
cents  per   copy, 
states  (marked  vii 
ret"  copy,  prepaid, 
a  .m,  two  emus. 


iv  exceptions)  two 

and    the   Herman 

i  and  Hanibnrp  line),  three  emits 

s  to  nuv  address  in  Hie  United 


Patent  for  Sale. 


The  undersigned,  having  successfully  introduced  the 

Xieflel  Aimciican  BonMc  Turbine  Water 

Wheel 

On  this  Coast,  find  owning  the  Patent  for  the  -whole  Tacific 
Coast,  viz:  The  Males  of  California,  Nevada  and  Oregon, 
and  the  Territories  of  Arizona,  Washington,  Idaho,  and 
Western  Montana,  wishes  now  to  dispose  of  the  latent, 
with  stock  of  Wheels  on  hnnil,  Patterns,  etc.,  etc. 

A  Company  organized  and  prepared  properly  for  the 
construction  of  these  Wheels,  to  supply  this  Coast  and  all 
tributary  countries,  could  make  the  business  immensely 
profitable. 

My  object  in  selling  is  to  enable  me  to  devote  myself  ex- 
clusively to  my  profession.  A.  MYERS. 

P.  S. — If  not  sold  previous  to  February  15th,  then  I  would 
enter  into  an  arrangement  In  manufacture  by  paying  roy- 
alty.   Address  Rev.  A.  MYERS,  Portland  Oregon. 
26vl7-lm 


Pipe  Vise,  with  or  without 
Extra  Jaw. 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 

Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises.  Warranted  for  heavv  work. 
New  htyle  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strengih— two  sizes,  large,  2,300  lbs;  small,  9'oU 
lbs.  For  sale  by  thetrade. 
23vl(i-ly  G.  h.  NOTT,  Pres. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith    and    Machine    Shop, 

HAS  REMOVED 
To    143  Scale  St.,  bet.  Mission  and  Howard, 

SAN  PEANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  other  Tools  made  to  order.  Ira 
ported  Tools,  if  too  hard  or  soft,  re  tempered  to  give  satis 
faction.  REAPER  AND  MOWING  KNIVES;  complete 
sections  always  on  hand,  or  will  be  made  at  the  shortest 
notice.  Particular  attention  Paid  to  puiting  in  order  AC- 
RICI.LIURAL  MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polish- 
ing by  Steam.  Orders  from  the  Counirv  promptly  attended 
to.    85F*AUwork  warranted.    Prices  reasonable. 

21vl7qy  J.  W  .EI  CM  IS  AffiT,  Proprietor. 


PATENT * 
Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 


4vtt 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  for  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  !•;  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  wilt  continue  to  perforin  it:- 
filtice  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  off  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
io  fit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  ihat 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
ins  the  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  The  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  clastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  toihenntfnr  the  frarposeot 
removing  from  .'he  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
aeiton  of  the  t-crapera. 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the  prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  rangine 
from  S5  '0  S12-  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
E  istern  Stales.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Keale,  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  o.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


Portable  Engines. 

The  Swam«cot  Co's  (warranted  equal  to  any  manufac- 
tured, may  be  seen  in  use  in  this  eiiv),  PORTABLE  and 
STATIONARY'  STEAM  FIRE  ENGINES,  STEAM  PUMPS 
and  ROTARY  PUMPS,  and  WuO.D-WORKING  MACHIiN- 
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O.  M.  UERIty  &  Co.,  511  California  street,  San  Francisco. 
2Svl7-3m 


The  Chili  Exposition. 

THE  UNDERSIGNED  WOULD  CALL  THE  ATTENTION 
of   lite  manufacturers  of  California  to   ihe    National 
nning  spring  in  Valpa 


Exposition  to  be  neld  du 

raieo.     Chili,  next  to  Cam' 
country  on  the  Western  Cube 


i:\ctures,  if  they  are  w 
resided  for  some  vears 
people,  business  and  nil 
and  proposing  to  visit  th 


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1  is  famil 
;  is  a  practical  mechanic, 
isitiou,  offers  to  take  ch  true 
I  that  parties  may  wish  to 
send  th  (her.  and  pledges  himself  faithfully  to  bring  belore 
the  public  of  Glim  their  respective  merits.  He  can  he 
seen  daily,  at  hiaofficc,  No.  49  Montgomery. Block.  Prompt 
action  is  necessary. 

DAVID  R.  SMITH, 
Civil  and  Mechanical  Engineer. 
Rrr-KKKNo:*— Hanscom  &  Co.  (.Etna  Iron  Works);  A.  S. 
Hallidie  (President  .Mechanics'   Institute);   Lynch   &  An- 
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(SUCCESSOR  TO  0.  GOKl) 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No.  421  Pine  st.  bet  Montgomery  aad  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

VXjtniels,  Monument*,  Tomfta,  PlumoeaV  Slabs 

Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
8Sr  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 
ipeetfulli  solicited.  5v8-3m 


JPalmey's   Patent 

ARTIFICIAL    LEG-, 

Ma»nsifa«t.Hi-ed  in    PnfiladelpSiia,  Penn. 

.JAKVIS   JEWETT,   AGENT, 
218  Montgomery  Street,  San  Francisco.  10v8-lm 


J.   M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
PATTERNS     AND     MODELS, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S>  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts., 
6vHtf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


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S  13  A.  IL,      ENGRAVER, 
AND  LETTER  CUTTER, 

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San  Francisco.    Orders  by  express  promptly  attended  to. 

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hand;  all  kinds  of  Office  Furniture  and  Cabinet. 

Work  made  to  order. 

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Pacific  Concrete  Company, 

Wo.  «23  Clay  street, 

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New  roofs  covered  and  leaky  roofs  repaired,  in  thorough 
and  substantial  manner,  promptly  ana  at  very  reasonable 
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M.  M.  COOK  &  SON. 


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heaviest  unit  b.'-st  riunliiy  olTiuLr-timned  sl;tiii--liter  Leatler. 
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stretched,  cemented  and  warranted  to  run  true,  and  our 
Hose  guaranteed  to  u'ive  satisfaction.  A  large  assortment 
always  on  n  ind  and  orders  promptly  filled.  No  SOI  Bat- 
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Novelty  and  Usefulness  Combined. 
Wilson's    Prepared    SSoltloi- 

SiKl.eusci*  with  the  Soldering  Iron. 


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The  Patent  Agency  of  the  Mining  anii  Scientific  Preps 
has  been  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  t tie 
past  Tew  years.  The  importance  to  the  inventive  genius  ol 
this  coast  oi  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  for  the  sollcita 
noli  of  Lkttkrs  Patent  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
CJovernnieiitsoaiinotbe-iver-ratoii.and  Ihe  Proprietors  of  tile 
Pkkss,  feeling  llie  responsibility  which  rests  upon  thcin,aud 
the  reward  which  must  follow  the  faithful  performance  ol 
their  trusts,  will  fakc  care  to  afford  inventors  every  advan- 
tage to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re- 
soousible  agency  upun  tilts  coast. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

Gold  Mountain  District,  Nevada, 

This  district  is  situated  about  thirty-five 
miles  south,  twenty-six  east,  from  Silver 
Peak,  and  within  twelve  to  fifteen  miles  of 
the  southwestern  line  oi>  the  State.  It  is 
175  miles  due  south  of  Austin,  and  hence 
must  be  within  the  southwest  corner  of 
Nye  County. 

The  mines  of  the  district  can  be  easily 
approached  by  good  natural  roads  from  Sil- 
ver Peak,  Belmont,  or  Palmetto,  and  thence 
through  good  valley  roads  to  any  point  on 
the  Pacific  Railroad  from  "Wadsworth  to 
Gravelly  Ford,  on  the  Upper  Humboldt. 

The  district  is  bounded  onjihe  west  by  a 
high  ridge  or  mountain  called  "Mount 
McGruder,"  on  the  south  by  an  east  and 
west  range  of  barren  and  broken  mountains 
composed  mainly  of  granite,  porphyry  and 
lava,  on  the'east  by  irregular,  detached  and 
broken  ranges  of  granite,  slate,  volcanic 
hills  and  desert  plains,  and  on  the  north  by 
granite  hills  and  a  large  valley  having  a 
slope  to  the  northeast,  then  east  to  the  Ar- 
magossa  flats  or  meadows.  The  district  as 
at  present  organized  is  twenty  miles  square, 
the  lines  being  conformable  to  the  cardinal 
points  of  the  compass. 

The  principal  lode  or  vein  is  situated 
near  the  center  of  the  district  in  the  south- 
ern side  of  a  low  range  of  mountains  that 
extend  from  the  east  base  of  Mt.  McGruder, 
eastward  across  the  district,  where  it  unites 
with  the  desert  mountains  that  extend 
southeasterly  towards  Death's  Valley.  On 
the  southern  slope  of  this  cross  range  of 
hills  (forming  the  central  feature  of  the 
district)  is  a  belt  of  slate  from  one-fourth 
to  one-half  of  a  mile  wide.  This  slate  belt 
or  zone  gradually  narrows  towards  the 
west,  and  blends  into  or  terminates  in  the 
granite  formation,  a  few  hundred  yards 
west  of  the  principal  lode  or  vein,  called 
by  the  discoverers  the  "  State  Line  Lode." 
Hornblendic,  micaceous  andsilicious  slates, 
with  occasional  beds  of  calcareous  sand- 
stone and  impure  granular  limestone,  com- 
pose this  belt  of  slaty  rocks.  Some  of  the 
surrounding  granite  hills  show  lines  of 
bedding  or  stratification  like  gneiss;  but 
the  general  character  of  the  granite  is  fissile 
and  friable,  without  any  well  marked  evi- 
dences of  stratification. 

THE    STATE    LINE   LODE. 

This  vein  is  situated  in  the  west  end  of 
the  belt  of  slate  above  described,  near  its 
junction  with  the  granite.  The  strike  or 
course  is  south  65°  east  (magnetic)  and  the 
"underlie"  is  29°  northeast  of  the  vertical 
line  (or  as  it  is  commonly  expressed,  its 
dip  is  to  the  northeast,  at  an  angle  of  61°,) 

The  walls  of  the  vein  are  well  marked  and 
clearly  defined  by  intervening  clay  seams, 
that  show  distinct  lines  of  movement,  indi- 
cating the  "  pitch"  of  the  rich  quartz  to  be 
about  25"  east  of  the  perpendicular  line. 
(As  a  general  fact  these  lines  of  motion  in- 
dicated by  grooves  and  scratches  upon  the 
walls,  are  parallel  with  the  line  of  richest 
deposits.)  The  thickness  of  the  vein  is  va- 
riable from  eight  to  twelve  feet  measured 
perpendicular  to  its  walls,  and  the  outcrop 
extends  in  length  about  1,500  feet  without 
any  intermission  or  break,  but  is  traceable 
as  a  smaller  sized  vein  at  least  1,000  feet 
further  west  of  the  principal  body  of  the 
outcrop.  Easterly  the  vein  disappears  un- 
der the  debris  and  "  wash"  from  the 
mountain  above,  and  has  not  been  ex- 
plored, therefore  its  extent  longitudinally 
in  that  direction  is  not  known. 

The  lode  is  composed  mainly  of  a  friable, 
granular  quartz,  more  or  less  stained  with 
the  oxides  of  iron  and  manganese,  and  in 
the  richest  portions  with  phosphate  and  ox- 
ide of  lead  slightly.  Simple  sulphide  and 
oxide  of  iron  largely  predominates  over  all 
other  minerals  or  metals  apart  from  the  free 
gold  it  contains.  Several  hundred  feet  of 
the  southeast  end  of  the  large  outcrop  is  so 
completely  friable  that  the  entire  mass  can 
be  removed  without  blasting.  The  gold  is 
disseminated  in  fine,  roundish  particles, 
pretty  well  through  the  mass  of  the  vein, 
but  there  appears  to  be  two  bands  or  zt  nes 
of  quartz  that  are  richer  in  gold  than  lue 
general  mass.  One  is  near  the  foot  wall, 
and  found  to  be  from  one  to  two  feet  thick. 
The  other  commencesnear  the  center  of  the 
vein,  and  includes  most  of  the  upper  ha  f, 


T]-|e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


63 


to  the  hanging  wall.  The  remainder  of  the 
quartz,  carrying  bom  SS 
;  15  per  ton.  Many  assays  and  working 
le  on  ii  small  scale  that 
give  very  promising  results.  Ona  thou- 
sand ponnds  of  the  quartz  taken  from  the 
richest  belts  of  the  worked 

iii  a  mill  nt  Belmont.  The  yield  was  at  the 
rate  of  $17(i  per  ton.  This  lot  of  quartz 
was  not  i  ted  I  on  I       riches! 

,    I   ,     was   intended  to   re 
fairly  aboul  of  the  lode  at  the 

point  where  it  was  taken  ont.     So  fa 
explorations  extend  (800feet  in  length)  the 
to  bear  out  the  statement  that  at 
U  df  the  vein  will 
upwards  per  ton.     Many  tons  of  quartz  now 
in  si»ht   on  the  cro 

■  ton  in  free  gold,  by  t!un  ordinary 
milling  processes  now  in  use       Oalif 

THE    OLM 

in  the  southern  portions  of  the  State 
of  Nevada  is  very  favorable  for  min- 
ing operations.  The  Bnow  rarely  falls  on 
the  valleys  at  all,  and  not  exceeding  one 
to  two  feet  deop  on  the  high  ranges  of 
mountains.  In  tl  o  summer  time  heavy 
thunder  showers  are  common  in  July  and 
August,  confined  mostly  to  the  highor 
peaks  ami  liiK'os  of  the,  mountains. 

As  a  stock  country,  "Gold  Mountain 
District"  is  rarely  surpassed  anywhere  on 
the  Pacific  Ooast.  Cattle,  horses,  and  sheep 
will  keep  fat  the  entire  year  on  the  nutri- 
eioiis  hunch  grasses,  and  the  "  white  sage," 
of  which  they  are  very  fond. 

The  State  Line  lode  is  a  true  gold  mine, 
ami  not  at  all  likely  to  change  into  a  silver 
bearing  lode  like  those  at  Gold  Hill,  and 
others  of  similar  character. 

The  slate  inclosing  the  vein  belongs  to 
tho  lower  Silurian  —  possibly  the  Taconic 
period  preceding  the  Silurian.  No  trace  of 
fossils — or  any  kind  of  organic  life  has  yet 
been  found  in  the  gold-bearing  slates  of 
Southern  Nevada.  The  best  pronounced 
gold  mines  in  this  part  of  tho  State,  is 
found  in  the  granite  and  the  slates  immedi- 
ately overlying  it.  Slates  here  of  a  more 
recont  date  are  apt  to  carry  gold  and  silver, 
together  with  more  or  less  copper  and  lead. 
and  the  crystalline  limestone  above  the 
slates  rarely  carry  any  gold,  but  rich  de- 
posits of  silver,  copper  and  lead  are  found. 
This  appears  to  be  the  order  in  which  the 
metals  are  associated  with  the  rock  forma- 
tions of  Silver  Peak,  Palmetto  and  Gold 
Mountain  districts. 

The  value  per  ounce  of  the  gold  from  the 
State  Line  lode  is 818.50.  The  cold  from 
K  d  Mountain  near  Silver  Peak  is  worth 
SU-5U  per  ounce.  J.  E.  Clayton. 

Gold  Mountain,  Nev.,  Sept.  25th,  18(38. 

Cultivating  the  Sage  Brush  Country. 
It  is  by  no  means  improbable  that  in  a 
short  time  large  stretches  of  sage  lands  in 
Nevada,  than  which  nothing  more  dreary 
c  in  lie  imagined,  so  far  as  appearance  goes, 
and  which  have  so  long  served  only  to  point 
jests  against  the  Silver  State,  will  also  be 
utilized.  The  Humboldt  Register,  speaking 
on  this  subject,  says:  P.  A.  Shaw,  of  Grass 
Valley,  in  that  State,  sowed  twenty-five 
acres  of  barley  last  spring,  on  white  sage 
land,  with  the  following  results:  Finished 
s  ju-ing  May  15th;  total  yield  of  barley  when 
harvested,  01,0110  pounds.  Also  sowed 
four  acres  of  wheat  which  yielded  forty 
bushels  to  the  acre.  The  ground  was  par- 
tially irrigated,  but  Mr.  Shaw  says  he  is 
c  irtain  a  good  crop  can  be  raised  without 
it.  In  continuation  of  this  belief  he  says 
he  has  seen  barley  mature  in  all  kinds  of 
places  where  it  had  fallen  and  come  up, 
without  irrigation.  There  are  millions  of 
sage  brush  or  artemesia  lands  in  the  great 
basin  which  have  been  regarded  as  value- 
less, yet  which  may  prove  to  be  largely  pro- 
ductive. Gov.  Stanford  proposes  to  make 
a  trial  of  the  lands  of  the  great  Humboldt 
desert,  adjoining  the  line  of  the  Central 
Pacific  Bailroad.  He  is  of  the  opinion  that 
the  alkali  with  which  tho  soil  of  that  region 
i  impregnated  will  enrich  rather  than  irn- 
pjv  r  <h  cereals. 


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SVI.FUDKIC  ETiJlIK. 

Sl'IUITS  OF  MTKE, 
JlIJUA  UIIIOIU, 
ACETIC  ACI1I, 

CYASI11E  OF  POTASSIUM 

—   A  Nil 

ACIDS  ASD  CHEMICALS  OF   ALI.  KIX»S. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 
Office,  OI9  Montgomery  fcjtreet. 

LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Asaaycr. 

jEiyl'articuliir  nltcntmn  paid  to  t  lie  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MIMiKALS.  -METALS,  etc.  8vl7 


ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST   ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Vorr.  i-t.  1804;   .July   ;i,  LNBO ;   and  Oct* 9*  1800. 


^Vw;ti*«lo<l   tHe  Firxt  E*x*em.iiira  nt  the  Paris  Exposition. 


ItRQVlKES 


Fifty  J?ex*  Cent. 


LESS  PUWER 


Than  any  ISltnvcr 


StCElnisilii  j>s; 


Oho  of  those  Blowers  may  bo  seen  on  exhibition  at  TV.  T.  Garratt'fl  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Almaden  Quicksilver  Mine;  Gridley's 
Foundry,  (.{old  Hill,  Nevada;  TEtni  Icon  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  patties,  not  authorized  to  in  mufacture  tho  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

Fur  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BAKGIOlSr, 

*vl6  3m  CUobe  Iron  Works,  Stockton,  Cal. 


PAINE    &    STEPHENS' 
IMPROVED      CONCENTRATOE, 

For  Saving?  Gold  and  Silver  Sulnliuret*. 

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One  Machine,  costing  abont  ®l,30O,  is  sufficient  to  work  the  Sands  from  35  to  30  Stamps. 

Less  power  being  required  than  for  any  other  Machine.  The  attention  of  qua  tz  millmcn  throughout 
the  State  is  directed  to  the  subjoined  certificates,  and  if  they  desire  they  can  visit  the  Amador  Miring 
Co's  mill,  near  Sutter  Creek,  the  Eureka  Co's  mill  at  Grass  Valley,  or  the  Banner  Go's  mill  near 
Nevada,  aad  see  for  themselves. 

CEICTSFCATE8  : 

Grass  Valley,  -Tan.  4th,  1869. — This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  used  the  Paine,  Stephens  & 
Harry  Concentrators  for  over  twelve  mouths.  They  have,  given  in  entire  satisfaction,  and  are  llie 
best  we  ever  used.  WILLIAM  WATT,  Supt.  Eureka  Mine. 

This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  had  in  use  for  the  past  18  months  one  of  Paine,  Stephens  &  Cu's 
Sulpburet  Saving  Machines,  constructed  by  John  T.  Harry,  (called  a  huddle,)  and  which  operates 
satisfactorily,  particularly  so  in  saving  line  sulphurets,  and  we  recommend  it  as  well  worthy  of  use, 
even  where  other  Concentrators  are  used  above  it,  as  it  will  pay  if  there  are  any  sulphurets. 

WM.  L.  TIS.DALB,  Supt.  Star  Spangled  Banner  Mine. 

Nevada  City,  Oct.  26,  18C8. 


Metallurgy. 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  ol  the  v.  s,  it.  Mini,  8.  P  ) 

Office,  \o.  en  Commercial  street,  opposite 

tbc  Mini,  sun  Francisco. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED. 
The correotesa  of  which  la  guaranteed  In  overyresnect. 
AllklndaorOreaudMlneralti  ted,  assayed  and  analyzed 
in  luc  most  satisfactory  manni  r. 

Refer*  by  permission  toW.  C  Ralston,  Cashier  Bant  ol 
California;  Messrs  Piocho  A  Baycrque,  Wan.  M,  Lent,  John 
i).  Fry,  e  oahlll  &  q0„  a.  k.  urlm,  President  en.  iia-  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eokfeldt,  .m.  and  B  i.s  B.  Hint; 
Hole  a-  Nororosfl  a,  M.  Co.,  and  the  principal  mining  aora- 
panles  on  the  Comstoofe  Lode,  a^  17.it' 


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IMPOBTEBS, 

ANIt   DK.LKU    IN 

ASSAYER8'  MATERIALS, 

Druggists'  &  Chemists'  Glassware, 

Photographic    IStoelc,   Etc. 

G13  und  .11  1   ~\Vn«hi)iQrton  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

WE  arc  recolvint:  directrrnm  MESSRS.  LADD  A-  OKKT 
LING  (London)  mid  BEKKER.t  SONS  (Antwerp,  Bel- 
Blum)  their  superior 

ASSATf  AND  BULLION  BALANCES, 

And  from  France  and  Cermnnv,  an  well  as  the  Eastern 
smtes.  FriENACliS,  CRUCIBLES.  MUFFLER,  BLOW-PIPE 
CASES,  GOLD  SCALES,  (II  KM  HAL  (1LASS4VARE,  and 
every  article  required  for  ASSAY  OFFICES,  laborato 
ItlES,  etc,  We  have  Riven  this  branch  of  our  business  par 
ttcnlar  intention,  to  select  BUch  articles  as  are  necessary 
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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

N.  T.  Society  of  Practical  Engineering. 

The  New  Tort  Society  of  Practical  En- 
gineering held  a  regular  meeting  at  their 
room,  No.  24  Cooper  Institute,  New  York 
city,  on  Tuesday  gvening,  Dec.  22d,  James 
A.  Whitney,  presiding. 

The  subject  regularly  before  the  meeting 
was  "  The  Prevention  of  Marine  Disasters," 
and  a  paper  thereon  was  read  by  Mr.  C. 
Williams,  C.  E.,  of  New  York  city. 

The  writer  treated  at  length  of  the  differ- 
ent causes  of  disasters  at  sea  and  uponinland 
waters.  Por  the  prevention  of  burning,  he 
recommended  such  treatment  of  the  tim- 
bers employed  in  ship-building  as  would 
render  them  incombustible,  and  among 
other  methods  of  securing  this  result,  men- 
tioned that  invented  some  years  ago  in 
England  and  known  as  the  kyanizing  pro- 
cess. This,  consisting  simply  in  impreg- 
nating the  wood  with  sulphate  of  iron,  not 
only  renders  it  measurably  fire-proof,  but 
makes  it  impenetrable  to  marine  insects, 
and  also  insures  its  greatly  increased  dura- 
bility. The  author  also  recommended  the 
more  extensive  employment  of  steam  pumps, 
especially  upon  sailing  vessels,  both  as  a 
means  of  preventing  foundering  from  leaks, 
but  also  as  enabling  fires  to  be  readily  sub- 
dued. With  reference  to  vessels  wrecked 
either  upon  reefs  or  coasts,  or  in  mid 
ocean,  he  sketched  the  general  outlines  of 
construction  of  a  storm-proof  raft,  designed 
to  facilitate  and  insure  the  escape  of  pas- 
sengers and  crew. 

During  an  active  and  interesting  discus- 
sion following  the  paper,  Dr.  Parmelee  ex- 
plained the  practical  difficulties  that  would 
be  found  to  exist  in  rendering  wood  per- 
fectly fire-proof,  and  stated  that  in  his 
opinion  the  so-called  fire-proof  paints  were 
of  little  worth,  inasmuch  as  the  shrinking 
and  splitting  of  the  wood  when  heated, 
would  expose  its  interior,  and'  this  last 
would  of  course  ignite. 

Lawrence  Holt  agreed  with  Dr.  Parmelee 
as  to  the  non-availability  of  fire-proof 
paints,  but  thought  that  wood  might  be 
rendered  fire-proof  by  impregnation  with 
mineral  matter  injected  into  the  pores  by 
means  of  an  apparatus  involving  the  use 
of  a  vacuum,  in  such  manner  that  the  min- 
eral might  be  injected  into  the  wood  by 
the  pressure  of  the  atmosphere. 

J.  V.  C.  Hall,  explained  the  construc- 
tion of  a  bulkhead  designed  for  steamers 
navigating  the  western  waters  where  "snag- 
ging" is  of  common  occurrence.  This 
bulkhead  is  so  arranged  that  even  if  the 
low  or  forward  portion  of  the  boat  is  stove 
by  running  against  a  "snag,"  the  hull 
would  still  remain  buoyant,  and  no  danger 
to  life  or  cargo  would  be  incurred. 

The  Society  adjourned  for  two  weeks, 
after  the  announcement  that  at  the  next 
meeting  the  subject  of  "  Concrete,  its  uses 
and  Application  in  Building,"  would  be 
taken  up  for  consideration. 


Salt  Lake  on  Cabmen  Island. — Gardi- 
ner P.  Williams,  M.  E.,  has  just  returned 
from  a  trip  to  Carmen  Island,  where  he  has 
been  examining  a  small  salt  lake,  with  a 
view  to  determining  the  feasibility  of  drain- 
ing the  same,  for  the  production  of  that 
article  of  permanent  commercial  demand. 
The  work  proposed  is  in  the  interest  of 
Holladay  &  Brenham. 

Cae  Building. — The  car  stock  for  a  new 
horse  railroad  in  this  city,  starting  from 
the  Masonic  Temple,  and  leading  through 
Post,  Market,  Mission  streets,  etc.,  out  to 
the  Harvey  Brown  tract,  is  being  turned 
out  as  fast  as  possible  at  Casebolt's  carriage 
factory;  the  cars  being  sixteen  feet  long — 
the  largest  in  the  city.  The  road  is  to  be 
in  operation  in  May. 


The  surface  of  the  warm  springs  near 
Carson,  Nev.,  has  suddenly  sunk  two  feet. 

Mining  A2JD  Scientific  Pbess. — This  excellent  scien- 
tific journal  has  entered  upon  its  eighteenth  volume. — 
Video  Courant,  Jan.  15£/t. 


HIMGERFOED'S  IMPROYED  CONCENTRATOR, 

For  Saving  Gold,  Snlpliurets,  Quicksilver,  etc. 


W.    T.    GA.RR.A.TT, 

City 

BRASS  AND  BELL  FOUNDER 


There  is  no  description  of  machinery  of  bo  much  importance  to  the  mining  interests  of  Califor- 
nia, at  the  present  time,  as  that  for  the  separation  of  sulphurets.  Many  machines  have  heen  tried, 
and  abandoned  ;  and  none  seems  to  meet  the  requirement  of  the  mining  interest  so  well  as  that  now 
patented  by  Mr.  Hungerford,  which  is  au  improvement  on  the  well  known  Hungerford  &  Prater  Con- 
centrator, with  which  his  name  is  already  so  familiar. 

ISECOMMEXBATIOXS  : 

San  Francisco,  October  19th,  1868. 
Mr.  M,  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — We  have  had  twelve  of  your  Concentrators  at  work  at  the 
Oneida  Mine,  Amador  County,  for  about  six  months.  They  give  entire  satisfaction.  They  are 
strong  and  substantial,  requiring,  thus  lar,  no  repairs,  and  do  their  work  thoroughly  and  effectively. 
At  a  recent  clean-up  of  four  ot  them,  I  found  that  in  four  weeks'  time  we  saved  about  S500  in  free 
gold,  besides  the  sulphurets,  or  not  far  from  one  dollar  per  ton  on  the  entire  crushing  of  the  ten 
stamps  connected  with  them.  In  my  opinion,  it  is  for  the  interest  of  every  quartz  mill  to  have  your 
machines.     Yours,  respectfully,  GEORGE  PfttNGLE,  Supt.  Oneida  Mine. 

Office  of  the  Oneida  Mining  Company,  Jackson,  May  13th  1868. 
Mr.  Morgan  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — In  regard  to  the  four  Hungerford  Concentra- 
tors that  I  bought  of  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  last  month,  I  will  say  that  I  put  them  up  in  the 
Oneida  Mill  soon  after  I  arrived  here,  and  find  that  they  save  sulphurets  well  and  clean,  and  work  to 
my  entire  satisfaction.  I  have  tried  many  other  concentrators,  but  these  stand  up  ami  work  better 
than  any  others  I  have  used.  I  have  ordered  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  to  make  eight  more  for  me  as 
soon  as  possible.     Very  truly  yours,  JAMES  MORGAN. 

Big  Oak  Flat,  May  25th,  1868.— Mr.  T.  W.  Mulford— DearSir:— I  have  used  two  of  M.  Hun- 
gerford's  Concentrators  in  the  Rattlesnake  Quartz  Mill,  at  this  place,  and  find  that  they  work  full  as 
well  as  they  are  represented  to  do.  E.  M.  SMITH,  Supt. 

A  full  description  of  the  principle  and  mode  of  action  of  this  pan,  is  described  in  circulnrs,  which 
will  be  forwarded  to  any  party  who  may  desire  them. 

The  Hungerford  Concentrator  has  only  to  be  seen  to  be  appreciated.  No  millman  will  use  any 
other  kind  after  he  has  tried  that.  They  are  in  active  operation  in  mills  throughout  the  State,  and 
give  perfect  satisfaction; 

It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  Mr.  Hungerford  is  the  original  builder  and  maker  of  the  cele- 
brated Prater  Concentrator,  and  his  name  should  be  sufficient  guarantee  to  warrant  the  public  in  ex- 
amining his  new  machine  before  purchasing  elsewhere. 

In  future  these  Pans  will  be  manufactured  by  Goddard  &  Co.,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  San 
Francisco,  which  is  a  guarantee  that  they  will  be  built  in  the  most  substantial  manner. 

These  Pans  may  be  seen  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  First  street,  near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 
Address, 

GODDARD    Sc    CO.,  San  Francisco. 

Or  M.  HUNGERFORD,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works. 


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volume  xvm. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Coupon  Ticket  Nipper— III 
Famous.  Mines  in  Mexico. 
tii.-  li.nm  Powder. 
Ilvdraullc   Mlnli.g  111    Placer 

I'ounty. 
falter  Inun  Idnho. 
Practical  mill  BclentlOc. 
chlorine  In  Gold  Kertiilng. 
Ice  Uaohlne  ol  U.  Carre 
HwouenborB  us  u  scientist 

Enterprises  una  Develop- 
ment*. 

Explosive  Agents  for  Mining 
Purposes. 

Me-ollurglcal  Statistics. 

■  -.ii.ui   II. nun/    etc 

troiilrlbtiiloiis  for  our  Cabinet 

Uunll  Hill. 

Poh  ticliiilc  Evening  Scllool. 

Mining  mi. I  Chinese  Labor. 

din-  Mining  Stock  Experi- 
ences. 

BSOIMURIKQ      MlSCrt-LANlf.— 

Concrete  and  Concrete 
Bu  Idiu ;-.  Hie  Completion 
ottlie  Pitelllc  It  I;  :  Light 
Houses  In  .Mil  Ocean;  The 
Stockton  und  Tulare  K.  it.  I 


Ml.  IMMiML         MISC1TI.I..1NT  — 

Sir.ngth  nf  Steel  Ralls  In 
Winter:  The  Engine  of  the 
Future;  Kollnlug  Iron  w-llh- 
otit  I'uitilllug;  The  Broad 
OSUge;  II.  atoll  ami  Besse- 
mer; Hnutet's  Bridge. 

BOIIHIiriO    MlSCKLI.SNT  — 

OH    Slruclurc    of   Metals; 
Discovery  of   Metallic  Hy- 
drogen; Man  In  the    Palieo- 
Kiic  Age;  Blerle   Aeld  Hun- 
powder;  Alosku  a  Thousand 
Years  Ago. 
Mini  so  Summary— Comprising 
late  Intelligence  Iroin   the 
various  counties  and     dis- 
tricts In   Calllornla,  Color- 
ado, Idaho.  Montana,  New 
Mexico,  Nevada, 
New  Velocipedes. 
San  Frnneisi  o  Mining  Share 

holders'  Directory. 
San  Francisco  Melol  Market- 
sun  Francisco  Market  Kates. 
Notices  to  Correspondents, 
stock  Prices— Bid  and  Asked. 
Incorporations. 


Using  the  Tides  to  make  Compressed 
Air. — It  is;said  that  there  is  power  enough 
in  the  rise  and  fall  of  the  titles,  to  drive  all 
tie  machinery  that  man  would  ever  have 
occasion  to  use.  Yet  so  far  as  we  are  aware, 
no  advantage  has  been  taken  of  this  fact, 
except  in  the  old-fashioned  tide  mills,  where 
the  wheel  is  stationary,  either  on  shore  or 
on  an  anchored  boat,  such  as  one  may  see 
in  great  flotillas,  whitened  with  flour,  or 
green  with  moss,  on  the  Bhine.  Mr.  N.  B. 
Adams,  the  representative  of  several  very 
ingenious  inventions  at  the  late  Mechanics 
Institute  Fair,  suggests  that  compressed 
air  power  might  be  obtained  by  the  use  of 
a  great  iron,  gasometer-shaped  vessel,  to 
confine  the  air  between  high  and  low  tide, 
by  fastening  the  vessel  to  the  bottom ;  so 
that  when  the  tide  rises,  for  example,  the 
air  in  the  vessel  above  would  be  compressed 
precisely  as  is  found  in  shoving  an  inverted 
tumbler  containing  air,  some  distance  under 
•water.  The  amount  of  compression  would 
correspond  with  the  hight  of  the  column 
of  water  outside.  A  pipe  leading  from  the 
top  of  the  air  reservoir  would  conduct  the 
elastic  element  to  any  point  where  the  power 
might  be  required  for  use.  "When  the  tide 
falls,  the  same  force  would  be  exerted  in 
the  reverse  direction,  to  prevent  the  forma- 
tion of  a  vacuum  in  the  reservoir,  the  press- 
ure in  this  case  being  limited  by  the  weight 
of  the  atmosphere. 

In  this  manner  there  is  no  doubt  a  kind 
of  compressed  air  engine  on  the  principle 
of  the  •windmill,  could  be  driven  by  suc- 
tion, and  counter  suction,  through  the  con- 
ducting pipe;  but  as  the  force  would  not 
increase  in  proportion  to  the  area  of  the 
water  inclosed  by  the  reservoir  or  gasom- 
eter, the  working  effect  would  depend  upon 
the  volume  of  partially  compressed  air,  in 
proportion  to  the  size  of  the  pipe.  That  is 
a  problem  in  natural  philosophy  which  we 
would  recommend  the  reader  to  calculate 
out  for  his  own  satisfaction. 


Miners'  Meeting  at  Colfax  — G.  C.  Bro 
gau,  J.  B.  Taylor  and  S.  I).  Moore,  Miners' 
Committee,  request  that  a  meeting  of  the 
several  mining  precincts  of  Nevada  and 
Placer  counties  be  held  at  Colfax,  Feb.  4th, 
to  take  action  in  the  case  now  pending  be- 
fore the  courts  of  this  State,  wherein  Wil- 
liams is  plaintiff,  holding  title  from  the 
Central  Pacific  Bailroad,  and  Parber  and 
other  defendants. 


City  Horse  Railroads   and  the  Coupon 
Ticket  Nipper. 

The  adoption  of  the  Convenient  snuffer- 
like "  coupon  ticket  nipper,"  shown  in  the 
engraving,  now  as  familiar  to  San  Francis- 
cans as  the  sight  of  a  street  railroad  ear  it- 
self, being  a  California  invention,  the  pro- 
duct of  the  ingenuity  of  Mr.  Robert  J.  Kel- 
lett,  of  this  city,  has  worked  so  advanta- 
geously, even  upon  city  railroad  stocks,  and 
has  been  the  means  of  bringing  about  such 
noteworthy  conveniences  to  railroad  pas- 
sengers in  the  system  of  exchanging  tick- 
ets which  has  obtained  through  its  agency 
between  different  lines,  that  a  particular 
mention  is  deserved  of  some  of  the  points 
in  railroad  economy  touching  its  use,  while 
at  the  same  time  we  embrace  the  opportu- 
nity of  referring  to  street  railroad  opera- 
tions in  general. 

We  are  informed  by  the  inventor  of  the 
coupon  ticket  nipper  that  Ihe  street  rail- 
road stocks  in  San  Francisco  have  increased 


companies.  These  coupons  are  strung  on 
strings  in  the  railroad  offices,  counted,  and 
settled  for  monthly;  the  money  going,  in 
the  end,  not  to  the  company  that  sells  the 
most  tickets,  but  to  the  one  that  nips  the 
largest  number  of  coupons;  an  even  ex- 
change being  made  between  all  the  com- 
panies. 

Scores  of  inventions  for  the  prevention 
of  peculation  under  similar  circumstances, 
have  been  tried  and  found  more  or  less  in- 
effective. The  present  system  is  coming 
into  general  use,  not  only  on  Eastern  horse 
railroads,  but  wherever  exchanges  between 
steamboats  and  railroads  are  found  to  be  a 
convenience  to  the  public. 

Perhaps  the  chief  value  of  street  rail- 
roads is  the  enhancement  effected  by  them 
of  the  value  of  suburban  property.  The 
several  Mission  railroads,  and  the  Turk 
street  railroad  to  Lone  Mountain,  afford  the 
most  striking  evidences  of  the  importance 
of  this  fact.  At  the  same  time  it  is  evi- 
dent that  increased   speed  and  facility  in 


entire  route,  is  a  difficulty  with  street  cars 
which  has  called  forth  seventy-five  different 
inventions, — motive  powers,  car  starters, 
etc., — some  of  which,  properly  modified, 
will  probably,  in  time,  supersede  present 
sj'stems.  For  long,  unbroken  distances, 
the  dummy  engine  cars  at  New  York,  car- 
rying three-horse  loads,  have  proved  a  suc- 
cess; and  the  elevated  railway  on  Green- 
wich street,  in  that  city,  will  shortly  be 
heardfrom  under  the  test  of  practical  oper- 
ation, the  two  doubtful  points  in  regard  to 
it  being  the  frightening  of  horses  at  street 
crossings,  and  the  unpleasant  noises  made 
overhead  by  the  iron  running  gear.  Tanks 
for  compressed  air  or  steam  are  proposed 
for  motive  power,  in  lien  of  horses,  but  do 
not  appear  to  have  been  satisfactorily  tried. 
Another  important  problem  is  the  establish- 
ment of  successful  city  railroads  on  steep 
grades.  Where  the  rewards  of  ingenuity 
are  great,  and  the  solving  of  a  mechanical 
problem  is  at  the  Bame  time  a  marked  pub- 
lic benefit,  the  issue  can  be  only  one  of  ap- 
plication, and  of  time. 


KELLETT'S    CODPON    TICKET    NIPPEB. 


in  value  a  third  since  its  adoption,  the 
city  railroads  being,  without  a  single  ex- 
ception, now  in  a  very  healthy  condition. 
That  even  a  fraction  of  this  advance  can  be 
due  to  the  adoption  of  a  ticket  system 
whereby  peculation  on  the  part  of  conduc- 
tors and  agents  is  rendered  impossible, 
comments  strangely  upon  human  nature 
and  upon  street  railroad  management.  The 
receipts  of  the  companies  certainly  show  an 
increase,  and  it  is  said  that  conductors — 
poorly  paid  no  doubt — have  been  heard  to 
complain  that  under  this  system  they  are 
not  able  to  make  anything  more  than  their 
salary  of  $2.50  a  day.  The  conductor  is  now 
responsible  to  the  company  for  the  number 
of  tickets  he  takes;  and  while  he  gives  a 
kind  of  receipt  to  the  passenger  for  every 
fare  he  collects  in  returning  the  body  of 
the  ticket,  he  retains  in  the  coupon-nipper 
a  check  evidencing  the  amounts,  the  same 
being  of  no  further  use  to  him,  as  he  is  not 
able  to  sell  the  coupons,  like  tickets,  over 
again,  and  mainly  of  use  in  showing,  by 
the  color  of  coupon,  the  number  of  fares 
that  have  been  had  on  tickets  sold  by  olher 


transportation  would  operate  still  more  fa- 
vorably than  the  present  very  defective 
means  have  done.  Statistics  of  the  several 
street  railroads  in  San  Francisco,  given  in 
a  very  full  article  in  the  Bulletin  of  Jan. 
26th,  show  the  value  of  street  railroads  from 
the  dividends  that  are  returned;  as  an  ex- 
ample of  which  it  may  ba  stated  that  the 
Omnibus  B.  R.  Co.  carries  275,000  passen- 
gers per  month,  and  receives  for  fares 
$223,659  per  year. 

Many  problems  are  suggested  to  the  in- 
ventor, by  the  operations  and  the  demands 
of  street  railroads.  To  prevent  crowding; 
rattling;  using  up  and  brutally  treating 
horses,  whose  fortuitously  clattering  slip- 
ping hoofs  on  the  cobbles,  and  whose  wo- 
ful-looking  eyes  and  anatomy,  are  painful 
to  the  unwilling  observer;  while  the  harsh 
metallic  clatter  of  the  rails,  and  the  filtby 
or  damp  interior  of  the  cars,  afford  cause 
for  a  just  aversion  to  the  city  railroads  as 
an  institution.  Slowness  of  travel,  from 
frequent  and  irregular  stopping,  involving 
a  dead  loss  of  power  far  greater  thau  that 
which  would   make  the  car  travel  over  its 


Howland's  Circular  Stamp  Mill. — A 
new  circular  eight-stamp  mill,  of  the  kind 
which  has  been  at  work  since  1861 
at  Gold  Hill, — but  embracing  many 
improvements, — has  just  been  com- 
pleted at  the  Miners'  Foundry,  for 
Mr.  A.  Staples'  mill  at  White  Pine, 
and  will  be  set  in  operation  for  the 
first  time  to-day.  Though  criticised 
somewhat  at  the  time  of  its  original 
production,  the  circular  stamp  mill 
seems  to  have  been  giving  satisfac- 
tion, and  to  be  making  its  own  way 
into  use.  Its  merits  are  its  com- 
pactness; completeness  without  ex- 
tra fixtures;  durability,  aud  in  re- 
quiring, as  is  claimed,  only  5-horse 
power  where  au  ordinary  8-stamp 
mill  would  require  12-horse  power. 
While  it  does  not  do  more  work 
than  any  other  8-stamp  mill,  it  is 
claimed  that  the  work  done  is  bet- 
ter, the  principal  reason  for  which 
is  the  greatly  enlarged  screen  sur- 
face forming  the  outer  circumfer- 
ence of  the  mill.  It  weighs  five  tons, 
while  an  ordinary  mill  weighs  eight  tons; 
costs  $1,600,  and  does  not  require  any  wood 
work,  or  millwrighting,  to  put  it  into  oper- 
ation. Once  on  the  ground,  a  few  men 
can  put  it  in  running  order  in  a  day  or 
two.  This  saving,  including  the  three  tons 
less  freight,  will,  it  is  claimed,  reduce  its 
actual  price  to  half  the  cost  of  an  ordinary 
mill.  The  quartz  feeds  in  at  the  center; 
and  the  stamps  are  raised,  and  dropped 
two  at  a  time,  by  a  single  shaft,  connected 
by  bevel  gear  with  a  large  pulley.  The 
diameter  of  the  octagonal  part  is  four  feet 
three  inches;  of  the  round  part,  forty 
inches;  hight,  eight  feet.  The  weight  of 
the  stamps  is  variable;  in  the  present 
machine  they  are  600  pounds. 

Mr.  Harford,  the  Curator  of  Conchol- 
ogy,  is  engaged  in  arranging  systematically 
the  shells  belonging  to  the  Academy  of 
Sciences.  There  are  prospects  of  the  same 
being  done  in  the  Geological  and  Mineral- 
ogical  departments  in  due  time,  which  will 
add  greatly  to  the  value  of  the  Academy  of 
Sciences  as  an  institution, 


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Account  of  Famous  Mines  in   Mexico. 

Batopilas,  Chihuahua,  Mex.,  Oct.  24th,  1S68. 
(Continued  from  page  50.] 
THE  ST.    DOMINGO   MINE 

is  known  to  give  among  its  very  rich  ores 
a  fair  percentage  of  ruby  silver,  sometimes 
in  large  masses,  and  the  most  beautiful 
crystals. 

THE  DESCUBRIDORA 

claim  lies  to  the  south  of  the  town,  almost 
at  the  top  of  a  very  high  mountain,  and 
contains  some  sixteen  or  eighteen  lodes. 
Some  five  years  ago  it  was  sold  by  its  then 
owner,  Don  Francisco  Viniegra,to  an  Amer- 
ican company  from  San  Francisco,  which 
worked  it  for  a  little  while,  but  failed  to 
prosecute  it,  and  finally  lost  it  again  by  let- 
ting the  lawful  term  of  holding  it  as  prop- 
erty run  out.  It  then  reverted  back  to  its 
original  proprieter,  who  now  draws  very 
rich  returns  from  it.  The  claim  has  in 
former  times  given  several  great  bonanzas, 
and  can  be  very  conveniently  worked  by  a 
tunnel.  In  none  of  the  lodes  are  the  works 
said  to  go  deeper  than  sixty  yards. 

THE  MARTINEZ  CLAIM, 

on  the  Animas  Hill,  comprises  some  of  the 
very  best  mines,  prominently  among  which 
are  the  Martinez,  Vallinas,  Vaooa,  and  San 
Pedro.  The  first  one  has  given  many  mill- 
ions to  its  former  owner,  the  Marquez  of 
Bustamante,  and  is  said  to  be  left  in  metal 
in  some  of  its  workings.  The  San  Pedro  in 
little  more  than  fifty  yards  deep,  gave  sev- 
eral hundreds  of  thousands  to  Don  Juan 
Mendazona,  and  shows  most  flattering  pros- 
pects. The  claim  is  now  being  worked  by 
an  American  Company,  who  are  actually 
engaged  in  driving  a  tunnel  to  go  under 
the  old  workings  of  the  Martinez,  and  an- 
other one  under  those  of  the  Vallinas 
mine. 

THE  CATA  MINE 

belongs  to  Mr.  G.  Le  Brun,  who,  however, 
eonfined  his  workings  exclusively  to  the 
Pastrana.  It  is  one  of  the  most  important 
and  promising  mines  of  the  district,  which 
has  given  millions  of  dollars,  part  of  it  in 
silver  so  massive  that  it  had  to  be  chiseled 
out. 

I  might  continue  giving  the  outlines  of 
many  not  less  productive  mines,  dozens  of 
which  have  given  hundreds  of  thousands 
of  dollars  in  comparatively  very  insignifi- 
cant workings,  the  most  of  them  averaging 
only  thirty  yards  in  depth;  but  the  forego- 
ing ones  have,  I  think,  sufficiently  proved 
the  uncomparable  value  of  the  district,  if 
we  do  not  lose  sight  of  the  fact,  that  all 
these  mines  and  lodes  are,  so  to  say,  as  yet 
almost  virgin,  not  a  single  one  having  been 
explored  over  150  yards  down  from  the  sur- 
face, and  when  we  bear  in  mind  that  the 
tunnels  of  the  Pastrana  and  of  San  Miguel 
give  evidence  that  the  mineral  deposits  go 
down  to  the  unknown  depths,  allowing  for 
barren  intervals. 

I  will  only  mention  yet  another  enter- 
prise; which  in  these  very  days,  has  been 
started  by  a  gentleman  of  whom  I  have  al- 
ready hadoceasion  to  speak,  Mr.  H.  Stearns; 
an  enterprise  which  bids  fair  in  its  glorious 
prospects  and  final  results  to  leave  behind 
any  others  of  which  I  have  heard,  or 
which  to  my  knowledge  exists  on  our  con- 
tinent. The  plan  of  it  was  conceived  by 
Mr.  Stearns  years  ago,  and  he  has  ever 
since  untiringly  worked  to  accomplish  it. 
This  great  undertaking  consists  in  nothing 
less  than  to  drive  a 

TUNNEL  THKOTJGH  THE  ANIMAS  HILL 

for  a  distance  of  about  1%  English  miles. 
This  hill  may,  without  exaggeration,  be 
termed  a  colossal  bed  of  silver. 

The  number  of  lodes  which  have  for- 
merly, or  are  at  present  worked  in  it,  may  go 
pver  100,  many  of  which  having  given 
great  bonanzas,  or  are  now  turning  out  the 
richest  kind  of  silver,  many  hundreds  of 


feet  above  where  this  tunnel  is  to  cut  them. 
Besides  these,  several  hundred  veins  lay 
between  them,  which  have  never  been 
touched  yet,  or  to  a  very  limited  extent  only 
at  their  surfaces,  but  may  turn  out  equally 
rich.  Hardly  anywhere  more  than  fifteen 
yards  will  intervene  between  any  two  of 
them,  in  many  points  not  over  ten.  The 
mineral  country  throughout  this  hill  is  of 
the  very  first  order,  and  increasing  in  rich- 
ness below,  promising  incalculable  wealth. 

Among  the  famed  lodes  which  in  its 
course  this  tunnel  is  destined  to  cut,  are 
the  Nevada,  San  Antonio  Ohiquito,  St. 
Theresa,  Aurora,  Vallinas,  Martinez,  San 
Pedro,  Pastrana,  and  Arbitrios.  This  latter 
one  having  once  formed  one  of  the  most 
prominent  ones  in  the  district,  lies  as  the 
very  last  and  highest,  where  the  Animas 
Hill  joins  auother  hill.  After  having  lain 
abandoned  for  many  years,  a  San  Francisco 
Company  started  in  to  work  it  anew  a  few 
years  ago,  but  striking  a  horse  in  a  new 
work  above,  of  some  sixty  yards  in  depth, 
broke  off  here  to  drive  in  the  old  works  be- 
low to  get  under  them.  The  country  did 
not  prove  good  as  expected,  but  was  im- 
proving, and  a  considerable  gallery  with 
upper  works  driven  to  within  a  few  yards 
from  a  main  cross  lode,  where  the  former 
great  bonanza  was  known  tohave  lain,  when 
the  company  stopped  work. 

The  lawful  term  having  expired,  Mr. 
Stearns  claimed  the  mine  as  the  end-point 
of  his  tunnel,  with  the  object  of  draining 
it  thereby.  The  time  necessary  to  drive  it 
through,  Mr.  Stearns  calculates  at  about 
eight  to  ten  years.  He  has  already  set  en- 
ergetically to  work,  after  procuring  full 
and  undisputed  documents  of  possession 
for  his  valuable  property,  and  opened  his 
work  directly  opposite  the  mouth  of  the 
tunnel  of  the  San  Miguel,  on  the  other  side 
of  the  river.  About  seventeen  yards  have 
been  driven,  and  a  small  vein  has  been  cut, 
which  shows  good  prospects;  the  first  one 
in  importance,  however,  will  be  the  Ne- 
vada, in  about  twenty  yards  distance; 
thence  vein  after  vein  will  follow. 

The  people  here  are  perfectly  wild  about 
this  enterprise,  and  all  those  acquainted 
with  the  geological  and  mineralogical  fea- 
tures of  the  district,  predict  for  it  a  suc- 
cess of  the  most  astonishing  dimensions. 
Everybody  is  congratulating  Mr.  Stearns 
on  his  br.lliant  prospects  and  acquisition. 
For,  even  allowing  the  most  improbable 
case,  that  out  of  these  several  hundreds  of 
lodes  only  one  or  two  dozen  should  be  out 
in  silver,  which,  as  the  experience  of  this 
hill  shows,  consists  principally  in  pure  me- 
tallic silver,  or  the  very  richest  sulphurets, 
the  result  must  go  up  to  many  millions. 

I  am  very  sorry  that  I  have  not  person- 
ally met  Mr.  Stearns,  as  he  had  left  B.  a 
few  days  before  my  arrival  here,  going  on 
to  New  York,  I  understand,  but  leaving  an 
agent  here  to  prosecute  the  work  vigor- 
ously during  his  absence. 

My  time  of  stay  here  in  Batopilas  is 
nearly  up  now.  I  shall  likely  leave  next 
week  for  the  neighboring  mineral  district 
of  Urique,  whence  I  shall  write  to  you 
again,  and  describe  what  I  see. 

Yours  respectfully,  Minero. 

The   Giant   Powder    Comparative 
Figures. 

San  Francisco,  Jan.  25th,  1869. 

Editors  Press  :— Noticing  in  your  paper 
of  16th  inst.,  a  communication  haviog  refer- 
ence to  the  use  of  Giant  powder  in  the  Oakes 
&  Beese  mine,  belonging  to  Mr.  McAllister 
and  myself,  I  beg  to  state  that  during  the 
past  week  our  superintendent,  Mr.  Cassel, 
has  let  the  following  contracts,  for  work  in 
the  mine  : 

.  1 — Sinking  main  shaft  50  feet  from  the 
278-foot  level,  at  860  per  foot— contract- 
ing parties  furnishing  everything. 

2 — Drift  west,  on  Oakes  &  Beese  vein, 
50  feet,  at  $13  per  foot — contractors  fur- 
nishing everything. 

3  -Drift  South,  on  Blue  Lead,  50  feet,  at 
$10.75  per  foot — contractors  furnishing 
everything. 

The  same  work  has  heretofore  cost  us, 
with  use  of  black  powder,  as  follows  : 

1 — Sinking  main  shaft,  $90  per  foot. 

2 — Drift  west,  Oakes  &  Beese  vein,  $35 
per  foot. 

3 — Drift  south,  Blue  Lead,  $25  per  foot. 

Thus  it  will  be  seen  that  in  these  three 
contracts,  the  mine  owners  save  as  follows: 

1.  Sinking  50-foot  shaft,  at  $30 $1,500.00 

2.  Westdrift,  50  feet,  at  $17 850.00 

3.  South  drift,  50  feet,  at  $14.25 712.50 

Total  saving $3,062.60 

In  addition  to  the  saving,  in  dollars  and 
cents,  is  also  the  important  item  of  saving 


in  time,  as  the  time  occupied  in  finishing 
the  contracts  with  Giant  powder  is  only 
about  one-half  of  the  time  required  with 
use  of  o  rdinary  powder. 

The  contractors,  even  at  these  low  rates, 
are  better  satisfied  with  the  prices,  than  un- 
der the  old  prices  with  the  common  powder. 
Very  respectfully, 

L.  L.  Bobinson. 


Hydraulic    Mining   in    Pla,cer  County. 
Velocipedes. 

Dutch  Flat,  Jan.  20th,  1869. 

Editors  Press  : — Since  my  last  letter  to 
you,  the  Baker  Boys'  mill  ha«i  made  a  run 
on  their  claims  in  the  Blue  Lead,  and  had 
a  clean  up,  which  demonstrates  beyond 
further  doubt  the  richness  of  the  under  or 
Blue  Lead  at  this  place.  All  we  want  now 
is  energy  and  capital  to  make  these  dig- 
gings yield  at  '49  rates. 

The  hydraulic  claims,  too  numerous  to 
name  individually,  are  nearly  all  running 
with  good  profits  to  the  owners.  The  Buck- 
eye Company  have  gone  back  and  started 
on  the  bedrock,  some  hundred  and  seventy 
feet  lower  than  any  other  company  upon 
the  north  side  of  the  hill,  and  have  found 
some  immensely  rich  streaks  of  dirt.  When 
they  have  completed  their  fitting  up,  and 
made  their  first  run,  I  will  inform  you  of 
the  exact  amounts;  and  I  am  sure  you  will 
say  that  with  the  same  investment  in  the 
mines  in  this  State,  as  good  results  may  be 
had  as  in  any  mining  section  known.  This 
is  not  an  isolated  case,  or  mine  of  rich  de- 
posit in  this  section,  but  I  speak  of  it  more 
particularly,  because  they  have  gone  to  the 
lowest  depth  or  bedrock  to  work  with  hy- 
draulic rigging,  as  many  others  will  do 
when  they  see  the  results  of  these  opera- 
tions. Mr.  Cheshire,  a  man  who  has 
worked  at  mining  all  his  life  nearly,  is  en- 
gineering the  work.  He  knows  how  to  work 
mines  for  what  they  are  worth,  and  has  re- 
cently bought  out  several  of  the   partners. 

QUARTZ. 

The  Champion,  Bhode  Island,  and  Wat- 
eree  quartz  lodes  are  showing  fine  rock, 
considerable  free  srold  and  heavily  sulphu- 
reted.  These  lodes  are  about  ten  miles 
above  this  place. 

velocipedes. 

Now  if  you  will  permit,  I  will  change 
the  subject  to  mechanics,  and  say  some- 
thing about  velocipedes,  as  I  hear  through 
the  papers  that  they  are  coming  into  use  in 
San  Francisco.  I  would  suggest  that  some 
person  have  one  built  with  the  Bedstone 
mechanical  device,  patented  April  29, 1862, 
(converting  rotary  into  a  reciprocating  mo- 
tion) and  if  it  is  not  the  best  arrangement 
that  can  be  put  into  one,  I  am  mistaken. 
The  device  may  be  constructed  with  a 
handle  upon  the  top  of  each, — the  slide 
placed  at  quarter  stroke;  and  as  it  works  in 
a  straight  line  over  the  axle,  the  handles 
may  be  brought  between  the  knees  of  the 
person  operating  the  machine,  and  straight 
in  front,  so  that  much  more  force  may  be 
applied  with  the  same  exertion  that  is  now 
used  in  propelling  the  present  machine. 
This  device  I  think  will  perfect  the  veloc- 
ipede. A.  E.  B. 
♦-•-  -^*-  --  * 

Activity  in  Mining. — Not  the  White 
Pine  developments  alone  are  causes  of  the 
increased  interest  in  mining,  which  is  ob- 
servable at  the  present  time.  From  the 
immense  amounts  of  machinery,  stamps, 
crushers,  amalgamating  pans,  etc.,  that 
have  passed  through  Stockton  and  Sacra- 
mento to  the  interior  mining  counties, 
every  evidence  is  given  that  the  develop- 
ment of  quartz  leads  has  received  a  new 
impetus;  and  a  large  amount  of  iron  pipe 
has  been  manufactured  in  this  city  and  in 
Nevada  County  especially  for  the  hydraulic 
mines,  to  take  advantage  of  the  present 
rainy  season;  showing  that  gravel  mining  is, 
if  anything,  more  than  holding  its  own. 
Concerning  Eastern  sentiment  on  the  sub- 
ject, the  Philadelphia  Ledger  says  : 

"  The  mining  interests  of  the  United 
States  have  been  attracting  more  attention 
during  several  months  past.  As  an  evi- 
dence of  the  truth  of  this,  we  see  it  stated 
that  one  firm  heavily  engaged  in  the  manu- 
facture of  mining  machinery,  reports  that  it 
is  in  receipt  of  large  orders  in  their  line, 
and  that  they  still  continue  to  come.  The 
going  out  of  favor  of  mining  operations  in 
the  last  few  years  was  not  so  much  the  un- 
productiveness at  the  mines  as  it  was  the 
breaking  up  of  companies  created  by  spec- 
ulators, who  hoped  to  profit  by  the  sale  of 
shares. " 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Letter  from  Idaho. 

Boise  Crrv,  Jan.  8th,  1869. 
The  snows  of  the  past  three  weeks  have 
been  very  heavy,  but  not  so  much  so  as  to 
stop  mining  at  Tuba  and  Bocky  Bar. 

MINING  OPERATIONS. 

The  Atlanta  ore  is  richer  than  ever,  and 
the  silver  is  being  rolled  out  in  sheets. 
The  present  streak  is  several  inches  wide, 
and  right  along  the  lode  and  apparently 
increasing  as  descended  upon,  assaying  75 
per  cent,  silver.  When  an  owner  who  has 
been  absent  a  few  weeks  was  told  of  it,  he 
said,  "  that's  nothing,  we  have  been  taking 
rich  ore  out  so  long  that  we  are  not  sur- 
prised if  we  strike  a  vein  of  pure  metal." 

The  Leonora  holds  out  as  good  as  ever. 

Chesley  Woodward  is  preparing  the  Va- 
rieties lode  for  energetic  spring  operations. 

At  Booky  Bar  all  mills  are  suspended  for 
the  winter,  but  the  company  under  the  su- 
perintendence of  John  McNally,  Esq.,  are 
running  a  new  tunnel  on  the  lower  level, 
to  strike  the  Wide  West  lode  about  350  to 
400  feet  underground.  This  lode  has  hith- 
erto proved  rich,  and  the  company  want  to 
know  what  they  have  got. 

Jackson  &  Co.  are  running  a  tunnel  for 
the  Silver  Star  lode,  in  order  to  get  the 
lode  in  shape  for  working  or  sale,  as  cir- 
cumstances dictate. 

Dr.  Bishop,  resident  director  of  the  Lucy 
Phillips  Company,  (English)  has  lately 
sent  a  large  lot  of  specimens  of  ore  from 
various  lodes  at  Yuba,  and  a  brick  of  bull- 
ion from  each  of  those  represented  by  spec- 
imens, to  London,  to  be  publicly  shown 
there  as  samples  of  the  "  Gem  of  the 
Mountains, "  and  if  we  mistake  not  it  will 
make  "phlegmatic  John  Bull"  open  his  eyes 
to  see  how  much  Idaho  will  soon  be  able 
to  do  towards  helping  to  give  us  a  return 
to  specie  payments,  in  lieu  of  "old  rags." 

LOCATION     OP     THE     RAILROAD     PROM     SALT 
LAKE  TO  PUGET  SOUND.      ' 

The  difference  between  the  two  routes 
from  Salt  Lake  down  Snake  Biver,  and  in 
the  vicinity  of  Boise  City,  now  being  sur- 
veyed for  the  Union  Pacific  and  Puget 
Sound  Bailroad,  (spoken  of  in  the  last  num- 
ber of  the  Press)  is  this  :  By  Camas  Prai- 
rie or  Malade  Biver  there  is  timber  twenty 
miles  up  the  Malade,  with  a  good  farming 
valley,  and  from  thence  there  are  at  short 
distances  small  valleys  where  "garden 
stuff,"  etc.,  can  be  raised;  and  the  whole 
route  is  a  splendid  grazing  country,  coming 
on  to  Willow  and  Indian  Creeks,  Sixteen- 
Mile  Creek,  and  Boise  Valley,  in  all  of 
which  the  land  is  good,  and  farmers 
are  living.  On  the  other  route,  it  is  "des- 
olation," and  there  is  not  a  mile  of  good 
land  in  the  whole  distance;  and  were  the 
land  ever  so  good,  the  nearest  timber  on  the 
north  of  the  Snake  is  twenty  miles  distant 
and  on  the  south  side  about  forty  miles, 
while  up  the  river  it  is  a  hundred  or  two, 
and  down  the  river  fully  as  far. 

Query  then— Which  appears  to  be  the 
route  the  railroad  should  go? 

Big  Camas  Prairie  is  not  more  than  thir- 
ty-five miles  from  Yuba  by  directest  route, 
and  the  same  from  Bocky  Bar;  and  it  takes 
in  all  the  settlements  now  occupied,  and  in 
fact  all  that  can  reasonably  be  made  of  any 
consequence. 

On  the  Snake  Biver  in  the  winters  of 
1864-5-6-7,  the  snow  remained  longer,  and 
was  much  deeper  than  along  the  majority 
of  the  distance  on  the  upper  route.  These 
things  I  know  personally.  There  is  not  at 
present  any  snow  to  speak  of,  except  in  the 
mountains;  the  plains  and  prairies  are  bare, 
and  the  weather  is  warm  as  spring,  grass 
growing  on  the  hills.  Perhaps  for  forty  or 
fifty  miles  through  the  Camas  Prairies 
there  may  be  some  snow,  but  not  enough 
to  stop  a  railway  engine. 

If  two  feet,  or  two  feet  six  inches  of  snow 
is  causing  alarm  here  to  Col.  Hndinutt  and 
party,  how  will  the  Black  Hills  trouble 
them,  and  what  of  the  Northern  Pacific 
Bailroad,  which  the  Colonel  concludes 
must  be  built  to  meet  the  requirements  of 
the  age?  Again;  the  Owyhee  people  on  the 
southern  side  of  the  Snake,  do  not  want 
this  railroad  near  them;  what  they  need  is 
a  branch  from  Silver  City  to  conuect  with 
the  C.  P.  B.  B.;  and  thus  they  wish,  as  we 
do,  to  see  the  cars  runuing  through  or  near 
our  town.  Alturas. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


67 


Mecha/ticd/. 


Strength   of    Steel    Rails    in    Winter. 

One  of  the  objections  which  have  been 
mado  to  steel  rails  for  roads  in  cold  cli- 
mates, is  their  supposed  liability  to  break 
or  snap  in  very  cold  or  frosty  weather. 
Very  elaborate  experiments  mad.'  by  Prot 
Styffe  of  Stockholm,  have  shown  that  this 
opinion  is  erroneous.  Mr.  Sandberg,  in 
a  paper  road  before  tho  Institute  of  Civil 
Engineers,  says  : 

"  The  trial  of  iron  and  steel  for  tensile 
strength  under  the  influence  of  extreme 
temperatures,  such  as  boiling  water  and  at 
the  freezing  point  of  mercury,  has  led  to 
the  discovery,  contrary  to  tho  gonoral  be- 
lief, that  the  tensile  and  absolute  strength 
is  greater  during  cold  than  during  ordinary 
temperature;  that  is,  iron  orstoel  is  stronger 
in  winter  than  in  summer.  The  reason  why 
more  breakages  occur  in  winter,  than  in 
summer  is  asserted  to  be  the  extreme  cold 
affectiug  the  elasticity  of  the  supports, 
(sleepers) ;  and  it  is  said  that  elasticity  in 
any  way  given  to  the  rolling  stock  also 
favorably  affects  the  resistance  of  the  rails. 

"  However,  if  the  supports  have  the  same 
elasticity  in  summer  as  in  winter,  as,  for 
instance,  would  be  the  case  with  granite 
rock,  then  Prof.  Styffe  asserts  that  the  same 
rails,  either  of  iron  or  of  steel,  can  resist  a 
heavier  blow  from  a  falling  ball  at  the  tem- 
perature of  extreme  cold  than  on  a  hot 
summer's  day.  Although  the  experiments 
have  been  conducted  with  the  utmost  care 
and  skill  that  science  and  money  can  afford, 
it  seems  desirable  that  this  theory  should 
be  proved  on  a  larger  scale  than  Professor 
Styffe  has  had  an  opportunity  of  doing, 
before  it  can  be  relied  upon." — Hewitt's  Re- 
port on  the  Iron  and  Steel  at  the  Paris  Expo- 
sition, p.  140. 

The  Engine  op  the  Future. — The 
double-bogie  engines  of  Fairlie  are  de- 
scribed under  the  above  head  by  the  Lon- 
don Railway  News,  as  having  a  tractive 
power  equivalent  to  the  drawing  a  gross 
load  of  390  tons  up  a  gradient  of  1  in  25, 
at  a  speed  of  ten  miles  an  hour.  The  weight 
is  so  distributed  over  the  twelve  wheels, 
that  the  pressure  upon  the  rails  is  actually 
less  than  that  put  upon  it  by  the  old  style 
of  engine.  The  fuel  and  water  are  carried 
on  the  engine  itself,  the  necessity  for  a 
tender  is  dispensed  with,  and  the  whole 
weight  carried  is  made  available  for  ad- 
hesion or  grip  on  the  rails.  The  bogies  are 
free  to  swivel  on  their  pins,  and  each  en- 
gine radiates  independently  of  the  other; 
so  while  passing  round  even  an  S  curve, 
each  bogie  can  accommodate  itself  to  the 
direction  of  the  curvature  without  in  any 
way  interfering  with  the  action  of  the  other. 
One  of  these  engines  has  been  at  work  for 
some  time  past  on  the  Neath  and  Brecon 
Railway,  and  Captain  Tyler  described  its 
motion  over  new  and  sharply-curved  por- 
tions of  the  line  as  being  so  free  from  vio- 
lent motion  and  oscillation,  as  to  suggest 
to  him  the  idea  of  "  sailing." 

Kefjning  Ieon  without  PUDDLIXG. — 
A  new  process,  now  in  practical  operation 
in  Pittsburg,  is  thus  described  by  the 
Cleveland  Herald:  "  The  melted  metal  is 
taken  direct  from  the  blast  furnace  and  run 
into  a  large  kettle  of  a  capacity  of  five  tons. 
From  thence  it  is  poured,  in  a  stream  about 
a  foot  wide,  into  a  circular  trough,  twelve 
inches  wide  and  ten  inches  deep,  revolving 
on  a  radius  of  seven  feet,  or  fourteen  feet 
diameter.  Pulverized  iron  ore,  Lake  Su- 
perior, Champlain  or  Iron  Mountain,  is 
used  as  the  converting  agent.  The  ore  de- 
scends from  a  hopper  into  the  revolving 
trough,  and  covers  the  melted  metal  as 
fast  as  it  is  poured  in.  The  continuous 
revolutions  of  the  trough  produce  alternate 
thin  layers  of  hot  metal  and  raw  ore,  and 
effect  the  combination  in  a  very  satisfactory 
manner.  The  machinery  which  accom- 
plishes this  is  moved  by  steam  and  hy- 
draulic power,  and  is  so  well  planned  that 
one  man,  standing  with  his  hands  on  valve- 
levers,  can  manage  the  whole  operation. 
When  the  trough  is  full,  and  before  the  iron 
cools,  it  is  broken  up  into  slabs  of  suitable 
size  for  the  heating  furnace. " 

The  Broad  Gauge. — ' '  We  understand 
that  after  this  day  there  will  be  only  one 
broad  gauge  train  run  daily  between  Lon- 
don and  Birmingham.  On  every  other 
portion  of  the  line  the  third  rail  is  being 
removed,  and  laid  down  for  the  narrow 
gauge  in  other  parts." — London  Railway 
J¥ews,  October  31. 


Hbaton  and  Bessemer. — The  London 
I'm  s  contains  a  letter  from  Mr.  Bessemer 
in  regard  to  the  absurd  claims  for  the 
"  Heaton  Process."  A  portion  of  this  let- 
ter, giving  a  concise  and  lucid  statement  of 
the  difference  in  the  products  derived  from 
th>j  two  processes  above  named,  is  here 
quoted  :  "  Iu  the  Bessemer  process,  by 
simply  forcing  atmospheric  air  iu  numerous 
jits  upward  through  live  tons  of  molten 
pig-iron  for  a  period  of  fifteen  or  twenty 
minutes,  the  iron  is  converted  into  fluid 
cast-steel;  the  oxygen  contained  in  the  air, 
unitiug  with  the  superfluous  quantity  of 
carbon  present  in  the  pig-iron,  produces  an 
intense  combustion,  and  raises  the  temper- 
ature of  the  metal  to  the  extremely  high 
point  nocessary  to  retain  the  steel  in  a  state 
of  complete  fusion,  without  the  employ- 
ment of  any  additional  fuel;  the  fluid  thus 
obtained,  when  poured  into  molds,  forms  a 
solid  homogeneous  mass  of  cast-steel,  en- 
tirely free  from  scoria  or  other  mechanic- 
ally mixed  impurities. 

But  in  the  Heaton  process  nitrate  of  soda 
mixed  with  sand  is  employed  to  generate 
the  necessary  amount  of  oxygen  gas  for 
deoarburizing  the  pig-iron,  instead  of  em- 
ploying the  cheap  gaseous  oxygen  of  the 
atmosphere.  Now,  whenever  solid  sub- 
stances are  converted  into  gas,  a  vast 
amount  of  heat  is  absorbed  and  rendered 
latent;  hence  in  the  Heaton  process  so 
much  heat  is  abstracted  from  the  metal 
in  generating  oxygen  gas  by  the  decompo- 
sition of  nitrate  of  soda  that  the  metal  so- 
lidifies while  in  a  state  of  mechanical  ad- 
mixture with  the  sand  and  soda,  and  thus, 
instead  of  obtaining  fluid  cast-steel  by  his 
process,  Mr.  Heaton  obtains  only  a  lump  of 
spongy,  porous  metal,  intermixed  through- 
out with  slags  and  scoria,  and  having  the 
general  characteristics  and  properties  of 
ordinary  puddled-iron  or  puddled  steel,  but 
which  is  only  obtained  at  a  cost  (for  nitrate 
of  soda)  of  more  than  double  that  of  the 
ordinary  puddling  process. " 

Boutet's  Bkidge. — We  have  already 
given  the  laugh  of  Engineering  at  this 
"Rons  asinorum."  That  journal  finds  it 
necessary  to  allude  again  to  the  scheme,  for 
the  benefit  of  those  incompetent  persons 
who  have  been  induced  to  regard  it  favor- 
ably in  consequence  of  the  notice  taken  of 
it  by  Beveral  influential  papers,  and  to  warn 
such  persons  before  they  allow  themselves 
to  be  imposed  upon.  The  whole  project  is 
a  wild  one,  and  may  easily  be  shown  to  in- 
volve a  hundred  impossibilities.  In  the 
first  place,  a  buoyed  rope  is  to  be  stretched 
across  the  channel  from  France  to  England, 
as  a  ranging  line,  to  define  the  positions  for 
the  placing  of  the  nine  iron  piers  which  are 
to  be  built  on  shore  and  floated  to  place. 
This  rope  will,  it  is  plain,  never  be  in  the 
same  position  for  two  successive  hours; — 
swayed  and  curved  as  it  will  be  by  the  tides 
and  currents,  which  will  be  constantly  act- 
ing upon  it.  Again; — the  iron  cables  to  be 
stretched  between  the  great  towers,  360 
feet  high  and  two  miles  apart,  will  break  by 
their  own  weight  before  they  are  tautened  to 
within  five  hundred  feet  of  their  position  ! 
Many  details  of  the  scheme  further  show, 
— says  the  journal  in  question, — that  M. 
Boutet,  though  doubtless  in  earnest,  "is 
grossly  ignorant  of  the  most  elementary 
laws  of  nature." 


Scientific  Miscellany 


Cell-Strvctihe  of  Metals. —  A  paper 
by  W.  Vivian,  recently  read  before  the 
Liverpool  Polytechnic  Society,  presented 
some  interesting  points  in  regard  to  the  mi- 
croscopic structure  of  metals.  Mr.  Vivian 
classes  metals  under  two  heads,  viz,,  those 
the  structure  of  which  is  angular  or  crys- 
talline, and  those  in  which  it  is  cellular  or 
porous.  Tho  cellular  structure  is  most 
highly  developed  in  those  metals  which  we 
have  found  to  be  the  best  conductors  of 
heat  aud  electricity ;  and  its  perfection  is  in 
proportion  to  the  capacity  for  such  con- 
duction. "The 'fiber,'  or  'silky  luster,' 
exhibited  iu  the  fracture  of  good  iron," — 
says  Mr.  V., — "is  only  theeffectof  the  light 
reflected  from  inner  surfaces  of  myriads  of 
minute  cells  exposed  by  the  fracture.  The 
form  of  these,  in  their  normal  state,  is 
spherical,  ornearly  so^but  becomes  changed 
in  the  process  of  rolling.  The  mechanical 
properties  of  tenacity,  ductility,  etc.,  must 
greatly  depend  on  the  perfection  of  the 
cell  system ;  a  crystalline  malleable  iron 
does  not  show  prisms  in  its  fradure,  but 
simply  a  number  of  faces  or  planes  cross- 
ing the  cells  at  right  angles,  cutting  them 
off  short.  The  process  of  rolling  iron  into 
plates  or  sheets  does  not  obliterate  these 
cells,  but  merely  modifies  them,  as  they 
widen  out  under  the  pressure;  the  thin  par- 
titions become  laminated,  and  on  the  regu- 
larity of  this  lamination  the  quality  of  the 
plate  very  much  depends.  The  cell  system 
of  copper  is  more  perfect  than  that  of  iron, 
a  result  of  the  pouring  of  the  copper  into 
molds,  but  the  cells  are  afterwards  altered 
by  the  pressure  in  rolling,  etc. ,  but  never 
destroyed.  If  it  were  possible  to  make  a 
section  one-millionth  part  of  an  inch  in 
thickness  these  cells  would  be  seen." 


Electro-plating  with  Nickel. — It  is 
reported  that  this  has  been  successfully  ac- 
complished by  a  Boston  chemist.  The  great 
difficulty  to  be  overcome  is  to  obtain  a  pos- 
itive electrode,  ortiie  plate  from  which  the 
metal  is  taken  to  be  deposited  by  the  bat- 
tery on  the  articles  at  the  negativeelectrode. 
Nickel  is  obtained  only  in  small  particles, 
associated  with  other  metals,  such  as  iron, 
copper,  and  cobalt,  and  is  infusible  by  or- 
dinary processes.  Hence  pure  nickel  is 
not  easily  obtained. 

Large  and  Small  Boilers. — Each  have 
their  advantages.  In  favor  of  large  capac- 
ity are,  steadiness  in  the  pressure  of  steam, 
ready  deposition  of  impurities,  space  for 
the  collection  of  sediment,  and  freedom 
from  foaming.  In  favor  of  small  capacity 
are,  rapid  raising  of  steam  to  any  required 
pressure,  small  surface  for  waste  of  heat, 
economy  of  space  and  weight  (which  are 
of  speoial  importance  on  board  ship) 
greater  strength  with  a  given  quantity  of 
material  and  smaller  damage  in  the  event 
of  an  explosion. 


Discovery  op  Metallic  Hydrogen. — 
Our  readers  will  recollect  the  several  al- 
lusions which  we  have  made  to  Prof.  Gra- 
ham's experiments  upon  the  occlusion  of 
hydrogen  by  various  metals.  The  last 
named  of  these  metals  waspalladium.  Far- 
ther experimentation  has  resulted  in  con- 
vincing the  Professor  that  the  union,  in  this 
manner,  of  palladium  and  hydrogen,  is  in 
fact  "an  alloy  of  hydrogenium, — a  white 
magnetic  metal,  of  specific  gravity  about 
2,  — which  appears  to  bear  considerable  anal- 
ogy to  magnesium. "  If  Prof.  Graham  has 
really  solved  the  question  as  to  the  metallic 
nature  of  hydrogen,  he  has  made  one  of 
the  most  important  discoveries  of  the  cen- 
tury. The  announcement  has  just  been 
made  by  letter  to  Prof.  Horsford,  a  commu- 
nication from  whom  was  read  at  a  recent 
meeting  of  the  New  York  Lyceum  of  Nat- 
ural History,  by  Prof.  Joy. 

Man  in  the  Palaeozoic  Age. — The  fol- 
lowing is  from  the  Buffalo  Courier  of  a  re- 
cent date  :  "  There  are  now  on  exhibition  at 
the  rooms  of  the  Society  of  Natural  Sci- 
ences, in  Ihis  city,  two  of  the  most  remark- 
able discoveries  recorded  in  the  annals  of 
science.  One  is  the  fossil  imprint  of  the 
foot  of  a  man,  or  rather  the  cast  of  such  an 
imprint.  It  was  discovered  by  a  workman, 
in  a  colliery  in  western  Pennsylvania,  in 
the  shale  overlying  a  run  of  coal  and  un- 
derlying two  other  veins  which  were  being 
worked  by  the  company.  The  spot  where 
it  was  found  was  nearly  a  mile  from  the 
pit's  mouth,  and  some  300  feet  from  the 
surface.  The  rock  in  which  it  was  imbed- 
ded belongs  to  the  palasozoic  age,  and  the 
imprint,  if  such  it  be,  was  made  millions 
of  years  before  the  present  geological  era 
commenced.  It  is  the  cast  of  the  left  foot 
of  a  man  of  ordinary  size,  and  is  perfeotly 
defined.  The  foot  was  evidently  protected 
by  a  sandal  or  moccasin;  the  heel,  the 
arch,  and  the  ball  of  the  foot,  and  the  slight 
depression  made  by  the  toes,  are  perfect." 

"By  a  curious  coincidence,  the  sce'ety,  a 
few  days  before  this  donation,  received  the 
second  specimen  from  the  Bev.  Samuel 
Cowles,  of  Gowanda.  It  is  a  large  slab  of 
sandstone,  on  which,  stamped  in  the  solid 
rock,  can  be  seen  the  imprint  of  horses' 
hoofs,  as  perfectly  preserved  as  though 
they  were  formed  yesterday  upon  the 
muddy  bank  of  a  sluggish  stream.  There 
are  at  least  a  dozen  of  these  impressions, 
varying  in  size  from  the  track  o*  the  full 
grown  horse  to  that  of  a  young  colt. " 

Arctic  Exploration. — The  French  ex- 
pedition to  the  North  Pole  will,  if  possible, 
start  so  as  to  reach  Behring's  Strait  by  the 
end  of  July,  *  "  '->  '  I 


Piorio  Acid  Gunpowder.  —  Barlinetti, 
of  the  University  of  Padua,  has  mixed  pic- 
ric acid  with  KO,  CIO1 ,  and  finds  the  prod- 
uct to  detonate  under  a  slight  pressure. 
He  discovered  also  that  a  mixture  of  10 
saltpetre,  10  picric  acid,  and  8.5  bichro- 
mate of  potash,  behaves  like  the  best  sport- 
ing powder,  without  exploding  by  percus- 
sion. Finally  he  succeeded  iu  leaving  out 
the  saltpetre,  and  producing  a  stronger 
powder,  from  equal  parts  of  the  other  two. 
It  is  not  hygrometrie,  leaves  little  residue, 
and  may  possess  some  advantages  for  cer- 
tain uses. 

M.  Cleroitad  has  studied  tho  applicabil- 
ity of  picrate  of  potash  as  a  gunpowder;  and 
claims  that  it  possesses  advantages.  It 
detonates  at  590°  Fah.  In  the  open  air  its 
products  of  combustion  contain  cyano-hy- 
dric  acid  and  NO- ,  but  in  a  closed  space 
they  are  but  nitrogen  and  oxygen  gas,  and 
KO,  CO2  mixed  with  carbon.  The  advant- 
ages claimed  are  its  absolutely  definite  char- 
acter, composition,  and  strength;  absence 
of  sulphur,  which  rapidly  destroys  artil- 
lery; ease  and  safety  of  manufacture,  and 
insolubility  in  water.  On  the  other  hand, 
when  dry,  it  has  the  same  objection  as  gun- 
cotton,  of  exploding  by  simple  percussion. 

Alaska  a  Thousand  Years  Ago. — Prof. 
Carl  Neumann,  of  Munich,  a  diligent  stu- 
dent of  Chinese  antiquities  and  bibliogra- 
phy, has  discovered  from  the  Chinese  year 
books  that  a  company  of  Buddhist  priests 
entered  this  country,  via  Alaska,  a  thou- 
sand years  before  Columbus.  They  explored 
thoroughly  and  intelligently  the  Pacific 
borders,  penetrating  into  the  "  land  of  Fu- 
sung  " — for  so  they  called  the  Aztec  terri- 
tory, after^the  Chinese  name  of  the  Mexi- 
can aloe.  The  collection  of  antiquities 
recently  made  by  Capt.  Fast  from  graves, 
etc. ,  in  Alaska,  consisted  chiefly  of  carved 
ornaments  and  weapons,  resembling  those 
now  made  by  the  Chinese,  and  apparently 
belonging  to  a  race  totally  distinct  from 
the  present  Alaskans. 

Microscopic  Germs  in  the  Air. — The 
following  is  from  the  Boston  Journal  of 
Chemistn/:  "At  the  Manchester  (Eng.) 
Boyal  Infirmary,  an  ounce  of  distilled 
water  in  a  pint  bottle  was  aerated  with  the 
atmosphere  of  one  of  the  wards  until  it 
had  become  slightly  opalescent.  In  the 
deposit  thrown  down,  after  forty-eight 
hours,  distinct  evidences  of  the  presence  of 
organic  life  were  peroeptible  under  the 
microscope;  and  on  the  fifth  day  there 
were  numerous  actively  moving  vorticelli, 
with  abundance  of  monads  in  ceaseless 
motion.  From  this  it  may  be  inferred,  if 
the  same  experiments  were  repeated  under 
varying  circumstances,  it  might  be  shown 
that  the  presence  in  the  air  of  microscopic 
organic  germs  is  a  constant  condition  easily 
detectable. 


Plumage  Pigment  Soluble  in  Water. 
At  a  recent  meeting  of  the  Birmingham 
Natural  History  Society,  says  the  Colliery 
Guardian  of  December  19th,  Mr.  T,  Fid- 
dian  exhibited  the  spectrum  of  the  feathers 
of  the  touracon  (turacus  albocristatusj,  as 
compared  with  that  of  blood,  with  which 
it  is  almost  identical.  This  rare  bird  is 
found  on  the  gold  coast  of  Africa,  and  the 
specimen  first  brought  to  this  country  sug- 
gested the  suspicion  that  they  had  been 
skillfully  dyed,  from  the  fact  that  upon 
being  washed  the  scarlet  color  of  the  feath- 
ers disappeared.  The  remarkable  discov- 
ery was,  however,  made  that  the  natural 
red  pigment  of  the  plumage  is  perfectly 
soluble  iu  water,  and  the  stiU  more  remark- 
able one  followed  that  it  contained  so  large 
a  proportion  of  copper  that  the  feathers 
of  one  bird  yield  abjut  three  grains  of 
that  metal. 


Flexibility  op  Itacolumite.  — This 
mineral, — the  laminated  quartz  rock  which 
is  the  matrix  of  thediamond, — h  is  been  an- 
alyzed by  Wetherill.  He  finds  it  to  con- 
sist of  96  per  cent,  of  silica,  the  remainder 
being  iron  and  lime.  Its  specific  gravity 
is  2. 69.  Its  peculiar  flexibility,  which  has 
been  ascribed  to  the  scales  of  miea  which 
are  scattered  through  it,  is  found  by  Weth- 
erill,— who  examined  its  structure  care- 
fully with  the  aid  of  the  microscope, — to 
be  one  innumerable  ball-and-socket  joint 
which  exist  throughout  its  mass.  This 
flexibility  is  such  that  a  rod  of  it,  sup- 
ported at  the  ends,  assumes  tlie  form  of  a 
curve; — very  nearly  the  catenary, 


Tlcye  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Contributions  for  cur  Cabinet. 

Under  this  hendinR  we  snail  continue  to  mention  and  de" 
scribe,  according  to  merit,  such  specimens  or  ores,  min- 
erals, fossils,  curiosuics,  etc.,  as  may  be  presented,  or 
forwarded  tons  by  mail  or  express,  prepaid.  Each  article 
will  be  numbered  and  placed  in  our  cabinet,  and  recorded 
with  the  name  of  the  donor,  and  the  ciairn  or  location 
from  whence  it  came. 

No.  334. — Mountain  cather,  or  mountain 
cork,  a  variety  of  asbestus,  in  -which  the 
fibers  are  no  longer  visible.  It  has  the 
same  composition,  and  in  fact  is  the  same 
mineral  as  hornblende,  amphibol,  tremoljte, 
calamite,  actraolite,  amianthus,  asbestus, 
etc. — silicate  of  magnesia,  lime,  alumina  and 
iron,  or  manganese,  which  assumes  appear- 
ances so  different  as  scarcely  to  be  suspected 
of  being  the  same  thing,  except  by  those 
who  have  traced  the  mineral  through  all  its 
varieties.  Mountain  cather  is  a  decompo- 
sition product,  filling  out  crevices  in  veins. 
It  looks  like  white-tanned  buckskin,  or 
coarse  pasteboard,  and  in  thin  laminae  it 
floats  on  water.  Prom  the  dump  of  the  Eu- 
reka mine,  Grass  Valley,  probably  obtained 
at  about  400  feet  depth.  Presented  by  O. 
Hyde. 

No.  335. — Iron  garnets,  or  almandine,  in 
remarkably  perfect  tropezohedrons  of  one- 
eighth  of  an  inch  in  diameter.  Prom  the 
island  of  Espirita  Santo,  Lat.  24°  28'  N., 
Lon.  110°  21'  W. ;  where  they  occur  plenti- 
fully in  the  decomposed  rocks.  Presented 
by  Augustus  D.  Jenny,  TJ.  S.  S.  Lacka- 
wanna. 

No.  336  to  347  inclusive.  Suite  of  litho- 
logical  specimens  from  the  tunnel  of  the 
Imperial  Silver  Quarries  Company,  Moni- 
tor, Alpine  County — valuable  because  from 
them  a  geological  section  of  the  mountain 
might  easily  be  constructed. 

No.  336  (marked  I).— The  bedrock 
through  which  the  tunnel  has  been  run 
560  feet,  is, locally  known  as  porphyry. 
Unluckily  our  specimen  got  mislaid  before 
it  was  properly  examined;  it  was  a  compact 
eruptive  rock  of  plutonic  appearance,  and 
of  the  greenish  tinge  and  general  charac- 
teristics of  diorite;  though  probably  one  of 
the  porphyritio  varieties  of  the  lavas  of 
which  Silver  Mountain  is  composed.  The 
country  rock  proper  in  that  district  is 
granite. 

No.  337  ( II. ) — calcspar,  beautifully 
crystallized  in  geodes  in  I. 

No.  338  (II  A.) — Granular  calcspar,  very 
friable,  found  in  streaks  in  I. 

No.  339  (IH). — Gypsum,  found  in  crev- 
ices in  L  It  is  in  delicate  transparent  nee- 
dles, which  are  sometimes  of  a  pink  color. 

No.  340  (IV) . — Dark  colored  quartz  from 
a  stratum  (or  vein  ?)  two  feet  wide  between 
I  and  V. 

No.  341'(V) — Traehytic  tufa,  containing 
mica  crystals,  called  elvans  in  Cornwall;  a 
fine-granular,  rose  colored  rock,  occurring 
in  dykes  and  veins  traversing  the  country, 
somewhat  laminated  in  structure,  from  lat- 
eral compressions  probably. 

No.  342  (VI.)— Mineral  resembling  a 
petrification  (adjoining  IV) ,  but  hardness 
only  3.     Some  hydrous  silicate. 

No.  343  (VII.) — A  reddish  metamorphic 
porphyry,  found  in  strata  and  nodules 
through  V.  Decomposition  products  sim- 
ilar to  it  are  common  in  volcanic  districts. 

No.  344  (VIIL) — Quartz  croppings,  with 
geode  containing  minute  crystals  covered 
with  iron. 

No.  345  (IX.) — Sulphuret  of  antimony. 

No.  346  (X,  XII  and  XIII.)— Silicious 
concretions  occurringj  injV,  more  or  less 
laminated. 

No.  347  (XI.)— Same  as  No.  338,  but 
having  a  red  streak  of  ferruginous  quartz 
between  the  calcspar  and  porphyry. 


Williamson's  Combined  Terrestrial 
and  Celestial  Globe  has  been  attracting 
attention  in  the  window  of  Roman  &  Co. 
It  is  a  common  globe  inside  of  a  glass 
globe,  the  latter  having  all  the  contellations 
marked  upon  it.  With  the  aid  of  an  ac- 
companying book  the  geography  and  move- 
ments of  the  stars  may  be  intelligently 
pursued,  without  a  master. 


White  Pine  Items. — All  our  exchanges 
are  full  of  news  about  White  Pine. 

The  Eberhardt  vs.  Eichmond  suit,  which 
was  on  trial  for  two  weeks  at  Austin,  (Nev.) 
was  given  to  the  jury  at  half -past  12  o'clock, 
Jan.  23d,  and  after  an  hour's  deliberation 
they  rendered  a  verdict  for  the  plaintiffs, 
standing  nine  to  three. 

Five  passengers  from  White  Pine  arrived 
in  this  city  night  before  last, — says  the 
Times  of  Jan.  26th, — each  the  fortunate 
possessor  of  about  $100,000,  the  proceeds 
of  their  season's  operations  in  the  newly- 
discovered  Silverado.  Three  of  the  num- 
ber had  grown  rich  by  selling  the  proprie- 
torship, or  shares,  in  well-known  mines, 
and  the  two  others,  by  selling,  and  by  the 
proceeds  of  mines  in  which  they  still  hold 
considerable  interests. 

It  is  estimated  that  by  the  1st  of  next 
June  pay  ore  will  be  mined  in  profitable 
quantities  from  not  less  than  five  hundred 
mines.  The  locations  have  averaged  one 
hundred  per  day  for  the  last  three  months. 

Near  Shermantown  .there  are  said  to  be 
true  fissure  veins,  the  Irvine,  for  example, 
containing  ruby  silver,  which  mineral  is 
characteristic  of  all  appearing  to  be  true 
veins  around  Treasure  Hill. 

Labor  is  $5  a  day;  lumber  §225  to  §400 
per  thousand  feet. 

Twenty-five  or  thirty  freight  teams  pass 
through  Austin  daily  for  White  Pine,  and 
both  stage  routes  via  Elko  and  Austin,  are 
still  crowded  and  booked  ahead  for  several 
trips. 

The  principal  mines  on  Chloride  Flat  be- 
ing unable  to  get  ore  crushed,  have  gone  to 
work  sinking  their  shafts  deeper,  in  search 
of  new  deposits  of  ore  beneath  the  first.  It 
was  expected  that  rich  ore  would  be  struck 
at  seventy  feet  from  the  surface. 

Base  Metal  Lextviation  befobe  Amal- 
gamation.— Twenty  pounds  of  White  Pine 
base  metal  ore — malachite  and  azurite,  or 
the  green  and  blue  carbonates  of  copper — 
assaying  $4,500  in  silver  to  the  ton,  have 
just  been  treated  by  Adolph  Hoffman,  M. 
E.,  with  the  aid  of  the  Kustel  lixiviation 
process;  the  result  being  3P64  ounces  of 
silver,  of  .900  fineness,  and  of  the  value  of 
$36.82.  Had  the  ores  been  sulphurets, 
the  treatment  would  have  been  quite  the 
the  same;  first  roasting,  to  get  rid  of  the 
sulphur,  until  within  an  hour  of  the  usual 
desulphurization,  then  adding  six  to  ten 
per  cent,  of  salt,  and  chloridizing  the  base 
metals  by  a  low  red  heat — the  silver  not 
being  ehloridized,  or  scarcely  so,  by  any- 
thing less  than  a  white  heat,  such  as 
would  again  decompose  the  base  metal 
chlorides.  As  the  latter — the  chlorides  of 
copper,  lead  and  iron — are  soluble  in  warm 
water,  nothing  is  to  hinder  leaching  them 
out,  and  getting  rid  of  them  before  amal- 
gamating. All  the  copper  in  the  solution 
is  then  saved  by  precipitating  it  with  iron. 
Where  the  base  metals  cannot  be  benefi- 
ciated  without  previous  roasting,  and  where 
salt  is  not  too  dear,  this  process  is  an  eco- 
nomical one. 

PKOscKiPTrvE  Duty  on  Foreign  Cop- 
pek. — Mr.  Cole  has  laid  before  Congress  a 
petition  from  the  owners  of  the  Napoleon, 
Keystone,  Buchanan,  and  Nevada  No.  56, 
copper  mines,  asking  the  passage  of  a  law 
excluding  by  a  prohibitory  duty  all  descrip- 
tions of  copper,  but  allowing  the  free  im- 
portation, by  drawback,  of  the  amount  of 
carbonate  ores  of  copper  necessary  to  the 
consumption  and  use  of  the  sulphurate  ores 
of  the  United  States.  The  petitioners  sub- 
mit a  draft  of  a  bill  to  accomplish  the  latter 
object,  which  makes  the  refunding  of  the 
duties  contingent  on  the  production  of  evi- 
dence by  the  importers  that  they  have  used 
the  foreign  carbon  ate  or  oxide  copper  ores 
for  smelting  purposes,  in  the  proportion  of 
one  ton  of  imported  copper  ore  to  two  tons 
of  copper  ore  mieed  in  the  United  States. 

Schulenbeeg's  Concentkatob.  —  We 
omitted  to  state  in  our  notice  of  Mr.  Schul- 
enberg's  modifications  of  the  German  per" 
cussion  table,  (in  the  Pbess  of  Jan.  16th) 
that  a  caveat  has  been  filed  for  him 
through  this  office,  and  that  Mr.  Sehulen- 
berg's  claim  is  that  it  will  work  very  cleanly 
for  10  to  15  stamps,  and  will  save,  besides 
sulphurets,  also  float  gold  and  quicksilver. 

The  South  African  gold  fields  are  not  as 
rich  as  at  first  believed. 


ExplosiveAgents  foe  Mining  Pceposes, 
Mr.  Abel  has  prepared  pellets  of  compressed 
gun  cotton,  containing  about  three-fourths 
their  weight  of  nitro-glycerine,  and  coated 
with  some  hard  material.  These  pellets  or 
grains  are  safely  handled  and  transported, 
and  are  more  powerful  as  an  explosive, — it 
is  said, — than  dynamite.  Lighted  in  the 
open  air,  theyburn,  but  do  not  explode. 
But  the  great  diseoveiy  of  the  day,  in  this 
direction,  is  that  of  Mr.  Brown,  of  the  Eng- 
lish War  Office  Chemical  Establishment. 
He  has  found  that  gun  cotton  alone,  if  ex- 
ploded by  means  of  a  detonating  fuse,  is 
equal  in  effect  to  nitro-glycerine.  Large 
blocks  of  granite,  and  heavy  iron  plates, 
have  been  shattered  by  exploding  in  this 
way  small  charges  of  gun  cotton  simply 
laid  upon  the  surface,  and  not  in  any  man- 
ner confined.  One  who  has  seen  gun  cot- 
ton go  off  with  merely  a  slight  puff,  when 
touched  with  a  lighted  match,  will  be  sur- 
prised to  hear  this;  but  it  is  even  so. 

It  would  seem  that  a  new  era  for  the 
miner  was  about  to  commence.  Tamping, 
the  most  dangerous  of  all  mining  opera- 
tions, will  be  done  away  with.  The  discov- 
ery will  interest  the  military  engineer 
hardly  less  than  the  miner.  A  stockade 
may  be  demolished  by  a  simple  train  of  gun 
cotton  discharged  by  a  detonating  fuse  at 
one  end.  It  is  said  that  the  subject  is  oc- 
cupying much  attention  at  Woolwich  and 
Chatham. 


New  Patents  Issued  to 
Inventors. 


Pacific  Coast 


The  Chinese  call  California  the  Golden 
Mountain. 


New  Impetus  and  Methods  in  Pros- 
pecting.— Chloride  and  pocket  deposits  be- 
ing in  quest,  since  the  discovery  of  Chlo- 
ride Flat,  new  ideas  have  been  formed  about 
prospecting,  and  fresh  enterprises  are  set 
on  foot  for  the  exploration  of  the  great  in- 
terior,— which  is  no  longer  to  remain  as  an 
unknown  wilderness.  For  intelligent  pros, 
pectors  a  little  reading  up  on  the  ^nature  of 
the  decompositions  of  vein  minerals  where 
the  veins  are  weathered,  or  exposed  to  al- 
kaline waters,  would  prove  of  the  greatest 
value.  Dana's  Mineralogy  contains  per- 
haps the  most  information  on  the  subject. 
Intelligence,  and  ample  information  about 
the  nature  of  the  minerals  searched  for,  are 
the  best  equipments. 

Concerning  systematic  prospecting  par- 
ties which  are  organizing  for  operations  in 
Eastern  Nevada,  one  under  Mr.  Joseph 
Angell  left  Silver  City  lately,  which  took 
with  them,  among  other  things,  a  boring 
machine  similar  to  those  in  use  for  sinking 
artesian  wells,  and  sufficient  pipe  for  bor- 
ing to  the  depth  of  eighty  feet,  with  the 
necessary  tools  for  keeping  the  bits  of  their 
three-inch  augur  in  proper  condition.  The 
first  experiment  with  it  was  to  be  in  the 
"  cap  rock"  of  Chloride  Flat,  if  there  was 
sufficient  space  found  untenanted  in  that 
argentiferous  locality  for  a  hole  of  that 
size. 


Steam  Engine  fob  a  Flying  Machine — 
ok  A  Velocipede. — A  five-horse  power 
petroleum-burning  steam  engine,  weighing 
only  forty-five  pounds,  has  just  been  made 
by  Mr.  Kallenberg,  the  model  manufac- 
turer and  machinist,  at  No.  10  Stevenson 
street.  It  is  intended  for  a  flying  machine 
which  has  been  constructed  in  this  city,  the 
details  of  which  are  understood  not  to  be 
in  a  position  to  be  given  to  the  public  at 
present.  Meantime  it  is  suggested  that  so 
light  an  engine,  furnishing  five-horse  pow- 
er, would  do  very  well  for  a  velocipede; 
being  certainly  capable  of  doing  more  work, 
against  adverse  grades,  than  one-manpower. 
With  rubber  tires,  and  with  such  an  engine, 
it  is  suggested  that  a  three  or  four-wheeled 
velocipede,  having  large  eight-foot  wheels, 
might  do  some  "  tall  traveling  "  up-hill  or 
down  hill.  The  boiler  is  constructed  some- 
what like  the  Harrison  boiler,  with  a  num- 
ber of  tubes,  which  contain  the  steam ;  so 
that  it  would  be  on  impossibility  for  steam 

to  explode  it. 

♦— ••  ^»  —*-  -* 

A  vein  of  quicksilver  has  been  discov- 
ered in  Solano  County,  seven  miles  from 
Vallejo. 


Especially  reported  by  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  O.,  to  Dewey  &  Co.,  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,  and  Publishers  of  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

For  the  Week  Ending  Januaby  12th. 

85,746. — Improvement  in  Plows. —David 
A.  Manuel,  Napa  City,  Cal.: 

1.  The  landside  D,  when  provided  with 
the  vertical  projection  D',  the  pivot  c,  the 
slots  s  s,  and  the  wedge-shaped  extremity, 
all  arranged  and  constructed  in  a  simple 
piece  of  cast  metal,  substantially  as  de- 
scribed and  for  the  purposes  set  forth. 

2.  The  mold-board  A,  when  constructed 
in  the  shape  described  and  shown,  pivoted 
at  its  middle  to  the  rear  edge  of  the  land- 
side  by  an  arm  C,  operating  as  described , 
and  provided  with  flanges  i  i,  arranged  un- 
der the  landside  edge  at  the  ends;  all  con- 
structed and  operating  in  combination  with 
the  landside  above  described,  substantially 
as  and  for  the  purposes  specified. 

3.  The  combination  of  the  landside  and 
mold-board  above  described,  with  the  lever 
F,  pivoted  at  e,  and  connected  with  a  slid- 
ing lock-bolt  e,  arranged  inside  of  the  land- 
side  in  a  slot  or  chamber  prepared  for  the 
purpose,  substantially  as  described,  andfor 
the  purposes  set  forth. 

85,763. — Impeovement  in  Governors  foe 
Steam  Engines. — George  T.  Pracy,  £  an 
Francisco,  Cal.: 

The  cups  J,  springs  C,  arms  F,  and  lugs 
I,  combined  and '  arranged  substantially  as 
described  for  the  purposes  specified. 

A  perspective  view  of  this  governor  can 
be  seen  in  our  advertising  columns.  The 
same  was  fully  described  in  our  issue  of 
September  10th,  1868.  The  inventor  is 
manufacturing  and  introducing  them  with 
success,  which  is  a  good  indication  of  their 
merits. 

85,817. — Improvement  in"  Steam  Engine 
Cut-Offs. — Thomas  Hansbrow, deceased, 
Sacramento,  Cal.  (Lucy  A.  Hansbrow, 
and  B.  B.  Bedding,  executors) : 

1.  The  cylinder  I  and  plunger  h,  in  com- 
bination with  the  cut-off  valve  and  seat, 
substantially  as  herein  shown  and  described. 

2.  The  arrangement  of  the  cam  M,  arm 
K,  governor  spindle  L,  valve  seat  C,  valve 
E,  piston  h,  small  cylinder  I,  and  cylinder 
A,  as  herein  shown  and  described. 
85,833. — Improvement  in  Potato  Digger. 

Seth  Kinman,  Eureka,  Cal. : 

1.  The  combination  of  the  shovel  K  with 
fingers  K* ,  the  two  vine-cutters  O  O,  and 
the  two  oppositely  revolving  wheels  L,  and 
M,  constructed  and  arranged  in  relation  to 
one  another  substantially  as  set  forth. 

2.  The  combination  of  the  supplement- 
ary frame  D,  to  which  is  attached  the 
shovel  and  other  mechanism  for  taking  the 
potatoes  out  of  the  earth,  and  the  main 
frame  B,  when  the  double  tree  D '  is  attached 
to  the  former,  and  the  tongue  B'  to  the 
latter,  substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose 
set  forth. 

3.  The  combination  of  the  mainland  sup- 
plementary frames  with  the  system  of 
levers,  shafts  and  arms  for  regulating  the 
depth  of  the  plow  attached  to  the  latter 
frame,  substantially  as  set  forth. 

4.  The  combination  of  thej  main  frame 
and  supplementary  frame,  and  the  perfo- 
rated rods  E  for  adjusting  the  relative  po- 
sition of  the  two  frames,  substantially  as 
set  forth. 

85,838. — Improvement  in  Gang  Plows. — 
William  Mason,  Independence,  Oregon.: 

1.  In  a  gang  plow  the  bent  axle  herein 
described,  consisting  of  the  parts  D  D', 
the  part  D '  being  bent  at  right  angles,  and 
having  one  of  its  arms  fitted  in  a  socket  on 
the  end  of  the  part  D,  the  former  being 
made  adjustable  relatively  with  the  latter 
by  means  of  nut  n,  and  set  screw  1,  as  and 
for  the  purpose  specified. 

2.  In  combination  with  the  frames  E  F, 
Crank  axle  D  D',  crank  shafts  J  J',  and 
plows  C  C,  the  levers  I  K,  connecting-rod 
M,  and  treadle  N,  as  and  for  [the  purpose 
specified. 

3.  The  arrangement  and  combination  of 
the  levers  K  L  N,  rod  M,  stops  a  a  a,  and 
crank  shafts  D  D '  J ;  when  said  parts  are 
constructed  to  operate  in  the  manner  speci- 
fied. 

4.  The  lever  N,  when  provided  with  the 
flange  i  and  adjusting  screws,  substantially 
as  specified. 


Rolling  Mill. — Bailroad  iron  and  fix- 
ings, screw  bolts,  anchors,  steamer  shafts, 
and  a  variety  of  forgings,  are  being  made 
at  the  Boiling  Mill.  The  Pacific  Forge 
steam  and  trip  hammer,  formerly  at  the 
Mission,  are  now  employed  here. 


Tlie  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


69 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  /eiomted  Brokers  of  the  8.  F.  Stock  md  Etching*  Eotra. 

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Ban  F'iiiiicUcii  Savings  bulltatlona. 
Annexed  will  be  found  our  usual  jut«  resting 
statement    concerning  the    simi^-s  and    loan 

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basis  as  that  oftht  interior  Bavings  banks,  pub- 
lish) .1  by  us  in  onjr  lust  issne.  This  statement 
embraces  the  report  of  the  eight  institutions  for 
tli«  a  uii-aiinutil  term  closing  with  1868,  as  well 
us  the  aggregates'  sinoe  January,  18GG,  the  date 
since  which  we  have  been  compiling  these  data : 


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The  foregoing  interesting  table  furnishes  the 
very  best  stand-point  from  which  to  judge  the 
financial  condition  of  our  working  classes.  It 
shows  an  increased  aggregate  deposit  of  $5,439,- 
613  since  January  1868,  and  of  $2,694,144  since 
July  of  last  year.  The  increase  in  the  number 
of  depositors  since  July  1868,  was  3,828. 

The  dividends  for  the  term  of  six  months 
under  review  are  as  follows  :  Hibernia,  10  per 
cent,  per  annum  ;  Savings  and  Loan,  10  per 
cent.  ;  French,  11  per  cent.  ;  Savings  Union, 
11  2-5  per  cent,  on  term,  and  9%  per  cent,  on 
ordinary  deposits  ;  California  Building,  10  per 
cent,  to  depositors  and  12  per  cent,  to  stock- 
holders ;  pdd  Fellows',  12  per  cent.  ;  Farmers' 
and  Mechanics',  10  per  cent. ;  German,  11  2-5 
per  cent,  on  term,  and  9%  percent,  on  ordinary 
deposits. 

We  herewith  give  the  increase  and  decrease 
of  the  several  societies  under  the  various  head- 
ings in  our  tabular  statement  for  the  six  months 
just  closed,  as  compared  with  the  semi-annual 
reports  made  in  July,  1868  : 

HIBEKNXA. 

Increase. 

Open  Deposit  Accounts 1,900 

Deposits $1,216,418  05 


Loans 

Gross  Eumiuys 

Reserve  Fuml 

Expenses  and  Federal  tax. . 
Cash  uii  liand 


SAVINGS   AND   LOAN. 


Open  Deposit  Accounts 

Deposits $380,130  91i 


1,111,326  48 

53,270  89 

35,796  32 

2,125  06 

155,902  08 

Increase. 
137 


Loans. . 

Gross  Earnings 

Reserve  Fund 

Expenses  siiid  Federal  tax.. 
Cash  on  hand 


FRENCH. 

Increase. 

Open  Deposit  Accounts 300 

Deposits $210,867  51 

Loans 313,563  26 

■Gross  Earnings 34,334  13 

Reserve  Fund 17,812  45 

Expenses  and  Federal  tax 5,587  11 

Cash  on  kaud 


384,803  71 
41,914  83 
35,240  12 
2,167  06 
31,808  44 

Decrease, 


HAVINGS    UNION. 

Increase. 


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293,121  18 

84,007  04 

115,346  W 


Decrease. 


(3,160  12 


Open  D'  posll  Aoeounta 

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Reserve  Fund  and  Stocl 

tad  Federal  lux 

i  till  "H  band 

Included  in  the  Rest  eve  Fund  is  the  sum  of 
$90,000,  b)  rag  the  amount  of  stuck  paid  in. 

<  UiiuKMA  aUILDINO,  LOAN  AMD  HAVINGS. 

Increase.  Decrease. 

Open  Deposit  accounts 134       

DepOBit* $24,817  is 

Limns 4,902  07 

Reservi  Pundand  Btookpatdtn     $49,592  97       

Cub  "ii  band 27,103  72 

The  Reserve  Fund  includes  the  stock  paid  in, 

and  the  "cash  on  hand"  city  bonds  in  their 

possession,  the  amounts  of  which  we  have  been 

unable  to  oscertain.     Neither  have  we  been  able 

at  any  time  to  obtain  n  full  report,  as  from  the 

other  societies. 

ODD   FELLOWS*. 


Open  Deposit   Ai'onmts 

D<    pi  ISltS 

Loane 

( LroBfl  Earnings 

BeBerve  Fund , 

Bxpona  a  and  Federal  tax. 

GOBD  "iihand 


Increase. 

198 

$109,812  80 

202,572  14 
9,792  60 
1,008  12 
1,138  05 
5,811  67 


FAItMEKS*  AND   MECHANICS*. 

Increase.  Decrease. 

Open  Deposit  Accountfi 81         

Deposits $25,233  73         

Loons 37,524  55        

Gross   Earnings 870  60         

licservu  Fund 2,307  90        

Expenses  and  Federal  tux $34  02 

Cash  on  hand 24,610  96 

No  lieservo  Fund  reported  in  July,  1868. 

GERMAN. 

Increase. 

Open  Deposit  Accounts 553 

Deposits $290,123  88 

Loans 320,420  89 

Gross  Earnings. 14,180  79 

Reserve  Fund  and  Stock  paid  in 21,741  80 

Expenses  and  Federal  tax 2,947  48 

Cash  on  hand 16,133  83 

Included  under  the  head  of  "  Reserve  Fund  " 
is  the  sum  of  $40,000  capital  stock  paid  in. 

Mining;  Sliare  >Iarltet. 

We  report  a  rather  brisk  market  since  our 
last  similar  reference,  and  a  more  general  par- 
ticipation in  the  stock  arena  of  claims  of  less 
intrinsic  value  than  the  usual  line  of  sales.  "We 
may  remark  an  appreciation  of  several  claims, 
but,  so  far  as  reported,  the  merits  of  this  im- 
provement are  not  made  manifest;  however, 
several  drifts  in  the  lower  levels  on  the  Corn- 
stock  ledge  are  hopefully  prosecuted. 

I]vtpebiai>— improved  from  $139  to  $149,  and 
closed  at  $144  50.  Further  receipts  of  bullion, 
amounting  to  $9,861,  have  been  credited  to  Jan- 
uary account,  making  $28,822  to  date.  On  the 
26th  inst.,  the  drift  on  the  1000  level  had  been 
earned  in  3%  feet  during  the  previous  twenty- 
four  hours.  Both  mills  are  running  to  full  ca- 
pacity, and  from  the  Alta  mine  they  are  hoist- 
ing 140  tons  of  ore  per  day. 

Hale  &  Noitcnoss — advanced  from  $59  to 
$68,  and  closed  at  $68  50.  This  company  is  still 
running  a  single  drift  south,  showing  no  mate- 
rial change.  In  the  north  drift  they  have  not 
got  the  tunnel  far  enough  in  to  commence  work 
on  the  ore.  In  the  third  station  they  are  cut- 
ting out  for  a  windlass,  and  will  commence  sink- 
ing a  winze  in  a  few  days.  The  shaft  is  below 
the  fiftii  station  timbers  about  four  feet. 

Gold  Hill  Quaetz — is  quoted  at  $55@70. 
The  receipts  of  bullion  for  January  account  to 

date  are    $5,389  47 Confidence    ruled    at 

$34(n}35.  Bullion  account  for  January,  $5,696 
36..-. .  .Crown  Point  advanced  to  $70,  declined 
to  $64,  and  closed  at  $66  25.  The  develop- 
ments, as  yet,  are  not  encouraging. 

Belcheh— proved  quite  active  during  the  past 
week,  improving  from  $18  50  to  $21,  and  clos- 
ing at  $19  50.  A  telegram  of  the  21st  inst.,  re- 
ceived at  the  office  in  this  city,  states  "that 
they  cut  a  body  of  ore  six  feet  wide,  showing 
an  average  assay  of  $91.  The  vein  going  south 
from  the  shaft,  on  the  335  level,  promises  a 
large  body  of  ore." 

Kentdck— has  been  less  active  than  usual, 
selling  at  $235@r241,  and  at  the  close  realizing 
$232.     The  bullion  receipts  to  the  22d  inst., 

for    January,   show    a  yield  of    $57,827 

Chollak-Potosi  sold  at  $168@172,  and  closed 
at  $171  50..  For  the  week  ending  Jan.  22d,  ex- 
tracted 900  tons  of  ore.  The  1100  station  drifts, 
north  and  west,  are  in  porphyry,  and  the  south 
drift  from  the  920  runs  in  clay  mixed  with  lime 
and  porphyry,  and  is  now  90  feetfrom  the  shaft. 

Ophir  has  advanced  in  price.     On  the  27th 

inst.,  the  shaft  had  been  timbered  692  feet,  and 
the  sinking  had  been  carried  14  feet  further, 
making  the  entire  depth  706  feet.  So  soon  as 
the  sump  is  completed,  requiring  about  twelve 
feet  more,  drifting  will  be  commenced  on  the 
700  level. 


New  Variable  Cut-off. — "We  have  re- 
ceived from  M.  C.  Taylor,  of  Grass  Valley, 
a  model  of  a  variable  cut-off,  for  steam  en- 
gines, which  ia  simple  in  construction,  and 
which  appears,  in  view  of  the  importance 
of  the  matter  of  cut-offs  for  economizing 
the  expansive  force  of  steam,  to  have  met  a 
desideratum.  Mr.  Taylor  has  applied  for  a 
U.  S.  patent  through  this  office. 


MINING  SHAREHOLDERS'  DIRECTORY, 

[Compiled  for  every  Inane,  from  advertisi-menis  In  Iho 

Murine  AMD  Bommna  Pmkss  a:td  other  San 

Franolsoo  Journala.J 

'emprlstnc    tho  Names  of  Companies.  District  or  County 
qi    Location;  Amount  and  dutr  <>i    a.--,  .-mix.  m    Dim-  iU 
Day  of  Delinquent  Sale;  aud  Amount  and  Time 
of  Payment  ol  Dividends. 


Dtuxtivr.HT.     or  sai  ■ 

Amador  Co.,  dlvldond.  $6 r«rrbare.... Payable  Dec  19,  1868 

Alamo.  Lyon co.,  nev.,  Nov.  25,  ate Dec  81— Jnn.SU> 

Bat-. hi,  Storey  co.,  Nov.,  div Payable  June  19, 1868 

Belcbl  i,  6tori  >  CO.  Nev.,  Dec.  31,  $'X» Jim.  SO— Mure  It  2 

Cr.>wn  Point.  Storey  eo.,  Pre-  ia  $7  50 Jan.  2S— Feb.  15 

Chalk  Minimal  n.  Nevada  co.,  Jan.  13,  $2.  .Feb.  lo-Marcll  B« 

Chollar  Poio&i,  dlv  ,  $.'ft Pavnldc  Oct.  IS,  IP67 

Crown  Point,  dividrnd.  S7.5U Fuvable  Sept  12  I86S 

Cosala.  Sinaliia,  Dec.  12,  $1 rmi.  15— Feb  -1 

City  K.  R  ,  San  Francisco,  Jan.  6,  $5 Kcb.  10— March  6 

Daiiey.  Lyon  to.   Nev, Jan   9,  $2 FVb   12—  March  1 

Eureka,  dlv.  $5 Payable  Nov.  2»,  1868 

Empire  M.  A  M.,  Nev..  dividend  $G.  ...  Payable  May  15, 18i>7 

Cold  II 111  Cons.,  Storey  eo.,  Jan.  8.$ I Feb.  18— March  1 

Gould  A  Curry,  dlv..  97.50. Pavabtr  May  16, 1887 

Gui-u-n  Qiiitri«»t.  Idaho,  diV  ,  $2.60 Payable  Jan.  in  IHB9 

Gold  Hill  Q  M  X  H-dlvldeiid.  $7  W. ...  Payable  July  IS,  18GS 
Golden  Kule.  Tuolumne  eo,  dlv  50c  ^  sh...  Payable  Dec.  2ti# 
Mt.  Teiinbo,  Lander  co  ,  Jan.  23,  75c... March  6— March  80" 

Hone  Gravel,  Nevada  co  ,  Jan.  1),  SI Feb,  15—  March  8 

Hale  &  Norcross,  Storey  Co.,  Dec.  12,  S5 Jan,  10— Fen  6 

Hale  Vfc  Norcro»s,  dlv.  $125.. Sept.  16,  18&7 

I  X  L,  Alpine  co  .  Jan    13,  SI  50 Fib.  27— March  17" 

Imperial,  storey  co  .  Dee.  1ft,  $25 Jan.  18— Feb  4 

Imperial,  storey  co  ,  Nov.,  dlv Payable  June  20, 1888 

Juan  Jinuilsta,  Santa  Clnra  co.,Nov.  27 Sale  .Ian.  .10 

Julia,  Sioroy  co  ,  Nev.,  $2.60 Feb.  10-Feb.  27 

Keystone,  Con-nlldated Special  Meeting,  Feb   18 

Kentuck,  div.,$20i>cr  share Payable  ikan.  10, 18U9 

Mohawk  .t  Montreal,  Nevada  co..  Dee.  7,  S3.  -Jan.  25— Feb.  9 

Morning  Siar,  Alpine  CO.,  Dec.  9,  $2  50 Jan.  II— Feb.  1 

North  Amer.  Wood  P.  Co.,  Jan.  15,  $  I Feb   18— March  8" 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug.  16,1808 

Oriental,  Sierra  co.,  Jan.  i,  $3.50 Feb.  6— Feb.  20 

" Feb.  11-March  fi 

.Payable  June  18,  1868 

Jan.  21— Fob.  8" 

Sale  Feb  5» 

..  January  4— Jan.  30 
.Sale  Jan.  80 


Hoes,  mi  foot,  f)  n> 4J'  @  5 

Hogs,  drcaacd ,  ft  lb 7  @  Q8 

OROCRHIKJ,  KTC 

Sucar.  crushed,  "p  lb 17  (3)  1" 

„pa    China iti  @  12 

1  nffce,  Costa  llica,  ^  lb 18  <a  18 

Do.  Rio _  @  J7 

rea,  Japan,  ft  n 75  &  90 

D"  Green 60  @  1  25 

Hawaiian  Rice,  fi  a _  a  10 

China   Kke,  p*  ft. 6  @  7 

Coal  nil,  7t  callon '          .  45  @  6ti 

Candle*,  i  n. ]g  «  is 

Ranon  Butter,  nib in  ra  511 

Isthmus  miner,  f,  lb \\'.'.'.'.'.\'.\  35  @  40 

Cheese.  Caiirornfii,  9  it. ifl  @  2o 

-" :   gioz«n 60  ®  (M 

Lard,  plb ]2  «,  13 

Ham  and  Hue. .11,^  lb i3  ^  lft 

Shoulders, -^  lb... ....V....  6  ®  S 

Aetnll  Prices. 

Butler.  Cnllfornla,  fresh,  ^  lb 65  A  75 

do.      pickled,  ?t  lh 30  ©  35 

do.      Oregon, Sib 20  a  25 

do.      New  York,  stlb 35  «  45 

Cheese.  ?tlh....  j»o  @  25 

Honey,  ¥1  lb 25  a  so 

Ebct,  « dozen 65  @  75 

Lard.f^Ih 16  ®  — 

Hamw  and  Hacnn,  t*  lb. 20  @  25 

Craiiherrlff.  "ft  gallon 1  26  @  1  60 

Potatoes,  "H  lb Ik  a  2 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  f)  tt. 3  @  — 

TomalocH,  J*  lb 3  @     

Onions,'*!  ft 3  (7fl  _ 

Apples.  No.  1,  a  lb 4  @  6 

Pears,  Table,  jrtlh a  taj  " 

Plums,  dried.  **  lb 10  @  12 

Peaches,  dried,  %*  ft in  ®  12 

Oranges,  33  dozen 75  @  _ 

Lemons,  "gi  dozen 75  GJ  — 

ChicHcns,  anlece 60  ®  76 

TurkovH,  IHft 23  @  25 

Soap,  rale  and  C.  0 7  @  12 

Soap,  Castile,  «3  ft —  @  20 


Rattlesnake,  Yuba  co  ,  Dec.  19,  $7.50. 

Rippon.  Alpine  co.,  Oct.  15,  $  I 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Nov.  16,  $10 

Juan  Rfiiuesla,  Santa  Clara  co, 


Santiago,  Silver  city,  dividend,  $-'  6u...Pavahle  Dec   10,  1»C8 
Savage. Virginia,  Nov,  dividend,  Si  ...Paynblc  Dec.  12, 1808 

SandSprlnL-t  Salt, dividend  $1 Payable  Jan  5,  1863 

Tallulah,  Humboldt  co.,  Dec.  14,  $17.50 Jan.  29— Feb.  27 

U.  S.  Grant.  Nevada  co.,  Nov,  9,  50c Dec.  15— Jan.  30" 

Virginia  iO.Il    Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20, 1868 
Yellow  Jacket,  dtv.,  $100 Payable  Jan.  15,  1869 

Tho^e  marked  with  an  asterisk  (•) are  advertised  In  thin 
journal.  


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Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


S.  P.    STOCK  AND  EXCHANGK  BOARD. 


Friday  Evening,  January  2P, 

»  MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS. 

Cniled  States  Bonds,  5  2US,  1815,  '0?,  '08 , 

United  Stales  Honds,  5  20s,  18-i4 

United  States  Bonds.  5  20s,  1862 

Legal  Tender  Notes 

Caliloriiia  State  Bonds,  7s,  1857 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  0s.  1855 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1858. 

San  Franciseo  School  Bonds,  10s,  1800 

San  Fraud  co  School  Bonds,  IDs,  1861 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sclii  B'ds,  7k,  I860. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1862 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1861 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co  Bonds,  7«,  1865 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bda.  7s,  1863. 
San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judy-  Bds,  7s,  1864. 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  Cs 

Marv^ville  Bonds,  10s 

Stockton  City  Bonds 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  Hs 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds,  7s 

Butte  County  Bonds,  I  Us,  1  SCO 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds,  7s 

Calilornia  Steam  Navigation  Co 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co 

State  Telegraph  Co 25 

GAS   COMI-ANIKS. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co  33 

Sacramen  to  Gas  Co — 

railroads. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad — 

San  Francisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad 40 

Omnibus  Railroad 70 

Central  Railroad 49 

Nortb  Beach  and  Mission  Kail  road 67>5 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad il 

BANKING   INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank 97*£ 

The  Bank,  of  California    157 

California,  Loan  and  Savings  Society — 

INSURANCE  COMPAN1KS. 

Firemans'  Fund  Insurance  Co 92J< 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 126 

San  Francisco  Insurance  Co — 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 600 

California  Insurance  Co 1300     I 

Union  Insurance  Co 92 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co I9*£ 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 72 

National  Insurance  Co 72 

Builders'  Iusuranco  Co — 

MINING  STOCKS— WASHOE   DISTRICT. 

Alpha 58 

Baltimore  American — 

Belcher 19 

Bullion.  G.  H 28« 

Crown  Point 66 

Cnle(Va.) — 

Confidence 84 

Consolidated  Virginia 7 

Chollar-Fotosi 17l_  _ 

Daney . 


San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PRICES  FOR  INVOICES. 

Jobbing  price*  rule  from   ten  in  fifteen  per  eent.  higher  than  tht 
following  quotations. 

Friday,  January  29,  1869. 
Iron.— Duty:  Pig,  $9per  ton;  Railroad,  60c  ^100  lbs;  Bar 
l@I*>ic  %l  ft;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  ft  ft;  common,  \^i®\%a 
ft  lb;  Plato,  ljfic  ft  lb;  Pipe,  l^cftft;  Galvanized,  2Jic 
ft  ft. 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  iron  ft  ton $39  00    @$40  00 

White  Pig  ft  ton 39  00    @  40  00 

Refined  Bar,  bad  assortment  ft  ft —  03    @ 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ft  lb —  04    @ 

Boiler,  No.  I  to  4 —  045i(a 

Plate,  No.5  Io9 @— 04*>£ 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 —  04W@  —    6 

Sheet,  No.  14  to  20 —05   ®  —    6U 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 —05    @  —    6k 

Cori'KR—  Dutv:    Sheathing,  3J^c  ft  ft;  Plgand  Bar,2>£c  ft  ft 

Sheathing,  ft  ft @  —  26 

Sheathing,  Yellow —  20    ®  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow —  10    ®  —  11 

Bolts —21    ®—  22 

Composition  Nails —  21    ®  —  22 

Tin  Plates.— Duty;  25ft  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Charcoal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00    @ 

Plates,  IC  Charcoal ®  11  00 

Roofing  Plates 10  00    @  10  50 

BancaTin.  Slabs,  ft  lb @  —  30 

Ptekl.— English  Cast  Steel,  ft  ft .*.... ®  —  16 

Quicksilver.— ip  lb —  55    ®  —  60 

Lkad— Pig.ftft -     7J£@—    8 

Sheet —  10    ® 

Pipe —  11    ® 

Bar —    9    @—    9W 

Zinc— Sheets,  ft  ft ■ @_   ^y 

Borax.— Californla.ft  lb —  30    @  —  35 


Exchequer.   "8 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 126 

Gould  A  Curry 108 

Gold  Hili  Quartz 55 

Hale  &  Norcross 68 

Imperial 144 

•   11a. 


Julia 

Justice  and  Independent.. 

Kentuck 

Lady  Bryan 

North  American 

Ophir 

Overman 80 

Segregated  Belcher *J£ 

Savage 77& 

Sierra  Nevada • . . . .      28 

Yellow  Jackat 1450 

Union.. 


2t2 
13 
18 
37 


6 
233 
13K 


78 
1460 


United  States — 

MI-CEI.LANKOCS   MINING   STOCKS. 

Amador    (California) 25') 

North  Star  (Calilornia) :   - 

Eureka  (California) 220 

De  Soto  ( H  unibold t) — 

Golden  Rule.  Calilornia 12 


San  Francisoo  Market  Eates. 

"Wholemile  Price*. 

Friday,  January  29,  186! 

Flour,  Extra,  ft  bbl $5  25  ^$5  7 

Do.    Superfine 4  *6  ®  4  1 

Corn  Meal,  ft  10(1  lbs 3  25  ®  3  5 

Wheat,  ft  lot)  lbs I  50  ®  1  7 

Oats,  ft  lUdlbs 2  10  @  2  3 

Barley,  ft  1011  lbs 2  10  @  2  3 

Beans,  ft  10U  fts 6  00  @  8  C 

Potatoes,  ft  10U  lbs 50  @      8 

Hay.  ft  ton 12  U0  018  0 

Live  Oak  Wood,  ft  cord 9  00  @10  I) 

Beef,  exlra,  dressed,  ft  lb 8  ®     1 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  00  @  3  2 


"New  Incorporations. — Articles  of  in- 
corporation have  been  recently  filed  in  the 
County  Clerk's  office  in  this  city  as  follows: 
South  Virginia  S.  M.  Co. — LaDder 
County,  (Nev.  Jan.  22d.  Capital  stock, 
$1,600,000;  16,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: E.  F.  Morrow,  G.  W.  Beaver,  E.  B. 
Stonehill,  S.  C.  Estes  and  M.  Ehriich. 

Peck  S.  M.  Co.— "White  Pine  district, 
Nev.  Jan.  25th.  Capital  stock,  $100,000; 
Trustees:  E.  T.  Peck,  W.  A.  Batemen, 
Louis  Teese,  Jr.,   H.   J.    Paine  and  T.  A. 

Nichols. 

Golconda  Mining  Co. — "White  Pine  dis- 
trict, Nev.  Jan.  25th.  Capital  stock, 
$800,000;  800  shares,  ©100  each.  Trustees: 
John  D.  Fry,  Alvinzia  Hayward,  A.  P. 
Crittenden,  E.  T.  Tease  and  J.  F.  Boyd. 

Teese  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine  district, 
Nev.  Jan.  25th.  Capital  stock,  $100,000; 
1,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Lewis 
Teese,  Jr.,  W.  A.  Bateman,  E.  T.  Peck,  H. 
J.  Paine  and  F.  A.  Nichols. 

Holcomb  Mining  Co. — White  Pine  dis- 
trict, Nev.  Jan.  25th.  Capital  stock,  $800,- 
000;  8,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
J.  D.  Fry,  A.  Hayward,  A.  P.  Crittenden, 
E.  T.  Pearce  and  James  T.  Boyd. 

Featherstone  M.  Co. — White  Pine  dis- 
trict, Nev-  Capital  stock,  $400,000;  400 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  M.  J.  Mc- 
Donald, J.  W.  Gashwiler,  S.  Heydenfeldt, 
G.  D.  Roberts  and  E.  B.  Dorsey. 

Treasure  Trove  M.  Co.— White  Pine 
district,  Nev.  Capital  stock,  $525,000; 
5,250  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  John 
C.  Bower,  John  Achweitzer,  Calhoun  Ben- 
ham,  John  Wielaud.Wm.  S.Byrne,  Joseph 
Frontin  and  J.  G.  Sourdry. 

Cayuga  Chief  M.  Co.— White  Pine  dis- 
trict, Nev.  Jan.  27th.  Capital  stock,  $1,- 
200,000;  12,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: G.  W.  Beaver,  J.  Nightingale,  E.  G. 
Brown  and  J.  A.  Eaton. 


The  Ladies,  too,  are  said  to  have  very  gen- 
erally accepted  Plantation  Bitters  as  a  means 
of  relieving  the  nervous  debility  and  derange- 
ment of  the  circulation,  to  which  so  many  of 
the  sex  are  liable.  It  is  certainly  an  agreeable 
restorative — so  palatable,  indeed,  that  it  may 
properly  be  ranked  among  the  Cordials.  Its 
medicinal  ingredients,  about  which  no  mystery 
is  made,  comprise  some  of  the  finest  tonics  and 
alteratives  of  the  vegetable  kingdom,  and  the 
vehicle  in  which  these  are  administered,  pure 
St.  Croix  Bum,  is  undoubtedly  the  most  harm- 
less and  nutrimental  of  alcoholic  stimulants.     * 


70 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   Summary. 


Tux  following  information  is  {.'leaned  mostly  fromjour- 
ils  published  in  the  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  the 


CALIFORNIA. 

ALPIXE  COUNTY. 

Markleeville  Miner,  Jan.  16th:  The  Globe 
tunnel,  -which  is  now  nearly  100  ft.  on  its 
■way  towards  the  great  Hercules  lode,  which 
it  will  strike  at  good  worldng  depth  in  from 
300  to  400  feet  more,  has  encountered  of 
late  very  hard  rock,  but  quite  recently  is 
entering  that  of  more  favorable  working 
character. 

Chronicle,  Jan.  16th :  The  Rippon  Co.  is 
getting  out  better  rock  than  heretofore. 

.DUDOB  COUNTY. 

Jackson  Ledger,  Jan.  23d:  The  owners  of 
the  Caseo  mine  have  determined  to  go  down 
200  ft  deeper.  At  present  they  are  in  a 
black  greasy  gouge,  which  is  looked  upon 
as  a  sign  that  a  good  vein  is  close  at  hand. 
The  20-statup  mill,  erected  by  the  owners, 
Haley  &  Hardenburg,  is  about  one-fourth 
of  a  mile  from  the  mine,  on  the  bank  of  the 
Mokelumne  river,  and  is  without  exception 
the  best  specimen  of  a  mill  we  ever  exam- 
ined. It  is  run  by  water,  of  which  there 
is  an  abundant  supply  the  year  round. 
The  batteries  are  of  the  most  substantial 
kind,  and  work  like  a  charm.  Tour  of 
Hungerford's  concentrators  are  attached 
to  the  batteries,  by  which  all  the  sulpku- 
rets  are  saved. 

The  Coney  Co.  have  determined  to  sink 
another  shaft  200  ft.  south  of  the  present 
one  8x4  ft  in  the  clear.  Steam  hoisting 
works  will  be  placed  on  it,  and  by  this 
means  the  facilities  for  taking  out  rock  will 
be  doubled,  and  as  their  vein  is  a  very  wide 
one,  they  will  be  able  to  keep  40  or  50 
stamps  running  night  and  day. 

The  proprietors  of  the  Kearson  mine, 
near  town,  have  obtained  such  nattering 
prospects  lately  that  they  have  determined 
to  erect  a  mill  on  the  lead  during  the  com- 
ing summer. 

Jan.  23d:  Last  winter,  Green,  Goodwin 
&  Co.  purchased  what  is  known  as  Hart- 
man's  garden  in  Volcano,  for  the  purpose 
of  mining  it  out.  They  commenced  work 
the  1st  of  April  last^  with  a  force  of  five 
men,  and  up  to  the  1st  of  December  they 
had  taken  out  over  $15,000.  and  the  claim 
is  good  for  many  thousands  more. 

CALAVEKAS  COUNTY. 

Mokelumne  Hill  Chronicle,  Jan.  23d;  A 
new  custom  mill  is  being  erected  at  Rail- 
road, by  James  Smart.  The  battery  will 
consist  of  eight  stamps.  The  motivepower 
is  to  be  furnished  by  a  hurdy-gurdy  water 
wheel. 

The  excitement  in  relation  to  the  mines 
in  the  Railroad  Flat  district,  continues  un- 
abated, and  the  probabilities  are  that  it  will 
prove  such  a  powerful  counter-irritant  as 
to  neutralize  the  White  Pine  fever  in  this 
section  of  the  country. 

On  the  Petticoat  work  goes  steadily  for- 
ward. The  mill  leased  for  crushing  the 
rock — a  10-stamp  battery — is  never  idle. 
The  ore  averages  better  than  that  taken 
from  any  other  mine  in  the  State,  and  the 
lead  has  been  prospected  sufficiently  to  es- 
tablish its  permanency  beyond  a  shadow 
of  a  doubt. 

Chapman  &  Co.  have  resumed  labor  upon 
their  claim.  They  have  a  shaft  60  ft.  in 
depth,  the  rock  from  which  yielded  largely. 
Owing  to  the  lack  of  machinery  for  pump- 
ing purposes,  water  has  risen  in  the  shaft 
30  ft.  At  that  point  the  company  are  run- 
ning levels  upon  the  lead.  The  rock  being 
taken  out  will  pay  handsomely. 

Sanderson  &  Co.  have  abandoned  their 
old  shaft  and  engaged  in  sinking  a  new  one 
in  a  more  favorable  locality  for  working  the 
mine.  They  have  some  60  or  70  tons  of 
rock  out,  which  will  be  crushed  as  soon  as 
facilities  offer.  The  lead  is  narrow  but  the 
ore  is  rich.  The  proprietors  are  sanguine 
that  their  mine  will  prove  equal  to  the 
best. 

Labor  is  being  vigorously  pushed  for- 
ward on  tho  Chemisette,  owned  by  the 
Misses  Lancaster,  with  highly  satisfactory 
results.  The  ^hat't  has  not  reached  any 
great  depth,  but  the  ore,  from  the  top 
djwn,  prospects  tiuely. 

The  Balmoral,  another  claim  located  and 
owned  by  ladies,  shows  well  on  top,  no 
work  having  yet  been  done  upon  it. 

Work  is  being  prosecuted  upon  a  large 
number  of  veius  in  the  vicinity,  and  new 
location  are  made  almost  daily. 

Tbe  Angels  correspondent  writes:  The 
mines  of  tliis  place  are  beginning  to  attract 
much  attention,  even  from  mining  men  in 
San  Francisco. 

About  four  months  ago  the  Angels  Min- 
ing Co.  decided  to  sink  200  ft.  on  the  vein; 
as  they  went  down  the  lead  improved  rap- 
id^', and  at  a  depth  of  300  ft.  from  the  sur- 
face they  have  developed  a  well  denned  and 


paying  vein,  and  are  now,  and  have  been 
for  the  past  few  months,  making  handsome 
dividends.  The  ore  is  of  much  higher 
grade  than  nearer  the  surface. 

W.  H.  Bovee,  who  for  the  last  two  years 
has  been  working  his  mine  successfully, 
has  leased  his  mine  to  Cronise  &  Crossman, 
of  San  Francisco,  for  a  period  of  two  years, 
with  privilege  of  buying.  Mr.  Bovee 
erected,  last  fall,  a  fine  50-stamp  mill.  Cro- 
nise &  Crossman  are  opening  up  the  mine 
and  preparing  to  work  on  a  much  more  ex- 
tensive scale  than  has  been  doneheretofore. 
Some  very  rich  quartz  is  obtained  in  this 
mine,  and  the  ore  of  high  grade  on  the  av- 
erage. In  sinking,  the  Bovee  mine,  like 
many  others,  may  be  found  in  places  to  be 
partially  mixed  with  slate,  but  there  can 
scarcely  be  a  doubt  that  it  will  prove 
one  of  the  richest  mines  in  the  State. 

The  Sickles  or  Union  quartz  mine,  is  be- 
ing worked  by  the  owners  with  good  suc- 
cess for  the  amount  of  work  done.  They 
have  a  10-stamp  mill  on  the  claim,  pro- 
pelled by  water  power.  The  lode  com- 
mencing at  the  Bovee  mine  and  passing 
along  through  the  Dr.  Hill,  the  Angels 
quartz  mine,  the  Lightner,  the  TJtica,  to  the 
Stickles  mine,  seems  to  attain  its  greatest 
power  and  width  at  this  point.  Their  ore 
is  all  paying  ore  and  not  mixed  in  the  least 
with  slate,  as  far  as  they  have  sunk,  a  depth 
of  about  200  ft  The  width  of  the  vein 
ranges  from  15  to  24  ft.  of  paying  quartz. 
The  company  are  sinking  and  opening  up 
their  mine  slowly. 

The  Mokelumne  Hill  correspondent 
writes:  As  to  tbe  relative  merits  of  the  Sut- 
ter and  Railroad  Flat  ranges  of  quartz,  the 
preference  must  remain  with  the  Sutter,  as 
the  veins  are  large,  true,  and  consequently 
permanent,  while  those  of  Railroad  are,  as 
yet,  not  sufficiently  developed  to  make  any 
calculations  upon.  The  Sutter  range  of 
mines  require  a  heavy  outlay  of  capital  to 
make  them  profitable,  but  when  made  so 
can  be  depended  upon  for  many  years,  thus 
offering  superior  inducements  for  the  in- 
vestment of  capital.  On  the  other  hand, 
the  Railroad  range  is  composed  of  thou- 
sands of  small,  segregated  veins,  rich,  with- 
out doubt,  as  they  prospect  from  $20  to  §150 
to  the  ton ,  and  have  the  merit  of  being  easy 
to  find  and  not  expensive  to  work  when 
found. 

And  then  we  have  the  gravel  range  south- 
west from  this  town,  which  covers  a  greater 
extent  of  territory  than  I  was  aware  of  un- 
til my  recent  visit  to  Central  Hill  district. 
I  can  do  no  more  than  mention  the  different 
claims,  as  my  limited  time  will  not  admit 
of  anything  like  a  description.  Traveling 
from  the  lower  end  of  Central  Hill  we  pass 
the  Monitor,  Merrimac,  Jackson  &  Co., 
Squiers  &  Co.,  Hatfield  &  Kane,  Green  & 
Guy,  What.  Cheer,  Rough  Diamond,  Brad- 
ley &  Co.,  Peterson  ii  Co..  Shaw  &  Co. 

KERN  COUNTY. 

Havilah  Courier,  San.  19th:  We  under- 
stand that  Messrs.  Dalton,  of  Nevada 
County,  are  negotiating  for  the  Adelphiaad 
Countess  Tyrone  mines,  and  the  mill  con- 
nected therewith. 

»AKIFOSA     COUNTY. 

Mail,  Dec.  22d:  The  old  Washington 
mine  near  Quartzburg,  still  continues  to 
pay  handsomely.  We  are  informed  that 
for  two  runs  made  last  night,  of  10  and  12 
days  each,  there  was  realized  $2,500  and 
$2,700,  makingan  aggregate  of J$5, 200;  and 
this  was  obtained  at  an  expense  of  $1,500 — 
leaving  a  clear  profit  to  the  proprietors  for 
22  days  crushing  of  $3,700. 

We  were  shown,  last  Monday,  a  fine 
specimen,  composed  of  gold  and  quartz — 
the  gold  prevailing.  It  belonged  to  G.  W. 
Payne,  who  selected  it  from  among  other 
rich  rock  which  he  is  now  taking  out  of  a 
vein  by  him  discovered  and  located.  The 
lode  is  on  the  old  trail  from  Mariposa  to 
Colorado,  We  are  informed  that  the  vein, 
so  far  as  prospected,  gives  every  evidence 
of  being  rich.  There  are,  doubtless,  thou- 
sands of  lodes  equally  rich  lying  hidden 
within  a  few  feet  of  the  surface  in  this 
county. 

We  learn  that  Mr.  Charbonel  has  leased 
and  intends  to  immediately  commence  work- 
ing the  Morning  Star  ledge.  The  Morning 
Star  is  near  the  Mariposa  Creek,  about  one 
mile  below  the  Frances  quartz  mill.  It  has 
been  laying  idle  for  some  time,  but  is  now 
in  the  hands  of  a  scientific  and  practical 
miner,  under  whose  management  the  vein 
will  be  thoroughly  tested. 

SEVADACOIIS  T  Y. 

Transcript,  Jan.  20th:  The  Brown  claim, 
located  on  tbe  blue  cement  channel  near 
You  Bet,  continues  to  return  handsome 
profits  to  the  owners.  After  the  last  run 
of  five  days,  less  four  hours,  they  took  out 
IS  lbs.,  avoirdupois,  of  dry  amalgam.  The 
expense  of  doing  this  was  only  about  $400. 

Jan.  23d:  A  correspondent,  writing  from 
Bridgeport  township,  sends  the  following: 
Last  week  Pat.  Fogarty  bought  the  whole 


of  the  tail  flume  in  the  South  Yuba  river, 
leading  from  Jones  Bar.  Consideration 
$4,000. 

G.  Tanner  &  Co.  have  located  1,200  feet 
on  Green  Horn  Creek,  commencing  at 
Knickerbocker  Canon,  and  extending  to 
Nebraska  Canon,  for  mining  purposes. 

For  10  days  past  mining  operations  have 
been  entirely  suspended  at  You  Bet  and 
Quaker  Hill  on  account  of  the  freezing 
weather.  The  miners  are  all  ready,  their 
claims  being  fitted  up  for  a  long  run,  and 
the  present  storm  will,  probably,  enable 
them  to  commence  operations. 

The  old  Larimer  mill  on  the  Higgens 
ledge  on  Wolf  Creek,  is  being  thoroughly 
renovated  and  much  improved.  The  mill 
will  be  in  running  order  by  February.  One 
hundred  loads  of  excellent  rock  are  now 
out  awaiting  this  time.  The  rock  looks 
well,  is  of  a  blue  color,  shows  free  gold, 
and  plenty  of  fine  rich  sulphurets.  It  is 
good  for  $50  per  ton.  They  are  now  down 
about  125  ft.  from  the  surface;  at  this  dis- 
tance the  ledge  is  full  18  inches  wide,  is 
easily  worked  and  promises  well. 

Jan.  24th:  Tbe  storm  at  this  writing  is 
exceedingly  favorable  for  mining  interests. 
For  a  week  or  two  past  the  ditches  have 
been  frozen  and  the  supply  of  water  scant 
for  mining  purposes  in  consequence.  The 
present  rain  will  soon  break  up  ice  and 
give  abundance  of  water. 

Gazette,  Jan.  23d:  We  are  informed  by  a 
gentleman  from  Forest  Springs  that  quartz 
mining  in  that  locality  is  quite  brisk.  The 
Slate  Creek  ledge,  owned  by  Pen-in  &  Co., 
is  now  being  worked  with  great  energy. 
Tbe  company  have  spent  $3,000  in  opening 
new  drifts.  They  have  attained  a  depth  of 
370  ft.  on  the  incline.  The  ledge  at  this 
depth  averages  two  feet  in  width.  Two 
tons  are  mined  daily  to  each  man,  and  eight 
men  are  now  employed  in  the  drifts,  mak- 
ing an  average  of  16  tons  per  day.  The 
rock  from  this  mine,  for  the  last  year,  paid 
from  $18  to  $60  per  ton — averaging  about 
$30.  Perrin  had  crushed  at  his  mill  1,001 
loads,  which  produced  in  the  _  aggregate 
$23,0QfL__The  articles  of  incorporation  of 
this  mine  were  filed  in  the  County  Clerk's 
office  in  this  county  a  few  days  since.  We 
learn  that  Mr.  Perrin  has  purchased  the 
extension  of  this  mine,  and  has  run  a  tun- 
nel on  the  ledge  from  Wolf  Creek  into  the 
hill  160  ft  which  gives -them  about  600  ft. 
backs,  the  hill  being  very  steep.  The  ex- 
tension bids  fair  to  become  one  of  the  best 
mines  in  that  vicinity.  Mr.  P.  has  a  water 
power  quartz  mill  on  Wolf  Creek.  He 
crushes  the  rock  from  two  Slate  Creek 
ledges,  also  from  the  Grant,  and  other  claims 
in  that  locality. 

Jan.  28th:  Thos.  Johnson  and  others  have 
recorded  a  quartz  location,  on  a  ledge  situ- 
ated in  Grass  Valley  township,  bounded  on 
the  north  by  that  of  Morton  &  Co. ,  on  the 
west  by  Mary's  Ravine,  and  on  the  east  by 
the  claims  of  McClnnes  &  Co.  The  ledge 
is  called  the  Grecian  Bend. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Jan.  21st:  The  Kux 
Co.  who  own  a  good  looking  ledge  in  the 
bed  of  Wolf  Creek,  talk  of  incorporating 
preparatory  to  working  their  claims. 

The  Young  Pines  Co.  will  also  incorpor- 
ate at  an  early  day,  so  that  work  upon  their 
ledge  may  be  carried  on  without  the  uncer- 
tainties of  partnership  arrangements.  The 
Young  Pines  Co.  own  the  south  extension 
of  the  Grass  Valley  ledge,  and  their  prop- 
erty is  supposed  to  be  valuable. 

We  hear  that  arrangements  for  the  early 
resumption  cf  work  at  the  Allison  Ranch 
mine  are  in  progress,  and  that  everything 
looks  bright  for  the  company. 

Jan.  22d:  The  Eureka  mine  of  this  place 
has  made  its  regular  monthly  dividend  of 
$20,000. 

The  Garden  City  mine  is  now  being 
pumped  out  after  a  long  time  of  idleness, 
and  some  good  rock  has  already  been  ob- 
tained from  it. 

Grass  Valley  National,  Jan.  21st:  Frank 
Smith  &  Co.  have  located  400  ft.  of  ground 
on  Fall  Creek  for  mining  purposes. 

Jan.  22d:  We  recently  visited  the  Em- 
pire mine  and  found  everything  progress- 
ing finely.  The  30  stamps  crush  40  tons  of 
rock  every  day  which  pays  from  $25  to  $30 
per  ton,  without  counting  the  specimens 
which  are  frequently  found.  We  saw  some 
of  extraordinary  richness  which  were 
brought  up  two  days  ago.  The  gold  is 
saved  at  the  Enrpire  in  a  somewhat  different 
manner  than  that  employed  at  the  Eureka. 
No  blankets  are  used,  but  the  gold  is  amal- 
gamated in  batteries  and  on  copper  plates 
alone.  The  sulphurets  are  separated  by 
Hendy's  concentrators,  and  then  pass  into 
the  Baux  &  Guiod's  separating  amalgama- 
tirs,  of  which  there  are  16.  Quicksilv  r, 
cyanide  of  potassium,  and  bluestone  are 
also  put  in  these  pans  for  six  or  seven  hours, 
the  pulp  is  drawn  into  another  set  of  grind- 
ing pans,  Howlaud's,  where  it  is  again 
ground  to  au  impalpable  fineness,  and  every 


particle  of  gold  brought  into  contact  with 
the  quicksilver.  The  sand  and  other  for- 
eign matter  is  then  flowed  out,  and  the 
pure  amalgam  to  be  retorted  as  usual.  The 
Empire  men  claim  that  this  method  of  work- 
ing sulphurets  is  better  than  the  chlorina- 
tion  process,  because  it  not  only  is  much 
less  expensive  but  secures  more  gold.  They 
have  tried  both  ways.  The  Empire  sul- 
phurets contain  about  one-seventh  of  all 
the  gold  that  is  obtained  from  the  rock,  and 
in  value  vary  from  $30  to  $300  per  ton,  the 
average  value  being  about. $80. 

SAN  BERNARDINO  COUNTY. 

Los  Angeles  News,  Jan.  16th:  A  rich  gold 
and  silver  mine  is  reported  to  have  been 
discovered  recently  near  the  town  of  San 
Bernardino. 

SIERRA.  COUNTY. 

Downieville  Messenger,  Jan.  23d:  Every- 
thing seems  to  be  quiet  in  various  parts  of 
the  county.  There  is  no  water  yet  to  wash 
stock  dirt.  The  miners  commenced  to  wash 
at  Port  Wine,  but  had  to  stop,  the  water 
giving  out,  owing  to  the  cold  weather. 

Rock  recently  mined  by  Ned  Leonard 
from  his  ledge  above  the  graveyard,  is  the 
richest  yet  taken  out  there,  gold  being  visi- 
ble in  all  portions  of  it. 

The  miners  in  the  river  are  still  working 
their  claims,  the  river  being  as  low  as  at 
any  time  during  the  summer.  The  boys 
who  are  working  under  the  town,  also  set 
their  pump  at  work  a  few  days  since. 

A  rich  quartz  ledge  was  recently  discov- 
ered between  Howland  Flat  and  the  Slate 
Creek  House.  The  ledge  is  just  below  the 
Monitor  sawmill,  and  is  called  the  Lincoln 
ledne.  The  Lincoln,  the  Grant  and  the 
Colfax,  have  recorded  their  claims.  The 
rock  is  said  to  look  well. 

The  Gold  Bluff  Co.  commenced  crushing 
rock  from  their  mine  on  Monday  last.  They 
have  a  large  quantity  of  rock  out,  and  men 
enough  at  work  to  keep  the  mill  running 
most  of  the  winter.  The  rock  is  rich,  but 
how  much  it  will  pay  to  the  ton  we  do  not 
know.  The  mill  is  a  12-stamp  water  mill, 
and  is  capable  of  crushing  about  18  tons  in 
24  hours. 

SISKIYOU  COUVTY. 

Yreka  Union,  Jan.  17th:  Anngget  of  gold 
weighing  three  pounds  was  taken  from  the 
claim  of  Poncho  &  Co.,  near  Hawkinsville, 
on  Thursday  last.  Its  value  is  estimated  at 
$500,  there  being  some  quartz  mixed  with 
it  It  was  found  in  the  dirt  about  three  ft 
from  the  bedrock. 

Lauer  &  Co.  at  Humbug,  are  now  taking 
out  quartz  of  a  very  superior  quality  from 
the  Knapp  ledge.  The  rock  from  this  ledge 
has  averaged  a  little  over  $50  per  ton.  Lash 
&  Co.  are  engaged  in  running  a  tunnel  iuto 
the  Accidental  which  will  strike  the  ledge 
about  105  ft.  below  the  surface.  The  tun- 
nel will  be  about  170  ft.  in  length. 

Miners  at  Scott's  Bar  have  returned  to 
work  again  on  the  river  claims. 

The  Scott's  Valley  correspondent  writes: 
Joe  Magill  and  others  have  struck  No.  1 
diggings  near  Capt.  Haislip's  store  on  the 
East  Fork  of  Scott  River.  Hall  &  Co.  have 
just  struck  it  rich  at  Yellow  Pine.  They 
showed  me  three  bits  to  the  pan  taken  out 
this  week,  from  these  new  diggings  in  the 
gulch  near  Hall's  store.  Hall  informs  me 
that  the  diggings  are  extensive,  and  are 
easily  worked  as  the  gold  is  mixed  in  the 
dirt  from  the  surface  to  the  bedrock,  which 
is  but  from  three  to  five  feet  deep.  The 
prospects  are  that  we  will  have  lively  times 
this  spring  on  theEast  Fork  and  at  Yellow 
Pine. 

TRINITY  COUNTY. 

Weaverville  Journal,  Jan.  23d  :  The  min- 
ers at  Park's  Bar  are  all  busy  and  in  the 
best  of  spirits. 

The  mining  claims  recently  opened  at 
Taylor's  Flat  arepaying  well,  and  the  Wash- 
ington Fluming  and  Mining  Co.  fire  selling 
all  the  water  in  their  ditch. 

The  miners  in  and  around  Columbia  are 
busy  at  work,  but  as  the  water  has  been  in 
camp  only  a  short  while,  none  have  washed 
up. 

The  Star  mine,  at  American  camp,  has 
shut  down  for  the  present;  but  work  will 
be  resumed  within  a  month,  and  will  be 
prosecuted  then  more  vigorously  than  ever 
before. 

Hiskey  &  Stage  are  busy  at  work  on  the 
Grant  mine,  near  tbe  Star,  erecting  a  large 
10-stamp  mill,  with  all  the  necessary  hoist- 
ing apparatus  for  taking  rock  out  of  the 
mine. 

YUBA  COUNTY. 

Marysville  Appeal,  Jan.  26th  :  We  learn 
that  the  Pennsylvania  ledge  now  being 
worked  by  superintendent  Cum  mins,  is  24 
feet  in  width,  and  the  entire  rock  pays 
well. 

COLORADO. 

Georgetown  Miner,  Jan.  7th:  Huependen, 
Welters  &  Co. ,  have  shipped,  since  our  last 
report,  $700. 60  in  silver  bullion,  coin  value. 
Owing  to  the  scarcity  of  water,  they  are 
unable  to  run  to  their  full  capacity. 


T\\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Bebizmer  A  Bruckner  took  off,  on  Tues- 
day last,  1,348.5  ozs.  of  silver  bullion,  coin 
value,  $1,820.47.  The  amount  would  have 
been  trable  what  it  is,  had  nut  their  onpel 
given  out. 

Prof.  Stewart  has  token  out  and  shipped, 
during  the  mouth  of  December,  2,061.75 
ozs.  of  silver  bullion,  coin  value,  $2,853.91. 

Central  City  Herald,  Jan.  6th:  Oue  mine 
on  the  Bates  or  Huuter,  which  is  run  by 
actual  miners,  produced  lust  month  with 
20  stamps,  196  ounces  of  the  retort  worth 
about  84,100. 

Wo  saw  another  519-oz.  brick  of  silver  at 
the  Rooky  Mountain  National  Bank  yester- 
day. 

There  are  some  parties  in  this  city  who 
claim  to  have  information  of  the  discovery 
of  new  gold  mines  of  unusual  richness,  in 
some  gulches  tributary  to  Snake  liver, 
about  3IJU  miles  north  of  Salt  Lake.  These 
parties  are  making  preparations  to  emigrato 
to  the  new  gold  iields  at  once. 

We  saw  a  specimen  of  silver  ore  from  the 
new  district,  on  the  head  of  Chicago  Creek, 
yesterday,  which  was  very  rich.  It  had 
been  burned  in  the  lire,  and  the  silver  had 
oozed  out  in  small  globules.  The  pros- 
pectors of  that  district  are  going  to  organ- 
ize some  time  this  work. 

A  valuable  discovery  has  recently  been 
made  on  the  side  of  the  Mammoth  Mount- 
ain, further  up  the  gulch  towards  Central. 
It  was  mado  by  Mr.  Bolthoff,  who  has  others 
interested  with  him.  The  lode  shows  a 
strong  vein  of  rich  quartz,  in  which  parti- 
cles of  free  gold  can  be  seen  without  the 
aid  of  a  glass. 

The  New  York  35-stamp  mill  is  one  of 
the  best  paying  institutions  of  Gilpin 
County.  We  happened  in  there  the  other 
day  and  founj  the  mill  full  of  ore,  and  the 
mou  all  busy  at  work.  The  U.  P.  R.  and 
Burroughs  are  at  present  supplying  this 
mill  with  ore,  but  Mr.  Hays  says  he  could 
keep  three  times  as  many  stamps.constantly 
employed  if  he  had  them. 

The  Smith  &  Parmelee  Gold  Co.  pro- 
duced 933  ozs.  of  gold  in  December.  They 
started  up  their  75-horse  power  engine 
yesterday,  and  to-day  their  new  25-stamp 
mill.  They  have  12  Bartola  pans,  and  one 
large  stone  arastra,  which  will  be  run  on 
blanket  tailings.  They  expect  to  produce 
from  50  to  60  ozs.  of  gold  a  month  from  the 
pans.  The  mill  is  geared  to  drop  the 
stamps  40  times  a  minute — running  the 
stamps  rapidly  with  coarse  screens  and 
changing  the  blankets  every  15  minutes. 
They  expect  to  treat  100  cords  of  ore  per 
month  with  a  25-stamp  mill. 
IDAHO. 

Owyhee  Avalanche,  Jan.  16th:  Prospects 
in  Flint  district  are  in  the  highest  degree 
encouraging.  The  Rising  Star  mill  is  turn- 
ing out  bullion  at  the  rate  of  between 
§2,000  and  $3,000  per  day.  The  mill,  in 
every  department,  is  a  complete  success. 
We  have  been  shown  some  specimens  of 
ore  taken  from  the  lower  level  of  the  mine, 
■which  surpass  in  richness  any  heretofore 
found.  0- 

Boise  Worli,  Jan.  14th:  There  are  19 
men  wintering  in  Deadwood.  The  pros- 
pects are  very  bright  for  a  most  prosperous 
ensuing  season  of  mining,  and  diggings 
which  could  not  be  worked  last  year  for 
want  of  water  can  next  season  be  thor- 
oughly mined. 

MONTANA. 

Helena  Post,  Dec.  25th:  We  were  at- 
tracted to  the  assay  office  of  Stephen  F. 
Molitor,  Saturday,  by  the  sight  of  a  brick, 
which  containedgold  to  the  amount  of  $12,- 
000,  in  currency. 

Mining  upon  the  Park  ledge  is  now  be- 
ing more  actively  prosecuted  than  ever  be- 
fore. On  the  west  end  of  the  lead  the 
Whitlatch  Park  Mining  Co.,  is  pushing  for- 
ward its  work  with  great  vigor  and  is  sink- 
ing four  shafts  at  a  rapid  rate,  all  of  which 
give  evidence  of  the  permanency  and  rich- 
ness of  the  mine.  One  of  the  shafts  in  par- 
ticular, that  located  between  claims  Nos.  4 
and  5  west,  has  attained  a  depth  of  60  feet 
and  exhibits  the  most  flatteriug  results  that 
have  ever  been  secured  in  any  section  of 
the  couutry.  Excellent  pay  rock  four  feat 
in  width  there  greets  the  miner. 

The  Union  mine  of  J.  C.  Bicker  is  turn- 
ing out  some  tine  ore.  There  are  already 
1,U00  tons  of  excellent  ore  ready  to  be 
crushed,  and  not  less  than  10,000  tons  of 
equally  good  quartz  in  sight,  in  his  im- 
mense shafts,  tunnels  and  inclines.  And 
this  large  body  of  lock,  sufficient  in  itself 
for  a  year's  supply  to  his  mill,  is  being  con- 
stantly increased. 

For  a  week  past  the  I.X.L.  mill  has  been 
engaged  in  crushing  rock  for  Mr.  Whit- 
latch, taken  from  the  discovery  claim  on 
the  Park.  Although  this  rock  was  unse- 
lected,  130  tons  of  it  yielded  $37.30  per  ton. 

The  Sterling  correspondent  writes:  Capt. 
Maltby,  who  has  been  running  upon  the 
li3d   Bluff  rock  during  the  past   summer 


with  most  rlatterin  ^results,  has  stopped 
his  mill  to  clean  up  and  renovate  some  of 
the  machinery,  but  after  a  delay  of  a  fen- 
days  he  will  begin  to  crush  quartz  from 
other  lodes.  The  Hobart  mill,  of  small  ra- 
pacity, is  working  away  in  Lower  Hot 
Spring  district  with  a  most  favorable  show 
of  success. 

The  incline  on  the  Gonu  Extension  of  the 
Union  lode  is  now  over  20  ft.  down,  and 
the  vein  is  still  widening.  The  discovery 
shaft  is  125  ft.  east,  by  linear  measurement, 
of  the  eastern  limit  of  the  Union,  and  di- 
rectly on  line  with  the  improvements  of  the 
Bicker  I.X.L. ,  Whitlatch  Union,  and  Na- 
tional Mining  and  Exploring  Co.  Solid 
granite  walls  enclose  the  vein,  from  the  top 
down.  Many  of  the  specimens  exhibit  free 
gold,  and  tho  rock  generally  prospects 
splendidly. 

From  Highland  we  learn  that  Prof.  Swal- 
low's mill  is  now  engaged  in  crushing  rock 
from  the  Forest  Queen  lode.  The  mill  has 
not  ceased  running  since  it  first  started. 

NEW  MEXICO. 

A  correspondent  writes  from  Elizabeth- 
town  to  the  Colorado  Chieftain  of  Dec.  25th, 
concerning  the  Moreno  mines  as  follows: 
All  work  upon  claims,  except  the  develop- 
ment of  quartz  leads  has  ceased.  Since  the 
cessation  of  gulch  mining,  many  rich  quartz 
leads  have  been  discovered,  promising  in 
their  appearance,  and  abundantly  supplied 
with  wide  crevices  of  the  richest  quartz. 
Prominent  among  these  may  be  mentioned 
the  Pacific,  Great  Eastern,  Great  Western, 
Grey  Eagle,  Empire  and  Eureka.  There 
seems  to  prevail  but  one  opinion  in  regard 
to  the  future  of  this  mineral  region.  That 
the  gold  is  to  be  found  in  quantities  that 
will  pay,  has  long  since  ceased  to  be  a  ques- 
tion of  doubt,  for  the  yield  during  the  past 
season,  even  with  the  limited  facilities  for 
successfully  working  the  mines,  will  com- 
pare favorably  with  any  hitherto  discovered 
gold  country.  Companies  have  been  or- 
ganized to  commence  spring  operations  on 
an  extensive  scale.  Several  new  stamp 
mill  have  been  ordered.  Two  mills  are  al- 
ready in  successful  operation,  one  belong- 
ing to  Maxwell's  company,  on  Ute  Creek, 
the  other  to  Bartholomew  &  Lowthan,  near 
the  mouth  of  Humbug  Gulch.  The  latter 
mill  has  not  yet  made  a  sufficient  run  to 
fairly  test  the  quartz  it  has  been  crush- 
ing. The  mill  on  Ute  Creek  is  still  in 
full  blast  and  is  daily  turning  out 
a  large  amount  of  bullion.  In  a  little 
less  than  two  days'  running,  26  ozs.  were 
cleaned  up.  This  is  about  the  average  yield 
and  the  mine  from  which  the  quartz  is 
taken  is  apparently  inexhanstible. 

The  Moreno  ditch  will  be  completed  early 
in  the  spring,  in  readiness  to  supply  all  the 
water  necessary  for  gulch  mining. 
NEVADA. 

IHJMBOI.DT. 

Unionville  Register,  Jan.  9th:  The  Silver 
Mining  Co.  shipped  this  week  1,421  ozs.  of 
bullion,  and  Fall  &  Co.  shipped  6,612  ozs. 
of  fine  bullion. 

Jan.  16  th  :  Smart  &  Morrison  are  work- 
ing the  Syracuse  mine,  in  Panther  Canon, 
on  the  west  side  of  the  Humboldt  range. 
Their  prospects  are  of  the  most  flattering 
character. 

At  a  late  meeting  of  the  De  Soto  Co.,  it 
was  resolved  to  take  measures  to  resume 
operations  on  the  mine  in  the  spring.  Prep- 
arations will  be  made  for  either  the  erec- 
tion of  a  new  mill  or  the  purchase  and  re- 
pairing of  the  old  Sheba  mill. 

The  Winnemucea  correspondent  writes  : 
John  O.  Twiss  and  Frank  Shaw  have  bought 
the  Weymouth  Go's  location  on  the  Pride 
of  the  Mountain,  and  will  commence  work 
immediately. 

Buck  &  Kunkel,  on  Monday  last,  sent  be- 
low 15  tons  of  assorted  ore  from  the  Pride 
of  the  Mountain,  labelled  "Swansea." 

re F.KSE  RIVKK. 

Austin  Reveille,  Jan.  19th  :  It  is  reported 
in  this  city  that  a  fine  body  of  rich  ore  has 
been  uncovered  in  the  vein  of  the  Great 
Eastern  mine,  in  the  TVin  river  district. 

The  stage  which  arrived  last  evening 
from  Belmont  brought  to  this  city  six  bars 
of  bullion  from  the  mill  of  the  Belmont 
Co. — the  product  of  ore  from  W.  F.  Leon 
&  Co's  El  Dorado  South. 

We  learn  that  a  fine  quality  of  ore  has 
beeu  found  in  the  300-foot  level  of  the 
South  American  mine,  about  30  feet  to  the 
westward.  The  vein  is  large  at  the  point, 
but  the  stratum  of  richest  ore  is  from  ten 
to  twelve  inches  thick. 

Jan.  21st :  We  learned  yesterday  from 
Col.  Wheeler,  who  returned  from  the  Grant 
district  a  few  days  ago,  that  nearly  all  the 
ore  there  exhibits  a  fair  proportion  of  gold; 
and  in  the  case  of  the  Poorman  vein  the 
assays  of  the  ore  gave  nearly  one-fourth 
gold. 

White  Pine  News,  Jan.  16th  :  The  prin- 
cipal mines  being  unable  to  get  their  ore 
crushed,  have  gone  to  work  sinking   their 


shafts  deeper  in  search  of  new  deposits  of 
ore  beneath  the  first.  It  is  the  genera)  im- 
pression that  a  succession  of  ore  deposits  or 
veins  separated  by  intervening  strata  of 
limestone  will  bo  found  in  sinking  shafts. 
So  far  as  the  developments  have  yet  been 
carried  in  that  direction  they  tend  to  con- 
firm this  theory.  Many  new  shafts  have 
been  started  lately  for  the  purpose  of  strik- 
ing this  second  vein,  upper  one  being  pre- 
viously claimed  and  worked  by  others,  and 
new  locations  are  made  daily  for  that  pur- 
pose. The  shafts  are  multiplying  so  rap- 
idly in  some  parts  of  the  flat  as  to  leave 
scarcely  room  to  dump  the  dirt  taken  from 
them. 

The  Belmont  shaft,  near  the  Applegarth 
cabin,  and  Emmet  mine  on  Chloride  Flat, 
struck  a  good  quality  of  ore  on  Tuesday 
last,  at  a  depth  of  about  25  feet.  Another 
strike  was  made  the  day  following  on  the 
flat  next  north  of  Chloride  Flat. 

W  »SIIOE. 

[In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  portion 
of  this  paper,  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Jan.  20th :  Wells, 
Fargo  &  Co.  shipped  from  their  office  in 
this  city  during  the  year  1868,  3,912  bars 
of  bullion,  valued  at  $6,560,492.28. 

The  Twin  Mining  Co.  at  Silver  City,  are 
still  working  their  claim  with  good  results. 
They  have  lately  sunk  an  incline  in  their 
lower  level  to  a  depth  of  200  feet  lower  than 
they  have  ever  gone  before,  and  have  found 
the  most  flattering  indications  of  perma- 
nency. They  will  now  be  able  to  take  out 
large  quantities  of  excellent  milling  ore. 

The  South  Yellow  Jacket  works,  which 
were  stopped  last  week  to  make  certain  re- 
quisite repairs  to  the  brakes  and  other  ma- 
chinery, have  started  up  again,  and  every- 
thins  is  running  at  full  rate.  One  hundred 
and  forty  tons  of  ore  were  raised  day  be- 
fore yesterday  from  the  900-foot  level. 

Jan.  21st:  The  total  receipts  of  the 
Crown  Point  Mining  Co.  for  the  month  of 
December  were  $38,573,  and  the  disburse- 
ments $33,775.  About  1,200  tons  of  ore 
were  crushed,  yielding  $30.15  per  ton. 

The  receipts  from  the  Kentuck  Mining 
Co.,  thus  far  on  January  account,  aggre- 
gate $26,304. 

During  the  week  ending  last  Friday,  600 
tons  of  ore  were  raised  from  the  Ohollar 
Potosi  mine,  averaging  $41.53  per  ton. 

Jan.  22d :  The  new  Ophir  shaft  is  now 
down  to  a  depth  of  680  feet. 

Jan.  23d  :  The  Savage  Co.  shipped  day 
before  yesterday,  by  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co. , 
22  bars  of  bullion  weighing  1,414  pounds, 

and  valued  at  $36,881.48 On  the   16th 

inst.,  the  Crown  Point  Co.  shipped  $9,429. 
15.     This  mine  shipped  on  the   17th   inst., 

$5,497 The  total   shipment  of  bullion 

from  this  eity  during  the  past  week  was 
4,832  pounds,  worth  $134,890.28. 

Jan.  24th  :  The  Hale  &  Noreross  Co.  now 
have  a  body  of  fine  ore,  some  six  feet  in 
width,  in  their  north  drift.  It  assays  from 
$40  to  $50  per  ton. 

BRITISH  COLUMBIA. 

Opening  op  New  Coal  Mines  on  Van- 
couver Island.— A  dispatch  dated  Vic- 
toria, Jan.  21st,  says  the  Wallace  coal 
mines,  at  Soaquish,  near  the  northern  ex- 
tremity of  the  island,  are  being  rapidly 
opened.  A  tunnel  has  been  driven  into 
the  side,  and  the  coal  is  said  to  be  equal  to 
any  yet  discovered  on  the  island. 


Acoustic  Oddity  in  a  Water  Fall. — 
A  curious,  though  not  uncommon  phenom- 
enon occurred  at  the  Benton  dam  on  the 
18th  inst.  The  water  in  the  river,  which 
had  been  raised  a  little  by  the  rain  of  the 
day  before,  was  running  over  the  dam  in 
an  almost  unbroken  sheet  of  three  to  six 
inches  in  depth.  One  portion  of  this  sheet 
— perhaps  twenty  feet  broad — acquired  in 
falling  a  tremulous  or  wavy  motion,  prob- 
ably from  the  action  of  the  air  between  it 
and  the  face  of  the  dam.  This  vibratory 
motion  produced  a  heavy,  thunderous 
and  oppressive  sound  like  the  low,  deep 
notes  of  a  large  organ,  or  the  roaring  of 
the  fan  of  a  reverberatory  furnace,  which 
was  almost  deafening  at  a  certain  distance 
and  position  from  the  fall,  although  the 
quantity  of  water  was  comparatively  insig- 
nificant. Close  observation  showed  that 
the  falling  sheet  of  water  was  wrinkled  or 
corrugated"  horizontally,  like  an  old-fash- 
ioned washboard,  at  intervals  of  six  to 
eight  inches  between  each  wave  or  wrinkle. 
On  a  rough  estimate,  about  thirty-five  of 
these  little  waves  fell  per  second.  The 
noise  could  be  interrupted  for  a  moment  by 
throwing  a  stone  into  the  water  at  the  crest 
of  the  dam,  thus  breaking  up  the  wavy  mo- 
tion— but  would  immediately  recommence. 
Mariposa  Gazette. 

De.  John  A.  Veatch,  the  well  known 
chemist  and  geologist,  of  this  Sta'e,  has 
been  elected  Professor  of  Chemistry  in  the 
Willamette  University. 


Enterprises  and  Developments. 

The  Vallejo  Building  Association  will 
build  forty  teuement-houses  at  South  Val- 
lejo. 

Elko  already  boasts  a  population  of  250. 
Freight  to  White  Pine  is  eight  cents  per 
pound. 

Fifty-seven  new  vessels  have  been  built 
in  California  during  the  past  year,  chiefly 
in  San  Francisco  Bay. 

It  is  said  that  50,000  acres  will  be  pnt  in 
wheat  this  season  between  the  San  Joaquin 
River  and  the  Coast  range. 

There  are  over  800  laborers  employed  at 
Mare  island.  The  amount  of  money  dis- 
bursed on  account  of  last  months'  service, 
was  about  $92,000. 

A  deed  has  been  signed  transferring  over 
to  Mr.  Henry  Meiggs  the  contract  entered 
into  with  Mr.  Arman,  for  the  working  of 
the  Mejillones  guano  beds,  on  the  western 
coast  of  South  America. 

A  company  has  been  formed  to  throw  a 
dam  across  the  outlet  of  a  considerable  val- 
ley eastward  from  Los  Angeles,  to  make  a 
reservoir  which  will  supply  a  large  body  of 
water  for  irrigation. 

A  company  is  being  formed  at  Vallejo  to 
build  a  street  railroad,  from  the  north  side 
of  Georgia  street,  through  Santa  Clara, 
Virginia,  Sonoma,  Pennsylvania,  Mary- 
land, Sixth  and  Lemon  streets,  down  to  the 
railroad  wharves,  connecting  the  old  and 
new  towns. 

Placerville  now  looks  forward  to  anew 
era,  in  which  horticulture  shall  be  the  chief 
basis  of  itsprosperity.  With  cheap  freights, 
cheap  water,  and  a  favorable  climate,  a  rich 
soil,  and  a  large  population  in  the  adjacent 
valleys,  it  may  become  thecenterof  a  better 
business  than  it  ever  had. 

Coover  and  Franklin  are  about  to  set 
out  10,000  mulberry  trees,  in  Los  Angeles 
County.  Mr.  Prevost,  the  pioneer  in  the 
silk  business,  intends  to  make  a  plantation 
at  San  Gabriel.  D.  F.  Hall,  of  San  Gabriel, 
proposes  laying  out  a  silk  town  on  the  San 
Jose  ranch,  the  land  lying  on  both  sides  ct 
the  San  Bernardino  and  Los  Angeles  road, 
about  thirty-two  miles  east  of  Los  Angeles. 

The  Mexican  cedar  and  mahogany  rate 
nearly  as  high  for  shipbuilding  as  the  sal 
and  teak  wood  of  the  East  Indies.  The  live 
oak  of  Florida  has  long  been  famous,  but 
it  is  surpassed  in  the  quality  and  durability 
by  the  mahogany  of  Mexico.  Some  Span- 
ish ships  which  were  constructed  of  this 
material,  were  found  to  be  as  sound  at  the 
end  of  eighty  years  as  when  they  were 
launched. 

The  Prospects  eor  Additional  Woolen 
Mills. — To  show  how  little,  compartively, 
is  yet  beinir  done  in  woolen  manufacture  on 
the  coast,  it  is  only  necessay  to  state  that 
the  five  mills  in  Oregon  and  the  six  in  Cal- 
ifoania  are  now  running,  all  told,  fifty-five 
sets  of  machinery  (or  about  22,000  spin- 
dles), while  the  Washington  mills  alone 
(one  of  the  large  corporations  at  Lawrence, 
Mass.)  have  in  operation  ninety-six  sets  ot 
woolen  machinery,  and  half  as  many  more 
of  cotton.  Were  the  number  of  mills  (or 
sets  of  machinery)  doubled  in  California 
and  Oregon  within  the  next  year,  they 
would  not  consume  the  annual  clip  of  wool. 
Folsom,  with  its  water-power  is  suggested 
as  an  admirable  place  for  the  location  of 
woolen  mills  and  other  manufacturing  es- 
tablishments. 

Agricultural  Manufactures  arealready 
quite  extensive  at  Pacheeo,  Contra  Costa 
County.  The  gang  plows  manufactured  by 
Dalton,  Whitmore  &  Gavin,  and  Betts,  all 
of  different  construction  and  methods  of 
coupling,  and  raising,  are  sold  for  $95  and 
$100,  and  about  fifty  of  them  have  been 
made  this  season  at  the  three  shops.  The 
three,  four,  and  six-horse  cultivators,  chisel 
and  scoop  points,  have,  within  the  past 
year  or  two,  become  one  of  the  great  farm- 
ing reliances,  and  are  made  at  prices  rang- 
ing from  $37  to  $80,  and  more  than  100  of 
them  having  been  made  and  sold  this  sea- 
son, most  of  them  by  Dalton.  The  single 
cast  steel  plows  made  here  are  sold  at  an 
average  price  of  $20,  and  about  60  have 
been  made  and  sold.  The  large  harrows, 
of  which  about  50  have  been  made  and  sold, 
range  in  price  from  $35  to  $50.  Shops  at 
Walnut  Creek,  Danville,  Antioch,  Martinez, 
and  other  points  in  the  county,  have  been 
full  of  like  orders. 


An  Eyelet  manufactory  in  Providence,  R. 
I.,  is  now  turning  out  eyelets  at  the  rate  of 
500,000  a  day,  and  the  export  for  a  year  has 
amounted  to  $3,000,000  worth.  In  1867  we 
imported  very  nearly  as  many.  This  is  an 
industry  that  has  germinated  and  fruited 
since  the  war.  Its  success  is  doubtless  at- 
tributable to  some  peculiar  excellence  of 
machinery. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Soapstone,  Shaw's  Flat,  Tuolumne  County. 
The  value  of  soaptone  depends  upon  its 
quality  and  adaptation  for  the  particular 
purposes,  which  would  create  for  it  a  de- 
mand, and  fix  the  price  corresponding 
thereto.  Soapstone  is  not  by  any  means 
a  rare  mineral;  it  occurs  in  many  differ- 
ent varieties,  and  is  a  hydrated  silicate  of 
magnesia  and  alumina.  It  is  the  softest 
of  minerals,  being  hardness  1  of  the  min- 
eralogical  scale.  Its  uses  are  to  carve 
out  utensils  of  all  kinds,  especially  such 
as  are  to  resist  heat,  as  gas  burners,  cook- 
ery utensils,  furnace  material,  etc;  it  is 
also  used  for  polishing,  as  a  foundation 
for  mixing  colors,  as  tailors'  chalk  for 
drawing  lines  on  cloth,  etc.  The  Chi- 
nese Figure  stone,  agalmatolith,  isminer- 
allogically  allied  to  soapstone,  but  is 
hardness  3, — equal  to  limestone.  At 
present,  soapstone  has  no  market  value 
in  San  Francisco.  It  has  been  offered  to 
stove  dealers  for  stove  and  furnace  lin- 
ings, but  does  not  appear  to  be  sought 
after  for  that  purpose.  It  is  one  of  those 
articles  for  which  a  demand  may  be  cre- 
ated by  manufacturing  it  into  useful 
utensils  or  marketable  products,  or  by 
finding  out  some  special  purpose  to  which 
it  may  be  adapted. 

Miner,  Cherokee,  Butte  County. — To  free 
quicksilver  from  lead,  zinc,  or  tin,  acids 
may  be  used;  or  the  quicksilver  may  be 
retorted  with  a  layer  of  charcoal  powder 
strewn  over  its  surface  in  the  retort,  to 
keep  back  the  less  volatile  substances. 
Salt  is  mixed  by  some  with  the  charcoal 
powder.  By  pouring  a  quantity  of  acetic 
acid  over  quicksilver,  the  lead  in  the  lat- 
ter being  attacked,  will  rise  to  the  sur- 
face in  the  form  of  a  carbonate  or  white 
lead,  which  can  be  skimmed  off.  Nitric 
acid,  diluted  with  double  its  quantity  of 
water,  may  be  used  very  effectively,  agi- 
tation and  a  temperature  of  about  120° 
Fab.,  hastening  the  process.  The  crust 
in  this  case,  contains  mercury  in  the  form 
of  nitrate  of  mercury,  which  is  recovered 
by  digestion  or  boiling  gently  with  nitric 
acid;  diluting  the  solution,  filtering,  and 
then  precipitating  the  mercury  with  me- 
tallic copper. 

Communications  have  been  received  from 
W.  H.  M.,  embracing  notes  of  the  Santa 
Cruz  Tannery  and  Fuse  Factory,  Por- 
ter's Tannery  (atSoquel),  the  Santa  Cruz 
lime  kilns,  paper  mill  and  powder  works; 
the  Gilroy  Tobacco  Factory,  etc.,  which 
will  appear  in  our  next  issue. 

A.  1YL,  Mendocino  City — It  is  not  easy  to 
recognize  or  to  name  the  mineral  from 
your  description.     Send  a  specimen. 


ConchoijOgy. — A  collection  of  about  a 
million  shells,  embracing  nearly  all  the 
known  species  on  this  coast,  and  in  the 
Pacific  Ocean,  the  collecting  of  which  occu- 
pied a  period  of  thirty  years,  is  for  sale  by 
A.  Frick,  at  No.  562  Bryant  street.  This 
collection  is  valued  at  not  far  from  $3,000. 


Oar  Mining  Stock  Experiences. 

The  principle  of  developing  mines  of  es- 
tablished wealth,  or  indeed  of  accomplish- 
ing any  other  great  work  promising  certain 
rewards  by  combination, — in  other  words, 
by  means  of  joint  stock  companies, — is  un- 
doubtedly correct.  All  of  the  great  tri- 
umphs of  man  over  matter,  owe  their  exe- 
cution to  organization,  effected  either  by  a 
personal  or  arbitrary  power,  or  by  a  com- 
bination of  working  powers  having  a  com- 
mon interest,  and  therefore  selecting  a 
common  head.  It  was  the  personal  and  ar- 
bitrary kind  that  built  the  pyramids,  but  it 
is  the  republican  kind  of  organization  and 
combination  that  developed  commerce,  pop- 
ulated the  oceans  with  ships,  and  accom- 
plished the  great  works  and  triumphs  cf 
modern  times;  and  even  monarchy  is  an 
impossibility,  and  an  absurdity  unless  it  is 
based  on  a  virtual  republic  in  the  shape  cf 
an  aristocracy. 

Most  of  the  profits  that  individuals  are 
to  derive  from  mining  as  a  permanent  busi- 
ness, will  have  to  come  through  combina- 
tion. Biver  gold,  and  chloride  silver  de- 
posits, are  soon  exhausted,  needing  no 
especial  combination  of  powers  to  unlock 
great  stores  of  wealth;  though  it  is  not  to 
be  denied  that  even  in  their  case  colossal 
combinations  may  operate  to  effect.  But 
the  advantages  are  in  favor  of  the  lucky 
and  shrewd,  rather  than  of  tho  powerful 
and  systematic. 

The  first  Washoe  silver  excitements  flow- 
ered into  an  infinite  multitude  of  theoret- 
ical joint  stock  companies.  But  the  theoret- 
ical can  be  distinguished  from  the  practical 
even  in  stock  matters.  Tuthill's  History 
sums  up  the  results,  as  they  stood  after  the 
summer  of  1864,  as  follows  : 

"  The  brokers  vacated  their  offices;  a  few 
men  went  into  insolvency.  The  masses 
pocketed  their  losses,  and  said  little  about 
them.  They  filed  away  their  certificates  of 
stock,  lately  so  carefully  treasured,  as  curi- 
ous, useless  pictures,  tokens  of  experience 
gained,  and  pushed  on  with  their  legiti- 
mate business.  It  is  astonishing,  con- 
sidering the  amount  of  money  that  changed 
hands  during  the  popular  possession  by 
this  mania,  how  few  were  seriously  injured 
by  it.  Wages  were  good,  salaries  high, 
business  brisk.  They  paid  high  for  their 
experience,  and  could  afford  it.  The  map 
of  the  country  was  written  over  with  the 
localities  of  mineral  deposits  rich  and  abid- 
ing, though  it  might  not  pay  to  work  them 
for  some  time  to  come.  The  prospectors 
had  made  a  geological  reconnoisance  in 
force.  As  of  "all  such  preliminary  surveys, 
the  advantages  were  not  immediately  de- 
veloped." 

It  is  reported  that  stops  are  being  taken 
to  organize  a  stock  board  at  Treasure  City, 
which  is  to  go  into  operation  immediately 
on  the  completion  of  the  telegraph  line  to 
that  place,  or  about  the  middle  of  next 
month.  Stock  boards  are  like  the  market 
place  or  the  plaza,  centers  of  intelligence, 
convenient  for  making  trades,  and  nothing 
more.  But  as  fish  will  go  after  bait,  it  is 
not  improbable  that  a  number  of  brokers' 
offices  will  be  doing  an  extensive  business 
in  bnyiug  and  selling  stock  certificates 
(great  numbers  of  which  are  being  printed 
in  this  city)  of  unexplored  mines  at  White 
Pine. 

As  to  the  opened  and  partially  de- 
veloped chloride  deposits,  brokers  and 
others  are  afforded  the  finest  opportunities 
in  the  world  for  legitimate  gambling.  In 
bona  fide  transactions  it  is  a  noteworthy  fea- 
tm*e  of  the  White  Pine  mining  develop- 
ments that  the  greatest  skill  is  exercised, 
and  the  best  judgment  commanded,  in  cal- 
culating the  percentages  of  silver  in  the 
chlorides,  and  of  the  admixture  therewith 
of  earthy  impurities;  the  parties  concerned 
bringing  to  bear  all  the  available  lights  as 
to  the  size  and  extent  of  the  deposits  in 
question. 

The  Ninth  Annual  Beport  of  the  Gould 
&  Curry  mine  has  been  received  em- 
bracing statements  by  the  President,  Al- 
pheus  Bull,  aud  by  the  Superintendent, 
David  Bowie,  together  with  a  diagram 
of  tho  Bonner  shaft,  by  J.  E.  James,  C.  E. 


What  the  Standislf  Steam  Plow  Has 
Done. 

This  question  is  now  asked  with  a  good 
deal  of  interest  by  farmers,  and  especially 
by  land-holders  owning  considerable  tracts 
of  arable  soil  in  the  level  valleys.  That 
the  favorable  reports  with  regard  to  the 
work  done  by  the  plow,  and  the  building 
of  a  new  plow  of  enlarged  capacity,  which 
is  just  completed  at  the  Union  Foundry, 
are  justified  by  the  successful  manner, 
economically,  in  which  the  machine  has 
encountered  the  test  of  practice,  under  in- 
tentionally unfavorable  circumstances,  will 
duly  appear  from  the  following  particulars. 
The  Kiliehor  ranch,  of  800  acres,  be- 
tween Clayton  and  Pacheco,  Contra  Costa 
County,  is  of  a  moderately  rolling,  grav- 
elly character,  and  the  ground  is  of  that 
hard,  dry  and  tough  character  which  is 
peculiar  to  California;  the  exact  consistency 
of  which  will  be  best  understood  by  farm- 
ers from  the  fact  that  it  required  a  team  of 
three  horses  to  draw  a  single  12-inch  plow 
running  four  inches  deep.  The  land  was 
plowed  last  two  years  ago.  In  this  the 
steam  plow  accomplished  from  two  to  three 
acres  an  hour, — three  acres  when  every- 
thing was  going  all  right, — plowing  to  a 
depth  of  five  inches,  aud  consuming  from 
eighty  to  one  hundred  pounds  of  Mount 
Diablo  coal  to  the  acre;  the  plow  pulveriz- 
ing the  ground  thoroughly  at  the  same 
time,  and  therefore  requiring  no  additional 
harrowing.  In  good  ground  they  accom- 
plish easily  from  thirty  to  thirty-five  acres 
a  day. 

Two  men — an  engineer,  and  a  steersman 
who  also  raises  and  lowers  the  cutters — are 
required,  together  with  a  water-hauler;  the 
total  expense  for  which  is  less  than  $10  a 
day.  Coal  landed  at  Martinez  costs  $7  a 
ton. 

The  wear  and  tear  consists  in  sharpening 
the  twenty-four  cutters;  once  for  every 
twenty  to  thirty  acres,  at  a  cost  of  a  bit 
apiece,  and  in  replacing  them  with  a  new 
set  of  knives  on  an  average  once  for  every 
1,003  to  1,500  acres  plowed,  at  a  cost  of 
seventy-five  cents  apiece,  being  of  cast 
s'eel,  and  containing  about  $18  worth  of 
B*eal.  In  the  other  parts  of  the  machinery 
there  is  no  more  wear  and  tear  than  there 
would  be  in  ordinary  machinery;  the  mo- 
tion over  uneven  ground  being  so  steady  as 
not  to  do  the  least  damage,  and  the  engine 
never  getting  out  of  order  necessarily  dur- 
ing an  entire  season.  The  wear  of  the  gear- 
ing is  prevented  by  meaus  of  a  flexible 
joint,  which  gives  way  when  any  hard  sub- 
stance is  struck. 

The  cost  per  acre,  from  actual  experi- 
ence, was  less  than  a  dollar;  the  expense 
for  fuel,  and  for  attendance  (including 
water  hauling),  being  about  the  same,  or 
half  a  dollar  per  acre. 

As  an  experiment,  alternate  widths  of 
fifty  feet  were  plowed  with  the  steam  and 
the  ordinary  plow,  in  order  to  observe  the 
different  effect  the  two  kinds  of  plowing 
would  have  upon  the  crops;  and  it  was  ob- 
served that  owing  to  the  very  complete  pul- 
verization effected  with  the  former,  the 
soil  looked  moister,  in  a  spell  of  drying 
weather  which  succeeded  the  plowing; 
the  consequence  being  that  the  steam  plow's 
crops  grow  faster.  The  owner  of  the  land, 
Mr.  Kiliehor,  paid  $3  an  acre  (the  ordinary 
gang-plow  price  being  $2.50),  and  was  so 
pleased  with  the  work  that  propositions 
were  made  for  the  purpose  of  retaining  the 
plow  permanently  on  the  place. 

In  traveling  from  Martinez  to  Pacheco — 
a  very  hilly  and  rough  road — the  plow  had 
to  ascend  grades  of  one  to  six  feet;  and  it 
has  gone  through  holes  presenting  one  to 
three  feet.  Good  plowing  has  been  done 
on  one  to  twelve  feet, — though  the  plow  is 
intended  for  a  level  country. 

For  the  gravelly  soil  at  Kiliehor's,  soft 
iron  knife  arms  were  used,  set  like  a  coulter, 
in  such  a  manner  as  to  twist  on  striking  a 
boulder,  before  breaking.     Only  a  few  of 


these  were  twisted  in  the  course  of  a  day. 

The  new  plow  referred  to  at  the  Union 
Foundry  is  for  Mr.  Miller,  of  this  city, 
and  is  much  larger  than  the  present  plow, 
having  a  working  capacity  of  100-horse 
power.  It  is  destined  for  heavy  and  con- 
tinuous service  on  a  large  tract  of  level 
valley  land  that  will  occupy  it  for  the  full 
season. 

When  harvest  time  comes,  these  plows 
are  to  be  transformed  into  reapers  and 
threshers,  using  straw  for  fuel. 


Working  np  our  Cotton  into  Batting, 
Wadding,  etc. 

The  Mexican,  Tahitian  and  Sandwich  Isl- 
and cotton,  which  comes  here  consigned  to 
Murphy,  Grant  &  Co.,  Badger  &  Linden- 
berger,  and  others,  finds  in  California  an 
eager  and  ready  market,  through  the  agency 
of  new  manufacturing  enterprises/which 
are  as  profitable  to  the  competent  mechan- 
ics who  are  establishing  them,  as  their 
products  are  useful  and  beneficial  to  the 
growing  populations  tributary  to  our  man- 
ufacturing centers.  Folk  &  Co.,  on  Bran- 
nan  street,  take  this  cotton,  and  put  it 
through  the  usual  cleaning  and  carding 
processes,  flatten  it  out  into  a  light  and 
fleecy  fabric,  which  is  then  usually  rolled  up 
into  bundles,  like  any  other  textile  fabric, 
and  sold  for  batting  and  wadding,  such  as 
tailorsanddresf-iiakersknow  how  to  use  to 
great  advantage  in  the  interior  parts  of 
clothing;  but  here  only  a  part  of  the  bat- 
ting is  so  disposed  of,  the  rest  being  at  once 
worked  up,  by  a  number  of  young  ladies 
with  sewing  machines,  into  an  article  which 
will  illustrate  the  advantage  to  all  con- 
cerned, of  establishing  local  manufactures, 
viz  :  quilts,  or  comforters  for  beds.  Cali- 
c»es  are  bought  by  the  cas?,  thojbatting  iu 
laid  between  them,  and  the  several  parts 
are  welded,  in  a  few  minutes,  by  (passing 
them  through  the  sewing  machines,  into  a 
fabric  as  warm  as  a  blanket,  and  a  great  deal 
cheaper,  being  sold  for  $20  a  dozen.  Folk 
&  Co.  have  ten  wadding  and  batting  ma- 
chines, made  at  Paterson,  New  Jersey,  six 
of  which  are  already  running,  and  all  the 
other  machinery  necessary  for  carrying  on 
the  business  in  all  its  branches;  employing 
at  present  seventeen  persons,  of  whom  five 
are  women,  four  men,  and  eight  Chinamen. 
Another  department  of  tho  establishment 
is  devoted  to  reducing  old  and  worn-out 
fabrics  into  their  original  fibrous  state,  by 
the  use  of  burlap  machines.  This  is  the 
road  that  shoddy  takes;  but  the  product 
here  is  sold  to  upholsterers  and  mattress 
makers. 

Mdrphy's  Map  op  the  White  Pine 
Mines. — This  is  the  latest  and  best  exe- 
cuted of  the  maps  of  White  Pine  that  has 
yet  appeared,  the  artist  being  Vitus  Waok- 
enreuder,  whose  name  is  a  sufficient  guar- 
anty of  the  character  of  the  work.  Mr. 
Murphy  himself  has  the  advantage  of 
being  familiar  with  every  inch  of 
ground  represented;  and  the  map,  which 
is  2%x3  feet  in  dimensions,  contains  more  ' 
circumstantial  looking  topography,  and  more 
mining  locations  than  any  of  its  predeces- 
sors; including  the  locality  of  the  new  dis- 
coveries to  the  south  of  Treasure  Hill ; 
Shermantown,  and  as  far  as  the  summit  of 
White  Pine  Mountain  towards  the  west ; 
Hamilton  to  the  north;  and  the  easterly  side 
of  White  Pine  Valley  to  the  east.  From 
the  mining  locations  as  represented,  two 
general  directions  may  be  deduced  of  tho 
deposits  of  Treasure  Hill :  one  of  them  iu 
the  line  of  Treasure  Hill,  or  the  Nevada 
Mountains  in  general,  varying  from  15°  to 
20°,  en  masse,  according  to  the  locality; 
the  other  northwesterly,  about  in  the  line 
of  the  ridge  running  to  the  north  and  west 
of  Keystone  City.  Some  of  the  locations 
on  Chloride  and  Pogonip  flats,  belonging 
most  nearly  to  the  first  named  class,  vary 
so  much  toward  the  southwest  a3  to  look 
like  a  spur,  and  to  be  entitled,  perhaps,  to 
be  designated  as  a  third  class. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


73 


Mining  and  Chinese  Labor. 

a  card  from  the  Miners'  Union  of 
Virginia  City,  published  in  the  Territorial 
(Saturday  last,  wo  see  tbntself- 
protection  in  labor  is  tin  plea  urged  bj  the 
miners  against  the  admission  of  Chinese 
labor  into  vein  mines,  where  oapitul  is 
commanding  the  services  of  considerable 
numbers  ol  white  men.  "We  are  deter- 
mined," saj-s  the  card,  "that  side  by  side 
with  the  Chinamen  we  will  not  work."  Leg- 
islative representatives  at  Carson  are  asked 
to  defeat  the  bill  introduced  for  "  An  Act 
for  the  protection  of  labor,"  which  pro- 
poses to  punish  assaults  on  Chinese  fellow 
laborers,  the  same  having  been  called  into 
life  by  a  recent  lawless  removal  of  thirty  or 
forty  Chinese  laborers  from  TJnionville, 
Humboldt  County,  by  an  armed  mob. 
This,  we  are  informed,  is  to  bo  the  "begin- 
ning of  a  conflict  that  will  shako  the  State 
to  its  center." 

The  truth  is  that  the  employment  of  Chi- 
nese labor  is  one  of  tho  marked  features, 
historically,  of  the  development  of  this 
coast  By  its  aid  we  are  passing,  at  one 
stride,  from  au  undeveloped  state  into  a 
permanent  producing  and  manufacturing 
community  blessed  with  all  the  advantages 
and  comforts  of  centuries  of  civilization. 
If  it  is  by  any  design  of  the  author  of  man- 
kind that  gold  and  silver  have  attracted 
hither,  by  a  sudden  impulse  following.their 
discovery  in  our  ripe  age,  the  Caucassian 
races  that  came  wandering  westward  by  the 
Black  Sea,  then  it  seems  no  less  strikingly 
a  work  of  design,  rather  than  of  chance, 
that  this  Chinese  labor  has  been  given  into 
our  hands,  to  command  and  to  direct,  for 
the  accomplishment  of  all  the  great  works 
that  we  lind  we  have  on  our  hands  to  do. 
If  our  new  commonwealth  on  the  Pacific 
is  destined  to  play  the  picturesque  part  in 
history  that  our  first  twenty  years  would 
forecast,  not  a  little  of  it  will  be  due  to  the 
use  and  the  results  of  Chinese  labor;  as  in 
the  construction  of  the  Pacific  Railroad,  of 
the  Darion  Canal,  and  of  the  great  network 
of  railroads  in  China,  with  its  consequences; 
which  are  all  immediately  before  us,  and  so 
near  to  us  that  we  can  say  they  belong  to 
the  present,  rather  than  t>  the  futuie. 

Let  the  miners  of  Virginia  City  remem- 
ber that  there  are  Californians  claiming  the 
right,  and  suffered  to  exercise  the  privi- 
lege, of  mining  in  China,  as  well  as  there 
are  Chinese  mining  in  California  and  her 
tributary  States;  that  the  rule  would  have 
to  work  both  ways;  and  that  it  has  been 
customary  amongst  civilized  nations  to  con- 
demn the  Chinese  policy  of  exclusiveness, 
until  China  herself  has  recently  thrown 
open  her  promising  fields  to  foreign  enter- 
prise, which  is  now  trying  to  adapt  itself  to 
her  conditions.  The  miners  are  certainly 
not  afraid  of  the  Chinamen  on  account  of 
either  the  physical,  or  the  mental  superior- 
ity of  the  latter;  so  that  there  is  no  reason 
in  the  world  why  a  Chinamen  should  not 
be  allowed  to  have  a  "fair  skoiv,"  in  the 
doing  of  work  for  which  he  is  best  fitted, 
especially  when  it  is  only  an  equally  fair 
and  liberal  dealing  towards  Americans,  on 
the  part  of  the  Chinese  government,  that 
will  open  to  us  at  the  same  time  an  oppor- 
tunity of  doing  work  for  which  we  are  es- 
pecially adapted,  and  give  us  the  perma- 
nent moral  ascendency  over  388,000,000  of 
people. 


Yjcisginia  City  and  Tbuckee  Bailhoad. 
Two  railroad  bills  are  pending  before  the 
Nevada  Legislature,  forfinal  action, the  one 
authorizing  Ornisby  County  to  give  the 
Virginia  and  Truckee  Railroad  Company 
8200,000  fifteen-year  gold  bonds,  bearing 
s;ven  per  cent,  interest,  payable  by  the 
County  Treasurer  semi-annually,  and  the 
other  empowering  Storey  County  to  give 
$300,000  of  like  bonds  to  the  same  com- 
pany; both  of  which  it  is  expected  will  be 
pissed,  and  that  the  railroad  will  speedily 
b3come  a  fact.  An  order  has  been  sent 
East  for  the  iron  rails. 


Quail  Hill. 

More-  favorable   results  are  reported,  at 
length,  from  tho  pyritiferous  taleoso  slates 
at  ijuail   Hill,  Calaveras  County,  in  which 
Professor  Silliman  has  been  interested.  The 
existence  of  gold  ores   disseminated   some- 
what in  the  nature  of  hhlbands,  through 
our   Jurassic  slates  where    the   auriferous 
quartz  veins  occur,  was  not   only   a  fact  of 
great  scientific   interest,    bearing  directly 
upon  the  origin  and  nature  of  our  gold  de- 
posits, but  of  some   consequence  to  those 
who  simply  know,  or  cared   to  know,  that 
streaks  in  the  talcose  slates  in  question  as- 
sayed from  810  to  S30.   "But  the   metallur- 
gical difficulties  which   were  encountered, 
have  kept  tho   Quail   Hill  mines  under  a 
cloud.  Though  the  ores  were  limitless  as  to 
quantity — a    deposit  reported   to  bo   fifty 
yards  wide  at  the  surface — and  so   soft  that 
ono  stamp  could  crush  four  tons  of  it  per 
day,    the    actual   yield   from   the   milling 
proved  only  $3  a  ton  on  au  average]  during 
ten  months  trial,  and  the  expenditure,   on 
the  other  hand,  was  §200,000.     The  nature 
of  this   metallurgical  difficulty,    which   is 
now  said  to  have  been  overcome,  can  only 
be  inferred  from  the  facts.     Amalgamation 
during  these  ten  months  was  done  in  the 
battery  and  in   copper   plates,  probably  in 
about   tho   usual   manner.     The    minerals 
were  graysulphuret  of  copper,  or  "fahlerz,'' 
an  antimonial  sulphuret  of  silver,  iron  py- 
rites, copper  pyrites,  galena,  and  sulphu- 
ret of  antimony.     As   these,  especially  the 
fahlerz,  have  been  quite]successfully  treated 
from  time  immemorial   in   Chili,  it  would 
seem  that  the  difficulty  was  not  a  necessary 
one,  unless  it  were  caused  by  the  nature  of 
the  gangue.     Under  the  new  regime  the 
crushed  ore  was  ground  for  two  hours  and 
a  half  in  a  Wheeler  pan,  with  some  chem- 
icals described  as  "  alkalies;"  the   mullers 
were  then  raised,  quicksilver  was  put  in, 
and  the  mullers   made   to  revolve  for  two 
hours  more,  the  pulp  being  thick,  and  kept 
at  boiling  heat  by  steam.     The  quicksilver 
is  Baid  to  be  rendered  remarkably   "  clean 
and    lively"   by  the     chemicals,   and   the 
chemical  action,   whatever   its   nature,    is 
such  that  but  little   of  the   base   metal  is 
taken  up,  the   bars   ranging  from  .900  to 
.973  fine  in  gold  and   silver — from  .500  to 
.800  silver,  and  .030  to  .250   gold;  the  bulk 
being  silver,  as  is  further  illustrated  by  the 
following   table  of   working  results,  from 
different  streaks  of  from  six  to   ten  feet  in 
width,  as  given  in  tho  Alia  of  Jan.  22J  : 

Silver.  Gold.        J'otmds 

Fineness.    Fineness.     Worked. 

Purple  Streak 3S7  Cfil  1,242 

Kick  Streak  GS8 

Silver  Streak 2S1 

Lead,  No.  1 285 

Lcnu,Nu.2 782 

Tailings 731 

The  yield  of  400  tons  worked  during  the 
last  four  months  averaged  §35  from  the 
mine,  and  from  §10  to  §23  per  ton  for  tail- 
ings. The  large  proportion  of  silver  en- 
titles it  to  rank  as  a  silver  mine. 


308 

2,151 

188 

1,855 

312 

■158 

417 

725 

The  Earthquake  Committee  and  Earth- 
quake-proof Buildings. — The  Sub-Com- 
mittee  on  Structural  Designs,  from  the 
Joint  Committee  on  Earthquake  Topics, 
have  reported  on  the  plans  submitted  to 
them.  All  the  information  that  builders 
may  desire,  which  is  in  the  hands  of  the 
Secretaries,  embracing  plans  and  specifica- 
tions of  about  all  the  different  methods 
that  have  been  proposed,  are  at  the  service 
of  the  public,  though  not  yet  in  published 
form.  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  pre- 
ference may  be  given  by  the  committee  to 
some  one  plan,  it  is  Btill  the  privilege  of 
builders  to  prefer  any  other  amongst  the 
multitude  that  have  been  offered.  We 
trust  that  a  liberal  compilation  will  be 
made  of  all  the  facts  and  phenomena  that 
can  be  of  interest  to  Californians  touching 
the  nature  and  causes  of  earthquakes,  and 
that  the  committee  will  not  stint  the  publi- 
cation of  the  same,  with  all  the  necessary 
diagrams. 


Continental  Life   Insurance   Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


Polytechnic  Evening  School. 

Mr.  Frederic  nellert,  a  graduato  of  ono 
of  the  Prussian  Polytechnic  institutions,  as 
well  as  of  the  moro  practical  grade  of  (few- 
erha,  or  mechanics  schools,  has  fitted  up  a 
very  large  and  well  suited  room  in  tho  Min- 
ing and  Scientific  Press  building,  for  the 
purpose  of  giving  personal  and  verbal  in- 
struction, by  lecture  and  by  practical  illus- 
tration, in  all  of  the  branches  connected 
with  tho  mechanic  arts  and  trades  in  tho 
learning  of  which  more  than  shop  experi- 
ence, and  shop  instruction,  are  requisite. 
This  is  certainly  a  most  useful  institution 
for  San  Francisco,  and  is  deserving  of  the 
best  encouragement  that  can  be  given  to  it 
especially  from  master  mechanics,  and  from 
public  spirited  citizens  who  sufficiently  un- 
derstand the  subject  to  appreciate  the  pur- 
pose and  value  of  such  practical  instruc- 
tion. The  field  of  instruction  embraces 
nearly  everything  that  mechanics  who  wish 
to  advance,  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to 
acquire;  but  especially  mechanical  drawing, 
architecture,  construction,  the  indispensa- 
ble principles  of  geometry,  strength  of  ma- 
terials, machine  buildiug,  applied  mechan- 
ics, physics,  technological  chemistry,  etc. 
Mr.  Hellert  appears  to  be  very  competent; 
and  the  oral  and  personal  method  of  in- 
struction adopted  is  the  sure  method  by 
which  a  large  area  of  neglected  ground  can 
be  got  over  in  a  very  short  time,  while  the 
routine  course  at  the  colleges  usually  re- 
quires years.  The  subject  being  named  in 
which  the  student  desires  to  become  more 
thorough,  Mr.  Hellert  defines  the  nature 
and  relations  of  the  ground  to  be  gone  over, 
furnishes  him  the  names  of  the  best  text 
books,  and  puts  him  practically  in  the  short- 
est road;  accompanying  him  to  his  goal, 
and  never  failing  to  direct  him  also  to  the 
working  world  for  practical  examples. 
When  such  opportunities  are  offered  in  our 
midst,  no  working  or  thinking  mechanic  in 
San  Francisco  has  the  right  to  bemoan  his 
accidental  want  of  a  thorough  education, 
for  here  we  have  the  elements  of  the  best 
that  is  to  be  had  in  the  world.  Those  -who 
wish  to  rise  in  their  particular  trade  by  le- 
gitimate means,  have  the  road  opened  to 
them  by  which  they  may  attain  to  a  proper 
degree  of  competency.  The  principles  of 
all  the  sciences,  which  have  been  brought 
into  existence  by  the  necessary  arts,  are 
very  few,  and  very  simple,  when  given  in 
substance,  orally  and  by  illustration,  by  a 
clear-minded  and  competent  instructor. 

Mr.  Hellert's  school  is  open  evenings 
only,  and  we  understand  he  has  quite  a 
number  of  apprentices  now  making  com- 
mendable progress  in  drawing.  Classes  in 
algebra  and  geometry  are  to  be  commenced 
on  the  15th  of  February,  to  meet  twice  a 
week. 


Mr.  Nye  has  introduced  a  bill  in  Con- 
gress to  encourage  and  aid  the  construction 
of  a  telegraphic  cable  between  California 
and  China,  via  Alaska. 

Our  Office. 

Tho  offieo  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Prkss  is  located  in  tho  second  story  at  No.  414 
Clay  street,  north  side,  just  below  Sansomc.  Here 
wo  have  spacious  accommodations,  wi:h  our  potent 
rooms,  editorial  room,  counting  room,  newspaper 
and  job  printing  offices,— all  conveniently  ar- 
ranged and  connected,  and  our  facilities  for  dis- 
patching business  correctly  and  economically, 
better  than  over  before.  Don't  forget  the  number 
— 114  Clay  street,  below  Sansomo. 

DEWEY  &  CO. 

No  Branch  Office. 

Our  friends  and  patrons  will  bear  in  mind  that 
we  have  no  branch  office  in  San  Francisco,  our 
U.  S.  and  Foreign  Patent  Agency  rooms  being 
suitably  arranged  with  our  Mining  and  Scien- 
tific Press  printing  office,  at  No.  414  Clay 
street.  We  have  no  partners  in  business  except 
the  undersigned.  DEWEY  &  CO. 


A.  T.  DEWEY. 


W.  B.  EWER. 


Keturnkb.—  Dr  J.  H,  Paine.  Dentist,  Wftdsworth  House, 
No.  225  Bush  street,  between  the  Occidental  and  Cosmopoli- 
tan Hotels,  San  Francisco.  21vl7-4m 


O.  M.  Taylor,  who  acted  as  agent  a  brief  time  for  tills 
paper  in  Washoe,  is  requested  to  cull  at  or  address  thisoillcc, 
without  foil. 


A  Short  Engagkmkst.— Tho  person  who  vlsit»d  Yuba. 
Sierra,  and  Plumaseounlies,  lust  fall,  as  agent  and  corres- 
pondent of  the  Prkss,  only  continued  a  short  lime  In  that 
capacity. 


Savk  Yotm  Tkkth.—  Drs.  Jessup  &  Beers,  over  Tucker'a 
;ewelry  store,  are  now  makinc  a  specialty  of  twins,'  tho 
fangs  of  dead  Teeth,  and  building  up  broken  crowns  with 
purtoold— thus  restoring  them  to  their  original  usefulness 
and  beauty.  They  are  also  using  Nitrous  Oxide  for  the 
painless  extraction  of  Teeth,  when  so  desired— the  only  ab- 
solutely safe  anajsthcllc  ever  discovered.  In  breathing  it, 
it  acts  as  a  gentle  stimulant,  without  undue  excitement,— 
the  sensation  produced  being  truly  delightful,  the  effect 
upon  the  lungs  healthful,  and  in  its  results  positively  free 
from  all  danger.  Prepared  and  administered  dally  at  the 
Dental  Rooms  ot  Messrs.  JESSUP  &  BEERS,  corner  Mont- 
gomery and  Sutter  streets.  San  Francisco.  lGvllhf 


Montana  Resources  and  Develop- 
ments.— Our  correspondent  from  Helena, 
whose  facilo  communication,  signed  "Ev- 
erywhere," was  observed  iu  our  last  issue, 
will  be  heard  from  regularly,  so  that  the 
readers  of  the  Press  may  keep  well  in- 
formed of  the  resources  and  developments 
of  that  border  land,  which  proposes  to  play 
its  part  with  the  entire  family  of  the 
Pacific  mining  States,  in  the  grander  times 
which  are  ahead.  The  writer  is  a  mineral- 
ogist himself,  in  editorial  harness,  and 
within  fair  view  of  his  entire  field.  He 
will  at  the  same  time  act  as  our  agent  and 
business  representative  in  Montana. 


FAisr  lui.i.r.a. 


An  article  of  great  merit  and  virtue.— Cinn.  Nonpareil. 

We  can  hear  testimony  to  the  efQcacy  or  the  Pain  Killer. 
We  have  scon  Its  magic  eff'cts  in  soothing  tile  severest 
pain,  and  know  It  to  be  a  good  article— Cinncinnati  Piepaleh. 

A  speedv  cure  for  pain— no  family  should  be  without  it.— 
Montreal  Transcript.  — 

Nothing  has  yet  surpassed  the  Pain  Killer,  which  Is  Hie 
most  valuable  family  medicine  now  in  use.— Tain.  Or/fan. 

It  has  real  merit;  as  a  means  of  removing  pain,  no  medi- 
cine has  acquired  a  reputation  equal  to  Perry  Davis' Pain 
Killer.— Newport  (A'y.)  Daily  Jfeica. 

It  Is  really  a  valuable  medicine — it  is  used  by  manv  phv- 
siclans  —  Beaton  Traveller.  26vl7-lm 


Rolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAX. 
Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD   AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  AND  — 

Every  "Variety  of*  Sliaftiiic, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 

Sti'.'ini'»oa(    ShitftH,   Crank*,    Pl«toa    iiml    Con  - 

nectlnir  Jtods,  Car  and  K.ncoraotlve  Ax1<;* 

and    Framei 

—  also  — 

HAJVTlVrErtlHD     IRON 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

051- Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC:  ROLLING  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  Cat.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention. 

B3F-  Tbc  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Tron.        flvl  ISmi" 


Important  Pbojects  before  Congress. 
Among  the  large  jobs  before  Congress  are 
the  numerous  Pacific  Bailroads,  the  Sutro 
Tunnel,  the  Osage  Land  Treaty,  the  Sand- 
wich Island  Commercial  Treaty,  Indian 
claims,  land  grants,  State  Department  pur- 
chases, the  Niagara  ship  canal,  the  Darien 
Canal,  river  and  harbor  improvements,  the 
Yosemite  Yalley  claim,  the  New  Idria 
quicksilver  claim,  Tehuantepec  and  Alfca 
Vela,  admission  of  Colorado  as  a  State,  etc. 


Crucibles. 

The  Patent  Plumbagi    Crucible    Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting   Pots,  Portable   Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  fire-standing  Goods, 
Butt  erst  en    Works,   I.oihIimi. 
THE    MORGAN    PATENT    CRITCIRLES    have    uniform 
quality,  never  crack,  withstand  the  greatest  heat  without 
danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  other;  change  of  tem- 
perature lias  no  effect  on  ihcm;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pourings. 
On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

A,  S.  *I  AI^T-IIHE  A  CO., 
Ivl8-3mnp  51S>  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


PATENT  ISIGtUT 

—  FOIt  — 

MANUFACTURING  PROOF  SPIRITS 

FOR-    ©AJLVE. 

Attention  Is  called  to  MARTIN'S  NEW  PATENT  for  a 
process  for  Distilling  Alcohol  (85  per  cent,  or  higher),  with- 
out reclifyine,  which  Is  offered  for  sal?  on  favorable  terms. 
Samples  may  be  seen,  and  further  information  obtained,  at 
No.  433  Washington  street. 

26vl7  E.  TiT.  DEWEY. 


Quartz  Mill  Amalgamating 

Plates,  Electro-Plated  with  Fine  Silver:  also  instruc- 
tions tn  C..I.1  and  .Silver  Plating,  on  hard  and  soft  met- 
als, EUREKA  PLVTIVC  WORKS.  Tcrm-i  trodentr. 
126  Kearny  street,  between  Pjst  and  Sutter  ats.  4vlS3lh 


74 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State  Iron    Works, 

Norn.  1»,  SI,  3»  and  SS  First  Street. 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

MANUFACTURE  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY, 

STFaAM    EXttlXES   AM)   QUARTZ    MIV.XJS 

DUNBAR'S   IMPROVED 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight ; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

KEW    OBIXDKR    AM>    AMALG.UIATOlt 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AMALGAMATOR  AM)  SEPAKATOR, 

Iil  uox'*   A  ni  alffa  m  ;  i  (  o  1*  s , 

WITH   PALMER'S   PATENT  STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  lor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
b  the  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  tho  test  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
Ueuuiuu     White    Iron   Stump  Shoes    and    Dies 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  m  Mining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
ihe  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  rcduc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  either  gold  or  silver.  lSvlUqy-tf 


IRA  F.   RANKIN. 


A.    F.    BRAYTOS. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  and  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  ISM,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Gear  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
with  our  superior  tools  and  appliances,  give  Ua  facilities  lor 
doiug  nrst  class  work  uneiiuuied  ou  the  Pacitic  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following : 

STEA3I    aSiNGHiVidaS, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marino 

use. 

BOILERS— High  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 
Quarlz    3X111    "Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Furnace  Irons  lor  Roasting  Ores;  Freiberg  barrels; 

Vurney's  and  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Paus 

and  settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and    Hoisting  Machinery;  Hansbrow'fl 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Costings  «f  evei'y  description,  Iron  aud  Brass. 


ffc  would  cail  especial  attention  to  "Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Gut-ulT  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  L'uciuc  Coast,  under  license  from  the  Wood- 
ruff ■£  Beach  Co.,  Hartlord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  eitective,  fuhl 
saving,  rtrst-class  Engine,  this  Is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  nrst  class  work,  and  we  intend  10  do  no  other. 

«4I  Jl DA  Rl>  A  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 1S6S.  IBvltJif 


WILLAMETTE  IROM  WORKS, 

l'OKTLAM),     OKIiGOX. 

Steam    Engines,    Hollers, 
SAW  AND  GRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMITHING  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  North-Front  and  £  streets, 

lSvl3-ly  One  block-north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

8TOCKTOX,    CAL. 

KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

MANCF.ICTUKERS  OF 

((uartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill   Irons,  Stettin. 

£ugincs,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

Uvl3tf 


J.   HEWSHAM. 


J.  B1GW00D. 


SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  ol  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 
MARIA' £     EXGiaiES, 

AND  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY      FORGING. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  ol  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
All  work  done  Kuarauteed.  I3vl4-iy 

CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  I'i'i  First  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  jsliii>  Work  of  all  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Kails.  Rudder  Braces,  Hinges,  ship  and  steamboat  Bellsauit 
Gongs  oi  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  No/.zles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

$3-  PIECES  MODERATE.  «©» 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.   H.  WEED  V.  KING  WELL. 

9vI3-ly 


Miners'  Foundry 

—AND — 

MACHINE     WORKS 
3STos.  245  to  255  Fzrst  Stkeet, 

San  Fruncisoo. 

HOWLAND,  ANG-ELL  &  CO., 

riiltl'KlETOKS, 

Manufacturers  of  lHachinery  for 

QTTAKTZ  M11.I.S. 
SAW  HILLS, 
POWDER  MILLS, 

Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds, 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 


FLOUR  MILLS, 
SltAE  MILLS, 
PAPEB    MILLS 


MIXIXG  PITMPS, 
OIL  WELL  TOOLS, 


HOISTISG  WORKS 
ROCK  BREAKERS, 

— AXD — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

Shoes  und  Die.  of  While  Iron,  manufactured 
for  and  imported  by  u.  exprcslv  tor  this  pur- 
pose, und  will  Inst  ~~>  per  cent,  longer  thuu any 
other  made  on  this  coust. 

Russia  Iron  Screens,  of  any  degree  oi'flncncss, 
We  are  the  only  inunufnclureis  on  this  coust  ol 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  simple  In  construction, und 

durable,  ol*  uny  Engine  In  use. 
W.  H.  UOULAMI,  M.  R.  AX-SELL, 

HvUqr  CXRIIS  PALMER. 


FUJL.TOJS 

Foundry  aud  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  fe  CO., 

MANUFACTORE-KS    Of 

STSAH    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    Flour    and    Saw    Mills, 

Mayes*  Improved    Steam   Pump,  Brodle's    Im- 
proved      Crusher,      Mlnlntr      Pumps, 
Amalgumalnr*,  nnd  all  kinds 
»i  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO., 
UOILER.     MAKERS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  Jt,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  with  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers.  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription. 

Hydraulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reitsonnble  rates.  Inor 
derlnc,  give  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  supp'ied,  night  of 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  tlrin  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repair*.— Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Milkers  and  Machinists  In  the  In. 
terlor.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers.su  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  furwardiug  ol  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plans,  Drawings  nnd  Specifications.— The  firm 
:s  prepared  10  make  oui  Plans  and  Specifications,  icceive 
estimates,  and  .superintend  the  Erection  of  an}*  Machinery 
that  inuy  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas  but  not  the 
practical  experience  neees.*arv  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
mukliig  Drawings  of  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practical  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  .Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvlBtf 


UNION    IRON  WORKS, 
Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

•  MANUFACXURKRS  OF 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER, 

^TI3A.I\£  ENGINES,  BOII^ETtS, 

And  all  kinds  ol*  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self-Ad.lns.tlns  Steam  Piston 


Front  Street,  between  X   nnd  O  streets, 

14vll  Sacramento  City 

THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      FOUNDRY, 

129  and  131   Beale  street,  between  Mission  and  Howard, 

San  Francisco. 

LIGHT  AM)  HEATT  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      24vl6qr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COFl^IErtSMIITIi* 

SS*6    Fremont   St.,  bet.  Howard  .V-   Folson. 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugat 
House  and  Distillery  work. 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  secondhand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE, 

Also   one  first-class   Hoisting 

Engine  ;   one  Unright 

Engine,  ol  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTUKKR  OF 

Xiatlies,  X>rills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY  of 
every  description. 

I»  IR  A.  C  Y  »  S 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     EVttI\E 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vented—manufactured and 
for  sale.  Parlies  are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
In  practical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A.  HTTXTINGTOX'S 

Shingle  Machines 

on  hand. 

Particular  attention   paid   to 
Repairing. 

BSP-A11  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  in  a  first-class  man- 
ner, and  at  the  lowest  rates.  12vl7u 


THE    BISDON 

Iron  .nnd  .Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1S68.    Capital.  SI ,f 00,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  to  Pacific  Mail  p.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Brnlcia.  Coffey 

&  Risdon,  and  Devoe,  Dinsmore  A  Co.,  San  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine    Builders,  Boiler   Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRYMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Director*: 

S.  F.  Bnttorworth,  Chas.E.  McLane, 

Lloyd  Trvls,  John  N.  Risdon, 

J  as.  Pollock,  Joseph  Moore, 

ocn.  Holladay, 

JOHN  N.  RTSDON,  president. 
Josenh  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent;  Chns. 
E.  McLnne,  Treasurer;  Lewis   R.    Mead,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  24vl~-qy 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MACHINE      WORKS, 

So.  lO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  given  to  repnirs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary Engines;  also  all  kinds  of  Wood  Working 
Machinery;  Shafters,  Hangers,   Pulleys,  etc. 
mali'   to  order;  Screw  Culling,  Iron 
Planing,  and  ail   kinds   of  JOB 
WORK  promptly  at;  ended  to. 
Agents   for    F.    S.    Perkins'     Tim  hie    loathes, 
Pinners,  Tprli-ht  Drills, 
And   all   kinds  ol   MACHINISTS' JOOLS;  also  the  Davis 
Wood  Plauer  nnd  Mitre  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 
AST  Also,  on  hand  for  sale  a  complete  set  of  Tools  for 
making  Blacking  Boses,  consisting  of  Press,  Dies,  Shears, 
and  Crimpinc  Machine,  etc.  4vl8-qr 


Phoenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  KITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Xos.  18  and  SO  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

MANUFACTURER  Or 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Houscsmith  work. 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BANK  VAULTS  AND  M0NIT0E  SAEES, 

FOSGIie  ASD  MACHIKE  WORK. 
Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  ANB  SAFE 
LOCK,  ihe  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lvl7tf  United  States 


CITY  IRON  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IRON      FOUNDERS, 

Steam    Engrlne    Builders      nnd    Makers    of   all 

kinds  of  Machinery, 
6vH6Vjr         No.  2S  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


Blanks,  Blank  Mining  Books 

Constitution  and  By-Laws 

—  FOR  — 

BXixiiiigr    and  Prospecting 

Companios 

Elegantly  printed,  with  care  and  dispatch,  at  the  office  of  tho 
Mining  and  Scientific  Press* 

Orders  from  the  interior  faithfuiv  attended  to. 


Swedenborg  as  a  Scientist. 

Dr.  Percy,  than  'whom  there  is  porhaps 
no  better  authority  vtpon  the  subject  of 
metallurgy,  says,  that  although  "  the  metal- 
lurgical works  of  this  remarkable  man  seem 
to  be  very  imperfectly  known,"  none  are  in 
his  judgment  "  more  worthy  of  the  atten- 
tion of  those  interested  in  the  history  of 
metallurgy."  These  works  constitute  the 
second  and  third  volumes  of  a  series  of  three 
published  in  1734,  entitled  Opera  Philoso- 
pliica  el  Mmeralia.  The  first  of  the  three, 
however,  is  of  less  practical  or  at  least  de- 
monstrable, character.  Its  title  is  as  fol- 
lows: Principia,  err  tile  first  principles  of  natu- 
ral tilings,  being  new  attempts  towards  a 
philosophical  explanation  of  ihe  Elementary 
World.  The  following  summing-up  of  the 
contents  of  the  work  is  from  a  notice,  in  the 
Chemical  News,  of  "White's  life  of  Sweden- 
borg: 

The  Principia  is  an  endeavor  to  explain 
the  origin  and  method  of  creation.  Nature 
is  asserted  to  start  from  ' '  points  of  pure 
and  total  motion  produced  immediately 
from  the  Infinite, "  which  motion  is  said  to 
be  vortical. 

From  the  congress  and  compression  of 
points  ai-e  formed  what  he  calls  first  finites, 
revolving  on  their  axis  under  the  impulsiou 
of  their  constituents;  in  this  respect  per- 
fectly resembling  the  earth,  although  in 
comparison  with  the  least  things  visible 
they  are  quite  inappreciable. 

Out  of  the  first  finites  by  still  further 
compression  are  formed  second  finites, 
which  are  said  to  constitute  the  first  ele- 
ment, filling  the  whole  space  of  the  stellar 
heavens  and  composing  the  solar  vortex. 

From  second  finites  by  yet  further  com- 
pression are  produced  third  finites,  which 
constitute  the  magnetic  element. 

Again  third  finites  are  compressed  into 
fourth  finites,  or  the  third  element  called 
ether. 

Ether  under  further  compression  be- 
comes air,  and  air  compressed  becomes 
water,  and  water  under  similar  treatment 
yields  salt  and  all  minerals. 

Such,  according  to  Swedenborg,  is  the 
derivation  and  possession  of  the  elements. 
Derived  from  the  original  point  is  a  cease- 
less motion,  whereby  all  subsidiary  matter 
is  maintained  in  vortical  whirl. 

For  the  confirmation  of  the  theory  he 
turned  to  the  phenomena  of  magnetism. 
Prof.Musschenbroek,ofDortrecht,  had  pub- 
lished in  1729  Physica  Experimentales  el  Geo- 
metricwDissertationesaboonding  in  magnetic 
observations.  These  Swedenborg  freely 
transferred  to  his  pages,  and  applied  them 
in  proof  of  vortical  motion.  Musschen- 
broek  held  that  magnetic  attractions  and 
repulsions  observed  no  certain  laws;  Swe- 
denborg on  the  contrary  maintained  that  no- 
where was  order  more  demonstrable. 

A  cardinal  principle  with  Swedenborg 
was  the  uniformity  of  creation — that  size 
makes  no  difference;  "that  the  method  of 
nature  is  every  where  the  same;  that  the  en- 
ergy that  shapes  a  dew-drop  shapes  a  world; 
that  the  mechanism  of  an  elephant's  trunk 
and  a  fly  is  the  same.  This  truth  he  con- 
siders of  inestimable  value,  because  by 
analogies  drawn  from  the  seen  we  may 
predicate  the  unseen,  and  deal  with  it  as 
though  it  lay  under  our  eyes. 

Consistently,  then,  he  applies  his  doc- 
trine of  atomic  to  cosmic  creation.  Suns 
are  sires  of  systems;  suns  therefore  consist 
of  points  of  motion  produced  from  the  In- 
finite. The  condensation  of  these  points 
result  in  ether,  which  thrown  off  from  the 
sun,  breaks  by  attenuation,  and  collapses 
in  plants;  which  spheres  of  ether  by  slow 
degrees  condense  to  air,  to  water,  to  salt,  to 
terra  firma. 

Atmospheric  Roasting  and  Decompo- 
sition or  Refractory  Oees. — The  Colo- 
rado City  Herald  says : 

It  has  been  proved  by  actual  experience, 
that  ore  which  has  been  exposed  to  the 
weather  for  a  long  time,  is  more  easily 
treated.  Ore  from  the  Fisk  and  Gregory, 
which  would  hardly  pay  for  milling,  has 
been  known  to  pay  handsomely,  after  hav- 
ing been  exposed  to  the  weather  for  five  or 
six  months.  In  other  mining  countries, 
Russia  for  instance,  ores  similarto  ours  are 
exposed  to  the  frost,  rain  and  sunshine  for 
years,  and  it  has  proved  to  be  one  of  the 
most  economical  modes  of  getting  ridj^of 
the  refractory  characteristic  of  the  ore. 

Weathering  ores  is  a  very  common  met- 
allurgical process  in  all  of  the  European 
mining  countries. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


75 


The  Ice  Machine  or  M.  Carre. — This 
machine  operates  upon  the  principlo  that 
when  a  liquid  substance,  by  removal  of 
preaenre,  is  forced  to  assume  a  gaseous  con- 
dition, it  will  absorb  heat.  It  consists  of 
two  vertical  cylindrical  vessels,  of  different 
Bize,  at  their  upper  ends  connected  by  a 
tube;  they  are  made  of  strong  sheet  iron; 
the  largest  of  them  has  double  sides,  the 
spaco  between  them  being  hermetically 
Closed,  and  at  its  upper  part  connected  by 
means  of  a  strong  tube,  with  the  upper 
part  of  the  second  smaller  vessel,  which 
is  a  simple  upright  cylinder  and  also 
hermetically  oloeed;  the  vessel  is  filled  with 
a  strong  solution  of  ammonia  in  water,  or 
the  so  called  aqua  ammonite  fortior.  By  the 
heating  of  this  vessel  the  nmmoniacal  gas  is 
driven  out  of  the  water,  and  if  the  double- 
sided  vessel,  at  the  same  time,  is  placed  in 
cold  water,  the  pressure  of  tho  doveloped 
gas,  will  be  sufficient  to  liquefy  the  gas  it- 
self between  tho  double  walls  of  the  large 
vessel.  As  soon  as  this  is  accomplished, 
the  apparatus  is  ready  to  commence  the 
freezing  operation,  the  water  to  be  frozen  is 
placed  in  a  proper  vessel  of  a  thin  well  con- 
ducting metal  closely  fitting  in  the  open 
Bpace  inside  the  double-walled  larger  cylin- 
der, between  the  walls  of  which  the  ammo- 
niaeal  gas  has  now  been  liquefied  by  the 
pressure  produced  by  heating  the  smaller 
vessel.  This  smaller  vessel  being  hot,  is 
now  suddenly  plunged  in  cold  water,  the 
water  confined  inside  which  first  had  its  am- 
monia expelled  by  heat,  regains  at  once  by 
means  of  tho  cold  applied  to  it,  its  most  in- 
tense affinity  for  this  gas,  it  will  absorb  it 
with  great  rapidity,  the  liquefied  gas  in  the 
larger  vessel  will  be  relieved  from  the 
pressure  which  brought  and  kept  it  in  the 
liquid  state,  and  it  will  consequently  readopt 
the  gaseous  form,  distil  over  as  it  were,  to 
be  condensed  in  the  water  of  the  smaller 
ressol,  and  this  forced  evaporation  in  the 
larger  vessel,  will  be  productive  of  such 
an  absorption  of  heat  from  this  vessel  and 
the  water  contained  in  its  center,  that  this 
water  will  rapidly  be  frozen  to  a  very  hard 
solid  cylinder  of  ice.  The  above  is  from 
an  article  in  the  Scientific  American. 


A  Remarkable  Mountain  of  Salt. — In 
the  Pahranagat  District,  which  lies  in  the 
southeastern  part  of  the  State  of  Nevada, 
about  180  southeast  of  Austin,  is  a  remark- 
able mountain  of  pure  salt.  In  small  pieces 
it  is  quite  transparent,  and  so  remarkably 
hard  as  to  require  blasting.  It  is  five  miles 
in  length,  600  feet  in  bight,  and  of  un- 
known depth. — Ross  Browne's  Report. 

Wood  Choppers. — The  Pacific  Railroad 
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vicinity  of  the  Humboldt  Wells.  It  is 
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W.  C.  RaNton,  J  B.  Robens. 

A  L  Tubbs,  .     J.  0.  Wiluu-rdlng, 

Win.  Alrord,  f.  L.  Weaver, 

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J.  G.  Bray,  a,  J.  Ralston. 

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\V.  ALVURD,  Vice  President. 
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Two  of  the  above  stenmors  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  {Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  tor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-draft  steamers  for  Marysvllle 
Colusa,  Chlco,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

b.  m.  niKTsnonvr:, 

13vl2  Prealdent. 

International  Hotel, 

JACKSON       STREET 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN    FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  In 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  in  pood  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  In  the  market. 
Prices  vmylnjz  from  SI   SO  to  iftS  per  day  for 

Board  nnd  Boom, 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

AST-  TeamB  belonging:  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  hoats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
trek  or  chargk,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  tor  SO  cents 

21vl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 


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DR.  NESTELL'S 
LTJISTGr      INSTITUTE, 

(Branch  of  the  IV.  T.  Lang  Institute) 
JVo.  51«  SUTTEK  STREET,  • 

Between  Mason  and  Powell  Streets,  San  Francisco, 
For  the  special  Treatment  of  all  Diseases  of  the  HEAD. 
THROAT,    LUNGS,  AND   CHEST,  by    tho    Inhalation    of" 
Medicated  Vapars  at  the  natural  temperature  of  the  air, 
etc. 

Earnest  attention  is  solicited  to  this  Rational  Method  of 
Treatment,  which  transmits  the  remedies,  in  the  form  of 
vapor,  directly  to  the  seat  of  dl  -ease,  instead  of  by  the 
roundabout  way— through  the  medium  of  the  stomach— 
and  which  is  conceded  to  be  the  only  reliable  means  where- 
by an  alleviation  and  cure  mav  be  expected.  My  system 
of  Inhalation,  now  well  known  throughout  the  United 
Stales  and  Oanadas,  and  much  of  Europe,  where  thousands 
—many  of  them  tar  advanced— have  recovered,  claims  Ihc 
profoundest  approval  of  the  medical  prof'e  sinn,  and  the 
timely  and  candid  consideration  of  those  atiiicica  with 
these  the  most  devastating  of  all  earthlv  maladies. 

Patients  attended  at  the  Institute,  dailv,  from  DA.  M.  till 
4  P.  M. 

Invalids  at  a  distance,  on  writing  their  case,  can  receive 
the  remedies  by  Express. 

Special  attendance  out  of  the  city  will  be  charged  com- 
mensurately  with  the  time  and  distance  occupied. 

All  communications  must  bo  addressed  to 

D.  D.  T.  NESTELL,  A.  M„  M.  D.f 
Lung  Institute, 
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21vl7  3mos.  California. 


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Tlie  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


-Engineeri?iff . 


[Written  for  the  Mining  ant]  Scientific  Press. 

Concrete  and  Concrete  Buildings. 

The  New  York  Society  o£  Practical  En- 
gineering held  its  regular  fortnightly  meet- 
ing at  the  Cooper  Institute  Building,  on 
Tuesday  evening, 'January  5th;  the  Presi- 
dent, Mr.  James  'Whitney!  in  the  chair. 
Wm.  B.  Harrison,  Recording  Secretary. 

The  subject  for  the  evening  was  "Con- 
crete and  Concrete  Buildings,  "and  a  paper 
on.  that  subject  was  read  by  Mr.  Charles 
Sogers,  of  New  York  city.  The  writer  first 
spoke  of  the  use  of  mortars,  cements,  etc., 
among  the  ancients.  The  Egyptians  he  re- 
garded as  among  the  first  who  carried  the 
rise  of  mortars  to  any  degree  of  success. 
The  mortar  of  the  pyramids  is  a  sample  of 
the  material  used  by  this  ancient  people. 
The  works  of  the  Egyptians  have  proved 
more  durable  than  those  of  the  Bomans, 
built  in  the  same  country,  showing  their 
superior  skill.  In  Borne  we  find  many  of 
the  great  ancients  are  writers  on  architect- 
ure. As  to  hydraulic  operations,  the 
works  of  the  Romans  were  very  differently 
constructed  from  ours.  The  properties  of 
our  hydraulic  lime,  however,  must  have 
been  wholly  unknown,  for  we  know  that 
in  the  construction  of  bridges,  the  coffer  dam 
in  which  the  piers  were  built,  were  kept 
empty  of  water  for  at  least  two  months 
after  the  masonry  was  laid,  so  as  to  give 
the  mortar  time  to  set.  The  Roman  mor- 
tars were  composed  with  few  exceptions  of 
pure  lime  mixed  with  fragments  of  bricks 
coarsely  pounded.  Such  a  mortar  was 
used  also  for  hydraulic  purposes.  The 
solid  substances  probably  hastened  the  des- 
sication  of  the  mortar,  concrete  and  baton, 
great  materials  of  modern  times,  are  now 
regarded  as  the  same  thing,  at  least  for 
practical  purposes.  Formerly  the  terms 
were  not  considered  synonymous.  The 
names  are  now  applied  to  a  mixture  of  mor- 
tar (generally  hydraulic  mortar)  with 
coarse  materials,  such  as  gravel,  pebbles, 
shells,  or  fragments  of  stones.  The  pro- 
portions of  mortar  in  concrete  should  be 
determined  in  accordance  with  the  princi- 
ple, that  the  volume  of  the  voids  in  the 
coarse  materials  should  always  be  somewhat 
less  than  that  of  the  mortar.  Pat  lime 
concrete  has  been  shaped  into  large 
blocks  to  be  used  in  walls,  like  ashlar  work. 
English  architects  manufacture  their  con- 
crete by  reducing  the  thoroughly  slaked 
lime  to  a  pulp,  and  making  it  into  a  mor- 
tar with  the  sand,  before  the  coarse  mate- 
rials are  added.  In  the  United  -States  the 
base  of  concrete  mortars  is  almost  always  a 
natural  hydraulic  cement,  to  which  a  paste 
of  fat  lime  is  sometimes  added.  Here  it  is 
used  as  soon  as  made.  Concrete  has  been 
put  to  every  important  use, — as  a  founda- 
tion in  light  and  springy  soils,  for  build- 
ings. Por  submarine  masonry,  it  has  re- 
ceived extensive  application,  being  regarded 
as  a  reliable  substitute  for  bricks,  and  some- 
times for  stone.  It  has  been  used  for  the 
walls  and  floors  of  cisterns,  and  for  the 
backing  of  walls  faced  with  brick,  rubber 
and  ashlar  work.  Single  ornamented,  mono- 
lithic masses  have  been  made  of  concrete. 
Concrete  houses  have  been  built  in  the 
United  States  and  Europe  with  hollow 
walls,  and  the  practice  is  daily  receiving 
more  attention.  Their  advantages  are,  that 
tliey  afford  safety,  or  rather,  a  partial  safety 
in  case  of  fire,  and  give  an  opportunity  for 
managing  the  fire,  smoke,  and  ventilating 
flues.  They  also  secure  a  partial  equality 
of  temperature  during  extremes  of  weather. 
Concrete  as  applied  to  sewerage  and  drain- 
age purposes,  was  spoken  of,  and  the  man- 
ner of  making  pipes  of  this  material  de- 
scribed. 

Prof.  Wm.  Bobinson. — The  setting  or 
drying  of  mortar  may  be  attributed  to  two 
causes,  evaporation  and  chemical  combina- 
tion. The  principal  cause  is  the  former. 
In  one  of  the  citadels  of  Europe  which  has 
been  standing  for  156  years,  mortar  has 
been  found  in  the  interior  as  soft  as  the  day 
when  it  was  laid.  Hydraulic  limes  are 
principally  composed  of  a  mixture  of  lime 
with  clay.     Caution  must  be   exercised  in 


the  calcination,  as  too  high  a  temperature 
injures  the  materials.  No  more  heat  is  re- 
quired than  is  sufficient  to  expel  the  car- 
bonic acid.  The  power  of  resistance  to 
rupture  in  the  case  of  pure  hydraulic  ce- 
ment is  equal  to  fifty-four  poundsper  square 
inch.  This  power  decreases  exactly  in  pro- 
portion as  sand  is  added. 

The  President. — The  manufacture  of  ar- 
tificial stone  (familiar  to  the  readers  of  the 
Press)  is  perhaps  one  of  the  greatest  ad- 
vances in  this  branch  of  modern  industry. 
There  is  also  a  German  invention  in  which 
carbonate  of  lime  and  sand  are  mixed  with 
caustic  lime,  forming  a  mortar. 

Mr.  Parmelee. — A  concrete  ship  must 
certainly  be  the  last  application  of  concrete. 
I  saw  a  few  days  since  a  ship  in  'Which  the 
steel  plates  which  formed  the  hull  were 
lined  with  concrete  to  the  thickness  of  four 
inches. 


COMPLETION    AND   PKOPITS    OF    BuTI/DING 

the  Pacific  Raheoad. — The  report  of 
Mr.  J.  L.  Williams,  Government  Director 
of  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad,  is  printed 
the  New  York  papers.  He  estimates  that 
by  the  4th  of  July  next,  the  Central  Pacific 
and  Union  Pacific  Railroads  will  have  met 
at  Monument  Point;  but  the  Central  Pa- 
cific has  been  gaining  distance  recently, 
and  will  probably  force  the  junction,  to  a 
point  farther  east,  at  or  near  Ogden  City. 
Mr.  Williams  is  a  practical  engineer, 
and  estimates  the  profits  to  contractors 
upon  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad  at  $14,- 
000  to  §16,000  per  mile,  or  a  total  to  the 
stockholders — who  are  at  the  same  time  the 
contractors — of  not  less  than  816,000  000. 


Light  Houses  and  Befuge  Stations  in 
Mid  Ocean. — It  is  proposed  that  large  iron 
buoys  be  anchored  below  the  surface  in  the 
middle  of  the  Atlantic  Ocean,  out  of  the 
reach  of  currents  or  surface  storms,  and 
used  as  foundations  on  which  light-houses 
could  be  built.  Some  plan  similar  to  thi9 
was  suggested  many  years  ago  by  a  brother 
of  Prof.  Morse;  and  it  is  revived  by  a 
writer  in  the  Isew  York  Herald  in  com- 
menting on  the  fact  that  one  of  the  boats 
which  left  the  sinking  steamer  Hibernia 
has  reached  the  coast  of  Ireland  after  a 
voyage  of  nearly  700  miles,  during  which 
the  majority  of  the  passengers  died  from 
privation  and  exposure. 

Tidai,  Obsekvations  and  Tide  Land 
Survey. — G.  P.  Allardt,  C.  E.,  and  a  corps 
of  ten  assistants,  are  engaged,  in  continua- 
tion of  work  undertaken  for  the  State  Tide 
Land  Commissioners,  between  Black  Point 
and  Port  Point,  following  the  line  of  twen- 
ty-four feet  water  at  low  tide;  pursning  the 
same  thorough  system  of  tidal  observations 
and  soundings  which  was  followed  in  the 
survey  recently  completed  of  the  southern 
portion  of  the  city  and  couuty. 

Cleaning  Out  the  San  Joaquin  for 
Navigation. — Capt.  Woodruff,  of  Sacra- 
mento, is  now  engaged,  with  the  steamer 
Bainbow,  in  clearing  the  snags  out  of  the 
San  Joaquin  River,  at  the  same  time  remov- 
ing all  the  overhanging  trees;  the  esti- 
mated cost  of  which  will  reach  §40,000. 
The  steamer's  rigging  for  hoisting  snags 
will  raise  a  weight  of  forty  tons,  and  the 
force  employed  is  twenty  men. 

Stockton  and  Tdlare  Railroad. — On 
the  20th  inst.,  Mr.  Kidder,  engineer  of  the 
Stockton  and  Tulare  Railroad,  and  a  corps 
of  assistants,  commenced  the  work  of  sur- 
veying this  road.  The  point  of  beginning 
was  a  short  distance  south  of  Mormon 
Slough.  The  company  have  purchased 
from  Captain  Weber  several  blocks  of  land 
on  the  south  side  of  Mormon  Slough  as  a 
site  for  a  depot,  machine  shops,  etc.;  in 
addition  to  which  Capt.  Weber  has  donated 
to  the  company  an  improved  and  valuable 
tract— the  company  being  required  to  pay 
for  the  improvements  only. 

Cable  Laying  to  the  "Ends  of  the 
Earth." — An  English  admiralty  surveying 
vessel  is  now  employed  in  surveying  a 
route  for  a  telegraphic  cable  between  Java 
and  Australia— which  means  telegraphic 
communication  between  Australia  and  Eu- 
rope, an  extension  being  likely  to  be  made 
from  Java  to  Singapore,  Ceylon,  and  Point 
de  Galle.  The  lines  about  to  be  laid  down 
between  the  China  ports,  are  to  be  joined 
to  the  American  and  European  line. 

The  Willamette  is  to  be  bridged  at  Port- 
land, Oregon,  by  the  corporation  of  that 
city.       - 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  PresB.] 

What  They  are  Doing  at  New  Almaden. 

the  furnaces. 

Editors  Press: — Seven  large  furnaces, 
employing  fifty  men  in  the  manipulation  of 
the  ores,  and  five  hundred  men  under 
ground,  constitute  the  present  operating 
and  working  forces  at  the  Hacienda — the 
first  place  you  come  to  after  leaving  San 
Jose,  and  thirteen  miles  distant.  The  fur- 
naces hold  from  forty  to  fifty  cars  fall,  of 
300  pounds  each,  of  ore,  and  make  from 
four  to  five  campaigns  per  month.  The 
condensing  chambers  and  chimneys  run 
up  on  the  side  of  a  hill,  to  a  hight  of  175 
or  200  feet,  where  the  white  smoke  issues, 
killing  all  the  grass  around. 

I  observed  that  some  of  the  men  work- 
ing about  the  furnaces  were  trembling, 
and  was  informed  that  one  of  the  boys  had 
just  been  taken  to  San  Francisco  for  the 
hospital. 

Root's  patent  blowers  furnish  the  blast 
to  melt  the  ores;  running  day  and  night, 
of  course,  until  the  campaign  is  ended. 

SODA  SPRING  WITH  PLENTY  OF    CARBONIC 
ACID. 

There  is  in  the  yard  of  the  New  Almaden 
works  a  soda  spring,  belonging  to  the  com- 
pany, which  shows  an  unusually  large 
quantity  of  carbonic  acid,  and  furnishes  a 
very  fine  drink  indeed.  I  understand  it 
has  been  leased  for  five  years  to  Mr.  F.  L. 
A.  Pioche,  the  banker,  on  Montgomery 
street.  This  water  is  claimed  to  lie  the 
best  soda  water  in  the  State,  in  virtue 
chiefly  of  its  carbonic  acid. 

THE  MINES 

Being  only  1,000  feet  distant,  all  the  ore 
comes  down  in  cars,  and  is  dumped  in  at 
the  top  of  the  furnaces — the  metal  flowing 
out  through  a  pipe  at  the  bottom,  into  ket- 
tles. They  are  very  particular  here  about 
entering  the  mine.  I  obtained  a  permit 
through  the  favor  of  Dr.  J.  E.  Mayo,  the 
Superintendent.  The  mine  lias  been  pay- 
ing constantly  since  1S46.  Inside  I  found 
some  Mexicans  employed  still  in  packing 
up  ore  on  their  backs.  Two  blacksmiths 
were  working  away  there.  In  some  places 
the  chambers  are  fifteen  to  twenty  feet  high, 
and  ten  to  twenty  feet  wide.  All  of  the 
ore  is  taken  out  at  the  main  shaft;  and  there 
are  twenty-five  Mexicans  engaged  at  break- 
ing and  sorting. 

The  miners  work  by  contract,  from  thirty 
to  fifty  in  a  company.  They  are  either 
Spanish,  or  Englishmen. 

Por  hoisting,  there  are  three  engines  in 
the  mine,  of  24,  IS  and  16-horse  power, 
driven  by  steam  generated  in  four  boilers 
outside, and  conveyed  into  the  mine  through 
pipes. 

This  being  my  first  visit  here,  I  will  ven- 
ture to  state  my  impression  that  these 
niiaes-are  quite  a  curiosity,  for  anybody  to 
visit. 

THE  GUADALUPE  QUICKSILVER  MINE, 

Eight  miles  from  San  Jose,  is  passed  on  the 
way  to  San  Jose.  James  P.  Brown  is  the 
Superintendent,  and  there  are  fifty  men 
employed  throughout.  The  shaft  is  in  a 
valley  near  the  creek,  and  is  400  feet  deep. 
Next  week  twenty  more  men  are  to  be  set 
to  work.     Yours,  etc.,  W.  H.  M. 

San  Jose,  Jan.  20,  1869. 


A  Good  Enterprise. — William  H.  Toby 
&  Co.,  advertising  agents  on  the  San  Jose 
and  Gilroy  railway  route,  and  now  acting 
as  commission  and  purchasing  agents  for 
the  people  along  the  line.  This  is  a  decided 
convenience.  The  many  benefits  of  the 
railroad  system  are  beginning  to  be  better 
appreciated  in  California,  and  we  hope 
soon  to  have  local  roads  running  iu  every 
direction,  as  they  are  to  be  found  through- 
out the  Eastern  States. 


Base  Metal  Ores  in  Idaho. — Guido 
Knstel,  the  metallurgist,  is  engaged  at  the 
Bising  Star  mine,  Flint  District,  Idaho,  in 
introducing  his  base  metal  lixiviation  pro- 
cess, for  the  treatment  of  the  gray  copper 
(fahlerz)  and  other  cupriferous  ores  en- 
countered in  that  mine,  before  subjecting 
the  pulp  to  pan  amalgamation. 


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Through  tickets  can  be  obtained. 

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January  6th— SACRAMENTO Capt.  W.  II  Parker 

Connecting  wttli  ALASKA,   CapL  Grnv 

January  14th— MONTANA Oiiptain  A   We 

Connecting  with  kisINg  Si' A  It,  Capt.  King, 

January  22d-CoNSTITUTK>N dipt.   Win.  II     Hudson 

Connecting  with  HENRY  CHaL'NCUY,  Capt.  Connor. 

January  30th— GOLDEN  CITY Capt.  W.  v  Lapidgc 

Connecting  with  ARIZONA,  Capt   Maury.  ' 

Cftbin  passengers  berthed  through.  Baggage  checked 
through— mu  pounds  allowed  each  adult. 

An  experienced  Surgeon  on  board.  Medicine  and  attend- 
ance free. 

These  steamers  will  positively  sail  at  11  o'clock.  Pawien. 
pers  are  requested  to  have  their  baggage  on  board  before  10 
o'clock. 

Through  Tickets  for  Liverpool  by  the  Cunard,  Inman  and 
National  Steamship  Lines,  can  be  obtained  at  ihe  office  of 
the  P.  M.  S.  S.  Co.,  San  Francisco,  where  muv  also  be  ob- 
tained orders  for  passnge  from  Liverpool  or  Southampton 
to  San  Francisco,  cither  via  New  York  or  St.  Thomas— if 
desired  an  amount  of  £10  to  £20  will  be  advnnccd  with  the 
above  orders,  Holders  of  orders  « ill  be  required  lo  iden- 
tify themselves  to  the  Agents  In  England. 

The  Steamship  GREAT  REPUBLIC, Capt  S.  Doanc,  will 
be  dispatched  on  MONUAY,  January  4lh,  1869,  at  12  o'clock 
M..from  wharf  corner  of  First  and  Brnnnan  street*,  for 
HONGKONG,  connecting  at  Yokohama  Willi  the  steamer 
COSTA   RICA  for  Shanghai. 

For  Merchandise  and  Freight  lor  New  York  and  way 
ports,  apply  to  Messrs.  WELLS.  FARGO  &  CO. 

For  passage  and  all  other  information,  applv  at  the  Pa- 
cific Mail  Steamship  Co's  office,  corner  of  Sacramento  and 
Leidesdorff  streets. 


OI-IVEK  ELDICIUGE,  Airent 


IMPROVED  INNER  SOLES 

— FOR— 

boots  A.rsrr>   shoes. 

Those  who  have  worn  Dageett's  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles,  are  unanimous  in  testimony  that  th<-  cor- 
rect principle  has  been  hit  upon  and  reduced  to  practical 
and  .successful  use.  The  toot  rests  upon  n  cushion  ol  air 
cells  between  points  of  vulcanized  rubber,  cvtry-cell  open- 
ing freely  into  each  other  mid  through  the  space  occui  led 
by  the  foot.  There  is  no  contact  of  the  foot  with  the  wet 
bottom  of  the  boot.  The  elastic  points  sustain  the  weight 
of  the  wearer,  leaving  an  air  space  always,  between  the 
fO'.t  and  all  dampness.  Every  step  compresses  and  re- 
stores the  air  chum  hers,  thus  constituting  hundreds  of  air 
pumps,  working  at  every  step  of  the  foot. 

The  rubber  points  will  not  aborb  the  moisture  from  t bo 
boot,  so  that  the  solt  flannel  which  covers  them  is  al.va\  s 
dry.  Their  springing  elas'iclty  renders  them  of  peculiar 
vnlue  to  the  a^cd  and  iiillrm,  who  feel  he  jar  of  walking 
upon  hard  substance:;,  also  to  all  persons  whose  business 
requires  much  walking  or  standing. 

These  soles  arc  atfordiuir  great  relict  to  persons  afflicted 
wiih  rlni'iiatism  and  consumptive  complaints,  chilblains, 
corns,  cold  and  sweaty  feet. 

For  warm  and  dry  feet  use  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles. 

JVu.  Y$  Exchange  Street,  Boxton.  Oct.  15.  ISG7-— This  may  cer- 
tify that  I  have  used  the  Patent  Elasiic  Ventilating  Inner 
Soles,  through  the  spring  and  summer  past,  and  have 
found  them  to  be  the  best  contrivance  for  keeping  the  feet 
dry  and  comfortable,  that  1  have  ever  used,  and  for  any- 
one having  corns  or  tender  feet,  the  be>t  article  ever  in- 
vented. CHARLES  K.  DARLING,  Stationer. 

Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Sole*  —If  you  wish  a  comfortable 
article  for  \  our  feet,  a  real  luxury  in  co'd  weather,  obtain 
a  pair  of  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Inner  Soles.  Hia- 
ing  used  these  soles  the  past  winter,  we  can  saicly  recom- 
mend them  as  tending  not  only  to  promote  the  comfort  of 
the  teet,  and  ease  in  walking,  but  also  the  equalization  of 
the  temperature  of  the  teet,  which  renders  them  almost  in- 
valuable.—[Boston  Traveler,  Oct.  1667. 

Price,  per  pair,  SI.  Bv  mail,  postage  paid,  $1.35.  For 
sale  by  PATRICK  KELLY,  So.  3J7  Bush  street.  Sun  Fran- 
cisco, avl-tf 


Important  to  Citllfornluns.— Many  inventors  hare 
ately  had  their  claims  for  Patents  seriously  (and  in  sonic 
cases  fatally)delaycd  by  the  un<|iinlincation  of  agents  v.ho 
have  not  complied  with  the  Govern  men  I  license  and  revcrne 
aws  as  well  as  other  new  and  imperative  regulations. 
These  discrepancies,  although  arising  from  the  inexperience 
of  honest  agents,  are  none  the  less  dangerous  to  applicants 
for  patents,  whose  safest  course  Is  to  trust  their  business 
with  none  but  active  and  experienced  solicitors.  Trk  Min 
isg  AKD  Scientific  Press  Patent  Agency  has  strictly  com- 
plied with  the  requisitions  of  the  Department,  and  properly 
died  all  necessary  papers  as  Claim  Agents. 


Tl^e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


77 


Metallurgical  Statistics. 

Wo  are  informed  by  the  managers  of  the 
Columbia  College  School  of  Mines,  that  it 
is  proposed  to  establish  in  connection  with 
their  metallurgical  department,  a  Boreon 
of  Statistics,  relating  to  the  working  of  dif- 
ferent area  in  this  country,  similar  to  the 
Bureau  of  Minora]  Statistics  connected 
with  the  Government's  School  of  Mines  in 
London,  tho  following  circular,  relating  fo 
the  manufacture  of  cast  iron,  being  thetitst 
of  a  series : 

New  York,  Dec.  8th,  1808. 

Dear  Sir:  -  The  School  of  Mines  is  engaged 
in  collecting  statistics  of  the  blast  furnaces  of 
this  country,  with  a  view  of  having,  in  the 
city  of  Now  York,  some  place  where  relia- 
ble information  can  be  had  with  regard  to 
the  working  of  iron  iu  this  country. 

These  statistics  will  bo  used  to  establish 
general  principles,  which  will  be  announced 
in  tho  Lectures  on  Metallurgy.  The  tie- 
tails  of  your  own  furnaces  will  be.  eonsid- 
ered  confidential,  and  will  not  be  commu- 
nicated if  you  desire  it. 

It  is  quite  important  to  know  tho  general 
form  of  the  furnace,  whether  it  is  egg- 
sbaped,  tho  curve  being  continuous  or 
whether  it  is  made  up  of  straight  lines. 
The  practice  in  this  respect  is  very  differ- 
ent, in  different  districts.  You  will  greatly 
oblige  me  if  you  will  give  a  sketch  of  your 
furnace  and  also  till  up  the  following  table 
and  transmit  it  to  the  School  of  Mines. 
Yours,  respectfully, 

Thos.  Egleston,  Jh. 
Prof,  of  Mineralogy  and  Metallurgy. 

Name  of  tho  works;  town;  connty;  State; 
proprietors;  number  of  furnaces:  total 
bight;  bight  of  bosh;  bight  of  tho  hearth; 
bight  of  the  tuyeres;  diameter  of  the  throat; 
diameter  of  tho  bosh;  diameter  at  the 
tuyres;  number  of  tuyeres;  diameter  of 
tuyeres;  hot  or  cold  blast;  temperature  of 
the  blast;  pressure  of  the  blast;  kind  of  ore; 
yield  of  the  ore;  kind  of  iron — white,  gray, 
or  mottled;  kind  of  fuel;  quantity  of  fuel 
per  ton  of  cast  iron;  production  of  each 
furnace,  in  tons  of  2,240  lbs.  by  24  hours. 

The  idea  is  worthy  of  every  encourage- 
ment 


New  Sutro  Tonnel  Bill. — This  enter- 
prise has  been  brought  before  Congress 
this  session  by  Mr.  Ashley,  in  the  shape  of 
*  'A  bill  to  aid  in  ascertaining  the  value  of 
public  lands  containing  mineral  lodes,  and 
for  the  endowment  of  a  National  School  of 
Mining."  The  bill  is  a  modification  of  the 
one  which  last  session  received  the  sanction 
of  the  House  Committee  on  Mines  and 
Mining,  being  changed  so  as  to  meej;  the 
supposed  present  temper  of  Congress  in 
relation  to  subsidies.  It  is  now  proposed 
that  the  Government,  instead  of  issuing  its 
own  bonds  iu  favor  of  the  enterprise,  shall 
guarantee  the  payment  of  the  principal  and 
interest  of  bonds  to  be  issued  by  a  Tunnel 
Company  (to  be  hereafter  constituted,  the 
assignee  of  Mr.  Sutro  and  his  associates,) 
such  guarantee  to  be  extended  to  the 
amount  of  §5,000,000  principal  and  6  per 
cent  interest  for  the  term  of  thirty  years, 
when  the  bonds  are  to  be  payable  in  United 
States  currency. 


Abating. — The  small  pox  is  rapidly  on 
the  decrease  in  San  Francisco,  and  we  now 
hear  less  about  it  here  in  this  city  than  our 
friends  do  in  the  interior.  Parlies  in  the 
country  properly  vaccinated,  need  have  no 
reluctance  about  coming  to  this  city.  "With- 
out that  precaution  they  are  unsafe  in  any 
portion  of  the  country. 

Lower  California. — Petermann's  "Mit- 
heilungen"  in  Gotha  publishes  a  map  of 
Lower  California,  from  the  explorations 
made  by  J.  Ross  Browne,  Gabb  and  Loehr. 
An  account  of  the  journey,  with  interest- 
ing geological  details,  from  the  pen  of 
Herr  Gabb,  is  added. 


Work  on  the  Western  Pacific  Railroad 
is  progressing  at  such  a  rate  as  to  effect 
its  completion  by  the  time  that  the  junc- 
tion between  the  Union  and  Central  is 
made  at  Salt  Lake — about  April  1st,  ac- 
cording to  calculations. 


The  Velocipede  fancy  manifested  itself 
during  the  week  in  fresh  orders  for  French 
two-wheeled  fore-and-aft  machines,  at 
Palmer,  Knox  &  Go's  Foundry;  and  in  nu- 
merously attended  practicings  at  the  Me- 
chanics' Pavilion, 


Chinese  Sclphtkbts. — A  sample  of  ore 
sent  down  from  tho  Pingta  Digging,  has 
been  analyzed  by  a  gentleman  at  Qongkong, 
and  found  to  be  a  rich  oxide  of  antimony 
associated  with  sulpburets  of  iron,  zinc, 
and  lead.  The  proportion  of  silver  is  too 
small  to  be  worth  extracting.  The  ore  is, 
nevertheless,  valuable. 


Large  Steam  Roller. —A  fifteen-ton 
steam  roller  is  ordered  for  tho  New  York 
Central  Park.  It  is  to  be  made  by  Aveling 
&  Porter,  of  Rochester,  who  have  already 
filled  a  similar  order  from  Philadelphia. 


The  California  Medical  Gazette  contains  a 
paper  by  Dr.  Shorb  on  tho  Misamatic  Dis- 
eases of  California;  an  article  on  the  Small 
pox  Epidemic,  by  Dr.  Morse;  and  editorials 
on  "  Our  Great  Mortality,"  and  "  Hospital 
Investigations." 


Read  and  Subscribe. 
With  the  advantages  of  post  experience,  the 

increased  patronage  and  friendly  support  of  the 
intelligent  and  progressive  readers  of  the  Pa- 
cific States  and  Territories,  we  are  confident  in 
asserting  that  the  new  volume  of  the  Mining 
and  Scientific  Press,  commencing  with  1869, 
shall  be  in  all  respects  superior  to  its  predeces- 
sors. Of  the  past,  we  will  give  the  written 
opinion  of  others: 

Every  miner  in  tho  community  should  subscribe  for 
the  Mining  uiul  Scientific  Prune. — Grass  Valley  Union. 

Mining  and  Scikntific  Phesb. — This  excellent  scien- 
tific journal  has  entered  upon  its  ciyhtcouth  volume. — 
Ckico  C'uurant,  Jan.  15(A, 

The  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  should  have  an  exten- 
sivo  circulation  in  every  mining  community  on  the 
Coast. — Placer  Herald,  Dec.  19. 

The  Mining  and  Scdzntific  Piiess  has  become  al- 
most inditmc nsablc  to  the  miner  and  machinist,  and  is 
well  deserving  of  the  patronage  which  we  are.  pleased  to 
learu  it  receives. — Mariposa  Mail,  Jan.  lVth. 

The  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  is  one  of  tho  best  pa- 
pers of  the  kind  ever  published,  and  to  California  miners, 
especially,  it  has  become  an  almost  indispensable  requi- 
site for  the  successful  prosecution  of  their  calling. — iVe- 
oada  Gazette, 

The  Mining  and  Scikntific  Pkkss  has  entered  upon  its 
XVlIth  Volume.  It  has  donned  a  new-styie  liat;  or,  in 
newspaper  parlance,  a  new  heading,  which  gives il  the 
solid,  scientific  look  it  merits.  Other  Improvements  typo 
■j.  ■■■■a  hlcal  are  also  noticeable.  No  call  lor  improvement  in 
its  matter.— vlwiador  Ltdi/er,  Jul;/  Wth. 

The  Mining  and  Scientific  Pkess  comes  to  us  this 
week  in  a  new  dress  throughout,  much  improving  its 
appearance.  The  Pnsss  is  one  of  our  most  valuable 
exchanges,  and  nils  a  place  in  mining  and  scientific  mat. 
tens  never  attained  by  any  other  journal. — Colorado 
Miner 

To  Miners. — William  H.  Murray,  traveling  agent  for 
the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  published  by  Dewey  & 
Co.,  of  San  Francisco,  is  in  town  soliciting  subscriptions 
for  that  paper.  To  the  intelligent  miner,  a  paper  like 
the  Press  is  particularly  valuable,  keeping  him  posted  on 
the  latest  discoveries  in  reduction  of  ores,  new  machin- 
ery, etc. — Grass  Valley  National. 

TnK  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  which  commenced 
ts  seventeenth  volume  on  the  4th,  comes  lo  us  with  a  new- 
ly engraved  head,  and  presenting  otherwise  Its  usual  tastc- 
iul  appearance.  We  take  this  occasion  to  say  that  the 
Pkess  i*one  of  the  best  papers  of  the  kind  in  the  United 
States,  and  every  miner  and  mechanic  In  the  Slate,  as  well 
as  the  business  man,  who  would  keep  posted  on  our  indus- 
trial resources,  should  have  its  name  on  Us  subscription 
books.     Nevada  Gazette. 

We  Consedeb  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  the 
most  valuable  mining  and  mechanical  newspaper  issued 
in  the  United  States.  Dewey  &  Co.,  publishers,  are  also 
solicitors  of  foreign  and  American  patents  and  conduct 
patent  cases  of  every  kind.  We  guarantee  that  all  busi- 
ness confided  to  them  will  be  carefully  attended  to,  and 
we  further  believe  that  every  miner,  mechanic,  and  sci- 
entific man  should  have  their  valuable  paper.— Aub urn 
Stars  and  Stripes. 

Mining  and  ScTENTTFin  Press.— We  look  upon  this 
papei  as  oue  of  our  most  valuable  exchanges,  in  tact 
it  deservedly  stands  at  the  head  of  all  publications  em- 
bracing mining,  scientific  and  mechanical  subjects, 
and  contains  much  miscellaneous  matter  of  interest, 
and  is  a  gem  of  neatness.  The  Press  is  published  by 
Dewey  &  Co.,  San  Francisco,  and  at  its  present  low  price 
of  five  dollars  per  annum,  should  be  patronized  by  every 
one,  but  more  especially  by  miners,  mechanics  and  in- 
ventors who  wish  to  pursue  their  avocations  with  intel- 
ligence and  economy. —  Tidal  Wave,  Idalio. 

A  USEFUI,  PUBLICATION. — The  MINING  AND  SCIENTIFIC 

Press,  published  at  San  Francisco  by  Dewey  &  Co.,  ia  a 
publication  valuable  to  all  classes  and  indispensable  to 
miners  and  inventors — the  patents  for  nearly  all  Cali- 
fornia inventions  having  been  secured  through  the  Pa- 
tent Agency  of  the  proprietors  of  that  paper,  and  the  in- 
ventions themselves  brought  into  notice  through  its  col- 
umns. We  are  glad  to  learn,  from  Mr.  Wm.  H.  Murray, 
the  traveling  agent  of  the  paper,  who  dropped  in  upon 
us  Monday  evening,  that  its  merits  are  so  well  appre- 
ciated; and  we  unhesitatingly  commend  both  the  paper 
and  its  gentlemanly  agent  to  the  confidence  and  patron- 
age of  scientific  and  practical  men  of  all  classes  and  every 
occupation. — Solano  Herald. 

The  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  of  this  city,  has 
done  us  the  honor  to  notice  us  in  their  columns,  and  wo 
feel  in  duty  hound  to  acknowledge  the  compliment. 

It  were  fruitless  for  us  to  say  anything  in  praise  of  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Press.  *  *  *  It  speaks  for 
itself  wherever  it  goes.  Its  editors  are  men  of  intelli- 
gence, ability  and  honor. 

We  have  had  frequent  occasion  to  have  business  rela- 
tions with  the  patent  agency  connected  with  this  estab- 
lishment, and  have  had  nothing  left  to  desire  in  regard 
to  it.  Fidelity,  promptness  and  courtesy,  soon  arranged 
everything  for  us  to  our  complete  satisfaction.  Having 
had  frequent  delays  at  Washington  while  in  that  city,  we 
have  been  surprised  at  the  promptitude  with  which  some 
of  our  friends  obtained  their  patents  through  tho  agency 
of  Messrs.  Dewey  &  Co.— S.  F.  Spiritual  Light. 

Subscription  Teems,  in  advance,  $5;  six 
months,  $3.  Specimen  Nos.  of  the  paper  and 
Circulars  of  Information  for  Inventors,  sent 
free  on  application. 

DEWEY  &  CO., 
Publishers,  Patent  Agents  and  Job  Printers,  No. 

414  Clay  st.,  below  Sansonie,  San  Francisco. 

A.  T.  DEWEY.  W.  E.  EWEE. 


Woodward's  Gardens.— Visit  this  favorite 
placo  of  resort,  and  take  a  Stroll  around  the 
groundB.  There  are  innumerable  novelties  to 
be  found  lure.  ■ 


Spectacles . — Muller,  205  Montgomery  street, 

is  selling  large  quantities  of  his  celebrated  spec- 
tacles, which  give  universal  satisfaction.         * 


No.  Certificate 

w? 


No.  Shares. 
ft 
10 

10 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 


I.  X.  r..  Gold   uud    silver    Mining  Company.- 

Location    ol     Mine:    Silver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Nolico  i-  hereby  (riven,  Hint  ai  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  if  nald  Company, ocld  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  Jan*- 
uary,  1809,  anuaeasment  of  one  dollar  and  iti'ty  cents  ($1.60) 
per  share  wan  levied  upon  toe  capital  stock  or  aald  Com- 
pany,   pnyablo  i led  lately,   in    I'ni  i-d  states  gold  and 

silver  ci. In,  to  tin.'  Secretary,  at  his  ..din*,  pioneer  Hull 
Montgomery  (trout,  San  Francisco,  California. 

Any  atoCK  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
uiiioiid  on  tho  twenty  scvemhday  of  February,  ltf69,ah&l]be 
deemed  delinquent,  utid  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  unction,   and   unless  payment  sliull  be  made  b->. 

fore,  win  i>.-  snld  on  Wednesday,  the  seventeenth  day  of 
March..  1869,  to  pay   tho  delinquent  aueasment,  together 

wulj  o,t<  ol  advertisinu  and  expenses  of  sale.     By  order  ol 

the  Bo.ird  of  Trustees. 

J.  CROWNINSHIELD.  Secretary. 
Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs,  San 
Francisco.  janiJO 


in 


SI  on  ut    Tenubo    Ml  Ivor    lUInlnir    Conipuny.— Lo* 

cation  of  Works:  Cortex  District,  Lauder  County,  State 

of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that 'at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-third  day  of 
January,  I8C9,  nn  assessment  ofsevcniy-'lvc  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately.  In  Untied  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  426  Montgom- 
ery street.  San   Francisco. 

Any  stock,  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fifth  (5th)  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  he 
deemed  delini|uent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
ut  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  he  made  be- 
fore, will  he  sold  on  Tuesday,  Hie  thirtieth  (Wih)  dav  of 
March,  1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
-vttr.  costs  ol  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
o''  the   Board  ol  Trustees 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

Office  426  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco.  jan'30 


Mining;   Notices— Continued. 


Names. 

Abigail  Brown 

M   Nolan 

O.iim.  l    havi.iw.n,  endorsed   to 

."uine*W||,,,n id 

George  Pal  te twos q 

Jamei  S  S  Uobinvm "  56 

F  M    Kills £ 

h  dscou .....:; tv 

John  Banquet r  s 

R  rnrriti n,. i  |atQ<  ,i..        27a 

b  Curran not  ls*nedu      "73 

John  Bagnell  77 

Matthew  Davidson 79 

Patrick  Carroll 224 

P  M  Wrlim ?21 

Rdward  Campbell lsi 

Chos  B  Montague uo 

\  J  Davis. 127 

Loll  Mulrnhy 157 

Thomas  Fay ),*.-* 

David  M  Short ISI 

Chas  Mayer 135 

Benjamin  0  Lew 157 

l.azitnl  Uodchaux 139 

LaxnrdGodchnnx, loo 

Lnzurd  Ondchaux 162 

l.. 1.'. ml  Godchanx 229 

I.n/ard  Godchanx 230 

P  Cunningham .156 

P  Cunningham 174 

Michael  Sngllsh 152 

Frank  Malum 155 

Tbos  McCullough 159 

Stephen  Mcoillan If4 

Stephen  McGllIan 1(15 

1'  .T  MeMahon 170 

p.i  MeMahon iki 

Ja«  Barrett. ..not  Issued.  ..bal  189 

F.li/iihrth  Curran 194 

Elizabeth  Curran 193 

N  C  Brlggs 209 

FII  Moore 210 

C  B  Croenry 2*j 

Henry  Etio 212 

Henry  Eno 278 

David  Lovell 214 

Jacob  Martcnstein 225 

M  G  Shove 264 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  or  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  October,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  bo 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  salesroom 
of  Maurice  Dore  &  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  327  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco,  on  Saturday,  the  twenty- third  day 
of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to 
pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

CURTIS  PALMER,  Secretary. 

Office.  No.  87  Stevenson  street,  between  First  and  Second 
streets,  San  Francisco.  dec24 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  Is  hereby  postponed  until 
Saturday,  the  sixth  day  of  February,  1869,  at  the  same 
hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan30  CURTIS  PALMER,  Secretary. 


Chalk  Mountain  Bine  Gravel  Compauy.-Lo- 

cation  of  Works:  Nevada  County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  01  tho  Board  of 
Trustees  of  snld  Company,  held  on  tho  thirteenth  day  of 
January,  1869,  an  assessment  of  two  dollars  <$2j  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble Immediately,  in  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the  Svc 
retary 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un 
paid  011  the  fifteenth  day  of  February,  1869,  sliall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  lor  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  he  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  .March,  1869. 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

J.  M   BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  I'Y.hi. ■)•■<■<,.  jtiulG 


North  American  'Wood  Prescrvlnc;   Company, 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  held  on  tho  fifteenth  day  of 
Jonuary,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  ($1)  dollar  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  Company's  office,  430  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  strict;  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  eighteenth  day  of  February,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  he  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs 
of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
ol  Directors, 

WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  430  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  janlG 


20 


Amount, 
fi  00 

10  '  u 

10  00 
5  00 
10  00 
1  00 
SAM) 
15  00 
10  to 
10  00 
7  Oil 

12  on 

10  IN) 

0  iki 
10  00 
25  00 

1(1  HI 

5  on 

5   IN) 

1»  00 
10  ri| 
5  00 
10  00 
5  00 
5  00 
5  00 
3  00 
500 
5  (ID 
25  00 
25  00 
111  m 
5  110 
5  UU 
2>  00 
25  IK) 
12r>  00 
10  IK) 
10  00 
hi  INI 
SO  00 
20  (0 
20  01) 
25  110 
10  00 

1  00 
20  00 


No.  Shares. 
44 
loO 


20 
10 
10 


Patroclnn  und  SolnreM  Silver  ftllnlncr  Compa- 
ny, Guazapari'S  District,  State  of  Chihuahua,  Mexico. 
Notick.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  December.  1868,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  follows: 


No.  Certificate. 


No.  Shares. 
5 
10 


10 


60 


Names. 

James  Lang. 

L  H  Pom. II 

LH  Perry 15 

LH  Ferry 202 

R  Massing 213 

R  Husslng 52 

S  S  Emery 186 

Joh n  Donald 212 

W  H  Rvan 9d 

FSEIl'makcr 180 

P  J  O'Connor 145 

James  Doyle 192 

Catherine  Martin 215 

E  Whiting 190 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  December,  1808,  so  many 
shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  necessary, 
will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Olney  A  Co.,  auctioneers. 
No  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  Cal  ,  on  Monday, 
the  twenty-fifth  day  of  January,  18t59,  at  the  hour  of  12 
o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment 
thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of 
sale. 

C.  B.  GIFFORD,  Secretary. 

Office,  N.  E.  corner  of  Second  and    Howard  streets,  San 


Amount. 

$10  00 
20  00 
10  00 

110  00 
10  00 
10  00 
10  00 
20  00 
30  00 
70  00 

120  00 
10  00 
10  00 
20  00 


Francisco. 


jau9 


PosTroNHMHNT  —The  above  sale  Is  hereby  postponed  until 
Thursday,  the  fourth  dayjof  February,  1869,  at  the  same 
hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan40  C.  R.  GIFFORD.  Secre'ary. 


Uattleanake     Mining    Company,  Brown's  "Val- 
ley, Yuba  County,  California. 

Notice. — There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on    the 

nineeenth  day  of  December,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set 

opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  us  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate 

Agard,  W  B Ifl 

Agard,  M  F    19 

Ansiullonl,  H 5 

Bradley,  M not  issued 

Bradley,  A ■not  Issued 

Biibb,  LH not  issued 

Brown,  J 6 

Be» usacq,  A  C  G  de 27 

Cohn  A  Bio not  issued 

Cavallier,  J  B  E 3 

Cavalller,  J  B  E 25 

Courcclle,  A 7 

Ely.  J not  issued 

Findley,  Thos 26 

Fischer.  W 9 

Gray.  C  M not  issued 

Hawley,  W not  issued 

Hawley,  Mrs    S not  issued 

Huard,  A  N 1 

Huard,  L  H 2 

Kelly,  M  J 13 

La  wson ,  J  F not  Issued 

Lamory,  E 11 

Mc  Alb's  A  Gordon 14 

McAlMs  A  Gordon 15 

McAllis  A  Gordon IS 

McAllis  A  Gordon 17 

Mattat,  M 4 

Noel,  A 12 

Buggies.  D  W not  Issued 

Smith,  J  B not  Issued 

Vitle,  J not  Ivsued 

Weasels,' S  C not  issued 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 

of  Trustees,  made  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  December,  1868, 

so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  nec- 
essary, will  be  sold  at   public   auction,  by  J.  Middleton  A 

Son,  310  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  on  Monday,  the 

eighth  day  of  February,    1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M. 

of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon, 

together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 
JOHN  F.  LOHSE.  Secretary. 
Office.  318CalIfornla  street,  up  stairs,  San  Francisco.       j23 


100 
5 
10 
10 
20 


10 


Amount. 
S t'O  1 0 
750  0) 
45  00 
225  00 
37  50 
187  50 
150  00 
150  00 
75  00 
75  00 
6P2  50 
345  10 
75  00 
367  60 
337  M 
450  t|) 
292  50 
45  00 
1575  00 
15  00 
150  00 
367  5(1 
750  00 
37  50 
75  00 
75  10 
150  00 
150  IK) 
150  00 
75  00 
75  HO 
37  50 
75  U0 


Rlppou   Gold    nr,<l   Silver     ftXlniuu*    Company.— 

Location   of   Worts:    Silver   Mountain   District,   Alpine 

Coun  y,  California. 

Notick.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  011  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
fifhentb  day  of  October,  1865,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows : 

Naine3.  No  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Curtis  Palmer 148  10  $10  00 

William  Brown U  fi  5  00 

William  Brown 232  10  ]l)  [10 

William    ISrown 233  10  10  10 

William  Brown 234  10  10  00 

William  Brown 35  10  10  it) 

William  Brown '.Md  3  3  00 

William  Brown 276  25  ^  00 

William  Brown 277  45  45  irtJ 

Brov.n  A  Kent 15  10  10  Oil 

Abigail  Brown 20  6  5  00 


IT.   .**».    Grant    Mfiilnte    Company.— Location    of 

Works:  Carlisle,  Nevada. 

Not  ice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
ninth  day  of  November,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set  op- 
posite the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate. 

Alpheus  Bull 2 

E  B.Mott.Jr 6 

Geo  Moh rol 10 

Geo  Mohrel 1! 

Geo  M ohrel 12 

Geo  Mohrel 13 

Geo  Mohrel H 

Silas  Garber 19 

Jas  F  Wheeler 30 

JasP  Wheeler 31 

Jus  P  Wheeler 32 

JasPWhcelcr 33 

Jpo  Vail St 

LJ  Flint 37 

IL  Reqna 38 

IL  Requa 39 

T  L  Requa .40 

I  L  Requa 41 

J  L  Van  Bokkclen 48 

LA  Bootli O 

LA  Booth 50 

L  A  Boolll 51 

J  Bigps 

MeFarland 

Sarah  Snvder 

N  M  Baxter 


.  Shares. 

Amount. 

218 

£109  00 

150 

75  10 

10 

5  DO 

10 

5  00 

10 

5  00 

5 

2  50 

5 

2  .f.O 

10 

5  00 

60 

25  00 

50 

25  00 

SO 

25  (»0 

50 

25  00 

20 

ltl  00 

20 

10  00 

50 

'5  00 

50 

2f»  00 

50 

25  00 

50 

25  00 

4 

2  00 

50 

25  00 

64 

27  00 

111) 

50  00 

4 

a  to 

10 

s  00 

f2 

16  00 

20 

10  00 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  November,  1868,  so 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  neces- 
sary, will  be  sold  at  public  auotlon,  hy  J.  C.  Merrill  A  Co., 
auctioneers,  No.  204  California  street,  San  Francisoo  , 
California,  on  Saturday,  the  second  day  of  January, 
1869,  at  the  hour  of  2.  o'olaok  P,  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay 
said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  expeusos  of  sale. 

ENOS  TAYLOR,  Scorctary. 

Offloe,  No.  226  Clay  street,  San  Francisco.  dccl9 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  Is  hereby  postponed  until  m 
Saturday,  the  thirtieth   day  of  January,  1869,  at  the  same 
hour  and  Plaoo.    By  order  ol'the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Jan9  ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary, 


78 


Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


VAKNEY'S 

PATENT    AMALGAMATOR 

These  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
have  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  tor 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
the  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows : 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  fhemuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.    Thus  it  is  constantly 

fiassing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
nto  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setlers  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed.  .   - 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setlers  for 
themselves,  at  the  PACJLF4C  FOITVDXT, 

Xvi  San  Francisco. 


Patent  K-ig-hts  for  Sale. 

For  Preserving  Timber  from  Decay 

The  cheapest  method  for  curing  Wood. 
A..     HAMA.K»S     PATENT. 

WOOD    PAVEMENT, 

>IILI-EK*S  PATENT. 

S.    Hi.  FEBEIBA, 
3v:8  lin  S04  Montgomery  street,  Boom  4* 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Paint 

—  FOE  — 

TIN,   IRON  AND   METALLIC  [ROOFS, 

Iron,  Brick,  and  Wooden  Buildings* 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOR  ALI*  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack.;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be  put  on  in 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  other  rami. 

New  Cloth  Roofs  put  on.    Old  Roofs  cemented 
and  painted.    Leaky  Boots  made  tight. 

asr  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphaltum  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed,   orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  BBOMEEX,  Affent, 
24vl7-Sm 

BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 
JPKICES     3REJX>TJOElX>! 

MACHINES   OF  ALL   SIZES   FOR   SALE 

—  BY  — 

TO.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  and  Mission  streets,  or  Box  2,077 

3yl3f  SAN   FRANCISCO. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

A'oh.  35    and    37    Fremont    street, 

SAN    FKANCISL'O, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  Boiler  Tubes,  .Plate  aud  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Fiue,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fiitinf* 
which  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

2Lvl6-6m  W.  UcCUINJJLE,  Manage. 


It  eruo  val. 


NELSON   &    DOBLE, 

AUBN23  FOB 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 

Etc.,  Shear,  Spring,  German,  Plow,  Blister  and  Toe  Calk. 

Steel;  manufacturers  of 

Mill    Picks,    sledges,,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone   Cutters',    Blacksmiths1    and    Horse-Shoers'   Tools, 

Have  removed  to  13  And  lo  Fremont  street*  near 

Mai'iv^i,  aau  trauciauu. 

loviiqr 


IXotice  to   ALiuei'ss, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies. 

MPBAG  IS  NOW  PREPAKED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
•  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  beat  work- 
manlike manner,  uud  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  iar^e  additions  to  iny  stock  oi  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  i  am  prepared  to  dli  all  orders  with  dis- 
paicn,  and  guarantee  entire  suttsiaction.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Jliasissijjpi  Stoves,' oi  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  ail  classes.    Also,  snip  rlumuing  done. 

-Vl.  i'ltAB, 
Svl3-ly       Stove  Store.  No.  I     Clay  street,  below  Davis. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  US  Beale  Street*  bet.  Uarket  and  Ali  union, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


Files  Re-cut  aud  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  saving 
Of  fifty  per  Cent.  ItliAPLR  aAD  JKMV.fc.lt  SECTlUiNS 
MAUr.  fu  uKUiitt.  Tue  only  e.iiublisLLincut  on  ihe  Coast, 
voders  from  the  country  promptly  aiteuiK-d  to.  O-Firsl 
Premium  awarded  al  «-iv«  State  r'alr,  16t>7. 

zvi,'-jui  '17.  ti.  in.  AiSlXQ  *fc  CO 


Poscusee.— Tlie  postage  on  the  .Mi.vimg  ako  Scikntifik 
Frkss  to  any  portion  of  til  0  United  state?  is  twenty  cents  per 
annum,  or  nve  cunts  per  quarter,  payable  in  advance  at  the 
Post  O dice  delivering  the  paper.  Postage  free  in  the  city 
►  auo  county.  Foreign  postage  ^witii  lew  exceptions}  two 
cents  per  copy,  prepaid.  To  Bremen  and  the  German 
Sim  us  (marked  via  Bremen  and  Hamburg  line),  three  cents 
per  dupy,  prepaid,  single  copies  to  anV  address  in  the  United 


Patent  for  Sale. 


The  undersigned,  having  successfully  introduced  the 

JLeftel  American  Donule  Turbine  Water 

"Wheel 

On  this  Coast,  and  owning  the  Patent  for  the  whole  Facific 
Coast,  viz:  The  States  of  California,  Nevada  and  Oregon, 
and  the  Territories  of  Arizona,  Washington,  Idaho,  and 
Western  Montana,  wishes  now  to  dispose  of  the  Patent, 
with  stock  of  Wheels  on  hand.  Patterns,  etc.,  etc. 

A  Company  organized  and  prepared  properly  for  the 
construction  of  these  Wheels,  to  supply  this  Coast  and  all 
tributary  countries,  could  make  the  business  immensely 
profitable. 

My  object  in  selling  is  to  enable  me  to  devote  myself  ex- 
clusively to  my  profession.  A.  MYERS. 

P.  S.— If  not  sold  previous  to  February  15th,  then  I  would 
enter  into  an  arrangement  to  manufacture  by  paying  roy- 
alty.   Address  Rev.  A.  MYERS,  Portland  Oregon. 
26vl7-lm 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 

Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises,  Warranted  for  heavv  work. 
New  style  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  Macnines,  simple,  great  capacity, 

Rower  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,300  lbs;  small,  93U 
ds.    For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23vl6-ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith   and   Machine   Shop, 

HAS  REMOVED 

To    143  Bcale  St.,  bet.  Mission  and  Howard, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  other  Tools  made  to  order.  Im- 
ported Tools,  if  too  hard  or  soft,  re  tempered  to  give  satis- 
faction. REAPER  AND  MOWING/  KNIVES  ;  complete 
sections  alwavs  on  hand, or  will  be  made  at  the  shortest 
notice.  Particular  attention  paid  to  putting  in  order  AG- 
RICULTURAL MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polish- 
ing by  steam.  Ordersfrom  the  Countrvpromptly  attended 
to     ssf*A11  wort  warranted.    Prices  reasonable. 

21vl7-qy  J.  WJEICHHA11T,  Proprietor. 


PATENT 

Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 


4@b 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  for  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  i*  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  Its 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out  It  can  reudily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  off  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
lo  fit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  bubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers  are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
ing  the  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  madeol  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  of 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the  prices  of  those  from  onetoihree  inches  rangimr 
from  $5  to  S12-  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
E  < stern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  Slate. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  o.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vI7tf 


Portable  Engines. 

The  Swam=cotCo's  (warranted  equal  to  any  manufac- 
tured, mav  be  seen  in  use  in  tliis  ci.v),  PORTABLE  and 
STATIONARY  ST  ISAM  FIRE  ENGINES,  STEAM  PUMPS 
and  ROTARY  PUMPS,  and  WoOD-WOttEING  MACHIN- 
ERY of  every  description,  at  Ea-t'ern  piices.  Address  W. 
O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO.,  Sll  California  street,  San  Francisco. 
26vl7-3m 


The  Chili  Exposition. 

THE  UNDERSIGNED  WOULD  CALL  THE  ATTENTION 
of  the  manufacturers  of  California  to  the  National 
Exposition  to  be  neld  during  the  coming  spring  in  Valpa- 
raiso. Chili,  next  to  California,  is  the  most  important 
country  on  the  Western  Cuast  of  America.  And  this  Expo 
sition  cannot  fail  to  create  a  demand  lor  our  staple  manu- 
factures, if  they  are  well  represented.  The  writer  has 
resided  for  some  years  in  Chili,  and  is  familiar  with  its 
people,  business  and  language;  is  a  practical  mechanic, 
and  proposing  to  visit  the  Exposition,  nffVjrs  to  take  charge 
of  machinery  or  other  material  that  parties  may  wish  to 
send  th  ther,  and  pledges  himself  faithfully  to  bring  beiore 
the  public  of  Ohi'i  their  respective  merits.  He  can  be 
seen  daily,  at  his  office,  No.  49  Montgomery  Block.  Prompt 
action  is  necessary. 

DAVID  R.  SMITH, 
Civil  and  Mechanical  Engineer. 

References— Hanscoui  &  Co.  (-Etna  Iron  Works);  A.  S. 
Iluliiilie  (President  Mechanics'  Institute);  Lynch i  it  An- 
drade. 

San  Francisco,  Novciub  r  21st  .1353  34vlT-tf 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


WM.  BAETLING. 


BEHRT  KIMBALL. 


BARTLIN&  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOKBINDERS., 

Paper  Eiders  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

505  Clay  street,  (southwest  cor.  Sansome), 
I5vl2-3m  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


JOHN    3>AJVIE3L<, 

(SUCCESSOR  TO  O.  QOBt) 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No.  421  Pine  st.  bet  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

Mantel*,  Monument",  Tombs,  Plnmhera'  Slabs 
Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
*SF"  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 
spectfullj  solicited.  5v8-3m 


Palmer's  Patent 

ARTIFICIAL    LEG, 

Manufactured  in   Philadelphia.,  Penili 
JAKVI8   JEWETT.   AGEKT. 

218  Montgomery  Street.  San  Francisco.  10v8-lm 


J.  M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
P-A-TTEmVS     AJST>    MODELS, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts., 
6vMtf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


J.  F.  PAGES, 

SSAl.     ENGRAVER, 
AKS  LETTER  CUTTER, 

Brass  and  Steel  Stamps  and  Dies,  523  Montgomery  street, 

San  Francisco.    Orders  by  express  promptly  attenaed  to. 

6vl6 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHNSON~~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Desks    and    Office  IT  limit  tire, 

tit  market  street,  near  Third. 

Warerooms  up  stairs.    A  largo  variety  of  Desks  always  on 

hand;  all  kinds  of  Office  Furniture  and  Cabiuet 

Work  made  to  order. 

18vl7qr 


LOOK  TO  YOUR  ROOFS ! 
Pacific  Concrete  Company, 

Xo.  G32  Clay  street, 

Factory  on  Kingsireet,  between  Third  and  Fourth  street. 

New  roofs  covered  and  leaky  roofs  repaired,  in  thorough 

and  substantial  manner,  promptly  and  at  very  reasonable 

rates.    Proprietors  ot  Eagan's  Patent.  18vl7tf 


Novelty  and  Usefulness  Combined. 
Wilson's    Prepared    Solder 

Dispense*  -with  the  Soldering:  Iron. 


It  will  save  yuti  outii  itnie  ano  laour.  one  uuttle  of  this 
Solder  will  mend  all  the  tins  you  have  laid  one  side  for 
months,  and  make  them  good  as  new.  Get  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  50  cents  a  bolile;  it  is  con- 
venient and  compact.  Use  any  kind  of  limp  that  has  a 
blaze  no  larger  than  a  single  wick;  a  spirit  lamp  will  make 
no  smoke.  You  may  mend  a  dish  or  can  over  Hie  best  table 
without  fear  of  spoiling  it.  Try  it,  and  you  will  never  want 
a  soldering  iron  in  the  house  again  What  a  saving 
to  farmers.  No  more  stopping  up  ol"  holes  in  milk  pans 
with  a  nig.  Milkmen  can  merd  their  own  cans.  It 
does  the  prettiest  job  on  any  ariicle  you  have  In  the  house, 
from  a  plot  di^h  to  a  wash  boiler  Ii  is  a  sure  thine  to  siick 
when  resin  and  colder  wiliuoL  It  will  stand  heat  as  well 
as  any  solder  ever  used  over  fire 

Agency  lor  the  Paci  ic  Cuast.  Room  No.  10,  No.  423  Wash- 
ington sireet,  San  Krancisco.     AGENTS  WANTED. 

Address  P.  O.  box  17.  23vl7tf 


S.    !E\    «Sc    SS.    J.    I£.    R. 


E.  R.  WATEHMAS. 


W.    H.  TOBKY. 


WM.  H.  TOBEY  &  CO., 
RADLROAD   ADVERTISING   AGENCY, 

041  Mmket  street, 

Between  Seccml  and  Third  streets  (up  stairs). 

FltlUlS,  (AEBS,  ClBCULAJtS,  POSTEits. 

Eic.,  put  up  ill  all  tlie  Oars  and  Depots  of  the  San  Fran 

Cisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad. 

Advertise  your  ButilaeM  Tor  the  Country  Trade 

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Our  Patent  Agency. 

The  Patent  Agency  of  the  Mining  ano  Scientific  Press 
has  been  signalized  ">tli  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  The  Importance  lo  the  inventive  genius  ui 
this  coast  of  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  for  the  solicita 
uon  of  Lktters  Patent  from  the  Umled  States  and  foreign 
Governments  eanno  l  be  over-rated,  and  the  Proprietors  of  the 
PRESS,  feeling  the  responsibility  which  rests  upon  them,  and 
the  reward  which  must  lollow  the  faithful  performance  ot 
their  trusts,  will  rake  care  to  afford  inventors  every  advan- 
tage to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re- 
sponsible agency  upon  this  coast. 


Chlokine  in  Gold  Refining;. — The  fol- 
lowing is  a  new  process  by  J?.  B.  Miller, 
P.  C.  S.,  and  Assayer  in  the  Sydney  branch 
of  the  Eoyal  Mint.  It  is  considered  a  note- 
worthy improvement,  and  will  probably 
soon  be  adopted  by  the  English  assayers  : 

A  French  clay  crucible  is  saturated  with 
borax  by  immersing  it  in  a  hot  saturated 
solution,  and  drying.  The  gold  is  then 
melted  in  this  crucible  with  a  little  borax, 
and  a  stream  of  chlorine  gas  is  allowed  to 
pass  through  it  by  means  of  a  clay  tube 
(a  tobacco-pipe  stem  was  found  suitable) . 
The  chlorine  generator  is  fitted  with  a 
safety-tube  seven  feet  long,  and  is  con- 
nected with  the  clay  tube  by  a  caoutchouc 
tube.  In  a  few  hours  the  whole  of  the  sil- 
ver is  converted  into  chloride,  which  floats 
on  the  gold.  The  borax  prevents  the  ab- 
sorption of  the  chloride  by  the  crucible, 
and  also  its  volatilization,  except  in  very 
minute  quantities.  As  soonas  the  gold  has 
become  solid,  the  still  liquid  chloride  of 
silver  is  poured  off,  and  the  gold  is  now 
found  to  have  a  fineness  of  say  993  parts  in 
1,000.  The  apparent  loss  of  gold  is  very 
little  greater  than  is  found  in  ordinary  gold 
melting— being  2 '9  parts  in  10,000 — whereas 
in  the  ordinary  process  it  is  2.  A  small 
sample  of  the  gold  is  removed,  from  time 
to  time  during  the  operation,  by  means  of 
a  piece  of  tobacco-pipe  used  as  a  pipette. 
This  is  rapidly  assayed  approximately,  and 
thus  the  progress  of  the  operation isiudged 
of. 

The  fused  chloride  of  silver  obtained  as 
a  slab  after  the  operation,  is  reduced  by 
placing  it  between  two  plates  of  wrought 
iron  in  a  bath  of  dilute  sulphuric  acid. 
The  spongy  silver  so  obtained  contains 
gold,  which  may  be  separated  by  nitric  acid. 
The  nitrate  of  silver  can  of  course  be  pre- 
cipitated as  chloride,  and  subsequently  re- 
duced. The  gold  appears  to  be  present  in 
the  chloride  of  silver  in  the  form  of  a 
double  chloride,  and  the  author  has  suc- 
ceeded in  separating  it  directly  from  this 
combination  by  precipitation  by  metallic 
silver. 

Let  no  Man  ask  foe  Leisuke.  — The  most 
fallacious  ideas  prevail  respecting  leisure. 
People  are  always  saying  to  themselves: 
"  I  would  do  this,  and  I  would  do  that,  if 
I  had  leisure."  Now  there  is  no  condition 
in  which  the  chance  of  doing  good  is  less 
than  in  the  condition  of  leisure.  The  man 
fully  employed  may  be  able  to  gratify  his 
good  disposition  by  improving  himself  or 
his  neighbors,  or  serving  the  public  in  some 
useful  way;  but  the  man  who  has  all  the 
time  to  dispose  of  as  he  pleases,  has  but  a 
poor  chance  indeed  of  doing  so.  To  do, 
increases  the  capacity  for  doing;  and  it  is 
far  less  difficult  for  a  man  who  is  in  a  habit- 
ual course  of  exertion,  to  exert  himself  a 
little  more  for  an  extra  purpose,  than  for 
the  man  who  does  little  or  nothing  to  put 
himself  into  motion  for  the  same  end. 
There  is  a  reluctance  in  all  things  to  be  set 
agoing;  but  when  that  is  got  over,  then 
everything  goes  sweetly  enough.  Just  so 
with  the  idle  man.  In  losing  the  habit,  he 
loses  the  power  of  doing.  But  a  man  who 
is  busy  about  some  regular  employment  for 
a  proper  length  of  time  every  day,  can  very 
easily  be  something  else  during  the  remain- 
ing hours;  indeed  the  recreation  of  a  weary 
man  is  apt  to  be  busier  than  the  perpetual 
leisure  of  the  idle.  As  he  walks  through 
the  world,  his  hands  hanging  unmuffled  and 
ready  by  his  side,  and  he  can  sometimes  do 
more  by  a  single  touch  in  passing,  than  a 
vacant  man  is  likely  to  do  in  twelve  months. 
Let  no  man  cry  for  leisure  in  order  to  do 
anything.  Let  him  rather  pray  thathe  may 
never  have  leisure.  If  he  really  wishes  to 
do  any  good  thing,  he  will  always  find  time 
for  it,  by  properly  arranging  his  other  em- 
ployment.— New  York  Ledger. 

Oeegon  Lime  Cement. — Excellent  speci- 
mens of  lime  cement,  iron  ore  and  stone 
coal  are  obtained  from  quarries  on  Butte 
Creek,  Clackamas  County,  about  twelve 
miles  from  Belpassi;  within  a  radius  of  half 
a  mile,  easy  of  access,  with  a  good  road 
leading  to  within  a  few  rods  of  the  locality 
Mr.  Frank  Cooper  sold  last  summer  1,500 
barrels  of  cement  made  at  this  quarry;  and 
a  large  brick  building  was  erected  in  Silver- 
ton,  using  this  material.  The  lime  rock 
seems  to  be  composed  entirely  of  shell,  and 
is  said  to  produce  an  excellent  cement  that 
sets  quickly,  and  will  withstand  long  ex- 
posure. 

Quaktz  Mills  and  Ditches  in  Oeegon. 
There  are  in  Oregon  21  quartz  mills,  sup- 
plied with  140  stamps,  and  a  large  number 
of  arastras,  the  cost  of  the  whole  having 
been  about  $160, 000.  The  extent  of  water- 
ditching  reaches  165  miles — cost  $275, 000. 
About  one-half  of  the  quartz  mills  in  that 
State  are  driven  by  water,  being  a  larger 
proportion  than  in  California  or  on  any 
other  portion  of  the  Pacific  coast. 


Ttje  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


79 


I'huthwl  asi>  Bi  ii.Niirir. — A  science 
is  nothing  more  nor  h IS8  than  a  general  role 
for  obtaining  desired  information,  and  it  ia 

evident  that  the  person  who  posseeses  facte 
in  the  greatest  number  and  variety  i*  in  the 
sition  to  invent  means  of  obtaining 
bia  information.  In  mechanical  anil  civil 
engineering,  men  are  often  called  upon  to 
decide  upon  the  strength,  or  what  is  equiv- 
alent thereto,  the  dimensions  necessary  to 
give  to  a  certain  pieoe  in  a  machine  or 
structure,  in  order  that  it  may  properly 
perform  its  duty.  If  there  has  hcen  no 
machine  of  a  similar  character  built  pre- 
viously, the  dimensions  must  lie  either 
gneased  at  or  calculated.  The  Boiantino 
engineer  is  able  to  do  the  latter.  Suppos- 
ing tho  parts  whose  dimensions  are  re- 
qnired  to  he  a  rod  or  bolt,  ho  would  first 
calculate  the  strain  which  would  como  on 
tho  bolt;  ho  would  then  decide  under  what 
amount  of  strain  the  material  of  which  his 
holt  is  to  be  made  would  be  safe,  and  by 
means  of  these  two  quantities  it  would  be 
easy  to  determine  the  proper  size  of  his 
bolt.  This  is  a  very  simple  ease,  but  tho 
more  dilficultones  are  nothing  more  than  a 
combination  of  simple  cases. 

It  is  hard  to  draw  a  lino  between  the 
practical  and  tho  scientific  man.  Each  of 
them  uses  tho  knowledge  and  facts  at  his 
command  in  attaining  tho  ends  which  he 
desires.  One  great  difference  between  the 
practical  and  scientific  man,  lies  in  tho 
ability  of  the  latter  to  take  new  steps  and 
perform  operations  which  are  entirely  new; 
whereas  the  former  is,  as  a  rule,  confined 
in  his  practice  to  repeating  the  operations 
of  others,  or  in  simply  making  a  slight  al- 
teration. — American  Artisan. 


New  Uses  fob  Mica. — M.  Puseher  lately 
drew  the  attention  of  the  Industrial  Society 
of  Nuremberg  to  the  Siberian  mica,  which 
occurs  in  very  tine  plates,  Knd  indicated 
some  new  purposes  to  which  it  could  be 
applied.  When  the  thin  plates  of  mica  are 
oleaned  with  concentrated  sulphuric  acid, 
and  silvered  in  the  same  way  as  glass,  they 
take  a  luster  similar  to  that  of  silver,  and, 
being  pliable,  they  can  be  employed  in  the 
covering  of  various  ornaments.  By  heating 
the  thin  plates,  and  afterwards  exposing 
them  for  a  very  short  time  in  a  muflie 
heated  to  bright  redness,  an  aspect  of 
matted  silver  is  given.  It  is  necessary  to 
avoid  heating  the  mica  too  long  or  too  pow- 
erfully, since  in  either  case  a  yellow  shade 
is  communicated,  as  well  as  great  brittle- 
ness.  The  silvery  substance  formed  is  dis- 
tinguished from  metals  by  the  property  of 
resisting  nearly  all  reagents;  it  is  not  in 
the  least  altered  by  sulphurated  combina- 
tions, by  the  sun,  water,  air,  concentrated 
acids  or  alkalies. 


ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST   ROTARY  BLOWER. 

I'n  i. ■in.-. I  Nov.  l.i.  1*0-1;    July  24,  WOO;   and  Oct.  0,  1S06. 


The  Futtjke  Citt  op  Puget  Sound,  at 
which  the  railroad  from  Columbia  river 
will  terminate,  has  not  yet  been  located. 
Ben.  Holladay  proposes  to  build  this  road, 
and  already  there  are  a  number  of  engineers 
surveying  a  route.  The  whole  distance 
from  the  Columbia  river  to  Port  Discovery 
is  less  than  two  degress  of  latitude,  and  the 
country  is  eminently  calculated  for  railroad 
purposes.  The  greatest  maximum  hight  is 
but  200  feet,  and  the  greatest  maximum 
grade  not  over  forty  feet  to  the  mile — no 
tunneling  or  deep  cutting — and  the  timber 
that  will  have  to  be  cleared  to  make  a  road- 
way will  more  thon  suffice  to  bridge  over 
ravines  or  streams,  or  make  tressle-work  or 
piling  to  cross  morasses. 


Six  and  a  Quakter  Miles. — The  Whit- 
worth  nine-inch  gun,  by  which  the  unpre- 
cedented range  of  10,300  yards  was  ob- 
tained at  Shoeburyness  on  the  20th  ult., 
was  fired  again  the  following  day,  when  it 
beat  even  its  previous  performance,  and 
with  33  degrees  5  minutes  elevation,  and  a 
50-lti  charge,  threw  a  350-lb  shell  to  11,127 
yards,  first  graze,  being  about  1,000  yards 
farther  than  ever  iron  mass  was  hurled  by 
any  other  gun. — London  Arlizan,  Dec.  1. 


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SULPHURIC  ETHER. 
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FALKENAU  &  HANKS. 

Office   .ma    l:.lnn'iil.i.T.    Sixteenth    Htrect,  be- 
tween PolMom  and  Ifm-i'liou. 

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MINERALS.  METALS, etc.  »V17 


Awarded  tho  First  Premium,  at  tho  Paris  Exposition. 


Metallurgy. 


REQUIRES 


Firty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


Thun  any  Blower 


Mining 

and 

Steamships. 


One  of  those  Blowers  mav  he  seon  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Almaden  Quicksilver  Mine;  Gridley's 
Foundry,  Gold  Kill,  Nevada;  JEm:l  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parties,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  tho  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARG-ION, 

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Introduction  or  Eastern  and  Etjko- 
pean  Intentions. — This  is  a  constant  busi- 
ness, offering, — and  in  frequent  cases  sub- 
stantially awarding,  as  most  of  us  have 
had  occasion  to  witness, — great  prizes  to 
the  ingenious,  who  are  at  the  same  time 
thoughtful  and  well  informed  enough  re- 
garding the  wants  and  the  inevitable  de- 
velopments of  the  coast  to  exercise  a  cor- 
rect judgment  in  the  premises.  Such  an 
invention  is  the  Douglas  patent  dry  brick- 
making  machine,  which  has  just  been 
brought  here  by  Mr.  S.  L.  Pereira,  of  20i 
Montgomery  street,  and  which  we  hope  to 
see  at  work  shortly,  and  to  be  able  to  de- 
scribe more  fully.  A  new  railroad  buffer 
spring  as  a  substitute  for  rubber,  to  be  seen 
at  the  same  place,  is  an  entirely  novel 
method  of  taking  advantage  of  the  elastic- 
ity of  iron,  consisting  in  placing  over  each 
other  a  number  of  cone-shaped  rings,  in 
all  admitting  of  a  spring  of  about  two 
inches.  The  Miller  pavement  (resembling 
the  Perry) ;  a  patent  oiler;  and  a  variety  of 
Bessemer  steel  rails,  and  house  props  and 
beams,  products  of  the  French  iron  smelt- 
ing and  manufacturing  establishment  of 
Petin,  Gaudet  &  Co. ,  of  which  Mr.  P.  is 
the  agent,  may  also  be  seen.  The  Hamar 
patent  timber  curing  process,  for  the  pres- 
ervation of  wood  from  decay  and  from  ma- 
rine insects,  is  also  being  introduced,  and 
is  a  simple  out-door  process,  whereby  sul- 
phate of  copper  or  of  iron  is  made  to  take 
the  place  of  the  sap.  An  elevation  of  the 
tub  or  barrel  containing  the  solution,  to 
twenty-five  or  thirty  feet,  gives  pressure 
enough  to  inject  the  solution  into  the  pores, 
while  the  sap  is  being  forced  out  at  the  op- 
posite end  of  the  stick. 

New  Velocipedes. — There  has  just  been 
completed,  at  the  iEtna  Iron  Works,  a  velo- 
cipede of  novel  construction.  The  wheels, 
of  which  there  are  three,  consist  of  light 
hoops  similar  to  the  felloes  an  d  tires  of  or- 
dinary wheels,  in  the  centers  of  which  the 
axles  are  suspended  by  light  steel  wires 
(No.  16)  instead  of  wooden' spokes.  By 
this  means  great  strength,  lightness  and 
elasticity  are  aimed  at.  The  driving  wheels 
are  eight  feet  four  inches  in  diameter,  and 
upon  the  axle  rest  nearly  the  whole  weight 
of  the  framing,  and  of  the  operators.  The 
framing  is  of  wood,  braced  with  steel  wires. 
The  power  is  communicated  by  a  peculiar 
treadle  arrangement,  upon  which  the  op- 
erator stands  erect,  and  not  only  exerts  a 
force  equal  to  his  weight,  but  when  he  de- 
sires to  do  so  he  can  add  to  this  force  another 
exactly  equal  to  what  he  could  lift  under 
the  most  advantageous  circumstances.  The 
result  of  this  arrangement  in  speed  mus  t 
be  a  maximum.  The  machine  is  completely 
under  control,  and  can  be  instantly  stopped, 
started,  or  reversed,  by  setting  the  guide 
wheel  at  the  proper  angle.  The  whole  ma- 
chine can  be  driven  around  in  either  direc- 
tion in  so  small  a  circle  that  the  radius  of 
the  track  of  the  inner  wheel  will  be  less 
than  twelve  inches.  The  inventor  and  con- 
structor is  David  B.  Smith,  Civil  and  Me- 
chanical Engineer. 

Those  who  visited  the  Pavilion  at  the  Pa- 
vilion at  the  last  Mechanics'  Pair  (and  who 
did  not?)  will  remember  that  the  fleet  of 
miniature  ships  the t  sailed  so  beautifully 
around  the  fountain  was  also  an  invention 
of  Mr.  Smith,  suggested  by  observing  that 
a  current  of  air  was  produced  by  the  falling 
water.  The  application  of  sails  to  the  ro- 
tary boat  at  "Woodward's  Gardens,  is  on  the 
same  principle. 

» — *.  -^^—*- » 

Social  Yoices,  the  organ  of  the  literary 
society  of  Dr.  Stone's  church,  edited  by 
Chas.  J.  King,  has  just  entered  upon  its 
third  volume.  Like  the  pleasant  literary 
reunions  of  which  it  is  a  representative 
refined  sooial  life,  and  a  great  deal  more  ox 
literary  talent  than  one  would  expect  to 
find  under  such  modest  pretensions,  char- 
acterize the  substance  in  hand,  as  well  as 
the  manner  of  treating  it. 


The  Hafenegger  powder  trial  last  Satur- 
day was  postponed  on  account  of  the  extra- 
ordinarily bad  weather. 


PREMIUM  FOB  BEST  CONCENTRATOR 

AWARDED  BY  THE 

MECHANICS'    INSTITUTE,    1868, 

ALSO   AT   THE   STATE  FAIR  FOR   1868, 
To   J.    HENDY. 


-   A  LARGE  NUMBEE  OP  THESE} 
IMPROVED    CONCEN"TEATOES 

ARE  1ST  PKACTICAL  USE  OX  THE  PACIFIC  COAST. 


Me.  Hendy,  by  diligent  and  practical  application,  has  improved  his  Concentrators 
until  they  now  stand  unrivalled,  far  in  advance  of  any  yet  brought  to  public  notice. 
By  recent  alterations  in  the  patterns  for  these  machines,  they  are  now  made 
JStroiigjei-  and  more  Durable  tlian  Ever. 


Office  of  North  Star  Mine,  Grass  Vallet,  Nov.  12,  1868. 
Joshua  Hendy,  Esq. — Dear  Sir : — I  take  pleasure  in  certifying  to  the  efficiency  of  the  two  last 
Concentrators  ordered  Irom  you.  We  have  run  them  steadily  since  July  last,  with  hut  a  very  trifling 
expense  for  repairs.  The  additional  length  of  step  is  a  decided  improvement.  The  first  six  sent  to 
us  have  run  steadily  for  nearly  nine  months,  and  are  still  doing  good  work.  *  *  *  The  concen- 
trations from  the  eight  pans  alone  much  more  than  pay  our  entire  surface  expenses.  Without  them 
we  should  lose  a  large  proportion  by  any  system  of  concentration  now  in  use.  The  eight  Concentra- 
tors receive  the  pulp  from  our  24  stamps,  which  are  crushing  1,040  tons  per  month.  Our  sales  of 
Sulphurets  last  month  amounted  to  70  tons,  or  nearly  7  per  ceat.  of  the  mass  crushed.  The  sul- 
phurets  from  the  reconcentration,  contained  about  10  per  cent.  sand.  In  addition  to  their  properties 
as  concentrators,  they  have  done  us  good  service  as  amalgamators,  they  having  saved  us  the  past 
month  50  ounces  of  hard  amalgam,  worth  S350,  which  otherwise  would  have  been  lost. 

Respectfully  yours,  J.  H.  CJiOSSMAN,  Supt.  N.  S.  Mine. 

J.  HENDY,  Patentee. 

Office  at  Union  Iron  Works. 


SAN  FRANCISCO. 
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VOLUME    XVIII. 

Kiinibor    O. 


Table  of  Contents. 


I  ,        In  Ificdi     IIIim. 

1  Hi.   Par  Interior. 
Mann  Uev  lopiueiiifl 

■.!  i         .1  u  nlte  Pino. 

M in  Boon 

New  irnii  >lii|i. 

II  .n  hi  Make  .;u, 1.1  Bread. 
Tut;  Ke*  Cable 

'I'ti..  wan  lard  Vard  . 

■ .    ■ -in  Laboratories 

CiHIrlliu  l-jn*  for  unr  Cabinet. 
Enterprises    mill     Develop. 

MetNllllrttl   i.l  Wt.rKs 
Altitude*  Ill  Call  '..rniji. 

dual  11  'I-  in  Ran  Liloco. 


Mr 


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Uninrull  »|  iih-  Season. 

I   l,r     I'O    'I-      .1.    T    II    MUlL'S. 

While  I'lin-  tieiu  - 
California  Academy  of  Sei 

.    IH-.'v 

Hkcharioal  MlAIHCLI.AWT  — 
1  'eli  phone;  To  Urn!  the 
LonKth  hi  Hi"  Olrcumfer 
rin  ■  .1  Circle ,  ~  1 1.- 11  .■  ( li 
iii  Heinle;  Kronen  Boring 
M»i"irniiis:  Hui-d  Cement; 
Ti.  Color  /.mc  uml  Biass; 
Liquid  Metallic  Alloys. 


SctewTirio  Mnrcsxt hit  — 
Detoroilnotion  of  tfei  bon  in 

Oraphlli  .  /.  re a;    iii-h 

e»l  Minimum  in  E  rope; 
liuproved  Carbon  Hmi,r- 
Ii-s:  Preparation  of  cum 
Water;  (fold  in  Pyrites; The 
Primordial  Cell. 

mi  MtsoebLiKV.— 
tciilirii,..!  Building.  .  T,  lo- 
ni-iuili  llnilillii^  in  Mexieu; 
Water  Supply  in  Vnllejn; 
Water  at  White  Pine;  Bln-I- 
lim  thf  Coral  Rei  is  m  Mld- 
wiiy  I.liiuil  ;  Biutllicerinc 
I'll. 1  .'I  lie  "I'.ivill.i  mill 
Virulnli  City  K.   K 

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lull-  IhlelllKence  ir.nu   the 

MM' I  ■  .11  I!  I  I.- .    Illlll      ills. 

Irlctn  111  i:iillinnilii.  British 
1-11  uml. i.i.  Colorado,  [doho. 
Montana,  N'evnda,  N.  Mexi- 
co, Orelion,  Wy hie 

San  Francis  "  Mining  siiiuc- 


lik-rs'  Din 


fen  PTAIielscO  Metal  Mnrket. 
.tin  Prancmeo  Market  Kates. 
N'nilcrs  in  Correspondents, 
took  Prices— Bid  mid  Asked, 
low  Incorporations! 


The  Geography  of  Eastern  Nevada, 
tliougli  still  imperfectly  laid  down,  is  more 
fully  given  in  Mr.  Gibbes'  map,  (pub- 
lished by  Warren  Holt,  No.  411  Kearny 
street,  to  whom  we  are  indebted  for  a  copy) 
than  in  any  other  publication,  being  on 
twice  as  large  a  scale  (12  miles  to  the  inch) 
as  Bancroft's  large  map)  of  the  Pacific  States, 
and  representing  the  overland  and  other 
road  stations,  and  the  mountains  with  a  de- 
gree of  exactness  that  will  enable  a  person 
who  has  traveled  over  the  latter  easily  to 
identify  the  country.  The  mountains,  with 
their  intervening  valleys,  as  far  east  as  the 
boundary  of  Utah,  and  including  all  along 
the  Pacific  Railroad  from  the  meridian  of 
Winnemucca  on,  are  pretty  well  repre- 
sented in  general  aggregates  that  can  be 
depended  upon  as  at  least  approximately 
correct.  So  far  as  the  U.  S.  Land  Surveys 
have  extended,  the  results  of  which  are  on 
record  at  the  U.  S.  Surveyor  General's  of- 
fice at  Virginia  City, — embracing  a  consid- 
erable amount  of  work  done  by  Epler  and 
others — aud  along  the  Ives'  Pacific  Railroad 
surveys,  mapped  and  accessible  at  the  of- 
fice of  Mr.  Montague  in  Sacramento,  the 
present  map,  as  it  probably  embodies  the 
same,  may  be  taken  as  reliable;  the  rest  of 
the  topography  having  been  jotted  in  from 
rude  triangulations.  or  by  eye  measure- 
ments, which  are  in  most  cases  not  far  out 
of  the  way. 


Water  Wheels. — We  are  told  by  one 
who  ought  to  know,  that  our  recent 
remarks,  to  the  effect  that  the  Jouval 
turbine  wheel  furnishes  the  highest  per- 
centage of  absolute  power,  but  was  not  as 
cheap  in  proportion,  to  the  power  furnished 
as  certain  others, — are  by  implication  some- 
what unfair,  in  omitting  to  state  that  the 
improvements  on  the  old  Jonval  wheel, 
such  as  the  Bodine  Jonval,  represented  on 
this  coast  by  Fuller  &  Co.,  of  No.  109 
Montgomery  street,  have  entirely  altered 
those  relations;  a  proposition  that  we  are 
certaiuly  willing  to  accede  to. 


Petrifactions  abound  at  Rock  Creek,  on 
the  Union  Pacific  Railroad,  east  of  the 
bight  of  land.  The  report  is  that  they  are 
"  snakes  of  all  sizes,  some  straightened  out, 
others  coiled  up;  and  shells  of  every  pos- 
sible kind — oysters,  clam,  mussel,  conch, 
etc! " 


The  Velocipede. 

A  visitor  to  the  Mechanics'  Institute  Pa- 
vilion on  Post  street,  will  find  its  "  magnifi- 
cent distances, "and  its  superb  dancing  tloor, 
enlivened  by  the  gambols  of  a  score  or  so 
of  velocipedists,  on  machines  generally  of 
the  character  represented  in  the  cut.  These 
appear  to  be  the  most  popular,  on  account 
of  the  airy  appearance  of  ghostly  nothing- 
ness, which  seems  to  be  all  that  there  is  to 
support  the  rider,  as  be  passes  along  at  a 
speed  which  admits  of  little  more  than  the 
circumference  of  bis  wheels,  and  the  rider 
himself,  with  his  horizontal  coat  tails,  from 
being  individualized.  It  is  by  means  of 
the  curved  springs  supporting  the  saddle, 
that  this  appearanceof  lightness  is  obtained 
in  the  "California  velocipede,"  as  it  is 
called  by  the  manufacturers,  Messrs. 
Palmer,  Knox  &  Co. ,  of  the  Golden  State 
Foundry,  who  have  introduced  several  use- 


to  attain.  It  is  difficult  for  him  to  see 
how  any  vehicles  having  but  two  wheels, 
one  directly  in  advance  of  the  other,  can 
be  made  to  stand  or  run  upright,  unless 
held  so  by  some  extraneous  means.  A  lit- 
tle reflection,  however,  will  remind  him 
that  any  kindof  adisk — as  a  wheel orring — 
if  propelled  along  the  ground,  will  main- 
tain its  erect  position  so  long  at,  it  keeps  in 
motion;  and  that  the  same  principle  of  cen- 
trifugal force  which  bears  up  the  disk  and 
keeps  the  spinning-top  erect,  maintains  the 
equilibrium  of  the  velocipede  while  in  mo- 
tion. The  handle  of  the  machine  is  to  be 
grasped  firmly  in  the  hands  of  the  rider, 
and  when  skillfully  manipulated  it  acts  in  a 
certain  sense  as  a  balance  pole;  the  handle 
guides  the  fore  wheel  in  any  direction, 
while  a  quick  turn  toward  the  side  to  which 
the  learnerfeels  himself  falling,  will  restore 
the  balance,  until  at  length  it  can  be  main- 
tained with  but  little  effort. 

A  sedate  editor  of  one  of  the  morning 
dailies  reports  his  experiences  at  the  Pavil- 
ion as  follows  : 

We  were  finally   persuaded   to  visit  the 


THE    CALITOKNIA  -VELOCIPEDE. 


ful  improvements  on  the  French  machine. 
A  large  number  of  velocipedes  of  superior 
quality  and  lightness  have  already  been 
manufactured,  and  orders  are  being  filled 
from  many  points  in  the  interior.  At  Case- 
bolt's,  aud  at  Kimball's  carriage  factories, 
velocipedes  have  also  been  manufactured  ; 
and  machines  of  peculiar  pattern  are  being 
rriade  at  the  Fulton  Foundry  and  at  other 
places,  privately. 

So  simple  is  the  machine,  in  all  its  parts, 
that  no  description  is  required  to  help  out 
the  accompanying  illustration,  except  in 
regard  to  the  brake,  which  regulates  the 
speed  in  running  down  hill.  This  is  seen 
underneath  the  saddle;  from  its  upper  end 
a  cord  connects  with  the  steering  handles, 
the  revolving  of  which  draws  the  cord,  and 
presses  the  lower  part  of  the  brake  upon 
the  hind  wheel. 

But  the  manner  of  operating  the  veloci- 
pede is  not  so  easily  described,  nor  very 
easily  acquired.  "Figaro"  does  justice  to 
it  in  the  following  : 

The  first  feeling  on  bestriding  the  by- 
cycle,  and  resting  one's  weight  upon  the  sad- 
dle, is  that  of  utter  inability  to  maintain 
the  necessary  equilibrium.  The  tendency 
to  topple  over  appears  to  be  insurmounta- 
ble by  any  skill  which  the  learner  can  hope 


ante-room,  or  stable,  where  a  dozen  or 
more  velocipedes  stood  chained  up;  and, 
while  viewing  them,  the  argument  of  the 
necessity  of  our  learning  to  ride  was  again 
forced  up*  us.  A  safe  ride  of  a  few  yards, 
withtoes  touching  the  ground,  together 
with  the  passing  of  a  crowd  of  laughing 
velocipedestrians,  inspired  us  with  confi- 
dence that  all  that  was  required  was  to  place 
the'  feet  on  the  cranks  on  either  side  of  the 
hub  of  the  front  wheel,  and  join  the 
merry  throng  moving  around  the  hall  with 
such  ease  and  grace.  No  sooner  contem- 
plated than  accomplished.  The  floor  of  the 
hall  in  the  direction  we  were  going,  was  of 
a  down  grade,  aud  soon  we  were  gliding 
along  at  a  rapid  rate.  We. looked  forward 
to  seeif  there  was  any  obstacle  to  be  passed. 
That  look  fixed  us.  The  treacherous  front 
wheel  of  the  machine  turned  a  quarter 
round,  and,  not  being  constructed  to  go  in 
that  manner,  the  velocipede  stopped  and 
laid  down.  We  continued  on  for  a  short  dis- 
tance, until  at  last  the  friction  of  our  nose 
upon  the  floor  brought  us  to  a  dead  halt. 
Our  ne\v  beaver  continued  on  several  yards 
further,  when,  after  turning  several  short 
corners  it  too  came  to  a  halt.  We  arose 
serenely,  and,  after  rubbing  our  shins  and 
feeling  the  amount  of  damage  caused  by 
using  our  nose  as  a  brake,  we  calmly  viewed 
the  situation.  Things  wore  the  aspect  of  a 
smash  up.  A  coarse  laugh  from  a  crowd 
of  spectators  who  had  gathered  around  our 
friends,  grated  harshly  upon  our  ears. 
The  velocipede  can  ouly  be  used  to  ad- ' 


vantage  under  the  favorable  conditions  of 
smooth  and  level  roads.  The  American 
Arii *ui  says : 

The  speed  attained  by  the  swifter  kind  of 
French  velocipedes  averages  from  twelve 
to  thirteen  miles  an  hour;  adepts  find  no 
difficulty  whatever  in  accomplishing  fully 
fifty  miles  within  five  hours  without  once 
alighting  from  their  vehicles.  A  couple  of 
amateurs  making  a  tour  through  a  part  of 
France,  challenged  each  other  as  to  which 
could  perform  the  greatest  distance  within 
four-and-twenty  hours.  One  gave  in  after 
having  accomplished  eighty-seven  miles  ; 
the  other  went  on  an  additional  thirty-six 
miles,  making  12ii  miles  in  all.  On  the  21st 
of  September  last,  a  party  of  nine  quitted 
Rouen  early  in  the  morning,  mounted  on 
velocipedes,  aud  arrived  in  Paris  in  time 
for  dinner  the  same  evening,  having  per- 
formed the  distance  of  eighty-five  miles, 
exclusive  of  stoppages,  at  a  rate  of  speed 
averaging  ten  an  eleven  miles  an  hour.  It 
should  be  understood  that,  in  impelling  a 
velocipede,  the  limbs  are  not  constantly  in 
motion;  as  on  level  ground,  when  the  im- 
petus is  at  an  average  rate,  or  when  the  ma- 
chine is  descending  an  incline,  the  feet 
may  be  removed  from  the  pedals,  and  the 
legs  be  placed  on  the  bar  fixed  in  front  of 
the  velocipede  for  this  purpose.  A  slight 
impulsion  given  to  the  vehicle,  from  time 
to  time,  suffices  to  keep  up  the  speed.  The 
ascent  of  an  incline  greater  than  one  foot 
in  twenty-five,  is  considered  difficult,  if  not 
impracticable.  When  the  rider,  therefore, 
encounters  a  hill  of  more  than  the  average 
steepness,  he  has  to  dismount  and  lead  his 
velocipede  with  his  hand,  which,  we  are 
told,  he  can  do  with  almost  the  same  ease 
as  he  can  carry  an  ordinary  walking-stick. 

We  are  informed  that  Messrs.  Palmer, 
Knox  &  Co.  have  found  it  necessary  re- 
peatedly to  increase  their  working  force  in 
the  velocipede  department,  in  order  to  meet 
the  demands  made  upon  them  for  the  ar- 
ticle. 

Coal  Beds  at  San  Diego. — Interest  is 
being  revived  in  the  old  Mormon  coal  shaft 
at  Point  Loma,  in  San  Diego  harbor,  the 
Union  of  Jan.  23d  asserting  that  extensive 
beds  of  good  anthracite  ooal  are  fouud  un- 
derneath the  harbor.  In  1856,  the  San 
Diego  Coal  Company  bored  down  through 
strata  as  follows:  Blue  slate,  nineteen  feet; 
freestone,  two  feet;  slate,  one  foot;  coal,  six 
inches;  slate,  three  feet  six  inches;  coal,  six 
inches;  slate,  sixteen  feet;  grey  rock,  eight- 
een inches;  slate,  two  feet;  and  so  on  to  a 
depth  of  less  than  one  hundred  feet,  when 
a  stratum  of  coal  was  struck  four  feet  six 
inches  in  thickness.  This  is  probably  not 
genuine  anthracite,  but  tertiary  brown 
coal,  such  as  is  found  everywhere  along 
the  coast  in  small  seams. 


Taxation  of  Mines  in  Nevada. — A  bill 
has  been  introduced  by  Senator  Mullen  in 
the  Nevada  Legislature,  providing  for  tax- 
ation of  the  net  proceeds  of  the  mines,  in 
lien  of  the  present  method  by  which  the 
value  is  assessed  after  making  a  deduction 
of  so  many  dollars  per  ton  as  cost  of 
extraction  and  reductiou.  The  present 
statute  has  been  regarded  by  the  owners  of 
mines  in  Eastern  Nevada  as  unjust,  and  as 
imposing  a  disproportionate  burden  upon 
them;  while  the  Comstock  lode  people  are 
opposed  to  the  change,  as  it  is  likely  to  in- 
crease the  assessment  upon  tiie  ui«s  tukeu 
from  that  lode,     '      '  "- 


82 


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Communications . 

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the  ideas  and  theories  they  advance. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Manufacturing  at  Santa  Cruz. 

THE  PAPER  MILL. 

Eds.  Press: — I  find  the  Santa  Cruz  paper 
mill  going,  and  apparently  doing  a  fine  busi- 
ness. It  is  located  at  San  Lorenzo,  three 
miles  from  Santa  Cruz.  Through  the  kind- 
ness of  the  foreman,  Mr.  P.  Morsey,  I  got 
an  insight  into  the  method  of  making  brown 
wrapping  paper.  I  am  told  that  there  is 
more  money  in  that  than  there  will  be  in 
making  finer  qualities  of  paper  for  some 
time  to  come.  First,  you  see  a  large  shed 
oontaining  straw,  which  is  taken  into  the 
works  on  a  truck,  and  put  into  two  large 
vats  eighteen  feet  in  diameter  and  nine  feet 
deep.  They  put  in  lime  also,  and  steam  it 
for  twenty -four  hours;  then  the  straw  is 
taken  out  and  put  into  other  vats,  where  it 
it  undergoes  further  processes  of  being 
worked  into  pulp  for  the  rollers. 

They  have  seven  hands  employed,  and 
turn  out  100  reams  of  brown  paper  in  24 
hours,  working  only  in  the  day  time  at 
present,  but  they  intend  to  run  night  and 
day  shortly.  The  machinery  is  run  by  tur- 
bine water  power;  but  they  have  a  large 
boiler  there  for  making  steam.  John  Sime, 
the  banker  in  San  Francisco,  is  the  owner. 

FUSE  FACTORY. 

I  am  indebted  to  Mr.  Richard  Uren,  one 
of  the  proprietors  of  the  fuse  factory  at 
Santa  Cruz  for  the  following  facts:  Mr. 
Uren  came  to  this  State  from  Michigan, 
having  had  some  experience  there  in  the 
same  business.  The  experiment  proving 
successful,  he  has  gone  to  an  expense  of 
S30.000  in  putting  up  new  works,  to  be  run 
also  by  water  power,  on  Zayante  creek,  seven 
miles  from  Santa  Cruz;  which  are  nearly 
finished,  and  will  be  in  operation  in  the 
spring.  These  will  employ  seven  men  and 
turn  out  fifty  million  feet  of  fuse  per  year. 
Mr.  Uren  has  worked  at  mining,  pnd  there- 
fore understands  perfectly  what  kind  of  an 
article  is  required.  All  his  machinery 
comes  from  the  States,  the  half  of  it  having 
already  arrived.  I  understand  that  the 
mines  at  Grass  Valley  and  Virginia  City 
■were  formerly  chiefly  supplied  with  fuse 
by  Mr.  Uren,  which  brought  him  to  the 
conclusion  it  would  pay  well  to  manufac- 
ture the  article  in  this  country;  and  his 
success  justifies  the  action  he  has  taken. 
This  is  a  splendid  place  for  mills  and  for 
work  of  this  kind.  There  is  plenty  of  water 
and  wood,  and  I  understand  that  the  land 
is  very  cheap. 

THE    CALIFORNIA  POWDER  WORKS 

are  located  about  four  miles  up  the  creek, 
and  are  very  large.  The  first  place  I  got 
into  was  the  refining  room  for  the  nitre  or 
saltpeter,  where  they  have  four  large  vats, 
two  for  dissolving,  and  two  for  crystallizing, 
besides  two  tubs  for  washing.  The  second 
room  is  for  drying  and  grinding.  The  third 
is  the  charcoal  house,  on  each  side  of  which 
there  is  a  long  furnace;  the  same  being  con- 
nected with  ten  retorts  on  the  one  side,  and 
eight  on  the  other,  which  are  all  three  feet 
in  diameter  and  four  feet  long.  The  fire 
passes  around  the  outside  of  these  retorts, 
which  contain  the  wood  that  is  to  be  charred, 
and  so  brought  into  a  suitable  condition  to 
serve  as  one  of  the  ingredients  of  powder. 
They  burn  four  cords  of  wood  in  them  per 
day ;  when  properly  burned  they  fake  it  out 
and  put  it  into  coolers,  of  which  there  are 
thirty -six;  allowing  it  to  remain  there  for 
twenty-four  hours.  The  fourth  room  is  for 
pulverizing,  and  contains  two  large  pulver- 
izers. The  fifth  room  is  for  mixing  the 
charcoal  and  sulphur. 

There  is  another  room,  where  five  pairs 
of  big  wheels  are  engaged  in  grinding  up 
the  powder  after  it  has  been  mixed  with 
saltpetre.  It  is  here  where  the  danger  of 
explosion  exists,  unless  the  work  is  very 
carefully  watched  by  the  men.  Six  and  a 
half  kegs  are  ground  at  a  time,  and  for 
about  two  and  a  half  hours.     There  is,  be- 


sides all  these,  a  pressing  room,  where  fifty 
large  cakes,  equal  to  forty  kegs  of  powder, 
are  pressed  at  once.  These  are  then  taken 
to  another  room  and  broken  up  into  pieces 
and  dried  at  a  temperature  of  130  degrees. 

All  these  rooms  are  from  30  to  175  feet 
apart,  so  that  if  one  should  explode  or  burn 
up,  the  others  would  not  be  damaged. 

They  are  turning  out  sporting,  rifle,  can- 
non, blasting,  and  fuse  powder.  Twenty- 
five  men  are  employed  in  making  powder, 
and  twenty-five  more  in  making  kegs,  and 
filling  them.  With  this  force  they  turn 
out  with  the  aid  of.  machinery  for  the  pur- 
pose, 400  redwood  kegs  per  day.  Much 
care  must  be  taken  in  making  the  kegs,  as 
they  have  to  be  very  tight  and  well  made, 
for  safety  from  fire  as  well  as  for  protection 
from  water.  The  number  of  kegs  filled 
with  powder  that  are  turned  out  daily, 
is  390. 

A  tunnel  1,160  feet  in  length  has  been  cut 
through  the  mountain  between  the  works 
and  the  river,  from  which  they  have  thus 
secured  a  fall  of  thirty-five  to  fifty  feet. 

On  entering  the  works,  the  visitor  is  re- 
quired to  take  a  brush  and  wet  his  boots  in 
order  to  get  off  all  the  sand  and  dirt  that 
may  adhere  to  them.  A  place  is  planked 
all  around  the  yard. to  walk  on.  It  is  only 
recently  that  operations  have  been  resumed 
here,  after  a  repairing  spell  of  about  six 
weeks.  w.  h.  m. 

Santa  Cruz,  Jan.  26,  1869. 

[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Idaho  Developments. 

MINING    ITEMS. 

Editoks  Press  : — The  news  from  the 
mining  districts  is  good  for  this  season  of 
the  year.  Owyhee  is  proving  the  wealth 
of  her  renowned  lodes.  At  Yuba,  Mr. 
Defrees  cleaned  up,  after  running  130  tons 
of  ore  from  his  Leonora  lode,  and  is  re- 
ported by  men  working  in  the  mill,  to  have 
cleaned  up  about  S9,000.  He  has  only  a 
battery,  and  neither  pans,  concentrators, 
nor  separators;  and  the  mill  is  small  and 
inferior  at  that. 

SNOW  AND   CLIMATE. 

Yuba  has  not  so  snowy  a  climate,  appa- 
rently, as  Rocky  Bar,  the  county  seat  of 
Alturas  County,  from  which  it  is  distant 
about  eighteen  miles.  At  the  "Bar  "there 
is  four  feet,  on  the  South  Boise  Biver, 
three  feet,  and  on  Camas  Prairie,  about 
two  feet  of  snow  at  present.  After  leaving 
the  hills  there  is  not  any  snow  worth  no- 
ticing; perhaps  from  one-half  to  one  inch, 
and  spotted, — a  few  spots  being  frozen  into 
ice.  The  days  have  been  thus  far  clear,  and 
almost  cloudless,  but  at  night  the  thermom- 
eter goes  down  to  +  16  or  +  12  of  Fahren- 
heit. 

THE   WHITE  PINE   FEVER 

is  prevalent,  but  the  epidemic  is  much  held 
in  check  by  the  cold  weather,  as  the  very 
thought  of  several  days'  traveling  by  stage 
in  such  weather  has  a  wholsome  effect ; 
and  most  say,  "  wait  awhile. " 

But  why  so  many  thousands  should  rush 
from  here  to  "White  Pine  is  not  plain.  This 
is  a  fine,  rich  gold  and  silver  territory, 
several  hundred  or  thousand  fflet  less  in 
altitude,  with  a  correspondingly  milder 
climate,  and  hundreds  of  lodes  in  a  greater 
or  less  state  of  development,  rich  enough 
for  any  reasonable  man. 

BOISE   VALLEY   "WATER  COMPANY. 

On  the  22d  of  October  last,  the  certificate 
of  incorporation  of  the  Boise  Valley  Water 
Company  was  filed;  capital,  810,000.  The 
survey  was  soon  after  carried  out,  contracts 
were  let,  and  now  the  canal  to  this  city  is 
about  one-third  finished;  all  the  heaviest 
work  is  completed,  and  the  whole  canal  is 
to  be  finished  by  the  1st  of  March.  The 
canal  is  five  feet  wide  at  the  bottom,  seven 
at  the  top,  and  two  feet  deep,  with  grades 
of  one-eighth  inch  to  the  rod.  The  pres- 
ent contract  is  only  to  this  city,  but  the 
company  will,  in  all  probability,  carry  it 
along  the  foot  of  the  hills  for  several  miles 
down  the  valley,  though  to  do  so  will  ne- 
cessitate an  increase  of  their  capital  stock. 
This  irrigation  canal,  if  carried  out,  would 
bring  into  cultivation  many  hundreds  of 
acres  of  now  profitless  land. 

FARM  STOCK. 

A  great  want  in  this  country  is  good 
horses  at  fair  rates;  for  our  farmers,  as  a 
general  rule,  seem  to  think  scrub  stock  as 
good  as  any.  There  is  not  a  single  fine- 
blooded  stallion  in  the  country. 


The  same  remarks  will  also  apply  to 
horned  stock.  A  cow  that  will  make  seven 
pounds  of  butter  a  week,  is  thought  a 
good  cow. 

Sheep  are  scarce,  and  mutton  retails  at 
twenty-five  cents  per  pound  in  the  markets. 

It  is  trne  our  farmers,  mostly  men  who 
came  here  in  1S63-4,  from  the  States,  many 
having  ' '  lost  their  all "  in  the  war,  and 
have  struggled  against  high  prices  of  "store 
goods,"  crickets,  grasshoppers,  a' want  of 
knowledge  of  climate,  and  in  some  instances 
we  fear  from  the  "canna'-be-fashed"  style 
of  some  of  the  North  Britain  folks.  Some 
sell  the  wood  off  their  farms  for  fuel  wood, 
and  thus  in  winter  eke  out  a  precarious 
living,  and  now  that  prices  are  all  down, 
they  are  discouraged. 

Yours,  respectfully,  Pegasus. 

Boise  City,  Jan.  20th,  1869. 


Mining  Laws  of    White  Pine  Mining 
District. 

Tuesday,  Oct.  10th,  1865. 

A  company  of  miners  met  on  the  above 
day  for  the  purpose  of  forming  a  district. 
The  meeting  was  called  to  order  and  Robert 
Morrell  was  .nominated  to  act  as  President. 

Motion  made  and  carried,  that  this  dis- 
trict be  known  as  White  Pine  District — 
bounded  on  the  north  by  the  Bed  Hills, 
and  running  from  thence  south,  to  a  point 
where  the  mountains  run  into  a  foot-hill; 
from  thence  east,  twelve  miles  from  thence; 
from  thence  north,  and  from  thence  west 
to  the  place  of  beginning;  the  district  be- 
ing twelve  miles  square. 

Thomas  J.'  Murphy  was  nominated  to  act 
as  Recorder  for  the  District,  and  was  duly 
elected  Recorder  of  White  Pine  District  for 
a  term  of  twenty-four  months  from  date. 

On  motion,  the  following  by-laws  were 
presented  and  approved : 

Sec.  1.  The  Recorder  shall  go  on  the 
ground  and  record  all  claims,  for  which  he 
will  be  allowed  one  dollar  per  name,  after 
which,  no  mine  can  be  re-located;  but  be- 
longs forever  to  the  parties  whose  names 
are  recorded. — [Amended.'] 

Sec.  2.  There  shall  be  an  election  for  a 
new  Recorder  on  the  10th  of  October  of 
every  second  year,  who  shall  be  in  office  as 
Recorder  for  two  years,  unless  by  death,  re- 
moved, or  by  other  reasons,  when  a  notice 
signed  by  fifty  miners  of  the  district,  can 
call  a  meeting,  published  by  a  notice  posted 
thirty  days  in  the  district,  and  advertised 
for  thirty  consecutive  days  in  £the_Reese 
River  papers. — [Amended.] 

Seo.  3.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Re- 
corder to  keep  in  a  suitable  set  of  books,  or 
book,  a  full  and  truthful  record  of  thepro- 
ceedings  of  all  public  meetings;  to  place 
on  record  all  claims  put  on  notice  or 
brought  to  him  lor  record,  when  such 
claims  shall  not  interfere  or  affect  the 
rights  or  interests  of  prior  locators,  record- 
ing the  same  in  order  of  their  date.  It  shall 
be  the  duty  of  the  Recorder-  to  keep  his 
books  open,  at  all  times,  to  the  inspection 
of  the  public.  He  shall  also  have  the 
power  to  appoint  a  deputy  to  act  in  his 
stead.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Recorder 
to  deliver  to  his  successors  in  office  all 
books,  records,  papers,  etc.,  belonging  to 
or  pertaining  to  his  office. 

Seo.  4.  All  examinations  of  the  records 
must  be  made  in  the  full  presence  of  the 
Recorder  or  his  deputy. 

Sec.  5.  Notice  of  a  claim  or  location  of 
mining  ground  by  any  individual,  or  by  a 
company,  on  file  in  the  Recorder's  Office, 
shall  be  deemed  equivalent  to  a  record  of 
the  same. 

Sec.  6.  Each  claimant  shall  be  entitled 
to  hold  by  location  200  feet  on  any  lead  in 
the  district,  with  all  the  dips,  spurs,  angles,, 
offshoots,  outcrops,  depths,  with  variations, 
and  all  the  mineral  and  other  valuables 
therein  contained.  The  discoverer  of,  or 
locator  of  a  new  lead  being  entitled  to  one 
claim  extra  for  discovery. 

Sec  7.  The  locator  of  any  lead,  lode  or 
ledge  in  the  district,  shall  be  entitled  to 
hold  on  each  side  of  his  lead,  lode  or  ledge, 
located  by  him,  or  them,  one  hundred  feet. 
But  this  shall  not  be  construed  to  mean  any 
distinct  or  parallel  ledge  within  the  two 
hundred  feet,  other  than  the  one  originally 
located. 

Sec.  8.  All  locations  shall  be  made  by  a 
written  notice  posted  upon  the  ground. 

Sec.  9.  Every  claim  located  by  individu- 
als or  company,  shall  be  recorded  within 
fourteen  days  after  the  date  of  location. 
[Amended.'] 

Seo.  10.  The  Recorder  shall  be  allowed 
fifty  cents  per  name  for  every  name  on  an 
abstract  of  record  furnished  by  him. 

Sec.  11.  The  Recorder  or  his  deputy  is 
not  required  to  reside  constantly  in  the  dis- 
trict.— [Amended.] 

Sec.  12.  Those  laws  cannot  be  amended, 
altered  or  repealed,  for  two  years. 


Seo.  13.  Those  laws  shall  take  effect  on 
and  after  the  10th  day  of  October,  1865. 

Recorder's  Office,  Mohawk  Canon,  ) 

AVhite  Pine  Mining  District,  V 

Jcly  20th,  1867.  J 

Pursuant  to  a  call,  issued  by  the  Re- 
corder, the  miners  of  White  Pine  Mining 
District  met  at  the  Recorder's  Office,  Mr- 
hawk  Canon,  on  Saturday,  July  20th,  1867, 
for  the  purpose  of  electing  a  Recorder  and 
amending  the  by-laws  of  said  district. 

On  motion  made  and  seconded,  H.  Wood- 
son was  chosen  Chairman,  and  A.  J.  Leath- 
ers, Deputy  Recorder,  acted  as  Secretary. 

The  following  amendments  to  the  by-laws 
were  submitted  and  adopted  : 

Seo.  1.  The  Recorder  shall  be  allowed 
fifty  cents  per  name  for  recording,  instead 
of  one  dollar. 

Sec.  2.  When  a  claim  is  located  and  the 
proper  notice  put  on  it,  there  shall  be  al- 
lowed ten  days  to  file  a  notice  for  record, 
and  thirty  days  additional  time  within  which 
the  proper  amount  of  work  must  be  done 
on  the  ledge. 

Sec.  3.  All  locations  already  recorded, 
shall  have  two  days' work  done  on  them  for 
every  location  on  or  before  the  1st  day  of 
February  of  each  year,  which  work  shall 
hold  good  until  the  20th  of  July  of  the 
same  year,  and  all  locations  made  hereafter 
shall  have  the  same  amount  of  work  done 
on  them  within  forty  days  after  locating 
them,  which  work  shall  hold  good  for  one 
year  from  the  date  of  the  record  of  such 
work. 

Seo.  4.  Any  location  having  the  neces- 
sary amount  of  work  done  on  it  as  in  the 
previous  article,  shall  have  the  same  sur- 
veyed and  the  work  recorded  by  the  Re- 
corder, within  ten  days  after  said  work  is 
done,  and  the  Recorder  shall  receive  two 
dollars  for  his  services  to  survey  and  record 
the  same. 

Seo.  5.  Any  claim  upon  which  the  neces- 
sary work  is  not  done  by  the  1st  of  Febru- 
ary shall  be  subject  by  re-location. 

Sec.  6.  Any  claim  having  the  necessary 
work  done  upon  it  within  three  months 
previous  of  the  adoption  of  these  by-laws, 
shall  be  considered  as  having  done  work 
to  hold  for  one  year  from  this  date, 
the  same  being  duly  rejorded  as  per  section 
fourth. 

Sec  7.  The  Recorder  shall  have  the  priv- 
ilege of  absenting  himself  from  the  district, 
but  shall  have  a  deputy  appointed  to  attend 
to  his  business  during  such  absence,  and  in 
case  of  resignation,  removal  or  death  of  the 
Recorder,  the  deputy  shall  immediately  give 
ten  days  notice  by  placing  written  notices 
at  three  conspicuous  places  in  the  district 
that  an  election  will  be  held  for  Recorder, 
stating  time  and  place,  when  a  majority  of 
the  miners  present  shall  elect  to  fill  the  va- 
cancy for  the  unexpired  term,  and  until 
such  officer  be  qualified,  the  deputy  shall 
act  as  Recorder. 

Sec  8.  The  Recorder  shall,  upon  the 
written  application  of  five  miners,  call  a 
special  meeting  of  the  miners  of  the  district, 
when  it  shall  require  a  majority  of  the  min- 
ers of  the  district  to  transact  any  business; 
but  at  the  annual  meeting  on  July  20th 
of  each  yea ',  a  majority  of  the  miners  pres- 
ent shall  have  power  to  transact  any  busi- 
ness coming  before  the  meeting. 

Sec  9.  Work  done  upon  any  portion  of  a 
location  shall  be  deemed  as  having  been 
done  for  the  benefit  of  the  whole  of  said 
location,  except  in  case  as  stated  herein- 
after. 

Sec  10.  No  person  shall  have  the  privi- 
lege of  participating  in  any  meeting  except 
bona  fide  miners  of  the  district;  and  no  per- 
son shall  be  considered  a  miner  unless  he 
has  a  claim  recorded  and  worked  according 
to  the  by-laws. 

Sec.  11.  In  case  where  a  portion  of  a 
company  refuse  to  do  the  necessary  amount 
of  work  to  hold  their  claim,  after  being  no- 
tified by  placing  a  written  notice  on  the 
Recorder's  office  for  twenty  days,  and  the 
other  portion  of  the  company  wish  to  work 
enough  to  hold  their  part  of  said  claim, 
they  shall  give  notice  in  writing  of  their 
intention  to  the  Recorder,  and  designate 
what  part  of  the  claim  they  wish  to  hold, 
and  have  the  work  recorded  for  that 
part  of  the  claim,  and  the  balance  of 
said  claim  shall  be  subject  to  re-location  if 
the  laws  are  not  complied  with. 

Sec  12.  The  Recorder's  term  of  office 
shall  be  one  year,  or  until  his  successor  is 
qualified. 

Sec.  13.  All  previous  by-laws,  or  parts 
of  by-laws,  conflicting  with  these  by-laws, 
are  hereby  repealed. 

-^ 

Gold  Discovered  in  England. — A  sen- 
sation has  been  created  throughout  the 
eastern  district  of  Sutherland  within  the 
last  few  weeks,  by  a  report  that  gold  had 
been  found  in  Kidonan  Strath.  Whether 
it  is  in  paying  quantities  is  another  ques- 
tion. 


Tlr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Mecltanicai. 


The  Telephone.— At  a  recent  meeting  of 
the  Polytechnic  Branoh  of  the  American  In- 
stitute, Dr.  Vandorweyde  exhibited  a  new- 
apparatus  call,  il  i  me, — intended 
to  tian^mit  a  musical  melody  by  b  I 
It  cousins  of  two  wo  one  to 
send  the  the  wire  and  another  to 
receive  it  The  first  has  on  its  upper  sui- 
with  a  stretched  mem- 
brane; ao  that  when  l>y  a  monthpiece  a  per- 
son singing  throws  his  voice  into  the  box, 
this  membrane  will  follow  the  vibrations  oi 
tho  air  corresponding  with  the  toneB.  In 
ater  of  this  membrane,  a  small  disk 
of  platinum  is  attached,  which  is  placed  in 
connection  with  one  pole  of  a  galvanic  bat- 
tery. Over  this  disk  is  placed  a  point  of 
the  same  metal,  which  is  connected  with 
one  of  the  telegraph  wires,  and  l>y  means 
of  a  set  screw  may  he  placed  at  a  very  small 
distance  from  the  disk;  so  that  when  the 
membrane  vibrates,  a  rapid  succession  of 
contacts  is  produced.  It  is  clear  that  when, 
for  instance,  the  tone  is  attended  with  128 
vibrations  in  a  second,  the  electric  current 
sent  over  the  wire  is  interrupted  128  times 
every  second.  The  box  at  tho  other  end  of 
the  line,  is  a  sounding-board,  with  an  elec- 
tro-magnet; the  coil  of  this  being  attached 
with  one  end  to  the  main  wire,  and  with 
the  other  to  the  earth  current,  it  will  be- 
come magnetized  and  unuiagnctized  one 
hundred  and  twenty-eight  times  in  a  second, 
and  put  the  electro-magnet  in  correspond- 
ing vibration  ;  producing  a  sound,  it  is 
true,  very  soft,  and  of  a  nasal  character, 
bnt  very  distinct  at  a  short  distance, — so 
that  the  different  tunes  are  easily  recog- 
nized at  the  other  end  of  the  line. 


To  Find  the  Length  of  the  Circumfer- 
ence of  any  Circle. — Cyrus  P.  Grosvenor 
sends  the  following  to  the  Scientific  Ameri- 
can .-  Multiply  the  difference  of  the  diameter 
and  diagonal  of  a  square  of  any  dimensions 
by  ten,  and  from  the  product  substract  the 
diameter;  the  remainder  is  the  length  of 
the  circumference  of  the  largest  circle 
which  can  be  inscribed  within  the  square. 

How  to  construct  a  useful  measure. — The 
rule  being  very  brief  is  easily  remembered 
and  applied. 

On  a  planed  board  draw  a  [square  six 
inches  in  diameter  and  through  its  center  a 
diagonal  line  from  corner  to  corner.  Ex- 
tend one  sido  of  the  square  in  a  straight 
line  indefinitely,  or  about  twenty  inches. 
With  dividers  or  compasses  take  the  diam- 
eter and  set  it  on  the  diagonal  at  one  end, 
marking  the-  distance.  Now  take  the  re- 
mainder of  the  diagonal  line  with  the  di- 
viders, and  walk  them  on  the  extended 
straight  line,  including  the  diameter  of  the 
square,  ten  steps.  The  distance  outside  the 
square  is  the  length  of  the  circumference 
of  a  circle  of  the  diameter  of  six  inches. 

To  apply  this  measure  to  circumferences 
of  greater  diameter,  multiply  it  by  the  num- 
ber of  times  six  inches  are  contained  in 
such  diameter;  if  the  given  diameter  is 
less,  divide  the  measure  accordingly. 

Strength  of  Metals. — A  bar  of  cast  lead, 
one  inch  square,  breaks  under  a  strain  of 
800  pounds;  a  bar  of  east  silver  will  not 
break  until  the  strain  reaches  45,500  pounds; 
a  bar  of  cast  iron  will  remain  intact  until 
the  strain  exceeds  59,000  pounds;  the  best 
wrought  iron  will  bear  a  weight  of  84,000 
pounds  to  a  bar  an  inch  square;  and  a  sim- 
ilar bar  of  steel  has  been  made  of  such  te- 
nacity as  to  lift  a  weight  of  150,000  pounds 
before  breaking.  An  alloy  of  two  metals 
nearly  always  possesses  greater  tenacity 
than  either  one  does  separately.  A  strip  of 
sound  oak  wood  an  inch  square  has  been 
found  to  lift  and  sustain  17,300  pounds  be- 
fore breaking;  and  a  similar  strip  of  locust, 
20,000  pounds. 

Steeling  Rails,  Points  and  Crossings. 
Mr.  Edward  Gray,  of  Sheffield,  has  pa- 
tented "a  Peculiar  and  Economical  Mode 
or  Method  of  Strengthening  or  Rendering 
more  Durable  the  Rails,  Points  and  Cross- 
ings of  Railways,"  which  consists  in  apply- 
ing to  or  combining  with  the  iron  before  it 
is  completely  shaped  an  outer  skin  or  cov- 
ering of  steel,  either  by  welding  it  on  to 
the  iron  by  the  aid  of  a  forge  hammer  or 
rolls,  or  by  casting  it  on  the  iron  by  plac- 
ing the  heated  iron  in  a  suitable  mold  and 
pouring  the  melted  steel  over  those  parts 
to  which  it  is  to  be  applied. 


New  French    Bosnia  Appabattjs.-  /  • 
Til      M.  Villepigne'e  invention 
iws:  'I'Im-  borer  is  held  by  a  screwed 
shaft,  which  moves  in   a  collar,  capable  of 
with  it,  or  remaining  fixed 
By  this  means  the  progress  of 
Hie  boring  tool  can  be  mad"  dependent  np- 
ii  the  rock,  the  force  ap- 
plied by  the   f      I  to   tin- handle  being 
at  all  times  equad.     The   weight  of  the  ap- 
paratus is  only  forty  pounds,  and  it  can  be 
easily  worked.     It  is  supported  by  a 
column,  which  is  capable  of  being  fixed  in 
any  position,  so  as  to  bring  the  borer  oppo- 
site  its  work.     All  kinds  of  rock  attachable 
by  steel  can  be  operated  upon  by  this  ma- 
chine, and  as  the   boring  tool  has  a  spiral 
form  the  pnlverized  rock  is  thrown  out  of 
the  hole  as  fast  as  produced.    The  machine 
will  bore  from  five  to  six  inches  per  minute 
in  ordinarily  hard  limestone. 

Set  on  Fiiie  nv  Steam. — '"We  have  en 
our  table  specimens  of  boiler  lagging,  of 
pine  wood,  inclosing  tho  steam  space  and 
defended  by  a  sheet  iron  jacket,  that  are 
reduced  to  the  condition  of  porous  char- 
coal, lighting  readily  by  a  spark.  Cases 
have  been  recorded  where  dry  wood  was 
ignited  by  escaping  steam  at  a  distance  of 
not  less  than  thirty  yards  from  the  boiler; 
and  we  know,  personally,  where  as  an  ex- 
periment, we  lighted  oil-saturated  cotton 
waste  and  dry  pine  wood  by  the  steam  from 
a  boiler  at  a  distance  of  twelve  feet, — the 
boiler  pressure  being  at  the  time  only  95 
pounds  temperature, — by  Regnault,  3353. 
The  materials  burst  into  flame  in  a  few 
minutes. " — Scientific  American. 


Condensation  in  Cylinders. — The  greater 
part  of  the  water  which  collects  in  unpro- 
tected cylinders,  and  .which  was  once  sup- 
posed to  be  wholly  carried  over  in  the 
liquid  stato  from  the  boiler,  is  produced  by 
liquefaction  of  part  of  the  steam  during  its 
expansion.  This  liquefaction  does  not, 
when  it  first  takes  place,  directly  consti- 
tute a  waste  of  heat  or  energy;  for  it  is  ac- 
companied by  a  corresponding  performance 
of  work.  It  does,  however,  afterwards,  by 
an  indirect  process,  diminish  the  efficiency 
of  the  engine;  for  the  water  acts  as  a  dis- 
tributor of  heat  and  equalizer  of  tempera- 
ture, abstracting  heat  from  the  hot  and 
dense  steam  during  its  admission  into  the 
cylinder,  and  thus  lowering  its  pressure. 
Artisan. 


Hard  Cement. — M.  Schwartz  is  the  ori- 
ginator of  this. recipe:  "To  four  or  five 
parts  of  clay,  thoroughly  dried  and  pulver- 
ized, add  two  parts  of  fine  iron  filings  free 
from  oxide,  one  part  of  peroxide  of  manga- 
nese, one-half  of  sea  salt,  and  one-half  of 
borax.  Mingle  thoroughly  and  render  as 
fine  as  posssble,  then  reduce  to  a  thick 
paste  with  the  necessary  quantity  of  water, 
mixing  thoroughly  well.  It  must  be  used 
immediately.  After  application  it  should 
be  exposed  to  warmth,  gradually  increasing 
almost  to  white  heat.  This  cement  is  very 
hard,  and  presents  complete  resistance  alike 
to  red  heat  and  boiling  water." 

To  Color  Zinc  and  Brass. — Zinc  may 
be  given  a  fine  black  color,  according  to 
Knaffl,  by  cleaning  its  surface  with  sand 
and  sulphuric  acid,  and  immersing  it  for  an 
instant  in  a  solution  composed  of  four  parts 
of  sulphate  of  nickel  and  ammonia  in  forty 
of  water,  acidulated  with  one  part  of  sul- 
phuric acid,  and  washing  and  drying  it. 
The  black  coating  adheres  firmly,  and  takes 
a  bronze  color  under  a  burnisher.  Brass 
may  be  stained  black  with  a  liquid  con- 
taining two  parts  arsenious  acid,  four  hy- 
dro-chloric acid,  and  one  of  sulphuric  acid, 
in  eighty  parts  of  water. 

Proper  Position  foe  an  Indicator. — 
Messrs.  Randolph,  Elder  &  Co.  have  proved 
that  when  a  rapid  current  of  steam  blows 
across  the  orifice  of  the  nozzle  of  an  indi- 
cator, the  indicated  pressure  is  less  than 
the  real  pressure.  Every  indicator,  there- 
fore, should  be  fixed,  if  possible,  in  a  po- 
sition where  it  is  not  exposed  to  this  cause 
of  error. 


The  Economy  of  Super-heating. — Ac- 
cording to  recent  experiments  on  a  large 
scale,  upon  marine  engines  fitted  with  su- 
per-heating apparatus,  about  20  per  cent, 
of  fuel  was  saved  by  super-heating  steam  at 
a  pressure  of  twenty  pounds  per  square 
inch  above  the  atmosphere,  to  the  extent 
of  100  degrees  Fahrenheit. 

Liquid  Metallic  Alloy. — The  only  al- 
loy which  is  liquid  at  the  ordinary  temper- 
ature, is  one  consisting  of  equal  parts  of 
potassium  and  sodium.  Both  of  these 
metals  are  solid  at  the  same  temperature 
until  brought  together. — Piesse. 


Scientific  .  Jtiscellan  >  ■ 


Determination  op  Cabbon  in  Graphite. 

Profi  --or  G.  Uinrichs  of  Iowa  City,  sends 
tin  tw  ifollowin)  methods, — devised  by  Dr 
Gintl,  of  the  University  of  Prague, — to  the 

'  Of  Minim/ : 
First  Methoq].  The  finely-pulverized  graph- 
ite is  dried  at  about  150  to  180  (_'.  and 
weighed  in  a  tube  of  glass  (1  centimeter 
wide,  and  about  10  centimeters  long) .  closed 
at  one  end,  where  it  forms  a  small  bulb. 
Of  pure  had  oxide,  well  ignited,  a  weight 
of  about  twenty  times  the  weight  of  graph- 
ite taken,  is  added,  and  well  mixed  witli 
ihe  graphite  by  means  of  a  wire;  then  the 
tul"-  with  this  mixture  is  weighed. 

In  a  good  blow-pipe  flame,  or  in  the  flame 
of  a  blast-lamp,  the  tube  is  heated  and  con- 
tinually turned,  until  its  contents  are  com- 
pletely fused,  and  no  foaming  takes  place. 
The  tube  is  now  cooled  and  weighed  again ; 
the  toss  in  weight  represents  the  amount  of 
escaping  carbonic  acid,  formed  from  the 
carbon  in  the  graphite,  and  the  oxygen  in 
the  lead  oxide.  The  amount  of  carbon  ac- 
cordingly is, — since  CO  =12  +  32=41, — 
twelve  forty-fourths,  or  three-elevenths  of 
this  loss  of  weight. 

Second  Method.  The  finely-pulverized 
graphite  is  intimately  mixed  with  an  excess 
of  nitre,  and  the  mixture  heated  in  a  porce- 
lain crucible,  until  no  graphite  remains 
visible.  Thereby  the  carbon  is  also  oxi- 
dized to  carbonic  acid,  but  remains  in  the 
fused  mass  as  carbonate  of  potassa.  The 
carbonic  acid  contained  in  this  fused  mass 
is  now  determined  in  the  usual  way,  by 
exj^elling  the  carbonic  acid  with  nitric  acid 
in  any  of  the  common  apparatus. 

Zirconia. — TVe  give,  from  the  Chemical 
News,  a  part  of  the  specification  of  Du 
Motay  and  others,  who  have  patented  in 
England  an  invention  for  improvements  in 
preparing  Zirconia  for  use.  The  peculiar 
properties  of  this  substance,  and ]  the  man- 
ner of  separating  it  from  its  ores,  are  there- 
in given  : 

"Zirconia,  or  oxide  of  zirconium,  in 
whatever  manner  it  may  be  extracted  from 
its  ores,  can  be  agglomerated  by  compres- 
sion; for  example,  into  sticks,  disks,  cylin- 
ders, or  other  forms  suitable  for  being  ex- 
posed to  the  flame  of  mixtures  of  oxygen 
and  hydrogen, — without  undergoing  fusion 
or  other  alteration.  Of  all  the  known  fer- 
rous oxides,  it  is  the  only  one  which  re- 
mains entirely  unaltered  when  submitted 
to  the  action  of  a  blow-pipe  fed  by  oxygen 
and  hydrogen,  or  mixtures  of  oxygen  with 
gaseous  or  liquid  carbonated  hydrogen. 
Zirconia  is  also,  of  all  the  ferrous  oxides, 
that  which,  when  introduced  into  an  oxy- 
hydrogen  flame,  develops  the  most  intense 
and  the  most  fixed  light. 

"  To  obtain  zirconia  in  a  commercial 
state  I  extract  it  from  its  native  ores  by 
transforming,  by  the  action  of  chlorine  in 
the  presence  of  coal  or  charcoal,  the  sili- 
cate of  zirconium  into  double  chloride  of 
zirconium  and  of  silicium.  The  chloride 
of  silicium,  which  is  more  volatile  than  the 
chloride  .of  zirconium,  is  separated  from 
the  latter  by  the  action  of  heat;  the  chlo- 
ride of  zirconium  remaining  is  afterwards 
converted  to  the  state  of  oxide  by  any  of 
the  methods  now  used  in  chemistry.  The 
zirconia  thus  obtained  is  first  calcined,  then 
moistened,  and  submitted  in  molds  to  the 
action  of  a  press  with  or  without  the  inter- 
vention of  agglutinant  substances,  such  as 
borax,  boracic  acid,  or  clay." 

The  Highest  Mountain  in  Europe. — 
Elburz,  the  highest  peak  of  the  Caucasus, 
was  ascended  during  the  last  summer  by  a 
party  of  Englishmen,  and  its  hight  found 
to  be  18,526  feet.  As  the  boundary  line 
between  Europe  and  Asia  is  now  recog- 
nized by  geographers  as  the  axis  of  the 
Caucasus  range,  and  Elburz  is  on  the 
European  side  of  that  line,  it  is  .  there- 
fore the  highest  mountain  in  Europe. 
Mont  Blanc  is  some  three  thousand  i'eetless 
in  hight. 


Improved  Carbon  Batterers.  — Gaiffe 
states  to  the  French  Academy  that  he  finds 
the  plan  of  Leclanche,  of  a  voltaic  battery, 
in  which  pounded  coke  is  placed  around 
the  carbon,  gives  good  results;  and  recom- 
mends it  in  ail  carbon  batteries,  as  consid- 
erably augmenting  the  surface  of  the  car- 
bon element  and  bringing  it  nearer  to  the 
surface  of  the  porous  cell,  thus  diminishing 
the  internal  resistance.  In  the  case  of  sul- 
phate of  mercury  and  sulphate  of  lead  bat- 
teries, he  found  that  constancy  was  almost 
attained,  the  needle  receding  only  one  de- 
gree in  24  hours,  from  28=  to  27'. 


Preparation  of  Pcee  Water. — J.  S. 
Btas  givesa  new  method  of  preparing  per- 
fectly pure  water,  for  delicate  analytical 
operations.  It  is  founded  on  the  use  of 
manganato  and  permanganate  of  potassa 
for  the  destruction  of  tin-  minute  portions 
of  organic  matter.  Tho  solution  is  pre- 
pared in  the  cold  by  covering  with  just  f  uf- 
fieiont  water,  the  freshly  powdered  mixture 
resulting  from  the  fusion  of  chlorate  and 
caustic  potassa  with  manganese;  when 
clear,  4  to  5  percent,  of  i lie  volume  of  the 
water  intended  for  purification  is  added  to 
that  quantity,  and  the  mixture  left  standing 
for  twenty-four  hours.  Tho  still  is  then 
charged  with  another  portion  of  perman- 
ganate solution  ami  an  equal  bulk  of  liq. 
.  and  lastly  filled  to  four-fifths  with 
the  water  previously  mixed,  after  which 
distillation  is  made  to  proceed  as  usual. 

As  soon  as  the  contents  reach  the  boiling 
point,  the  heat  is  moderated  to  prevent 
boiling  over,  to  which  they  are  liable  from 
the  violent  intumescence  which  occurs. 
When  this  ceases  the  liquid  is  kept  at  a 
constant  boil.  The  first  5  per  cent,  coming 
over  is  rejected,  and  the  remaining,  if 
proper  care  be  had  to  arrest  any  drops  ac- 
cidentally carried  over,  is  collected  as  pure; 
though,  if  wanted  absolutelypure  from  any 
solid  or  condensable  matter,  the  water  after 
this  is  once  more  rectified  from  a  still, — a 
platinum  tube,  soldered  with  gold,  serving 
as  condenser. — Druggists''  Circular. 


Gold  in  Pyrites. — "As  regards  the  ar- 
gument advanced  by  the  adherents  of  the 
sulphide  theory,  that  the  gold  only  becomes 
visible  after  a  preliminary  roasting,  it  finds 
its  explanation  in  the  disintegration  which 
the  pyritic  particles  that  surround  the  gold 
suffer  by  the  heat.  Metallic  gold  is  some- 
times visible  in  undecomposed  pyrites,  with 
and  without  the  assistance  of  a  magnifying 
glass.  In  disintegrated  pyrites  it  often  ap- 
pears in  the  forms  of  scales  and  grains, 
which  could  not  be  the  case  if  it  was  con- 
tained there  in  a  chemically  combined  state. 
Fonrcroy's  "  General  System  of  Chemical 
Knowledge,"  published  in  1804,  has  the  fol- 
lowing passage : 

' '  Bergmann  observes  that  the  gold  which 
is  extracted  from  auriferous  pyrites  by  di- 
gestion in  nitric  acid,  is  in  small  angular 
grains, — which  proves  that  this  metal  ex- 
isted in  the  state  of  simple  mixture  and  not 
of  composition  in  the  pyrites.  Thus  the 
ores  of  copper,  silver,  lead,  iron,  cobalt, 
antimony,  from  which  gold .  is  frequently 
extracted,  by  docimastic  and  metallurgical 
operation,  appear  to  contain  this  metal  sim- 
ply disseminated  amongst  their  particles; 
and  there  is  reason  to  believe  that  when 
these  ores  are  decomposed,  the  gold  which 
separates  from  them  is  carried  away  by  the 
waters  and  deposited  in  the  sand  as  if  it 
were  native  gold." — Dr.  Oil  in,  American 
Journal  of  Mining. 

The  Primordial  Cell. — "The  micro- 
scope has  demonstrated  that  all  forms  of 
organic  life,  however  compilicated,  originate 
in  the  same  simple  form, — the  primordial 
cell, — and  are  built  up  only  by  the  multi- 
plication and  aggregation  of  cells  essen- 
tially similar,  however  ap23arently  differing. 
It  has  demonstrated  also  that  every  com- 
plex organism,  however  it  may  possess  an 
aggregate  individuality,  has  nevertheless  a 
multiple  and  complex  life,  each  cell  in  the 
aggregate  mass  being  gifted  with  an  inde- 
pendent and  distinct  life  of  its  own.  It  has 
revealed  the  existence  of  vast  groups  of  or- 
gauisms,  vegetable  and  animal,  which  never 
attain  a  higher  level  than  that  of  the  single 
cell,  yet  which  have  in  time  past  existed  in 
such  prodigious  numbers  that  their  fossil 
remains  form  the  substance  of  great  geo- 
logical deposits,  hundreds  of  feet  in  depth, 
and  thousands  of  square  miles  in  horizon- 
tal extent." — President  Barnard. 


Alcohol  Rectefied  by  Gelatin. — The 
following  is  from  the  Chemical  News:  The 
greediness  of  gelatin  for  moisture  suggests 
a  possible  use  for  rectifying  small  quanti- 
ties of  alcohol,  or  removing  water  from 
collodion  in  which  the  use  of  imperfectly 
rectified  solvents  has  caused  a  tendency  to 
give  crapy -films.  Put  a  little  pure  gelatin 
in  the  spirit  to  be  rectified.  There  is  no 
danger  of  any  portion  of  it  dissolving,  but 
it  will  absorb  the  waterand  gradually  swell; 
it  may  then  be  removed,  carryingthe  water 
with  it.  This  will  be  found  more  conveni- 
ent than  the  plan  sometimes  recommended 
of  agitating  with  carbonate  of  potash,  and 
after  subsidence  decanting. 

Travels  tn  Brazil. —Captain  Burton, 
(the  discoverer  of  Lake  Tanganyika)  has  a 
new  book  of  travels  in  the  press,  under  I  he 
title  of  "  Explorations  of  the  Highlands,  of 
Brazil." 


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Tlcye  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


California  Academy  of  Sciences. 

The  Academy  met  on  Monday  evening, 
February  1st,  Col.  Bansom  in  the  chair. 
Eighteen  gentlemen  were  elected  members, 
and  donations  were  received  of  petrified 
wood  from  a  mine  near  Grass  Valley,  pre- 
sented by  Mr.  T.  A.  Mudge,  (who  at  the 
last  annual  meeting  was  unanimously 
elected  Secretary)  and  of  a  suit  of  armor 
worn  by  the  natives  of  Alaska  before  the 
immigration  of  the  Eussians. 

SILVER   MINES     IN     SOUTHEAST     CALIFORNIA. 

Mr.H.  G.  Hanks  read  an  interesting  paper 
on  the  mineral  resources  of  Owen's  Eiver 
and  adjacent  districts,  and  exhibited  some 
marvelously  rich  specimens,  forming  a 
collection  of  two  or  three  hundred.  Mr. 
Hanks  had  explored  the  Montgomery, 
Blind  Springs,  Keyes,  Inyo,  Buss,  Kear- 
sage,  Coso,  Alabama,  Telescope,  Slate 
Bange,  Argus,  Salt  Spring,  Washington, 
and  other  districts;  also  an  extent  of  al- 
most unknown  country  in  Southern  Ne- 
vada and  Northern  Arizona,  whence  many 
valuable  specimens  were  obtained.  Some 
of  these  were  labelled  as  assaying  equal  to 
the  White  Pine  ores. 

The  report  referred  more  especially  to 
the  Inyo  district,  Death  Valley,  and  par- 
ticularly to  the  Gun  Sight  lead,  the  first 
silver  lode  found  in  California,  of  which 
any  record  exists.  He  stated  that  an  im- 
migrant party  in  1849  came  in  and  reported 
having  seen  fabulously  rich  silver  mines 
on  their  way,  and  brought  in  specimens  of 
pure  silver.  In  1850,  Dr.  French,  at  the 
head  of  a  party  went  out  to  hunt  for  it,  but 
unsuccessfully,  and  it  has  existed  in  story 
ever  since.  The  finest  specimens  exhibited 
by  Mr.  Hanks  were  of  argentiferous  ga- 
lena, tetra  hedride,  kerargyrite,  stromeyer- 
ite,  and  molybdate  of  lead.  There  was  also 
a  large  and  rich  specimen  of  Partzite. 
Some  from  the  Montgomery  district,  at  the 
northern  end  of  Owen'sBiver,  are  fahlores, 
and  antimonial  and  chloride  of  silver,  and 
show  an  abundance  of  the  free  metal. 

Dr.  Gibbons  made  an  interesting  state- 
ment in  relation  to  the  swelling  and  shrink- 
ing of  adobe  land  under  the  influence  of 
rain  and  drouth,  its  effect  upon  buildings, 
and  observed  that  cracks  in  walls  thus 
caused  were  often  erroneously  attributed  to 
earthquakes. 


N«w  Inventions. 

To  Prevent  Incrustation  op  Steam 
Boilees. — We  learn  that  a  Mr.  Hugh  Mc- 
Quade,  of  Grant  County,  Oregon,  has  pa- 
tented an  invention  for  the  prevention  of 
incrustation  of  steam  boilers.  His  method 
is  to  prepare  the  inside  of  the  boiler  plates 
before  or  after  construction, withagalvanic 
coating  cf  copper  or  some  other  substance 
with  which  silver  will  amalgamate.  This 
always  presents  a  smooth  surface  to  which 
nothing  will  attach.  His  patent  bears  date 
Oct.  6th,  1868,  and  it  is  his  intention  to 
soon  bring  the  invention  to  the  notice  of 
practical  engineers  on  this  coast.  He  has 
already  had  applications  for  the  use  of  his 
invention,  from  parties  at  the  East.  It  is 
stated  that  there  have  been  over  300  inven- 
tions patented,  having  a  similar  purpose, 
none  of  which  have  been  entirely  success- 
ful.— Portland  Oregonian. 

Webb's  Addeb. — This  is  not  a  snake,  but 
a  little  machine  intended  at  once,  and  with- 
out error,  to  furnish  the  sum  of  any  num- 
ber of  figures  that  may  be  required.  It 
consists  of  a  flat  piece  of  board  to  which 
are  fastened  two  wheels  of  brass  or  silver, 
with  an  indicator;  one  of  the  wheels  is 
marked  with  numbers  from  zero  to  ninety- 
nine;  and  on  turning  this  wheel  half  around 
from  the  numbers  to  be  added  together, 
taking  them  one  after  the  other,  the  indi- 
cator instantly  shows  what  is  the  sum. 

A  patent  has  been  taken  out  for  a  new 
process  in  cigar  making.  The  leaf  tobacco 
is  ground  to  a  pulp  and  run  off  in  sheets, 
as  paper  is  made,  done  up  and  sold  by  the 
quire  or  ream — and  then  every  one  makes 
his  own  cigar,  if  he  pleases. 

A  Philadelphia  professor  has  invented 
a  steam  brick  kiln,  wherein  100,000  bricks 
can  be  evenly  burned  in  three  days. 

A  new  car  wheel  has  recently  been  in- 
vented, which  is  made  in  two  parts,  and 
consists  of  a  web  which  is  bolted  fast  to 
the  hub,  and  a  ring  of  rubber  interposing 
between  the  web  and  the  hub,  which  is  se- 
cured by  the  belts  and  flanges  to  receive 
tlie  jar  of  the  loaded  car.  It  is  claimed 
that  by  this  arrangement  the  ears  ride  more 
easily,  and  the  danger  of  breaking  the  axle 
is  diminished. 


Prop.  W.  P.  Blake  has  been  appointed 
U.  S.  Assay  Commissioner  for  California. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Especially  reported  by  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C...  to  Dewey  &  Co.,  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,  and  Publishers  of  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Peess. 

Foe  the  Week  Ending  January  19th.. 
85,892. — Improvement  in  Wate  "Wheels. 

Edwin  Adams,  Orolewa,  Cal. : 

I  claim  the  above  described  water  wheel, 
having  sliding  buckets  G  G,  working  in  a 
trough  or  channel  C,  said  buckets  being 
forced  out  at  the  proper  point  by  the  press- 
ure of  the  water  admitted  through  pipes 
O  O,  to  central  chambers  K  K,  and  operat- 
ing in  hollow  arms  F  F,  and  being  forced 
in,  to  pass  the  head  of  the  trough,  by  cams 
P  P,  acting  against  the  rollers  I  I,  attached 
to  the  shoulders  H  H,  the  several  parts  be- 
ing constructed  and  arranged,  and  operat- 
ing together  substantially  as  described. 

The  nature  of  this  invention  is  to  pro- 
vide an  improved  water  wheel  with  sliding 
buckets,  for  the  purpose  of  utilizing  the 
power  of  a  small  stream  of  water,  having 
a  great  force  of  pressure,  and  consists  of  a 
wheel  turning  on  a  horizontal  or  vertical 
axis.  Around  the  axis  are  made  water 
chambers,  in  which  water  is  admitted 
through  pipes  to  force  out  the  buckets 
through  openings  iu  the  rim  of  the  wheel, 
from  which  position  they  are  withdrawn  by 
friction  rollers  passing  over  the  inner  edges 
of  involutes  at  the  sides  of  the  wheel.  The 
water  as  it  enters  the  chambers,  acts  on  a 
series  of  pistons  corresponding  with,  and 
at  the  ends  of  the  buckets,  but  having  an 
area,  enough  laraer  than  that  of  the  buck- 
ets, to  insure  their  prompt  action. 

In  our  issue  of  Dec.  26th,  1868,  we  gave 
some  information  of  a  practical  test  of  this 
wheel. 
85,973. — Improvement  in    Sash-Locks. — 

William  A.  Sublett,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

I  claim  in  combination  with  the  detached 
ball  C,  and  lever  F,  the  slot  E,  narrowed 
both  at  top  and  bottom,  and  the  catch  P, 
for  holding  the  ball  against  the  upper  in- 
cline in  the  lower  sash,  to  fasten  it  down, 
substantially  as  described. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  pro- 
vide an  improved  device  for  supporting  the 
sash  of  windows  at  any  desired  elevation, 
in  such  a  manner  as  to  preclude  all  possi- 
bility of  their  falling,  unless  it  is  desired 
to  lower  them  by  operating  the  device.  It 
also  relates  to  a  mode  of  securing  the  win- 
dows when  closed,  so  that  they  cannot  be 
opened  from  the  outside.  In  the  casing 
opposite  the  sash,  is  an  opening  deepest  at 
the  upper  end  and  tapering  to  the  bottom, 
forming  an  incline  slot,  in  which  a  round 
metal  ball  is  placed,  which  falling  to  the 
lower  part  of  the  slot,  binds  the  sash 
tightly,  and  prevents  its  falling.  A  lever 
with  a  projecting  handle  is  so  arranged, 
that  by  pressing  down  upon  it,  the  ball  is 
raised  to  a  wider  part  of  the  slot  and  the 
window  allowed  to  fall.  A  small  catch  is 
pivoted  above  the  handle  of  the  lever  which 
may  be  turned  down,  and  thus  lock  the 
sash  so  that  it  can  not  be  raised  until  the 
catch  is  freed.  Mr.  Sublett  is  now  manu- 
facturing his  device  for  sale.  His  inven- 
tion is  an  ingenious  one,  and  attracted 
much  attention  at  the  last  Mechanics'  Fair. 
86,007. — Improved  Brake  Block  Holder. 

Arthur  W.  Dorr,  Lake  Valley,  Cal.: 

.1.  claim  the  plate  A,  provided  with  the 
lip  or  flange  a,  and  fixed  jaw  b,  in  combi- 
nation with  the  screw  B,  and  tlie  movable 
jaw  C,  fitted  in  the  oblong  slot  d,  in  A,  and 
provided  with  the  screw  nut  e,  all  con- 
structed and  arranged  in  the  manner  sub- 
stantially as  and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 
86,008. — Improvement  in  Tea  Kettles. — 
Joseph  H.  Downing,  Healdsburg,  Cal.: 
I  claim  the  combination  with  the  bail- 
kettle,  formed  after  the  fashion  of  a  com- 
mon tea-kettle,  made  of  whatever  material, 
the  pieces  D  D,  substantially  as  and  for 
the  purposes  herein  shown  and  described. 
86,024. — Hydrocarbon  Burner. — N.  May, 
and  H.  F.  Stivers,    San   Francisco,  Cal. : 

1.  We  claim  mixing  the  oil  and  water  by 
means  of  the  branch  pipes  C  C,  at  the 
junction  of  the  main  pipe  E,  before  it  en- 
ters the  fire  and  water-box  or  furnace,  and 
tue  stop-cocks  D  D',  forregulatmg  the  rel- 
ative quantity  of  water  and  oil  substan- 
tially as  described. 

2.  The  hydrocarbon  burners  described 
consisting  of  the  tanks  A  B,  pipes  CC, 
uniting  in  main  pipe  E,  chamber  J,  with 
pipes  a  a,  furnace  F,  with  cocks  G,  and 
plate  H,  the  whole  being  constructed  and 
arranged  as  described  for  the  purpose  set 
forth. 


86,042. — Improvement  in  Omnibuses. — 
Henry  M.  Stow,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

1.  I  claim  in  combination  with  a  single 
fore-wheel  turning  laterally  upon  an  up- 
right pivot  shaft,  which  supports  the  front 
end  of  the  body,  and  throws  the  weight 
thereof  upon  the  axle  of  said  wheel,  a 
slotted  tongue  embracing  said  wheel,  turn- 
ing laterally  upon  the  same  center  there- 
with, and  extending  back  of  the  wheel,  and 
its  rear  end  having  a  movable  connection 
with  a  segmental  bar  or  way  attached  to  the 
body,  and  receiving  the  strain  of  the  draught 
substantially  as  described. 

2.  In  combination  with  the  subject  matter 
of  the  foregoing  claim,  the  friction  wheel 
on  the  rear  end  of  the  tongue  to  lessen 
friction  in  turning. 

86,086. — Improvement  in  Propellers. — 
Alfred  C.  Loud,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 
I  claim  the  propelling  wheel  herein  de- 
scribed, consisting  of  two  or  more  disks  se- 
cured in  an  oppositely  inclined  position 
upon  a  shaft,  so  that  they  meet  at  one 
point  in  their  periphery,  and  are  there 
united  or  joined  together  by  bolts  or  other- 
wise, substantially  as  shown  and  described 
for  the  purposes  specified. 

RE-ISSUE. 

3,274. — Improved  Pavement. — Henry  M. 
Stow,  San  Francisco,  Cal.  Patented 
December  10,  1867. 

1.  I  claim  a  pavement,  composed  of  al- 
ternate tiers  of  square-ended  and  wedge- 
shaped  blocks,  the  wedge-shaped  ends  of 
the  latter  being  driven  into  a  foundation- 
bed  of  sand  or  earth,  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  described. 

2.  A  pavement,  composed  of  blocks,  with 
lower  ends  wedge-formed,  and  all  driven 
down  into  a  foundation-bed  of  sand  or 
earth,  substantially  as  shown  and  de- 
scribed. 

3.  A  pavement,  composed  of  wood,  or 
in  whole  or  in  part  of  other  suitable  mate- 
rial, laid  on  a  foundation-bed  of  sand  or 
loose  earth,  as  described,  and  a  portion  of 
the  blocks  driven  down  into  said  founda- 
tion-bed, to  pack  the  same  substantially  as 
and  for  the  purpose  specified. 

Premature. — Several  inventions  having 
been  noticed  (inadvertently,  no  doubt) 
under  the  head  of  "patents,"  by  the  daily 
press,  we  are  led  to  remark  that  when  an 
application  for  a  patent  is  merely  allowed, 
the  invention  is  not  patented,  and  will  not 
be  until  after  the  government  receives  an 
additional  fee.  This  the  inventor  frequent- 
ly— intentionally  or  inadvertently — neglects 
to  send,  and  a  patent  does  not  issue.  Until  a 
patent  issues,  or  the  application  is  perfected, 
the  invention  is  treated  as  confidential  at 
the  Patent  Office,  and  (except  in  special 
cases)  it  is  unusual  to  report  publicly  cases 
at  this  stage,  as  it  miglft  often  prejudice  the 
interests  of  inventors.  .  The  earliest  reports 
of  the  fall  list  of  patents  issued  to  inventors 
of  this  coast  are  received  by  this  office,  ad- 
vanced direct  by  order  of  the  Commissioner 
of  Patents,  for  which  we  pay  a  liberal  sum, 
and  to  give  inventors  and  the  public  the 
benefit  of  it  at  the  earliest  moment,  it  is 
forwarded  to  the  daily  press  before  it  ap- 
pears in  our  own  journal. 


Besoueces  op  the  Pacific  Slope. — 
Appleton  &  Co. ,  New  York,  publish  a  mass- 
ive octavo  volume  of  nearly  800  pages,  un- 
der the  title  of  Besources  of  the  Pacific 
Slope,  by  J.  Boss  Browne,  which  embodies 
besides  the  mineral  resources  of  the  States 
and  Territories  west  of  the  Bocky  Mount- 
ains, heretofore  noticed,  a  sketch  of  the 
settlement  and  explorations  of  Lower  Cali- 
fornia, etc.,  from  notes  by  Gabb,  Loehr, 
and  Browne,  taken  on  their  tour  in  the  in- 
terest of  the  Lower  California  Land  and 
Emigration  Society. 

The  Advertising  Annual  for  1869,  of 
Hudson  &  Menet,  of  No.  41  Park  Bow, 
N.  Y. ,  and  626  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco, — a  beautifully  printed  little 
pamphlet, — has  been  sent  to  us,  and  is 
found  valuable  in  virtue  of  its  list  of  the 
newspapers  of  the  Pacific  coast;  containing 
besides,  articles  of  interest  to  advertisers 
and  business  men. 


New  Incorporations. — Articles  of  in- 
corporation have  been  recently  filed  in  the 
County  Clerk's  office  in  this  city  as  follows: 
North  Bloomfield  Gravel  Mining  Co. 
Nevada  County.  Jan.  23d.  Capital  stock, 
$800,000;  8,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: L.  L.  Bobinson,  S.  F.  Butterworth, 
Thos.  Bell,  E.  Bayerque  and  W-  C.  Eal- 
ston. 

Pacific  Union  Gas  Co. — San  Francisco. 
Jan.  23d.  Capital  stock,  $100,000;  1,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  David  Simp- 
son, James  Atkinson,  Edward  C.  Lovell, 
W.  Fisher  and  Chas.  Halsey. 

Mutual  Building  Association. — San 
Francisco.  Jan.  23d.  Capital  stock,  $250,- 
000;  2,500  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
Howard  Chapman,  Matthew  Bridge,  J.  W. 
Ackerson,  J.  A.  Boss,  Chas.  Harrison,  Wm. 
B.  Lake,  Joel  S.  Josselyn,  D.  A.  McDonald 
and  Joseph  McGill. 

Union  Laborers'  Association. — San 
Francisco.  Jan.  25th.  Trustees:  Leopold 
Dubereau ,  P.  F.  Clerc  and  Nicholas  Guille. 
IdaS.  M.  Co.— White  Pine.  Nev.  Jan. 
28th.  Capital  stock,  $320,000;  3,200  shares, 
$100  each.  Trustees:  W.  H.  Burnett,  W. 
A.  Lampe,  B.  A.  Boyle,  H.  Kaster  and  S. 
E.  Oakley. 

Palmer  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Jan.  28th.  Capital  stock,  $400,000;  4,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  J.  S.  Silver, 
W.  A.  Lampe,  B.  A  Boyle,  Henry  Kaster 
and  S.  E.  Oakley. 

Lexington  M.  &  M.  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Jan.  29th.  Capital  stock,  $1,600,- 
000;  1,600  shares,  $100 each.  Trustees:  B. 
A.  Hawkins,  F.  Lux,  J.  W.  Tabor,  P. 
Chamberlain  and  W.  B.  Latham. 

San  Francisco  and  White  Pine  M.  Co. 
White  Pine,  Nev.  Jan.  29th.  Capital  stock, 
$600,000;  Trustees:  A.  Meyer,  J.  E.  Bidle- 
man  and  T.  D.  McKeun. 

Brodt  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Jan.  30th.  Capital  stock,  $500,000;  10,000 
shares.  $50 each.  Trustees:  A.  W.  Whitney, 
Otto  Kloppenburg,  Coll.  Deane,  Matthias 
Van  Winkle  and  Martin  Scheper, 

Land  Purchasers'  Association. — San 
Francisco.  Jan.  30th.  Capital  stock,  $100,- 
000;  200  shares,  $500  each,  with  right  to 
increase  to  $400, 000.  Trustees:  J.  F.  Cros- 
ett,  C.  J.  King,  George  Spaulding,  D.  E. 
Hayes,  J.  W.  Cherry,  J.  A.  Magagnos,  J. 
E.  Boyce,  Geo.  H.  Lovegrove,  C.  H.  Daley, 
W.  E.  Mayhew,  S.  Barker.  President,  J. 
W.  Cherry;  Vice-President,  C.  J.  King; 
Secretary,  J.  F.  Crosett;  Treasurer,  J.  A. 
Magagnos. 

San  Francisco  and  Treasure  Citt  Min- 
ing Co.— White  Pine  Nev.  Feb.  1st.  Capital 
stock,  $1,000,000;  20,000  shares,  $50  each. 
Trustees:  H.  A.  Lyons,  T.  J.  Poulterer  and 
Vernon  Seaman. 

Sterling  Mining  Co. — Arizona.  Feb.  2d. 
Capital  stock,  $300,000;  3,000  shares,  $100 
each.  Trustees:  Jos.  Frank,  Moses  Bosen- 
baum  and  Chas.  E  Hitchcock. 

Phil  Sheridan  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Feb.  4th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000; 
10,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Chas. 
E.  McLane,  Jno.  Hewston,  Jr.  H.  P.  Wake- 
lee,  B.  L.  Ogden  and  B.  M.  Hartshorne. 

City  Front  Febry  Co. — San  Francisco. 
Feb.  4th.  Capital  stock,  $500,000;  5,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Samuel  Ty- 
ler, Chas.  M.  Tyler  and  Henry  F.  Williams. 


The  Manufacturer  and  Builder. — 
Western  &  Co.,  of  No.  37  Park  Bow,  pub- 
lishers of  the  New  York  Journal  of  Mining, 
1  a  -e  issued  the  first  number  of  a  monthly 
illustrated  periodical  of  the  above  title.  It 
is  a  credit  to  the  printer's  and  engraver's 
arts,  no  less  than  to  the  judgment  of  the 
.  editor.     The  price  is  $1.50  per  annum. 


A  Scare  from  Burning  Giant  Powder. 
Quite  a  scampering  took  place  among  the 
hands  working  in  the  Ida  Elmore  mine  one 
day  last  week,  occasioned  by  one  of  the 
men  accidentally  dropping  a  lighted  candle 
into  a  box  containing  several  pounds  of 
Giant  Powder.  On  learning  of  the  acci- 
dent, the  men  who  were  working  near  the 
scene  at  the  time,  broke  furiously  for  the 
shaft,  expecting  every  second  to  be  blown 
into  the  middle  of  next  summer,  and  it  is 
well  they  did  so,  for  the  fumes  arising  from 
the  burning  powder  were  intolerable.  All 
of  the  men  were  more  or  less  affected  by  the 
terrible  stench  before  they  could  be  drawn 
up.  and  two  of  them  ware  so  nearly  suf- 
focated that  they  were  not  able  to  resume 
work  for  several  days. — Owyhee  Avalanclte, 
Jan.  23d. 

Giant  Powder  contains  the  same  chemi- 
cal ingredients  as  nitro-glycerine,  with  the 
addition  of  some  silver,  whereby  it  is  trans- 
formed from  a  fluid  into  a  solid  substance, 
and  rendered  less  susceptible  of  voluntary 
decomposition,  or  of  accidental  explosion 
from  any  slight  percussion.  It  is  identical 
with  the  dynamite. 

One  of  the  objections  to  nitro-glycerine 
in  the  mines  where  it  has  been  used,  is  the 
injurious  effect;on  the  health  by  the  fumes 
generated.      • 


Tl)e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


85 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  Associated  Brokers  of  the  S  f.  Stock  and  Exchange  BQ*rd. 
S  LM  ftUMOUOO,  February  6,  I860. 

Our  local  m  »noy  market  works  easily  and 
siauutlily,  with  u  fair  prospect  for  continuance. 
It  \a  a  great  blessing  to  be  free  from  the  con- 
vulsions and  spasms  which  affect  those  money 
marts  where  paper  ourrenoy  has  usurped  the 
plaeefl  of  gold  and  silver.  Bates,  in  bank,  re- 
main steady  at  1@1%  per  cent,  per  month, 
with  quite  an  active  demand,  and  abundant 
supply.  Although  we  have  been  favored  with 
steady  and  copious  rains,  communication  with 
the  interior  has  not  been  obstructed  to  the  ex- 
tent it  attained  at  this  time  last  year,  and  bul- 
lion has  been  furnished  in  fair  quantities.  We 
quote  gold  bars  at  8S0(«!.SU0  ;  silver  bars  sell 
from  par  to  %  per  cent,  premium  ;  currency 
drafts  on  Atlantic  cities  command  33033 J^  per 
cent,  premium  on  gold;  sight  drafts,  payable  in 
coin,  1%  per  cent,  premium;  telegraphic  trans- 
fers, \y%  percent,  premium;  sterling  exchange, 
48%d;  commercial,  A9@49)£d;  Mexican  dol- 
lars are  selhng  at  5@6   per  cent,   premium, 

Our  rain  fall,  so  far  this  season,  has  been 
12%  inches,  and  quite  sufficient  to  insure  the 
growing  crops,  which  are  on  a  scale  far  more 
extensive  than  ever,  besides  possessing  the  ad- 
vantage of  being,  in  good  part,  on  new  and 
strong  soils,  while  the  volunteer  crops  on  lands 
planted  last  year  are  much  superior  to  those  in 
Eastern  States  grown  on  lands  cultivated  with 
much  labor  and  skill. 

Next  Monday,  the  8th  inst.,  our  Branch  Mint 
will  resume  operations.  It  is  as  well  to  remark, 
in  this  connection,  that  we  regret  to  learn  the 
intention  to  erect  a  Branch  Mint  at  the  Dalles, 
where  it  will  remain  a  monument  of  reproach 
to  Congress,  for  permitting  partisan  legislation 
to  baffle  the  best  interests  of  the  people  at 
large,  and  waste  the  public  moneys  to  feed  a 
small  army  of  political  leeches. 

The  real  estate  mania  has  again  fastened  its 
grip  upon  our  people.  The  value  of  sales  made 
in  January  was  $2,716,823,  and  the  number  492, 
being  eight  more  in  number,  and  $1,110,064. 
more  in  value  than  in  December  last.  More 
business  was  done  in  this  line  during  January, 
1869,  than  iu  any  one  month  of  1868,  with  the 
exception  of  March  and  September.  The  Po- 
trero  lands  were  largely  dealt  in— no  less  than 
121  sales,  involving  $250,667,  have  been  effected. 
Two  hundred  and  sixteen  mortgages,  to  the 
value  of  $1,185,221,  and  157  releases,  represent- 
ing $588,960,  were  recorded  in  January  last. 
The  market  has  opened  briskly,  with  every  pros- 
pect of  increased  transactions.  If  the  sales  in 
January  of  the  present  year,  when  compared 
with  those  for  the  same  month  in  1868,  afford 
any  index  of  the  real  estate  business  to  be  trans- 
acted in  1869,  we  may  set  it  down  at  not  less 
than  $50,000,000. 

City-  Stocks. 

Our  city  stocks  commanded  improved  rates 
during  the  period  under  review,  and  at  the  close 
the  market  is  very  firm.  Seventy  shares  of 
Spring  Valley  "Water  stock  sold  at  $67  and  $68, 
buyer  30.  This  company  rmys  its  usual  monthly 
dividend  on  the  10th  inst.  Early  in  the  week 
a  few  shares  of  North  Beach  and  Mission  B.  B. 
sold  at  $69,  and  later  fifteen  shares  were  dis- 
posed of  at  $70  !$>  share.  Gas  stock  exhibits  a 
very  material  rise,  twenty  shares  selling  on  the 
3d  at  $90,  seller  3.  The  usual  monthly  divi- 
dend was  paid  on  the  1st  inst.  The  Pacific 
Bank  paid  its  customary  monthly  dividend  on 
the  1st,  and  the  Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Ins. 
Co.  will  disburse  its  usual  dividend  on  the  10th. 
At  the  close,  CaL  Steam  Navigation  Co.  stock 
sold  at  65%  per  cent. 

Mining  Share  Marlce*. 

The  mining  share  market  proved  to  be  quite 
active  since  our  last  similar  reference.  This 
activity  is  mainly  based  on  the  prospective  de- 
velopments, of  which  limited  success  has  so  far 
attended  several  companies  on  the  Comstock 
ledge,  among  which  we  may  mention  the  Belch- 
er, Yellow  Jacket  and  Hale  &  Norcross,  though 
the  latter  does  not  look  quite  so  well  at  latest 
dates.  Should  Ophir  prove  to  reach  successful 
results  in  drifting  from  the  lower  level  of  its 
new  shaft,  we  may  expect  to  see  a  marked  im- 
provement in  share  values. 

Belcher— has  been  remarkably  active  since 
our  previous  issue,  rising  to  $34,  and  closing 
at  $32.  A  telegram  of  the  4th  inst..  reads:  "As- 
say from  200  level,  $72;  and  335  level,  $69  to  the 
ton."  The  ore  reachtd  An  the  335  level,  it  is 
expected,  will  be  fou  the  new  exploring 


drift  on  the  420  level,  arguing  from  the  fact 
that  they  have  tapped  a  heavy  body  of  water  at 
the  last  named  point.  The  ore  tumid  on  the 
2nn  level  lies  east  ot  the  shaft,  toward  the  Seg- 
regated Belcher  ground,  and  arrangements  have 
been  perfected  with  the  latter  company  to  raise 
this  ore  through  their  shaft. 

Halk  &  Noboboss — maintained  its  activity 
throughout  the  week  under  an  advance  up  to 
the  2d  inst.,  when  it  sold  at  $85,  the  next  day 
dropped  to  $70,  and  at  the  close  realizing 
$G6.  The  letter  of  the  2d  states  that  the  ground 
floor  north  in  the  south  breast  shows  more 
waste  than  it  did  the  day  previous.  The  second 
floor  continues  about  the  same  as  previously 
reported.  At  the  above  date  they  had  not  yet 
readied  the  faco  of  the  south  drift.  In  the 
north  drift  they  found  a  little  ore  west  of  where 
they  crossed  the  ore  with  the  cross  drift,  and 
had  not  yet  gone  far  enough  to  get  into  the  ore 
body.  On  the  3d  the  ore  in  the  winze  was 
wider — about  four  feet — but  not  of  very  high 
grade.  The  south  drift  had  been  opened,  and 
they  are  now  running  on  a  stratum  of  ore  about 
two  feet  wide,  and  also  running  a  cross-drift 
westward. 

Crown  Point — sold  at  $G7@G8,  and  closed 
at  $67.  On  the  31st  ult.  the  sump  was  four- 
teen feet  below  the  1100  level,  to  which  point 
the  pump  column  has  been  extended.  The  east 
drift  of  the  1100  level  is  in  40  feet,  running  in 
hard  rock.  The  south  drift  of  the  900  level  is 
in  425  feet  from  the  north  line,  the  face  show- 
ing clay  and  phophyry.  The  extension  of  the 
main  northeast  drift  is  now  over  thirty-seven 
feet  east  of  the  east  clay,  the  face  of  it  in  gran- 
ite. Oter  $28,000  in  bullion  received  on  Jan- 
uary account. 

Kenttjck— declined  from  $232  to  $200,  and 
closed  at  $205.     The  receipts  of  bullion  for 

January  account  foot  up  $69,359 Overman 

rose  to  $84,  and  closed  at  $77.  It  is  reported 
that  a  good  supply  of  ore  is  on  hand,  and  that 
both  mills  are  kept  running.  The  receipts  so 
far  upon  January  account  aggregate  $21,000. 

Amador    (Cal.)     advanced    to    $260,    on 

the  4th  instant.  The  reports  from  this  mine 
are  encouraging.  A  dividend  of  $6  per  share  is 
payable  on  the  10th  inst.  The  date  for  paying 
dividends  has  been  changed  from  the  20th  to 
the  10th  of  the  month.  Beceipts  of  bullion  for 
January  amounted  to  $47,861,  against  $46,000 
in  December.  Joel  F.  Lightner  has  been 
elected  Secretary  of  this  company  in  place  of 
Col.  Bicknell,  resigned,  who,  we  understand, 
will  become  connected  with  Mr.  Downey's  bank 
at  Los  Angeles. 

Imperial— has  been  -in  moderate  request, 
selhng  at  $144@149  50,  and  closing  at  $138. 
The  aggregate  receipts  of  bullion  in  January 
amounted  to  $46,728,  against  $44,288  in  De- 
cember  Chollar-Potosi  has  been  inactive, 

realizing  $167@171,  then  selling  at  $163,  and 
closing  at  $163.  During  the  week  ending  Jan- 
uary 29th,  919  tons  of  ore  were  extracted.  The 
drift  at  920  level,  of  the  new  works,  is  in  120 
feet,  and  the  drift  west  from  the  1100  level  is 
64  feet  long — all  made  through  porphyry.  They 
have  about  64  feet  further  to  run  before  the 

west  wall  will  be  reached Yellow  Jacket 

rose  from  $1,452  to  $1,575,  and  closed  at  $1,580. 
It  is  believed  that  at  the  meeting  of  the  stock- 
holders on  the  5th  inst.  it  will  be  decided  to  re- 
tain the  office  of  the  company  at  Virginia,  and 
that  the  capital  stock  will  be  changed  from  feet 
into  shares. 

Ophir— advanced  from  $37  75  to  $42  50,  and 
closed  at  $43  50.  On  the  3d  inst.  the  shaft  was 
timbered  to  a  depth  of  712  feet,  and  the  whole 
depth  extended  nine  feet  further.  Two  more 
sets  of  timbers  will  be  required  in  order  to  com- 
plete the  sump,  and  this  they  expected  to  have 
finished  at  this  date.  ..  .Gold  Hill  Quartz 
shows  a  bullion  yield  of  $0,956  42  during  the 
month  of  January.     The  amount  reduced  was 

339  tons,  equal  to  $20  52  per  ton Eureka, 

(Cal.)  sold  on  the  30th  ult.  at  $230.  The  yield 
for  January  amounted  to  $36,210  23. 


Overland  and  White  Pine  Stage  Con- 
nections.— "W.  H.  Cottrill,  agent  of  the 
Austin  division  of  the  overland  mail  route, 
states  that  on  and  after  Tuesday,  February 
2d,  the  overland  stages  will  connect  with 
the  railroad  at  Elko,  instead  of  Argenta,  as 
now.  The  new  route  will  follow  the  road 
recently  built  from  Elko  to  the  "White  Pine 
district,  and  will  fall  iuto  the  present  route 
of  the  overland  mail  at  Jacob's  Wells,  some 
distance  east  of  Austin.  Until  all  arrange- 
ments are  perfected,  the  White  Pine  travel 
by  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co's  stages  will  continue 
to  go  by  the  way  of  Austin. 

At  Yallejo  and  Benicia  the  toredo  navalis 
(ship  worm)  cannot  live,  the  water  being  too 
fresh. 

Save  your  eyesight,  by  procuring  a  pair  of 
C  Midler's  famous  Brazilian  Pebble  Spectacles. 
His  place  is  at  205  Montgomery  street. 


MINING  SHAREHOLDERS'  DIRECTORY. 

(Compiled  for  every  Issue,  from  advertisements  in  the 

Uimnu  and  BoUHTirtc  PBSu  and  oilier  San 

Francisco  Journals.  J 

iomprlBtlM    trie  Name*  Of  Companies,  District  or  County 
i    cation;  Amount  ami  data  of  Assessment;   Date  oi 
Meeting;  Day  Of  Delinquent  Sale;  and  Amount  and  Time 
ol    Payment  ut  Dividends. 

SAXK,    LOCATION,    AMOUNT,     AND  OAT  DAT 

DATK  OF  AWKSaMKltT.  DHL!  NO.  UK  NT.       OT  SAI.K 

Amador  Co.,  dividend,  16  pei  abate.. ..Payable  Dec.  19,  lacs 

Bncnn,  Storey  co.,  Nov.,  div Payable  June  19, 1868 

Belcher,  Storey  co.  Nov.,  Dec.  31,  $25 Jun.  30—  March  2 

Crown  Point. Stores  co.,  Dec.  IS.  $?. BO Jan.  23— Feb.  15 

Chalk  Mountain,  Nevada  CO.,  Jan.  13,82. .Feb.  15 -March  8* 

Chollar  PotOnl,  div  .,  $# PuvuhleOct.  15,  1867 

Crown  Point,  dividend.  *7.50 Parable  Sept.  12.  1868 

City  K.  It  ,  Sun  K  nine  I -sen,  Jan.  6,  §5 Feb.  IU —  March  6 

Cbcrokee  Flat  B.  u„  Butte  co Annual  Meeting  Feb.  6 

Daney.  Lyon  co..  Nov  ,  Jan.  9,  $2 Feb.  12— March  1 

Eureka,  div.  $5 Puyable  Nov.  20,  1«68 

Empire  a.  *H.,  New,  dividend  $6 Payable  May  15,  1867 

Gold  Hill  Cons.,  Storey  co.,  Jun.  8.$* ..Feb.  13— March  I 

Gould  .V  Hurry,  div  .  S7.50, Paviihle  Mav  15,  1867 

Golden  Chariot.  Idaho,  drv..  $2.511 I'nvnhle  Jail.  Id  1869 

Hold  Hill  (J  M  A  M-dividetid.  $7  50.  ...Payable  July  13,  IKtW 
Golden  Rule.  Tuolumne  co,  div.  50c  ft  sh.  ..Payable  Dec.  26» 
Ml.  Touabo,  Lauder  co  .Jan.  23,  75c... March  6— March  301 

Hone  Gravel,  Nevada  eo  ,  Jan.  II,  $1 Feb.  15— March  8 

Hale  A  Norcross,  Store?  co.,  Dec.  12,  £5 Jan.  16— Feb.  6 

II ale  Jc  NorcrOSS,  div.  §125 Sept.  16,  1867 

I  X  L,  Alpine  co  .  Jan    19,  $1.50 Feb.  27— March  17' 

Imperial,  storey  cu.,  Nov.,  div.. Payable  June  20, 1868 

Juan  Bautlsta,  Santa  Clara  co.,  Nov.  27 Sale  Jan.  30 

Julia.  S.urey  co  ,  Ncv.,  $2.50 Feb.  10— Feb.  27 

Keystone,  Consolidated Special  Meeting,  Feb   13 

Kentuck,div.,$20  per  share Payable  Jan.  10, 1869 

Mohawk  &  Montreal,  Nevada  co.,  Dec.  7,  $3.. Jan.  25— Feb.  9 

North  Amer.  Wood  P.  Co.,  Jan.  15,  $1 Feb   18— March  8" 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5....  Payable  Aug.  16, 1868 

Oriental,  Sierra  co.,  Jan.  4,  $2.50 Feb,  5— Feb.  20 

Peninsula.  Storey  co„  Dec.  15,  $10..". Feb.  11-March  C 

Pacitic  Unassessable,  div Payable  June  18, 186S 

Rattlesnake,  Yuba  co  ,  Dec.  19,  $7.50 Jan.  21— Feb.  18« 

Rippon,  Alpine  co.,  Oct.  15,  $  I Sale  Feb  6* 

Santiago,  SllvcrClty,  dividend,  $2  50... Payable  Dec.  19,  1868 
Savage,  Virginia,  Ne v.  dividend,  $4  ...Payable  Dec.  12, 1868 

Sand  Spring  -Salt,  dividend  $1 Payable  Jan  6, 1869 

Tailulah,  Humboldt  co.,  Dec.  14,  $17.50 Jan.  29— Feb.  27 

Virginia  A  U.  U  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20,1863 
Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  $100 Payable  Jan.  15,  1869 

Those  marked  -with  an  asterisk  (*)  are  advertised  In  this 
Journal.  . 

Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


S.  P.    STOCK  AND  EXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Friday  Evening,  February  5,  1869. 

MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS-  JSid.  Attked. 

Onlted  States  Bonds,  5  20s,  1M5,  '67,  '68 $  81  82 

Untied  Stales  Bonds,  5  20s,  18(14 81>£  82^ 

United  States  Bonds.  520s,  1862 82  82>£ 

Legal  Tender  Notes 74  74H 

Calilornla  State  Bonds,  7s,  1857 95.  95 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 par  A  int. 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s.  1855 —  — 

San  Francisco  Clly  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1858.  85  87X 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s,  I860 100  — 

San  Franco  co  School  Bonds,  IPs,  1861 par  &  int. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds,  7s,  I860.  9l)  — 

San  Francisco  Citv  nod  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  186a 85  89 

San  FmnciscoClty  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1864 87K  89 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co   Bonds,  7b,  1365 87  J£  89 

Sun  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  87ij  89 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1364.  87i£  39 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 25  — 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 65  — 

Marysville  Bonds,  10s 75  80 

Stockton  City  Bonds —  75 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  8s 77  7» 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds,  7s ". 75  77 

Butte  County  Bonds,  Ids,  I860 70  75 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds, 7s 75  80 

California  Steam  Navigation  Co r-6.^  671£ 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co 6a  69^ 

State  Telegraph  Co 25  — 

GAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co  37  — 

Sacramento  Gas  Co 65  70 

KAILKOADS. 

Sacramento  Valiey  Railroad —  — 

San  Frai.ci-oo  and  Sun. Jose  Railroad. 40  45 

Omnibus  Railroad 71  h  — 

Central  Railroad M)  — 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Kuilvnad Gi  70 

Front  Street.  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11  12 

BANKING    INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank ,-  97K  1™ 

The  Bank  of  California    157  153 

California,  Loan  and  Savings  Society —  — 

INSURANCE  COMPANIES. 

Firemans' Fund  Insurance  Co 92>£  94 

Pacific  Insurance  Co. . , 126  127 

San  Francisco  Insurance  Co —  M5 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 500  520 

California  Insurance  Co I*K>  lioo 

Union  Insurance  Co 92  93 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co \\'%  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 72  — 

National  Insurance  Co 72  — 

Builders'  Insuranco  Co —  — 

HIDING   STOCKS— WASHOE  DISTRICT. 

Alpha mi  60 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher 32  : 2  J 

Bullion,  o.  h 27  -ny* 

Crown  Point 67  67>£ 

Colc(Va.) -  — 

Confidence AA  34 

Consolidated  Virginia 9  — 

Chollar-Potosi.. 161  lGiM 

Daney 2«  3 

Exchequer 27  29 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 120  127 

Gould&Curry 108  lOStf 

Hold  Hill  Quartz 50  — 

Bale  A  Norcross 63  61 

Imperial 137  138 

Julia —  2 

Justice  a»d  Independent 13  15 

Kcntuck 2U4  205 

Lady  Bryan 12  — 

North  American 20&  21}£ 

Ophir 43>fi  44 

Overman 7o  77 

Segregated  Belcher 10*4  — 

Savage *»■>  66 

Sierra  Nevada ■-...  28  30 

Yellow  Jacket 1575  1580 

Union —  — 

United  States —  — ^ 

MI-CKLI.ANEOU3    MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador    (California) 253  26U 

North  Star  (California)..:...:  —  — 

Eureka  (California 220  — 

De  Soto  (Humboldt) —  2 

Golden  Kule.  California 12  13 


San  Francisoo  Market  Kates. 

'Wholesale  Prices. 

Friday,  February  5,  186ft. 

Flour,  Extra,  ft  bbl $5  25  ©S5  75 

Do.    Superfine 4  'ft  ©  4  75 

Corn  Meal,  $  100  lbs 3  25  ©  3  50 

Wheat,  ^a  10U  lbs 1  50  @  1  80 

Oats,  ft  lUUlbs 2  10  @  2  25 

Barley,  ft  100  lbs 2  10  @  2  25 

Beans,  ft  100  lbs 6  00  ©  7  50 

Potatoes,  ft  100  lbs 50  @      2° 

Hay  ftton. »2  00  ©18  00 

Live  Oak  Wood,  ft  cord 9  00  ©10  00 

Beef,  extra,  dressed,  ft  lb 8  ©      10 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  00  @  3  25 

Hogs,  on  foot,  ft  lb \Vh  ©        o 

Hogs,  dressed,  ft  lb 7  @       8 

GROCERIES,  ETC. 

Sugar,  crushed,  ft  ft —  ©     17 

Do.     China m  ©      12 

Coffee.  Costa  Itica,  ft  lb —  ©      lh 

Do.  Kio —  ®      ]7 


Tea.  Japan,  ft  Bt 76      ©      90 

Do  Oroon eo     @  1  25 

Hawaiian  Kii'c,  ~h  tt> _      13.      1,1 

«hlrta  Ric-.ftif, 6  ©  7 

toai  on,  ft  trallun 45  ©  48 

Uindies   ft  lb J6  @  is 

Ranch  Butler,  ft  ft 40  ©  55 

Isthmus  Hiuter,  ft  ft 35  @  40 

Cheese.  Caliiorniit.  ft  ft 15  ©  20 

Ebbo,  » dozen J5  @  & 

Lard,  ft  lb ]•>  a  ]3 

Ham  and  Bacon,  ft  lb 13  m  15 

shoulders,  ft  ft.'.6. ..:.:.:;;:;       6  @    l 

„ ICftlLll    Pl-ICVB. 

Butter,  (.nitombt.  frcMi.  ft   ft 65      ©      75 

do.     pickled,  W  lb 3,1     a     st 

do.   oregon.ift ...;;:.:;;:;;:;;:     £!  «  « 

do.      New  York,  ft  ft 35     &     4r 

Cheese,  ft  lb. ..f  .!.. iS     S     *-, 

Honey,  f  ft ..I..'.','.'".'.      25      ©      SJi 

sate*?  s  I  2 

Hams  and  Bacon,  ft  lb .  ?:>     a     25 

Cranberries  ft  gaffon ..:;  1  25     ©  1  So 

Potatoes,  ft  ft iw  «       2 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  ft  ft ""       1*  S       £ 

Tomatoes.ft  ft.... !     2       ' 

Onions,ftft ; 'I     a     — 

Apples.  No.  1,  ft  ft ;;;;: <   I    a 

Pears,  Table,  ft  ft 5  S  - 

Plums,  dried,  ft  ft 10  «  12 

Peaches,  dried,  ft  ft )0  g  p 

Oranges,  ft  dozen 75  a  — 

Lemons,  ft  dozen 7S  ra  _ 

(hickens,  apiece go  @  75 

Turkeys  ft  ft       23  ©  25 

Soap,  Pale  and  C.  o 7  ra  12 

Soap,  Castile,  ft  lb ""  —  ©  20 

San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PRICKS  FOR   INVOICES. 

Jobbing  priced  rule  from   ten  to  ftflrm  per  cent,  hiqher  than  th  € 
f allotting  quota  Han*. 

Friday,  February  6,  1809. 
Iron.— Duty:  Pig,  $9  per  ton;  Railroad,  60c  ft  100  lbs;  Bar 
l®H4c  ft  lb;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  ft  ft;  common,  ljj@l?£c 
ft  tt;  Plate,  lfcc  ft  lb;  Pipe,  l>ic  ft  ft;  Galvanized,  2>ic 
ft  ft. 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  iron  ftton $39  00    ©$40  00 

White  Pig  ftton 3600    ©3700 

Refined  Bar,  bad  assortment  ft  ft _  n3    ra 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  fttt _04    @ 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 _  04V(a  —  _ 

Plate,No.5to9 --    a— W« 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 _  04«a  _    5 

Sheet,' No.  14  lo  20 -  06   ©  -    bU 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 _  ns    @_    6U 

CoprER -Duty:    Sheathing,  3>jc  ft  lb;  Pig  and  Bar,  2*£c  ft  ft 

Sheathing,  ft  lb ©_26 

Sheathing,  Yellow  _  20    ©  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow _  10    ©  -  11 

Bolts 21    ©  —  22 

Composition  Nails ■"    _  21    a  —  22 

TihPlatks.— Duty:  25ftcent.  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Chnrcoal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00    © 

Plates,  I  C  Charcoal... __    a  n  00 

Roofing  Plates. 10  00    @  10  5u 

BancaTln.  Slabs,  ft  lb a  — '5 

Pteel.— English  Cast  Steel,  ft  ft "  ©  —  15 

Quicksilver. -ft  ib : _  55    ©  -  &} 

Sheet _  id    @ 

Pine -II    @ 

oar —    o    /a oiy 

Zinc -Sheets,  ft  ft ■ _  10W@-    U* 

Borax.— California, ft  ft —35    @  _  33 


New  York  Metal  Market. 

[CORRKCTKD  WEEKLV  FROM   THE  AMERICAN  AHTISA.T.] 

New  York  City,  Jan.  16,  1869. 
IROrfc 

Pig,  Scotch.  No.  1  (cash)  ft  ton $42  50  ©$45  00 

do.  American,  No.  1  (cash)....     41  Oi)  ©  43  00 

do.  do.        No   2 37  00  ©38  50 

Swedish,  ordinary  sizes 155  00  ©165  00 

Common yo  00  ©  95  tiO 

Refined Iitt)  00  ©120  00 

Rods 1U5  00  ©165  00 

Horse-shoe 125  00  @ 

Hoop  13500  ©190  00 

Scroll........;. 135  00  @U5  00 

Nail- rods,  ft  B) —    gii©  ~  lo 

Spring —lo  © 

Tire —  I0?i@ .-■ 

STEEL.  w 

Bars,  best  cast,  warranted,  ft  lb —  25  © 

Sheet,    do —23  © 

do,    second  quality —  20  © 

do     third  quality .    —  17  @ 

Saw-plates,  circular —  30  © 

Double-shear,  warranted —  23  © 

Single    do —20  © 

Montague  &  Co-  (cast  bats) —  jg  © 

Mnehinerv,  round —16  © ■ 

German,  best —  16  @ 

do.       goat —  1  IK© 

do.       eaule —  13  © 

Blister,  warranted * ■    —  17  © 

do.       common —  19  © 

Jessop  A  Sons'    common —  17  © 

Double  refined .'.    —  26^,'© 

Stone-axe  shapes —  26>£@  —  — 

SUNDRIES. 

Solder,  ft  lb —20  ©  —  22 

Antimony — —17  ©  —  18 

Shelter —    9  ©  —  10 

Copper,  old —  17  ©  —  19 

Brass,  old —  13  ©  —  14 

Na  lis,  roofing,  ft  keg 960  @—  — 

do.       do.    lined .V 16  00  @ 

TIN. 

Tin-plate,  prime  charcoal,  per  box 9  00  ©  15  75 

Banca,  ft  ft —40  @  —  41 

Straits —  37  @  —  38 

English —37  ©  —  38 

COPPER. 

Sheathing,  ft  lb —  31  ©  —  32 

Sheet —  36  © 

Bottoms —  38  ©  —  40 


Sieving  Machine  Feeder — The  patent 
held  by  A.  B.  "Wilson  for  the  "  four-motion 
feed  "  used  in  all  family  sewing  machines 
for  feeding  along  the  cloth,  expired  on  the 
19th  of  December  last,  and  Commissioner 
Foote  has  refused  to  grant  an  extension. 
It  is  ascertained  that  the  actual  cost  of 
manufacture  of  a  good  machine  is  only 
from  $10  to  $14,  -while  the  retail  price  is 
$60.— Exchange. 

Theee  never  yet  was  a  case  of  Dyspepsia  too 
obstinate  to  yield  to  the  -persistent  use  of  this 
pure  vegetable  tonic,  Plantation  Bitters.  It 
gives  a  new  impulse  to  the  whole  digestive  ap- 
paratus. The  stomach,  reinvigorated  by  its 
operation,  rapidly  turns  to  nourishment  the 
food  that  would  otherwise  have  lain  for  many 
hours  a  dead  weight  there,  the  work  of  assimila- 
tion is  duly  performed,  the  sympathetic  brain 
and  nervous  system  recover  their  vigor  and  ac- 
tivity, the  animal  spirits  improve,  and  the 
whole  being,  corporeal  and  mental,  is  refreshed, 
strengthened  and  regulated.  Such  are  the  ef- 
fects of  this  wholesome  vegetable  remedy,  at 
once  irresistible  and  harmless. 


Exportation  of  Ores  from  Mexico. — 
The  last  mail  from  the  City  of  Mexico 
brought  news  that  on  the  7th  instant  Con- 
gress finally  passed,  by  a  vote  of  97  to  20, 
the  bill  which  permits  that  all  kinds  of  ores 
can  be  exported  free  of  duty. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   Summary. 


The  following  information  is  gleaned  mostly  from  jour- 
nals published  iu  the  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  the 
mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORNIA. 

ALFIXE  COUNTY. 

Markleeville  Miner,  Jan.  23d  :  The  roads 
are  now  good  and  the  material  for  the  M. 
C.  M.  Co's  flume  is  daily  arriving  on  the 
ground. 

TheMt.  Bullion  tunnel,  which  has  for  a 
long  time  been  running  in  hard  rock,  is 
now  encountering  that  of  very  easy  work- 
ing texture.  Good  time  is  now  being  made 
toward  the  belt  of  ledges  it  is  intended  to 
open. 

The  shaft  of  the  Morning  Star  is  going 
down  now  at  the  rate  of  two  feet  per  day. 

AUIOE  COUNTY. 

Jackson  Ledger,  Jan.  30th:  The  Pine 
Grove  correspondent  "writes  :  The  hoisting 
works  on  the  Anaconda  mine  are  complete 
in  every  sense,  and  the  work  of  sinking  is 
being  vigorously  prosecuted.  Mr.  Shullz 
has  purchased  the  Thoss  sulphuret  works, 
on  Else  Creek,  and  is  adding  a  5-stamp 
mill  thereto. 

CALAVERAS  COUNTY. 

Mokelumne  Hill  Chronicle,  Jan.  30th : 
The  Railroad  correspondent  writes  :  Last 
week  one  of  the  richest  discoveries  ever 
made  in  any  country — a  regular  ' '  White 
Pine  mine " — a  lode  four  feet  wide  and 
fairly  sparkling  with  gold,  was  unearthed. 
The  lead  is  located  near  the  mouth  of  Wet 
Gulch,  on  the  steep  side  hill,  some  600  ft. 
above  the  bed  of  the  gulch.  The  rock  is 
of  unexampled  richness. 

Herzier  &  Everhardt  are  working  a  very 
promising  lead,  a  little  north  of  Independ- 
ence. They  have  a  shaft  of  25  feet  in 
depth;  lead,  20  inches.  Gamble  &  Co.,  in 
the  same  locality,  have  also  a  flattering 
prospect.  Mr.  Doe  and  a  number  of  oth- 
ers have  recently  struck  it  rich. 

Mr.  Smart  will  soon  have  his  mill  in 
readiness  to  run.  E.  J.  Reynolds  &  Co., 
while  sluicing,  have  discovered  a  very  rich 
quartz  lode  within  a  stone's  throw  of  Inde- 
pendence. 

The  Chili  Gulch  correspondent  writes  : 
Matthews,  Foster  &  Co's  lead,  near  Whisky 
Slide,  have  a  shaft  sunk  to  the  depth  of  138 
feet,  with  a  solid  vein  of  quartz,  varying  in 
width  from  three  feet  near  the  surface  to 
eight  feet  at  the  bottom  of  the  shaft,  while 
the  rock  taken  out  while  sinking,  will  work 
§9  per  ton .  The  well-known  Whisky  Slide 
lead  has  three  shafts  sunk  on  it  in  differ- 
ent places,  respectively,  40,  85  and  100  ft. 
in  depth,  showing  a  vein  of  quartz  from  3 
feet  near  the  surface  to  18  feet  in  width  at 
100  feet  in  depth,  while  the  last  rock  worked 
from  this  mine  paid,  on  an  average,  .§14.44 
per  ton. 

The  Junction  correspondent  writes : 
Work  on  the  Paloino  mine  is  being  pushed 
ahead  most  vigorously,  and  judgiug  from 
appearances,  success  is  sure  to  crown  the 
efforts  of  the  company.  Work  at  the 
Quaker  City  mill  is  for  the  present  in  a 
great  measure  suspended. 

I.VYO  COUNTY. 

The  Los  Angeles  Star  says  it  notices  two 
ingots  of  fine  silver  bullion  from  the  Wolf- 
skill  &  Cervantes  MiniDg  Co.,  of  Lone  Pine, 
Owens'  River,  Inyo  County.  One  of  the 
ingots  weighed  S7.86  ounces,  and  assayed 
.905  fine;  the  other  was  85.50  ounces,  .985 
fine.  We  understand  the  mine  is  in  fine 
working  order,  and  that  the  ore  is  easily 
extracted  and  very  free  in  working. 

MAKIFOSA     CUUNTY. 

Mail,  Jan.  29th  :  We  learn  that  the  pros- 
pects of  a  rich  result  from  a  secoud  run  of 
the  S-stamp  quartz  mill  of  the  Mt.  Buck- 
ingham Co.  and  prospective  cleaning  up, 
which  will  take  place  in  a  few  days,  after 
the  crushing  of  100  tons  of  ore  taken  from 
the  vein,  ten  feet  wide,  as  it  comes  out,  is 
very  flattering.  This  mine  contains  an  al- 
most inexhaustible  amount  of  quartz  rock, 
easy  of  access  and  bringing  to  the  surface, 
more  so  than  any  mine  that  we  have  heard 
of.  The  next  cleaning  up  will  be  a  fair 
test  of  its  payiug  qualities. 

Gazette,  Jan.  29th  :  On  Friday  last  we 
paid  a  visit  to  the  Bentou  mills.  Here  we 
found  everything  lively  and  ever,  body 
busy.  We  were  shown  through  the  new 
quartz  mill  which  is  just  completed.  The 
mill  is  worked  by  water-power,  has  sixteen 
stamps,  aud  is  intended  for  dry  crushing. 
The  maehiuery  for  theThunderbolterusher 
is  now  at  the  mill,  and  will  be  put  in  run- 
ning order  in  a  short  time.  It  is  claimed 
that  the  Thunderbolt  will  crush  from  30 
to  40  tons  of  rock  per  day.  The  company 
have  another  mill  just  below  the  new  one. 
It  is  in  operation  and  running  10  stamps. 
There  is  on  the  yard  at  the  mill,  some  1,200 
tons  of  rock  taken  from  the  Josephine  and 
Pine  Tree  mines. 


While  at  Coulterville  recently,  Robert 
McKee  exhibited  to  us  some  fine  gold- 
bearing  quartz  ore,  recently  taken  from  his 
vein.  After  running  a  tunnel  some  200  ft. 
he  struck  the  vein  which  is  about  four  feet 
thick,  and  shows  gold  freely  throughout. 
Ralph  Jones  is  prospectiug  a  mine  about 
two  miles  below  the  town  of  Coulterville; 
he  has  a  shaft  already  sunk  90  feet  on  the 
vein,  which  looks  well  and  encouraging- 
He  has  a  small  water-power  mill  of  five 
stamps,  and  is  now  engaged  in  crushing 
some  of  the  inferior  or  refuse  rock. 
Should  the  experiment  justify  him  in  so 
doing,  he  will  make  additional  improve- 
ments, which  will  give  employment  to 
quite  a  number  of  men ....  Roberts  &  Co. 
have  taken  the  Melvina  vein,  and  are  work- 
ing the  same  on  shares.  This  mine  has  not 
been  worked  for  some  time  past.  There 
are  parties  prospecting  the  vein  near 
Coulterville. 

NEVADA  COUNTY. 

Transcript,  Jan.  27th:  Townsend  &  Co. 
have  located  4,000  ft.  on  Green  Horn  Creek, 
for  mining  and  fluming  purposes,  extend- 
ing from  Townsend's  house  to  Knicker- 
bocker Ravine. 

After  a  week's  run  the  Idaho  mine  yielded 
508  ozs.  of  amalgam  worth  §9,000. 

A  short  time  since  two  miners  struck  a 
pocket  in  a  ledge  near  the  mouth  of  Wood's 
ravine,  and  in  a  few  days  took  out  a  little 
over  $300. 

The  Cornish  Co.  on  Leer  Creek,  below 
this  city,  is  doing  very  well.  The  lead  is 
owned  by  Cornishmen  who  do  their  own 
work.  The  mill  is  kept  running  with  one 
man  and  four  boys,  and  the  owners  keep  it 
supplied  with  rock.  The  rock  is  exceed- 
ingly rich  in  sulphurets,  and  the  ledge  is 
large. 

Jan.  28th:  Five  quartz  mills  are  in  op- 
eration in  Eureka  district,  and  will  be  kept 
running  all  the  winter. 

The  recent  storm  has  been  exceedingly 
favorable  to  the  mining  interests,  and  if  it 
is  not  followed  by  freezing  weather  the 
water  supply  will  be  fully  adequate  for  min- 
ing purposes,  for  some  time. 

For  some  months  past  work  has  been 
suspended  in  the  Banner  mill  and  the  im- 
provements are  now  nearly  completed. 
Ten  stamps  have  "been  added,  making  40  in 
all,  and  the  old  engine  replaced  by  a  new 
one  of  140-horse  power.  It  is  expected 
that  on  Monday  morning  the  mill  will  be 
ready  to  commence  crushing.  The  mine  is 
looking  first  rate,  is  thoroughly  opened  and 
will  yield  abundance  of  rock  to  keep  the 
mill  contiuually-at  work. 

Jan.  31st:  Fogarty  &  Co.  have  located 
2,800  ft.  on  the  South  Yuba  river,  com- 
mencing at  Holt's  old  crossing,  and  extend- 
ing up  the  river,  for  miniDg  purposes. 

Gazelle,  Jan.  28th:  The  winter  thus  far 
has  been  unusually  favorable  for  creek 
mining.  The  rains  have  not  been  excess- 
ive enough  to  fill  up  and  obstruct  opera- 
tions in  the  bed  of  creeks  and  ravines,  while 
at  the  same  time  there  has  beeu  a  sufficiency 
of  water  for  the  owners  of  claims  to  work 
them  steadily.  Scarcely  any  damage  has 
been  done  by  the  storms  in  the  way  of 
sweeping  away  flumes,  filling  up  excava- 
tions or  disturbing  temporary  water  wheels 
for  raising  water  from  below  the  beds  of 
streams.  Below  Nevada,  on  Deer  Creek, 
a  large  number  of  miners  are  actively  at 
work  cleaning  the  bed  of  the  creek  and 
sluicing  out  the  accumulated  tailings. 

Walter  Dikeman,  aged  10  years,  and  a 
son  of  S.  Dikeman,  of  Rough  and  Ready, 
found  a  lump  of  gold  worth  §28  a  few  days 
ago,  near  his  father's  residence;  and  a  day 
or  two  later  his  younger  brother  found  a 
smaller  piece.  The  boys  immediately  lo- 
cated claims,  and  have  since  been  at  work 
digging  a  ditch  to  bring  in  water.  They 
refused  to  suspend  work  during  the  late 
storm  and  are  so  excited  and  anxious  to 
commence  sluicing,  that  they  can  hardly 
be  induced  to  take  sufficient  sleep. 

Jan.  29th:  The  Enterprise  Co.  on  the 
north  side  of  Deer  Creek,  near  the  Cas- 
cades, struck  pay  gravel  in  the  claims  a  few 
days  since.  This  company  has  been  run- 
ning a  bedrock  tunnel  for  the  past  two 
years,  with  the  expectation  of  striking  a 
gravel  channel.  They  were  in  a  distance 
of  about  340  ft.  with  their  tuunel,  and  all 
the  members  of  the  company  being  poor 
men,  they  were  much  discouraged  in  not 
fiuding  the  channel  as  they  had  antici- 
pated. 

Grass  Valley  National,  Jan.  25th:  We 
saw  this  noon  at  Findley's  bank  a  bucket- 
full  of  gold,  hot  from  the  retort,  which 
weighed  508  ozs. ,  aud  is  worth  about  $9,000. 
It  was  the  product  of  one  week's  run  from 
the  Idaho  mine. 

Jan.  29th:  The  Surprise  Co.  have  located 
the  bed  of  Green  Horn  Creek  for  500  ft.  be- 
low the  falls.  The  Elevator  Co.  have  lo- 
cated 2,400  ft  on  a  quartz  ledge  at  Dead 
Man's  Flat,  Rough  and  Ready  township. 


Several  stringers  have  been  found  in  the 
tunnel  of  the  Providence  ledge,  and  the 
rock  in  them  shows  well  in  gold  and  sul- 
phurets. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Jan.  27th:  A  few 
days  since  the  Roannaise  Co's  claims,  situ- 
ated in  this  district,  was  sold  to  the  Eu- 
reka Co.  for  a  large  amount  in  coin.  The 
Roannaise  Co's  claims  are  on  the  Eureka 
ledge,  and  adjoin  the  claims  of  the  Eureka 
Co. 

The  miniug  claims  situated  in  Glenbrook 
Park  Race  Course,  half  way  between  this 
place  and  Nevada  City,  may  be  considered 
as  good  ground.  They  are  worked  when 
water  can  be  had  by  hydraulic  pressure, 
and  paid  last  winter  §10  per  hour  for  every 
hour  they  were  worked.  So  far  this  winter 
the  claims  have  not  been  steadily  worked, 
as  water  has  been  scarce.  The  last  two  or 
three  days'  rain  will  enable  the  owners  to 
take  out  the  metal. 

Jan.  28th:  Hydraulic  mining  to  any  great 
extent  has  been  suspended  in  Eureka  town- 
ship until  spring. 

The  Idaho  is  working  in  rock,  on  the  300 
feet  level,  the  richest  which  has  yet  been 
found  in  their  mine.  With  15  stamps  the 
Idaho  is  turning  out  from  $S,000  to  §12,- 
000  per  week.  The  sulphurets  are  not 
worked,  as  yet,  but  are  saved,  which  will 
add  considerable  to  the  actual  yield  of  the 
mine. 

The  Empire  mine,  on  Ophir  Hill,  is  also 
in  better  average  rock  than  they  have  ever 
had  before. 

The  Allison  Ranch  mine  will  surely  be 
worked  again,  and  started  up  early  in  the 
spring. 

Frank  Morse  will  have  the  old  Larimer 
mill  in  running  order  by  the  end  of  this 
week.  The  mill  will  run  on  the  rock  taken 
from  the  Higgens  and  Larrimer  ledge. 

From  the  Union  Hill  mine  yesterday, 
was  brought  to  Fiudley's bank. §5,610  worth 
of  gold,  the  proceeds  of  50  tons  of  rock, 
from  the  lower  level. 

Jan.  30th:  The  Coe  has  been  stopped  for 
several  weeks  and  the  underground  arrange- 
ments have  all  filled  with  water.  Two  or 
three  days  ago,  the  pump  was  started  up 
and  run  for  the  purpose  of  clearing  the 
shaft  so  that  parties  could  go  down  to  in- 
spect the  ledge,  with  a  view  to  the  purchase 
of  the  mill  and  mine.  The  ledge  shows 
well  and  is  thought  to  be  rich. 

rLACER  COUNTY. 

Auburn  Herald,  Jan.  30th:  We  were 
shown  on  yesterday,  some  rock  from  the 
Mammoth  mine,  upon  which  the  Pioneer 
mill  has  been  erected,  and  is  now  crushing- 
some  eight  or  teutons  per  day,  which  shows 
free,  bright  gold  to  the  naked  eye,  in  nu- 
merous places.  This  gold  seen  is  in  the 
solid  white  quartz,  and  not  found  in  ssams 
and  cavities  wrhere  the  sulphurets  have  been 
destroyed,  as  is  usually  the  o  s  .  There  is 
much  honeycombed  quartz  in  the  ledge, 
which  is  rich  in  gold,  and  also  contains 
some  base  metals.  The  ledge  is  16  ft.  wide, 
and  the  piece  we  saw  came  from  a  depth  of 
45  ft.  The  mill  is  about  400  ft.  from  the 
shaft,  the  two  being  connected  by  a  rail- 
road track,  and  two  men  quarry  and  deliver 
at  the  battery  some  eight  or  ten  tons  per 
day. 

SISJUTYOT7  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  Jan.  23d;  The  cold  weather 
during  the  past  week  has  stopped  pretty 
much  all  mining  in  this  immediate  vicinity. 
To  avoid  disaster  to  the  Shasta  River  ditch 
from  the  accumulation  of  ice  in  it,  the  water 
has  been  turned  out  of  it. 

TTOLUJISE    COUNTY. 

Sonora  Democrat,  Jau.  30th:  James  T. 
MacLean,  has  taken  a  contract  from  the 
company  to  run  500  ft.  of  the  Kincaid  Flat 
tunnel.  This  will  take  the  tuunel  through 
the  ridge  and  into  Kincaid's  Flat.  The 
rock  is  much  harder  thau  was  expected  at 
the  commeneemeutof  the  enterprise. 

YUBA  COUNTY 

The  Marysville  Appeal  says:  The  Babb 
Mining  Co.,  of  Timbuctoo,  cleaned  up  a  por- 
tion of  their  flume  last  week,  taking  out 
§6, 350,  after  a  run  of  20  days.  They  esti- 
mate that  by  cleauing  up  the  whole  flume 
they  would  take  out  §8,000  to  .§10,000.  This 
claim  is  situated  about  one  mile  from  the 
Blue  Gravel  claim  of  Smartsville,  and  on 
the  same  lead  or  river  channel.  There  are 
several  companies  working  on  different  por- 
tions of  this  channel  between  the  Babb  and 
Blue  Gravel  claims.  Our  mines  will  not 
be  exhausted  till  this  extensive  body  of 
gravel  and  cement  has  been  washed.  The 
companies  at  the  present  time  working,  and 
in  fact  owning  nearly  all  this  ground,  are 
J.  O'Brien,  McAUis  &  Gordon,  Excelsior 
Canal  Co.  and  the  Pittsburgh  Co.  All  the 
above  companies  are  realizing  fair  results 
from  their  labor;  still  the  great  drawback  is 
that  none  of  the  above  claims  are  sufficiently 
low  to  work  their  richest  aud  best  gravel. 


a»MBO,.nT.     NEVADA. 

Unionville  Register,  Jan.  23d:  We  were 
shown  on  Thursday  some  samples  of  ore 
taken  from  Gov.  Fall's  claim,  on  the  Ari- 
zona mine,  that  were  richer  by  far  than  any- 
thing we  have  heretofore  seen  from  the 
same  ledge.  A  very  large  body  of  this  kind 
of  ore  was  struck  by  the  workmen  in  the 
mine. 

Silver  M.  Co.  shipped  this  week  1,044 
ozs.  of  bullion,  and  Fall  &  Co.  shipped 
1,500  ozs. 

Jan.  30th:  A  respectable  little  miniug 
excitement  has  been  developed  over  the 
mountain  in  Panther  Canon,  growing  out 
of  the  discovery  of  a  rich  mineral  bearing 
vein  not  far  from  the  Alpha  mine,  and  sup- 
posed to  be  on  the  same  lode.  Several  as- 
says were  made  of  ore  taken  from  the  new 
location,  which  ranged  all  the  way  from 
§50  to  §1,100  to  the  ton.  The  ledge  is  de- 
scribed as  being  about  thrpe  ft.  thick  and 
the  ore  considerably  decomposed. 

A  short  time  since  the  workmen  in  the 
Arizona  mine  were  set  to  work  drifting  to 
the  westward  from  where  the  tunnel  first 
strikes  the  lode,  and  had  gone  but  a  few 
feet  when  their  labors  were  rewarded  by 
striking  a  body  of  ore  surpassing  in  quan- 
tity and  quality  anything  yet  found  in  that 
mountain;  and  on  Wednesday,  the  hanging 
wall  had  not  been  reached,  although  the 
miners  had  cut  into  a  body  of  ore  eight  feet 
thick.  In  the  whole  of  this  mass  of  ore 
there  is  none  that  is  thrown  away,  but  all  is 
sacked  and  hauled  to  the  mill  for  reduction. 
Should  this  heavy  body  of  ore  contiuue  to 
the  northwestward,  as  now  indicated  by  its 
general  appearance,  new  mills  will  be 
needed  in  the  spring  to  crush  the  ore  as 
fast  as  taken  out. 

Silver  M.  Co.  shipped  this  week  3,112 
ozs.  of  bullion. 

The  Winnemucca  correspondent  writes: 
Fox  &  McBeth,  on  Monday  last,  shipped 
10,000  ozs.  of  bullion  from  the  Little  Giant 
mine  in  Battle  Mountain,  which  was  the 
result  of  17  days'  work  with  a  4-stamp  mill. 

T.  G.  Negus  shipped  three  bars,  valued 
at  §2,000,  from  the  Golconda  mine. 

REESE  ItlVER. 

Austin  Reveille,  Jan.  23d:  We  saw  to-day 
at  the  office  of  Boalt  &  Stetefeldt  two  large 
bars  of  crude  bullion,  or  matte  which  were 
brought  from  Hot  Springs  or  South  Col- 
umbus district.  The  matte  is  a  sample  of 
some  five  tons  smelted  and  ready  for  ship- 
ment.    The  bars  are  .87  fine  in  silver. 

We  were  shown  two  pieces  of  the  ore 
taken  from  the  tunnel  of  the  Great  Eastern 
mine  at  Ophir  Canon,  Twin  River  district, 
which  appears  to  be  identical  with  that 
produced  in  the  lower  workiugs  of  the  Mur- 

P".y- 

The  Great  Eastern  has  been  relocated 
under  a  different  title  by  a  party  of  Portu- 
guese miners,  who  are  working  the  mine 
with  spirit  and  industry.  Iu  the  tunnel 
which  they  pushed  over  100  ft.  into  the 
hillside  it  is  said  they  cut  a  vein  of  ore 
nearly  15  ft.  thick. 

Mountain  Champion,  Jan.  23d:  Water  was 
reached  in  the  main  shaft  of  the  El  Dorado 
South,  in  the  Silver  Bend  district,  a  few 
days  previous,  and  a  body  of  immensely 
rich  ore  partially  uncovered. 

We  learn  that  Col.  Buel  is  daily  taking 
ore  of  a  very  high  grade  from  the  Transyl- 
vania and  Eighbridge  mines  of  the  Bel- 
mont Co.,  and  that  there  is  on  the  dumps 
of  those  mines  and  at  the  mill  between  200 
and  300  tons  of  first  class  ore. 

WHITE  PINE. 

Treasure  City  News,  Jan.  23d :  The  late 
cold  spell  of  weather  has  materially  inter- 
fered with  prospecting  in  this  district,  yet 
some  there  are  which  neither  wind  nor 
weather  can  daunt. 

We  saw  the  deed  of  the  Little  Phil.  Sher- 
idan mine,  located  near  the  Pocotillo,  con- 
veying it  to  a  San  Francisco  party,  for  a 
very  respectable  sum. ' 

We  learn  that  Coover  &  Co's  new  5-stamp 
mill  in  the  ravine  on  the  northeast  side  of 
Treasure  Hill  has  got  under  way.  Moore 
&  Co's  8-stamp  mill  at  Silver  Springs  will 
start  up  during  the  first  week  in  February. 

The  bank  of  John  A.  Paxton  shipped 
during  the  months  of  November  and  De- 
cember 1868,  §96,711.28.  The  agency  of 
the  First  National  Bank  of  Nevada,  shipped 
§101,535.14  during  the  same  period.  Total 
shipment,  §108,246.42. 

The  White  Pine  mill  located  at  Hamilton 
has  been  for  sometime  undergoing  repairs 
to  the  boiler.  Mr.  Miller,  the  agent  in 
Charge,  informs  us  that  everything  will  be 
completed  and  running  again  on  Monday, 
turning  out  bullion  as  usual. 

The  O'Neal  &  Quinlan  mine  near  the  base 
of  Treasure  Hill,  is  a  well-defined  ledge, 
three  feet  or  more  iu  thickness,  and  com- 
posed entirely  of  good  ore,  so  far  as  opened, 
of  a  high  grade. 

The  shaft  iu  the  Keystone  mine  is  about 


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80  feet  in  depth,  starting  15  or  '20  feet  from 
the  north- wnll.  At  a  depth  of  about  70  ft. 
the  ibaft  Btrikea  this  wall  and  billows  it 
down  a  distance  of  ten  feet,  from  which 
poinl  drifts  have  been  ran  east  and  west, 
following  this  wall  a  distance  altogether  of 
■boot  100  feet.  The  Keystone  mine  has 
tarnished  the  ri.h.  ^t  specimen  of  silver 
ore  we  have  onein  1'axton's  Bank 

is  wortl  ud  about  as  big  as 

a  water  bucket. 

Virginia  Enterprite,  .bin.  26tb  :  For  some 
days  we  have  beard  but  little  said  about 
White  Pine.  The  heat  of  thofever  appears 
to  lie  over  for  the  present  Some  who  have 
lately  come  from  that  region  say  that  the 
country  is  already  overdone,  and  predict 
that  one  year  from  to-day  the  population 
will  bo  one-third  greater  than  at  present 

Treasure  City  Hints,  .Tan.  30th  :  There  is 
nothing  at  present  of  which  White  Pine 
district  stands  so  much  in  need  as  that  of 
mills  and  other  ore-reducing  facilities.  The 
dumps  on  Chloride  Flat  aro  nearly  all  so 
piled  up  with  ore  as  to  interfere  with  tho 
successful  working  of  those  mines,  owing 
to  tho  fact  that  no  sufficient  means  of  re- 
ducing ores  can  beobtaiucd  within  areason- 
able  distance. 

The  Mary  ledge  has  been  opened  four  or 
five  feet,  but  is  apparently  much  wider 
than  that.  The  ore  contains  copper,  lead 
and  antimony,  together  with  silver  chlo- 
rides. A  great  many  assays  have  been 
made,  which  leave  no  doubt  that  the  entire 
vein  will  yield  over  $100  per  ton. 

The  Galena  mine  is  the  largest  and  most 
valuable  in  the  Base  Metal  Range.  It  has 
been  opened  in  several  places,  all  of  which 
yielded  excellent  ore  showing  the  vein  to 
be  100  feet  or  more  in  width.  Assays  as 
high  as  §1,700  per  ton  have  been  obtained, 
and  a  few  tons  worked  by  mill  process 
yielded  $152  per  ton,  notwithstanding  there 
is  considerable  lead,  copper,  antimony,  and 
other  base  metals  combined  with  the  chlo- 
rides, preventing  the  amalgamation  of  the 
silver  by  the  ordinary  mill  process.  So 
far  as  the  vein  has  been  o,  •  ed  tl  e  ore  will 
yield  an  average  considerably  above  $100 
per  ton. 

The  Oasis  mill,  since  tho  10th  inst ,  has 
been  running  on  third-class  ore  from  tho 
Eherhardt,  which  pays  only  about  $400  per 
ton.  A  few  days  ago,  workmen  completed 
the  laying  of  3,000  feet  of  3-inch  galvan- 
ized iron  pipe,  for  the  purpose  of  convey- 
ing an  additional  supply  of  water  to  the 
mill. 

Ore  from  the  Dell  mine  on  Pogonip 
Flat,  works  by  mill  process  $256  per  ton. 

On  "Wednesday  last,  at  the  assay  office  of 
T.  M.  Luther,  in  Silver  Springs,  we  saw 
ten  bars  of  bullion,  .985  fine,  worth  about 
320,000 — a  portion  of  the  proceeds  of  third- 
class  ore  from  the  Eherhardt,  worked  at  the 
Oasis  mill  this  month. 

The  Butcher  Boy  ledge,  near  this  place, 
is  yielding  pay  ore  in  large  quantities  and 
of  good  quality. 

WASHOE. 

[In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  portion 
of  this  paper,  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Jan.  27th  :  The  Gold 
Hill  Co.  have  completed  a  substantial  car- 
track  from  the  mouth  of  their  tunnel  to 
their  mill  on  the  opposite  side  of  Main 
street.  The  ore  is  now  run  from  the  mine 
directly  to  the  mill. 

Jan.  28th  :  During  the  week  ending  last 
Friday,  900  tons  of  ore  was  taken  from  the 
Chollar  Potosi  mine,  averaging  $43.67, 
from  the  stope,  and  $26.48  per  ton  from  the 
cut.  On  the  22d  the  company  shipped 
bullion  to  the  value  of  $6,688. 

The  Birdsall  mill,  Dayton,  which  has 
been  idle  for  some  two  weeks,  started  up 
on  Tuesday,  on  ore  from  the  Occidental 
mine.  They  now  have  on  hand  an  accu- 
mulation of  between  1,400  and  1,500  tons 
of  Occidental  ore,  and  unless  a  very  severe 
storm  should  occur,  the  mill  will  be  kept 
constantly  going  to  its  utmost  capacity  for 
the  next  six  weeks,  or  until  spring. 

Jan.  30th  :  There  was  shipped  by  express 
from  this  city  during  the  past  week  4,614 
pounds  of  bullion,  valued  at  $126,555.89. 

Jan.  31st :  The  Chollar  Potosi  Co.  yester- 
day shipped  $14,509.50  in  bullion. 

BRITISH  COLUMBIA. 

Portland  Oregonian,  Jan.  23d  :  A  gentle- 
man of  this  city  who  has  business  connec- 
tions with  the  Kootenai  mining  region,  has 
just  received  letters  containing  information 
of  the  most  encouraging  character,  con- 
cerning the  mining  prospects  of  the  com- 
ing season.  The  permanence  and  richness 
of  the  mines  are  becoming  so  well  estab- 
lished as  to  attract  many  of  the  pack  trains 
which  have  hitherto  been  trading  to  the 
Blaekfoot  country.  There  will  be  in  the 
spring  at  least  seven  trains  withdrawn  from 
the  Blaekfoot  route  and  placed  on  the  road 
from  Walla  Walla  to  Kootenai.     It  is  con- 


fidently expected  that  the  yield  of  gold  and 
the    general   prosperity   of  the    Kootenai 
country  for  the  coming  season,  will   be  fur 
greater  than  of  any  previous  year. 
COLORADO. 

Central  City  Register,  Jan.  14th:  The 
first  class  ore  of  the  Flack  mine  taken  Out 
during  the  last  month  was  sold  to  Prof. 
Hill  for  $172  per  ton.  The  second  class 
ore  averaged  about  six  ozs.  of  gold  per 
cord. 

B.  C.  Waterman  has  been  putting  up  a 
new  mill  at  the  head  of  Eureka  Gulch. 

Some  500  ozs.  of  silver  were  shipped  to 
Denver  yesterday,  from  tho  works  of  Hne- 
peden,  Wolters  &  Co.,  Georgetown. 

From  a  friend  recently  from  the  Arkan- 
sas, we  learn  that  mining  operations  in 
Granite  district  are  quite  active  and  prom- 
ising. The  winter,  thus  far,  has  been  mild, 
with  very  little  snow.  Mr.  Felton  is  run- 
ning his  mine  and  mill  regularly,  and  with 
very  good  success.  His  mine  is  115  feet 
deep,  and  is  yielding  very  good  ore  in  rea- 
sonable quantity. 

Central  City  Herald,  Jan.  13th:  A  quartz 
mill  is  being  put  up  on  Fall  River  with  a 
view  to  crushing  ore  from  Russell  and  Ne- 
vada. 

A  report  has  been  current  on  the  street 
for  the  last  few  days  that  the  Bobtail  Drain- 
age Co.  intend  to  shut  down.  This  will 
stop  work  on  the  Bobtail  Hill.  Also,  in 
the  Gregory,  Briggs,  Smith  &  Parmelee 
and  Black  Hawk  mines.  Over  300  men 
will  be  thrown  out  of  employment. 

IDAHO. 

Owyhee  Avalanche.  Jan.  23d:  Richer  ore 
than  ever  is  now  being  taken  out  of  the  Ida 
Elmore  mine.  The  main  or  south  shaft  is 
down  nearly  100  ft.  A  new  level  has  been 
formed  at  a  depth  of  80  ft. ;  a  depth  of 
about  60  ft.  has  been 'attained  in  the  north 
shaft,  and  we  can  safely  assert  that  at  no 
time  in  the  history  of  this  celebrated  mine 
have  the  indications  been  as  brilliant  as  at 
present.  The  Ida  Elmore  mill  is  kept  hum 
miug  night  and  day  on  this  ore. 

Work  is  progressing  rapidly  on  the  Golden 
Chariot  mine,  and  huge  piles  of  glittering 
ore  are  the  results.  The  Owyhee  mill  will 
be  employed  on  it  next  week. 

The  Poorman  ledge  is  increasing  daily, 
in  quantity  and  quality;  theyieldnow  aver- 
ages about  40  tons  per  day  of  excellent 
rock.  The  casing  of  the  lode  is,  and  al- 
ways has  been,  very  soft  and  easily  worked, 
none  but  picking  ground  has  been  en- 
countered, and  the  services  Of  powder  is 
hardly  ever  required.  The  Owyhee  mill  is 
at  work  on  the  ore  with  good  results. 

Work  has  been  done  on  the  Minnesota 
lode.  Several  hands  are  employed  sinking 
a  shaft,  and  it  looks  exceedingly  well. 
Some  as  rich  ore  as  was  ever  extracted  from 
any  mine  in  the  camp  came  from  this  lode. 
A  shaft  is  being  sunk  on  the  Baxter  lode, 
and  occasionally  extremely  rich  ore  is  dis- 
closed. 

Tierny  &  Co.,  on  the  south  extension  of 
the  Oro  Fino,  are  busy  sinking  their  shaft 
and  the  lode  looks  well;  the  rock  obtained 
is  of  a  similar  character  to  that  of  the  Ida 
Elmore. 

We  have  been  informed  of  another  rich 
strike  not  many  miles  from  town,  but  ow- 
ing to  some  complications  we  are  not  at 
liberty  to  give  particulars  at  present. 

Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  Jan.  19th:  The 
Woodstock  has  had  a  fine  clean-up  at  the 
Cosmos  mill.  We  saw  a  large  brick  at 
Blake's,  but  as  it  was  not  yet  assayed  was 
of  no  particular  known  value. 

Uriah  Perry,  of  the  Iowa  Co.  in  Flint, 
came  over  on  Saturday  with  1,100  ounces 
crude  bullion,  the  product  of  four  days' 
run  in  Black's  5-stamp  mill,  $100  per  ton 
and  upwards.  Perry  makes  Black's  mill 
play  on  Rising  Star  ore. 

The  John  Jacob  Astor  ledge  at  Flint,  is 
developing  finely.  Their  tunnel  is  now  in 
115  ft.,  which  gives  them  a  depth  of  35  ft. 
The  ledge  is  four  ft.  wide  at  this  depth  and 
fully  equal  to  the  ore  that  gave  $165  per 
ton'last  fall,  mill  process. 

The  finest  body  of  ore  yet  struck  in  the 
Rising  Star  mine  showed  itself  on  Thurs- 
day about  190  ft.  below  the  surface,  the 
whole  body  of  the  ledge  being  very  rich 
at  that  point  rsi^  ruby  silver  of  a  very  high 
grade. 

Jan.  23d:  From  a  gentleman  who  has 
just  returned  from  South  Mountain  we 
learn  that-the  new  mines  now  being  worked 
there  look  very  promising  indeed.  The 
Galena  and  Original  are  very  wide  and  rich 
ledges;  and  the  Young  America,  a  later 
discovery  is  said  to  exhibit  some  of  the 
finest  prospects  of  any  lode  yet  discovered 
on  this  coast.  The  lode  is  12  ft.  wide  and 
the  oro  assays  $208  per  ton. 

The  Gulden  Chariot  is  taking  out  rock  in 
large  quantities.  The  Owyhee  mill  will 
start  on  Chariot  ore  to-day. 


MONTANA. 
Helena  Post,  Jan.  8th:  The  strike  has 
subsided,  the  miners  employed  by  Mr. 
Hodge  have  resumed  work  at  the  old  price 
of  $50  per  month,  and  Mr.  Totem's  men 
have  expressed  a  willingness  to  do  so  as 
soon  as  he  hears  from  the  East.  All  the 
differences  have  been  arranged  satisfac- 
torily. 

A  ditch  is  to  bo  brought  into  Pony  Gulch 
to  convoy  water  from  the  right  hand  fork  of 
Willow  Creek.  This  ditch  is  about  VA 
miles  long  and  has  capacity  of  some  500  in. 
of  water. 

The  future  prospects  at  Diamond  City  are 
brighter  than  ever  before.  The  prosperity 
of  Diamond  City  has  been  tho  result  of  her 
very  wealthy  plaeer  claims  which  have 
yielded  to  the  owners  great  wealth.  These 
placers  are  not  worked  out  but  will  give 
employment  to  a  large  number  of  men  for 
years  to  come.  We  have  examined  several 
specimens  from  the  Durant  lode,  shown  us 
by  Mr.  Cook,  and  they  are  indeed  splendid. 
We  have  examined  specimens  from  other 
lodes  and  we  are  prepared  to  believe  that 
there  are  no  better  quartz  leads  in  the  Ter- 
ritory than  can  be  seen  to-day  in  the  vicin- 
ity of  Diamond  City.  Mr.  D.  W.  Corbin, 
the  owner  of  the  Durant  lode,  is  at  present 
East,  engaged  in  procuring  a  splendid 
quartz  mill,  which  he  intends  having  in  full 
operation  by  the  first  day  of  July  next  on 
this  lode. 

The  Phillipsburg  correspondent  writes: 
Taking  a  tour  through  the  mines,  1  found 
the  miners  busily  at  work  everywhere,  and 
in  high  spirits.  The  deeper  they  go  the 
better  their  leads  are.  Up  the  gulch  I 
came  first  to  Mr.  Freeman's  shaft  110  ft. 
deep.  Then  comes  John  O'Leary's  shaft 
shaft  30  ft.  deep.  They  have  excellent 
ore.  I  visited  the  Belle  Flower  and  the 
Irish  Republic  where  an  immense  amount 
of  labor  has  been  performed.  A  fortune  is 
in  sight  in  each  of  these  lodes.  These  deep 
shafts  and  good  veins  are  assurance  that 
the  ledges  are  permanent  I  also  visited 
Alexander's  tunnel,  where  he  and  Mr.  Ed- 
gar were  taking  out  rich  and  beautiful  ore, 
and  the  Hope  lode,  and  was  astonished  at 
the  richness  of  the  ore  that  comes  out  of 
the  deep  shaft  sunk  by  James  Stuart  On 
the  San  Francisco,  Estell  &  Freeman  -were 
at  work.  This  lode  is  in  the  granite  and 
looks  well.  Proceeding  to  the  shaft  on  the 
line  between  Nos.  2  and  3  on  the  Rumley 
&  Bngher  lode,  I  found  this  opening  look- 
ing fully  as  well  as  discovery.  This  im- 
mense lode  is  now  open  to  the  extent  of 
1,200  ft.  in  length,  and  the  narrowest  place 
in  it  is  27  ft.  This  lode  and  the  Hope  have 
been  tried  in  the  mill  and  their  owners  defy 
any  other  lodes  in  Montana  to  equal  them 
in  richness  and  extent.  Work  is  going 
on  universally  throughout  this  camp,  ex- 
cept on  those  tunnels  and  shafts  which  were 
run  last  winter  to  the  great  bamboo  chief — 
the  Comanche.  That  work  is  now  sus- 
pended. 

NEW  MEXICO. 
Santa  Fe  Gazette,  Jan. 9th  :  The  report  of 
Col.  Darling's  expedition  during  the  survey 
of  the  boundary  line  between  New  Mexico 
and  Colorado,  says  :  Gold  and  silver  mines 
abound  in  the  Sierra  Navajo,  San  Juan, 
Las  Animas  and  La  Plata  ranges  of  mount- 
ains. They  have  all  been  indifferently 
prospected,  but  on  account  of  the  active 
hostility  of  the  Utes,  very  little  is  actually 
known  of  their  immensity  or  capacity. 

Central  City  (Col. )  Register,  Jan.  14th: 
Maxwell's  mill,  Cimarron,  cleaned  up  on 
the 7th  inst,  $5,000  in  gold,  as  the  result 
of  one  week's  run.  The  lode  is  opening 
better  than  ever. 

The  Colorado  Chieftain  gives  the  follow- 
ing :  The  telegraphic  dispatches  give  ac- 
counts of  a  new  mining  excitement  in  the 
Taos  Valley.  These  mountains  along  the 
Rito  Seco  and  Arroyo  Hondo,  in  that  val- 
ley, have  long  been  supposed  to  be  rich  in 
the  precious  metals.  It  has  been  said  for 
many  years  that  that  district  was  a  hundred 
or  two  hundred  years  ago  occupied  by 
Spanish  miners,  who  accumulated  immense 
sums  of  both  silver  and  gold,  and  aban- 
doned their  mines  during  an  Indian  war, 
concealing  as  carefully  as  possible  all  traces 
of  their  operations.  This  new  excitement 
will  give  an  impetus  to  the  explorations  of 
prospectors,  and  from  our  knowledge  of 
that  country,  we  predict  that  rich  and  ex- 
tensive discoveries  of  the  precious  metals 
will  be  made  on  the  Rio  Colorado,  Arroyo 
Hondo  and  Rito  Seco.  Since  Colorado  was 
opened  as  a  miring  country,  no  systematic 
search  for  gold  has  been  made  in  that  coun- 
try, and  the  indications  have  always  been 
regarded  by  scientific  men  as  being  of  rare 
promise. 

OREGON. 

Portland    Oregonian,   Jan.   16th  :    Frank 

Cooper,  of  Marion  County,  has  in  this  city 

some    specimens    of    iron    ore    which    is 

thought  to  be  of  excellent  quality,  from  a 


recently  discovered  mine  in  the  region  of 
Butte  Creek.  He  proposes  to  send  some  of 
it  to  San  Francisco  by  the  next  steamer,  for 
examination  and  test  by  experts.  He  also 
has  here  some  specimens  of  stone-coal  aud 
lime  found  in  the  same  neighborhood.  The 
latter  is  burned  from  a  rock  which  seems 
to  be  mostly  a  conglomerate  of  sea  shells. 
Tho  ledge  of  rock  is  very  deep  and  the 
supply  inexhaustible.  The  lime  makes  an 
excellent  cement,  said  to  be  quite  as  good 
as  that  made  with  Roman  cement.  Speci- 
mens of  both  the  lime  and  the  coal  will  be 
sent  to  San  Francisco  along  with  the  iron 
ore. 

From  Canon  City  we  learn  that  mining 
operations  are  going  on  just  as  in  summer 
time.  There  has  been  but  little  snow  in 
the  valleys,  though  the  fall  has  been  quite 
deep  in  the  mountains.  It  is  anticipated 
that  the  supply  of  water  for  spring  and 
early  summer  operations  will  be  good,  and 
that  the  season  will  be  a  prosperous  one. 
There  is  no  local   news  of  importance. 

Wallace  k  Williams  will  have  a  24-stamp 
quartz  mill  running  in  the  John  Day  mines 
by  early  spring. 

Dalles  Mountaineer,  Jan.  22d  :  A  corres- 
pondent writing  from  Willows  Creek,  says: 
Few  persons  have  any  idea  as  to  our  enter- 
prise. When  completed  our  ditch  will  be 
over  100  miles  long,  and  will  command 
more  mining  ground,  and  give  employment 
to  more  miners  than  there  is  at  present  in 
any  mining  camp  in  Oregon.  It  will  re- 
quire two  years  to  finish  the  ditch,  making 
seven  years  from  the  time  the  work  was 
begun. 

A  Southern  Oregon  paper  reports  that  the 
miners  in  Josephine  County  are  all  busy. 
Water  is  plenty,  much  rain  having  fallen 
there,  and  the  streams  are  generally  much 
swollen. 

The  Canon  City  Journal  says  :  Placer 
mining  on  Upper  Canon  Creekis  still  in  its 
infancy.  Mr.  J.  Campbell  has  claims  open 
and  in  fine  working  order,  with  an  average 
yield  per  day  to  the  hand  of  $17. 

A  Jacksonville  paper  learns  that  rich  dig- 
gings have  been  struck  on  Picken's  Creek, 
about  eight  miles  from  the  Junction  House, 
in  Josephine  County. 

WYOMING. 
Sweetwater  Mines,   Jan.    13th :   Mr.  An- 
thony shipped  his  10-stamp   mill  recently 
for  Sweetwater,  by  the  lower  route. 

The  South  Pass  correspondent  writes : 
There  is  considerable  stir  in  mining.  Sev- 
eral rich  discoveries  have  been  made  lately. 
At  Miners'  Delight  matters  wear  a  cheerful 
aspect.  The  company  owning  the  western 
portion  of  the  Miners'  Delight  lode  struck 
very  rich  rock  a  few  days  ago.  Some  of  the 
specimens  -which  I  saw  were  literally  cov- 
ered with  the  shining  oro,  and  a  piece  of 
rock  which  was  broken  showed  the  free 
gold  in  abundance  all  through  it  A  sight 
of  the  specimens  -would  have  banished  the 
doubts  of  the  most  skeptical  in  regard  to 
the  richness  of  our  mines. 

Walsh  &  Co's  mill  would  be  running  now 
but  for  the  delay  of  some  necessary  articles 
which  were  lost  for  a  while  on  the  railroad. 
They  expect  to  be  crushing  in  a  week  or 
two. 

Sweetwater  Mines,  Jan.  20th :  Among 
the  newly-discovered  lodes  is  one  called  the 
Nellie  Morgan,  about  half  a  mile  east  of 
the  town.  There  is  now  about  10  to  12 
inches  of  good  ore  in  sight.  Some. of  the 
rock  shows  free  gold,  and  all  that  has  been 
prospected  in  a  hand  mortar  yields  richly. 
Another  new  lode  is  the  Minerva.  A 
shaft  has  been  sunk  12  feet,  which  shows  a 
well-defined  lead  12  inches  wide.  In  a 
hand-mortar  mill  the  rock  prospects  finely. 
Iu  one  prospect  which  I  saw,  Hue  particles 
of  gold  were  to  be  seen,  literally  covering 
the  bottom  of  the  pan. 

The  Western  Co.,  on  the  Miners'  Delight 
lode,  still  continue  to  raise  rich  ore  from 
their  mine.  Some  of  the  specimens  are 
magnificent,  being  almost  entirely  covered 
with  the  shining  "  oro."  The  company  has 
now  about  700  tons  of  oro  ready  for  mill- 
ing. 

The  Eastern  Co.,  on  the  same  lode,  is 
now  down  between  40  and  50  feet,  and  has 
a  finely-developed  ledge  of  three  feet  in 
thickness. 

Several  new  discoveries  of  lodes  have 
been  made  in  the  vicinity  of  Rock  Creek, 
some  of  which  are  said  to  be  very  rich. 


'  Compeessed  Am  Engine. — A  Cleveland 
mechanic  claims  to  have  invented  an  air 
machine  that  will  give  as  much  power,  by 
increase  of  size,  as  can  be  had  from  a  steam 
engine.  He  estimates  the  saving  in  fuel 
alone  by  his  machine  at  $1,250,000  per 
year  for  the  1,000  or  more  steam  engines  in 
use  in  that  city. 

R.  C.Page,  (of  H.  F.  Williams  &  Co.) 
has  gone  East  to  introduce  the  Stow  Pave- 
ment there. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Gunpowdee. — Artificially  produced  nitre 
is  obtained  by  mingling  together  animal 
matters,  ashes,  and  lime  rubbish,  in 
loosely  aggregated  heaps,  and  exposing 
such  heaps  to  the  atmosphere,  but  care- 
fully protected  from  rain.  When  obtaina- 
ble, the  heaps  are  from  time  to  time  moist- 
ened with  urine,  and  stable  runnings;  at 
appropriate  intervals  these  heaps  are  lix- 
iviated, and  the  salt  crystallized.  Three 
years  usually  elapse  before  such  nitre 
beds  are  worked;  after  which  interval  a 
cubic  foot  of  the  mixture  is  expected  to 
yield  between  four  and  five  ounces  of 
nitre.  It  is  found  by  the  proprietors  of 
the  nitre  plantations,  that  by  the  employ- 
ment of  the  earth  previously  used  for  this 
purpose,  it  yields  a  fresh  crop  of  nitre 
much  more  quickly  than  when  fresh  earth 
is  used  for  the  purpose. 

Sallfobous. — The  Wielitzka  salt  mine, 
which  it  has  been  recently  stated  islikely 
to  be  unworkable  at  an  early  day  in  con- 
sequence of  an  immense  and  apparently 
increasing  influx  of  water,  is  in  a  bed 
which  consists,  as  calculated,  of  a  mass 
of  rock-salt  500  miles  in  length,  twenty 
miles  broad,  and  1,200  feet  in  thickness. 
Its  geological  position  is  in  the  cretaceous 
series,  and  it  consequently  belongs  to  the 
same  geological  era  as  the  great  mass  of 
rock  west  of  the  Sierra,  in  California. 
The  last  fact  is  noteworthy  as  rendering 
it  possible  that  similar  saliferous  deposits 
may  some  day  be  discovered  in  this  State, 
though  it  is  now  well  established  that 
salt  deposits  may  occur  in  all  of  the  geo- 
logical ages,  down  to  the  Silurian,  the 
conditions  being  the  existence  of  shallow 
or  isolated  basins. 

L.  S.  M. — The  electricity  developed  by 
friction  in  the  ordinary  electrical  ma- 
chine, as  shown  by  Farraday,  produces  a 
corresponding  amount  of  magnetic  ac- 
tion on  the  needle  of  the  galvanometer, 
and  an  equivalent  amount  of  chemical 
decomposition,  on  electrolytes  through 
which  it  is  transmitted;  and  in  the  fusion 
of  metallic  wires  we  have  evidence  of  its 
capability  of  producing  heat  of  an  intense 
character,  while  in  the  electric  spark  we 
have  evidence  of  its  power  to  produce 
light.  The  experiments  of  Farraday  cor- 
roborated by  those  made  by  other  scien- 
tists, have  shown  that  the  motion  of 
a  magnet  of  given  strength,  under  cer- 
tain conditions,  produces,  in  a  closed  me- 
tallic conductor,  a  definite  current  of 
electricity, and  through  t he  electricity  t b  u s 
set  in  motion,  light,  heat,  and  chemical 
action  may  be  developed. 

A  Scffeeee.  —A  lute  for  iron  joints  may 
be  composed  of  a  mixture  of  60  parts  of 
iron  filings,  sifted  fine,  and  two  of  sal 
ammoniac,  in  fine  powder,  intimately 
blended,  with  one  part  of  flowers  of  sul- 
phur. _  The  powder  must  afterwards  be 
made  into  paste  by  means  of  water,  and 
must  be  applied  immediately;  in  a  few 
minutes  the  lute  so  composed  will  be- 
come hot,  will  swell  and  evolve  sulphu- 
rated hydrogen,  and  it  speedily  sets  as 
hard  as  iron  itself. 


Freights  to  the  Far  Interior. 

The  importance  of  moderate  freights  for 
the  development  of  the  great  interior  hav- 
ing forded  itself  upon  the  attention  of  the 
Chamber  of  Commerce  of  this  city,  Mr. 
Chas.  Crocker,  the  General  Superintendent 
of  the  Central  Pacific  Eailroad,  has  given 
notice,  in  a  card  to  the  business  men  of  this 
State  and  of  Nevada,  that  after  July  1st  a 
"material  reduction"  is  to  be  made  from 
the  present  rates  on  that  road.  These  are 
now  about  double  the  rates  charged  on  the 
eastern  end,  the  Union  Pacific  Kailroad; 
and  the  Denver  and  Central  City  people  are 
complaining,  nevertheless,  of  exorbitance 
even  there. 

Unless  the  managers  of  these  grand  rail- 
road enterprises,  in  the  interest  of  miners, 
prospectors  and  settlers  in  the  interior,  as 
well  as  of  California  and  of  the  nation  at 
large,  are  very  stupidly  blind,  they  will 
recognize  the  principle  as  an  axiom  in  the 
matter  of  freight  tariffs,  that  encourage- 
ment of  the  greatest  amount  of  travel  and 
freighting  to  which  the  circumstances  of 
the  country  admit  of  being  stimulated,  in 
local  as  wellasin  through  business,  will  have 
the  effect  the  more  speedily  to  enhance  the 
value  of  their  entire  property,  while  noth- 
ing whatever  is  in  danger  of  being  lost  in 
the  matter  of  actual  fare  and  freight  even 
at  a  moderate  advance  only  on  the  cost  of 
transportation. 

The  foreseeing  enterprise  that  could  un- 
dertake and  carry  through  such  a  piece  of 
work  as  the  building  of  the  Pacific  Bail- 
road,  will  not  fail  to  discover  that  the 
interests  of  a  great  through  line,  so  ad- 
vantageously situated — having  an  empire 
to  develop,  with  untold  wealth  in  the  pre- 
cious metals,  the  metallurgical  conditions 
of  which  are  involved  in  cheap  freights — 
are  all  in  favor  of  the  lowest  practicable 
rates. 

Thus  the  question  of  fares  and  freights 
is  likely  to  settle  itself,  and  in  a  very  nat- 
ural and  quiet  manner.  If  the  railroad 
managers  are  wise,  they  will  never  permit 
the  representatives  of  the  people  to  have 
any  occasion  to  bring  up  the  matter  in  Con- 
gress at  all.  An  equally  good  reason  for 
pursuing  the  most  liberal  course  is  the 
probability  that  eoinpetitory  roads,  which, 
hereafter,  are  not  to  be  favored  with  such 
extensive  land  grants,  would  not  be  called 
into  existence  by  the  demands  for  cheap 
freighting  until  after  the  destinies  and  the 
balance  of  trade  and  power  in  the  land 
have  become  fixed  and  subservient  to  the 
interests  of  the  first  grand  continental 
route. 


Overland  Monthly.  —  The  February 
number  of  this  magazine  contains  articles 
of  geographical  and  scientific  value  on 
Whirlwind  Valley  in  Eastern  Nevada;  on 
the  District  of  the  Lakes,  (referring  to  the 
salt  lakes  of  the  Great  Basin) ;  and  on  the 
Experiences  of  Eight  Months  in  Sitka.  The 
article  on  the  Darien  Ship  Canal  is  by  Mr. 
Bryan,  an  experienced  canal  engineer,  who 
has  been  connected  with  various  public 
works,  more  especially  with  the  Baltimore 
and  Ohio  canal,  and  is  an  able  review  of 
the  engineering  questions  involved  in  the 
different  routes  that  have  been  proposed. 


Centeifugal  Quicksilveb  Sepaeatoe. — 
At  the  Pioche  electro-metallurgical  w-orks 
on  Valencia  street,  corner  of  Seventeenth, 
there  is  in  operation  a  little  invention  of 
Mr.  A.  Frick's,  designed  to  separate  the 
finely-diffused  grains  of  quicksilver  from 
the  pulp  which  has  been  worked  by  the 
Nolf  electric  decomposition  and  amalgama- 
tion process.  The  pulp  is  fed  through  a 
funnel,  on  a  horizontal  revolving  disc,  like 
a  plate  or  shallow  bowl.  By  means  of  cen- 
trifugal force,  the  heavier  quicksilver  parti- 
cles are  thrown  violently  against  the  walls 
of  the  tub,  and  there  caused  naturally  to 
flow  together,  and  to  separate  accordingly, 
from  the  lighter  substances,  by  forming  a 
stratum  at  the  bottom  of  the  tub. 


History  and  Prospects  of  the  Temescal 
Tin  Mines. 

It  seems  that  as  early  as  1642,  the  people 
living  at  the  Mission  of  San  Gabriel  be- 
came aware  of  the  existence  of  a  lode  of 
singular  reddish-brown  metal  at  a  place 
near  the  banks  of  the  Temescal  Biver,  the 
Indian  medicine  men  in  the  vicinity  of 
the  Mission  having  used  it  to  cure  the  sick 
of  their  tribe;  but  the  locality  of  the  Po- 
jalco,  or  Medicine  Hill,  was  long  concealed, 
until  one  of  the  tribe,  being  about  to  die, 
informed  the  white  men  at  the  Mission  of 
the  spot,  and  the  latter  going  in  search, 
found  the  hole  from  which  the  Indians  had 
obtained  the  ore — but  it  yielded  no  silver. 
Not  very  long  after  the  advent  of  Anglo 
Saxon  hordes  upon  this  coast,  a  wide  awake 
one  (whose  name  we  regret  we  are  not  able 
to  give  in  this  connection)  happened  upon, 
and  appreciated  the  true  value  of  the  de- 
posit, and  the  result  was  that  the  lode,  with 
a  large  tract  of  land  around  it  was  taken  up; 
but  the  title  was  in  dispute,  and  the  claim- 
ants were  unwilling  to  spend  any  money  on 
the  mine,  until  October,  1S67,  when  the 
United  States  government  finally  issued  a 
patent  for  a  considerable  tract  [of  land,  in- 
cluding the  mine;  but  the  large  quantities 
of  rain  which  fell  last  winter  prevented  any 
active  operations,  and  they  were  not  com- 
menced by  the  company  till  the  24th  of 
June,  1S68.  Since  that  time  some  572  feet 
of  drifts  and  136  feet  of  shafts  have  been 
made.  The  main  vein  has  been  opened  to 
the  depth  of  96  feet  at  the  deepest  point, 
and  drifts  have  been  run  300  feet. 

The  country  rock  is  said  to.  be  granite 
without  mica — or  granulite.  The  drifts  are 
all  run  in  the  foot  wall,  which  is  softer  than 
the  gangue.  From  twenty  to  fifty  tons 
could  be  taken  out  daily  from  the  mine  in 
its  present  condition. 

The  company  will  sink  100  feet  further 
and  run  a  drift  100  feet  long  at  that  depth 
before  they  make  any  definite  arrangements 
for  reducing  the  ore;  but  the  plan  is  not 
yet  determined,  further  than  they  will  crush 
and  concentrate  all  the  ore  under  30  per 
cent.,  until  it  is  70  per  cent.  fine.  This 
will  cost,  it  is  estimated,  $3  per  ton  of  crude 
ore. 

Whether  smelting  will  be  undertaken  at 
the  spot,  or  the  ore  sent  to  England,  seems 
to  be  yet  undetermined.  It  is  not  an  easy 
smelting  ore,  on  account  of  its  mixture  with 
a  large  percentage  of  peroxide  of  iron;  oth- 
erwise there  would  not  be  any  question  in 
regard  to  the  matter.  Skill  in  concentra- 
tion, or  a  knowledge  of  the  available  metal- 
lurgical methods  for  getting  rid  of  iron  in 
such  cases,  should,  it  would  seem,  enable 
the  compauyto  avoid  the  necessity  of  ship- 
ping their  ores.  Wood  in  abundance  can 
be  procured  at  the  distance  of  five  miles 
from  the  mine.  The  distance  to  San  Ber- 
nardino is  fifty-five  miles,  and  to  Anaheim 
thirty-two  miles,  over  an  easy  grade.  The 
company  employs  about  twenty-five  men. 

Chaeactee  op  the  Featheesone  and 
Hidden  Teeasuee  Mines. — A  valuable  con- 
tribution to  the  mining  geology  of  White 
Pine  has  just  been  made  by  E.  B.  Dorsey, 
M.  E.,  in  his  report  on  the  Featherstone 
mine,  near  Hamilton,  White  Pine,  which 
contains  important  facts  determining  the 
nature  of  that  and  the  Hidden  Treasure 
deposits,  with  a  diagram  illustrating  the 
former.  The  Hidden  Treasureaud  Feather- 
stone  mines  are  held  to  be  true  contact 
veins,  having  a  clay  gouge  between  the 
vein  matter  and  country  rock, — facts  show- 
ing conclusively  that  they  are  not  mere  in- 
filtrations. 


Mysteey  or  Motion. — The  lecture  be'- 
fore  the  Young  Men's  Christian  Associa- 
tion, on  Tuesday  last,  by  Bev.  E.  Corwin 
of  Oakland,  was  a  philosophical  disserta- 
tion in  which  the  .speaker  traced  some  com- 
mon grounds  between  astronomy  and  the 
crystallizing  force  of  atoms,  as  developed 
in  the  modern  science  of  the  correlation  of 
forces. 


Continental  Life  Insurance   Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


Annual  Meeting  op  the  Mechanics'  In- 
stitute.— The  Mechanics'  Institute  held  its 
fourteenth  annual  meeting  on  Thursday 
evening,  at  the  hall  of  the  association  on 
Post  street; — President  Hallidie  in  the  chair. 
The  Treasurer  submitted  his  annual  report, 
from  which  we  gather  the  following: 

Total  receipts  during  the  year $15,320  60 

Total  expenditures 16,001  23 


Balance $     226  46 

REPORT  OF  THE  BUILDrNII  COMMITTEE. 

For  rents,  etc $  6,081  60 

For  repairs,  etc 2,243  00 

Eeceipts  from  members , 1,110  Ot) 

Eeceipts  from  life  inenitjers 700  00 

Eeceipts  from  reading  members 234  00 

Books  added  to  the  library  by  purchase, 
752  volumes;  by  presentation,  35.  There 
have  joined  the  association  during  the  year 
252  stock  members;  109  reading  members, 
and  14  life  members. 

The  following  committee  was  selected  to 
make  nominations  for  officers  of  the  Insti- 
tute for  the  ensuing  year — the  election  to 
take  place  on  the  first  Monday  in  March: 
H.  K.  Cummings,  H.  T.  Blithe,  Charles  F. 
Bassett,  Wm.  McKibben,  D.  E.  Hayes. 

General  Winn  gave  notice  that  he  would 
at  the  next  meeting  submit  a  resolution 
authorizing  the  Board  of  Directors  to  issue 
stock  to  corporations  whereby  other  bodies 
may  be  admitted  as  members  of  the  Insti- 
tute. It  was  also  resolved  to  close  the 
chess  room,  reading  room  and  library  every 
evening  at  ten  o'clock,  excepting  on  Satur- 
day evening,  when  the  hour  of  closing  will 
be  at  half-past  ten. 

Artificial  Stone  Company. — Messrs.  E] 
T.  Steen  &  Co.,  who  have  formed  them- 
selves into  a  corporation  under  the  title  of 
the  "Pacific  Stone  Company,"  and  located 
their  works  at  the  corner  of  Turk  and  Lar- 
kin  streets,  are,  we  are  pleased  to  learn, 
meeting  with  gratifying  success,  having  al- 
ready received  orders  for  work  as  we  are 
informed  amounting  to  over  5100,000.  An 
earthquake-proof  building  material  can  ba 
made  by  casting  the  stones  with  holes 
through  them,  for  anchoring  vertically  or 
horizontally  along  the  wall.  House-fronts 
of  this  material  are  mainly  in  demand 
Pillars,  or  any  other  kind  of  article  for  use 
or  ornament,  can  be  cast  hollow,  thus 
uniting  the  solidity,  permanence  and  beauty 
of  stone,  with  the  lightness  and  cheapness 
almost  of  wood.  Fence-posts,  hollow  and 
consequently  light,  are  to  be  made  by  a  cen- 
trifugal pipe-molding  machine,  if  that  can 
be  made  to  work,  as  there  is  reason  to  be- 
lieve it  can.  They  could  be  made  very 
cheaply  in  that  manner,  and  provided  with 
openings  for  rails,  or  wires,  and  an  orna- 
mental cap.  Drain-pipes  may  also  be  found 
worth  manufacturing.  The  materials  used 
are  common  sand,  as  found  everywhere,  in 
quantities  to  satisfy ;  caustic  soda,  im- 
ported from  England  at  a  few  cents  a 
pound;  and  chloride  of  lime,  also  imported, 
at  2%  ceuts  a  pound,  being  the  remnants 
of  soda  manufacture  in  Scotland,  where  a 
thousand  carboys  a  day  are  thrown  away. 
With  caustic  soda  and  quartz  they  make 
silicate  of  soda  on  the  ground,  by  boiling 
under  pressure.  The  works  at  the  corner 
of  Turk  and  Larkin  streets  are  quite  ex- 
tensive and  interesting,  especially  to  the 
scientific  visitor  who  can  comprehend  the 
chemistry  of  the  process.  A  fuller  de- 
scription of  them  will  be  given  hereafter. 

Volume  IV  of  the  Proceedings   of  the 
California  Academy   of  Sciences,    contains 
valuable  papers  on  the  following  subjects:    » 
Additions  to  the  Fauna  of   California,  by 
Dr.  J.  G.  Cooper;  Notes  on  Alaska,  by  T. 
A  Blake;  on  Botanical   Gardens,  by  Prof. 
Bolander;  Explorations  in   Alaska,  by    W.    1 
H.  Dall;  and  on  Earthquakes  on  Kern  river    1 
in  the  central  portion  of  the  Sierra  Nevada,     j 
by  J.  E.  Ciayton,  M.  E. 

The  State  Agricultural  Society  held  its 
annual  election  on  the  28th  ult.  Charles 
F.  Beed  was  unanimously  reelected  Presi- 
dent; and  in  the  evening  the  new  Board  of 
Directors  elected  Bobert  Beck  Secretary,  I. 
N.  Hoag,  the  old  Secretary,  having  de- 
clined reelection. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


89 


Metallurgical  Works. 

In  our  notices  of  the  chemical  and  met 
allnrgiool  works  in  this  rity,  we  hove  left 
those  di  I"111   amalga- 

mation, to  the  last;  being  in  only  one  case 
independent  establishments — we  refer  to 
the  place  of  (i.  W.  Strong,  on  Stevenson 
street— generally  located  in  a  side  room 
connected  with  one  or  another  of  the  found- 
ries, where  pans  of  a  particular  construction 
are  oast,  and  kept  up  mainly  with  a  view  to 
satisfying  minors  of  the  advantages  of  the 
same;  .>r  to  afford  faeilities  for  trial  and  ex- 
perime'it  to  inventors  who  have  new  ma- 
chinery, or  new  processes  to  devise  and 
carry  out,  which  are  dependent  on  the  iron- 
workers' art  before  being  brought  to  the 
attention  of  the  public. 

Mb.  Stbono's  works  arc  in  the  basement 
at  No.  10  Stevenson  street,  near  First — in 
the  vicinity  of  the  foundries.  To  a  visitor 
'  the  place  at  this  timo  presents  a  scene  of 
unusual  activity.  A  two-stamp  mill,  and  a 
peculiar  oscillating  concentrator  of  Mr. 
Strong's  invention,  make  noise  enough  to 
prevent  idle  conversation,  and  extra  mortars 
and  nestles,  bateas  and  the  like,  are  atwork 
in  the  hands  of  assistants;  while  the  assay- 
ing and  roasting  furnace  stand  in  readiness 
to  be  used  daily,  or  as  occasion  may  de- 
mand. Ores  of  all  kinds,  for  assay  partly, 
but  mainly  for  test  workings  on  a  larger 
scale,  by  such  different  processes  as  may  be 
deemed  worthy  of  a  trial,  are  sent  here 
from  the  gold  as  well  as  from  the  silver 
regions;  the  present  jobs  being  mainly  from 
White  Pine,  and  containing  some  base  or 
refractory  ingredients. 

Everything  new,  but  more  especially 
everything  of  established  merit  that  has 
been  developed  in  amalgamation,  is  the  fa- 
miliar and  eveiy-day  subject  matter  of  dis- 
cussion and  of  trial  at  a  place  of  this  kind. 
In  all  that  is  known  and  proven  to  work  to 
advantage  in  the  amalgamation  of  gold  and 
silver  ores,  Mr.  Strong's  works  afford 
probably  the  best  practical  school  on  the 
coast,  especially  as  Mr.  Strong  devotes 
himself  to  giving  instruction  in  the  differ- 
ent methods,  as  well  as  to  working  ores  ex- 
perimentally. Assaying  having  been  his 
business  for  more  than  twenty  years  be- 
fore coming  to  this  country,  the  California 
and  Nevada  modifications  of  the  several 
former  amalgamation  processes  have  fallen 
naturally  to  his  hand;  and  his  wide  ac- 
quaintance with  actual  miners  and  mine 
owners,  as  far  interior  as  the  Rocky  Mount- 
ains, furnishes  the  best  evidence  of  his 
thoroughness  in  that  specialty. 

Two  pans  are  at  work  here,  the  one  most 
depended  upon  being  the  Union  Pan,  with 
a  self  adjusting  muller. 

The  concentrator  is  a  combination  of  the 
principle  of  the  pointed  box,  best  known 
in  the  form  of  the  Eittenger  box,  or  spitz- 
kasten,  with  that  of  oscillation  (not  jjerous- 
sion),  the  operation  being  that  of  flooding 
away  the  lighter  particles  at  the  same  time 
that  a  sharp  oscillatory  motion  facilitates 
the  settling  of  the  heavier  particles  to  the 
lowest  point  in  the  box.  It  possesses  the 
advantage  of  never  banking  up  at  or  near 
the  point  of  discharge  of  the  tailings.  The 
ore  may  be  made  self-discharging,  or  not. 
A  batch  of  600  pounds  of  8  per  cent,  tin 
from  Temescal  have  just  been  washed  by 
Mr.  Strong,  with  satisfactory  results. 

Amalgamation  rooms  are  connected  with 
the  foundries  of  Goddard  &  Co.,  Howland, 
Angell  &  Co.,  Palmer,  Knox  &  Co.,  and  at 
the  Vulcan  Foundry. 

Mr.  Varney's  office,  in  connection  with 
the  Pacific  Foundry,  is,  like  the  Works  of 
Mr.  Strong,  devoted  more  especially  to 
amalgamation  processes,  and  also  to  the 
manufacture  and  sale  of  the  Varney  Pan. 


Mining  Laws  of  White  Pine.  — We  are 
indebted  to  Mr.  James  Devlin,  of  Treasure 
City,  for  a  copy  of  the  mining  laws  of 
White  Pine,  which  we  publish  on  another 
page. 


Rainfall  of  the  Season. — The  fall  of 
rain  during  October,  November,  December 
and  January,  was  as  follows :  In  October, 
15-hundredths   of  an  inch;  in    November, 

1  inch  and  18-hnndn  idthej  in  December,  4 
inches  and  34-hundredtbs;  in  January,  0 
inches  and  35-hundredths — making  a  total 
for  the  months  ii.um-1   of     V2  inches  and 

2  hundredths. 

During  the  corresponding  season  in 
180G-7,  the  amount  of  rain  which  fell  was 
21  inches  and  5-hundredths,  and  in  1807-8 
it/was  23  inches  and 84-hundredths;  showing 
that  we  have  had  only  a  little  more  than 
half  as  much  as  in  1S07-8,  and  that  we 
shall  requiro  double  the  quantity  hence- 
forth to  the  end  of  the  rainy  season,  in  or- 
der to  make  up. 

The  Woodbridge  Messenger  says  that  a 
person  who  has  been  for  many  years  a 
trapper  and  hunter  in  the  extensive  tule 
field  west  of  Woodbridge,  intimates  that 
beaver  have  built  higher  houses  than  in  any 
previous  autumn — even  that  preceding  the 
wet  winter  of  1801-2 — and  that  such  is  the 
usage  of  these  sagacious  animals  preced- 
ing wet  winters. 


The  Eocky  Mountain  Paeks. — The  en- 
terprising publishers  of  the  Denver  (Colo- 
rado) Times  have  issued  an  extra  sheet  with 
a  well  excuted  wood-cut  map,  representing 
the  mountainous  topography  of  one  of  the 
famous  parks  of  the  Eocky  Mountains — 
the  San  Luis  Park,  containing  Sawatch 
lake  and  the  headwaters  of  the  Eio  Grande 
del  Norte.  A  glance  at  the  topography 
alone  is  sufficient  to  create  at  once  a  strong 
desire  to  visit  those  wonderful  valleys  that 
remind  one  so  forcibly  of  Easselas'  happy 
Valley,  the  monotony  of  his  seclusion,  his 
intense  desire  to  get  out  into  the  great 
world  for  adventure,  and  of  his  futile  at- 
tempts to  do  so  by  the  narrow  defile  which 
afforded  exit  to  the  river  of  the  valley. 
The  system  of  Colorado  parks  and  their 
geology  and  mineralogy,  described  in  print 
on  the  back  of  the  map,  we  find  both  inter- 
esting andvaluable  as  reading  matter,  and 
worthy  of  laying  aside  for  future  reference. 


Tcrqcoi?. — In  the  Columbus  mining 
district  (Nev.)  beautiful  specimens  of  gen- 
nine  turquois  have  been  lately  discovered. 
A  large  and  finely-tinted  specimen  will  be 
presented  to  the  King  of  Persia,  by  whom 
tho  mineral  is  highly  esteemed.  It  is  a 
bluish  green,  opaque  phosphate  of  alu- 
mina and  lime,  with  silica,  iron,  and  cop- 
per, of  tho  hardness  of  feldspar  (6). 


The  Legal  Points  at  White  Pine. — In 
the  recent  mining  suit  of  the  Eberhardt 
vs.  the  Eichmond  claims,  at  Austin,  the 
jury  came  to  the  conclusion  that  there  is  a 
defined  lode,  and  so  ejected  the  Eichmond 
parties  as  the  latest  locators.  The  signifi- 
cant point  related  of  the  workings  was, 
that  all  within  a  belt  of  200  feet,  the  limits 
of  which  are  plainly  visible,  yield  ore  of 
more  or  loss  richness,  while  nothing  is  ob- 
tained from  the  holes  dug  on  either  side  of 
that  belt. 

At  Chloride  Flat,  it  is  supposed  that  there 
is  a  stratum  of  rich  ore,  say  a  hundred  feet 
deep;  then  abed  of  limestone  or  porphyry, 
fifty  or  a  hundred  and  fifty  feet  thick,  as 
the  case  may  be;  then  another  layer  of  ore, 
another  of  limestone,  and  so  on.  Jumpers 
contend  that  there  is  no  difference  in  prin- 
ciple whether  the  veins  lie  horizontal,  or 
stand  vertical,  or  at  an  angle  of  forty-five 
degrees.  The  intervention  of  foreign  roek, 
it  is  claimed,  produces  separate  veins  as 
much  in  one  case  as  in  the  other. 


Mining  Eepoets  Eeceived. — We  have 
received,  and  will  notice  more  fully  here- 
after, the  reports  of  the  Arroyo  Hondo 
Mining  and  Diteh  Company  of  New  Mexico 
(near  Santa  Fe),  and  of  the  Globe  Gold 
and  Silver  Mining  Company,  of  Alpine 
County,  Gal.,  with  niaps,  published  in  con- 
nection with  "  Some  Facts  about  Gold  and 
Silver  Mines  and  Mining  in  California  and 
Nevada. " 


The  San  Feancisco  Daily  Heeald. — 
This  newspaper  has  taken  its  place  amongst 
the  journals  of  San  Francisco,  not  as  a  new 
enterprise,  but  as  an  institution  having  al- 
ready made  its  history,  and  quite  as  a  mat- 
ter of  course.  It  is  filled  with  an  immense 
amount  of  ably  prepared  matter.  The  per- 
sonelle  of  the  office  consists,  evidently,  of 
none  but  experienced  newspaper  men. 


Our  Office. 

The  office  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Press  is  located  in  the  second  story  at  No.  414 
Clay  street,  north  side,  just  bslow  Sunsome.  Here 
we  have  spacious  accommodations,  wish  our  patent 
rooms,  editorial  room,  counting  room,  newspaper 
and  job  printing  offices, — nil  conveniently  ar- 
ranged nnd  connected,  and  our  facilities  for  dis- 
patching business  correctly  and  economically, 
better  than  ever  before.  Don't  forget  the  number 
— 414  Clay  street,  below  Sansomo. 

DEWEY  &  CO. 


No  Branch  Office. 

Our  friends  and  patrons  will  bear  in  mind  that 
we  have  no  branch  office  in  San  Francisco,  our 
U.  S.  and  Foreign  Patent  Agency  rooms  being 
suitably  arranged  with  our  Mining  and  Scien- 
tif'c  Press  printing  office,  at  No.  414  Clay 
street.  We  have  no  partners  in  business  except 
tho  undersigned.  DEWEY  &  CO. 

A.  T.  DEWEY.  W.  B.  EWER. 


Returned.— Dr  J.  IT.  Paine.  Dentist,  Wartaworth  House, 
No.  225  Rusli  street,  between  tile  Occidental  and  Cosmopoli- 
tan Uotcls,  San  Francisco.  21vl7-lm 


O.  M  Taylou,  who  acted  as  agent  a  brief  time  for  this 
paper  In  Washoe,  is  n  quested  to  call  at  or  address  this  ofllce, 
without  fall. 


A  Shout  Engagement.— The  person  who  visited  Yuba, 
Sierra,  and  Pluinnscouuttes,  last  fall,  as  agent  and  corres- 
pondent of  the  l'RESs,  only  continued  a  short  time  111  that 
capacity. 


Co-operative  Union  Store.— This  is  becoming  one  of  the 
most  useful  Institutions  in  the  city,  and  the  Mechanic  and 
Laboring  .Man  ful'y  appreciate  It.  They  are  now  enabled 
to  buy  their  Groceries  and  Provisions  21)  per  cent,  cheaper 
than  ever  before,  and  the  very  best  articles  in  the  market. 
The  store  is  located  at  115  Sutter  street,  Licit  House  Block, 
San  Francisco  6vl8-aim 


Save  Yooa  Teeth.— Drs.  Jessup  A  Beers,  over  Tucker's 
■ewelry  store,  are  now  making  a  specialty  of  filling  the 
fangs  of  dead  Teeth,  and  building  up  broken  crowns  with 
pareffoW— thus  restoring  them  to  their  original  usefulness 
and  beauty.  They  arc  aHo  using  Nitrous  Oxide  for  the 
painless  extraction  of  Teeth,  when  so  desired— the  only  ab- 
solutely safe  an.-esthelic  ever  discovered  In  breathing  it, 
it  acts  as  a  gentle  stimulant,  without  undue  excitement,— 
the  sensation  produced  being  truly  delightful,  the  effect 
upon  the  lungs  healthful,  and  in  its  results  positively  free 
from  all  danger.  Prepared  and  administered  daily  at  the 
Dental  Rooms  ot  Messrs.  JESSUP  &  BEERS,  corner  Mont- 
gomery and  Sutter  streets,  San  Francisco.  16vl6lf 

Where  to  Advertise. — The  attention  of  traders  and 
mill  machinists  is  called  to  the  fact  that  the  Mountain 
Messenger,  of  Downieville,  Sierra  County, possesses  many 
special  advantages  as  an  advertising  medium  over  a  ma- 
ority  of  the  interior  press,  it  being  the  only  public  jour- 
nal published  withiu  a  radius  of  sixty  miles,  in  the  rich- 
est and  most  populous  mining  sections  of  the  State.  Its 
weekly  edition  is  double  the  average  of  country  papers, 
being  without  the  range  of  large  dailies,  and  having  no 
competition  at  home.  Its  local  coliims  afford  many  items 
for  our  city  eoteinporaries,  while  its  rates  of  advertising 
are  reasonably  low  10vl7tf 

ACJIOSTIC. 

J»ain  Killer  la  worth  what  it  weighs  In  gold, 
A'l  \ round  the  world  are  its  praises  told; 
It  will  Cholera  cure -scourge  of  southern  climes. 
Mo  victim  dies,  who  takes  it  betimes. 

Keen  I'nin  Killer-a'rue  friend  by  von r  side, 
It  will  curt?  Congo  or  Cold,  in- Colic  beside; 
B.oolt  out  to  api  Iv  il  for  BriliJe  or  for  Sprain, 
I,e   It  once  bo.  tried  r"'firi«  be  used  again; 
ICverv  word  I  am  telling  ion,  Reader,  is  true; 
Remember  that  I'aiu  Killer  \*;rridfiir  you. 
The   I'aiu  Killer  is  sold  by  a'l  Driu'gis  s  and  dealers  in 

Family  y.eilic  lies. 
KEUINGTON  &  CO  ,  -and   ItlSTETTER    A   SMITH.  San 

Francisco  Oal ,  General  Wholesale  Ageuis.  feblin 


PAK   KIt.LER. 

No  article  ever  attained  lo  such  unbounded  popularity.— 
SatonO'iseroer.  — 

An  article  ofgreat  merit  and  virtue.— font.  Nonpareil. 

We  can  bear  testimony  to  the  elllcncv  o'  the  Pain  Killer. 
We  have  seen  lis  inigic  eir-cis  In  soothing  the  severest 
pain,  and  know  it  to  bo  a  good  artlcle.-Cinncinnati  Dtspatcli 

A  speedv  cure  for  pain— no  family  should  be  without  it.— 
Montreal  Transcript.  —  ■ 

Nothing  has  vet  surpassed  the  Pain  Ki  tor.  which  is  the 
most  valuable  family  medicine  now  111  use.— Term.  Orson. 

It  lias  real  merit:  as  a  means  of  removing  pain,  no  medi- 
eiue  lias  acquired  -i  repura'in  '  equal  to  Perry  Davis' Pain 
Killer.— Ncioporl  iKy.)  Duih/  Ncas. 

It  is  really  a  valuable  ineiliciue— it  is  used  by  many  phv- 
sicians — Boston  Traveller.  26vl7-im 


MOSHEIMEU'S 

PIONEER    MINING-    SCHOOL, 

-ASD- 
METALLURftiC    WOttttS. 

Having  establi-hed  the  first  Praclical  Mining  and  Metal 
lurglcal  School  in  tlie  Uniled  States,  I  would  call  theat 
leutionof  gentlemen  who  may  wish  to  obtain  a  practical 
knowledge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

That  I  am  prepared  to  teach  all  the  above  branches  in  less 
time  thnn  in  anv  En  opean  School. 

I  also  underttikc  to  assay  and  work  any  kind  of  ore,  or 
mineral  substances. 

For  terms,  apply  to  JOS.  MOSIIEIMEK, 

Praclical  Chemist  and  Metallurgist. 

Office,  328  Montgomery  street;  Melalturcic  Works,  2005 
l*o well  strict,  San  Francisco.  6vlS-6m 


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FOR 

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HANDSOMELY    PRINTED 

AT    GEEATLY    KEDUCED    RATES 

At  the  Offlce  of  the 

ALSO, 
BLANKS,    KECEIPTS 

And   STOCK    BOOKS 

In  the  most  upproved  form. 


Our  experience  Is  large  fn  this  line  of  printing,  nnd  wo 
aie  bound  to  give  satisfaction  in  prices  and  work. 

DEWEY    «fc    CO., 

414  Clay  Sireet. 


Tho  Perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa. 

marayilTa  cocoa. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Maravilla  is  the  true  Thenbroma 
nf  Linmeus.  Cocoa  is  indigenous  to  Smith  America,  nl" 
which  Maravllla  is  a  favored  portion.  TAYLOR  BROTH- 
ERS having  secured  the  exHnsive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Cocoa,  h  ive,  hy  the  skillful  applicalion  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  is 
so  undeniably  the  perfection  ol  Prepared  Cocoa,  that  il  lias 
not  only  secured  the  prcfccnce  of  homre  >p»ths  and  cocoa- 
drlnkers  ccnerally,  hut  many  who  had  hitherto  not  founrj 
nnv  preparation  to  suit  them,  have,  afcr  one  trial,  adopted 
the  .Maravllla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  for  break- 
last,  luncheon,  etc. 

"A  SUCCESS  UNPRECEDENTED." 
[See  folio-wins:  extract  from  Ilic  Globe  of  May  1  J.  1<T>S  1 
"Various  importers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  wc 
doubr  whether  any  thorough  stiecess  had  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  T  ylor  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
qualities  of  "Maravillu"  Cocoa.  Adapting  th.dr  perlect 
system  of  preparation  to  this  finest  of  all  species  of  tho 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
a  delicate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  the  pure-t 
Clemen's  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  M'iravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  oihers;  For  homccopatlis  and  invalids  we  could 
not  recommend  a  more  agreeable,  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  in  packets  only  hy  all  tJrreers,   of  whom  aUoinny 
be  had  Tavlor  Brothers'  Original  Honue*.patbie  Cocoa  and 
Soluble  Chocolate,  Steam  Mills,  Brick  Luiic,  London. 
GvlfMy 


414  CLAY, 


S.F„CAL 


-LAY,      -grv  ,&       S-F- 
U.  S.  AND  FOREIGN     -* 


Advice  Fb.ec 


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prepared  to  supply  Private  Houses,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
with  this  comtortablc,  economical  and  durable  "IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  BOTTOM." 

Persons  going  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottoms,  which  ia 
secured  to  a  folding  bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  is  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

"Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street. 

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perature has  no  effect  on  ihem;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pourings. 
On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

A.  S.  BIAT^r-IIBfE  *  CO., 
lvIS-3m9p  «11>  From  street,  San  Francisco 


90 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State  Iron    Works, 

Nob.  19,  SI,  33  and  S5  Flint  Street, 
8AN  FRANCISCO. 

MANUFACTURE  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY, 

STJEAiU   XA'OIA'ES  AND  QX7AKTZ    MILLS 

DUNBAR'S   IMPROVED 

©elf-^cIjTL&tijifi,*  IPistori  Packing, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

NEW    OBI\])£K   A.BTB   AMAL6AMATOB 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AMALGAMATOR  AMD  SEPARATOR, 

Knox's  Amalffamators, 

WITH   PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  lor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  0  RES,  and 
stho  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  test  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
Ueaalae    White  Iron   Stamp  Shoes  and   Dies 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  al 
ihe  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  reduc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  either  gold  or  silver.  13vll)qy-tf 


1EA  P.    RANKIN. 


A.   P.    BRAYTON. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  and.  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Uear  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
with  our  superior  tools  and  appliances,  give  us  facilities  lor 
doing  ttrst  class  work  unequaled  on  the  Pacific  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following; 

STEAM    ENGINES, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marine 

use. 

BOILERS— High.  and.  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    Mill    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Furnace  Irons  tor  Roasting  Ores;  Freiberg  Barrels; 

Varney's  aim  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  I'aus 

and  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and  Hoisting  Machinery;  Hansbrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Duiueatic, 

Ship  aud  Mining  use— the  must 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Castings  »f  every  description.  Iron  and  Brass. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  to  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-uif  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  fiicitic  Coast,  under  license  from  the  Wood- 
ruff* Beach  Co.,  fclarttord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  effective,  foul 
saving,  nrst-eUss  Engine,  this  is,  without,  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  tirst  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  other. 

ttODHAKJ)  <fc  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 1S08.  iBvliiif 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

POKTLAXD,    OREGON. 

Bteani    Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMITHING  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  North-Front  and  1".  streets) 

18y13-1t  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 


STOCltTOH,     (it. 


KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

MANFF.1CTURKRS  OF 

iliiartz,  Saw  and.  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

13vl3lf 


J.   NKWSHAU. 


J.  B1GW00D. 


SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  of  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 

J1A1UXE     EN&INES, 

AND   .ALL  K1XDS  OF 

MACHINERY      FORGING. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jubbing  ot  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
All  work  done  guaranteed,  lavli-ly 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  1  .35  First  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinos  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  Kudder  Braces,  Hinges,  Ship  and  Steamboat  Bells  and 
Gongs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  aud  patterns,  lurnlshcd  with  dispatch. 
Kg-  PR1CES  MODERATE,  -ffiff 


J.  P.  GALLAGHER. 


J.    H.  WEED  V.  KINGWELL. 

9vl3-ly 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AND — 

MACHINE     WORKS 

Nos.  245  to  255  Fiest  Steeet, 

S:lu  Francisco. 

HOWLAND,  ANGELL  &  CO., 

rjKOPKIETOKS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 


(1UAETZ  JOI.JLS. 

SAW  MILLS, 

I'O  WBliK  MILLS, 


JLOVE  JM1IJ.S, 
SLIOAK   MILLS, 

PiFEB     MILLS 


Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 


aiMSS  PT1IP8, 
OIL  W£LL  TOOLS, 


HOISTIXG  IVOBKi 

BOCK  JUSKAKEllS, 


Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

Shoe*  and  Dies  of  White  Iron,  mnnnfactured 
for  »nd  Imported  by  u,  expressly  t*or  this  pur- 
pose, uud  will  lust  -.,  per  cent,  longer  than  uny 
other  iiuide  on  this  const. 

Kussinlron  Screens,  oi'nuy  decree  of  flnene.s, 
We  are  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  ot 
the 

HICKS    DENGITV33, 
The  most  compact,  simple  In  construction,  and 

durable,  of  any  £uirine  in  use. 
W.  H.  HOWLAND,  H.  15.  ASUELL, 

lSvU-qr  CTTKUS  PAL1LEI, 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  &  CO,, 

HANUFACTURE-as  Ot 

STEAM    DENG- 1  IN"  DBS-, 
Quartz,    IFloxir    ami    Saw    lVTillss 

Mayes.'  Improved    Steam  Pump,  Brodie's   Im- 
proved      Crusher,      Aliiiinur     JPuuips, 
■Aninlffitm.vlors,  aud  all  kimlt 
of  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAfee,  spiers  &  co., 

X5  O  I  L  E  It     MAKERS 

AND  GENERAL,  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  dt,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Rollers,  with  j,lnin  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription, 

Hydraulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or 
derlny,  give  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  stipp'icd,  night  of 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  linn  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repairs.— Boilers,  Smoke  Slacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair wild  promptness. 

To  lioiler  Makers  uud  Machinist*  in  the  In- 
terior.—Tlie  firm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers, supply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  for  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plans*  Drawing;*  and  Specifications.— The  firm 
is  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  icceive 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  Ideas  hut  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
making  Drawings  oi  their  Inventions,  giving  tliem  the  ben- 
efit ot'thcir  practical  knowledge  in  tlie  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  tlie  manufacture  aud  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  Ivliiif 


UNION    IRON  WORKS, 
Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  BOOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER, 

3TE.AJVX  E1VOI1VJES,  BOILERS, 

And  nil  kinds  of  Alining:  Machinery. 

Also.  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self- Adjusting  Steam  Piston 


Front  Street,  between  IV  and  O  streets, 

Uvll  Sacramento  City 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 

MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  second-hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also    one  first-class    Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one  TTpright 

Engine,  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

SI  AH  UFA  CTII RER  OF 

ILatlies,  Drills, 

And  MILL   MACHINERY  of 
every  description. 

PRACY'8 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     ENGUXE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vented—manufactured  and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited to  examine  It 
In  practical  op- 
eration. 

P.  A..  HTTNTINCITON'S 

Shingle  Machines 

on  hand. 

Particular  attention   paid   to 
Repairing. 

JSP*  All  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  in  a  first-class  man- 
ner, and  at  the  lowest  rates.  12vl7tt 


TH3E   itisr>oTsr 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30,  1808.    Capital,  £1 ,100,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  to  Pacific  M  all  s.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Benicia,  Coffey 

&  Risdon,  and  Devoc,  Dinsmorc  A  Co.,  San  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine    Builders,  Boiler   Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRYMEN. 
All  -work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors: 

Ohas.E.  McLane, 
John  N.  Risdon, 
Joseph  Moore. 


S.  F.  Butterworlli, 
Lloyd  Tevis, 
Ja«.  Pullock, 
den.  Holladay, 


JOHN  N.  RTSDON,  President. 


Joseph  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent;  Clu 
E.  McLnne,   treasurer;  Lewis   U.    Mead,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Uofl'ey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  24vl7-Qy 


.  NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MACHINE      WORKS, 

a'o.  lO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  given  to  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary  Iviv-'iues;  also  all  kinds  ol    Wood  Working 
Machinery;  Shaftings,  Hangers,  Pulleys,  etc. 
made  to  order;  Screw  Culling,  Iron 
Planing,   and   nil    kinds    of  JOB 
WORK  promptly  amended  to. 
Agents   for   F.    8.    Perkins*    En  urine    loathes, 
Planers,  Upright  Drills, 
And   all   kind's  ot  MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also   the  Davis 
Wood  Planer  and  Mitre  Dove-Tailing  Machines.      ■ 
BSJ-Also,  on   hand   for  sale   a  complete  set   of  Tools  for 
making  Blacking  Boxes,  consisting  oi   Press,  Dies,  Shears, 
and  Crimping  Machine,  etc.  4vlS-nr 


Phoenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  EITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

IYob.  IS  and  SO  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesmith  work. 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BANK  VAULTS  AND  M0WIT0E  SAFES, 

rOVGIAG  AND  MACHINE  WORK. 

Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  tlie  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lvl7tf  United  States 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA.      EOTJTVDRY, 

1'29  and  131  Beale  street,  between  Mission  and  Howard,  I  ***** 
San  Francisco. 

X.IGHT  akd  heavy  castings, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      24vl6qr 


CITY  IR0M  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
[RON      FOUNDERS 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COPPERSMITH, 
»SO  Fremont  St.,  bet.  Howard  «&  Folsom 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugai 
Bouse  and  Distillery  work. 

Repairing:  promptly  and  neatly  attended  to. 

13vll 


Engine    .Builders      and    Makers    of   nil 
Uinds  of  Machinery, 

6'  lltiqr         No.  28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


Blanks,  Blank  Mining  Books 

Constitution  and  By-Laws 

—  FOB  — 

Mining    and  Prospecting 

Companies 

Elegantly  printed,  with  care  and  dispatch,  at  the  office  of  tho 
Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

Orders  from  the  interior  faithfuly  attended  to'. 


The  New  Cable. — The  core  of  the  French 
Atlantic  cable  "which  is  to  he  laid  in  June 
next,  consists  of  seven  copper  wires,  the 
center  one  of  which  is  coated  with  a  film  of 
adhesive  matter  known  as  "  Chatterton's 
compound."  It  is  made  in  lengths  of  one 
mile,  and  wound  on  iron  reels,  whence  it 
passes  through  a  die  to  determine  the  size ; — 
plastic  gutta  percha  being  at  the  same  time 
forced  down  upon  it  by  screw  pressure. 
Four  successive  coatings  are  put  on  in  this 
manner;  and  between  every  two  the  con- 
ductor receives  a  coat  of  the  above  named 
adhesive  compound.  It  then  undergoes 
immersion  for  twenty-four  hours  in  water 
of  75°  Fah.,  at  the  expiration  of  which  it  is 
subjected  to  the  most  delicate  test  that  elec- 
tricians can  devise.  The  coils,  after  being 
tested  and  passed,  are  joined  two  together, 
and  wound  on  drums,  to  be  conveyed  to 
the  sheathing  works,  all  joints  between  the 
coils  having  also  been  put  under  a  rigid 
electrical  test.  Jute  yarn  is  then  wound 
round  the  core,  after  which  ten  wires  of 
homogeneous  iron,  each  of  which  is  covered 
with  Manila  yarn,  steeped  in  tar,  are  added, 
and  the  cable  is  complete.  The  total  weight 
of  the  core  is  800  pounds  per  nautical  mile, 
the  copper  being  400  and  the  gutta  percha 
400.  The  total  length  of  cable  for  the  sec- 
tion from  Brest  to  St.  Pierre  is  2,788  nauti- 
cal miles.  The  second  section,  from  St. 
Pierre  to  New  York,  will  be  a  smaller  wire, 
consisting  of  a  conductor  of  107  pounds  per 
nautical  mile,  and  theinsulator  150  pouuds, 
the  length  being  776  nautical  miles. 


The  Standard  Yard. — The  standard  of 
linear  measure  adopted  by  the  State  of  New 
York,  is  determined  from  a  pendulum 
which  vibrates  seconds  in  a  vacuum  at  Co- 
lumbia College,  which  is  in  the  latitude  40° 
42'  43".  The  yard  is  declared  to  be 
1,000,000-1,087,141  of  this  pendulum,  hence, 
the  length  of  the  pendulum  is  39.101688 
inches  at  the  temperature  of  32°.  Should  the 
standard  yard  be  lost,  it  could  be  recovered 
by  experimenting  in  accordance  with  these 
conditions. 

The  Imperial  standard  yard  of  Great 
Britain  is  determined  from  a  pendulum 
which  vibrates  seconds,  in  a  vacuum  at  the 
level  of  the  sea,  in  Greenwich  or  London. 
This  pendulum  is  divided  into  391,393 
equal  parts,  and  360,000  of  these  parts  are 
declared  by  Act  of  Parliament  to  be  the 
standard  yard,  at  the  temperature  of  62 
degrees;  consequently,  since  the  yard  is 
divided  into  36  inches  it  follows  that  the 
length  of  a  pendulum  vibrating  seconds 
under  these  circumstances  is  39.1393 
inches. 


Profits  of  European  Patents. — Our 
London  correspondent  remarks  in  a  recen  t 
letter,  that  the  American  origin  of  an  in- 
vention is  now  a  recommendation  in  Eu- 
rope, where  many  of  these  inventions  are 
in  successful  operation  and  large  fortunes 
have  been  realized  by  their  introduction. 
Improvements  relating  to  some  manufac- 
tures are  of  great  value  in  this  kingdom. 
Mr.  Bessemer  derives  an  annual  income  of 
about  §2,000,000  from  his  British  steel  pa- 
tents, and  the  patentee  of  a  device  for  driv- 
ing millstones  by  a  revolving  diamond,  has 
realized  over  $1,000,000  the  first  year  of  his 
patent.  The  use  of  a  diamond  for  this  pur- 
pose is  an  American  invention,  and  the  es- 
timated value  of  the  exclusive  right  in  Eng- 
land, for  ten  years,  is  ®5, 000,000.  British 
patents,  as  a  rule,  are  the  most  valuable, 
but  many  inventions  are  equally  profitable 
in  other  parts  of  Europe,  and  some  are 
peculiarly  adapted  to  continental  wants 
and  customs. 


The  Government  Laboratories. — The 
French  Government  is  at  present  engaged 
in  the  construction  of  a  magnificent  suite 
of  laboratories  in  Paris,  for  the  pursuit  ex- 
perimentally of  the  higher  physics  and 
chemistry,  as  well  as  their  application. 
This  has  no  doubt  been  urged  on  by  the 
like  move  made  three  years  ago,  by  the 
Prussian  Government,  in  the  vast  labora- 
tories established  at  Berlin  and  at  Bonn. 
In  both  counti-ies,  knowledge,  pure  sci- 
ence, is  promoted  and  reverenced.  In 
Great  Britain  such  a  thing  as  a  "national 
physical  laboratory  does  not  exist;  nor  in- 
deed in  a  strict  sense  do  we  possess  a  na- 
tional school,  much  less  laboratory,  of 
chemistry.  Yet  ours  is  the  country  that 
declares  it  intends  to  keep  in  the  van  of  all 
science." — Coll.  Guardian. 


More  Gold  in  Canada. — The  Wolfville 
(Canada)  Acadian  says  there  is  quite  an  ex- 
citement in  reference  to  gold  diggings  on 
the  Gasperaux  Mountain,  directly  south 
of  Wolfville.  Mr.  Nathan  Harris  has  been 
offered  §1,000  for  his  claims. 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


91 


HOW    TO     MAKi:     GOOD     BlIEAD. — If    ttllV 

boily  ought  to  know  ull  about  the  matter 
named  iu  our  heading,  it  is  a  minor.  Yet 
there  are  plenty  of  hard-fisted  fellows  in 
tho  interior  whose  "  bread"  eversinoe  19, 
although  eaten  with  impunity, — lms  been 
so  eaten  only  because  their  hardy  old  gutta- 
percha stomachs  were  dough-proof.  For 
tho  benefit  of  such,  wo  give  tho  following 
direction  fir  the  makiug  of  this  most  im- 
portant artiole  of  daily  food,  from  a  lecture 
recently  delivered  by  Prof.  Horsford,  of 
Cambridge,  Maaa. ,  who  has  made  a  spec- 
ialty of  chemistry  as  applied   to  domestic 

"Solect  good,  plump,  fully  ripened, 
hard-grained  wheat  Haveit  freshly  ground, 
and  uot  too  finely  bolted.  Prepare  the 
\.ii  as  follows:  Boil  thoroughly  with  tho 
skins  on,  in  ono  quart  of  water,  enough 
potatoes  to  make  B  quart  of  mashed  pota- 
toes. Peel  the  boiled  potatoes  and  mash 
them  to  fineness;  mix  intimately  with 
them  one  pint  of  flour,  and  stir  the  whole 
to  an  emulsion  with  tho  water  in  which  tho 
potatoes  were  boiled.  Cool  the  product  to 
so  (lukewarnmess),  and  add  half  a  pint  of 
the  best  baker's  yeast,  and  a  tablespoonful 
of  brown  sugar.  Set  aside  the  mixture  at 
an  even  tomperaturo  of  about  80  till  it 
works  well,  or  is  in  active  fermentation. 
Of  this  yeast  take  half  a  pint  to  a  gallon 
(sevon  pounds)  of  flour,  mixed  with  three 
pints  of  water,  or  two  of  water  and  one  of 
milk,  all  at  the  temperature  of  about  80°, 
add  a  little  salt,  knead  thoroughly,  and  set 
aside  to  rise  at  the  temperature  mentioned. 
When  it  has  risen  to  nearly  the  full  vol- 
ume for  the  dough,  divide  it  into  loaves, 
knead  again,  set  it  aside  at  the  temperature 
already  named  till  it  attains  tho  full  size  of 
the  loaf,  and  place  in  an  oven  heated  to  not 
less  than  450J.  Let  the  loaves  of  dough  be 
smaller  than  the  tins.  Keep  them  covered 
with  a  flat  tin  plate  or  stiff  paper  till  the 
dough  is  fully  raised  and  the  heat  carried 
up  to  and  sometimes  maintained  through- 
out the  loaf  at  212',  to  convert  all  the 
starch  to  the  mucilaginous  or  emulsion 
form  and  destroy  the  ferment.  Then  re- 
move the  cover,  and  permit  the  browning 
to  take  place.  If  the  loaves  are  large,  a 
higher  temperature  will  be  required.  Seven 
pounds  of  flue  flour  will  make  eight  loaves 
of  1%  pounds  each  when  baked,  or  four  of 
2%  pounds  each.  Such  yeast  will  keep  a 
"week  in  winter,  and  from  two  to  four  days 
in  summer.  Bread  made  with  it,  in  faith- 
ful obedience  to  these  instructions,  will  be 
good." 


GEO.  E.  BOGEYS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 
A.      S*      «      A.       Y      E      It  , 

S12  California  Nt,  Sun  FruncUco, 

J.  A.  .MAKS,    Assaycr. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.     Hold  ami  Silver  Ores  worked. 

2.1vl6-orlii(iiir 


CARPETS,  OIL   CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

SU.lDiX  Etc.,  Etc. 

LOUIS  F.  KNIGHT, 

."- r:  California  St.,  east  side  of  Kearny, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

I  can  offer  from  the  largest  and  best  assorted  stock  in  the 

city  anything  in  our  line. 

AT  PRICES  TO  SUIT  ALL. 

FURNITURE    AND    MATTRESSES 

Made  to  order. 
All  kinds  of  uphold  tiring  executed  with  neatness  and 
dispatch.  9vl7 


LEA  &  PERKINS' 

CrU.HlR  ITBH 

WORCESTERSHIRE   SA/UCE 

yV  1-^iS-HfV       Ot»OI>  SAUCE.        -rj 

!*  'i  \ .  raa  )h  &  —  pi 

he  success  of  this  most  g| 
delicious   ami   unrivalled  £ 
condiment  having  caused 
certain  dealers  to  apply  ihe  name  of  ,lWnr-  ^ 
cestersh Ire    Sauce    to    their    men    inferior  2 
compuunrta,  the  public  is  hereby  Informed 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the  genuine, 
i.i  to  ask  tor 

Lest  «V  Pcrrlus'  'Sauce, 

and  see  that   their    names  are    upon   the  -\ 
»t  tuner,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle-  p 

Su.ne  ol'  the  foreign  markets  having  been  rf 
supplied   with    a    spurious    Worcestershire  U 
S  nice,    upon    the    wrapper    and    labels  of 
which  the.  names  nl*  Lea  and   I'errins  have  been  forced,  L 
ami  P  nive  notice  that  they  hive -furnished  their  correa-. 
noiidenis  with  D«>vcr  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed- 
ing! og-iliist   Manufacturers  and  Vendors   of  such,  or  any 
oilier  imitations  bv-  which  th<-ir  right  mav  be  infringed. 

Ask  fir  LEA  .t  PERU  INS'  S  nice,  and  sec  name  on  the 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stonper, 

WiiDleiale  and  for  Eitport  by  the  Proprietors.  Worcester; 
Orosse  &  Blackwell,  Loudon,  etc..  etc.;  and  by  Grocers  and 
Oilman  universally.  Agents,  (JftQSS  *  CO..  San  Fran- 
cisco. :ivt81y 


Fatknt  Office  Reports,  from  1843  to  1847,  Mechanical 
are  wanted  for  duplicate  copies  ai  .Ms  office.  Parties  bav 
lUK  them  for  sale  will  please  state  price,  and  a'Idress 
DEWEY  k  CO.,  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  office,  San 
Francisco- 


Business  Cards. 


O^EY&Cq 

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SAN  FRANCISCO. 


re$$. 


RODGERS,  MEYER  &  CO., 
COMMI6SHI01V    MiaRCIIAJVTH, 

ABTASCES   MADE 

On  all  kind,  o,*  Ore,  und  imrtlculnr  attention 

PAID  TO 

I 
■  i>%  Slli  Ml  I   \   r  s  OF  GOODS. 

4V103U1 


K.TIt.MIKI.  QRAT. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

UNDE    It     TAKERS, 

Ml  Sacramento  St.,  cor.  Webb,  San  Francisco. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF    SAVINGS, 

No.  S3  »  S;ni«i.iii.-  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.    Money  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
H.  SUTTON,  Prenldent. 
OEO.  M.  CONDEE    Cashier.  19vl6-3m 


FREDERICK  MA.KBELL. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  422  California  street,  corner  of  Lcldsdorff. 

Drawings  of  Modkls  made  for  parties  apply       for  pa- 
■■■ii!*  iii  Washington  or  London.  ar23-tf. 


"W".   T.   ATWOOD, 

I'UaCHASER  op 

COPPEE  ORES,  BAE3,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc, 

SOU  Montgomery  street* 

Room  No.  5,  over  Parrott  &  Co's  Bank,  San  Francisco. 
23vl7qr 


S.  FOLK.  G.  TUCIIOLSKT. 

S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

NAWUFACTURKKS  OP 

WADDING,  B1TTIVO,  und  COMFORTERS 

441  and  413  Brannan  St.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 

SAN   FRANCISCO.  IVlSqf 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

PATTERN    AND    3UCODE&    MAKER, 


Particular  attention  given  to  MODELS  Cor  the  Patent  Office 

Brands  and  Pattern  Letters  Cut.  4vl8mtf 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oakcd  Tunned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  exnrcssly  hy  the  undersigned. 


TANH  E^ 

N  E.  JONES  &C?  ^ 

Constantly  on  hand  and  tor  sale  hy 

<xltA.Y,    JONES    «fc    CO.. 

Dcoot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 

418  Battery  St.,   Sun  Francisco. 

25vl7-ly 


HAYWARD   &   COLEMAN 

IMPORTERS  AND  REFINERS 


IUuminating,   Lubricating-, 


PAINT      OILS, 

CONSISTING  OP 

KEROSENE.    LAKD,    SPERM,     ELEPHANT,    POLAR, 

TANNEtfS.  NEA.TSFOOT,  BOILED   AND  R.A.V 

LlNSliED,  CASTOR  AND  CHINA  NUT. 


Spirits  of  Turpentine  and  Alcohol, 


Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 

SOLE    IMPORTERS    OF 
Devoe's   IlluLiMtaatijag"    Oil. 

PATENT  CANS. 

5vl7-tf.  *14:  Front  Mtreet*  San  Francisco. 


Bv  Express.— Two  cents  per  copy  will  be  added  to  our 
usual  rates  of  subscription  (to  pay  wells,  Fargo  ft  Co'starift 
on  papers  i sent  by  ox  proas.  If  connecting  expresses  in  the 
merlormuke  ad'ditiimal  charges,  subscribers  must  them. 
selves  settle  the  uauie. 


Professional  Cards. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS, 
3IItVIIVG    ENGINEER,    Klo., 

WadffworUi  Bouse ,San  PfAnclsoa. 

Having  bad  S3  T«an  experience  in  the  varloiu  depart- 
menta  ol  illutiig  Enulueerlni  and  Metallurgy,  In  Cornwall 
ruu  America,  solicits ui den)  for  the  examination  ol  Min- 
er* Propi  riiea  ihrouglioui  ilie  North  and  South  America.] 
niii'iT.Lis  atiuyed  <>r  Hualyzvil;  adrloc  for  beiiuflclathta 
refractor]  d;   capital  procured   tor  devel 

uplnu  valuable  tedgea,  4vl7lf 


JOHN   R0A0H,  Optician, 

ii.i.s  removed  froia  633  Bfootgomery  street  to 

.»!■»  Waablncton  «treet, 

Baal  "i  HontgouiDry. 


DAVID  R.  SMITH, 
Olvll  and  Af  colianloal  Engineer, 

[fl  prepared  to  farntall  Plans,  UodQiP,  Speclllcatlons  nnrt 
full  detail  DrawlnR^for  Btcamora  and  Sailing  Vewsela  and 
Slachlnery  In  general. 


M»ntK"niei-y  Rlock. 


I3vl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  AND  COUNSELOR    AT   LAW 

Kooni  25  Merchunla*  Exchunxc, 

27vl6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


RADICAL  CORE 

— OF— 

RUPTURE: 


Treatment  of  all  Deformities  of  the  Body,  by  DR.  A. 
FOLLEAU'S  process.  034  Washington  Street,  up  stairs, 
Washington  Baths  Building,  between  Montgomery  and 
Kearny  streets. 

DR.  A.  FOLLEAU 

Has  his  studies  and  manufactories  In  the  same  building. 

Every  kind  of  Apparatus,  Trusses,  Orthopedic  Instru- 
ments, Artificial  Limbs,  etc  ,are  manufactured  and  applied 
by  himself. 

JSJ-Zfe  Acm  no  connection  withany  Af/imcy.  24vl4-llptf 


JAMES   3MC.  TA.YEOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  G3G   Clay  Street 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 
2vl5-lqy 


PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OP  SAN  FRANCISCO,  (AI,., 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 

CasU  A,»ets,  Jau.  1,  1809,    -     -     *1  ,r.-'H,'i  K>  IH 


MAKINE. 

AND 

INLAND 

INBUEANCE. 

DIRECTORS: 

S*N  Fra-cisCo: 

Oliver  Eldrltlge, 

W.  c.  Knitton, 

J   B.  BohcrtB. 

A  L  Tubus. 

J.  0.  Wilinerdillg, 

Win.  Alvord, 

y.  L.  Weaver, 

Jonathan  Hunt, 

v»  in.  ii  opcr, 

A.  B.  Korbes, 

J.  W.  Clark, 

A.  G.  Slilef1, 

A.  Haywarn. 

A.  heligmaii. 

T.  L   Barker, 

L.  B.  ittnchlev. 

Alexander  Weill, 

U  m.  Sherman, 

Chas.  Meyer, 

L.  Sachs. 

Ohas   K.  McLane, 

JaniCfi  De  Fremcry, 

M.  RfUHilibdum,, 

J.  t;.   Kruv, 

A.  ,1.  RiiUtun. 

David  S  ern, 

T.  Li'iiiinen  Mejcr, 

D.  0.  Mills, 

.1   T.  Ueai. 

1   Fried  IniWer, 

Nkw  York: 

Mo<P8  Heller, 

Louln  McLane, 

H. M  ""ewhnll, 

Frederick  Billings, 

0.  T.  La'Mon, 

JnmosLoea, 

.Miles  D.  riwieny, 

,J    0    Kellogg, 

Clias.  Mnvne. 

Win.  T.  Ooleuion, 

E.  L.  tJohlstein, 

Mi>s<'s  Lilli-i. 

J.  O.  Earl, 

SaCuamknto: 

Lloyd  TevH, 

Edwir  Mills, 

Thus.  It.  Selby, 

.1.  ll.  Carri  Ii, 

Adam  Oram, 

0,  T.  Wheeler. 

Aiphens  Hull, 

M *iiy, vim.'  ; 

S.  M.  Wilson, 

.]    H.Juwnlt. 

D..I,  (Jhver, 

Poiitland,  Oregon: 

w.  Seholle, 

W    S   l.ad  1. 

Tlioe.  Brown, 

Jacob  Kaiiun 

Ohas.  Main, 

Vibqinia.  Nevada: 

CUae.  K.  I'uLers, 

Win.  Sharon. 

officers: 

JONA.  HUNT,  President. 

W.  ALVuRD,  Vice  I'residcnt. 

A.  J.  RALSTON,  Sccr 

etary. 

ANDREW  BAIlvD,  Marine  Secretary. 

ivIBlf 

11.  II    BIOELOW,  Oon'l  Agent. 

STOCK  CERTIFICATES, 

STOCK  TRANSFER  JOURNALS, 
STOCK   LEDGERS, 

ASSESSMENT   RECEIPTS, 

And  all  other  Blanks,  Blank  Books,  etc.,  required  by  Min- 
ing and  other  Corporations,  kept  on  hand  or  printed  to 
order  on  short  notice,  at  moderate  prices,  at  the  office  or 
he  Mining  and  Scientific  P«vw. 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
five  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies, 
feels  inlly  competent  to  serve  In  that  capacity.  Any  par- 
tics  wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  a  Secretary  can  be 
accommodalcd  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessarv  papers  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  a  fong  experience  In  ihe  purchasing  of  goods 
and  machinery  tor  miners,  parties  iu  the  mines  will  rind  It 
to  their  advantage,  where  purchasing  agents  are  employed, 
to  send  their  orders  to  the  undersigned. 

J.  M.  BUFFINUTON. 
Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street 
San  Francioeo  17v\5-tt 


WE  ARE  NOW  OFFERING 
OTJK-     I3X>rE3V!5iIi:    STOCK 


Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

Gents'  Furnishing  Goods 

AT  IMMtT.N  THAT  DEFT  COMPETITION. 

Our  Stock  of  Clothing  *  ■•n-l-i-  of 
AJCH,  THE  LATEST  STYLES 

BOTH  Or  HATKILIAL  1.1D  FINISH. 

A  Large  Aasortmen  tof 
Trunk*,  Vnll-f*.  Curpet  Bate*,  lllankets,  .Kit-., 

AT  KXTREWRLY  LOW   PRICKS. 

j.  r.  m:eai>  &  co.f 

8vl0  Cor.  of  Washington  and  Sansome  streets. 


THE  GIANT 

Isnnw  propnred  to  (111  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  up  In  Boxen,  cither  In  Bulk  or  In  Car 
tritlfiCM. 

General    -Afrents, 

BANDMANN,  NIELSEN  &  CO., 

25vl6-3m        210  Front  street,  San  Frnnclsco. 


SAN    FRANCISCO 

Pioneer    Screen     Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer. 

Removed  to  A.   Prltzel's  Iron  Works.   2tH  Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  in  all  its  branches,  nt  rates  reduced 
from  2510  in  per  cent  less  than  the  established  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
nnvScrren  ever  punched,  divine  universal  satisfaction, 
and  forstrensrtti,  cheapness  and  durr.hllitv  arc  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  .Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
all  qualities  of  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore millmen  forward inp  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  hut  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  — .T.  W.  QHTCK  ]s  the  onlv  competent  and  snecessfu! 
manufacturer  of  Screens  In  the  Stale,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  princinal  mills  In  this  State  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  manv  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  to  give  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  see  me.    5vl7-ly 

California  Steam  Navigation 

gg^i    COMPANY.         rVTj  ; 

Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

'         CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         YOSEMITE.... ' 

"         CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  tho  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  tor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-draft  steamers  for  Marysvllle 
Colusa,  Cbico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  tho  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

M.  M.  nAKTSHOR\K, 
I3vl2  President. 

International   Hotel, 

J  A.  O  K  ©  O  N"       ©  T  Tt  E  E  T 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS„ 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL.    . 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy-  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  In 
the  cltv  to  stop  at.  The  Reds  are  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  alwavn  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market. 
Prices  varying  from  l£l   50  to  $2  per  day  for 

Board  and   Rornn. 

FINE  BATU    HOUSE   AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  nOUSE. 

CTff*  Teams  helonglng  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
nt  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
FtiKH  of  ciuiicK,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  SO  cents 

iilvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 


I  •  106  '°A'RD  -INDUSTRIAL  .PUBUS.HEB, 


DR.  OSTESTELL'S 
LXTTSTGr      INSTITUTE, 

(Branch  of  the  ~S.1l.  Lnner  Institute) 
So.  «1G  SUTTER  STREET, 

Between  Mason  and  Powell  Streets,  San  Francisco, 
For  the  special  Treatment  of  all   Diseases  of  the  HEAD, 
THROAT,    LUNGS,  AND   CHEST,  by    the    Inhalation    of 
Medicated  Vapars  at  the  natural  temperature  of  the  air. 

Earnest  attention  is  solicited  to  this  Rational  Method  of 
Treatment,  which  transmits  the  remedies,  in  the  form  of 
vapor,  directly  to  the  scat  of  di-easc,  instead  of  bv  tho 
round-about  way— ihrough  the  medium  of  the  stomach— 
and  which  is  conceded  to  be  the  only  reliable  means  where- 
bv  an  alleviation  and  cure  mav  be  exported.  My  system 
of  Inhalation,  now  well  known  throughout  the  United 
States  and  Canadas,  and  much  of  Europe,  where  thousands 
— manv  of  them  far  advanced— have  recovered,  claims  the 
profoundest  approval  of  the  medical  prole  Plon,  and  tho 
timely  and  candid  consideration  or  those  afflicted  wlih 
these  the  most  devastating  or  all  earthlv  maladies. 

Patients  attended  at  the  Institute,  dailv,  from  9  A,  M.  till 
i  P.  M. 

Invalids  at  a  distance,  on  writing  their  case,  can  receive 
the  remedies  by  Express. 

Special  attendance  out  of  the  city  will  be  charged  com- 
mensurately  with  the  time  ana  distance  occupied. 

All  communications  must  be  addressed  to 

D.  D.  T.  NESTELL.  A.  M„  M.D., 
Lung   Institute, 
No.  51fi  Sutter  Street,  Pan  Francisco, 
21vl7Smos.  California. 


92 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Altitudes  in  California. 


The  following  altitudes  above^the  sea,  of 
important  points  in  California,  are  on  the 
authority  of  the  State  Geological  Survey. 
California  is  700  miles  long,  200  broad,  con- 
tains 158,687  square  miles,  and  a  popula- 
tion estimated  (1868)  at  500,000: 

Altitude  of  Feet. 

Yreka,  SisMyou  CO 2.700 

Surprise  Valley,  Siskiyou  CO 4,680 

Mt.  Shasta,  Siskiyou  co 14,440 

Mt.  Bailey,  Trinity  co 6,35V 

Mt.  Yellow  Valley,  Trinity  CO 8,000 

Lassen  Peak,  Shasta  co 10,571 

Black  Butte,  Shasta  CO 9,500 

Nolles*  Pass,  Lassen  co 6,074 

Quincy,  Plumas  co 3,127 

Pilot  Peak,  Plumas  co 7,605 

Beckworth  Pass,  Plumas  CO 4,500 

Downieville  Buttes,  Sierrra  co 8,800 

Clear  Lake,  Lake  co.    This  beautiful  sheet  of  water 
is  from  2  to  12  miles  wide,  and  30  miles  long. 

Geyser  Peak,  Sonoma  CO  ...*. 3,471 

Mt.  St.  Helena,  Sonoma  co 4,343 

Sacramento,  Sacramento  co 54 

Auburn,  Placer  co 1,385 

Colfax,  Placer  CO 2,448 

Dutch  Flat,  Placer  Co 3,425 

Summit  of  Sierra 7,042 

*Lake  Tahoe,  boundary  of  California  and  Nevada. .  6,250 

Mt.  Tamelpais,  Marin  co 2,600 

Mt.  Diablo,  Contra  Costa  co 3,876 

Mt.  Oso,  San  Joaquin  co 3,383 

Big  Tree  Grove,  Calaveras  CO 4,750 

Silver  Mountain,  Alpine  co 10,934 

Livermore  Pass,  Alameda  co 6,800 

Mt.  Hamilton,  Santa  Clara  co 4,449 

Mt.  Bache,  Santa  Clara  co 3,780 

Pacheco  Peak,  Merced  co 2,845 

Donie  Mountain,  Mariposa  CO -.  8,797 

Mt.  Hoffman,  Mariposa  co 10,872 

Cathedral  Peak.  Mariposa  co 11 ,000 

Mt.  Dana,  Mariposaco 13,227 

Mono  Pass,  Mariposa  co 10,765 

San  Carlos  Peak,  Fresno  CO 4,977 

Bald  Mountain,  Fresno  co 7,936 

Mt.  Silliman,  Fresno  co 11,623 

Castle  Peak,  Mono  co 13,000 

Mt.  Braly,  Mono  CO 9,435 

tMono  Lake,  Mono  CO ".....  6,454 

Mt.Lyell,  Mono  co 13,217 

Dome  Mountain,  Tulare  CO 9,825 

Mt,  Tyndall,  Tulare  co 14,306 

Kaweah  Peak,  Tulare  CO ..14,000 

Mt.  Whitney,  Tulare  CO 15,000 

Mt.  Brewer,  Inyo  CO 13,000 

Walker  Pass,  Kern  co 6,300 

Tehatchaypah  Pass,  Hern  CO 4,020 

Tejon  Pass,  Los  Angeles  co 4,250 

Mt.  Pinos,  Los  Angeles  co 7,500 

San  Francisquito  Pass,  Los  Angeles  co 3,437 

Mt.  Parkinson,  Loe'Angeles  CO 6,000 

Soledad  Pass,  Los  Angeles  co 3,164 

Cajon  Pass,  San  Bernardino  co 4,600 

Mt.  San  Bernardino,  San  Bernardino  CO 8,500 

San  Gorgonia  Pass,  Can  Bernardino  co 2,S0O 

Warner's  Pass,  San  Diego  co 3,780 

*This  beautiful  lake  is  about  12  miles  wide  and  21  miles 
long.  It  is  engulphed  between  two  ridges  of  mountains, 
which  form  on  either  side  some  of  the  highest  peaks  of 
the  Sierra.  The  central  portion  of  this  lake  has  been 
sounded  to  1,400  feet. 

tThis  very  remarkable  alkali  lake  is  sometimes  called 
the  Dead  Sea  of  America.  It  lies  10  miles  southwest  of 
the  dividing  line  between  California  and  Nevada,  and 
as  about  14  miles  long  and  9  miles  wide.  It  has  never 
been  sounded,  but  a  trial  said  to  have  been  made  with  a 
line  of  300  feet  failed  to  reach  bottom.  By  chemical  an- 
alysis a  gallon  of  the  water  weighing  8  pounds,  was  found 
to  contain  1,200  grains  of  solid  matter,  consisting  prin- 
cipally of  chloride  of  sodium,  carbonate  of  lead,  sulphate 
of  soda,  borax  and  silica.  The  bitter  and  fatal  waters  of 
this  lake  render  it  literally  a  "  dead  sea,"  and  all  its  sur- 
roundings— wild,  gloomy  andforeboding — are  suggestive 
of  sterility  and  death.  Very  large  numbers  of  mineral 
curiosities  abound  in  the  neighborhood  of  this  lake. 

Turbines. — Eds.  Press: — We  notice  in 
your  issue  of  January  16th,  an  article  on 
' '  Turbine  Water  Wheels, "  stating  that  the 
"  Jonval,  Lind  and  Tyler  turbines  (French, 
California,  and  New  England  inventions, 
respectively)  furnish  the  highest  percent- 
age of  absolute  power  in  the  order  named, 
and  are  cheap,  in  proportion  to  the  power 
furnished,  in  the  reverse  order."  This 
statement  is  correct  in  the  main  and  most 
important  particular  as  to  the  percentage 
of  power,  on  which  point  we  would  call 
attention  to  an  article  in  the  Scientific  Amer- 
ican of  December  23d,  entitled,  ' '  The  Jon- 
val  vs.  the  Fourneyron  Water  Wheel. "  In 
reference  to  the  cheapness  of  the  respect- 
ive wheels,  we  beg  to  correct  your  state- 
ment, as  the  facts  are  just  the  opposite — 
the  Jonval  wheel  being  from  fifty  to  one 
hundred  per  cent,  cheaper  than  either  of 
the  other  wheels  mentioned.  Very  respect- 
fully, Fullek  &  Co. 

San  Francisco,  Feb.  4,  1869. 


Histobx  of  Gold  in  New  Zealand. — 
The  islands  have  produced  £11,000,000  of 
gold  a  year  during  three  years  since  the 
mines  were  discovered.  In  1864,  and  for 
years  previous,  it  will  be  recollected  by 
all  who  then  read  the  New  Zealand  papers, 
there  were  premiums  offered  by  govern- 
ment, and  higher  premiums  advocated  by 
newspaper  correspondents,  for  the  discov- 
ery and  development  of  gold  mines  in 
that  country;  a  conviction  prevailing  that 
gold  could  be  found  there  in  quantities  to 

pay- 


JSnffineeriiiff. 


Railroad  Building. — The  Central  Pa- 
cific Railroad  Company  are  surveying  a 
branch  line  from  Ogden  City  to  the  south- 
ward; through  Salt  Lake  Valley,  touching 
the  city  of  the  Saints,  Kaysville,  Farming- 
ton,  Centerville,  Bountiful,  etc.  The 
rumor  is  revived  of  the  intention  of 
the  Union  Pacific  Company  to  continue 
their  road  into  California  by  the  Beck- 
wourth  Pass  route,  in  connection  with  the 
Oroville  and  Virginia  City  Company.  The 
contract  has  been  let  for  the  first  section 
of  the  California  Pacific  extension  from 
Davisville  to  Marysville,  and  the  whole 
road  to  the  latter  point  is  expected  to  be 
finished  by  August. 

The  Bulletin  says:  The  completion  of  the 
the  beginning  during  the  present  year  of 
Pacific  Railroad  will  liberate  considerable  la- 
bor and  capital  for  the  prosecution  of  local 
roads  in  this  State,  and  we  may  look  to  see 
such  an  era  of  railroad  building  as  popu- 
lated and  enriched  Illinois  in  the  decade 
following  1850. 


The  FjEGineering  Data  of  the  Orovilee 
and  Virginia  City  R.  R.  are  as  follows: 

Distances — Vallejo  to  Oroville,  estimated, 
107  miles;  Oroville  to  State  line,  actual 
measurement,  134;  State  line  to  Lander 
City  at  the  Big  Bend  of  Humboldt,  esti- 
mated, 108.     Total,  349  miles. 

Gradients — Maximum  per  mile,  66  7-12 
feet;  average  34  feet. 

Elevation  —  Greatest  at  Beckwourth's 
Pass,  4, 682  feet. 

Estimated  Cost  of  Constructing- — The  Oro- 
ville and  Virginia  section  of  this  road — 
made  by  competent  engineers  and  from  ac- 
tual surveys — from  Oroville  to  Quincy,  11% 
miles,  $37,500  per  mile.     Total  §2,915,625. 

From  Quincy  to  State  line,  56%  miles  at 
$20,000  per  mile,  $1,125,000.  Total  $i,- 
040,625. 

Superstructures — Track  complete,  in- 
cluding 10  miles  for  turnouts,  144  miles, 
$1,400,000. 

Rolling  Stock  to  Work  it — As  part  of  the 
main  Pacific  Road.  $1,000,000;  buildings, 
shops  and  fixtures,  $400,000.  Grand  total, 
$6,840,625. 


Telegraph  Building  in  Mexico. — The 
telegraphic  wires  are  now  up  for  the  whole 
length  from  Manzanillo  to  Vera  Cruz,  via 
Colima;  Guadalajara  and  the  capital.  The 
other  lines  to  Morelia,  Acapulco  and  the 
Rio  Grande,  will  be  finished  before  the 
rainy  season  sets  in. 

From  Guaymas  we  hear  that  the  State 
Government  is  actively  engaged  in  estab- 
lishing a  telegraph  line  from  said  port  to 
the  Capital  Ures,  and  that  a  company  is 
forming  there  to  carry  the  work  out  and 
avail  itself  of  other  franchises  which  the 
State  Legislature  has  granted. 


Proposal  to  Dredge  the  Sacramento 
River. — The  Union  says  the  Sacramento 
river  is  fast  filling  up  with  the  sand  which 
has  been  set  loose  by  miners  in  the  mount- 
ains, and  is  brought  down  by  the  currents 
in  winter,  rendering  the  river  difficult  of 
navigation.  It  is  known  that  the  present 
bed  of  the  river  is  many  feet  higher  now 
than  it  was  10  or  12  years  ago,  and  this  de- 
bris is  gradually  filling  up  Suisun  and  the 
other  bays.  The  evil  can  only  be  remedied 
in  one  way — says  the  Union — and  that  is  by 
dredging  the  river  from  the  debouchment 
of  its  two  chief  affluents—  the  Feather  and 
American — to  Suisun  Bay. 


Water  at  White  Pine. — The  want  of  a 
supply  of  water  will  be  a  great  drawback  at 
White  Pine  in  the  spring.  Although  the 
range  of  mountains  running  down  to  and 
below  Hamilton  is  full  of  water,  no  compa- 
nies are  pushing  the  work  of  tunneling.  It 
is  thought  that  water  in  such  supply  as 
must  flow  when  a  tunnel  reaches  a  point 
under  these  springs  would  produce  a  large 
revenue. 


Blasting  Out  the  Coral  Reefs  of  Mdo- 
way,Island.— The  Senate  has  added  $50,000 
to  the  Naval  Appropriation  Bill  to  improve 
the  harbor  of  Midway  Island,  which  has 
been  surveyed  under  the  direction  of  Ad- 
miral Thatcher,  and  is  to  be  made  a 
safe  refuge  for  our  commerce  in  the  North 
Pacific.  The  island  belongs  to  the  United 
States,  and  is  half-way  between  China  and 
California. 


Water  Supply  at  Vallejo. — Three  dif- 
ferent companies  have  been  organized  to 
furnish  Vallejo  with  fresh  water,  yet  neither 
has  made  a  move  in  the  matter  yet. 


White  Pine  Items. 

Mining  Stock  Operations. — A  White 
Pine  correspondent  of  the  Alia  says:  Large 
sales  of  mining  ground  continue  to  be 
made,  and  I  think  the  figures  here  are  rea- 
sonable; but  a  word  of  caution  to  your  good 
people,  who  cannot  come  and  see  for  them- 
selves. Every  new  mining  camp  is  filled 
with  irresponsible  men,  who  get  hold  of 
some  mines — perhaps  very  good  ones — and 
put  any  price  upon  them  that  they  can ,  but 
at  a  very  heavy  advance  from  "  firsthands. " 
They  bond  mines  and  take  them  to  your 
city.  No  parties  here  will  bond  a  mine  at 
anything  like  the  cash  price;  but  they  are 
talked  into  it,  and  you  pay  for  such  useless 
service.  I  say  useless,  because  most  of  the 
purchasers  have  friends  here,  and  should 
certainly  take  some  advice  before  action. 
Quite  a  number  of  mines  have  been  taken 
to  your  city  in  this  way  during  the  past 
week.  Many  of  your  capitalists  contribute 
a  few  thousand  dollars  to  some  agent  or 
representative  for  the  purpose  of  buying 
property,  and  the  said  representative  is  a 
big  toad  in  the  puddle  while  the  money 
lasts.  The  character  of  our  ores,  and  the 
fact  that  few  are  at  all  acquainted  with 
them,  have  given  inexperienced  men  agood 
opportunity  to  compete  with  those  Ion;;  in 
the  business. 

Depth  of  the  White  Pine  Deposits. — 
News  has  been  received  from  Hamilton  that 
ore  has  been  struck  in  a  tunnel  100  feet 
below  the  surface  in  the  Virginia  mine, 
situated  on  the  northern  flank  of  Treasure 
Hill.  The  importance  of  this  fact  consists 
in  its  showing  that  the  mines  in  that  dis- 
trict are  probably  not  merely  superficial 
deposits  liable  soon  to  be  exhausted. 

Portable  Steam  Power. — A  portable 
steam  engine  on  wheels  has  gone  up  on  the 
Sacramento  boat,  en  route  for  White  Pine, 
to  be  used  as  the  motive  power  fora  crush- 
ing mill  on  a  small  scale. 

Population  of  White  Pine  District. — 
A  gentleman  recently  from  White  Pine  es- 
timates the  population  of  that  district  at 
6,000.  The  population  of  Treasure  City 
alone  is  believed  to  be  not  less  than  3,500. 

A  company  of  sixteen  citizens  of  Gibson- 
ville,  Sierra  County,  have  incorporated, 
and  will  send  Bobert  Walsh  to  the  White 
Pine  country  to  prospect. 

Telegraph  to  White  Pine. — Mr.  James 
Gamble,  Superintendent  of  the  Western 
Union  Telegraph  Co.,  informs  the  Bulletin 
that  a  contract  has  been  let  for  the  tele- 
graph poles  for  a  line  from  Ruby  Valley-to 
White  Pine;  that  the  wire  is  now  on  the 
way,  and  that  the  line  will  be  in  operation 
in  six  weeks. 


Resources  and  Developments. 

Vallejo  has  a  population  of  5,000. 

San  Leandro  has  four  gang-plow  manu- 
factories. 

A  tree  on  the  ranch  of  G.  N.  Sweezy, 
Yuba  County,  bore  a  crop  of  100  oranges 
last  year. 

The  Stockton  Independent  thinks  that  Cali- 
fornia teazle  (a  kind  of  burr)  is  good  for 
carding  wool  and  cotton. 

The  citizens  of  Millville,  Tehama  Coun- 
ty, are  actively  engaged  in  organizing  and 
establishing  a  woolen  factory. 

Silk  Growing. — I.  N.  Hoag  has  shipped 
four  large  wool  sacks  of  silk  cocoons, 
weighing  113  pounds,  to  R.  &  J.  Morton, 
of  San  Francisco.  The  cocoons  were  those 
perforated  by  the  moths  in  their  exit,  and 
are  used  for  the  manufacture  of  velvet  and 
mixed  goods,  and  were  sold  at  seventy-five 
cents  a  pound. 

Concentration  and  Smelting  of  Tin 
Ores. — A  bar  of  eighty-five  pounds  of  tin, 
of  .97  fineness,  from  the  Temescalore,  has 
been  turned  out  from  Mosheimer's  Smelt- 
ing Works,  the  work  being  done  in  small 
crucibles.  The  intention  is  to  crush  the 
ore  to  such  a  fineness  as  to  pass  through  a 
screen  of  from  18,000  to  20,000  meshes  to 
the  square  inch;  as  it  is  found  that  in  order 
to  render  the  reduction  of  tin  ores  effectual, 
they  must  be  crushed  to  an  extreme  fine- 
ness. After  being  concentrated  at  the 
Union  Foundry,  the  ores  are  to  be  smelted 
at  Mo  sheimer's  Smelting  Works,  for  the 
present. 

Cherries  Ripened  Outdoors  in  Janu- 
ary.— A  city  cotemporary  mentions  the 
plucking  of  a  fine  cluster  of  ripe  cherries, 
a  day  or  two  ago,  from  a  tree  in  the  garden 
of  Otis  V.  Sawyer,  on  Hyde  street.  Vol- 
umes in  favor  of  the  mildness  of  the  cli- 
mate of  California  could  not  speak  more. 


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below  Siiusonif,  Sun  Francisco. 
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OPINION  OF    OTHKILS; 

Every  mine?  tn  the  oomnnralty  should  Rabaertbe  for 
the  Mining  and  Bolftntlfle  Proaa.— Gran  Valley  Union, 

KnmfOAND  fk'iK.s-nric    Pukss.— This  excellent  seien- 

rnal  haa  entered  upon  its  eighteenth  volume.— 

C'hioo  Courant,  Jan.  l5Ui, 

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sive circulation  in  every  mining  community  on  the 
Ontt/— i'lacer  Herald,  Dec.  19, 

The  MiMNii  USD  BCXENTOIC  Puess  has  becomo  al- 
ma i  Indispensable  to  the    miner   untl    machinist,  and  ii* 

veil  deserving  of  the  patronage  which  we  are  pleas*  a  to 

learn  it  receives. — Mariposa  Mail,  Jan.  IQUt. 

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■Jte  for  the  successful  prosecution  of  their  calling. — XVfe- 
tada  Gazette, 

Thk  Mim.io  and  SciKSTinc  Pukss  ha*  entered  upon  Its 
XVlIlli  Volume.  It  has  donned  a  new-stylo  hat;  or,  In 
uawspaoer  parlance,  a  new  heading,  which  gives  It  the 
guild,  scientific  look  it  merits,  other  improvements  typo 
gr.i  IiilmI  are  iiUn  noilccuble.  No  nail  for  hnprovemeni  in 
111  matter.— Annular  ledger,  July  1801 

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appearance.  The  Pbkss  is  one  of  our  most  valuable 
v  [changes,  and  nib*  a  place  In  mining  and  scientific  mat- 
ters never  attained  by  any  other  journal. — Colorado 
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the  Pren  i<*  particularly  valuable,  keeping  him  posted  on 
the  latest  discoveries  in  reduction  of  ores,  new  machin- 
ery, etc.— fjra.ii  Vattey  National* 

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U  seventeenth  vi.linne  en  the  4lh,  conies  Iu  us  Wlth-u  new- 
ly engraved  head,  and  presenting  otherwise  Its  usual  tasie- 
inl  appearance.  We  take  this  occudun  to  say  that  Ihe 
Priibs  la  one  of  the  best  papers  of  the  kind  in  the  United 
States,  and  every  miner  and  mechanic  In  the  State,  as  well 
its  the  busllicsi  man,  who  would  keep  posted  on  our  indus- 
trial resources,  should  have  its  name  on  its  subscription 
books.     A'eeada  Gazette. 

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paper  as  one  of  our  most  valuable  exchanges,  in  fact 
it  deservedly  stands  at  the  head  of  all  publications  em- 
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ventions themselves  brought  into  notice  through  its  col- 
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the  traveling  agent  of  the  paper,  who  dropped  in  upon 
us  Monday  evening,  that  its  merits  are  so  well  appre- 
ciated; and  we  unhesitatingly  commend  both  the  paper 
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had  frequent  delays  at  Washington  while  in  that  city,  we 
have  been  surprised  at  the  promptitude  with  which  some 
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SULPHURETS  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  Worked; 

With  a  Chapter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS. 

By  WU.  BAIESTOW,  M.  O. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co.,  San  Franciseo. 
For  sale  at  this  OIHee.—Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  in  the  interior  town*.  21vl5tf 


Grass  Valley,  Dec.  2,  18:58 — Messrs-  Dewey  &  Co: — 
Having  received  the  patent  for  Symons  &  Co's  Tossing 
and  Kenning  Concentrator,  through  your  Agency,  we 
return  our  sincere  thanks  to  you  for  your  unrivalled 
success.    Yours,  respectfully,  Sxaions  &  Haiihy. 


THE     <J12L.121S11AT1£1> 


IMITATION  GOLD 


$15.  Hunting  Watches.   $20 


OASES  OF  THE 
kCOLLINS     METAL 

(IMPROVED  OROIDE)      «£""i 


Special  Notice.— Our  superior  Oroide  Watches  bav- 
in.' recently  been  imitated,  and  worthless  watched  sold  in 
Sew  York,  Boston,  Chicago,  and  other  citie«,  represented 
as  our  watobes,  we  hereby  caution  the  public  against  i  lie  in, 
and  give  notice  that  wo  are  in  no  way  responsible  for  these 
bagus  concern 4,  and  only  those  purchasing  directly  iroin 
us  can  secure  agenulnc  Watch  of  our  manufacture.  We 
have  recently  greatly  improved  our  Oroide  in  appearance 
and  durability,  and,  tn  protect  the  public  from  Imposition 
horeafter,  have  named  it  the  "COLLINS  METAL,"  and 
wc  give  nolle-  that  any  one  making  use  of  this  name  will 
he  prosecuted  to  the  extent  of  the  law. 


This  metal  has  all  the  bnl'iancy  and  durability  of  gold; 
cannot  be  distinguished  from  It  by  the  best  judges:  retains 
Its  color  till  worn  out,  and  is  equal  to  gold  excepting  in  in- 
trinsic value.  All  our  Gentlemen's  Watches  are  Fall  Jew- 
elrd  Patau  Lrvm;  those  for  Ladies  an  improved  Escape- 
ment, better  than  a  lever  tor  a  snnill  Watch;  all  in  Hunt- 
ing Cases,  and  fully  guaranteed  by  special  certificate.  The 
$15  Watches  are  equal  In  neatness,  style  of  finish,  general 
appearance,  anU  for  time,  to  a  gold  one  costing  SIW.  Those 
for  $20  are  of  extra  tine  finish,  and  are  fully  coual  to  a  Gold 

Watch  costing  $'200.    Chains  of  every  style,  from  $2  to  $ii. 
A  so,  Jewelry  of  the  Collins  Metal  in  every  style. 


To  Clubs,  where  six  Watches  arc  ordered  at  one  time,  we 
send  one  extra  free  of  charge.  All  our  prices  arc  in  Cur- 
rency. 

Goods  sent  to  any  part  o  the  United  States  by  express,  to 
be  paid  for  on  delivery.  Money  need  not  be  sent  with  tho 
order,  as  bills  can  be  paid  when  goods  arc  taken  from  tho 
express  office.  Customers  must  pay  all  express  charges. 
We  employ  no  agents;  orders  must  therefore  basent  direct- 
ly to  US.  Customers  in  tho  city  will  remember  that  our 
only  Office  is 

Nov.  37  and  39  Nassau  wtreet.  New  York, 


Opposito  the  Post  Office,  (up  stairs.) 

O.  E.  COLLINS  Jte  CO. 


Citizens  of  Toronto  and  the  Dominion  generally,  fake  nr- 
tlce.  We  have  hundreds  of  testimonials.  But  you  need  no 
further  evidence  than  the  following  from  one  who  is  well 
known  among  you.    Here  is  his  proof  positive. 

Harry  Hazlcton,  the  well  known  author,  says: 

"  I  have  always  looked  upon  chean  watches  as  humbugs, 
and  dealers  in  them  as  little  better  than  swindlers.  At  the 
requestor  a  friend,  I  have  worn  for  three  months,  the 
watch  he  purchased  of  C.  E.  Collins,  and  for  which  he  paid 
$15.    It  accurate  time,  retains  its  perfect  golden  ap- 

pearance, and  I  can  really  see  no  difference  between  it  and 
my  own,  which  cost  live  dines  the  amount  of  the  Collins 
Watch." 

Mr.  Hazelion  adds: 

"I  have  since  purchased  FIVE  of  these  watches,  at  the 
request  ol  friends  and  those  for  whom  they  were  intended 
are  pertectly  satisfied.  Others  arc  seeking  for  them,  and  I 
fancy  that  Mr,  C.  will  find  some  difficulty  In  supplying  the 
constantly  Increasing  demand." 

855-Th e  regular  price  of  the  watch  is  $15,  and  others 
costing  $20.  These  are  superbly  finished,  and  reallv  supe- 
rior to  any  article  placed  upon  the  market,  costing  five 
times  that  sum. 


Office  State  Capital  Reporter,  42  and  41  J  street.  Sacra- 
mento, Cal.,  July  15, 18158: 

C.  E  Collins  &  Co.— Gentlemen:— Wells,  Fargo  A  Co.  de- 
livered Watch  and  Chain,  as  per  order,  paid  bid  on  present- 
ation. The  Watch  and  Chain  give  entire  satisfaction,  and 
several  of  my  friends  wish  the  same  quality  of  watch  and 
chain.  One  Is  chief  editor  of  this  paper,  and  two  others 
are  the  publishers  of  this  paper,  and  the  others  are  for 
friends  of  mine,  and  by  wearing  your  goods  will  make  you 
a  large  sale  iu  this  city.  I  therefore  wish  you  to  send  me 
seven  watches  and  seven  chains,  of  same  quality  as  those 
you  sent  me,  price  paid  you  $15  for  watch,  and  $6  currency 
for  chain.  I  return  you  the  guarantee.it  may  assist  you 
in  ascertaining  the  exact  kind  of  goods  sent  me,  the  number 
of  the  watch  sent  is  66,982.  If  this  order  sent  turns  out  as 
satisfactory  as  the  first,  we  will  give  you  a  good  editorial 
notice,  and  help  you  along  as  far  as  practicable.  I  send 
this  order  not  for  my  benefit,  but  for  yours  and  to  accom- 
modate mv  friends.  Send  to  E.  K.  Phipps,  office  of  "State 
Capital  Reporter,  Sacramento,  California." 
Yours,  respectfully, 

E.  K.  Piiipps. 
Address, 

C.  E.  COLLINS  &  CO., 

37  and  3D  Nasitnn  street, New  Torlt. 


IMPROVED  INNER  SOLES 

— FOR — 

BOOTS   ^IVD     SHOES. 

Those  who  have  worn  Daggett's  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing inner  Boles,  are  unanimous  In  testimony  that  the  cor- 
rect principle  has  been  hit  upon  and  reduced  to  practical 
and  successful  use.  The  foot  rests  upon  a  cushion  of  air 
..■•-u-  between  points  of  vulcanized  rubber,  every  cell  open- 
ing nreeiv  Into  each  other  and  through  the  spaee  occupied 

bj  the  root  There  Is  no  contact  of  the  foot  with  tho  wet 
bnitom  of  the  boot  The  elastic  points  sustain  the  weight 
of  ihe  wearer,  leaving  an  air  space  always,  between  tue 
font  and  all  dampness.  Every  so-p  ci>tiipr".-ses  and  re* 
si  i  >re  %  the  air  chambers,  thus  constituting  hundreds  of  air 
pump-,  working  at  ovary  Btep  ol  (ho  foot. 

rbe  rubber  points  will  not  aborb  the  moisture  from  the 
boot,  SO  l  hat  ihe  soil  Manuel  which  covers  them  is  always 
dry.  Their  Kprlngtne  elasticity  renders  them  of  peculiar 
value  to  the  aRedaiuXInnrm,  who  reel  the  ]ar  or  walking 
ut»on  hard  substances.  a!sc  to  all  persons  whose  business 
n  qnlres  much  walklne  or  standing. 

Thews  sulesare  alTordhiK  meat  relief  to  persons  afflicted 
wlin  rhuoiuilsiu  and  consumptive  complaints,  chilblains, 
corns,  cold  and  sweaty  feet. 

For  warm  and  dry  feet  use  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles, 

A'o,  lb  Esclt,.tin/e  Street,  Ttui-titH,  Oct.  15,  h%7:-This  may  cer- 
tify thai  1  have  u-ed  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Inner 
Soles,  through  the  spring  and  summer  past,  and  have 
round  them  io  he  Ihe  oo«l  contrivance  for  keeping  the  feet 
dry  and  comfortHble.  that  I  have  ever  used,  ami  for  any 
oin-  having  corns  or  tender  feet,  the  bevt  article  ever  in- 
vented. CHARLES  K,  DARLING,  Siatloner. 

PtiUnl  Elartlc  Ventilating  Sole*  —If  you  wish  a  comfortable 
article  for  *  our  feet,  a  real  luxury  In  cod  weather,  ohialu 
a  pair  of  the  Patent  Klanie  Ventilating  Inner  Soles,  Hav- 
ing uned  these  soles  the  past  winter,  we  can  salely  rccom 
mend  them  as  tending  not  only  to  promote  the  comfort  of 
the  teei,  and  ease  In  walking,  but  also  the  equalization  of 
the  temperature  of  the  feet,  which  renders  them  almost  in- 
valuable,-i  Boston  Traveler,  (Jet.  1867. 

Price,  per  nnir,  SI.  Re  mail,  postage  paid,  &1.25.  For 
sale  by  PATRICK  KELLY,  No.  3-7  Bush  street,  San  Fran- 
cisco. Svlttf 


Postmastkks  arc  requested  to  punctually  inform  us  of  tho 
removal  of  subscribers  of  the  Pbkss  from  their  locality, 
or  ofneglectto  take  the  paper  out  of  the  office  from  any 
cause— when  the  subscriber  omits  that  duty  himself.  It  Is 
not  our  Intention  to  send  this  journal  to  any  party  longer 
than  it  is  desired.  If  we  Inadvertently  do  so,  subscribers 
and  others  will  please  Inform  us. 


Mining  Notices. 


Cli.ilk  Kf ounliiln   JBlue   Gravel  Company.-Lo. 

cation  of  Works:  Nevada  County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  ol  tho  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  thirteenth  day  of 
January,  1869,  an  assessment  of  two  dollars  {$2i  per  share 
wan  levied  upon  the  capital  slock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble immediately,  iu  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the  Sttc 
retary 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall' remain  un 
paid  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  February,  1369,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  tor  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  .March,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

J.  M   BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Franchco.  janlfi 


I.   J£.   jL.   Gold    and    Sliver    Mining   Company.— 

Location   of   Mine :    Silver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,hcld  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  Jan- 
uary, 1869,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents  ($1.50) 
per  share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Com- 
pany, payable  Immediately,  In  United  States  gold  and 
silver  coin,  to  the  Secretary,  at  his  office.  Pioneer  Hall, 
Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  California. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  twenty-seventh  day  of  February,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent!  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  b3- 
fore,  will  be  sold  on  Wednesday,  the-  seventeenth  day  of 
March,,  1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

J.  CROWNINSHIELD,  Secretary. 

Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs,  San 
Francisco.  jan30 


Afount  Tenabo  Silver  Mining?  Company,- lo- 
cation of  Works:  Cortez  District,  Lander  County,  State 
of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-third  day  of 
January,  1869,  an  assessment  of  seventy-five  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  siock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able Immediately,  in  United  States  sold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  426  Montgom- 
ery street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fifth  (5th)  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  tor  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  pavmenl  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Tuesday,  the  thirtieth  (With)  day  of 
March,  1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 
Office  J26  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  janlO 


North  American  "Wood  Preserving   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  fifteenth  day  of 
Jonuary,  18C9,  an  assessment  of  one  (SI)  dollar  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  Company's  office,  ill)  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stocit  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  eighteenth  day  of  February,  1S69,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  forsaleat 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  .Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  1S69, 
to  pay  tho  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs 
of  advertising  a:id  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Beard 
ol  Directors. 

WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  430  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco.  junl6 


XCIppon   Gold    and   Silver    Mining    Company.— 

Locution  of   Works:    Sliver   Mountain    District,   Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notick.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
fifteenth  day  of  October,  186S,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  fol- 
lows : 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Curtis  Palmer : 148  10  S10  00 

William  Brown U  5  5  (Ml 

William  Brown 233  1(1  10  00 

William   Brown 233  10  10(0 

William  Brown 234  111  10  00 

William   Brown 35  JO  10  10 

William  Brown 240  S  3  00 

William  Brown 276  25  25  00 

Willhim  Brown 277  45  4»  00 

Brown  A  Kent 15  in  10  00 

Abigail  Brown 20  5  5  00 

Abigail  Brown 207  f>  5  Oil 

M  ufoltin 206  10  10  00 

Daniel   Davidson,  endorsed   to 

James  Wilson 46  10  10  fO 

Oonrgc  Patterson 53  fl  5  00 

J  ames  S  S  Robinson 56  10  10  00 


[fflmea  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

FM    F.11U fi6  1  1  nit 

H  D  BCOU 71  !»  Bfi  (10 

John  s  inquet i:s  15  15  no 

B  Curran not  issncd OT  10  io  ifl 

>!  Curran not  fs-ucd 273  10  10  no 

.John  Bagncll 77  7  7  on 

Matthew  Davidson 79  12  12  0d 

Patrick  Carroll :-:i  in  10  00 

I'  H  Wellln 221  5  6  00 

Edward  Campbell 1SI  10  10  00 

Chas  B  Montugue ISO  25  25  00 

A.I  Davis 127  10  10  00 

LottMuleahy 157  5  5  00 

Thomas  Fa  V 158  5  5  00 

David  M  Short i:U  li,  in  00 

Chas  Mayer l.T,  pi  pi  hi 

Benjamin  <■  l.i'W 137  5  fl  °0 

Lazsrrl  uodchaax 139  10  in  mi 

Lazard  Godchaux lsfl  5  500 

bazard  Godchaux , 162  s  5  00 

Lazard  Codchaiix 229  r,  ;,  in 

Lazard  Oodctmux 230  s  n  00 

P  Cunningham 156  f,  5  uo 

P  Cunningham 174  5  5  ill 

Michael  English 152  25  25  00 

Frank  Mnhon 155  25  2s  ini 

Thos  HcCullongh 159  10  in  in 

Stephen  McUJIlnn 164  5  B  no 

Stephen  McGIUaa 165  h  fl  00 

P.1  McMahon 170  M  2'.  UO 

I'.T  McMahon 183  25  25  00 

Jas  Barrett.  ..not  Issued.. .bal  189  25  125  00 

Kllzaheth  Curran 191  III  m  imi 

Elizabeth  Curran 195  10  in  no 

NC  Brings 209  10  10  00 

F  IT  Moore 210  20  20  00 

C  B  firecory 2!i  20  20  10 

Henry  E no 212  20  20  00 

Menry  Eno 278  25  25  un 

David  Lovell 214  10  10  HO 

Jacob  Marteusteln 225  1  I  00 

M  G  Shove 264  20  20  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  October,  IS6S, 
so  many  shares  of  oach  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  salesroom 
of  Maurice  Dorc  A  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  327  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco,  on  Saturday,  the  twenty-third  day 
of  January,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M,  of  said  day,  to 
pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

CURTIS  PALMER,  Seeretarv. 

Office.  No.  87  Stevenson  street,  between  First  and  Recoil 
streets.  Sail  Francisco.  dcc24 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  unt 
Saturday,  the  sixth  day  of  February,  18G9,  at  the  sam 
hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

jnn30  CURTIS  PALMER,  Secretary. 


Rattlesnake    Mining;    Company,  Brown's  Val- 
ley, Yuba  County,  California. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de 
scribed  stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
nineeenth  day  of  December,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Agard,  W  B 18  44  .  $330  n0 

Agard.  M  F    19  100  750  Oj 

Anslclfonl,  H 5  6  45  00 

Bradley,  M not  issued  30  225  00 

Bradley,  A -not  issued  5  37  50 

Babb,  LH not  issued  25  187  50 

Brown,  J 6  20  150  00 

BetitiSHcq,  A  C  O  de 27  20  150  00 

Cohn  A  Bro not  Issued  10  75  00 

Cavallier,  J  B  E 3  10  75  00 

Oavallier,  J  BE 25  91  6S2  51) 

Oourcclle.A 7  46  345  00 

Ely,  J not  issued  10  75  00 

Findley,  Thos 26  49  367  5u 

Fischer.  W 9  45  337  60 

Gray.CM not  issued  60  450  i0 

Hawley,  W notissucd  39  292  50 

Hawley,  Mrs    S notissucd  6  45  00 

Huard,  A  N 1  210  1575  00 

Huard.L  H.... 2  20  15    00 

Kelly,  M  J is  20  150  no 

Lawson,  J  F not  issued  49  367  50 

Lamory,  E 11  100  750  00 

McAUisA  Gordon 14  5  37  50 

McAUis  &  Gordon 15  10  75  00 

McAllis  &  Gordon 16  10  75  CO 

McAllis  &  Gordon 17  20  150  00 

Mattat,  M 4  20  150  00 

Noel,  A 12  20  1511  00 

Ruggles.  D  W not  Issued  '  10  75  00 

Smith,  J  B notlssued  10  75  4)0 

Vitte,  J not  issued  5  37  50 

Wessels,  S  C not  issued  10  75  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  December,  1868, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  nec- 
essary, will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  Middleton  A 
Son,  310  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  on  Monday,  the 
eighth  day  of  February.  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M. 
of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon, 
together  With  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 
JOHN  F.  LOHSE,  Secretary. 
Office,  31S  California  street,  up  stairs,  San  Francisco.       j-3 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Thursday,  the  eighteenth  day  of  February,  1869,  at  the  same 
hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

feb6  JOHN  F.  LOHSE,  Secretnry. 


U.   S.    Grant     Mining;    Company.— Location    of 

Works:  Carlisle,  Nevada. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  tho 
ninth  day  of  November,  1863,  the  several  amounts  set  op- 
posite the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.     -  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Alpheus  Bull 2  218  $109  00 

E  B.  Mott,  Jr 6  150  75  HO 

GeoMohrel 10  10  5  00 

Geo  Mobrel 11  10  5  00 

GeoMohrel 12  10  5  00 

GfioMohrcl 13  5  2  50 

GeoMohrel 14  5  2  50 

SIlasGtirbcr 19  10  5  00 

JasP  Wheeler 30  50  25  00 

JasPWheelcr 31  60  25  no 

JasPWheeler 32  50  25  00 

JasP  Wheeler 33  50  25  00 

Jr-oVail 34  20  1(100 

LJ  Flint 37  20  10  TO 

IL  RcqiU 38  50  25  00 

IL  Requa 39 

ILRequa 40 

I  L  Requa 41 

J  L  Van  Bokkelcn 48 

L  A  Booth 49 

LA  Booth 50 

L  A  Boolh 51 

J  Bigps 

McFarland 

Sarah  finvder 

N  M  Baxter 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  ninth  day  of  November,  1S6S,  ho 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  neces- 
sary, will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  C.  Merrill  A  Co., 
auctioneers,  No.  204  California  street,  San  Francisco, 
California,  on  Saturday,  the  second  day  of  January, 
1869,  at  tho  hour  of  2  o'clock  P.  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay 
said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary. 

Office,  No.  226  Clay  street,  San  Francisco.  dccl9 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Saturday,  tho  thirtieth  day  of  January,  I860,  at  the  same 
hour  and  place.    By  order  ofthe  Board  of  Trustees. 

jan9 


50 

25  00 

50 

25  110 

51) 

25  00 

4 

2  00 

50 

25  00 

54 

27  00 

100 

50  00 

4 

2  P0 

16 

8  00 

•2 

16  00 

20 

10  00 

ENOS  TAYLOR,  Secretary. 


94 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


V-AJRJNEY'S 
PATENT   AMALGAMATOR 

These  Machines  Stand  Uuri  valecl. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
nave  no  equal.  Ho  elTort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  lo 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  evcrre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  stcain  directly  into 
the  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  tilled,  the  motion  of  themuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  iiow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setters  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  coin 
pletely  absorbed.  . 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  sellers  for 
themselves,  at  the  PACIFIC  lODMMKl, 

IvJ  San  Francisco. 


3?ateiit  I£lg»h.ts  for  Sale. 

For  Preserving  Timber  from  Decay 

The  cheapest  method  for  curing  Wood. 
A.      HAUAS'8     PATEAT. 

WOOD    PAVEMENT, 

UILXCR'S  PATENT. 

3v:Slm  804:  Montgomery  street.  Boom  4. 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  llubher  Cement  and  Paint 

—  FOB  — 

TIN,    IRON   AND    METALLIC    ROOFS, 

Iron,  .Brick,  and   "Wooden.  Muildings, 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,   STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nur  crack. ;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be   put  on  in 

any  color,  atiQ  is  less  expensive  than  other  Paint. 

A'ew  Cloth  Roof*  j»ut  on.    Old  RoofW  cemented 
and  painted.    Leaky  Bool*  made  tight. 

fcjy-  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asplialtum  used.    All  work,  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  aueiiued  to. 

GEO.  T.  BROAILET,  Agent, 


BLAKE' 3  QUARTZ  BREAKER! 

IPRICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES  OF  ALL  SIZES   FOK   SALE 

¥M.   P."  BLAKE, 

Vomer  First  and  Mission  streets,  or  Box  2,0?? 

3vl3f  SAN    FfiANOiSCO. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

Son.  35    and   3?    Fri-moiit    street, 

SAN    FltA.NCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  la>gc  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  liuu,  duller  Tubes,  J-*late  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  FiLtiu^" 
Which  they  oiler  to  ttie  trade  uii  liberal  terms. 

21vi0-3in  W.  UcOKINDLE,  Manage. 


Ifceraoval. 

NEL,SON~&T   DOBLE, 

AUK.\TS  FOE 

Thomas  Firth  h  Sons3  Cast  Steel.  Files, 


Mill    Picks,    Slutlgcs,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutlers',     Blacksmiths'     and     Horse-aimers'    Tools, 
Have  rcuiuved  to   13  and   15  Fremont  street,  near 


JNotice  to  Miners, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies. 

MFRAG  IS  NOW  PREFAItED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
•  Uydrauhe  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  m  the  hesl  work- 
manlike luauuur,  and  at  wie  lowest  marktu  rates.  Having 
made  lar^e  addi Lions  to  my  stuck  ol  machinery  lor  thai 
branch  ui~uusine&s,  1  am  prepared  to  nil  all  orders  wltlidis- 
natch,  and  guarantee  enure  saiistactluu.  I  also  manufac- 
ture .Mississippi  .-stoves,  oi  the  latest  improved  patterns,  tor 
vessels  ol  ull  classes.    Also,  Ship  numbing  done. 

Al.  1-KAG, 
Bvl3-ly       Stove  Store,  No. )     Clay  street,  below  Davla. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  ~>".i  tteale  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN  .FRANCISCO. 


Files  Re-eui.iiid  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  saving 
Ol  fifty  per  Cunt.  ItEAl'ER  AND  JlllWhK  SECi'lU.MS 
MADtf  i'u  UKUER.  The  only  establishment  on  the  Uoast. 
nders  from  tlie  country  promptly  intended  to.  «3"- First 
*  rll«  State  Fair,  16ti7. 

'V.  a.  i>uuxi.vo  &,  co 


awarded  at  t 


PoNtase.- The  postage  on  the  Mining  asd  SolBHTiFifc 
Paiiss  ioan.v  portion  of  the  United  .states  is  twenty  cents  per 
annum,  or  five  cents  per  quarter,  payable  in  advance  at  the 
Fust  Urttcc  delivering  the  paper.  Postage  free  in  the  city 
ano  county.  Foreign  postage  iwith  lew  exceptions)  two 
cents  per  copy,  prepaid.  To  Bremen  and  the  German 
States  (marked  via  Bremen  and  Hamburg  line),  three  cents 
per  copy,  prepaid.  Singlecopiea  to  any  address  m  the  United 
utj*,  two  o en ui 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith    and    Machine    Shop, 

HAS  REMOVED 
To    143  Scale  St.,  bet.  MUslou  and  Howard, 

SAN  FKANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  oihcr  Tools  made  to  order.  Im- 
ported Tools,  it'  too  bard  or  soft,  re  tempered  to  give  satis- 
faction. KEAPER  AND  MOWING  KNIVES  ;  complete 
sections  always  on  band,  or  will  be  made  at  the  shortest 
notice.  Particular  attention  paid  to  putting  in  order  AG- 
RICULTURAL .MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polish- 
ing by  sleam.  Orders  from  the- Country  promptly  attended 
lo      as- All  work  warranted.    Prices  reasonable. 

21vl7qy  J.  WEICHHAKT,  Proprietor. 


Pipe  Vise,  with  or  without 
Extra  Jaw. 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 

Extra  jaw,  ami  lieavy  Viac9,  Warranted  for  heavv  work. 
r<t!\v  style  Wood  anil  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Stundard  . Milling  .Machines,  simple,  Croat  capacity, 
power  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,300  10s;  small,  950 
lbs.    Foi      ' 


a»16-ly 


or  sale  by  the  trade. 


G.  H.  NOTT,  Pies. 


PATENT 

Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  10  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  for  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  ofl'ered  to 
the  public.  Heing  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  U  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  its 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  nny  inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  off  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
lo  tit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
wlieu  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  Iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrape rs  are  expanded  ur  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
ing  the  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  uiadeoi  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  ol 
removing  from  ihe  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrapers  arc  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  rangimr 
from  $f>  to  S12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
Eastern  Stales.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co.,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  Hun  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  O.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


Portable  Engines. 

The  Swamscot  Co's  (warranted  equal  to  any  manufac- 
tured, may  be  seen  in  use  in  this  el:y),  PuliTABLE  and 
STATIONARY  STEAM  FIRE  ENGINES,  STEAM  1'UMPS 
and  ROTARY  PUMPS,  and  WuOD- WORKING  MACHINE 
ERY  of  everv  description,  at  Eastern  prices.  Address  W. 
O.  M.  BERRY  &.  CO.,  511  California  street,  San  Francisco. 
26vl7-3m 


S.    F.    &    SS.    J.    R.    K. 


E.  R.  WATERMAN. 


W.    H.  T0BEY. 


WM.  H.  TOBEY  &  CO., 
RAILROAD   ADVERTISING   AGENCY, 

Oil  Market  tttreet, 

Between  Second  and  Third  streets  (up  stairs). 

FRAMES,  Cini>S,  CIRCULARS,  FOSTERS, 

Etc.,  put  up  in  all  the  Oars  and  Depots  of  the  San  Fran 

Cisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad. 
Advertise  your  Ku»1iicsm  for  the  Country  Trade 

4vlStf 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript 

A.   BIT    PAPER. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County, 

Advertisements   In   the    Transcript    will    reach 
even  part  of  Alameda  County. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

VERY    LOW. 


(Pur  Patent  Agency. 

The  Patent  Agency  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press 
has  been  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  Ttie  importance  to  the  inventive  genius  of 
in  lb  euast  ul  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  for  the  solicita 
nun  of  Lkttkrs  Fatknt  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
liovernnients  cannot  be  over-rated, and  the  Proprietors  of  the 
Prf.ss,  feeling  Hie  responsibility  which  rests  upon  them,  and 
the  reward  which  must  follow  the  faithful  performance  of 
their  trusts,  will  lake  care  to  afford  inventors  every  advan- 
tage to  bo  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re- 
sponsible agency  upon  this  uuu.it. 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


ff«.  BARTLING. 


HENRY    KIMBALL. 


BARTLING  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOKBINDERS, 

Paper  Rulers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

505  Clay  street,  {southwest  cor.  Sansoine), 
I5vl2-3m  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


JOHN    IXAJVIJEIL, 

(SUCCESSOR  TO   0.  GORl)  * 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No. 421  Pine  st  bet  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

Mantels,  monuments.  TomliH.  Plumbers'  Slabs 

Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 


spectfulli  solicited. 


6v8-3m 


Palnier's   3t*a/fce:n-t 

ARTIFICIAL    LEG-, 

Manufactured  in.   Philadelphia,  Penn. 
JARVIS   JEWETT,   AGENT. 

21S  Montgomery  Street,  San  Francisco.  10v8-lm 


J.  M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
FA-TTIEXMVS     AJST>     MODELS, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts., 

6vHtf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


J.  F.  PAG-ES, 

SEAL      ElVGHA-VIER,, 

AND  LETTER  CUTTER, 

Brass  and  Steel  Stamps  and  Dies,  G08  Sacramento  street, 

San  Francisco.    Orders  bv  express  promptly  attended  to. 

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DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHN"SON~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 
I>eslcs    and.    Office  Fxirxiiture, 

TIT  Market  street,  neiir  Third. 

Warerooms  up  stairs.    A  largo  variety  of  Desks  always  on 

baud;  all  kinds  ol  niHce  KuriiUuro  and   Cabinet 

Work,  made  to  order. 

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Novelty  and  Usefulness  Combined. 
"Wilson's    Prepared    fSolclex* 

Dispenses  with  the  Soldering  Iron. 


It  -will  save  you  both  time  and  labur.  One  buttle  of  this 
Solder  will  mend  all  the  tins  you  have  laid  one  side  for 
months,  and  make  them  good  as  new.  Get  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  5<i  ecu  Is  a  bottle;  It  is  con- 
venient and  compact.  Use  any  kind  of  lamp  that  has  a 
blaze  no  larger  than  a  smjile  wick;  a  spirit  lamp  will  make 
no  smoke.  You  may  mend  a  dish  or  can  over  the  best  table 
without  fear  of  spoiling  it.  Try  it,  and  you  will  never  want 
a  soldering  iron  in  the  house  again  What  a  saving 
to  farmers.  No  more  stopping  up  of  holes  in  milk  pans 
with  a  rag-  Milkmen  can  mend  their  own  cans.  It 
does  the  prettiest  job  on  auv  ariicle  you  have  in  the  house, 
from  a  pint  dish  to  a  wasli  boiler  Ii  is  a  sure  thing  to  siick 
when  resin  and  solder  will  not  It  will  stand  heat  as  well 
as  any  solder  ever  used  over  lire 

Agency  tor  ihe  Paciih:  Coast,  Room  No.  10,  No.  423  Wash- 
irurtiiii  street.  Ran  Kninciscu.     AGENTS  WANTED. 

Address  P.  O.  box  17.  23vl7tf 


M.  M.  COOK  &  SON. 


Hose  and  JSeltins- 

Fire,  Hydraulic  Hose  and  Lealhcr  Belling,  made  of  the 
heaviest  and  best  quality  of  Oak-tanned  slaughter  Leather. 
Also,  Fire  Buckets,  Suction  Hose,  etc.  Our  Belting  is  well 
stretched,  cemented  and  warranted  lo  run  true,  and  our 
Hose  guaranteed  to  give  satisfaction.  A  large  assortment 
always  on  hand  and  orders  promptly  tilled.  No  801  Bat- 
tery street,  San  Francisco.  I3vl6  3meow 


Pacilk,  Chemical  Works. 


suiphtric  jyrsrEK. 

SFIRETS  OP  SITJCE, 
AWA  AHMOSl.l, 
ACETIC  ACIJ>, 

Ci'JLSSMi;  OP  POTAS5II7M 

—  AND  — 

ACIDS  AID  P5IE5I3CAI.S  OF  ALL  KI\»S. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS. 

Office   mid    Xiiifroratory.    Nlxteeulh    Nti-eet,    be- 
tween FolHOm  itntl  Uuri  i«in, 
LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Assaycr. 

Particular  attention  paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 


What  Blacksmiths  Want. 

Watsonville,  Santa  Cruz  County,  Cal. , 
Jan.  20th,  1869.  Editors  Press:— We  want 
a  traveling  bellows-maker  to  come  around 
once  a  year  and  repair  our  bellows.  We 
often  have  bellows  that  want  fixing  and 
filled  with  new  leather;  and  to  freight  the 
bellows  to  and  from  the  city,  and  have  them 
repaired,  would  not  pay,  and  would  cost  as 
much  as  a  new  one.  We  also  want  a  good 
man  to  put  our  stocks  and  dies  in  order,  or 
we  want  duplicates  of  those  we  buy.  I 
think  if  some  good  mechanic  would  come 
along  with  a  small  hand  planer  to  put  in 
a  vise,  and  would  travel  around  putting 
our  screw-plates  in  order,  and  sharpening 
saws,  etc.,  he  would  do  well,  find  plenly 
to  do  in  each  town,  and  at  the  same  time 
oblige  the  blacksmiths  in  this  part  of  the 
country.  A  Blacksmith. 


MlftEKALS.  .METALS,  etc. 


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New  Ikon  Ships. — A  correspondent  of 
the  London  Evening  Post  says  :  "It  seems 
that  about  half  the  iron  ships  lost  are  lost 
in  their  first  voyage;  chiefly  owing  to  the 
imperfect  adjustment  of  compasses.  The 
iron  of  the  vessel  is  counteracted,  in  its 
influence  on  the  needle,  by  strong  masses 
of  magnetic  iron  placed  about  the  compass 
boxes.  But  the  adjustment  of  these,  in 
amount,  strength,  distance  from  the  needle, 
and  direction,  is  delicate  and  difficult.  A 
lake  near  Greenock,  is  used  for  adjusting 
the  compasses  for  the  Clyde  vessels.  They 
are  slowly  moved  through  the  various  in- 
clinations to  the  meridian,  the  variation 
at  each  point  noted,  and  the  magnets  con- 
trived, by  a  complicated  calculation,  to 
counterbalance  it.  But  the  variation  it- 
self differs  with  each  change  of  the  ships' 
position,  relatively  to  the  horizon,  as  well 
as  to  the  meridian.  These  differences  are 
measured  by  an  ingenious  contrivance 
known  as  the  'inclinometer,'  and  corrected 
by  rules  empirically  deduced  from  a  multi- 
tude of  observations  under  all  varying  cir- 
cumstances. The  record  of  observations  is 
still  kept  up  on  the  ships,  with  a  view  to 
perfecting  these  rules.  An  old  East  India 
captain  lately  lost  a  fine  new  iron  steamer 
on  her  first  voyage,  only  eight  hours  out  of 
Glasgow,  by  utter  inability  to  tell  which 
way  was  north,  his  compass  being  entirely 
capricious. " 

Statistics  op  Flour,  Saw,  Shingle, 
Quaetz  and  Woolen  Mills. — There  are 
now  in  California,  as  shown  by  the  reports 
of  the  County  Assessors,  62  steam  grist 
mills,  with  205  run  of  stone,  and  67  water, 
with  116  run  of  stone,  all  of  which  turned 
out  1,400,413  barrels  of  flour,  and  ground 
166,780  bushels  of  corn  during  the  year. 

Sawmills :  207  steam-power,  and  161 
water-power,  which  produced  220,991,213 
feet  of  lumber,  108,007,000  shingles  were 
made. 

There  are  360  quartz  mills,  which 
crushed  391,480  tons  of  rock.  Water 
ditches,  for  mining  purposes,  with  an  ag- 
gregate length  of  11, 94934  miles,  and  using 
711,936  inches  of  water  per  day.  Water 
ditches,  for  irrigating  purposes,  720,  irri- 
gating 70,588  acres  of  land. 

Woolen  mills,  six,  which  used  up  3,125,- 
000  pounds  of  wool — about  half  the  prod- 
uct of  the  State.  Two  or  three  more 
woolen  mills  have  been  completed  since 
the  assessors'  reports  were  made. 


Lecture  on  Puget  Sound. — The  Hon. 
Elwood  Evans,  of  Olympia,  delivered  a 
lecture  at  Port  Townsend,  recently,  on 
"Puget  Sound — its  Past,  its  Present,  and 
its  Future."  To  those  who  knew  the  great 
reputation  of  Mr.  Evans,  as  an  historian, 
— says  a  correspondent — the  long  and  pa- 
tient labor  and  unwearied  research  which 
he  has  bestowed  upon  his  forthcoming 
work,  "The  History  of  Oregon  and  Wash- 
ington," a  rich  intellectual  feast  was  antic- 
ipated, nor  were  they  disappointed.  The 
lecture  is  to  be  published. 

Petrifaction  op  a  Human  Body. — The 
Troy  Press  gives  an  account  of  the  recent 
removal  of  the  body  of  a  man  who  died 
some  years  since  in  the  neighborhod  of  that 
city.  It  was  in  a  perfect  state  of  petrifac- 
tion; and  was  covered  wTith  a  dry  mold, 
which,  when  removed,  revealed  a  surface 
almost  as  white  and  pure  as  marble.  The 
body  showed  not  the  least  particle  of  de- 
cay. Every  feature  and  lineament  was  per- 
fectly preserved,  and  when  stood  upright 
it  presented  the  appearance  of  a  finely 
chiseled  statue. 


Tl)e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


95 


Mini.no  Reports. — The  annual  report  for 
18G8  of  the  Haywood  mine  in  Amndor 
County,  contains  the  following  figures: 

Number  of  tons  of  quartz  worked,  'W,7'.M  ; 
average  yield  per  ton  for  the  year,  §21.50; 
bullion,  8(158,378.70;  bullion  sulplmrets 
mid,  83,500;  bullion  Bnlphnrata  on  band, 
at  'if  working,  $2,800— total,  8664,- 
178.70.  The  company  disbursed  for  ex- 
penses in  mining,  milling,  repairs  working 
improvements  and  putting  their  works  in 
complete  order,  etc'..  (839,251.45,  leaving  a 
balance  of  8840,400  whioh  has  been  divided 
among  the  stockholders.  The  employes  are 
:  of  as  highly  efficient  and  compe- 
tent. 

The  Gould  &  Curry  Co.,  of  Virginia  City, 
Nov.,  reports  its  annual  total  reoeipte  at 
(119,914,  derived  from  ores  taken  from  the 
upper  croppings,  from  closv3  assorting  of  the 
rdfnsa,  or  the  abandoned  waste  filled  into 
the  old  chambers  of  the  mine,  from  mate- 
rials sold,  and  sundry  other  sources.  All 
the  labor  for  extracting  said  refuse  material 
has  been  performed  under  contract,  requir- 
ing the  contractor  to  keep  the  mine  in  good 
Condition,  at  his  own  expense,  and  to  pay 
the  company  $1  for  each  and  every  ton  of 
ore  thus  extracted. 

The  disbursements  were  $301, G80.  Over 
one  hundred  and  eighty  thousand  of  which 
was  expended  in  working  and  exploring  the 
mine,  and  over  $0'5,000  was  spent  upon  the 
large  and  reservoir  mills,  and  for  the  re- 
duction of  ores  at  custom  mills. 

"  It  is  obvious,"  says  the  President  of 
the  company,  Mr.  Bull,  "that  the  heaviest 
portion  of  the  expense  of  mining  is  included 
in  the  cost  of  transporting  wood,  timber, 
lumber  and  ores,  and  as  I  have  stated  be- 
fore, it  is  beyond  a  question  that  at  least 
one-third  of  this  expenditure  would  be  saved 
by  railway  transportation." 

The  Superintendeut,  David  Bowie,  says 
but  little  has  been  done  in  the  way  of  ex- 
plorations in  any  part  of  the  company's 
ground,  aud  that  little — made  at  the  sixth 
station  during  December,  1867 — did  not 
result  in  the  discovery  of  any  new  body  of 
ore. 

The  mill  has  been  closed  durine  the  whole 
year,  and  many  of  the  stores  have  been 
sold;  but  the  reservoir  tailings  mill  has 
been  leased  at  $500  per  month,  and  5,000 
tons  of  tailings  have  been  sold  at  $10  per 
ton. 


Old  Paper  Made  New. — A  FreDch  jour- 
nalist is  said  to  have  discovered  a  method  of 
restoring  printed  papers  of  all  kinds  to  the 
uses  of  the  press.  He  plunges  the  printed 
sheet,  no  matter  how  badly^soiled,  into  an 
alkaline  solution  of  his  own  devising,  and , 
in  a  few  moments,  the  ink,  the  spots,  and 
the  letters  disappear  and  the  paper  comes 
out  as  white  as  ever. 


CALIFORNIA. 

BUSINESS    UNIVERSITY 

'-'O  1  Aloulxomcry  Street. 
Full  particulars  regarding  o  ir  Pructioal  Course  of  Studies 
may  be  htul  Ijy  culling  tit  the  University,  or  by  addressing 
E.  P.  HEALU,  Sun  Francisco. 


nay  be  had  by 
L7vl7-<)yl2p 


A   NEW    PAPER 


THE  SPIRITUAL  LIGHT. 

Published  (for  the  present)  Monthly. 
It  Is  especially  designed  to  promote  the  catwc  of  SPIRIT- 
UALISM, ami  assist  in  the  discussion  and  in   es  iga- 
tion  Of  all  suhjcciB  pertinent  thereto:  which 
will  naturally  include  Religion,   Phil- 
osophy,  Ethics,   Morality  anl 
Universal  Liberty. 

Terms  of  SunscrtiFTinw.— One  copy  I  year  (invariably  In 
advance)  SI ;  Tliree  copies  In  one  address  1  vear,  $2  5P.  For 
convenience  of  remission.  Or  enbueks  will  (for  the  present) 
be  received  at  81  25  to  the  ddlar  In  gold— we  hope  soon  to 
be  able  to  receive  them  at  par. 

Tkum*  or  Advbetibiso  — tme  square,  cne  insertion,  SI 
(equal  to  10  lines  of  ordinary  brevier  type);  One  squares 
on. Mil-,  Si;  One  square  1  vear,  $5;  One  column,  i  year, 
$25;  do.  6  iminibs,  S  5;  do  3  months,  Sio. 

A  copy  will  be  sen'  gratuitously  oil  application  to  the 
publisher,  to  all  placet  where  one  cnnnoi  be  seen  at  the 
Bookstores.  Address  uEn,  G.  Jv\  MORGAN,  Editor  and 
Proprietor.  172  Harrison  street,  between  Third  and  Fourth 
street;  or,  lfiTtJ  Post  Ollice,  San  Francisco.  18vl7t 

Registrk  yoor  Lf.ttkhs  containing  money  addressed  to 
n*.  or  we  will  not  be  responsible.  Remittances  by  Express 
must  be  lit  packages,  prepaid.  When  practicable,  it  is  beat 
to  remit  by  dial  t,  or  order,  on  some  dan  Francisco  bank  or 
firm. 


A  WARNING-         III* 

TO    Atli    WHO    AKE    APPLICT£i>. 

Beforetheralnv  season  comes  get  cured  of  Rheumatism 
and  Neura'gia.  by  herbsonly.  The  receipt  was  given  some 
years  ago  by  an  old  Indian  in  New  Orleans,  and  it  lias  never 
failed  to  care  all  it  says.  Many  have  been  cured  in  this 
city  and  In  Boston,  and  all  say  it  is  the  best  they  have 
tried.  Manufactured  by  MRS.  MARY  HIGGINS,  Oregon 
street,  two  doors  west  of  Drttmm.  Orders  sent  by  mall  or 
express  attended  to  on  receipt  of  £5  per  bottle.         22vl7-3m 

Small  Pox. 

We  have  been  shown"  by  Win.  Zclnsr,  the  best  and  most 
convenient  and  portable  apparatus  containing  Chlorine, 
tor  rooms,  which  we  consider  the  best  disiniectaiit  out, 
mid  should  advise  all  housekeepers  not  to  be  without  one 
Priee  $1,  eomplute;  to  be  had.  with  ru'l  directions,  at  WM, 
ZELNER'ri  German  Drug  Store,  18  Geary  street,    25vl7-3ni 


ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST    ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Pntcntetl  Nov.  1st,  1864;    July  £4,  1800;    ami  Oct.9TlSGG. 


A. warded  the  First  Premium  at  the  Paris  Exposition. 


BKUVIKES 


Fifty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


Tliun  any  Blower 


SsUteitiiisliips, 


One  of  these  Blowers  may  be  seen  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Almaden  Quicksilver  Miue ;  Gridley's 
Foundry,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada ;  JEtmx  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parlies,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARG-ION, 

IvlG  3m  Globe  Iron  Works,  Stockton,  Cnl. 


PAINE    &    STEPHENS' 

IMPROVED      CONCENTEATOR. 

For  Saving  Gold  and  Silver  Sulphnrcts. 


One  machine,  costing  about  $1,300,  is  sufficient  io  work  tHe  Sands  from  25  to  30  Stamps, 

Less  power  being  required  than  for  any  other  Machine.  The  attention  of  qua-tz  millmen  throughout 
the  State  is  directed  to  the  subjoined  certificates,  and  if  they  desire  they  can  visit  the  Amador  Mining" 
Co's  mill,  near  Sutter  Creek,  the  Eureka  Co's  mill  at  Grass  Valley,  or  the  Banner  Co's  mill  near 
Nevada,  and  see  for  themselves. 


CERT1PCATES  : 

Grass  Valley,  Jan.  4th,  1809. — This  is  to  certify,  that  wc  have  used  the  Paine,  Stephens  & 
Harry  Concentrators  for  over  twelve  mouths.  They  have  given  us  entire  satisfaction;  and  are  the 
best  we  ever  used.  WILLIAM  WATT.  Supt.  Eureka  Mine. 

This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  had  in  use  for  the  pust  18  months  one  of  Paine,  Stephens  &  Co's 
Sulphuret  Saving  Machines,  constructed  by  John  T.  Harry,  (called  a  huddle, ,)  and  which  operates 
satisfactorily,  particularly  so  in  saving  fine  sulplmrets,  and  wc  recommend  it  as  well  worthy  of  use, 
even  where  other  Concentrators  are  used  above  it,  as  it  will  pay  if  there  are  any  sulplmrets. 

WM.  L.  TISDALE,  Supt.  Star  Spangled  Banner  Mine. 

Nevada  City,  Oct.  26,  1363. 


Any  one  wishing  to  purchase  one  of  these  useful  machines,  can  do  so  by  applying  to  TBF.03. 
N".  PAINE,  at  Grass  Valley,  Nevada  County,  or  JOHN"  T.  HARRY,  Sutter  Creek, 
Amador  County. 

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Metallurgy. 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  the  U.  8.  B.  Mint,  S.  F.) 

Ofllce,  No.  Oil  Commercial  Street,  oppotlte 

the  Mini,  San  FranoUco. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND   ASSAYED. 
The  correctors  of  which  is  cuarantecd  In  every  respect. 
All  kinds  of  Ore  and  Mineral  tested,  assayed   and  analyzed 
In  the  moat  satisfactory  manner. 

Borers  by  permission  toW.  C.  Ralston.  Cashier  Bank  o( 
California;  Messrs  Ploche  A  Bayenpte.  Win,  H.  Lent,  John 
D.  Fry.  E  Oahlll  A  Co.,  A.  K.  Grim,  Pre-idenl  Pacific  DnlOH 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfcldt,  M.  and  R.  V.  S  B.  Mint; 
Hale  A  Norcross  R.  M.  Co.,  and  the  principal  niinlnu  emu- 
panics  on  the  Comstock  Lode.  25vl~.tr 

JOHN    TAYLOR    &    CO. 

IMPOKTERg, 

AND  DKALKRS    IK 

ASSAYERS'  MATERIALS, 

Druggists'  &  Chemists'  Glassware, 

Fnotographlo    ©toolc.   Etc. 

SIS  mi. I  514  WaHhlnorton  Street. 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

WE  are  receiving:  dlrectrrom  MESSRS.  LADD  A  OERT- 
LINC  (London)  and  BEEKEE  4  SUNS  (Antwerp,  Bel- 
gtum)  their  superior 

ASSAY  AND  BUr.I.ION  BALANCES, 

And  from  France  and  Germany,  as  well  as  the  Eastern 
Statcs.FURNAOES,  CRUCIBLES.  MUPFIiEB,  BLOW-PIPE 
CASES,  GOLD  SCALES,  CHEMICAL  GLASSWARE,  and 
every  article  required  for  ASSAY  OFFICES,  LABORATO 
RIES,  etc.  Wc  have  given  this  branch  of  our  basiness  par 
ticular  attention,  to  select  such  articles  as  are  necessary 
in  the  development  of  the  mineral  wealth  of  this  const. 

A  Full  Assortment  of  DRUGGISTS'  GLASSWARE  and 
DRUGGISTS'  SUNDRIES,  ACIDS  and  CHEMICALS,  con 
stantly  on  hand. 

San  Francisco  March   6. 1865.  HvIO-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  "WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office 
maybe  employed  professionally  as  a  Scikntific  Expkrt. 
Geological  Examinations  and  Reports.  Analysis  and  Assays, 
etc,  etc.  Practical  advice  and  investigations  in  the  Chi'in 
ical  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  examination 
of  new  chemical  methods  nnd  products.  Address,  2fi  Pine 
street,  Rooms  35  and  36,  New  York.  Alwnvs  in  from  12  to 
3.30.    flgrWritteu  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFESSOR    WURTZ, 

Who  is  the  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
fill  uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER. 
ORES  AND  JEWELERS'  SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  at  the 
abnye  address  nformation  in  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM   AMALGAM. 

AH  instructions  and  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  are 
spurious  and  unreliable.  WORKING  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Etc.  Prof.  W.  has  in  opera 
tion  in  New  York  a  lartre  and  .small  Hepburn  pnn,  for  work 
fnir  1,000  or  20-lb.  charges  of  material  for  experimenta. 
purposes.  3V17 

B.  TAYLOR.  WM.  H.  TAYLOR. 

ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLURGISTS. 


SMELTING    WORKS, 

Eleventh  street,  between  Folsom  nnd  Howard. 

GA  TLTVAJXIZITSTG. 

Also,  Anti-Friction,  Alloy*  for  Jonrnalo,  Typo 

and  Stamping    Metals,   Tinner*    nnd 

Plumbers'  Solder,  Etc. 

iSS-The  best  price  given  for  the  mest  rebellious  or  re- 
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Contributions  for  cur  Cabinet. 

Under  this  heading  we  shRH  continue  to  mention  and  de- 
scribe, according  to  merit,  such  .-peciineus  ot"  ores,  min- 
erals, fossils,  curiosities,  etc.,  as  may  be  presenti-d,  or 
lorwarded  to  us  by  mail  or  express,  prepaid.  Each  article 
will  be  numbered  ami  placed  in  ourcabinet,  and  recorded 
ivith  the  name  of  the  donor,  and  the  claim  or  location 
from  whence  it  came. 

No.  348. — Cinnabar,  before  roasting  from, 
New  Almaden;  mixed  -with  quartz  and  do- 
lomite; the  country  rock  being  metamor- 
rjhic  magnesian  limestone  schists,  more  or 
less  argillaceous,  sometimes  passing  into  a 
steatitic  rock  or  serpentine,  which  may  be 
derived  possibly  from  the  cretaceous  shales 
or  sandstones  by  metainorphic  action.  From 
Dr.  Mayo,  the  Superintendent. 

No.  349. — The  same  after  roasting,  and 
being  divested  of  its  quicksilver. 

No.  350. — Quicksilver  obtained. 

No.  351. — Cinnabar  beautifully  crystal- 
line, with  diamond  glance,  disseminated 
through  a  quartzose  magnesian  limestone. 
Prom  the  quicksilver  mine  of  Sundius  Babi- 
less  in  the  San  Antonio  Mountain,  12  miles 
from  San  Antonio,  Santa  Clara  County. 
The  mine  has  been  opened  to  a  depth  of  90 
feet,  where  the  zone  of  impregnation  is 
three  ft.  wide.  It  could  be  bought  for  about 
$60,000. 

No.  352. — Napa  sulphur,  such  as  is  used 
for  the  manufacture  of  powder  at  Santa 
Cruz. 

No.  353. — Cake  of  Santa  Cruz  blasting 
powder. 

No.  354. — Specimens  of  Santa  Cruz  lime- 
stone, granular  and  veined. 

No.  355. — Santa  Clara  Valley  tobacco, 
first  years'  growth  being  heavy,  dark  and 
oily. 

No.  356. — Do.  third  years'  growth,  being 
light  colored,  fragrant,  and  improved  in 
quality. 

No.  357. — Three  brands  of  smoking  to- 
bacco, manufactured  from  the  above. 

No.  358. — Glass  from  the  San  Francisco 
Glass  Works.  Presented  by  C.  Newman, 
being  the  first  flint  glass  ever  made  on  this 
coast.  It  is  as  good  a  sample  of  flint-glass 
as  is  made  in  any  State.  These  works  were 
burnt  down  some  time  ago,  but  will  be  re- 
built and  going  at  an  early  day. 

No.  359. — Water  fuse,  triple  taped,  for  ig- 
niting the  charge  in  blasting  in  wet  ground, 
from  Tay  &  Biekford's  fuse  factory  at  Ala- 
meda. 

No.  360. — Alum,  in  efflorescences,  etc., 
and  in  considerable  masses  between  crumb- 
ling pieces  of  argillaceous  schist  found  in 
the  Diablo  range,  easterly  of  San  Jose.  The 
country  rock  producing  the  alum  is  very 
brittle  and  full  of  fissures,  which  contain 
a  great  deal  of  this  natural  alum.  The 
earthquake  of  Oct.  21st,  shook  down  a  large 
quantity  of  the  rock  from  a  cliff  into  a 
stream,  and  below  pieces  with  which  the 
water  came  in  contact  the  margin  of  the 
stream  was  marked  by  a  ridge  of  alum. 

The  natural  production  of  alum  from  ar- 
gillaceous schists  has  been  observed  in 
many  different  countries,  and  has  been 
taken  advantage  of  for  the  manufacture  of 
alum,  especially  in  Prussia,  near  Eisleben, 
where  the  alaimschiefer  are  manipulated 
skillfully  into  a  number  of  valuable  chemi- 
cal products  at  little  cost.  Other  localities 
of  manufacture  are  Cape  Sable  in  Mary- 
land; Whitby  in  Yorkshire;  Campsie  near 
Glasgow;  and  Tolfa  near  Borne,  Italy. 

Alum  is  sulphate  of  alumina  and  sulphate 
of  potash,  or  soda,  or  magnesia,  or  iron; 
making  potash,  alum,  soda  alum,  etc.  The 
natural  chemistry  is  that  the  sulphur  of 
iron  pyrites  or  some  volcanic  source, 
changes,  with  oxygen,  into  sulphuric  acid; 
and  it  is  that  which  does  the  work.  Which 
kind  of  alum  this  may  be,  we  are  unable  to 
state  positively  without  making  an  analysis, 
but  it  is  probably  potash  alum.  This  is 
quoted  in  the  last  numbers  of  the  N.  Y. 
Mercantile  Journal  at  four  to  six  cents  a 
pound  wholesale. 

The  method  of  obtaining  the  alum  in 
cases  like  this,  is  simply  leaching,  the  min- 
eral alum  being  soluble  in  18  to  20  times  its 
weight  of  cold  water,  or  in  a  little  more 
than  its  weight  of  boiling  water.  Judging 
from  the  specimens  sent,  it  seems  not  im- 
probable that  quantities  could  be  put  into 
market  from  this  locality  at  a  profit  to  the 
producer.  The  question  would  depend 
upon  the  mount  of  labor  that  would  have 
to  be  done  to  get  the  rock  into  a  position 
to  be  leached.  Presented  by  W.  B.jJ.,  of 
San  Jose\ 


HUNGEKFORD'S  IMPROVED  CONCENTRATOR, 

For  Saving  Golfl,  Sulplinreta,  Quicksilver,  etc. 


There  is  no  description  of  machinery  of  so  much  importance  to  the  mining  interests  of  Califor- 
nia, at  the  present  time,  as  that  for  the  separation  of  sulphurets.  Many  machines  have  heen  tried, 
and  abandoned  ;  and  none  seems  to  meet  the  requirement  of  the  mining  interest  so  well  as  that  now 
patented  by  Mr.  Hungerford,  which  is  an  improvement  on  the  well  known  Hungerford  &  Prater  Con- 
centrator, witli  which  his  name  is  already  so  familiar. 

K  ECO M  M  J2X  IKV'I'IOX N : 

San  Francisco,  October  19th,  1868. 
Mr.  M.  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — We  have  had  twelve  of  your  Concentrators  at  work  at  the 
Oneida  Mine,  Amador  County,  for  about  six  months.  They  give  entire  satisfaction.  They  are 
strong  nnd  substantial,  requiring,  thus  far,  no  repairs,  and  do  their  work  thoroughly  and  effectively. 
At  a  recent  clean-up  of  four  oi  them,  I  found  that  in  four  weeks*  time  we  saved  about  $5110  in  free 
gold,  besides  the  sulphurets,  or  not  far  from  one  dollar  per  ton  on  the  entire  crushing  of  the  ten 
stamps  connected  with  them.  In  my  opinion,  it  is  for  the  interest  of  every  quartz  mill  to  have  your 
machines.     Yours,  respectfully,  GEORGE  PRINGLE,  Supt.  Oneida  Mine. 

Office  of  the  Oneida  Mining  Company,  Jackson,  May  13th  1868. 
Mr.  Morgan  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — In  regard  to  the  four  Hungerford  Concentra- 
tors that  I  bought  of  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  last  month,  I  will  say  that  I  put  them  up  in  the 
Oneida  Mill  soon  after  I  arrived  here,  and  find  that  they  save  sulphurets  well  and  clean,  and  work  to 
my  entire  satisfaction.  I  have  tried  many  other  concentrators,  but  these  stand  up  and  work  better 
than  any  others  I  have  used.  I  have  ordered  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  to  make  eight  more  for  me  as 
soon  as  possible.     Very  truly  yours,  JAMES  MORGAN. 

Big  Oak  Flat,  May  25th,  1868.— Mr.  T.  W.  Mulfbrd— DearSir :— I  have  used  two  of  M.  Hun- 
gerford's  Concentrators  in  the  Rattlesnake  Quartz  Mill,  at  this  place,  and  find  that  they  work  full  as 
well  as  they  are  represented  to  do.  E.  M.  SMITH,  Supt. 

A  full  description  of  the  principle  and  mode  of  action  of  this  pan,  is  described  in  circulars,  which 
will  be  forwarded  to  any  party  who.  may  desire  them. 

The  Hungerford  Concentrator  has  only  to  be  seen  to  be  appreciated.  No  millman  will  use  any 
other  kind  after  he  has  tried  that.  They  are  in  active  operation  in  mills  throughout  the  State,  and 
give  perfect  satisfaction. 

It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  Mr.  Hungerford  is  the  original  builder  and  maker  of  the  cele- 
brated Prater  Concentrator,  and  his  name  should  be  sufficient  guarantee  to  warrant  the  public  in  ex- 
amining his  new  machine  before  purchasing  elsewhere. 

In  future  these  Pans  will  be  manufactured  by  Goddard  &  Co.,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  San 
Francisco,  which  is  a  guarantee  that  they  will  be  built  in  the  most  substantial  manner. 

These  Pans  may  be  seen  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  First  street,  near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 
Addressi 

GODDARD    &z    CO.,  JSan  Francisco. 

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VOLUME    3CVIII. 
Jiuinber    7. 


Table  of  Contents. 


■The  11iii"lnitdon  8hlr.aTe  Ma 

chin.'  -Itlu* 
I  oilcl  1  rmii  Santa  Olira  Co 
N    V   s..c    t'r.n  ,  BnfEluocrlng 
Alpine  Cntllllj   [li'ius 

Neva  la  Mining  Palenta. 

How  1..  si,.),  nil  KlruN. 

Mineral  stutl  1..'. 

Owen  nn.l  Darwin. 

H  sourceaand  Developments 

S..ulh  African  Hold  Kleldi. 

Teat   ul  Turhlnea. 

0..1.I  Cryetala 

Venality  ot  Nerve  Force, 

I'l.iii  1.  or  ..1  Mi.-   While  l'lne 

lire  DeptMnUI, 
BxOIHKBKIHd      Ml.CKI.Llsr.- 

i-.o.i.i  mt  or  the  n.... - .- 

Int.  r  -fjeoatlle  It.  R.;  Blast- 
ing out  BloeMm  it...  k,  Btc. 

.W    CHAalcaL       Hi.. i.tHr  — 

Kofi..  Bi.rl'.^  .t  I'litii.--..-  In- 
vcnilnn;  Lubrieallne  Oils; 
Hl.t.1  Pipe*;  Morton's  In. 
lector  Don  I.  user;  Bronzing 
Iron  earnings. 


A  Noble  Kiel. I. 

n.w  Dredging  Machine. 

.Ilil.'i.  T-. 

1  i.l..r  Hiindncs*. 

RetHaririe  MTimitM any.— 

''I..' .i)  Qeoloffy  ..i  Call. 

rorula  Uold  Klelda;  To  Dc 
tret  Almoftiihcr  e  Air  III 
»'...il  "las;  Evoluilmi  or  the 
N...    American  Continent; 

Tin-  Vollnlc  Arc 
UiHiMa'suaMART— Compnslne 

line  liitellhti-iiro  troin  the 
variout.  eiimitloa  mul    dls 

trie!..  In  California.  Brills!) 
Co  umbln,   Colorado,   Mon- 

Intiu.    Nevada.  New    Mexl 

10.  Oregon,  Wyoming. 

New  P.iUnlsnnd  Inventions. 
Sail  I'miicta.  o  Mihiiie.  shaic- 

holders'  Directory. 

San  Francisco  Molal  Market, 
.sail  r'rancsco  HarKel   Kates. 
Noll.:..-,  in  I'orrrsliondcllts. 
siock  Price*— Bid  and  Asked. 
v  Incorporations. 


Sooth  African  Gold  Fields. — An  ex- 
ploring party  is  preparing  to  visit  this  re- 
gion. "  It  will  be", — says  the  Philadelphia 
Ledger, — "composed  of  well  known  trav- 
elers in  Africa,  and  of  assistants  skilled  in 
mining  gold  in  California.  A  photographer 
will  be  attached  to  the  party.  The  expedi- 
tion will  be  absent  for  over  a  year,  and  will 
visit  regions  where  no  travelers  have  as  yet 
been.  Mr.  Baines,  one  of  the  company, 
has  already  visited  the  Transvaal  region. 
He  describes  the  operations  of  the  native 
goldsmiths  as  follows:  They  use  a  broken 
earthen  pot  for  a  furnace,  and  a  small  goat 
skin  for  bellows.  The  crucibles  are  made 
from  the  nests  of  the  mason  wasps,  and  the 
metal  is  cast  into  ingots  five  or  six  inches 
long  by  half  an  inch  square.  The  ingots 
are  made  into  bars  by  the  use  of  a  hammer 
on  a  small  anvil,  weighing  three  or  fonr 
pounds.  The  natives  use  blowpipes  made 
out  of  the  section  of  a  gnn-barrel. 

Test  of  Turbines. — A  communication 
from  the  Willimantic  Linen  Company,  in 
the  Scientific  American  of  December  23d, 
certifies  that  pursuant  to  agreement  be- 
tween the  agents  of  certain  improved 
Fourneyron  or  peripheral  discharge,  and 
Jonval  or  bottom  discharge  turbines,  a 
test  was  made  with  a  view  to  ascertaining 
the  relative  amount  of  water  required  with 
the  same  fall,  to  drive  the  same  machin- 
ery; and  that  the  former  drove  12%  per 
cent,  more  machinery,  but  in  doing  so  re- 
quired 39  per  cent,  more  water;  thus  leav- 
ing a  result  of  23  per  cent,  in  favor  of  the 
Jonval  wheel.  The  former  was  what  is 
known  as  the  Boydeu  turbine,  manufac- 
tured by  Kilburn  &.  Lincoln  of  Fall  River, 
Massachusetts;  the  latter  was  Collin's  Im- 
proved Jonval  as  built  at  the  Troy  Tur- 
bine Works. 


Fishes  and  Fins. — In  a  paper  addressed 
to  the  Academy  of  Sciences,  M.  Gouriet 
states  that  a  sharply-pointed  fin  aids  a  fish 
to  swim  very  rapidly,  especially  if  it  be  bent 
in  a  scythe-like  shape.  If  the  fin  be  deep- 
ly scalloped,  the  result  is  the  same;  and 
fins  that  are  rounded  off  generally  denote 
slow  swimmers. 


Ice  Boating  on  the  Hudson  Biver. — 
They  are  having  exciting  times  with  their 
yacht-rigged  ice-boats  on  the  Hudson.  On 
one  occasion  the  fleet  consisted  of  eight 
Bail.  Baces  were  run, — and  a  mile  a  min- 
ute was  made  by  several  of  the  vessels. 


Huntingdon's  Shingle  Machine  and 
Shingle  Making. 

Next  to  lumbering  and  sawing,  in  the 
manufacture  of  a  marketable  raw  product 
out  of  timber,  the  making  of  shingles  and 
of  the  kind  of  material  presented  to  the  ar- 
tisan by  means  of  the  shingle  machine,  are 
of  the  highest  importance,  in  the  amount 
of  work  of  the  kind  that  is  done,  and  the 
extent  and  variety  of  the  field  sup- 
plied by  machines  of  the  kind  represented 
in  the  engraving. 

In  principle  the  shingle  machine  is  noth- 
ing else  than  a  small,  automatic,  constant 
working  sawmill,  adapted  to  a  special  pur- 
pose; the  difference  between  the  products 
of  the  sawmill  and  of  the  shingle  machine 
being  that  the  latter  are  smaller  and  thin- 
ner, and  turned  out  at  the  rate  of  several 
thousand  cuts  per  hour. 


Though  it  does  not  claim  any  great  novelty 
or  degree  of  originality  in  its  operation, 
the  all-sufficient  advantage  is  presented  of 
working  smoothly,  and  so  rapidly  as  to  turn 
out  3,000  shingles  per  hour,  or  30,000  to 
40,000  a  day,  with  a'6-horse  power  engine. 
The  principal  difference  between  this  and 
other  shingle  machines,  is  that  in  this  the 
block  is  set  upright,  and  the  saw  cuts  into  it 
sidewise,  instead  of  lengthwise,  leaving  the 
saw  marks  to  run  with  the  grain  of  the 
wood;  which  is  more  favorable  to  the  flow 
and  drainage  of  water,  and  consequently  to 
the  durability  of  the  shingles;  and  by  this 
arrangement  the  carriage  has  to  move  for- 
ward and  backward  only  17  inches,  or  the 
width  of  the  block,  instead  of  30,  or  the 
length  of  the  same,  every  time  that  it  cuts 
off  a  shingle,  enabling  it  to  work  quicker 
than  any  other  machine,  to  27  cuts  in  a  min- 
ute,  each   cut   being  equal  to  about  two 


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HUNTINGDON'S    PATENT    SH1N0LE    MACHINE. 


Wood-working  is  the  first  of  all  the  in- 
dustries' that  minister  to,  and  constitute 
civilization,  and  we  scarcely  realize,  any 
longer,  in  these  days  of  machinery  when  the 
elements  are  working  subserviently  to  the 
needs  and  advancement  of  mankind,  how 
much  we  are  indebted,  in  our  daily  com- 
forts and  conveniences,  to  the  ingenious  me- 
chanical applications  and  variety  of  wood- 
working machinery.  It  is  iu  this  branch 
of  invention  especially  that  the  Americans 
first  won,  and  have  since  maintained,  their 
reputation  of  a  superior  inventive  capacity 
to  that  of  other  and  sparsely  forest-covered 
lands. 

Everything  but  carvings,  and  even  those 
latterly  in  a  degree,  can  be  had  now  at 
'  wholesale  prices'  from  establishments  whose 
profits  and  success  are  the  result  purely  of 
the  steam  wood-woiking  machinery  em- 
ployed. The  sliingle  machine  is  a  good 
example  of  the  immense  economy  of  doing 
such  work  by  machinery,  as  sawn  shingles 
are,  at  the  same  time,  of  the  superior  quality 
of  the  product  over  shaved  shingles,  and 
shakes. 

Mr.  Huntingdon's  maohine  is  one  of  the 
many  inventions  of  the  practical  kind  for 
which   California  is.  distinguishing  itself. 


shingles.  It  must  be  remembered  that  a 
"  shingle"  is  a  unit  four  inches  in  width ; 
and  in  reckoning  up  totals  it  is  done  by 
bunches,  four  to  a  nominal  thousand  shin- 
gles, as  lumber  is  reckoned  by  the  thou- 
sand feet;  the  length  of  the  shingle  being 
16  inches.  Another  feature  of  this  machine 
is  that  it  is  made  nearly  all  of  iron,  and  is 
therefore  very  compact,  easily  shipped, 
weighing  10,000  pounds,  and  easily  set  up. 
An  "edger,"to  straighten  the  edges,  goes 
with  the  machine..  To  cutoff  the  blocks 
to  a  proper  length  for  the  shingle  machine, 
a  separate  steam-power- drag  saw  is  made, 
which  does  the  work  of  twelve  men  with 
the  common  cross-cut  saw.  Usually  shin- 
gle machines  are  run  in  connection  with 
sawmills,  and  in  the  vicinity  of  where  the 
wood  grows. 

The  block  is  placed,  by  hand,  in  front  of 
the  circular  saw,  and  between  the  two  small 
cylinders  seen  in  the  cut  with  numerous 
toothed  wheels,  which  hold  it  firmly  and 
move  it  sidewise  after  every  cut,  by  means 
of  the  ratchet  attachments  seen  at  the  ends. 
All  that  is  necessary  inputting  in  or  taking 
out  a  block,  is  to  lift  the  lever  represented, 
which  elevates  the  upper  cylinder. 

By  changing  the  setting  of  the  ratchet 


mentioned,  any  desirable  width  can  be  cut 
from  one-eighth  of  an  inch  to  three  inches. 
This  is  done  when  barrel-heads,  box-boards, 
and  the  like  are  wanted. 

The  motion  of  the  carriage  in  the  direc- 
tion of  the  saw,  is  imparted  by  the  strap 
which  is  seen  running  down  from  the  driv- 
ing pulley,  connecting  by  means  of  gearing 
with  straight  cogs  under  the  carriage ;  in 
the  opposite  direction  by  means  of  weights 
depending  by  a  cord,  represented  in  the 
left  hand  corner  as  running  down  through 
the  floor.  This  automatic  motion  may  be 
as  great  or  as  small  as  is  desired  for  the 
purposes  in  view,  and  has  been  made  as 
much  as  24  feet. 

The  wood  used  for  making  shingles  is 
chiefly  redwood,  but  also  pine,  Sprnoe,  and 
fir.  They  are  made  in  the  lumbering  dis- 
tricts of  Mendocino,  Humboldt,  San  Mateo 
and  Santa  Cruz  counties,  and  at  Port  Orf ord 
and  Puget  Sound;  and  amounted  in  1866, 
as  recorded  on  the  books  of  the  Lumber 
Dealers'  Association,  to  25,000,000.  But  the 
Huntingdon  shingle  machine  alone  turned 
out  during  the  past  year  about  50,000,000 
shingles,  according  to  the  manufacturer's 
estimates;  while  the  Farris  and  other  ma- 
chines may  have  made  10,000,000  more. 
Two  machines  at  Woodside,  nearKedwood 
City,  made  13,000,000,  and  are  cutting 
on  an  average   200,000  a  week. 

To  make  good  roofs,  especially  in  snowy 
countries,  shingles  are  indispensable,  as 
neither  shakes  nor  boards  are  entirely 
adapted  to  the  purpose.  The  price  per 
thousand  is  $3%  to  $4% ;  the  latter  having 
been  the  price  in  this  market  six  years  ago. 

Amongst  the  parties  who  are  using  the 
Huntingdon  machine,  are  Mcrherson  & 
Wetherbee,  and  Pope  &  Talbot,  San  Fran- 
cisco; Hanson  &  Co.,  Bedwood  City;  S. 
P.  Pharis,  Woodside;  Rice  &  Halliburton, 
Woodside;  Harrington  &  Co.,  Pescadero; 
Bnrch  &  Co.,  Pescadero;  R.  Walton,  C.  P. 
R.  R, ;  A.  H.  Davis  and  Sen.  Carson.  Ma- 
chines have  just  beensentto  Fort  Ross,  and 
to  White  Pine. 

Further  particulars  may  be  obtained  of 
the  inventor  and  manufacturer,  Mr.  F.  A. 
Huntingdon,  No.  17  Fremont  street. 

Myron  Angel,  the  author  of  several  valu- 
able publications  on  silver  mining  in  East- 
ern Nevada,  has  gone  to  White  Pine  to  take 
charge  editorially  of  the  White  Pine  News. 
Mr.  Angel  was  editor  of  the  Austin  Re- 
veille during  the  palmiest  days  of  that  burg, 
and  is  a  representative  Californian  in  pos- 
sessing that  trait  which  tends  to  carry  us 
into  the  very  midst  of  everything  import- 
ant that  is  transpiring  within  our  reach. 
More  recently,  Mr.  Angel  has  been  con- 
nected with  the  State  Capitol  Reporter  at 
Sacramento. 


Sympathetic  Ink. — To  make  a  sympa- 
thetic ink,  mix  lemon  and  onion  juice. 
Writing  made  with  this  on  plaiu  white 
paper,  will,  when  dry,  be  invisible.  But 
on  warming  the  paper  before  a  fire  the 
lines  will  appear  in  brown  tint?. 

Played  Out. — Hypophagy  is  not  "a  suc- 
cess" in  Paris.     Quite  the  contrary. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Commtmicatio?is . 

In  this  Dkpaktmknt  wo  invite  tlio  FKKB  discussion  of  all 
proper  subjects— correspondents  alone  being  responsible  for 
the  ideas  and  theories  they  advance. 


[Written  for  the  Milling  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Manufactures  at  Santa    Cruz    and   in 
Santa  Clara  Valley. 

THE    SANTA   CRUZ   TANNERY. 

Editors  Press  :— I  have  just  been  pay- 
ing a  visit  to  the  largest  tannery  in  the 
State, — the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery  of  Ed- 
mund Jones  &  Co., — which  is  situated 
about  a  quarter  of  a  mile  from  the  old 
Mission,  and  has  been  in  constant  opera- 
tion ever  since  the  year  1854.  There  are 
seventy-five  double  lay-aways,  exclusive  of 
limes,  pools,  and  handlers.  Hides  are  laid 
away  from  three  to  four  months.  The  ca- 
pacity of  the  yard  is  2,000  sides  per  month. 
The  quantity  manufactured  last  year  was 
over  20,000  sides,  the  greater  part  of  whi  ah 
was  sole  leather.  Harness  leather  is  made 
only  in  small  quantities.  The  number  of 
men  employed  is  twenty-one.  The  Cali- 
fornia hides,,  and  the  bark  used,  are  the 
best  of  the  kind  in  the  United  States  for 
the  manufacture  of  sole  leather;  and  as 
neither  vitriol  nor  hot  liquors  are  used  in 
this  tannery,  the  sole  leather  is  superior  for 
durable  qualities  to  any  manufactured  in 
the  Atlantic  States;  but  in  consequence  of 
their  color  being  a  little  red,  the  prejudices 
of  the  trade  there  are  hardly  yet  overcome. 
A  market  is  being  gradually  made,  how- 
ever, for  California  leather  of  good  quality 
in  New  York  and  Boston,  particularly  for 
light  weights. 

A  small  market  is  found  in  China  and 
Japan,  the  latter  more  particularly,  for 
harness  leather,  the  Japanese  army  being 
accoutred  according  to  the  European 
methods  in  infantry  and  artillery.  Although 
the  profits  of  the  trade  have  been  small  for 
a  year  or  so  past,  the  fact  that  this  State 
exports  quite  largely  of  this  valuable  prod- 
uct, tends  to  increase  to  a  considerable  ex- 
tant the  material  prosperity  of  the  country. 
This  tannery  makes  a  specialty  of  pump 
leather  for  mining  pumps,  and  we  call  at- 
tention, to  those  interested,  to  their  adver- 
tisement in  another  column. 

I  am  indebted  to  Mr.  Joseph  Boston,  for 
kindly  showing  me  through  the  establish- 
ment. 

THE  SOQTJEL  TANNERY 

of  G.  K.  &  B.  T.  Porter,  is  distant  from 
Santa  Cruz  four  miles,  and  has  fifty  lay- 
away  vats,  and  thirty  men  employed.  The 
kind  of  work  done  here  is  mainly  in  the 
manufacture  of  upper  leather.  The  San 
Francisco  office  is  at  the  corner  of  Sansome 
and  Bush  streets.  I  am  glad  to  add  that 
the  Porters  are  doing  an  extensive  busi- 
ness. 

LIME   KILNS. 

Three  miles  from  town,  on  the  coast  road, 
are  the  lime,  kilns  of  Davis  &  Cowell,  four 
in  number,  and  employing  fifty  men  in  the 
summer  time.  One  of  the  kilns  is  a  pa- 
tented arrangement,  which  burns  eighteen 
barrels  a  day  easily;  another  is  unusually 
large,  being  ten  feet  wide,  and  thirty  feet 
long,  and  burning  1,200  barrels  at  a  time. 
The  other  two  kiJns  hold  1,000  barrels.  All 
the  coopering  of  the  firm  is  done  in  the 
vicinity  of  the  works,  the  barrels  beiDg 
made  out  of  redwood.  The  superintendent 
is  Mr.  Henry  Jordan. 

Adams  &  Co. ,  in  the  same  vicinity,  have 
a  very  fine  location,  and  thirty  men  em- 
ployed. They  turned  out  last  year  30,000 
barrels  of  lime. 

THE   LUMBER,  LIME   AND  SHINGLE  TRADE 

has  been  very  brisk  the  past  year,  and 
knowing  ones  give  it  as  their  opinion  that 
it  will  be  more  so  the  coming  year.  Ship- 
pers complain  that  there  is  need  of  more 
wharves.  Santa  Cruz  possesses  the  largest 
liine  kilns,  powder  mills,  paper  mills  aud 
tanneries  in  the  State,  while  its  lumber  in- 
terests are  developed,  and  its  grain  and 
flour  shipments  good.  Seven  church 
buildings  ornament  the.placo  with  their 
spires. 

IN   SANTA    CLARA   VALLEY, 

the  Santa  Clara  Flour  mills  of  L.  Robinson 
&  Co.  have  four  run  of  stone,  running 
eighteen  hours  a  day,  and  sixteen  hands 
employed;  turning  out  flour  at  the  rate  of 
125  barrels  in  twelve  hours.     The  quantity 


of  wheat  that  came  into  this  mill  between 
August  21st,  1868,  and  January  1st,  1809, 
was  S;i00,000  (?)  pounds.        ! 

THE  TOBACCO  FACTORY  AT  GILROY. 

Messrs.  J.  D.  Culp  &  Co.  have  developed 
a  new  industry  in  California,  which  prom- 
ises, from  its  present  and  increasing  suc- 
cess, to  become  important.  The  enterprise 
was  begun  in  1860,  by  putting  in  a  crop  of 
tobacco  on  some  land  three  miles  from  Cil- 
roy,  and  encouraging  farmers  around  to  do 
the  same;  and  by  building  a  factory  in 
town  of  50x150  feet  in  dimensions.  Good 
crops  have  been  had  every  year  since;  and 
the  only  bad  luck  encountered  was  the 
burning  down  of  the  works  in  1866,  by 
which  the  firm  lost  $12,000.  Messrs.  Culp 
&Co.  employ  twenty-four  men.  The  ma- 
chinery consists  of  a  3C-horse-power  en^ 
gine;  two  large  cutting  machines,  capable 
of  cutting  from  3,000  to  10,000  pounds  of 
tobacco  per  day;  and  six  hydraulic  presses. 
The  building  and  machinery  together  cost 
$10,000. 

The  farmers  around  have  raised  300,000 
pounds  of  tobacco;  last  year  Culp  &  Co. 
raised  10,000  pounds.  Kaw  tobacco  is  worth 
ten  cents  per  pound;  after  it  is  worked  up 
it  is  worth  from  forty  cents  to  $1.10  per 
pound,  according  to  quality. 

The  average  yield  per  acre  is  about  900 
pounds,  although  it  has  been  known  here  to 
produce  as  high  as  1,500  pounds  to  an  acre, 
which,  at  the  ordinary  market  value  of  ten 
cents  per  pound,  brings  the  producer 
handsome  pay  for  his  labor. 

In  the  Southern  States  it  requires  the  la- 
bor of  one  man  to  each  five  acres  to  kill 
the  tobacco  worm,  while  in  this  country  the 
insect  known  as  the  "yellow  jacket,*1  rids 
the  planter  of  this  expense^hunts  indus- 
triously for  the  worm — and  no  sooner  finds 
the  game  than  his  fatal  sting  is  introduced 
and  the  worm  falls  lifeless,  to  satisfy  the 
appetite  of  the  insect — a  portion  of  which 
only  is  devoured. 

Messrs.  Culp  &  Co.  oxpeet  this  year  to 
put intomarket 200,000  pounds. 

w.   H.   M. 


[Written  Tor  the  Mlnum  and  Scientific  Press. 

N.  Y.  Society  of  Practical  Engineering. 

The  New  York  Society  of  Practical  En- 
gineering held  its  regular  fortnightly  meet- 
ing at  the  Cooper  Institute  Building,  on 
Tuesday  evening,  January  19th ;  the  Presi- 
dent,  Mr.   James  Whitney,  in   the   chair. 

The  paper  for  the  evening  on  the  "  Cast- 
ing and  Forging  of  Metals,"  was  read  by 
Mr.  James  Harrison,  a  founder  and  worker 
of  metals,  of  New  York  city.  The  paper 
first  gave  an  elaborate  view  of  the  many 
applications  of  the  founder's  art  to  prac- 
tical purposes  in  the  needs  and  luxuries  of 
every  day  life.  The  railroad  and  the  steam- 
ship, the  kitchen  and  the  parlor,  the  anchor 
and  the  watch,  were  each  shown  to  be  simi- 
larly dependent  on  the  skill  of  the  founder 
and  metal  worker.  In  the  means  of  travel 
we  have  the  powerful  locomotive,  the  iron 
frame-work  of  the  cars,  the  ponderous  ma- 
chine of  the  steamship,  etc.,  as  evidences 
of  his  skill.  In  domestic  life  there  is  the 
stove,  the  frame  of  the  piano,  the  castors 
of  the  sofa,  the  locks  and  bolts  of  doors, 
etc. ,  again  reminding  us  of  the  worker  of 
metals.  In  agriculture  we  have  the  plow, 
the  harrow,  the  thrashing  and  the  winnow- 
ing machine,  and  many  other  instruments 
giving  evidence  again  of  the  importance  of 
the  founder.  The  writer  then  proceeding 
to  a  description  of  the  process,  spoke  of  the 
preparation  of  the  mold  to  receive  the 
metal.  This  subject  involved  the  consider- 
ation of  six  distinct  points  : 

First — The  preparation  of  the  sand  or 
loam  to  suit  the  different  kiods  of  work. 
A  mold  that  would  resist  the  pressure  of 
the  molten  metal  in  the  casting  of  small 
pieces,  would  not  answer  in  the  casting  of 
large  pieces.  A  variation  is  also  needed  in 
different  cases,  so  as  to  allow  of  the  escape 
of  the  air  in  the  mold,  and  of  the  gas  gen- 
erated by  the  contact  of  the  metal  with  the 
cold  sand  or  loam. 

iSecoHi/^Facing  or  blackening.  The  sub- 
stance used  for  this  purpose  depends  on 
the  kind  of  work  to  be  done.  Various  ma- 
terials, such  as  finely-powdered  charcoal, 
plaster  of  paris,  aud  dried  aud  powdered 
fire-clay,  are  employed.  The  facing  enables 
the  molder  to  give  his  work  a  smooth  fin- 
ish. Care  must  be  exercised  in  this  con- 
nection, however,  for  if  the  facing  be  too 
thin  the  metal  will  eat  through  the  sand, 
making  the  casting  rough,  while  if  it  is  too 


thick,  it  stops  the  pores  through  which  the 
vent  should  escape,  and  the  mold  is  broken. 
The  facing  used  for  small  work  is  not  suit- 
able for  large  work. 

Third— The  "vent."  By  this  is  meant 
the  escape  of  the  air  that  is  in  the  space 
where  the  melted  metal  is  to  go;  not  only 
the  air,  however,  but  the  gas  generatedby 
the  melted  metal  coming  in  contact  with 
the  cold  sand  must  also  escape.  Should 
the  mold  be  too  open,  the  gas  is  allowed 
to  rush  through  too  fast,  and  will  tearaway 
some  of  the  material  of  the  mold,  and  the 
metal  following,  the  casting  will  be  lost. 
If,  however,  the  vent  does  not  escape  fast 
enough,  the  metallic  liquid  will  flutter  iu 
the  mold  until  the  easting  is  spoiled  from 
the  gas  escaping  through  the  surface  of  the 
metal.  In  order  to  obviate  this  difficulty, 
the  writer  recommended  the  use  of  a  de- 
vice which  he  termed  a  "  riser."  This  is  a 
round  taper  hole  in  the  mold  filled  with  a 
piece  of  soft  clay  loaded  with  a  weight  pro- 
portional to  the  weight  of  the  casting.  If 
the  gas  escaped  'as  fast  as  generated,  i.  e., 
if  the  mold  was  made  properly,  the  clay 
and  weight  would  not  move.  If  the  mold 
had  been  made  too  close,  thus  preventing 
the  gas  from  escaping,  the  clay  and  weight 
would  be  lifted  up  and  the  gas  escape. 
Thia  fixture  constituted  an  easy  method  for 
the  regulation  of  the  escape  of  the  gas. 

Fourth — The  gates  or  runners.  These  ore 
the  inlets  by  which  the  metal  is  poured  into 
the  mold.  The  common  way  of  simply 
pouring  the  metal  from  a  ladle  into  a  duct, 
whicli  conveys  it  to  the  point,  is  a  mode  in- 
volving all  the  disadvantages  possible  un- 
der the  circumstances.  The  process  of  skim- 
ming the  dross  and  slag  from  the  surface 
of  the  melted  metal  as  it  is  poured  from  the 
ladle,  is  always  very  difficult,  and  the  fol- 
lowing device  proposed  by  the  writer,  is 
claimed  to  bo  a  self-skimming  runner.  The 
metal  is  first  poured  from  the  ladle  into  a 
basin,  from  which  it  flows  by  a  gutter  to  the 
opposite  side  of  a  smaller  basin,  and  forms 
a  current  around  the  second  basin,  and 
then.runstoa  third  yet  smaller  than  the 
second.  A  current  is  also  produced  here, 
and  on  flowing  from  this  basin  to  a  mold 
it  has  become  purified.  The  explanation  of 
the  matter  is  thought  to  be  that  the  circular 
current  produced  in  the  basins  causes  the 
dross  to  accumulate  in  their  centers. 

Fifth — The  size  of  the  runners.  This  is 
also  a  very  important  consideration. 

Sixth — The  heat  at  which  different  metals 
should  be  poured.  This  was  considered  by 
the  writer  as  the  vital  part  of  the  art  of 
molding.  To  the  want  of  proper  means  for 
ascertaining  the  correct  heat  of  the  metal 
at  the  time  of  pouring,  may  be  attributed 
nine-tenths  of  bad  castings.  A  pyrome- 
ter, which  could  be  put  into  the  ladle  or 
furnace  in  such  a  manner  that  the  instru- 
ment would  not  be  injured,  would  be  a 
very  remunerative  invention. 

The  mixing  of  metals  was  then  consid- 
ered. The  fact  that  some  cast  iron  is  very 
brittle,  although  it  will  in  this  state  resist 
compression  very  strongly,  was  here  no- 
ticed. Iron  that  has  been  melted  over  and 
over  again,  comes  under  this  category.  A 
malleable  iron  for  machinery  castings  may 
be  made  by  mixing  in  the  furnace  as  many 
differentkinds  of  iron  as  possible.  In  most 
cases,  iron  melted  in  a  cupola  is  not  as 
good  as  iron  remelted  in  a  furnace.  The 
quality  of  the  iron  is  also  affected  by  the 
quality  of  the  fuel,  and  even  the  state  of 
the  weather.  The  blast  had  also  a  great  in- 
fluence upon  the  metal.  The  writer  em- 
phatically recommended  that  laf  ge  castings, 
such  as  columns,  shafting,  etc. ,  should  be 
made  hollow,  and  that  the  center  should  be 
allowed  to  cool  first. 

The  casting  of  bells  was  spoken  of  in 
conclusion,  and  an  instrument  of  music  to 
be  rilayed  in  the  same  manner  as  a  piano, 
was  described.  The  tones  are  to  be  pro- 
duced by  the  vibrations  of  bells  of  all 
sizes.  This  instrument,  which  was  re- 
garded as  an  important  contribution  of  the 
"  founder  artist "  to  the  fine  arts,  is  to 
have,  a  range  of  seven  and  a  half  octaves. 

The  paper  was  listened  to  with  evident 
interest,  and  at  its  conclusion  a  discussion 
took  place  concerning  the  subject,  after 
which  the  Society  adjourned  to  meet  again 
in  two  weeks. 


Winter  Visit  to  the  Yosemite. — A 
party  left  Mariposa  last  week,  with  the  in- 
tention of  paying  a  winter  visit  to  the  Yo- 
semite Valley.  They  succeeded  in  reajhing 
the  South  Fork  of  the  Merced,  when  they 
abandoned  the  attempt. 


Alpine  County  Items. — Mr.  Chalmers, 
of  the  Imperial  Silver  Quarries  Company 
writes,  under  date  of  February  5th : 

I  expect  to  run  fifty-nine  feet  more  in  the 
trachytic  tufa,  and  fifty  feet  in  porphyry, 
before  1  reach  my  first  ledge.  Thanks  for 
your  insertion  of  my  letter  in  reply  to  your 
Boise  correspondent. 

My  friend  Mr.  Coulter  is  driving  his  Mt. 
Bullion  tunnel,  on  the  other  side  of  the 
river,  as  fast  as  he  can,  and  so  am  I,  night 
and  day,  with  as  good  a  team  as  can  be 
found  in  Alpine. 

The  Morning  Star  have  erected  excellent 
hoisting  works,  and  are  pushing  down  their 
shaft  rapidly. 

The  Monitor  Consolidated  are  busy  with 
their  mill,  which  they  expect  soon  to  have 
in  working  order. 

The  Schenectady  Company,  betterknown 
as  the  Tarshish,  are,  I  am  informed,  to 
commence  work  again  vigorously  next 
month . 

The  Globe  Company,  in  the  same  canon, 
are  driving  their  tunnel  with  all  speed. 

The  Michigan  Company,  claiming  to  own 
an  extension  of  the  Tarshish,  but  which 
is  denied,  are  also  at  work  on  good  look- 
ing ground. 

The  Forest  Belt  Company  stopped  work 
on  the  16th  ultimo. 

Mr.  J.  P.  Bay  is  busy  on  his  Mountain 
claim. 

We  have  about  twelve  inches  of  snow 
here,  and  two  feet  at  Silver  Mountain,  seven 
miles  higher  up. 

Nevada  Mining  Patents,  — A  letter  from 
Land  Commissioner  Wilson  to  Senator 
Stewart  of  Nevada,  states  that  the  returns 
of  survey  for  sixty  claims  have  been  re- 
ceived from  the  Surveyor  General  of  Ne- 
vada; but  in  forty-four  of  these  cases  the 
imports,  which  the  law  makes,  with  the  sur- 
vey, a  basis  of  patent,  have  not  yet  been 
received  from  the  District  Land  Officers. 
Of  the  sixteen  cases  in  which  these  have 
been  received  from  Registers  and  Receivers, 
there  are  four  in  which  adverse  interests 
are  asserted,  determinable  only  in  the  local 
courts.  Of  the  remaining  twelve,  patents 
have  been  prepared  for  the  North  Star,  the 
Utah  and  the  Knickerbocker  gold  and  silver 
mining  claims;  while  the  Hale  &  Norcross 
claim,  with  several  others,  are  now  in  hands 
for  patenting. 

"To  enable  the  Executive  to  administer 
the  law  with  as  little  disturbance  as  possi- 
ble of  the  local  mining  regulations  and  cus- 
toms, and  secure  the  ends  of  justice,  it 
would  be  proper,"  says  the  Commissioner, 
' '  for  each  claimant  to  file,  with  his  appli- 
cation, some  appropriate  evidence  that  he 
is  the  bona  fide  holder  of  a  certain  number 
of  original  claims,  according  to  mining 
customs.  All  necessary  testimony  may  be 
furnished  in  the  form  of  affidavits  and  cer- 
tificates, to  obviate  the  inconvenience  and 
expenLe  of  taking  witnesses  to  the  land 
offices,  frequently  at  great  distances  from 
the  premises  claimed. " 


How  to  Stop  Oil  Fires. — A  corres- 
pondent of  the  Rochester  Union  writes  from 
Titusville,  Pa. :  "Allow  me  to  suggest  how 
a  crude  oil  fire  may  be  managed,  for  with 
the  large  amount  daily  passing  through 
your  city  on  cars,  some  day  you  may  have 
one.  Keep  the  water  away  from  it.  As  the 
burning  fluid  will,  of  course,  run,  the  first 
thing,  and  the  great  thing,  is  to  dam  it. 
Anything  will  do ;  a  board  stuck  across  the 
gutter  or  wherever  the  oil  may  be  running, 
will  answer  until  it  can  be  secured  with 
mud.  Then  make  a  hole  near  the  bottom 
of  the  dam,  and  if  a  pipe  is  handy,  pnt  it 
in  and  allow  the  oil  to  run  off.  This  oil 
will  not  be  on  fire,  as  the  flame  always  lies 
on  the  surface.  When  the  oil  is  lowered  so 
that  the  hole  or  pipe  would  soon  be  ex- 
posed, stop  up  the  opening,  else  the  flame 
will  follow.  Then  let  the  oil  that  may  be 
left  burn  at  its  pleasure.  The  advantage 
of  a  pipe  or  tube  consists  in  carrying  the 
saved  oil  so  far  from  the  burning  mass  that 
the  gas  from  the  oil  may  not  ignite  from 
the  flame.  If  water  should  be  thrown  on 
the  burning  oil,  its  only  effect  is  to  bear 
the  flaming  fury  onwards  whithersoever 
the  water  bears  it,  into  cellars,  stores,  aud 
— all  over." 


Metric  Standards. — The  Superintend- 
ent of  the  Coast  Survey,  in  a  letter  to  Sec- 
retary McCnlloch,  says  fifty  sets  of  metric 
standards  of  length  are  in  process  of  con- 
struction. The  Superintendent  recom- 
mends the  appropriation  of  $20,000  for  the 
construction  of  metric  standards  to  be  fur- 
nished each  State,  according  to  the  Act  of 
July  28th,  1866.  The  reason  for  construct- 
ing fifty  sets  is  to  have  enough  to  supply 
future  States. 


Tlcye  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Mechanical. 


Rope-Boring   a    Chinese    Invention.— 
Mr.  Warrington  Smyth,  in  a  recent  lecture 
at   the   Royal   School  of  Mines,  said:  "A 
plan  of  boring  now   much   employed,  and 
which  we  owe  to   the  Chinese,  is  that  with 
ropes  iustead   of   rigid    rods.     French  mis- 
sionaries in  the  17th  century  hud    observed 
that  the  Chinese  had  methods  of  boring  to 
ouormous  depths.     Father  Imbert,  having 
made  a  communication  to  the  French  Acad- 
emy, to  the  effect    that   the  Chinese  borers 
bad  attained  a  deptli  of  3,000  feet,  the  state- 
ment  was   discredited.      Eventually  trav- 
elers established    the    fact;  and  now  it  is  a 
matter  of  discussion  whether  it   is  not  a 
method  which  will  comparo  well  with  any 
of  the  more  modern  ones.     The  ropes  used 
by  the  Chinese  are  made  of  strips  of  bam- 
boo, and  those  of  England  are  the  ordinary 
hempen  or  wire-ropes.     In  eonsequerTce  of 
the  greater  elasticity  of  ropes,  it  becomes 
nocossary   to  give  a   longer  stroke    at  the 
top,  so  that  for  a  stroke  of  ten  feet  at  the 
bottom  it  is  necessary  to  give  one  of  twen- 
ty feet  at  the  top.     The  tool  used  ranges 
from .  3  cwts.  to   half  a  ton.     The  Chinese 
employ  either  our  common  spring  pole,  or 
a  rope  passed  round  an  enormous   cylinder 
fifty  feet  in  diameter.     It  was  by  means  of 
this  cylinder   that  the  missionaries  ascer- 
tained the  depth  of  the  borings.     They  took 
the  circumference  of  the  drum,  and  found 
that  the  rope  went  sixty-two  times  around 
it.     This  method  of  boring   seems  to  pos- 
sess such   advantages   that  at  first  sight  it 
seems  wonderful  that  it  is  not  universally 
employed,  but    it    has    many    drawbacks. 
Among  these   are  the  occasional  breaking 
of  the  rope,  and   the  consequent  impossi- 
bility  of  withdrawing   the  tool, — and  the 
difficulty  of   preserving    the    perpendicu- 
larity of  the  hole,  in  case  of  a  change  in 
the  hardness  of  the  beds  which  are  passed 
through. " 

Ldbricatino  Oils. — Pease's  Oil  Circular 
says  first-class  oils  are  more  in  demand. 
From  30  to  50  per  cent,  of  power  is  lost  for 
lack  of  knowledge  in  reference  to  the  laws 
of  friction  and  the  effects  of  heat  and  press- 
ure upon  the  oils  used.  Thousands  of 
of  dollars  are  annually  saved  by  those  rail- 
road managers  who  give  the  subject  proper 
attention.  "  There  is  no  occasion  for  a  hot 
journal  on  any  road  under  ordinary  circum- 
stances, if  proper  oils  are  used.  There  is 
no  occasion  for  cutting  of  journals  and  de- 
struction of  valve-seats,  if  a  little  thought 
would  only  be  given  to  the  subject.  The 
wonderful  chemical  effect  of  some  of  the 
poor  cheap  oils  upon  the  iron  surfaces  and 
journals  of  some  of  the  roads  is  often  over- 
looked. Has  it  ever  occurred  to  railroad 
'men  that  the  use  of  oils  of  strong  acid  re- 
action has  a  tendency  to  weaken  the  strength 
of  the  boiler  itself,  as  they  have  the  power 
to  cut  and  destroy  the  bolts  of  the  steam 
chest  and  cylinder?" 

Blast  Pipes. — The  diameter  and  position 
of  the  pipe,  the  diameter  of  the  chimney, 
and  the  size  of  the  fire-box,"  tubes  and 
smoke-box,  are  all  concerned  in  the  effect 
produced.  According  to  investigations  by 
Mr.  D.  K.  Clark  and  others,  it  has  been 
shown  that  the  vacuum  in  the  smoke-box  is 
■about  seven-tenths  of  the  blast  pressure; 
tbat  the  vacuum  in  the  fire-box  is  from  one- 
third  to  one-half  that  in  the  smoke-box; 
that  the  best  proportions  of  the  chimney 
and  other  parts  are  those  which  enable  a 
-given  draught  to  be  produced  with  the 
greatest  diameter  of  blast-pipe,  because  the 
greater  the  diameter  the  less  is  the  back 
pressure  produced  by  the  resistance  of  the 
orifice;  and  that  the  same  proportions  are 
best  at  all  rates  of  expansion  and  at  all 
speeds.  — American  Artisan. 


The  Steam  Hammer. — The  French  claim 
the  invention  of  the  steam  hammer  for  M. 
Mourdon,  who  took  out  a  patent  in  April, 
1842, — wherea3  Mr.  Nasmyth,  they'  say, 
did  not  take  out  his  patent  in  England 
until  June  of  the  same  year; — having, 
moreover,  visited  the  iron  works  of  Le  C?vw- 
sot,  Burgundy,  between  these  two  months. 


Morton's  Ejector  Condenser. 

The  Loudon  Artizan  for  January  contains 
a  paper  recently  read  before  the  Institute  of 
Scottish  Engineers  by  Prof.  Raukiue,  giv- 
ing an  account  of  experiments  made  by  him 
with  this  condenser.  We  quote  a  portion: 
"  The  principal  parts  of  the  apparatus 
may  be  thus  described:  The  cold  water 
passes  from  the  tauk  toaconoidal  nozzle;  the 
area  of  the  orifice  of  that  nozzle  is  about 
equal  to  that  of  the  injection  sluice  of  a 
common  condenser  suited  for  the  same  en- 
giue;  that  is  to  say,  about  l-250th  part  of 
the  collective  area  of  pistons.  Enveloping 
the  cold  water  nozzles  are  a  second  and  a 
third  nozzle  of  nearly  similar  tiguro;  these 
bring  the  exhaust  steam  f  rom  the  two  cylin- 
ders respectively.  The  middle  nozzle  has 
au  orifice  a  little  larger  than  that  of  the  in- 
nermost, or  cold  water  nozzle;  the  outer- 
most nozzle  ends  in  a  throat  or  contracted 
vein  little  larger  still,  beyond  which  is  a 
gradually  widening, trumpet-shaped  mouth- 
piece, leading  to  a  pipe  which  ends  at  the 
hot-well.  The  condensation  of  the  steam 
takes  place  in  the  interval  between  the  ori- 
fice of  the  cold  water  nozzle  and  the  throat 
of  the  outermost  nozzle. 

"  The  principle  of  the  invention  may  bo 
described  as  follows:  In  every  injection 
condenser  the  cold  water  rushes  into  the 
vacuum  with  a  velocity  of  43  or  44  feet  per 
second.  The  exhaust  steam  rushes  from 
the  cylinders  iuto  the  condenser  with  a 
velocity  which  is  many  times  greater  than 
that  of  the  water.  In  the  common  con- 
denser those  rapid  motions  of  the  water  and 
of  the  steam  are  completely  checked,  and 
their  energy  is  wasted  in  agitating  the  fluids 
in  the  condenser,  and  ultimately  in  pro- 
ducing heat;  and  hence  ifc  becomes  neces- 
sary to  use  an  air  pump  iu  order  to  extract 
the  water,  air  and  uncondensed  steam  from 
the  condenser.  The  power  expended  in 
working  a  well-proportioned  and  well-con- 
structed air  pump  is  known  by  experiment 
to  be  equal  to  that  which  would  overcome 
?.  back  pressure  on  the  steam  piston  of  from 
yt  to  %  lb.  on  each  square  inch  of  its  area, 
or  on  an  average  about  0  6  lb.  on  the  square 
inch;  and  that  amount  of  power  is  lost 
through  the  wasting  of  the  energy  with 
which  the  jets  of  water  and  steam  rush  into 
the  condenser.  In  the  ejector  condenser 
the  motion  of  those  jets  meets  with  no  in- 
terruption; and  its  energy  is  found  to  be 
sufficient,  without  any  assistance  from 
pumps,  to  carry  all  the  water,  air  and  un- 
condensed steam  (if  any)  completely  out 
of  the  condenser  and  into  the  hot-well,  and 
thus  to  save  the  power  which  would  be  re- 
quired to  drive  an  air  pump." 

Bronzing  Iron  Castings. — The  delicate 
Berlin  iron  castings  are  bronzed  for  their 
better  preservation  against  rust,  by  means 
of  a  peculiar  paint,  of  which  ferro-cyanide 
of  copper  forms  the  basis.  When  an  arti- 
cle has  been  coated  with  this  paint,  and 
before  it  is  quite  dry,  if  dusted  over  with 
copper  bronze  powder  and  allowed  to  dry 
thoroughly,  the  effect  will  be  that  of  bright 
copper  after  being  polished.  A  green 
bronze  tint  is  produced  by  washing  with  a 
solution  of  acetate  of  corjper.  When  per- 
fectly dry,  the  higher  parts  of  the  casting 
must  be  rubbed  with  a  piece  of  clean  rag 
to  bring  out  the  brown  copper  color;  it 
will  then  appear  like  a  bronze  that  has  be- 
come green  by  age.  If  the  bright  copper- 
colored  bronze  above  mentioned  be  brushed 
over  with  black  lead  it  will  produce  the 
brown  bronze.  Yellow  or  pale  bronze,  is 
obtained  by  using  yellow  bronze,  or  brass 
powder,  instead  of  copper  powder. 


Scientific  Miscellany. 


The  Fiest  Locomotive  in  America,^- 
The  "  Old  Ironsides,"  built  in  Philadelphia 
in  1832,  by  M.  Baldwin,  from  a  draft  by 
Rufus  Tyler,  had  wooden  wheels  with  broad 
rims  and  thick  tires, — the  flange  being 
bolted  on  the  side.  She  ran  a  mile  an 
hour.  The  tender  was  placed  in  front,  in 
order  to  keep  the  two  light  wheels  of  the 
engine  on  the  track.  The  wheels  finally 
went  to  pieces,  and  were  replaced  by  iron 
ones.     The  engine  is  still  in  existenoe. 


Wire  Rope. — At  the  Havre  Exhibition, 
the  wire  rope  of  Scott  &  Co.  was  awarded 
the  prize  medal.  "A  piece  of  4-ineh  steel 
wire  rope  stood  the  enormous  strain  of 
forty  tons,  and  slipped  through  the  splice 
without  breaking,"— says  a  London  corres? 
pondent. 


Chemical  Geology  of   California  Gold 
Fields.. 

SiUiman's  Journal  for  January,  has  an 
abstract  of  J.  Arthur  Phillip's  "  Notes"  up- 
on this  subject.  The  general  conclusions 
of  the  author  are  here  given: 

a.  Quartz  veins  have  generally  been  pro- 
duced by  the  slow  deposition  from  aqueous 
solutions  of  silica  on  the  surfaces  of  the  en- 
closing fissures. 

b.  From  the  general  parallelisms  with  its 
walls  of  the  planes  of  any  fragments  of  the 
enclosing  rock  which  may  have  become  im- 
bedded in  a  vein,  it  is  to  be  inferred  that 
they  were  mechanically  removed  by  the 
grow  th  of  the  several  layers  to  which  they 
adhered,  and  that  a  subsequent  deposition 
of  quartz  took  place  between  them  and  the 
rock  from  which  they  had  become  detached. 
Iu  this  way  were  introduced  the  masses  of 
rock  known  as  "  horses." 

c.  The  formation  of  quartz  veins  is  due 
to  hydrothermal  agencies,  of  which  evi- 
dences are  still  to  be  found  iu  the  hot 
springs  and  recent  metalliferous  veins  met 
with  in  various  parts  of  the  Pacific  coast. 

d.  From  the  variable  temperatures  at 
which  the  vacuities  in  their  fluid-cavities 
become  filled,  it  may  be  inferred  that  they 
are  the  result  of  an  intermittent  action,  and 
that  the  fissures  were  sometimes  traversed 
by  currents  of  hot  water,  whilst  at  others 
they  gave  off  aqueous  vapor  or  gaseous  ex- 
halations. This  is  precisely  what  is  now 
taking  place  at  Steamboat  Springs,  where 
the  formation  of  a  vein  is  in  progress,  and 
from  which  currents  of  boiling  water  are 
often  poured  forth,  whilst  at  other  times  the 
fissures  give  off  currents  of  steam  and 
heated  gases  only. 

e.  That  gold  may  be .  deposited  from  the 
same  solutions  which  gave  rise  to  the  for- 
mation of  the  enclosing  quartz,  appears 
evident  from  the  presence  of  that  metal  in 
pyrites  enclosed  in  silicious  incrustations, 
as  well  as  from  the  fact  of  large  quantities 
of  gold  having  been  found  in  the  interior 
of  the  stems  of  trees,  which  in  deep  dig- 
gings are  often  converted  into  pyrites. 

/.  The  constant  presence  of  iron  pyrites 
in  auriferous  veins,  and  when  so  occurring 
its  invariably  containing  a  certain  amount 
of  gold,  suggests  the  probability  of  this  sul- 
pbid  being  in  some  way  necessarily  con- 
nected with  the  solvent  by  which  the  pre- 
cious metal  was  held  in  solution.  It  has 
been  shown  that  finely  divided  gold  is  solu- 
ble in  the  sesquichloride  of  iron  and,  more 
sparingly,  in  the  sesquisulphate  of  that 
metal.  It  is  also  well  known  that  iron  py- 
rites sometimes  results  from  the  action  of 
reducing  agents  on  the  sulphates  of  that 
metal.  If,  therefore,  sulphate  of  iron,  in  a 
solution  containing  gold,  should  become 
transformed  by  the  action  of  a  reducing 
agent  into  pyrites,  the  gold  at  the  same 
time  being  reduced  to  the  metallic  state, 
would  probably  be  found  enclosed  iu  the 
resulting  crystals  of  that  mineral. 

g.  The  silica  and  other  substances  form- 
ing the  cementing  material  of  the  ancient 
auriferous  river  beds  have  probably  been 
slowly  deposited  at  a  low  temperature. 

To  Detect  Atmospheric  Air  in  Coal 
Gas. — Dr.  Werner,  of  Breslau,  gives  the 
following  method:  Ten  parts  by  weight  of 
anhydrous  sulphate  of  protoxide  of  manga- 
nese are  put  into  a  two-necked  Woulf  bot- 
tle, dissolved  in  twenty  parts  of  warm 
water.  To  this  is  added  a  solution  of  ten 
parts  by  weight  of  tartrate  of  potassa  and 
soda  (Rochelle  salt),  dissolved  in  sixty  parts 
of  water;  the  thorough  mixing  of  the  fluids 
is  promoted  by  shaking  of  the  bottle;  after 
this  there  is  added  a  quantity  of  a  solution 
of  caustic  potash  sufficient  to  render  the 
fluid  quite  clear;  immediately  after  this 
corks,  perforated  with  tightly-fitting  glass 
tubes,  are  placed  in  the  necks  of  the  bottle, 
which  should  be  entirely  filled  with  the 
fluid.  One  of  the  tubes — the  inlet-tube  for 
the  gas  to  be  tested — should  just  dip  a  little 
under  the  upper  level  of  the  fluid;  the  out- 
let tube  should  only  reach  half-way  the  per- 
foration of  the  cork.  A  very  slow  cur- 
rent of  gas  is  now  made  to  pass  through  the 
fluid,  and  kept  going  for  at  least  a  quarter 
aud  at  most  one  full  hour.  In  ease  the  gas 
is  quite  free  from  atmosrjheric  air,  the  fluid 
in  the  bottle  will  remain  quite  clear;  if 
traces  of  air  are  present,  a  faint  coloration 
of  the  liquid  will  soon  become  apparent; 
with  a  larger  proportion  of  air  the  fluid  will 
soon  be  rendered  .first  light-brown  colored, 
a.nd  afterward  intensely  black. 


Evolution  of  the  North  American  Con- 
tinent. — We  condense  a  part  of  Prof. 
Hall's  recent  lecture  upon  this  subject  be- 
fore the  American  Institute: 

"  In  the  formation  of  the  continent,  the 
material  composing  it  have  been  derived 
from  the  breaking  down  of  preexisting  ma- 
terials transported  and  deposited  along  cer- 
tain lir.es,  or  spread  out  in  mid-ocean  and 
there  accumulating  uniformly.  The  in- 
equalities upon  the  surface  of'  the  country 
are  not  due  to  any  special  action  along  these 
lines  of  elevation.  Those  mountain  ranges, 
whether  the  Rocky  Mountains  of  the  West' 
the  Appalachian  chain  of  the  East,  or  any 
other  chain  of  mountains,  so  far  as  we  know, 
are  not  due  to  any  action  or  any  forces 
along  those  lines,  but  only  to  the'  greater 
currents  in  the  bed  of  the  ocean  near  those 
lines.  Everywhere  the  same  law  has  pre- 
vailed. Tho  transporting  power  of  the 
ocean  has  deposited  in  the  line  of  its  cur- 
rents larger  quantities  of  material.  The 
elevation  has  been  a  continental  one,  and 
not  the  elevation  of  a  mountain  or  chain  of 
mountains.  The  elevation  of  the  eastern 
portion  of  the  North  American  Continent 
has  nothing  to  do  with  the  moun- 
tain change  constituting  a  portion  of 
the  continental  elevation.  Going  back, 
then,  step  by  step,  from  the  more  re- 
cent to  the  earliest  times  in  relation  to 
which  we  have  any  evidence  whatever,  we 
have  no  proof  that  the  action  of  the  interior 
of  our  globe  has  produced  any  of  the  great 
features  of  the  globe.  This  idea  of  a  great 
primary  nucleus  is  only  theoretical.  It  has 
not  in  it  anything  tangible.  The  earliest 
rooks  of  which  we  have  any  knowledge 
were  deposited  by  the  ocean  under  condi- 
tions similar  to  those  which  now  exist." 

The  Voltaic  Arc— The  bluish  space  be- 
tween the  brilliantly  incandescent  charcoal 
points  which  give  the  electric  light,— curved 
in  form  when  the  points  are  in  a  horizontal 
line,  owing  to  atoending  currents  of  heated 
air,  and  hence  called  the  voltaic  arc, — is 
the  route  taken  by  the  electric  current  in 
passing  from  one  of  the  points  to  the  other. 
What  is  its  nature  ?  It  is  carbon  in  some 
form,  but  what  form  ?  Fine  dust,  vapor  or 
gas?  In  an  article  by  F.  P.  Le  Roux,  in 
the  Chemical  News,  the  writer  says  that  re- 
cent experiments  of  his  have  led  to  the  be- 
lief tbat  it  is  evolved  from  the  positive  pole; 
and  that  it  is  due  to  a  special  source  of  heat 
at  that  point,  hitherto  unexplained.  We 
quote  a  portion  of  the  article:  "The  posi- 
tive charcoal  is  considerably  more  lumin- 
ous than  the  other,  and  its  incandescence 
of  longer  duration.  I  am  even  inclined  to 
believe  that  the  negative  charcoal  is  heated 
almost  entirely  by  the  radiation  of  heat 
from  thejgfcsitive  charcoal  on  one  hand  and 
the  arc  on  the  other,  and  by  the  heat  pro- 
ceeding from  the  condensation  of  the  mat- 
ter conveyed  by  the  latter.  I  have  made 
an  experiment  which  will  show  that  the 
heating  of  the  positive  r  o'e  is  owing  to  a 
special  cause,  the  seat  of  which  is  the  exact 
point  where  the  voltaic  arc  joins  the  char- 
coal. The  experiment  consists  iu  this: 
The  charcoal  electrodes  are  first  brought 
into  contact  in  the  ordinary  manner,  and 
then  separated  so  as  to  produce  a  very 
short  arc  of  only  a  small  fraction  of  a  milli- 
meter, which  is  interrupted  at  the  end  of 
some  seconds;  the  positive  electrode  will 
then  be  found  to  remain  incandescent  for 
some  time,  whilst  the  extremity  of  the 
negative  electrode  will  be  scarcely  red." 

'  Galena  in  the  Laboratory.— M.  F. 
Muck  states  that  crystallized  cubes  of  ga- 
lena are  obtained  by  the  action  of  HS  on 
hot  solutions,  strongly  acid,  of  nitrate  of 
lead,  the  hotter  and  mere  acid  the  better. 
Even  solutions  nearly  neutral,  if  partially 
precipitated,  so  as  to  render  them  acid,  af- 
terwardsyield  crystals.  Precipitates  from 
the  acetate  and  chloride  of  lead  are  wholly 
amorphous.  Becquerel,  de  Senarmont, 
Bisehoff,  Brush  of  Yale  College,  and  others, 
have  already  obtained  galena  in  the  wet 
way.  It  is  stated  that  Flach.  by  placing  a 
stick  of  brimstone  in  an  alkaline  solution 
of 'oxide  of  lead,  obtained, — after  some 
years, — deposits,  both  on  the  stick  itself 
and  on  the  walls  of  the  vessel,  covered  with 
small  cubical  crystals  of  galena,  recogniz- 
able without  a  magnifier. — Prof.  Wurtz  — 
Gas  Light  Journal. 

Solar  Heat  Utilized. — Prof.  Monchot, 
of  Tours,  France,  announces  a  work  upon 
this  subject,  soon  to  be  in  press.  In 
1804,  Prof.  M.  constructed  a  small  steam 
engine  operated  by  means  of  a  "solar 
boiler;"  and  he  has  since  contrived  various 
pieces  of  apparatus,  on  the  same  principle, 
|  for  cooking,  distilling,  etc. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Character  of  the  White  Pine 
Deposits. 


Ore 


The  following  from  Mr.  Albert  S.  Evans' 
judiciously-sifted  and  very  useful  notes, 
may  assist  those  who  have  felt  themselves 
under  the  disadvantage  of  possessing  lim- 
ited data,  in  arriving  at  conclusions  satis- 
factory to  themselves  : 

TRITE   VEINS. 

When  the  writer  visited  the  district  in 
November  it  was  still  an  open  question 
whether  there]was  such  a  thing  as  a  true 
fissure  ledge  to  be  found  there;  many — the 
writer  among  the  number — inclining  to  the 
belief  that  all  the  mineral  was  in  merely 
horizontal  deposits  of  sedimentary  origin, 
and  their  permanency  a  matter  of  great 
doubt.  Candorcompels  a  full  and  unqual- 
ified admission  of  the  falsity  of  such  con- 
clusion after  a  second  and  more  minute  ex- 
amination made  since  the  mines  were 
more  thoroughly  opened,  and  recent  and 
important  developments  have  been  made. 

Thai  there  are  well  defined,  genuine  metal- 
bearing,  perpendicular  fissure  ledges  in  the 
~\Yliiie  Pine  District,  is  no  longer  a  matter  of 
question;  and  that  fact  once  positively  es- 
tablished, as  it  now  is,  all  doubt  of  these 
mines  lasting  for  years  under  any  system 
of  working  may  be  set  at  rest  once  and  for- 
ever. Probably  nine-tenths  of  all  the 
claims  located  in  the  district  are  on  hori- 
zontal deposits;  but  real  fissure  ledges 
have  been  fqund  there  nevertheless. 

SOUTHERN  SLOPE  OF  TREASURE  HILL. 

The  most  perfectly  defined  wall  rock 
which  is  to  be  seen  in  any  mine  visited  by 
the  writer  is  found  at  the  California,  on  the 
southern  slope  of  Treasure  Hill,  some  1,500 
feet  below  its  summit,  and  only  about 
half  a  mile  east  of  the  town  of  Silver 
Springs.  This  mine  has  been  but  imper- 
fectly opened,  but  enough  has  been  done  to 
show  that  the  ledge  is  of  great  thickness, 
and  that  it  runs  down  deep  into  the  bowels 
of  the  earth.  The  open  cut  across  the 
ledge  shows  ore  in  abundance  in  a  concen- 
trated vein,  which  is  from  eight  to  twelve 
feet  in  thickness  at  least— the  northern,  or 
.  foot  wall,  not  having  been  reached  as  yet. 
The  ore  runs  from  $100  up  into  the  thou- 
sands per  ton,  rich  chlorides  being  found 
with  the  lower  grade  conglomerate  rock. 
The  ledge  runs  nearly  due  east  and  west, 
and  pitches  out  of  or  away  from  the  hill 
southwards  at  an  angle  of  say  15  or  20  de- 
grees, the  hanging  wall  of  bastard  slate  be- 
ing as  well  defined  as  any  to  be  found  in 
any  mine  on  the  continent. 

NORTHERN   SLOPE  OF  TREASURE  HILL. 

Returning  from  the  southern  end  of 
Treasure  Hill  toward  the  northern,  we 
again  come  upon  defined  ledges—  Treasure 
Peak  is  the  name  given  to  the  bold  crest  of 
Treasure  Hill  directly  north  of  Treasure- 
City  and  east  of  the  road  to  Hamilton.  On 
the  southern  edge  of  this  peak  or  crest  is 
the  Hidden  Treasure  mine,  with  its  exten- 
sions. This  mine — or  one  title  to  it:  there 
are  conflicting  claims — was  recently  sold 
for  $200,000,  apparently  a  very  low  fig- 
ure. The  first  ore  found  here  was  in  a 
large  undefined  mass,  and  the  existence  of 
a  defined  ledge  was  a  matter  of  doubt,  but 
recently  immensely  rich  rock  held  together 
by  horn  silver  has  been  struck  in  seams 
pitching  into  the  hill,  and  the  deposit  is 
assuming  more  and  more  the  form  of  a 
ledge.  .Following  around  the  abrupt  east- 
ern face  of  the  hill  in  the  stratas  of  dolo- 
mite, which  here  crop  out  sharp  and  bare, 
is  found  a  more  or  less  broken  line  of  depos- 
its, apparently  the  outcropping  of  the  same 
ledge  or  deposit  on  which  are  located  the 
two  Hidden  Treasure  extensions,  Morning 
Star,  Hunt  &  Drynen,  Rough  &  Ready, 
Laynes  &  Murphy,  Mammoth,  Oriental, 
Green  Above  the  Red,  Virginia,  and  other 
claims,  the  latter  being  well  down  the  hill 
towards  Hamilton.  Descending  the  hill 
towards  Hamilton  the  ore  becomes  some- 
what more  refractory  in  character,  the 
purest  metal  as  a  rule  being  found  on  the 
top  of  the  hill,  or  towards  the  south  in  the 
direction  of  the  Eberhardt. 

DEPTH. 

We  have  thus  defined  ledges  at  the  north- 
ern and  southern  ends  of  Treasure  Hill.  A 
thousaud  shafts  and  cuts  sunk  or  run  in 
the  intervening  ground,  the  majority  of 
winch  have  struck  metal  in  some  quantity, 
demonstrate  that  Treasure  Hill,  for  a  space 
of  at  least  three  miles  north  and  south,  and 
two  east  and  west,  is  everywhere  metallifer- 
ous at  some  depth;  the  "only  question  is 
whether  you  strike  the  metai  at  ten  feet  or 
a  thousaud. 

Is  there  now  any  chance  for  doubt  of  the 
permanency  of  the  Treasure  Hill  mines  ? 
In  the  opinion  of  the  writer,  who  but  re- 
cently thought  differently,— none  wliateoei: 


HORIZONTAL   AND  VERTICAL   DEPOSITS. 

Old  miners  in  the  White-  Pine  District, 
among  them  Dr.  E.  X.  Willard,  of  the 
Keystone,  now  incline  to  the  theory  that 
there  are  two  distinct  classes  of  metallifer- 
ous deposits  or  veins  in  White  Pine  Dis- 
trict. The  first  in  the  form  of  horizontal 
deposits,  probably  of  sedimentary  origin, 
lying  between  the  strata  of  bastard  slate 
and  dolomite  or  limestone,  and  pitching 
westward  from  the  eastern  edge  of  Treasure 
Hill;  and  the  second, and  more  permanent, 
in  the  form  of  true  fissure  veins,  ledges  or 
lodes,  standing  at  or  near  the  perpendicular 
in  the  center  of  the  hill,  and  pitching  out- 
wards at  the  north  and  south.  These 
ledges  cut  directly  through  the  horizontal 
deposits  from  east  to  west,  and  it  is  at  the 
point  of  intersection  of  the  two  in  every 
case  that  the  richest  and  largest  deposits  of 
chloride,  horn  silver  and  other  immensely 
valuable  forms  and  combinations  of  the 
precious  metal  are  to  be  found.  The  recent 
developments  in  the  Eberhardt  and  Key- 
stone, and  other  mines,  in  less  degree,  go 
far  to  prove  the  entire  correctness  and  re- 
liability of  this  new  theory. 

THE  EBERHARDT  IN  THE  SOUTHERN  SLOPE. 

The  Eberhardt  and  Keystone — first  loca- 
ted as  separate  claims,  having  been  shown 
to  be  identical,  being  enclosed  between  par- 
allel walls  running  across  Treasure  Hill 
east  and  west,  have  been,  by  mutual  con- 
sent of  holders,  consolidated,  the  agreement 
taking  effect  February  1st,  1869 — will  hence- 
forth be  worked  by  one  company,  which 
will  soon  be  incorporated,  with  an  office  in 
San  Francisco.  The  Richmond  claim, 
which  runs  into  the  Eberhardt  from  the 
southeast,  having  been  defeated,  after  a 
warmly  contested  trial,,  at  Austin,  and  the 
Blue  Bell  and  Grey  Eagle  absorbed  in  the 
Eberhardt  title,  there  is  now  a  clear  field 
before  the  company,  and  work,  which  has 
been  going  on  but  very  slowly  for  some 
months,  will  again  be  pushed  ahead  with 
vigor.  Visiting  the  Eberhardt  last  week 
with  the  foreman  of  the  company,  John 
Bicknell,  Esq. ,  the  writer  went  through 
the  whole  underground  works,  and  was  po- 
litely shown  all  points  of  interest.  There 
are  now  fairly  defined  parallel  north  and 
south  walls  running  westward  into  the  hill. 
The  south  wall  commences  just  below  the 
old  Blue  Bell  shaft,  and  forms  the  southern 
boundary  of  the  Eberhardt,  while  the  north 
wall  forms  the  northern  boundary  of  the 
Keystone  ground,  and  both  pitch  slightly 
to  the  northward  as  they  descend.  The 
space  between  these  walls  is  183  feet  from 
north  to  south,  and  a  careful  examination 
in  the  drifts,  made  step  by  step  with  the  aid 
of  lighted  candles,  and  with  hammers  and 
picks,  enables  the  writer  to  say  with  posi- 
tiveness  that  the  deposit  of  silver  of  won- 
derful richness  is  unbroken  from  one  to  the 
other.  There  is  not  a  foot  between  the  two 
walls  where  pre  worth  §100  to  §20,000  per 
ton  cannot  be  thrown  down  with  a  pick  and 
gad.  Marks  of  the  pick  in  solid  silver 
could  be  seen  all  along  the  sides  of  the 
chamber,  and  in  one  place  we  noticed  where 
an  iron  gad  had  been  driven  into  the  soft 
metal  to  a  depth  of  four  inches,  and  with- 
drawn, without  even  cracking  the  surface 
of  the  ledge.  The  Blue  Bell  shaft  was  then 
down  120  feet  from  the  surface,  close  along- 
side the  south  wall,  into  and  through  which 
it  cuts  at  100  feet  depth.  To  the  point  of 
100  feet  there  is  ore  nearly  all  the  way 
down,  a  "  horse  "  occurring  at  40  feet.  Be- 
yond the  point  where  the  vertical  shaft  cuts 
through  the  south  wall,  no  ore  has  been 
discovered,  but  at  about  the  same  depth  in 
the  Keystone  ground,  just  south  of  the 
north  wall,  exceedingly  rich  ore  has  just  been 
struck.  How  far  the  walls  now  being  fol- 
lowed run  westward  into  the  hill  cannot  of 
course  be  told  at  present,  but  the  amount 
of  treasure  which  it  is  already  evident  they 
inclose  is  beyond  anything  like  sober  cal- 
culation. The  ore  from  the  Keystone  and 
the  Eberhardt  ground — now  in  one  mine — 
already  reduced  to  bullion,  or  extracted 
ready  for  reduction,  will  approximate  two 
millions  of  dollars,  and  there  is  no  indica- 
tion of  a  failing  in  quality  or  quantity  at 
any  point.  The  cash  value  of  the  mine  as 
it  now  stands  we  will  not  attempt  to  esti- 
mate; it  would  take  too  many  figures. 


Engineering. 


Austin  Outflanked,  but  Not  "  Gone 
In."  —  The  Reveille  says:  In  spite  of  the 
facts  which  smart  people  chuck  at  us  con- 
stantly— facts  resulting  from  stock-jobbing, 
speculation,  mismanagement,  inexperience 
and  stupidity — we  know  that  Lander  Hill 
contains  veins  of  the  noblest  sulphuret  ore, 
sufficient  to  maintain  a  population  of  ten  to 
twenty  thousand  persons.  This  is  not  an 
idle  statement.  Instead  of  croaking  about 
White  Pine — which  has  done  us  no  real 
evil,  but  is  destined  to  work  us  much  posi- 
tive good  -  let  our  citizens  put  their  shoul- 
ders to  the  wheel,  iaste.a4  of  crying  to  vain 
gods  for  help. 


Building  of  the  Honduras  Inter-Oce- 
anic Railroad. — This  work,  it  seems,  is  so 
well  under  way,  and  so  definitely  progress- 
ing, that  we  may  count  upon  its  early  com- 
pletion as  a  certainty.  Being  entirely  in 
the  hands  of  European  capitalists,  the  engi- 
neering operations  thus  far  reported  have 
been  undervalued  in  their  importance  to 
the  Pacific  coast.  It  is  claimed  that  the 
completion  of  the  Honduras  Railroad  will 
effectually  terminate  the  carrying  of  freight 
and  passengers  between  New  York  and  Cal- 
ifornia via  Panama,  because  that  route  saves 
upward  of  twelve  hundred  miles  of  distance 
and  seven  days'  time,  passes  through  a 
healthy  country,  and  possesses  what  Pana- 
ma does  not — deep,  safe  and  capacious  har- 
bors at  the  termini  of  the  road,  where  the 
largest  steamship  can  tie  up  securely  at  the 
wharves.  A  letter  received  in  this  city 
from  M.  Lefevre,  Trustee  for  the  Honduras 
Government  Railway  Loan,  dated  in  Lon- 
don, states  that  the  "plant"  and  materials 
for  the  first  section  of  the  line  from  Puerto 
Caballos,  on  the  Atlantic,  to  Santiago,  have 
long  since  reached  their  destination,  and 
that  the  work  is  now  being  vigorously 
prosecuted  by  Messrs.  Waring  Brothers 
and  McCaudlish,  the  contractors.  Messrs. 
Bischoffsheim  and  Goldschmidt,  bankers  of 
London  and  Paris,  who  are  the  agents  and 
administrators  of  the  Honduras  loan,  are  at 
the  head  of  the  enterprise,  and  London, 
Paris  and  Amsterdam  capital  is  subscribed 
to  build  and  complete  the  road.  It  will  be 
in  operation,  unless  contracts  and  promises 
are  violated,  in  three  years  from  June  last, 
or  in  1871.  The  Pacific  terminus  is  the 
Gulf  of  Fonseea,  and  the  total  distance  is 
only  about  170  miles — a  mere  trifle  in  these 
days,  especially  when  wo  consider  the  im- 
portance of  the  enterprise. 


Blasting  out  Blossom  Rock. — Lieut. 
Huer's  plan  for  blasting  out  Blossom  Rock, 
in  the  ship  channel  of  San  Francisco,  will, 
it  appears,  probably  be  adopted.  Lieut. 
Huer  proposed  that  a  raft  be  floated  over 
the  spot,  and  a  number  of  adjustable  iron 
rods  or  supports  be  let  down  so  as  to  stand 
on  the  rock,  to  support  and  steady  the  raft, 
like  the  legs  of  a  table,  their  length  vary- 
ing according  to  the  irregularities  of  the 
surface  of  the  rock.  In  this  manner  a 
steady  support  would  be  secured  for  any 
number  of  men  at  once,  while  working  at 
drilling  holes,  and  the  same  number  of 
blasts  could  then  be  let  off  simultaneously. 
As  soon  as  the  holes  are  bored,  a  charge 
of  nitro-glycerine  is  to  be  poured  down 
through  an  iron  tube;  being  heavier  than 
water,  this  would  sink  to  the  bottom  of  the 
hole.  Explosive  cartridges  being  next  in- 
serted, and  connected  by  means  of  wires 
with  an  electric  battery,  the  raft  is  to  be 
floated  away  to  a  little  distauce,  while  the 
entire  number  of  blasts  are  discharged  by 
the  electric  spark.  The  same  operation 
would  be  repeated,  after  removing  the  loose 
materials,  until  the  required  depth  should 
be  attained.  According  to  Lieut.  Heur's 
estimates,  the  work  could  be  accomplished 
in  this  manner  for  $60,000;  while  by  any 
other  method  it  would  cost  five  times 
that  amount,  or  $300,000.  By  reference  to 
the  Congressional  reports,  it  will  be  seen 
that  an  appropriation  has  been  included 
for  blasting  out  Blossom  Rock. 


The  Highland  Suspension  BRiDGEacross 
the  Hudson,  between  Anthony's  nose  and 
Fort  Clinton,  is  being  undertaken  in  earn- 
est, and  will  be  the  most  stupendous  en- 
gineering work  of  the  kind  in  the  world. 
The  total  length  is  2,449  feet;  length  be- 
tween the  towers,  1,665  feet;  estimated  cost 
$3,500,000  to  $4,000,000. 

Two  new  pile-drivers  have  been  sent  out, 
with  the  usual  material,  for  the  Western  Pa- 
cific Railroad,  to  be  used  in  the  construc- 
tion of  the  bridge  over  the  Cosumnes.  The 
tracklayers  are  now  in  the  immediate  vicin- 
ity of  that  stream. 


The  C.  P.  R.  R.  Pioneer  and  Construc- 
tion Train  is  described  by  a  correspondent 
of  the  Santa  Clara  Union,  as  follows: 

The  pioneer  train  is  composed  of  10  or  11 
large  cars.  They  look  very  much  like  houses 
on  wheels.  In  the  forward  car  is  Mr. 
Strowbridge's  residence  and  office.  A  bat- 
tery is  on  the  car,  and  an  operator  to  work 
it.  The  train  moves  on  to  the  end  of  track 
each  and  every  noon  and  night,  when  a  wire 
is  attached  and  the  circuit  made.  In  the 
back  cars  of  this  train  are  eating  or  sleep- 
ing accommodations  for  the  500  men  who 
compose  the  vanguard  of  this  modern  army. 
Attached  to  the  train  are  three  or  four  plat- 
form cars,  on  which  carpenters,  with  shops 
fitted  up  in  the  best  style,  are  fitting  up 
telegraph  poles,  putting  on  insulators, 
etc.,  for  the  line,  which  is  kept  three  miles 
ahead  of  the  railroad.  At  every  important 
station  on  the  railroad  is  a  telegraph  office, 
and  through  these  daily  supplies  are  or- 
dered up. 

New  Canal.— Parties  in  Stockton  have 
in  contemplation  the  cutting  of  a  canal 
from  a  point  just  below  the  shipyard  of  the 
Navigation  Company  to  Mormon  Slough. 
It  is  intended  to  make  it  sufficiently  deep 
for  any  of  the  steamers  or  sailing  ves-sels 
that  now  come  to  Stockton. 


Railrord  Route-:  through  the  Alameda 
Hills. — The  Pacific  Railroad  Company's 
surveyors  have  been  at  work  the  past  week 
in  Crow  Canon,  Alameda  County,  having 
completed  the  survey  on  the  Amador  road. 
It  is  reported  that  the  surveyed  route  is  the 
cheapest  and  best  yet  found. 

The  tunnel  at  Livermore  Pass  which  is 
being  constructed  for  the  Western  Pacific 
Railroad,  is  already  1,160  feet  in,  and  170 
feet  underground.  It  is  expected  that  it 
will  be  completed  at  the  same  time  the  road 
will  be — in  July. 


The  Suez  Canal  will  be  completed  the 
1st  of  October,  1869,  and  the  total  cost  of 
its  construction  will  be  400,000,000  francs, 
or  $80,000,000. 

A  company  is  to  be  formed  in  Sonora  for 
the  establishment  of  a  line  of  telegraphs  be- 
tween Guaymas  and  Ures. 


New  Inventions. 


Packing  Fleeces. — James  Walton,  of 
Douglas  County,  Oregon,  has  invented  a 
machine  for  pressing  and  tying  fleeces  of 
wool.  The  operation  is  said  to  be  per- 
formed with  ease  and  rapidity.  A  patent 
has  been  applied  for. 

A  New  Mirror. — It  is  said  that  a  French 
chemist  has  invented  a  new  way  of  prepar- 
ing glass  for  mirrors.  It  is  coated  with  an 
exceedingly  thin  layer  of  platinum,  and  be- 
comes, mysteriously,  not  only  a  perfect 
mirror,  but  also  remains  so  transparent 
that  it  may  still  be  used  for  windows. 

Mexican  Rifle. — A  new  rifle  has  been 
invented  by  Don  Juan  Adorno,  called  the 
Adorno  rifle.  It  has  four  chambers  or  bar- 
rels, and  is  said  to  be  superior  to  the  Prus- 
sian needle  gun  or  Chaascpot  rifle.  This 
arm  awaits  the  approval  of  the  Mexican 
Government,  for  defense  oj  Hie  frontiers  and 
haciendas. 

Woodbury's  Photo-ReliTf  Printing. 
Among  the  marvels  of  science,  says  an 
eastern  exchange,  a  new  invention  may  be 
recorded  which  is  likely  to  create  a  new  and 
powerful  interest  in  photography.  The 
want  of  a  process  by  which  the  advantages 
of  this  beautiful  art  might  be  obtained  me- 
chanically, and  without  the  aid  of  sunlight, 
has  long  been  felt;  it  is  now  by  Mr.  Wood- 
bury's Photo-relief  process  an  accomplished 
fact.  Pure  blacks  and  whites  can  be  given 
easily  enough,  but  the  half  tints,  which 
consist  nine-tenths  of  a  good  photograph, 
have  puzzled  many  experimenters  to  mas- 
ter. In  Mr.  Woodbury's  photo-relief  print- 
ing the  picture  is  produced  with  every 
gradation  of  a  continuous  tint,  and  by  me- 
chanical printing  sufficiently  rapid  to  com- 
plete with  copper-plate  or  lithography. 

Method  of  Seasoning  Wood. — A  new 
method  for  seasoning  greenwood  in  a  very 
short  time,  consists  in  boiling  it  for  some 
hours  in  water,  by  which  the  soluble  sub- 
stances are  removed.  It  is  then  boiled  in  a 
solution  of  borax,  by  which  the  insoluble 
albumen  of  the  wood  is  rendered  soluble 
and  escapes  also  from  the  pores.  The  wood 
is  then  placed  in  drying  chambers  heated 
by  steam,  and  allowed  to  remain  three  days. 
Wood  thus  treated  is  said  to  be  more  com- 
pact'than  it  would  be  by  ten  years  of  ordi- 
nary exposure,  it  does  not  shrink  or  warp, 
and  is  secure  against  decay. 

American  corn-cobs  are  sold  in  the  streets 
of  London  as  "  Patent  Fire-lighters — eight 
for  a  penny. " 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


101 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  A»»oi«tcd  Br. ken  of  the3  F   Block  andExcaangeBoard. 

8*x  Ph-iklisco,  February  13, 1869. 
Fliiaiulul. 

Our  local  money  market  presents  a  very 
1  rind  healthy  contrast  t.-  the  dt 
unreliable  and  panicky  condition  of  those  of  the 
i  inancial  affairs  in  the  Atlantic  States 
are  evidently  in  a  bad  and  precarious  Btate, 
Standing  on  the  verge  of  a  volcano,  and  by  no 
means  satisfactory.  On  the  other  hand,  al- 
though there  is  a  wry  active  demand  for  money, 
witii  ns,  the  supply  i*  fully  equal  to  all  emer- 

.,  and  at  unchanged  rates.  The  demand 
comes  mainly  for  targe  real  estate  operations, 
in  tic  entorpiises  calculated  to  meet  the 
advancing  wants  of  the  State,  such  as  the  con- 
Ktnieti-m  of  railroads:  working  many  new  and 
rich  mines;  aiding  mining  interests;  erecting 
new  factories;  enlarging  the  urea  of  fanning 
operations;  building  new  steamboats,  and  the 
like.  This  is  ;v  different  sort  of  showing  from 
that  which  prevails  at  the  East,  where  business 

is  stagnant,  and  sharp  cornering  operations,  and 
speculations  on  the  fluctuating  values  of  paper 
money  absorb  the  attention  and  capital  of  the 
wealthy.  Should  a  crash  occur  there  it  would 
undoubtedly  affect  us  to  some  extent;  but  we 
are  so  trenched  in  financial  solidity  that  any 
serious  damage  would  be  averted.  In  couse- 
quence  of  the  excessive  rains,  which  have  fallen 
steadily  for  nearly  a  week,  communication  with 
the  interior  has  bean  sadly  interrupted,  and  our 
supplies  of  bullion  materially  lessened.  Thus 
far  we  have  been  favored,  beyond  former  prece- 
dent, with  free  and  undisturbed  interior  inter- 
course, and  advantage  was  taken  of  it  to  fur- 
ward  large  supplies,  keeping  np  an  active, 
profitable  jobbing  trade.  Kates  in  bank  remain 
steady  at  1@1%  per  cent,  per  mouth,  and  10 
par  cent,  per  annum  for  large  sums  on  long 
lime. 

Receipts  of  gold  bars  have  greatly  diminished, 
fmm  the  cause  before  mentioned,  but  the  sup- 
ply on  baud  is  sufficient  for  immediate  wants. 
"We  quote  them  at  880@8D0;  silver  bars  remain 
from  par  to  %  per  cent,  premium;  currency 
bills  on  Atlantic  cities  pa}'  32%@32%  per  cent, 
premium  on  gold?  coin  drafts,  payable  at  sight, 
rule  at  \%  percent,  premium;  telegraphic  trans- 
fers, \x/9  per  cent,  premium;  sterling  exchange 
is  quoted  at  48%@48%d;  commercial  exchange, 
49@49%d;  Mexican  dollars  command  5%(u>.6 
per  cent,  premium  over  gold. 

The  fluctuations  attending  Pacific  Mail  stock 
in  New  York  during  the  past  week  were  very 
marked,  sinking  from  11G  on  the  6th  of  Febru- 
ary to  110J^  on  the  8th,  and  rising  to  115%  on 
the  10th.  One  of  our  prominent  bankers  pur- 
chased to  the  value  of  §100,000  or  more,  when 
the  stock  had  reached  its  lowest  point.  Amer- 
ican Government  securities  are  finding  unusual 
favor  in  the  European  markets.  Cable  telegrams 
inform  us  that  they  had  run  up  to  77  in  London, 
the  highest  point  yet  reached,  and  Rothschild 
is  reported  to  have  invested  in  them  to  the 
tune  of  $2,000,000. 

The  wide-spread  spirit  of  speculation  engen- 
dered by  an  inflated  and  unstable  paper  cur- 
rency, and  the  mushroom  success  which  has 
attended  transactions  in  Government  contracts 
during  and  since  the  war,  seem  to  have  cor- 
rupted nearly  the  whole  nation.  The  denizens 
of  this  coast  are  shocked  to  learn,  by  eveiy 
mail,  of  gross  frauds,  and  grand  peculations, 
either  perfected  or  in  embryo,  to  rob  and  plun- 
der the  Government.  It  really  seems  as  if  the 
spirit  of  patriotism,  of  honor,  of  common  hon- 
esty, were  submerged  beneath  the  waves  of  an 
ocean  of  corruption  and  brazen  villainy.  In- 
stead of  limiting  the  operations  of  a  vigilance 
committee  to  New  York  City,  the  organization 
should  have  a  national  extension. 

The  deeds  for  the  transfer  of  property  along 
the  line  destined  to  become  the  extension  of 
Montgomery  street,  were  recorded  on  the  9th  of 
February,  and  the  aggregate  amount  paid  for 
the  different  pieces  of  property  included  is 
$750,000.  This  movement  is  but  the  precursor 
of  others  that  will  be  necessitated  by  the  rapid 
expansion  and  business  needs  of  San  Francisco. 
City  Stoclcs. 

The  market  for  other  than  mining  stocks 
shows  an  improvement,  both  in  transactions 
and  prices  obtained.  Considerable  sales  of 
Spring  Valley  "Water  were  made  during  the 
week  at  $6i)©68  ^  share.  Gas  stock  realized 
$90;  and  California  Steam  Navigation  Co. '65 
per  cent. 


The  Bank  of  California  disbursed  its  usual 
monthly  dividend  on  the  loth  instant. 
Mining  Stutre  Uarket. 

The  mining  been  character- 
ize •]  In  a  very  fair  degree  of  activity  dining  the 
period  undei  ri  view,  the  aggregate  trans  ic 

amounting  to  nearly  as  large  a  sum  as  the  pre- 
vious week,  embracing  large  lalesof  prominent 
Btocks.  The  Board  list  is  being  gradually  ex- 
onder  the  influence  which  White  Pins 
brings  to  b<  ar  upon  the  market,  and  in  fact  the 
int.  n  -i  taken  in  this  new  argentiferous  region 
imparts  more  or  less  of  the  buoyancy  the  stock 
arena  can  boast  of  at  this  date.  As  to  the  de- 
velopments on  the  Com  stock  lode,  we  cannot 
give  very  encouraging  news;  however,  work  is 
bring  prosecuted  with  the  usual  vigor— yes,  we 
may  say,  with  greater  energy  than  for  a  long 
time  past,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped  success  will 
crown  the  efforts  of  all.  Owing  to  the  heavy 
rains  and  consequent  interruption  of  travel,  we 
are  debarred  from  givirjg  the  very  latest  infor- 
mation from  the  mines. 

Alpha— declined  from  !?59  50  to  $51,  closing 
at  $56.  The  water  has  become  quite  trouble- 
some in  the  shaft Amador  (Cal.)   sold  at 

$255.  The  Badger  drift  has  developed  finely 
as  they  proceeded  with  it,  and  the  north  shaft, 
which  is  now  cairied  a  considerable  distance 

below  the  lowest  level,  shows  a  fine  vein 

Belcher  has  been  less  active  than  the  previous 
week,  declining  from  $33  50  to  $28  50,  and 
closing  at  $31.  On  the  10th  inst.  the  ore  at 
the  south  line,  on  the  200  level,  was  widening, 
and  the  quality  improving.  The  ore  found  on 
the  335  level  continues  good,  and  assays  of  sev- 
enty-five tons  raised  through  the  Belcher  shaft, 
show  assays  as  follows:  335  level,  $90;  200  level, 
$47.  They  are  able'to  extract  thirty  tons  per 
day  from  the  drift.  Water  continues  to  trouble 
them  in  the  420  level. 

Chollar-Potosi — sold  within  a  range  of  $160 
©166,  then  at  $160,  closing  at  $162.  During 
the  week  endiug  February  5th,  1,217  tone  of  ore 
were  extracted;  previous  week,  919.  Receipts 
of  bullion  in  January,  $50,700,  against  $108,- 
336  in  December. ....  Crown  Point  ruled  at 
$67  50@69,  and  closed  at  $68  75.  On  the  7th 
inst.  the  main  east  drift,  on  the  1100  level,  was 
in  58  feet;  rock  hard.  The  northeast  drift,  on 
the  900  level,  had  attained  a  distance  of  42  feet 
east  of  the  east  clay,  the  face  showing  granite, 
and  the  south  drift  was  435  feet  from  the  north 
boundary  line,  running  in  cement  clay  and  por- 
phyry. The  stopes  between  the  800  and  900 
levels  a~e  nearly  exhausted.  In  January  the 
bullion  receipts  amounted  to  $38,458;  and  in 
December,  $35,720. 

Gotjld  &  Curry — is  quiet  at  a  decline,  clos- 
ing at  $105.  Are  engaged  in  repairing  the  shaft. 
....Imperial  declined  from  $142  50  to  $125 
50,  and  closed  at  $131.  On  the  10th  inst.  they 
had  not  yet  reached  the  ledge  on  the  1000  level, 
being  within  about  ten  feet  of  it  on  either  level. 
.  .  .  .Kentttck  opened  at  $206,  improved  to 
$230,  and  closed  at  $225.  Iu  January  the  re- 
ceipts amounted  to  $83,335,  against  $98,582  in 
the  month  of  December. . .  .Overman  declined 
from  $78  50  to  $70  50,  and  at  the  close  sold  at 
$75.     The  January  receipts  of  bullion  foot  up 

$36,000;    in  December  they  were  $60,258 

Savage  declined  from  $66  50  to  $60  50,  and 
closed  at  $62  50.  A  dividend  of  $2  50  per 
share  was  paid  on  the  11th  inst.  The  bullion 
receipts  in  January  amounted  to  $176,700, 
against  $152,000  in  December. 

Sierra  Nevada— sold  at  $28@/25.  In  January 
the  bullion  extracted  amounted  to  $9,998  66;  in 
December,  $7,568. ..  .Empire  changed  hands 
at  $100,  seller  30.    Beceipts  in  January,  $13,- 

665;    in    December,    $15,574 Confidence 

ruled  at  $34@33.  Bullion  in  January,  $10,960; 
in  December,  $14,728 Yellow  Jacket,  un- 
der the  change  of  twenty  shares  to  the  foot, 
sold  at  $79  50@73,  closing  at  $76  ^  share, 
equal  to  $1,520  %  foot.  A  dividend  of  $5  per 
share  is  payable  on  and  after  the  15th.  F.  F. 
Obiston  takes  the  place  of  W.  "W.  Wattson  as 

Secretary Hale  &  Norcross  improved  from 

$65  to  $79,  and  closed  at  $78.  They  crossed 
the  ore  in  the  north  drift,  finding  ore  some  five 
feet  wide,  and  showing  rather  good  assays.  At 
a  later  date  the  news  from  the  mine  was  less 
encouraging.     An  assessment  of  $5  per  share 

was  levied  on  the  12th  inst Golden  Bulk 

(Cal.)  will  pay  its  usual  bi-monthly  dividend 
on  the  26th  instant. 


Cooperative  Farming  and  Silk  Manu- 
facture.— Albert  Brisbane,  the  well-known 
Fourierite,  has  bought  a  large  tract  of  land 
in  Kansas  for  a  colony  of  Frenchmen,  who 
will  cultivate  the  land  on  the  cooperative 
principle,  and  manufacture  silk  goods. 

Physical  Survey  of  Virginia. — A  pam- 
phlet of  90  pages,  with  three  large  maps, 
has  recently  been  published  in  Richmond, 
Va.,  setting  forth  the  geographical  position, 
commercial  advantages,  and  national  im- 
portance of  the  Commonwealth  of  Virginia. 
It  is  entitled  Preliminary  Report  of  the  Phy- 
sical Survey  of  Virginia. 

A  Horticultural  School  for  Women, 
similar  to  one  said  to  exist  in  Germany,  is 
proposed  to  be  established  by  prominent 
Bostoniaus. 


MIMING  SHABEH0LDEES'  DIRE0T0BY. 

ICornpllcd  for  every  l&sue,  from  advertisements  In  the 

Mmii  Ann  Bouutino  PutU  mill  oilier  Sau 

Kranclsco  Journals. ; 

Gomprlttntr    the  Names  of  Companion.  District   or  County 
OI    !.<>•  .iiliiti .   Amount  mid  il tilr  ■>!    Assessment;    Date  -U 

Meeting;  Dayol  Delinquent  8ilc:  and  Amount  and  Time 
of  Payment  of  Dividend*. 


tmador  On.,  dividend,  fffpei  share.. ..Payable  Pi  t>   in,  I8ff) 

Bacon,  Blowy  eo.,  Nov.,  tin-.. PajaHe  June  19.  istif 

Bolcbi  r,  Btort-v  co.  Nov.,  Dec.ftl,4Jtt Jan.  3o-.Mnr.jh  2 

Crown  Point.  Storey  co  .  Dec.  I&  $t  &>i Ian.  S3— Feb.  15 

Chalk  Ununtaln,  Nevada  co.,  Jan.  13,$2  ,Pvb  16-HarchH* 

Chollar  Pniotf.  div,,  f  *s Payable  Oct.  16,  lt-67 

Crown  Point,  iln-aimd.  *7.5o I'avni.k-  Bent.  12,  I  wis 

i.'liy  R.  it  .  Sun  Pranci-cn,  Jan.  6,  $5 '..Feb,  Ii'—  March  t> 

Cherokee  Plai  B.tt.,  Buttoco Mutual  Meeting  Feb. 6 

Coney,  pr<'«crr.<i  siot-k,  di v.  'j»„  percent Feb  in,  isoa 

ChlorldoMt  Tun.,  White  Pine,  tcb,  2,600. .Mar  18— Ap,  iu» 

Dancy.  Lyon  CO..  MflV  ,J«n.  it,  *2 Feb  12— March  I 

Empire  M.  A  M.,  My., dividend  $G.  ... Payable Mav  IS,  isii; 

Eureka,  div.  »5 

Gold  him  runs,  storey  co.,  Jan.  8,  $4 

Gould  A  Curry,  div..  J7-W 

Golden  Chariot,  iiiuii*.  div.,  $2  B0..., 

i.nM  Hill  m  M  .v  M-dlvld.-nd,    $7  .Ml.. 

Goldon  Rule, Tuolumne  co,  div.  60c  ft  eh.. "Pay.  Feb.  10,  is  9 

Hope  Grovel,  Nevada  co  ,  Jim.  11,  $1 Feb.  IS— Morcli8 

Mule  A-  Nm  cross,  Slurry  co.,  Dec.   12,  $5 lull.  16— Felt.  6 

Bale  A  Norcroas,  div.  $125 Kept  16.  i«i*7 

I  X  L.  Alpine  co  ,  Jim.  19,  $1  50 Feb.  27— March  17' 

tmnunul,  storey  co.,  New,  div Payable  June  20,  IS&S 

Juan  Rnilltsta,  Bantu  Clara  co.,  Nov.  27 Sale  Jan.  30 

Julia.  Storey  eo  .  Nr»„  S260 Feb.  10-Feb.  27 

Koytftonc,  Consolidated special  Meeting,  Pcb  \H 

Kontuck,  dlv.,S>20  per  share Payable  Jan.  10,  lKfiy 

Mi.  Tenabo,  Lander  co  .  Jon.  23,  75c.... March  5—  March  30* 
Mohawk  ,t  Mmi t real.  Nev.  co.,  Kcu.  10,  $3... Mar.  15— Mar.  31 

Maxwell.  Amador  co.,  Feb.  9,  $1 March  13— Apr!'  1 

North  Aincr.  Wood  P.  Co.,  Jan.  IS,  $1 Fib   18— Marcl  8» 

Payable  Aug.  15,  ltw 

Feb.  5— Feb.  2U 

..  ...Feb.  11-MnrchG 
.Payable  June  13,  1808 

Jnn.  21— Feb.  18" 

.Sale  Feb  6* 

.....March  31— April  3 
.Payable  Dec  19,  IP68 
..Payable  Jnn   6,  lufi? 


.Payable  Jan.  20, 

Feb.  i:t-Marcul 

..Payable  Mav  IS,  186} 
.. Payable  Jan.  10  1889 
. .Payable  Julv  IS,  IHlW 


North  Star,  dividend,  55.. 

Oriental,  Sierra  co.,  Jan.  4,  $2.50 

Peninsula,  Storcr  en..  Doc.  15,  $10.. 

Pad  tic  Unassessable,  div 

Rattlesnake,  Vubu  co  ,  Dec.  19,  $7.50 

Rippon.  Alpine  co.,  Oct.  15.  $  I 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Feb.  8.  $6 

Santiago,  Silver  City,  dividend,  $2  B0. 

Sand  Spring  -alt,  dividend  $1 

Savage,  Virginia,  Nev,  dividend,  $2  50. Payable  Feb.  11,  1809 

Talluhih,  Humboldt  co.,  Dec.  14,  $17.50 Jan.  29— Feb.  27 

Virginia  &  G.  II    Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20,  1868 
Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  $5 Payablo  Feb.  15,  1869 


Those,  marked  i 
journal.  


1th  an  asterisk  Clare  advertised  In  this 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


3.  P.    STOCK  AND  KXCUANGK  BOARD. 

Friday  Evknikg,  February  12,  I8C9. 

MlSCKLLANKdUS  STOCKS.  Hill.  Asl.rrl. 

Pnlted  Slates  11. .nils,  5  2ns,  IS  if.,  'U7,  'OS $  81},;  F> 

United  Slates  Bonds,  S  20s,  I8t>4 8!>5  82^; 

United  state*  Bonds.  5  20s,  1802  82  82^ 

Legal  Tender  Nutes 7ii&  74?£ 

California  State  Bunds,  7s,  1857 «fl  ito 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 par  A  Int. 

San  Francisco  t'ltv  Bunds,  lis.  1855 —  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  dainty  Bunds.  6s,  185tt.  85  87^ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds.  10s.  lSliil 100  — 

San  Franebco  school  Bonos,  IDs,  l^fil par  &  Int. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Schi  B'ds,  7»,  1806.  90  — 

San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1802 85  89 

Sun  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1804 87  J£  89 

San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Co   Bonds,  7*.  1805 87ifi  89 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co.  JudR.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  87^  89 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  18ti4.  87^  89 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 20  — 

Sacramento  Count v  Bonds,  6s 65  — 

Marysville-  Bonds,  10s 75  811 

Stockton  City  Bonds —  75 

Yubu  County  Bonds,  *s 77  79 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds.  7s —  80 

Butte  County  Bonds,  IDs,  1800.... 70  75 

San  Mateo  County  Boinls,7s 75  80 

California  Steam  Navigation  Co 65  67!^ 

Sprint,' Valley  Water  Co tid  tS>£ 

State  Telegraph  Co 25  — 

GAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  Ohs  Co  91  95 

Sacramento  Gas  Co 05  70 

RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Va  I  iey  Railroad —  — 

San  Fnu.cUcn  and  San  .lose  Railroad 40  45 

Omnibus  Railroad "IH  — 

Centra  I  Ra  il  rond f-0  — 

North  Beach  mid  Mission  Railroad 6s  70 

Pront  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11  12 

BANKING   INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank 97}^  H'O 

The  Bank  of  California     157  158 

California,  Loan  and  Savings  Society —  — 

INSURANCE  COMPANIES. 

Flrcmana'  Fund  Insurance  Co 92Jf  94 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 120  127 

San  Francisco  Insurance  Co —  1ii5 

Merchant.-,'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 500  520 

California  Insurance  Co I3IK)  14UU 

Union  Insurance  Co 92  93 

Uoine  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19%  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 72  — 

National  Insurance  Co 72  — 

Builders'  Insurnnco  Co —  — 

MINING   STOCKS— WASHOE  DISTRICT. 

Alpha 55  55% 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher 30  31 

Bullion,  G.  H 15  — 

Crown  Point 08  09 

ColefVu.) —  — 

Confidence yo  34 

Consolidated  Virginia 9  10 

Chollar-Potosi td2  io;j 

Dancy 4  4^ 

Exchequer.- "27  28 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 95  100 

Gould  &  Carry I115  — 

Gold  Hill  Quartz 60  60 

Ha  I  e  &.  N  ore  ross 77  78 

Imperial 131  132 

Julia —  2 

Justice  and  Independent 13  15 

Kentttck 225  228 

Lady  Bryan 10  — 

North  American 16  18 

Ophlr 41  42 

Overman 74  75 

Segregated  Belcher 8%  9 

Savage 62  63 

Sierra  Nevada ■....  25  27 

Yellow  Jacket 75  70 

Union —  — 

United  States. —  — 

MISCELLANEOUS  MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador    (Cal  i  lorn  la  I 255  26tl 

North  Star  (California) —  — 

Eureka  (California) 230  — 

Dv  Soto  (Humboldt) _  2 

Golden  Rule.  California 12  13 


San  Francisco  Market  Rates. 

Wholottule  Price*. 

Friday,  February  12,  1869. 

Flour,  Extra,  ft  bbl $5  25  @$5  75 

Do.    Superfine 4  •/&  (ft  4  75 

Corn  Meal,  ft  HXl  lbs 3  25  @  3  50 

Wheat,  ft  IU0  lbs 1  60  @  1  80 

Oats,  ft  100  lbs 2  00  @  2  25 

Barley,  ft  lOII  lbs - 2  10  ®  2  25 

Beans,  ft  100  lbs 5  00  ®  7  0i> 

Potatoes,  ft  100  lbs 75  @      90 

Hay.  ft  ton 12  00  ®I8  00 

Live  Oak  Wood,  ft  cor. I y  00  @10  00 

Beef,  extra,  droseed,  ft  lb 11  @     u 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  00  fij  3  25 

Hogs,  on  foot,  ft  In ft  <ft       0 

Hogs,  dressed ,  ti  lb 9  @      lu 


GROCKHIKS,  KTC 

Suuar.  crushed,  f*  fc —      a      17 

Do.    China iu     ^     12 

Coflfcc.  Costa  Rica,  31  lb —     a     18 

" ■■  wo :::::  _  i  i? 

rea,  Japan,  -f*  n> 75  @  «> 

""  Dreon fa  fA  1  25 

Hawaiian  Rleo.^Ib "*.".      _  @  u, 

•  filna    RIci     ,■  .1.      6  g  7 

19  <|  48 

1   -'"ill.  v    rMf |6        a         10 

■     tt> 35      %      40 

'  "' 5"     @     M 

111  II' ,i>         /r±  It 

?•■»«■■  «"«n. »»::::::::::::::::::::    §  g   S 

Shoulders,  fttt. b     &      6 

ICetnll  Price*. 

Butter,  Cnlflnmin.  fresh,  ft  lb 65  a  7ft 

do.       pickled,  v  m It  S  2 

do.       ureg.-n.ft  ll, 2,,  |  £ 

do.       New  York,  ft  lb ,  ss  a  4? 

Cheese,  ft  lb 20  @  20 

Honey.ftlb 25  @  Sn 

PSS*  RopM" 05    a    75 

''Td.ftlt 16      @      - 

Hams  and  Bacon,  &  lb ;,i     @      2fi 

Cranborrltv,  ft  gullon 1  25     a  1  50 

PotatoM,  ft  m u-  (a,      2 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  ft  lb 3     @      6 

Tonui toes,  ft  lb 3     <»      _ 

Onions,  ftlb $      an      — 

Apples.  No.  I  j  ft 4      (a,       6 

Pears,  Table,  ft  tb Bra' 

Plums,  drb-d.  Vft    10     I     12 

Peaches,  dried,  ft  lb m     pj      12 

Oranges,  ft  dozen 7ft    a     _ 

Lemons,  ft  1ln7.cn 75  ra  _ 

Chickens  apiece M  (3,  75 

Turkeys  ft  lb    23  a  25 

soap.  Pale  and  C.  0 7  r>  12 

Sou p,  Cast  lli>.  ft  ft _  @  20 

San  Francisco  Metal  Market, 

PRICKS  Fon   INVOICES. 

Jobbing  prices  rule  from  ten  to  fifteen  per  cent,  htffher  than  (ho 
follmeinfl  quotitfirmK. 
*  Fuidav,  February  12,  1W9. 

Iron.— Duty:  Pig,  $9 per  (on;  Railroad,  60c  ft  KJOlbs;  Bar 
l@l^cft  tb;  Sheet,  polltthed,  3c  ft  lb;  common,  Hs@l%c 
ft  lb;  Plate,  I&C  ft  ft;  Pipe.  l>ic  ft  lb;  Galvanized,  2kc 
ft  lb. 

Pcmch  and  English  Pig  Iron  ft  ton $40  00    @$ 

White  Pleftton 37  00    ra 

Rcflnod  Bar,  bad  assortment  ft  lb _  113    ra 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ft  lb —  04    a 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 _  fu&'ra 

Plate,No.5to9 _  _^ra  -  04* 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 —  04 lira  —    a 

Sheet.  No.  14  to  20 -  tifi   a  _    sw 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 _  ,15    @_    n£ 

CopPKR-nutv:    Shcalhing,  3>ac  ft  ft;  Pig  and  Bar.Sfcc  ft  ft 

Sheathing,  ft  lb a  —  20 

Sheathing,  Yellow __  20    ra  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow _  10    a  -  11 

Bolts —   21      (Ti;   —  22 

Composition  Nails .".'.—  21  ra  —  22 

Tid  Platks.— Duly:  2ftftcent.  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Chiircwal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00  a 

Plates.  I  C  Charcoal ra  II  00 

Rooliug  Plates  luOO  OI0  50 

Banea  Tin,  Slab*,  ft  lb a  —  35 

Ptkkl.— English  Cast  Steel,  ft  lb a  —  lfl 

QuiCKsii.VKii-ip  lb -55  a  -  00 

LKAD.-Pig,fttb -      7J2'@-    8 

Sheet _in   ra 

P'Pft -  11    a 

Bar _    9    ra ni/ 

Zinc -Sheets,  ft  lb ■ _  lOL'ra-    II 

Borax.— California, ft  ft —  35    @  —  38 


New  York  Metal  Market. 

[CORRECTED  WEEKLY  KROM   7IIK  AMERICAN   ART18AX.] 

New  York  City,  Jan.  23,  1809. 
IROrJ. 

Pig,  Scotch.  No.  1  (cash)  ft  ton $42  50    @$45  0O 

do.  American,  No.  1  (cash) 41  00    @  43  00 

do            do         No.  2 37  00    ©38  50 

Swedish,  oullnary  sizes ,  155  00    ©165  00 

£m»mo," 9000    ©  95  HO 

Refined lull  00    ©120  P0 

Rods.... 105  00    ©165  00 

Horse-shoe 125  00    © 

HOOP- 135  00    ©190  00 

Scroll......        135  00    ©175  00 

Nnil  rods,  ft  lb _    a;:ra  —  10 

Opting —10    © 

Tire _  lojjfol 

STEEL.  l 

Bars,  best  cast,  warranted,  ft  lb —  25  © 

Sheet,    do : —  23    a, 

do.    second  qualify —  20    © 

do     thud  quality —  17    @ 

Saw-plates,  circular —  30    @ 

Double-shear,  warranted —23    © 

Single    do —20    © 

Montague  &  Co.  (east  bais) —19    © 

Maehlnerv,  round —  16    © 

German,  best —  16    © 

do.        gnat —  ll«@ 

do.       eaitle —  13    © 

Blister,  warranted ■    —  17    @ 

do.       common —  19    @ 

Jcssop  &  Sons'   common —  17    © 

Double  refilled —  26.S©  ■ 

Stouc-axe  shape* —  2tika 

SUNDRIES. 

Solder,  ft  ft —20    ©  —  22 

Antimony - —17    @  —  18 

Sielter _    9    ©  _  10 

Copper,  old —  17    @  —  19 

Brass,  old —13    ©—14. 

Nails,  rooting,  ft  keg 9  50    © 

do.        do.     tlntd 10  00    ©- 

TIN. 

Tin  plate,  prime  charcoal,  per  box 9  no    ©  15  75 

Bancn.ftlb —40    ©  —  41 

Straits _  37    ©  _  38 

English -37    ©  —  38 

COPPER. 

Sheathing,  ft  ft —31    @  —  32 

Sheet _-  3G    © 

Bottoms —  S8    ©  —  40 

LEAD. 

American,  ft  100  lbs 9  50    ©    9  75 

German 10  00    © 

Bar 10  HO    ©10  25 

Pipe  and  Sheet 10  50    ©  11  00 

ZINC. 

Mussclman  and  American,  ft  lb 13  00    ©  13  60 

BRASS. 

High,  various  widths,  ft  lb —46    ©  —  62 

Platers' —5'.    ©  —  59 

S'.cet .....:  —  48    ©  —  65 

do.    circular —  63    ©  —  63 

Low —50    @  —  5o 

Wire —47    ©    115 


"Water  as  a  Poison. — To  drink  nothing  but 
water  in  localities  where  it  is  notoriously  dele- 
terious, is  madness.  Such  a  course  is  not  ra- 
tional temperance,  but  suicidal  fanaticism. 
Even  a  change  from  one  kind  of  water  to  an- 
other has  an  injurious  tendency,  though  both 
may  be  tolerably  wholesome.  Qualify  the 
draught  in  all  such  cases  with  Plantation  Bit- 
ters, and  no  unpleasant  consequences  can  pos- 
sibly ensue.  This  agreeable  vegetable  tonic  and 
antiseptic  at  once  invigorates  the  stomach  and 
neutralizes  the  effect  of  any  poisonous  or  dis- 
turbing element  that  may  exist  in  the  spring  or 
stream,  or  well,  or  pool,  from  which  the  fluid  is 
taken.  * 


Visitors  in  the  city  wishing  spectacles  or 
optical  instruments  for  themselves  or  their 
friends,  will  do  well  to  call  at  Muller's  Spectacle 
Emporium,  No.  205  Montgomery  street.         * 


102 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   Summary. 


Thk  following  inforrantiori  is  gleaned  mostly  from  jour- 
nals published  in  the  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  the 
minrs  iiiniiUnnrrt 


CALIFORNIA. 

ALPI.VE  COUSTT. 

Markleeville  Miner,  Jan.  30th  :  Mr.  Bay, 
the  owner. of  that  portion  of  the  Mountain 
claim  in  Monitor  district  which  lies  on  the 
slope  of  Eed  Hill,  has  made  a  commence- 
ment at  showing  what  is  beneath  the  sur- 
face. From  the  croppings  in  several  places, 
Mr.  Eay  has  recently  taken  rock  which  as- 
says rich  in  silver  and  gold. 

AM.tltOK  COISTT. 

Jackson  Ledger,  Feb.  6th  :  Work  on  the 
Anaconda  mine  at  Pine  Grove  is  now  being 
prosecuted  with  great  vigor.  The  shaft  is 
now  down  about  120  feet,  and  the  deeper 
they  get  the  richer  it  becomes. 

The  Alturas  mine,  located  four  miles 
above  Volcano,  is  yielding  very  rich  rock 
at  the  present  time.  They  have  now  on 
the  dump  about  100  tons  of  quartz  that 
will,  in  the  estimation  of  good  judges,  pay 
810  per  ton. 

CALAVERAS  COUNTY. 

Mokelumne  Hill  Chronicle,  Feb.  6th: 
Calaveras  has  491  miles  of  mining  ditches. 
It  stands  third  in  the  list  of  counties. 
There  are  30  quartz  mills  in  this  county, 
which  crush  20,000  tons  of  rock  annually. 

Business  of  every  description  is  increas- 
ing in  Railroad.  Stores  are  being  erected, 
quartz  mills  going  up,  and  all  branches  of 
mechanical  industry  are  flourishing.  Dis- 
coveries of  new  leads  are  of  almost  daily 
occurrence. 

A  correspondent,  evidently  writing  from 
Eailroad  Flat,  says:  The  discovery  of  new 
leads  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  Flat, 
as  well  as  iu  a  circuit  of  several  miles 
around,  is  of  almost  daily  occurrence. 
Eich  croppings  almost  invariably  point  to 
well  defined  leads,  and  those  that  have  been 
the  most  thoroughly  prospected  are  the 
most  popular.  It  has  been  reported  that 
the  Chapman  lead  has  been  sold  to  a  com- 
pany for  $15,000,  the  conditions  of  the  sale 
being  that  the  purchasers  are  to  work  the 
lead  for  three  months,  Chapman  &  Co.  to 
receive  the  proceeds  of  their  labor;  after 
which  time  the  lead  is  to  be  transferred  to 
them,  at  the  price  above  stated,  if  they  de- 
sire it. 

The  Sanderson  lead  is  undoubtedly  rich, 
and  only  awaits  the  crushing  process  of  its 
quartz,  to  satisfy  the  most  fastidious.  The 
Petticoat  is  a  fixed  fact;  its  good  works 
praise  it.  The  •  Chemisette  and  Balmoral 
nave  not  been  sufficiently  prospected  to  ar- 
rive at  a  definite  conclusion  with  regard  to 
their  richness,  but  the  rock  looks  well  and 
the  leads  seem  well  defined.  Sandborn  & 
Lewis  are  working  a  new  lead,  runnin" 
from  near  the  South  Fork  of  the  Mokel- 
umne, in  a  southwesterly  direction.  They 
have  had  very  rich  prospects.  Opposite  to 
them,  commencing  at  Wet  Gulch  and  run- 
ning in  the  same  direction  towards  Inde- 
pendence, and  nearly  parallel  with  the  road, 
is  the  Good  Hope  lead,  discovered  and  lo- 
cated by  Alexander  Piquette.  The  rock 
looks  well  and  prospects  favorably. 

The  Lower  Eich  Gulch  correspondent 
writes :  Work  here  is  being  pushed  forward 
in  good  style.  At  the  Palomo,  they  are 
sinking  their  main  shaft.  Tbey  have  a 
fiue,  large  vein,  the  rock  of  which  looks 
well,  showing  considerable  free  gold.  They 
will  commence  running  the  mill  in  a  few 
days. 

Alexander  &  Co.  keep  steadily  at  work, 
aud  seem  to  be  doing  a  good  business. 

III.  BOK.IUU    CUU.VX1. 

Placerville  Democrat,  Feb.  6th:  E.  W. 
Scott,  of  Frencktown,  Mud  Springs  town- 
ship, found  a  few  days  since  in  the  Joe 
Goodwin  claim,  a  specimen  weighing  32 
ozs.,  which  is  estimated  to  contain  20  ozs. 
of  pure  gold.  The  specimen  is  in  shape 
precisely  like  a  horned  toad.  The  Joe 
lioodwiu  is  an  old  claim,  and  one  from 
which  a  large  amouut  of  money  has  been 
taken. 

Ij.  lo  COBSTI. 

Los  Angeles  Star,  Jan.  29th:  We  were 
shown  this  week,  by  F.  Sabiche,  two  ingots 
of  fine  silver  builion  from  the  Wolfskili  & 
y.  erventes  Mining  Co. ,  of  Lone  Pine,  Owens 
River,  Inyo  County.  One  of  the  ingots 
weighed  87.86  ozs.,  and  assayed  .905  fine; 
the  other  was  85.50  ozs.,  .958  fine.  We 
understand  the  mine  is  in  fine  working  or- 
der, and  that  the  ore  is  easily  extracted  aud 
very  free  in  working.  The  company  has 
now  at  the  beach  12  tons  of  freight,  con- 
signed to  Touilinsou  &  Co.,  which  consists 
of  the  various  requisites  for  the  successful 
working  of  the  mine. 

MAKU-USA     CiiU.\TY. 

Gaztte,  Feb.  5th:  The  new  quartz  mill  of 
Harhour,  Williams  it    Co.,  near  Bucking- 


ham Mountain,  made  an  experimental  run 
a  few  days  since.  It  was  the  intention  of 
the  proprietors  to  crush  100  tons,  but  some 
portion  of  the  machinery  getting  out  of 
order  they  only  completed  the  crushing  of 
about  50  tons.  Upon  a  cleaning  up  they 
found  about  seven  pounds  of  amalgam. 

NEVADA  COtfSTT. 

Transcript,  Feb.  2d:  Stoakes  &  Co.  com- 
menced washing  the  dirt  which  they  have 
taken  out,  and  expected  yesterday  to  put 
on  more  men,  but  were  prevented  by  the 
snows  which  detained  the  water  in  the 
ditches.  They  are  running  for  the  main 
gravel  channel,  as  are  the  parties  working 
the  old  Kansas  ground,  and  the  indications 
are  very  favorable  for  striking  it.  The 
gravel  iucreases  in  richness  as  they  run  into 
the  hill,  and  there  is  every  indication  that 
they  have  the  true  lead.  H  these  com- 
panies succeed,  others  will  go  to  work,  and 
a  large  range  of  rich  ground  in  that  local- 
ity will  be  worked. 

Feb.  4th:  Stidger,  Evans  &  Co.,  at  Buck- 
eye Hill,  have  recently  struck  very  rich 
ground  in  their  claims,  which  they  lately 
purchased  from  Henry  Everett  &  Co. 

The  miners  at  French  Corral  are  doing 
first  rate,  and  have  abundance  of  water. 
The  Shady  Creek  claims  are  being  worked. 
In  the  incline  which  is  being  run  for  a 
lower  level,  they  have  struck  good  pay. 
Coleman  &  Co. ,  in  the  old  Nebraska  claims, 
have  a  10-stamp  mill  for  crushiug  their  ce- 
ment, and  are  doing  well.  The  iucline  on 
the  Kansas  claim  has  reached  very  rich 
ground.  French's  and  Giltman's  claims 
have  been  sold  to  Chinese  companies;  the 
former  getting  $7,000  and  the  latter  $10,- 
000.  Chinese  companies  have,  during  the 
past  year,  purchased  a  large  extent  of  valu- 
able mining  ground  on  the  ridge,  which 
they  are  now  working, 

The  Golden  Age  Co. ,  on  the  south  fork 
of  Poor  Man's  Creek,  commenced  running 
their  10-stamp  mill  about  10  days  ago,  and 
the  rock  is  looking  splendidly.  They  are 
now  running  on  the  south  end  of  the  in- 
cline, which  is  down  |125  ft.  The  ledge  is 
3%  ft.  thick,  shows  some  free  gold,  is  very 
rich  iu  sulphurets,  and  is  regarded  as  one 
of  .the  best  ledges  in  county.  Pat.  Mulli- 
gan &  Co.  sold  this  ledge  a  short  time  since 
to  S.  D.  Valentine  &  Co.,  of  San  Francisco, 
for  the  sum  of  $10,000. 

Feb.  6th:  The  West  Idaho  Mining  Co. 
have  located  2,500  ft.  on  a  ledge  on  the 
north  side  of  Slate  Creek,  Eough  and  Ready 
township. 

lh>  Mount  Bay  Mining  Co.  have  located 
2,000  ft.  on  the  Slate  Creek  ledge,  adjoin- 
ing Findley  &  Co's  claim, 

The  Eureka  Co.  have  located  17  claims  of 
60  ft.  each  on  Relief  Hill. 

John  Williams  and  ethers  have  located 
for  mining  and  fluming  purposes,  Sugar 
Canon  at  Relief  Hill. 

-"  Gazette,  Feb.  3d:  The  mill  of  the  Banner 
Co.  which  has  recently  been  enlarged  and 
improved  was  started  in  operation  yester- 
day. The  engine  and  machinery  of  the  mill 
work  beautifully,  and  it  is  calculated  the 
mill  will  crush  from  60  to  SO  tons  daily. 
They  have  out  now  some  600  tons  of  rock- 
on  which  to  corn  ineneecrushing,  and  enough 
can  easily  be  taken  from  the  mine  to  keep 
the  40  stamps  steadily  at  work. 

Feb.  4th:  J.  J.  Dorsey  and  others  have 
located  1,000  ft.  on  the  Eureka  lode,  com- 
mencing at  the  northerly  boundary  of  the 
Eoannaise  claims,  and  being  the  second  ex- 
tension from  tbe  Eureka  Co's  claims.  They 
also  claim  150  ft.  on  each  side  of  said  lode, 
for  dumps,  casements,  and  other  mining 
purposes. 

Feb.  8th:  The  Sebastopol  mill  is  now 
undergoing  thorough  repairs. 

The  proprietors  of  the  William  J?enn 
mine  east  of  Grass  Valley,  have  let  a  con- 
tract to  sink  on  the  ledse  to  a  depth  of  100 
ft.  for  the  sum  of  $1,800.  The  claim  has 
only  been  worked  to  a  depth  of  30  ft. ,  and 
the  rock  has  yielded  as  high  as  $30  per 
ton. 

The  owners  of  the  Osborn  Hill  mine  are 
pushing  work  ahead  in  their  mine  with  en- 
ergy. They  have  just  placed  upon  the 
ground  a  new  S-iuch  pump.  Several  string- 
ers on  their  claim  give  evidence  of  uniting 
with  the  main  ledge,  and  they  now  antici- 
pate finding  it  much  wider  than  "where  they 
now  have  it.  Gregory  Co.  adjoining,  are 
sinking  a  shaft  on  the  old  Callahan  claim, 
aud  taking  out  fine  looking  rock. 

Grass  A7 alley  National,  Feb.  1st:  A.  Shurt- 
Jiff  has  located  a  claim  near  the  Bowery 
ledge,  which  promises  to  bea  very  valuable 
one.  He  has  found  several  fine  specimens 
and  the  dirt  prospects  from  one  to  two  bits 
per  pan. 

Feb.  5th;  Steam  hoisting  and  pumping 
works  have  been  erected  upon  the  Garden 
City  ledge.  The  ledge  runs- v  arallel  with 
the  street,  dipping  into  Church  Hill.  They 
are  now  down  about  50  ft.  and  are  taking 
out  some  good  looking  rock.     It  shows  ga- 


lena, snlphurets,  and  some  free  gold.  They 
will  have  a  crushing  shortly. 

The  John  Bright  ledge,  near  the  lone 
and  Ben.  Franklin  is  being  well  developed. 
They  are  down  200  ft.  and  have  drifted  on 
the  ledge  about  350  ft.  The  rock  looks 
well  and  is  continually  improving.  It  pays 
from  $35  to  $50  per  ton.  Fifty  loads 
just  crushed  at  the  Gold  Hill  mill  yielded 
the  sum  of  $1,954,  an  average  of  more  -than 
$39  per  ton.  The  John  Bright  has  never 
had  a  poor  crushing  yet,  and  is  certainly  a 
well  paying  ledge. 

Truckee  Tribune,  Feb.  6th:  We  learn 
from  J.  E.  Carter  the  following  concerning 
the  Mammoth  ledge  at  Camp  22.  The 
claim  is  known  as  the  Mammoth  ledge,  and 
was  first  located  by  him  in  1863.  The  loca- 
tion consisted  of  1,800  ft.  on  the  ledge  com- 
mencing at  the  river  shore.  About  $500 
worth  of  work  has  been  done  on  the  claim 
and  the  ledge  is  quite  wide.  A  sample  of 
ore  taken  from  a  depth  of  about  eight  ft. , 
assayed  by  Waters  &  Co.,  Sacramento,  last 
month,  gave  $76  per  ton  in  gold  and  $8.71 
in  silver.  The  rock  is  easily  obtained,  and 
being  right  on  the  river  shore  can  be 
crushed  by  water  power  at  a  very  trifling 
expense.  Mr.  Carter  informs  us  that  quite 
a  number  of  quartz  veins  can  be  traced  in 
that  vicinity. 

Excelsior. — Transcript,  Feb.  6th:  From 
a  letter  just  received  from  Meadow  Lake, 
we  learn  that  the  snow  is  eight  feet  deep  on 
a  level,  and  at  the  time  the  latter  left,  it 
was  still  coming  down,  with  no  prospect  of 
ever  letting  up. 

Several  of  the  mines  in  Meadow  Lake  dis- 
trict are  being  worked  at  present.  The 
Mohawk  &  Montreal,  Enterprise,  and  the 
White  ledge  are  looking  well.  The  former 
company  is  running  their  lower  tunnel  into 
their  shafts,  and  will  cut  the  ledge  at  the 
depth  of  400  ft.  from  the  surface.  At  the 
depth  of  68  ft.  they  cut  a  blind  ledge  of  ex- 
cellent decomposed  ore  which  looks  first 
rate. 

SAN  BERNARDINO  COUNTV. 

Guardian,  Jan.  30th  :  The  Lytle  Creek 
mines;  if  they  were  situated  in  the  north- 
ern part  of  the  State,  would  create  as  much 
excitement  as  any  placer  diggings  that  have 
been  discovered  in  late  years,  but  being  in 
what  is  considered  the  grazing  or  agricul- 
tural district  of  California,  they  have  not 
received  that  attention  from  miners  and 
capitalists  their  richness  deserves.  From 
$5  to  $20  per  day  to  the  hand  is  an  average 
yield,  and  some  of  the  claims  on  the  Creek 
are  paying  much  better. 

SIERRA  COlfXTY. 

Downieville  Messenger,  Feb.  6th  :  The 
Camptonville  correspondent  writes  :  For  a 
week  or  so  there  has  been  considerable  ex- 
citement about  some  rich  quartz  that  has 
been  found  right  in  the  town. 

Since  the  road  has  been  removed  from 
the  gravel  diggings  everybody  has  prophe- 
sied that  the  town  would  "  go  in,"  but  as 
the  Brush  Creek  mine  has  proved  rich,  and 
the  Alaska  ditto,  and  if  we  are  so  lucky  as 
to  have  another  right  in  the  "city,"  we 
shall  live  and  flourish  sometime  yet. 
sisitrsrou  county. 

Yreka  Union,  Jan.  30th  :  This  paper  la- 
bors in  a  column  and  a  half  article  to  con- 
vince the  citizens  of  that  section  that  they 
ought  to  immediately  combine  and  pros- 
pect and  thoroughly  work  the  flats  adjacent 
to  Yreka  Creek,  from  Yreka  City  to  its  de- 
bouch into  Shasta  Eiver.  It  says:  Practical 
miners,  whose  opportunities  have  been  the 
best  for  forming  a  correct  opinion,  have  ex- 
pressed the  opinion,  time  and  again,  that  it 
would  pay  largely  if  opened  properly  aud 
worked  to  advantage.  We  may  regard  it 
as  a  well  established  fact — as  well  estab- 
lished as  any  fact  in  mining  can  be  prior  to 
actual  experiment — that  the  opening  and 
working  of  Yreka  Creek,  if  done  in  a 
proper  and  economical  manner,  would  be 
a  paying  operation.  That  it  will  be  done, 
sometime,  we  have  not  the  shadow  of  a 
doubt.  The  question  for  the  business  men 
and  property-ho.ders  of  Yreka  and  vicinity 
to  determine,  is  whether  it  shall  be  done 
now  and  they  reap  the  advantage  of  it,  or 
be  postponed  to  the  future  and  permitted 
to  accrue  to  the  advantage  of  those  who 
succeed  us. 

A  Scott  Valley  correspondent  writes  as 
follows :  John  Carroll  &  Co's  claims  on 
McAdam's  Creek  continue  to  pay  well— pay 
nearly  an  ounce  a  day  to  the  drifter.  It 
will  require  many  years  to  work  out  these 
claims.  Why  do  our  citizens  go  to  White 
Pine  when  they  can  find  on  McAdams 
Creek  plenty  of  diggings  just  as  rich  as 
Carrol  &  Co  s  claims.  The  Steamboat  claims 
a-e  as  rich  as  any  chiims  on  the  Creek. 
These  claims  will  pay  from  half  an  ounce 
to  an  ounce  to  the  drifter. 

Col.  E.  P.  Jenner,  manager  of  the  .Etna 
Mining  Co.,  informs  me  that  this  conqiiany 
is  working  night  and  day  with  every  pros- 


pect of  soon  rraping  a  rich   reward  for  toil 
and  money  invested. 

TUI.ARE  COUNTY. 

Visalia  Delta,  Feb.  3d :  From  parties 
from  White  Eiver  we  leurn  that  mining  op- 
erations are  moving  along  as  usual  in  that 
locality.  Mr.  Maltby  is  taking  out  of  tbe 
Eclipse  mine  large  quantities  of  exceed- 
ingly rich  ore.  The  Philadelphia  Co.  are 
sinking  upon  and  prospecting  their  mines. 

TRINITY   COUNTY. 

Weaverville  Journal,  Jan.  30th  :  The 
claim  of  Eitter  &  Dack,  on  Lytle  Creek,  is 
paying  them  $100  per  week.  The  claim  is 
worked  by  means  of  a  hydraulic,  ■with 
water  from  Frey  &  Taylor's  ditch. 

The  Weaver  Creek  flume  is  working 
finely,  and  the  company  have  several  men 
sluicing.  Another  year  will  be  required 
to  put  the  flume  in  the  bedrock. 

Frey  &  Taylor's  new  ditch  out  of  Grass 
Valley  Creek  is  in  good  condition,  and  is 
furnishing  water  to  the  miners  on  Lytle 
Creek. 

Chamberlain  &  Worrell  are  prospecting 
on  Rush  Creek.  They  report  that  they  have 
found  good  paying  prospects.  There  is  an 
abundance  of  good  mining  ground  on  Rush 
Creek  that  a  little  enterprise  would  de- 
velop. 

ARIZONA. 

Prescott  Miner,  Jan.  9th  :  The  news  from 
the  various  mining  districts  is  good.  Many 
men  are  preparing  to  go  to  Black  Canon 
diggings,  Bradshaw  district.  Jacl  sod, 
Lovejoy  &  Co.  have  commenced  work  in 
their  hydraulic  claims  on  Lower  Lynx 
Creek,  and  Solomon  Shoupe  is  opening  an- 
other claim  above  them.  The  German 
companies  at  Big  Bug,  are  sluicing  away. 
Two  or  three  men  are  in  town,  endeavor- 
ing to  raise  a  party  to  go  to  the  diggings 
on  the  south  side  of  the  Bradshaw  Mount- 
ain. Mr.  Borger  is  running  his  furnace 
and  chloriuation  works  at  the  Sterling. 

Jan.  16th  :  The  rush  to  the  Black  Canon 
gold  diggings,  iu  the  Bradshaw  mining 
district,  continues.  Over  thirty  men  left 
Prescott  this  week,  and  as  many  more  are 
preparing  to  leave.  By  this  time  there 
must  be  a  hundred  men  in  the  diggings, 
and  there  is  room  for  ten  times  as  many 
more.  Although  within  six  miles  of  the 
diggings  there  is  an  extensive  pine  forest, 
most  of  the  miners  that  have  gone  there 
took  lumber  for  sluices  from  Prescott.  The 
winters  are  very  mild  at  the  diggings,  and 
men  can  work  there  every  day  in  the  year. 

There  is  lying  in  front  of  the  store  of 
Wortnser  &  Co.,  a  large,  fine  specimen  of 
ore  from  the  Sterling  mine,  near  Prescott, 
and  which  Mr.  Borger,  the  owner  of  the 
boulder,  intends  to  take  to  San  Francisco. 
It  is  nearly  one  solid  mass  of  sulphurets, 
but  strange  to  say,  shows  free  gold  in  many 
places.  It  is,  we  think,  the  richest  piece 
of  sulphuret  ore  in  America,  and  San  Fran- 
ciscans will  say  so  when  they  see  it.  It 
was  taken  from  the  ledge  at  a  depth  of  60 
feet. 

Jackson,  Lovejoy  &  Co. have  commenced 
piping  their  hydraulic  diggings  on  Lynx 
Creek,  but  unless  it  rains  or  snows  soon, 
they  will  be  compelled  to  stop  work.  The 
present  is  th6  dryest  winter  we  have  had 
since  '63. 

We  learn  by  letter  from  Wickenbnrg, 
that  Henry  Wickenburg  has  sold  his  quartz 
mill  to  Kraus,  Reed  &  Smith. 

F.  H  Wunderlich  showed  us  this  week  a 
mass  of  Sterling  gold,  weighing  30  ozs., 
which  was  takeu  from  the  battery  and  off 
the  plates,  recently.  It  appeared  to  be  very- 
pure. 

BRITISH  COLUMBIA. 

Portland  Oregonian,  Jan.  30th:  Thos. 
Emery,  now  iu  this  city,  has  received  a  let- 
ter from  Geo.  Weaver,  who  has  a  claim  in 
the  new  diggings  at  Kootenay.  Weaver  says 
the  diggings  are  neither  rich  nor  extensive, 
but  that  they  will  pay  fail-  wages  to  a  few. 
He  would  advise  no  person  to  come;  but 
should  there  be  a  rush,  he  hopes  it  will  not 
take  place  until  after  high  water,  about  the 
1st  of  July.  He  adds  that  there  is  a  large 
section  of  unprospected  country  lying  be- 
tweenKoo'enay  and  Columbia  rivers,  where 
good  diggings  may  be  struck  next  season. 
COLORADO. 

Georgetown  Miner,  Jan.  27th  :  The  Men- 
dota  lode  is  now  carrying  ten  inches  of 
solid  mineral,  and  four  feet  of  mineral  and 
gaugue  combined.  The  quality  of  the  ore 
is  rapidly  improving. 

Huepeden,  Wolters  &  Co.,  have  taken 
out  aud  shipped,  since  our  last  report, 
3140.80  ounces  of  silver  bullion,  coin  value 
$2,792.61. 

The  Grass  Valley  Co.,  of  Colorado,  have 
completed  arrangements  with  Eastern  par- 
ties for  the  erection  of  reduction  works  on 
the  Grass  Valley  Bar,  and  propose  to  pur- 
chase ores  from  any  that  have  them  for 
sale. 

The  Marshall  tunnel  is  now  iu  ISO  feet, 
and  in  close  proximity  to  the  Empire  lode, 


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one  of    tho    best    veins  on    Leavenworth 
Mountain. 

The  Griffith  lode,  on  Griffith  Mountain, 
is  now  carrying  30  inches  of  mineral,  that 
assays  800  ouuoea  of  silver  to  the  ton,  and 
3D  per  cent  of  lead. 

Denver  News,  Jan.  20th  :  Mining  on  the 

"Orphan   Boy  "  lode,  in  the  .South  Park,  is 

being  carried  on  vigorously,  and  fino  ore  is 

iken  out.     There  is  but  littlo  tuuiv 

in  tho  Park. 

MONTANA. 

Helena  Post,  Jan.  15th:  Hunter's  Bar,  in 
Confederate  union,  is  still  being  pros- 
pected by  Thompson  &  Feterman.  A  tnn- 
nel  has  been  run  200  ft.  iuto  the  mountain, 
mill  at  this  depth  exhibits  seven  ft.  of  tine 
wash  gravel,  averaging  12  cents  to  the  pan. 

From  oxgenta  we  learn  that  most  of  the 
mining  operations  have  ceased  for  the  win- 
ter. The  Tootle,  Leach  &  Co.  furnace  has 
closed  up  for  tho  purpose  of  employing 
the  full  force  upon  the  excavatiou  of   rock. 

The  Highland  correspondent  says  that 
Prof.  .Swallow  has  just  finished  a  trial  run 
of  45  tons  of  oro  from  the  J.  B.  Thomas 
lode  with  splendid  results. 

The  Virginia  Democrat,  says:  We  learn 
that  two  runs  have  recently  been  inudo  from 
tho  Iron  Bod  lode,  which  is  down  250  ft. 
and  upon  which  is  three  drifts.  Tho  first 
lot  crushed  averaged  $122  to  the  ton;  the 
second  lot  averaged  $128  to  the  ton.  It 
seems  that  they  have  struck  tho  water  level, 
ns  they  take  out  from  five  to  eight  barrels 
0/  water  per  day  from  the  shaft. . .  .A  clean 
up  at  the  Wanu  mill,  in  Rochester,  which 
occupied  two  weeks,  resulted  in  a  yield  of 
$3,000.  The  ore  crushed  was  from  the 
Watseka  lode The  reports  from  Rams- 
horn  Gulch  are  much  more  flattering  than 
ever  before.  Detwiler  *fc  Co.  are  laying  a 
diaiu  and  sinking  a  shaft  to  bedrock.  Sny- 
der &  Co.  are  drifting  and  taking  out  most 
excellent  results. . .  .Work  has  been  recom- 
menced on  the  John  How  tunnel. 

Helena  Post,  Jan.  22d:  It  is  reportedjthat 
prospecting  in  the  vicinity  of  Trinity  re- 
vealed some  rich  placer  diggings.  'We  learn 
that  the  locality  is  being  actively  pros- 
pected with  every  evidence  of  success. 

A  person  who  has  just  arrived  from  Mis- 
soula Mills  informs  us  that  the  people  of 
that  region  are  turning  a  little  attention  to 
quartz.  There  is  a  lode  called  the  White 
Cloud,  situated  about  two  miles  south  of 
Missoula  Mills,  and  ten  miles  from  Fort 
Owen,  which  has  been  prospected  quite  ex- 
tensively. A  shaft  has  been  sunk  upon  it 
to  the  depth  of  80  feet,  and  the  character 
of  the  quartz  improves  as  the  depth  in- 
creases, J.  T.  Hervey,  who  erected  a  mill 
at  Cable  last  season,  is  taking  the  mill 
down  and  proposes  to  erect  it  upon  this 
1  >de. 

Yesterday  Prof.  A.  Steitz  melted  down 
l(i  lumps  of  retort  weighing  842  ounces. 
This  retort  was  tho  product  of  a  run  of 
Prof.  Swallow's  mill,  on  quartz  from  the 
Thompson  lode. 

The  Deer  Lodge  Independent  gives  the 
following:  Prof.  Swallow's  mill  at  High- 
land, is  at  presenterushing  quartz  from  the 
Forest  Queen  lode,  the  riehuess  of  which 
is  settled  beyond  all  doubt.... The  St. 
Louis  and  Montana  Mining  Co.  atPliillips- 
burg  are  taking  out  very  rich  ore  from  the 
Hope  lode . . .  .The  James  Stuart  mill  will 
commence  crushing  ore  about  March  1st. 
John  Ullery  &  Co.  have  found  about  half  a 
mile  east  of  the  mill,  at  the  depth  of  about 
80  feet  below  the  surface,  a  large  vein  of 
very  rich  ore,  into  which  they  are  now  en- 
gaged   in    running     tunnels On    the 

Boulder  Fork  of  Fliut  Creek  there  is  a 
number  of  miners  engaged  at  work  devel- 
oping large  lodes  of  argentiferous  galena 
ore. . .  .In  Germau  Gulch  theflumiug  com- 
pany is  very  busy  sawing  blocks,  etc.,  and 
getting  ready  for  spring  work.  . .  .Some  74 
men  are  still  at  work  on  the  Siberia  ditch, 
the  tunnel  for  which  was  let  on  the  15th,  at 
§4.25  per  linear  foot. 

NEVADA. 
REESE  RIVER. 

Austin  Reveille,  Feb.  1st:  We  learn  from 
Palmetto  district  that  Catherwood's  10- 
stamp  mill  was  closed  after  producing  $S0,- 
000  in  two  months.  The  cause  of  its  shut- 
ting up  was  the  exposed  condition  of  the 
Works  at  the  Champion  and  Kentucky 
mines,  from  which  the  miners  could  not 
extract  ore  to  advantage  during  the  cold 
weather.  When  the  mill  was  stopped  there 
were  perhaps  400  tons  of  good  ore  upon 
the  dumps.  The  mill  was  worked  success- 
fully, and  the  mines  which  we  have  men- 
tioned are  said  to  develop  large  bodies  of 
ore  of  a  high  grade.  Work  will  be  re- 
sumed in  mill  and  mines  with  the  return  of 
favorable  weather. 

During  the  week  ending  Saturday,  the 
30th  ult.,  the  Manhattan  mill  in  this  city 
produced  15,617  ozs.  of  bullion.  The  ore 
reduced  was  of  an  unusually  low  grade. 

Feb.  5th:  There  is  a  fine  specimen  of  ore 


from  the  Buel  North  Star  mine,  in  Lander 
Hill,  to  be  seen  at  the  assay  ofj  se  of  B  tall 

v  St  tefeldt  iu  this  city.  It  is  a  choice 
sample  of  the  pure  snlphnret  ore  which  oc- 
curs in  the  noted  mines  of  that  hill,  and 
would  bean  addition  to  the  best  cabinet  of 

minerals.     The  face  of  the  specimen  exhib- 
its white  quartz,  flesh-colored  oiang 
copper  pyrites,  and    streaks   and    spots   of 
blood-red  rub;.-,  beautifully  blended,     The 

ore  is  us  valuable  as  it  is  beautiful,  and 
would  assay  largely  of  silver  to  the  ton. 

Mountain  Champion,  Jan.  30th:  The  Sil- 
ver Peak  district  is  at  present  one  of  the 
liveliest  mining  camps  iu  Eastern  Nevada. 
The  mill  of  the  Great  Salt  Basin  and  Red 
Mountain  Co.  is  hammering  away  night  and 
day.  The  mine  from  which  they  obtain  the 
ore  now  being  worked  is  some  seven  or 
eight  miles  from  the  mill.  The  miuo  can- 
not bo  termed  a  ledge,  for,  as  yet,  neither 
foot  nor  banging  wall  has  been  encountered; 
it  is  simply  an  immense  quarry — a  mount- 
ain— of  gold-bearing  quartz,  which  yields 
an  average  of  from  §30  to  $40  per  ton.  The 
workmen  have  not  to  go  down  into  deep 
shafts,  with  bad  air,  and  work  in  a  stooping 
or  sitting  posture  as  is  the  case  in  many  of 
the  mines  in  other  districts,  but  work  in 
the  open  air,  and  with  a  single  blast  throw- 
down  hundreds  of  tons  of  ore.  The  cost  of 
mining  the  ore  is  said  to  be  but  $2  per  ton; 
it  cost  $1.25  per  ton  to  convey  it  to  the 
mill,  and  the  milling  of  it  costs  $5  per  ton; 
making  a  total  cost  for  mining,  shipping 
and  reducing  tho  ore  of  $8. 25  per  ton,  leav- 
ing a  profit  to  the  company  of  not  less  than 
$25  upon  every  ton  of  ore  worked.  The  in- 
exhaustible character  of  the  mine  and  the 
facility  with  which  the  ore  can  be  reduced — 
the  mill  putting  through  two  tons  to  each 
stamp  every  2t  hours,  and  working  the  ore 
up  to  1)5  per  cent. — makes  this  one  of  the 
most  valuable  properties  iu  the  State. 

WHITE  PINE. 

[The  excitement  concerning  these  mines 
seems  to  have  somewhat  lulled  in  the  inte- 
rior from  the  "fever  heat,"  which  recently 
characterized  it;  yet  many  persons  from  dif- 
ferent portions  of  the  State  continue  to  wan- 
der thitherwards,  and  risk  the  chances  of 
starving  or  freezing  to  death  in  order  to  be 
on  hand  at  the  first  dawning  of  spring  before 
the  multitude  which  now  stand  ready  to 
start  on  the  first  appearance  of  a  thaw,  can 
overrun  and  locate  the  entire  region.  The 
Austin  Reveille  in  a  recent  article  on  these 
mines,  characterizes  theEberhardt  mine  as 
the  "  fish-bait"  which  is  leading  many  "  suck- 
ers" to  bite  at  many  a  well-concealed  hook. 
It  is  true  that  numerous  ledges  have  been 
located,  and  articles  of  incorporation  filed 
ou  a  vast  number  of  what  are  called  "  lead- 
ing mines,"  but  the  question  is,  how  many 
of  these  locations  have  given  any  showing 
of  produciug  a  paying  ore,  and  how  many 
incorporated  companies  have  been  formed 
for  the  purpose  of  opening  up  and  develop- 
ing the  ledges  ?  It  is  easy  enough  to  form 
a  company  and  incorporate,  and  issue  stock 
when  a  sufficient  number  of  gullible  per- 
sons can  be  found  to  invest  in  that  kind  of 
speculation,  and  we  believe  that  the  climate 
of  California  is  very  propitious  for  the  pro- 
duction of  this  class  of  "hap-hazard"  specu- 
lators. At  least,  judging  from  the  past  and 
present  mining  excitements,  it  would  be 
hard  to  form  any  other  opinion.  It  must  be 
recollected  that  all  mines  are  not  Eberhardt 
or  Keystone  mines,  even  if  they  do  lie  with- 
in a  thousand  miles  of  those  ledges,  and  in- 
side of  the  boundary  of  White  Pine  mining 
district.  That  some  of  the  companies  are 
worthy  of  success  we  have  no  doubt,  and 
we  do  not  condemn  White  Pine  for  the 
wild-cat  which  always  accompany  new  and 
valuable  discoveries;  but  let  the  wise  be 
cautious,  investigate  for  themselves,  or 
unite  in  employing  reliable  parties  to  ex- 
amine for  them  before  investing,  unless 
they  have  plenty  of  cash  to  stake  upon  a 
venture.] — Eds.  Press. 

Stephen  R.  Hoyt  writes  from  Treasure 
City,  Nev.,  to  the  Nevada  Gazette,  under 
date  of  Feb.  1st,  as  follows:  In  my  opinion, 
nearly  all  the  ore  found  upon  Treasure  Hill 
lies  in  deposits,  the  mines  having  an  ac- 
cumulation of  mineral  matter  of  irregular 
shape.  But  few  regular  ledges  or  veins 
have  as  yet  been  discovered  on  the  hill; 
the  ore  is  found  iu  stratas  and  lies  horizon- 
tal. Several  companies  are  now  sinking 
shafts  ou  Chloride  Flat,  expecting  to  find 
deposits  of  ore  beneath  the  present  stratas. 
It  was  currently  reported  on  the  streets  a 
few  days  since  that  rich  ore  has  been  found 
in  one  of  these  shafts  at  a  depth  of  60  feet 
from  the  surface,  but  as  yet  the  report  has 
not  been  traced  to  any  reliable  source,  and 
I  think  the  rumor  is  not  true. 

A  dispatch  dated  Elko,  February  3d,  has 
the  following  :  Prospecting  at  White  Pine 
district,  which  had  gone  on  with  the  most 
satisfactory  results  until  last  week,  is  now 
stopped  by  the  setting  in  of  winter  iu 
earnest.     The  cold  is  intense,  and  the  snow 


is  from  two  to  three  feet  deep  and  still 
storming.  One  foot  fell  on  Saturday  night. 
The  stages  are  over-orowded,  and  the  roads 
lined  with  people  on  fo  >t.  pressing  forward 
for  the  oew  Silverado,  It  is  utter  nousense 
for  people'  to  rush  there  now. 

K  ic  ml  devi  Lopments  more  than  confirm 
the  first  impressions  of  the  riohness  of  the 
i    I  The  Oasis  and  Miller's  mills  are 

now  running  at  lull  capacity.  The  Eber- 
hardt and  Keystone  consolidated  yesterday, 
and  will  soon  incorporate  iu  San  Francisco. 
Jumping  lots  and  claims  is  lively.  The 
Noonday  and  Emigraut  companies,  on  Chlo- 
ride Flat,  ran  into  each  other's  tunnel  on 
Saturday  last,  and  a  lawsuit  or  fight  is  im- 
minent. 

Austin  Reveille,  Feb.  1st:  Ten  bars  of 
bullion,  weighing  1,060  lbs.,  were  brought 
into  this  city  from  White  Pino  by  the  stage 
which  arrived  this  morning. 

Feb.  4th:  The  deed  of  the  Snow  Drop 
claim  at  White  Pino  was  sent  to  the  Re- 
corder's office  yesterday  for  record.  The 
claim  was  sold  by  E.  Applegarth  to  tho 
Chloride  Flat  Co.  for  $25,000. 
WASHOE. 

[In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  portion 
of  this  paper,  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Feb.  2d:  The  receipts 
of  the  Kentuck  Mining  Co.  thus  far  on 
January  account,  aggregate  $57,800. 

The  Sierra  Nevada  Mining  Co.  yesterday 
morning  shipped  through  Wells,  Fargo  & 
Co.  one  sack  of  crude  amalgam,  valued  at 
$4,000. 

The  Imperial  Co.  is  hoisting  about  140 
tons  of  ore  daily  from  the  Alta  mine,  and 
both  mills  are  kept  running  to  their  full 
capacity. 

Feb.  4th:  The  Union  Pacifio  Express  Co. 
yesterday  shipped  8,935  pounds  of  bullion, 
worth  $24,823  25. 

Feb.  5th:  The  Crown  Point  Co.  are  drift- 
ing on  their  1,100-feet  level,  and  expect  to 
cut  their  lead  in  150  feet.  They  are  now 
in  hard  blasting  rock,  but  have  made  40 
feet  of  the  above  mentioned  distance. 

Wells,  Fargo  &  Co. ,  yesterday,  shipped 
50  bars  of  bullion,  weighing  3,851  pounds, 
and  worth  $91,858  44. 

NEW  MEXICO. 

Santa  Fe  Gazette,  Jan.  16th;  A  dispatch 
from  Cimair  in,  dated  Jan.  9th,  says  that 
Maxwell's  mill  cleaned  up  last  night,  after 
a  week's  run,  $5,000  iu  gold,  and  the  opin- 
ion is  that  the  lode  is  better  than  ever. 

The  Elizabethtown  (N.  M.)  correspond- 
ent of  the  Marysville  Appeal,  writing  under 
date  of  Jan.  7th,  after  giving  a  history  of 
mining  operations  iu  that  locality  says:  The 
miners  who  had  natural  streams  of  water  in 
their  gulches — all  of  them  too  small  to  ac- 
complish much  —  have  been  sluicing  out 
good  pay,  and  are  very  sanguine  of  large 
success  when  the  ditch  is  completed  next 
season.  The  main  dependence  of  the  coun- 
try, however,  is  in  its  rich  gold  bearing 
lodes,  many  of  which  have  been  struck  and 
a  few  very  perfectly  developed.  They  are 
very  numerous,  and  run  iu  a  northeast  and 
southeasterly  direction,  having  for  their 
base  the  prominent  peak  of  a  very  high 
bare  mountain,  known  as  Old  Baldy.  The 
veins  are  wide,  the  quartz  easily  crushed, 
and  containing  what  is  termed  fine  gold. 
Maxwell's  &  Co's  15-stamp  quartz  mill  is 
already  in  operation  ou  tho  eastern  side  of 
Bald  Mountain,  and  is  cleaning  up  daily 
about  $500,  from  the  quartz  of  two  lodes, 
discovered  early  in  the  summer.  Oh  Hum- 
bug Gulch,  near  Elizabethtown,  an  S-stamp 
mill  has  been  finished  recently  and  is  ready 
for  custom  quartz;  a  great  deal  of  which 
has  already  been  taken  out  of  lodes  by  men 
as  yet  too  poor  to  have  mills  of  their  own. 
OREGON. 

Portland  Oregonian.  Jan.  30th:  Specimens 
of  gold-bearing  quartz  from  Burnt   river, 
said  to  be  worth  $2,000  per  ton,  have  been 
recently  brought  to  this  city. 
WYOMING. 

Sweetwater  Mines,  Jan.  23d:  The  South 
Pass  correspondent  writes:  The  new  ledges 
discovered  iu  the  fall  and  this  winter  are 
uow  undergoing  development.  The  Duncan 
ledge,  discovered  in  the  fall,  hasacharacter 
of  rockresemblmgthe  Jim  Dyer  andCariso; 
the  Golden  Gate  is  similar  to  the  Duncan ;  the 
Barnaby  is  another  of  the  Cariso  character; 
the  Empire  and  Nellie  Morgan,  on  Palmetto 
Gulch,  are  of  the  same  stripe.  All  these 
ledges  exhibit  free  gold  and  assay  well — 
miners'  process;  hand-mortar  and  horn. 
Now  we  come  to  another  character  of  quantz, 
but  equally  as  rich  as  those  just  mentioned; 
it  is  after  the  nature  of  the  Lone  Star 
quartz,  exhibiting  little  or  no  free,  gold, 
but  prospecting  well  in  flour  gold;  such  as 
the  St.  Lawrence  ledge,  of  recent  discovery. 
I  have  examined  this  ledge  attentively  and 
with  curiosity'.  I  see  iu  it  the  solution  of  a 
mistake  that  was  made  by  the  many  wise- 
acres that  .rushed  here  last  spring  and  as 


speedily  left.  They  claimed  that  in  this 
country  the  ledges  must  prospect  on  top, 
or  they  were  w.  u  thless.  The  discovery  and 
development  of  the  St.  Lawrence  Ins  ex- 
ploded this  idea.  Not  a  color  could  be  got 
on  the  surface,  and  not  until  the  depth  of 
six  ft.  was  reached  conld  a  prospect  bo 
raised;  from  that  to  tl  e  depth  of  24  ft.  it 
proves  rich,  and  is  increasing  iu  valuo  as 
they  go  down. 


Silver  Product  in  Colorado. — The 
year  1868  shows  an  increase  iu  the  produc- 
tion of  silver  in  Colorado,  over  1867,  and 
improvement  in  the  methods  of  mining 
and  boneticiating  oros.  Tho  following  are 
tho  products  of  leading  metallurgical  es- 
tablishments in  the  vicinity  of  Georgetown, 
as  given  by  the  Colorado  Miner: 

Huepeden,  Wolters  &  Co.,  (amalgama- 
tion) in  eight  months'  time,  38,046.28 
ounces— $30,101.15. 

Georgetown  Smelting  Works,  managed 
by  Mr.  Herrick,  19,800  ounces— $26,730. 

Schirmer  &  Bruckner,  (smelting)  in  five 
weeks'  time,  with  Ktistel  furnace,  8,312 
ounces—  $11,214.20;  being  96%  per  cent, 
of  the  fire  assay  of  ores  treated. 

Stewart's  Smelting  and  Amalgamating 
Works,  in  fifty  working  days,.  5,218.50 
ounces— $5,939.   • 

Brown  Company,  at  their  own  works  and 
at  the  Georgetown  Smelting  Works,  during 
the  year,  6,480  ounces — $8,748. 

Total  for  1868,  about  $100,000;  against 
$18,000  for  1867. 


Lochhead's  New  Twin  Propeller  for 
Goodall  &  Nelson's  tug-boat,  is  so  planned 
that  instead  of  having  a  separate  enaine  for 
each  propeller,  as  is  usual,  one  engine  will 
turn  both  propeller  shafts,  by  direct  action , 
without  the  intervention  of  slides  and  gibs. 
The  two  propellers  are  revolved  right  and 
left,  together,  at  tho  same  speed  always;  and 
the  reverse,  by  a  link  motion,  turns  the 
propellers  the  other  way.  One  propeller 
cannot  be  turned  ahead  and  the  other  re- 
versed, as  in  ordinary  twin  propellers. 
Another  novel  feature  iu  this  engine  is  tho 
fact  that  the  two  propellers,  working  as 
they  do,  right  and  left,  are  placed  further 
aft  than  usual  with  twin  propellers,  and 
the  blades,  three  in  number,  run  into  each 
other  like  the  teeth  of  a  gear-wheel.  To 
keep  the  two  shafts  working  at  the  same 
speed,  and  so  that  there  may  be  no  strain 
on  the  beam,  they  are  geared  together  with 
four  gears  abaft  the  engine. 

Acclimatizing  Grouse. — Messrs.  Liddlo 
&  Co.  have  recently  imported  six  pairs  of 
grouse  from  the  northern  part  of  Oregon, 
with  the  intention  of  introducing  them 
iuto  the  counties  bordering  on  San  Tran- 
cisco.  The  bird  was  introduced  into  the 
northern  part  of  Sonoma  County  some 
years  since,  and  has  done  well.  Some  few 
of  the  birds  were  placed  in  Marin  County, 
but  owing  to  the  facility  with  which  hunt- 
ers have  been  enabled  to  scour  that  county, 
they  soon  disappeared. 

American  Army  Gun.  — The  United  States 
has  adopted,  as  the  national  arm,  the  Allin 
breech-loader,  which  is  produced  at  the 
Springfield  United  States  Armory  by  trans- 
forming the  ordinary  Springfield  regulation 
musket  into  a  breech-loader.  It  13  said  to 
do  more  execution  than  any  other  gun 
known,  and  combines  more  essentials  for 
general  efficiency.  This  gun  is  named  af- 
ter its  inventor,  Mr.  Allin,  the  Master  Ar- 
morer at  Springfield. 

How  the  Bottom  op  the  Ocean  is  In- 
habited. —  In  a  recent  report  before  tho 
Royal  Society,  Mr.  Gwin  Jeffreys  stated 
that  deep  sea  bottoms  teem  with  animal 
life,  and  with  creatures  of  a  very  remark- 
able kind,  some  of  which  connect  long  past 
geological  periods  with  the  geological  action 
going  on  in  our  own  time.  In  an  explora- 
tion made  recently,  the  dredge  brought 
from  a  depth  of  517  fathoms  a  crab,  au 
ophiuriau  and  some  other  aonelides. 

New  Dredging  Machine. — W.  K.  Reed 
of  Stockton  has  contrived  a  dredging  ma- 
chine, which  is  simple  in  construction  and 
is  capable  of  performing  a  large  amount  of 
work.  On  an  ave"age,  it  requires  about 
two  minutes  to  cast  the  scoop  into  tho 
water,  take  it  up  full  and  empty  the  con- 
tents iuto  the  barge.  Three  men  only  are 
required  to  operate  the  apparatus.  The 
barge  will  carry  a  burden  of  eighty  tous, 
and  can  easily  be  loaded  iu  a  day. 

India  Rubber  Tire  and  Horse  Shoe 
Covers. — It  is  proposed  in  England  and 
France  to  render  pavements  indestructible 
by  the  use  of  india  rubber  or  gutta  percha 
tire  and  horseshoe  coverings.  "No  more 
racket  in  the  streets,"  advertises  the  in- 
ventor. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

A.  Z. — The  interesting  crystallization  of 
epsom  salts  dissolved  in  beer  when  spread 
upon  glass,  is  no  new  discovery,  as  as- 
serted by  some  cotemporaries.  It  was 
named  to  lis  by  a  gentleman  when  we 
first  took  possession  of  our  present  prem- 
ises, as  being  one  commonly  adopted  as 
a  cheap  mode  of  frosting  window  panes, 
and  recommended  us  to  make  a  trial  of 
the  method  with  the  lower  portion  of  the 
glazed  partition  of  our  inner  office.  As 
some  interest  appears  to  have  sprung  up 
on  the  subject,  we  intend  to  do  so,  and 
after  the  end  of  the  present  week,  those 
who  may  be  desirous  of  seeing  the  effect 
produced,  may  witness  it  by  calling. 
We  are  informed  it  was  employed  at  a 
store  in  this  city  ten  years  ago ;  and  it  has 
been  stated  to  us  by  an  English  sexage- 
narian, that  this  mode  of  frosting  win- 
dows has  been  practiced  in  England  be- 
yond the  period  of  his  earliest  recollec- 
tion. 


Adhesion  between  liquids,  retaining  the 
form  of  liquids,  is  usually  very  perfect,  as 
from  the  mobility  of  the  particles  they 
easily  become  incorporated.  Some  of  the 
greatest  exceptions  are  to  be  witnessed,  as 
in  the  instance  of  oil  and  water.  A  drop 
of  vinegar,  ink,  or  alcohol,  may  be  perfectly 
mixed  with  a  quart  or  any  other  quantity 
of  water, — a  drop  of  water, — with  a  quart 
of  vinegar,  ink,  or  alcohol.  To  the  in- 
stances given  of  perfect  adhesion  and  also 
of  non-adhesion,  may  be  added  a  few 
in  which  at  a  certain  point,  the  adhesion 
of  the  particles  of  the  two  liquids  balance 
their  adhesion  towards  each  other,  and  be- 
come mutually  saturated.  Ether  may,  by 
agitation,  be  mixed  with  water,  and  the 
greater  part  will  separate  on  allowing  the 
mixture  to  repose.  The  ether  will  have 
dissolved  one-eighth  or  one-tenth  of  its 
bulk  of  water,  and  the  water  will  have 
taken  off  about  an  equal  quantity  of  ether. 
In  a  similar  manner,  the  essential  oils  dis- 
solve to  only  a  very  small  amount  in  water; 
oil  of  peppermint,  for  instance,  if  agitated 
with  water,  and  then  left  to  rest,  will,  for 
the  most  part,  separate,  although  a  suffi- 
cient quantity  will  become  dissolved  to 
communicate  the  flavor  and  odor  of  the  es- 
sence to  the  water. 


The  Report  of  List  of  Patents  for  the 
Pacific  Coast  has  not  been  received  this 
week,  owing  probably  to  detention  of  Over- 
laud  Mails. 


The  Pacific  Theological  Seminary,  un- 
der Prof.  J.  A.  Beutou,  isopen  for  students. 
President,  A.  L.  Stone;  trustees,  J.  A.  Ben- 
ton, Noah  Brooks,  and  J.  M.  Haven. 


Our   Resources— A  Noble  Field. 

Who  that  reads  our  newspapers,  or  trav- 
els on  the  Pacific  slope,  or  thinks,  can  fail 
to  conclude,  in  his  own  mind,  that  this  conn- 
try  is  thenoblestfieldforenergeticmen,  and 
for  the  development  of  a  powerful  cosmo- 
politan race,  that  the  world  has  ever  seen? 
Yet  we  are  so  habituated  to  self  glorification , 
and  our  favorable  situation  has  so  often 
been  asserted,  that  the  repetition  seems  but 
stale.  It  is  nevertheless  a  living  truth  that 
may  well  inspire  us,  and  that  cannot  fail 
to  excite  every  free  and  clear-sighted  ob- 
server in  our  midst  to  euthusiasm.  Our 
resources  are,  to  our  present  means  of  esti- 
mating them,  absolutely  boundless.  The 
opportunities  presenting  themselves  to  in- 
dividuals for  advancement  iu  material  pros- 
perity and  in  the  enjoyment  of  life,  are 
found  to  exist  everywhere,  so  that  the  hon- 
est man  who  fails  to  profit  by  them  must 
be  adversely  constituted,  or  short-sighted 
and  thriftless  indeed.  It  is  quite  needless 
to  specify;  every  one  can  refer  in  his  own 
mind  to  half  a  dozen  openings  for  enter- 
prises such  as  would  be  in  grandeur  almost 
beyond  the  grasp  of  the  detailed  schemers 
and  capitalists  of  over-populated  older 
countries. 

The  Pacific  Coast  has  been  occupied  by 
us  for  twenty  years,  and  we  are  scarcely 
beginning  to  realize  its  extent;  none  but 
the  shrewdest  and  studiously  observant 
have  more  than  a  very  partial  idea  of  its 
resources.  To  this  day  there  are  territories 
virtually  unexplored,  and  unappreciated, 
that  would  suffice  to  make  States  and  em- 
pires. 

Thus  White  Pine  suddenly  looms  up  be- 
fore us  out  of  the  wilderness.  It  is  now 
ascertained  to  be  undoubtedly  the  deposit 
of  thousands  of  tons  of  accessible  metal, 
which  will  be  circulating  in  the  form  of  sil- 
ver currency  iu  perhaps  a  little  more  than 
two  years  of  time.  From  what  we  know  of 
the  extent  and  nature  of  the  chloride  and 
rich  vein  deposits  of  Treasure  Hill 
and  vicinity,  it  is  pretty  certain  that  they 
cannot  be  exhausted  in  less  than  two  years, 
nor  the  ores  worked  up  by  all  the  stamp 
mills  that  are  likelytobebronghtintouseon 
the  spot  within  that  time.  Business  men, 
manufacturers,  ranchers,  andbome-staying 
Californians,  may  calculate  accordingly. 
Beyond  that,  the  probability  is  that  not  only 
Treasure  Hill,  but  Virginia  City  and  Austin, 
will  remain  permanently  profitable  mining 
centers,  without  the  romance  of  "early 
times "  however,  but  under  the  world's 
stern  law  of  realities,  in  the  same  manner 
somewhat  that  California  mining  is  perma- 
nent to-day. 

White  Pine  is  but  a  singln  item.  The  en- 
tire Pacific  Coast  is  as  promising  as  it  can 
be.  To  realize  the  truth  fully  in  detail,  all 
that  is  necessary  is  information;  a  desidera- 
tum that,  we  are  proud  to  state,  is  apprecia- 
ted by  a  larger  proportion  of  laboring  men 
— who  are  in  most  cases  of  respectable 
family  antecedents — than  in  any  other 
country,  or  amongst  any  other  race  that  the 
w-orld  ever  produced,  in  confirmation  of 
the  above^statement,  let  the  reader  glance 
over  our  column  of  "Resources  and  De- 
velopments," consisting  of  items  dipped 
chiefly  from  our  Sau  Francisco  daily  ex- 
changes in  a  single  week. 

This  is  not  merely  a  noble  land,  but  it  is 
filling  up  with  a  brave  and  generous  people. 
To  be  narrow-minded  and  small-souled  is 
as  bad  in  California  if  not  worse  than  it 
is  to  be  "no  gentleman."  It  is  true  that 
lately  we  are  having  garroters  and  thieves; 
they  circulate  in  our  midst  aud  travel  iu  our 
public  conveyances,  but  they  wear  foreign- 
looking  clothing,  aud  are  not  of  us;  and 
they  Saon  become  highwaymen,  gamblers, 
pimp?,  etc.,  ashamed  iu  a  land  like  this 
of  being  anything  moro  thoroughly  con- 
temptible. 

We  have  grand  mountains,  and  blue  hills 
which  smile  in  peaceful  sunlight  under  the 
most  joyous  of  skies,  and   love  to   outline 


themselves  clearly  against  rosy  and  golden 
sunsets;  we  have  rich  valleys,  prolific  in 
growing  all  the  fruits  of  the  tropics  that  we 
can  desire,— oranges,  figs  and  vines.  As  so- 
ciety, we  are  toned  in  manly,  adventurous 
antecedents;  and  are  without  exception 
latently  conscious  of  our  destined  greatness, 
though  disposed  in  a  human  way  to  over- 
look the  significance  of  the  present.  With- 
out attempting  to  study  general  bearings 
that  do  not  concern  the  multitude,  we  may 
rest  complacently  in  the  satisfaction  whose 
absence  so  distressed  Alexander,  that  there 
is  presented,  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  to  each 
individual  a  "world  to  conquer,"  of  a 
magnitude  sufficient  to  satisfy  every  ambi- 
tion. 


A  Million  Buffaloes  on  the  Railroad. 
We  had  begun  to  thiuk  that  the  buffaloes 
would  not  be  seen  any  longer  where  the 
railroad  has  been  built;  but  a  gentleman 
just  arrived  from  the  plains  reports  that  at 
a  distance  of  250  miles  west  of  the  Missouri, 
on  the  Kansas  Pacific  road,  he  passed 
through  a  herd  covering  a  surface  of  500 
square  miles,  and  containing  probably  over 
a  million.  The  number  of  dead  buffaloes 
lying  on  the  line  of  the  road,  shot  by  pas- 
sengers as  the  cars  go  along,  is  very  great. 
Legislation  must  surely  put  a  stop  soon  to 
such  wanton  slaughter.  Though  there 
would  seem  to  be  no  danger,  from  this,  of 
buffaloes  becoming  extinct  at  an  early  day, 
yet  it  is  a  fact  worth  knowing  in  evidence 
of  such  a  possibility — in  spite  of  their  vast 
numbers — that  similar  species  of  wild 
hoofed  animals  which  herded  in  great  num- 
bers in  Central  Europe  in  the  ancient  pagan 
times,  are  now  entirely  extinct,  not  a  rep- 
resentative of  their  kind  being  left  on  the 
face  of  the  globe. 


The  Schoolmate. — This  pleasing  and  in- 
structive monthly  continues  to  supply  aqual- 
ity  of  useful  and  interesting  reading  mat- 
ter such  as  is  adapted  to  and  required  by  the 
young  students  of  the  land.  It  is  the  old- 
est boys  and  girls'  magazine  having  a  gen- 
eral circulation,  and  is  not  inferior  to  any- 
thing of  the  kind  that  has  ever  appeared. 
Artistic  illustrations  much  enhance  its 
value.  It  is  published  by  Joseph  H.  AlleD, 
No.  203  Washington  street,  Boston,  at  SI. 50 
per  annum. 

Nothing  New. — John  Cox  made  a  veloci- 
pede sixty  years  ago,  exactly  like  the  two- 
wheeled  one  which  is  now  the  rage.  He 
handled  it  as  well,  too,  as  the  best  of  Paris- 
ian experts;  astonishing  the  natives  of  Nor- 
wich, Connecticut,  writh  the  rapidity  and 
grace  of  his  evolutions.  He  was  a  black- 
smith,— born  to  blush  unseen  iu  the  wil- 
derness of  a  Yankee  town.  The  same  idea 
occurred,  half  a  century  later,  to  somebody 
in  the  gay  French  capital,  and  his  fortune 
was  made. 


Sale  of  the  Hidden  Treasure.  — A 
sale  of  this  valuable  mining  property  was 
effected  on  Thursday  last  for  §200, 000.  The 
stock,  we  are  informed,  is  already  com- 
manding a  high  advance.  The  new  Direct- 
ors are  :  George  W.  Beaver,  President ;  E. 
B.  Dorsey,  George  D.  Roberts,  S.  Hayden- 
feldt,  Frederick  Castle,  M.  J.  McDonald, 
Robert  E.  Morrow,  Directors. 


A  New  Style  Velocipede. — Messrs. 
Perkins  &  Detrick  have  just  completed  a 
three-wheel  velocipede  on  a  new  princi- 
ple. Each  of  the  rear  wheels  work  inde- 
pendently by  means  of  a  clutch,  by  which 
the  operator  can  give  a  long  or  short  stroke 
to  either  treadle.  It  made  its  first  appear- 
ance last  evening,  and  works  with  great 
ease.  A  splendid  thing  to  all  appearances. 
We  shall  mention  it  more  fully  hereafter. 


An  Example  to  be  Followed. — A  mi- 
croscopic club  has  been  organized  in  Chi- 
cago. Two  well-known  citizens  express  a 
willingness  to  give  liberally  toward  pur- 
chasing instruments  and  scientific  works 
upon  the  subject  of  microscopic  instru- 
ments. 


Velocity  of  Nerve  Force. — It  takes 
about  a  second  for  the  prick  of  a  harpoon 
in  a  whale's  tail  to  reach  the  seusorium; 
and  another  second  for  the  telegram,  which 
is  sent  back  to  the  tail  to  capsize  the  boat, 
to  get  there.  This  is  generally  time  enough 
for  the  boat's  crew  to  "  pull  off  "  to  a  safe 
distance.  Helinholtz  found,  byexperiment 
with  Pouillet'a  chronoscope, — a  machine 
in  which  a  magnetic  needle  is  made  to  de- 
viate more  or  less  by  a  galvanic  current 
of  longer  or  shorter  duration,  thereby  meas- 
uring time  in  thousandths  of  a  second, — 
that  the  velocity  of  the  nerve  force  was  about 
eighty-eight  feet  in  a  second.  M.  Hirsch, 
of  the  Neufchatel  Observatory,  found  that 
in  man  it  was  about  IU  feet  in  a  second. 
Dr.  Schelske  found  it  about  ninety-six  feet. 
The  following  is  from  the  Journal  of  Men- 
tal Science:  "  The  time  required  for  certain 
cerebral  operations  has  been  measured  by 
Dr.  De  Jaager  in  the  following  manner:  It 
was  preconcerted  that  the  person  on  whom 
the  experiment  was  made  should  touch  the 
lever  of  the  chronoscope  with  his  right 
hand  when  he  received  an  electric  shock  on 
the  right  side,  and  with  the  left  hand  when 
he  received  a  shock  on  that  side.  The  in- 
terval between  the  shock  and  the  signal 
was  found  to  be  0.20  of  a  second  when  the 
subject  of  a  experiment  had  been  told  be- 
forehand on  which  side  the  shock  would  be 
given,  and  0.27  of  a  second  when  he  had 
not  been  told;  0.27  had  therefore  been  em- 
ployed in  reflection. 

"  M.  Hirsch,  again,  has  found  that  on  an 
average  two-tenths  of  a  second  must  elapse 
before  an  observer  can  mark  by  a  signal  his 
perception  of  a  sudden  noise  or  flash  of 
light,  and  MM.  Donders  and  De  Jaager 
have  varied  their  experiments  thus — one  of 
them  pronounced  a  syllable,  the  other  re- 
peated it  as  soon  as  heard;  when  the  sylla- 
ble had  been  agreed  upon  beforehand, 
there  was  an  average  delay  of  two-tenths  of 
a  second;  when  it  had  not  been  so  agreed 
upon,  of  three-tenths  of  a  second.  These 
are,  however,  only  average  results,  and  sub- 
ject to  considerable  individual  variations." 


Steam  Street  Cars  without  Fire. — A 
Philadelphia  plan  which  has  lately  been 
reduced  to  experiment,  is  to  supply  a  loco- 
motive with  water  hent  >d  to  a  high  temper- 
ature in  a  stationary  boiler,  and  forced  into 
a  tank  attached  to  the  said  locomotive.  The 
engine  weighs  about  five  tons  when  ready 
for  work.  At  the  trial  it  ran  forty-five  min- 
utes. No  noise  was  heard  except  the  rum- 
bling of  the  wheels.  It  was  under  perfect 
control.  The  temperature  of  the  water  in 
the  tank  is  kept  up  by  a  non-conducting 

jacket  three  inches  thick. 

»-*»-  ^    i — * 

Pabttng  of  Gold  and  Silver  in  the 
Mints. — A  movement  to  procure  the  exclu- 
sion of  refining  from  the  operation  of  the 
Mint  and  its  branches,  has  been  renewed  in 
both  branches  of  Congress.  In  the  Senate 
Mr.  Stewart,  and  in  the  House  Mr.  Kelly, 
have  introduced  bills  authorizing  the  Su- 
perintendent of  the  Mint  to  exchange  un-  ' 
parted  for  refined  bullion  with  private  re-  \ 
fining  establishments,  in  whose  interest  the 
same  proposition  has  been  twice  heretofore 
put  forward  without  success. 

Velocipedists  are  using  the  pavilion  of 
the  State  Agricultural  Society  at  Sacra- 
mento, as  a  tournament  ground,  in  the 
presence  of  numerous  spectators. 

The  Virginia  City  Enterprise,  in  mention- 
ing practicings  on  the  velocipede  at  Armory 
Hall,  iu  that  city,  says:  "  Sanguine  parties 
here  are  already  talking  of  getting  up  a 
steam  velocipede.  The  engine  will  be  of 
brass,  and  the  whole  vehicle  is  to  weigh 
less  thau  300  pounds. 

A  Lyonese  velocipedist  offers  to  bet  any 
amount  that  he  will  beat  the  fastest  trotter 


Prismatic  Gunpowder. — The  Prussians 
have  decided  on  the  aloption  of  prismatic 
gunpowder  for  cannon,  of  a  specific  gravity 
of  about  1.00. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


105 


Cini.i.  CtCtatitA  —At  P.  Ueirliling'B  assay 
oHi'-.-.Nj.  :;:j!  Bfontgomer;  Btroet,  may  Ira 
seen  some  vory   perfect   Californimi    and 

Australian  gold  crystals,  tlio  forms  ofwhiofa 
are  quito  dissimilar.  Gold  crystallizes  al- 
ways in  the  regular,  or  tesscral  systi'm, 
characterized  l>y  having  all  the  axes  of  ili- 
■meter  oT  a  crystal  equal.  The  usual  and 
most  characteristic  form  of  crystallized 
gold,  in  California  especially,  is  the 
oetohedron;  a  frequent  variation  is  the 
rhombic  dodecahedron,  in  which  but  one 
of  the  rhombic  sides  is  developed.  A  very 
line  breastpin  at  Rtohlinga,  consisting  of  n 
group  of  crystals,  from  Martinez  Creek,  in 
El  Dorado  Comity,  represents  the  Califor- 
nia!! characteristics.  Tie1  Australian  speci- 
men is  a  well  developed  solid  dodecahedron 
of  larger  size  thau  is  common  for  anything 
else  than  oetohedrons,  and  is  partially  en- 
cased at  one  end  in  quartz.  TheAustralian 
crystal  is  for  sale,  for  a  little  more  than  the 
value  of  the  gold  it  contains. 


The  Chisf.sk  Method  op  Viccinatinq. 
Dr.  Olio,  a  Chinese  physician  residing  in 
Oakland,  was  asked  by  a  scientific  gentle- 
man with  whom  he  was  conversing  on  the 
Oakland  boat:  "Doyou  vaccinate  in  China?" 
The  reply  was,  "  Not  like  the  Americans." 
"  How  do  you  do  it?"  "  Oh,  we  put  it  in 
the  nose  (making  a  motion  like  that  of 
taking  snuff) ,  and  then  comes  the  fever — 
all  over."  "  How  long  is  it  since  they  com- 
menced practising  that  in  China?"  "  Oh, 
long,  lontj  ago,"  (gesticulating) .  It  is 
stated  in  the  daily  papers  that  very  few  of 
'the  Chinesu  have  died  of  small-pox  in  this 
city. 

Fire-Hose  Bbidge. — As  street  railroad 
oars  are  frequently  stopped  in  the  vicinity 
of  fires,  by  the  hose  lying  across  the  track 
supplying  the  engine  with  water,  Mr.  A. 
W.  Taylor,  of  Brooklyn,  N.  X.,  (Box  No. 
13!))  has  invented  a  convenient  bridge 
which  may  be  carried  along  on  the  front 
platform  by  the  driver,  and  by  which 
means  the  car  is  enabled  to  continue  on  its 
course  without  injury  to  the  hose.  The 
machine  is  of  iron,  is  of  very  simple  con- 
struction, and  can  be  fastened  to  the  track 
so  firmly  that  a  oar  is  in  no  danger  of  be- 
ing thrown  off,  or  of  misplacing  the  bridge. 

Delicate  Glass  Fabbics. — De  Brunfau*, 
in  Paris,  recently  exhibited  articles  made 
of  spim  gla^s,  such  as  head-dresses,  watch 
chains,  curled  and  smooth  ostrich  feathers, 
otc.  The  usual  objection  to  glass  fabrics  of 
hrittleness  does  not  apply  here,  as  the 
thread  is  as  fine  as  a  spider's  web.  It  is 
not  inferior  in  strength  to  the  best  wool, 
while  far  exceeding  it  in  beauty.  The  flex- 
ibility of  the  thread  is  such  that  it  may  be 
worked  in  the  sewing  machine. 


The  Grand  Excdrsion  Bound  the 
Wobld  will  cost,  from  New  York  to  San 
Francisco,  by  the  Pacific  Eailroad,  $150, — 
time,  six  days;  by  the  China  steamships, 
from  San  Francisco  to  Honkong,  and  thence 
to  Point  deGalle,  (Ceylon,)  $620— time,  for- 
ty-four days;  thence  to  Paris  via  the  Bed 
Sea  and  Mediterranean,  $050 — time,  twenty- 
five  days;  and  across  the  Atlantic,  $125; 
total,  $1,550,  all  in  currency;  total  time  of 
traveling,  eighty-five  to  ninety  days. 

Maxne  Beld's  Magazine,  "Onwabd." — 
The  February  number  of  this  new  period- 
ical, dedicated  to  the  youth  of  America,  is 
a  very  attractive  publication.  It  is  of  itself 
a  small  volume  (180  pages),  and  is  filled 
with  stories,  of  "  magazine  size,"  and  illus- 
trations, in  which  the  life-like  and  telling 
character, — in  short  all  the  good  traits  of 
Mayne  Beid's  books, — are  well  maintained. 


"  Gltcoeim  "  is  the  name  of  a  substance 
newly  invented  by  the  doctors  for  protect- 
ing wounds.  It  covers  them  with  a  kind  of 
varnish,  which  protects  them  from  the  air, 
and  is  madebyaddingfive  parts  of  glycerine 
to  four  of  yoik  of  eggs.  The  mixture  has 
the  consistency  of  honey,  has  a  salve-like 
fseliug,  aud  is  unaltered  by  exposure  to 
air. 


To  affect  chemical  combination,  it  is 
generally  requsite  that  one  of  the  bodies 
shall  bo  in  the  liquid  or  gaseous  form,  and 
if  such  is  not  the  ease  at  ordinary  temper- 
atures, they  have  to  be  produced  by  the  ele- 
vation of  the  latter.  Honce  the  old  rule, 
"Corpora  non  agent  nisi  Jluida,"  under  the 
erroneous  supposition  that  the  fluid  or  men- 
struum was  the  only  active  body,  and  the 
solid  or  solvendum  a  resistance  to  bo  over- 
come. Solid  bodies  either  do  not  combine 
at  all,  or  their  combination  is  attended  with 
great  difficulty,  because  from  the  immo- 
bility of  their  particles,  their  points  of  im- 
mediate contact  are  but  few,  and  the  ex- 
ceedingly thin  film  of  compound  which 
may  be  formed  at  such  points,  acts  as  a 
partition  to  prevent  further  contact,  aud 
consequently  hinders  combination. 


Exploration  of  Alaska  Fiords  and 
Bivebs. — Tho  "Youkon,"  a  flat-bottomed 
boat,  suitable  for  towin?,  50x11  feet,  and 
drawing  fifteen  inches  water  when  loaded, 
has  recently  been  built  at  North  Beach,  by 
George  Gates,  for  Capt.  B.  H.  Waterman, 
to  be  used  in  ascending  the  shallow  streams 
along  the  coast  of  Alaska.  In  general  ap- 
pearance she  resembles  the  two  stern-wheel 
steamers  built  a  few  years  since  for  the 
Bussian-American  Telegraph  Co.  She  will 
be  taken  apart  and  conveyed  to  her  destina- 
tion on  board  a  sailing  vessel,  under  the 
charge  of  Mr.  W.  H.  Enuis,  who  is  familiar 
with  the  streams  to  be  navigated,  and  the 
management  of  boats  similarly  constructed. 


Evan's  Corrugated  Biffle,  to  save 
amalgam  from  the  battery,  appears  to  be 
meeting  with  approval,  judging  from  the 
favorable  notices  it  is  receiving  from  the 
press  and  from  miners.  Some  specimens  of 
sand  tailings  caught  by  the  riffle  that  other- 
wise would  have  passed  away,  very  thickly 
speckled  with  quicksilver  and  amalgam,  are 
shown  at  S.  P.  Taylor's  store,  underneath 
the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  office. 
Biffles  extending  30  to  50  feet  are  claimed 
to  be  more  efficient  than  even  a  much  greater 
length  of  blankets. 

Freight  to  White  Pine  via  Colorado 
Bivee. — Light  draught  steamers  can  go  up 
to  Colville  on  the  Colorado,  whence  there 
is  a  good  level  wagon  road  of  about  two 
hundred  miles  to  White  Pine;  a  distance 
less  than  twice  as  far  as  from  Elko  to  White 
Pine.  The  stern-wheel  steamer  Chin-du- 
Wan,  built  at  Stockton,  last  summer,  is  in- 
tended for  the  navigation  of  the  Colorado 
river,  whither  she  -will  procee'd  in  the 
spring,  via  the  Gulf  of  California,  and  it  is 
thought  that  considerable  freight  will  be 
conveyed  by  this  route  during  the  summer 
season  to  the  newly  discovered  silver  region. 


No  means  have  yet  been  devised  of  com- 
bining the  nitrogen  (which  constitutes  80 
percent,  of  the  atmosphere)  with  hydrogen, 
so  as  to  form  ammonia.  By  heat  and  eleo- 
tricity  this  union  has  been  attempted  with- 
out success;  but  if  tin-foilingsare  placed  in 
contact  with  water  and  binoxide  of  nitro- 
gen, the  tin  will  absorb  the  oxygen  of  the 
two  last  named  substances,  while  the  hy- 
drogen will  at  the  moment  of  liberation 
from  the  water,  combine  with  the  ni- 
trogen set  free  from  the  nitric  oxide,  and 
form  ammonia. 


The  sun's  heat  is  transmitted  to  the  earth 
by  radiation;  some  idea  of  the  amount  of 
which  may  be  gleaned  from  a  rough  calcu- 
lation made  by  Farraday,  to  the  effect  that 
the  average  amount  of  heat  radiated  on  a 
summer's  day  upon  an  area  of  land  in  the 
latitude  of  London  (523)  amounts  to  as 
much  as  would  be  emitted  by  the  combus- 
tion of  240  bushels  of  coal. 


Remarkably  High  Tides. — The  waves 
at  the  Ocean  Side  House  swept  up  to  a  dis- 
tance of  at  least  fifty  feet  beyond  the  ordi- 
nary high  tide  limit,  damaging  the  road  at 
tho  Ocean  House,  and  at  the  Seal  Bock 
House. 


Foot  Hill  Diamond  Crystallized.— A 
beautiful  Specimen  of  a  diamond  crystal 
about  a  quarter  of  an  iueh  in  diameter,  has 
been  on  exhibition  for  some  time  past  in 
the  shop  window  of  Mr.Shreve,  the  jeweler, 
on  Montgomery  street.  It  is  from  a  local- 
ity in  Nevada  County,  where  a  number  of 
fine  crystals  of  greater  size  and  purity  than 
this  have  been  found  heretofore  by  the 
same  party,  all  of  which  have  gone  into  tho 
possession  of  connoiseurs. 


Instantaneous  Photography.— It  is  said 
that  Fox  Talbot  placed  a  hand-bill  on  a 
wheel  revolving  two  hundred  times  a  sec- 
ond, bofore  a  camera.  By  the  light  of  a 
single  electric  spark  a  perfect  and  legible 
copy  of  the  bill  was  made  Bromide  of  sil- 
ver was  used  in  this  case  instead  of  the 
iodide.  A  marching  regiment  of  soldiers, 
or  a  waterfall,  may  be  takeh  by  means  of 
the  same  agent. 


Shipping  Bullion  Overland.—  We  are 
informed  by  reliable  authority  that  several 
parties  interested  in  mining  claims  in  the 
White  Pine  District  are  making  arrange- 
ments to  ship  all  their  bullion  direct  to  the 
East  from  that  locality;  and  that  such  ship- 
ments will  be  made  before  the  overland 
railroad  is  completed. — Times. 


"  The  El  Dorado  "  is  the  name  of  a 
new  eight-page  weekly,  published  by  the 
Ladies'  Cooperative  Union.  All  the  work 
is  done  by  female  compositors,  at  No.  517 
Clay  street. 


Continental  Life  Insurance   Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pino. 


Our  Office. 

The  office  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Press  is  located  in  the  second  story  at  No.  414 
Clay  street,  north  side,  just  below  Sansome.  Here 
we  have  spacious  accommodations,  wish  our  patent 
rooms,  editorial  room,  counting  room,  newspaper 
and  job  printing  offices, — all  conveniently  ar- 
ranged and  connected,  and  our  facilities  for  dis- 
patching business  correctly  and  economically, 
better  than  ever  before.  Don't  forget  tho  number 
— 414  Clay  street,  below  Sansomo. 

DEWEY  &  CO. 


RKTtmNKD.— Dr  J.  H.  Paine,  Dentist,  Wadsworth  House, 
No.  225  Bush  slroet,  between  Ihc  Occidcntalund  Cosmopoli- 
tan Uotcls,  San  Francisco.  21vl7-4m 


O.  M  Taylor,  who  acted  as  asent  a  brief  time  for  this 
paper  in  Washoe,  is  requested  to  call  at  or  address  this  office, 
without  fail. 


Cn-OpKRATiyic  Union  Stork.— This  is  becoming  one  of  the 
most  useful  Institutions  in  the  city,  and  the  Mechanic  and 
Laboring  Man  fui'y  appreciate  it.  They  are  now  enabled 
to  buy  their  Groceries  ami  Provisions  2d  per  cent,  cheaper 
than  ever  before,  and  the  very  best  articles  in  the  market. 
The  store  is  located  at  115  Sutler  street,  Lick  House  Block, 
San  Francisco  6vl8-aim 


Savi-:  Yotta  Tketil.— Drs.  Jessup  A  Beers,  over  Tucker's 
■ewelry  slore,  are  now  makine  a  specialty  of  tilling  tho 
fangsof  dead  Teeth,  and  building  up  broken  crowns  with 
purer/nld— thus  restoring  them  to  their  original  usefulness 
and  beauty.  They  are  aho  using  Nitrous  Oxide  for  the 
painless  extraction  of  Teeth,  when  so  desired— the  only  ab- 
solutely safe  anresthetic  ever  discovered  In  breathing  it, 
it  acts  as  a  gentle  stimulant,  without  undue  excitement,— 
the  sensation  produced  being  truly  delightful,  tho  effect 
upon  the  lungs  healthful,  and  in  Its  results  posiilvely  free 
from  nil  danger.  Prepared  and  administered  daily  at  the 
Dental  Rooms  of  Messrs.  JESSUP  <fc  SEEKS,  corner  Mont- 
gomery and  Sutter  streets.  San  Francisco.  16vlCtf 


Where  to  Advertise. — The  attention  of  traders  and 
mill  machinists  is  called  to  the  fact  that  the  Mountain 
Messenger,  of  Downicville,  Sierra  County,  possesses  many 
special  advantages  as  an  advertising  medium  over  a  ma- 
ority  of  the  interior  press,  it  being  the  onlypublic  jour- 
nal published  within  a  radins  of  sixty  miles,  in  the  rich- 
est and  most  populous  mining  sections  of  the  State,  Its 
weekly  edition  is  double  the  average  of  country  papers, 
being  without  the  range  of  large  dailies,  and  having  no 
competition  at  home.  Its  local  eolmus  afford  many  items 
for  our  city  cotemporaries,  while  its  rates  of  advertising 
are  reasonably  low  IDvlttf 


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PATENT   A®EMOT* 

DEWEY  &  CO., 

SOLICITORS    OP 

American  and  Foreign  Patents, 

411  Clay  Ml.,  bet.  Buttery  nnd  Sanguine, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 


Patent  Cnsea  of  every  kind  conducted.    An.n. 

tlon  itlven   to   JECe-ItsnCM,  ExU-riIoiih, 

Interferences,  Rejection*, 

Appeal*,  etc.,  etc. 


ASSIGNMENTS.  POWERS  OF  ATTORNEY,  AND  LETTERS 
OF  ADVICE  CAREFULLY  PREPAKKD. 


Consultation,  by  mail  or  otherwise,  strictly  conji 
dcntiul.     Advice  free. 

Circulars  containing  information  for  inventors 
sent  free. 

The  inventors  of  tho  Pacific  Coast,  of  all  oth- 
ers, should  be  careful  to  patronize  only  well  known 
responsible  ngents, 

OEWJEY  Ac  CO., 
Publishers  and  Patent  Agents,  No.  414  Clay  street, 

below  Sansome,  San  Francisco. 


gTOCK     QERTIFICATES 

FOB 

MINING  COMPANIES 

AND 

MaNTJFAOTUEING    CORPORATIONS 


HANDSOMELY    PRINTED 

AT    Glii:.VTI.V     BEHUCED    KATES 

At  ilio  Ofilce  of  lite 

Ijttiatag  aadl  J^cteatsfe  |j!ress 

ALSO, 
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A.v.a   STOCK    BOOKS 

In  the  most  approved  form. 

Our  experience  ialfirpcc  in  ttiis  line  of  printing,  nnd  wo 
aie  bound  to  yive  satisfaction  In  prices  and  work. 
DEWEY    A,    CO., 

414  Clay  Sireet. 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN    FEANCISCO,    CAL. 
Established  for  tho  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD    AND   OTHER   IRON 

—  AND  — 

Every  "Variety  of*  jsihafitiiig'. 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 

Stenmhoat    Snnfta,  Crnnk«,    Plwton    nnd    Con* 

ncctllltf  Rods, Car  nnd    Lticomutive  Ax  1cm 

nnd   Frnmet 

—  ALSO  — 

HAMMERED     ITfcOLV 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

OS- Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Ofliec,  Snn  Francisco,  Cal.,wll]  receive 
prompt  atlention. 

BSr"  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.       OvUUmflp 


Crucibles. 


ACROSTIC. 

Tain  KUler  is  worth  what  it  weigh*,  in  gold, 

AH  around  the  wm-ld  arc  it.s  praises  tolii; 

It  will  Cholera  cure -scmirgc  or"  southern  climes, 

]Vo  victim  dies,  who  takes  it  betimes. 

Keep  Pain  Killer— a  true  friend  by  your  side, 

It  will  cure  Cough  or  Cold,  or  Colic  beside; 

I^ook  out  to  applv  It  for  Bruise  or  for  Sprain, 

IjCI  It  once  he  tried—"  Htoill  be  tuwd  again; 

JSvery  word  I  am  telling  yon,  Render,  is  true; 

Kcinember  that  Pain  Kilter  iAtfoodfnr  yon. 
The  Pain  Killer  is  sold  by  a'l  Druggists  nnd  dealers  In 
Family  Medicines. 

KEDINGTON  &  CO.,   and   HOSTETTER    &  SMITH.  San 
Francisco,  Cal  ,  General  Wholesale  Agenis.  frblm 


$20,000  to  $25,000. 

A  PRACTICAL  SMELTEK  wishes  to  enlist    capital   to 

build  a  Furnace  on  a  Mine  ol  ricli  Argentiferous  Galena  at 

White  Pino.     From  $800  to  $1,000  a  day  can   be   cleared 

with  case.    Security  and  best  of  references,  etc.,  given. 

Address,  WM.  F.  HILTOI^ 

7vlH.Im!)p  San  FrancisrjB.  O. 


J.  J.  JONES, 

OA.TtPElV'X'ETi  and  JSUITCTJlSTt, 

No.  :5S4  Juclcson  street,  between  Sansome  nnd 

JTlntlery, 

Stores  and  Offices  fitted  un  wlih  neatness  and  dispatch. 


The  Patent  Plumbagi    Crucible  Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting  Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  lire-standing  Goods. 

BntterNeu  Work*,  London. 

TtlE   MORGAN    PATENT   CRUCIBLES    have    uniform 

quality,  never  crack,  withstand   the  greatest  heat  without 

danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  other;  change  oftom- 

perature  has  no  effect  on  them;  stand  on  the  average  forty 

to  fifty  pourings. 

On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

A.  S.  HAI^Limiil  «fe  CO., 
Ivl8-3mf)n.  H19  Front  street,  San  Francisco 


To  Quartz  Millmen. 

Original  Hidden  Treasure  Mining  Comoany, 

NOTICE —Proposals  are  invited  for  ten  days  from  date, 
for  Hie  Crushing  of  lft.uOO  tons  of  Ore,  to  be  taken  from  iho 
Mine  cf  the  Original  Hidden  Treasure  Mining  Company, 
White  Pino 

Parties  bidding  will  specify  price  per  ton,  terms  ofpay- 
ment,  and  date  of  commencing  and  completion  of  contract. 
By  order.  DAVID  T.  BAGLEY, 

Secretary  Original  Hidden  Treasure  Mining  Co. 

Office,  No  401  California  street. 

February  !),  WC9.  7V8  It 


Diiop  Letters. — It  should  be  distinctly  understood  that 
drop  letters,  when  sealed,  require  but  one  cent  postage 
in  towns  or  cities  where  there  in  no  free  delivery  by 
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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 

PALMER,  KNOX  &   CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

No*.  1»,  SI,  33  and  35  First  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

MANUFACTURE  ALL    KI.NDS    OF 

MACHINERY, 

8TEAM     ENGINES    AM)    Ql'AKTZ    MILLS 

DUNBAR'S   IMPROVED 

t3elf-A.clJ  listing?  Piston  Packing, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

NEW    «BI\U£K    -A.BTJ*    AMALGAMATOK 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AMALGAMATOR  AND  SEPARATOR, 

1a  nox's  .A.  in  si  1  fir  a.  in  ators, 

WITH    PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  lor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  aud 
a  the  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  test  of  sovcu 
years'  continual  working. 
Genuine     White  Iron  Stump  Shoes  and   Dies 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  Milling,  we  arc  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
ibeshorlesi  notice,  the  must  perfect  inaebinery  for  rcduc 
ng  oree,  or  saving  cither  gold  or  silver.  I3vl0qy-tf 


1KA  P.   KANKIN. 


A.    P.    BKAYTON. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  and.  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  establislied  since .1S5I,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Gear  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
with  our  superior  toolsand  appliances,  give  us  luoilitius  lor 
doing  tirst  class  work  unequaled  on  the  Pacific  Coast 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

SSX-EAJM    ElVGrIlN"iL>*, 


BOILERS-High  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    Mill   "Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 
furnace  Irons  lor  Rousting  Ores:  Freiberg  Barrels; 
Varney's  aud  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 
aud  settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  aud  Dies  of 
best  White  iron;  Russia  iron 
Screens,  etc.,  etc. 
Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 
Pumping  and  Hoisting  Machinery ;  Uansbrow'a 
Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 
Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 
approved    and    successful 
Pump  manufactured. 
Canting"  of  every  description,  Iron  and  lfiruss. 


We  would  cail  especial  atlcntion  to  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-ofT Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  tlie  I'Mcitie  Coast,  under  license  from  the  U  ood- 
rufl" &  Beach  Co.,  Harttord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  elective,  fukl 
having,  Ilrst-eUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  Slates. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  hist  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  o'lier. 

GUUBAltD  •&  CO. 

San  Francisco.  May  1, 1S6S.  Ifivlliif 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

PORTLAXO,    OREGON. 

Steam    Engines,    Hollers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMITHING   IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  North-Front  and  E  streets, 

18vl3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 


STOCKTON,     OIL. 


KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

MAM'F.ICTURKRS   OF 

it tiur iyM  Saw  and  Grist  3Ii.ll  Irons,  Steam. 
Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

13vl3tf 


J.    NKW5UAM. 


J.  BKVOOD. 


SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  of  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 
MARINE     ENGINES, 

AND   ALL  KINDS  OK 

MACHINERY      FORGING. 

All  kinds  of  Shlp-smiihing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  ol  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
All  work  dune  guaranteed.  I3vl4-ly 

CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  135  FIi-Mt  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinos  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  .Ship  Work  of  all  Kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  Rudder  Braces,  Hinges,  ship  and  steamboat  Bcllsand 
Gongs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  tlose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

OSr  PRICES  MODERATE,  SB 
J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.    H.  WEED  V.  KINGWELL. 

yviJ-ij 


Miners'  Foundry 

—  AXV — 

MA-OHINE     WOKKS 

Nos.  245  to  255  Ftkst  Street, 

Sun  Francisco. 

HOWLAND,  ANG-ELL  &  CO., 

rjROPKIETOKS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 


WCABTZ  MILLS. 
SAW  MILLS. 
POWBEK  .HILLS, 


FLOUK  MILLS, 
SUGAR  MILLS, 
PAPER     MILLS 


Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

M1SI.VB  PV .11  PS,  IIOISTIMI   WORKS 

OIL  WILL  TOOLS,       ROCK  BREAKERS, 

— AND — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

shoes  Jin. I  Dies  of  While  Iron,  niannfactRrcd 
for  and  Imported  l.v  US  expi-ChSly  ,'.»<■  I  hi.,  ;  n  r- 
pose,  i.n.l  svlll  lust  25  per  cent,  lonuer  Umn  a;  uy 
other  mude  on  this  cuust. 

Russia  Iron  Screens,  of  any  decree  of  fineness. 
We  are  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  oi 
the 

HICK8    ENGINE, 
The  most  cfimpact,  slmule  la  construction,  aud 

durable,  of  nuy  Enicine  in  use. 
W.  II.  ROWLAND,  II.  IS.A.VUIXL, 

lSyll-qr  CITRUS  PALMER. 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  &  CO., 

MANUFACTORE-HS    Of 

S  rX'  32  .A.  BX    ENGINES, 
Q iKirtz,    3Tlour    an d.    &arw    Mills, 

Huye*'  Improved    Steam   Pump,  Rrodle's   Im- 
proved      CrilslnT.       Mining      1*11  111  pM( 

.lnuili:;ini:ili)rH,)iiHl  all  kludtt 

of  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  Plow 
ard  street,  Sau  Frauciaco.  3-qy 


McAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO., 
UOILEIt     MAKERS 

AND  GBNERiVL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  dt,  between  Fremont  and  Bcalc,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  15 oilers,  wiih  idalrj  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  ur Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription. 

la  3  ill  Millie  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or 
dcrlntf,  give  the  qunntity  of  water  to  be  supp'icd.  hlglltof 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  firm  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Keunir*.— Boilers,  Sinoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Maker*  and  Macliliil«tn  in  the  In- 
terior.—Tnc  firm  is  prepared  to  turntsh  estimates  of 
Boilers, SU'  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  ot  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plan*,  Di-awlugM  and  Specification").— The  firm 
:s  prepared  to  make  out  Flans  and  Specifications,  icccive 
estimates,  mid  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Macbiiicry 
thnt  may  lie  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping Hie  plans  of  those  who  have  the  idea*  hut  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  saint  in  form,  by 
nniklnc  Drawings  ol  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  nructi  til  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  .Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  their  Inventions.  lvlOtl 


UNION    IRON  WORKS, 

Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

JUArJUFACTURKRS  OT 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER, 

STEAM  ENGINES.  BOILERS, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  li. iv  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Sell -Adjusting:  Steam   Piston 


Front  Street,  between  N  aud  O  streets, 
Uvll  Sacramento  City 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA.      FOUNDRY, 


LIGHT  AND  HEATT  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      2l\l<iqr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COFFERSIWCITIl, 

SSG  Fremont  St.,  bet.  Howard  A  Folsom 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
nanner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugar 
House  and  Distillery  work. 

Repairing  promptly  and  neatly  attended  to. 

liJvll 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 


Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  secondhand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also   one  first-class   Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one  Uiiri^hl 

Engine,  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

manufacturer  of 

Eat  lies,  I>rllls, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY  or 
every  description. 

I*  R  A.  C  Y  »  8 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM      EX«I.\E 

REGULATORS, 

The  hest  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vented— mnnnt'siciured  and 
lor  sale.  Parties  are  In- 
vited to  examine  it 
in  practical  op- 
eration. 

P.  A.  IIUXTINOTOK'S 

Shingle  Machines 

on  hand. 

Particular  attention- paid    to 
Repairing. 


AST*  All  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  In  a  first-class  man- 
cr.  and  at  the  lowest  rates.  12vl7H 


THE    BISDON 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated.  April  30, 1868.    Capitnl.  $1,'00,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Bonle  and  Ilovtnrd  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Surrf^sors  to  Pc rifle  Mail  P.  P.  Co.  Works  at  Renicia.  Coney 

&  Risdon,  and  Devoe,  Dinsmorc  A  Co.,  ban  Krancisco. 

Steam  Engine    Builders,  Boiler   Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRYMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors i 
S.  F.  Buttorworth,  Oha*.  E.  McLnne, 

Lloyd  T'vis  John  N.  Risdon, 

Jos.  Pollock,  Joseph  Moore. 

Ben.  Uolladay, 

JOHN  N.  RISDON, President. 
Josenh  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent;  Ohns. 
E.  McLnne,  'treasurer;  Lewis   R.    Mead,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Coney,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  2lvl7-qy 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MACHINE      WOKHS, 

So.  lO  Steven non  fetreet,  near  First, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  given  to  repairs  on  Portable  a"d  Sta- 
tionary Entities:  nlso  all  kinds  ol'  Wood  Working 
Machinery;  Slinflinps  Hangers,  Pulleys,  etc. 
made   to  order;  Screw  Cutting,  Iron 
Planinji.   and   nil    kinds    of  JOB 
WORK  promptly  attended  to. 
Agente*   for   F.    S.    Fcrkln**    Engine    LnthcN, 
Planers,  Upright  Di-IUn. 
And   nil   k'nfls  ot   MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  nlso   the  Davis 
Wood  Planer  end  Mitre  Dovc-Tniling  Machines. 
fl3J-Alsn,  on   hand   Tor  sale   a  complete  sot   otT'iolsfor 
making  Blaekinc  Boxes,  consisting  of  Press,  Dies,  Shears, 
and  Crunpinc  Machine,  etc.  -tvlS-nr 


Phoenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  KITTEEDaE,  Proprietor, 

JVod.  18  and  SO  Fremont  ittrect,  neur  Market, 

MANUFACTURKR  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesmlth  work, 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BANE  VAULTS  AND  M0NIT0K  SAFES, 

FOllC  I.VG  AND  MACHINE  WORK. 
Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  ihc  only  first  cluss  Lock  in  llic 
1V171F  United  Stutca 


CITY  IROK  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IKON      FOUNDERS, 

■>leum    JEniiliu-     BullderM      und    ltlnkerB    of   nil 
kinds  of  3tf  nchinery, 

G  ■  HCfjr  No.  2S  Fremont  street.  Sau  Francisco. 


Blanks,  Blank  Mining  Books 

Constitution  and  By-Laws 

—  FOR  — 

Minings   and  Prospecting 
Companies 

Elegantly  printed,  with  care  and  dispatch,  at  the  offl  :e  of  tho 
mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

Orders  from  tho  interior  fai  Lhfuly  attended  to . 


Resources  and  Developments. 

Coi.  Laekaeee  lias  imported  a  lot  of 
bamboo  plants  from  China,  which  lie  thinks 
will  grow  at  Los  Angeles. 

Silk  in  the  Foot-hills.  —  Nevada 
County  has  50,000  mulberry  trees,  being 
the  only  mining  county  that  has  made  a 
commencement  in  the  silk  business. 

Silk  Reeling. — Fifty  Chinese  families, 
well  versed  in  silk  reeling,  have  been  seut 
for  by  the  filature  about  to  be  established 
at  Los  Angeles.     Cocoon  growers  will  find  ; 
ready  sale  for  all  they  can  raise. 

TJmpqtja  Valley  Outlet. —  The  new 
road  now  building  from  XJmpqua  Valley  to 
Coos  Bay,  will  bring  that  valley  within 
forty  miles  of  tidewater  and*the  numerous 
vessels  in  the  San  Francisco  lumber  and 
coal  trade  of  Douglas  County,  Oregon. 

Woolen  Mill  at  Chico.  —  The  Chico 
Co'irani  urges  the  erection  of  a  woolen  mil', 
or  the  transformation  of  Gen.  Bidwell'slarge 
brick  building  at  that  place,  into  an  estab- 
lishment of  the  kind,  to  be  carried  on  by  a 
joint  stock  company  of  farmers  and  sheep 
raisers,  in  shares  of  §50. 

Woolen  Factobies  in  Oeebon. — Par- 
ties are  endeavoring  to  obtain  water-power 
at  Eugene  City, — says  the  Journal, — to  put 
up  a  woolen  factory,  to  cost  §90,000.  The 
Ellendale  Woolen  Factory  is  in  active  op- 
eration. The  factory Eat  Brownsville  is  still 
closed. 

A  Fig  Obchakd  to  contain  a  thousand 
trees  of  the  large  purple  Smyrna  variety  is 
being  planted  at  Morrnon  Island,  Sacra- 
mento County.  The  figthrives  exceedingly 
well  in  the  foothills,  to  an  elevation  of 
1,000  feet.  Domestic  dried  figs  sell  readily 
at  twenty-five  cents  per  pound,  retail.  They 
will  soon  be  produced  in  large  quantities  for 
exportation. 

A  Great  "Vineyaed. — The  Buena  Vista 
Vinieultural  Association  has  290,232  vines 
set  out  in  vineyard,  covering  426%  acres, 
or  an  average  of  680  vines  ti  the  acre;  from 
which  last  year  96,000  gallons  of  wine 
were  made.  This  is, — says  the  Alia, — the 
largest  vineyard,  or,  at  least,  wine-growing 
estate  iii  the  world,  though  not  the  most 
profitable. 

Oystees  feom  Mexico. — The  steamship 
John  L.  Stephens  brought  up,  consigned  to 
the  Mexican  Oyster  Company,  a  supply  of 
toothsome  bivalves  in  good  order,  the  first 
shipment  this  season.  They  resemble  the 
Harlem  River  oysters  more  than  any  other 
on  the  Atlantic  side.  Three  of  them  fill  a 
big  plate.  Next  season  this  company  will 
be  able  to  supply  the  whole  coast  from  thoir 
beds  in  Mexico,  the  location  of  which  is 
kept  a  secret.  They  are  brought  in  tanks 
of  water  from  Mazatlan. — Times. 

Woolen  Mill  at  Santa  Rosa. — A  meet- 
ing of  the  citizens  of  Santa  Rosa,  Sonoma 
County,  was  held  on  Wednesday,  Febru- 
ary 4th,  to  consider  the  proposition  of 
building  a  woolen  mill  there.  Estimated 
cost  §30,000.  The  subject  was  discussed  at 
the  meeting,  and  steps  were  taken  to  for- 
ward the  object  in  view.  Energy  aud  lib- 
erality among  our  business  men  and  cap- 
italists,— says  the  Democrat, — would  add  at 
least  a  thousand  persons  to  the  population 
of  Santa  Rosa  within  a  year. 

Local  Raileoading. — The  monthly  re- 
ceipts on  the  San  Jose  and  Santa  Clara 
Railroad  average  §1,000,  and  are  expected 
next  summer  to  double  that  amount.  The 
owners  of  the  road  are  discussing  tho 
question  of  substituting  cars  driven  by 
steam-power  similar  to  those  of  a  company 
in  Brooklyn.  The  fuel  used  in  these  is  pe- 
troleum, a  jet  of  which  is  thrown  by  every 
revolution  of  the  ear  wheels,  upon  a  small 
quantity  of  burning  coal,  which  serves  as 
a  kind  of  wick.  The  time  would  be  re- 
duced to  twenty  minutes— about  half  of 
that  now  occupied. 

South  San  Feancisco.  — At  a  mesting  of  the 
representatives  of  the  .South  San  Francisco 
Dock,  and  of  the  Bay  View  Railroad  com- 
panies, etc.,  held  on  Monday  evening,  it 
was  stated  that  the  cost  of  clearing  out  the 
Potrero  Cutsufficientlywidetolay  a  double 
track,  and  of  placing  on  the  line  a  sufficient 
number  of  cars  aud  horses,  would  be  about 
§150,000.  If  trips  be  made  every  fifteen 
minutes,  and  only  one  fare  charged  from 
the  foot  of  Fourth  street  to  Bay  View,  tho 
Dock  Company  will  pay  §25,000,  and  other 
associations  and  property-owners  in  that 
vicinity  contributing  in  the  same  propor- 
tion, it  is  thought  will  swell  the  amount  to 
§75,000.  A  number  of  manufacturing  es- 
tablishments, and  quite  alittle  village,  have 
grown  up  in  that  vicinity.  Boiler  works 
will  be  established  in  South  San  Fran- 
cisco by  Messrs.  Tevis  &  Risdon. 

Wool  Geowtng  in  the  Foothills.  —  As 
lands  in  California  are  becoming  rapidly 
settled,  sheep  ranges   are  becoming  scarce. 


TY\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


107 


Kowhere  run  better  ranges  be  brand,  Buys 
the  Foleom  Telegraph,  than  in  the  foothills. 
Tlic  mi'd  climate,  ahelterand  good  feed  is 
nneqnale  1  all  the  year  round.   Parfei 
chasing  Hve  or  six  quart*  of  land, 

and  starting  with  four  or  nvo  bnndred 
head  "f  sheep,  can  hare  ;i  Dice  little  fortune 
in  four  or  five  years.  The  rapid  increase  in 
the  annual  clip  of  wool,  now  12-fold  what 
ii  wae  thirteen  yean  «;?<>,  shows  that  sheep 
farming  is  u  profitable  business  t'i  all  con- 
cerned. According  to  these  figures,  the 
man  who,  in  1856,  had  100  ewes,  should 
have  now  4,2011  Boeep.  Besides  tins  in- 
cense of  his  prinoipnl,  ho  has  enjoyed  an 
annual  incunie  from  his  wool. 

afoBiPerBOiiETiu  Discovered  en  Mexico. 
Lately  pet rolonm  has  been  discovered  on  the 
Pacific  shore  of  Southern  Mexico,  near  Port 
Angel,  in  latitude  15J  US'  north,  distant 
southeast  Is"  miles  from  Acapiiloo.  Oil  is 
obtained  from  four  springs,  and  the  forma- 
tion is  said  to  he  sandstone,  lying  horizon- 
tally over  shale.  In  two  of  the  wells  exca- 
vations have  been  made  with  crowbars;  at 
a  depth  of  about  Hi  li-et  tin-  oil  began  to 
r  in  out  so  fast  that  the  men  could  not  work 
i  i  the  holes,  and  not  only  did  the  oil  run 
faster  as  the  diggers  went  down,  but  it  came 
lighter  and  thinner.  Vessels  can  at  all 
times  anchor  safely  in  Port  Angel,  from 
whence  there  is  a  good  rood  to  Oaxaea,  the 
capital  of  the  State,  on  to  Pnebla  aud  Jlex- 
ieo.  Native  labor  is  50  cents  per  day,  with- 
out board,  aud  may  be  depended  upon. 

Nut  GROWING. — The  planting  of  nut- 
bearing  trees,  looked  at  from  a  financial 
point  of  view,  is  thought  to  bo  worthy  of 
deliberate  consideration,  as  the  demand  for 
nuts  is  beyond  home  supply,  and  if  a  ready 
and  remunerative  market  cannot  be  ob- 
tained at  one's  door,  the  nuts  will  bear 
shipment  and  keeping.  The  streets  in  towns 
and  roads  throughout  the  country  could  be 
sot  out  with  nut-bearing  trees  at  slight  ex- 
pense, no  loss  of  soil,  and  with  profit  to  the 
owners  of  land  contiguous  to  the  thorough- 
fares. The  chestnut,  butternut,  hickory, 
almond,  English  walnut  and  black  walnut, 
where  the  climate  will  admit  aud  soil  just- 
ify, are  all  beautiful  shade-ornamental 
trees.  They  can  be  trans2jlauted  while 
young  with  a  loss  not  to  exceed  ten  per 
cent. ;  grow  rapidly,  and  come  into  berring 
usually  from  the  seventh  to  the  tenth  year 
from  seed. 

The  Geeat  Interior. — Of  the  inexhausti- 
ble mineral  resources  of  the  vast  basin 
rimmed  by  the  Sierra  and  Bocky  mount- 
ains,— says  the  Sacramento  Union, — no 
doubt  remains.  But  this  great  interior,  now 
silent  and  treeless,  has  a  greater  capacity 
for  agriculture  thaii  many  suspect.  C.  W. 
Dilke  notes  the  resemblance  in  many  re- 
spects to  similar  situations  in  Algeria  and 
Australia,  and  predicts  that  here,  as  there, 
even  the  deserts  may  be  made  to  bloom. 
The  sage  brush  is  seen  to  be  gradually  en- 
croaching upon  the  sands.  AH  that  is 
needed,  he  believes,  is  irrigation;  and  this 
may  be  obtained  by  means  of  artesian  wells, 
flowing  of  themselves  or  operated  by  wind- 
mills; or  by  means  of  dams  and  reservoirs, 
economizing  the  melted  snows  of  the  mount- 
ains, as  in  Algeria.  Even  the  alkali  plains 
may,  he  believes,  be  thus  redeemed;  for  in 
Algeria  it  has  been  found  by  the  French 
farmers  "that  under  irrigation,  the  more 
alkali  the  better  the  corn  crop."  The  pro- 
cess of  desert  reclamation  will  therefore 
be,  first,  irrigation;  second,  planting  of 
fruit  trees,  corn,  vines,  and  other  plants 
which  shade  the  soil;  then,  with  increasing 
moisture,  other  products  may  be  intro- 
duced. 


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(Successor  to  G.  W.  Belt.) 

A.     S     S      A.      Y      is      n , 

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J.  A.  MARS,   Assaycr. 

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CARPETS,  OIL   CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

SHADES,  Etc.,  Etc. 

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city  anything  in  our  hue, 

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Delays  are  Dangerous.— Inventors  on  the  Facltlc 
Coast  should  bear  in  mind  that  by  patronizing  our  Patent 
Agency  they  can  sign  all  necessary  papers  lor  securing  pa- 
tents almost  immediately,  thereby  avoiding  tho  three 
m ■mill's  delay  requisite  m  transacting  hiniueae  through 
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tints  at  WAHhlntrton  or  Lon  Ion.  ar23-tf. 

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S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

MA«UFACTURKKS  Or" 

\V.llMH\<i,  B1TTIVG,  und  COMFORTERS 

411  and  113  Brunnan  St.,  Between  Third  und  Fourth, 

SAN    FKANCI8CO.  ivlSoT 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

PATTERY    AND    MODEL     MAKER, 

No.  2©  Fremont  street,  over    Phojulx  Iron  Works,  San 

Fruncisco. 
Particular  attention  given  to  MODELS  for  the  Patent  Office 
Brands  and  Pattern  Letters  Hut.  ivlflmif 


Tump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  Invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  exnn?ssly  by  the  undersiencd. 


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GUOD  SAUCE. 


The  success  of  this  most  g 
delicious*   and   unrivalled  rv 
condiment  having  caused 
certain  dealers  to  applv  the  name  of  "Wor-  ^ 
ccstershirc    Sauce   to    their    own    Inferior  b 
compounds,  tlie  public  is  hereby  informed  'd  fr^-rVciL'B 
that  th«  only   way   to  secure  the  genuine,   to  J;-      "t^B 
Is  to  ask  lor  a) 

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o 

and  see   that   their    names   are.    upon    the  £ 

wr*pper,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  p" 

So. ne  of  Hie  foreign  markets  having  boon  ri 
supplied  with  a  spurious  Worcestershire  O 
SaUCC,  upon  the  wrapper  and  labels  of 
which  the  names  of  Lea  aud  Perrins  have  been  forced,  L 
and  P  give  notice  that  they  hive  furnished  their  corres- 
pondents with  power  of  attorney  to  take  Instant  proceed 
lugs  against  Maun  acturcrs  aud  Vendors  of  such,  or  any 
other  i .'ii Rations  bv  which  their  right  muv  be  infringed. 

Ask  for  LISA  A  PERKINS'  Sauce,  and  see  name  on  the 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bofcllo.'and  Stopper, 

Wliolesalc  and  for  Export  by  tho  Proprietors.  Worcester: 
Crosse  &  Black  well,  London,  etc.,  ele.;  aud  by  tfmccrs  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  UllUSS  .t  CO.  San  Fran- 
cisco. 3vl8-I.v 


HI]\KLE\S 

"IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM." 

(Patented  July  21st,  1868. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
est  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  is  now 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Homes,  lintels  and  Steamers 
wiih  this  comlortablo,  economical  and  durable  "IM- 
PROVED SPUING  BED  BOTTOM." 

Persons  going  to  While  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottoms,  which  is 
secured  to  a  folding  Bedstead,  the  coat  of  which  is  less  than 
that  of  Hie  materials  at  White  Pine. 

Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street. 

Is.  UCOSOK,  Proprietor. 

flSrCall  and  examine.     Open  until  8  o'clock  P.  M. 
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ure  wanted  fur  duplicate  copies  ai  .bis  oitlcu.  Parties  hav 
i:ig  them  for  sale  will  please  ttate  price,  and  aldress 
DEWEV  &    CO.,   Mining  and   ScielltitlC    Press  olhcc,  Sian 

Francisco. 


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MINING     ENGINKER,    Etc., 

wnd-« niiii  Boiub San  l  tftneboo. 

HarlDi  had  SSyoara  exuorlencc  in  the   rarLoi 
ii    tin  oi  klintng  BiiKlneerlng  and  Ueialiurdy,  IhCui  iwaS 

■    lea,  aollclia union  i  > >r  tho  exan U I   Hln- 

i  ral  r*ra|  eriiw  iltruuglioui  (be  Norih  aud  nuiiii  i 
minerals    a«ayed  ->r  analysed;  advloe  for  banullclailng 
1 1  ii  .ii'.ni  v  orca:  Motalsaulu;  capital  procured  lor  deveP 
upintf  vafuaMo  ledges,  ivllH 


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Un  rwnovad  from  tus  Uomgomery  street  to 

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Sas  Fax- Cisco: 
W.  C.  lla^lon, 
A   L  Tubus. 
Wm.  Alvurd, 
Jonathan  Hunt, 
A.  U.  Forbes, 
A.  G.  Stiles, 
A.  Kcligman, 
L.  B.  Kenchley, 
Wm.  Sherman, 
L.  riaebs, 

Janie^  Dc  Frcmery, 
J.  <i.  Bray, 
David  S  ern, 

D.  O.  Mills, 

I   Priedlander, 
Mo-es  Heller, 
H.  M  Ncwhall, 
Q.  T.  Laivton. 
Allies  D.  Sweeny, ! 
Chas.  Mayne, 

E.  h.  Goldstein, 
J.  O.  Eiri, 
Idovd  Tcvid, 
Thtis.  II.  Selby, 
Adam  Grunt, 
Alplicus  Hull, 
S.  M.  Wilson, 
D.J.  Oliver, 

W  Schulle, 
Thos.  Brown, 
Chas.  Main, 
Clias.  R.  Futcra, 


A.  J.  R ALSTON,  Socre 
ANDREW  BAIRD,  M. 
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Oliver  Eldrldge, 
J.  B.  Roberta. 

J.  0.  Wilmerding, 

P.  L.  Weaver, 

Wm,  H  oner. 

J.  \V.  Clark, 

A.  Hay  ward, 

T.  L   Barker, 

Alexander  Weill, 

Chas.  Mover. 

Chas.  E.McLane. 

M   Roscnbauin, 

A.J.  Ralston. 

T.  Lemmen  Meyer, 

J   T.  Dean. 
Nkw  York: 

Louis  MeLane, 

Frederick  Billings, 

Jiiincs  Lees, 

J   G.   Kellogg, 

Wm.  T.  C.»leman, 

Moses  Ellis. 
SacHamunto; 

EdKiir  Mills, 

J.  II.  Carroll, 

C.  T.  Wheeler. 
Maky-vilm-  : 

J.  H.Jewett. 
PnitTi,A.*n.  Oregon: 

W    S   Ladd, 

Jacob  K.iiniii 
Virginia,  Nevada: 

Win.  Sharon. 
officers: 
JONA.  HUNT.  President. 

W.  AL\rORD,  Vice  1'rcslaont. 
lary. 

Secrclnrv. 

.11    BICELOW,  Gun'l  Agent. 


The   Pertectloii  of  l*rci»urcd  Cocoa. 

maravilTa  cocoa. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Maravllla  is  tlic  true  Theobroma 
of  Linnreus.  Cocoa  is  indigenous  lo  South  America,  of 
which  Maravllla  is  a  fuvored  l.ortlon.  TAYLOR  BROTH- 
ERS having  secured  the  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Oocoa,  li  ive,  bv  the  Skillful  application  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  is 
so  nndeniably  the  per  ection  of  Prepared  Coeoji„that  it  has 
not  only  secured  the  prelc'euce  of  bonne  n  n.lhs  and  encon- 
drlnkcrs generally,  but  many  who  had  hiiheno  noi  found 
any  preparation  to  .-uit  lliem,  have,  a  I'  er  one  trial,  adopted 
the  Maravllla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  for  break- 
fast, luncheon,  etc. 

"A  SUCCESS   U.\PJtECKl»ESTED." 

[See  following  extract  from  the  Globe  of  May  14, 1868] 
"Various  Importers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  we 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  hud  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  T  >ylor  Urol  hers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
qualities  ol"  "Maravllla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  tlldir  pcrlect 
system  of  preparation  to  this  linest  of  all  species  of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  tlic  market.  Entire  solubility, 
adelicate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  ot  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  Miravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  others.  For  hom-eopaths  and  invalids  we  could 
not  recommend  a  more  agreeable  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  in  packets  only  by  all  Grceers,  of  whom  also  may 
be  had  Taylor  Brothers'  Original  Homeopathic  Cocoa  and 
.Soluble  chocolate,  Meam  Mills,  Brick  Lane,  London. 
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THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
live  years  as  Secretary  ol"  various  mining  companies, 
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accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out.     _ 

Having  bad  a  long  experience  in  the  purchasing  of  goods 
and  machinery  tor  miners,  parlies  in  t he  mines  will  lino  ii 
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I?ioiieef    Screen     Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufnclurer, 

Removed  to  A.  Pritzel's  Tr«n  Wortca.  2iR  Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  San  Francisco, 

Screen  Punching  In  alt  its  branches,  at  rates  redueert 
from  25 to  l"  per  cent  less  than  the  CFtablfshed  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  llnrr  thsin 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  civlnc  universal  sallsfiirtinn, 
and  fnr strength,  chenpnessand  dnrttnlltty  are  notewjellpd. 
Also,  Punched  screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
all  qualities  ol  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rico  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Flinching  made  a  specialty:  there- 
fore millnuii  forwarding  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  hut  the  best.    Orders  Solicited, 

N.  B  —J.  W.  QUICK  Is  the  only  competent  and  sneeessful 
manuTac Hirer  of  Screens  in  the  Slate,  having  made  Srreens 
for  the  princinal  mills  In  this  State  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Rereons  which  have  universally  failed  toglve  sntisl'nctinn, 
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CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

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"         JULIA CAPT.  E,  CONCKLIN. 

Twoof  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  tor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-draft  steamers  for  Slaryeville 
Colusa,  Chico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  nAKTSHORXE, 
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International   Hotel, 

a  a.  c  k:  ©  o  iv     street 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN    FRANCISCO,   CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
ordor  for  the  accommodation  of  tMicsts.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  ibis  the  best  Hotel  in 
the  city  to  stop  at.  Tlic  Reds  arc  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  alwa.VB  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market. 
Price*  vurylnur  from  $1  SO  to  $2  per  <luy  for 

llmtrd  mill   Room. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE   AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

OS"  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  be  in  nttendnnce 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  lo  the  House 
fkkk  of  charge,  and  to  any  part  oflhe  city  for  HO  cents 

'<Jlvl2  F.  E.  WEYQANT,  Proprietor. 

DR.  lSTESTELL'S 
LTJTSTGr     INSTITUTE, 

(Branch  or  the   V.  V.  I,im-  Institute) 
No.  5t«  SUTTJEU  STREET, 

Between  Mason  and  Powell  Streets,  San  Francisco, 
For  the  special  Treatment  of  all   Diseases  of  the  HEAD, 
THROAT,    LUNGS,  AND   CHEST,  by    the    Inhalation    of 
Medicated  Vapors  at  the  natural   temperature  of  the  air, 
etc. 

Earnest  attention  is  solicited  to  this  Rational  Method  of 
Treatment,  which  trnnsmlts  the  remedies,  in  tho  form  of 
vapor,  directly  to  the  sent  of  di-ease.  instead  of  by  the 
roundabout  way—  through  the  medium  of  the  stomach- 
and  which  is  conceded  lo  he  the  only  reliable  means  where- 
by an  alleviation  and  cure  may  be  expected.  My  system 
of  InhalHion,  now  well  known  throughout  the  United 
States  and  Canada*,  and  much  of  Europe,  where  thousands 
— mnny  of  thein  far  advanced— have  recovered,  claims  the 
profoundest  approval  of  the  medical  prole  sioii,  und  the 
timely  und  candid  consideration  of  those  alllieted  with 
these  the  most  devastating  ol'all  earthly  maladies. 

Patients  attended  at  tlic  Institute,  daily,  from  0  A.  M.  till 
4  P.  H. 

Invalids  at  a  distance,  on  writing  their  case,  can  receive 
I  ho  remedies  by  Express. 

Special  attendance  out  or  the  city  will  be  charged  com- 
mensurately  with  the  tunc  and  distance  occupied 

All  communications  must  be  addressed  to 

D.  D.  T.  NESTEEL,  A.  M.,  M.  D., 
Lung  Institute, 
No.  S1W  Sutter  Street,  *an  Francisco, 
2lv17  3ino9.  California. 


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Minebai,  Lands  ts.  Eaileoad  Ghauts. — 
It  seems,  according  to  the  Sacramento  Bee, 
that  the  recent  test  suit  in  the  Placer  County 
District  Court,  between  the  Central  Pacific 
Railroad  Company  and  miners  and  ditchmen 
along  the  road,  has  been  decided  against 
the  railroad  company,  viz. ,  to  the  effect  that 
the  Government  did  not  grant  to  the 
railroad  company  mineral  lands;  but  the 
case,  it  is  said,  will  be  carried  up,  so  that  it 
will  lead  to  a  final  decision.  H.  H.  Fel- 
lows, counsel  for  the  miners,  states  the  le- 
gal position  attempted  to  be  maintained  by 
the  attorneys  for  the  opposite  side  thus: 
If  "A"  conveys  to  "B"  twenty  acres  of 
land,  and,  in  a  subsequent  part  of  the  deed, 
excepts  from  the  operation  of  the  convey- 
ance "one  acre "  there,  the  reservation  is 
not  valid,  being  inconsistentwith  the  grant- 
ing clause;  and  that  the  same  principle 
■would  apply  to  the  reservation  of  mineral 
land.  The  attorney  of  the  railroad  com- 
pany, and  Gen.  Bedding,  their  land  agent, 
assisted  Messrs.  Tweed  &,  Craig,  the  attor- 
neys of  record,  on  the  trial  of  the  case. 

Submabine  Earthquake  Phenomena. — 
The  following  interesting  facts  were  ob- 
served by  Capt.  Christi,  of  the  bark  Eu- 
phrosyns  in  Lat.  16°  42',  Lon.  4°  W.,  and 
are  copied  from  the  London  News: 

The  sky  suddenly  became  overcast  with 
dense  black-looking  clouds,  and  in  all  di- 
rections was  heard  a  noise  resembling  dis- 
tant cannonading,  while  the  sea  became 
tossed  and  confused.  To  these  signs  of 
agitation  another  was  added  of  peculiar  sig- 
nificance. The  compass  vibrated  largely 
and  almost  lost  its  polarity,  a  sure  sign 
that  a  terrestrial  disturbance  of  great  ex- 
tent and  violence  was  in  progress.  Sev- 
ral  large  meteors  shot  out  from  the  heav- 
ens. Fish  jumped  out  of  the  sea  and  struck 
against  the  sides  of  the  ship.  The  volcanic 
action  of  the  sea  continued  during  the 
night  until  sunrise,  when  the  weather  be- 
came clear  and  settled. 

Proposed  Atlantic  Balloon  Voyage  in 
Mat. — Prof.  Chevalier,  a  celebrated  French 
aeronaut,  recently  arrived  in  New  York 
city,  announces  his  intention  to  make  the 
attempt  of  an  aerial  voyage  across  the  At- 
lantic. The  Professor  in  his  European  ex- 
ploits made  a  voyage  from  Paris  to  Bussia, 
distance  seven  hundred  miles,  in  five  hours. 
Mons.  Chevalier  says  it  is  his  intention  to 
demonstrate  the  continuous  belts  of  cur- 
rents which  are  presumed  to  exist  at  an 
elevation  of  ten  thousand  feet.  His  ves- 
sel, the  L'Esperance,  is  90  feet  in  hight,  150 
in  diameter,  and  requires  120,000  cubic  feet 
of  gas.  The  car  is  inclosed,  resembles  a 
bamboo  hut,  and  will  contain  fifty-two  per- 
sons.          

Summer  of  1869. — Expectation,  commer- 
cial and  social,  was  never  so  lively  in  this 
nation  as  during  this  season.  Especially 
this  may  be  said  with  regard  to  Califor- 
uiaus.  Folks  are  on  tiptoe  for  spring  de- 
velopments. "Who  will  have  this  or  that 
"  trade  ?"  What  are  the  best  plans  for  se- 
curing this  or  that  market  ?  And  there  are 
very  few  of  our  people,  who  have  their  na- 
tive homes  in  the  Eastern  States,  who  are 
not  either  expecting  a  visit  from  relative  or 
olden  and  near  acquaintance,  via  the  Pacific 
Bailroad,  next  summer,  or  intending  to 
make  the  overland  trip  to  the  places  where 
they  resided  in  childhood  days.  There  is 
going  to  be  a  vast  amount  of  cordial  hand- 
shaking across  the  continent  this  year.  The 
Grand  Lodge  of  Odd  Fellows  holds  its  Na- 
tional Convention  in  this  city  next  Septem- 
ber— a  gathering  to  be  reminded  of  in  this 
connection. — 5.  F.  Times. 


Gas  and  Water  for  Mazatlan.  — 
Messrs.  Howell  &  Larriaga  have  obtained 
the  privilege  of  maintaining  gas  works  in 
Mazatlan,  for  the  term  of  twenty-one  years, 
and  the  schooner  "  Montana  "  has  landed 
the  necessary  materials  on  the  ground,  all 
of  which  are  to  be  in  use  within  three 
months.  Mr.  Howell  has  engaged  the 
services  of  a  Mr.  Cole  to  test  the  possibil- 
ity of  supplying  that  city  with  good  water 
by  artesian  wells. 

Cocos  Island  treasure  hunting  expedi- 
tions agree  with  the  adventurous  tastes  of 
Californians,  and  seem  destined  to  be  re- 
peated again  and  again,  for  the  edification 
of  those  who  will  court  romance  at  the  ex- 
pense of  failure.  Another  party  just  heard 
from  via  Panama,  has  returned,  worn  out 
and  disgusted.  They  spent  nineteen  days 
there  in  the  vain  pursuit,  looking  for  the 
hidden  riches,  and  then  gave  up  the  hunt 
as  entirely  Utopian. 

Dr.  Hates  has  been  lecturing  on  Arctic 
Eesearches  before  the  New  York  Geograph- 
ical Society.  He  is  willing  to  try  again  to 
explore  the  Northern  Ocean,  which  he  says 
is  never  frozen. 


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Kustel's  Treatise  on  Concentration  of  all 
kinds  of  Ores. 

IocludiQK  the  Chlorisation  Process  for  Gold- 
bearing  Sulphorets,  Arauuurets,  and  Gold 
and  Silver  Or<  i  generally,  mustrated  with 
190  Diagrams  on  7  Plates. 

COXTK\T8l 

I. ISTHOUCCTION. 

1.  The  Dressing.— Dressing  of  Ores;  Princi- 
pl.-i  of  Dressing;  Division  of  Dri 

•2.  The   Separation.    'Separation  of  Gangue 
I  *■  in  the  ofine;  Drawing  of  Ores  outside 
nmtiiHi   l»y    Hummers;  The  Rag- 
ging; The   Sji.illiu^;  Thu    Cubbing;  Sunnration 
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OjUndrio  Trommel;  Prismatic  Trommel;  Goni- 
eaJ  Trommel;  Combined  Trommel;  TUu  Sifting 
Wheel;  Sizes  of  Grains  for  Jigging, 
II . — Reduction  . 

1.  Reduction  of  Ores. — Reduction  of  Ores  to 
n  Proper  Size;  Breaking  cinder  Heavy  Stamps; 
R  dilution  by  Rock  Breakers;  Hanscom's  Crush- 
er ;  Intake's  Quartz  Breaker  ;  Reduction  by 
Stamps. 

2.  Description  of  Batteries. — The  Foundation; 
M<>rtur  Blocks;  Frames;  Iron  Frames;  How- 
land's  Rotary  Battery;  The  Straight  Iron  Bat- 
tery; Bryant's  Battery;  Wright's  Iron  Battery. 

3.  Details  of  a  Battery.— The  Mortar;  Stem 
or  Lifter;  Shoe  or  Pestle;  Socketor  Head;  Tap- 
pet; California  Tappet;  Cams — Wooden  Cams; 
Iron  Cams. 

4.  Speed,  Curve  and  Order  of  Lifts. — Limit 
<«f  Speed  in  Crushing;  Construction  of  the  Cam 
Curve;  Order  of  Successive  Stamp  Lifts;  Hang- 
iug-np  of  Stamps. 

5.  The  Discharge  of  Batteries. — The  Dis- 
charge in  Dry  Crushing — with  Grates;  without 
Grates;  with  Sieves;  Dast  Chambers;  The  Dis- 
charge in  Wet  Crushing  —  the  Grates  and 
Screens. 

6.  Feeding  of  Batteries. — Hand-Feeding;  Sta- 
tionary Hoppers;  Movable  Hoppers  ;  Quantity 
of  Water  for  Crushing;  Remarks  on  Speed  and 
Weight  of  Stamps. 

7.  Reduction  by  Rolling  Mills. — Construction 
of  Rollers;  The  Frame;  Feeding  of  Rollers;  Re- 
marks. 

8.  Grinding. — The  Arastra  or  Tehama;  The 
Edge  or  Chili  Mill;  Ball  Mills;  Lundgren*s  Pul- 
verizer: Cylinder  Mills ;  Ferrand  Mill;  Hopkins* 
Grinder;  Horizontal  Mills;  Iron  Pan  Grinders. 

9.  Pans  -with  Plane  Mullers. — The  Common 
Pan  Grinders;  Tub  Grinder;  Bartolo's  Grinder; 
Knox's  Pan;  Varney's  Pan;  "Wheeler's  Pan; 
Union  Grinder;  Moore's  Quartz  Grinder;  Gas- 
ton's Grinder. 

10.  Pans  -with  Conical  Mullers — Hepburn  & 
Peterson's  Pan;  Belden'sPan;  Baux  &  Guiod's 
Grinder. 

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celsior Pan;  Wheeler  &  Randall's  Pan;  Excel- 
sior Continuous  Grinders. 

12.  Pans  with  Perpendicular  Mullers. — The 
Centrifugal  Ore  Grinder  ;  Yamey's  Quartz 
Grinder. 

III. — CoNCENTBATION. 

Concentration  of  Reduced  Ore.- — Division. 
A      Concentration  of  Ore   Grains  (Jigging 
Stuff).— The  Principle;  The  Jigging. 

2.  Movable  Jiggers. — The  Movable  Jigger. 

3.  Stationary  Jiggers.  —  Hydraulic  Jigger; 
Petherick's  Separator;  Stationary  Jigger. 

4.  Continual  Jiggers.  —  Percussion  Jigger, 
Setz  Herd);  Continual  Cylinder  Jigger;  Con- 
tinual Jigger;  Hydraulic  Continual. 

5.  Rotary  Midlines. — The  Rotating  Cylinder 
{Strom-setz  Mischine);  Rotating  Wheel  (Setz- 
Rad);  The  Dolly  Tab;  Aufermau's  Dry  Jigger. 

"B.  Concentration  of  Ore  Sands   and  Slimes. 

6.  Assorting  of  Sands. — The  Labyrinth;  Bor- 
lace's  Slime  Separator;  Ph.  Hofmaun's  Separa- 
tor; Rittinger's  Faunel  or  Pointed  Box;  Rittin- 
ger's  Spitz-Lutte. 

7.  Feeding  of  Concentrator. — Feeding-Boxes; 
Stationary  Feed-Box;  Rotating  Feeder. 

8.  Stationary  Concentrators. — Hand  Buddie; 
Sleeping  Table;  Rack;  Sweeping  Tables;  Round 
Buddie;  Concave  Buddie;  Blanket  Tables. 

9.  Percussion  Tables.' — Percussion  Tables; 
German  Percussion  Table;  Continual  Percus- 
sion Table;  Hunter's  Continual  Percussion  Ta- 
ble; Varney's  Percussion  Buddie. 

10.  Oscillating  and  Shaking  Tables. — Bor- 
laee's  Concentrator  ;  Hendy's  Concentrator; 
Hungerford's  Concentrator;  Barron's  Concen- 
trator. 

11.  Steady  Moving  Concentrators. — Concave 
Rotary  Buddie;  Convex  Rotary  Buddie;  Bur- 
ton's Table;  Self-Discharging  Blankets;  Hori- 
zontal-Moving Blanket. 

IV. — Special  Concentration. 

1.  Concentration  of  Gold  Ores. — Concentra- 
tion of  Gold  Ores;  Amalgam  of  Gold  Quartz; 
Amalgamation  and  Grinding;  Combined  Couceu- 
tration  and  Amalgamation;  Treatment  of  Con- 
centrated Stuff. 

2.  Concentration  of  Silver  Ores;  Concentra- 
tion Works;  Cost  of  Concentration;  Concentra- 
tion of  Tailings. 

3.  Concentration  of  Lead  and  other  Ores. — 
Concentration  of  L'jad,  Copper  and  other  Ores; 
Value  of  Ores  for  Concentration. 

V. — Chloeination. 
Extraction  of  Gold  from  Sulphurets  or  Arsen- 
cials  by  Chiorination;  Assay  of  Gold  Sulphurets 


by  Ohlorination;  Cblorinatioii  Process  tor  Sul- 
phuretB;  Loss  of  Gold  in  Roasting;  Single 
Roasting  Pnrnaoes;  Double  Fnrnaoes;  uechan- 
ical Fnrnaoes;  The  Rousting  Operation;  Roast- 
ing with  Salt. 

Chiorination. — Damping  of  the  Roasted  Ore  ; 
Sifting;  Production  of  Chlorine  Gas;  Lixivia- 
tion;  The  Precipitating  Vat;  The  Precipitation; 
Coal  "f  the  Chiorination  Process  per  ton  of  Ore; 
Hi  marks. 

Other  Methods  of  Dissolving  and  Precitating 
the  Gold  from  Sulphurets.  Chiorination  al 
Reiohenstein;  Chiorination  at  Sohemnita;  Cal- 
vert's Method  for  Auriferous  Quartz;  Extraction 
of  Gold,  Silver  and  Copper. 

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IMPROVED  INNER  SOLES 


BOOTS    AND     SHOES. 

Those  who  have  worn  Dnggctt'a  Patent  Elastic  Venl  Mat- 
ing Inner  Soles,  are  unanimous  in  testimony  that  ihe  cor- 
rect principle  has  been  hit  uiion  and  reduced  to  practical 
and  successful  use.  The  toot  rests  upon  a  cushion  of  air 
cells  between  points  of  vulcanized  rubber,  every  cell  open- 
ing freelv  Into  each  other  and  through  the  space  occupied 
by  the  foot.  There  is  no  contact  of  the  foot  witli  the  wet 
bottom  of  the  hoot.  The  elastic  points  su-tain  the  weight 
of  the  wearer,  leaving  an  Mr  K|iac«  always,  between  the 
foot  and  all  dampness.  Every  step  compresses  and  re- 
stores the  air  chambers,  thus  eornntutlnz  hundreds  of  air 
pumps,  working  at  every  step  of  the  foot. 

The  rubber  points  will  not  aborb  the  moisture  from  the 
boot,  sn  that  the  soft  flannel  which  covers  them  U  always 
drv.  Their  springing  elasticity  renders  them  of  peculiar 
value  to  the  aged  and  inllrni,  who  feel  ihe  jar  of  walking 
upon  hard  sub-it  inces.  also  to  all  persons  whose  business 
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'I  hese  soles  are  affordinc  ureal  relief  to  persons  afflicted 
wuli  rhumatism  and  consumptive  complaints,  chilblains, 
corns,  cold  and  sweaty  feet. 

For  warm  and  dry  feet  use  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles. 

No,  Ij  Exrhoiff  Street,  li.Mnti,  Oct.  15,  1867:— This  may  cer- 
tify that  I  have  med  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Inner 
Sole*,  through  the  spring  and  summer  past,  and  li  ive 
loiiud  them  to  be  the  best  contrivance  for  keeping  ihe  feet 
dry  and  comfortable,  that!  have  ever  used,  una  for  any 
one  bavin"  oorn-i  or  ten.ler  feet,  the  be.-t  article  ever  in- 
vented. CMAItLES  K.  DARLING,  S.'iit loner. 

Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Sole*  —If  you  wish  a  comfortable 
article  for  \onr  feet,  a  real  luxury  in  co  d  weather,  obtain 
a  pair  of  thcP.ttc-ut  Elastic  Ventilating  inner  Soles  Hav- 
in«' used  these  soles  the  pust  winter,  we  can  saicly  recom- 
mend lliem  a-i  lending  not  onlv  to  promote  the  comfort  of 
the  lect,  and  ease  in  walking,  bur  also  i lie  equalization  of 
the  temperature  of  the  feet,  which  renders  thein  almost  in- 
valuable.—[Boston  Traveler,  Oct.  1857. 

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and  to  the  mechanic  or  miner,  is  a  great  source  of  valua- 
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and  we  hope  it  may  continue  growing  in  wealth  and  in- 
fluence.— Pajaronian. 

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for  that  paper.  To  the  intelligent  miner,  a  paper  like 
the  Press  is  particularly  valuable,  keeping  him  posted  on 
the  latest  disco veries^lfr  reduction  of  ores,  new  machin> 
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solicitors  of  foreign  and  American  patents  and  conduct 
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sums  of  money  were  expended,  or  rather  squandered,  by 
capitalists  and  ethers,  for  lock  of  proper  practical  and 
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Chloride    Muuntulu   Tunnel    and    Mlulnir   Coin- 

pany  — Location  ol  Works:  Vhlta  Pin*  Mining  District, 
Lander  Count] .  Nevadi 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  nt  n  meeting  of  the  Board  o  * 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held   on  the  second  day  of 

February.  1809,  an  assessment  of  nflv  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon   the  capital    stock  of  Hold   Company,  payable 

i  immediately,  in  United  States  Bold  and  a  Irercoln.  to  the 
SecroUry,  at  his  office,  No  ■;.&  Kearny  street.  San  Fruucls- 
co.  Cal. 

Any  wtock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  tin- 
pai.l  on  the  thirteenth  tlav  ol  March.  Icttl).  shall  he 
deemed  delinquent,  mni  win  be  <iuiv  advertised  roTsale 
at  public  HiiiTlnii.  Rinl  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  in-  Bold  on  Saturday,  the  tenia  'ins-  of  April 
18fi9.  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  rritn 
COStSnf  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ol  tlio 
Board  of  Trustees. 

.1  iMES  MCE,  Secretary. 

Ofllco,  No  fi!5 Kearny  street.  Sin  Francl-co.  leb!3 


lluilu  M"tni[:iln  It  l  nc  Oruvel  Compuny.-  Lo- 
cution of  Works:  Nevada  County.  California. 
Notice  I-  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  ol  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  tho  thirteenth  day  of 
January,  18C9,  an  assessment  of  two  dollars  (Sii  per  share 
was  levied  Upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble Immediately,  in  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the  Sec- 
retary. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  flfteeilth  day  of  February,  IH69,  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  bo  duly  advertised  tor  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  paymcni  shall  be  mude  before, 
will  be  sold  nri  .Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  i»;y, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  aud  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

J.  M    BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 
Offlee,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  jntilli 

I.    X.    3,.  Gold    and    Silver    MIiiIiik   Company. — 

Location    of   Mine  :    Silver    Mountain    District,  Alplno 

County,  California; 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company, held  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  Jan- 
uary, 18C9,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents  ($l.ai) 
per  share  was  levied  upon  the  capitnl  stock  of  said  Com- 
pany, poyuble  Immediately,  In  Unln-d  States  gold  and 
sliver  coin,  to  tlie  Secretary,  at  his  ornce.  Pioneer  Hall, 
Montgomery  street.  Ran  Francisco,  California. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  twenty  seventh  day  of  February,  lStl'J,  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  salo 
ut  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Wednesday,  the  seventeenth  day  of 
March,,  I860,  to  pay  tho  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

.J.  CROWNINSHIELD.  Secretary. 

Oltice,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  staire,,San 
Francisco.  jan.Hu 

Mount  Teuabo  Silver  Mlnlns  Company,- Lo- 
cation of  Works:  Cortcz  District,  Lander  County,  State 
of  Nevada. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-third  day  of 
January,  18C9,  an  assessment  of  seventy-five  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock'of  said  Company,  pay- 
able Immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  nLvjr  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  olllec  of  tho  Company,  426  Montgom- 
ery street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fifth  (fttii)  day  of  March,  I860,  shall  he 
doomed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  he  made  be- 
fore, will  bo  sold  on  Tuesday,  the  thirtieth  (.toth)  day  of 
March,  1869,  to  paj-  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
or  the  Board  of  Trustees 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT?  Secretary. 
Office  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  jan'SO 


North  American  Wood  Preaervlnff   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  fifteenth  day  of 
Joiiuary,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  ($1)  dollar  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able  immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  Company's  office,  4.10  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  eighteenth  day  of  February,  1869,  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  dulv  advertised  forsalcut 
public  auction,  aud  unless  payment  shall  be  made  bofore, 
will  bo  sold  on  Mo.iday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  18ti9, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs 
of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  Byorder  of  the  Board 
ol  Directors. 

WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  430  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco.  janl6 


free  on  application. 


DEWEY  &  CO., 


Publishers,  Patent  Agents  and  Job  Printers,  No. 
414  Clay  st.,  below  Sansoine,  San  Francisco. 

A.  T.  DEWEY.  W.  B.  EWER. 


SULPHURETS  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed  ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  "Worked: 

With  a  Oliaptor  on  tho 

BLOW-PIPS  ASSAY   OF  MINERALS. 

By  WM.  BARSTOW,  Ut,   D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co.,  San  Francisco. 
For  mile  at  tlilo  Office— Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Booh,  the  miner  can  assay  hia  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  malcrials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  in  the  interior  town;.  2lvl5tf 


Rattlesnake    Mining   Company,  Brotvn'i  "Val- 
ley, Yuba  County,  California. 
Notice.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de 

scribed  stock,  on  account  of  assessment   levied  on    the 

ninecenth  day  of  December,  1868,  the  several  amounts  set 

opposite  the  names  of  tho  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate. 

Afrard.  V7  R 1R 

Agurd,  M  F    19 

Ansiiilloni.  U 5 

Bradlev,  M not  Issued 

Bradley,  A 'not  issued 

Rabb,  L  H not  Issued 

Brown,  J G 

BenusHCq,  A  C  G  de 27 

i  '(.li ii  &  Bio not  issued 

Cavallier,  J  B  E 3 

CavHllicr,  J  BE 35 

Courcclle,  A 7 

Ely,  J not  issued 

Findlcy,  Thos 20 

Fischer.  W 9 

Hniy,  C  M not  issued 

Hawlcy,  W not  issued 

Hawlcy,  Mrs    S not  issued 

Huard,  A  N 1 

Huard,  L  H 2 

Kelly,  M  J ' IS 

Luwuon,  J  F ..not  Issued 

Lamory,  E 11 

MrAI'IsA  Gordon !•* 

McAllis  &  Gordon 15 

MiiAllis  &  Gordon IU 

Mc  Al  I  is  A  Gord  on 17 

Mattat.  M 4 

Nop].  A 12 

Rugglcs.  D  W nit  Issued 

Smith,  J  B not  issued 

Vitic. ./ not  ivsucd 

Weasels,  S  C not  issued 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 

of  Trustees,  made  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  December,  181.8, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  m  c- 
cssary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  Middleton  A 
Son,  310  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  on  Monday,  the 
eighth  day  of  February.  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M. 
of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon, 
together  with  coats  of  adverfising  and  expenses  of  sale. 
JOHN  F.  LOUSE, Secretary. 
Office,  318  California  street,  up  stairs.  Sou  Francisco.       j23 

Postponement.—  The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Thursday,  the  eighteenth  day  of  Fobruary,  1S69,  at  thesams 
hour  and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees, 

feb6  .     JOHN  F.  LOKSE,  Soorelary. 


No.  Shares. 

Amount. 

44 

$  Mu  i  ti 

1U0 

7511  00 

tf 

45  00 

30 

225  00 

5 

37  50 

25 

187  50 

20 

150  Oil 

20' 

150  10 

10 

75  00 

10 

75  U0 

91 

682  50 

46 

345  00 

III 

75  00 

49 

367  &l 

45 

337  50 

60 

450  el) 

39 

292  50 

6 

45  00 

210 

1575  00 

20 

15    00 

20 

150  00 

49 

3G7  CO 

100 

750  00 

5 

37  50 

10 

75  00 

10 

75  00 

20 

150  00 

20 

150  00 

20 

350  00 

10 

75  1)0 

10 

75  00 

I17  50 

10 

75  U0 

By  Expkkss.—  Two  cents  per  copy  will  bo  added  to  our 
usual  rates  ol  subscription  (to  pay  Wells,  Fi\rgo  \  Co'startlt 
on  papers  sent  by  express.  ITcniim'Ctinu  expresses  in  thOt 
ntoriormake  additional  charges,  siU'-W-ftty^  must  them, 

ives  settle  tho  same. 


110 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


PATENT    AMALGAMATOR 

These  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
nave  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  taem  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  iu  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
qulred  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
tli em  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  ro  apply  steam  directly  into 
the  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  theinuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
Into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Sellers  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidlj-  and  com 
pletely  absorbed. 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  nans  and  sellers  for 
themselves,  at  the  PACIFIC  FOUNDRY, 

ivi  San  Francisco. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith   and   Machine    Shop, 

HAS  REMOVED 
To    143  Beale  St.,  bet.  Mission  nnd  Howard, 

SAN   FBANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  other  Tools  made  +o  order.  Im- 
norteo  Tools,  if  too  hard  or  soft,  re  tempered  to  give  satis- 
faction. REAPER  AND  MOWING  KNIVES;  complete 
sections  always  mi  iiand,orwill  be  made  at  the  shortest 
notice.  Particular  intention  paid  to  pit > ting  in  order  AG 
RICUI/IURAL  MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polish- 
ing by  sleam.  Ordcrsfrom  the  Country  promptly  attended 
to      B=3-Ail  work  warranted,    prices  reas  maMe. 

21vl7qy  J.  WE1CHHART,  Proprietor. 


Trades  and  Manufactures, 


WM.  8ARTL1NG. 


HKNRY  KIMBALL. 


Patent  Rights  for  Sale. 

For  Preserving  Timber  from  Decay 

The  cheapest  method  for  curing  Wood. 
A.      IIAHAK'S      PATE  XT. 

"WOOD    PAVEMENT, 

JIILLEK'S  PATEST. 

S.    IL,.    PEREIKA, 
3v  Sim  ~i>  1  Montgomery  Htrect,  Boom  4. 

ELLEFvY'S  PATENT 

India  Slubber  Cement  and  Paint 

—  FOB  — 

TIN,   IRON  AND   METALLIC  LROOFS, 

Iron,  Brick  an. I    Wooden  Kuildlnffis, 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CARS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

lioreraeit;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be   put  on  in 

auy  color,  and  is  loss  expensive  thuu  other  taint. 

Sew  Cloth  Roof*  put  on.    Old  Kooft  cemented 
und  pitlnted.    Leaky  Bool's  inade  tltfkt. 

OS-  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphaltum  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  aileuued,  to. 

4      GEO.  T.  ItROSILET,  Agent, 

24vl7-3m 


BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 
IPRICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES  OF   ALL  SIZES   FOR   SALE 

—  BY  — 

WM.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  Firm-  and  Mission  street*,  or  Box  2,©TT 

5vl3f  SAN   FRANCISCO. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

Xo».  25   and   £7   Fremont   street, 

SAN    t'HASClSCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  baud  a  la'ge  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  Uniier  Tubes,  r"lLiie  and  Sheet  Iron,  Una  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fitting, 
which  they  ortVr  to  tliu  trado  on  liberal  terms. 

2Lvit>sSin  W.  McUKlNOLE,  Manage* 


Removal. 

NELSON~&    DOBLE, 

AOKNTS  for 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 

Etc.,  Shear,  Spring,  German,  Plow,  Blister  and  Toe  Calk 

Steel;  manufacturers  of 

Mill    Picks,     Sledges,    Hummers,.  Picks, 

Stone    cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers'   Tools, 

Have  removed  to  13  aud  15  Fremont  street,  near 

AlarKut,  tian  b'rauciauu. 

lUvUqr 


JNotiee  to  Miners, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies, 

MFRAG  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Aruwiau  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike  manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  large  additions  to  my  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prepared  to  dllall  orders  with  dis- 
patch, and  guarantee  entire  satisfaction.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  ol  the  latest  Improved  patterns,  tor 
vessels  of  nil  classes.    Also,  Ship  Plumbing  dune. 

.11.  I'll  AG, 
8vl3-ly       Stove  Store.  No.  1     Clay  street,  below  Davis. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  53  Beule  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN'    FRANCISCO. 


~~s 


Files  Rc-cutand  warranted  asffood  as  new,  with  a  savins? 
Of  ttt'ty  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIuNS 
MAL>p;  t'u  URUER.  The' only  establishment  on  ihc  Coast, 
orders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  stg-  First 
Preniiani  awarded  at  H"--  Slate  Pair,  lSt»7. 

2vir-3tn  T.  ».  llUK.VlXG  «Si  CO 


Postase.— The  postage  on  tbe  Mining  and  Scikmific 
PtiKSS  to  any  portion  of  the  United  State-  is  twenty  cents  per 
annum,  or  Uve  cents  per  qua  iter,  payable  in  advance  at  the 
Post  Otrlce  delivering  the  paper.  Postage  free  in  the  city 
and  County.  Foreign  postage  (with  few  exceptions)  two 
cents  per  copy,  prepaid,  lo  Bremen  and  the  German 
Hiatus  (marked  via  Bremen  and  Hamburg  line),  three  cents 
per  cop  v,  prepaid,  Sitiglocoples  to  an  v  address  in  the  United 
Statoi,  two  ceuta 


Pipe  Vise,  with  or  without 
Extra  Jaw. 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 

Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises.  Warranted  for  heavy  wort. 
New  style  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  fortv  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strengih— two  sizes,  large,  2,300  lbs;  small,  950 
lbs.    For  salu  by  the  trade. 

G.  H.  NOTT,  Prcs. 


For  salu  by  the  trade. 
23vlbMy 


Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  for  tin 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  i-  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  lis 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per- 
x  <n— will  scrape  off  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
iu  fit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  water  Is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
lug  the  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  ot 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the  prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  ranginc 
from  $5  to  $12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  In  the 
Eastern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  k  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beale.  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  O.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


Portable  Engines. 

The  Swamscot  Co's  (warranted  equal  to  any  manufac- 
tured, may  be  seen  in  use  in  this  cliv),  PORTABLE  and 
STATIONARY  STEAM  FIRE  ENGINES,  STEAM  PUMPS 
and  ROTARY  PUMPS,  and  WuOD-WORKING  MACHIN- 
ERY of  cverv  description,  at  Eastern  piiees.  Address  W. 
O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO.,  511  California  street,  San  Francisco. 
2b'vl7-3m 


!?*.      -fc\     &     !&•     «JT .      jRin     AC. 


E.  E.  WATERMAS.  W.   H.  TOB^T. 

WM.  H.  TOBEY  &  CO., 
RAILROAD   ADVERTISING   AGENCY, 

641  Market  street, 
Between  Second  and  Third  streets  (up  stairs). 

FRAMES,  CARDS,  CIRCULARS,  POSTERS, 

Etc.,  put  up  in  all  the  Cars  and  Depots  of  the  Sau  Fran 

eisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad. 
Advertise  your  Business  for  the  Country  Trade 

ivistr 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript 

A.   BIT    PAPER. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County. 

Advertisements   In    the    Transcript    will    reach 
every  part  ol*  Alameda  County. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

VEKY    H.O-W. 


Onr  Patent  Agfency. 

The  Patent  Acknct  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Preps 
has  been  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  vcars.  The  importance  to  the  inventive  genius  of 
this  coast  of  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  for  the  solicita 
tiou  of  Lettkks  Patbnt  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
Governments  cannot  be  ovcr-rated.and  the  Proprietors  of  t  tie 
Press,  feeling  the  responsibility  which  rests  upon  them,  and 
the  reward  which  must  follow  the  faithful  performance  of 
their  trusts,  will  take  care  to  afford  inventors  every  advan- 
tage to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  aud  re- 
sponsible agency  upon  this  coast. 


BARTLING-  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOX£BirVI>EK,S, 

Paper  Eiders  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

505  Clay  street,  (southwest  cor.  Sansome), 
15vl2-3m  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


JOHN    I>A.]VIDBI>, 

(SUCCESSOR  TO  O.  GOR!) 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No.  421  Pine  st.  bet.  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

Mantels,  Monument*.  Tombs,  Plumbers' Slabs 

Etc.,  On  h3nd  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
JB5r*  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 
qpectfulb  solicited.  5v8-3m 


Palmer's  Patent 
ARTIFICIAL    LEG-, 

Manufactured  in   Philadelphia,  Finn, 
JART1S    JEWETT,    AGENT. 

218  Montgomery  Street.  San  Francisco.  10v8-lm 


J.  M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
PATTERNS     A1VX>     MODELS, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts., 
6vUtf  SAN  FRANCISCO 


J.  F.  PAG-ES, 

SEAL      ZE.TV  G  H  A  V  E  It , 
AMI  LETTER  CUTTER, 

Brass  and  Steel  Stampa  and  Dies,  008  Sacramento  street, 

San  Francisco.    Orders  l>v  express  promptly  attended  to. 

6vlC 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHNSON~~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Desks    and.    Office  Furniture* 

717  market  street,  nenr  Third. 


Work  made  to  order. 
lSvlTqr 


Novelty  and  Usefulness  Combined. 
Wilson's    Prepared    JSoldex- 

Dispenses  with  the  Solderlnc  Iron. 


It  will  save  you  both  time  and  luuor.  Uno  ouitle  of  this 
Solder  will  mend  all  the  tins  you  have  laid  one  side  for 
months,  and  make  them  good  as  new.  Get  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  so  cents  a  bottle ;  it  Is  con- 
venient and  compact.  Use  any  kind  of  tamp  that  has  a 
blaze  no  larsrer  than  a  single  wick;  a  spirit  lamp  will  make 
no  smoke.  You  may  mend  a  dish  or  can  nvcrihe  best  table 
without  fear  of  spoiling  it.  Try  It.  and  you  will  never  want 
a  soldering  iron  in  the  house  again  tt  hat  a  saving 
to  farmers.  No  more  stopping  up  of  holes  in  milk  pans 
with  a  rag.  Milkmen  can  mend  their  own  cans.  It 
does  the  prettiest  job  on  snv  article  y<iu  have  In  the  house, 
from  a  pint  dish  to  a  wash  boiler  Ii  is  a  sure  tliine  to  siick 
when  resin  and  Milder  wil'.n.iL  It  will  stand  heat  as  well 
as  anv  solder  ever  u*ed  over  tire 

Agency  tor  the  Pact  ic  Coast,  Room  No.  10,  No.  t23  Wash- 
imjiiiii  s'treet,  San  Kraiiciseo.     AGENTti  WANTED. 

Address  P.  O.  box  17.  23vl7tf 


Pacific  Chemical  Works. 

SULPHURIC  ETHER- 
SPIRITS  OF  AITRE, 

AQl'A   AM  M  OX]  A, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CATANIUE  OF  POTASSIUM 

—  AND  — 

ACIDS  AXD  CHEMICALS  OF  ALL  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 

Office  and  Laboratory.  Sixteenth  ntrect,  be- 
tween FolKOm  and  Hilrri.on. 

LODIS  FALKENAO",  State  Assayer. 

ISP" Particular  attention  paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MI.NEKALS    METALS. etc.  8vl7 


BELXJTIISE    &.    CO., 

Of  CONkJOBD,  N.  H., 


Lone  employed  at  the  celebrated  firm  of  Downing  &Son, 
have  opened  a  manulactoiy  of 

Concord    Wagons, 

Of  all  descriptions,  at  No.  83©  and  SS2  Folsom  street,  be 
tween  Fourth  and  Fifth  streets,  San  Francisco. 

Orders  received  for  Buggies,  Expresses,  and  Light  and 

Heavy  Thorough-brace.    Carriage  Springs  made  to  order. 

lSvl5-lani-6EC 


Rkcistek  your  lkttkrs  containing  money  addressed  to 
us  or  we  will  not  be  responsible.  Remittances  by  Express 
must  be  in  packages,  prepaid.  When  praciicable,  it  is  tiest 
to  remit  by  draft,  or  order,  on  some  ban  Francisco  bank  or 
firm. 


Owen  and  Darwin. 

A  chapter  from  the  forthcoming  edition  of 
Prof.  Owen's  "Anatomy  of  Vertebrates"  is 
given  by  the  American  Journal  of  Science 
and  Arts.  The  respective  hypotheses  of  tie 
two  philosophers  are  therein  constrasterl, — 
Owen's  "Derivations"  and  Darwin's  "Nat- 
ural Selections."     We  quote: 

According  to  my  derivative  hypothesis,  a 
change  takes  place  first  in  the  structure  of 
the  animal,  and  this  when  sufficiently  ad- 
vanced, may  lead  to  modifications  of  habits. 
As  species  rise  in  the  scale,  the  concomitant 
change  of  structure  can  and  does  lead  to 
change  of  habits.  But  species  owe  as  little 
to  the  accidental  concurrence  of  environing 
circumstances  as  Kosmos  depends  on  a  for- 
tuitous concourse  of  atoms.  A  purposive 
route  of  development  and  change,  of  corre- 
lation and  interdependence,  manifesting  in- 
telligent Will,  is  as  determinable  in  the 
succession  ot  races  as  in  the  development 
and  organization  of  the  individual.  Gener- 
ations do  not  vary  accidentally,  in  any  and 
every  direction ;  but  in  preordained,  defin- 
ite, and  correlated  courses. 

' '  Derivation"  holds  that  every  species 
changes,  in  time,  by  virtue  of  inherent  ten- 
dencies thereto.  ' '  Natural  Selection"  holds 
that  no  such  change  can  take  place  without 
the  influence  of  altered  external  circum- 
stances educing  or  selecting  such  change. 
"  Derivation"  sees  among  the  effects  of 
the  innate  tendency  to  change,  irrespective 
of  altered  surrounding  circumstances,  a 
manifestation  of  creative  power  in  the  vari- 
ety and  beauty  of  the  results;  and,  in  the 
ultimate  forthcoming  of  a  being  susceptible 
of  appreciating  such  beauty,  evidence  of 
the  preordaining  of  such  relation  of  power 
to  the  appreciation.  "Natural  Selection" 
acknowledges  that  if  ornament  or  beauty, 
in  itself,  should  be  a  purpose  in  creation ,  it 
would  be  absolutely  fatal  to  it  as  a  hypoth- 
esis. 

"Natural  Selection"  sees  grandeur  in  the 
"  view  of  life,  with  its  several  power's,  hav- 
ing been  originally  breathed  by  the  Creator 
into  a  few  forms  or  into  one."  "Deriva- 
tion" sees,  therein,  a  narrow  invocation  of 
a  special  miracle  and  an  unworthy  limita- 
tion of  creative  power,  the  grandeur  of 
which  is  manifested  daily,  hourly,  in  call- 
ing into  life  many  forms,  by  conversion  of 
physical  and  chemical  into  vital  modes  of 
force,  under  as  many  diversified  conditions 
of  the  requisite  elements  to  be  so  com- 
bined. 

"Natnral  Selection"  leaves  the  subse- 
quent origin  and  succession  of  species  to 
the  fortuitous  concurrence  of  outward  con- 
ditions: "Derivation"  recognizes  a  purpose 
in  the  defined  and  preordained  course,  due 
to  innate  capacity  or  power  of  change,  by 
which  noniogenously-created  protozoa  have 
risen  to  the  higher  forms'of  plants  and  ani- 
mals. 

The  hypothesis  of.  "  derivation"  rests  up- 
on conclusions  from  four  great  series  of  in- 
ductively established  facts,  together  with  a 
probable  result  of  facts  of  a  fifth  class;  the 
hypothesis  of  ' '  natural  selection"  totters  on 
the  extension  of  a  conjectural  condition, 
explanatory  of  extinction  to  the  origination 
of  species,  inapplicable  in  that  extension  to 
the  majority  of  organisms,  and  not  known 
or  observed  to  apply  to  the  origin  of  any 
species. 

Fotjrtjeeestic  Colony. — A  company  hos 
been  formed  in  this  city  of  men  who  pro- 
pose toemigrate  with  their  families  to  White 
Pine  in  the  spring,  in  which  the  principle 
of  cooperation  has  been  carried  to  the  Four- 
ier limit.  The  company  consists  of  twelve 
men,  their  wives  and  little  ones.  They  are 
having  their  house  framed  on  the  Truckee; 
ready  to  be  freighted  piece-meal  to  Treas- 
ure City  m  March.  A  "  corner  grocery 
store"  will  occupy  one  angle  in  the  build- 
ing; the  company  members  will  all  reside 
in  the  house,  and  have  rooms  to  spare  for 
strangers;  they  will  keep  a  hotel  as  well  as 
a  grocery,  and  the  wages  and  mining  specu- 
lation investments  and  profits  will  be  in 
community.  A  wing  of  the  main  building 
is  to  be  devoted  to  the  brewery  business, 
and  the  erection  of  a  small  flouring  and 
feed-mill  is  among  the  list  of  enterprises 
contemplated  by  this  company. — £.  F.  Ex. 

The  Bituminous  Shale  at  Elko  is  of  a 
light,  yellowish-brown  color,  and  upon 
being  ignited  in  the  flame  of  a  candle 
burns  readily,  with  a  clear  flame  and  much 
heat.  While  burning  it  gives  out  no  bitu- 
minous smell.  A  quantity  being  put  in  a 
stove  at  Elko  and  a  full  draft  turned  on,  it 
burned  so  fiercely  that  the  whole  stove — 
and  pipe  for  some  feet  above — was  beat*  d 
red  hot,  and  the  stove  platas  cracked  in  tw  o 
or  three  places.  The  shale  resembles  tie 
petroleum-soaked  rock  found  in  Bittir 
Creek  Valley,  though  no  traces  of  oil  are  to 
be  seen  in  it  while  burning. 


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Ill 


MiNKiiAi.  Statistics.  —  Ross  Browne 
gives  fchfl  following  statistics  of  the  produc- 
tion of  the  precious  metals  intbis  couutiv, 
since  1848  : 

Total  product,  $1,:IOO,000,00(>;  of   which 

California  furnished  over  $900,000, I,  Ne- 

¥Bdfl  590,000,000,  nod  Oregon  $20,000,000; 
waste  on  aoconnl  of  imperfect  or  improvi- 
dent mining  8800,000,000,— which  is  attrib- 
uted to  rcckk--i  imstc  und  impatience.  The 
present  yearly  prodnct  be  estimates  at  $75,- 
inni.nii,',,f  which   s2.'..UOO,000  comes  from 

this      St;it.'.     siin.iinii. I    from      Nevada, 

$2,000,000  from  Oregon,  §18,300,000  from 
Idaho    and    Montana.     Colorado   has  pro- 

,ln i  altogethei lv  $25,000,000,  and  now 

yields  bnt$2,500, I  yearly. 

The  prodnct  of  California  is  now  derived 
as  follows:  From  surface  diggings,  $2,000,- 
000;  from  cement  or  deep-lying  placers, 
818,000,000;  from  quartz  mines, $9,000,000, 

In  many  parts  of  Nevada,  silver  ores 
bearing  9100a  ton,  and  in  Montana  and 
Idaho,  gold  ores  of  800  a  tou  "  wilt  not 
justify  working." 

Cor.OB-DT.INDNES.s. — Dugald  Stewart  could 
not  distinguish  between  red  and  green,  and 
John  Pulton  did  not  know  blue  from  crim- 
son. In  the  solar  spectrum,  instead  ofred, 
orange,  yellow,  green,  blue,  indigo  and 
violet,  Palton  only  saw  three  colors,  yel- 
low, blue  aud  violet.  He  could  distinguish 
no  difference  between  the  scarlet  gown  of  a 
cardinal  aud  the  foliage  of  the  trees ;  and 
when  one  day  he  dropped  a  piece  of  red 
sealing  wax  in  the  grass,  he  had  great  dif- 
ficulty in  finding  it  again.  Mr.  Pulton's 
case|has  given  rise  to  the  term  Daltonianism, 
which  is  now  generally  applied  to  this  kind 
of  color-blindness.  —  Gas  Light  Journal. 

GtAcTEns. — "In  a  former  age  thowholo 
United  States  was  covered  w.th  ico  several 
thousand  feet  thick,  and  this  ice,  moving 
from  north  to  south  by  the  attraction  of 
tropical  warmth,  or  pressing  weight  of  ice 
and  snow  behind,  ground  the  rocks  into 
the  paste  we  call  the  soil.  These  masses  of 
ico  can  be  tracked  as  surely  as  game  is 
tracked  by  the  kuDter.  The  stones  and 
rocks  ground  and  polished  by  the  glaciers 
can  easily  be  distinguished  from  those 
scratched  by  running  water.  The  angular 
boulders  found  in  meadows  and  the  terraces 
on  our  rivers  not  now  reached  by  water, 
can  be  accounted  for  only  in  this  way." — 
Prof.  Agassiz. 

The  Oldest  Tree  in  Eukope  is  asserted 
to  be  the  cypress  of  Somma,  in  Lombardy, 
Italy.  This  tree  is  believed  to  have  been 
in  existence  at  the  time  of  Julius  Caesar, 
forty-two  years  before  Christ,  and  is,  there- 
fore, 1901  years  old.  Superior  antiquity  is 
claimed  for  the  immense  tree  in  Calaveras 
County,  which  is  supposed,  from  the  num- 
ber of  concentric  circles  in  the  trunk,  to  be 
2,505  years  old. 

Rainfall  Pata. — The  Los  Angeles  Star, 
of  January  23d,  says  farmers  are  beginning 
to  stop  plowing,  in  consequence  of  the  con- 
tinued drought. 


CAIJPORNIA. 

BUSINESS    UNIVERSITY 

204  Montgomery  Street. 

Full  particulars  regarding  o  >r  Practical  Course  of  Sludlcs 
may  tie  had  by  calling  at  tin*  University,  w  by  addressing 
l7vl7-qyL2p  E.  i*.  IIEA^D,  Snii  Franclscp. 


Insurance     Company, 

OF  SAX  FRAXCISCO. 


Ca*h  Capital, 


GOLD    COIN. 


Office    S.    W.    corner  of"  Montgomery  and 
California  streets. 

Fire    and    Marine    Insurance. 

AH  Losses  paid  In  U.  S.  Gold  Coin. 

CUB.  CHRISTIANSEN,  President. 
B.  RoTiiscnii.n.  Secretary^  20vl7-3m 


A  "WARNING-  £yg£ 

TO    ALL    'WHO    ARE     AFFLICTED. 

Bcforcthe  vain  v  season  comes  Ret  cured  of  Rheumatism 
nnd  Neura  gia,  by  herbs  only.  The  receipt  was  given  some 
years  ago  by  an  old  Indian  in  New  Orleans,  and  it  lias  never 
failed  to  cute  all  it  says.  Many  have  been  cured  in  this 
city  and  in  Boston,  and  all  say  it  is  the  best  they  havi 
tried.  Manufactured  by  MRS.  MARY  HIGGINS,  Oregon 
street,  two  doors  west  of  Drumm.  Orders  sent  by  mail  or 
express  attended  to  on  receipt  of  S5  per  bottle.        22vl7-3m 


Small  Pox. 

We  hnvc  been  shown  by  Win.  Zelner,  the  best  nnd  most 
convenient  and  portable  apparaius  containing  Chlorine, 
for  rooms  which  we  consider  the  best  disinfectant  oui, 
pndMiould  advi.-eail  housekeepers  nut  to  be  without  on" 
Price  SI.  complete;  to  be  had,  with  fu'l  directions  at  WM. 
ZELNER'S  German  Drugstore,  IS  Geary  street ,    25vl7-3ui 


HOOTS    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST    ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Nov.  l.t,  lsr,  I  ;    July  2*.  1866  ;    and  Oct.  9,  1806. 


Awarded  tlic  First  Pi-omiiim  at  tlio  Paris  Exposition. 


A 


REQUIRES 


Fifty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER, 


Thnn  any  Blower 


Stesiiiusliips 


Ono  of  these  Blowers  may  ho  seen  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Almaden  Quicksilver  Mine ;  Gridley's 
Foundry,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada;  Muv.i  iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
pertain  parties,  no„  authorized  to  in  inufuctm-e  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  interior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARG-ION, 

4vlG  3m  Globe  Iron  Works,  Stockton,  Cal. 


JOHN   WEIGHT  &    CO., 


^-DEALERS    IN — 


JPICKS      ^^IVI>      PICK     HANDLES. 


Sole  Agents  for  Washoe  Tool  Company, 

N"o.  331  Fremont  St.,  bet.  Howard  ftxrcL  Folsom,  San  Francisco. 


LIST    OP    PKICES    OP    PICKS: 


No.    1    Bound  Eyo  surfucc,  4 


4 

5  " 

C 

7 

8    Flat   Eye   surfaco 

9 
II) 
11 


15     Drifting 


5« 

6 

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7 

4 

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5 

554 

6 

6M 


No.   .17    Drifting 4;«  llis  . 


18  "         5 

1!)  "        5!$ 


21  Poll     4 

22  "        4)si 

23  .  "        5 

24  "        5« 

25  "         C 

21!  "        6J4 

27  "        7 

28  Coal     2 

29  "        2Sji 

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31 


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10 


Also  PICK  EYES  ready  for  the  steel,  for  the  Blacksmiths,  which  will 

be  sold,  cheap. 


I  wish  to  call  special  attention  to  my 

ZESTIE'W      ADZE      E^E      IPICIK, 

Which  was  made  under  my  own  supervision  while  in  New  York.     For  BEAUTY,  STRENGTH 
and  DURABILITY,  they.aro  unecraaled. 

JOHN    WRIGHT. 


Wo  have  a  largo  stock  of  EXTEA  NO.  1 

WHITE     HICffiORY    DRIFTING    PICK   HArWDtES, 

WHICH  WE  OFFER  CHEAP. 

CALL  AND  EXAMINE  FOK  YOURSELVES. 

[2vlb'-3uilara 


Metallurgy. 


MOSHEIMEB'S 

PIONEER    MINING-    SCHOOL, 

—  AND  — 
METALLl'ROIC    WORKS. 

Having  established  the  nrst  Practical  Mining  and  Metal 

lurgical  School  lu  die  United  States,  i  would  call  the  at" 
tontlon  of  gentlemen  who  way  wish  to  obtain  a  praoilca 
know  lodge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

Tlmt  1  am  prepared  to  teaelj  all  tlie  above  branches  In  lesa 
th IK-  Hi  m  tn  anv  I'm  opean  School. 

1  also  undertake -to  assay  and  work  any  kind  of  ore,  or 
mineral  subHtances. 

For  terms,  apply  to  JOS.  MosnEiMGB, 

Praciical  Chemist  and  Metallurgist 

Office,  S28    Montgomery  street;  Mclallurgfc   Works.  2U05 
Powclj  street,  Sati  Francisco.  Cvl8-6m 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  the  U.  8.  B.  Mint,  S.  F.) 

Office,  Net.  Oil  Commercial  Street,  opposite 

the  Mint,  Sun  Francisco. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED, 
The  correctcss  of  which  Is  guaranteed  in  every  respect. 
All  klmi.s  of  Ore  and  Mineral  tested,  assayed  and  analyzed 
hi  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

Refers  hy  permission  to  W.  C.  Ralston,  Cashier  Bank  o( 
California;  Messrs  Plochc  A  Bayerque,  Wm.  M.  Lent,  John 
D.  Fry,  E.  Cahlll  &  Co.,  A.  K.  Grim,  President  Pacific  Union. 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfcldt,  M.  and  R.  U.  S  B.  Mint; 
Hale  &  Norcross  S.  M.  Co.,  aud  the  principal  mining  com- 
panics  on  the  Comstock  Lode.  25vl7-tf 

JOHN    TAYLOR    &   CO. 

IMPORTERS, 

AND    dim. i'  11.4    IN 

ASSAYERS'  MATERIALS, 

Druggists*  &  Chemists'  G-lassware, 

Photographic    Stoolc,  Etc. 
SIS  anil  S14  Washington  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

WE  are  receiving  dfrectrrom  M"ESPRS.  LADD  k  OEHT 
LINO  (London)  and  BEEKEK  &  SONS  (Antwerp,  Bel- 
glum)  their  superior 

ASSAY  AND  Ill'MJOX  BALANCES, 

And  from  France  and  Germany,,  as  **oll  as  the  Eastern 
StatCS.FURNACF.S,  CRUCIBLES,  MUFFLES,  BLOW-PIPE 
CASES.  GOLD  SCALES,  CHEMICAL  GLASSWARE,  and 
every  article  required  for  ASSAY  OFFICES,  LABORATO 
RIES,  .etc.  We  have  given  this  branch  of  our  huslness  par 
ticular  attention,  to  select  such  articles  as  are  .necessary 
In   the  development  of  the  mineral  wealth  or  this  coast. 

A  Full  Assortment  ot"  DRUGGISTS'  GLASSWARE  and 
DRUGGISTS'  SUNDRIES,  ACIDS  and  CHEMICALS,  con 
stent  I  v  on  hand. 

San  Francisco   March    5,1865.  llvlO-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  V.  S.  Patent  Office 
maybe  employed  professionally  as  a  Sciksjtific  Expkrt. 
Geological  Examinations  and  Reports,  Analysis  nnd  Assays, 
etc,  etc.  Practical  advice  and  investigation*  in  the  ciiem 
ical  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  examination 
of  new  chemical  methods  and  products.  Address,  26  Pine 
street,  Rooms  Wand  36,  New  York.  Always  In  from  12  to 
3.3y.    flST  Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  G-old  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFESSOR     WURTZ, 

Who  is  the  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
fill  uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELERS'  SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  at  the 
above  address  nt'ormation  in  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM   AMALGAM. 

All  Instructions  nnri  experiments  elsewhere  ohtnlned  are 
spurious  and  unreliable.  WORKING  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Etc.  Prof.  W.  has  In  opera 
Hon  in  New  York  a  large  nnd  small  Hepburn  Pan,  for  work 
Ins  I.OiiO  or  20-lb.  charges  ol  material  lor  experimenta. 
purposes.  3vl7 


R,  TAYLOR.  •  WM.  H.  TAYLOR. 

ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLURGISTS. 

SMELTING    WORKS, 

Eleventh  street,  between  Fohom  and  Howard. 
GA  1L.VA.1VIZTJVG. 

Also,  Antl-Frlctlon,  Alloys  for  Jonrnnls,  Type 

and  Stamping    Metals,  Tinners    und 

Plumbers'  Solder,  .Etc. 

BSJ-ThG  best  price  given  for  the  mest  rebellious  or  ro- 
fractory  ores,    Ores  and  minerals  assayed  and  analyzed. 
4vl8-3in 

G-.  W.  STRONG-, 

ASSAYER    AND    WORKER    OF    ORES, 

No.  Id  Stevenson  street,  near  First.San  Francisco. 

Highest  price  paid  for  choice  lots  ofOres,  Stilphmeis,  as 
say  Ashes,   Sweeping.-,  etc  ,  etc.    S'udents  instructed  in  all 
branches  of  Metallurgy,  on  libera)  terms. 
Hvl5qr. 


y^        MEUSSDORFFER,        y^ 
HAT    MANUFACTURER 

And  dealer  In 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOLESALE    AND    RETAIL. 

635  and  637  Commercial  street San  Francisco. 

125  J  sireoi Sacramento. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets Marvnvi!le. 

7'i  Front  street Portland,  Oregon. 

Our  wholesale  House,  G28  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Clay  street,  Sun  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  in  this  State. 
Every  Steamer  brings  the  latest  Issued  novelties  from  fia- 
rone  and  New  7ork,  which  can  be  found  at  all  the  above 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.  23vl6-3m 


112 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


HE      EXCELSIOR      PUMP. 


THE    BEST    PUMP    FOR    MiMOT©, 
FARMING  AND  DOMESTIC  PURPOSES. 


Fig-.  S. 


Hooker's    Patent,  .Aju.g-u.st  1£5,   18G6;    Jan.   15,  1867. 


IMPEOYBD 

DOUBLE-ACTING   SUCTION    MD    FORCE    PUMP. 


These  Pumps  are  meeting  with  universal  fa- 
vor wherever  tried,  and  are  now  being  intro- 
duced, in  many  instances  superseding  Pumps 
which  had  hitherto  been  considered  the  best  in 
the  world. 

Fig.  1  is  a  sectional  view  of  a  6-inch  Mining  Pump,  showing  the  plunger  and  hemp  packing  on  the 
left,  with  the  chamber  on  the  right  containing  the  puppet  valves.  Fig.  2  represents  the  chamber,  with 
the  water-passages  and  valve-seats.  Fig.  3  is  the  valvo,  operating  in  the  chamber.  Fig.  4  is  the 
improved  Hand  Pump.  Fig.  5,  a  6-inch  Mining  Pump,  shows  the  adjustable:  bonnet  opening  to  the 
valves. 

For  Circulars,  or  further  particulars,  inqnire  of  or  address  J,  "W*.  BRJTTA.N"  &  CO.  Agents, 
120  Front  street,  San  Francisco;  H.  J.  BOOTH  &  CO.,  Union  Iron  Works,  First  street,  San 
Francisco,  or 

CUSSING   &   CO.,  Proprietors, 

!San    Francisco. 


414  CLAY, 


b.    U.S.  AND  FOREIGN     ~ 


Advics  Feee. 


Sheffield  Scientific  School 

Or  Tale  College,  New  Ilnven,  Conn. 

This  department  of  Yale  College,  instituted  in  1840,  and 
endowed  with  the  National  Land  Grant  in  1866,  furnishes 
advanced  instruction  in  the  various  branches  of  Mathe- 
matical, Physical,  and  Natural  Science. 

The  School  Is  under  the  direction  of  the  President  of  the 
College,  a  Board  of  thirteen  Professors  in  different  special 
ties,  and  six  assistant  instructors. 

Regular  courscsofstudy.leading  to  the  degree  of  Bach- 
elor of  Philosophy,  conferred  by  Yale  College,  are  ar- 
ranged as  follows:  1— CHKMI3TRY  AND  MlNEftALOGT.  2— ClVIL 
Engikekbing.  3—  Mkcuanical  Engineering,  i— Mining 
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VOI/UME    XVIII. 
JNombel*    6. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Mechsntcnl  Movements-  Ills. 
>  r  a-n  un.l  its  Beaourai  -. 
M     ii,     In  Alp1  ■>•'  C'  BOH  - 

p  .■! I  Mining  and  Metal* 

in  iglc.il  Oominlsaloa  to  Bu* 

rupc 

Tin'  Kim)  I- totlve 

liuimii-c  Gravel  Hinlng  BR- 

I.  r |j r  is.- 

ii!   \i  :i  irmv  nf  sciences 
Commencing  Oin-ratious  on  a 

Ambergris 
Dangerous  Coal  nils. 
Reals  .111  tin'  V.  W.  Coast. 

Waiii-'.l,  wimi  and  Hum  M.i|. 

HI  tin-  r,.  .SI. 

Tnc  ,ter  Ventilation  Aliinn. 
1*   rtlng  nfOold  and  Silver. 
Hcnotil*  for  lndusirlal  Science 
itiiilr.i.»l  Item*. 

N.w  I  in  "i-|i. U-, ii  luti-.. 
BlKTINKBRIMa      MlSOKIXANY.— 

DeMruclu rituii  Bottom 

Lands  ;  Tunnel    Under  the 
Mr. ill-  ot"  Dover;  The  Snow 


piv. — 


Sheds;  A  Peruvian  Rail 
ro  d. 

MM.  UaMOAL         llhi'i 

Kails— Iron  orsteel 
lire  hotter  than  lluninur 
Ing  I  r  Welding  :  L'Qllld 
Fuel  li.r  SU-nin  Vessels; 
Ii.'i'isklns  ;  st.-um  Bxpan- 
sl 

s.  i.sTi-ir  Miscnissr  — 
Tin'  RtlkiVorm  Disease;  The 
Transits  ,,(  Vi-niis;  The  two 
Toluidlnea;  Paraffino 

tliMiNcsujiaAiiY— Cuiiiiirislnc 

lale   Inlcllluellce   Ir the 

various  counties  and  dis- 
tricts In  Onlliornlit.  Arizo- 
na, lilulio,  Nevada,  orecon, 
and    I'luli 

N'ew  Patents  and  Inventions. 

San  Kranels  o  Mining  sliaie 
holders'  Directory. 

San  Pranolsco  Metal  Market. 

s.iu  Knillcisco  Market   Kates. 

Notices  to  Correspondents. 

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Van  Nostrand's  Eclectic  Engineering 
Magazine. — We  have  received  the  first 
number  of  a  new  niouthl y  magazine  with 
the  above  title, — larse  octavo,  having 
ninety-six  pages  filled  with  the  most  valu- 
able reading  matter  to  engineers  and  me- 
chanics, and  published  at  $5  a  year,  or  fifty 
cents  a  number.  The  editor  is  Alexander 
L.  Holley,  of  the  Troy  Bessemer  Works. 
From  the  word  "eclectic,"  as  well  as  from 
the  introduction  of  the  editor,  it  may  be 
inferred  that  most  of  the  leading  articles 
are  to  be  copied  from  English,  French,  and 
German  engineering  periodicals;  at  the 
same  time  that  the  American  field  is  to  be 
properly  canvassed  for  the  kind  of  matter 
that  is-required  by  the  profession  in  this 
country.  In  view  of  the  fact  that  the 
American  materialistic  penchant  has  so 
much  to  do  with  engineering,  and  has  de- 
veloped a  great  deal  in  that  field  which  is 
new  to  the  old  world,  it  seems  strange,  now 
that  we  setfbefore  us  an  American  maga- 
zine devoted  specially  to  the  subject,  that 
we  have  not  had  anything  of  the  kind  be- 
fore. But  we  have  only  to  bear  in  mind 
how  very  undeveloped,  comparatively,  our 
country,  with  all  itspromisingspecialfields, 
has  been  up  to  the  time  of  the  war,  and  to 
the  building  of  the  Pacific  Eailroad.  This 
engineering  magazine  is  a  desideratum, 
which,  if  not  very  seriously  mismanaged, 
cannot  fail  to  become  speedily  an  institu- 
tion and  a  power  in  the  land.  Amongst  the 
leading  papers,  are  :  Excavating  in  Quick- 
silver, by  W.  J.  McAlpine,  from  a  report 
read  before  the  American  Society  of  Civil 
Engineers;  Composition  of  Steel,  trans- 
lated from  the  Berg  and  Hiitten-Zeitung,  by 
John  B.  Peavse,  M.  E. ;  Freight  Locomo- 
tives; Rubber  Tires;  Preserving  Timber; 
Liquid  Fuel  ^Railway  Accommodations, 
etc. 


Underground  Life,  or  Mines  and  Min- 
ers.— Wo  have  received  from  H.  H.  Ban- 
croft &  Co.,  a  large  octavo  volume  of  this 
title,  containing  520  pay.es,  splendidly 
printed,  and  illustrated  by  160  artistic  en- 
gravings on  wood,  20  maps  geologically 
colored,  and  10  plates  of  metals  and  min- 
erals, chromo-lithography;  by  Prof.  L.  Sini- 
onin,  of  the  Paris  Ecole  des  Mines,  who 
visited  Colorado  eighteen  mouths  ago.  The 
work  is  translated  and  adapted  to  tlio  pres- 
ent state  of  British  mining,  and  edited  by 
H.  W.  Bristow,  F.  E.  S. ;  published  by  D.  , 
Appleton  &  Co.,  New  York.  Further  no- 1 
tice  will  be  made  of  the  book  in  our  next 
issue.     . 


Mechanical  Movements. 

We  continue  (from  page  49)  our  illustra- 
tions of  mechanical  movemeuts  : 

67.  Rectilinear  Into  circular  motion.  Pawl  on  one  arm 
acts  ou  the  wheel  when  the  foil  moves  in  ono  direction, 
ami  the  other  when  the  rod  returns. 

58.  Fiddle  drill,  used  by  watch-makers.  String  ot  the 
bow  pusses  round  the  pulley  on  spindle  of  the  driU 

69.  Reciprocating  into  circular  motion  by  up  and  down 
motion  of  pin  on  the  slide,  in  zig-zag  groove  on  cylinder. 

(10.  Reciprocating  into  rotary  motion. 

61.  Reciprocating  motion  to  a  framo  by  means  of  end- 
less rack  and  pinion. 

62.  Imparting  a  reciprocating  rectilinear  motion  to  a 
toothed  rack  by  a  toothed  segment  secured  to  a  lever- 
arm,  which  is  subjected  to  the  action  of  a  weight,  and 
of  an  eccentric  wrist-pin,  projecting  from  the  side  of  a 
revolving  disk. 


other,  and  are  dove-taUed  inward  from  upper  edge  to  re- 
ceive two  wedges  for  tramping  the  piece  or  pieces  of 
wood  to  be  planed. 

84.  Obtaining  mi  tlon  from  a  fall  of  water.  The 
bucket  empties  itself  as  it  touches  the  ground  by  a  valve 
in  the  bottom. 


Seals  on  the  North-west  Coast. — Dur- 
ing the  spring,  after  the  15th  of  April,  seals 
and  sea  lions  settle  in  myriads  in  Beh- 
ring's,  Copper,  Blijnec,  Andreanoviki,  Fox, 
St.  Paul's  and  St.  George's  Islands,  and  the 
business  of  hunting  them  for  their  fur  and 
oil  already  engages  many  Californians  and 
Puget  Sound  people,  not  mentioning  coast 
Indians  and  Russian  half-breeds;  larger 
profits   being  returned  here  than   iu   the 


C3.    Rod  reciprocates  by  mcansof  heart-shaped  cam. 

64.  Converting  continuous  revolving  into  reciproca- 
ting revolving  motion  by  a  cam-disk  acting  on  an  oscilla- 
ting lever. 

G6.  Revolving  into  reciprocating  rectilinear  motion,  by 
means  of  roller-arms,  extending  from  a  revolving  shaft, 
and  acting  on  lugs  projecting  from  a  reciprocating 
framo. 

66.  Reciprocating  motion  by  toothed  wheel  and  spring 
bar. 

67.  Cam  groove  in^drum  to  produce  reciprocating  mo- 
tion. 

68.  Reciprocating  rectilinear  motion  by  means  of  a 
cam.  , 

69.  Variable  velocity  of  bar  by  Blotted  urm  on  shaft. 
71).  Rotating  scolloped  wheel  gives  rectilinear  motion 

to  rod. 

71.  When  the  upper  and  lower  rods  are  brought  to- 
gether, the  right  and  left  are  separated. 

72.  Toe  and  lifter  for  working  engine  valves. 

73.  Parallel  motion  for  piston-rod  of  steam  engine. 

74.  Stamp  and  lifting  cam. 

75.  Same  purpose,  with  rack  and  mutilated  pinion. 

76.  Working-beam  und  fly-wheel. 

77.  Eccentric  or  cam,  and  elbow  lever. 

78.  Cross-head  and  guides. 

79.  Oscillating  motion  of  beam  into  rotary  motion  by 
sun  and  planet  wheels. 

80.  Double-acting  beani. 

81.  Single-acting  beam. 

82.  One  fprni  pf  oscillating  engine. 

83.  Bowery's  joiner's  e]amp;  plan  and  transverse  aec^ 
tion,  Oblong  bed  Jute,  at  one  end,  two  wedge-formed 
cheeks,  adjacent  sides  of  which  lie  at  an  angle  to  each 


Labrador  seal  fishery,  or  on  the  Norwegian 
coasts.  A  returned  seal  hunter  furnishes 
the  Mercantile  Gazette  with  some  informa- 
tion on  the  subject,  which  we  condense  as 
follows  : 

The  male  seal,  or  sekach,  in  the  spring, 
guards  more  than  two  hundred  females. 
The  sekach  is  very  large,  and  has  great  in- 
fluence over  the  herd  of  females.  It  seeks 
out  the  highest  rock  on  the  coast,  where  it 
can  rest  or  play.  A  skillful  hunter  will 
never  kill  the  sekach  while  it  is  on  the 
rocks,  as  that  would  drive  away  the  seals. 
Females  give  birth  to  young  in  the  month 
of  September,  and  the  rocks  are  then  cov- 
ered with  pups.  They  never  have  more 
than  two  in  a  litter.  Their  voices  resemble 
the  bleating  of  young  lambs.  They  are 
suckled  by  the  mother  until  they  are  able 
to  go  into  the  water,  when  they  are  re- 
quired to  look  out  for  themselves.  Seal  go 
up  on  the  beach  in  foggy  weather,  or  in  the 
evening,  They  are  so  fat  that  in  hot 
weather  they  prefer  the  water.  After  sun- 
set the  Aleuts  drive  them  back  towards  the 
mountains;  then  they  separate  the  females 
and  young  ones  from  the  males,  kill  all  the 


males  for  their  oil,  and  drive  the  other 
portion  back  into  the  sea.  A  seal  hunting 
firm  last  summer  had  40,000  females  one 
year  old  killed  in  August  aDd  September 
for  their  furs. 

Seal  oil  is  worth  seventy-five  cents  per 
gallon,  and  is  very  superior  for  machinery 
and  lamps.  The  Americans  trading  in 
Alaska  last  summer  did  not  pay  any  atten- 
tion to  the  seal  oil.  They  all  went  after 
furs.  The  oil  of  400,000  seals  was  thrown 
nto  the  water.  The  seals  at  the  end  of 
October  and  the  early  part  of  November, 
emigrate  to  the  southwest,  or  to  the  Japa- 
nese Islands.  They  are  not  afraid  of  the 
ice,  but  prefer  a  milder  climate  in  the  win- 
ter season. 

At  a  recent  meeting  of  the  Chamber  of 
Commerce  it  was  stated  that  the  objection- 
able bill  relating  to  the  Alaska  seal  fish- 
eries, which  was  introduced  by  Senator 
Cole,  and  alleged  to  afford  a  monopoly  of 
the  business  to  Hutchinson,  Kohl  &  Co. , 
had  been  withdrawn,  and  another  bill  less 
objectionable  in  its  features  introduced  in 
its  stead.  The  new  bill  prohibits  the  kill- 
ing of  female  seals,  levies  a  duty  of  $2  upon 
each  seal  skin,  and  limits  the  number  of 
seals  to  be  killed  to  twenty-five  thousand 
per  annum  on  four  of  the  principal  islands. 
It  authorizes  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury 
to  advertise  for  proposals  for  killing  the 
seals  allowed  to  be  taken,  as  seals  are  only 
found  on  a  few  islands  in  Northern  Pacific 
waters,  and  one  island  in  the  Atlantic  on 
the  American  side,  stringent  measures  are 
deemed  necessary  for  their  protection. 


Johnston's  Process  of  Distilling- 
Brandt. — This  consists  in  the  substitution 
of  a  column  rectifier  between  the  still  and 
the  usual  worm.  In  this  column,  thespirit 
as  distilled  is  washed  in  water  repeatedly 
before  condensation,  and  the  fusil  oil 
thereby  thoroughly  extracted.  Both  the 
still  and  column  are  graduated  by  the  use 
of  water,  each  having  thermometers  indi- 
cating the  temperature  inside  and  the 
strength  of  the  spirit  at  the  same  time,  so 
that  the  distiller  has  the  whole  operation 
under  complete  control. 

A  sample  of  brandy  manufactured  by  this 
process  at  B.  N.  Bugbey's  vineyard,  near 
Folsom,  from  Muscatel  pummace,  has  been 
sent  to  this  office,  which,  though  35  per 
cent,  above  proof,  possesses  an  unusual 
smoothness  for  its  age,  with  the  delicious 
perlume  and  flavor  of  the  grape  from  which 
it  was  made.  We  have  also  received  from 
the  above  mentioned  vineyard  a  box  of  na- 
tive raisins,  and  a  branch  about  two  feet 
long,  upon  which  were  nine  oranges.  The 
tree  from  which  it  was  taken  was  about 
eighteen  feet  high,  and  was  literally  cov- 
ered with  the  golden  fruit.  The  raisins  are 
of  fine  quality,  and  in  some  respects  supe- 
rior to  the  imported  article. 

Mineral  Wealth  of  California  and 
Adjoining  Territories. — Under  this  title 
Dr.  Burkert  of  Bonn,  is  furnishing  an 
able  resume  of  all  that  is  known  from  pub- 
lished sources,  in  the  columns  ot  the  Berg 
and  Hutten  Zeitung. 


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Oregon  and  its  Resources. 

Sajoem,  Oregon,  Jan.  31,  1869. 

Editors  Pkess: — I  have  been  spending 
the  winter  in  this  land  of  rains  and  fogs,  as 
common  fame  has  it,  but  I  have  so  far  not 
been  able  to  realize  the  appropriateness  of 
the  designation  from  any  extraordinary 
rain  or  fog  demonstrations  encountered  up 
to  the  present  date.  The  winter  has  been 
much  of  the  California  type;  no  snow,  and 
but  little  ice  in  the  streets  of  Salem. 

This  City  of  Peace  is  in  the  center  of  the 
great  Willamette  Valley, — a  valley  exten. 
,  sive  enough  for  a  kingdom,  and  with  a  soil 
capable  in  its  fertility  of  sustaining  a  popu- 
lation of  three  millions.  Everybody  knows, 
however,  about  the  capital  of  Oregon,  with 
its  university,  its  medical  college,  its  flour- 
ing mills  and  woolen  factories,  its  numer- 
ous churches  and  flourishing  schools.  The 
great  Oregon  Central  E.  E.,  commencing 
at  Portland,  destined  to  reach  San  Fran- 
cisco with  a  branch  to  tap  the  Pacific  Cen- 
tral at  the  Humboldt,  passes  through 
Salem.  The  work  is  far  advanced;  the 
grading  complete  from  here  to  Portland, 
and  some  of  the  bridges  erected. 

The  Cascade  Mountain  range  bounds  the 
valley  on  the  east,  and  the  Coast  Eange  on 
the  west.  In  these  ranges  the  tributaries 
of  the  great  Willamette  river  have  their 
origin,  each  forming  its  own  subordinate 
valley,  digitatious  to  the  grand  Willamette 
plain. 

The  mineral  treasures  of  these  mount- 
ains have  never  been  explored.  The  most 
superficial  observation,  however,  proves  that 
great  wealth  lies  slumbering  among  their 
rocks.  An  interest  is  now  springing  up  in 
their  behalf  from  the  late  discoveries  made  in 
both  ranges.  I  am  in  receipt  of  fine  speci- 
mens of  gold,  copper,  iron|  cinnabar,  mar- 
ble, lead,  zinc  and  antimony,  and  letters 
have  reached  me  in  regard  to  discoveries  in 
Coos  County,  of  the  utmost  importance, 
but  it  is  desired  not  to  give  details  for  the 
present. 

The  Santiam  mines  were  much  talked  of 
a  year  or  two  back.  They  fell  into  disre- 
pute from  the  ill-directed  efforts  made  at 
working  them.  I  have  however  come  to  the 
conclusion  from  a  personal  examination 
that  a  rich  mining  region  surrounds  the 
abandoned  mill  and  camp  at  Quartzville. 
Erom  numerous  assays  I  made  but  recently 
of  samples  from  that  vicinity,  I  can  come 
to  no  other  conclusion  than  that  there  are 
some  valuable  lodes  there. 

The  district  of  Bohemia,  south  of  the 
Santiam  mines  in  the  same  range,  the  Cas- 
cade is  claimed  to  be  rich  and  extensive. 
As  to  the  richness  of  ore  I  can  myself  tes- 
tify, and  have  no  reason  to  doubt  the  re- 
ported length  and  width  of  the  leads. 

Along  the  margin  of  the  valley  on  either 
side,  and  indeed  in  the  center,  mineral  mat- 
ter of  great  value  is  to  be  encountered. 
Coal  of  tolerable  quality,  excellent  iron  ore, 
fine  potter  clay,  and  in  one  locality  at  least, 
a  superior  material  for  fire  bricks,  I  have 
seen  myself.  Mineral  waters  also  abound. 
A  spring  having  all  the  properties  of  the 
Congress  water  of  Saratoga,  is  within 
twenty-five  miles  of  Salem.  I  have  expe- 
rienced and  tested  the  m  njral  matters  of 
three  different  localities  in  the  neighbor- 
hood of  Salem,  and  one  near  Portland,  re- 
markably rich  in  borax.  Brine  springs 
affording  an  excellent  article  of  culinary 
salt,  are  found  both  near  Salem  and  Port- 
land. In  short  there  is  no  end  of  the  ele- 
ments of  wealth  lying  loose  around  and  at 
the  very  doors  of  the  Oregonians,  if  they 
only  would  take  the  trouble  to  examine.  I 
may  be  able  to  give  details  of  some  of  these 
valuable  things,  so  soon  as  weather  permits 
comfortable  field  exercise.  j.  a.  v. 


Oceanic  Earthquake. — The  self-regis- 
tering tide  gauge  at  Fort  Point,  which 
never  fails  to  record  the  slightest  variation 
in  the  tide  level,  indicated,  on  the  10th 
instant,  an  unusual  disturbance,  in  all 
probability  caused  by  a  submarine  earth- 
quake. 


Alpine  County  as  a  Mining  Field.  • 

In  a  two  and  a  quarter  column  communi- 
cation published  in  the  New  York  Tribune 
of  January  12th,  Mr.  J.  Winchester,  (him- 
self formerly  one  of  the  editors  of  the  Tri- 
bune,'] has  furnished  an  able  account  of  the 
mining  interests  of  Alpine  County,  -with 
which  he  has  become  identified.     He  says  : 

"The  mineral  districts  of  Alpine  County 
are  of  far  greater  extent  than  that  devel- 
oped in  and  about  Virginia.  There  are  a 
dozen  or  more  of  them,  but  the  inostprom- 
inentare  Monitor,  Silver  Mountain,  Great 
Mogul,  Alpine,  Scandinavian,  and  Ray- 
mond. The  mineral  lodes  are  more  numer- 
ous, some  of  them  even  of  greater  magni- 
tude, than  the  Comstock,  while  in  the  aver- 
age richness  of  the  ores  the  latter  bears  no 
comparison  to  those  of  Alpine.  In  the  fa- 
cilities for  cheap  working,  the  mines  of  Al 
pine  are  unsurpassed  by  any  other  on  this 
continent.  The  Carson  River  and  its  trib- 
utaries, which  are  principally  fed  by  the 
Alpine  snows,  furnish  a  water-power  suffi- 
cient to  drive  thousands  of  stamps,  to 
which  the  mineral  ledges  are  all  inclose 
proximity. 

By  an  improvement  in  the  "Plattner 
gold  and  silver  chlorination  process,"  put 
into  operation  on  the  Star  ores  during  the 
past  two  months  by  Messrs.  Hoffman  & 
Eustel,  two  experienced  German  metal- 
lurgists, the  most  surprising  results  have 
been  obtained.  It  is  found  that  all  the  val- 
uable metals — gold,  silver,  and  copper — 
can  be  extracted  to  within  4  per  cent  of  the 
assay,  at  a  cost  of  treatment  not  exceeding 
iaelve  dollars  per  ton.  The  first  lot  of  this 
ore,  worked  at  the  Pioneer  mill,  at  Mark- 
leeville,  near  the  mine,  gave  a  product  of 
about  $400  per  ton.  This  method  of  treat- 
ment, adapted  alike  to  all  kinds  of  sulphu- 
ret  ores,  no  matter  how  refractory,  ushers 
in  a  new  and  prosperous  era  in  mining, 
for  it  brings  the  lowest  grade  of  ores  known 
in  the  silver  regions  within  the  scope  of 
profit,  while  the  yield  on  the  higher  grade 
ores  will  make  good  mines  productive  be- 
yond the  dreams  of  the  most  sanguine. 
Long  neglected  by  capitalists,  in  San  Fran- 
cisco and  the  Atlantic  States,  under  the 
impetus  of  the  recent  improvements  in  the 
reduction  of  ores  by  which  the  product  is 
maximum  and  the  cost  minimum — with  a 
wide  margin  for  profit  between,  Alpine 
County  will  take  rank  as  a  bullion-produc- 
ing district  ere  many  years,  second  to  no 
other  within  the  bounds  of  the  mineral  re- 
gion of  the  Union." 

Mr.  Winchester  has  fallen  into  a  common 
error  in  supposing  the  Kustel  &  Hoffman 
process  to  be  the  same  as  the  Plattner  chlo- 
rination process.  In  point  of  fact  the  two 
processes  have  nothing  in  common  but  the 
leaching  tub.  Plattner's  chlorination  is 
applied  to  gold,  and  consists  in  the  use  of 
quantities  of  free  chlorine  gas,  made  with 
the  aid  of  oxide  of  manganese,  to  change 
the  metal  into  soluble  chloride  of  gold.  In 
Eustel's  process,  the  success  of  which  has 
proved  so  satisfactory  in  the  treatment  of 
the  Star  argentiferous  copper  and  lead  ores, 
the  only  chlorine  generated,  is  done  pre- 
cisely as  in  the  usual  process  with  salt;  and 
the  "trick"  consists  in  not chloridiziug the 
silver  at  all,  as  is  the  case  in  the  prepara- 
tion for  pan  amalgamation,  but  in  manag- 
ing the  temperature  so  as  to  chloridize  the 
base  metals  only,  which  are  thereby  ren- 
dered soluble,  and  capable  of  being  leached 
out,  and  so  got  rid  of  for  the  succeeding 
amalgamation. 


Proposed  Mining  and  Metallurgical 
Commission  to  Europe. — A  Washington 
telegram  says: 

Senator  Conness  has  presented  a  memo- 
rial in  Congress  signed  by  about  fifty  dis- 
tinguished citizens,  composed  of  professors 
of  colleges  and  mining  schools  and  leading 
citizens  and  experts  in  metallurgy,  who 
pray  for  the  appointment  of  a  Commission 
to  visit  the  various  mines  in  Europe  and 
report  upon  the  modes  of  treating  ores  con- 
taining the  precious  metals.  The  memorial 
was  ordered  to  be  printed  and  referred  to 
the  Committee  on  Mines  and  Mining.  Pro- 
fessor Sykes,  the  gentleman  who  is  urging 
this  matter  upon  Congress,  will  have  a 
hearing  before  the  House  Committee  on 
Mines  and  Mining  during  the  present  week. 

It  is  presumed  that  Professor  Sykes  will 
furnish  good  and  valid  reasons  why  he 
should  not  undertake  the  trip  at  his  own 
expense,  as  dozens  of  others  have  done 
within  half  a  score  of  years  past,  who  have 
devoted  much  more  time  and  labor  to  the 
subject  than  Professor  Sykes  is  likely  to  do. 
If  a  "  Eeport "  is  wanted,  it  may  be  stated 
that  we  already  have  one,  from  Prof.  Blake, 
on  the  subject,  published  by  the  State  of 
California.  If  information  about  European 
processes, — the  same  is  accessible  in  the 
proper  books  and  periodicals,  which  are 
generally  already  in  the  possession  of  all 
our  intelligent  mining  managers.  If  advice 
is  to  be  given  as  to  the  best  processes,  for 
all  kinds  of  ores  and  metals  in  this  country 
in  general  or  in  particular,  Professor  Syke's 
opinion  will  not  be  taken  for  anything  more 
than  it  is  worth,  and  will  certainly  not  be 
in  advance  of  the  intelligence  of  many  of 
our  working  metallurgists. 

There  can  be  no  harm,  however,  in  send- 
ing such  a  commission;  only  that  it  is  well 
to  understand  in  whose  interest,  and  as 
definitely  as  possible  to  what  purpose,  the 
proposition  may  be  set  on  foot. 


The  Sutro  Tunnel  bill  has  now  taken 
the  title  of  an  Act  to  aid  in  ascertaining  the 
value  of  the  public  lands  containing  min- 
eral lodes,  and  for  the  endowment  of  a 
national  school  of  mines;  being  the  former 
bill  as  it  has  been  amended,  but  introduced 
by  Mr.  Ashley,  of  Nevada,  for  legislative 
reasons,  as  a  new  bill. 


Dis- 


Chinese  Remedy  for  the  Vine 
ease. — The  Chinese, — it  is  said, — use  a 
thick  paste  made  of  flowers  of  sulphur  and 
aluminous  clay,  as  a  remedy  for  the  vine 
disease.  The  paste  is  laid  upon  the  ground 
about  the  vine. 


Perm,  the  great  metropolis  of  the  Rus- 
sian iron  mining  and  manufacturing  dis- 
tricts of  the  Ural  foothills,  has  added  to  its 
industries  a  great  gun  factory,  within  a  few 
versts  distance,  on  the  banks  of  the  Kama. 


Etln  Drying  Lumber. — We  are  informed 
that  steps  are  being  taken  by  some  gentle- 
men connected  with  the  lumber  interests, 
to  establish  a  new  lumber  seasoning 
process  near  the  foot  of  Third  street.  One 
of  these  seasoning  processes  common  in 
the  Atlantic  States,  consists  in  the  use  of  a 
kiln  called  Buckley's  Patent  Dryer,  a  low 
brick  building,  tightly  covered  or  ceiled 
overhead,  with  close  folding  doors,  making 
it  as  near  air-tight  as  possible.  It  is  fitted 
with  rail  track  and  large  car,  on  which  the 
lumber  is  piled  by  thousands,  with  slats  or 
laths  intervening  between  each  layer  of 
boards,  when  it  is  run  into  the  house  and 
the  doors  closed.  In  an  adjoining  building 
is  a  large  boiler  for  generating  steam,  which 
is  superheated  and  introduced  into  the  dry- 
house  through  pipes,  where  a  constant  and 
uninterrupted  supply  is  kept  up  for  from 
twenty-four  to  forty-eight  hours,  when  the 
last  drop  of  moisture  will  be  found  to  have 
left  the  lumber,  and  it  becomes  impossible  to 
shrinkitmore.  Lumber  seasoned  inthisway 
does  not  shrink  after  being  manufactured, 
and  is  used  in  cabinet-work  and  fine  finish- 
ing. Every  large  lumber  dealer  in  Chicago 
is  said  to  have  one  of  these  dryers,  without 
which  they  would  be  unable  to  supply  the 
market  with  seasoned  lumber.  Where  green 
lumber  has  to  be  transported  any  distance 
by  land,  the  expense  is  more  than  saved  in 
cost  of  transportation. 


The  British  Iron  and  Steel  Insti- 
tute.-— This  new  organization  progresses. 
A  first  meeting,  to  define  its  constitution 
and  agree  to  a  code  of  rules,  was  held  in 
London  on  December  l(3th;  and  during  the 
present  month,  February,  it  is  to  be  form- 
ally opened.  The  Duke  of  Devonshire  was 
invited  to  be  President.  The  Engineer  says 
this  was  wise;  not  only  because  English- 
men are  very  fond  of  havingfa  nobleman  at 
their  head, — and  because  it  prevented  any 
possible  jealousies  among  the  members  of 
the  trade  who  might  conceive  themselves 
entitled  to  the  honor, — but  for  the  reason 
that  the  Duke,  "  in  addition  to  having  great 
possessions  in  mineral  property,  is  at  the 
head  of  a  concern  which  is  amongst  the 
foremost  and  the  most  extensive  of  modern 
iron  and  steel  works  in  this  country." 


Aniline. — It  requires  as  many  as  2,000 
tons  of  coal  to  produce  a  circular  block  of 
rosaniline  twenty-four  inches  high  by  nine 
inches  wide,  but  this  is  sufficient  to  dye 
three  hundred  miles  of  silk  fabric. 


California  Academy  of  Sciences. 

A  regular  meeting  of  the  California  Acad- 
emy of  Sciences  was  held  on  Monday  even- 
ing January  15th,  Dr.  J.  G.  Cooper  in  the 
chair.  The  following  persons  were  elected 
members :  J.  W.  Hobson,  John  J.  Ste- 
phenson, M.  D. ,  and  Smythe  Clark;  and 
proposed  for  membership,  Dr.  George 
Hewston,  Mr.  Easton,  Dr.  Aronstein,  and 
James  F.  Breed. 

THE  BOUNDS  BETWEEN  VEGETABLE  AND  ANI- 
MAL LIFE. 

Dr.  James  Blake  read  an  interesting  pa- 
per on  Amoebae,  and  the  lower  forms  of  or- 
ganized matter.  He  pointed  out  the  more 
striking  peculiarities  of  the  amoebae,  as  re- 
gards their  powers  of  organization,  locr- 
motiou,  nutrition  and  reproduction.  The 
habits  of  this  lowest  order  of  what  are  by 
courtesy  called  living  beings,  but  are,  in 
reality,  only  small  masses  of  glutinous  mat- 
ter, were  fully  described  and  illustrated  by 
diagrams,  showing  their  various  stages  of 
fdrmation,  their  several  varieties,  and  that 
they  were  found  everywhere,  even  in  the 
sands  of  our  seashore,  nearly  a  hundred  feet 
beneath  the  surface.  Sometimes  five  or 
six  of  these  amoeba?  join,  and  they  can  be 
divided  indefinitely.  They  often  fall  into 
a  hundred  pieces,  each  piece  beinganimated 
and  becoming  a  distinct  individual  of  his 
species.  When  the  being,  whioli  has  neither 
mouth  nor  stomach,  required  nourishment, 
it  shut  itself  around  the  food  instead  of  re- 
ceiving it.  The  lecturer  showed  by  dia- 
grams the  curious  method  by  which  the 
creature  separates  and  reforms  into  other  of 
its  species.  They  are  neither  animals  nor 
vegetables,  yet  partake  of  the  nature  of 
both.  They  have  a  tendency  to  continual 
motion,  and  these  algee,  infusoria,  amcebsa, 
etc.,  find  oxygen  necessary  to  their  move- 
ments, which  cease  upon  the  introduction 
of  electricity  or  hydrogen. 

A  number  of  scientific  works  were  do- 
nated to  the  Academy;  specimens  of  calca- 
reous sandstone  by  Mr.  Yale;  fossils  from 
a  coal  mine  in  Mount  Diablo  by  Capta  n 
Johu  Eckley;  and  a  quantity  of  acohol  for 
preserving  specimens,  by  James  Dows  & 
Co. 

TLB   CANYON  LIVE  OAK — IGNORANCE    OF  ITS 
VALTJ2. 

Professor  Eellogg  presented  specimens 
of  the  fruit,  foliage  and  timber  of  the 
Golden  Decked  Live  Oak,  or  Canon  Live 
Oak  (Quercius  Chrysolepis)  of  the  coast  of 
California,  procured  by  Geo.  W.  Dunn,  a 
member  of  the  Academy.  This  oak,  Pro- 
fessor Kelloggsaid, was  by  some  confounded 
with  Q.  Wvshizeni,  specimens  of  which  were 
presented  for  comparison.  The  timber  is 
remarkable  for  its  solidity,  strength,  tough- 
ness and  durability,  only  equaled  by  our 
southeastern  live  oak  (Quercus  VirensJ.  He 
remarked  that  his  attention  was  many  years 
ago  directed  to  its  use  in  ship  frames, 
knees,  etc.,  by  Captain  Morgan,  of  Bolinas 
Bay.  It  was  a  "  burning  shame,"  in  his 
view  of  it,  to  have  such  valuable  timber 
shipped  to  San  Francisco  for  firewood,  out 
of  sheer  ignorance  of  its  value.  This  spe- 
cies must  not  be  confounded  with  the  or- 
dinary live  oak,  Quercus  agrifoliat  of  Oak- 
land, Alameda,  add  the  suburbs  of  San 
Francisco.  Dr.  Kellogg  also  read  a  descrip- 
tion of  Tun-Uis  Americanus  Kellogg;  of  a 
new  genus  Grincea  Kellogg,  and  two  new 
species,  Crimea  cymosa,  and  Grinaia  Mon- 
tana Kellogg;  also  a  description  of  a  new 
species  Aster  of  Biotia  Section,  D.  C,  and 
Aster  Consanguenea,  Kellogg. 

PRACTICAL  METEOROLOGY. 

Dr.  Gibbons  moved  the  appointment  of  a 
Committee  on  Meteorology,  to  makei.n  Icol- 
late  observations  on  the  climate  and  atmos- 
pheric phenomena  of  California.  One  ob- 
ject of  such  acommittee  should  be  to  issue 
a  circular  to  the  editors  and  proprietors  of 
newspapers  throughout  the  State  to  induce 
them  to  publish  regular  accounts  of  the 
atmospheric  changes  in  their  respective  re- 
gions— the  quantity  of  rain,  the  hour  of 
commencement  and  termination  of  storms, 
and  other  meteorological  facts  calculated  to 
assist  in  the  formation  of  generalizations 
of  value.  The  phenomena  of  storms  on 
this  coast  were  quite  different  from  those 
on  the  Atlantic  side.  There  the  progress 
of  a  storm  was  telegraphed  in  advance 
from  State  to  State.  The  law  of  storms 
here  was  very  vague  and  difficult  to  under- 
stand. He  (Dr.  Gibbons)  had  been  en- 
deavoring many  years  to  get  at  the  philos- 
ophy of  our  south  and  southeast  rain 
storms,  but  without  some  organized  system 
such  as  the  above,  it  would  be  impossible 
to  arrive  at  results. 

The  motion  to  appoint  a  committee  at  the 
next  meeting  was  carried,  and  tho  Acad- 
emy adjourned. 


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Meciiaiiical . 


Rails — Iron  ok  Steel? — Thia  question 
is  still  discussed.  Steel  rails  liuve  not 
fully  answered  the  expectation.  Thoso 
people  who  rush  to  extremes,  are  therefore 
loud  in  their  wholosale  denunciation  of 
them.  But  there -is  probably  good  reason 
for  their  failure  to  come  up  to  the  standard 
claimed  at  first.  Sample  steel  rails  of 
superior  quality  were  contrasted  with  or- 
dinary iron  rails  us  a  test.  The  same  cause 
which  led  to  the  use  of  poor  iron,  has  led 
to  the  uso  of  poor  steel;  henoe  the  failure. 
Again;  in  the  laying  of  the  rails,  too  little 
regard  has  been  paid  to  the  peculiar  crys- 
talline structure  of  steel.  It  will  break 
miller  circumstancos  whore  an  iron  rail, 
with  its  tough  fibrous  structure,  will  not. 
Jarring  and  pounding  will  not  answer  with 
steeL  A  slight  notch  or  indentation  may 
servo  as  the  commencement  of  a  fracture, 
gradually  extending,  uutil  the  rail  snaps. 
Thin  wooden  pads  have  been  used  in  some 
cases,  to  obviate  these  objections, — and 
with  good  results.  The  American  Artisan 
says :  "  The  claims  and  expectations  of 
those  interested  in  the  introduction  of  steel 
rails  have  been  suiliciently  high  to  permit 
a  very  considerable  abatement  without  do- 
ing away  with  ,the  probability  that,  at  no 
distant  period,  steel  will  be  almost  univer- 
sally substituted  for  iron  as  a  material  for 
rails." 


Why  it  Costs  so  much  to  Keep  a 
Railroad  in  Repair. — One  reason  is  that 
the  cross-ties  are  not  all  of  the  same  size 
and  length,  and  consequently  there  is  an 
unequal  amount  of  bearing  surface.  As 
each  driving  wheel  passes  over  the  cross- 
tie  the  tie  is  driven  down  in  the  ballast 
just  in  proportion  as  the  bearing  surface  is 
deficient  to  sustain  the  load.  Now  where 
the  cross-ties  are  irregular  in  size,  the  re- 
sisting power  to  depression  varies,  the 
smaller  tie  sinking  deepest,  the  blow  from 
the  driving  wheel  being  aided  by  the  fall 
so  that  the  effects  are  aggravated  in  propor- 
tion. This  result  leaves  the  track  a  suc- 
cession of  short  and  irregular  waves.  The 
American  Railway  Timess&ys:  Vast  amounts 
of  money  are  expended  to  secure  a  smooth 
and  even  road  bed,— for  that  is  the  theory 
of  all  railway  construction, — and  then  the 
practice  is  to  so  arrange  the  superstructure 
that  the  evenness  and  smoothness  are  at 
once  destroyed,  and  the  trains  instead  of 
Laving  that  easy  gliding  motion  so  favora- 
ble to  economy  of  operation  and  safety,  go 
thumping  and  pounding  over  the  line, 
causing  a  useless  waste  of  power,  destroy- 
ing the  road-bed,  and  every  part  of  the  su- 
perstructure, and  destroying  every  part  of 
the  rolling  stock  as  well." 

Pressure  better  than  Hammering  for 
Welding. — Recent  experiments  by  French 
machinists  have  shown  that  continued 
steady  hydraulic  pressure  in  welding,  causes 
complete  union  of  two  masses  of  iron,  while 
the  junction  is  only  superficial  if  produced 
by  the  hammer.  Among  other  experi- 
ments, two  iron  bars,  1%  inches  in  diam- 
eter, were  heated  to  the  welding  point  and 
brought  under  the  hydraulic  press.  The 
welding  was  effected  with  extraordinary 
quickness,  the  fibers  of  the  iron  being  thor- 
oughly intercalated  with  each  other,  and 
the  joined  portion  of  the  bars  was  quite  as 
strong  as  anywhere  else,  a  microscopic  sec- 
tion of  the  joint  showing  a  perfectly  homo- 
geneous texture. 

Liquid  Fuel  for  Steam  Vessels. —  Dr. 
Paul  concluded  from  his  investigations, 
that  an  evaporative  efficiency  of  lb  lbs.  of 
water  per  1  lb.  of  oil  burnt  might  be  at- 
tained, so  that,  taking  the  average  duty  of 
coal  at  7  lbs.  of  water  evaporated  per  1  lb. 
of  coal,  the  weight  of  oil  required  to  fuel 
a  vessel  would  only  be  about  one-half  that 
required  of  coal,  or  the  weight  of  fuel  to 
be  carried  would  be  only  half  as  much  as 
when  coal  is  used.  And  taking  the  ton  of 
coal  as  stowed  on  board  a  vessel  to  occupy 
43  cubic  feet,  and  the  ton  of  oil  as  occupy- 
ing 34  cubic  feet,  the  quantity  of  oil  equiv- 
alent to  1  ton  of  coal  would  occupy  only 
about  17  cubic  feet,  so  that  the  saving  in 
stowage  space  would  amount  to  60  per  cent. 
of  the  space  required  for  coal.  —London 
Mining  Journal. 


Deerskins. 

From  an  article  in  the  American  Natural- 
ist, by  Charles  Wright,  on  "Deer-hunting 
in  Texas,"  we  extract  the  following  descrip- 
tion of  the  manner  of  preparing  the  skins 
of  tho  deer  for  market : 

"There  are  three  principal  operations: 
graining,  braining,  and  smoking.  Tin  skin 
is  dried  and  afterwards  soaked  till  it  is  soft; 
then  the  hair  and  grain,  or  cuticle,  am 
rubbed  off  with  any  instrument  serving 
the  samo  purpose  as  a  currier's  knife,  the 
skin  being  spread  out  on  anything  answer- 
ing to  the  currier's  beam.  The  skin  is 
partially  "broken  "  in  this  process,  and  it 
should  bo  stretched  and  broken  still  more, 
while  drying,  that  it  may  "  take  brains  " 
more  readily.  Tho  brains  of  the  deer,  or 
any  similar  quantity  of  another  animal  will 
dress  tho  skin.  The  skin,  immersed  in  it, 
soon  absorbs  the  brains  and  becomes  thick 
and  spongy.  But  if  the  skin  be  now  wetted 
and  suffered  to  dry  without  manipulation, 
it  becomes  hard  again  like  rawhide.  Smok- 
ing is  a  means  of  obviating  this.  The  ob- 
ject is  to  make  tho  smoke  pass  through  the 
pores  of  the  skin.  The  effect  of  the  brain- 
ing seems  to  be  to  comminute  the  gluten, 
but  it  does  not  affect  its  solubility.  The 
smoke  seems  to  form  a  chemical  combina- 
tion with  it,  rendering  it  insoluble.  Any 
|  dry  rotten  wood, — hickory,  ash,  oak,  or 
even  cobs, — serves  to  make  the  smoke.  A 
hole  is  dug  in  the  ground  about  two  feet 
deep  and  six  inches  in  diameter.  Some 
coals  are  thrown  in  and  a  little  of  the  wood 
upon  them.  The  skins  (better  two  to- 
gether) are  loosely  sewed  along  the  edges, 
except  one,  which  is  stretched  around  the 
hole,  and  the  skins  are  then  suspended 
above  it,  like  an  empty  sack  with  the  mouth 
downwurd.  The  process  is  kept  up  till 
the  operator  deems  the  skin  sufficiently 
smoked." 

Steam  Expansion. — The  American  Ar- 
tisan gives  the  new  table  constructed  by 
the  celebrated  French  engineers,  Normand 
and  Mallet :  In  the  construction  of  this  ta- 
ble of  expansion,  corrections  have  been 
made  for  three  important  points,  viz.,  the 
fall  of  temperature  to  the  degrees  corres- 
ponding to  the  successive  pressures;  the 
portion  of  condensed  steam  which,  added 
to  the  fall  of  temperature,  completes  the 
loss  of  heat  corresponding  to  the  success- 
ive supplies  of  motive  power  (steam) ;  and 
for  the  resisting  pressure  in  the  condenser. 
In  the  table  the  first  colmmn  represents 
the  final  volume  of  steam  in  the  cylinder 
at  the  end  of  its  expansion  in  proportion  to 
the  volume  just  before  expansion  com- 
mences. The  second  column  gives  the 
corresponding  "  cut-off "  point  in  decimal 
parts  of  the  stroke.  The  third  column 
gives  the  work  done  by  the  steam,  suppos- 
ing the  work  done  without  expansion  and 
without  back  pressure  to  be  1 : 

1-00  1-000  0.960 

1-50  0-666  1-326 

2-00  0-500  1-566 

2-50  0-400  1-741 

3-00  0-333  1-376 

400  0-250  2-071 

500  0-200  2-206 

6-00  0-166  2-304 

8-00  0125  2-435 

10-00  0-100  2-513 

Messrs.  Normand  and  Mallet  think  that  the 
degree  of  expansion  should  be  in  propor- 
tion to  the  distance  run,  in  order  that  econ- 
omy may  result  from  the  combined  lightness 
of  the  machinery  and  fuel.  For  a  run  of 
one  day  the  rate  of  expansion  should  be  4 
or  5  volumes;  for  5  days,  5  or  6;  for  10 
days,  6  or  7;  for  15  days,  7  or  8;  for  20 
days,  8  or  10.  Expansion  to  4  or  5  vol- 
umes has  been  found  in  Normand's  en- 
gines to  be  consistent  with  the  highest  de- 
gree of  lightness  even  without  fuel. 

' '  Something  New  in  Steel." — The  En- 
gineer of  Dec.  25th,  describes,  under  the 
above  head,  a  new  tool  metal  prepared  by 
Mr.  Mushet,  which  planed  a  certain  area  of 
hard  cast  iron  without  losing  its  edge, 
while  a  similar  tool  of  the  best  ordinary 
cast  steel  had  to  be  ground  three  times  to 
perform  the  same  work.  The  journal 
named  above,  says  it  is  to  all  intents  and 
purposes,  a  new  metal, — neither  steel  nor 
cast  iron.  Mr.  Mushet  has  not  jiatented  its 
mode  of  production,  although  it  is  re- 
served as  a  secret. 


Scientific  .  Vised /a /i ;  • 


The  Ejector  Condenser. — Morton's  con- 
denser, which  we  described  last  week,  is 
said  to  be  "regarded  by  eminent  profes- 
sional men  in  Great  Britain  as  probably  the 
most  important  improvement  in  the  steam 
engine  since  the  time  of  James  Watt. " 


Reversion  to  Original  Types— The  Silk- 
worm Disease. 

It  is  well  known  that,  among  men,  tho 
strongly  marked  features  of  an  ancestor, 
although  so  modified  by  transmission 
through  repeated  intermarriages  with  differ- 
ent families,  as  to  have  been  totally  untrace- 
able for  several  generations,  will  occasion- 
ally''crop  out  "  in  all  their  distinctness; 
and  that  an  infant,  who  is  by  no  means 
"  the  very  image  of  his  father, "  will  look 
exactly  like  the  picture  of  his  great-great- 
great-grandfather.  Something  analogous 
to  this  is  true  of  lower  organisms. 
Part  V.  of  Packard's  "Guide  to  the 
Study  of  Insects,"  —  which  has  just 
come  out,  and  the  receipt  of  which  from 
the  publishers  we  hereby  acknowledge, — 
treats  of, — among  other  families,  —  the 
Bombycida\  To  these  belong  the  silk- 
worms. A  few  remarks  upon  the  Bomby.c 
mori,  or  Chinese  silkworm,  will  at  this  sea- 
son be  interesting  to  many  of  our  readers. 
This  worm  is  of  an  ashy  or  cream  color; 
but  in  almost  every  batch  of  worms  will  be 
seen,  after  the  first  moult  has  occurred, 
some  dark-colored  ones.  These  have  been 
considered  a  distinct  species,  arising  from 
domestication.  But  the  experiments  of 
Captain  Hutton,of  India,  have  shown  that 
they  are  actually  types  of  the  original  spe- 
cies; and  that  by  separating  them  from 
their  debilitated  and  degenerate  compan- 
ions, whose  sickly  race  is  fast  dying  out, — 
a  permanent  and  healthy  breed  may  be  pro- 
duced. He  attributes  the  disease  which 
has  been  prevalent  among  them, — and 
which  has  at  last  brought  them,  as  a  fam- 
ily, to  a  moribund  condition, — to  improper 
food,  want  of  light  and  air,  too  high  a  tem- 
perature, and  constant  interbreeding  for 
centuries.  Having  become  convinced  that 
the  occasional  occurrence  of  a  dark-grey 
or  blackish  worm  was  an  effort  of  nature 
to  revert  to  the  original  healthy  starting- 
point,  "he  picked  out  all  the  dark-colored 
worms  and  reared  them  separately,  allow- 
ing the  moths  to  couple  only  inter  se,  and 
the  same  with  the  white  worms.  In  the 
following  spring  the  one  batch  of  eggs  pro- 
duced nearly  all  dark-brindled  worms, 
whilst  the  other  batch  produced  white 
worms,  sparingly  interspersed  with  an  oc- 
casional dark  one;  these  latter  were  removed 
into  a  dark  batch,  which  was  also  weeded 
of  its  pale  worms.  In  the  third  year  the 
worms  were  still  darker  than  before,  and 
were  always  larger  and  more  vigorous  than 
the  pale  ones,  giving  larger  and  better 
stuffed  cocoons.  He  finally  succeeded  in 
getting  an  entire  brood  of  dark  worms, 
which  he  regarded  as  a  sign  of  increased 
health  and  strength  in  the  larva?,  thus  prov- 
ing that  the  dark  worms  were  of  the  origi- 
nal race." 


The  Transits  of  Venus. — Mr.  Airy,  the 
Astronomer  Royal  of  England,  is  already 
preparing  for  the  transit  of  Venus,  which 
will  occur  in  1874.  He  suggests  to  the 
Astronomical  Society,  as  one  station  from 
which  to  make  the  observations,  a  point  in 
the  Autarctic  Continent  where  Sir  James 
Ross  landed.  This  point,  however,  is  un- 
approachable at  or  about  the  time  when  the 
event  will  take  place ;  those  therefore  who 
join  the  party,  must  make  up  their  minds  to 
stay  there  a  year.  Other  points  also  re- 
commended as  stations  are  Mauritius  and 
Madagascar.  Another  transit  will  occur  in 
1882. 


Bathybius. — This  is  the  name  given  by 
Professor  Huxley  to  the  singular  gelatinous 
substance  from  the  bottom  of  the  Atlantic 
which  he  has  been  investigating  by  means 
of  the  microscope.  It  is  the  lowest  form 
of  living  matter,  aud  apparently  obtains  its 
food,  like  plants,  from  the  inorganic  world. 
By  some  it  is  regarded  as  a  gigantic  Pro- 
tozoan, extending  over  miles  of  surface, 
and  yet  being  one  living  mass. 


Tire  Two  Toluidtnes.  —  Rosenstiehl  has 
fouud  that  besides  the  ordinary  crystalliz- 
ablo  toluidine,  there  also  occurs  in  associa- 
tion with  the  aniliuo  of  commerce,  another 
liquid  alkaloid,  isomeric  with  toluidine, 
which  he  onlls psendo  toluidine.  Since  1863 
Hoffman  has  taught  us  that  aniline  alone 
will  not  produce  the  brilliant  tinted  salts  of 
rosauiliue,  but  that  toluidine  must  be  pres- 
ent also.  R.  finds  that  neither  species  of 
toluidine  alone  will  act  in  this  way,  but  that 
a  mixture  of  both  of  them  behaves  with 
arsenic  acid  like  a  mixture  of  the  ordinary 
crystallized  toluidine  with  aniline,  affording 
thearseniato  of  rosaniline;  but,  what  is  most 
remarkable,  affording  it  in  very  much  larger 
proportion.  In  fact,  whilst  a  mixture  of 
pure  crystallizable  toluidine  with  aniline 
yeilded  but  22.5  per  cent,  of  crystallized  red 
color,  the  mixture  of  the  two  toluidines,  as 
obtained  from  coal  tar,  yielded  39  to  40  per 
cent.  In  the  former  case,  about  20  per 
cent,  of  aniline  remained  unchanged,  so 
that  the  proportions  of  toluidine  and  aniline 
entering  into  the  reaction  were  two  parts  of 
the  former  to  one  of  the  latter.  Commer- 
cial aniline,  of  course  a  mixture,  yields 
from  27  to  30  per  cent,  of  the  color. — Bul- 
letin de  la  Societe"  Chimique,  Prof.  Wuriz. 


To  Preserve  the  Metallic  Luster  of 
Sodium.  — It  is  usual  to  keep  sodium  under 
naphtha.  But  its  beautiful  metallic  luster 
is  in  this  case  only  seen  upon  a  freshly  cut 
surface.  Prof.  G.  Hinrichs  proposes  and 
practices  the  following  method,  by  which 
that  luster  is  permanently  shown:  "Take 
two  test  tubes,  one  a  little  smaller  than  the 
other,  so  as  to  slip  into  the  latter  without 
leaving  much  space  between  the  two  glass 
walls,  put  some  carefully  cleaned  sodium  in 
the  wider  tube,  insert  the  more  narrow 
tube,  having  previously  given  a  thin  coat- 
ing of  beeswax  to  the  upper  part  of  this 
latter;  then  gently  heat  the  whole  on  a  sand 
bath.  The  sodium  will  fuse,  and  by  a  gen- 
tle pressure  the  inner  tube  is  pressed  down, 
so  as  to  force  the  fused  metal  'over  a  large 
surface  between  the  two  tubes,  while  tho 
air  is  totally  excluded  by  the  beeswax.  I 
have  kept  sodium  for  more  than  six  months 
in  this  way,  and  it  is  now  as  bright  and 
brilliant  as  when  first  put  up." 

The  Granite  and  Soil  of  Iowa  and 
New  England. — C.  A  White  has  traced 
up  the  reddish  granite  rocks  of  the  Iowa 
drift  to  their  original  home.  He  says  :  "At 
the  month  of  the  Redwood  River  there  are 
large  exposures  of  them,  reaching  a  hun- 
dred feet  in  thickness,  yet  in  place  and  un- 
disturbed, but  so  thoroughly  decomposed, 
that  one  can  crush  it  in  his  hand  to  the  con- 
dition of  ordinary  soil,  like  that  described 
by  Professor  Agassiz,  as  composing  the 
Organ  Mountains,  near  Rio  Janeiro.  Jt  is 
evidently  from  this  source  that  much  of  the 
soil  and  fine  material  of  the  drift  of  Iowa 
and  Minnesota  are  derived.  New  England 
did  not  derive  such  asoil  from  her  grauites, 
although  they  contain  all  the  elements  of 
good  soil,  because  their  texture  did  not  al- 
low of  their  ready  disintegration,  while  the 
glaciers  were  passing  over  them,  as  those 
of  Minnesota  did.  Thus  the  great  superi- 
ority of  the  soil  of  the  Northwest  over  that 
of  New  England,  is  due  to  the  fact  thatthe 
rocks  of  the  whole  region — granites,  sand- 
stones, and  limestones — were  more  easily 
disintegrated  and  ground." 

Paraffine. — The  ordinary  mode  of  ob- 
taining refined  paraffine  from  the  crude  dis- 
tillates involves  two  redistillations  of  the 
same,  which  always  detracts  from  the  yield 
of  paraffine,  both  in  quantity  and  quality; 
a  portion  being  converted  into  permanently 
liquid  hydrocarbons,  while  another  portion 
becomes  modified  so  that  the  solid  products 
are  softer  and  more  fusible.  Hubner  pro- 
poses therefore  to  treat  the  crude  tarry 
products  directly  with  sulphuric  acid,  then, 
after  decantation,  to  distill  from  a  few  hun- 
dredths of  quicklime  (instead  of  the  soda 
ordiuarily  employed)  and  then  to  crystal- 
lize, press  and  purify  in  the  usual  way  by 
washing  with  liquid  hydrocarbons.  He 
thus  obtains  a  greater  yield  and  a  better 
product. — Gas  Light  Journal. 


Estimating  Silver  by  the  Wet 
Method. — M.  Stas  says  that  chloride  of  so- 
dium does  not  precipitate  all  the  silver 
from  a  solution.  He  employs  bromides;- 
and  he  is  nosv  engaged  in  experiments  on 
the  preparation  of  bromide  free  from  chlo- 
ride, as  the  commercial  samples  are  im- 
pure. 

Iodide  of  Aluminum  in  Photography. 
M.  Jeuffrein  states  that  he  has  found  this 
substauce  very  useful  in  preve.iting  the 
collodionized  surface  from  blistering. 


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Resources  and  Developments. 

Shake  Oil. — An  expedition  13  being  or- 
ganized, and  a  vessel  fitted  out  at  Honolulu 
for  the  purpose  of  catching  sharks,  in  the 
■waters  about  Pearl  river,  Oahu.  The  oil 
■will  be  extracted  from  their  livers,  and  the 
fins  dried  for  the  China  trade. 

Salt  Deposit.  —  We  are  informed  (says 
the  Virginia  City  Enterprise)  that  a  salt 
plain,  some  five  miles  in  "width  by  eight  in 
length,  has  been  discovered  about  eighty- 
five  miles  southeast  of  Pine  Grove.  The 
■whole  surface  of  the  valley  is  of  pure, 
coarse-grained  salt.  Near  the  center  of 
the  valley  is  a  pond,  a  quarter  of  a  mile  in 
diameter,  of  exceedingly  salt  and  bitter 
■water. 

Capabilities  of  Utah  Territory. — Ac- 
cording to  George  A.  Smith,  who  is  said  to 
be  the  best  informed  man  in  the  Territory, 
and  is  called  the  historian  of  the  church, 
out  of  the  43,000,000  acres  of  land  in  Utah, 
not  more  than  500,000  can  be  cultivated 
■with  profit.  Last  year,  the  number  of 
acres  was  133,000,  or  about  one-third  of  the 
land  which  can  be  cultivated,  by  irrigation 
from  mountain  streams.  Artesian  wells  may 
be  made  successful  on  the  sage  plains  and 
the  alkali  wastes.  Several  attempts  have 
been  made  to  sink  them,  but  without  great 
success  thus  far.  A  company  was  formed 
several  years  ago,  called  the  Jordan  Irriga- 
ting Company,  which  undertook  to  irrigate 
about  11,000  acres  of  land  west  of  the  city. 
An  expensive  dam  was  erected,  $20,000  ex- 
pended, but  the  floods  carried  away  the 
dam,  and  not  more  than  500  acres  have 
been  brought  under  cultivation.  In  the 
statistical  report  made  to  the  Territorial 
Legislature,  it  is  estimated  that  the  tillable 
land  not  yet  under  cultivation  will  support 
a  population  of  400,000.  This  estimate 
gives  640  inhabitants  to  the  square  mile,  a 
population  more  dense  than  any  State  in 
the  Union.  The  farmers  of  Utah  have 
small  farms — not  more  than  fifteen  acres. 
The  average  may  be  set  at  ten  acres.  Irri- 
gation is  practiced,  but  it  is  expensive,  re- 
quiring a  net  work  of  ditches  and  dykes. 
The  water  is  taken  by  a  sluice  from  main 
canals,  and  brought  upon  the  growing  crops 
through  shallow  ditches,  generally  about 
five  feet  apart. 

Southern  Utah  has  a  flourishing  settle- 
ment of  about  10,000  faithful  Mormons,  in 
the  rich  valley  of  Virgin  river,  a  tributary 
of  the  Colorado,  about  75  miles  above  its 
mouth,  which  is  near  Colville.  The  prin- 
cipal town  is  St.  George,  situated  at  an  ele- 
vation of  about  2,000  feet  above  the  sea,  in 
latitude  37°  10'.  The  climate  is  very  warm 
in  summer,  and  the  winters  are  mnch 
milder  than  in  Salt  Lake  City,  which  is  3% 
degrees  further  north  and  2,300  feet  higher 
in  altitude.  The  cultivation  of  the  cotton, 
the  grape,  the  fig,  the  olive  and  various 
other  semi-tropical  fruits,  having  proved 
successful,  many  of  the  Mormons  of  the 
colder  basin  intend  to  move  to  the  south. 
"Washington  county  includes  the  new  set- 
tlements; it  has  a  mill  in  which  cotton  and 
wool  are  spun  and  wove,  nine  grist  mills, 
six  saw  mills,  and  twenty-two  schools.  St. 
George  is  now  building  a  meeting  house  of 
cut  stone,  to  cost  $300,000.  "Wages  range 
from  $2  50  to  $6  per  day  in  currency,  but 
money  is  very  scarce,  and  nearly  all  the 
trading  is  done  by  barter.  It  is  probable 
that  the  opening  of  the  White  Pine  mines 
will  furnish  a  splendid  market  for  the  pro- 
duce of  St.  George,  which  is  175  miles  dis- 
tant, and  only  120  from  the  Grand  District 
— a  later  discovery,  said  to  be  very  rich 
also.  Among  the  institutions  of  St.  George 
is  a  cooperative  commercial  association,  the 
agent  of  which  is  now  in  this  city  purchas- 
ing merchandise  to  be  shipped  to  San  Pe- 
dro, and  thence  hauled  overland,  at  an  ex- 
pense of  15  cents  per  pound.  Transporta- 
tion would  be  cheaper  by  way  of  the  Colo- 
rado, but  trips  to  the  head  of  navigation  at 
present  are  very  costly,  so  that  small  ship- 
ments of  freight  to  Southern  Utah  can  be 
carried  cheaper  by  way  of  San  Bernardino. 

Accessibility  of  the  Upper  Colorado 
Basin.  —  Boss  Browne  speaks  thus  of  the 
Colorado,  as  he  saw  it:  ' '  It  could  scarcely 
fall  any  lower,  without  going  entirely 
through  its  own  bottom.  A  more  capricious 
river  does  not  exist.  Formerly  it  ran 
through  the  desert  to  the  northwest,  but 
for  some  reason  or  other  it  changed  its 
course,  and  it  now  runs  about  three  feet 
,  above  the  level  of  the  desert.  As  a  navi- 
gable stream  it  possesses  some  advantages 
during  the  dry  season;  boats  can  seldom 
sink  in  it;  and  for  the  matter  of  channels  it 
has  an  unusual  variety.  The  main  channel 
shifts  so  often  that  the  most  skillful  pilot 
always  knows  where  it  is  not  to  be  found 
by  pursuing  the  course  of  his  last  trip.  The 
steamer  which  plies  between  the  fort  and 
the  mouth  of  the  river,  distant  100  miles, 
could  not  make  the  round  trip  in  less  than 


two  weeks,  owing  to  shoals  and  shifting 
bars.  Up  to  La  Paz  and  Fort  Mojave  the 
navigation  was  still  worse.  Twenty  or 
thirty  days  up  and  down  was  considered  a 
fair  trip. "  Colville,  the  landing  point  for 
White  Pine  and  St.  George,  is  75  miles 
above  Fort  Mojave.  In  time  it  is  possible 
that  a  canal,  for  freighting  and  irrigating 
purposes,  may  be  built  from  Colville  to  the 
head  of  economical  navigation. 


Railroad  Items. 


The  last  rail  has  been  laid  on  the  San 
Jose  and  Gilroy  Railroad. 

The  citizens  of  San  Rafael,  Marin 
County,  are  taking  stock  and  moving  act- 
ively in  a  railroad  building  project  to  con- 
nect that  town  with  Point  San  Quentin 
ferry  landing,  four  miles  distant. 

The  Watsonville  Pajaronian,  of  Febru- 
ary 11th,  says  :  Seventy-five  thousand  dol- 
lars has  already  been  subscribed  for  the 
purpose  of  building  a  railroad  between 
Santa  Cruz  and  Salinas  Valley. 

The  highest  altitude  attaiued  on  the 
Central  Pacific  Railroad  is  7,042  feet.  The 
highest  point  on  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad 
is  at  Sherman,  which  is  8,434  feet  above  the 
level  of  the  sea. 

Work  on  the  Virginia  and  Truekee  Rail- 
road was  commenced  at  Virginia  City  on 
Thursday  the  18th  inst.,  and  the  telegraph 
says  it  is  to  be  prosecuted  with  the  utmost 
energy  until  its  completion. 

Salt  Lake  City  is  now  within  four  days 
of  Chicago  by  rail  and  stage.  Wells,  Fargo 
&  Co's  express  stages  connect  with  the 
Union  Pacific  Railroad  at  Cranton,  less 
than  one  hundred  miles  from  Salt  Lake, 
aud  about  twenty-four  hours'  journey. 

The  Engineer  Corps  of  the  California 
Pacific  Railroad,  in  charge  of  F.  H.  Peter- 
sou,  completed  their  survey  to  Woodland, 
Yolo  County,  on  Thursday,  February  18th. 
From  Davisville  they  report  the  ground  in 
good  condition  for  grading,  and  work  is  to 
commence  on  the  Davisville  end  of  the  line 
immediately. 

The  Solano  Democrat,  of  February  13th, 
says  :  From  present  appearances  it  is  fail- 
to  presume  that  Woodland  will  soon  be  in 
direct  communication  by  rail  with  Vallejo 
and  Sacramento.  It  is  reported  that  the 
contract  has  been  let  for  the  construction 
of  the  road  from  the  junction  at  Davisville 
t)  this  place. 

A  correspondent  from  the  national  cap- 
ital writes:  The  Washington  Territory 
people  want  a  railroad,  with  all  its  dips, 
spurs  and  angles,  to  accommodate  the  grow- 
ing trade  of  that  Territory.  The  Oregoni- 
ans  here  are  divided-in  their  efforts  between 
two  rival  roads.  The  Idaho  folks  favor  a 
railroad  to  Snake  River,  and  all  these, 
united  with  the  Montana,  Minnesota  and 
Dacotah  people,  are  urging  upon  Congress 
the  speedy  construction  of  the  Northern 
Pacific  Railroad. 

The  Yreka  Journal  thinks  that  if  Con- 
gress refuses  to  pass  the  Mallory  bill,  the 
California  and  Oregon  Railroad  Company 
will  then  be  compelled  to  build  its  road  on 
the  line  of  the  old  Elliot  survey. 

On  this  subject  the  Shasta  Courier,  of 
February  15th,  says  :  We  cannot  see  why  it 
will  be  compelled  to  do  so.  The  charter 
granted  to  the  company  by  Congress  merely 
stipulates  that  the  road  shall  be  built  from 
a  given  point  in  the  Sacramento  Valley  to 
the  Oregon  line.  The  company  is  not  re- 
stricted to  the  Elliot  survey,  but  is  at  lib- 
erty to  run  to  the  Oregon  line  by  any  route 
it  may  see  proper  to  adopt.  The  company 
has  already  located  its  lands  to  a  point 
about  six  miles  west  of  this  place,  render- 
ing it  certain  that  when  the  road  is  built  it 
will  at  least  come  in  the  neighborhood  of 
this  place,  if  not  directly  to  the  town.  It 
is  yet  to  be  determined  whether  the  Elliot 
survey  will  be  followed  up  the  Sacramento 
and  through  Shasta  Valley,  or  the  road  turn 
off  and  run  up  Pitt  River  Valley,  and  reach 
the  Oregon  line  through  the  Goose  Lake 
country. 

The  Union  Pacific  Town  at  Salt 
Lake. — The  new  towu  laid  out  by  the 
Union  Pacific  Railroad  Company  in  Salt 
Lake  Valley,  is  located  about  six  miles 
north  of  Ogden,  at  the  Prairie  House.  The 
location  is  not  so  good,  on  accouDt  of  water 
and  the  river  navigation,  as  the  point  where 
the  road  crosses  Bear  River.  Steamers  can 
ply  on  the  lake  and  up  the  river  to  the 
latter  point. 

"After  laying  out  the  new  town,"  says 
the  Salt  Lake  Reporter,  "the  railroad  com- 
pany received  an  offer  from  the*Mormon  au- 
thorities that  if  they  would  make  that  lo- 
cation in  the  city  of  Ogden,  building  their 
machine  shops  there,  those  authorities 
would  donate  to  the  company  three  hun- 
dred acres  of  land  in  the  limits  of  that  city 


and  a  bonus  of  $100,000.  This  was  the 
proposition,  and  the  agent  did  not  feel  at 
liberty  to  go  on  with  the  sale  of  lots  till  it 
was  decided.  Whether  it  will  be  accepted 
remains  to  be  seen." 

On  the  Western  Pacific  Railroad  the 
track  is  laid  on  the  Sacramento  and  Stock- 
ton section  to  the  Cosumnes  River,  a  dis- 
tance of  twenty  miles.  The  survey  iseoni- 
pleted,  and  the  grade  lines  established  from 
the  San  Joaquin  plains  to  Livermore  Val- 
ley, a  distance  of  fourteen  miles.  Over 
this  section  also,  a  majority  of  the  culverts 
are  finished.  Pile  drivers  are  at  work  on 
the  foundation  for  the  bridge  across  the  Co- 
sumnes River,  and  timber  for  a  bridge  over 
the  San  Joaquin  (old  river)  is  ready  at  Ban- 
ty's.  About  700  men  are  engaged  upon  the 
cuts  and  tunnel  at  Livermore  Pass.  The 
tunnel  is  in  226  feet,  and  will  be  about 
1,200  feet  long,  through  a  fine  sandstone. 
This  rock  is  valuable  for  building  purposes, 
and  will,  it  is  thought,  be  extensively 
quarried  and  freighted  when  the  railroad  is 
completed.  Gangs  of  laborers  are  running 
the  tunnel  from  each  end,  and  will  meet  be- 
fore July.  It  is  to  be  timbered  throughout. 
From  Ladd's  store,  in  Livermore  Valley, 
to  Oakland,  a  distance  of  twenty-eight  or 
thirty  miles,  three  surveys  have  been  made 
— oue  to  Hayward's,  one  to  Castro  Valley, 
and  one  coming  out  at  Ward's  milk  ranch, 
at  San  Leandro.  Neither  survey  has  been 
adopted,  though  the  last  survey  is  said  to 
be  most  favorably  considered,  with  a  pos- 
sibility that  still  another  route,  through 
Hayward's  Pass,  may  be  adopted.  Proba- 
bly the  company  will  find  it  advantageous 
to  run  freight  trains  around  the  bay  to 
reach  San  Francisco  without  ferriage. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Especially  reported  by  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office.  Washing- 
ton, D.  C,  to  Dkwky  k  Co.,  American  ami  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,   and  Publishers  of  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Piuiss. 

Foe  tee  "Week  Ending  January  26th. 
86,273. — Improvement  in    Pomp  Devices 
for  Steam  and  other  Enginery. — Chas. 
Edward  Blake,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

1.  I  claim  the  safety  valve  apparatus  A, 
B,  C,  D,  E,  F,  G,  constructed  and  arranged 
to  operate  substantially  as  set  forth. 

2.  I  claim  the  arrangement  of  the  devices 
A,  B,  C,  G,  F,  E  and  I,  with  reference  to  a 
steam  pump  or  other  enginery,  as  set  forth. 

New  Inventions. 

Russian  Weapon. — A  Berlin  journal  an- 
nounces that  a  Russian  officer  of  St.  Peters- 
burg has  invented  a  new  firearm,  which  can 
be  fired  off  two  hundred  times  per  minute, 
will  fill  a  space  of  thirty  paces  square 
with  a  shower  of  grape  shot,  and  will  pro- 
duce its  effects  at  a  distance  of  2,400  paces. 

Steam  Condenser  for  Use  on  Salt  Lake. 
The  editor  of  a  Salt  Lake  paper  says:  We 
saw  yesterday,  in  front  of  Wells,  Fargo  & 
Co.'s  express  office,  a  most  ingenious  and 
economical  steam  condenser,  the  invention, 
we  believe,  of  General  P.  E.  Connor,  of 
Salk  Lake,  which  is  to  be  applied  to  a 
steamer  he  has  lately  had  constructed  on 
Great  Salt  Lake.  The  condenser  consists 
of  two  coils  of  copper  pipe  which  receive 
the  escape  steam  from  the  cylinders,  and 
are  so  placed  as  to  be  exposed  to  the  spray 
from  the  paddle-wheels,  and  thus  continu- 
ously producing  a  shower  on  the  pipe,  cool- 
ing it  and  condensing  the  steam,  and  thereby 
returning  the  water  for  use  in  the  boiler. 
The  water  of  Salt  Lake  is  too  strongly  im- 
pregnated with  saline  matter  to  be  used 
successfully  for  steam  purposes,  and  there- 
fore this  contrivance,  or  invention,  is  found 
necessary  to  obviate  the  portage  of  fresh 
water  and  make  the  navigation  of  the  lake 
practicable. 

Steam  Pleasure  Trains  on  Ice. — A  com- 
pany has  been  formed  at  St.  Petersburg  for 
the  introduction  of  steam  traction  for  pleas- 
ure trains  on  ice.  It  is  proposed  to  employ 
locomotives .  like  those  on  the  railways,  of 
about  twenty-five  or  thirty  horse  power, 
with  this  single  difference — that  the  wheel- 
ties  are  to  be  channeled  in  order  to  make 
them  bite  upon  the  ice  without  sensibly  in- 
juring it.  The  slippiog  of  the  wheels  be- 
ing avoided,  and  a  snow-plow  attached  in 
front  of  the  train,  it  is  believed  that  it  will 
be  found  practicable  to  make  long  journeys 
to  Finland,  Lapland,  and  some  of  the  isl- 
ands blocked  up  in  winter  by  the  ice.  The 
plan  is  well  supported,  and  it  is  thought 
that  such  means  of  communication  may 
give  life  to  countries  which  are  now  shut 
out  from  intercourse  during  the  whole 
winter. 

The  Mount  Diablo  Country. — Our 
agent,  William  H.  Murray,  is  making  the 
tour  of  the  coal  mines,  via  Livermore  PaBS. 


New  Incorporations. — Articles  of  in- 
corporation have  been  recently  filed  in  the 
County  Clerk's  office  in  this  city  as  follows: 

Miantonomah  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Feb.  5th.  Capital  stock,  $480,000; 
4.800  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  F.  E. 
Thomas,  James  Alger,  M.  Steppacher,  A. 
Pollak  and  J.  P.  Sherburne. 

Magento  Mining  Co. — White  Pine. Nev. 
Feb.  8th.  Capital  stock,  $1,400,000;  14,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  W.  K.  Dei- 
trich,  Henry  Cassanova.  Peter  Taylor,  Ed- 
win C.  Palmer  and  W.  J.  Stringer. 

Omega  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  12th.  Capital  stock,  $800,000;  8,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  R.  E.  Brews- 
ter, Robert  Apple,  A.  S.  Gould,  T.  A, 
Mudge  and  Chas.  Buneman. 

Tittcaca  S.  M.  Co.— -White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  16th.  Capital  stock,  $1,200,000; 
12,000  shares,  $100  each  Trustees:  James 
Stratton,  Cyrus  N.  Bradley,  W.  J.  Tilley, 
G.  N.  Russell  and  Thos.  Rea. 

Ion  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nevada. 
Feb.  13th.  Capital  stock,  $1,400,000;  14,- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Peter 
Taylor,  W.  K.  Dietrich,  H.  Cassanova,  W. 
W.  Merrihew  and  E.  Applegarth. 

Pennsylvania  Tunnel  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Feb.  13th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,- 
000;  10.000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
J.  L.  Howard,  R.  W.  Heath,  J.  T.  Boyd 
R.  F.  Morrison  and  E.  W.  Leonard. 

San  Francisco  Package  Express  Co. — 
San  Francisco.  Feb.  13th,  Capital  stock, 
$2,000;  40  shares,  $50  each.  Trustees:  D. 
V.  B.  Henarie,  John  G.  Hodge,  George 
Schultze,  W.  W.  I.  Kip,  Jr.,  Edward  Bos- 
qui,  David  R.  Patten,  E.  L.  Goldstein,  S. 
E.  Oakley,  A.  D.  Grimwood,  T.  A.  Mudge, 
T.  W.  Fenn  and  H.  B.  Murray. 

Kawanee  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Capital  stock,  $4,000,000;  8,000  shares, 
$500  each.  Trustees:  O.  S.  Dawson,  H. 
B.  Murray,  W.  L  Kipp,  James  Laidlcy  and 
Edward  Barry. 

City  Gas  Co. — San  Francisco.  Feb. 
16th.  Capital  stock,  $10,000,000,  100,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  A.  Hayward, 
Thos.  Bell,  S.  F.  Butterworth,  Nicholas 
Liming,  I.  Friedlander,  Lloyd  Tevis  and 
Henry  C.  Robinson. 

Etna  Mining  Co. — Nevada,  Feb.  18th. 
Capital  stock,  $1,000,000;  10,000  shares, 
$100  each.  Trustees:  Peleg  Bumpez,  Jns. 
A.  Pritchard,  James  O'Neill,  John  Gillig 
and  John  Nightingale. 

Edith  S.  M.  Co.— Nevada.  Feb.  18th. 
Capital  stock,  $1,000,000;  10,000  shares, 
$100  each.  Trustees:  J.  Gillig,  J.  D.  Lit- 
tlefield,  J.  Nightingale,  B.  F.  Sherwood 
and  J.  O'Neill. 

Wells  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  5th.  Capital  stock,  $1, 000. 000 ;  10, 000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Otis  V.  Saw- 
yer, J.  H.  H.  Williams,  Wright  Le  Roy, 
Geo.  B.  Merrill  and  S.  P.  Wells. 

Raven  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nevada. 
Capital  stock,  $800,000;  8,000  shares,  $100 
each.  Trustees:  C.  W.  Fox,  E.  O.  F. 
Hastings,  Joseph  Clark,  M.  J.  McDonald 
and  C.  F.  Fargo. 

Mammoth  S.  M.  Co. — White  Piue,  Nev. 
Capital  stock,  $3,600,000;  3,600  shares, 
$1,000  each.  Trustees:  J.  W.  Winter,  John 
Sime,  B.  F.  Hastings,  B.  F.  Sherwood,  C. 
W.  Jones,  H.  BeachyandW.  J.  McDonald. 

William  Penn  G.  &  S.  M.  Co.— Grass 
Valley,  Nevada  County.  Capital  stock, 
$170,000;  1,700  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: B.  McAuley,  Oliver  Sweeney,  James 
Ferguson,  P.  G.  Bonivert  and  Isaac  J. 
Sherman. 

Pesoadero  and  Half  Moon  Bay  Tele- 
graph Co.— Capital  stock,  $6,000;  120 
shares,  $50 each. 


Election  of  Officers. — Odd  Fellows 
Savings  Bank. — Feb.  9th;  Directors:  Dr. 
John  F.  Morse,  John  Cammet,  Henry  B. 
Brooks.  Daniel  McLaren,  David  Hunter, 
Lewis  Sober,  John  J.  Hucks,  Philo  White, 
Chas.  N.  Fox,  Geo.  T.  Bohen,  C.  M.  Boyd, 
Alfred  S.  Iredale,  Chas.  Bernard,  Abram 
Block,  Moses  Selig,  Joseph  Brandenstein, 
Benjamin  Price,  Benjamin  Hagan,  S.  E. 
C.  Swezey,  James  Pollock,  David  Meeker, 
Albert  S.  Baldwin  and  Chas.  Metzler. 

California  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co. 
San  Francisco,  Feb.  11th.  President, 
Frank  McCoppin;  Vice-President,  S.  F. 
Butterworth;  Secretary,  John  Crockett; 
General  Agent,  Wm.  R.  Wheaton ;  Medical 
Examiners,  R.  T.  Maxwell  and  J.  C.  Shorb. 

Pacific  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co.— 
San  Francisco.  Feb.  11th.  Directors: 
Leland  Stanford,  Robert  Watt,  Charles 
Crocker,  Samuel  Lavenson,  P.  H.  Russell, 
H.  F.  Hastings,  J.  H.  Carroll,  James  Caro- 
lan,  B.  F.  Hastings,  Newton  Booth,  D.  W. 
Earl,  D.  B.  Kenyon,  Robert  Hamilton, 
Leonard  Goss  and  Edgar  Mills. 


Tlcye  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  aiiwhUed  Bnken  of  the  3.  F.  Stock  »cdExcUngeB:ird. 

San  Ikajicisco, Febrnu 
niiiiiK-isii. 
Appended   will   be  found  a  decision  on  the 
subject  of  Custom  B 

ivn.l-  red  bj  the  Secretary  of  the  Treasury,  and 
ju-t  n ■<■■<  Lved  here.  It  completely  »<-ts  aside  all 
doubts  on  the  subject,  and  affords  a  certain 
guide  to  onr  mercantile  men  on  a  point  which 
h:e,  long  been  mooted  without  arriving  nt  u 
il.  finite  conclusion ! 

Ba:  Th.  and  nigm  -\  w.mld  bog  respectfully  to  pn »  at 
,,,  ....ii  the  following  racta: 

i    Sector  "f  Customs  at  thi*  port  (assuming  an- 

uihIit  circulaw  ol  I  ustom  House  fees,  (luted  Dec. 

r  qulniH  the  following  fees  t->  be  paid:   First— 

luopchiunliHo  from  appraisers'  stores,  uf- 

t  t  aaiulnatlon  b)   appraisers  to  importers,  20  cents, 

-  mnd    .Trumfir    permit    from    appraisers'    Btorca    to 

i    r  examination  by  appniis.  rs,  -JO 

»■  nt-.    Third— Oath  attached  to  entries  of  merchandise 

of  all  kinds,  20  cents,    Fourth— Entries  of  merchajidiao 

d,  rv- warehoused ,  withdrawals  from  warehouse 

l»tlon,  transportation  and  exportation,  indc- 

!  ;i|]  charges  for  permits,  dec,  25  cents. 

fppn  In  nding  the  collector  is  ut  fault  in  his  interprc- 

your  circular,  and  respectfully  calling  your  at- 

t.  ati. >ii  to  the  fact  thai  goods  are  sent  to  the  appraisers1 

ptocefl  for  examination  by  Custom  House  officials,  and 

...    requestor  Importers.    Same  examination ap- 

pMna  tn  merchandise  bonded.    Transfer  permits  being 

wqnlred. 

The  charge  of  twenty-five  cents  on  all  on  tries  under 

war.  house  laws,  while  >n>-ii  entrieB  are  exempt  from  any 

other  than  the  regular  ami  customary  fees  for 

permit    delivery,   Invoices    and    bonds.     With  respect 

■our  obedient  servants. 

LAKZELEDE  nUCHET, 

E.  H.  B.ulkv. 
Custom  House  Brokers, 
To  Hon.  Hugh  McCulloch,  Secretary  of  Treasury, 
■  tnia  Eton,  D.  0. 

Tmuflmrx  Depabtmeht,  Jan.  16,  1868. 

Sin:  your  rnmiimni'-ntiniint" thi' 2Htb  ultimo  is  received, 
tr.>'  unltting  a  letter  dated  the  22d  ultimo  from  Htessrs. 
|  .v  Buchey  and  others,  complaining  of  your  ac- 

i  :.  andcr  authority  as  alleged  of  Department  Circular 
..[  the  1-th  ultimo,  fn  requiring  the  following  specified 
[.  .  t.i  be  paid  at  your  port,  viz:  First— For  permit  for 
(■livery  of  merchandise  from  appraisers' stores,  after  ex- 
amination by  appraisers  to  importer,  20  cents.  Second — 
Ft  transfi-r  permit  from  appraisers'  stores  to  bonded 
wnrhousi',  alter  examination  by  appraisers.  L'O  cents. 
Third— For  oaths  attached  to  entries  of  merchandise  of 
all  kinds,  .Mi  cents.  Fourth — For  entries  of  merchandise. 
irarebouBcd  re-warehoused,  withdrawals  from  warehouse 
for  consumption,  transportation  and  exportation,  inde- 
pendi  ot  i  if  all  charges  for  permits,  &c,  25  cents. 

After  duly  considering  the  matter,  I  am  of  opinion  that, 
S'i  for  as  the  lees  specified  in  the  first  and  second  charges 
:ire  concerned,  your  action  therein  is  not  warranted  by 
tl\''  provisions  of  the  circular  to  which  you  refer.  The 
orders  for  the  delivery  of  examined  packages  from  the 
mpraisers'  stores  cannot  be  considered  as"  permits." for 
they  issue  as  a  matter  of  course  and  without  any  appli- 
cation therefor  being  made  by  the  importer,  and  are 
merely  Incidental  to  the  examination  of  the  merchandise, 
HDich,  is  done  entirely  in  the  interests  of  the  Govern- 
ment. You  will,  therefore,  discontinue  the  practice  of 
collecting  the  fee  specified  in  the  first  and  second  charges. 
The  fee  of  twenty  cents  for  the  oath  attached  to  entries  of 
merchandise  of  all  kinds,  as  specified  in  the  third  charge, 
Is  correct  and  proper,  and  is  in  accordance  with  the  re- 
quirements of  the  said  circular.  See  the  first  paragraph 
on  the  third  page  thereof. 

JEhregard  to  the  fee  of  twenty-five  cents  for  entries  of 
merchandise  warehoused,  ^warehoused,  &c,  specified  in 
the  fourth  charge,  which  you  allege  you  require  to  be 
paid  under  the  provisions  of  the  fourth  line  from  the 
bottom  of  the  first  page  of  said  circular,  you  are  informed 
that  said  line  was  inserted  therein  through  a  clerical  er- 
ror, and  that  it  will  accordingly  be  considered  by  you  as 
canceled  and  of  no  effect.  The  practice  of  collecting 
said  fee  will  therefore  be  discontinued  by  you. 
I  am,  very  respectfully, 

Hugh  McCotxoch, 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury. 

To  J.  W.  Cake,  Esq.,  Collector  of  Customs,  Philadel- 
phia, Pcnn. 

The  announcement  of  a  sale  of  $1,000,000  of 
gold  by  the  Assistant  U.  S.  Treasurer  of  this  city 
on  the  23d  instant,  selling  $250,000  on  that 
day,  and  a  like  amount  on  every  third  day  there- 
after, has  produced  great  activity  and.  a  sharp 
advance  iu  Legal  Tenders,  the  selling  rate,  on 
the  street,  in  such  amounts  as  our  rather  limited 
market  afforded,  being  7507G  cents. 
City  Stocks. 

The  sides  of  miscellaneous  stocks  in  the  Board, 
during  the  past  week,  have  been  confined  to 
Spring  Valley  Water  and  San  Francisco  Gas. 
The  former  sold  at  $68@G8  50  per  share,  while 
the  latter  shows  a  very  heavy  decline,  selling  at 
$80,  against  §90  the  previous  week,  and  reported 
private  sales  at  §92.  This  fall  is  due  to  the  in- 
corporation of  a  new  company,  which  filed  its 
certificate  in  the  County  Court  on  the  13th  inst., 
under  the  name  of  City  Gas  Company,  with,  a 
capital  stock  of  $10,000,000,  dividedinto  100,000 
shares,  naming  as  Trustees — Nicholas  Luning, 
(subsequently  elected  President  of  the  company) 
A.  Hayward,  Thomas  Bell,  S.  F.  Butterworth, 
I.  Friedlander,  Lloyd  Tevis  and  Henry  C.  Rob- 
inson. This  company  gives  assurances  of  im- 
mediately commencing  active  operations,  and 
the  public  are  already  showing  an  appreciative 
interest  in  this  laudable  undertaking  by  petition- 
ing the  Board  of  Supervisors  to  extend  the  con- 
tract for  lighting  the  city  to  a  much,  less  number 
of  years  than  contemplated  by  the  Committee 
which  has  the  matter  in  charge. 

jVXixiins  Siiai*©  Market. 

The  mining  share  market  exhibited  increased 
vitality  since  our  last  similar  reference,  and  at 
the  close  most  leading  stocks  show  an  improve- 
ment, and  this  advance  seems  to  be  based  upon 
an  apparently  healthier  condition  of  the  market, 


which  is  predicated  upon  a  more  hopeful  con- 
dition of  the  various  claims  on  the  Comstocb 
hide.  As  to  the  White  Pine  district,  the  filing 
in  our  County  Court  of  certificates  of  incorpo- 
rated companies  located  in  that  region  are  aug- 
menting very  rapidly,  no  less  than  eight  com- 
panies having  recorded  their  certificates  on  the 
lHth  instant.  In  this  respect  the  Board  of  Bro- 
kers have  adopted  an  excellent  rule  as  regards 
in m  Block  companies.  They  require  the  exam- 
ination of  the  merits  of  the  company  by  a  com 
mittue,  and  a  payment  of  $500  instead  of  $100 
as  heretofore  will  have  to  be  made  before  any 
company  will  be  placed  on  the  Board  list. 

Reports  from  White  Pine  give  the  most  glow 
ing  descriptions  of  the  mineral  wealth  of  that 
region,  and  its  great  extent.  Despito  s-torms, 
deep  snows  and  extreme  cold,  large  numbers 
are  flocking  to  "White  Pine  on  every  available 
oooasion.  This  wondrous  belt  forms  part  of 
the  State  characterized  by  Senator  Sanlsbury  as 
being  inhabited  by  "howling  animals!"  It  is 
possible  that  the  gentleman  himself  would  not 
hesitate  to  utter  a  howl  over  the  richest  silver 
regions  ever  discovered. 

Belcher— sold  within  a  range  of  $34(^29  50, 
and  closed  at  $30.  The  ore  found  on  the  200 
level  is  reported  to  promise  well,  and  from  pres- 
ent appearances  of  the  mine  it  is  believed  they 
can  get  along  without  another  assessment.  On 
the  11th  instant  their  liabilities  amounted  to 
$10,000. 

Chollar-Potosi— declined  from  $170  to  $1G5, 
and  at  the  close  realized  $107.  During  the 
week  ending  February  12th  716  tons  of  ore  were 
extracted.  On  the  11th  inst.  $11,279  in  bullion 
was  sent  forward  to  the  office  in  this  city.  Noth- 
ing  important  in  relation  to  the  mine. 

Crown  Point— receded  from  $68  50  to  $65  50, 

and  closed  at  $66  75 Gould  &  Curry  has 

been  in  the  market  at  $109@106  50.  The  con- 
struction of  the  Truckee  railroad  will  bring  into 
the  market  thousands  of  tons  of  low  grade  ore 
found  in  this  mine,  which  it  is  thought  can 
then  be  worked  with  profit.  Otherwise  nothing 
special. 

Hale  &  Norcross— has  been  in  active  demand 
at  a  material  advance,  rising  to  $99  on  the  18th. 
and  closing  at  $86.  On  the  17th  instant  they 
reached  some  good  ore  on  the  lowest  level, 
which  is  reported  to  be  at  least  seven  feet  wide, 
but  what  it  may  lead  to  is  yet  to  be  ascertained. 
Kentcck  declined  from  $231  to  $218,  im- 
proved to  $224,  and  closed  at  $218.  The  first 
shipment  of  bullion  on  February  account 
amounted  to  $10,350  72. 

Ieperial — has  been  quite  active,  declining 
from  $125  to  $104,  and  closing  hv  $110.  A  tel- 
egram of  February  19th  states  that  the  1,000 
level  drift  shows  no  change,  and  on  the  1,100 
level  they  are  in  barren  quartz  with  an  increase 
of  water.  The  bullion  so  far  received  on  Feb- 
ruary account  aggregates  $16,255,  against  $19,- 
464  same  time  in  January. 

Ophcr— sold  at  $44  50@40,  closing  at  $41. 
The  shaft  has  been  sunk  to  a  depth  of  730  feet. 
On  the  17th  instant  the  pump  with  all  its  con- 
nections was  in  place,  and  they  expected  to  start 
the  machinery  on  the  18th,  by  which  they  would 
soon  be  enabled  to  prosecute  drifting  in  a  vig- 
orous manner Sierra  Nevada  sold  at  $25@ 

21.  For  February  account  the  bullion,  so  far, 
foots  up  $1,800.  John  Ferrie  is  now  Secretary 
of  this  company,  and  the  office  is  at  409%  Cal- 
ifornia street. . .  .Segregated  Belcher  sold  to 
a  very  large  extent,  improving  from  $9  25  to 
$12  25,  and  closing  at  $12.  It  is  possible  that 
the  ore  found  on  the  200  level  of  the  Belcher 
company  may  extend  into  the  ground  of  this 
company  at  the  220  level. 

Amador  (Cal.)  sold  at  $272  50.  The  first  clean- 
up of  this  company  in  February  will  yield  about 
$32,000,  and  for  the  whole  month  will  probably 
reach  $60,000.  As  near  as  the  rock  from  the 
Badger  shaft  can  be  valued  it  produced  $60  to 

the  ton Golden  Chariot  (Idaho)  sold  at  $40 

@50.  Upwards  of  $28,000  has  been  received 
in  bullion  on  January  account.     A  dividend  of 

$2  50  is  payable  to-day  (20th.) Savage  sold 

to  a  very  large  extent,  improvivg  from  $62  50 

to  $72  50,  and  closing  at  $67  75 Yellow 

Jacket  has  been  in  good  demand,  selling  within 
a  range  of  $77©67  per  share,  and  closing  at  $69 


Mineral  Resources.  —  The  report  of 
Rossitor  W.  Raymond  on  the  mineral  re- 
sources of  the  States  and  Territories  west 
of  the  Rocky  Mountains,  has  been  sent  in, 
referred  to  the  Committee  on  Mines  and 
Mining  of  the  House  of  Representatives, 
aui  ordered  to  be  printed. 


MINING  SHAEEH0LDESS'  DIEE0T0RY. 

(Compiled  for  every  i  — - 1 : >_• .  from  advertisements  In  the 

Mi.Mnc  akd  BcUKTino  Phkss  and  oilier  San 

Francisco  Journals.; 

■omprlsinsr    the  Names  of  Companies,  District  or  County 
Hon;  Amount  ami  date  ol    Assessment;  Pate  nl 
imv  nt  Dc ll iii | inn t  Sale;  mid  Aniutir.t  mid  Time 
oi    Paymeut  ol  Dividends. 


kmadorCo.,  dh  Idend,  S0  par  share.. ..Payable  Effib   10,  I8fifl 

Bacon,  Btorfyeo.,  Nev.,  div Pavubii-  .hme  19,  1868 

Belcher,  storey  i".  Nov.,  Dec, 81,  ISA.,, ..Jan.  30— Marc u  2 

Chalk  Mountain.  Nevada  Co..  Jan.  13,  $2.  .Feb.  15 -March  8" 
CbollorPotOkl,  illv  ,  $%6 Piivalik-Oct.  15,  1807 

Crown  Point,  iii Md«  mi.  f ;.5<i I'livtii.u-  Sept.  12  ituw 

''li  v  H.  ll  ,  San  Francisco,  Jan.  6,$S Feb.  II'—  March  0 

Cmioy,  preferred  stock,  div.  2%  percent Ken.  in,  \%m 

Chloride  Mt   Tun.,  White  Pine,  rcb.  2.50c. Mar   IS— Ap.  10" 

Daney,  Lyon  co.  Nev,  Jim  9,  $2 Feb- 12— Harch  1 

Empire  M.  &  M.,  Nov.,  dividend  $6 Payable  May  15,  I81I7 

Eureka,  dlv.  $5 Payable  Jan.  3>,  1M# 

Gold  Hill  Cons.,  Storey  co„  Jan.  8.  $*...., ..Feb.  IS— March  1 

Could  A  Curry,  div.,  S7.Ni Pnvalilc  Miiv  15.  1807 

Golden  Chariot,  Idaho,  div.,  $2.80 Payable  Feb.  10  iwj 

Golden  Chariot.  Idaho Annual  Mcoiinir.  March  I 

iiol.1  llilK'M  ,t  M-diviiK-nd.  S7  fin,.. .l'nyable  July -lit,  1868 
Golden  Rule  Tuolumne  cu,  dlv.  50c  ^  sh...Fay.  Fob.  26,  I860 

Hope  Gravel,  Nevada  co  ,  Jan.  11,  $1 Feb.  15— March  8 

Bale  ft  Norcross,  dlv.  $125 Sept.  16,  isu? 

IX  L.  Alpine  co..  Jan.  19,  SI  50 Feb.  27— March  17" 

Imperial,  Storey  co.,  Nev  ,  dlv Payable  June  20, 1808 

J tian  Itaullstfl,  Santa  Clara  co.,  Nov.  27 Sale  .Ian.  30 

Julia,  Sioroy  co  ,  Nc\.,  $2.50 Feb.  10— Feb.  27 

Kcntuck,dlv.,$20per  share Payable  Jan.  10,1809 

Mt.  Tenabo.  Lander  co  ,  Jan.  23,  75c... March  5- March  30" 
Mohawk  &  Montreal,  Nev.  co..  Feb.  10, S3... Mar.  15— Mar.  81 

Maxwell,  Amador  co.,  Feb.  9,  SI March  13—  Aprf  1 

North  Amer.  Wood  P.  Co.,  Jan.  15,  $  I Feb  18— March  8* 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug.  15,  lfcw* 


Feb.  5— Feb.  20 

Feb.  It-March  fi 

.Payable  June  18,  1868 
.......Jan.  21-Fob.  18- 

....March  31— Aprils 


Oriental,  Sierra  co.,  Jan.  4,  $2.50,.... 
Peninsula.  Storey  co.,  Dec.  15,  S10... 

Pacific  Unassessable,  dlv 

Rattlesnake.  Yuba  co  .  Dec.  19,87.50 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Feb.  8,  $6 

SaiitiaKo.  Silver Citv,  dividend,  S2  50. 

Sand  Rpriui:  -nit.  dividend  SI .__ 

Savase,  Virginia,  Nev,  dividend,  $2  50. Payable  Feb.  11,  lflfct 

Star  Creek,  Nev.,  Feb.  17,  $1.50 March  23-April  12* 

Tallulah,  Humboldt  CO.,  Dec.  U.  $17.50 Jan,  29— Feb.  27 

Virginia  &  G.  II    Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20, 1868 

Virginia,  White  Pine,  Nev Annual  Meeting  Feb  27 

Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  S5 Payable  Feb.  15,  1809 


Those  marked  ■ 
journal.  


ilh  an  asterisk  (»)  are  advertised  in  this 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


S.  T.    STOCK  AND  EXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Friday  Evening,  February  19,  1869. 

MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS.  Jiid.      Anl.nt. 

United  Slatca  Bonds,  ft  2*is,  I  So, '67, '68 $  81^      82 

United  Stales  Bonds,  5  2(is,  1864 8IJ4      82^ 

United  Slates  Bunds.  5  20s,  1802 82         82 W 

Legal  Tender  Notes 74,\i      74^ 

California  State  Bonds,  7s.  1857 95        95 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 jar  A  hit, 

San  Francisco  citv  Bonds,  6s.  1855 —         — 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  Cs,  1858.  85         87% 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s.  istin 100         — 

San  Franci-co  School  Kniuis,  It's,  1^61 par  &  int. 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds,  7-.,  1866.  90         — 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1862 S-:-         89 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1864 

San  Francisco  citv  and  Co  Bonds,  7s,  1865.... 
San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds.  7s,  1863 
San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  IS04 

Sacramento  City  Bonds. . .     

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 

Marysvillc  Bonds,  10s 

Stockton  City  Bonds 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  8s.. 

Santa  Clara  County  Bond*.  7-s 

Butte  CounlV  Bonds,  10s,  1860 70         tit 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds, 7s.... 75         80 

Californhi  Steam  Navigation  Co 61         bt% 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co 66         6S^ 


87M 
87  « 

87  % 

87  a 

26 


77 


State  Telegraph  Co ^ 

GA3   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co  91 

Sacramento  Gas  Co I» 

,  RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad — 

San  Francisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad 40 

Omnibus  Railroad 7JJ4 

Central  Railroad ™ 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad 63 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11 

BANKING  INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank ?7Ja 

The  Bank  of  California    "  *57 

California,  Loan  and  Savings  Society — 

INSURANCE  COMPANIES. 

Flreman3'  Fund  Insurance  Co ....  92Jtf 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 1*6 

San  Francisco  Insurance  Co — 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 500 

California  Insurance  Co 1^0      1 

Union  Insurance  Co ?2 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19?i 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 72 

National  Insurance  Co 72 

Builders'  Insurance  Co — 


MINING  STOCKS— WASHOE   DISTRIC 


52 


Alpha ■•-■• 

Baltimore  American 

Belcher $h» 

Bullion.  H.  H ? H,, 

Crown  I'olnt **•* 

CuletVa.) ™ 

Confidence.  —  « 

Consolidated  Virginia ° 

Chollar-Potosi lob 

Daney    $■>. 

Exchequer.  *« 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 90 

Gould  A  Curry 106 

Gold  Hill  Quartz £0 

Hale  ft  Norcross 86 

Imperial lu2 

Julia.. 


Justice  a»d  Independent.. 
Kentuck 


218 


40 


Ophlr -. 

Overman * ' 

Segregated  Belcher « 

Savage »[ 

Sierra  Nevada '  —  ** 

Yellow  Jacket ••  *« 

Union — 

United  States — 

MISCELLANEOUS   MINING   STOCKS. 

Amador   (California) -*70 

North  Star  (California) :   ™ 

Eurelca  (California) 230 

De  Roto  < H  urn holdl) — 

Uolden  Rule.  Caliiorniu 12 


107 
60 
86& 

no 


7I& 

12'..- 
07?.! 


San  Prancisoo  Market  Kates. 

"Wholesale  Prices. 

Friday,  February  19,  1809. 
Flour,  Extra,  ft  bbl $5  25 

Do.    Superfine *  £5 

Corn  Meal,  ft  100  lbs 3  25 

Wheat,  ft  100  lbs M 

Oats,  ft  100  lbs 2  00 

Barley,  ft  IO11  lbs {  BJ 

Beans,  ft  100  lbs 5  DO 

Potatoes,  ft  luo  lbs 

Hay.  ft  ton 

Live  Oak  Wood,  ft  cord 

Beef,  extra,  dressed,  ft  lb 

Sheep, on  foot 

Hogs,  on  foot,  ft  lb 

Hogs,  dressed ,  jjl  ft 


.      75 

.12  00 
.  9  00 
.  11 
.  3  00 


50 
@f  4  75 

@  3  50 
@  1  80 
@  2  25 
@  2  25 
®  7  00 
®  90 
fill 8  00 
fidO  UO 


GROCERIES,  ETC. 

Suear,  crushed,  ft  lb —     ©     17 

Ho.    China 10     <a      12 

Coffee,  Costa  Rica,  ft  m _  @  is 

Do-  Ri" 16V  @  17 

fea,  Japan,  '-'  »■ 75  @  90 

,  Do  Croon tM  @  1  25 

Hawaiian  Kiev,  ft  lb _  «,  10 

China    Rice,  ft  lb.., 6  0  7 

Coal  OH,  >   CU l loll 45  (A  48 

■■■■■■-'■■        "■>••  It  0  18 

Ranch  Bim.-r.  ft  lb 4I,  ©  B„ 

hHhmnsli r,  ,-'  th 35    ft     40 

\  I"  '-''■  Hoi 'nia.  V  ft 15      @      20 

Lara,  ^  ih 12     @     13 

Ham  and  Bacon,  ft  lb is     <*     i5 

Shoulders,  ft  lb $     @       g 

Retuii  Prittea, 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  ft  It. CO  @  — 

do.      pickled,  ft  It 311  @ 

do.      Oregon,  ft  lb 20  ©  2." 

do.      New  YorV,  ft  lb S5  ft  41 

Cheese, «  lb 20  ft  25 

Honey,  ft  th 25  ft  SO 

Egjffl,  r  dozen 59  @  00 

hard,  ft  it. 16    @     — 

Hams  and  Bacon,  ft  lb Z3  ft  25 

Cranberries,  ft  gallon 1  25  ft  1  50 

Potatoes,  ft  lb Hi®  2 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  ft  lb s  ft  5 

Toma toes,  ft  lb 3  ft  — 

Onions,  ft  ft 3  ft  _ 

Apples,  No.  1,  ft  lb 4  ft  6 

Pears,  Table,  ft  ft 5  ft  7 

Plums,  dried,  ft  ft iu  ft  12 

Peaches,  dried,  ft  lb 10  ft  12 

Oranges,  ft  dozen 7.5  ft  — 

Lemons,  ft  dozen 75  ft  — 

Chickens,  apiece BO  ft  76 

Turkeys,  ft  lb 23  ft  25 

Soap,  Pale  nndO.  0 7  @  12 

Soap,  Castile,  ft  ft is  ft  — 

San  Francisco  Metal  Market, 

PRICES  FOR  INVOICES. 

Jobbing  prices  Title  from  Un  to  fifteen  per  cent,  higher  than  th 
fallowing  quotation*. 

Fridat,  February  19,  1869. 

Iron.— Duty:  Pig,  S9  per  ton;  Railroad,  60c  ft  100  lbs;  Bar 
lftlj^c  ft  lb;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  ft  lb;  common,  l*£@IMc 
ft  lb;  Plate,  1,4c  ft  lb;  Pipe,  l>£c  ft  lb;  Galvanized,  2>£c 
ft  ft. 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  Iron  ft  ton S40  OO    ft$41  00 

White  P1l'  ft  ton 36  00    ft  37  00 

Refined  Bar,  bad  assortment  ft  lb  —  03    ft 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ft  lb —  04    ft 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 —  04J,{ft 

Plate,  No.  5  to  9 ft  —  04« 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 —  04*£ft  —    5 

Sheet,  No.  14  to  20 —05   ft  —    5« 

Sheet.No.  24  t027 —05    ft—    fiS 

OOPPSR,— Duty:    Sheathing,  3,%c  ft  lb;  Pig  and  Bar,  2&c  ft  ft 

Sheath  ing,  ft  lb @  —  26 

Sheathing,  Yellow  —  20    ©  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow —  10    ft  —  11 

Bolts —21    ft  —  f" 

Composition  Nalla —  21    @  —  22 

Tin  Plates.— Duty:  25  ft  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Chnrcoal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00    ft 

Plates,  I  O  Charcoal ft  11  00 

Roofing  Plates 10  00    ft  10  50 

BaucaTln.  Slabs,  ft  ft ft  —  35 

Ptbel.— English  Cast  Steel,  ft  ft ft  —  15 

guiCKsii.vEii.-T3  lb —  55    ft  —  Oil 
bad.— Pig,  ft  lb -     7>ift  —    8 

Sheet —  10    @ 

Pipe —  11    ft 

Bar —    9    @_    9U 

Zinc— Sheets,  ft  lb ■ —  lOJift—    ll 

Borax.— California, ft  lb —  35    ft  —  38 


Mining  Cars  for  "White  Pine. — A  shop 
on  Fourth  street  is  manufacturing  a  large 
number  of  small  mining  cars  for  hoisting 
ores,  to  fill  an  order  from  "White  Pine.  As 
fast  as  they  are  completed  they  are  piled  up 
near  the  street,  and  labelled  "For  "White 
Pine." 


"By  this  Sign  ye  shall  Conquer." — "When 
the  Emperor  Constatiue  adopted  his  famous 
battle  symbol,  he  wrote  beneath  it  in  hoc  signo 
vinces — "By  this  sign  ye  shall  conquer."  The 
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Our  annual  storm  has  come  and  passed, 
leaving  its  traces  wherever  its  effects  were 
felt.  What  damage  was  done  to  the  min- 
ing interest  in  the  different  counties  iu  the 
State,  to  have  as  yet  been  unable  to  learn, 
as  but  few  of  our  weekly  exchanges  have 
come  to  hand,  owing  to  the  bad  state  in 
which  the  roads  have  been  left  by  the  storm, 
which  fact  will  account  for  the  meagreness 
of  onr  weekly  Summary  in  this  issue. 
CALIFORNIA. 

AMADOR  ttllXTT. 

Jackson  Ledger,  Feb.  13th:  We  are  in- 
formed that  Mr.  Hutchings — who  is  acting 
as  agent  for  a  large  company  of  San  Fran- 
cisco capitalists — contemplates  erecting  a 
quartz  mill  near  lone  City,  where  it  is  said 
a  good  lead  of  quartz  has  been  recently  dis- 
covered. 

In  an  article  headed  "Home  Matters," 
the  editor  inveighs  against  the  practice  of 
capitalists  sending  their  money  outside  of 
the  State  for  investment  in  undeveloped  and 
uncertain  mines.  He  says:  Iu  this  county 
there*  are  numerous  lodes  only  partially 
prospected  that  if  fully  developed  would 
prove  permanent  paying  mines;  yet  for  the 
want  of  means  the  owners  have  been  com- 
pelled to  suspend  work  upon  them,  and 
they  now  lie  idle,  useless  and  undeveloped. 
If  only  a  small  portion  of  the  money  sent 
from  the  State  to  White  Pine,  was  made  to 
prove  the  partially  developed  lodes,  we 
would  doubtless  have  an  addition  to  our 
paying  ledges  that  would  place  this  county 
in  the  foremost  ranks  of  mining  localities. 
The  ledges  about  Pine  Grove  are  evidently, 
many  of  them,  of  great  value,  judging  from 
the  yield  as  far  as  proven.  This  range,  or 
system  of  ledges,  has  been  greatly  over- 
looked; quartz  men  from  abroad  deeming 
ledges  outside  of  the  Amador  belt  as  un- 
worthy of  their  attention.  This  is  a  great 
mistake.  No  mines  in  the  county  as  far 
down  as  proven,  have  yielded  richer  aver- 
age rock  than  the  ledges  in  and  around 
Pine  Grove;  and  wherever  this  belt  has 
been  struck,  it  has  given  undoubted  evi- 
dence of  its  ultimate  value.  There  is 
no  doubt  but  that  this  belt  is  but  a 
continuation  of  the  Grass  Valley  lodes  in 
Nevada  County;  the  characteristics  of  the 
rich  rock  -in  the  two  localities  are  the  same, 
and  free  gold  is  as  abundant  almost  in  the 
Pine  Grove  ledges  at  the  same  depth,  as  in 
those  of  Grass  Valley.  Railroad  Flat,  in 
Calaveras  County,  is  also  a  continuation  of 
the  same  ledges,  and  the  recent  discoveries 
made  in  the  last  named  locality,  bear  strong 
resemblance  to  those  at  Pine  Grove.  With- 
in this  belt  are  situated  the  Union,  Pauah 
and  Stevenson  mines,  all  of  which,  as  far  as 
prospected,  have  given  flattering  evidence 
of  their  real  value.  Higher  up  in  the  same 
belt  is  the  Tellurium,  Craft,  Vaughn  and 
Pleasant  Valley  mines,  all  of  which  have 
been  only  partially  developed,  and  yet  each 
one  for  tbe  amount  of  work  done  on  them, 
has  yielded  as  rich  average  rock  as  the 
most  valuable  mines  in  tbe  county.  All 
these  ledges  are  lying  idle  for  the  waut  of 
means  on  the  part  of  the  owners  to  prose- 
cute further  work  upon  them.  The  most 
of  these  mines  could  be  purchased  at  low 
figures  compared  with  the  flattering  indica- 
tions given. 

CALAVERAS  COUNTY. 

Mokelumne  Hill  Chronicle,  Feb.  13th : 
The  late  storm  was  by  far  the  most  severe 
of  the  season.  Mokelumne  Hill  looked 
like  a  vast  mortar  bed.  Tbe  streams  are 
badly  swollen,  but  we  have  heard  of  no 
serious  damage  resulting  from  the  storm, 
with  the  exception  of  the  caving  of  the 
tunnel  which  conveys  the  water  through 
the  ridge  between  here  and  Happy  Valley. 

There  is  no  abatement  of  the  excitement 
concerning  tbe  recent  discoveries  in  Rail- 
road Flat.  Work  is  progressing  favorably, 
despite  the  bad  weather,  and  prospectors 
are  making  new  strikes  and  locating  claims. 

At  West  Point  times  have  been  rather 
dull  during  tbe  past  season.  Quartz  min- 
ing has  not  been  so  remunerative  as  for- 
merly, and  less  work  has  been  doue  than 
for  years  previous.  Tbe  absence  of  ma- 
chinery for  pumping  out  the  water  invaria- 
bly found  at  a  certain  depth,  has  always 
been  seriously  felt,  and  is  tbe  principal 
cause  of  tbe  lassitude  being  evinced.  Mill- 
ing facilities  superior  to  those  enjoyed  by 
other  localities  are  at  the  service  of  the 
West  Pointers,  but  the  great  difficulty  is 
in  obtaining  the  rock.  We  are  informed 
that  efforts  will  be  made,  tbe  coming  sea- 
son, to  obviate  tbe  difficulty.  From  the 
vicinity  of  Murphys,  Angela,  and  other 
portions  of  the  county,  the  mining  intelli- 


gence is  encouraging.  Mills  are  springing 
up,  and  labor  is  being  prosecuted  with  en- 
ergy- 

A  correspondent  writing  from  Monitor 
Camp,  says :  There  will  be  much  prospect- 
ing done  here  the  coming  spring  and  sum- 
mer. We  have  one  of  the  finest  looking 
ledges  in  the  county,  running  from  Mr. 
Beal's  ranch  on  the  north,  through  Lava 
Mountain,  and  passing  near  Monitor  Camp, 
through"  Central  Hill  and  across  the 
Calaveras  River  to  Bear  Mountain.  It  is 
supposed  to  be  a  continuation  of  the  Lower 
Rich  Gulch  lead,  and  has  every  indication 
of  being  a  paying  ledge.  About  the  only 
place  from  which  a  pound  of  rock  has  been 
taken,  is  upon  the  claim  of  Davis,  Fullock 
&  Co.,  on  Central  Hill;  at  this  point  it  is 
said  to  prospect  well.  They  have  a  shaft 
40  feet  in  depth,  and  a  large,  tine  looking 
ledge.  They  will  resume  labor  upon  their 
shaft  as  soon  as  tbe  weather  settles  and  the 
rainy  season  is  over. 

The  boys  are  all  very  busy  at  present, 
washing  their  dirt  with  free  water, — a 
privilege  they  do  not  often  enjoy  in  this 
camp. 

IKTO  COUNTY. 

Los  Angeles  News,  Feb.  6th  :  The  Cerro 
Gordo  mine  isturaingoutaboutfour  tonsof 
bullion  per  day. 

The  Queen  City  mine  in  Lone  Pone  dis- 
trict has  been. found  to  have  a  lode  of  nine 
feet  in  width,  and  is  reported  to  be  one  of 
the  richest  -mines  in  the  world. 

Fourteen  thousand  pounds  of  bullion 
arrived  in  this  city  yesterday  in  charge  of 
Gray  Bros.  &  Arcado,  from  the  Cerro 
Gordo  mine.  Three  other  trains  are  upon 
the  road  with  15,000  pounds  from  the  same 
mine,  and  20,000  pounds  more  is  being 
shipped  by  ox  teams.  There  is  said  to  be 
now  60,000  vjounds  at  the  mines  for  ship- 
ment to  this  city.  The  bullion  is  said  to 
contain  silver,  lead  and  copper,  yielding 
about  25  cents  of  silver  to  the  pound  of 
bullion. 

Tbe  attention  of  miners  and  the  citizens 
of  Los  Angeles  geuerally,  has  been  at- 
tracted during  the  past  year  by  the  frequent 
and  in  many  instances,  heavy  shipments  to 
this  city,  from  tbe  Owens'  River  country, 
of  silver  bars,  and  now  they  all  have  an 
opportunity  to  judge  of  the  mines  from 
which  this  large  amount  of  silver  bars  has 
come,  by  examining  tbe  great  variety  of 
ores  from  the  Cerro  Gordo  mines,  in  tbe 
Lone  Pine  district,  which  are  now  on  exhi- 
bition in  this  city.  Those  on  exhibition 
have  been  pronounced  here  as  the  ri  ;hest 
specimens  of  that  class  of  ores  that  have 
been  presented  in  a  body  as  the  result  of 
one  mining  district,  ever  shown  on  this  or 
any  part  of  the  Pacific  Coast. 

MARIPOSA    COUNTV. 

Mail,  Feb.  12th:  Geo.  W.  Payne,  owner 
of  a  quartz  vein  situated  on  Specimen 
Gulch,  npar  the  town  of  Colorado,  some 
two  weeks  since,  struck  a  pocket  which 
yielded  him  72  ounces  of  pure  gold;  since 
which  time  a  piece  of  eleven  ounces,  and 
other  scattering  gold,  has  been  found.  Mr. 
Payne  has,  at  intervals  for  five  years  past, 
been  prospecting  this  vein,  which  now 
promises  to  him  a  rich  reward  for  his  past 
labor. 

It  is  reported  that  the  Mariposa  Co.  is 
about  to  commence  operation  on  the  quartz 
mine  which  is  situated  at  the  lower  end  of 
the  town  of  Mariposa.  There  is  upon  the 
mine  a  portion  of  the  50-stamp  mill,  which 
was  built  several  years  ago. 

Gazelle,  Feb.  12th:  During  the  past  week 
two  enterprising  Indians  have  been  scrap- 
ing up  the  dirt  for  two  or  three  inches  in 
front  of  old  store  sites,  and  taking  it  down 
to  the  creek  and  panning  it  out.  They  have 
averaged  $4  or  $5  a  day  for  their  labor. 

The  owners  of  the  Maggie  Kussell  mine, 
situated  near  the  Merced  river,  are  about  to 
enter  into  a  contract  to  sink  a  shaft  100  feet, 
and  the  contractors  to  take  out  1,000  tons 
of  quartz  ore.  This  mine  prospects  well, 
and  the  owners  anticipate  heavy  dividends 
when  it  is  fairly  opened  and  thoroughly 
developed. 

Our  imp,  while  on  his  way  to  dinner  yes- 
terday, in  deep  thought  as  to  how  the  new 
roller  would  work,  suddenly  spied  some- 
thing shiniug  on  the  ground,  and  immedi- 
ately "went  after"  it,  and  after  washing 
the  mud  off,  it  turned  out  to  be  a  piece  of 
quartz  "lousy  with  gold." 

Mr.  G.  W.  Payne  made  a  very  lucky 
strike  a  few  days  since  near  Colorado.  He 
took  out  about  $2,000  in  a  short  time,  and 
among  the  lot  of  specimens  found  by  him 
are  some  as  pretty  as  one  would  wish  to  see. 

NEVADA  CODS1TT. 

Transcript,  Feb.  9th:  Keith  &  Co.  have 
located  live  claims  of  100  feet  each  on 
Greenhorn  creek.  The  claims  commence 
at  Osborne  Bavine,  and  extend  down  the 
creek  to  the  falls  below. 

The  40-stamp  mill  at  the  Star  Spangled 
Banner  mine,  is  to  have  another  battery  of 


ten  stamps  added  as  soon  as  the  lumber 
can  be  gotten  on  the  ground.  The  lead  is 
so  large  and  the  mine  so  thoroughly  opened, 
that  rock  can  be  obtained  faster  than  40 
stamps  can  reduce  it.  The  mammoth  rock 
breaker  can  break  the  ore  fast  enough  to 
keep  the  50  stamps  in  operation  constantly. 
In  order  to  put  up  the  additional  battery, 
it  will  not  be  necessary  to  suspend  work, 
and  the  mill  will  continue  in  operation.  In 
the  recent  improvements  the  building  was 
sufficiently  enlarged  for  50  stamps,  so  that 
all  that  remains  to  be  done  is  to  put  them 
in  place.  When  the  new  battery  is  added, 
the  Banner  mill  will  be  20  stamps  larger 
than  any  other  mill  in  the  county,  and  one 
of  the  largest  in  the  State. 

Feb.  10th:  A  project  is  now  on  foot  to 
get  an  outlet  for  the  extensive  range  of  rich 
ground  extending  from  Badger  Hill  to  Col- 
umbia Hill,  from  the  middle  Yuba.  The 
parties  undertaking  this  work  are  Mills, 
McMurry,  Cook  and  Hunter.  They  pro- 
pose to  commence  100  feet  from  the  river, 
and  run  a  bed  rock  tunnel  1.900  feet  to 
Badger  Hill.  By  this  tunnel  they  will  be 
able  to  clean  up  to  the  bottom  for  three 
miles,  and  to  wash  off  one  of  the  richest 
ranges  on  the  coast.  It  is  estimated  that 
the  enterprise  will  cost  in  the  neighborhood 
of  $80,000. 

The  company  engaged  in  mining  at  Be- 
lief Hill  have  been  running  for  the  channel 
for  three  or  four  years,  and  expended  a 
large  amount  of  money  in  prospecting. 
About  three  weeks  ago  the  Welsh  Co.  suc- 
ceeded in  striking  tbe  channel,  and  since 
that  time  this  company  has  been  taking  out 
an  average  of  812  per  day  to  the  man. 
Quite  a  large  number  of  companies  are  at 
work,  and  they  have  been  greatly  encour- 
aged by  the  success  of  this  company.  Be- 
lief Hill  is  destined  soon  to  become  a  pros- 
perous mining  camp. 

Gazelle,  Feb.  9th:  English  &  Wells  re- 
port five  and  a  half  feet  of  snow  on  Bloody 
Run  Hill,  between  Moore's  Flat  and  Lake 
City,  yesterday. 

Daniel  McCarty  and  12  other  men  came 
out  from  Eureka  to  Humbug,  yesterday,  on 
snow'  shoes.  McCarty  reports  the  snow  8 
feet  deep  at  Eureka,  and  10  miles  above 
that  point,  near  tbe  head  of  Canon  creek, 
it  is  between  15  and  20  feet  deep. 

Grass  Valley  National,  Feb.  8th:  The 
proprietors  of  the  William  I'enn  mine,  situ- 
ated east  of  Grass  Valley,  have  let  a  con- 
tract to  sink  on  the  ledge  to  a  depth  of  100 
feet  for  the  sum  of  81,850. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Feb.  9th:  Yesterday 
Henry  Scaddon  struck  good-looking  rock 
in  the  shaft  he  is  sinking  on  Union  Hill. 

Feb.  10th:  The  constant  storm3  of  the 
last  four  or  five  days  have  prevented  the 
outside  prospectors  from  doing  a  great  deal 
of  work,  but  at  Ihe  mills,  and  where  there 
are  sheds  to  work  uuder,  mining  is  very 
lively.  The  spring  will  be  in  all  probabil- 
ity a  backward  one,  and  consequently  many 
mining  enterprises  will  be  slow  in  starting. 
The  North  Star  Co.  is  taking  out  very 
rich  rock,  the  gold  running  through  it  in 
the  most  beautiful  sheets.  Yesterday,  the 
richest  ore  which  has  ever  come  out  of  that 
mine  was  brought  to  the  surface. 

The  O'Connor  mine  is  being  worked,  and 
some  excellent  pay  rock  has  been  brought 
to  the  surface. 

Last  evening,  we  went  into  Wells,  Fargo 
&  Co.'s  office,  and  took  a  look  at  a  couple 
of  gold  bricks  which  came  from  tbe  Eureka 
mine.  The  bricks  were  the  result  of  two 
weeks'  run,  and  were  shipped  at  a  valua- 
tion of  §20,000. 

Excelsior. — Gazette,  Feb.  9th:  A  gentle- 
man from  Meadow  Lake  informs  us  that 
the  snow  at  that  place  on  Sunday  morning 
was  ten  feet  on  the  average,  and  more  fall- 
ing rapidly. 

Transcript,  Feb.  13th:  The  large  reser- 
voir of  the  South  Yuba  Canal  Co.,  at  Blue 
Tent,  broke  on  Wednesday  morning.  A 
gap  of  fifteen  or  twenty  feet  was  made  in 
the  large  embankment,  and  the  water  went 
out  with  a  terrible  rush,  sweeping  every- 
thing before  it.  The  reservoirs  of  the  Gol- 
den Hill  Co.  were  broken,  and  considerable 
damage  done  to  the  flumes  of  Sailor  Flat 
companies. 

Gazette,  Feb.  15th:  The  North  Bloomfield 
Gravel  Co.  expect  to  employ  100  men  and 
15  pipes  in  their  claims  as  soon  as  they  can 
get  the  latter  in  readiness. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Fob.  14th:  The  Gran- 
iteville  correspondent  writes:  At  Granite- 
ville  business  is  rather  dull  at  this  season, 
but  few  of  the  quartz  mills  running.  The 
Birchville  is  running  upon  their  own  rock 
and  yielding  finely.  The  small  supply  of 
wood  which  they  have  on  hand  will  be  the 
only  reason  that  will  compel  them  to  dis- 
continue crushing.  Veatch  &  Powell  of  the 
Erie  (more  familiarly  known  as  the  Jim 
Crack  mine),  are  running  upon  rock  taken 
from  their  mine,  and  is  one  of  the  best  pay- 
ing mines  in  the  district.  Black  &  Loring's 


mill  is  running  upon  rock  from  the  Ban- 
berry  &  Stacey  ledge.  This  rock  averages 
well,  and  regularly  pays  a  good  dividend 
to  the  owners.  Clark  &  Poquillion's  mill, 
just  above  town,  is  idle  at  present,  but  will 
start  in  the  spring  upon  custom  rock.  Busi- 
ness will  open  lively  in  the  spring,  as  the 
North  Bloomfield  Co.  will  continue  their 
line  of  works,  and  will  employ  a  large  num- 
ber of  men ,  whose  trade  will  naturally  come 
to  Graniteville. 

At  Snow  Point  mining  has  entirely  ceased, 
owing  to  the  severity  of  the  winter.  There 
are  some  very  valuable  gravel  claims  here, 
which  will  be  opened  in  the  spring.  At 
Orleans  Flat,  Wm.  Oberman  has  been  at 
work  getting  a  set  of  claims  ready  to  start 
up  in  good  order  as  soon  as  the  season  will 
allow.  At  Moore's  Flat  the  Eagle  Co.  are 
raising  a  shaft  in  their  diggings,  and  will 
commence  early  in  the  season  to  wash  their 
rich  gravel.  This  claim  is  considered  the 
best  one  on  the  Flat.  The  Piute  Co.  have 
sold  their  grounds  to  a  Chinese  Co.  In  for- 
mer years  this  claim  paifl  very  richly. 
Hickey's,  as  well  as  the  Illinois  Co.,  have 
suspended  operations  for  the  season.  The  . 
St.  Lawrence  has  been  sold  to  a  Chinese 
Co.,  and  will  give  them  a  good  return  for 
their  outlay.  Knotwell  &  Atwater,  of  the 
Paradise  claim,  made  a  fine  run  as  the  clos- 
ing one  for  the  winter,  and  will  commence 
in  the  spring  with  a  fine  prospect  of  making 
a  good  summer's  work.  Business  is  quiet 
at  Moore's  Flat  this  winter,  in  consequence  • 
of  the  claims  mostly  being  idle.  At  Wol- 
sey's  Flat  mining  has  closed  for  the  winter. 
At  Bloomfield  matters  look  more  lively,  as 
there  are  many  waiting  for  the  North  Bloom- 
field Gravel  Co.  to  commence  working  their 
claims. 

PLACER  COUNTY. 

Auburn  Herald,  Feb.  13th:  The  Colfax 
correspondent  writes:  Quartz  miningis  still 
being  carried  on  with  renewed  activity.  The 
Bising  Sun  Co.,  the  pioneer  mill  in  this 
district,  has  undergone  great  improvements 
in  the  last  three  months.  Increased  and 
expensive  machinery  has  been  added,  and 
they  are  sinking  their  shaft  still  deeper.  At 
the  depth  of  180  feet,  the  ledge  offers  in- 
ducements to  still  sink,  and  tbe  company 
possess  the  energy  and  means  to  prosecute 
the  work  systematically. 

The  Montana  Co.  has  determined  to  pros- 
pect on  an  extensive  scale.  From  tests  al- 
ready had  from  their  claim,  they  feel  justi- 
fied in  expending  some  thousands  of  dol- 
lars in  sinking  on  their  ledge.  They  have 
held  a  meeting  lately,  and  will  have  ma- 
chinery on  the  ground  in  a  short  time. 

PLUMAS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  Feb.  6th:  A  gentleman 
from  the  North  Fork  informs  us  that 
Thompson  &  Mather  have  struck  some 
rich  diggings  in  the  mountain  above  Car- 
riboo  on  tbe  North  Fork.  They  are  aver- 
aging 86  a  day  to  the  hand,  with  a  rocker, 
also  that  Buck  Lamb  has  discovered  dig- 
gings higher  up,  that  pay  equally  well. 
Also  that  E.  R.  Drake  has  good  prospects 
in  the  same  locality. 

Bryan  &  Boston  at  the  old  Bamboo  claims 
on  North  Fork  are  engaged  in  cutting  a 
large  race,  intending  to  turn  the  river  in 
the  spring. 

From  Cherokee  we  have  the  following 
items:  White  &  Steward,  have  recently  dis- 
covered a  very  rich  quartz  ledge,  near 
Cherokee,  not  far  from  the  Caledonia 
quartz  mill,  which  bids  fair  to  make  them 
a  fortune. 

The  Caledonia  mill  is  running  and  pay- 
ing well.  The  last  week's  clean  up  yielded 
far  better  than  usual. 

Judkius  &  Kellogg's  mill  is  in  full  blast 
and  is  doing  well.  Tbe  steam  hoisting 
works  lately  erected  at  their  mine  works  to 
a  charm.  They  have  their  rock  hauled 
from  the  mine  to  their  mill  on  sleighs. 

The  Greenville  correspondent  writes  that 
Bidwell  &  Co.  are  fitting  up  the  old  Water- 
worth  mill,  near  Greenville,  and  intend 
working  tbe  tailings  from  the  several  mills 
in  this  vicinity,  if,  after  trying  the  experi- 
ment, they  find  pay  to  justify  them. 

TRINITY   COUNTY. 

Weaverville  Journal,  Feb.  6th:  The  flume 
of  Davidson's  ditch,  across  Brown's  Creek, 
was  struck  by  a  falling  tree  on  Thursday  of 
last  week,  and  the  long  span  across  the  bed 
of  the  stream  knocked  out.  Five  compa- 
nies who  are  mining  on  Union  Hill  are 
thrown  out  of  employment  until  the  break 
is  repaired. 

During  the  present  winter  Mr.  McGilli- 
vray  has  extended  his  ditch  about  three 
miles  further  down  the  river. 

The  late  storms  have  set  all  the  Buckeye 
boys  at  work,  with  good  prospects  ahead. 

Mining  is  being  briskly  carried  on  in 
Weaver  basin.  Hocking  &  Co.  have  al- 
ready stripped  a  large  piece  of  bedrock. 
Their  claim  was  perforated  with  tunnels, 
so  that  by  simply  turning  the  water  over 
the  bank  it  would  cave  without  gouging. 


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Bince  water  came  they  have  been  ruuoing 
day  and  night.  Mr.  Orson  Fox  will  have 
his  new  reservoir  repaired  in  four  or  five 
days  and  will  thou  begin  opening  his  claim 
in  the  bill.  He  found  considerable  gold  in 
the  surface  while  sluicing  out  his  reser- 
voir, and  says  there  are  a  thousand  B 
snrfa.ee  along  the  ridge  that  would  pay  if 
cheap  water  could  be  had. 

Hinds,  Dixon  .v  Swift  arc  opcningaclaim 
in  the  hanks  of  Weaver  Creek,  about  1'/, 
miles  above  Douglas  City,  and,  it  is  said, 
obtain  ri-h  prospects.  Doliffe  &  Willey 
are  prospecting  a  claim  on  the  other  side 
of  the  creek,  nearly  opposite  Hinds*  Co., 
and  are  also  supposed  to  have  a  good  thing. 
Eetes  &  Co.  are  extending  their  water  race 
and  intend  to  put  in  their  dam  and  take  the 
water  out  some  400  to  500  yards  higher  up 
the  creek. 

We  are  informed  that  Hager  &  Haas  have 
discovered  a  back  channel  in  the  Dacy 
claim  of  extraordiuary  richness,  and  withal 
extensive.  Our  informant  says  that  Field 
.V  Culver's  claim  is  paving  them  from  $12 
to  $16  per  day  to  the  hand,  with  four  men 
at  work.  He  also  says  Lorenz  k  Jacobs 
have  expended  about  S4.000  in  getting 
roadv  their  claim  on  Red  Hill,  and  that 
tbey*  will  take  out  $25,000  or  $a0,000  this 
winter. 

ARIZONA. 

Prescott  Miner,  Jan,  23d:  Jos.  Youn?, 
who  returned  here  from  a  visit  to  Black 
Canon  Creek  last  week,  informs  us  that 
when  he  left  the  diggings  there  were  six 
companies  sluicing,  aud  many  others  get- 
ting ready  for  sluicing.  He  says  he  does 
not  expect  to  hear  of  very  many  rich  strikes 
being  made  ill  Black  Canon,  butis  confident 
that  miners  can  make  from  $-1  to  $10  a  day 
there. 

The  prospects  of  the  country  never  ap- 
peared better,  the  Sterling  mine  is  a  suc- 
cess, the  placer  mines  of  Black  Canon  and 
Lynx  Creek  are  paying  well. 

We  learn  that  a  party  of  miners  from 
Wickenbnrg  are  prospecting  the  Placentas, 
with  a  view  to  working  them,  and  another 
party  are  preparing  to  go  to  work  on  a 
quartz  ledge.  Lamberson  &  Culluniber 
are  preparing  to  run  arastras  by  water 
power,  and  other  farmers  were  talking  of 
building  wheels  and  arastras. 

A  private  letter  from  Wickenburg  says 
that  business  there  was  good.  Kraus,  Bees 
&  Co.  were  running  their  mill  aud  making 
the  rock  pay  well.  The  Vulture  Mining 
Co's  20-stamp  mill  was  also  running  and 
paying 

A  rumor  was  current  in  town  this  week, 
to  the  effect  that  a  Pima  Indian  had  found 
rich  gold  diggings  in  the  Hacquehila 
Mountains. 

IDAHO. 

Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  Feb.  2d:  The 
coal  mine  on  Reynolds  Creek  is  still  being 
developed,  and  its  owners  are  more  san- 
guine than  ever  that  they  have  it  on  the 
lap.  The  vein  continues  to  concentrate  as 
the  tunnel  goes  in. 

Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  shipped  from  their 
office  in  this  city,  during  the  month  of  Janu- 
ary, bullion  valued  at  $114,000. 

Same,  Feb.  5th:  Never  since  the  discov- 
ery of  Owyhee  have  the  mines  shown  any 
better  or  yielded  a  better  class  of  ore  than 
at  present.  Cal.  Morton  showed  us  a  speci- 
men of  Golden  Chariot,  picked  up  by  him 
a  day  or  two  siuce,  that  is  equal  to  anything 
ever  seen  here  since  the  days  of  the  Poor- 
man  discovery  in  silver,  aud  superior  in 
gold  to  the  best  ever  hitherto  produced  in 
the  camp.  We  do  not  pretend  that  the 
specimen  shown  us  is  a  sample  of  the  pres- 
ent products  of  the  mines,  but  frequent 
observations  of  the  ore  from  the  Ida  El- 
more, Golden  Chariot  and  Poorman,  enable 
us  to  say  that  the  quality  of  the  ore  is  im- 
proving on  the  average  of  the  last  years' 
productions,  aud  that  at  no  time  have  pros- 
pects been  brighter  for  lasting  mines  and 
large  rewards,  always  excepting  the  discov- 
ery of  the  Poorman,  where  the  ledge  was 
found  lying  flat,  and  was  90  per  cent,  sil- 
ver. 

Owyhee  Avalanche,  Jan.  30th:  The  Ris- 
ing Star  mill  at  Flint,  has  stopped  tempo- 
rarily to  make  some  changes  in  the  machin- 
ery. 

Owing  to  some  misunderstanding  be- 
tween the  mill  aud  mine  owners,  Black's 
mill  has  stopped  for  the  present. 

NEVADA. 

REESE  KI V  Kit. 

Austin  Reveille,  Feb.  6th :  We  saw  to-day 
in  the  cabinet  at  Boalt  &  Stetefeldt's  assay 
office  a  very  fine  crystal  of  polybasite,  ob- 
tained from  the  Buel  North  Star  mine.  It 
is  pronounced  to  be  the  finest  crystal  of 
that  mineral  yet  produced  in  this  district. 
The  crystal  is  nearly  a  steel-gray  color,  and 
is  large  and  beautiful. 

"WHITE  PINE. 

Austin  Reveille,  Feb.  6th :  About  10 
o'clock  this  morning,  two  teams  arrived  in 


this  city  with  machinery  for  McCone's 
quartz  mill  at  White  Pine;  and  shortly  af- 
terwords came  eight  other  teams  from  Day- 
ton, hauling  machinery  for  the  quartz  mill 
of  the  Union  Co.,  t<>  be  ereoted  iu  the  same 
district.  We  learned  from  the  teamsters 
that  there  were  lili  teams  behind  hauling 
machinery  for  the  same  mill. 

OREGON. 

Rouburg  Ensign,  Jan,  30th:  Some  time 
since,  a  letter  written  by  one  Foley,  from 
Cow  Creek,  in  this  county,  was  published 
in  the  MeMinnville  Courier,  in  which  said 
Foley  claimed  that  genuine  tin  ore  had  been 
discovered  in  the  vicinity  of  Cow  Creek.  It 
now  appears  that  Foley  had  a  reasonable 
foundation  for  the  conclusion  to  which  we 
arrived  from  au  examination  of  the  ore. 
Mr.  William  Briggs,  of  the  Cow  Creek 
Mining  District,  this  week  gave  us  a  sample 
of  the  ore  taken  from  the  vein  mentioned 
by  Foley,  and  it  certainly  answers  the  de- 
scription of  tin  ore,  in  every  particular,  and 
it  is  said  that  the  test  to  which  it  has  been 
put  convinced  those  who  examined  it  that 
it  is  tin.  Mr.  Briggs  also  permitted  us  to 
read  a  letter  from  Thomas  T.  Boulin,  of 
San  Francisco — who  has  had  a  sample  of 
the  ore  carefully  assayed — in  which  Mr. 
Bouldin  asks  for  information  in  relation  to 
the  lead,  aud  states  that  it  exhibits  enough 
to  warrant  the  expenditure  of  money.  He 
further  assures  Mr.  Briggs  that,  if  such  ore 
can  be  found  in  sufficient  quantity,  he  is 
willing  to  undertake  the  development  of  the 
lead. 

UTAH. 

Salt  Lake  Reporter,  Feb.  2d:  We  were 
called  upon  yesterday  by  Mr.  La  Baume,  of 
Promontory  City,  who  reports  a  lively  ex- 
citement there  over  the  newly  discovered 
gold  diggings,  40  miles  west.  Mr.  La 
Baume  found  the  placer  diggings  on  the 
south  side  of  Raft  river  range  to  be  very 
rich,  yielding  30  cents  to  the  pan  on  bed- 
rock, with  fine  gold  all  the  way  through  the 
gravel  down,  of  good  prospects.  It  is  about 
five  feet  to  the  bed  rock.  These  diggings 
are  about  ten  miles  from  the  nearest  point 
on  the  railroad  line,  and  lie  along  the 
streams  known  as  Indian  creek,  Dove  creek 
and  Sagebrush  creek.  The  placer  diggings 
lie  nearly  midway  between  the  Peak  and 
Spring  Bay,  the  most  northern  point  of 
Salt  Lake.  The  creeks  mentioned  will  fur- 
nish enough  water  for  only  four  or  five 
months  in  the  year,  and  we  are  not  in- 
formed what  facilities  exist  for  abetter  sup- 
ply, but  as  the  mines  are  very  rich  it  will 
probably  be  found.  ClearCreek  runs  along 
the  northern  side  of  the  range,  and  there 
are  quartz  mines  in  the  mountains,  though 
little  is  yet  known  of  them.  Many  parties 
are  preparing  to  "go  in"  as  soon  as  the 
snow  will  allow  them  to  work. 


Engineering. 


Burying  Silver  in  China  and  India. — 
The  well  known  fact  of  the  tendency  of 
these  countries,  since  centuries,  to  absorb 
the  silver  of  the  world,  is  accounted  for  in 
a  degree  by  the  statement  of  a  recent  trav- 
eler in  China  that  quantities  of  the  metal 
are  habitually  buried.  He  conjectures  that 
since  the  present  rebellion  began,  the  Chi- 
nese have  buried  $500,000,000  worth  of 
coin,  most  of  which  is  silver  and  much  of 
which  will  never  be  recovered.  "  It  seems 
just  as  natural,"  says  Parton,  in  an  article  in 
Harper's  Magazine,  " for  the  inhabitants  if 
Hindostan  to  bury  a  bag  of  silver  in  some 
out  of  the  way  corner  of  a  field,  as  it  is  for 
a  New  York  merchant,  at  half  past  two  P.  M. 
to  send  round  his  money  and  checks  to  the 
bank.  It  is  buried  in  the  deepest  secrecy. 
As  in  Frauce,  during  the  revolution,  so  in 
all  countries,  at  times  of  civil  commotion-i 
timil  people  hasten  to  hide  their  treasures 
beyond  the  reach  of  the  marauder  and  tax- 
gatherer.  " 

When  railroads  are  built,  and  foreign  en- 
terprise begins  to  leaven  iu  the  great  inte- 
rior of  China,  the  shrewd  conservatives  of 
the  orient  will  probably  discover  that  there 
are  better  uses  to  put  their  hoarded  capital 
to  than  burying  it.  They  will  then  cease 
burying  their  "  talents  of  silver,"  and  will 
set  it  afloat  in  the  world,  trusting  in  the  all- 
sufficient  safeguards  of  commerce  and  civ- 
ilization, and  China  will  at  once  begin  to 
exert  an  influence,  and  feel  that  she  is  a 
power,  in  the  world. 

Magazine  of  Travel,  Geography  and 
Adventure. — A  new  English  magazine,  to 
be  edited  by  the  Assistant  Secretary  of  the 
Royal  Geographical  Society,  is  entitled  Il- 
lustrated Travels.  It  is  to  treat  of  different 
parts  of  the  world  in  succession,  and  is  to 
be  a  magazine  of  "travel,  geography  and 
adventure." 


Destruction  or  Rich  Bottom  Lands 
by  RrvBB  Debris.— -An  ex-president  of  the 

Northern  District  Agricultural  Society 
dwells  upon  the  wholesale  damaging  effects 
of  the  Yuba,  as  an  example  of  all  our 
mountain  rivers,  on  the  rich  adjacent  bot- 
toms between  the  foothills  and  the  valley's 
drain.     He  says  : 

"The  river  channels  are  filled  up  from 
twenty  to  thirty  feet,  or  within  a  few  feet  of 
the  banks  along  these  bottoms,  so  that  almost 
every  rise  of  water  overflows  the  land. 
Upon  these  lands  were  our  orchards,  the 
most  celebrated  and  extensive  in  the  State, 
worth  from  $25,000  to  $250,000.  These  or- 
chards are  beginning  to  die  out.  A  few 
trees  did  not  bud  in  the  spring,  being  dead; 
the  remainder  came  out  aud  bloomed  and 
set  the  fruit,  and  then  died,  so  that  the 
peach  crop  was  a  failure.  Hundreds  of 
acres  are  entirely  dead,  and  the  remaining 
trees  must  die  the  next  or  succeeding  year." 
The  cost  of  leveeing,  and  the  difficulty 
of  setting  limits  to  the  rivers,  are  engi- 
neering problems  which  may  be  solved  by 
many  a  farmer  properly  studying  his  situa- 
tion, and  profiting  by  the  issue  of  like  at- 
tempts especially  along  the  American, 
Bear,  and  Yuba  rivers.  The  subject  is  one 
worthy  of  attention  by  engineers,  as  large 
tracts  not  far  from  the  railroad,  are  held  to 
be  nearly  worthless,  which  might  be  pro- 
tected by  levee  systems  embracing  more 
than  the  few  isolated  farms  constituting  the 
usual  objects  of  protection. 

Tunnel  Under  the  Straits  op  Dover. 
Of  this  project,  the  London  Daily  News 
of  December  25th,  says  :  "  It  must  be  re- 
membered that  the  difficulties  to  be  en- 
countered in  tunneling  beneath  the  Straits 
of  Dover  are  of  different  character  from 
those  which  the  French  engineers  have  had 
to  meet  in  tunneling  through  the  Alps. 
The  soil  to  be  traversed  in  the  former  in- 
stance would  probably  be  the  "second 
chalk  formation,"  which  may  be  assumed 
to  extend  in  an  unbroken  course  from  the 
place  of  its  uprising  in  England  to  the 
place  in  which  it  makes  its  appearance  in 
France.  It  need  hardly  be  said  that  the 
difficulty  in  perforating  this  soil  would  be 
very  much  less  than  of  perforating  the  hard 
and  complicated  material  which  has  been 
encountered  by  the  French  engineers.  The 
workers  in  the  suggestsd  tunnel  would  be 
exposed  to  enormous  risks  from  the  effect 
of  the  pressure  of  the  sea  upon  the  stratum 
through  which  they  would  have  to  work. 
Again  and  again  the  water  burst  into  the 
Thames  tunnel  and  drove  the  workmen  out. 
And  then  the  workmen  iu  the  Thames  tun- 
nel had  but  a  comparatively  short  distance 
to  run  when  tfiey  were  threatened  with  an 
irruption  of  water.  If  such  an  event 
threatened  workmen  engaged  nine  or  ten 
miles  from  either  outlet  of  the  suggested 
tunnel,  escape  would  be  hopeless.  In  a 
short  time  the  whole  length  of  the  tnnnel 
would  be  filled  with  the  waters  of  the  sea, 
and  the  labor  of  years  would  be  rendered 
useless. 

We  urge  these  considerations,  however, 
not  as  deprecating  the  suggested  attempt. 
Three  eminent  engineers,  Messrs.  Hawk- 
shaw,  Brunlees,  and  Lowe,  have  pro- 
nounced the  plan  to  be  feasible;  and  the 
estimated  cost — nine  millions  ^sterling — 
though  large,  is  still  reasonable  when  the 
value  of  the  tunnel  is  considered." 


The  Snow-sheds.  —  Railroad  men  that 
came  down  from  the  mountains  recently, 
speak  highly  of  the  efficiency  of  the  snow- 
sheds  along  the  Central  Pacific  line,  which 
are  said  to  stand  firm  while  avalanches  of 
snow  shoot  over  them  from  the  hill  sides. 
The  damage  to  the  railroad  in  the  Sierras, 
aud  the  consequent  detention  of  trains 
which  have  of  late  occurred,  appear  to  have 
been  mainly  caused  by  the  snow  slides. 
The  destruction  of  the  trestle  work  below 
Cisco  was  caused  by  a  snow  slide,  and  it  is 
said  auother  occurred  between  Truckee  and 
the  summit. 


Government  Surveys  in  Arizona. — The 
Government  surveys  are  to  be  continued  iu 
Arizona  the  present  season.  R.  W.  Nor- 
ris,  C.  E.,  late  tide  land  surveyor  of  this 
city,  has  entered  into  a  contract  with  the 
Surveyor-General  for  continuing  the  sur- 
veys on  the  Gila,  and  will  depart  for  Ari- 
zona in  a  few  days. 

The  New  York  Pneumatic  Despatch 
Company  have  been  engaged  in  tunneling 
under  Broadway  for  about  three  weeks. 
Their  progress  is  not  over  ten  inches  d  lily. 


Drowning  Out,  and  Drying  Out. — 
Engineering  must  come  to  the  aid  of  agri- 
culturists iu  preventing  these  calamities,  to 
which  our  peculiarities  of  climate  and  to- 
pography subject  so  large  a  proportion  of 
otherwise  rich  agricultural  area.  Land  is 
valuable  according  to  its  usss.  It  is  the 
legitimate  province  of  the  engineer  to  know 
all  about  the  capabilities,  and  possibilities, 
of  drainage  and  irrigation,  and  of  opening 
up  lands  to  a  more  convenient  market.  If 
profits  of  any  kind  are  more  worthy  or 
better  deserved  than  ordinary,  it  is  those 
which  accrue  so  munificently  from  "specu- 
lations "  of  this  kind,  in  regard  to  which 
capital  is  always  ready  to  listen  and  learn. 

Proposed  Railroad  prom  Limon  Bay  to 
to  the  Gulp  of  Nicoya. — The  Secretary  of 
State  of  Costa  Rica  has  entered  into  a  con- 
tract with  Edward  Reilly,  Alexander  Hay, 
Mutt  McCartney  and  David  Vickers,  citi- 
zens of  the  United  States,  for  the  opening 
of  a  railroad  across  Costa  Rica  from  Limon 
Bay  to  the  Gulf  of  Nicoya.  The  capital  is 
to  be  $10,000,000;  the  headquarters  of  the 
company  to  bo  in  New  York,  Philadelphia, 
or  Boston.  The  company  is  to  commence 
its  surveys  within  three"  months  after  the 
ratification  of  the  contract,  and  within  the 
four  following  months  to  spend  at  least 
$50,000  in  actual  work  on  the  road,  and  the 
first  thirty  miles  must  be  finished  in  com- 
plete order  from  Limon  Bay  within  eighteen 
mouths  after  the  signing  of  the  contract. 


Irrigation  in  Los  Angeles  County. — 
Mr.  Louis  Wolfskill  is  sinking  a  second 
artesian  well  on  bis  ranch,  the  Santa  Anita. 
He  has  a  flowing  well  down  a  little  over  a 
hundred  feet;  and,  although  his  second 
well  ruus  freely,  he  intends  to  sink  still 
deeper  to  procure  a  larger  supply,  and  then 
to  make  a  reservoir  to  hold  the  water  for 
distribution  at  pleasure.  This  can  be  done 
by  throwing  a  line  of  single  embankment 
across  a  natural  basin,  furnishing  a  large 
reservoir  for  irrigating  purposes. 

Irrigation  and  Drainage  Projects  in 
Tulare  "Valley.  —  A  Washington  corres- 
pondent writes:  The  Committee  on  Public 
Lands  have  not  yet  reported  on  the  bills  for 
irrigating  one  portion  of  California  that  is 
too  dry,  and  for  draining  another  part  that 
is  too  wet  (all  around  about  Tulare  Lake), 
but  the  advocates  of  these  two  measures  are 
at  work,  and  believe  that  their  bills  will  be 
passed. 

A  Peruvian  Railroad. — A  letter  from 
Lima  says  that  the  government  is  encour- 
aging a  railway  projected  between  Lima 
and  one  of  the  cities  at  the  Peruvian  Lead- 
waters  of  the  Amazon.  Admiral  Tucker, 
it  says,  has  reached  in  steamers,  a  point 
only  fifty  leagues  distant  from  Lima, 
through  rivers  which  directly  connect  with 
the  Amazon,  and  this  road  will  place  Lima 
iu  immediate  connection  with  that  point. 

Alameda  Railroad. — The  report  gains 
credence, — says  the  Alia, — that  the  Alameda 
Railroad  will  be  extended  this  year  to  Oak- 
land one  way  aud  San  Jose  the  other,  and 
that  work  will  be  commenced  upon  it  this 
season. 


Wrought  Iron  Water  Pipes. — The 
President  of  the  Spring  Valley  Water  Corn- 
pauy  is  indignant  at  the  imputations  cast 
upon  the  stability  of  his  water  pipes.  They 
didn't  burst — only  a  landslide  destroyed 
the  connection. 


A   steam    tramway    from    Hamilton    to 
Treasure  City  is  contemplated. 


Borax  for  Washing.  — Refined  borax,  it 
is  reported,  is  used  by  the  women  of  Hol- 
land and  Belgium  as  washing  powder  in- 
stead of  soda.  The  proportion  of  a  large 
handful  of  borax  powder  to  about  ten  gal- 
lons of  boiling  water,  it  is  asserted,  makes 
the  linen  beautifully  white  and  saves  half 
the  expense  of  soap. 

Inoculation  for  Hydrophobia. — A  phy- 
sician at  Bordeaux,  France,  thinks  he  has 
discovered  a  plan  for  the  prevention  of  hy- 
drophobia by  inoculating  men  and  brutes 
with  the  poison  of  a  viper  feared  in  the 
south  of  France,  but  whose  bite  is  not 
fatal. 

Mythology  tells  us  that  Io  died  because 
of  her  intense  love  for  Jupiter;  but  the 
charm  of  the  romantic  story  has  lately  been 
destroyed  by  a  chemist  discovering  Iodide 
of  potassium. 

Tennessee  Mineral  Lands. — Captain 
Moses  W.  Nelson's  mineral  lands  in  Carter 
and  John-on  counties,  Tenn.,  have  been 
purchased  by  English  capitalists  for  $10,- 
000,000. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

One  Interested. — The  age  of  victims"  of 
small  pox  in  this  vicinity,  is  stated  to 
have  been  as  follows:  Under  1  year,  38; 
from  1  to  2  years,  29;  2  to  5  years,  63;  5 
to  10  years,  46;  10  to  15  years,  20;  15  to 
20  years,  27,  20  to  30  years,  126;  30  to  40 
years,  [88;  40  to  50  years,  44;  50  to  60 
years,  18;  60  to  70  years,  5;  unknown  1 — 
total,  505.  This  statement  would  have 
been  instructive  had  the  ages  been  speci- 
fiedaccording  totheplacesof  nativity;  for 
instance,  the  whole  number  of  victims 
whose  country  was  England  and  Wales, 
only  amounts  to  seven,  yet  from  the  Brit- 
ish American  provinces  they  enumerate 
13,  and  from  Australia7:  or  the  two  nearly 
three  times  the  number  of  victims  from 
England  and  Wales;  while  the  number  of 
our  citizens  who  are  natives  of  the  last 
named,  far  outnumber  those  from  the 
two  first.  The  cause  of  the  difference  is 
easily  accounted  for,  viz:  infantile  vaccin- 
ation has  been  general  for  many  years  in 
England,  and  not  so  in  the  provinces 
and  colonies. 

J.  H.  B.,  West  Point,  Calaveras  County. — 
You  are  in  the  Sacramento  mineral  dis- 
trict, and  the  U.  S.  Surveyor  for  the 
same  is  S.  M.  Wilson.  We  have  pub- 
lished a  pamphlet  containing  the  Na- 
tional Mineral  Land  Law,  and  blank  forms, 
five  in  number,  to  be  used  in  obtaining  a 
patent.  Price  of  pamphlet  25  cents; 
blanks  12%  cents  each,  or  $1  per  dozen. 
As  to  the  length  of  crank  on  a  windlass 
with  which  a  man  5  feet  10  inches  tall  can 
work  to  the  best  advantage,  the  question, 
though  simple  enough,  is  one  calling  for 
a  good  deal  of  theoretical,  as  well  as  prac- 
tical knowledge  of  the  subject,  and  in're- 
gard  to  which  "  experts"  would  be  very 
likely  to  disagree. 

Pyrometer. — The  capacity  of  bodies  for 
heat  is  materially  effected  by  their  den- 
sity. Whenever  density  is  diminished, 
capacity  for  heat  is  increased,  and  vice 
versa.  For  instance  in  solids,  if  we  sud- 
denly compress  a  piece  of  metal,  it  be- 
comes hot,  because  its  capacity  for  heat 
is  diminished;  consequently,  in  its  com- 
pressed or  denser  condition,  it  contains 
less  heat  than  it  did  prior  to  compression. 
A  bar  of  red  hot  iron  when  subjected  to 
great  pressure,  as  when  passed  through 
a  powerful  rolling  mill,  becomes  nearly 
of  a  white  heat. 

Mechanic — The  weight  of  No.  10  plate 
iroD,  Birmiugham  wire  guage,  is  given 
on  Wm.  Johnson's  wall  chart  of  the 
"  Properties  of  Metals  chiefly  used  in  the 
Arts"  as  5.5  per  square  foot.  Being  a 
reference  chart  for  iron  dealers,  this  is 
probably  more  to  be  depended  upon  than 
your  several  Mechanics'  Companions. 

"Whisky. — Alcohol  is  six  times  more  expan- 
sive by  heat  than  mercury,  and  water 
only  about  twice  as  much.  Pure  alcohol 
will  measure,  in  the  hottest  part  of  sum- 
mer, about  five  per  cent,  more  than  in  the 
depth  of  winter. 


Overcoming  Difficulties  in  Amalgama- 
tion. 

The  working  of  the  Bising  Star  silver 
ores,  in  Flint  District,  Idaho,  by  roasting 
and  amalgamating  in  pans,  has  encountered 
very  great  difficulties,  by  reason  of  a  con- 
siderable quantity  of  iron  which,  in  com- 
pany with  copper  and  silver,  amalgamates 
very  readily,  but  on  being  melted  after 
retorting,  separates  in  the  form  of  infusi- 
ble lumps,  and  must  be  removed  from  the 
surface  of  the  liquid  metal  before  the  bar 
can  be  cast.  This  iron  not  only  causes  an 
imperfect  extraction  of  silver  from  the  ore, 
but  it  combines  also,  in  different  propor- 
tions, with  the  precious  metals  in  the  cru- 
cible, as  stated,  and  is,  on  the  whole,  so 
injurious  that  a  continuation  of  operations 
with  such  results  is  found  quite  inad- 
missible. 

The  ore  consists  of  rich  argentiferous 
gray  copper  ore  (fahlerz),  miargyrite,  some 
ruby  silver,  zinc  blende,  iron  pyrites,  some 
galena,  and  sulphuret  of  antimony.  The 
fahlerz  also  contains  lead.  After  long  and 
fruitless  experiments  to  render  this  iron 
"  amalgamatable,"  Mr.  Kustel,  the  metal- 
lurgist, was  engaged  to  introduce  Ms 
leaching  process,  the  application  of  which, 
as  we  are  informed,  has  resulted  in  a  most 
flattering  success. 

The  roasting  was  suitably  modified,  and 
six  leaching  boxes  (seven  feet  by  six  and 
a  half  each,  and  eighteen  inches  deep)  con- 
structed, large  enough  to  receive  one  ton 
of  roasted  ore,  as  a  charge,  to  each  box. 
The  leaching  with  hot  water  requires  three 
hours,  and  about  two  hours  more  are  re- 
quired for  draining,  before  the  ore  is  re- 
moved into  the  amalgamating  pans.  The 
greater  part  of  the  base  metal  ores  being 
carried  out  during  this  leaching,  the  iron 
is,  of  course,  entirely  prevented  from  en- 
tering the  amalgam.  By  the  aid  of  this 
process  the  silver  is  now  extracted  to  88 
per  cent,  of  the  fire  assay;  with  a  saving 
besides  of  four-fifths  of  the  quicksilver 
lost  prior  to  leaching. 

The  formation  of  this  iron  amalgam  is  a 
very  strange,  and  inexplicable  circum- 
stance in  pan  amalgamation.  It  is  not 
formed,  says  Mr.  Kustel,  in  consequence 
of  the  action  of  the  chloride  of  copper  on 
the  metallic  iron  ground  off  from  shoes  and 
dies;  and  does  nut  occur  where  a  great 
quantity  of  iron  pyrites  is  in  the  ore  pro~ 
vided  that  other  base  metals  are  not  to  a 
considerable  extent  present  at  the  same 
time. 

Where  it  occurs,  it  forms,  after  retort- 
ing, a  black,  spongy  metal,  like  magnetic 
iron,  and  melts  from  this  state  easily  into 
solid  lumps  of  iron;  but  after  arriving  at 
that  stage,  it  is  impossible  to  fuse  these 
lumps  over  again,  even  at  the  intensest 
white  heat 

The  Bising  Star  mill  is  said  to  be  a 
magnificent  building,  provided  with  the 
best  machiuery  and  excellently  arranged. 
There  are  thirty  stamps,  crushing  dry. 
From  these  the  ore  is  at  once  conveyed  by 
means  of  endless  screws  and  elevators  to 
three  of  O'Hara  &  Thompson's  self-dis- 
charging roasting  furnaces.  These  have 
each  an  80-foot  long  roasting-hearth,  with 
a  6-foot  feeding,  and  18-foot  cooling-hearth. 
The  ore  introduced  into  them  is  taken  by 
two  shovels  or  plows  fastened  on  an  end- 
less chain,  and  carried  through  the  hearth, 
which  is  heated  by  three  fire-places,  and 
discharged  in  from  five  to  six  hours;  the 
discharge  being  continuous,  at  the  same 
rate  as  the  stamping  and  feeding.  Only 
two  men  attend  the  roasting  of  the  three 
furnaces. 

Of  the  silver  contained  in  the  Bising 
Star  ore,  94.8  per  cent,  is  turned  into  chlo- 
ride of  silver.  It  is  found  somewhat  diffi- 
cult to  manage  properly  the  base  metals, 
without  interfering  with  the  proper  per- 
centage of  chloride  of  silver;  and  there 
are  other  difficulties  connected  writh  thase 
furnaces,  which,  however,  are  not  deemed 


at  all  insurmountable.  At  the  end  of  the 
furnaces  are  the  leaching  boxes,  wheDce  the 
ore  is  transported  to  the  pans.  These  ought 
to  be  placed  near  the  leaching  tubs.  The 
settlers  used  at  the  Bising  Star  mill  are 
Belden's,  discharging  the  pulp  through 
Hungerford's  concentrators,  by  which 
means  a  good  deal  of  quicksilver  and  amal- 
gam is  saved. 


Parting  of  Gold  and  Silver. 

This  is  what  is  usually  understood  by 
"refining  " — a  simple  and  inexpensive  pro- 
cess, consisting  in  a  mere  boiling  of  the 
bullion  in  nitric  or  sulphuric  acid,  by  which 
means  the  silver  is  dissolved,  drawn  off  sep- 
arately, and  precipitated,  while  the  gold 
remains  behind  in  the  shape  of  a  brown 
powder  looking  very  much  like  mud.  Lit- 
tle space,  and  scarcely  any  outlay,  are  re- 
quired for  apparatus  ;  and  the  principal 
skill  necessary  is  in  working  carefully,  so 
as  to  prevent  small  leakages  and  wastage. 
Where  gold  is  handled  in  the  shape  of  mud, 
and  silver  in  tubs  of  cement  resembling 
slaked  lime — the  condition  it  is  in  after  be- 
ing precipitated  from  its  solution — another 
not  unimportant  quality  in  the  refiners,  as 
determining  the  cost  of  refining,  is  a  scru- 
pulous honestj';  as  the  most  trifling  waste, 
where  hundreds  of  millions'  worth  of  bul- 
lion are  separated,  would  not  require  a  Ion? 
continuance  to  amount  to  a  million  or  two 
of  unperceived  loss  at  the  expense  of  the 
miner  as  a  matter  of  course. 

We  learn  from  Washington  that  an  old 
scheme.aimingtoengineer  into  private  hands 
the  parting  now  done,  with  perfect  facility 
and  economy,  in  the  mints,  is  before  Congress 
in  the  shape  of  a  bill  introduced  by  Senator 
Stewart  of  Nevada,  and  vigorously  pressed 
by  the  representatives  of  the  leading  assay- 
ing and  at  present  the  only  active  refining 
establishment  in  this  city — having,  by  a  ju- 
dicious and  unstinted  use  of  capital,  and 
by  large  capitalist  connections,  together 
with  some  legislative  manipulation  at 
Washington,  now  nearly  succeeded  in  driv- 
ing all  competition  in  assaying  and  refining 
out  of  the  field. 

The  question  is,  therefore,  whether  the 
Superintendent  of  the  Mint  shall  be  au- 
thorized to  exercise  such  discretion  as  he 
may  see  fit,  in  receiving  from  the  firm  in 
question,  "deposits  of  refined  bullion  suit- 
able for  coinage,  and  paying  the  depositors 
thereof  in  unparted  bars. " 

Were  this  bill  to  become  a  law,  it  seems 
all  but  certain  that,  instead  of  having  our 
bullion  parted  at  fair  rates,  the  price  for 
doing  such  work  would  hereafter  be  at  the 
bidding  of  a  monopoly.  As  all  our  gold 
bullion  contains  silver,  and  nearly  all  our 
silver  bullion  contains  gold,  the  privilege 
of  fixing  tolls  upon  the  products  of  the 
miner,  which  must  of  necessity  pass  through 
the  refiner's  hands,  is  evidently  no  mean 
prize  to  be  coveted — a  result  certainly  jus- 
tifying the  most  patient,  laborious  and  pow- 
erful exertion,  from  year  to  year,  of  the 
most  skillful  managers  that  can  be  put  for- 
ward with  such  a  scheme,  by  the  parties  in- 
terested, as  a  business  enterprise  alone. 

The  rate  of  exchange  is  left  to  the  discre- 
tion and  honesty  of  the  Superintendent  of 
the  Mint.  But  that  discretion  is,  under 
the  manipulation  of  this  bill,  of  [such  a 
character  that  a  little  negligence  or  nomi- 
nal stupidity  on  the  part  of  that  public  of- 
ficer, may  compel  every  miner  of  the  Pacific 
coast  to  put  aside  his  tribute  to  a  private 
assaying  firm ;  and  when  probity,  and  easy- 
going good  nature,  not  to  mention  stupid- 
ity, are  the  worst  offence  necessary  to  be 
committed  under  so  happily  conceived  a 
bill  for  the  purposes  in  view,  it  is  possible 
for  even  a  tolerably  honest  Superintendent 
of  the  Mint  to  succumb  to  the  tempta- 
tion, for  example,  of  permitting  a  friend  to 
become  interested  in  the  prosperous  re- 
fining company  in  question;  while  the  dif- 
ferences would  be  so  small,  that  the  bullion- 
producing  public  would  never  find  it  out. 


This  project  is  admirably  planned,  and 
very  plausibly  put  forward.  But  what  are 
the  evils  that  call  for  a  discontinuance  of 
refining  in  the  Mint?  "  It  is  not  shown 
with  any  clearness,"  says  the  Bulletin, 
"that  if  the  whole  business  of  refining 
were  placed  in  the  hands  of  private  parties, 
it  would  be  done  any  better  or  any  cheaper; 
but  it  is  rather  made  to  appear  that  the 
business  is  profitable  enough  to  be  coveted 
by  private  parties,  and  that  its  exclusion 
from  the  operations  of  the  Mint  would  lay 
heavier  burdens  upon  the  Government  for 
the  support  of  that  institution." 

We  are  informed  by  a  late  Washington 
correspondent  that,  "  as  the  bill  has  been 
somewhat  modified  in  its  principal  features 
from  the  shape  in  which  it  was  presented 
last  session,  it  will   probably  be  passed." 

First  let  it  be  shown  that  the  interests  of 
the  public  are  the  moving  cause,  and  it  will 
be  easy  to  determine  whether  any  modifica- 
tion of  the  measure  is  likely  to  be  an  im- 
provement, such  as  will  justify  our  repre- 
sentatives in  lending  countenance  to  it,  or 
in  permitting  themselves  to  be  led  into  any 
"entangling  alliances"  thereby.  We  have 
heard  of  no  miners — bona  fide  bullion  pro- 
ducers —  petitioning  for  the  proposed 
change. 


SCHOOLS    FOR     InDUSTBIAIi     SCIENCE. A 

marked  feature  in  the  advance  of  modern 
educational  institutions  is  the  facilities  af- 
forded for  the  acquisition  of  the  practical 
arts  and  trades;  not  by  mere  rote,  as  is  usual 
with  mechanics,  but  with  due  attention  to 
the  interesting  principles  applying  in  every 
case,  the  understanding  of  which  makes 
the  true  mechanic,  useful  in  his  place  be- 
cause his  soul  is  in  his  work.  Except  in 
"  running  a  quartz  mill,"  or  the  like  fancy 
pursuits,  the  utility  of  a  thorough  knowl- 
edge of  the  theory  applying,  as  well  as  of 
the  practice,  in  money-making  industrial 
pursuits,  is  not  often  qnestioned,  or  at  least 
is  not  held  to  be  an  absolute  disqualifica- 
tion. One  of  the  largest  schools  of  applied 
science  in  the  world  is  the  Ecole  Central  cles 
Arts  et  Manufactures,  in  Paris.  It  has  500 
pupils.  Amongst  2,000  young  men  who 
have  left  this  school,  the  career  of  1,394 
has  been  recently  traced,  and  the  issue  was 
this:  247  had  died,  while  of  the  others  480 
were  engineers  or  superior  officers  of  rail- 
roads; 54  were  mechanical  engineers;  124 
were  iron  masters;  280  manufacturers  of 
considerable  eminence;  55  architects;  35 
contractors  for  public  works;  42  professors 
of  the  applied  sciences.  The  rest  filled 
honorable  posts  in  trade  or  in  the  service 
of  the  French  or  foreign  governments. 

In  addition  to  some  very  valuable  insti- 
tutions of  the  kind  that  have  grown  up  in 
this  country,  it  is  stated  in  the  Memphis 
Appeal  that  Gen.  E.  E.  Lee  has  now  in  op- 
eration at  Washington  College,  Virginia,  a 
practical  department  for  the  benefit  of 
young  men  who  wish  to  become  master 
workmen  as  carpenters,  machinists,  etc.,  in 
which  students  are  instructed  in  the  prin- 
ciples of  mathematics  required,  and  in  the 
use  of  the  tools. 


The  Hafenegger  Powder  Experiments, 
at  Fort  Point,  Friday,  were  quite  suc- 
cessful. One  massive,  hard  rock,  38  feet 
in  length,  by  20  in  hight  and  breadth, 
irregular,  (estimated  to  contain  16,000  tons) 
was  broken  through  and  through,  about 
two-thirds  being  thrown  off.  This  was 
done  with  three  pounds  of  the  strongest 
powder  in  a  1%-incri  holesuukto  the  depth 
of  ten  feet.  The  cartridge  was  only  1% 
inch  diameter,  and  no  tampiDg  was  used 
in  the  charge.  We  believe  there  is  no  rec- 
ord of  such  an  exhibition  of  power  from 
so  small  amount  of  any  powder  heretofore 
in  use.  For  want  of  time  we  shall  give 
particulars  next  week. 


The  Great  Boiler  from  McAfee  & 
Spier's  works,  which  has  been  seen  engi- 
neering its  way,  very  slowly  but  surely, 
through  the  streets  towards  the  city  front, 
reached  the  SacrameDto  steamer  wharf  a 
number  of  days  ago. 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


121 


Wanted,  a  Wind  and  Rain  Map  of  the 
Coast. 

( Ibsemng  old  residents  in  particular  sec- 
tions are  generally  well  enough  informed 
nl„.ut  the  winds  and  rains,  during  a  portion 
of  the  year  at  least, In  the  localities  in  ques- 
tion, to  answer  fur  o\ery  practical  question 
touching  tlieir  own  individual  interests,  or 
others  with  which  circumstances  hove  mads 
them  accidentally  familiar.  But  new  com- 
ers, who  are  frequently  the  enterprising 
persons  that  are  most  likely  to  conceive  of 
new  ilevelopments.as  well  as  to  judge  wisely 
of  tiirir  chances  of  success,  are  in  too  many 
OMSS  brought  to  a  standstill  by  a  want  of 
easily  accessible  data  indicative  of  the  cli- 
mate of  particular  localities,  such  as  would 
be  presented  in  a  wind  and  rain  map — and 
the  possession  of  which  would  immedi- 
ately transform  a  matter  of  unbusiness-liko 
venture,  arising  from  uncertainty  as  to  the 
climatic  conditions,  into  one  of  certainty, 
and  consequent  likelihood  of  being  carried 
out. 

Not  merely  agriculture,  and  the  pro- 
ductions of  the  soil,  are  affected  by  these 
conditions,— constituting  a  law  of  probabil- 
ities, without  a  knowledge  of  which  no 
Bhrewd  business  man  will  take  his  first 
step, — but  all  the  manufacturing  and  com- 
mercial interests  which  follow  in  the 
wake  of  agriculture,  are  interested  in  know- 
ing and  comprehending  the  nature  and  the 
probabilities  of  failure  in  the  several  funda- 
mental producing  pursuits.  Especially  is 
this  the  case  in  a  country  so  widely  differ- 
ing in  its  local  climatic  conditions  as  are  the 
varied  situations,  between  mountains 
and  valleys,  of  the  Pacific  Coast. 

All  that  is  needed  is  the  distribution  of  a 
lot  of  rain  gauges, — which  cost  a  mere 
trifle, — and  some  blank  sheets  of  ruled,  or 
"engineer's  paper,"  to  record  the  observa- 
tions in  graphic  form,  or  in  such  a  man- 
ner as  to  present  correct  .weekly  and 
monthly  averages  for  all  the  more  import- 
ant points  on  the  coast.  A  publication  of 
the  results,  shown  comparatively,  would  be 
of  the  greatest  pratical  value. 

It  is  suggested  that  the  next  Legislature 
would  do  well  to  appropriate  a  small  sum 
for  the  maintenance  of  rain  gauges,  in  con- 
nection with  the  State  Agricultural  Society, 
or  the  Academy  of  Sciences.  The  reports 
of  a  single  year  would  undoubtedly  do  more 
good  than  "  horse  racing  upon  the  grandest 
scale." 

By  reference  to  the  proceedings  of  the 
Academy  of  Sciences,  in  another  column, 
it  will  be  seen  that  action  is  proposed  to  be 
taken  on  the  subject  by  that  body. 


Oun  NextIndustkialExhibition,  under 
the  auspices  of  the  Mechanics'  Institute  of 
this  city,  will  open  about  Sept.  1st,  1869, 
and  will  probably  be  even  a  greater  success 
tliau  the  last.  Circulars  have  already  been 
sent  to  China,  and  will  be  sent  without  de- 
lay to  Australia,  and  down  the  western  coast 
countries,  giving  notice  of  definite  arrange- 
ments, and  inviting  exhibitors.  In  the  cir- 
cular to  China,  Mr.  Hallidie,  the  President 
of  the  Mechanics'  Institute,  says: 
The  railroad  across  the  continent  connecting 
us  witli  the  eastern  shores  of  our  country  will 
be  completed  in  April  next,  and  we  will 
then  bebrought  in  communication  with  the 
more  thickly-populated  and  older  portion 
of  our  own  and  surrounding  counties;  by 
this  means  facilitating  the  intercourse  of 
nearly  80,000,000  people.  San  Francisco, 
by  its  position,  will  be  the  entrepot  of  the 
Chinese  trade,  and  a  center  for  exchanges. 
In- view  of  this,  it  is  believed  that  the  forth- 
coming Industrial  Exhibition  will  be  of 
material  interest  to  the  people  of  China; 
and  it  is  suggested  that  means  be  adopted 
by  them  to  be  represented  here  at  the  In- 
dustrial Exhibition  at  that  time.  Arrange- 
ments will  be  made  with  the  Pacific  Mail 
Steamship  Company  for  the  free  transpor- 
tation of  goods  intended  for  exhibition. 


A  Mastodon  at  Petaldma. — It  is  re- 
ported that  the  skeleton  of  a  mastodon  was 
being  exhumed  near  Pctaluma  last  Thurs- 
day. 


Gas  Prr.irifATioN — Lime  on  Iron-.—  TVe 
have  received  from  the  editors  of  the 
American  Gas  Light  Journal,  the  report  of 
Prof.  Henry  Wurtz  to  the  Manhattan  Gas 
Company  of  New  York,  upon  the  compar- 
ative merits  of  the  Lime  and  Iron  methods 
of  Gas  Purification.  The  two  large  gas 
companies  of  that  city,  tho  New  York  aud 
Manhattan,  respectively  employ,  the  first 
the  "Iron  Process,"  and  the  last  tho  "Lime 
Process."  It  is  a  very  important  sanitary 
question,  which  of  these  two  has  the  effect 
to  vitiate  in  the  greatest  degree  the  air  of  a 
populous  city.  Prof.  Wurtz  found  that 
the  odor  of  sulphurated  hydrogen,  and 
othor  persistent  stenches  familiar  to  tho 
people  of  New  York,  wore  oppressively 
perceptible  at  some  distance  from  the  "puri- 
fying house "  of  the  company  using  the 
iron  process, — where  the  fouled  iron  oxide 
was  spread  out  for  fermentation; — although, 
in  the  immediate  vicinity,  thoy  were  masked 
by  the  more  powerful  odors, — we  may  say 
perfumes, — of  ammonia  and  naphthaline. 
In  the  Lime  process,  on  the  other  hand,  as 
employed  by  the  other  company,  where  the 
effete  lime  is  ventilated  or  "  revivified"  in 
a  supplementary  purifier  charged  with  hy- 
drate of  lime,  the  only  perceptible  odor 
under  the  same  circumstances  is  that  of 
phenol,  or  carbolic  acid;  which  is  perhaps 
rather  an  advantage  than  otherwise,  it  be- 
ing a  powerful  and  valuable   disinfectant. 

Prof.  Wurtz  names  the  various  ingredi- 
ents of  the  gas  which  call  for  removal, — 
either  on  account  of  their  effect  upon  the 
health  of  the  population,  or  uponthe  il- 
luminating value  of  the  gas, — and  remarks 
upon  the  chemical  relations  of  the  most 
important  of  them  to  each  of  the  two 
processes.  He  concludes  that  the  tendency 
of  progress  is  in  the  direction  of  a  return 
to  the  use  of  lime  for  gas  purification ;  that 
the  only  thing  which  led  to  the  adoption  of 
the  iron  process,  was  the  difficulty  of  get- 
ting rid  of  the  fouled  lime, — while  the  iron 
oxide  could  be  used  over  and  over  again ; 
but  that  the  improved  mode  of  deodorizing 
the  lime  now  places  the  advantage  largely 
upon  the  other  side. 


Quarterly  and  Monthly  Editions. 

At  the  end  of  each  quarter  a  large  number  of 
our  weekly  i.s&ues  for  the  preceding  three  months 
are  bound  up  in  book  form,  which,  by  special 
arrangement,  are  placed  upon  the  ferry  boats  aud 
various  steamers  leaving  San  Francisco  and  other 
ports  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  for  free  reading  by  the 
intelligent  traveling  public.  The  Quarterlies  are 
also  to  be  found  in  the  principal  libraries,  depots, 
hotels,  and  free  reading  rooms  of  the  Coast. 

This,  in  addition  to  our  Monthly  Scries  and  large 
weekly  circulation,  makes  tlie  Press  the  best  and 
ciieai'est  general  advertising  medium  throughout 
the  Pacific  Coast.  The  value  of  advertising  in 
our  columns,  however,  is  best  determined  by  those 
who  have  tried  it,  and  we  respectfully  refer  to  our 
patrons  iu  that  line.  No  paper  in  the  United 
States  can  boast  a  better  class,  and  no  weekly 
paper  on  the  Pacific  Coast  receives  as  large 
a  sum  for  regular  advertising,  or  has  more  con- 
stant or  long-contmued  customers. 


414CLAY,    „,„rv  A       S.  F..CAL. 


U.  S,  AND  FOREIGN 


ClBCULABS  AND 


Advice  Feel-, 


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throughout  the  Pacific  Coast,  among  mechanics,  miners, 
manufacturers,  and  commercial  men. 

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from  the  Patent  Oltlce.  of  all  others,  should  he  careful  to 
av.»id  inexperienced,  dishonest,  or  otherwise  unreliable 
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not  our  intention  to  send  this  journal  to  any  party  longer 
than  it  is  desired.  If  we  inadvertently  do  so,  subscribers 
and  others  will  please  Inform  us. 


Oo-Or*UTlVl  OhIOM  Stork.— This  is  becoming  one  of  the 
most  useful  Institution*  In  the  city,  and  the  Mechanic  nnd 
Laboring  Han  ftri'y  appreciate  It  They  arc  now  enabled 
to  bay  their  Grocei  m  and  Provisions  2ti  par  rent,  cheaper 

tit  in  ever  before,  and  the  very  be,-t  articles  In  the  market. 

Hi.-  store  i-  located  at  116 Batter  street,  Lick  Souse  Block, 

San  Francisco.  Cvl8-ti.m 


Bath  Yoor  Tiith.- Dra  JettUp  A  Beers,  over  Tucker's 
•eWOlry    store,   are   now   making   a  specialty  of  tilling  the 

tangs  of  dead  Tooth,  and  building  up  broken  crowns  with 
pursfjofd—tliue  restoring  them  to  their  original  usefulness 
and  beauty.  They  are  al-io  using  Nitrous  Oxide  for  tho 
painless  extraetion  of  Teeth,  when  so  desired— tile  only  ab- 
solutely safe  anaMlhetle  ever  discovered  In  breathing  it, 
It  acts  as  a  gentle  stimulant,  without  undue  excitement,— 
the  sensation  produced  being  truly  delightful,  tho  effect 
upon  the  lungs  healthful,  and  In  Its  results  positively  *rcc 
from  all  danger.  Prepared  and  administered  daily  at  tho 
Dental  Rooms  at  Messrs.  JESSUP  ft  BEERS,  corner  Mont- 
gomery and  Sutter  streets.  San  Francisco.  16vl6tf 


A.CKOSTIC. 

J"nln  Killer  Is  worth  what  it  weigh-.  In  gold, 

AH  around  the  World  are  Us  praises  told; 

It  win  cholera  cure— scourge  of  sou t hern  cl lines, 

Ko  victim  dies,  who  takes  It  betimes. 

Keep  Pain  Killer— a  true  friend  bv  vnnrqklo, 

It  will  cure  Cough  nr  Cold,  or  folic  beside; 

• K  out  to  apt  IV  It  for  Bruise  nr  for  Sprain, 

I..CI  it  once  he  tried  —  "  'ttritt  I*  mid  again; 

Kvery  word  I  mil  telling  von.  Render,  is  true; 

Komi' m her  that  Pain  Killer  is  qoml  for  you. 
The  Pain  Killer  Is  sold  by  nil  Druggists  and  dealers  In 
Family  -Medicines. 

RE  01  NOT  ON  &  CO.,  nnd   HORTETTER   &  SMITH.  San 
Francisco  Cal  ,  General  Wholesale  Agents.  fublm 


CHANGE. 

C.  C.  HASTINGS  &  CO. 

Wholesale  and  Retail! 
Sl'I'JCltlOlt  GOODS!       REDUCED    IMTKS! 

C.  C.  HASTINGS   &  CO., 

SUCCESSORS  TO 
Ilaestoii,  IfaNtlners  A  Co.* 

SAN  FRANCISCO    AND    NEW    YORK, 

Announce  to  the  friends  of  the  old  firm,  and  the  public  at 
large,  that  their  present  business  arrangements  are  such 
that  they  arc  enabled  lo  offer  the  be*t  and  most  stylish 
goods  on  the  Pacific  Coast  at  a  great  reduction  from  former 
prices. 

AT     IVBIOD.KSAl-E. 
The  allention  of  the  merchants  throughout  the  Pacific 
Coast.  Is  called  to  the  fact  that  wc  arc  now  prepared  to  All 
their  orders  for  superior  poods  in 

Strictly  Custom-Made  Clothing, 
Suits,  (Sloven,  Iloflery,  nnd 

FurnlMhlncc  Guodi,  Trunks, 

Traveling  K;»g*  and  Valises, 

In  lots  to  suit  at  regular  wholesale  rates. 

CLOTHING    TO    ORDER, 

Made  cither  in  New  York  or  San  Francisco,  under  the  su- 
pervision of  the  best  cutters  in  America. 

DIRECTIONS  FOR  MEASUREMENT 

Sent  to  any  address  upon  application,  and  goods  forwarded 
by  Express  on  receipt  of  orders.    Satisfaction  tuaranteed. 

C.    C.    niSTIKGS    A-.    CO., 

Successors  to 

II  EU  3  TON,     HASTINGS     &     CO., 

The  Fashionable  Clothiers. 

>cw  York  and  San  Francisco. 
8vlS-3in 


BLA.KE'S     PATENT 


!S  TT  E  A  M      PUMP! 

This  Fl  mo  is  warranted  superior  to  nny  In  the  market, 
for  Breweries  Sugar  H<  uses.  Tanneries,  Boiler-Feeders, 
Steamboats,  Mining  and  Fire  purposes,  etc.  It  throws  a 
full  stream  of  the  thickest  beer  mash  without  clogging, 
and  sugar  svrup  boiling  hot  without  difficulty. 

Warranted  a  positive  Pump  under  all  circumstane.es;  It 
never  stops  nor  sets  out  of  order,  and  by  reason  oi  the  pa- 
tent device  in  tho  valves,  is  kept  clear  and  always  ready 
for  action.  It  is  RIMt'LE,  COMPACT  aud  POWERFUL, 
and  needs  no  expert  lo  run  it. 

fl©-Ii'nnr.  falls  to  do  the  work  for  which  it  fs  sold,  it  may 
he  returned  and  the  money  will  be  refunded-    May  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Radon's,  or  Union  Iron  Works,  or  at 
W.  O.  M.  B  KRRY  «fe  CO'S, 
Agents  for  Pacific  States, 

8vl8  3in  IU  California  street,  San  Francisco. 


\ 


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Tho  office  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Press  is  located  in  the  second  story  at  No.  414 
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wo  linvo  spacious  accommodations,  with  our  patent 
rooms,  editorial  room,  counting  room,  newspaper 
and  job  printing  offices, — all  conveniently*  ar- 
ranged and  connected,  and  our  facilities  for  dis- 
patching business  correctly  and  economically, 
better  than  over  before.  Don't  forgot  tho  number 
— 414  Clay  street,  below  Sansome. 

DEWEY  &  CO. 


Continental  Life  Insurance   Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


Rktcrnkp.— Dr.  J.  H.  Paine.  Dentist,  Wndswnrth  House, 
No.  225  Bush  street,  between  the  Occidental  nnd  Cosmopoli- 
tan Hotels,  San  Francisco.  21vl7-lm 


O.  M  Taylor,  who  acted  as  agent  a  brief  time  Tor  this 
paper  In  Washoe,  Is  requested  to  call  at  or  address  tblsolllco, 
without  fall. 


"WHEnr.  td  Advertise. — The  attention  of  traders  and 
mill  m&OhililSts  in  called  to  the  fact  that  the  Mountain 
Messenger,  of  Downieville,  Sierra  County,  porbchh'n  many 
special  advantages  as  an  advertising  medium  ever  a  inn- 
ority  of  tho  interior  presB,  it  being  tho  onlypublie  jour- 
nal published  within  a  radius  of  sixty  miles,  in  the  rich- 
est anil  must  populous  mining  sections  of  thu  State.  Its 
weekly  edition  is  double  the  average  of  country  papers, 
being  without  the  range  of  large  dailies,  and  having  no 
competition  at  homo.  Its  local  column;  afford  many  items 
for  our  city  eotemporaries,  while  its  rates  of  advertising 
are  reasonably  low  lnvnti' 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 
En  tarnished  for  the  Manufacture  of 

railroad  and  other  iron 

—  AND  — 

Every  "Variety  of  Sihtiftingr, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 

S|c:iml)"»:»l    Sloifii,    Oaiilii,    Pintail    and    Con. 

ntscllntC  Kodn,  Car  and  Locomotive  Axle* 

and  Frames 

—  ALSO  — 

HAMMERED      IRON 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

agr  Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLINO  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention. 

«3-  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.       9vl43m9p 


Crucibles. 

The  Patent  Plumbago    Crucible   Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting  Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  fire-standing  Goods, 
Battersea  Works,  London. 
THE   MORGAN   PATENT   CRUCIBLES    have    uniform 
quality,  never  crack,  withstand  the  greatest  heat  without 
danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  other;  change  of  tem- 
perature has  no  effect  on  them;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pou  rings. 
On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

A  .  S.  HALLIDIE  .1    CO., 
Ivl8-3m9p  SIO  Front  street,  San  Francisco 

$20,000  to  $25,000. 

A  PRACTICAL  SMELTER  wishes  to  enlist   capital  to 
build  a  Furnace  on  a  Mine  oi  rich  Argentiferous  Galena  at 
White  Pine.    From  $800  to  $1,0U0  a  day  can   be   cleared 
with  ease.    Security  and  best  of  references,  etc.,  given. 
Address,  WM.  F.  HILTON, 

7vl8-lm9p  San  Francisco  P.  O. 


IIViDIA    FLEA     DRUG  ! 


A  California  Discovery. 


Thisisaslmplo  but  very  efficient  FLEA  POWDER. 


It  l«  Death  to  Fleas  and  Vermin,  bnt  not  Inju- 
rious to  perilous. 


TRY  IT!  TKT  IT!!  TKT  IT!!* 

After  a  thorough  test  vou  will  use  none  other. 

PUT  UP  IN  BOXES  ONLY.    FOUR  SIZES, 

It  Is  the  best  and  cheapest  article  of  the  kind  ever  offered 

to  the  public. 

Direction*    Tor   TT»e.— Sprinkle  your   bedding   aud 

clothes,  ami  add  a  little  in  your  washing. 

For  Mile,  wholesale  aud  retail,  by  Druifelst*. 

jpSr»For  further  information,  address 

Prof.  C.  15.  JATCOX, 
Care  of  Langley  it  Crowoll,  Druggists, 
8vI8-3m  San  Francisco. 


MACHINERY   AGENCY. 

W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO.. 


"WOOD  WORKING  MACHISEKT, 

Embracing  evorv  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
Mortlsers.  Moulding,  Tenoning,  Boring.  Shaping,  Vertical 
and  Circular  lie-sawing  Machines;  Scroll,  Railway,  Cutoff 
and  Rip  Saws,  etc.,  eic.    Agents  for  the  Swam  cot  Co's 

Improved   3?ortat>le  Engines, 

Warranted  fully  equal  to  any  in  the  market;  Davis  &  Fur- 
ber'a  Woo'cn  Machinery;  Blake's  Patent  Steam  Pumps; 
Kilbiirn'-.  and  Wnrri-n's  Turbine  Water  wheels,  etc  ,  ete. 

Old  rs  fur  Machinery  of  any  kind  will  "eceive  prompt 
attention  Machine-  for  special  purposes  huilt  io  -lder. 
Send  for  Illustrated  dialogue     W.  <>.  M.  BEKRV  A  CO  . 

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DUNBAR'S   IMPROVED 

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without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

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HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

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WITH    PALMER'S   PATENT  STEAM  CHEST, 

Superior  tor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
b  the  only  Amalgamator  tliat  has  stood  the  test  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
Ueuulue    White    Iron    Stamp  Shoes  and    Ale* 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
aiming,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  .Hilling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
ihe  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  reduc 
np  ores,  or  saving  cither  gold  or  silver.  13vlUqy-tf 


1KA   P.    KANKiN. 


A.    P.    DKAVtOS. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  and.  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been-cstablished  since  1831,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Gear  and  other  Patterns,  n  hicli, 
with  our  superior  tools  and  appliances,  give  ua  liiciliiics  lor 
doing  ilrst  class  work  uueiiuaied  on  the  Pacitlc  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

STEAM    EiNGi-IlN'fciSS, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marino 

use. 

BOILERS-High  a.nd  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    3X111    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing* 

Furnace  Irons  lor  Roasting  Ores;  Freiberg  I'ariels; 

Varney's  and  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Irou 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  M1U  Work  in  every  variety - 

Pumping  and   Hoisting  Machinery;  Hausbrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured 

Canting*  of  every  description,  iron  and  Bras*. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  to  "Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-off  Engines,"  of  w.hich  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  I'Hulilu  Coast,  under  license  from  the  v\  ood- 
ruff  &  Reach  Co.,  Ilarttord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  ettcctive,  Fuh.L 
saving,  Urst-cUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Urders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  first  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  other. 

(.ODDAIU)  «fc  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 1868.  iavltiif 


WILLAMETTE  IROJS  WORKS, 

POB.XLAA'11,    OUEfiOX. 

8  t  c  a  m    Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  GRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  ULACKSMITUINU  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  A'orth-Front  and  E,  Mtreetn, 

13vl3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

STOCKTOSf,    CAL. 

KEEP  &  BARGION, 

MANUFACTURERS   OF 

(Quartz,  Saw  anil  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
imagines,  Horse   Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

13vl3lf 


J,    NI-.W'MLVM. 


J.    I' Hi  WOOD. 


SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  of  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 
1UAKINE     ENGINES, 

AND   ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY      FOHGI1VG. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  ot  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
All  work  done  nuuranteed,  13vJL4-iy 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  125  First  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  Rudder  Braces,  Hinges,  ship  and  Steamboat  Bells  and 
Oongs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

fl®-  PRICES  MODERATE.  «ffi(r 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.   H.  WEED  V.  KINQWELL, 

flv!3-ly 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AND— 

MACHINE     "WORKS 

Nos.  245  to  255  First  Stkeet, 

Sau  fraud  gco. 

HOWLAND,  ANGELL  &  CO., 

PKOPI1IETOKS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 

OI'lET/  MILLS.  FIJI!  I!  MILLS, 

SAW  MILLS,  Sl'lilK    MILLS, 

roWBElt  MILLS,  PAPER     MILLS 

Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

MlXI.VIi  PtTMPS,  HOISTIKG   WOKK8 

OIL  IVK1.1,  TOOLS,      ROCK  BREAKERS. 

— AND — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

shoes  and  Ales  of  "While  Iron,  mnnnfactnreu 
for  and  Imitorleri  by  iim  exnressly  tor  this  nir- 
poae,  unci  will  lust  555  per  tcul.  lougcr  than  uiiy 
other  mitde  ou  this  coUMt. 

KoH.i:.  B  roil  Screens,  of  any  degree  of  finene.8, 
Wts  are  the  only  mauufaelurei ■*)  ou  this  const  ol 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  simple  In  eoustrnctlon,  and 

dliruhle,  of  any  Entrine  111  use. 
V,  H.  UOWUIID,  II.   a.  A.\«ELL. 

lSvU-qr  CTfRUS  PALMER. 


F0LTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  &  CO., 

MANOFACTURMIS    Of 

@  rJL'  3B  Jl  BX    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    Elovir    and    Saw   IMills, 

Hayed'  Improved    Steam   Pump,  Bro  die's   Im- 
proved      Crusher,      Mining;     Piirupti, 
A  .inn  Igji  mil  I  "i«.  mid  all  kinds 
of  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
tird  street,  San  Francisco.  3-ijy 


McAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO., 
UOILEK,     MAKERS 

AND  GENERAL   MACHINISTS, 

Howard  .it,  between  Fremont  ami  Eeale,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  ISollei-s,  with  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upri^li  t  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  ol' every  de- 
scription, 

Hydraulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or 
dcrlnp.  give  ilie  quantity  of  water  to  be  supplied,  bight  of 
tlie  fall,  and  tutu'  lenglli  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  linn  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Kepsilrw.— Boilers,  Smoke  Slacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

'To  Boiler  Uukcra  and  Machinists  In  the  In- 
terior.—The  linn  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers,  su  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Irou  for  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Pluns,  Brewings  and  Specifications.— The  firm 
Is  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  icceive 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
thai  may  be  entrusted  to  then*  care 

To  J u veti tor*.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas  but  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  tlie  same  In  form,  by 
muking  Drawings  oi  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practi  *i>  1  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  Ma- 
Chinery,  and  attending  to  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  tlieir  inventions.  lvliiif 


UNION    IRON  WORKS, 
Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANCFACTUKERS   OF 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER, 

•jTBAM  ENGINES,  BOILERS, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  mid  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self- Adjusting  Steam  Piston 


Front  Street,  between  N  and  O  streets, 

Uvll  Sacramknto  City 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      FOUNDRY, 

1U9  and  131   Beale  street,  between  Mission  and  Howard, 

San  Krancisco. 

LIGHT  ANB  HEAVY  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured       24vl6qr 


G.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  second  hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also   one  first-class    I'oisting 

Engine  ;    one  Unriyht 

Engine,  o;  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

Eatli.es,  IJrills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY   of 
every  description. 

PRACT'8 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     ENGINE 

BEG-ULATORS, 

The  nest  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vented— manufactured  and 
lor  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
In  practical  op- 
eration. 

P.  A.  HUNTINGTON'S 

Shingle  Machines 

on  hand. 

Particular  atientinn   paid   to 
Repairing, 

83-  All  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  in  a  first-class  man- 
ner, and  at  the  lowest  rates.  12vl7lf 


THE    KISTJOIV 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1868.    Capital,  $l,f'00,0f0. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Bcnle  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  to  Pacific  Mail  p.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Benicia.  Coffey 

<fc  Risdon,  and  Devoc,  Dinsmore  &  Co.,  ban  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine    Builders,  Boiler   Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRVMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors: 
S.  F.  Butter  worth, 
Lloyd  T.-vis, 
Jas.  Pollock, 
Ben.  Uolladay, 

JOHN  N.  RTSDON,  President. 
Josenh  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent ;  I'has. 
E.  McLnno,  'treasurer;  Lewis  R.   Mean,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  24vl7qy 


Cha".  E.  McLane, 
John  N.  Risdon, 
Joseph  Moore. 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING-, 
MACHINE      WORKS, 

No.  lO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 

SAN   HJANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  (riven  to  repairs  on  Portahle  and  Sta- 

tionnry   Engines;  also  nil  kinds  of  Wood  Working 

Machinery;  Shaftlnp",  Hungers,  Pulleys,  etc. 

made  to  order;  Screw  Cutting,  Iron 

Planing,   and   all    kinds    of  JOB 

WURK  promptly  at. ended  to. 

Agents   for   F.    S.    Pcrkiua'    Engine    £.uthcR, 

Plan  era,  Vpi-fBtlit  Drills, 

And   all   kinds  ot   MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also   the  Dnvis 

Wood  Planer  and  Mitre  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 

BSfAlsn,  on   hand   for  sale   a  complete  set.   of  Tools  fur 

makmc  Blacking  Boxes,  consisting  of  Press,  Dies,  Shears, 

and  Crimping  Midline,  etc.  4vlS-o.r 


Phoenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  KITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Koi.  18  and  SO  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesmith  work, 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BAKE  VAULTS  AND  M0NIT0E  SAFES, 

FOIS6IK6  AND  MACHINE  WORK. 
Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  the  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lvl7tf  United  States 


CITY  IROK  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IKON      FOUNDEKS, 

■  Steani    Fntrlne    Builders     and    Makers    of   all 
kinds  of  Machinery, 

6^  Hf>ir  No.  28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

OOFFZEIRSMIITIl. 

220   Fremont  St.,  bet.  Howard  <£;  Folsoru 

All  kinds  ofCOPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  tiugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 

Repairing  promptly  and  neatly  attended  to. 


Blanks,  Blank  Mining  Books 

Constitution  and  By-Laws 

—  FOR  — 

Mining-    and  Prospecting 

Companies 

Elegantly  printed,  with  care  and  dispatch,  at  the  office  of  tho 
Alining  and  Scientific  Press. 

Orders  from  the  interior  faithfulv  attended  to. 


Ambekgeis. — This  valuable  substance  is 
found  in  the  intestines  of  diseased  sperm 
whales.  N.  E.  Atwood,  of  Provinoetown, 
Mass.,  writes  thus  to  the  American  Natural- 
ist: 

"In  1862,  the  schooner  Estella,  of  this 
port,  killed  a  lean  sperm  whale,  from  which 
they  took  sixty-six  pounds  of  ambergris, 
which,  on  the  arrival  of  the  vessel,  sold  for 
$64  per  pound.  On  another  voyage,  in  the 
following  year,  the  same  schooner  captured 
a  whale,  from  which  they  took  twenty-three 
pounds  nine  ounces,  which  sold  for  $70 per 
pound.  Last  spring  a  very  lean  whale  was 
killed  by  the  schooner  Watchman  in  the 
West  Indian  seas,  from  which  was  taken 
thirty-eight  pounds  fifteen  ounces  of  am- 
bergris, which  sold  for  $90  per  pound, 
amounting  to  $3,504.37.  These  cases  are 
all  that  I  have  found  where  whalers  have 
been  fortunate  enough  to  find  ambergris  in 
whales.  There  is  no  doubt  that  they  some- 
times let  carcasses  go  that  contain  more 
value  in  the  intestines  than  the  whole  blub- 
ber is  worth.  This  substance,  accumulating 
in  the  intestines,  causes  a  stoppage  so  that 
nothing  can  pass  from  them;  in  this  con- 
dition they  cannot  live  long." 

New  Operations  at  the  Banneb  Mine. 
We  are  allowed  to  copy  the  following 
from  a  private  letter  written  by  one  of  the 
owners  of  this  mine  : 

The  Banner  mine,  I  am  told,  never  looked 
better;  large  masses  of  ore  in  sight,  and  the 
company  now  talk  of  putting  in  ten  stamps 
more,  which  will  increase  the  number  to 
fifty,  which  you  will  perceive  is  no  sardine, 
although  it  does  not  assume  that  shape 
now.  The  amount  of  rock  coming  out  of 
the  mine  at  present  is  more  than  sufficient 
to  keep  even  sixty  stamps  running,  much 
less  forty;  hence  the  talk  for  ten  addi- 
tional. The  engine  purchased  of  Booth  <fc 
Co.,  of  your  city,  is  a  splendid  affair,  and 
goes  far  to  their  credit  for  engine  building. 
We  have  four  rcckersat  work  on  sulphurets, 
and  one  buddle,  and  have  contracted  for 
building  another.  The  thing,  taking  all  in 
all,  moves  along  finely,  and  in  a  short  time 
we  will  be  right  side  up  with  care. 

TrvrPAEOTJS  Pekch — Fish  Born  Alive. 
Harper's  Magazine  asserts  that  the  report  of 
viviparous  fish  in  the  waters  of  California, 
"which,  for  a  time,  so  seriously  disturbed 
the  learned  savans  of  the  French  Academy," 
is  without  foundation.  The  writer  of  the 
article  succeeds  in  proving  his  ignorance, 
and  that  is  all.  These  viviparous  fish  are 
abundant,  and  that  they  give  birth  to  fish 
and  do  not  deposit  eggs  like  most  fishes,  is 
evident  to  most  persons  who  have  cleaned 
many  of  the  perches  sold  in  our  markets. 
They  have  ceased  here  to  be  a  curiosity. 
The  little  perches,  previous  to  birth,  are 
well  formed,  and  when  they  commence 
their  independent  existence  they  are  several 
inches  long. — Alta. 

Metallurgy  in  Calaveras. — The  new 
Hagan  furnace  at  Angel's  has  been  running 
for  ten  days,  and  some  of  the  roasted  rock 
has  been  sent  to  this  city  and  examined. 
The  sulphur  has  all  been  driven  off,  and, 
so  far  as  an  opinion  can  be  formed  from 
the  specimens  received  here,  the  success  is 
complete  in  roasting.  The  Benton  mills 
are  at  work  with  two  Kyerson  amalgamators 
and  twenty  stamps  are  crushing  for  reduc- 
tion in  the  ordinary  way.  The  Ryerson 
process  extracts  about  $25  a  ton  from  the 
Josephine  rock;  the  amount  by  the  common 
process  we  have  not  heard. — Alta. 

The  Ellershausen  Iron  Process. — It 
is  said  that  the  Ellershausen  process  of 
making  wrought  iron,  recently  invented 
and  tried  on  a  large  scale  with  success  at 
Pittsburg,  will  reduce  the  cost  of  the  metal  at 
least  $10,  and  perhaps  $30  per  ton.  The  pro- 
cess is  very  simple;  the  molten  iron  as  it 
runs  from  the  smelting  furnace  is  mixed  on 
a  revolving  wheel  with  pulverized  ore,  and 
after  it  cools  it  will  not  melt  when  heated 
to  white  heat,  but  has  the  qualities  of 
wrought  iron,  and  is  ready  for  the  forge. 

Large  Shipment  or  California  Brandt. 
A  part  of  the  cargo  of  the  ship  Escort,  now 
loading  at  Vallejo  street  wharf  for  New 
York,  is  a  shipment  of  three  hundred  bar- 
relsofCalistoga  brandy  (amounting  to  twelve 
thousand  gallons),  from  the  Calistoga  dis- 
tillery on  Mr.  S.  Brannan's  estate  in  Napa 
Valley.  On  the  16th  instant,  another  lot 
of  one  hundred  and  fifty  barrels  will  be 
shipped — the  product  of  the  same  distil- 
lery, which  is  the  largest  in  California. 

According  to  Professor  Poey,  the  tem- 
perature of  the  sea  always  diminishes  as  we 
approach  land,  or  shallow  water,  thus  serv- 
ing as  a  guide  to  the  navigator  when  other 
means  of  information  are  not  at  hand. 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


123 


Prof.  Peuiiey'h  Earthquake  Noras. — M. 
IVrrev,  Professor  "t  Dijon,  in  France,  is 
considered  bj  man;  us  the  best  authority 
on  the  subject  of  earthquakes.  He  has  col- 
leoted  a  large  nniouut  of  information  on 
this  Babjeot  The  foreign  consuls  of  the 
Frenoh  Government  in  every  part  of  the 
globe  lmvc  been  instructed  to  furnish  him 
with  observations  and  with  the  literature  of 
earthquakes,  and  circulars  were  sent,  through 
the  agents  of  geographical  societies,  to 
all  travelers,  asking  for  statistics  and  in- 
formation; and  thus  in  the  course  of  a  few 
years  M.  Perrev  baa  aoonmnlated  the  record 
"I  more  than  7,000  earthquakes,  which  he 
has  tabulated,  and  upon  which  he  has  at- 
templed  to  fouud  a  theory  of  their  origin, 
which,  however,  has  been  stoutly  opposed 
by  geologists.  It  appears  from  his  obser- 
vations that  these  convulsions  occur  more 
frequently  during  the  winter  half  of  the 
year  than  during  the  summer;  that  there  is 
a  pieponderanceof  shocks  at  the  equinoxes 
and  the  summer  solstice.  A  variation  in 
the  pressure  of  the  atmosphere  is  found  to 
have  some  connection  with  the  phenome- 
non, as  the  earthquake  action  is  greatest 
when  the  barometer  indicates  that  the 
weight  of  the  atmosphere  is  the  least,  and 
the  pressure  variable.  The  nature  of  the 
earthquake  shock  is  thatof  waves  propelled 
from  a  central  point.  These  waves  are  as 
variable  as  those  of  the  sea.  They  are  some- 
times only  an  inch  or  two  in  hight,  and  at 
other  times  several  feet  high.  Sometimes 
they  cross  each  other  and  produce  a  rotary 
motion,  which  is  very  destructive.  The 
geographical  formation  of  the  region  dis- 
turbed has  much  to  do  with  the  velocity  of 
the  earthquake,  as  through  certain  strata 
tho  shock  is  propelled  faster  than  in  others. 
On  laud  the  velocity  of  the  wave  is  found 
to  vary  from  40  to  140  miles  a  minute.  In 
the  ocean  the  earthquake  wave  is  found  to 
move  at  tho  rate  of  eight  or  ten  miles  a 
minute. 


Mai>  Printing  Encouraged. — In  Prussia 
there  is  a  Government  map  printing  estab- 
lishment, in  which  the  work  of  publishing 
the  most  recent  geographical  charts  is  per- 
formed at  the  lowest  prices,  for  the  benefit 
of  the  public.  Not  only  are  the  schools 
supplied  with  the  best  maps,  but  a  prize  of 
comparatively  easy  attainment  consists  of  a 
world-map,  so  that  by  this  means  the  dwell- 
ings of  the  majority  of  the  people  may  be 
supplied  with  these  excellent  instructors. 

The  Southern  Heavens. — In  the  south- 
ern heavens  there  is  a  region  of  the  sky  in 
which  stars  of  all  magnitudes  are  strewn 
more  richly  than  in  any  other  portion  of 
the  celestial  sphere.  The  general  blaze 
from  this  portion  of  the  sky, — says  Captain 
Jacob, — is  such  as  to  render  a  person  im- 
mediately aware  of  its  having  risen  above 
the  horizon,  though  he  should  not  be  at  the 
time  looking  at  the  heavens,  by  theincrease 
of  general  illumination  of  the  atmosphere, 
resembling  the  effect  of  the  young  moon." 

Sonora  Pacific  Railroad.— Informa- 
tion has  been  received, — says  a  Washington 
correspondent,  —that  the  Texas  Convention 
has  passed  an  ordinance  giving  the  right  of 
way  to  the  International  Pacific  Railroad, 
from  the  eastern  to  the  western  border  of 
that  State,  and  a  reservation  of  twenty 
miles  on  each  side  of  the  road,  the  road  to 
be  completed  within  six  years.  This  road 
is  one  of  the  connecting  links  of  the  inter- 
national line  from  Cairo  to  Altata,  on  the 
Gulf  of  California. 


The  Sacramento  High  School  will  pur- 
chase a  mineralogical  cabinet. 


GEO.  E.  ROGERS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 

A.      S      S      A.      Y      E      K,  , 

512  California  at.,  Sun  FrunclHCO. 

J.  A.  MAKS,    Assnycr. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Gold  and  Silver  Ores  worked. 

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CARPETS,  OIL  CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

SI!  A  !>  [is,  Etc.,  Etc. 

LOUIS  F.  KNIGHT, 

C43  California  St.,  cant  slue  of  Kearny, 

BAN  FRANCISCO. 

I  cau  offer  from  the  largest  ftnd  best  assorted  stock  in  the 

city  anything  in  our  line, 

AT  PKICES  TO  SUIT  ALL. 

FURNITURE    AND    MATTRESSES 

Made  to  order. 
All  klnd3  of  upholstering  executed  with  neatness  and 
dispatch.  9vl7 

Uctuys  are  Dangerous.— Inventors  on  the  FacLac 
Co.ist  should  bear  in  mind  that  by  patronizing  our  Patent 
Agency  ihcycin  sign  all  necessary  papers  for  securing  pa- 
tents almost  immediately,  thereby  avoiding  the  three 
month's  delay  requisito  in  transaction  business  through 
Eastern  agencies. 


Business  Cards. 


RODG-ERS.  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMTMlXSSIOIV    MERCHANTS, 

AUVAXtlls  HADE 
On  .in  kiu. i-  of  Oi'c*,  mi. i  particular  intention 

PAID  TO 

('(i\Mi:\Mi:\is  oP  GOODS. 

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KATIIANIKI,   OH  \Y. 


II.  K.  GKAY. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 
uivr>Ert    TAKERS, 

6*1  Sacramento  St,  cor.  Webb,  San  Francisco. 

Mr-Sole  Asenta  for  Barslow's  Metallic  Burial  Cases  and 
25vUtr  Caskets. 


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BANK    OF    SAVINGS, 

No,  ail  Sunburn-  Street. 
Interest  paid  on  Deposits.     Money  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
II.  DCTTOX,  President. 

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J.  J.  JONES, 

CARPENTER  and  BUIT^OETt, 

No.  334  Jackson  street,  between  Sunsome  and 
^  Buttery, 

Stores  and  Olllcos  fitted  un  with  neatness  and  dispatch. 

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FREDERICK  MANHGLL. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No,  122  California  street,  corner  of  LcidsdorrX. 

Drawings  of  Models  mado  for  parties  apply       for  pa- 
ents  at  Washington  or  London.  ar23-tf. 


"W.   T.   ATWOOD, 


riTHCH  A3ER  OF 


COPPER  0EES,  BAE3,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

/><>."►  Montgomery  street* 

Room  No.  fi,  over  Parrott  A  Oo's  Bant,  San  Franefsco. 
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G.  TUCHOLSSr. 


S.  FOLK  &  CO., 

MANPFACTURKBS  OP 

WADDING,  BATT1XG,  and  COMFORTERS 

Ml  and  1-13  Brunnan  St.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 
san  francisco.  ivlSqr 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

PATTERN    AND    MODEL    MAKER, 

No.  20  Fremont  street,  over    Phceulx.  Iron  Works,  San 

Francisco. 
Particular  attention  given  in  MODELS  for  the  Patent  Office 
Brands  and  Pattern  Letters  Cut.  4vlSmtf 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re • 
quiring  a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oakcd  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersigned. 


s^0^ 


E.JONES&C?  , 


Constantly  on  hand  and  lor  sale  by 

GUVY,    JONES    <fc    CO., 

Dcuot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 

4:18  Buttery  St.,   Sun  FrnnclNCO. 

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Pacific  Chemical  Works. 


SUT>PII1TK3C  KTIIER. 

SPIRITS  OF  NITRE, 
A<ilTA  AMMONIA, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CYANIDE  OF  POTASSIUM 

—  AND  — 

ACIDS  AND  CHEMICALS  OF   ALL  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 

Office   and    laboratory.    Sixteenth    street,   be- 
tween Folsoin  and  Harriaou. 

LOUTS  FALKENAU,  State  Assaycr. 

CSr-Particular  attention  paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MINERALS.  METALS,  etc.  8vl7 


"IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM" 

(Patented  July  21st,  1868. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
est  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  is  now 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Flours,  tfotcls  and  Steamers 
wilh  this  cnmtortablc,  econ  nnlcal  and  durable  "IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  BOTTOM;" 

Persons  going  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  those  Patent  Bottoms,  which  is 
secured  to  a  folding  Bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  Li  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street. 

P.  HUDSON,  Proprietor. 

BOT-Call  and  examine.    Open  until  S  o'clock  P.  M. 
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Pati:nt  Ofi-ice  RrcronTS,  from  18J3  to  1847,  Mechanical 
are  wanted  for  duplicate  copies  at  .his  office.  Parties  hav 
Ing  them  for  sale  will  please  state  price,  and  address 
DEWEV  A  CO.,  Mlniug  and  Scientific  Press  office,  San 
Francisco. 


Professional  Cards. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS, 
i*ix>tiiv<s    EWGlJNr.i£Eit,  Etc.. 

Wadm  irth  n<'ti>e Baa  Francisco. 

■      in  iii.    various  di  part- 

menus  or  Mining  Eiiulticcrinij  and  Metallurgy,  in  Cornwall 
aim  America,  sullclut  orders  for  the  examination  ol  Min- 
eral Proportion  throughout  the  North  and  south  An.,  rlcaa; 
minerals  assayed  or  analysed;  itdvlce  for  boueflclntlne 
refractory  ores;  Motuls  sold;  capital  procured  tor  devel- 
oping valuable  ledges,  -tvi7if 


J0H.M   K0A0H,  Optioian, 

Has  removed  from    6'-*'-'   Montgomery  street   to 

."•  in  \\ 'aohlnurloii  ntreet. 

Bast  of  Montgomery. 

Survey  ing  Instruments  male,  repaired  and  adjusted 
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DAVID  R.  SMITH, 
Olvil  and  BXerfuunloal  Kug-ineor, 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Specilleaiions  and 
full  detail  Drawings  for  steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 

Machinery  in  general. 

AfontKomery  Block.  13vl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  AND  COUNSELOR    AT   LAW 
No.  420  Cnllfornla  Ntreet, 

2TV16  SAN  FEANCISCO. 


JAMES   M.    TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block.  636  Clay  Street 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 
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PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    C03IPANY 

OF  SAN  FRANCISCO,  (Al.„ 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 

Cnsh  AflBCtfl,  .J:«n.  1,  1SOO,    -     -     Sl.530.740  18 

FIRE, 

MARINE, 

AND 

INLAND 

INSURANCE. 


San  Fra*cisco: 
W.  C.  Ralston, 
A  L.  Tubbs. 
Win.  Alvord, 
Jonathan  Hunt, 
A.  B.  Forbes, 
A.  G.  Stilea, 
A.  seligmau, 
L.  B.  Kenchlcy, 
Wm.  Sherman, 
L.  Sachs, 

James  De  Frcmcry, 
J.  G.  Bray, 
David  Siern, 

D.  O.  Mills, 

I.  Friedlauder,  i 
Moses  Heller, 
R.M  Newhall, 
G.  T.  Law  ton. 
Wiles  D.  Swctny,  1 
Chas.  Mavnc. 

E.  L.  Goldstein, 
J.  ".  Earl, 
Lloyd  Tevls, 
Thus.  H.  Sclby, 
Adam  Grant, 
Alpheus  Hull, 
S.  M.  Wilson, 
D.J.  Oliver, 

W   Schollo, 
Thos.  Brown, 
Chas.  Main, 
Chas.  K.  1'utcrs, 


A.J  RALSTON,  Secrr 
ANDREW  BAIRD,  M 
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DIRECTORS: 

Oliver  Eldrldge, 

J.  B.  Roberts. 

J.  C.  Wilmerding, 

P.  L.  Weaver, 

Win.  H   oper, 

J.  W.  Clark, 

A.  Havwaru, 

T.  L.  Barker, 

Alexander  Weill, 

Chaa.  Meyer. 

Chas   E.McLnne, 

M.  Rosciibauni, 

a.  J.  Ralston, 

T.  Lemmen  Meyer, 

J.  T.  Dean. 
Nkw  Yoiik: 

Louis  McLane, 

Frederick  Billiugs, 

Jwmes  Lees, 

J.  G.   Kellncg, 

Wm.  T.  Coleman, 

Moses  Ellis. 
Sacuamknto: 

Edgar  MiilP, 

J.  11.  Cam. II, 

C.  T.  Wheeler. 
Maky-svillc  : 

J.  H.Jewett. 
1'oitTLANn,  Oregon: 

W    S  Ladd, 

Jacob  Kaium. 
Viucinia,  Nevada: 

Wm.  Sliarou. 
offiokrs: 
JONA.  HLTNT,  President. 

W.  ALVUKD,  Vice  fiealacut. 
inry. 
ii'iim  Si'i're'arv. 

H.  II    BIUKLOW,  GnnM  Agent. 


Tho  PertVctlon  of  Prepared  Cocoa,. 

MAEAYILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLuR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Maravilla  is  the  true  Theobroma 
of  Liniueos.  ('ocoa  is  indigenous  to  South  America,  of 
which  Maravilla  is  a  favored  norlion.  TAYLOR  BROTH- 
ERS having  si-cured  the  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Cocoa,  ti  tVo,  bv  ilic  sulllful  application  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  nmduccd  what  Is 
so  undeniably  the  per'ectinn  ot  Pronared  Cocoa,  that  It  has 
not  only  secured  the  preference  of  nomas  i paths  and  cocoa- 
drinkers  senerallv,  but  many  who  had  liitherto  not  found 
smv  prcpnnition  tn  .-nit  lh«in.  liave.  afcr  one  trial,  adopted 
the  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  for  break- 
last,  luuchcon,  etc. 

"ASTTCCESS    IJXPRECEDEXTED." 

[See  following  extract  from  the  Globe  of  May  M,  1«68.] 
"Various  impnrlers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  vre 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  bud  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  T  i  vl«ir  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
qualities  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  Ihoir  perlect 
.■system  of  preparation  to  this  finest  of  all  species  of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
adclicate  aroma,  and  a  run'  concentration  of  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  M.iravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  others.  For  homoeopaths  and  invalids  we  could 
not  recommend  a  more  agreeable  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  In  packets  only  by  all  Grocers,   of  whom  ah o  may 
be  hadTavlor  Brothers'  Original  Mumojopathio  Cocoa  and 
Soluble  Chocolate,  Steam  Mills.  Brick  Lane,  London. 
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VFE  ARE  NOW  OFFERING- 
OXJK,    IMMEIVJSE    »*TOCI£ 

or 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

AND— — 

Gents'  Furnishing  G-oods 

AT  PRICKS  THAT   IMF  \  COMPETITION. 

Our  Stock  of  Clothing  ConnlNt*  ot 
AJLiXi  THE  LATEST  STYLES 

BOTH  Or  HATKRIAL  AltD  riMSIl. 

A  Largo  Assortmen  lot 
Trunk*,  Vnli-.-,  Carpet  Bnien,  UlnnketN.  i:it .. 

IT   KXTRKUKLT   LOW  PRICES. 

J.  Tt.  MEAD  *  CO., 

BvlO  Oor.  of  WashinRton  and  Sansome  street*. 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
live  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies, 
feels  full'v  competent  to  serve  in  that  capacity.  Any  par- 
ties wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  a  Secretary  can  be 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  a  long  experience  in  the  purchasing  of  goods 
and  machinery  for  miners,  parties  in  the  mines  will  imd  it 
to  their  advantage,  where  purchasing  agents  are  employed, 
to  send  their  orderS  to  the  u^"^"^^^^^ 

Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street 
San  Fraueiaco  17vl5-tf 


THE  GIANT 


POWDER    COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  to  (111  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Pnt  ii  r>  In  Boxen,  cither  In  Bulk,  or  In  Car 
trltlue*. 

General    Agents^ 

BANDMAWW,  NIELSEN  tk  CO., 

25vI6-3m        210  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


*') 


SAN    FRANCISCO 

Pioneer    Screen    Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer. 

Removed  to  A.  Prltzel's  Iron  Works.  311  Fremont  street, 

near  Howard.  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  in  ail  Its  branches,  at  rates  reduced 
from  25  to  411  percent  less  than  the  established  rates.  I  ran 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  giving  universal  satisfaction, 
and  for  strength,  cheapness  and  durability  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
all  qualities  ot  materia),  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore millmen  forwarding  their  orders  to  me  will  reccivo 
none  but  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  —J.  W.  QUICK  is  tho  onlv  competent  and  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  the  State,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  principal  mills  in  this  State  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  nave  universally  failed  to  give  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  sec  mo.    5vl7-ly 


California  Steam  Navigation 

SHU    COMPANY,     Am. 


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Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         YOSEMITE 

CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (.Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  faacramento  and  one  tor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-draft  steamers  lor  Marysville 
Colusa,  Chico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  II A  UTS  HO  TcN  F. 

President. 

International  Hotel, 

J  JL  C  IKL  ©  O  N       ©  T  R  E  E  T 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN    FRANCISCO,   CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  in 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  In  the  market. 
Prices  varying  from  SI  5«>  to  #3  per  di»y  for 

Board  and  Boom. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

flr»»  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  Honso 
fhke  op  chakgk,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  GO  cents 

ulvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 


DR.  NESTELL'S 
LTJTSTGr      INSTITUTE, 

(Branch  or  the  X.  V.  lama:  Institute) 
A'o/ulG  SUTTJEK,  STICEET, 

Between  Mason  and  Powell  Streets,  San  Francisco, 
For  the  special  Treatment  of  all   Diseases  of  the  HEAD, 
THROAT,    LUNGS,  AND   CHEST,  by    the    Inhalation    of 
Medicated  Vapers  at  the  natural  temperature  of  the  air, 
etc. 

Earnest  attention  is  solicited  to  this  Rational  Method  of 
Treatment,  which  transmits  the  remedies,  in  the  form  of 
vapor,  directly  to  the  seat  of  di-ease.  instead  of  by  the 
round-about  way— through  the  medium  of  Ihe  stomach— 
and  which  is  conceded  to  be  the  only  reliable  means  whei  e- 
by  an  alleviation  and  cure  may  be  expected.  My  system 
of  Inhalation,  now  well  known  throughout  tho  United 
States  and  Canadas,  and  much  of  Europe,  where  thousands 
— manv  of  them  far  advanced— have  recovered,  claims  the 
prolbundest  approval  of  the  medical  prole-sion,  and  tho 
timely  and  candid  consideration  of  those  nttiictcd  with 
these  the  most  devastating  of  all  earthly  maladies. 

Patients  a  [.tended  at  the  Inst  it  life,  daily,  from  9  A.  M.  till 
i  P.  M. 

Invalids  at  a  distance,  on  writing  their  case,  can  receive 
the  remedies  by  Express. 

Special  attendance  out  of  the  city  will  be  charged  com- 
mensurniely  with  the  time  and  distance  occupied, 

All  communications  must  be  addressed  to 

D.  D.  T.  NESTELL,  A.  M.,  M.  D., 
Lung  Institute, 
No.  510  Sutler  Street,  ^an  Francisco, 
21vl7  3mos.  California. 


STOCK  CERTIFICATES, 

STOCK  TRANSFER  JOURNALS, 
STOCK  LEDGERS, 

ASSESSMENT   RECEIPTS, 

And  all  other  Blanks,  Blank  Books,  etc. ,  required  by  Min 
Ing  and  other  Corporations,  kept  on  hand  or  printed  to 
order  on  short  notice,  at  moderate  prices,  at  the  office  of 
he  Mining  and  Scientific  Pr 


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Ti\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


[advertisement.] 

Reduction  of  Ores. 

Messes.  Editors:  As  "White  Pine  and  adjoin- 
ing mining  districts  are  now  attracting  much  at- 
tention, allow  me  to  say  a  few  words  in  regard 
to  our  mines,  and  the  best  method  of  extracting 
their  minerals.  What  little  knowledge  I  claim 
is  chiefly  of"  a  practical  nature,  derived  from 
some  twenty  years'  experience  in  the  mines  of 
California  and  the  silver  districts  of  Nevada. 

To  commence  with  the  Comstock  lode,  the 
usual  and  best  known  process  is  to  roast  the 
ores  in  the  German  reverberatory  furnace — a 
mode  of  treatment  adapted  to  only  a  certain 
class  of  rich  ores,  and  exceedingly  expensivet 
not  only  in  the  original  outlay  for  machinery 
and  furnaces,  but  also  in  reduction;  in  fact,  too 
expensive  for  ores  running  lower  than  from  $30 
to  $40  per  ton,  the  actual  cost  of  working,  after 
being  delivered  at  the  mill,  being  about  $30  per 
ton.  In  addition  to  this,  the  bullion,  when  ob- 
tained by  this  process,  is  only  about  500  fine, 
when  it  should  be  900. 

The  question  then  arises,  how  are  the  lower 
grades  of  ores  to  be  worked  ? 

Can  the  result  be  attained  by  the  smelting 
process?  Both  science  and  practice,  so  far  as 
this  coast  is  concerned,  answer  in  the  negative. 
This  mode,  as  a  general  rule,  has  proved  a  failure. 
Such  has  it  been  in  my  own  experience.  Few 
mines  have  the  requisite  amount  of  galena  for  a 
proper  flux.  The  great  cost  of  fuel  is  often  an 
insurmountable  objection.  The  variety  and 
different  combinations  of  minerals  so  fre- 
quently found  render  this  mode  of  working 
in  most  instances  utterly  impracticable.  In  all 
my  experience  I  do  not  know  of  a  single  case 
where  smelting  works  have  proved  remunerativej 
or  even  successful,  so  far  as  the  reduction  of  the 
ores  was  concerned.  "Whether  the  Hagan  Fur- 
nace, though  not  designed  for  smelting,  recently 
introduced  and  not  yet  fully  tested,  will  prove 
any  more  successful,  remains  to  be  determined. 

It  seems  to  me,  therefore,  after  a  survey  of 
the  whole  ground,  that  the  only  feasible  plan 
for  cheap  and  profitable  working  of  the  lower 
grades,  as  well  as  of  many  of  the  more  rebel- 
lious higher  class  ores,  is  the  more  general  adop- 
tion of  the  pans  now  used  in  our  mills  with 
some  modifications,,  which  I  will  state  hereafter. 
It  is  to  this  source  we  are  to  look  for  rapid 
strides  in  the  next  few  years,  in  the  opening  of 
many  mines  which  are  now  unproductive.  A 
brief  account  of  the  introduction  of  the  process, 
together  with  some  of  the  advances  made  in  this 
mode  of  working,  may  not  be  amiss  in  this  con- 
nection. 

On  the  discovery  of  the  Comstock  lode,  it  was 
but  in  its  infancy.  The  Bartola  pan,  the  first 
introduced — diameter  30  inches.,  with  a  capacity 
of  50  lbs. — was  too  small  and  too  slow  for  any 
practical  use. 

The  Smith  pan,  built  soon  after,  4  feet  in  di- 
ameter, proved  to  be  a  decided  irnproYenient  on 
the  former,  but  was  rather  slow  for  the  fast  days 
of  Washoe. 

The  Knox  pan,  of  the  same  diameter  as  the 
last,  was  the  next  in  order,  did  its  work  well, 
but  was  objectionable  on  the  ground  of  slow- 
ness and  the  consequent  cost  of  working. 

Next  followed  the  "Wheeler  pan,  diameter  also 
4  feet,  a  fast  runner,  very  popular  at  that  time, 
and  making  an  entire  revolution  throughout  the 
whole  coast  from  Idaho  to  Mexico. 

About  the  same  time  appeared  the  Varney 
pan,  the  Hepburn  &  Peterson,  the  Wheeler  & 
Randall,  and  a  number  of  others  of  greater  or 
less  merit,  which  for  want  of  space  we  are  com- 
pelled to  dispatch  in  a  line.  The  next  step  in 
advance  was  the  Wheeler  improved  fiat-bottom 
pan,  much  better  in  my  opinion  than  the  conical 
bottom,  and  destined  to  supersede  all  others  in 
use. 

It  is  a  fast  pan,  of  five  different  sizes,  work- 
ing in  the  largest  as  much  as  one  ton  at  a  charge 
in  four  hours.  It  is  the  invention  of  Mr.  J.  H. 
Stewart,  a  practical  miner  and  mechanic.  Hav- 
ing run  all  the  pans  in  use,  and  seeing  their  de- 
fects, he  was  led  to  get  up  the  one  which  now 
bears  his  name,  and  which  he  believes  is  far  su- 
perior to  any  other  hitherto  introduced.  The 
principal  improvement  claimed  for  it  consists  in 
a  galvanic  pan  or  battery  in  the  pan,  generating 
its  own  ele  ctricity  at  a  cost  of  only  two  cents 
per  ton.  They  are  believed  to  be  the  best  for 
the  White  Pine  ores,  where  eight  of  them  have 
already  gone,  being  best  adapted  to  dry  crush- 
ing, which  mode  will  save  a  much  larger  per 
cent,  of  the  mineral  from  this  region  than  the 
wet. 

This  pan  has  a  false  steam  bottom,  so  that 
the  ore  or  pulp  becomes  very  hot  without  get- 
ting too  wet.  The  pulp  is  worked  thick.  When 
chemicals  are  to  be  employed,  which  can  only 
be  determined  by  experiment,  some  kind  of  an 
alkali,  such  as  cyanuret  of  potassa,  with  a 
little  sal  ammoniac,  is  the  best  in  my  experience, 
and  to  be  used  with  caution.  The  White  Pine 
ores  are  generally  easily  worked,  seldom  re- 
quiring chemicals  of  any  land. 

Any  information  in  regard  to  these  pans,  or 
the  new  galvanic  process,  can  be  had  by  address- 
ing Mr.  J.  H.  Stewart,  care  of  the  Miners' 
Foundry,  San  Francisco,  or  calling  upon  him  at 
the  office  of  the  same. 

Practical  Miner. 


COLLIER   <fc  SILLIMAN'S 
METALLIC    PRESSUBE   PISTON    ROD    PACKING, 


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This  invention  relates  to  the  packing  used  to  render  piston  rods  or  propeller  shafts 
steam  and  water  tight,  and  has  for  its  object  the  construction  of  a  metallic  packing,  which 
shall  be  operated  upon  by  gas,  the  vapor  or  liquid  exertingthe  pressure,  in  such  a  man- 
ner as  to  forma  perfectly  tight  joint.  It  also  consists  in  so  forming  the  gland  of  the 
stuffing  box,  that  it  shall  serve  as  a  support  and  guide  for  the  rod  and  shaft,  and  at  the 
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Two  small  openings  now  connect  the  inierior  of  the  cage  with  the  source  of  press- 
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to  a  water  or  air  pump,  so  that  the  pressure  will  come  from  the  liquid  or  the  gaseous 
substance,  as  the  case  may  be.  One  of  the  most  important  uses  of  this  Packing  is  in 
the  stuffing  boxes  of  propeller  shafts,  in  which  case  the  openings  connect  with  the  out- 
side water,  the  pressure  on  the  rings  depending  upon  the  depth  to  which  the  shaft  is 
submerged.  This  device  is  simple,  and  not  easily  got  out  of  repair;  is  perfectly  effica- 
cious and  self-regulating,  and  in  the  case  of  shafts,  especially,  will  do  away  with  the 
great  expense  of  repairing  the  derangements  of  the  stuffing  box  which  now  so  frequently 
occur.  This  new  invention  has  already  been  adopted  on  the  Central  Pacific  Bailroad 
and  by  some  of  the  principal  Flouring  Mills  in  San  Francisco  and  Sacramento,  and 
is  growing  at  once  into  popular  favor.  A  description  of  the  engraving  accompanying 
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Office  C.  P.  K.  E.  Co.  of  Cat...  Sacramento,  Nov.  24,  1868. —  To  Whom  il  may  Concern: — This  Company  has 
made  a  thorough  practical  test  of  Collier  &  Sillimun's  Patent  Metallic  Rod  Packing,  and  mid  it  a  superior 
mode  of  packing  to  any  other  in  use,  and  accordingly  recommend  it  to  all  others  interested. 

E.  B.  OKOCKEK,  Gen.  Agent  C.  P.  E.  E.  Co. 
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it  a  superior  mode  of  packing  to  any  other  in  use,  and  would  recommend  it  to  all  others  interested. 

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From  Idaho. — Our  correspondent  from 
Boise  City,  under  date  of  February  •±th, 
writes  : 

The  Monarch  Company,  Mr.  Atkins,  Su- 
perintendent, at  Yuba,  Alturas  County, 
I.  T.,  lmve  just  cleaned  up  their  first  run 
of  six  tuns  of  Atlanta  ore,  and  have  as  the 
result.  1,200  pounds  of  dry  amalgam,  of 
about  $500  to  the  ton, — as  it  is  silver,  with  a 
small  percentage  of  gold  only. 

The  Leonora  I  wrote  about  before;  it 
produced  $6,060,  valuing  which  at  £13.50 
per  ounce,  the  assaying  rate,  from  130  tons; 
only  about  half  the  gold  and  no  silver  be- 
ing saved, 

We  do  not  want  any  White  Pine  for 
either  Owyhee  or  Altnra^  counties,  both  of 
which  are  superior  to  White  Pine  in  many 
respects.  Water  is  free, — instead  of  twenty- 
five  cents  a  gallon, — and  in  Alturas  lumber 
is  $60  a  thousand,  and  enough  for  a  cen- 
tury; provisions  plenty  nnd  cheap;  flour, 
£15  per  cwt.,  etc.  The  good  time  for  Al- 
turas County  is  comirjg,  and  capitalists  can 
see  for  themselves,  for  all  we  want  in 
Yuba  is  capital.  Observer. 

Hawaii,  the  Island  of  the  Great  Vol- 
cano, Sinking.  —  During  recent  earth- 
quakes it  is  asserted  that  Hawaii,  the  larg- 
est island  of  the  Sandwich  group,  em- 
bracing 4,000  square  miles,  settled  upon 
its  foundation  a  few  feet  on  the  southern 
and  western  shores,  a  few  inches  only  on 
the  east  and  north,  but  enough  to  cover  the 
old  tide-marks,  and  to  overflow  the  vege- 
tation of  the  more  level  beaches.  The  isl- 
and is  entirely  volcanic,  and  was  formerly 
at  least  partially  under  the  ocean — a  fact 
established  by  the  marine  shells  distributed 
over  its  surface,  at  considerable  altitudes. 
Accurate  and  reliable  data  with  regard  to 
the  present  alleged  submergence  have  not 
yet  reached  us. 

Nevada  City  Foundry. — Under  the  ac- 
tive supervision  of  the  energetic  proprie- 
tor, John  McCone,  the  Nevada  Foundry, 
Silver  City,  continues  daily  to  turn  out  au 
immense  amount  of  work.  The  number  of 
workmen  at  present  employed  is  105,  and 
the  average  amount  of  castings  turned  out 
per  day  is  14,000  pounds.  They  have  just 
cast  a  mortar  for  the  Bay  State  Mill,  which 
weighs  4,500  pounds,  showing  that  they  are 
prepared  to  do  heavy  as  well  as  light  work. 
They  are  getting  up  a  large  amount  of 
White  Pine  machinery,  also  a  great  number 
of  pan  bottoms  of  a  new  style  for  use  every- 
where. The  foundry  presents  a  scene  of 
the  greatest  activity  in  every  department 
during  working  hours.  It  is  one  of  the 
most  important  and  successful  institutions 
in  the  State. — Gazette. 


The  Chilean  Exhibition  in  April.  — 
According  to  late  intelligence  from  the 
South  American  coast,  it  appears  a  consid- 
erable number  of  manufacturers  and  agri- 
culturalists in  England,  France  and  the 
United  States,  are  preparing  to  forward  ar- 
ticles to  the  exhibition. 


Government  Sale  of  Gold. — In  accord- 
ance with  instructions  received  by  the  As- 
sistant U.  S.  Treasurer  in  this  city,  $1,000,- 
000  in  gold  coin  will  be  sold  for  currency 
in  lots  of  $250,000  each,  the  first  lot 
being  offered  on  the  23d  instant.  The  sale 
of  this  money  will  retain  between  $7,000,- 
000  and  $8,000,000  on  this  coast,  which 
amount  has  heretofore  been  shipped  East 
yearly. 


IMPROVED  INNER  SOLES 
BOOTS    AND     SHOES. 

Those  who  have  worn  Pa  Rett's  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles,  are  uiiannnou*  in  testimony  that  the  cor- 
rect principle  lias  he"ii  hit  u  on  and  reduced  to  practical 
and  successful  use.  The  foot  re-its  upon  a  cushion  ofair 
cells  between  points  of  vulcanized  rubber,  every  cell  open- 
ing freely  into  each  other  and  throuch  the  space  occupied 
by  the  foot.  There  isnn  contact  of  the  foot  with  the  wet 
bottom  of  the  boot.  The  elastic  points  su-tain  the  weight 
of  the  wearer,  leaving  an  nlr  space  always,  between  the 
font;  and  all  dampness.  Every  step  compresses  and  re- 
stores the  air  chambers,  thus  con-alluring  hundreds  ofair 
pumps,  working  at  every  step  of  the  foot. 

The  rubhi»r  points  will  not  ahorb  the  moisture  from  the 
boot,  so  that  the  soft  flannel  which  covers  them  Is  nl  .vays 
dry.  Their  springiiiT  elasticity  renders  them  of  peculiar 
value  to  the  aged  and  Infirm,  who  feel  itie  jar  of  walking 
upon  hard  substances,  a 'so  to  all  persons  whose  business 
requires  nun'li  walkinc  or  standing. 

These  soles  an:  affording  great  relief  to  persons  afflicted 
wlthrhumatism  and  consumptive  complaints,  chilblains, 
corns,  cold  and  sweatv  feet. 

For  warm  and  dry  feet  use  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles. 

No  i5Ej-''/i,in<r--<:tr^-f,7j,r:ton,Od:  15,  1S67:— This  may  cer- 
tify that  I  have  used  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Inner 
Sole*,  through  the  spring  and  summer  past,  and  Have 
f.iund  them  to  be  the  best  contrivance  for  keeping  the  feet 
dry  and  comfortable,  that  I  have  ever  used,  an, I  for  any 
one  having  corns  or  tender  feet,  the  best  article  ever  in- 
vented.  CHARLES  K.  DARLING.  Stationer. 

Patent  Elastic  Ventilaiiaff  Sole*  — If  vou  wish  a  comfortable 
article  for  vonr  feet,  a  real  luxury  in  cod  weather,  obtain 
a  pair  of  theP.ifi'nt  Elastic  Ventilating  Tuner  Soles.  Hav- 
ing used  rhasesnlos  the  past  whiter,  we  can  safely  recom- 
mend them  as  tending  nol  only  to  promote  the  comfort  of 
the  feet,  and  case  in  walking,  but  also  the  equalization  of 
the  temper  it  on'  of  i  ne  feet,  which  renders  them  almost  in- 
valuable.—[Boston  Traveler,  Oct.  1S67. 

Price,  per  pair,  SI.  Bv  mail,  postage  paid,  $1.35.  For 
sale  by  PATRICK  KELLY,  So.  ill  Bush  street,  San  Fran- 
cisco. SvlMf 


Read  and  Sub  cribe. 

With  thf  advantages  of  past  experience,  the 
increased  patronage  and  friendly  support  of  the 
intelligent  and  progressive  readers  of  the  Pa- 
cific: States  and  Territories,  we  are  confident  in 
asserting  that  the  new  volume  of  the  Mining 
lnd  St  ikntific  Press,  commencing  with  1869, 
shall  be  in  all  respects  superior  to  its  predeces- 
sors.    Of  the  past,  we  will  give  the  written 

OPINION  OF  OTHEIts: 

Kvituy  miner  in  toe  comniuQJty  Should  RubBcrlbe  f-ir 
tti"  MLutogand  Soli  otitic  Press. — Ortm  PttUey  Union. 

Mining,  am.  Scientific  Pubss.— This  excellent  aolen- 
UflcjonmalluiB  entered  upon  its  eighteenth  volume.— 
Chica  Coura.nl,  Jan.  151A. 

Tin:  Mining  and  Scientific  /Vet* should  have  an  exten- 
Bive  ciivnlaliuii  in  every  milling  community  on  the 
Coast. — Plattr.Htrald,  />•■.■.  \\t_ 

W.  Frank  Stewart  is  Dewey  k  Co'b  accredited  agent 
for  the  Patent  business  in  this  city,  and  will  attend  to 
their  affairs  in  that  specialty. — San  Jose  Mercury. 

Minims  and  SciKNTirie  Pbess. — This  journal  is  de- 
voted to  mining  and  scientific  researches,  and  has  been 
conducted  with  threat  ability.  It  has  been  greatly  en- 
larged and  improved.—  San  Jose  Patriot, 

The  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  has  become  al- 
most indispensable  to  the  miner  aud  machinist,  and  is 
will  di  sn-vtiig  of  tin-  patronage  which  we  are  pleased  to 
learn  it  receives. — Mariposa  Mail,  Jan.  lvUi. 

To  all  wo  may  wish  to  obtain  a  thorough  knowledge 
of  the  industrial  resources  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  the 
PnESS  will  be  found  a  valuable  puper. — Oakland  Trans 
script. 

The  Press  is  a  credit  to  the  State,  and  is  fast  gaining 
In  popularity.  It  commends  Itself  to  all  classes,  and  we 
hope  many  in  this  section  will  become  subscribers. — 
J'ajuronian. 

These  gentlemen  not  only  print  a  first-class  scientific 
and  mining  journal,  but  are  also  trustworthy  Patent 
Agents,  and  doing  much  towards  the  inventive  business 
of  this  coast. — San  Jost  Mercury. 

Tar.  Mining  ana"  Scientific  Press  is  oneoftho  best  pa- 
pers of  the  kind  ever  published,  and  to  California  miners, 
especially,  it  has  become  an  almost  indispensable  requi- 
site for  the  successful  prosecution  of  their  calling. — Ne- 
vada Gazette, 

New  Volume. — The  Mining  and  Scientific  Pkess  has 
entered  upon  another  year's  work  looking  improved  and 
promising.  This  paper  is  devoted  to  the  interests  of  the 
scientific  world,  and  to  the  miner  and  mechanic  is  al- 
most invaluable. — Gilroy  Advocate. 

The  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  comes  to  us  this 
week  in  a  new  dress  throughout,  much  improving  its 
appearance.  The  Press  is  one  of  our  most  valuable 
exchanges,  and  fills  a  place  in  mining  and  scientific  mat- 
lei's  never  attained  by  any  other  journal. — Colorado 
Miner 

The  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  commenced  a  new 
volume  with  the  new  year.  It  is  a  credit  to  the  State, 
and  to  the  mechanic  or  miner,  is  a  great  source  of  valua- 
ble information.  It  has  every  appearance  of  prosperity, 
and  we  hope  it  may  continue  growing  in  wealth  and  in- 
fluence.— Pajaro7iian. 

To  Minkrs. — William  H.  Murray,  traveling  agent  for 
the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  published  by  Dewey  & 
Co.,  of  San  Francisco,  is  in  town  soliciting  subscriptions 
for  that  paper.  To  the  intelligent  miner,  a  paper  like 
the  Press  is  particularly  valuable,  keeping  him  posted  on 
the  latest"  discoveries  in  reduction  of  ores,  new  machin- 
ery, etc. — Grass  Valley  National, 

We  CoNsrDER  the  Mining  and  ScrENTTFio  Press  the 
most  valuable  mining  and  mechanical  newspaper  issued 
in  the  United  States.  Dewey  &  Co.,  publishers,  are  also 
solicitors  of  foreign  and  American  patents  and  conduct 
patent  cases  of  every  kind.  We  guarantee  that  all  busi- 
ness confided  to  them  will  be  carefully  attended  to,  and 
we  further  behove  that  every  miner,  mechanic,  and  sci- 
entific man  should  have  their  valuable  paper. — Auburn 
Stars  and  Stripes. 

A  Valuable  Paper  — For  many  years  after  the  Amer- 
ican settlement  on  this  coast,  a  journal  devoted  entirely 
to  mining  and  scientific  interests  did  not  exist.  Vast 
sums  of  money  were  expended,  or  rather  squandered,  by 
capitalists  and  ethers,  for  lack  of  proper  practical  and 
scientific  information  about  the  mines  and  their  devel- 
opments. This  necessity  has  been  iully  met  by  the  Min- 
ing and  Scientific  Press,  published  by  Dewey  &  Co.,  at 
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papei  as  one  of  our  most  valuable  exchanges,  in  fact 
it  deservedly  stands  at  the  head  of  all  publications  em- 
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and  is  a  gem  of  neatness.  The  Press  is  published  by 
Dewey  k  Co.,  San  Francisco,  and  at  its  present  low  price 
of  five  dollars  per  annum,  should  be  patronized  by  every 
one,  but  more  especially  by  miners,  mechanics  and  in- 
ventors who  wish  to  pursue  their  avocations  with  intel- 
ligence and  economy. —  Tidal  Wave,  Idaho. 

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tent Agency  of  the  proprietors  of  that  paper,  and  the  in- 
ventions themselves  brought  into  notice  through  its  col- 
umns. We  are  glad  to  learn,  from  Mr.  Wm.  H.  Murray, 
the  travebng  agent  of  the  paper,  who  dropped  in  upon 
us  Monday  evening,  that  its  merits  are  so  well  appre- 
ciated; and  we  unhesitatingly  commend  both  the  paper 
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SULPHUEETS  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed  ;■ 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  "Worked; 

With  a  Chapter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MI3J2RALS. 

By  WM.  BAKSTOW,  M.  D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co.,  San  Francisco. 

F"r  Hrtle  at   this  OIBee.-Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 

ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 

generally  to  be  found  in  the  interior  townt.  Slvlatf 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 

Chalk  Mountain   Blue   Gravel   Company.—  Lo- 
cation of  Works:  Nevada  County.  California. 
Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed  stock,   on  account  of  assessment  levied  on    the 
thirteenth    day    of    January,  1869.   the    several    amount* 

set  opposite  the  namta  of  the  reipeoUva  shareholders  as 
follows: 

Name*  No.  Certificate.  No.  Shares.  Amount. 
g  .  J*c  omi, &  ,.,,,  ;$2500 

K  <!  McCimb Ol  Ail  «LU  •>& 

SUW"8 "••■  I"  SWW 

1  *    '°        ■; «  K  DTI  DO 

John  R  Mend ig  2.1  6000 

JH  Paawon <;4  a«i  510 

\\.-.i.v  Henderson S7  ioo  200  OH 

Albinos  IukIq 71  6  10  HO 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 

ot  Trustees,  made  on  the  thirteenth  day  of  January,  1863, 
M  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  ho 
necessary,  will  be  Bold  at  public  auction,  by  Mcsars, 
OlneyACo.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  on 
Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  18G9.£nt  the  honr  of  12 
o'clock  M.  of  sufd  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assestj. 
inont  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  ex- 
penses of  sale. 

J.  M   BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 
Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  fcb2U 

Golden  Rule  MlnlnffCompuny,  Tuolumne  Conn- 

ty,  California.— Regular  Bi-monthly  dividend  (No.  18)  of 
the  Golden  Rule  Mining  Company,  of  Tuolumne  County, 
Cal.,  of  2>i  per  cent,  per  month,  or  fifty  cents  per  share. 
Is  now  declared,  and  will  be  paid  to  the  Stockholders  on 
and  arter  the  2fith  mst.  Office,  432  Monlgomery  street, 
Boom  No.  5. 

_  m  „  ^  J.  H.  RUSSELL,  Secretary. 

W.  T.  Bosworth.  President. 

A.  S.  Pn-FKn,  Superintendent  of  Mine.  febSl 

North  American  Wood   Prciervlnie   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
llflecnlh  day  of  January,  18fi9,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amohm. 

John  L  Samuels       nntlsMicd  800  $801100 

George  W  Dent 1  4i-u  400  OU 

Henry  S  Dent not  issued  200  200  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  fifteen!]!  day  of  January,  18G9,  so 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  necessary 
will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  otllce  of  the  Com- 
pany, No.  4'JO  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  on 
Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  18C9.  at  tlie  hour  of 
12  o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment 
thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses 
ol  sale. 

WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 

Ortlce,  430  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco,  fct>2t> 

Star  Creek    .Vtninif    Company.— Location:   Stur 

District,  Stale  of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  ol 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  seventeenth  day  of 
February,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  tlfty  cents 
per  share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Com- 
pany, payablv  immediately,  in  United  Slates  gold  and  silver 
coin,  to  the  St  creiaiy. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twenty-third  d.w  of  March,  18C9,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  he  sold  on  Monday,  the  twelfth  day  of  April,  1869, 
to  pay  i  he  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

Ieb2u  HORACE  MORRISON,  Secretary. 


Mining   Notices—Continued. 


Chloride   Monntnin   Tunnel   anil    Afllnliiff   Com* 

pany.— Location  of  Works:  White  Pine  Mining  District, 

Lander  County,  Nevada. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  second  day  of 
February,  1869,  an  assessment  of  fifty  cents  per  share  waa 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  s'lver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary,  at  his  oihcL',  No.  6!5  Kearny  street,  San  Francis- 
co. Cal. 

Any  stock  unon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  thirteenth  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
tit  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  he  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  o>>,  Saturday,  the  tenth  dav  of  April. 
1869.  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees. 

JAMES  RICE.  Secretary. 

Office,  No.  615  Kearny  street,  S.m  Frntici-co.  feb!3 


I.   3l.  )L.  Gold   and    Silver    Mining:   Company. — 

Location   of   Mine  :    Silver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  Bald  Company, held  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  Jan- 
uary, 1869,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents  (SI. 50) 
per  share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Com- 
pany, payable  Immediately,  in  Uniied  States  gold  and 
silver  coin,  to  the  Secretary,  at  his  office.  Pioneer  Hall, 
Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco,  California. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
mi  .nil  1  on  the  twenty  seven  tli  day  of  February,  1869,  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  ba- 
fore.  will  be  sold  on  Wednesday,  the  seventeenth  day  of 
March.,  1869,  to  pav  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

J.  CROWNINSTTTELD.  Secretary. 

Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs.  San 
Francisco.  jan.10 


>Ionnt   Tennbo    Sliver   Minini;    Company.— jLo- 

cation  of  Works :  Cortcz  District,  Lander  County,  State 

of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-third  day  of 
January,  136ft,  an  assessment  of  seventy.flve  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able Immediately,  in  United  States  cold  and  sliver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  426  Montgom- 
ery street,  San  Francisco,. 

Anv  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  u/th  (5th)  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  h,? 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be-, 
fore,  will  be  sold  on  Tuesday,  the  thirtieth  (With)  day  of 
March,  1869.  to  pay  the  delinquent  nSjscssment,  toeethcr 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Spcrei* r-y~ 

Office  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  jan30 


By  Express.-^Two  cents  per-  Gftpy-  will  be  added  to  oar 
usual  rates  of  subscription  (to  |.«v  Wells.  Fargo  ACe'^tarin 
on  papers  sent  hv  oxpross.  ir  connecting  rxprosses  in  the 
ntoriormako  additional  charges,  subscriber*  must  ihem. 
60)vos»etUe  the  same. 


126 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


PATENT   AMALGAMATOB 

These  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
have  no  equal-  No  ettort  has  been,  or  -will  be,  spared  to 
have  thein  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
ouired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  arc  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
the  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  themuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  ]S 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setters  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others. — 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed. 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setters  for 
themselves,  at  the  PACIFIC  POUKBBT, 

lvl  San  Francisco. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith,   and   Machine   Shop, 

1-43  Eeale  St.*  bet.  Mission  and  Howard, 
SA2*  FBANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  oilier  Tools  made  to  order.  Par- 
ticular attention  paid  topu  ting  in  order  AGRid  L'LURXL, 
MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polishing  by  steam. 
Orders  from  the  Country  promptlyl  attended  10.  fl®*-All 
work  warranted. 

21vl7-qy  J.  WEICHHAKT,  Proprietor. 


Patent  K-ig-lits  for  Sale. 

For  Preserving  Timber  from  Decay 

The  cheapest  method  for  curing  Wood. 
A.      HAMAR'S     PATE3TT. 

WOOD    PAVEMENT, 

MIUEK'S  PATENT. 

S.    TL<.   PEREIRA, 
SvlS  lra  £04  Montgomery  street.  Boom  4. 


ELLERT'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Faint 

—  FOB — 

TIN,   IRON   AND    METALLIC  .ROOFS, 

Iron,  .Brick  and  Wooden  Kuilding;*, 

SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  OIKS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible ;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be  put  on  in 

any  color,  and  is  less  expeusive  than  other  Faint. 

Kew  Cloth  Koofs  |>ui   on.    Old  Hoofs  cemented 
and  pointed.    JL.enk.y  Jttoofs  made  tight. 

5gp-No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphaltum  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  BBOULET,  Affent, 

2-ivl7-3m 

BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 

;£»  R I  C  JS  S     REDUCED! 

MACHINES   OF  ALL  SIZES   FOK   SALE 

—  BY  — 

WM.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  »ud  Mission  streets,  or  Box  3.CJ7 

Syl3|-  SAN   FHAJSCISCO. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Imparting   Company 

Xon,  35  and  27    Fremont   street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  lioiler  Tubes,  mate  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fittlu/-*. 
wliivti  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

21vili-3m  W.  ucOULNI>LE,  Manage. 


Removal. 


NELSON   & 

AGENTS  FOH 


DOBLE, 
Thomas  Firth  &  Sous'  Cast  Steel,  Files. 

Etc.,  Shear,  Spring,  German,  Flow,  Blister  and  Toe  Calk 
Steel;  manufacturers  of 

Mill    Picks,    Sledges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers'   Tools. 

Have  removed  to  13  and  15  Fremont  street,  near 

.Mai-ii^t,  San  Francisco. 

luvliqr 


JVotice  to  3Xiuei*es, 

Weil-Borers    and  Water    Companies. 

MPRAG  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
•  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  large  additions  to  my  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prepared  to  rill  all  orders  with  dis- 
paten,  and  guarantee  entire  satisfaction.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  oi  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  all  classes.    Also,  Ship  Plumbing  done. 

ail.  1BJSC  AG, 
8vl3-ly       Stove  Store,  No.  I     Clay  street,  below  Davia. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

A'o.  53  Benle  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  youd  as  new,  with  a  savins 
of  lifiv  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWKH  SECTIONS 
MA.D1O  To  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  the  Coast. 
orders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  l&y  First 
Prelum  oi  awarded  at  ii»-  Stain  Pair,  1S(>7. 

2V17-&U  'V.  9i.   U<L  klXlSQ  *fe  CO 


Postjise,— The  postage  on  the  Mining  and  Scikntifig 
pRtiss  to  any  portion  of  the  United  State.-  is  twentv  cents  per 
annum,  or  rive  ceiita  per  quarter,  payable  in  advance  at  the 
Post  Ortice  doUveriim  the  paper.  Postage  free  in  the  city 
ano  county.  Foreign  postage  (with  few  exceptions)  two 
cents  per  copy,  prepaid.  To  Bremen  and  tiie  German 
States  (marked  via  Bremen  and  Hamburg  line),  three  cents 
per  copy,  prepaid.  Single  copies  to  auv  address  iu  the  United 
State*,  two  cents 


Pipe  Vise,  with  or  without 

Extra  Jaw. 


Standard  Mailing  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 

Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises,  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
New  style  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  fortv  stj-les  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,3U0  lbs;  small,  Dot) 
lbs.  For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23"16-ly  g.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


WM.  BARTUNG.  HENRY   KIMBALL. 

BARTLING  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOKBINDBBS, 

Paper  Killers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers, 

SOS  Clay  Htreet*  (southwest  tor.  Sansonie), 
15vl2-3m  SAN  FRANCISCO, 


JOHN    DANIEL, 

(SUCCESSOR  TO   0.  QORl) 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No.  421  Pine  st.  bet.  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

Mantels,  Monnmeiita,  Tombs,  Plumbers*  Slabs 

Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
JJS*  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Ordera  re 
spectfulli  solicited.  5v8-3m 


Palmer's  3?ateivt 

ARTIFICIAL    LEG-, 

Manufactured  in    Philadelphia,  Penn. 
JAKVIS  JF.WETT,  AG  EXT. 

218  Montgomery  Street.  Salt  Francisco.  10v8-lm 


PATENT 

Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  for  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  i<  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  its 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  oil  ihe  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  tliev  were  when 
new.  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
to  fit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  v?ateris  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  proiect  the  screws  thut 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
ing  the  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purposeot 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  looseued  by  the 
action  of  the  ?crapers. 

These  scrapers  arc  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the prices  of  those  from  one  to  i  hree  inches  rangimr 
from  $5  to  S12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
Eastern  Stales.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beaie,  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  o.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


J.  M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
PATTERNS     AJVT>     DMTOEOEU^, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  K.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts>, 

6vl«f  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


S.    F.    «&    S3.    J.    R.    It. 


J.  F.  PAGES, 

SEAL      ENGRATER, 
AND  LETTER  CUTTER, 

Brass  and  Steel  Stamps  and  Dies,  ©OS  Sacramento  street, 

San  Francisco.     Orders  bv  express  promptly  attended  to. 

6vl6 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHNSON-^  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

I>eslcs    and    Office  Furniture, 

71?  Market  street,  near  Third. 

Warerootm  up  slairs.    A  large  variety  of  Desks  always  on 

hand;  all  kinds  oi  Ottiee  Furniture  and  Cabinet 

Work  made  to  order. 

liSvlTur 


Novelty  and  Usefulness  Combined. 
Wilson's    Prepared    Solder 

Dispenses  with  the  Soldering:  Iron. 


E.  R.  WATERMAS. 


W.    H.  TOBSY. 


WM.  H.  TOBEY  &  CO., 
RAILROAD   ADVERTMN&   AGENCY, 

641  Htlarket  street, 

Between  Second  and  Third  streets  (up  stairs). 

FRAMES,  CARDS,  CIRCULARS,  POSTERS, 

Etc,  put  up  in  all  the  Cars  and  Depots  of  the  San  Fran 

Cisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad. 
Advertise  your  Business  for  the  Country  Trade 

4vlStf 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript 

A.   BIT    JP^PER. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County. 

Advertisements  In  the   Transcript  will   reach 
every  part  of  Alameda  County. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

VERY    LOW. 


PATENT  EIGHT 

—  FOR  — 

MANUFACTURXNa  PROOF  SPIRITS 

FOR    SALE. 

Attention  is  called  to  MARTIN'S  NEW"  PATENT  for  a 
process  for  Distilling  Alcohol  (85  per  cent,  or  higher),  with- 
out rectifying,  which  is  offered  for  sale  on  favorable  terms. 
Samples  may  be  seen,  aud  further  information  obtained,  at 
No.  £&3  Washington  street. 

26vl7  E.  M.  DEWEY. 


It  will  saveyuu  until  time  ano  ittoor.  one  uuliicof  thi= 
Solder  will  mend  ail  the  tins  you  have  laid  one  side  lor 
months,  and  make  them  good  as  new.  Get  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  50  cents  a  bottle;  it  is  con- 
venient and  compact.  Use  any  kind  of  lamp  that  has  a 
blaze  no  larger  than  a  single  wick;  a  spirit  hi  nip  will  make 
no  smoke.  You  may  mend  a  dish  or  can  over  the  best  table 
without  fear  of  spoiling  it.  Try  it,  and  vou  will  never  want 
a  soldering  iron  in  the  house  again  What  a  saving 
to  farmers.  No  more  stopping  up  of  holes  111  inilk  pans 
with  a  rag.  Milkmen  can  merd  their  own  cans.  It 
does  thepreitiest  job  on  any  anicle  you  have  In  the  house, 
from  a  pint  dish  to  a  wash  boiler  It  is  a  sure  thine  to  stick 
when  resin  and  solder  will  iii>t.  It  will  stand  heat  as  well 
as  any  solder  ever  u*ed  over  tire 

Agcncv  tor  the  Paci  ic  Coast,  Room  No.  10,  No.  423  Wash- 
ington street,  San  Francisco.     AGENTS  WANTED. 

Addre-a  P.  0.  box  17.  23vl7tf 


LEA  &  PERKINS' 

CKLF.EKtTkO 

WORCESTEUSHtRE   SAUCE 

Declare'!   by  connniscurs 
to  be  the  only 

GOOD  SAUCE.        irj 

■ — ■  a 

The  success  of  this  most  r3 
delicious  and  unrivalled  [C! 
condiment  having  caused 
certain  dealers  to  apply  the  name  of  "Wor-  „ 
cestershire  Sauce  to  their  own  inferior  c 
compounds,  the  public  Is  hereby  informed  ^ 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the  genuine,  tc 
Is  to  ask  for  a 


Lea  «fc  Fcrrlns'  Sat 


ce, 


and  see  that   their    names  arc    upon  the  -g 
wrapper, labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  js 

So.ne  of  the  lurelgn  markets  having  been  ts. 
supplied  with    a  spurious    Worcestershire  O 
Sauce,    upon  the    wrapper    and    labels  of 
which  the  names  of  Lea  and   Ferrlns  have  hee 


forced,  L. 


Small  Pcxx. 


We  nave  been  shown  by  Win.  Zclner,  the  best  and  most 
convenient  aud  portable  apparatus  containing  Chlorine, 
for  rooms,  which  we  consider  the  .best  disiulectant  out, 
and  should  advise  all  housekeepers  not  to  be  without  one. 
Price  $1,  complete;  to  be  had,  with  full  directions,  at  WM. 
ZEljNh.R'd  German  Drurf  Store,  la*  Ueary  street,    2ovl7-3m 


and  P.  give  police  that  they  llive  furnished  their 

pendents  with  power  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed  S  +l1p  hptf.  pntpvniMQpq  in  r.Tm  Sfitp 
fngs  against  Manu  aclurcrs  and  Vendors  or  such,  or  any  1  ,  °,  enieipiises  ID  Hie  ^iaie. 
outer  imitations  bv  which  their  right  inav  be  infringed. 

AskforLiiA  S  PKUiUNS'  Sauce,  and  see  name  on  the 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stopper, 

Wholesale  an.!  lor  Export  by  Ihe  Proprietors,  Worcester; 
Crosse  A  Blackwell,  London,  etc.,  eic.;  and  by  Croeers  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CRUSS  &  CO..  San  Fran- 
Cisco.  3vl8-lv 


Our  JPntent  Agency. 

The  Patent  Agency  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press 
has  been  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  The  importance  to  the  inventive  genius  of 
this  coast  of  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  for  the  solicita 
Lion  of  Letters  Patent  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
Governments  cannotbe  over-rated. and  Ihe  Proprietorsof  the 
Press,  feeling  the  responsibility  which  rests  upon  them,  and 
the  reward  which  must  follow  the  faithful  performance  oi 
their  trusts,  will  take  care  to  anord  inventors  every  advan- 
tage to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re- 
sponsible agency  upon  this  coast. 


The  Fikst  Locomotive. — Peu-j-Jarran, 
Wales,  is  chiefly  remarkable  for  its  con- 
nection with  the  first   tramway, — for  which 
an  act  of  Parliament  was  obtained  in   1803 
for  the  first    locomotive  ever  tried, — and 
with  the    able  inventor  Trevethiclt.    who 
there  made   his  first  essay.     The  first  ran 
of  the  locomotive  occurred   in  February, 
1804.     Previously  there  had  been  a  whisper 
in  the  scientific  world  of  the  use   of  steam 
and  of  its  employment  in  propelling  vehi- 
cles, and  abortive  attempts  having  been  fre- 
quent    Samuel  Homfray  by  some   means 
was  brought  into  connection  with   Treve- 
thick,  and  the  result  was  that  this  able  but 
eccentric  man  visited  Merthyr,  and  in  con- 
junction with  a  self-taught  mechanic,  one 
Eees  Jones,  whose  homely  portrait  can  be 
seen  in  the  Kensington  Museum,  began   to 
build  his  locomotive.    Building  is   not  au 
inappropriate  word  in  this   case,  for  the 
stack  was  actually  built  up  of  bricks  the 
same  as  an   ordinary    chimney,   and    the 
whole  affair  was  peculiarly  odd.     The  stack 
was  tall  and  clumsy,  the  body  dwarfed, 
perched  on  a  high  framework,  so  as  to  ap- 
proximate to  the  spider  fashion;  the  cylin- 
der, in  addition,  was  upright;  the  piston 
worked  downwards,  and  at  every  revolution 
of  the  wheels  there  was  a  monstrous   clang 
produced,  which,  heard  nowadays  with  the 
asthmatic  puffs   of  steam,  would   provoke 
the  gravest  mechanician  to  laughter.  When 
completed  Homfray  introduced  his  friend 
Bichard  Crawshay  to  the  novelty,  doubtless 
much  to  that  individual's  amusement,  cer- 
tainly to  his  incredulity  as  to  its  being  fit 
for  anything,  for  he  readily  accepted  a  wager 
with  Homfray  for  £1,000,  maintaining  that 
it  would   not  convey  a  load  of  iron   from 
Pen-y-darran  to  the  Navigation — a  distance 
of  nine  miles.     The  eventful  day   arrived 
for  the  trial,  and  never  had  there  been  so 
much  excitement     The  sturdy  Englishmen 
were  there,  and  natives  from  every  Welsh 
county  lined  the  road,  and  mounted   every 
eminence   that  commanded   the   tramway; 
aud  when  Trevethick  jumped  on   his   iron 
steed,  and  began  slowly  to  move  onwards 
amidst  clangingiron  and  puffing  steam,  the 
uproar  was  terrific.     By  the  arrangements 
made  no  one  was  allowed  to  assist  the  daunt- 
less Cornishman,  and  for  a   time  he  did  not 
seem  to  want  it.     Surrounded   by  a  host, 
he  passed   down  the  valley  making  about 
five  miles  per  hour,  when  a  sad  misfortune 
happened, — the  clumsy  stack   came  in  con- 
tact with  a  bridge  aud  was  ruined  !    Treve- 
thick stood  for  a    moment    amongst    his 
bricks,  but  only  a  moment.     Fertile  in  re- 
sources,  he  was    soon    steaming    onward 
again,  and  not   only   conveyed  his  load  of 
iron  to  the  Navigation,  but  a  crowd  of  ex- 
ultant passengers   along    with   it,    who   to 
their  latest  day  prided  themselves  on  their 
glorious  ride.     It  was  fortunate  for  Hom- 
fray that  the  wager  was  a  loose   one.     The 
iron  was  taken  down  and  the  bet  won;  but 
Trevethick  failed  to  bring  his  empty  trains 
back,  and  for  some  time  the  feasibility   of 
the  new   invention  as  a  mode  of  transport 
remained  in  abeyance. — The  Engineer. 

An  Immense  Gravel  Mining  Enter- 
prise.— Many  of  our  readers  are  aware  that 
there  is  a  large  range  of  rich  ground  some 
three  miles  in  length  and  from  one  to  one 
and  a  half  miles  wide,  extending  from  Bad- 
ger Hill  in  Bridgeport  township,  to  Co- 
lumbia Hill  in  Bloomfield  township.  This 
ground  has  been  worked,  but  the  bottom 
has  never  been  reached.  The  lead  was 
struck  at  Badger  Hill  a  year  or  two  ago, 
and  §30,000  taken  out  in  a  few  weeks;  but 
the  Columbia  Hill  bottom  has  never  been 
reached.  The  gravel  pays  from  the  very 
surface,  and  millions  of  dollars  have  been 
taken  out  by  the  Shady  Creek  outlet.  A 
project  is  now  on  foot,  backed  by  abund- 
ance of  capital,  to  get  an  outlet  for  the  ex- 
tensive range  from  the  Middle  Yuba.  The 
parties  undertaking  this  work  are  Mills, 
McMurray,  Cook,  and  Hunter.  They  pro- 
pose to  commence  one  hundred  feet  from 
the  river,  and  run  a  bedrock  tunDel  1,900 
feet  to  Badger  Hill.  By  this  tunnel  they 
will  be  able  to  clean  up  to  the  bottom  for 
three  miles,  and  to  wash  off  one  of  the  rich- 
est ranges  on  the  coast.  It  is  estimated  that 
the  enterprise  will  cost  in  the  neighbor- 
hood of  $80,000,  an(j  it  js  certainly  one  of 

We  had 
rather  have  this  than  the  Eberhardt  mine 
to-day. — Nevada  Transcript,  Feb.  TUli. 

National  Bcbeau  of  Statistics. — Gen. 
Francis  A.  Walker,  for  some  time  connected 
with  the  editorial  department  of  the  Spring- 
field (Mass.)  Republican,  is  to  take  charge 
of  the  statistical  work  of  the  Revenue  De- 
partment under  Mr.  Wells.  He  is  said  to 
possess  qualities  of  industry,  intelligent  , 
and  knowledge  of  finance  that  will  make 
his  services  of  great  value  there.  Delmar 
retires.  Conducted  by  a  thinker,  the  bu 
reau  of  statistics  must  prove  of  very  great 
national  value. 


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C'ommkni  inis  Operations  on  a  Vein. — J. 
S.  Phillips  writes  as  follows  on  this  sub- 
ject, in  a  communication  to  the  U.  S.  Rail- 
roml  uii'l  Mining  Register  of  Philadelphia: 

The  first  and  most  important  duty  of  the 
qualified  expert  is  to  make  a  most  careful 
examination  of  the  vein,  by  every  means 
within  his  power,  snob  as  indicative  ma- 
trices, position  in  stratum,  surrounding 
junctions  of  other  strata  therewith,  and  to 
assay  a  well  assorted  average  of  the  ledge 
for  its  value;  secondly  to  these,  the  natural 
facilities  for  development  of  mine  and  ship- 
ment of  produce— as  water  power,  tire  wood, 
easy  access,  cheap  labor,  etc.,  must  be  con- 
sidered; and  lastly,  the  best  methods  for 
reduction  of  the  ores  into  marketable  con- 
dition. If,  after  due  consideration  of  all 
the  necessary  facts,  the  property  is  deemed 
worthy  of  trial,  a  further  examination  should 
bo  made,  by  a  few  shallow  pits,  to  ascertain 
where  the  lode  is  most  enticing  in  appear- 
ance for  value,  and  a  shaft  sunk  therein, 
first  by  hand  tackle,  then  by  horse  or  steam 
power,  as  deep  as  may  be  deemed  requisite 
for  a  fair  trial:  in  the  meantime  it  will  be 
expedient  to  explore  the  ledge  linearly  by 
a  drainage  tunnel,  which  will  expose  the 
value  of  the  vein,  drain  the  water  away  at 
this  depth,  and  greatly  assist  the  general 
development  and  ventilation  of  the  works. 

Largest  Bolls  in  the  Would. — There 
was  recently  cast  at  the  Phoenix  Foundry, 
Bilston,  England,  a  pair  of  iron  rolls  for 
Sir  John  Brown's  works  at  Sheffield,  said 
to  be  the  largest  rolls  in  the  world.  These 
rolls  are  fifteen  feet  six  inches  in  extreme 
length  and  three  feet  in  diameter,  and  each 
weighs  eighteea  tons.  They  are  to  be  used 
for  rolling  armor-plates. 


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Pirc    and    Marine    Insurance, 

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Before  thuralnv  season  comes  net  cured  nf  Rheumatism 
and  Neura  gia.  by  liTbionly.  The  receipt  was  given  some 
years  ago  by  an  old  Indian  hi  New  Orleans,  and  it  has  never 
fuiled  to  cure  all  It  says.  Many  have  been  cured  in  this 
city  and  In  Benton,  jiiid  all  say  it  is  the  best  they  have 
tried.  Manufactured  by  MRS.  MARY  BIGGINS,  Oregon 
street,  two  doors  west  of  D'tumm.  Orders  «eni  by  mail  or 
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MECHANICAL    AND    ARCHITECTURAL 

Drawing  School 

—  po  a  — 
^  I?  1?    R  E    JXTICES. 

SIR.    FREDERICK   HELLERT, 

An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  ban  opened  an 
Evening  School  at  No.  414  CLAY  STREET  {same  entrance 
as  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Tress  Office),  where  ho  is  wiv- 
ing thor  >ugh  instructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprenticeswho 
are  inclined  to  self-improvement.  His  terms  are  moderate 
and  within  reach  of  the  humblest  apprentice;  und  we  are 
pleased  to  say  that  the  enterprise  Is  mot- ting  with  success. 

ivifur 


CTG-AR  AND  CIGARETTE 
~R oiler     and    W rapper. 


This  useful  Utile  article  is  the  GREATEST  INVENTION 
of  the  age  for  the  benefit  of  s. linkers,  r educing  the  cost  of 
Cigars  and  Cigarettes  lo  the  mere  cost  of  the  Tnbuccn.  Very 
convenient  to  carry  In  ttie  P  >ckkt,  producing  no  smell,  and 
adapted  to  the  me  of  any  tobacco,  in  two  size*  and  three 
atvlcs— Japanned.  Brass,  a'ld  Silver-plated.  Sample  ma- 
chines, wiili  HID  wrappers,  sent  free  ot  postage  on  receipt 
Of  $2,  The  highest  prlZ'j  awarded  at  the  Fair  o(  the  Amer- 
ican Institute,  -epti-miier  mitl  October.  18i>7  For  particu- 
lars, address  II.  0.  Witt,  57  Cudar  street,  New  York. 

Beware  of  infringements.  All  genuine  have  my  name 
printed  on  the  bands. 

E.  M.  DR.WEV,  Agent  Tor  Pacltlc  States,  433  Washington 
street,  Sau  Francisco.  2jvl7-Jin 


ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST   ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Nov.  1st,  1804;    July  B*,  1HG0  ;   unil  Oct.  1>,  1S00. 


A.-»vsir<Ietl  the  First  Premium  at  the  I?a.i-is  Exposition. 


Metallurgy. 


MOSHEIMER'S 

PIONEER    MINING-    SCHOOL, 

— A  NO  — 
METALLVROIC     WORKS. 

Having  established  the  tlrsl  Practical  Mining  and  Metal 
lurgleal  School  In  the  United  States,  I  would  call  the  at" 
tentlon  Of  gentlemen  who  may  wish  to  obtain  a  practlca 
knowledge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

That  I  am  prepared  to  teach  all  the  above  branches  In  less 
time  than  la  anv  Eu  opcan  School. 

I  also  undertake  to  assay  and  work  any  kind  of  ore,  or 
mineral  substances, 

For  terms,  apply  to  JOS.  MOSIIEIMEB, 

Praclical  chemist  and  Metallurgist. 

OHlce,  32*  Montgomery  street;  Meialiurglc  Works.  2005 
Powell  street,  San  Francisco.  fivl8-0m 


Steamships 


REQUIRES 


li'ty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


Than  any  Blower 


Now  in  use. 


One  of  these  Blowers  may  he  seen  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Almaden  Quicksilver  Mine;  Gridley's 
Foundry,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada;  Mtmi  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parties,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARG-ION, 

4vl6  3m  a;  l-.. he  Iron  Works,Stocktan(  Cnl. 


PAINE    &    STEPHENS' 
IMPROVED      CONCENTRATOR, 

For  Saving:  Gold  and  Silver  SulphurctH. 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  tlio  U.  S.  B.  Mint,  S.  P.) 

Office,  \o.  Oil  Commercial  Street,  opposite 

the  Mint,  Situ  Fran«l«co. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED, 
I  The  corrcctcss  of  which  la  guaranteed  in  every  respect. 
j  All  kinds  ofOre  and  Mineral  turned,  assayed  and  analyzed 

in  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 
I  Refers  by  permission  to  W.  C.  Ration,  Cashier  Bank  ot 
!  California;  Messrs  Plochu  A  Baycr<iuc,  Win.  M.  Lent,  John 
D.  Fry,  E.  Cahlll  A  Co.,  A.  K.  Grim,  President  Pacltlc  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfeldt,  M.  and  R.  U.  S  B.  Mint; 
1 1  ,iic  &  Norcross  S.  M.  Co.,  and  the  principal  mining  com- 
panies on  tin-  Comstock  Lode.  26vl7-tf 

JOHN    TAYLOR   &    CO. 

IMPORTERS, 

AND   DEALKR3    IN 

ASSAYERS'  MATERIALS, 

Druggists'  &  Chemists'  Glassware, 

Photographic    ©toclt,   J'-tc. 

51S  und  G14  Wnshlnjrton  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

WE  are  receiving  directtrom  MESPRS.  LADD  A  OfcKT 
LINO  (London)  and  BEEKER  &  SUNS  (Antwerp,  Bel- 
glum)  their  superior 

ASSAY  AM)   Kl'LMO\  KAI.AXKS, 

And  from  France  and  Germany,  as  -well  as  the  Eastern 
States.  FURNACES,  CRUCIBLES.  MUFFLES.  BLOW-PIPE 
CASES,  GOLD  SCALES.  CHEMICAL  GLASSWARE,  and 
every  article  required  for  ASSAY  OFFICES.  LABORATO 
RIES,  etc.  We  nave  given  this  branch  of  our  business  par 
ticular  attention,  to  select  such  articles  as  are  necessary 
In   the  development  of  the  mlnrral  wealth  r>f  this  coast. 

A  Full  Assignment  of  DRUGGISTS'  GLASSWARE  and 
DRUGGISTS'  SUNDRIES,  ACIDS  and  CHEMICALS,  cod 
stantly  on  hiuid. 

San  Francisco   March    6.1865  llvIO-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  U.  S.  Paloni  Office 
may  he  emnluvi-d  professionally  as  a  Scikntific  Expert. 
Geological  Examinations  and  Reports,  Analysis  and  Assays, 
etc  ,  etc.  Practical  advice  and  iiivi-stigiiiioiiw  in  the  rht-in 
ical  Arts  and  Manufactures,  Invention  and  pxanliintion 
of  new  chemical  methods  und  nmducts.  Address,  Hti  Pine 
street,  Rooms, ^5  ami  36,  New  York.  Always  In  from  12  to 
H.3U.    £9- Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFESSOR    TVTJUTZ, 

Whoisthe  Tnventor  and  Pateniee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
ful  nseBof.SHDIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELERS'  SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  at  the 
above  address  n  forma  Hon  In  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM    AMALGAM. 


One  Machine,  costing  abont  $1,300,  is  sufficient  to  -work  the  Sands  from  35  to  30  Stamps, 

Less  power  being  required  than  for  any  other  Machine.  The  attention  of  qim-tz  millmcn  throughout 
the  State  is  directed  to  the  subjoined  certificates,  and  if  they  desire  they  can  visit  the  Amador  Mining 
Co's  mill,  near  Sutter  Creek,  the  Eureka  Go's  mill  at  Grass  Valley,  or  the  Banner  Co's  mill  near 
Nevada,  and  see  for  themselves-. 

CERTIPCATES  : 

Grass  Valley,  Jan.  4th,  1869. — This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  used  the  Paine,  Stephens  & 
Hurry  Concentrators  for  over  twelve  months.  They  have  given  us  entire  satisfaction,  and  are  the 
best  we  ever  used.  WILLIAM  WATT,  Supt.  Eureka  Mine. 

This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  had  in  use  for  the  past  18  months  one  of  Paine,  Stephens  &.  Co's 
Sulphuret  Saving  Machines,  constructed  by  John  T.  Harry,  (called  a  biuldlej  and  which  operates 
satisfactorily,  particularly  so  in  saving  fine  sulphnrets,  arid  we  recommend  it  as  well  worthy  of  use, 
even  where  other  Concentrators  are  used  above  it,  as  it  will  pay  if  there  are  any  sulphurets. 

WM.  L.  TISDALE,  Supt.  Star  Spangled  Banner  Mine. 

Nevada  City,  Oct.  26,  1868. 

Any  one  wishing  to  purchase  one  of  these  useful  machines,  can  do  so  by  applying  to  THOS. 
N.  PAINE,  at  Grass  Valley,  Nevada  County,  or  JOHN"  T.  HA.RRY,  Sutter  Creek, 
Amador  County. 


All  Instructlonsand  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  are 
spurious  and  nnreliahle.  WORKING  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Eic.  Prof.  W.  has  in  opera 
Hon  In  New  York  a  large  and  email  Ilepbur"'  Pan,  for  work 
lite  l.ni'H  or  20-lb.  charges  of  material  lor  experimenta 
purposes.  3vl7 


R.  TAVLOK. 


WM.  n.  TAYLOR 


ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLtJEGISTS. 

SMELTINC    WORKS, 

Eleventh  wtreet,  between  Folsom  and  Howard. 

GA  HTVA-TVIZriVG. 

Also,  Antl-Frlctlon,  Alloys  for  JonrnalR,  Type 

und  Stumping    Metals,  Tinner*    and 

Plumbers'  Solder,  Etc. 

BSJ-The  best  nrlec  given  for  the  most  rebellions  or  ro- 
Tractory  ores.    Ores  and  minerals  assayed  and  analyzed. 
4  v  18  3m  ■ 


G-.  W.  STRONG-, 

ASSAYER    AND    WORKER    OF    ORES, 

No.  10  Steven3on  Btreet,  near  First,Ran  Francisco. 

Highest  price  paid  for  choice  lotn  of  Ores,  Sulphuiers,  As 
say  Ashes,  Sweepings,  etc.,  etc.    Students  instructed  in  all 
branches  of  Metallurgy,  on  liberal  terms. 
UvlDqr. 


yl,        MEUSSDORFFER,        ^ 
HAT   MANUFACTURER 

And  dealer  in 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WMOJLESAEE    AN»    RETAIL. 

635  and  637  Commercial  street San  Francisco. 

125  J  street Sacramento. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets. Marysville. 

Ti  Kront street Portland,  Oregon. 

Our  wholesale  House,  628  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Clay  street.  Sun  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  In  this  State. 
Every  Steamer  brings  the  latest  issued  novelties  from  Eu- 
rope and  Now  7ork,  which  can  he  found  at  all  the  above 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.,  23vl6-3m 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Ventilation  Alakm  fob  Theaters  and 
CmmoHES. — Plants  take  up  carbonic  acid, 
and  give  off  oxygen,  while  the  animal  crea- 
tion reverses  the  process;  taking  up  oxygen 
and  giving  off  carbonic  acid,  which  is  poi- 
sonous when  the  air  contains  more  than 
three  or  four  per  cent,  of  the  gas,  destroy- 
ing life,  putting  out  candles,  etc.  The  pro- 
duct of  burning  wood  or  coal  is  carbonic 
oxide  CO  and  carbonic  acid  CO  ;  these  are 
the  operating  agents  in  the  French  lover's 
suicide.  When  derived  from  exhalations 
of  the  lungs,  in  apartments  having  cracks, 
or  doors  that  are  occasionally  opened,  there 
is  seldom  closeness  enough  to  reach  the 
absolutely  poisonous  percentage,  though  it 
may  be  the  predisposing  cause  for  coughs, 
colds,  consumption,  ete. 

An  apparatus  for  giving  an  alarm  in  case 
of  the  presence  of  carbonic  oxide  or  coal 
gas  in  a  room,  has  recently  been  invented 
by  a  Prussian;  and  if  a  similar  reaction 
could  be  brought  into  operation  to  show 
the  existence  of  an  injurious  percentage  of 
carbonic  acid  gas  in  churches  and  theaters, 
the  community  might  be  freed  of  many  ail- 
ments, which  are  not  often  enough  con- 
nected with  the  true  cause.  The  apparatus 
in  question  consists  of  a  galvanic  battery 
with  a  bell  and  a  glass  tube  filled  with 
liquid  chloride  of  palladium.  This  metal- 
lic salt  is  extremely  sensitive  to  the  pressure 
of  carbonic  oxide  gas.  A  small  quantity  of 
the  gas  will  at  once  throw  down  some  of 
the  metal  from  the  solution,  and  this  pre- 
cipitate collecting  in  the  bottom  of  the 
tube,  at  once  establishes  a  connection  in 
the  current  of  electricity,  and  the  violent 
ringing  of  the  bell  will  warn  the  sleeper  of 
danger. 

At  a  recent  meeting  of  the  New  York 
Board  of  Health,  Engineer  Mathews  asked 
for  an  appropriation  of  $50  to  purchase  ap- 
paratus for  the  purpose  of  analyzing  the  air 
in  theaters,  public  schools,  and  churches. 
The  apparatus  is  simply  a  silk  bag  of  large 
dimensions,  which  is  suspended  from  the 
roof.  After  the  bag  is  inflated  it  is  closed 
like  a  balloon  and  its  contents  analyzed. 

■Willamette  University. — This  institu- 
tion located  at  Salem,  Oregon,  has  be- 
come one  of  the  most  important,  at 
present,  amongst  our  young  and  flourishing 
seats  of  learning  on  the  Pacific  Coast.  It 
is  a  university  in  fact,  having  its  several 
departments  well  attended  to  by  full  corps 
of  able  professors.  From  the  Professor  of 
Chemistry, — the  well  known  mineralogist 
Dr.  Veatch, — we  obtain  the  following  com- 
plete list  of  professors  in  the  Medical  De- 
partment : 

H.  Carpenter,  M.  D.,  Professor  of  Sur- 
gery- 

D.  Payton,  M.  D.,  Professor  of  Phys- 
iology aDd  Hygiene. 

E.  B.  Fiske,  M.  D.,  Professor  of  Patho- 
logy and  Practice  of  Medicine. 

J.  Boswell,  M.  D.,  Professor  of  Obstet- 
rics and  Diseases  of  Women  and  Children. 

M.  B.  Lingo,  M.  D. ,  Professor  of  Anat- 
omy. 

J.  A.  "Veatch,  M.  D.,  Professor  of  Ma- 
teria Medica  and  Toxicology. 

Prof.  J.  H.  Mitchell,  Professor  of  Med- 
ical Jurisprudence,  Portland. 

Lectures  commence  on  the  4th  of  Novem- 
ber, annually,  and  continue  four  months — 
six  lectures  daily. 

Mobtaes,  pestles,  aud  other  human  rel- 
ics have  been  found  in  connection  with  the 
bones  of  the  mastodon,  by  John  Dane,  in 
a  gravel  mine  belonging  to  him  at  Grass 
Valley  ranch,  Amador  County. 


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There  is  no  description  of  machinery  of  so  much  importance  to  the  mining  interests  of  Califor- 
nia, at  the  present  time,  as  that  for  the  separation  of  sulphurets.  Many  machines  have  been  tried, 
and  abandoned  ;  and  none  seems  to  meet  the  requirement  of  the  mining  interest  so  well  as  that  now 
patented  by  Mr,  Hungerford,  which  is  au  improvement  on  the  well  known  Hungerford  &  Prater  Con- 
centrator, with  which  his  name  is  already  60  familiar. 

KECOMME  Xl>  ATIONS : 

San  Francisco,  October  19th,  1868. 
Mr.  M.  Hdngerford — Dear  Sir: — Wo  have  had  twelve  of  your  Concentrators  at  work  at  the 
Oneida  Mine,  Amador  County,  for  about  six  months.  They  give  entire  satisfaction.  They  are 
strong  and  substantial,  requiring,  thus  far,  no  repairs,  and  do  their  work  thoroughly  and  effectively. 
At  a  recent  clean-up  of  four  ot  them,  I  found  that  in  four  weeks*  time  we  saved  about  $51)0  in  free 
gold,  besides  the  sulphurets,  or  not  far  from  one  dollar  per  ton  on  the  entire  crushing  of  the  ten 
stamps  connected  with  them.  In  my  opinion,  it  is  for  the  interest  of  every  quartz  mill  to  have  your 
machines.     Yours,  respectfully,  GEORGE  PRINGLE,  Supt.  Oneida  Mine. 

Office  of  the  Oneida  Mining  Company,  Jackson,  May  13th  1868 
Mr.  Morgan  Hungerford — Dear  Sir; — In  regard  to  the  four  Hungerford  Concentra- 
tors that  I  bought  of  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lam  bard  last  month,  I  will  say  that  I  put  them  up  in  the 
Oneida  Mill  soon  after  I  arrived  here,  and  find  that  they  save  sulphurets  well  and  clean,  and  work  to 
my  entire  satisfaction.  I  have  tried  many  other  concentrators,  but  these  stand  up  and  work  better 
than  any  others  I  have  used.  I  have  ordered  Messrs.  Goss  <&  Lam  bard  to  make  eight  more  for  mo  as 
soon  as  possible.     Very  truly  yours,  JAMES  MORGAN. 

Big  Oak  Flat,  May  25th,  1868. — Mr.  T.  W.  Mul/brd— DearSir:— I  have  used  two  of  M.  Hun- 
gerford's  Concentrators  in  the  Rattlesnake  Quartz  Mill,  at  this  place,  and  find  that  they  work  full  as 
well  as  they  arc  represented  to  do.  E.  M.  SMITH,  Supt. 

A  full  description  of  the  principle-  and  mode  of  action  of  this  pan,  is  described  in  circulars,  which 
will  be  forwarded  to  any  party  who  may  desire  them. 

The  Hungerford  Concentrator  has  only  to  be  seen  to  be  appreciated.  No  millman  will  use  any 
other  kind  after  he  has  tried  that.  They  are  in  active  operation  in  mills  throughout  tho  Stute,  and 
give  perfect  satisfaction. 

It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  Mr.  Hungerford  is  the  original  builder  and  maker  of  the  cele- 
brated Prater  Concentrator,  and  his  name  should  be  sufficient  guarantee  to  warrant  tho  public  in  ex- 
amining his  new  machine  before  purchasing  elsewhere. 

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Address^ 

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Or  M.  HUNGERFORD,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works. 


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Sheffield  Scientific  School 

Of  Ti'iile  Ool.lt.-Ke,  A'ew  lluven,  Conn. 

Thl*  department  of  Yale  College,  Instituted  in  1810,  and 
endowed  with  the  National  Land  Grant  in  1SGI5,  lurnlshes 
advanced  instruction  in  the  various  brai.chcs  of  Mathe- 
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The  School  is  under  the  direction  ol  the  President  of  the 
College,  a  Board  of  thirteen  Professors  in  dlfterent  special 
ties,  and  six  assistant  instructors. 

Regular  courses  of  study,  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bach- 
elor of  Philosophy,  conferred  by  Yule  College,  are  ar- 
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Encinkicui.no  3— Mkciianic-al  Engin  KITING  4— Ml  M.N  Q 
EWGINKKKING  AND    AlKTALLUnQY,     6— AGKICULTUBE.     6— NAT 

ural  History  and  (juology,    and  7—  Sklkct  OouHse. 

Advanced  students  are  also  admitted  lo  optional  courses, 
audit"  already  College  graduates,  are  received  as  candt- 

ates  for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philosophy. 

Tuition,  £125 pet  year  ot" forty  weeks. 

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accessible  to  students,  are  vailed  and  extensive. 

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tific School,"  New  llAVen,  Conn.  13v6-iyl6p 


A  Journal  of  Useful  Arts,   Science,  and  Mining  and  Mechanical  Progress. 


BY    DEWEY    *    C**., 

!'iil«-iit.    Sollc lt.«»i*N. 


San     Francisco,     Saturday,     February    27,    1869. 


volume  atvui. 

Plumber    y 


Table  of  Contents. 


Tin'  Stimdl*h  Rteam   Plow 

lliii-.Tjn.Hl. 
Fsc's  and  8>lrnce  of  Silver 

r<-  DapoatU, 
P  >rtland  and  10  Realm 
P- enervation  of  Timber. 
Hydraulic  Mining 
Study  <ii  Alcliomv  In  iMilua. 
J>nng<Tou*  Coal  nil* 

1       ilnmH  Ma*todon. 
Hafcni-gKcr   Bxplutlve  Pow 

IncoiTibuMiMe  But  dtujr*. 
Buintilu*  01    Nevada    silver 

1'ro.luc  Ion. 
Pa ■  -.ue  of  ilie  Copper  Tartn 

Kill. 
Teriltrv  Dcpoxilo  In  China, 
(  onlrlliutiuni   Lr  Our  Cabl 

net. 
Boaonreeaand  Developments 

Km; I.-"  .  t:ui>i;       MtrCILLirfT.— 

Ano  in.- r    overland     Tele- 
graph Line:  [iitpurtaiiiTei- 

CHrauhic  .Scliciuc;  iCutuodd 

Item*. 

Mew  Incorporation*. 


(fRCHAIOOit        WtSCKI.t.AHY  — 

1  1  crahiuifH't)  ProccMn; 

[nitcnloUN  »:omp"W  to  Indi- 
cate Local  Attraction  ; 
Wooden  Car  WliceU;  Shel- 
bnurne  Bub  murine  Drill; 
Broken  Rukl* ;  Clothing 
Boiler*. 

-<CI  KNTlrt-O    MlKCKLLJIHY  — 

Cunniltuttmi  of  the  Suit 
and  its  Source*  of  llrat; 
Vmcanoea  in  the  Moun; 
Primeval  rh«-ml*iry. 

Mi  mi  hokum  wary— Cmnprtslnii 
lull'  Intelllynoee  trom  ihe 
various  c-nintit*  mid  din- 
trlcn  In  Onlllorttia.  Brt  Uli 
Columld  t,  (N.o.  iidn,  lonho. 
Montana.  Ni-vru'a,  Nuw 
Mexico  ami  Oregon 

v.w  Patents  ami  Invention!. 

Sum  Kranctn  0  Hilling  Slum; 
holder*'  Directory. 

San  Kranclncn  Metal  Market. 

itati  Praiictaco  Market  Baton 

Noticed  to  Correspondent*. 

Stock  Prices— Bid  and  Aiiked. 


The  Standish  Steam  Plow. 

We  present  herewith  a  side  view  of  the 
newly-invented  and  already  well  tried 
Standish  steam  plow,  from  which  a  good 
idea  can  be  obtained  of  the  appearance  and 
method  of  operation  of  that  machine. 

The  invention,  in  brief,  is  an  improved 
locomotive  steam  plow,  so  constructed  that 
the  power  is  transmitted  directly  from  the 
engine  to  the  plows  or  cutters,  thereby 
greatly  lessening  the  power  ordinarily  re- 
quired for  traction.  It  also  consists  in  a 
novel  mode  of  operating  the  plows,  by 
which  the  earth  is  plowed  transversely  to 
the  travel  of  the  machine,  and  is  thoroughly 
broken  up  and  pulverized,  so  as  not  to 
need  any  further  cultivation,  the  seeding 
being  also  done  at  the  same  time. 

The  plows  are  attached  to  a  movablosup- 
plementary  frame,  which,  by  the  proper 
mechanism,  may  be  easily  raised  and  low- 
ered to  regulate  the  depth  of  the  cut,  or 
they  may  be  elevated  so  as  to  entirely  clear 
the  ground  when  necessary,  while  by  a 
simple  device  the  cutters  are  so  mounted 
as  not  to  be  broken  by  stones  or  other  ob- 
structions. 

To  more  fully  explain  the  invention,  ref- 
erence may  be  had  to  the  accompanying 
engraving  and  letters  marked  thereon.  A 
very  strong  frame  of  wood  supports 
the  machinery  and  is  mounted  upon  two 
broad  wheels,  B,  B'.  The  front  of  the 
machine  is  supported  by  two  guiding 
wheels,  C,  C,  turning  on  an  axle,  which 
passes  through  a  vertical  standard,  D,  with 
a  device  at  the  point  of  its  support  on  the 
axle,  by  which  the  wheels,  C,  C,  are  al- 
lowed to  accommodate  themselves  to  any 
irregularities  of  the  surface.  A  gear  wheel, 
E,  is  keyed  to  the  top  of  the  standard,  D, 
and  is  turned  to  the  right  or  left  by  a 
screw,  F,  working  in  its  teeth,  and  operated 
from  the  platform,  G,  by  a  long  rod  and  a 
wheel  or  crank  attached.  The  engines, 
I,  I,  and  boiler,  are  supported  upon  the 
frame  and  suitably  stayed,  so  as  to  be  firm. 
An  upright  tubular  boiler  is  preferred,  in 
order  to  accommodate  the  machine  to  de- 
clivities, without  danger  by  a  change  in 
the  water  level,  as  would  be  the  case  in  a 
horizontal  boiler,  and  also  to  economize 
room.  A  pair  of  horizontal  engines,  as 
shown,  will  give  the  reqnisite  power,  and 
will  be  much  more  steady  in  their  action 
than  would  be  possible  if  they  were  verti- 


cal. The  plows  or  cutters  are  driven  by 
the  beveled  wheel,  U,  on  the  shaft,  K,  also 
thrown  in  and  out  of  gear  by  a  clutch,  as 
shown,  and  which,  by  engaging  the  wheel, 
V,  turns  the  shaft,  W,  and  through  this  the 
beveled  gear,  X,at  the  other  end,  by  which 
means  the  plows  or  cutters  may  be  revolved. 
The  cutters  are  mounted  upon  a  supplemen- 
tary frame,  b,  b,  which  has  the  arms 
extending  forward  to  a  point  at  the  sides 
of  the  frame,  where  they  are  pivoted  so 
as  to  be  movable  about  an  axis  in  a  line 
with  the  engine  shaft.  The  driving  gear, 
x,  is  keyed  to  a  horizontal  shaft,  and  by 
means  of  the  beveled  gears,  g,  g,  drives 
the  vertical  shafts,  h,  h,  which  operate  the 
cutters  or  plows.  A  disk,  i,  is  keyed  to 
the  bottom  of  the  cutter  shaft  or  spindle,  h, 
and  has  the  arms,  k,  k,  projecting  from  it, 
radiating  from  the  center.  These  arms 
are  bent  at  right  angles  at  the  outer 
ends  so  as  to  form  supports  for  the  axes  of 


struction,  so  as  to  allow  the  cutters  to  pass 
over  it.  The  cutters  may  be  either  straight 
or  curved,  as  may  be  the  most  efficient. 
They  are  elevated  or  depressed  by  various 
devices,  one  of  which  is  shown  at  (,  being 
a  screw  operated  by  a  wheel  from  the  plat- 
form, G.  Any  approved  seed  sower  may 
be  attached  to  the  apparatus  as  shown  at 
u,  having  distributing  pipes,  V,  so  that 
the  grain  may  be  sown,  and  then  plowed 
and  harrowed  in.  A  roller,  or  a  series  of 
broad  wheels,  J,  are  attached  to  the  frame, 
b,  so  as  to  run  on  the  ground  just  in  front 
of  the  cutters,  thus  regulating  the  depth  of 
the  cut,  and  preventing  them  from  being 
thrown  out  by  inequalities  in  the  surface. 
The  following  is  quoted  from  the  circu 
lar  of  the  "California  Steam  Plow  Com- 
pany," as  the  best  account  we  can  give  of 
the  aims  and  intentions  of  the  inventor 
and  manufacturers,  in  presenting  to  the  ag- 
riculturists of  California  a  practical  method 
of  applying  steam  to  farming  : 

"The  Standish  Steam  Plow  has  at  last 
arrived  at  such  degree  of  perfection  that 
we  can  now  safely  offer  it  for  sale  to  the 
farmt  r  and  others  who  wish  to  engage  in 
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THE    STANDISH    STEAM    FLOW. 


the  hubs,  m,  m,  to  which  the  cutters  are 
attached.  The  cutters,  n,  n,  pass  vertically 
through  the  hubs,  and  when  not  fastened, 
can  turn  with  them  about  their  axes.  For 
use  in  soil  that  contains  but  few  etones, 
the  cutters  are  retained  in  position  by  light 
supporters;  r,  r,  which  may  be  made  of 
cast  iron.  The  supporters  are  bolted  to 
the  arms,  k,  k,  and  each  have  a  slot  made 
in  the  projecting  end  which  clasps  the  head 
of  the  cutter,  and  holds  it  rigidly  in  place 
under  the  ordinary  strain  of  plowing  ;  but 
if  the  cutters  strike  a  stone  or  other  ob- 
struction, one  of  the  projecting  lugs  or 
sides  will  be  broken  off;  so  that  the  hub 
can  revolve,  the  cutter  being  swept  back- 
wards until  the  obstruction  is  cleared,  when 
a  new  supporter  can  be  attached.  As  these 
castings  cost  but  a  few  cents,  and  are  easily 
replaced,  they  will  sprve  as  an  efficient  pro- 
tection to  the  cutters.  But  if  the  soil  be 
very  stony  or  full  of  obstructions,  the  cut- 
ters may  be  kept  in  position  by  a  stiff 
spring  which  is  attached  to  the  arm,  k, 
I  and  curved  around  so  as  to  clasp  the  cutter 
below  the  hub.  This  spring  is  sufficiently 
stiff  to  withstand  the  ordinary  strain  of 
plowing,   but  will  yield  to  any  great  ob- 


steam  cultivation.  After  repeated  tests, 
and  the  most  severe  trials  for  two  seasons 
of  flowing,  we  can  now  answer  the  often- 
asked  questions,  What  can  the  Steam  Plow 
do?  What  does  it  cost?  Will  it  pay?  etc. 
This  principle  of  plowing  is  entirely  differ- 
ent from  any  ever  yet  invented,  and  com- 
bines the  harrowing  and  plowing  in  one 
and  the  same  operation.  It  most  effectu- 
ally pulverizes  and  mixes  up  the  soil  to  any 
required  depth,  from  two  to  twelve  inches, 
cutting  up  and  destroying  all  grass  and 
roots,  and  thoroughly  incorporating  and 
combining  the  surface  dirt  with  that  under- 
neath, leaving  the  soil  in  a  light,  mellow 
condition  from  top  to  bottom,  at  the  same 
time  electrifying  and  aerating  it  by  means 
of  astonishingly  rapid  motion.  This  is  no 
digger,  or  spader,  or  revolving  cylinder,  or 
paddle-wheel  propeller,  or  scratcher, — de- 
vices tried  and  condemned  years  ago.  The 
principle  is  that  of  horizontal  cutters  work- 
ing on  a  vertical  axis,  having  been  invented 
and  wrought  out  by  the  necessities  of  this 
age  of  progress. 

What  has  the  plow  done?  It  has  plowed 
hundreds  of  acres  of  laud  from  which 
splendid  crops  are  growing,  that  promise 
an  increased  yield  such  as  will  more  than 
pay  the  expense  of  plowing;  it  liks  plowed 
at  the  rate  of  three  acres  per  h'dur,  at  a 
cost  of  from  seventy -Jive' cents  to  one  ^ol- 
lar  an  ftcfe,1  'It  Consumes  from  fdrty' to 
one  hundred  pounds'  of  coal  per'  acre,  Or 


its  equivalent  in  other  fuel.  It  uses  up 
from  eight  to  fourteen  cubic  feet  of  water 
per  acre.  One  hundred  and  eight  pounds 
of  cast  steel  cutters  will  plow  1,000  acres, 
which,  at  thirty  cents  per  ponnd,  is  equal 
to  3%  cents  per  acre;  cost  of  sharpening, 
ten  cents  per  acre  on  an  average.  The  lo- 
comotive requires  an  engineer,  a  steersman, 
and  a  man  with  team  to  supply  fuel  and 
water.  This  estimate  is  made  upon  a  depth 
of  five  and  six  inch  plowing,  and  with  a 
plow  cutting  to  the  width  of  twelve  feet 
An  increased  depth  willproportionably  in- 
crease the  expense.  The  locomotive  ad- 
mits of  a  graduated  speed  to  suit  the  vari- 
ous conditions  of  soil  and  kinds  of  work 
required;  advancing  from  150  to  350  feet 
per  minute  when  plowing,  and  seeding  the 
land  at  the  same  time,  if  desirable.  This 
principle  of  plowing  does  not  drag  or  re- 
tard the  propelling  power  of  the  machine, 
but  rather  assists  it,  and  crowds  forward, 
thereby  preventing  the  tendency  of  the  lo- 
comotive to  settle  down  in  soft  soil.  The 
driving  wheels  are  broad  and  of  large  diam- 
eter, being  six  feet  diameter  on  the  small 
plows,  and  ten  on  the  large  ones,  and  cov- 
ered witha  soft  spongy  wood,  affording  at 
the  same  time  elasticity  and  great  adhesion 
to  the  ground.  This  method  is  very  suc- 
cessful, answering  the  purpose  of  india 
rubber,  and  being  extremely  economical, 
as  they  require  covering  but  once  in  a  sea- 
son. Two-inch  plank  or  scantling  in  the 
rough  state  is  preferred,  cut  the  requisite 
length  and  spiked  on  the  main  tread.  We 
use  Oregon  spruce  and  fir;  bass-wood  or 
pepperage  wood  answers  admirably.  The 
main  weight  is  carried  upon  the  two  rear 
driving  wheels.and  the  power  is  applied 
S3  near  the  periphery  as  possible,  the  for- 
ward wheels  serving  as  guide  wheels,  and 
but  a  small  part  of  the  weight  of  the  loco- 
motive resting  upon  it. 

Our  machine  will  ascend  quite  steep 
grades,  say  one  in  four,  and  performs  won- 
ders on  the  common  road  in  the  way  of 
hauling  loaded  wagons,  gang  plows,  etc., 
although  not  expressly  built  for  that  pnr- 
pose;  as  a  steam-power  to  drive  threshing 
machines,  saw  wood,  pump  water,  run 
grinding  mills,  haul  grain,  and  general 
service  on  the  farm,  they  are  not  to  be  ex- 
celled. They  can  be  sold  at  the  following 
rates  : 

I1/,  feet  cat,  10-horse  power,  plowing  capacity 
from  %toiy,  acres  per  hour,  for  $2,800. 

6  feet  cut,  15-horse  power,  plowing  capacity 
from  1  to  2  acres  per  hour,  for  $3,500. 

8  feet  cut,  20-horse  power,  plowing  capacity 
l1/,  to  2%  acres  per  hour,  for  $4,400. 

10  feet  cut,  30-horee  power,  plowing  capacity 
from  2  to  3%  acres  per  hour,  for  $-VJ0l). 

12  feet  cut,  35-horse  power,  plowing  capacity 
from  21/,  to  3%  acres  per  hour,  for  $7,500. 

16%  feet  cut,  60-horse  power,  plowing  capac- 
ity from  3  to  5  acres  per  hour,  for  $12,000. 

Weight,  about  400  pounds  to  each  horse 
power. 

This  plow  drew  the  gold  medal  for 
the  best  California  invention  at  the  Me- 
chanics' Institute  Fair  of  1868;  also  a 
diploma  and  prize  of  $300  at  the  California 
State  Fair  of  1868.  It  is  patented  in  Eu- 
rope, and  the  patents  for  France,  England 
and  Russia  are  now  offered  for  sale;  also 
the  right  for  use  and  manufacture  in  the 
United  States,  excluding  the  Pacifio  Coast. 

For  further  information,  address  Mr.  P. 
H.  Standish,  San  Francisco,  Cal, 


Cookino  "Labobatoby."  — Professor 
Blot,  the  scientific  Frenchman  whose  lec- 
tures on  cooking  attracted  attention  a  few 
years  ago,  is  about  to  establish  in  New 
York  a  laboratory  for  the  preparatioa  of 
soups  and  meats,  preserved  in  hermetically 
sealed  cans  intended  to  bear  transport  and 
storage.  He  has  been  for  nearly  a  year 
engaged  at  the  Bumford  Laboratory  iu 
Boston  in  similar  business, 


130 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Facts   and 


Science  of  Silver 
Deposits. 


Ore 


The  nature  of  ore  deposits  "is  of  itself  a 
science;  bat  neither  chemical  geology  nor 
the  valuable  generalizations  -which  have 
been  made  from  a  systematic  comparison 
of  the  important  ore  deposits  of  the  min- 
ing-world, have  proved  sufficient  to  furnish 
the  prospector  with  an  infallible  rule, 
which  is  not  likely  to  appear  false  in  some 
new  locality,  by  reason  of  altered  condi- 
tions. Ample  information  with  regard  to 
occurrences  in  like  formations,  in  the 
hands  of  persons  intelligent  enough  not  to 
go  to  extremes  in  their  deductions  from  only 
locally  correct  theories,  is  the  safest,  and 
in  general  the  only  guide.  It  is  for  this 
reason  that  laboring  miners,  even  the  most 
ignorant,  are  frequently  the  best  judges  of 
the  value  of  a  vein  or  deposit  not  yet  ex- 
plored; at  the  same  time  that  to  be  guided 
implicitly  by  their  verdict  in  a  new  situa- 
tion, perhaps  deduced  from  trifling  or  ir- 
relevant circumstances,  would  frequently 
be  as  ridiculous    as  following  the   witch 


THEORIES  AND  FACTS. 

A  well  informed  mining  geologist  is  slow 
in  "running  to  theory,"  on  the  subject  of 
the  probable  yield  of  any  given  deposit, 
but  is  always  able  to  furnish  valuable  in- 
formation bearing  unequivocally  upon  the 
probabilities  in  the  case;  furnishing,  there- 
fore, the  necessary  data  for  action  in  the 
premises. 

The  following  instances,  quoted  from  the 
Times,  are  illustrative  of  the  liability  to 
error  of  theorists,  be  they  ignorant  or 
well  informed  as  to  the  established  gener- 
alizations of  science',  on  venturing  to  ex- 
press conclusions  from  a  too  limited  knowl- 
edge of  the  nature  of  the  ore  deposits  and 
of  the  country  they  are  dealing  with  : 

In  1863  a  company  of  capitalists  in  Sac- 
ramento employed  a  very  eminent  mineral- 
ogist, since  deceased,  to  represent  them  at 
Beese  River.  He  spent  the  entire  summer 
in  the  Beese  Biver  and  Humboldt  country 
without  acquiring  any  property  for  his 
company,  simply  because  the  country  for- 
mation did  not  correspond  to  his  precon- 
ceived ideas  of  what  a  silver-producing  re- 
gion ought  to  be.  He  predicted  that  the 
mines  of  Central  Nevada,  and  especially 
about  Austin,  would  have  no  permanence 
—pinching  out  in  the  hard  granite  at  a 
slight  depth.  Fortunately  his  theories  and 
speculations  have  not  been  sustained  by 
the  subsequent  developments  in  that  coun- 
try. ,  A  San  Francisco  expert,  not  \  long 
sinoe,  made  an  elaborate  report  on  the  sil- 
ver mines  of  Central  Nevada,  in  which  he ' 
was  particularly  severe  on  the  "impover- 
ished limestones  "  of  the  Hot  Creek  coun- 
try— and,  in  fact,  by  implication,  all  the 
central  portion  of  the  State. 

We  find  the  following  interesting  facts 
in  regard  to  leading  silver  ore  deposits  in 
Mexico  and  in  Nevada,  (with  several  very 
unjustifiable  deductions  therefrom)  in  an 
article  by  "W.  W.  P.  .'"published  in  the 
Times  of  February  20th  : 

INFLUENCES     OF      GEOLOGICAL      FORMATION, 
AND  DIRECTION   OF  VEINS. 

After  an  examination  of  the  mining  dis- 
tricts of  Mexico  and  subsequent  fair  expe- 
rience in  the  three  most  important — says 
the  writer — the  conclusion  is,  that  silver 
deposits  itself  irrespective  of  geological 
formation.  The  direction  of  the  veins, 
however,  appears  to  modify  the  elementary 
composition  of  the  ore.   Instances  : 

EAST  AND    WEST  VEINS    HAVE  DOCILE  ORES, 

In  the  Beal  del  Monte,  twenty-five  leagues 
north  of  the  City  of  Mexico;  formation, 
hard  porphyry  interstratified  with  green- 
stone syenite,  gray  trap,  amygdaloid 
trap,  conglomerate;  contains  east  and  west 
veins— also  north  and  south.  In  former 
times  the  wQl'k  was  confined  to  two— east 
and  west  veins=4he  Tapoqa  an&  the  Bis- 
caina,  running  about  east  and.  west,  Some- 
times parallel,  then  in  contaot,  but  never 
interlacing.  Subsequently  in  driving  the 
adjt  of  jfclqi'an(  the  veins  of  Moran,  Eica, 
San  Estephen  and  .Aoosta  were  found;  later 
and  farther  north,  in  driving  tl}e  deep  adit, 
the  veins  of  Valenciana  Qnyaguez.  an4  gan 
Felipe.        - 

This  system  of  veins  appears  to  belong 
to  thb  Panujda  61  Qihitlan,  and  yield  docile 
ores.    "'"'  '  '         '  '     - 


NORTH  AND  SOUTH  VEINS  HAVE  CALCINING 
■B  foBES.  B;  I 
In  Beal  del  Monte  are  found  the  north 
and  south  veins  of  Santa  Brigida,  and 
Santa  Ignes,  yielding  ores  requiring  calci- 
nation. 

CONTACT  VEINS  MAT     BE  A3    RICH    AS    TRUE 
FISSURE   VEINS. 

At  Guanajuato,  in  going  up  the  Canada, 
the  whole  distance  (being  about  six  miles) 
high  walls  of  jasper  conglomerate,  con- 
taining enormous  boulders  present  them- 
selves— an  old  sea  bottom,  in  fact.  Between 
this  conglomerate  and  a  mountain  of  chlo- 
ritio  slate,  is  the  celebrated  Veta  Madre, 
with  the  ruins  of  magnificent  mining  es- 
tablishments and  specimens  of  the  most 
skillful  mining  works  ever  laid  "out  by  man... 
This  vein  built  up  and  maintained  one 
hundred  years  and  more  a  town  of  80,000 
people,  and  has  this  grand  mass  of  sea  bot- 
tom for  a  covering,  a  mountain  of  chlorltic 
slate  to  repose  upon,  and  carbonate  of  lime 
for  its  gangue.  A  sight  of  these  conditions 
should  do  away  with  the  prejudice  in  favor 
of  fissure' veins — -and  against  veins  of  con- 
tact, saying  nothing  whatever  about  the  na- 
ture or  the  want  of  nature  of  the  forma- 
tion contacting. 

A  CASE  OF  POOR  CROPPINGS  AND  DIFFERENT 
COUNTRY  ROCK. 

Now,  step  out  to  "La  Lnz;"  about  ten 
or  twelve  miles  from  Guanajuato;  you  will 
find  a  range  of  mines  surpassed  only  by 
those  of  the  mother  vein  (Veta  Madre),  and 
converging  with  her  in  their  course  north- 
erly, and  which  prejudice  would  not  turn 
her  eye  to  for  more  than  two  hundred  years, 
simply  because  the  vein  did  not  assay  in 
the  croppings  and  the  formation  '  'Diorite. " 

ONLY  EAST  AND  WEST  VEINS  RICH  AT  ZACA- 
TEOAS. 

This  district  contains  as  mother  veins  the 
Quebradilla,  the-Cantera,  the  Veta  GraDde, 
aad  Panueo,  parallel,  and  from  one  to  three 
miles'  apart.  There  are  hundreds  of  inter- 
mediate veins  not  worth  speaking  of,  al- 
though they  yield  a  great  deal  of  money. 
(Zacatecas  miners  and  good  engineers,  too, 
will  tell  you  that  it  is  useless  to  look  for 
large  masses  of  ore  in  north  and  south 
veins) .  The  four  principal  veins,  however, 
run  about  east  and  west,  the  others  in  aDy 
direction,  and  one  as  good  as  the  other. 

BYENITE   COUNTRY   BOCK   BARREN,   AND 
GREENSTONE  RICH.  -. '' 

The  syenite,  on  the  south,  appears  to  be 
barren ;  on  the  north  of  the  district  it  has 
yielded  from  "  Panueo "  an'  enormous 
amount  of  money.  The  formation'  which 
has  yielded  the  most  of  the  one  thousand 
millions  of  dollars  is  a  compact  greenstone, 
carrying  some  very  unwelcome  strata  of 
slate,  which,  in  this  district,  acts  like 
poison  on  the  ore  when  the  vein  comes  in 
contact- with  it. 

AT  FRESNILLO,    DIP   AND     FORMATION     MAKE 
NO  DIFFERENCE. 

Frefenillo,  lilso  in  tbe  State  of  Zacatecas, 
and  until  lately  a  very  important  district, 
revived  in  1827,  and  since  theu  has  main- 
tained a  city  of  about  18,000  inhabitants. 
These  mines  are  2,000  feet  in  depth.  The 
principal  system  of  veins  run  from  south- 
east to  northwest,  crossed  by  various 
others  running  east  and  west.  In  both, 
systems,  one  vein  dips  one  way  and  an- 
other another,  without  prejudice  to  their 
yield,  and  do  the  same  with  the  formations 
they  penetrate,  starting  in  gray  wacke, 
passing  (richly)  through  clay  slate,  then 
into  calcareous  slate,  tnen  limestone,  then 
slate,  then  wacke,  slate,  limestone  (a  fine 
school). 

OBE      ON      HORIZONTAL     SHELVES     ON     EACH 
SIDE  OF  THE  VEIN. 

Now  step  over  to  the  State  of  Potosi, 
oyer  horrid  alkaline  plains,  with  a  drink- 
ing-place  for  your  animals  (but  none  for 
you)  about  every  fifteen  leagues,  and  have 
a  look  at  the  mine  of  San  Augustin,  in  the 
district  of  Cartorce.  The  formation  is  ap- 
parently a  homogeneous  mountain  lime- 
stone, but  in  cross-cutting  from  the  vein  it 
is  found  to  be  as  rich  in  marine  fossils  as 
the  limestone  of  White  Pine.  The  pecu- 
liarity about  this  fissure  vein  is  that  the 
ore  is  not  found  in  the  vein  at  all,  but  in 
horizontal  shelves  on  each  side  of  the. vein, 
the  latter  being  simply  a  guide  to  the  en- 
gineer. This  is  still  a  very  important  mine 
and  district,  and  like  that  of  White  Pine, 
admits  of  two  systems  of  mining,  one  for 
the  poqr  man  and  one  for  the'  rich — the 
first  for  superficial  deposits,  the  second  on 
■the  well  formed,  robust  and  rich  veins,  re- 
quiring capital  for  their  development. 

It  may  have  some  effeot  in  allaying  the 
anxiety  of  the  people  as  to  the  permanency 
pf  the  mines  in  the  limestone  formation,  to 
state  that  San  Augustin  is  now  400  yards 
deep — and  would  that  the  Gomstobk  looked 
as  well  in  the  bottom. 


FACT  AND  THEORY  ABOUT  THE  HEADS  OF 
CANONS. 

As  this  is  an  attempt  to  guide  explorers,  the 
writer  will  point  out  another  fact, — that  the 
best  mines  of  a  district  are  generally  found 
at  the  heads  of  the  canons.  Now  all  the 
districts  that  I  have  spoken  of,  save  Fres- 
nillo,  have  their  ca/wnes,  and  even  that  may 
have  a  subterranean  one.  Nay,  some,  like 
White  Pine,  with  her  Shermantown  Canon 
and  Hamilton  Canon,  have  two.  The  good 
mines  of  "*  Beal  del  Monte,"  at  the  head  of 
the  Canon  of  Omitlan;  the  "Veta  Madre," 
at  the  head  of  the  Canon  of  Guanajuato; 
the  "Quebradilla,"  at  the  head  of  the  Canon 
of  Zacatecas;  the  mine  of  "Urista,"at  the 
head  of  the  Canon  of  Sauceda,  in  the  same 
district,  and  twenty-two  other  bonanzas, 
varying  from.'five  to  forty  millions  each, from 
mines  on  the  same  Veta  Grande,  crossing 
the  heads  of  the  branches  of  the  same 
Canon  of  Sauceda.  Nearer  home,  Gould 
&  Curry,  at  the  head  of  Gold  Canon ;  the 
Ophir,  Gould  &  Curry,  and  Savage,  cross- 
ing branches  of  the  Six-Mile  Canon,  yield- 
ing up  the  metals  they  have  brought  from 
the  plains  at  tbe  point  of  contact  of  the 
saturated  porphyry  and  hard  hornblendic 
rock.  Waste  not  your  time  on  hillsides. 
Follow  up  the  canons. 

ORIGINAL  THEORY  ABOUT    TWIN     DISTRICTS. 

The  foregoing  is  respectfully  submitted 
to  the  noble  and  hardy  band  of  men  de- 
voted to  the  exploration  of  the  Great  Basin, 
the  bottom  of  the  once  Mediterranean  of 
this  continent.  They  will  find  each  dis- 
trict twins,  good  mining  ground  within, 
say,  ten  miles  of  each  other;  expect  then 
to  find  another  pair  within  one  hundred 
miles  in  any  of  the  cardinal  directions. 

w.  vr.  p. 


Portland  and  its  Realm.     „    , 

Wo  have  received  from  Mr.  J.  McCor- 
mick,  the  editor  of  the  "Oregon  Almanac," 
a  copy  of  the  Portland  Directory  for  18G9, 
containing  a  map  of ,  Portland,  and  a  great 
deal  of  interesting  statistical  information 
relative  to  the  progress  and  present  condi- 
tion of  that  northern  business  center,  from 
which  we  make  the  following  extracts  : 

PERMANENCY  OF  PORTLAND. 

Portland  has  enjoyed  more  than  ordinary 
prosperity.  In  the  line  of  permanent  im- 
provements alone,  it  is  safe  to  estimate  that 
more  than  double  the  amount  of  capital 
has  been  invested  in  the  improvement  of 
real  estate — erecting  brick  buildings,  stores, 
warehouses,  and  other  permanent  struc- 
tures— during  the  year  just  closed,  than 
had  been  invested  in  a  similar  class  of  im- 
provements during  any  two  years  previous. 
This  gratifying  fact  may  be  attributed  to  a 
variety  of  causes,  the  more  prominent 
among  which  is  the  settled  fact  that  has 
worked  conviction  in  the  minds  of  capital- 
ists— Portland  has  ceased  to  be  an  experiment 

MANUFACTURING  INTERESTS. 

In  every  department  of  industry  we  find 
active  demand  existing  for  all  articles  now 
being  manufactured  in  our  midst.  Scarcely 
a  month  passes  without  some  new  branch 
of  manufacture  being  introduced,  and  in 
this  manner  we  are  rapidly  developing  a 
trade  for  home-manufactured  articles  which 
must  ultimately  be  conducive  of  a  vast 
amount  of  benefit,  not  only  to  those  inter- 
ested but  the  success  of  home  manufac- 
tures will  also  be  found  to  exercise  a 
marked  influence  on  the  prosperity  of  the 
entire  State.  A  few  years  ago  all  the  ma- 
chinery used  in  working  the  quartz  mines 
of  Eastern  Oregon  and  Idaho  had  to  be 
procured  in  San  Francisco  and  shipped  to 
its  destination  through  Portland,  but  a 
change  has  gradually  been  working  in  this 
branch  of  industry  as  in  many  others,  as 
we  find  that  quartz  mills  and  other  mining 
machinery  can  now  be  manufactured  in 
Portland  as  speedily,  successfully  and 
economically  as  at  any  point  on  the  coast. 

AGRICULTURAL   MACHINERY. 

Oregon  is  destined  to  become  the  great 
agricultural  State  of  the  Pacific,  hence  the 
requirements  for  agricultural  machinery 
will  annually  be  on  the  increase;  it  is  well, 
therefore,  to  begin  in  time  to  make  such 
preparations  as  are  requisite  for  the  man- 
ufacture of  that  class  of  fanning  machin- 
ery without  which  agricultural  pursuits 
cannot  be  Carrie'd  out  on  a  scale  of  such 
magnitude  as  the  future  export  trade  of 
this  country  will  warrant.  With  inex- 
haustible beds  of  iron  ore,  within  a  few 
miles  of  the  city — smelting  furnaces  al- 
ready in  operation,  and  with  foundries  and 
machine  shops  capable  of  constructing 
every  variety  of  agricultural  machinery, 
there  will  hereafter  be  no  necessity  of  send- 
ing beyond  our  own  borders  for  that  class 
of  machinery  now  being  manufactured  at 
home. 


STEAMBOAT  COMMUNICATIONS. 

Portland  and  Astoria — Steamer  "  John  H. 
Couch  "  leaves  Portland  Monday  and  Fri- 
day, at  6  A.  M.  Arrives  at  Astoria  same 
day,  5  p.  m. 

Returning,-  leaves  Astoria  Tuesday  and 
Saturday,  7  A.  m.  Arrives  at  Portlaud  same 
day,  at  6  p.  m.  Distance  110  miles;  fare 
$5;  freight  per  ton,  $6. 

Portland  and  Monticello — Steamer  "  Res- 
cue" leaves  Portland  Monday,  Wednesday 
and  Friday,  at  7  A.  M.  Arrives  at  Monti- 
'.eello  same  day  at  noon. 

Returning,  leaves 'Monticello  Tuesday, 
Thursday  and  Saturday,  at  2  p.  m.  Dis- 
tance, 45  miles;  fare,  $1;  freight  per  ton, 
82. 

Portland  and  Dalles — Steamer  "Wilson 
G.  Hunt,"  "Cascades,"  or  "Julia,"  leaves 
Portland  daily,  Sunday  excepted,  5  a.  m. 
Arrives  at  Cascades  at  11  a.  m.,  and  there 
oonnects,  by  the  Cascade  railroad,  with  the 
steamer  "Oneonta,"on  the  middle  Co- 
lumbia.   Arrives  at  Dalles  same  day,  at 

4  P.  M. 

Returning,  steamer  "Oneonta,"  "Idaho" 
or  " Iris, "  leaves  Dalles  at  5  A.  M.,  con- 
necting as  ahove  with  railroad  and  lower 
steamers.  Arrive  at  Portland  same  day  at 
3  p.  M.  Distance,  124  miles;  fare,  $6. 25; 
freight  per  ton,  $15. 

Dalles,  Umatilla,  Wallula  and  Levriston — 
Steamers  "Owyhee,"  "Spray,"  "Web- 
Foot,"  "Yakima,"  "Tenino,"  or  "Nez 
Perces  Chief,"  leaves  Dalles  on  Tuesday, 
Thursday  and  Saturday,  at  4:30  a.  m  ,  by 
the  Dalles  railroad,  connecting  with  the 
steamers  on  the  Upper  Columbia.  Arrive 
at  Umatilla  same  day,  at  5  p.  M.  Distance, 
97  miles;  fare,  $10;  freight  per  ton,  815; 
Arrive  at  Wallula  next  day,  at  6  a.  m.  Dis- 
tance, 121  miles;  fare,  $11;  freight  per  ton, 
$20.  Arrive  at  Lewiston  on  the  following 
day.  Distance,  284  miles;  fare,  $20;  freight 
per  ton,  $45. 

Returning  on  alternate  days, 

Portland  and  Oregon  City  —  Steamer 
' '  Alert," leaves  Portland  for  Oregon  City 
every  morning  at  6%  o'clock.  Returning, 
leaves  Oregon  City  for  Portland  at  1  o'clock, 
p.  M. 

Steamer  ' '  Senator  "  leaves  Oregon  City 
daily,  (Sunday  excepted)  at  8  a.  m.  Re- 
turning, leaves  Portland  at  2  p.  m. 

Oregon  City  and  Corvallis  —  Steamers 
"Fannie  Patton,"  "Albany,"  "Active,* 
and  "  Reliance, "  leaves  Oregon  City  for 
Corvallis  and  intermediate  points  every 
morning,  upon  the  arrival  of  the  "Alert" 
from  Portland. 

For  Eugene  City — Steamer  "Echo" 
leaves  Canemah  onoe  a  week  for  Eugene 
City.  MM  yrilra 

For  Lifayette  and  Dayton — The  steamer 
"  Union  "  leaves  Oregon  City  every  Mon- 
day, Wednesday  and  Friday,  on  the  arrival 
of  the  "Alert."  " 

For  Colfax — The  steamer  "Onward" 
leaves  three  times  a  week  for  Hillsboro. 

Portland  and  Vancouver — Steamer  "Fan- 
nie Troup "  leaves  Portland  every  day  at 
2%  p.  m.  ,  (Sunday  excepted)  for  Vancouver 
and  intermediate  points.  Returning,  leaves 
Vancouver  every  morning  at  8  o'clock. 

For  Monticello — Steamer  "Ranger,"  J. 
N.  Fisher,  Master,  leaves  Portland  for 
Monticello  every  Tuesday,  Thursday  and 
Saturday,  returning  alternate  days. 

Portland  and  Oregon  City — Willamette 
Steamboat  Co's  steamers  "Carrie"  and 
"Wenat,"  daily.  Returning  every  after- 
noon. 

RAILROAD   COMMUNICATIONS. 

The  Oregon  Central  Railroad  is  the  line 
following  up  Willamette  Valley,  entering 
Saoramento  Valley  at  its  head,  and  con- 
necting with  California  roads.  Its  actual 
building  is  being  pushed  very  energetic- 
ally, by  two  rival  companies,  the  "  East- 
side  "and  "West-side,"  which  will  con- 
struct two  roads  throughout  the  length  of 
the  Willamette  Valley,  to  Corvallis,  from 
which  point  southward  the  route  is  iden- 
tical. To  all  appearance  the  California  and 
Oregon  Railroad  is  a  fact,  within  a  year  or 
two  of  accomplishment. 

The  Largest  Railway  Station  in  Eu- 
rope.— The  London  station  at  the  terminus 
of  the  various  branches  of  the  Midland 
Railway,  which  has  been  some  two  or  three 
years  in  progress  of  construction,  was  re- 
cently opened.  The  building  is  700  feet  in 
length,  240  feet  in  width,  and  100  feet  in 
Light.  Its  construction  consumed  9,000 
tons  of  iron,  80,000  cubic  feet  of  dressed 
stone,  and  60,000,000  of  brick,  to  say  noth- 
ing of  the  many  thousand  feet  of  timber 
and  glass.  It  is  already  one  of  the  sights 
of  London ,  and  it  is  doubtful  if  it  will  ever 
be  exceeded,  as  no  other  company  can  ever 
require  a  building  of  such  magnitude. 


Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


131 


Mechanical. 


The  Ellershausen  Process. 

The  Iron  Age  describes  in  fall  this  recent 

!  and  rernarkublu  iuvoutiuu,  and  says  it  is 
being  already  rapidly  introduced  all  over 
the  country.  Tin-  process  ooosiste  in  the 
conversion  of  crude  cast  iron,  as  it  runs 
from  the  smelting  furnace,  into  wrought 
iron,  by  the  simple  admixture  of  granu- 
latcd  iron  ore.  It  is  carried  out  at  the 
works  of  Messrs.  Shoenberger,  at  l'Uts- 
bnrgli,  in  the  following  manner:  On  the 
Boor  of  the  smelting  furnace,  a  cast 
iron  turn-table,  about  18  feet  in  diameter, 

|  is  revolved  on  rollers  by  a  small  steam  en- 
gine.    Upon  the  outside  edge  of  the  table 

,  stand  a  row  of  cast  iron  partitions,  forming 
boxes,  say  20  inches  wide  and  10  inches 
higb,  open  at  the  top.  Just  above  the  cir- 
cle   of    boxes    stands    a    stationary,  wide- 

!  mouthed  spout,  terminating  in  the  tap  hole 

I  of  the  furnace.  When  the  furnace  is  tapped, 
the  liquid  iron  runs  down  this  spout  in  a 
thin  stream  into  the  boxes  as  tbey  slowly 
revolve  under  it,  depositing  in  each  a  film 
of  iron   say   one-eighth   of  an   inch  thick. 

i  But  before  the  fall  of  melted  iron  reaches 
the  boxes  it  is  crossed,  at  right  angles,  by  a 
thin  fall  of  pulverized  iron  ore,  which  also 
runs  out  of  a  wide  spout  from  a  reservoir 

I  above.  The  thin  layers  of  iron  and  ore 
soon  chill  and  solidify,  so  that  by  taking 
u«  ay  the  outer  partition  of  the  boxes  (which 
form  the  rim  of  the  tnrn-table)  they  may 
be  removed  in  cakes  of  the  size  of  the  boxes, 

I  and  weighing  about  200  lbs.  each.    Pour  of 

|  these  cakes  or  blooms  are  put  into  a  rever- 
beratory  puddling  or  beating  furnace,  and 
raised  to  a  bright  yellow  heat.     They  will 

I  not  melt  at  this  heat,  but  become  softened 
so  as  to  be  easily  broken  up  with  a  bar. 
The  four  blooms  are  formed  in  the  furnace 
by  the  "  rabble"  of  the  workmen,  as  in  or- 

|  dinary  puddling  operations,  into  eight  balls. 
The  balls  are  brought  out,  one  after  anoth- 

|  er,  squeezed  in   the  ordinary  "  squeezers" 

I  toexpel  the  cinder  and  superfluous  ore,  and 
then  rolled  into  wrought  iron  bars,  jm  wmt 


Ingenious  Compass  to  Indicate  Local 
Attbaction.  — A  citizen  of  Roanoke  County, 
Va. ,  Mr.  Samuel  Custer,  has  invented  a 
compass,  which  professes  to  show  the 
presence  and  direction  of  local  attraction, 
the  extent  of  the  same,  and  to  indicate, 
under  all  circumstances,  the  magnetic  me- 
ridian as  tiuly  as  does  any  compass  when 
under  no  local  influence.  It  consists  of 
three  systems  of  magnetized  needles,  or 
bars,  (each  system  numbering  from  two  to 
a  dozen  bars)  arranged  in  different  horizon- 
tal planes.  When  placed  on  board  an  iron 
ship,  for  example,  the  middle  system  of 
needles  is  adjusted  at  a  point  on  a  perpen- 
dicular rod  in  such  a  manner  as  to  repel 
the  upper  needles  back  to  the  magnetic  me- 
ridian. It  is  only  necessary  to  adjust  the 
middle  system  of  needles  with  reference 
to  the  local  attraction  existing  on  board  of 
that  particular  ship.  -No  change  in  the 
direction  of  the  ship  makes  any  difference 
in  the  pointing  of  the  upper  needle;  while 
the  lower  systems  have  a  graduated  card 
attached  to  the  upper  end  of  the  axle  to 
which  they  are  attached,  to  indicate  their 
movements.-.!  MV  aM 


Wooden  Cab  Wheels. — The  New  York 
Post  says  that  wooden  wheels  are  coming 
into  favor.  They  aro  used  on  the  London 
Underground  Eailway, — and  the  Hudson 
River  Railroad  Company  has  recently 
placed  twelve  of  them  upon  their  "draw- 
ing-room cars"  as  an  experiment.  These 
wheels, — the  "Mansell", — are  made  of  sea- 
soned elm  or  teak,  with  steel  tires.  Al- 
though they  cost  three  times  as  much  as 
the  cast  iron  wheels,  they  will  wear  eight 
times  as  long,  owing  to  their  elasticity. 
Moreover,  the  wear  to  the  track  is  less. 
They  are  said  to  add  much  to  the  comfort 
of  passengers;  the  motion  of  the  car  being 
so  noiseless  that  conversation  may  go  on 
without  inconvenience,  and  so  smooth  that 
reading  and  even  writing  may  fee  easily  and 
comfortably  done, 


The  Shelbocbne  Submabinb  Drill.— 
Hell  Gate  is  to  be  cleared  of  rocks.  Nitro- 
glycerine wid  be  used.  Shelbourne's  steam 
drill  was  at  work  on  January  14th , — accord- 
ing to  the  7W6i<»e,— in  putting  four  6-foot 
holes  into  the  rocks  at  the  bottom,  to  re- 
ceive as  many  6-foot  ring-bolts,  to  which 
the  vessel  containing  the  apparatus  will  be 
moorod  in  the  midst  of  the  boiling  waters. 
The  diver  who  superintends  the  work  com- 
municates with  the  men  in  the  vessel  by 
means  of  an  electric  bell.  The  reporter  of 
the  journal  named  above  says  the  drilling 
of  one  of  these  holes  occupied  only  one 
hoar.  The  vessel  was  held  in  its  place 
meantime  by  anchors.  The  work  could  po 
on  only  at  a  certain  stago  of  the  tide. 

New  Railway  Joint.— An  Edinburgh 
engineer  has  patented  an  improvement 
which  "  consists,  in  the  first  place,  in 
the  insertion  of  two  cast  iron  keys 
or  wedges,  which  are  driven  into  the 
chair  from  opposite  directions  against  the 
rail,  and  are  tied  together  with  a  single 
bolt  and  nut  in  a  direction  parallel  to  the 
rail.  Secondly,  in  casting  on  the  inner  sur- 
face of  one  side  of  the  chair  two  projecting 
pins,  which  pass  into  elliptical  orifices  at 
the  extremity  of  eaoh  rail  opposed  to  the 
plane  of  the  wedges,  thus  making  the  nec- 
essary provision  for  the  expansion  and  con- 
traction of  the  metals." 


Scientific  Miscettan  y 


Constitution  of  the  Sun  and  its  Source 
of  Heat. 


Broken  Rails. — A  writer  in  the  New 
York  Times  suggests  an  oak  plank  a  foot 
wide,  fitted  to  the  outside  of  the  rail,  bolted 
to  it  every  three  feet,  and  screwed  down  to 
every  cross  sleeper, — as  a  means  of  pre- 
venting those  breakages  of  rails  which  are 
the  cause  of  so  many  frightful  acoidents. 
It  would  not  only  lessen  the  chances  for 
the  breaking  of  the  rail,  but  would  prevent 
its  displacement  even  if  it  did  break.  The 
car  therefore  could  not  be  thrown  off  the 
track.  To  make  this  doubly  sure,  the 
writer  in  question  proposes  an  inside  plank 
also, — thinner  than  the  first,  to  allow  space 
for  the  flanges  of  the  wheels.  The  cost, — 
he  says, — would  be  some  $2,000  per  mile, 
and  its  saving  of  damage  at  least  as  much. 

Power  Looms. — The  first  power  loom 
was  constructed  by  Rev.  E.  Cartwright  in 
1787.  In  this  country,  Mr.  Francis  Lowell, 
— after  whom  the  city  of  Lowell,  Mass., 
was  named, — employed  a  mechanic  to  build 
one  at  Waltham  in  that  State.  This  was  in 
1815.  Patterns  had  been  received  from 
Glasgow  during  the  previous  year,  through 
William  Gilmour,  who  built  a  loom  soon 
after  at  Providence,  R.  I.  This  commenced 
the  era  of  power  looms  in  the  United  States; 
and  the  hand  looms  which  had  up  to  that 
time  done  all  the  work,  become  compara- 
tively idle.  '    .    " 

Clothing;  Boilers. — The  economy  of 
covering  boilers  with  some  non-conduct- 
ing coat  is  strikingly  shown  by  some 
recent  experiments  at  the  Newport  (Eng.) 
ironworks.  The  result  was  as  follows:  The 
conditions  and  circumstances  being  in  all 
respects  the,  same  for  two  consecutive 
weeks,  during  one  of  which  weeks  the  boil- 
er was  left  uncovered,  but  during  the  other 
was  covered  with  a  certain  patent  cement, 
eleven  thousand  gallons  of  water  was  evap- 
orated in  the  first  case,  against  sixteen 
thousand  in  the  last.  The  immense  loss  of 
heat,  and  of  course  waste  of  fuel,  in  the 
first  case,  is  evident. 

Machine  Tools. — ■!  One  of  the  best  fea- 
tures of  modern  mechanical  engineering  is 
the  increased  weight  and  better  fitting  of 
machine  tools;  not  simply  because  the  work 
they  turn  out  is  better  done,  but  because  it 
is  done  more  cheaply.  For  instance,  a 
light  planer  can  neither  take  a  heavy  cut 
nor  a  true  one.  When  work  leaves  a  tool 
it  should  be  finished — subsequent  hand- 
scraping  and  draw-filing  are  neither  bene- 
ficial nor  economical.  A  planer  can  hardly 
be  too  heavy.  Another  feature  of  modern 
practice  is  the  use  of  special  tools  that  can 
do  one  thing  rapidly  and  truiy,  iustead  of 
convertible  tools  that  can  do  anything. 
Versatility  js  riot  tp  b,e  condemned. ;  but  jo 
the  extensive  and  regulay  reproduction  of 
a'gJYen  prqduct,  flip  sphere  of  tlie  Jack^at- 
all-trades  is   limited, "—Van  Noslrand's  En- 


We  condense  the  following  ■  from  Prof. 
Henry  Morton's  lecture  beforo  the  Franklin 
Institute  upon  "Sunlight  and  Moonlight": 

"  We  believe  that  the  Sun  consists  of  a 
dense  central  mass,  composed  of  only  the 
most  refractory  materials,  inteusely  hot, 
and  probably  fluid,  at  its  surface,  at  least, 
with  heat.  From  this  supernatant  ocean  of 
melted  matter,  rise,  continually,  streams 
of  vapor,  which,  at  a  certain  distance,  be- 
gin to  condense,  throngh  loss  of  a  part  of 
their  heathy  radiation  into  space,  and  form 
clouds  of  minute  liquid  particles,  intensely 
hot,  and  therefore  luminous  in  a  high  de- 
gree. These  clouds  form  the  visible  sur- 
face or  photoscope  of  the  sun,  and  are 
composed  of  such  elements  only  as  will  en- 
dure an  intense  heat  without  vaporizing. 
Above  this  cloud  region,  extends  another, 
which  may  be  called  the  true  atmosphere  of 
the  sun,  being  composed  of  such  elements 
as  are  permanently  gaseous  under  the  condi- 
tions of  high  temperature  there  existing. 
Such  substances  as  sodium,  magnesium, 
calcium,  iron,  are  believed  to  exist  as  per- 
manent vapors  in  this  region,  as  well  as  hy- 
drogen and  other  gases.  Into  this  region 
are  occasionally  projected  douser  aggrega- 
tions of  similar  vapors,  as  of  sodium,  mag- 
nesium and  iron,  which  float,  for  a  time,  as 
clouds  of  ignited  gas,  before  diffusing 
among  the  surrounding  mixed  atmosphere. 

As  a  source  of  this  intense  heat,  we  be- 
lieve there  exists  the  following  action :  The 
space  of  the  solar  system  is  filled  with  a 
vast  number  of  ponderable  objects,  individ- 
ually minute,  but,  in  the  aggregate,  consid- 
erable. Some  of  these,  from  time  to  time, 
fall  upon  our  planot,  and  are  then  called 
meteors;  they  are,  however,  much  more 
densely  aggregated  as  they  approach  the 
sun,  and,  by  mutual  interference  and  dis- 
turbance, will  be  constantly  losing  their 
orbitual  directions,  and,  under  the  influ- 
ence of  gravity,  fulling  in  upon  the  solar 
mass.  A  cannon  ball  has  a  velocity  of 
1,500  feet  per  second,  or  about  one-third  of 
a  mile;  it  almost  grows  red-hot  by  its  im- 
pact with  an  iron  target;  what  heat  would 
it  develop  if  its  velocity  were  60  or  80 
miles — that  is,  180  to  255  times  as  great  ? 

But  what  evidence  have  we  that  such 
masses  of  matter  are  in  existence,  and  are 
rolling  in  upon  the  sun  ?  The  zodiacal 
light  is  the  first  proof.  The  most  natural 
hypothesis  as  to  this  appearance  in  the 
plane  of  the  ecliptic  is,  that  there  are  here 
a  cloud  of  minute  bodies  revolving  around 
the  sun,  illuminated  by  his  light.  Varia- 
tions in  the  apparent  magnitude  and  inten- 
sity of  the  light,  point  to  changes  in  the  con- 
formation of  this  swarm  of  minute  planets, 
and  agree  with  the  supposition  that  part  of 
them  are,  from  time  to  time,  falling  in  upon 
the  sun.  The  next  proof  is  furnished  by 
the  meteors.  There  are  a  great  number  of 
streams,  rings,  or  elongated  cosmical  clouds 
of  such  bodies  sweeping  in,  to  and  around 
the  sun,  from  all  parts  of  space.  Through 
these  streams  the  earth  passes  at  certain 
seasons,  and  we  then  see  a  shower  of  shoot- 
ing stars.  It  would  appear  from  the  ob- 
servations of  Schiaparelli  and  Newton,  as 
well  as  of  others  who  have  given  attention 
to  Meteoric  Astronomy,  that  the  earth's 
orbit  intersects  at  least  thirteen  of  these 
streams,  among  which,  some,  as  that  of  the 
November  meteors,  are  well  defined. 

The  mutual  interferences  in  motion,  and 
consequent  in-fall  upon  the  sun,  of  masses 
so  grouped  and  thus  moving,  must  be  con- 
stant; and,  indeed,  in  at  least  one  remarka- 
ble case,  we  have  palpable  evidence  of  such 
an  action.  In  December,  of  1845,  Biela's 
comet  was  seen  to  be  divided  in  two,  and, 
on  the  date  of  its  calculated  return,  in  1865, 
it  had  disappeared  entirely.  Now,  at  each 
of  these  periods  the  comet  appears  to  have 
passed  through  the  orbit  of  the  meteors  of 
November  27th,  whose  direction  of  motion 
is  retrograde,  while  that  of  the  comet  is 
direct;  and  it  would  thus  seem  that  the  re- 
sistance offered  by  the  innumerable  minute 
particles  of  the  meteoric  stream,  had  first 
divided  the  comet,  and  then  caused  it,  to 
gether,  no  doubt,  with  these  conquering 
atoms,  to  fall  into  the  sun." 


visible  to  us,  there  hud  been  three  volca- 
noes in  activity  at  the  time  of  the  eclipse, 
and  close  to  the  moon's  border,  the  smoke 
or  ashes  ejected  by  them  would  have  been 
visible,  and  would  have  presented  the  ap- 
pearance described  by  M.  de  Crety." 

l>r.  MontUCci  shows  by  calculation  that 
an  observer's  eye  could  just  skim  the  crest 
of  a  lunar  mountain  780  feet  high,  at  a  dis- 
tance of  one  degree  from  the  border,  or 
6,000  feet  of  elevation  at  five  degrees  dis- 
tance, in  which  cose  the  whole  volcanic  jet 
would  be  lancet-shaped,  because  the  moon's 
atmosphere,  being  infinitely  thinner  than 
ours,  could  not,  by  its  resistance,  force  the 
ejected  matter  into  a  mushroom  form,  as 
is  thb  case  with  our  volcanic  eruptions. 
Dr.  Montucci  proves  that  the  jet  must  nec- 
essarily end  in  a  point,  and  rise  to  an  enor- 
mous bight.  The  three  supposed  volca- 
noes may  very  well  have  been  in  commu- 
nication with  each  other,  as  is  often  the  case 
on  our  earth.  Hence,  most  probably,  M. 
de  Crety  witnessed  a  volcanic  action  on  the 
posterior  hemisphere  of  the  moon,  for  the 
first  time  manifested  to  us  in  this  strange 
way.  ; 


gineering  Magmine. 


Volcanoes  in  the-  Moon. — Dr.  Mon- 
tucci, in  a  recent  communication  to  the 
French  Academy  of  Sciences,  explains  cer- 
tain remarkable  luminous  protuberances 
upon  the  moon's  limb,  which  were  observed 
by  M.  de  Crety  at  the  time  pf  the  solar 
ecjipse  in  August  last;  "  The  protubpp 
ances  were  either  gaseous  or  composed  of 
matter  in  an  ej  tremely  fine  state  of  division 
If  on  the   pos'erior  jar- of  the  moon,  in 


Primeval  Chemistry. 

We  quote  the  following  from  a  lecture 
upon  this  subject  recently  delivered  before 
the  American  Institute,  by  Prof.  T.  Sterry 
Hunt: 

' '  Suppose  the  earth  to  be  now  melted 
with  fervent  heat.  Every  chemist  can  read- 
ily see  that  by  bringing  together  the  lime- 
stone and  the  waters  of  the  ocean  under 
such  conditions,  sulphur  also  being  present, 
the  sulphur,  the  chlorine,  and  the  carbon 
would  be  transformed  into  gases;  the  alka- 
lies, lime,  alumina,  and  magnesia,  would 
unite  with  the  acid  gases  to  form  sulphates, 
carbonates,  and  chlorides,  while  the  metals, 
with  silica  and  alumina,  would  combine  in 
the  crust  to  form  a  substance  similar  in 
composition  to  what  are  now  known  as 
slags,  and  over  and  above  this  an  atmos- 
phere, charged  with  acid  vapors — sulphur 
and  carbon  in  the  form  of  gases,  and  water 
in  the  form  of  steam,  mixed  with  the  ele- 
ments of  the  atmosphere,  nitrogen  and  oxy- 
gen, and  carbonic  acid,  or  the  elements  of 
carbonic  acid  in  the  free  state.  Under  the- 
Under  these  conditions  the  atmospheric 
pressure  would  be  immense,  and  the  baro- 
meter would  stand  three  or  four  times  as 
high  as  it  now  does.  Under  the  pressure 
of  such  an  atmosphere,  water  and  the  less 
volatile  materials  would  be  precipitated 
upon  the  rocks..  The  water  would,  ef 
course,  be  strongly  charged  with  acids — 
hydrochloric  and  sulphuric  —  aud  being 
fluid,  would  fill  the  cavities  aud  spaces 
in  the  solid  earth.  The  result  would  be, 
at  this  high  temperature,  to  give  rise  to  the 
immediate  decomposition  of  the  silicates 
and  carbonates,  and  set  free  the  whole  of 
the  silica,  while  the  acids  would  combine 
with  the-  lime,  magnesia,  soda,  and  many  of 
the  metals;  chlorides  and  sulphates  would 
be  formed,  while  the  silica,  separating, 
would  form  quartz.  The  salts  of  lime, 
magnesia,  and  soda  would  dissolve  in  the 
water,  and  form  sea  water.  The  activity  of 
the  combinations  would  gradually  become 
less  violent,  as  the  affinities  would  be  rap- 
idly satisfied.  The  acids  would  combine 
with  the  rocks  until  they  got  their  full 
equivalent,  and  then  would  commence  a 
new  process.  A  process  of  slow  decompo- 
sition by  air  and  water  would  now  set  in. 
Carbonic  acid  and  water  would  attack  the 
silicates,  and  take  the  lime  from  them; 
clay,  bicarbonates  of  soda,  etc.,  would  be 
formed,  which,  dissolving,  would  find  their 
way  to  the  sea,  where  chloride  of  sodium  or 
common  salt  would  also  be  formed.  This 
action  is  still  going  on  upon  the  feldspathio 
rocks,  decomposing  the  strongest  quartz 
and  making  clay,  though  much  less  rapidly 
than  formerly  on  account  of  the  diminished 
quantity  of  carbonic  acid  in  the  atmosphere. 
Every  lump  of  clay,  then,  upon  the  earth's 
surface  represents  granite  decomposed, 
limestone  formed,   and   salt  added  to  the 


Death  of  a  Naturalist. — John  Cassin 
died  in  Philadelphia  on  Jan.  10th,  aged  56. 
He  was  an  ornithologist  of  note.  He  pub- 
lished a  work  entitled  "  Birds  of  California 
and  Texas" — a  handsome  octavo  volume, 
containing  descriptions  and  colored  engrav- 
ings of  fifty  species  not  given  by  Audubon. 
He  also  published  "Synopsis  of  the  Birds 
of  North  America;"  "Ornithology  of  the 
United  States  Exploring  Expedition;"  "Or- 
nitholpgy  of  the  Japan  Expedition;"  "Or- 
nithplpgy  of  Gillis'  Astronomical  Expedi- 
tion, to  Chili;"  and  the  chapters  on  rapa- 
cious and  wading  birds  in  the  "Ornithology 
of  the  Pacific  Railroad  Explorations  and  ' 
Surveys." 


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Ti\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Difficult  Harboes  Made  Safe  "With- 
out Engineering. — The  trial  trip  of  the 
tug  "Escort,"  built  at  and  intended  for 
Coose  Bay,  suggests  the  facility  with  which 
our  difficult  harbors  on  the  Pacific  coast 
are  made  quite  safe  and  easy  of  entrance, 
without  the  necessity  for  great  engineering 
undertakings.  Coose  Bay  has  one  of  the 
finest  coal  mines  in  the  world,  adjacent  to 
ship  landing;  and  the  principal  difficulty 
in  the  way  of  its  rapid  development,  has 
been  its  dangerous  bar.  This  has  been  over- 
come by  the  enterprise  of  Messrs.  Howard 
&  Pool,  who  have  wisely  purchased  the  coal 
mines,  and  of  Mr.  Pershbaker,  the  present 
proprietor  of  several  saw  mills  in  the  vicin- 
ity. Thus,  Humboldt  Bay,  Coose  Bay, 
and  the  mouth  of  the  Columbia,  are  not  by 
aDy  means  the  unpromising  points,  com- 
mercially, that  they  have  become  reputed 
to  be,  from  the  misfortunes  of  ill  advised  or 
ill  piloted  sailing  vessels.  In  estimating 
the  availability  of  harbors  on  the  Pacific 
coast  it  is  only  necessary  to  take  into  con- 
sideration the  proportion  of  days  in  the  year 
when  the  bar  breaks  so  violently  as  to  en- 
danger or  incapacitate  a  steam  tug. 
m  ■■  ^b*  — ■• • 

Incombustible  Buildings. — Signor  A. 
Borghi  has  been  experimenting  for  four 
years  with  the  view  of  removing  the  serious 
objection  to  the  Burnett  process  which  ex- 
isted in  the  fact  that  the  smell  of  wood  pre- 
pared by  it  was  intolerable.  The  process, 
as  is  known,  consists  in  the  use  of  tungstate 
of  soda  for  rendering  wood  and  other  sub- 
stances incombustible.  Signor  Borghi, 
aided  by  the  Italian  government,  has,  it  is 
said,  removed  this  objection,  and  thus  per- 
fected the  process.  The  new  theater  in 
Florence  has  all  its  wood  work  and  timber 
prepared  by  the  new  process;  and  an  at- 
tempt to  set  it  on  fire  from  the  stage,  which 
was  made  by  way  of  experiment,  failed. 
The  formula  is  not  as  yet  published  by  the 
Italian  journals. 

♦-••  -^»  •*-■«. 

Darwinism  xn  Germany. — Prof.  Carl 
Vogt,  the  most  popular  scientific  lecturer 
in  Continental  Europe,  has  been  giving  an 
interesting  course  of  lectures  on  prehistoric 
man  at  Antwerp,  lately.  His  object  is  to 
show  that,  the  farther  back  we  go  into  the 
past,  the  less  development  there  is  in  the 
human  form.  Everywhere  in  the  prehis- 
toric period  we  meet  in  man  with  charac- 
teristics bringing  him  nearer  and  nearer  to 
the  lower  animal ;  prominent  eyebrows, 
slanting  teeth,  flat  chin,  are  always  found 
in  connection  with  the  earliest  periods  of 
the  human  race.  Development  of  form  has 
always  kept  pace  with  that  of  the  brain, 
the  size  and  weight  of  which  are  propor- 
tionate to  the  increase  of  the  intellectual 
faculties.  In  the  ape,  all  the  peculiarities 
of  the  skull  and  face  are  the  fruit  of  advanc- 
ing years ;  the  new  born  creature  has  the 
appearance  of  a  hnman  infant  But  a  man 
cannot  be  traced  back  to  the  ape  actually 
living  ;  he  descends  with  them  from  a  com- 
mon stock,  from  which  they  have  branched 
out  into  three  races  :  the  orangoutang,  the 
chimpanzee,  and  the  gorilla.  According 
to  Dr.  Vogt,  man  unites  in  himself,  certain 
characteristics  of  each  of  these  branches, 
viz. :  the  brain  of  the  orangoutang,  the  skull 
and  teeth  of  the  chimpanzee,  and  the  limbs 
of  the  gorilla. 


Locker's  Steam  Plow  at  Oroville  has 
been  completed,  and  a  public  trial  was  to 
have  taken  place  on  the  24th  inst. ,  the  re- 
sults of  which  we  look  for  with  interest 
At  a  private  trial  which  took  place  on  the 
loth,  the  work  is  said  to  have  been  done  in 
a  manner  satisfactory  to  those  present  We 
are  informed  by  Mr.  Locher  that  his  plow 
both  turns  and  pulverizes  the  soil  in  a  very 
thorough  manner. 


Beport  of  the  Nevada  State  Geolo- 
gist.— The  report  of  the  Nevada  State  Geol- 
ogist, the  Bev.  Mr.  White,  has  been  sent 
in  to  the  Legislature,  at  Carson,  but  is  no 
yet  published.  We  notice  several  extracts 
in  the  Nevada  papers,  from  which  we  ex- 
pect that  the  report  will  furnish  ns  with 
much  valuable  information. 


We  need  scarcely  tell  our  readers  tbat  it  is  the  best 
mining  and.  scientific  paper  published  on  the  continent. 
'-Arizona  Miner.  -    - 


New  Incorporations. — Articles  of  in- 
corporation have  been  recently  filed  in  the 
County  Clerk's  office  in  this  city  as  follows: 

Appleton  S.  M.,  M.  &  T.  Co.— White 
Pine,  Nev.  Capital  stock,  $4,000,000;  40,- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Samuel 
Adams,  E.  J.  White,  S.  C.  Bradshaw,  T. 
Stahl  and  John  D.  Dusheon. 

Cliff  Lode  and  Tunnel  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  Capital  stock,  81,000,000;  10,- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  A.  K  P. 
Harmon,  W.  B.  Bourn,  W.  E.  Dean,  H. 
Degroot  and  Chas.  Hosmer. 

Golden  City  Lodge,  No.  1,  of  Knights 
of  St.  Crispin. — Trustees:  W.  F.  Meagher, 
Dennis  McCarthy  and  John  Kinsella. 

Cortez  S.  M  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Capital  stock,  82,400.000;  24,000  shares, 
$100  each.  Trustees:  G.  C.  Sogers,  H.  E. 
Green  and  Henry  Schmieden. 

Tabasaoa  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Capital  stock,  $750,000;  7,500  shares,  $100 
each.  Trustees:  A.  K.  P.  Harmon,  H.  De- 
Groot,  W.  E  Dean,  Chas.  Hosmer  and  W. 
H   V.  Cronise. 

Crown  Lode  and  Tunnel  Ci. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000;  10,- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  W.  B. 
Bourn,  A.  E.  P.  Harmon,  Chas.  Hosmer, 
W.  E.  Dean  and  H.  DeGroot. 

Ascendant  M.  &  M.  Co. — Capital  stock, 
$1,300,000;  13,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: L.  L  Alexander,  C.  W.  Kinsman,  D. 
McLaren,  Albert  Shepard  and  L.  B.  Drew. 

Dundee  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Capital  stock,  $1,000,000;  10,000  shares, 
$100  each.  Trustees:  W.  E.  Dean,  Chas. 
Hosmer,  A.  K  P.  Harmon,  H  DeGroot  and 
W.  H.  V.  Cronise. 

Willimantic  Silver  Mining  Co.  — White 
Pine,  Nev.  Feb.  20th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,000,000;  4.000  shares,  $250  each.  Trus- 
tees: James  B.  Johnson,  H.    W.  Fortune, 

C.  A.  Unrig,  H.  J.  Stone  and  Fred  Lux. 
Dantel  Webster  Silver   Mining  Co. — 

White  Pine,  Nev.  Feb.  23d.  Capital 
stock,  $1,200,000;  1,200  shares,  $100  each. 
Trustees:  Wm.  Selby.  C.  A.  Uhrig,  H.  J. 
Stone,  J.  D.  Thompson  and  Andrew  Jack- 
son. 

Treasure  Hill  Consolidated  Mining 
Claims  and  TunnelCo.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  24th.  Capital  stock,  $5,000,000;  50.- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  E.  W. 
Heath,  P.  J.  White,  J.  H.  Baird,  James 
Hitchins  and  Geo.  F.  Maynard. 

Treasure  Hill  Tunnel  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  Feb.  25th.  Capital  stock, 
$2,000,000;  20,000  shares,  S100  each.  Trus- 
tees: C.  W.  Fox,  M.  J.  McDonald,  A.  Hty- 
ward,  Frank  Livingston  and  R.  E.  Brew- 
ster. 

Five-fortyS.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  25th.  Capital  stock,  81.200,000;  12,- 
000  shares,  8100  each.  Trustees:  D.  W. 
Taylor,  H  F.  Wheeler,  J.  M.  BuffingtoD, 
A.  Averill  and  R  S.  Miller. 

Silver  Terrace  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  Feb.  25th.  Capital  stock, 
81,000,000;  10,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: J.  D.  Thompson,  Samuel  Hyneman, 
E.  S.  Gauer,  E.  M.  Hall  and  Henry  De- 
Groot. ■>'«  amt]  mm»  idt  a 

San  Rafael  and  San  Qcentin  Railroad 
Co.— Feb.  19th.  Capital  stock,  $500,000. 
Directors,  A.Mailliard,  S.  V.  Smith,  James 

D.  Walker,  Jacob  Short,  P.  K.  Austin,  L. 
A.  Hinman  and  James  Ross;  President,  A 
Mailliard;    Treasurer,   James   D.   Walker; 
Secretary,  Chas.  Stevens. 

*--*-  -^a»  -*--* 

Elevated  Roadway  for  Velocipedists, 
Mr.  Dana,  of  the  New  York  Sun,  one  of  the 
most  expert  velocipedists  in  that  city,  ad 
vocates  a  project  to  build  an  elevated  road- 
way from  Harlem  to  the  Battery,  to  be  used 
only  by  the  riders  of  velocipedes.  The 
Scientific  American  says:  "By  this  means  it 
would  be  possible  to  go  from  one  eDd  of 
Manhattan  Island  to  the  other  in  abont  an 
honr,  making  allowance  for  delays  from 
stoppage  and  accidents.  The  proposed 
roadway  ought  to  be  at  least  thirty  feet 
wide,  upon  an  iron  framework;  with  a 
flooring  of  hard  pine.  By  all  means  let  ns 
have  the  '  elevated  roadway,'  and  let  the 
sidewalks  be  kept  clear  for  pedestrians, 
who  are  otherwise  likely  to  be  endangered 
by  the  carelessness  or  awkwardness  of  ve- 
locipedists. " 

»  I     ^m     ii  > 

The  Exact  and  Natural  Sciences,— Mr. 
Latham's  lecture  on  this  subject  before  the 
Young  Men's  Christian  Association,  on 
Tuesday  evening  last,  was  listened  to  by  a 
large  audience,  and  was  highly  appreciated. 
It  was  published  in  full  in  the  Herald  of 
February  24th. 


-Engineering. 


Important  Telegraphic  Scheme. — A 
bill  is  before  Congress  authorizing  James 
F.  Hall  and  associates  to  construct,  at  their 
own  expense,  a  new  experimental  telegraph 
between  Washington,  New  York  and  Bos- 
ton, and  to  run  opposition  to  the  present 
lines  on  condition  of  charging  but  one 
cent  per  word. 

The  company  propose  to  use  the  iron 
pole,  a  model  of  strength  and  beauty,  of 
which  there  are  over  400,000  in  use  in 
India.  Instead  of  the  present  wire,  they 
will  use  an  "  air  cable,"  consisting  of  ten, 
perhaps  fourteen  copper  wires,  which  will 
make  the  cable  about  one  inch  in  diameter. 
Each  wire  is  composed  of  four  strandscom- 
pactly  twisted,  separately  insulated,  and 
again  insulated,  so  as  to  prevent  any  dis- 
turbances from  atmospheric  causes.  The 
company  have  given  this  cable  the  most 
thorough  tests  for  over  a  year,  and  they 
find  it  is  just  as  reliable  in  stormy  weather 
as  in  fair.  They  will  use  their  new  ma- 
chine, which  at  a  low  and  reliable  working 
test  will  transmit  one  hundred  words  per 
minute  (as  rapidly  as  a  very  slow  speaker) 
for  each  wire,  or  for  a  ten-wire  cable  sixty 
thousand  per  hour.  Their  messagesare  sent 
and  received  on  metallic  bands,  and  when 
they  have  to  be  repeated  it  is  not  necessary 
that  they  bo  re-written,  but  the  receiving 
band  is  placed  in  the  hopper  of  the  deliver- 
ing machine,  and  the  message  is  off  with- 
out delay,  and  with  mathematical  exact- 
ness. This  can  be  repeated  any  number  of 
times.  The  company  own  nearly  all  the 
telegraphic  inventions  which  have  been 
made  for  the  last  five  years. 

Another  Overland  Telegraph  Line. — 
Arrangements  have  been  made  between 
certain  capitalists  East  and  in  this  city,  says 
the  A/ln,  which  will  insure  the  construction 
of  a  telegraph  line  from  this  city  to  the 
East,  making  a  connection  with  lines  on 
the  other  side  running  west  from  New  York. 
It  is  considered  that  the  enterpise  will  be  a 
paying  one.  The  line  is  projected  to  touch 
all  the  paying  routes,  including  Virginia 
City,  White  Pine,  etc. 

Railroad  Items. — The  Virginia  and 
Trnckee  Railroad,  on  which  ground  was 
broken  last  week,  is  to  run  to  Carson,  it 
appears, — a  direction  opposite  to  that  of  the 
Truckee, — and  it  is  stated  that  a  number  of 
other  points  will  be  "  connected  with"  be- 
fore it  reaches  the  Truckee;  for  example, 
the  wooded  section  up  the  Carson  Cation. 
Two  tnnnels  are  to  be  run,  one  at  the  head 
of  American  Ravine,  of  600  feet.  The  work 
of  track-laying  will  commence  at  Carson, 
as  that  is  the  nearest  point  where  ties  can 
be  obtained.  I.  E.  James  is  chief  engineer 
of  the  road,  and  H  M.  Yerkington,  super- 
intendent It  is  expected  that  the  road  will 
be  completed  and  in  running  order  by  No- 
vember next. 

The  side  tracks,  switches,  turn-table, 
water-trnk  and  passenger  depot,  at  the  Gil- 
roy  railroad  terminus,  are  all  in  rapid  pro- 
gress, while  the  ballasting  is  being  pnshed 
forward  with  energy.  Preparation  is  being 
made  for  an  early  reception  of  the  passenger 
cars. 

Tax  tracklayers  on  the  Central  Pacific 
Railroad,  February  20th,  reached  a  point 
567  y,  miles  east  of  Sacramento,  and  were 
going  ahead  at  the  rate  of  2%  to  3  miles 
per  day.  Some  heavy  cuts  had  been  en- 
countered in  front,  and  the  tracklayers  were 
crowding  the  graders.  The  company  have 
on  the  other  side  of  the  mountains  a  suf- 
ficient quantity  of  mils,  spikes,  etc.,  to  lay 
80  miles  of  road.  This  lot  of  material  is 
deposited  at  Reno,  Wadsworth  and  other 
places  on  the  road,  and  constitutes  a  sort  of 
"  reserve"  to  be  used  in  case  of  a  serious 
blockade  in  the  Sierra  Nevada  Mountains. 

The  two  o'clock  train  of  the  Central  Pa- 
cific Railroad  took  out,  on  the  23d  inst.,  a 
large  number  of  additional  tracklayers, 
the  company  employing  all  the  men  of 
this  class  they  can  obtain.  They  pay  them 
$2  a  day  and  board.  The  Sacramento  He- 
porter  says  the  company  is  determined  to 
lay  four  miles  a  day  till  the  road  is  com- 
pleted. 

On  the  16th  inst.  the  construction  trains 
reached  Independence  Springs,  60  miles 
east  of  Elko.  There  was  no  more  snow 
than  in  the  vicinity  of  Austin.  At  Cedar 
Pass,  four  miles  west  of  the  springs,  the 
railroad  company  has  a  force  of  800  wood 
choppers,  and  J.  M.  Dorsey  has  300  more. 
It  is  estimated  that  the  cedar  and  nut  pine 
timber  of  the  locality  will  supply  the  wants 
of  the  road  for  a  couple  of  years.  The 
wood  is  now  carried  as  far  west  as  Winne- 
mucca. 

The  interruption  of  travel  upon  the  Union 


Pacific  road  during  the  present  winter,  by 
reason  of  the  snow,  has  been  very  trivial, 
says  the  Chicago  Tribune,  and  not  more  than 
that  experienced  on  the  Northwestern  Rail- 
roads. Overland  passengers,  however, 
report  being  snow-bound  for  ten  days  near 
the  hight  of  land  east  of  Green  river. 

When  the  railroad  is  completed,  it  will 
take  48  hours  for  transit  between  Salt  Lake 
and  Omaha.  Vice-President  DuraDt  says 
the  road  will  reach  Ogden  City  between  the 
1st  and  10th  of  March  next. 

Robebt  L.  Harris,  C.  E.,  late  of  the 
Sacramento  and  Vallejo  Railroad,  has  been 
engaged  with  a  surveying  party  in  making 
a  preliminary  survey  for  the  location  of  a 
railroad  from  Monterey  to  the  Salinas  river, 
under  what  is  known  as  the  Titus  Hale  fran- 
chise. The  length  of  the  road  will  be 
about  13  miles. 

The  Stockton  Gazette  of  the  18th  says : 
We  are  informed  that  next  week  the  cars 
will  commence  running  regularly  from 
Sacramento  to  the  Cosumnes,  a  distance  of 
about  20  miles,  where  the  Stockton  and 
Sacramento  stage  will  connect  with  the 
railroad  and  transfer  its  passengers  to  the 
cars.  This  arrangement  will  shorten  the 
time  between  this  point  and  Sacramento 
several  hours,  and  be  a  great  convenience 
to  travelers. 

The  Gazette,  of  February  23d,  says  a 
surveying  party,  in  the  employ  of  the 
Central  Pacific  Railroad  Company,  with 
(.'apt  Stade  at  its  head,  commenced  ou  that 
day  the  survey  of  a  route  for  a  railroad 
from  Stockton  up  the  San  Joaquin  Valley. 

It  is  a  coincidence  worthy  of  note  that 
the  Suez  Canal  and  the  Pacific  Railway  will 
be  completed  and  open  for  service  in  the 
same  year  and  at  nearly  the  same  date. 

Suspension  Bridge  between  New  York 
and  Brooklyn. — The  House  Committee  ou 
Post  Roads  and  C'anais  reported  in  favor  of 
bridging  East  river,  between  New  York  and 
Brooklyn,  and  the  telegraph  reports  that  a 
bill  granting  the  right  of  way,  has  been 
passed.  The  bridge  must  be  130  feet  high, 
with  but  one  span,  having  no  piers  in  the 
river.  Its  estimated  cost  is  $10,000,000, 
and  will  take  five  or  six  years  to  construct  it. 

Nevada  City  Survey. — The  Nevada  Ga- 
zette says  that  the  city  trustees  have  con- 
tracted with  H.  S.  Bradley  to  make  a  sur- 
vey of  the  lands  within  the  corporation  * 
limits.  The  contract  price  is  $750,  for 
which  he  measures  every  lot,  and  makes 
two  maps  on  the  scale  of  80  feet  to  the  inch. 


The  Quail  Hill  "Chemicals."—  Some 
time  ago  we  gave  an  outline  of  the  results 
obtained  at  Quail  Hill,  where  ore  which 
bad  paid  only  $4  per  ton  by  amalgamation 
in  the  battery  and  on  copper  riffles,  had 
been  made  to  yield  $32  of  silver  and  gold 
in  the  pan.  At  that  time  we  were  not  in- 
formed of  the  nature  of  the  chemicals 
used,  but  we  have  since  been  told  that  they 
were  merely  quicklime  and  common  salt — 
thirty  pounds  of  each  to  the  ton  of  ore. 
After  the  muller  is  raised  and  the  quicksil- 
ver put  in,  the  pulp  should  be  examined 
from  time  to  time.  A  spoonful  of  it  should 
contain  a  multitude  of  globules  of  bright 
quicksilver;  if  there  is  no  quicksilver,  the 
pulp  is  not  thick  enough;  i}  the  mercury 
is  not  bright,  more  lime  and  salt  are  needed. 
There  is  little  danger  of  having  too  much 
of  them.  Cyanide  of  potassium  was  used 
also,  but  the  opinion  prevailed  that  it  was 
not  needed  with  quicklime. — Alta. 

Mining  in  China. — A  Chinaman  has  come 
in,  says  a  Hongkong  letter  writer,  with  the 
report  that  a  certain  hill,  about  seven  li 
from  Tan  Yang,  which  last  year  at  this 
time  was  supposed  to  contain  coal,  and  lor 
which  some  foreigners  were  then  negoti- 
ating, has  tu-ned  out  to  contain  gold  and 
silver.  The  country  people  are  said  to  he 
in  excitement  about  the  discovery,  and  the 
place  has  been  walled  in  to  prevent  depre- 
dations. 


Causes  of  Explosion. —The  Hartford 
(Connecticut)  Steam  Boiler  Inspection 
Company  report  for  the  month  of  Deember 
341  boilers  examined  externally,  and  70  in- 
ternally. In  these,  168  defects,  of  which 
32  were  especially  dangerous,  were  discov- 
ered. Fractures,  burned  and  blistered 
plates,  incrustations  and  corrosions,  safety- 
valves  overloaded,  blow-out  apparatus, 
water  gauges,  and  pressure  gauges  out  of 
order,  stop-cocks  between  the  safety-valve  and 
boiler,  etc.,  etc. — were  among  these  defects. 
All  these  boilers  were  in  actual  use. 


Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


TI\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


133 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  A i M8iiU4  Broken  ef  th«  8.  r  BtMk  ut 1 itUsp  Bo*rf . 
Sam  Francisco,  February  17. 1M*. 

Tho  market  for  stocks  other  thun  mining  has 
been  remarkably  quiet.  Sales  of  Spring  Valley 
Water  stock  were  made  at  $68  50; a  09.  A  small 
summit  of  Santa  Clara  Co.  bonds  were  disposed 
of  at  $76. 

A  meeting  of  the  stockholders  of  tho  Sacra- 
mento Gas  Company  is  to  be  held  on  the  30th  of 
March  next,  for  the  purpose  of  considering  the 
increase  of  the  capital  stock  of  si*id  company 
from  $500,000  to  $1,000,000. 

The  returns  ot  our  local  insurance  companies 
to  the  Internal  Revenue  Department,  for  the 
month  of  January  have  been  as  follows,  upon  a 
currency  basis  of  75  cents  to  the  dollar: 

Pacific. $».«U 

Union..                          +.'.!"'• 

Kir*m*n'sFand '.'.', -Wt 

( 'aliform*. 9.078 

•  aU'  Mutual 34,0«9 

On i denial-   H.M8 

Hume  Mutual                                             13.731 

People'*. 17,130 

Tottl JsHSftSA S222.3-U 

Baa*  time  in  IMS 1SM.A73 

Increase $61,778 

The  receipts  of  the  city  railroads  for  the  month 
of  January  have  been  as  follows: 

Oranlbna. #K.218 

North  Beach  and  Mission 20.9118 

Central- U.K74 

FronlSUf.-t.  Mi»«I'>d  tad  Oc«io T.Stf 

M«rknt  Street ».«**> 

Potr<iro*ad  B*y  View 2,009 

ToUl f76,S43 

him«  time  io  IBM 67,068 

Increue $9,~* 

>l liitntr  Sliar©  Market. 

Few  persons  are  aware  of  the  mineral  product 
of  what  is  termed  the  Comstock  Lode.  It  oc- 
cupies a  foremost  place  among  the  silver  yield- 
ing regions  of  the  world,  and  has  proved  a  grand 
dispenser  of  material  benefit  to  this  State.  From 
the  date  of  its  location  and  exploitation  to  the 
1st  of  April,  1866,  the  bullion  product  of  this 
lode  amounted  to  $51,380,588.  Since  then  the 
average  annual  yield  has  been  about  $11,000,- 
000,  which  will  make  a  total  production  of  about 
$85,000,000  by  the  first  of  April,  1869.  The  cost 
of  reducing  the  ore  has  been  gradually  lessened 
from  $30  to  about  $20  per  ton,  at  which  latter 
figure  it  remains  until  superior  and  cheaper  meth- 
ods shall  be  discovered.  Owing  to  mill  facilities 
the  Imperial  and  Empire  companies,  several 
years  ago,  were  enabled  to  mine  and  reduce  ores 
at  an.  expense  of  $15  per  ton.  The  claims  upon 
this  lode  are  too  numerous  to  particularize;  but 
from  our  voluminous  statistics  we  select  the 
Gould  &  Curry  and  Savage  as  fair  samples.  The 
first  was  opened  and  work  commenced  on  it  in 
June,  I860,  since  which  time  to  November  30th, 
1866,  it  yielded  $13,626,871  in  bullion,  from  230,- 
516  tons  of  ore,  being  an  average  of  $59  02  to  the 
ton;  but  the  highest  yield  of  this  ore  was  from 
July  to  December,  1860,  when  it  amounted  to 
$156  62  per  ton.  In  1867  it  decreased  to  $24  66 
p  ?r  ton,  and  at  the  close  of  that  year  the  total 
bullion  product  of  the  mine  was  $14,282,876. 
During  the  year  1868  the  receipts  from  bullion 
and  ore  sold  only  amounted  to  $95,285.  The 
average  yield  of  ore  reduced  was  $18  14  per  ton. 
The  Savage  mining  company,  from  date  of  its 
organization  to  July,  1868,  nearly  seven  years, 
shows  an  ore  yield  of  270,521  tons,  from  which 
was  obtained  $11,327,700  in  bullion,  equal  to 
upwards  of  $41  per  ton.  Since  the  above  period 
to  the  close  of  January,  1869,  the  bullion  yield 
has  been  $1,183,389,  making  an  aggregate  pro- 
duction of  $12,211,089. 

Although  the  expenses  which  have  been  in- 
curred by  working  the  Comstock  Lode  have 
nearly  equaled  the  value  of  its  product,  im- 
mense benefits  have  inured  to  almost  every  in- 
dustry in  the  State  from  its  discovery  and  ex- 
ploitation. It  has  been  a  fountain  of  wealth  to 
thousands  beside  its  owners,  its  influence  being 
felt  far  and  wide,  stimulating  enterprise  [and 
facilitating  operations  in  other  fields  of  industry. 

The  new  discoveries  in  Lander  county,  Ne- 
vada, promise  to  become  valuable  adjuncts  to 
the  Comstock  Lode.  The  returns  from  that 
r.gion,  for  the  three  months  ending  Decem- 
ber 31st,  1868,  show  that,  fori  y -nine  mines 
yielded  2,493  tone  of  ore,  valued  at  $870,554  45, 
which  is  an  average  of  $349  20  per  ton,  in  cur- 
rency. As  these  mines  are  still  in  their  infancy 
we  are  not  in  possession  of  any  very  definite 
statistics  in  their  regard;  but  all  accounts  agree 
in  describing  them  as  unprecedentedly  rich. 
Whether  they  will  match  the  endurance  and 
steadiness  of  the  Comstock  Lode  remains  to  be 
proved,  although  nothing  has  yet  transpired  to 
cast  doubt  upon  the  permanence  of  many  among 
them.    One  thing  is  certain :  They  will  attract  a 


large  immigration  bent  upon  producing  only  the 
precious  metals,  and  all  their  supplies  mast  be 
drawn  bran  this  city.  Like  the  Comstock  Lode 
they  must  put  new  life  into  nearly  all  our  in- 
dustries, and  command  respectful  attention 
from  all  classes.  If  additional  expense  attends 
the  working  of  these  mines  it  is  more  than  com- 
pensated by  the  greater  richness  of  its  ores. 
With  the  possession  of  the  Comstock  Lode  and 
the  White  Tine  district,  Nevada  can  flourish  her 
silver  sceptre  in  the  face  of  all  the  world. 

The  transactions  at  the  Stock  Board  were  very 
fair  for  the  week,  if  we  take  into  consideration 
that  no  sessions  were  held  on  last  Monday  and 
Tuesday.  Some  stocks  exhibit  a  marked  im- 
provement, and,  as  a  general  thing,  the  stock 
market  is  in  a  very  healthy  condition.  We  no- 
tice a  considerable  falling  off  in  time  purchases. 
At  the  close  the  market  is  not  so  strong,  and, 
as  a  general  thing,  stocks  are  slightly  off. 

Beuher — closed  at  $30  50.  They  reached  ore 
on  the  200  level  which  assays  $300  to  the  ton,  but 
the  deposit  is  not  yet  very  large.  On  the  335 
level  they  are  still  following  up  the  ore,  with 
strong  hopes  that  it  will  turn  out  well.  They 
have  been  successful  in  finding  three  feet  of  ore 

on  the  335  level Kkntcck  gained  rapidly 

within  the  past  few  days,  rising  from  $217  last 
Saturday  to  $250  on  the  25th,  and  closing 
yesterday  at  $238.  Receipts  of  bullion  for  Feb- 
ruary account  to  the  23d  foot  up  $30,248. 

Hale  &  Nobckoss— ruled  at  $87@71,  and 
closed  at  $74  50.  On  February  23d  the  quartz 
was  about  eight  feet  wide  in  north  face,  four 
feet  of  which  is  said  to  be  very  good  ore,  the 
balance  being  very  low  grade.  The  winze  from 
the  fourth  to  the  fiith  level  is  down  twelve  feet, 
showing  about  four  feet  of  fair  grade  ore.  No 
material  change  in  the  winze  from  the  third  sta- 
tion, or  in  the  raise  up  from  the  fourth.    In 

both  places  they  find  moderately  fair  ore 

Segregated  Belcher  improved  to  $13,  and 
closed  at  $11  75.    The  drift  inside  the  line  of  the 

Belcher  ground  is  reported  to  look  well. 

Amadou  (Cal.)  is  in  request  at  an  advance,  sell- 
ing at  $275.  The  reports  from  the  mine  con- 
tinue very  encouraging.  On  the  24th  inst.,  the 
ore  in  the  north  face  of  the  drift  was  six  feet 
wide  and  of  rather  fair  quality.  In  the  winze 
from  the  fourth  station  the  ore  is  about  three 
feet  wide. 

Imferiax— sold  at  $109®112,  closing  at  $110. 
Resumed  work  in  1,000  level  drift  on  the  morn- 
ing of  the  25th,  and  at  noon  of  same  day  on 
the  1,100  level.  Previously  had  gone  115  feet 
northward  on  1,000  level  and  16  feet  beyond  the 
east  clay ....  Savage  was  in  the  market  to  a  con- 
siderable extent  at  $71@65,  closing  at  $67  50. 
During  the  week  ending  February  20th,  it  is  re- 
ported, 1,400  tons  of  ore  were  extracted,  valued 
at  $50,000,  which  is  nearly  equal  to  $36  per  ton. 

Chollak-Potosi  was  in  very  limited  request 

at  $165@169,  closing  at  $167.  During  the 
week  ending  February  19th  830  a>ns  of  ore  were 
extracted  from  the  Blue  Wing  locality  of  this 
mine.  This  portion  of  the  claim  is  reported  to 
be  rapidly  giving  out.  In  the  new  shaft  at  the 
920  level  the  drift  opened  into  a  larger  amount 
of  quartz,  but  no  ore  is  yet  visible.  On  the 
1,100  level  drift  work  has  been  suspended,  hav- 
ing reached  the  west  wall.  On  the  22d  inst. 
$15,640  in  bullion  was. sent  forward  to  the  office 

in  this  city It  is  reported  that  the  Justice 

and  Independent  has  developed  some  ore.  Sales 
of  this  stock  have  been  made  at  $21@13  50, 
and  at  close  realized  $15. 

Ophir— is  in  better  request,  improving  from 
$40  50  to  $42,  and  at  the  close  selling  at  $41  25. 
The  lower  drift  is  now  thirty  feet  in  length. 
On  the  night  of  the  23d  inst.,  they  cut  a  clay 
seam  from  one  to  three  inches  in  width,  run- 
ning north  and  south.  The  rock  shows  no 
change,  and  at  present  there  is  no  water  in  the 
drift. ..  .Yellow  Jacket  has  been  less  active 
than  last  week,  improving  from  $67  50  to 
$72  25,  and  closing  yesterday  at  $71  75. 


Match  It. — Ay,  Messieurs-  of  the  Faculty, 
furnish  if  you  can  from  your  repertory  of  med- 
icaments, a  compound  or  a  simple  substance 
that  will  produce  the  same  benefieient  results 
that  the  Plantation  Bitters  are  producing  in 
all  parts  of  the  United  States,  tropical  America, 
and  the  West  Indies,  every  day.  What  will  this 
preparation  do  ?  Briefly,  it  will  replace  debility 
with  strength,  regulate  the  disordered  liver,  tone 
the  relaxed  nerves,  arrest  the  progress  of  ema- 
ciation, restore  the  appetite,  relieve  headache, 
cure  fever  and  ague,  prevent  the  evil  effects  of 
uu wholesome  water,  chase  away  mental  gloom, 
and  mitigate  or  remove  most  of  the  physical 
troubles  peculiar  to  the  gentler  sex.  Will  any 
of  the  official  preparations  do  all  this,  or  half 
this  ?  If  so,  how  is  it  that  the  masses  reject 
them  all,  and  put  their  trust  unhesitatingly  in 
this  widely  advertised  specific  ? 


-CNIUG  SHAREH0LDEE8'  DLKE0T0KY. 

(Compiled  for  every  Ueue,  from  advertisements  in  the 

MimtiQ  akd  ScixNTiric  J'kkss  and  other  Sao 

Francisco  Journal*.  J 

Comprising  tho  Names  of  Companies.  District  or  County 
ol  Location;  Amount  and  date  of  Answufnl;  Date  ol 
Meeting;  Day  of  Delinquent  Sale;  and  Amount  and  Time 
of  Payment  or  Dividends. 

MASK.    LOCATION,    AMOUNT,    AJTD  DAT  DAT 

DATK  or  AasKSJMkKT.  DSLI  ROBERT.      OT  SAL* 

AmadorCfi.,  dividend.  |6  per  share....  Payable  Feb   in,  \SfiH 

Hacuh.  Storey  co,  Nev.,  div ...Payable  J  urn*  19.  1663 

Belcher,  storey  co.  Nev,  Dec.  31,  $26 Jan.  30- March  1 

Chalk  Mountain.  Nevada  co..  Jan.  13,  %Z ..  Feb.  16-March  8* 

Chollar  PnlowLdlv  .  %U Pavab'r  Oct.  15,  IM7 

Grown  Point,  dividend.  *7.M Parable  Kept.  IS   1009 

'/iiy  K.  It  ,  San  Fnuicl'Cu.  Jan.  6,  $4 Feb.  li>— Miirrh  8 

fi y.  preferred  Brock,  div  tjj  tier  cent Feb.  10.  1869 

Chloride  Mt-  Tun..  White  Pine,  rcb.  2, 50c. .Mar   IS— Ap    W 

Dane.v.  Lyon  co.    Nev  ,Jan.  9,  $2 Feb.  12-Marcli  1 

Emi'in-  M.  A  M.,  Nev.,  dividend  10.. ...Payable  Mav  IS.  ]R>7J 

Eureka,  div.  95 Payable  Jan.  30. 1WS9 

FolsotnSt.  *  Ft.  PL  R.  B.  Jan.  3",  $5.... March  3— March  20 
Gold  Hill  Cons.,  8  lorry  co.,  Jan.  S.  SI.... ...Feb.  IS-March  I 

Gould  A  Curry,  div..  $7.80 Payable  Mav  Ift.  1%7 

linlvn  Chariot,  ldnho,  div.,  $2.50 Payable  Feb.  10  L869 

Ooldco  Char  Int.  Idaho Annual  Mretlnr.  March  l 

Uol.l  Hilly  M  A  M-dtvldcud.  WW...  .Payable  Julv  13.  1h<;s 
Golden  Ituic.  Tuolumne  co.  div.  50c  »  Mi.-.Fav.  Feb.  20.  i*>9 
GU'nwood,  Kl  Dorado  co,,  Feb  19,  $25....  April  2—  April  1" 

link-  A  HorcroSB,  div.  $125 Mcpt    16.  lKr>7 

Hale  A  SorcroM,  Storey  co..  Feb.  12.  $6  ..  March  2h— April  8 

Hide  A  Norcross,  Storey  co  Annua!  Meeting  March  l<t 

Mope  Gravel,  Nevada  co  ,  Feb.  24.  $1.... March  29—  April  19 

I  X  L,  Alpine  co..  Jan.  19,  $1  W Feb.  27— March  17" 

Imperial,  Storey  co.,  Nev.,  div Payable  June  20,  Ifjfig 

Juan  ItmiiiNtii,  Sun t»  Clara  co.,Nov.  27 Rale  Ian.  30 

Julia.  Storey  co  ,  No\..  $160. Feb.  10—  Feb.  27 

Kcniuck.dlv.>$20per  share Payable  Jan.  10, 1869 

Mt.  Ti_iiaho,  Lander  co  .Jan.  23,  75c March  5—  March  30" 

Moiinwk  A  Mont  real,  Nev.  co.,  Feb.  10,  $3...  Mar.  16— Mar.  SI 

Mohawk  A  Montreal,  Nevada  co Meeting  March  15 

Maxwell.  Amador  co.,  Feb.  9,  $1 March  13— April  I 

North  Amer.  Wood  p.  Co,,  Jan.  15,  $1 F<b  1B-Marcl.  8* 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug.  15,  lew) 

Oriental,  Sierra  co.,  Jan.  t,  $2.60..... Feb.  6—  Feb.  20 

Peninsula,  Storey  co.,  Dec.  15,  $10 Feb.  11 -March  C 

Pacific  Unassessable,  dtv Payable  June  18, 1808 

Kitttlennake,  Yubaco..  Dec.  19,  $7.50 Jan.  2l-Feb.  18* 

Rl.ilngSur,  Idaho,  Feb.  8,  $6 ....March  31— April  3 

SantlaRii.  Silver  City,  dividend,  $2  50.  ..Payable  Dec  19,  1868 

Band  Sprint-  -alt.  dividend  $1 Payable  Jan  8,1869 

Savage.  Virginia,  Nev, dividend,  $2-50. Payable  Feb.  H,  1RP9 

Star  creek,  Nov.,  Fob.  26,  $1.50 March  29-AprlI  19* 

Tallulah,  Humboldt  co.,  Dec.  U,$I7.50 Jan.  29— Feb.  27 

Virginia  A  O.  H  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20. 1868 

V.rginla.  White  Fine,  Nev ...Annual  Meeting  Feb   27 

Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  $5 Payable  Feb.  16,1869 

Those  marked  with  an  asterisk  <a)  are  advertised  In  this 

ournal.  ' 

Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


8.  T.    STOCK  AND  EXC11AHOB  BOARD. 

Fridat  Evemkg,  February  26,  1869. 

MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS.  Bid.  AsUed. 

United  States  Bonds,  6  2ils,  1885, '67,  '68 $83  83^ 

United  Stales  Hunde,  5  20s,  18*4 83  84 

Unite  I  States  Bonds.  5-20M,  1802 81  M\i 

Legal  Tender  Notes 76  76K 

California  State  Bonds,  7s,  1857 95  95 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 par  A  hit, 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s.  1855 —  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  6s.  1858.  85  87^ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  lOs,  186n 100  — 

San  Francli  co  School  Bonds,  Ms,  lHfil nar  *  int 

San  Francisco  City  aud  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds,  7s,  1866.  91  — 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co.  Bonds.  7s,  1862 85  89 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Honds,  7s,  1864 87J£  89 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1865 87itf  89 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  87V;  89 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1864.  S7JJ  69 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 30  31 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 65  — 

Marysvillo  Bonds,  10s 75  80 

Stockton  City  Bonds 65  — 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  Ms 77  79 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds.  7s 70  77 

Butte  County  Bonds,  lUs,  I860 65  — 

San  Matcn  County  Bonds,  7fi 76  80 

California  Steam  Navigation  Co 65  70 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co „..  —  69 

State  Telegraph  Co 26  — 

GAS  COMPANIKS. 

8an  Francisco  OasC-0 76  80 

Sacramento  Gas  Co 85  — 

RAILROADS, 

Sacramento  Vallev  Railroad —  — 

San  Frai. Cisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad 40  45 

Omnibus  RailroRd 7IH  72 

Central  Railroad W)  — 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad 70  — 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11  12 

8ANKIKa  IKSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank ^%  100 

Tho  Bank  of  California    15;  168 

California,  Loan  and  Savings  Society —  — 

INSURANCE  COHFANIKS. 

Flremana'  Fund  Insurance  Co 92.V  9* 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 126  127 

San  Francisco  Insurance  Co —  lu5 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 600  520 

California  Insurance  Co..... I3U0  1400 

Union  Insurance  Co 92  93 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19}^  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 72  — 

National  Insurance  Co 84  87 

Builders'  Ineuranco  Co. —  — 

HIKING  -STOCKS— WASHOS   DISTRICT. 

Alpha 53  63K 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher 30  :-0W 

Bullion.  O.  H 20  21 

Crown  Point 72  72W 

OlefVa.) 10  11 

Confidence 3(1  34 

Consolidated  Virginia 0  9 

Chollar- Potosl h»  166 

Daney 3  JJJi 

Exchequer    26  27 

Empire  Mill  aud  Mining  Co 81)  83 

Gould  4  Curry 104  105 

Gold  Hill  Quartz 50  60 

Hale  A.  Norcross 75  76>£ 

Imperial 109  1W 

Julia 3  4 

Justice  and  Independent 15  I.'1, 

KentucK. 23S  240 

Ladv  Bryan 15  17 

North  American 12K  13 

Opltir 41  41 H 

Overman 67  68 

Segregated  Belcher il?i  12 

s  a  vage 67  67$£ 

Sterra  Nevada ' . . . .  27  25 

Yellow  Jacket 7i>£  72 

Union... —  — 

United  Slates —  — 

MtSCKLLANKOUS   MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador    (California! 275  290 

North  Star  (California) :  —  — 

Eureka  (California) 230  — 

De  Soto  (Humboldt) —  2 

Golden  Rule.  California 10 


San  Francisco  Market  Rates. 

TPholesuIe  Prices. 

Fhiday,  February  T6.  1869. 

Flour,  Extra,  $bbl S5  25  '*$5  60 

Do.    Superllnc 4  MS  @  4  75 

Corn  Meal.  9  100  lbs 3  25  @  3  50 

Wheat,  9  100  lbs 1  '0  @  1  7f 

Oats,  9  10  ( lbs 1  85  @  2  25 

Barley,  %  lou  lbs 1  90  @  2  26 

Beans,  %*  lOti  lbs 5  00  Q  7  00 

Potatoes,  B  loo  as 75  @     90 


Hay. »  ton  \2  M  ^M  00 

Live  Oak  Uond.ficord 9  00  ®10  w 

Beef,  extra.  dresj*d.  ^  ft. II  9      12 

Sheep,  on  foot 5  no  <2>  8  25 

nog*,  .hi  root,  ?»R. &  a       6 

BagfedJBMBCd.*!  lb 9  ®     lo 

GBOCU1K*.  BTO. 

Smrar.  crn*hed,  9  lb _  a  17 

Do.    Chlnn in  ,»  13 

-la  Rica,  ft  B... _  a  18 

.  Do.  Rh. 16*i  a  17 

Tea.  Japan,  9  fc |"  jj*  g  ^ 

Do  Green w  «  1  26 

Hawaiian  Rice,  'f,  lb _  2  S 

China   Itlce,  VIb 6  a  7 

Coal  Oil,  JH  callon 45  S  *8 

'  ft 16  «  18 

Ranch  Hiitu-r,  «  ft '  io  a  47U 

Uth.nus  Hitltcr.  V*  ft "..".'.   40  a  45 

'•il'urnia.  »  & 16  a  at 

Eh^  «  frozen ". Jo  a  f'« 

Lard.Vft 11  i  13* 

Ham  and  Bacon, « ft *  ,s 

Shoulders,  *&... ""*  e  £  g 

Retull  Prices. 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  ji  ft m  a  — 

do.      pickled,  TR  ft 3,r  5  _ 

do.      Oregon.*  ft 20  a  m 

do.      New  York,  j*  ft 35  a  4.' 

Cheese,  jp  lb w  3  y 

Honey,  Aft a  q  ^ 

Eggs,  p  dozen to  a  m 

Lard,  j*  ft 16  a  lfl 

Hams  and  Bacon,  $  lb 10  «  26 

Cranherrle*,  9  gallon l  ;b  a  1  60" 

Potatoes,  »  ft l'i  a  2 

I'otiih.c*,  Sweet,  9  lb 3  a  6 

Tomatoes,  $  ft 3  a  — 

Onions,  "S  lb s  a  — 

Apples.  N.>.  I,»  lb 4  a  6 

Pears.  Table.  W  lb A  a 

Plums,  dried.*  lb 10  @  li 

Peaches,  dried,  %*  ft in  @  12 

Oranges,  » dozen 75  a  — 

Lemons,  $  dozen 75  a  — 

Chickens,  apiece _  a  75 

Turkeys,  >t  ft ;.,..  23  a  25 

Soap.  Pale  atidC.  0 7  a  12 

Soap,  Castile.  W  ft ,  is  a  — 

San  Francisco  Metal  Market 

PRICES  FOR  1XVOICBS. 

Joblring  pritf  rule  from  ten  to  fif Urn  per  cent,  higher  than  th 
fallowing  quotation*. 

Friday-.  February  26, 1669. 

Iron.— Doty:  Pig,  $9  per  ton;  Railroad,  60c  ^iinofts;  Bar 
K«i  !-ic  ?4  ft;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  V  ft;  common,  Ui(Sri?4'c 
#  lb;  Plate,  l)4c  #  ft;  Pipe,  l>fic  |1  lb;  Galvanized,  2fcc 
7)  lb. 

Rco'ch  and  English  Pig  Iron  ^  ton $40  00    ®$41  no 

White  Pig  ft  ton ;...-. 36  00    a  37  00 

Refined  Bar,  bad  assortment  ?tft  — 03    a 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ^  ft.......  —  04    a 

Roller,  No.  1  to  4 —  04K® 

Plate,  No.  6  to  9 <a  _  04K 

Sheet.  No.  10  to  13 —  04H@  —    6 

Sheet.  No.  14  to  20 .' —  05   a  —    6K 

Sheet,  No.  21  to  27 —05    ffl  —    6H 

Coppsb.— Du ly :    Sheathing,  3>iC  >*  ft ;  Pig  a nd  Bar,  2kc  *  ft 

Sheathing,  $  ft a  —  26 

Sheathing,  Yellow  —20    a  —  21 

fheathing,  Old  Yellow —  10    a  —  It 
olts ...•.....*.. —  21    a  —  22 

Composition  Nails  ., —  21    a  —  22 

Til*  Plates.— Dutv:  2ft «  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  ChftrcoaX  IX,  ^  box 12  00    a 

Plates,  I  C  Charcoal a  11  00 

Roofing  Platen. 10  00    a  10  50 

BaneaTln.  SlabB,  #  ft a  —  35 

Ptkel.— English  Cant  Steel,  ^tt» @  —  16 

Quicksilver.— $  lb —  65    a  —  60 

LHAD—PIC^ft -      7J£©—    8 

Sheet —  10    a 

Pipe..... —  11    a  —  — 

Bar .............'. ....—  9   a—  pu 

Zinc  —Sheets.  #  ft • —  l«>i@—    II 

Bnntx.—  California. $  ft —  35    a  —  38 


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CALIFORNIA. 

AI.PIKE  COUNTY. 

Markleeville  Miner,  Feb.  16th :  The  work- 
men in  the  Globe  tunnel  on  Thursday 
night  struck  into  quartz  and  sulphurets, 
■with  an  increase  of  water;  indication  of 
near  approach  to  the  deposit  sought,  or  a 
branch  thereof. 

The  Mt.  Bullion  tnnnel  is  now  running 
in  soft  rock,  and  the  Manager  hopes  to 
strike  the  first  ledge  of  the  series  as  soon 
as  April  next. 

The  Star  shaft  is  now  down  75  feet,  and 
a  drift  will  be  run  from  about  this  point  to 
the  old  workings  at  bottom  of  incline. 

The  Banner  mining  property,  lying  ad- 
joining the  Morning  Star  ground,  has  been 
disposed  of  in  London,  and  the  work  of 
opening  up  the  same  is  expected  to  com- 
mence in  early  spring. 

AMADOR  COUNTY. 

Amador  Ledger,  Feb.  20th  :  Work  on  the 
Summit  mine  is  being  carried  on  with  vigor, 
and  the  prospect  is  splendid.  They  are 
now  taking  out  rock  that  pays  830  per 
ton. 

CAIITMIS    COUNTY. 

Mokelumne  Hill  Chronicle,  Feb.  20th  :  A 
recent  clean  up  in  the  claim  located  on 
Buena  Arista  Hill,  yielded  at  the  rate  of  $25 
per  day  to  the  hand.  A  number  of  compa- 
nies in  the  same  locality  are  doing  exceed- 
ingly well. 

The  30-stamp  mill  belonging  to  the  An- 
gels Quartz  Co.,  has  again  commenced 
crushing.  On  the  Bovee  mine  the  shaft  is 
been  sunk  to  the  depth  of  300  feet.  Times 
are  lively  in  Angels. 

The  correspondent  whom  we  mentioned 
in  our  last  issue  as  "  evidently  writing  from 
Bailroad  Flat,"  seems  to  think  that  we  in- 
tended to  convey  the  idea  that  he  was  writ- 
ing in  the  particular  interest  of  that  place, 
and  eDdeavors  to  correct  us.  We  will 
simply  state  that  wegavehis  item  verbatim, 
as  it  appeared  in  the  Chronicle,  and  headed 
it  as  being  evidently  written  at  Bailroad 
Flat,  as  no  other  heading  appeared,  and  no 
other  locality  was  given  other  than  the  par- 
ticular description  of  Bailroad  Flatas  given 
in  our  items.  We  have  always  taken  a 
lively  interest  in  the  mines  of  Bailroad 
Flat,  especially  since  the  Petticoat,  Chemi- 
sette, and  Balmoral  lodes  have  been  lo- 
cated. Our  correspondent  adds  :  To  show 
the  Press  that  I  am  not  writing  in  the  par- 
ticular interest  of  Bailroad  Flat,  permit  me 
to  inform  that  most  excellent  journal  that 
the  favored  locality  of  which  I  wrote  so 
hopefully,  is  quite  dull  at  present.  The 
heavy  storms  and  more  especially  the  re- 
cent fall  of  snow,  has  nearly  closed  -all 
active  business.  Even  the  famous  Petti- 
coat had  to  succumb  to  the  hopeful  and 
chilling  influence  of  the  Storm  King,  and 
until  within  a  day  or  two  past,  the  mill  has 
been  idle.  It  is  now,  however,  crushing 
away. 

EI.  DORADO    COUNTY. 

Placerville  Democrat,  Feb.  20th :  Work 
was  resumed  a  few  weeks  since  on  the  Pa- 
cific mine,  and  a  quantity  of  rock  taken  out 
and  crushed,  the  result  of  which  was  so  en- 
couraging as  to  induce  the  proprietor  to 
erect  a  new  10-stamp  mill,  which  com- 
menced crushing  this  week,  and  is  doing 
good  work.  We  were  shown  a  sample  of 
rock  from  the  dump  pile,  by  Mr.  Stevens, 
which  was  liberally  sprinkled  with  gold. 
There  is  a  large  quantity  of  this  class  of 
rock  taken  out,  ready  for  crnshing.  The 
main  shaft  is  300  feet  deep.  At  that  depth 
there  is  adriftrunningnorth  130  feet,  from 
which  the  rock  is  being  taken.  The  ledge 
is  from  five  to  six  feet  wide,  and  improves 
rapidly. 

The  Epley  quartz  mine,  situated  in  our 
immediate  neighborhood,  continues  toyield 
handsomely.  They  are  now  down  240  feet, 
but  at  present  are  crushing  rock  from  a 
depth  of  only  100  feet  from  the  surface. 
The  lead  improves  in  richness  as  they  go 
down.  It  now  varies  from  two  to  eight 
feet  in  width,  and  pays  on  an  average  $20 
per  ton. 

KGRS  COUNTY. 

Havilah  Courier,  Feb.  16th:  Hammer  & 
Denker  have  struck  a  young  White  Pine  in 
the  Belmont  mine,,  Washington  district, 
about  eight  miles  from  Havilah.  We 
have  been  shown  specimens  recently  ex- 
tracted from  the  Belmont  of  surpassing 
richness.  It  will  pay  probably  §800  to  the 
ton,  though  the  average  is  not  so  large. 
This  is  a  new  discovery,  the  old  lead  hav- 
ing "pinched  out."  There  are  also  some 
other  valuable  mines  in  the  Washington 
district,  among  which  we  may  mention  the 
Kohinoor,  Nos.  1,  2  and  3,  and  the  Occi- 
dental. 


NEVADA  COUNTY. 

Transcript,  Feb.  17th:  Berg  &  Co.  have 
located  and  claim  all  the  waters  of  Bnsh 
Creek  below  the  Excelsior  Canal  Co's  ditch, 
for  minim  purposes.  They  have  also  lo- 
cated 200  ft.  of  ground  on  the  creek,  com- 
mencing above  the  dam  of  Drum  &  Co. 

Feb.  21st:  Davis  &  Co.  have  located 
2,000  ft.  on  the  Imperial  quartz  ledge,  lo- 
cated on  Worthington's  Banch  on  the  Grass 
Valley  road. 

The  damage  occasioned  by  the  breaking 
of  the  reservoir  of  the  South  Tuba  Canal 
Co.  at  Blue  Tent  is  so  far  repaired  that  an 
abundance  of  water  can  be  furnished  for 
mining  purposes. 

Feb.  18th:  The  pleasant  weather  has 
been  a  blessing  to  the  miners.  They  have 
now  abundance  of  water  and  are  working 
in  good  earnest.  Many  new  claims  have 
started  up  in  the  county  since  the  late 
storm. 

Gazette,  Feb.  17th:  Alexander  and  An 
drew  Berry  have  located  two  claims  of  100 
ft.  each,  for  mining  purposes,  on  Bush 
Creek,  commencing  200  ft.  above  the  dam 
of  Drum  &  Co.,  and  extending  up  the  creek 
200  ft.,  including  the  bed  and  banks  of  the 
creek.  The  same  parties  have  filed  notice 
of  a  location  of  all  the  water  running  in 
Bush  Creek  below  the  ditch  of  the  Excel- 
sior Canal  Co. 

Feb.  20th:  Philip  Dahle  has  just  erected 
a  3-stemp  quartz  mill  at  Bough  and  Beady, 
which  was  started  up  this  week.  It  is  situ- 
ated near  the  Bunker  Hill  ledge.  It  was 
built  for  the  purpose  of  working  this  ledge, 
which  is  owned  by  Dahle  &  Ebelin,  who 
are  engaged  in  developing  it  The  ledge 
averages  abont  18  inches  in  width,  and  the 
rock  ranges  from  &9  to  830  per  ton. 

A  large  slide  occurred  in  the  McCauley 
diggings,  near  Bough  and  Beady,  during 
the  late  storm.  Some  two  or  three  acres  of 
ground,  to  the  depth  of  eight  or  ten  feet, 
slid  off,  carrying  30  or  40  rods  of  the  Squir- 
rel Creek  ditch. 

Feb.  22d:  A  new  ditch  to  bring  water 
from  the  Malakoff  ditch  to  Nichols  & 
Whiteside's  diggings,  was  completed  some 
time  ago,  and  an  extensive  flume  across  a 
deep  cut  was  finished  on  Saturday.  This 
flume  is  about  250  ft  in  length,  and  a  por- 
tion'of  the  trestle  work  is  75  ft  in  hight. 
Fifteen  men  have  been  employed  upon  it 
for  nearly  five  weeks.  The  Malakoff  Co. 
have  recently  lined  their  flume  with  new 
blocks,  preparatory  to  obtaining  a  larger 
supply  of  water.  They  are  now  running 
three  pipes,  but  as  soon  as  water  comes 
more  freely  they  will  have  more  pipes  and 
employ  a  much  larger  number  of  men. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Feb.  16th :  The  snow 
being  on  the  ground  much  outside  pros- 
pecting has  been  stopped.  The  regular 
mines  of  Grass  Valley,  however,  continue 
to  turn  out  pay  ore  in  quantities  to  suit 
owners.  The  Eureka  will  not  pay  the  cus- 
tomary dividend  this  month  because  the 
company  have  bought  the  Boannaise  ground 
and  paid  therefor  about  $45,000  in  coin. 

The  North  Star  continues  to  take  out  rich 
rock,  and  the  part  of  the  ledge  they  are 
now  in  appears  to  be  of  miraculous  rich- 
ness. 

In  the  lower  part  of  the  county  there  is 
considerable  mining,  and  with  prospects  of 
success.  The  Scandanavian  Co.  have  con- 
tracted that  500  tons  of  rock  shall  be  taken 
out  at  $2.50  per  ton.  The  company 
will  immediately  put  up  three  arastras, 
to  be  run  by  water  power,  and  the  man 
who  builds  the  arastras  has  such  confi- 
dence in  the  lead  that  he  also  waits  for  his 
pay  until  the  rock  yields  it. 

The  Bed  Jacket  Gravel  mine,  near  the 
same  place,  also  shows  well.  They  have, 
undoubtedly,  the  same  lead  as  the  Smarts- 
ville  district,  and  many  say  it  is  as  rich  as 
the  claims  at  Smartsville  and  Timbuctoo. 
The  Bed  Jacket  Co.  start  up  in  the  spring 
with  high  hopes  for  big  pay. 

Feb.  17th:  Yesterday  morning  Findley 
&  Co.  shipped  to  San  Francisco  about  $26,- 
000  worth  of  gold. 

The  Idaho  Minin»  Co.  day  before  yester- 
day brought  in  the  sum  of  $16,000,  the 
proceeds  of  two  week's  run. 

The  North  Star  made  a  clean  up  day  be- 
fore yesterday,  of  over  $10,000.  The  rock 
coming  out  now  is  especially  good. 

The  Young  Pines  ledge  promises  to  be  a 
good  one.  The  men  employed  there  have 
found  a  ledge  which  is  clearly  defined  and 
shows  free  gold. 

The  rock  in  the  Garden  City  mine  is  look- 
ing well.  They  are  down  about  60  ft.,  and 
have  a  well  denned  ledge  in  the  bottom  of 
the  shaft,  from  eighteen  inches  to  two  feet 
thick. 

Grass  Valley  National,  Feb.  18th:  The 
editor,  after  visiting  the  Frank  Morse  mine 
thus  describes  it:  The  quartz  has  changed 
to  blue  ribboned  rock,  and  looks  very  fa- 
vorable. We  broke  open  a  number  of 
piec-es  on  the  dump  pile  and  not  only  found 
the  color  but  struck  several  rich  specimens. 


The  rock  is  rich  in  sulphurets,  which  are 
worth  $150  per  ton.  They  are  down  about 
150  ft.  on  the  incline,  and  have  175  loads 
out  now  ready  for  crushing.  The  last  lot 
paid  $51  per  load,  and  that  now  being  taken 
out  is  of  better  quality.     The  stamps  will 

be  started  by  about  next  Tuesday The 

North  Star  continues  to  yield  excellent  rock 
which  will  average  $30  per  ton,  although 
some  of  it  is  much  richer.  The  mill  runs 
30  stamps,  and  10  of  Hendy's  concentrators 
are  in  use  for  saving  the  sulphurets ...  .At 
the  Shanghai  a  whipsidary  is  at  work  and 
some  very  good  rock  is  being  taken  out. 
We  had  no  difficulty  in  finding  specimens 
of  free  gold  on  the  dump.  They  will  have 
a  crushing  before  long.  They  have  out 
about  18  or  20  loads With  the  excep- 
tion of  the  above  mine,  everything  looks 
quiet  and  deserted  on  Massachusetts  Hill 
and  vicinity  which  a  few  years  ago  so  teemed 
with  life  and  activity.  There  is  yet  abund- 
ance of  gold,  but  disagreements  between 
companies  have  prevented  concert  of  ac- 
tion and  hardness  of  the  rock  and  the  im- 
mense expense  of  pumping  deter  any  single 
company. 

A  San  Francisco  company  have  located  a 
ledge  on  Kate  Hayes  Hill,  which  is  to  be 
called  the  Crescent,  and  will  commence  work 
immediately. 

Excelsior. — Transcript,  Feb.  21st:  We 
learn  that  the  Mohawk  and  Montreal  Co. 
have  struck  a  very  rich  ledge  over  four 
feet  wide.  The  ledge  was  struck  in  the 
lower  level,  near  the  mill,  on  the  15th  inst. 
The  owners  now  consider  that  the  perma- 
nency of  their  ledge  is  established. 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Feb.  17th :  Meadow 
Lake  is  pretty  much  deserted.  The  snow 
is  about  eight  or  ten  feet  deep.  But 
little  work  in  tile  way  of  mining  is  being 
done  in  Excelsior  district. 

PLACER  COUNTY. 

Auburn  Stars  and  Stripes,  Feb.  18th:  W. 
H.  Puffer  informs  us  that  a  crushing  of 
about  60  tons  of  rock  from  the  Jenny  Lind 
ledge,  just  made,  yielded  iu  free  gold  $30 
per  ton.  It  is  estimated  that  the  sulphu- 
rets will  pay  $500  per  ton.  This  ledge  is 
situated  on  Dutch  Bavine,  about  one  mile 
below  Newcastle.  It  is  believed  that  there 
are  many  ledges  in  the  vicinity  of  New- 
castle that  will  pay  equally  well. 

SISKIYOU  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  Feb.  13th:  The  miners  on 
Humbug  Creek  are  laying  on  their  oars,  at 
present,  as  the  ground  they  sluiced  off  last 
year  has  been  washed  up  and  there  has  not 
been  water  enough  yet  this  winter  to  enable 
them  to  commence  ground  sluicing  again. 
The  priucipal  mining  on  this  stream  now  is 
in  deep  flats  or  high  banks,  where  it  is 
necessary  to  remove  an  immense  amount  of 
dirt,  requiring  a  large  body  of  water  to  do 
it  successfully  and  profitably. 

Mining  on  McAdams  Creek  has  been 
more  successful  during  the  past  year  than 
it  has  been  for  several  seasons  previous. 
Nearly  all  the  claims  worked  have  turned 
out  well  and  some  of  them  largely. 

The  Etna  Mining  Co.  has  not  been  doing 
anything  in  their  claim  for  some  weeks 
past,  on  account  of  the  scarcity  of  water. 

The  claims  in  the  Klamath  river,  near 
Cottonwood,  did  not  do  as  well  during  tho 
year  as  it  was  supposed  they  would. 

Lash  &  Co.  have  now  been  running  their 
tunnel  on  the  Accidental,  which  is  intended 
to  strike  the  ledge  100  ft.  below  the  sur- 
face, for  three  weeks,  and  have,  got  in  a 
little  over  100  ft.  They  have  still  some  60 
or  70  ft.  to  run.  They  are  at  the  same  time 
taking  out  quartz  at  a  higher  level — about 
40  ft.  from  the  surface.  At  this  level  they 
have  extended  along  the  ledge  a  distance 
of  about  100  ft.  and  find  that  it  averages  in 
thickness  about  2%  ft. 

Haislip's  new  diggings  on  the  East  Fork 
of  Scott  Biver,  prospect  well,  and  from 
present  indications  bid  fair  to  prove  the 
richest  mines  yet  discovered  on  the  head- 
waters of  Scott  Biver.  Duffy  &  Co.  last 
week  picked  up  a  piece  of  pure  gold  in  their 
claim  valued  at  $37,  which  is  proof  conclu- 
sive that  coarse  as  well  as  fine  gold  abouuds 
in  these  new  diggings.  A  number  of  new 
claims  are  being  opened  with  every  pros- 
pect of  striking  as  good  pay  as  has  be.n 
found  in  either  Duffy  &  Co's  or  Magill's 
claims.  There  is  an  extensive  country  on 
East  Fork  that  has  not  been  prospected. 

TRINITY   COUNTY. 

Weaverville  Journal,  Feb.  20th:  Suther- 
lin,  McMurry  &  Hupp,  in  Weaver  Basin, 
are  running  a  cut  at  almost  right  angles 
with  the  line  of  their  flume  to  the  low  flat 
along  East  Weaver  Creek.  They  expect  to 
run  across  to  the  creek  this  winter,  and  will 
then  have  an  opening  of  a  1, 000  ft.  face  upon 
the  pay  streak,  with  a  mile  of  bedrock 
ditch  and  flume. 

Fox  &  Fox  at  Lewiston,  are  making  their 
claim  on  the  hill,  back  of  town,  pay  well. 
P.  Cronin  &  Co.  are  still  working  a  low 
water  claim  on  Jackson's  Bar.     Squire  Mus- 


ser,  in  the  Frank  Woods  claim,  has  found 
a  channel  in  the  hill  that  has  so  far  paid 
him  $7  or  $8  a  day  to  the  hand,  in  coarse 
gold,  picked  up  while  sluicing. 

The  miners  on  lower  Trinity  are  com- 
plaining of  the  scarcity  of  water.  Shaber 
&  Co.  are  making  from  $110  to  $150  per 
week. 

The  miners  at  Minersville  are  pushing 
ahead  as  energetically  as  the  supply  of 
water  will  permit.  A  few  days  ago  Jonn 
Weeden  picked  up  an  8-oz.  piece  of  gold 
on  Mule  Creek.  Excellent  prospects  are 
obtained  on  Buckeye. 

A  telegram  from  Trinity  Center  dated 
Feb.  22d,  sayf:  A  miner  named  Weeden, 
at  Minersville,  within  the  past  week,  has 
taken  out  over  $5,000  in  coarse  gold — some 
of  the  nuggets  weighing  eight  ounces.  The 
ground  worked  is  not  over  20  ft.  square. 
In  consequence  of  this  rich  strike,  consid- 
erable excitement  has  been  occasioned  and 
several  companies  are  preparing  to  open 
claims  in  that  vicinity. 

(A  later  despatch  confirms  the  report 
above  given. — Eds.  Pkess.  ) 

ARIZONA. 

Prescott  Miner,  Jan.  30th:  Mr.  Borger 
has  completed  his  working  tests  of  the 
Sterling  mine.  He  has  proven  that  the 
ores  of  the  Sterling  can  be  worked  suc- 
cessfully by  chlorination;  that  they  are 
rich  enough  to  pay  exceedingly  well,  and, 
also,  that  the  Sterling  is  a  mine.  A  contract 
for  tunnelng  50  feet  more  into  the  minehas 
been  let. 

The  Eureka  mill,  Walker's  district,  was 
ruuning  on  Plymouth  and  Box  Elder  rock, 
Wednesday  last,  and  from  the  looks  of  the 
plates  and  batteries,  the  rock  was  paying. 

At  Black  Canon,  Big  Bug,  Lower  Lynx 
Creek,  the  Placeritas,  and  on  the  Upper 
Hassayampa,  the  placer  miners  are  working 
away,  and  doing  well. 

A  party  who  recently  arrived  from  Brad- 
shaw  mining  district,  brings  highly  eu- 
conraging  news  concerning  the  mines  in 
Black  Canon  Creek.  Three  of  the  seven 
companies  now  at  work  there  were  sluic- 
ing when  the  party  left  the  creek,  and 
making  from  $8  to  $12  per  day  to  the  man. 
The  other  companies  were  outting  ditches, 
making  sluices,  and  otherwise  preparing 
for  work.  The  bar  owned  by  Behman  k 
Co. ,  is  on  the  south  side  of  the  river,  about 
one  mile  below  Montezuma  Bar.  Before 
coming  here,  the  company  prospected  it 
thoroughly,  and  Behman  informed  us  that 
he  would  not  board  a  man  who  could  not 
make  $10  a  day  in  it.  We  saw  several 
prospects  which  he  had  carefully  kept  sep- 
arate—the poorest  of  which  was  18  cents 
out  of  two  pans.  There  is  one  channel  in 
the  bar,  the  dirt  of  which  prospects  40 
cents  to  the  pan. 

Jackson,  Lovejoy  &  Co.,  at  Lower  Lynx 
Creek  are  piping  away. 

The  companies  engaged  in  mining  in 
Big  Bug  district,  are  making  from  $5  to 
$10  per  day  to  the  man;  those  on  the  Hasa- 
yampa  are  also  doing  well. 
"At  the  Placeritas,  near  Walnut  Grove, 
at  Weaver,  and  near  the  Vulture  mine, 
placer  mining  is  being  carried  on,  and 
those  engaged  in  the  business  have  been 
and  are  doing  well. 

About  20  tons  of  refuse  rock  has  been 
crushed  at  the  Eureka  mill,  on  Lynx  Creek 
but  owing  to  the  intense  cold,  which  pre- 
vented amalgamation,  they  were  unable  to 
get  the  gold  together. 

Work  on  the  Chase  tunnel  is  steadilv 
progressing,  and  the  mine  is  growing 
wider. 

BRITISH  COLUMBIA. 

The  Victoria  Colonist  gives  the  following: 
The  new  mines  at  Suqwash,  near  the  north- 
ern extremity  of  the  island,  are  being  rap- 
idly opened.  The  Nanaimo  Packet  reports 
that  the  Superintendent,  with  his  gang  of 
laborers,  has  driven  a  tunnel  some  distance 
into  the  side  of  the  hill,  and  that  the  coal 
ranks  in  quality  with  the  best  heretofore 
discovered  on  this  island. 

The  indications  of  a  "  rush  "  to  the  Koo- 
tenay  diggings  are  so  favorable  on  the 
American  side  that  two  Oregon  drovers  are 
preparing  to  drive  in  2,000  head  of  cattle 
for  the  supply  of  the  gold-seekers. 

COLORADO. 

Central  City  Herald,  Jan.  13th:  The 
Whitcomb  mill,  Nevada,  is  now  running 
on  better  ore  than  at  any  time  since  1860, 
from  the  Forks  lode.  Its  12  stamps  are 
constantly  busy.... Col.  Tannett  is  now 
running  20  stamps  of  the  Bocky  Mountain 
Co's  new  30-stamper  on  Bates  ore.  The  ore 
vein  has  somewhat  improved  of  late  . .  .A 
quartz  mill  is  being  put  up  on  Fall  river 
with  a  view  to  crushing  ore  from  Bnssell 
and  Nevada. 

We  have  the  following  from  Nevada  dis- 
trict: Wheeler  &  Vanderen  have  a  14-inch 
vein  of  galena  in  the  bottom  of  their  mine. 
Besides  this,  the  mine  is  yielding  a  large 


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quantity  of  ore  which  is  being  crushed  at  tions  for  a  few  days,  in  a  day  or  two,  for  the  ore  to  Swansea.  One  interest  in  this  mine 
tin-  new  Beverly  &  Koonee  mill.  It  pays  t  purpose  of  making  some  alteration  about !  was  sold  last  week  to  Dr.  Hutchins,  for 
very 'well.  The  galena  is  about  as  pure  as  the  mill  as  well  as  the  mine.  The  mine  31,000. 
ar.y  we  ever  saw.     Specimens  will  yield  as    looks  splendidly,  and  the  ore  is  as  rich  and 


high  as  7.">  ]>cr  cent.,  and  on  average  of  the 
galena  vein  will  po  as  high  as  60  per  cent. 
We  saw  some  remarkable  cubes  of  lead 
this  morning,  which  surpass  anything  of 
the  kind  we  havo  ever  Been,  for  6ize  and 
singularity  of  shape. 

A.  M.  Jones  has  got  through  the  cap  on 
the  Hidden  Treasure,  which  is  situated 
near  the  Forks.  He  has  struck  a  largo 
body  of  very  rich  ore.  It  is  thought  to  be 
the  same  as  the  California  lode. 

B.  C.  Waterman  sold  his  last  lot  of  first 
class  ore  to  Prof.  Hill  for  §172  per  ton. 
He  is  building  a  new  mill  in  Eureka,  which 
will  be  ready  to  start  up  next  week.  It  will 
have  15  stamps. 

A  consolidation  has  been  effected  re- 
cently, of  the  Ophir,  Gilpin  and  the  First 
National  property,  on  the  Burroughs  lode, 
making  602  ft. 

Same,  Jan.  27th:  From  Clear  Creek  we 
have  the  following  items:  Rockwell  has 
struck  mineral  in  the  Gilpin   lode  similar 

to   that  found  in    the    McClellan The 

Equator  has  recently  opened  up  better  than 

ever The  Mendota   has  now  a   two-foot 

crevice  of  solid  mineral,  worth  from  $100 
to  $800  per  ton  by  fire  assay. 

The  Terrible  tunnel  is  now  over  50  feet 
long,  progressing  favorable.  Iu  the  shaft 
150  feet  deep  they  have  s  wider  vein  and 
better  ore  than  ever  before.  They  have 
about  25  tons  of  assorted  ore  in  the  shaft 
house,  worth  81,000  per  ton  .  The  Brown, 
Coin,  Lilly,  Elgin,  Quaker,  Emmet,  Ben- 
ton and  other  lodes  on  Brown  and  Sher- 
man mountains  are  being  worked  with  sat- 
isfactory results.  A  large  per  cent,  of  ga- 
lena is  being  found  in  the  Brown,  where 
they  are  now  working. ..  .At  the  Brown 
works  the  cupel  furnace  started  up  yester- 
day  Huependen,   Wolters    &    Co.    will 

soon  be  ready  to  start  three  new  cylinders. 
Central  City  Register,  Jan.  28th:  We  have 
been  presented  by  Stanley  &  Stalker,  with 
a  beautiful  specimen  of  arborescent  native 
copper.  It  was  taken  from  their  claims  on 
the  California  lode,  Nevada  district,  and  is 
one  of  the  best  Colorado  specimens  of  na- 
tive copper  that  we  have  ever  received. 
The  rock  which  carries  this  metal  appears, 
from  a  casual  examination,  to  be  quite  rich 
in  silver. 

Work  has  been  shutdown  on  the  Bobtail 
mine,  owing  to  insufficient  means  for  pump- 
ing out  the  water. 

A.  one-third  interest  in  the  Cliff  lode  at 
Georgetown  was  recently  sold  for  $1,500. 

From  Sugar  Loaf  district  we  have  the 
following:  The  Hoosier  mine  is  looking 
very  well — better  than  usual.  The  shaft  is 
now  125  ft.  deep,  and  in  the  bottom  they 
have  ore  the  whole  width  of  the  shaft.  A 
cross  cut  has  been  started  from  the  bottom 
towards  the  west  wall,  and  they  have  good 
ore  in  that  as  far  as  they  have  gone.  A 
level  has  also  been  started  north  from  the 
shaft  in  which  they  have  ore  the  whole 
width.  The  other  mines  in  the  district  are 
nearly  all  idle  at  present,  and  but  little 
prospecting  is  being  done.  Ward  district 
is  quite  dull,  the  Ni-Wot  mill  and  mine 
both  being  at  present  shut  down.  The 
Long's  Peak  mill  is  doiog  a  little  work  on 
surface  ores.  The'  Hoosier  mill  was  run- 
ning one  pan  only  on  rich  ores,  but  it  was 
expected  that  one  more  Hepburn,  and  one 
Blatchley  pan  would  be  started  in  a  few 
days.  They  have  a  good  supply  of  rich 
ore  out,  and  a  very  large  amount  is  in  sight 
in  the  mine  that  can  be  taken  out  as  fast  as 
it  is  wanted. 

Denver  Jfews,  Feb.  3d:  A  party  just  come 
down  from  Granite  district  gives  us  the 
following:  The  Treasury  Mining  Co.  are 
running  their  mill,  15  stamps,  and  crushing 
'2yt  cords  of  ore  per  24  hours.  The  ore  is 
from  the  Magenta  lode,  on  which  the  shaft 
is  now  120  ft.  deep.  It  yields  $95  per 
cord ....  Partridge  &  Morrison's  9-stamp 
mill,  has  just  fiuished  a  run  of  2%  cords  of 
ore  from  the  Jessie  Johnson  lode.  It  was 
supposed  the  yield  would  not  be  less  than 
$150  per  cord.  The  ore  was  taken  from  a 
shaft  40  ft.  deep ....  Work  i3  being  done  in 
a  number  of  lodes,  and  considerable  pros- 
pecting is  being  dune,  resulting  in  many 
valuable  discoveries. 

IDAHO. 

Owyhee  Avalanche,  Feb.  6th  :  We  were 
this  week  shown  a  large  specimen  from  the 
Baxter  mine,  one  of  the  handsomest  we 
have  ever  seen;  it  is  very  rich  in  sulphu- 
rets  of  silver.  The  shaft  is  now  down  to  a 
depth  of  190  feet,  and  the  lode  is  growing 
wider  as  it  goes  down.  The  pay  streak,  out 
of  which  this  specimen  was  extracted, 
ranges  from  18  inches  to  two  feet  in  width. 

New  and  rich  deposits  have  been  struck 
lately  in  the  Poorman  and  in  the  Rising 
Star  at  Flint. 

The  Ida  Elmore  mill  will  suspend  opera- 


abondant  as  ever.  They  propose  to  sink 
the  south  shaft  to  a  considerable  depth  be- 
fore forming  a  new  level;  after  which  the 
mine  will  continue  to  furnish  its  accus- 
tomed flow  of  bullion. 

The  total  amount  of  bullion  assayed  in 
Owyhee  Conntv  during  the  month  of  Jan- 
unry  was  S115,'803.39. 

Silver  .City  Tidal  Wave,  Feb.  9th : 
Black's  mill  is  running  on  Pickens  &  Ed- 
ward's ore;  a  fine  yield  is  anticipated. 

Dalles  Mountaineer,  Feb.  12th:  The 
quartz  mills  at  Warren's  Diggings  have 
been  running  nearly  all  the  winter  and 
have  been  paying  quite  well.  The  placer 
miners  have  been  able  to  continue  their 
work  all  through  the  winter.  The  new 
quartz  mill  lately  put  in  operation  at  Flor- 
ence, crushing  rock  from  the  Davis  lead, 
has  been  paving  well. 

Silver  City  Tidal  ^Yuve,  Feb.  16th  :  The 
Poorman  is  now  yielding  ore  that  in  quan- 
tity and  quality  is  fully  up  to  the  standard 
of  the  famous  mine  in  its  palmiest  days. 
Large  quantities  of  ore  are  being  taken 
from  the  level,  200  feet  from  the  bottom  of 
the  main  shaft,  which  is  300  feet  deep.  The 
rich  vein  matter  in  which  gold  predomi- 
nates, is  from  two  to  four  feet  wide. 

A  force  of  70  men  is  now  employed  at 
the  Golden  Chariot  mine,  and  large  quan- 
tities of  glittering  ore  are  being  brought  to 
the  surface.  The  deeper  and  more  exten- 
sive the  mine  is  worked,  the  better  does  its 
immense  richness  become  evident. 

We  have  recently  been  shown  several 
pieces  of  gold-bearing  quartz  of  marvelous 
richness,  from  Peck  &  Porter's  mine.  The 
ore  is  similar  in  appearance  to  that  of  the 
Golden  Chariot  and  Ida  Elmore. 

L.  W.  Greenwell  is  engaged  in  develop- 
ing another  mine  immediately  south  of  Peek 
&  Porter's  claim,  on  the  same  lode.  En- 
couraging prospects  are  obtained. 

Operations  have  been  resumed  on  the 
Minnesota.  The  north  shaft  is  now  down 
80  feet  on  the  vein,  which  is  yielding  quartz 
that  will  doubtless  pay  largely  for  working. 
MONTANA. 
Helena  Post,  Jan.  29th :  John  Potter 
yesterday  concluded  the  purchase  of  200 
feet  on  the  Park  quartz  lode.  The  price 
paid  we  did  not  learn.  Mr.  Potter  will  im- 
mediately proceed  in  the  development  of 
his  interest,  and  place  sufficient  quartz  on 
the  surface  to  commence. 

The  12  mile  ditch  which  is  to  carry  all 
the  water  of  McClellan's  Creek  into  Up- 
ton's Bar  and  Maguire's  Gulch,  is  now 
nearly  completed.  Six  hydraulics  will  be 
in  operation  on  Upton's  Bar  and  Maguire's 
Guloh  early  in  the  spring. 

A  shaft  has  been  sunk  on  discovery 
claim  of  the  10-Mile  Mining  Co.,  some  23 
feet,  and  a  gravel  has  been  reached  which 
contains  gold  to  the  prospect  of  ten  cent3 
to  the  pan.  The  gold  is  of  a  coarse  na- 
ture. 

William  Nolan  arrived  last  night  from 
Cable  City,  bringing  with  him  329  ounces 
of  gold  retort,  which  amounted  to  nearly 
$8,000  in  currency,  being  the  result  of  one 
week's  run  of  the  Nolan  mill.  This  mill  is 
at  present  engaged  on  another  run.  The 
Hanenr  mill  will  probably  be  started  in  a 
few  days.  McCartney  started  for  Cable 
this  morning  to  provide  means  for  a  speedy 
delivery  of  quartz  at  this  mill. 

The  Deer  Lodge  Independent  has  the  fol- 
lowing: Prof.  Swallow's  mill  is  now  oper- 
ating on  quartz  from  the  Nevin's  lode.  The 
mill  is  in  fine  condition  and  doing  well.  It 
constantly  improves  in  condition. 

The  Pittsburg  &  Montana  Mining  Co's 
quartz  mill  at  Georgetown  has  changed 
hands.  We  understand  that  active  opera- 
tions will  at  once  commence,  which  will 
keep  this  mill  actively  employed. 

NEVADA. 

HUMBOLDT. 

Unionville  Register,  Feb.  6th :.  Fall  & 
Co.  shipped  this  week,  per  Wells,  Fargo  & 
Co's  Express,  1,500  ounces  of  fine  bullion. 

The  Winnemncca  correspondent  writes  : 
There  are  four  companies  at  work  in  this 
district — the  Wearmonth,  Stars  and  Stripes, 
Accident  and  Pride  of  the  Mountain.  The 
Wearinouth  Co.  are  now  at  work  clearing 
out  an  old  tunnel  which  had  been  run  to 
the  ledge  some  three  years  ago,  which  is 
about  150  feet  in  length,  and  opens  the 
ledge  60  or  75  feet  from  the  surface.  Be- 
iow  this  another  tunnel  has  been  started, 
which  will  cut  the  ledge  50  reet  lower.  A 
shaft  will  then  be  raised  to  the  upper  tun- 
nel, and  from  that  to  the  surface,  which 
will  thoroughly  ventilate  the  mine  and  at 
the  same  time  determine  the  value  of  the 
ledge.  The  company  intend  to  thoroughly 
open  the  mine  this  winter,  and  build  a 
mill  in  the  spring,  unless  satisfactory  ar- 
rangements can  be  made  for  shipping  the 


The  vein  in  the  Accident  mine  is  rather 
small,  but  is  said  to  be  exceedingly  rich. 
A  tunnel  is  in  60  feet,  at  the  end  of  which 
the  vein  iu  the  ledge  is  15  inches  wide,  with 
ore  that  is  said  to  assay  as  high  as  $800. 

The  Stars  and  Stripes,  or  Union  Series, 
which  eonsists  of  six  ledges,  is  owned  by 
a  New  York  Company.  This  mine  is  more 
thoroughly  opened  than  any  in  the  district. 

The  Pride  of  the  Mountain  mine  may  be 
considered  the  "Ebcrhardt"  of  the  dis- 
trict It  is  owned  by  Buck  &  Eunkel,  who 
are  now  taking  out  and  sacking  ore  from 
three  different  tunnels,  on  which  they  read- 
ily get  an  advance  of  50  per  cent  of  the 
pulp  assay  delivered  on  the  platform  of  the 
freight  depot  at  this  place. 

There  are  a  number  of  ledges  in  this  dis- 
trict, aside  from  those  mentioned  above, 
which  will  in  all  probability  be  worked  this 
coming  summer.  Among  the  richest  of 
them  are  the  Grant,  World,  Lodl,  High 
Star  and  Last  Chance. 


ui-:i:sr.  iti  VKic. 

Austin  Reveille,  Feb.  11th:  Six  bars  of 
bullion,  the  product  of  ore  from  Leon  & 
Co's  El  Dorado  South  in  the  district  of  Sil- 
ver Bend,  were  brought  to  this  city  last 
evening. 

The  Manhattan  mill  closed  on  Saturday 
and  will  remain  closed  for  several  weeks. 
Cause,  want  of  ore. 

Feb.  12th :  The  stage  which  arrived 
from  Belmont  last  evening  brought  into 
this  city  seven  bars  of  bullion,  the  product 
of  Leon  &  Co's  El  Dorado  South. 

The  first  consignment  of  bullion  from 
Austin  across  the  continent  to  New  York 
city  was  made  this  morning  by  the  First 
National  Bank  in  this  city  through  Wells, 
Fargo  &  Co.  The  shipment  comprised 
seven  bars  produced  from  the  ore  of  Leon 
&  Co's  El  Dorado  South,  in  Silver  Bend 
district 

Feb.  13th :  The  second  consignment  of 
seven  bars  of  bullion  overland  to  New  York 
city,  through  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.,  was 
made  to-day  by  the  First  National  Bank  in 
this  city.  The  bullion  is  the  product  of 
the  El  Dorado  South  mine  in  Silver  Bend 
district. 

Feb.  16th  :  We  are  informed  by  good 
authority  that  on  Thursday  last  the  vein  of 
the  Buel  North  Star  of  the  Lane  and  Fuller 
Co.,  was  uncovered  of  the  great  width  of 
five  feet,  and  that  it  contains  a  stratum  of 
ore  ten  to  twelve  inches  thick  that  is 
worth  from  $450  to  $500  per  ton,  as  shown 
by  assays,  and  that  the  remainder  of  the 
vein  will  pay  at  the  rate  of  $100  to  $150 
per  ton. 

We  mentioned  the  other  day  the  finding 
of  a  large  and  beautiful  crystal  of  polybas- 
ite  in  the  Buel  North  Star  mine  in  Lander 
hill ;  and  we  saw  yesterday  in  the  cabinet 
in  Boalt  &  Stetefeldt's  office  four  fine  speci- 
mens of  tetrahedrite — argentiferous  gray 
copper  ore,  or  silver  fahlerz,  which  were 
obtained  from  the  same  mine.  These 
pretty,  three-cornered  crystals  are  called 
pseudo-morphous,  being  covered  by  a  very 
light  incrustation  of  copper  pyrites,  of  fine 
yellow  hue,  closely  resembling  native  gold, 
and  very  attractive  to  the  eye  of  the  novice. 

Feb.  17th  :  By  the  stage  which  arrived 
from  White  Pine  this  morning  six  bars  of 
bullion,  weighiug  592  pounds,  consigned  to 
the- Bank  of  California,  were  brought  into 
this  city. 

Belmont  CJtamploii,  Feb.  13th :  The 
mill  of  the  Belmont  Co.,  last  week  finished 
a  six-week's  run  on  ore  from  Leon  &  Co's 
El  Dorado  South,  and  "cleaned  up"  on 
the  7th  instant.  The  run  comprised  343 
tons  of  ore,  which  yielded  58  bars  of  bull- 
ion, weighing  53,605  ounces.  The  product 
of  the  ore  is  about  $50,000. 

WASIIOE. 

[In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  portion 
of  this  paper,  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  Feb.  13th  :  We  are 
informed  that  the  Belcher  Miuing  Co.  have 
cut  into  a  body  of  ore  assaying  $90  per 
ton,  between  their  300  and  400  foot  levels. 
The  deposit  is  said  to  be  over  12  feet  wide 
in  places. 

The  total  shipment  of  bullion  from  this 
city,  last  week,  was  but  3,025  pounds,  val- 
ued at  $89,423  86. 

The  Justice  &  Independent  Mining  Co., 
have  started  up  again  in  good  shape. 
They  have  two  powerful  engines  and  two 
new  11-inch  pumps,  capable  of  throwing 
25,000  gallons  per  hour.  The  shaft  has 
been  pumped  out  and  repaired  to  the  bot- 
tom, a  depth  of  380  feet.  The  company 
now  have  in  sight  a  large  quantity  of  ore 
which  will  pay  very  well  for  crushing  at 
the  prices  charged  by  the  mills  at  the  pres- 
ent time. 

The   new   Ophir   shaft  is  now  down  to  a 


depth  of  700  feet,  at  which  point  prepara- 
tions are  being  made  to  start  a  drift.  Work- 
men have  been  engaged  for  two  or  three 
days  past  in  cutting  out  a  station  from 
which  to  open  the  drift,  and  drifting  will 
be  commenced  as  soon  as  this  work  is 
completed.  The  whole  depth  of  this  work 
is  725  feet,  but  tho25  feet  below  the  station 
is  counted  as  "sut"p."  The  company 
claim  to  have  a  front  ledge,  and  one  object 
in  running  the  present  drift  doubtless  is  to 
ascertain  if  there  be  such  a  ledge. 

WHITE  PIXIi 

Austin  Reveille,  Feb.  8tU:  The  stage 
which  arrived  in  this  city  yesterday  from 
White  Pine  brought  fivo  liars  of  bullion 
from  one  of  the  mills  of  that  district. 

Feb.  13th:  A  passenger  who  arrived  in 
this  city  this  morning  from  White  Pine  in- 
forms us  that  a  severe  storm  prevailed  in 
that  district  for  two  days  previous  to  the 
departure  of  the  stage,  but  that  the  snow 
was  not  deeper  than  it  was  in  this  city.  The 
snow  was  proceeded  by  terrific  wind. 

Feb.  15th:  The  stage  which  arrived  in 
this  city  from  White  Pine  this  morning 
brought  five  bars  of  bullion  from  one  of 
the  mills  in  that  district. 

A  correspondent  writes  to  the  Virginia 
Enterprise,  under  date  of  Feb.  4th,  as  fol- 
lows in  answer  to  the  question  "Shall  I 
come  out  ?"  put  by  a  friend  in  this  city: 
"  If  you  could  have  the  least  idea  of  how 
matters  stand  here,  you  would  not  ask. 
Just  imagine  the  wind  blowing  a  perfect 
hurricane,  the  thermometer  10  degrees  be- 
low zero  and  a  dense  fog  that  you  can 
hardly  breathe  enveloping  this  oity,  and 
you  will  have  some  idea  of  a  day  on  Treas- 
ure Hill.  Add  to  this  a  place- overcrowded 
with  people,  with  no  other  occupation  than 
standing  around  whisky-shops  drinking 
whiskey — as  <the  snow  is  so  deep  no  pros- 
pecting can  be  done — and  you  have  some 
idea  of  White  Pine  at  the  present  season. 

A  correspondent  writing  to  the  Nevada 
Gazette,  under  date  of  Feb.  9th,  says:  The 
exceeding  richness  of  some  of  the  ore  here 
is  beyond  question,  and  capitalists  are  in- 
vesting in  both  mines  and  real  estate  freely, 
and  paying  prices  for  both  that  I  do  not 
think  the  prospects  will  justify.  Most  of 
the  purchases  of  mines  are  made  by  specu- 
lators or  stock  gamblers,  who  are  willing 
to  take  any  risk,  being,  as  a  general  thing, 
so  situated  that  they  can  evade  any  lossthat 
may  be  incurred,  and  at  the  same  time  reap 
their  portion  of  any  profit  that  may  accrue. 
Some  of  the  mineral  deposits  on  Treasure 
Hill  are  of  immense  richness;  but  from  my 
observation  all  the  ore  is  found  in  beds  or 
"pockets,"  there  being  apparently  no  fis- 
sure veins,  although  the  deposits  on  Chlo- 
ride Flat  would  approximate  nearer  to  such 
than  anything  I  have  seen  if  the  upheaval 
of  the  hill  had  left  the  strata  of  limestone 
standing  at  an  angle  of  30  to  40  degrees, 
instead  of  horizontal  or  flat,  as  it  is.  This 
hill  I  look  upon  as  more  favorable  to  the 
laboring  man  than  any  quartz  district  I 
have  seen,  from  the  fact  that  he  can  go  to 
work  with  his  own  hands,  and  by  sinking 
15  or  20  ft.  have  as  good  a  chance  as  any 
capitalists  of  striking  rich  ore,  from  which 
he  may  make  a  snug  raise. 

NEW  MEXICO. 

A  correspondent  writing  from  La  Me- 
silla,  New  Mexico,  to  the  New  York  Tribune, 
under  date  of  Nov.  23d,  1868,  says :  Con- 
siderable excitement  has  been  manifested 
here,  lately,  owing  to  the  reports  of  the 
discovery  of  rich  silver  mines  in  San  A.n- 
dreas  Canon,  about  40  miles  from  this 
place.  The  discoverer,  a  poor  Mexican 
living  in  Las  Cruces,  accidentlly  found  the 
lode,  and  sank  a  shaft  to  the  depth  of  20 
feet.  On  two  or  three  occasions  he  has 
gone  out  there  alone,  and  after  an  absence 
of  several  days,  he  has  returned  with  his 
small  native  donkey  loaded  with  about  300 
pounds  of  ore.  This  ore  was  bought  either 
by  Lesinsky  &  Co.,  or  Louis  Rosenbaum; 
but,  until  within  a  very  few  days,  the  ex- 
act locality  of  the  lode  was  unknown.  On 
the  17th  inst.  a  party  left  here  to  prospect 
San  Andreas  Canon.  They  returned  yes- 
terday, and  report  the  discovery  of  silver 
lodes  of  fabulous  wealth  and  magnitude. 
There  is  one  lode  of  some  50  feet  in  width, 
which  can  be  distinctly  traced  for  several 
miles  by  the  eye.  The  blossom  rock  which 
lies  on  the  surface,  and  marks  the  direction 
of  the  lode,  is  pure  quartz,  and  contains 
silver  and  lead  in  large  and  plainly  visible 
quantities.  Three  hundred  pounds  of  the 
ore,  taken  indiscriminately  from  the  bot- 
tom of  the  shaft,  have  been  assayed,  and 
prove  that  the  ore  will  yield  $1,700  to  the 

ion.        i        i  I   m. -In  -nma'/f        ,  -I 
ORECON. 

Dalles  Mountaineer,  Feb.  12th  :  A  small 
party  of  prospectors  left  a  few  days  ago 
for  some  place  across  the  river,  said  to  be 
about  12  or  14  miles  from  here,  where  it  is 
said  they  have  discovered  placer  gold  dig- 
gings. 


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The  Petaluma  Mastodon—Tertiary  and 
Post-Tertiary  Geology  in  California. 


£ta.n  Francisco: 

Saturday  Morning,  Feb.  27, 


1869. 


Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Ibbbia. — The  chemical  powers,  as  they  are 
usually  termed,  of  the  voltaic  pile,  were 
first  observed  in  association  with  the  de- 
composition of  water  and  certain  saline 
solutions,  by  Messrs.  Nicholson  &  Car- 
lisle, in  the  year  1800.  They  were  after- 
wards more  accurately  investigated  by 
Haisinger  &  Berzelius;  and  in  1807  Sir  H. 
Davy  communicated  his  celebrated  lec- 
ture "  on  some  chemical  agencies  of  elec- 
tricity" to  the  Eoyal  Society,  in  which  the 
electro-chemical  powers  of  the  pile  were 
more  minutely  explained,  and  formed 
the  basis  of  those  brilliant  discoveries 
with  which  he  subsequently  startled  the 
scientific  world.  It  remained,  however, 
for  the  late  illustrious  Farraday  to  explain 
much  that  had  been  left  incomplete  by 
former  experimenters. 

Gold  Pen. — Iridium  and  osmium  were  dis- 
covered by  Smithson  Tennant,  a  native 
of  Yorkshire,  England,  a  gentleman  of 
moderate  fortune,  but  of  great  talent, 
amiability  and  worth.  Like  his  great 
countryman  Cavendish,  he  was  an  exact 
experimenter,  and  also  somewhat  retir- 
ing. His  experiments  on  the  identity  of 
the  composition  of  the  diamond  and  char- 
coal (1796)  still  remain  models  for  ele- 
gance and  exactness. 

Thunder. — When  a  tree  is  struck  by  light- 
ning, it  often  happens  that  it  becomes 
nearly  completely  barked.  This  phenom- 
enon is  owing  to  the  eleofcricity  taking 
that  direction  which  forms  the  best  con- 
ductor; which,  when  sap  and  moisture 
exist,  is  between  the  bark  and  the  wood. 
The  bark  so  stripped  is  sometimes  found 
curiously  spread  round  the  tree  in  the 
form  of  a  circle. 

Lignum,  Nevada. — Wood  conducts  heat 
much  better  with  the  grain  than  across 
it,  that  is  better  in  a  direction  parallel 
with  the  fibers  than  across  them.  Dr. 
Tyndall  has  not  only  confirmed  this  fact, 
but  has  also  proved  that  heat  passes 
rather  more  rapid  in  a  direction  from  the 
external  surface  towards  the  center  than 
it  does  in  the  direction  parallel  with  the 
ligneous  rings. 

B.  S.,  Grass  Valley. — It  is  not  in  all  cases 
indispensably  necessary  that  liquefaction 
should  take  place  preliminary  to  crystal- 
lization, the  deposition  of  a  solid  from 
the  gaseous  state  sometimes  takes  place 
in  crystalline  forms.  Iodine,  arsenious 
acid,  sulphur,  iodide  of  mercury,  and 
camphor  afford  familiar  illustrations  of 
this  faot.   KiamJd 

BorLEB. — With  water  and  dilute  solutions 
generally,  fluidity  is  accelerated  through 
minute  tubes,  with  increase  of  tempera- 
ture. Water,  for  instance,  at  113°  Fah., 
has  been  found  to  escape  through  a  tube 
2%  times  as  quickly  as  it  did  at  41°  Fah. 


Betubning.— Weare  pleased  to  state  that 
our  W.  B.  Ewer,  A.  M.,  and  his  worthy 
family,  left  New  York  on  the  steamer  of 
February  9th,  aDd  friends  may  anticipate 
their  arrival  in  San  FraDcisc:>  next  week, 
after  an  absence  of  six  months. 


The  skeleton  of  the  mastodon,  discovered 
on  Petaluma  Creek  by  Messrs.  Dickley  and 
Gilmore,  projected  from  a  bank  where  the 
late  storm  had  washed  the  dirt  -away.  The 
tusk  measures  twenty -two  inches  in  cir- 
cumference, and  the  width  of  the  skull  is 
is  nearly  three  feet. 

A  list  of  other  localities  in  this  State 
where  the  remains  of  the  mastodon  have 
been  found,  has  been  made  out  by  Dr.  L. 
G.  Yates  of  Centerville,  Alameda  County, 
and  will  shortly  be  presented  to  the  Acade- 
my of  Sciences.  The  mastodon  is  not  a 
rarity  by  any  means  in  this  State;  though 
there  are  few  well  preserved  specimens  in 
existence,  from  the  fact  that  the  discover- 
ers usually  do  not  take  the  necessary  steps 
to  prevent  them  from  crumbling  to  pieces. 
Specimens  of  the  kind  are  frequently  held 
at  an  extravagant  price  while  they  continue 
to  be  a  novelty,  and  are  then  put  aside  and 
allowed  to  become  worthless  even  to  the 
finders.  Their  only  value  is  to  complete 
the  fossil  collections  made  by  a  few  per- 
sons in  this  State  who  take  an  interest  in 
the  study  of  paleontology.  For  any  other 
purpose  a  mastodon  bone  is  a  piece  of  dead 
property.  The  best  thing  to  be  done  with 
fossils  always,  is  to  make  a  present  of  them 
to  some  geologist  or  amateur  collector, 
who  is  able  to  appreciate  them  for  what 
they  may  signify. 

There  are  several  species  of  the  elephant 
kind,  found  nearly  everywhere  over  North 
America,  from  the  Gulf  of  Mexico  to  Beh- 
rings  Straits:  E.  Ameriaxmis,  E.  primoge- 
nius,  together  with  the  mastodon  gigantens 
especially,  the  latter  being  found  most 
abundantly  over  the  northern  half  of  the 
United  States — representing  the  post-Plio- 
cene age.  This  is  the  newest  or  fourth 
subdivision  of  the  Tertiary,  or  modern  pe- 
riod— of  the  Mammalian  Age — being  sep- 
arated like  the  Eocene,  Miocene,  and  Pli- 
ocene subdivisions,  by  evident  natural 
records  left  in  the  rocks  all  over  the  world. 
The  mastodon  in  California  marks  the  end 
of  this  Mammalian  era,  in  which  the  animal 
kingdom,  apart  from  man,  may  be  said  to 
have  culminated,  "  for," — says  Dana — "the 
system  then  reached  the  highest  grade  of 
development  presented  by  the  merely  ani- 
mal type,  and  brute  passion  had  its  fullest 
display.  In  the  era  now  opening,  the  ani- 
mal element  is  no  longer  dominant,  but 
Mind,  in  the  possession  of  a  being  at  the 
head  of  the  kingdoms  of  life;  and  the  era 
bears  the  impress  of  its  exalted  character- 
istic even  iu  the  smaller  size  of  its  beasts 
of  prey." 

Id  the  bones  of  the  mastodon,  geology 
records  distinctly,  in  California,  the  origin 
and  comparative  position  in  creation,  of  the 
human  species.  They  have  been  found  re- 
peatedly with  marks  of  fire,  and  in  associa- 
tion with  implements  of  human  manufac- 
ture, as  well  as  with  human  bones — in  the 
deep  placer  or  gravel  mines  of  post-Plio- 
cene or  "  post-Tertiary  "  age  in  the  foot- 
hills. 

The  post-Tertiary  period  had  several 
distinct  features,  marking  so  many  subdi- 
visions in  it.  These  were:  1,  The  Glacial 
epoch,  when,  as  Dana  supposes,  the  mount- 
ains of  the  crust  of  the  earth  iu  northern 
parts  at  least,  were  elevated  some  thousands 
of  feet,  into  colder  regions,  which  created 
streams  of  ice  everywhere  like  those  of  the 
Alps  and  of  Alaska,  the  evidences  of  which 
are  so  universal  to  this  day,  and  dug  out  the 
fiords  of  the  northwest  coast,  etc.  2,  The 
Champlain  epoch,  or  epoch  of  river  border 
and  lake  border  formations,  evidenced  by 
lake,  river,  and  ocean  terraces,  from  Maine 
to  California,  and  accounted  for  by  a  sub- 
sidence, again,  of  the  crust,  to  its  former 
position,  such  as  would  enable  the  material 
of  the  terraces  to  be  deposited  underwater. 
3,  The  Terrace  epoch,  when   the   crust  of 


rivers  and  lakes  into  their  present  shapes;  a 
marked  feature  of  the  epoch  being  that  there 
was  an  increase  in  the  amount  of  elevation 
towards  the  north;  as  the  terraces  of  Fraser 
Biver  are  higher  than  they  are  at  Hum- 
boldt Bay  or  farther  south,  the  elevated 
sea  beaches  of  the  Arctic  are  higher  than 
those  of  the  St.  Lawrence  and  of  the  New 
England  shores,  and  the  upper  terraces  of 
the  great  lakes  higher  than  those  south  of 
the  Ohio.  4,  In  the  California  gold  min- 
ing section  in  particular,  and  west  of  the 
Bocky  Mountains  in  general,  the  Volcanic 
epoch,  when  the  mountain  river  channels, 
scooped  out,  and  filled  up  again  in  one  or 
another  of  the  preceding  periods  not  vary 
exactly  defined,  with  auriferous  gravel — a 
part  of  which,  from  its  quantity,  must  have 
been  formed  during  the  Glacial  period,  and 
was  perhaps  dammed  upand  deposited  to  the 
remarkable  depths  disclosed  in  hydraulic 
mining  during  the  subsidence  of  the  Cham- 
plain  epoch — were  overflown  with  streams  of 
lava  from  Shasta,  Lassen's  and  Downieville 
peaks,  and  the  numerous  other  "  sugar 
loafs  "  and  volcanoes  along  the  Sierra  Ne- 
vada. 

This  lava  period  marks  the  end  of  masto- 
don life  on  this  coast.  All  the  mammal  spe- 
cies that  lived  up  to  the  Volcanic  epoch, 
the  horses, buffaloes,  tapirs,  and  the  proboscis 
kinds,  became  extinct;  while  the  oysters  and 
shells  of  the  sea  outlived  them,  and  are  the 
same  in  the  hills  as  those  inhabiting  the 
waters  to-day.  Moreover,  man  outlived 
them, — but  not  necessarily  the  Californian 
of  that  day.  The  great  eruptions  that  cre- 
ated our  highest  mountain  peaks,  and  cov- 
ered the  ancient  river  channels  with  lava 
and  trachytio  cement,  were  witnessed  by 
human  eyes,  as  was  even  the  formation, 
perhaps  thousands  of  years  before,  of  the 
gravel  deposits  themselves,  which  suc- 
ceeded the  Glacial  epoch.  But  at  a  time 
when  all  other  living  mammalia  in  this 
country  appear  to  have  become  extinct,  in 
the  order  and  manner  of  nature  as  wit- 
nessed in  geology,  it  is  not  impossible 
that  nearly  entire  races  of  mankind  also 
may  have  been  forced  to  succumb  to  like 
vicissitudes. 

According  to  Dana's  calculations  of  rel- 
ative time, — the  only  kind  practicable 
after  all  between  two  eternities, — deduced 
from  the  thickness  of  observed  geological 
deposits,  the  duration  of  the  several  ages 
of  the  Mollusks  (Palaeozoic)  of  Reptiles 
(Mesozoic)  and  of  Mammals  (Cenozoic  or 
Tertiary)  were  14  :  4:3:  thus  bringing  the 
history  of  the  rocks  down  to  the  age  of 
man;  the  duration,  in  the  last  mentioned, 
of  the  Tertiary  proper  to  the  post-Terti- 
ary, being  2  :  1.  itmw 
We  cannot  do  better  than  to  quote  from 
Dana  in  regard  to  the  significance -of  the 
history  of  the  Tertiary,  and  post-Tertiary 
periods, — the  geology  of  which  is  applica- 
ble and  interesting  especially  to  man  : 

In  the  Tertiary,  there  was  (1)  the  fin- 
ishing of  the  rocky  substratum  of  the  con- 
tinents; (2)  the  expansion  of  the  conti- 
nental areas  to  their  full  limits,  or  their 
permanent  recovery  from  the  waters  of  the 
oceans;  (3)  the  elevation  of  many  of  the 
great  mountains  of  the  globe,  or  consider- 
able portions  of  them,  through  a  large 
part  of  their  hight,  as  the  Alps,  Pyrenees, 
Apennines,'  Himalayas,  Andes,  Bocky 
Mountains,  the  loftiest  chains  of  the  globe, 
— a  result  not  finally  completed  until  the 
latter  part  of  the  Tertiary.  In  North 
America  there  occurred  a  small  extension 
of  the  continent  on  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf 
borders;  a  vast  increase  west  of  the  Mis- 
sissippi ;  a  small  rising  of  the  land  on  the 
east  and  south,  an  elevation  of  6,000  to 
7,000  i'e  it  in  the  Boeky  Mountains  (nearly 
the  whole  hight  of  the  mass)  and  2,000 
feet  or  more  on  the  Pacific  border. 

In  the  post-Tertiary,  the  great  events,  in 
America  at  least,  were  (1)  the  excavations 
of  valleys  over  the  lifted  mountains  and 
plains,  and  the  shaping  of  the  lofty  sum- 
mits; (2)  the  distribution  of  earth  and 
gravel,  covering  and  leveling  the  rugged 
surface  of  the  earth,  laying  the  foundation 
of  prairies,  and  filling  the  broad  valleys 
with  alluvium;  (3)  the  finishing  of  the  vai 


the  sea, — a  work  completed  in  the  age  of 
Man.  The  excavation  of  valleys  by  run- 
ning water  began  with  the  first  appear- 
ance of  dry  land,  and  increased  with  its 
extent.  But  the  greatest  augmentation 
took  place  after  the  lofty  mountains  had 
risen  in  the  course  of  the  Tertiary  period. 
The  great  gorges  and  canons  over  a  large 
part  of  the  Bocky  Mountains,  below  a  level 
of  6,000  or  7,000  feet,  and  most  of  the  deep 
channels  occupied  by  rivers  in  other  n- 
gions,  then  had  their  beginning. 

There  were  great  oscillations  of  level  in 
the  post-Tertiary  as  well  as  Tertiary;  but 
(1)  the  post-Tertiary  were  mainly  hk/h-lati- 
tttde  oscillations,  being  most  prominent  over 
the  colder  latitudes  of  the  globe,  the  cold, 
temperate  and  Arctic;  (2)  th«y  were  move- 
ments of  the  broad  areas  of  the  continents; 
(3)  they  brought  no  mountain  ranges  into 
existence. 

Great  rivers,  glaciers,  and  icebergs  were 
especially  characteristic  forces  of  the  post- 
Tertiary  ;  and  the  ice  accomplished  what  was 
impossible  for  the  ocean.  In  no  other  pe- 
riod of  geological  history  have  so  large 
masses  of  stone  moved  over  the  earth's 
surface  as  in  the  Glacial  and  later  epochs. 

These  post-Tertiary  agencies  were  active 
everywhere  over  the  continents,  putting 
the  finishing  strokes  to  the  nearly  com- 
pleted globe.  There  was  a  development  of 
beauty  as  well  as  utility  in  all  these  later 
movements.  Those  conditions  and  special 
surface  details  were  developed  that  were 
most  essential  to  the  pastoral,  agricultural, 
and  intellectual  pursuits  which  were  to 
commence  with  the  next  age. 

This  Petaluma  mastodon  belongs  proba- 
bly to  the  post-Tertiary  deposit  made  up 
of  beds  of  gravel,  sand,  clay  and  oyster 
shells,  which  rests  nearly  horizontally  upon 
the  upturned  edges  of  the  Cretaceous 
rocks,  around  Vallejo;  at  Bottle  Hill,  near 
Benicia;  between  Martinez  and  Bull's 
Head  Point;  on  San  Pablo  Bay  between 
Point  Pinole  and  the  Embarcadero;  on  the 
San  Bafael  and  Tomales  road,  north  of 
Tamalpais,  and  at  numerous  other  locali- 
ties around  the  Bay  of  San  Francisco.  "The 
Valley  of  Petaluma" — says  Whitney — "ex- 
tends through  to  the  Russian  River,  is  in 
the  direct  line  with  the  Tertiary  strata  of 
the  Contra  Costa  Hills,  and  is  probably  an 
excavation  in  that  belt,  with  metamorphio 
cretaceous  and  eruptive  rocks  on  both 
sides." 

The  Austin  Reveille  is  impatient  on 
White  Pine  topics,  and  furnishes  its  read- 
ers with  many  a  sarcastic  article,  the 
motive  of  which  is  amusingly  apparent  to 
outsiders.  Out  of  a  brief  paragraph,  in 
which  we  attempted  to  state  merely  a  legal 
point  at  White  Pine,  it  picks  a  sentenoe 
(inadvertently  quoted)  which  makes  us  re- 
sponsible for  the  statement  that  Chloride 
Flat ' '  has  a  stratum  of  rich  ore,  say  a  hund- 
red feet  deep. "  As  it  was  evident  from  the 
connection  that  the  word  stratum  was  used 
in  the  sense  of  belt  or  zone,  and  merely  a 
supposed  case  at  that,  we  are  sorry  that 
the  Reveille  could  see  in  it  only  a  "  flat  de- 
scription" of  that  overrated  countiy,  which, 
thinks  the  Reveille,  "  may  be  appreciated  as 
a  valuable  suggestion  respecting  the  min- 
ing geology  of  White  Pine,  and  so  on. " 


A  Stukning  Meteokio  Exploson  took 
place  near  Bald  Hills,  at  the  head  of  Roar- 
ing River,  Shasta  County,  on  the  5th  inst. 
The  Shasta  Courier  reports  that  the  earth 
was  felt  to  tremble  and  vibrate  for  several 
seconds  after  the  explosion,  and  a  flash  of 
yellowish  light  illuminated  everything 
around.  While  the  sounds  were  still  re- 
verberating, an  immense  ball  of  blazing 
fire  fell  with  great  velocity  to  the  earth, 
producing  a  shock.  For  several  minutes 
after  falling,  the  air  was  strongly  impreg- 
nated with  a  peculiar  odor  resembling  that 
caused  by  heat  generated  by  friction  in 
heavy  machinery. 


the  entire  continent  again  rose  slightly,  and   leys  and  lake  borders  with  a  series  of  plains 
the  terraces  mentioned  were  carved  by  the  I  or  terraces,  aud  the  extension  of  flats  alung 


Quicksilver  neab  Vallejo. — The  re- 
ports referred  to  in  the  Press,  some  time 
since,  of  a  quicksilver  discovery  near  Val- 
lejo, are  repeated,  The  lead  is  a  few  miles 
northeast  of  Vallejo,  and  tho  owner  of  the 
land  has  sold  a  half  interest  in  the  vein  for 
$1,000.  The  discoverer  was  Mr.  J.  D. 
Neate,  who  has  been  quarrying  for  the  Be- 
nicia Cement  Works. 


Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Hafenegger  Explosive  Powder— Power- 
ful Blasting. 

The  principal  testa  yet  mode  with  this 
new  explosive  compound,  took  place  jnst 
beyond  Fort  Point,  on  Friday  of  last  week. 
Something  like  a  month  since  it  was  an- 
nounced that  this  trial  would  take  place, 
but  the  time  appointed  proved  unpropi- 
tious,  owing  to  the  high  sea  prevailing 
and  washing  over  the  rock. 

THE  FIRST  BLAST. 

The  first  rock  blasted  was  round  in  form, 
about  35  feet  diameter  and  25  feet  in  hight, 
in  its  greatest  dimensions.  In  this  rock  a 
IVinch  hole  was  drilled  to  the  depth  of 
9  feet,  and  charged  with  5  pounds  of  No. 
2  (or  what  is  termed  weak)  powder.  The 
explosion  was  not  a  loud  one,  and  the 
debris  was  not  thrown  in  quantity  to  any 
great  hight,  or  distance,  but  the  execution 
in  the  rock  was  remarkable,  it  being  broken 
in  every  direction  from  top  to  bottom. 

SECOND  BLAST. 

The  seoond  and  most  powerful  blast  wks 
fired  in  a  rock  near  40  feet  in  length,  25  feet 
high  and  20  wide — irregular.  It  rested  in 
a  bed  of  sand,  and  the  tide  washed  entirely 
around  it.  We  were  present  and  saw  the 
blast  prepared  in  the  early  part  of  the  day. 
The  hole,  1%-inch  diameter  and  10  feet 
deep,  drilled  weeks  before,  hod  filled 
with  water  from  the  pouring  of  the  surf 
over  the  entire  rock.  The  water  being 
entirely  swabbed  out,  a  1%-inch  car- 
tridge several  feet  long  was  inserted  con- 
taining the  strong,  or  No.  1,  powder.  Into 
this,  by  means  of  a  funnel  and  tube,  was 
ponred  the  liquid  which  renders  the  dry 
powder  explosive.  Top  of  this  was  placed 
a  small  charge  of  the  weak  powder,  which, 
by  the  power  of  its  concussion,  breaks  the 
cartridge  containing  the  strong  powder,  and 
exposes  it  to  the  fire  which  ignites  the 
strong  powder.  No  tamping  was  used.  A 
redwood  plug  was  inserted,  grooved  on  one 
side  to  admit  the  common  safety  fuse  used 
to  explode  powder  No.  2.  The  charge  was 
placed  in  about  the  center  of  the  rock,  the 
body  of  which  is  composed  of  hard  creta- 
ceous Bandstone,  bound  partly  by  quartz. 
Notwithstanding  our  knowledge  of  the 
great  strength  of  this  new  compound,  the 
rock  looked  so  large,  the  hole  and  charge 
so  small,  we  could  not  persuade  our  judg- 
ment out  of  the  belief  that  this  blast  at 
least  would  prove  a  failure.  Unfeigned 
then  was  our  delight,  upon  witnessing  the 
discharge,  to  see  the  center  of  the  rock 
rising  in  air,  and  nearly  two-thirds  of  it 
parting  and  tumbling  into  the  water. 
Seams  were  rent  through  the  entire  mass. 
But  a  small  portion  was  broken  fine  or 
thrown  to  any  great  distance,  although  the 
rock  was  well  fractured  in  the  center,  the 
largest  pieces, — some  of  them  of  nearly  20 
tons  weight, — were  thrown  from  the  edge. 
The  rock  is  supposed  to  have  contained 
about  1,600  tons — not  16,000,  as  our  types 
erroneously  stated  last  week. 

Parties  who  have  visited  the  largest  rock 
since  the  blast,  at  very  low  tide,  say  a  con- 
siderable portion  is  imbedded  in  sand,  but 
that  it  was  completely  broken  through. 

It  is  questionable  whether  one  hundred 
pounds  of  blasting  powder  could  have  been 
made  to  do  equal  execution  to  that  wrought 
by  the  single  charge  of  strong  powder.  To 
have  done  the  work  with  common  powder, 
would  have  required  at  least  ten  times  the 
amount  of  drilling,  nnd  it  is  the  time  and 
cost  of  drilling,  rather  than  the  consump- 
tion of  powder,  that  renders  blasting  opera- 
tions expensive. 

About  one  hundred  intelligent  witnesses, 
including  Col.  Mendell,  who  has  charge  of 
the  construction  of  the  Government  fortifi- 
cations on  Lime  Point;  Maj.  Elliott,  cum- 
mandinir  U.  S.  Engineers  at  Fort  Point,  and 
other  officers,  miners,  and  members  of  the 
press,  were  present  at  these  experiments, 
who  seemed  to  manifest  much  interest  and 
great  satisfaction  with  the  results. 

The  American  -and  foreign  patents  for 


this  powder  are  held  principally  by  the  in- 
ventor, Prof.  Joseph  Hafenegger,  an  Aus- 
trian ;  Budolph  Herman,  President  of  the 
Hafenegger  Powder  Company,  and  Fred- 
erick Wcisenborn,  Prussians. 

Mr.  Herman,  the  leading  manager  in  the 
enterprise,  who  had  charge  of  the  experi- 
ments, is  owner  of  the  Harbor  View  House, 
some  three-quarters  of  a  mile  this  side  of 
Fort  Point  He  has  appropriated  a  small 
portion  of  his  National  Shooting  Gallery 
for  manufacturing  the  powder  and  making 
experiments  for  the  benefit  of  any  interested 
parties  who  are  desirous  of  fully  under- 
standing the  merits  of  the  powder.  One 
realizes  more  clearly  the  merits  of  the 
powder  in  five  minutes  by  seeing  liir.i  mix 
and  fire  it,  than  by  reading  columns  of 
descriptions.  The  compound  is  simple. 
It  requires  no  laboratory  to  manufacture  it 
in  when  the  ingredients  can  be  obtained  in 
large  quantities. 

The  proprietors  are  very  willing  to  ex- 
hibit their  powder  and  its  operation  to  all 
parties  and  interested  persons,  who  are  in- 
vited to  call  and  see  for  themselves. 

THE   SAFETY 

Of  the  powder  is  shown  by  Mr.  Herman  in 
his  experiments.  He  takes  an  ashy -looking 
powder,  containing  three  ingredients,  which 
he  pounds  with  impunity,  and  into  which 
he  thrusts  a  lighted  match  without  effect. 
He  also  subjects  a  white  powder,  looking 
like  fine  salt,  to  the  same  treatment  with 
like  result.  Neither  can  by  any  means  be 
exploded  separately.  He  then  takes  a  com- 
mon No.  30  sieve  and  sifts  the  two  parts  to- 
gether, when  we  have 

powder  no.  2. 

This  powder  is  just  as  explosive — and  no 
more  so— than  common  gunpowder,  and  is 
used  in  the  same  manner  for  blasting.  Its 
power  is  rated  as  10  to  1  of  first  quality  of 
common  blasting  powder;  its  cost  as  3  to 
1  of  gunpowder.  It  can  be  used  for  rifle 
powder,  creates  less  offensive  smell,  and 
blacking  and  fouling  effect,  than  the  article 
in  common  use.  To  show  its  effect,  a  bulk 
equal  to  a  musket  charge  of  gunpowder 
was  placed  in  a  slight  hollow  of  an  anvil, 
over  which  a  32-pound  cannon  ball  was 
placed.  The  detonation  was  equivalent  to 
the  discharge  of  a  6-ft>  cannon,  and  the  ball 
was  thrown  several  feetin  the  air.  The  same 
amount  of  first  quality  rifle  powder,  fired  in 
the  same  way,  had  no  more  effect  than  a 
flash  in  the  pan  of  an  old  flint-lock  nvusket. 

One  and  a  half  ounces  of  this  powder  was 
placed  in  a  water-proof  cap  box,  arid  this 
cap  box  placed  in  an  iron  cylinder  of 
2-ineh  bore  and  6  inches  depth.  Over  this 
was  placed  an  iron-bound  lager  beer  keg  of 
75  pounds  weight.  The  discharge  sent  the 
keg  some  thirty  feet  in  the  air.  Two  and 
a  half  pounds  of  blasting  powder,  placed  in 
an  iron  mortar  underneath  the  same  keg 
and  fired  in  the  same  way,  resulted  in  less 
noise,  but  much  more  smoke  and  fire,  suc- 
ceeding in  raising  the  keg  but  a  foot  or  two. 

The  two  prepared  parts  of  this  powder 
may  be  soaked  with  water  and  dried,  with- 
out losing  their  properties  or  wasting  in 

strength. 

powdeb  no.  1 

Appears  the  same  color  as  No.  2,  but  it  may 
be  hammered  and  filled  with  live  coa's 
and  it  will  not  explode  in  any  manner  till 
after  being  saturated  with  the  fluid — and 
then  it  may  be  fired  by  a  fuse,  spark,  or  fire 
applied  in  any  way. 

We  believe  no  powder  in  use  has  ever 
exhibited  power  equal  to  this,  and  for  ex- 
traordinary or  heavy  operations  it  seems  to 
be  the  best  thing  known.  It  has  not,  how- 
ever, been  sufficiently  operated  to  determine 
positively  its  greatest  relative  strength,  as 
compared  with  other  compounds.  Its  safe- 
ty is  shown  in  the  fact  that  it  cannot  be  ex- 
ploded until  the  liquid  has  been  applied, 
and  all  is  nearly  or  quite  ready  for  the  dis- 
charge, and  then  it  is  only  exploded  in 
the  ordinary  manner. 

SELF-IGNITING   MATCH. 

The  powder  No.    2,  which  is  commonly 


used  by  the  same  method  as  gunpowder, 
may  be  exploded,  or  paper  or  other  com- 
bustible material  may  be  lighted,  by  satu- 
rating it  with  a  certain  liquid  which  com- 
poses a  part  of  Prof.  Hafenegger's  inven- 
tion. The  time  required  for  producing 
this  spontaneous  combustion  is  regulated 
by  the  composition  of  the  liquid.  After  ap- 
plying the  liquid  to  the  prepared  match 
paper,  we  observed  the  flame  in  about  one 
minute. 

Our  faith  in  the  ultimate  success  of  this 
powder  was  greatly  increased  by  our  ob- 
servations on  the  day  of  trial.  Tho  fact 
that  the  No.  2  powder  can  bo  used  after 
mixing,  the  same  as  gunpowder,  will  make 
it  popular  with  the  mass  of  miners,  while 
the  safety  of  storing  it  and  transmitting  it 
the  same  as  any  common  article  of  mer- 
chandise, before  mixing  the  two  parts, 
gives  it  a  great  advantage  over  ordinary 
powder. 

We  think  the  proprietors  are  entirely 
too  slow  in  manufacturing  and  putting  the 
powder  into  market. 

Passage  of  the  Coppeb  Tabiff  Bill. — 
A  telegram  on  the  25th  announced  that  the 
protective  copper  tariff  bill,  which  was  in- 
troduced and  pressed  mainly  in  the  inter- 
est of  the  Lake  Superior  miners,  but  also 
vigorously  sustained  by  petitions  from  this 
State,  has  finally  passed  the  Senate.  The 
Lake  Superior  Miner  states  that  President 
Johnson's  personal  assurance  has  been  given 
that  he  will  sign  the  bill.  The  bill  was 
passed  by  a  vote  of  thirty-eight  ayes  to 
twelve  noes.  Among  the  ayes  were  Cole, 
Corbett,  Williams,  Nye  and  Stewart. 
While  the  bill  was  yet  pending,  Mr.  Ferry, 
of  Connecticut,  charged  that  the  movement 
to  increase  the  duties  was  not  in  the  inter- 
est of  the  copper-miners,  but  of  speculators 
in  copper  stocks. 

The  Detroit  Tribune  says:  "This  assertion 
was  contradicted  by  our  Senators,  and  from 
our  own  knowledge  we  are  able  to  corrobo- 
rate their  statements.  Speculators  may 
have  operated  in  stocks,  and  made  the  prob- 
able passage  of  the  tariff  bill  the  basis  of 
their  calculations.  Be  this  as  it  may,  the 
bona  fide  copper-mining  interests  must  have 
relief,  and  their  petitions,  therefore,  are 
based  upon  actual  and  crying  necessities. 
If  they  do  not  obtain  such  relief,  the  Min- 
eral Bange  of  the  Upper  Peninsula  will 
again  become  a  wilderness." 

Nominations  foe  Officers  of  the  Me- 
chanics' Institute. — At  a  meeting  held  on 
Saturday,  the  20th,  the  following  gentle- 
men were  put  in  nomination  as  the  regu- 
lar candidates  for  officers  of  the  Institute 
for  the  ensuing  year:  For  President — A. 
S.  Hallidie,  manufacturer  of  wire  rope; 
for  Vice  President,  J.  R.  Wilcox,  builder; 
for  Treasurer,  H.  L.  Davis,  President  Cali- 
fornia Trust  I'ompany;  for  Corresponding 
Secretary,  J.  H.  Gilmore,  moulder;  for  Re- 
cording Secretary,  George  Pardy,  mechan- 
ical engineer.  For  Directors:  George  C. 
Hickox,  of  Hickox  &  Spear,  bankers;  H. 
P.  Herrick,  cai-penter;  H.  O.  Macy,  archi- 
tect; W.  Bartlett,  County  Clerk;  H.  Kim- 
ball, of  Bartling  &  Kimball,  bookbinders; 
A.  Cameron,  stair-builder;  Robert  G.  Car- 
lyle,  machinist.  The  election  will  be  held 
on  Monday ,  March  1st,  from  12  M.  to  9  p.m. 

Tebtiaby  Deposits  in  China. — Baron 
Richthofen  has  returned  from  Nanking  and 
from  his  geological  tour  through  parts  of 
Chekiang  and  Kiangsn.  He  reports  terti- 
ary limestones  full  of  nummulites,  overly 
ing  the  carboniferous  limestones  near  Ta  - 
hu.  In  connection  with  similar  deposits 
in  South  Europe,  in  the  Himalayas,  in 
Japan,  and  the  Philippines,  and  probably 
also  in  Formosa,  trie  fact  is  of  interest.  It 
is  known  that  the  tertiary  deposits  of  China 
cover  a  considerable  area,  but  hitherto 
limestone  had  not  been  noticed  of  that  age. 
■  i    ,»    i  a 

Yankee  Mechanical  "  Notions.  "—The 
clock  factories  at  Bristol,  Connecticut,  are 
busy  making  "movements"  for  walking 
dolls.  A  New  York  firm  keeps  five  hund- 
red girls  at  work  making  the  dolls.  Auto- 
matic baby-swings  and  cradle-rockers  are 
turned  out  in  quantities  at  Bristol;  and 
among  the  new  things  is  a  self-winding 
clock,— operated  by  the  chimney  draft.         | 


O.  M.  T.tlor,  who  doled  aa  agent— for  a  very  ihort  time— 
for  this  paper  In  the  Scute  of  Nevada,  last  Atlgait,  16  re- 
CJMatoNi  to  call  at  this  office  and  attend  to  business  matters 
on  that  account. 


RBTtmNKD.—  Br  J.  H.  Falne.  Dentist.  Wadswortb  House, 
No.  226  Bush  street,  between  the  Occidental  and  Cosmopoli- 
tan Hotels.  San  Francisco.  2Jvl7-sm 


O.  M.  Tatior,  who  acted  as  affent  a  brief  time  for  this 
paper  In  Washoe,  is  requested  to  cull  at  or  address  title  office, 
without  fall. 


Co-OraaiTivK  Urttott  Bronte. —  This  Is  becoming  one  of  the 
most  useful  Institutions  In  tho  city,  and  tho  Mechanic  and 
Laboring  Manfully  appreciate  It  They  are  now  enabled 
to  buy  their  Groceries  and  Provisions  20  per  cent,  cheaper 
than  ever  before,  and  the  very  best  articles  In  the  market. 
The  store  is  located  at  116  Sutter  street,  Lick  House  Block, 
San  Francisco.  Svl8-nlm 


Where  to  Advkhtise.— The  attention  of  traders  and 
mill  machinists  in  called  to  the  fact  that  tho  Mountain 
Mcucngar,  of  DowniovlUo,  Sierra  County,  possesses  many 
Bpeciftl  advantages  ue  an  advertising  nmlivun  over  a  on. 
ority  of  the  iuteriorpress,  it  beiiie,  the  only  public  jour- 
nal published  within  a  radius  of  sixty  miles,  in  the  rich- 
est and  most  populous  mining  sections  of  the  State.  Its 
weekly  edition  is  double  the  average  of  country  papers, 
being  without  the  range  of  large  dailies,  and  having  no 
competition  at  home.  Its  local  rolums  afford  many  items 
for  our  city  cc-temporarles,  while  its  rates  of  advertising 
are  reasonably  low  Jl)vl7if 


_    ACROSTIC. 

J*nlu  Killer  Is  irorlJt  what  It  weigh  *.  In  cold, 

All  around  the  wi.rlrt  are  its  praises  told; 

It  will  Clioleracure— scourge  ol  southern  climes, 

Itj'o  victim  dies,  who  takes  it  betimes. 

Keen  Fain  Killer— a  true  friend  by  vour  side, 

It  Will  cure  CoUtfri  or  Cold,  or  Colic  beside  ; 

Look  out  to  api  lv  It  for  Bruise  or  for  Sprain, 

fjei  It  once  be  tried—"'  'brio*  he  luetinffaiii; 

Kvery  word  I  um  tellln-'  you,  Header,  is  true; 

Remember  that  Fain  KlHer  \s  good  fnr  you. 
The  Pain  Killer  la  sold  by  all  Druggists  and  dealers  In 
Family  Medicines. 

KEU1NUTON  A  CO.,   and   HOSTETTER    A  SMITH.  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  General  Wholesale  Agents.  fe  1.1  in 


Offices  to  Let. 

Two  convenient  front  rooms  (No.  9  and  10)  In  second  story 
of  No.  123  Washington  street,  to  let  on  favorable  terms 
Apply  at  th  Is  office,  up  stairs.  No.  411  Clay  street 


jgTOCK    QERTIFICATES 

FOB 

MINING  COMPANIES 

AND 

Mantjfaotubing  cobporatiohS 

HANDSOMELY    PRINTED 

AT   GREATLY   BEDCCEB    RATES 

At  the  Office  of  tho 

Utiamg  aadl  J^cie&tific  §?ress 

AH80, 
BLANKS,    RECEIPTS 

And  STOCK    BOOKS 

Iu  tho  most  approved  form. 

Onr  experience  Is  large  In  this  line  of  printing,  and  wo 
ni  e  bound  to  glvo  satisfaction  In  prices  and  work. 
he-wet   A  CO., 

114  Clay  Street 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill  Company, 

SAN    FBANCISCO,   CAL. 
Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD   AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  jlHD  — 

Every  "Variety  of  S»lmfti«K,» 

Embracing  ALL  SI2ES  of 

Steamboat   8h.ift»,  Crank*,    PlatM    «nd    Con- 

nectlng  Bods.  Car  nnd  Locomotive  Axle* 

and   Frame* 
—  ALSO  — 

HA-MIlVIErtEO     ITtOlLV 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

■a- Orders   addressed    to    PACIFIC?    ROLLING     MILL 

COMPANY   Post  Office,  San  Francisco.  Cal.,  will  receive 


Crucibles. 


The  Patent  Plumbago    Crucible   Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  Kin-Is  of 

Melting  Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  flrc-standing  Goods, 

Batterneu  Work*,  London, 

THE    MORGAN    PATENT   CRUCIBLES    have    uniform 

quality,  never  crack,  withstand  the  greatest  heat  wiiliout 

danger;  heats  more  rapidly  thtin  any  other;  change  of  tern  - 

pcraiure  hai  no  effect  on  ihcm;  stand  on  the  average  forty 

to  tli'iy  pourings. 

On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

A.  S.  HALLIDIE  A  CO., 
Ivl8-3in9p  619  Front  street,  San  Francisco 


$20,000  to  $25,000. 

A  PRACTICAL  SMELTER  wishes  to  enlist    capital   to 
build  a  Furnace  on  a  Mine  of  rich  Argentiferous  Galena  at 
White  Pine.    From  $800  to  $1,000  a  day  can    be   cleared 
with  ease.    Security  and  best  of  references,  etc.,  given. 
Address,  WM.  P.  HILTON. 

7vlS-lui9p  gan  Francisco  P.  O. 


138 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Koi.  19,  *1,  2S  and  25  First  Street, 
SAN  FKANCISCO. 

MANUFACTURE   ALL    KINDS   OF 

MACHINERY, 

STEAM   EXGIXES   AND   QUARTZ    MILLS 

DUNBAE'S   IMPROVED 

SeltVA-<lj  Tasting   Piston  Packing, 

Requires  do  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  A  RANDALL'S 

NEW    AK1XDEB    AST1>    AMALGAMATOR 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AMALGAMATOR  AK  1»  SEPARATOR* 

Knox's   AmiilaaniatorK, 

WITH    PALMER'S   PATENT  STEAM  CHEST, 

Superior  tor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  ant* 
Htheouly  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  test  of  seveu 
years'  continual  working. 
Genuine    White  Iron  Stamp  Shoes  and   Dies 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quart* 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
aitoer  in  alining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  ai 
Ihe  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  reduc 
ng  ores,  or  aaviug  either  gold  or  silver.  l3vlUqy-tf 


IRA.  r.  RASKIN. 


A.    F.    BRAYTON. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Ii'on  Works. 


First  and  rFremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  wehave  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Gear  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
wilh  our  superior  tools  aid  appliances,  give  Us  lacililies  lor 
doing  first  class  work  uuequaled  on  the  Pacilic  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

SXEAM    ENGINES, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marine 

use. 

BOILERS- HIgli  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    Mill   Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars.for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Fm  ii.ic.  Irons  lor  Roasting  Ores;  Freiberg  Barrel*; 

Vamev's  and  W I tester's  Amalgamating  Puns 

and  Settlers;  Stamp  Slices  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Kussialron 

Screens,  etc., etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and  Hoisting  Machinery ;  Hansbrow'a 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Cftstins;s  tf  every  description,  Iron  and  Brass. 


We  would  cail  especial  attention  to  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-off  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  I'ucmc  Coast,  under  license  from  the  Wood- 
ruff A  Beach  Co.,  Hartford,  Ot.  As  a  simple,  erlective,  fukl 
saving,  nrst-cl-tsa  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  hrst  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  other. 

GO±>l>  Ait J>  A  CO. 

San  Francisco.  May  1, 1868.  ltfvitir" 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

POBILAXD,    OBEBOK. 


Steam    Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WBOUQHT     IEON     SHUTTER 
WORK.  AND  BLACKSUITHINQ  IX  GENERAL. 
Corner  A orth-Front  una  E  atreela, 
lavl3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

STOCKTON,    CAL. 

KEEP  &  BABGION, 

MAM'I-'JCTUREHB  OF 

(luartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
imagines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

13vl3lf 


SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  ot  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 

hakim;    engines, 

JlSD   ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY      FORGING. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smiihing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  ot  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
All  work  done  guaranteed.  Uvlj-ty 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  l"i>  First  street,  opposite  Minna, 
SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  KraDsof  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  ot  all  kinds,  Spikus,  Sheathing 
Nulls,  ri udder  Bruces,  Hinges,  ship  mid  Steamboat  .Bel  Is  and 
Goligsoi  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  liv- 
draukic  Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished   with   dispatch. 

«©-  PRICES  MODERATE.  -£* 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.    H.  WEED  V.  KING  WELL. 

8vlS-lj 


QTARTZ  MILLS. 
SAW   MILLS, 
POWD£B  MILLS 


Miners'  Foundry 

—AND— 

MACHINE     W  O  It  IS  S 

Nos.  245  to  255  Fiest  Street, 

Sun  Frunciseo, 

HOWLAND,  ANGELL  &  CO., 
phofkietoks. 

Manufacturers  of  machinery  for 

Fl.Ol  K  MILLS, 
SUGAR  MILLS, 
rAFEK    MILLS 

Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

MINING  PUMPS,  MOISTING  WOKKS 

OIL  WEIL  TOOLS,      BOCK  BHEAKLKS, 

— AND 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches.      Dlij    —, 

Mhoen  »n<l  Ole.  of  "Willie  Iron,  irmnnfiictDred 
for  una  Imported  by  itn  exprewtly  for  thlsiur. 
pone,  nun  will  lo.t  3WS  per  eeut.  loiiuer  thuu  i.ny 
other  niude  on  thin  count. 

Kunnln  Iron  Screens,  ot  any  decree  of  flnenenn, 
We  ore  the  only  niuuufuelurc,  s  on  thin  count  ol 
the 

SICKS    I31VGI1VE, 
The  mont  compact,  Mmi.lt-  In  conntructlon,  and 

durable,  of  any  Engine  in  u.e. 
W.H.  UUIVLlMI,  H.B.A.VOELL, 

IStIi  „r  I'VIils  I'JLMLK. 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  &  CO., 

MAKOTACTURfvRS    Ot 

STEA-M    ENGINES, 

Quartz,    Flour     and    Saw    3X111*, 

Hayes*  Improved   Steam  Pnmp,  Rrodle's  Im- 
proved     Crasher,      M  Inline     JPnmpa, 

Aoiiiltiini.-idit",  n nil  all  kinds 
ot  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO., 
I*OI  I-  E  R     MAKEBS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  A,  between  Fremont  and  Bcalc,  San  Francisco. 

Fine  or  Tubnlar  Bollcru,  with  plain  circular  or  spiral 
ci>ur«cs.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boners,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  ot  every  de- 
scription, 

Hydraulic  Pipe  snpplied  at  reasonable  rates.  Inor 
derlnc,  Rive  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  supp'led,  hightof 
tin'  full,  and  l"i:ii  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  ihe  ilnn  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness ul' iron  to 
be  used. 

Ktpalr*.- Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair wiih  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Mnkcr«  und  Machinists  In  the  In- 
terior.—Trie  hrui  Is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
BoIlcrs.su  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Vines 
and  other  purposes. 

Finns,  Drau'lnR"  and  Specification*.— The  Arm 
is  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Spec  id  cottons,  leceivo 
csiiniuii's,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  enirusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  Arm  Is  prepared  to  assist  In  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas  hut  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  samu  in  form,  by 
•linking  Drawings  ol  their  Inventions,  giving  iheut  the  ben- 
efit of  their  pracli  i>1  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, aim  attending  to  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvlbtf 


UNION    IRON  WORKS, 

Sacramento. 
WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANDTACTDRBR9  Or 
CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER, 

-STEAM  ENGINES,  BOILCBS, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self-Adjusting  Steam  Piston 


Front  Street,  between  X   and  O  streets, 

Uvll  Sacramento  City 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
eureka    jroTTivrnsrsr, 


LIGHT  AND  nilTI  (ASTI56S. 

of  every  description,  manufactured      24vl6qr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COFFER.  SMITH. 

SSO  Fremont  st.«  bet.  Howard  *fc  Folson. 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  m  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  steamboat,  Sugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 


G.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spcnr. 

New  and  second-hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also   one  first-class    Polstlng 

Engine  ;    one  I'm  i ju it L 

fcnplne.  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

ILa  tiles,  Drills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERS   of 
every  description. 

P  R  A.  C  "ST  '8 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     ENOINE 

REGULATOR'S, 

The  hest  and  cheapest  yet  In- 
vtntcd— mnnuf'ncinred  and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  In- 
vited to  examine  It 
In  practical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A.HUNTILVGTOK*S 

Shingle  Machines 

on  houd. 

Particular  attention   paid    to 
Repairing. 

agp*  All  work  Guaranteed  to  be  done  In  a  first-class  man- 
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THE    RI83DOIV 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1868.    Capital,  $1/00,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Scale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Succpwors  to  Pacific  Mail  <=.  R.  Co.  Works  at  Bonicia,  Coffey 

&  Rlsdon,  and  Devue,  Dinsmore  &  Co.,  Sail  Francisco. 

Stcnm  Engine    Builders,  Boiler   Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRVMEN. 
All  wort  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors  i 

S.  F.  Butterworth,  Clia".  B.  McLnno, 

Lloyd  TYvis,  John  N.  Rlsdon, 

Jan.  Pollock,  Joseph  Moore, 

□en.  Uolladay, 

JOHN  N.  TtTSDON,  Prewldent. 
Josenh  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent;  Ohns. 
E.  McLnne,  'Irea^urer;  Lewis   R.    Mead,  Secretary,  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  24vl7-qy 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
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"So.  lO  Sterenson  street,  near  First, 

SAN   FHANCISCO. 

Partleulnr  attention  clven  to  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary  Enuliiea:  also  nil   kinds  of  Wood  Working 
Machinery,  Shafting*,  IlannTo,  Pulleys,  etc. 
made  to  order;  Screw  Cutilng,  Iron 
Flanint'.  and  al!    kinds   of  JOB  » 

WORK  promptly  attended  to. 
Absents   for    F.    !S.    Pct-kln*'    Knttlnc    I>«the», 
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And   nil   kinds  ot   MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also  the  Davis 
Wood  Planer  and  Mitre  Dove-Tallinn  Machines. 
SST-Also.  on   hand   for  sale  a  complete   set   of  Tools  for 
makmc  Blaekinc  Utixcs,  consisting  of  Press,  Dies,  Shears, 
and  Crimninc  Mnohlne.  etc.  <vl«  n.r 


Phoenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  EITTREDGE,  Proprietor, 

Ho*.  18  and  SO  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

UANtJTACTOBEB  Or 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesmlth  work. 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BAUE  VAULTS  AKD  MONITOK  SAFES, 

FOB6INO  AND  MACIIINE  WORK. 
Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  ihe  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lvI7tf  United  States 


CITY  IRON  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IRON      FOUISDEKS, 

Steam    £nfflne    Builders     nnd    Makers   or   all 
kiinl"  of  Machinery, 

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Blanks,  Blank  Mining  Books 

Constitution  and  By-Laws 

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Companies 

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Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

Orders  from  the  Interior  faithful?  attended  to. 


The  Study  op  Alchemy  in  China.— At 
the  October  meeting  of  the  Oriental  So- 
ciety in  New  Haven  (Conn.)  Rev.  William 
A.  P.  Martin,  of  Pekin,  read  a  paper  on  the 
"Study  of  Alchemy  in  China."  After 
tracing  briefly  the  connection  between  al- 
chemy and  chemistry,  the  paper  proceeded 
to  demonstrate  that  the  origin  of  European 
alchemy  was  to  be  sought  in  China.  In 
Bupport  of  this  view  the  following  consid- 
erations were  adduced,  and  illustrated  by 
citations  from  Chinese  and  other  works: 

1.  The  study  of  alchemy  had  been  in  full 
vigor  in  China  for  at  least  six  centuries  be- 
fore it  made  its  appearance  in  Europe.  It 
did  not  appear  in  Europe  until  the  fourth 
century,  when  intercourse  with  the  far  East 
had  beoome  somewhat  frequent.  It  ap- 
peared first  at  Byzantium  and  Alexandria, 
where  the  commerce  of  the  East  chiefly 
centered,  and  was  subsequently  revived  in 
Europe  by  the  Saracens,  whose  most  fa- 
mous school  of  alchemy  was  at  Bagdad, 
where  intercourse  with  Eastern  Asia  was 
frequent. 

2.  The  objects  of  pursuit  in  both  schools 
were  identical,  and  in  either  case  twofold- 
immortality  and  gold.  In  Europe  the  for- 
mer was  the  less  prominent,  because  the 
people,  being  in  possession  of  Christianity, 
hod  a  vivid  faith  in  a  future  life,  to  satisfy 
their  longings  on  that  head. 

3.  In  either  school  there  were  two  elix- 
irs, the  greater  and  the  less,  and  the  prop- 
erties ascribed  to  them  closely  correspond. 

4.  The  principles  underlying  both  sys- 
tems are  identical — the  composite  nature  of 
the  metals  and  their  vegetation  from  a  sem- 
inal germ.  Indeed,  the  characters  tsing 
for  the  germ,  and  1'ai  for  the  matrix,  which 
constantly  occur  in  the  writings  of  the  Chi- 
nese alchemists,  might  be  taken  for  the 
translation  of  terms  in  the  vocabulary  of 
the  Western  Bchool,  if  their  higher  an- 
tiquity did  not  forbid  the  hypothesis. 

5.  The  ends  in  view  being  the  same,  the 
means  by  which  they  were  pursued  were 
identical — mercury  and  lead  being  as  con- 
spicuous in  the  laboratories  of  the  East  as 
mercury  and  sulphur  were  in  those  of  the 
West  It  is  of  less  significance  to  add  that 
many  other  substances  were  common  to 
both  schools  than  to  note  the  remarkable 
coincidence  that  in  Chinese  as  in  European 
alchemy  the  names  of  the  two  principal  re- 
agents are  used  in  a  mystical  sense. 

6.  Both  schools,  or  at  least  individuals  in 
both  schools,  held  the  doctrine  of  a  cycle 
of  changes,  in  the  course  of  which  the  pre- 
cious metals  revert  to  their  baser  elements. 

7.  Both  are  closely  interwoven  with  as- 
trology. 

8.  Both  lead  to  the  practice  of  magical 
arts  and  unbounded  charlatinism. 

9.  Both  deal  in  language  of  equal  ex- 
travagance; and  the  style  of  European  al- 
chemists, so  unlike  the  sobriety  of  thought 
characteristic  of  the  western  mind,  would, 
if  considered  alone,  give  us  no  very  uncer- 
tain indication  of  its  origin  in  the  fervid 
fancy  of  the  Orient. 

A  Coal  Field  on  Fibe.  —The  Louisville 
Courier' Journal  publishes  the  following  : 

We  learn  that  a  great  conflagration  is  now 
at  the  hight  of  its  progress  in  the  cele- 
brated Millar  coal  mines,  on  the  Mononga- 
hcla  River,  at  the  mouth  of  the  Toughio- 
gheny,  fifteen  miles  southeast  of  Pittsburg. 
The  fire  began  sometime  since,  and  great 
efforts  have  been  made  to  extinguish  it,  but 
to  no  purpose.  An  attempt  to  check  its 
career  was  made  by  the  erection  of  mud 
walls  and  the  pumping  in  of  large  quanti- 
ties of  water,  and  by  this  means  the  fire 
was  partially  smothered;  but  the  heat  be- 
came so  intense  and  the  pressure  of  gas  so 
great  that  the  walls  were  burst,  and  the 
flames  are  now  sweeping  onward  with 
greater  force  than  ever.  The  fire  is  spread- 
ing through  the  old  mines  at  the  rate  of 
sixty  yards  per  day,  and  it  is  feared  the  en- 
tire field  may  be  destroyed.  So  much  pro- 
gress has  been  made  by  the  flames  that  it 
is  estimated  that  the  cost  of  extinguishing 
them  before  they  have  spread  over  the  face 
of  a  thousand  acres  will  not  be  less  than 
$150,000.  Twenty-two  loaded  wagons  aDd 
all  the  tools  of  the  miners  have  been  lost 
thus  far.  The  Millar  mines  are  carried  on 
by  A.  Millar  &  Co.,  of  which  firm  Charles 
Millar,  of  this  city,  was  formerly  a  mem- 
ber. 

The  coal  field  over  which  this  great  sub- 
terranean deluge  of  fire  is  sweeping,  is  one 
of  the  most  valuable  on  the  Monongahela, 
and  extends  a  distance  of  some  eight  or  ten 
miles.  It  is  difficult  to  fay  what  will  be 
the  result  of  this  underground  conflagra 
tion  if  it  is  not  checked  very  soon. 

Coal  in  Montana. — The  coal  mines  near 
Dearborn,  Montana,  produce  a  superior 
article  of  bituminous  coal,  which  is  found 
much  better  than  charcoal  for  welding  iron 
or  steel.  A  load  brought  to  O'Bannon's  in 
Helena,  is  highly  spoke  of  by  the  Post. 


, 


Tlc\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


139 


Hydracijc  Mixing.— Thi9  interest  is  at 
its  highest  stage  of  activity  throughout  the 
State,  in  steady  and  nnexcited  bnt  sure  and 
paying  operations.  From  Dntch  Flat,  for 
example,  oar  correspondent  "A.  E.  K.," 
under  date  of  Feb.  22d,  writes  : 

Another  mill  has  made  a  run  on  the  Blue 
Gravel  lead  at  this  place,  and  had  a  splen- 
did clean  up,  taking  out  a  large  amount  of 
gold.  The  Baker  Boys'  Company  have 
been  bnsily  engaged  in  bringing  dirt  to  the 
mill,  and  as  it  is  brought  to  daylight  out  of 
the  drift,  the  yellow  particles  may  ba  seen 
in  every  car  load;  and  it  promises  to  eclipse 
all  the  former  yields  by  a  large  amount. 
The  Roanoke,  a  new  set  of  claims,  have 
mode  a  run  and  cleaned  up  well.  All  of 
the  numerous  hydraulic-  claims  around 
here,  at  Canon  Creek  and  Gold  Run,  are 
paying  about  their  old  amounts,  viz. ,  eight- 
een to  sixty  hundred  dollars,  for  from 
twelve  to  eighteen  days  to  the  run.  There 
is  considerable  excitement  about  the  Cham- 
pion quartz  lode.  Some  of  the  parties  who 
went  up  to  the  claims,  report,  after  exam- 
ination, that  the  rock  generally  is  much 
improve-!,  in  fact,  immensely  rich.  I  saw 
rock  that  prospected  §2,800  per  ton. 


"  Expbessional  Dentistby."— A  corres- 
pondent of  the  Scientific  American  says  of 
dentistry  and  dentists:  The  most  popular 
material  used  by  the  profession  for  six  or 
eight  years  past  has  been  vulcanite.  It  has 
been  popular  on  account  of  its  cheapness, 
and  the  ease  with  which  it  can  be  manipu- 
lated; aud  yet  the  result  of  the  use  of  rub- 
ber has  been  to  retard  rather  than  advance 
the  artistio  part  of  dentistry.  Art  has  suf- 
fered sorely  from  tbi3  cheap  and  easily 
made  work,  and  nature  smiles  at  our  at- 
tempts to  imitate  her  work  with  rubber  and 
porcelain  teeth  in  rows  like  soldiers  in  a 
ten  cent  lithograph.  To  be  convinced  of 
this,  we  have  only  to  notice  in  crowds,  on 
steamboats,  on  the  railroad  car,  on  the 
streets,  everywhere,  the  many,  many  sets 
of  glistening,  regular  artificial  teeth  worn; 
and  when  we  can  discern  the  artificial,  the 
thing  is  proved,  for  expressional  dentistry 
would  so  hide  the  art  dame  Nature  herself 
would  not  suspect  another's  work." 


A  Good  Little  Thing. — It  is  only  three 
months  since  Charles  Nye  of  Elizabethport, 
N.  J.,  patented  a  bag-fastener ;  and  he 
has  already  received  cash  orders  for  over 
80,000,  and  several  offers  of  $10,000  for  the 
patent,  which  he  declines.  He  has  estab- 
lished ^a  factory  capable  of  turning  out 
15,000  of  the  article  per  day.  The  fastener 
consists  merely  of  a  couple  of  small  leather 
straps,  united  by  a  central  buckle. 


GEO.  E.  ROGERS, 

[Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 

-A.      !S      S      A.      Y      E      It  9 

S1Z  Callfornlu  U.,  San  FruncUco. 

J.  A.  MA  US.    Assnyer. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Guld  and  Silver  Ores  worked. 

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CARPETS,  OIL  CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

SHADES,  Etc.,  Etc. 

LOUIS  F.  KNIGHT, 

54-i  California  St.,  east  aide  of  Kearny, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

I  can  offer  from  the  largest  and  best  assorted  stock  In  the 

city  anything  In  our  line. 

AT  PRICES  TO  SPIT  ALL. 

FURNITURE    AND    MATTRESSES 

Made  to  order. 
All  kiuds  of  upholstering  executed  with  neatness  and 
dispatch.  9vl7 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript 

A.    BIT    PAPER. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County. 

Advertisement"    In    the    Transcript   will    reach 
every  part  of  Alameda  County, 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

VBKT    LOW. 


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Coast  should  bear  in  mind  that  by  patronizing  our  Patent 
Agency  they  can  sign  all  necessary  papers  tor  securing  pa- 
tents   almost    immediately,  thereby  avoiding  the    three 

month's  delay  requisite  in  transacting"  business   through 
Eastern  agencies. 


Business  Cards. 


RODGERS,  METER  &  CO., 

COMMISSION    METtCIIAJVTS, 

ADVANCES  MADE 

On  all  kind,  or  Ore.,  and  particular  attention 
PAID  TO 

CONSIGNMENTS  OF  GOODS. 

lYlMm 


KATI1AKINL  CAT. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

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841  Sacramento  St,  cor.  Webb,  8an  Francisco. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK:    OF"    SAVINGS, 

No.  3'i  »  Snnaome  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.     Moncv  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
H.  DUTTOKT,  Prenldcnt. 

OEO    M    CONDEE    Cannier.  lftvlfi  ,1m 


J.  J.  JONES, 

CARPENTER  and  BUILDER, 

X©.  334  Jiitkion  street*  between  Swtsome  and 

Battery, 

Stores  and  Offices  fitted  un  with  neatness  and  dispatch. 
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FREDERICK.  HANSELL. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  422  California  street,  corner  of  Leldsdorff. 

Drawings  of  Models  made  for  parties  apply       for  pa- 

ents  at  Washington  or  London.  ar23-tf. 


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PURCHASER  OF 

COPPER  0EES,  BAR3,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

SOS  Montgomery  atrcct. 

Room  No.  6,  over  Parrott  ft  Go's  Batik,  San  Francisco. 
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Professional  Cards. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS, 

MINING     EIVCiUVj^ER,    JCto., 

Wadswortb  H.>iise San  Francisco. 

Having  hud  33  vears  experience  in  the  various  do  pun - 

nil/in-  ..I  Milium  liiufimMrrmg  and  Metallurgy,  In  Cornwall 

l.'lisoiderD  lor  the  exunili mi'Mlu- 

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rt  n.i  "mi  \  .,-i        m<  ,,iij»  sola;    uupiial  prucui'i-U   iw  di-veC 
uplhit  vuliuMch-.  lvl7il 


JOHN"   R0A0H,  Optician, 

Has  removed  from   bli  Montgomery  street  to 
G-iO  Wnnulnii-ton  ■treet. 

Bust  of  Montgomery. 
Surveying  Instruments  male,  repaired  and  adjusted 
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DAVID  B.  SMITH, 
Olvlland  Mechanical  Engineer. 

Is  prepare d  to  furnish  Plann,  Model*.  Specifications  and 
full  detail  Drawings  for  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
Machinery  In  general. 

fttontvoniery  Block.  I3vl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY   AND  COUNSELOR    AT   LAW 
No.  <LSO  California  street, 

!7vl6  SAN  FBANCISCO. 


JAMBS   M.    TAYLOR. 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  636  Clay  Street 


SAN    FRANCISCO. 
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G.  IlJOHOLSKr. 


S.  FOLK  &  CO., 

MANUFACTURERS  OP 

WAWOIXG,  BV'nr\(.,  und  COMFOItTEK-S 
Ul  and  U'i  Brannan  st.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 
SAN  franoisco.  4vl8qr 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

riTTERX     AX»     MODr.L    MAKER, 
No   »0  Fremont  street,  over    Phoenix  Iron  Works,  San 

Francisco. 
Particular  attention  given  m  MODELS  forthePntent  Office 
Brands  and  Pattern  Letters  Cut.  4vl8mtf 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MIXING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re - 
quirlnga  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  isinvited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersigned. 


ired  expressly  by  the  undersigned. 

rA  N  N  Er^ 

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Coustapllyon  Hand  and  lor  sale  oy 

GRA.Y,    JONES    <Sfc    CO., 

Denol  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 

418  Buttery  St..   San  Fi-uuclaco. 

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INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OF  SAX  FRANCISCO,  Oil., 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 


Cosh  Assets,  dfjia.  1,  18«J», 

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AND 

I^WTJRA-IVOE. 


DIRECTORS: 


San  Prawcisco: 
W.  C.  Kalslon, 
A   L.  Tuiibs.    . 
Win.  Alvord, 
Jonathan  Hunt, 
A.  B.  Forbes, 
A.  G.  Stiles, 
A.  sellgnian, 
L.  B.  rtenchley, 
Wm.  Sherman, 
L.  Sachs, 

James  De  Fremery, 
J.  G.  Bray, 
David  S-ern, 

D.  0.  Mills, 

I   Frledlander,    , 
Motes  Heller, 
ll.  M  Mew  hall, 
G  V.  LawM'i. 
Miles  U.  Sweeny, 
Chas.  Mayne, 

E.  1-.  GolOBtein, 
J.  O.  E«rl, 
Lloyd  Tevis, 
Thus.  H.  Selhy, 
Adam  (Irani, 
Alpheus  Bull, 
S.  M.  WIUou, 
D.J.  Oliver, 

W.  Scholia, 
Thot».  Brown, 


Otia 


Ma 


Olias.  It.  Paters, 


Oliver  Eldridge, 

J.  B.  Roberts. 

J.  C.  Wilmerdlng, 

P.  L.  Weaver, 

Win.  H  oper, 

J.  W.  Clark. 

A.  Havward, 

T.  L   Barker, 

Alexander  Weill, 

Chas.  Meyer. 

Chas  E.McLnne, 

M  Rosenbiiuin, 

A.  J.  Ralston. 

T.  Lemraen  Meyer, 

J.  T..  Dean. 
Nkw  York: 

Louis  .McLane, 

Frederick  Billings, 

J'imcs  Lees, 

J.  0.  Kellogg, 

Win-  T.  Coleman, 

Musi'S  Ellis. 
Sackamkntu: 

Ed^ar  Mills, 

J.  II.  Carroll, 

C.  T.  Wheeler. 
Mahtsvilli-  : 

J.  H.  Jewctt. 
PoRTt.ANn,  Oregon: 

W    S   LatH, 

Jacob  Kamm. 
VinciNiA,  Nevada: 

Wm.  Sharon. 


Eley's  Ammunition. 

The»e  Cartrldaen  are  made  in 
three  sizes,  viz  .  .577  (or  Snider  Enfield) 
bore;  .61)0  (or  half  inch)  bore;  and  .J5l 
(or  small)  bore 

Those  Cartridges  have- been  adopted, 
after  careful  comparative  (Hals 
against  all  other  description?,  by  HER 
M  vJESl'Y'S  WAR  DEPARTMENT,  as 
the  Standard  Rifle  Ammunition  for  the 
BltlTl.sll  ARMY,  and  arc  not  only 
used  exclusively  for  the  Snider-Rifle, 
but  are  adapted  to  all  other  svs  ems  of 
miliniry  BREECH  LOADING  RIFLES. 

They  are  the  cheapest  Cartridges 
known,  carrying  their  own  ignition, 
being  made  wholly  of  metal,  are  wa- 
ter-proof and  imperishable  in  anyclt- 
maie. 

Boxer  Cartridge  Oases  (empty),' of  all 
3  sizes,  packed  with  or  without  bullets, 
and  machine  for  fastening  same  in 
Cartridges. 

Makers  of  BOXER  CARTRIDGES. 
-<a  Miore  for  Revolving  Pistols,  ill  use 
in  Her  Majesty's  Navy. 

PIN  OAKl'KIUGES  for  Lefaucheux 
Revolvers  of  12  m,  U  m.  and  7  m,  bore. 

CENTRAL  FIRE  and  PIN  FIRE 
CARTRIDGES,  to i  all  sizes  ofGuns, 
Rifles  and  Revolvers. 

Double  Water-Proof  and  E.  B.  Caps. 
Wire   Cartridges  for  killing   game    at 
long  distances.     Felt   Waddings  to  im- 
prove the  shooting  of  guns;  audevery 
description  of  Sporting  and  Military  Ammunition. 
WhoJenule.  only; 

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JONA.  HUNT,  President. 

W.  ALVORD,  Vice  President. 

A.. I.  RALSTON,  Secretary.  -  

ANDREW  BAIRD,  Marine  Secro'arv. 
ivlStf  n.  U    BIGELOW,  Gen'l  Agent, 


The  Perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa. 

MARAYILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Miravllla  is  the  true  Theobroma 
of  Liameus.  Cocoa  is  indigenous  to  South  America,  of 
which  M-u-rivilla  is  a  favored  portion.  TAYLOR  BROTH- 
ERS  having  scoured  the  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Cocoh,  h  ivc,  by  the  skillful  application  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  is 
so  undeniably  the  penect'mn  ot  Prepared  Cocoa,  that  it  haa 
not  only  secured  the  preference  of  homo;  i paths  and  cocoa- 
drinkers  generally,  but  many  who  had  hitherto  not  found 
any  preparation  to  suit  them,  have,  ader  one  trial,  adopted 
the  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  lor  break- 
fast, luncheon,  etQ. 

"A  SUCCESS  TJSPKHCEDENTED." 

[See  following  extract  from  Hie  Globe  of  May  14,  1*68] 
"Various  Importersand  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  we 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  hud  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  T  ■ylor  Brothers  discovered  ihc  extraordinary 
quulhies  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  their  perfect 
sy-temof  prco»raiioii  to  this  finest  of  all  species  of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
a  delicate  uroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  M  iravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  others.  For  homoeopaths  and  invalids  we  could 
not  recommend  a  more  agreeable  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  i  •  packets  only  by  all  Grocers,  of  whom  aho  may 
be  had  Tavior  Brothers'  Original  H<nn<Eopathic  Cocoa  aud 
Soluble  Chocolate,  Steam  Mills.  Brick  Lane,  London. 
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Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
five  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies, 
feels  fully  competent  to  serve  In  that  capacity.  Any  par- 
ties wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  a  Secretary  car.  be 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  a  long  experience  In  the  purchasing  of  goods 
and  machinery  for  miners,  parties  in  the  mines  will  find  it 
to  their  advantage,  where  purchasing  agents  are  emplojed. 
to  send  their  orders  to  the  undersigned. 

J.  .M.  BUFFINUTOy. 
Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street 
San  Franciaco  17vl5-tf 


WE  ABE  NOW  OFFEKING- 
OTJK,    IMMENSE    STOCK 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

AND  — 

Gents'  Furnishing  G-oods 

A.T  PRICES  THAT  DEFT  COMPETITION. 

Our  Stock  of  Clothing  Con»UU  of 

ALL  TJIE  I^A/TEST  STYLES 

BOTH  OF  X1TKBIAL  AHD  FIKI8B. 

A  Large  Ansortmen  lot 
Trunk*,  Tallica,  Carpel  Bati,   HLinket-,  Ete., 

AT  VXTRRMKLT   LOW  PRICH8. 

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THE  GIANT 

POWDER    COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  to  nil  alt  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  up  In  Boxes,  rIMier  In  Balk,  or  In  Cur 

ti'iduei. 
General    Agents. 

BANDMAWW,  NIELSEN  &  CO., 

25vI6-3m        210  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


SIX    Fit  AX  CISCO 

Pioneer    Screen    Works, 

,  _,  (         JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 
Removed  to  A.  Pritzel's  Iron  Works,  an  Fremont  street, 
near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  In  all  its  hranche".  nt  rates  reduced 
from  25 to  -I"  per  cent  less  than  t lie  established  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  nizns  finer  fhnn 
any  Scrr.en  ever  punched.  civiiiK  universal  satisfaction, 
and  for  strength,  cheapness  and  durchtlltv  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  PunchBd  .screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
all  qualities  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Milts,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore millmen  forward ine  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  hut  the  beat.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  — J.  W.  QUTCK  U  the  onlv  competent  and  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  ihe  State,  h a vinp  made  Screens 
forthe  princihal  mills  Inthls  State  and  adjolninj*  Terri- 
tories for  many  vears.  Quartz  mill  owners  nsinc  punched 
Screens  wHch  have  universally  failed  to  fflve  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  see  me.    6vl7-ly 


California  Steam  Navigation 

12^    COMPANY. 


Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CHETSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         YOSEMITE 

CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIh. 

Two  or  toe  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  wharf 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundnvs  excepted),  opo 
for  Sacramento  and  ope  tor  stocktoo,  those  for  Sacra- 
mepto  coppectlpR  with  lichr-drafl  steamers  for  Marvsville 
Colusa.  Chlco,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  HARTSHOlt  \  F„ 
"v" Prt.ld.-nl, 

International   Hotel, 

JACKSONu    8TEEET 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  ST8., 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  forthe  accommodation  of  cuests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  In 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  sre  new  and  In  Rood  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  In  the  market. 
Prices  varying  from  $1  So  to  S3  per  day  for 

Board1  and  Room. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

1ST*  Teams  belopelnE  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passepcers  to  the  House 
fbee  or  chargb,  and  tp  any  part  of  Ihe  city  for  SO  cents 

«vl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 

Pacific  Chemical  Worts. 


stn-pniritic  etiieii. 

SPIRITS  OP  NITRE, 

ADVA  AMMO  VIA, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CXAJTIllE  OP  POTASSIUM 

—  AND  — 

ACIDS  AND  CHEMICALS  OF  ALL  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS. 

Office  and    JLabofntory.    Sixteenth    utreet.   be- 
tween Folm.nn  anil  llarrlaon, 

LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Assayer. 

Particular  alteiition  paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 

8vl7 


l.NEUALS    METALS. etc. 


"IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM:." 

(Patented  July  21st,  186U 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
est  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  is  now 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Homes,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
with  this  comfortable,  econ  imical  and  durable  "IM- 
PROVED SPUING  BED  B.iTTOM." 

Persons  golog  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottom*,  which  is 
secured  to  a  folding  bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  Is  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

"Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street. 

P.  HUDSON,  Proprietor. 

jB5F»CaH  and  examine.    Open  until  8  o'clock  P.  a. 

6vJ8o.r 


140 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


New  Inventions. 

Swjab  Making  on  a  Small  Scale. — A 
recent  invention  for  the  evaporation  of 
sugar  has  added  materially  to  the  induce- 
ments for  the  manufacture  of  sugar  on  a 
small  scale,  by  laborers  or  farmers  who 
have  not  the  capital  or  inclination  to  erect 
large  establishments.  The  new  cane-mill 
has  a  capacity  of  V/t  hogsheads  a  day. 
The  principal  feature  is  that  the  evaporator 
has  a  copper  bottom  with  a  number  of 
transverse  channels  through  which  the  cane 
juice  is  caused  to  flow  back  and  forth,  boil- 
ing violently,  until  it  reaches  the  last  chan- 
nel at  the  opposite  end  of  the  pan,  when  it 
is  fully  concentrated,  and  flows  off  a  con- 
stant stream  of  liquid  sugar.  It  will  enable 
operators  to  produce  10,  20,  50  or  100  hogs- 
heads of  sugar  with  the  expenditure  of  a 
few  hundred  dollars  for  a  complete  and 
perfectly  manageable  outfit. 

Eakth  Excavating  and  Ditching  Ma- 
chine. — The  Denver  News  describes  a  new 
earth  excavator  and  ditching  machine  in. 
vented  by  Nelson  Plumb  of  that  city.  It 
consists  of  a  revolving  cylinder,  on  which 
are  securely  fastened  obliquely  across  it 
two  rows  of  teeth,  or  shovel  plows  by  which 
it  is  proposed  to  break  up  the  earth.  In 
addition  to  these  on  the  cylinder  are  double 
rows  of  boxes,  which  catch  the  dirt  and  by 
means  of  a  spring  operating  within  the  cyl- 
inder throw  it  in  any  direction  required. 
It  is  proposed  to  propel  and  operate  the 
machine  by  steam,  placing  the  engine  on 
wheels  behind  the  cylinder. 

Mr.  Plumb  thinks  their  cost  will  be 
about  $2,500,  and  that  they  can  be  pro- 
pelled at  the  rate  of  ten  feet  per  minute, 
excavating  dirt  at  a  cost  of  about  two  cents 
per  yard. 

New  Wood  Splitting  Device. — The 
Sacramento  Record  says :  We  were  shown 
yesterday,  by  Matthew  Cooke,  of  this  city, 
a  new  style  of  wood-splitting  wedge,  for 
which  he  has  filed  a  caveat,  and  applied 
for  a  patent.  It  consists  of  a  bar  of  cast- 
steel,  about  fourteen  inches  in  length, 
sharpened  at  one  end,  to  admit  of  its  being 
driven  into  timber.  Above  this  wedge, 
about  three  inches  from  the  end,  is  a  cham- 
ber for  the  powder.  From  the  top  of  this 
chamber  to  the  head  of  the  bar  is  drilled  a 
hole  ;  through  this,  when  the  wedge  is 
driven  into  position  for  a  blast,  fuse  is  in- 
troduced by  a  rod,  which  not  only  holds 
the  fuse  in  position,  but  by  means  of  a  set 
screw  renders  the  charge  air-proof.  The 
effect  is  said  to  be  terrible,  no  log  being  as 
yet  strong  enough  to  blow  the  blast. 

India  Rubber  Sponges. — A  new  Euro- 
pean invention  is  an  imitation  of  sponge 
made  from  india  rubber.  The  imitation  is 
stated  to  be  perfect  in  appearance,  but 
much  softer  than  the  real  sponge,  and  its 
power  of  absorption,  owing  to  its  elastic 
quality  as  well  as  its  durability,  is  said  to 
be  much  greater.  It  has  the  advantage  of 
being  shaped  into  any  required  form  with- 
out loss,  and  its  softness  is  not  impaired  by 
the  process. 

Improved  Botaby  Engine.— Messrs.  Sal- 
mon Brothers  have  completed  the  model,  of 
an  improved  rotary  engine,  of  double  action 
— reversible.  It  is  a  very  simple  machine; 
so  simple  that  any  one  can  be  an  engineer 
wherever  it  is  used.  It  will  be  applicable 
to  locomotives,  or  steamboats;  and  we  pre- 
dict for  it  a  leading  place  in  that  catalogue. 
The  model  is  finished  and  will  go  on  to 
Washington  in  a  short  time. — [Oregonian, 
Feb.  13th. 

Land  Transportation.  —  Jaime  Lopis 
Alfaro,  a  citizen  of  Aguascallentes,  Mexico, 
has  petitioned  that  Government  for  a 
patent  for  a  new  invention  devised  by  him 
for  the  transportation  of  freight  and  pas- 
sengers by  laud.  He  claims  to  be  able  to 
propel  wagons  and  carriages  by  steam  or 
expanded  air  over  public  highways  without 
the  use  of  rails,  i.  e,  over  common  roads. 
Another  invention  claimed  by  him  in  the 
same  petition,  is,  well  balanced  two-wheeled 
vehicles,  adapted  for  general  use,  drawn 
by  horses  or  other  animals. 

Improved  Hop  Kiln.  —Daniel  Flint,  of 
Sacramento,  has  invented  a  new  hop  kiln, 
which  is  believed  to  require  less  time  and 
less  fuel  than  the  ordinary  one.  The  hops 
are  dried  witlnut  turniug  and  removed  at 
once  without  breaking,  by  means  of  rail- 
road tracks  on  which  the  drying  shelves 
rest,  to  a  store  room  to  cool.  To  avoid  the 
necessity  of  bailing  the  hops  before  they 
are  properly  cooled,  there  is  a  partition 
across  the  store  room  which  makes  two 
bins,  so  that  the  hops  can  be  bailed  out  of 
one,  while  the  other  is  being  filled.  Other 
arrangements  for  cooling  evenly  and  work- 
ing with  economy  of  labor,  are  attached  to 
the  hop  house. 

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must  be  in  package*,  prepaid.    When  practicable,  it  is  best 

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HAYWARD  &  COLEMAN 

IMPORTERS  AND  REFINERS 


Illuminating;..   Lubricating, 


I»  A.  I  N  T     Oir.S, 

CONSISTING  OF  JIMV% 

KEROSENE.    LAKD,    SPERM,     ELEPHANT,    POLAR. 
TANNERS.  NEATSFOOT,  BOILED  AND  RAW 
LINSEED,  CASTOR  AND  CHINA  NUT. 
KAMI 

— ALSO — 

Spirits  of  Turpentine  and  Alcohol. 


Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 

SOLE    IMPORTERS    OF 
Devoe's  Illuminating^   Oil. 

PATEXT  CAYS. 

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INDIA.    FLEA.     DJKTJGr! 


A  California  Discovery. 


This  Is  a  simple  but  very  efficient  FLEA  POWDER. 


It  Is  Death  to  Flens  and  Vermin,  but  not  Inju- 
rious to  persons. 


TKT  IT!  TRY  IT!!  TKT  IT!!! 

After  a  thorough  test  you  will  use  none  other. 

PUT  TP  IN  BOXES  ONLY.    FOUR  SIZES. 

It  lathe  best  and  cheapest  article  of  the  kind  ever  offered 

to  the  public 

Directions    for   Use.— Spilnkle  your  bedding    and 

clothes,  and  add  a  Utile  in  your  washing. 

For  sale,  wholesale  and  retail*  by  DrueuUti, 

jt^-For  further  information,  address 

Prof.  C.  E.  JTAXCOX, 
Care  of  Langley  &  Crowell,  Druggists, 
8vI8-3m  San  Francisco. 


SULPHURETS  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  Worked; 

With  ft  Chapter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS. 

My  WM.  BARSTOW,  M.  D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  A  Co.,  San  Francisco. 

For  sale  at  this  Office— Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  In  the  interior  town*.  21vl5tf 


Small  Pox. 


We  have  been  shown  by  Win.  Zelner,  the  best  and  most 
convenient  and  portable  aptiaraius  containing  Chlorine, 
for  moms,  which  we  consider  the  be>t  disinfectant  out, 
mid  -hould  advise  all  housekeepers  not  to  be  without  on« 
Price  $1,  complete;  to  be  had.  with  full  direction-,  at  WM. 
ZELNER'S  German  Drug  Store,  IS  Geary  street,    25yl7-3m 


For  Miners,  Millmen  and  Metallurgists. 

XUSTEL'S  NEW  WORK, 
CONCENTRATION 

Of  all  kinds  of  Ores,  and  the 

CHL0RIWATI0N  PROCESS, 

For  Gold-BearLog  Sulphurets.  Arseniurets,  and  Gold  and 
Sliver  Ores  generally. 


Price. 


S7.50 


A  liberal  discount  to  the  Trade,.  For  sale  by  the  Booksellers 

Sent  to  an  j  part  of  the  United  States,  postage  paid, 

on  receipt  of  the  price.    Address, 

DEWEY    «&    CO.,  Publishers, 

Office  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  414  Clay  street, 
lfivltf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


CHANGE. 


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C.  C.  HASTINGS  &  CO., 

SUCCESSORS  TO 

Hueston,  nastlngs  A  Co., 

SAN  FRANCISCO  AND  NEW  YORK, 

Announce  to  the  friends  of  the  old  firm,  and  the  public  at 
large,  lhat  their  present  business  arrangements  are  such 
that  they  are  enabled  lo  offer  the  bot  and  most  stylish 
goods  on  the  Pacific  Coast  at  a  great  reduction  from  former 
prices. 

AT     WHOLESALE. 

The  attention  of  the  merchants  throughout  the  Pacific 
Coast.  Is  called  to  the  fact  that  we  arc  now  prepared  to  fill 
their  orders  for  superior  goods  in 

Strictly  Cnntom-Mn.de  Clothing* 
Suits,  Gloves,  Hosiery,  and 

Furnlthlnc  Goods,  Trunks. 

Traveling  Bngi  and  Valises, 
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CLOTHING    TO    ORDER, 

Made  cither  lu  New  York  or  San  Francisco,  under  the  su- 
pervision of  the  best  cutters  in  America. 

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by  Express  on  receipt  of  orders.    Satisfaction  guaranteed. 

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and  see  that  the 

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Resources  and  Developments. 

Silk. — Mr.  Newman,  of  San  Jose",  has 
fifteen  silklooms  at  Sao  Jose,  and  two  of 
them  are  at  work  weaving  dress  silk. 

Fios.— DcnDen  and  Lagselle  have  taken 
np  160  acres  of  land  in  the  foothills,  in  the 
neighborhood  of  Bugby's  vineyard,  and  are 
engaged  in  setting  out  a  fig  orchard,  a  vine- 
yard and  a  large  number  of  fruit  and  mul- 
berry trees.  — Faltom  Jitegraph. 

Cobk  Oaks  in  California.—  Mr.  J.  H. 
Lick,  Lick's  Mills,  Santa  Clara  County, 
Cal.,  planted  acorns  of  the  cork  oak  in 
1858,  and  now  has  85  trees,  from  15  to  20 
font  high  and  from  eight  to  10  inches  in 
diameter.  This  would  indicate  that  the 
climate  of  California  is  very  favorable  to 
the  growth  of  this  valuable  tree. —  Vullyo 
Recorder,  Feb.  23-i. 

New  Road  fboh  Salt  Lake  to  Mon- 
tana.— A  number  of  the  most  enterprising 
citizens  of  Virginia  City,  Montana,  contem- 
plate forming  a  company  for  the  purpose 
of  constructing  a  wagon  road  from  that 
city,  via  Henry's  Lake,  to  Taylor's  Bridge, 
on  Snake  river.  It  is  said  that  this  pro- 
posed new  road  will  shorten  the  distance 
between  Virginia  and  Salt  Lake,  or  the 
railroad,  fully  eighty  miles;  while  the 
route  selected  is  reported  as  otherwise  far 
preferable  to  the  one  now  traveled. 

The  Nortkebn  Timber  Belt  stretching 
along  the  coast  north  of  San  Francisco, 
(says  the  Russian  River  Flag)  for  a  hund- 
red miles,  and  further,  is  a  belt  of  redwood 
and  pine  timber  from  twenty  to  forty  miles 
in  width,  nearly  every  stick  of  which  is 
available  to  mills  now  running,  or  to  eli- 
gible sites  where  mills  will  at  some  future 
day  be  erected,  from  whence  the  lumber 
can  bo  sent  to  sea.  There  are  no  good  har- 
bors along  this  part  of  the  coast,  but,  ex- 
cepting in  the  winter  season,  vessels  can 
anchor  or  moor  and  load  in  perfect  safety 
anywhere. 

Prosperity  of  Pcget  Sound. — Business 
of  all  kinds  on  the  Sound,  say  our  ex- 
changes from  that  section,  is  becoming  very 
lively.  The  Land  Office  is  doing  a  large 
business.  For  the  month  of  January  thjre 
was  sold  for  cash  6,744  acres;  located  under 
the  Homestead  Act,  1,860  acres;  final 
proofs  upon  homestead  claims,  by  five 
years  residence  and  cultivation  of  the  same, 
1,977  acres.  Thus  it  will  be  seen  that  the 
Puget  Sound  country  has  taken  a  start, 
and  there  is  little  doubt  that  before  an- 
other decade  of  years  that  country  will  con- 
tain one  of  the  largest  and  most.nourishing 
cities  on  the  Pacific  coast. 

A  Great  Grazing  Country. — A  gentle- 
man just  in  from  Elko  says  that  the  region 
of  country  surrounding  that  place  is  the 
finest  for  grazing  purposes  that  he  has  seen 
in  the  State.  He  says  no  finer  or  sweeter 
beef  can  be  found  anywhere  in'  the  world 
than  that  upon  which  the  Elkoites  daily 
feast  The  bunch-grass  is  in  many  places 
t'iree  feet  high,  and  loaded  down  with  seed, 
which  is  said  to  be  more  nutritious  than 
barley,  and  horses  and  cattle  are  very  fond 
of  it.  There  are  immense  herds  of  cattle 
scattered  through  the  country.  Major 
Bradley,  formerly  of  Stockton,  Cal.,  has 
15,000  head  of  cattle  in  that  region,  scat- 
tered abont  in  droves  of  from  1,000  to  1,500 
head.  The  hills  for  miles  and  miles  are 
said  to  be  alive  with  cattle.  — Enterprise. 

Alaska  Resources  and  Enterprises  by 
Sea. — White  Pine,  says  the  Bulletin,  may 
take  the  land  lubbers,  but  the  skippers 
have  got  Alaska  and  fur-bearing  seals  on 
t  le  brain.  As  it  is  now  conceded  that  no 
oill  will  go  through  Congress  granting  any 
trading  monopolies,  wide-awake  parties  are 
taking  advantage  of  the  prospects,  and 
within  a  day  or  two  every  schooner  which 
is  sound  and  seaworthy  enough  for  the  voy- 
age, and  which  could  be  procured,  has  been, 
taken  up  for  the  Alaska  venture.  The  own- 
ers say  very  little,  but  are  very  busy. 
Whaling,  fur  trade,  barter  with  Indians, 
anything  in  the  way  of  a  commercial  ven- 
ture in  the  region  of  Alaska,  is  now  the 
rage. 


Physical  Degeneration  of  the  Paris- 
ians.—Dr.  Raoul  le  Roy,  who  has  made  the 
matter  a  special  study  for  years,  says  the 
physique  of  the  inhabitants  of  Paris  has 
been,  of  late  years,  distinctly  deteriorating. 
One  cause  of  this  is  the  enormous  increase 
in  the  use  of  tobacco  and  alcohol.  The 
consumption  of  the  latter  has  exactly  doub- 
led since  the  year  1825.  As  to  tobacco,  in 
1832  it  produced  a  tax  of  28,000,  OOOf ;  while 
in  1862  the  consumption  of  tobacco  brought 
into  the  government  a  sum  of  180, 000, OOOf. 
Iu  1852,  200,000,000  cigars  were  smoked  in 
Paris,  whereas,  in  1867,  the  number  in- 
creased to  761,625,000. 


White  Pine  Items. 

Telegraphic  despatches  are  now  received 
in  this  city  from  Hamilton  direct 

Sanguine  people,  says  the  Sacramento 
Union,  believe  that  emigration  to  White 
Pine  District  will  reach  25,000  before  the 
middle  of  June. 

Sometimes  for  a  whole  week  together, 
Treasure  City  is  wholly  above  the  clouds, 
and  the  top  of  Treasure  Hill  seems  an 
island  in  mid  ocean. 

The  present  population  at  White  Pine 
is  estimated  at  6,000  to  8,000.  Real  estate 
speculation  occupies  the  attention  of  a 
good  many  at  present. 

Letter  Writers,  and  all  the  Nevada 
papers  are  already  canvassing  the  merits  of 
a  dozen  or  more  new  districts  oast  of  White 
Pine.  Much  that  is  known,  however,  is 
kept  secret,  with  a  view  to  further  pros- 
pecting; and  little  can  be  said  of  their 
value  at  present. 

The  altitudes  of  prominent  localities  at 
White  Pine,  have  been  taken  with  the  ane- 
roid baromttor;  but  it  must  be  remem- 
bered that  the  aneroid  is  very  unreliable  at 
such  altitudes.  Let  the  observations  be 
token  properly,  with  two  cistern  barom- 
eters, and  repeated  at  least  half  a  dozen 
times  before  making  calculations. 

Bituminous  shale,  which  bums  freely, 
even  in  an  open  air  fire,  and  is  supposed  to 
overlie  a  bed  of  genuine  coal,  his  been  dis- 
covered 1%  miles  east  of  Hamilton,  and  a 
claim  has  been  located  by  parties  in  Ham- 
ilton and  San  Francisco.  The  shale  is  of 
the  same  character  as  that  at  Elko,  and  will 
serve  for  fuel  for  generating  steam. 

The  business  of  driving  tunnels  into  the 
bowels  of  Treasure  Hill  is  likely  to  prove 
especially  active  from  this  time  onward, 
not  less  than  a  dozen  of  these  important 
enterprises  having  been  projected,  four  or 
five  being  already  under  way.  In  one  of 
these  tunnels,  that  of  the  Treasure  Hill 
Company,  a  veiuof  exceedingly  rich  ore  has 
already  been  struck,  while  in  another,  ore 
of  a  much  lower  but  moderately  good 
grade  has  been  reached.  These  tunneling 
operations  are  becoming  very  popular  litre; 
as  it  is  generally  believed,  they  must  result 
in  great  and  almost  certain  success. 

An  Elko  correspondent  of  the  Bulletin 
writes  :  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  intend  to  run 
two  stages  daily  from  Elko  to  White  Pina 
Their  overland  stages  which  have  been 
running  for  the  last  four  months  from 
Argeoti,  consisting  of  some  12  coaches  and 
over  100  head  of  horses,  arrived  at  Elko  on 
Monday,  the  15th,  the  remainder  of  the 
running  stock  going  via  Austin  to  Jacob's 
Wells,  and  from  thence  will  stock  the  por- 
tion of  the  road  nearest  White  Pine. 
Hughes  &  Middleton's  accommodation  line 
has  also  commenced  running,  and  their  line 
is  iu  some  respects  superior  to  the  Over- 
land. Andy  Poland  £  Co's  opposition  is 
another  very  good  line.  They  are  at  pres- 
ent running" tri-weekly,  but  will  start  a 
daily  through  coach  shortly.  This  firm 
have  also  an  excellent  Saddle  Train  on  the 
same  road,  which  seems  to  be  well  patro- 
nized. The  Pioneer  Line  owned  by  Len 
Wines,  and  run  in  connection  with  the 
Pacific  Union  Express  Co.,  does  not  fall 
short  of  the  others.  It  is  currently  reported 
hero  that  the  Idaho  line  of  stages,  belonging 
to  Hill  Beachy,  will  commence  running 
from  Elko  early  next  Spring. 


IMPROVED  INNER  SOLES 

— roa— 

BOOTS   AND     .SHOE*. 

Those  who  hfive  worn  Daggett's  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles,  are  unanimous  in  testimony  that  Ihe  cor- 
rect principle  lias  been  hit  uoun  and  reduced  to  practical 
and  mecsaful  use.  The  foot  rests  upon  a  cushion  of  air 
cells  between  pidntsof  vulcanized  rubber,  every  cell  open- 
lug  freely  into  each  other  and  through  the  apace  occupied 
by  the  foot.  There  Is  no  contact  of  the  foot  with  the  wet 
iiottoin  of  thebuot  The  elaatic  points  su-taln  the  weight 
of  ihe  wearer,  leaving  an  air  space  always,  between  the 
fool  and  all  dampne.is.  Every  step  comprense*  and  re* 
stores  rhe  air  chambers,  thus  constituting  hundreds  of  air 
pumps,  working  at  every  step  of  the  foot 

Tne  rubber  points  will  not  ahorb  the  moisture  from  the 
boot,  so  that  the  soft  flannel  which  covers  thera  lsal<vays 
drv.  Their  springim:  elasticity-  renders  them  of  peculiar 
va'lue  to  theaged  and  loflrm,  who  feel  ihe  jar  of  walking 
upon  hard  substances,  a'.st,  to  all  persons  whose  business 
i-L-quiren  much  walking  or  standing. 

These  soles  are  affording  great  relief  to  persons  afflicted 
wMi  rhumalisrn  and  consumptive  complaints,  chilblains, 
corns,  cold  and  sweaty  feet. 

For  warm  and  dry  feet  use  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles. 

No  15  Exchftntfn  Street,  Boston.  Oct.  15,  1867:-Thi»  may  cer- 
tify that  I  have  used  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Inner 
Soles,  through  the  spring  and  summer  paxt.  and  have 
found  them  to  be  the  best  contrivance  for  keeping  the  feet 
dry  and  comfortable,  that  I  have  ever  used,  and  for  any 
one  having  corns  or  tender  feet,  the  be-t  article  ever  in- 
vented CHARLES  K.  DARLING,  S-ationer: 

Patent  tlastk  Ventilating  Sole*  —If  you  wish  a  comfortable 
article  for  *our  feet,  a  real  luxury  in  cod  weather,  obtain 
a  pair  of  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Inner  Soles.  Hav- 
ing used  these  soles  the  past  winter,  we  can  surely  recom- 
mend them  as  tending  not  only  to  promote  the  comfort  of 
the  lect,  and  ease  in  walking,  but  also  ihe  equalization  of 
the  temperature  of  the  feet,  which  renders  them  almost  in- 
valuable.— r Boston  Traveler,  Oct.  1867. 

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the  latest  discoveries  in  reduction  of  ores,  new  machin- 
ery, etc. — Grass  Valley  National. 

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solicitors  of  foreign  and  American  patents  and  conduct 
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capitalists  and  ethers,  for  lack  of  proper  practical  and 
scientific  information  about  the  mines  and  their  devel- 
opments. This  necessity  has  been  fully  met  by  the  Min- 
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tent Agency  of  the  proprietors  of  that  paper,  and  the  In- 
ventions themselves  brought  into  notice  through  its  col- 
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the  traveling  agent  of  the  paper,  who  dropped  in  upon 
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New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Glen  wood  Mill   and    Mining  Gompauv.  Green. 

wood,  El  Dorado  County,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting. of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Com  puny,  held  on  the  nineteenth  day  oi 
February,  1859.  an  assessment  of  twenty-five  dollars  per 
share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company, 
payable  immediately.  In  United  Satesgold  and  silver  ooin, 
to  the  .Secretary,  Room  II,  No.  431  Calilorula  street.  Sun 
Francisco.  .    „ 

Any  stock  unon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  second  day  of  April,  isra,  "hall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  payment  -hull  be  made  before,  will  be 
sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-sixth  day  ot  Apill,  1869,  to 
pav  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  oi  ad- 
vertlslng  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot  the  Board  of 
Trustees.  WILLIAM  VALE,  Secretary. 

Office,  424  California  street,  San  Francioco.  febff 


8tur  Circk    M  In  tar    Company.—  Location  :   Star 

I>1*|  net.  Stale  of  Nevada. 

Notice  la  hereby  Riven,  that  at  a  merlins  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-sixth  day  of 
icnt  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  ccn's 
per  »har<-  ■  m  Mir  capital  stuck  m  gn 

panv.  pav«l>1r  Immediate' v.  in  United  Slauagold  and  silver 
c«l».  in  the  Si  crctai*  at  Sun  FraiuUco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  asseasintnl  shall  remain  tin- 
Mid  on  the  twenty  ninth  . lav  oi  March.  186*  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  und  win  i,c  dulv  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unle«  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  mi  M  pen,  |Rii9. 

to  nay  rnciicllnqij*"  together  with  coi-Tsnf  Hd  - 

von  king  and  expenses  or  sale.    By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trust ces. 

,  „•       „  r,  „      Hn«*rE  Morrison.  Secretary. 

Office,  N.  E.  cor.  Front  and  Jackson  streets. 

N  B.— The  assessment  levied  on  the  seventeenth  Inst, 
has  been  rescinded,  by  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustee-. 

febZT 


Mining   Notices— Continued, 


Chalk  Mountain  Blue  Gravel  Company.—  Lo- 
cation of  Works:  Nevada  County,  California. 
None*.—  There  are  delinquent,  npon  the  following  de- 
scribed slock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
thirteenth  day  of  January,  1W9,  the  several  amounts 
set  opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  a« 
follows:  - —  '     ■  - 

Nnmea  No.  Certlfieatfl.    No.  Shares.  Amonm. 

E  C  MeComb »)  lji;  -«:5  on 

EC  McCin  ...  91  '!$>£  5*  '.* 

),Vl  3  0  L'l) 

II  W  Hall   IS  25  &>U) 

John  R  Mead ',  ,.\9  25  50  tjy 

J  II   Pfar-on  64  2>i  5  -u 

Wealey  Henderson 67  100  200  Oi 

Alhtnus  Ingle 71  6  10  I  0 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
oi  Trustees,  made  on  the  thirteenth  day  of  Jannary,  1869, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  maybe 
necessary,  will  bo  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
OIney  .It  Co.,  auctioneers.  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  on 
Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  I869,jat  the  hour  of  12 
o'clock  M.  of  said  day.  to  pay  said  delinquent  assess- 
ment thereon,  together  with  cost*  of  advertising  and  ex 
pensesof  sale.  -  .    —      —  ^_    . 

J.  M  BUFFINGTON.  Secretary. 

Office,  S7  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  feb20 


Chloride   Mountain  Tunnel  and    Mining   Com- 

pany.— Location  of  Works:  White  Pine  Mining  District, 

Lander  County.  Nevada. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees"  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  eccond  day  of 
February.  18»,  an  nssessment  of  llftv  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
itely,  in  United  State*  old  andslvercnln.  to  the 
Secretary,  at  his  office.  No  6)5  Kearny  street,  S«n  Francls- 
c 

Any  stock  upon  which  saidatsessment  *hatl  remain  un- 
paid on  the  thirteenth  day  of...March.  l«69.  shall  he 
deemed  rhpJinoiient,  «nd  will  be  dtilr  advertised  lor  sal« 
:\t  public  miction,  arid  unless  payment  shall  lie  m:iUe  be- 
i-ii.  will  be  sold  cAi  Saturday,  the  tenth  dav  of  April. 
1869.  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with 
costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  .sale.  By  orderol  the 
Board  of  Trustees. 

JAMRS  RICE.  Secreisrv. 

Office,  No  615  Kearny  street,  Sui  Franci-co.  Iebl3 


Golden  BuleMtntno;  Company,  Tuolumne  Coun- 
ty, California— Regular  Bimonthly  divMond  (No.  18!  nf 
the  Golden  Rule  Mming  Company,  of  Tuolumne  County, 
Cal.,  of  2)4  percent,  per  month,  or  fifty  cents  per  share, 
is  now  declared,  and  will  be  paid  to  the  Stockholders  on 
and  after  the  26th  tost  Office,  432  Montgomery  street. 
Room  No.  5.  .  •      :; 

J.  B.  RUSSELL,  Secretary. 

W.  T.  Rosworth,  President. 

A.  S.  pHirim,  Superintendent  of  Mine.  fct>20 


I.    X.   I-.  Gold   and   Silver    Mining"    Company.— 

Location  of   Mine  :   Silver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company, held  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  Jan- 
uary, I8C9,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents  (StJSO) 
per  share  was  levied  upon  tne  capital  stock  of  said  Com- 
pany, payable  immediately.  In  Unl'e'd  Stj»»es  gold  and 
silver  coin,  to  the  Secretary,  at  his  office.  Pioneer  Ball, 
Mon-gomery  street.  San  Francisco,  California.       »  a 

Any  aloes  UPOU  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
anna  id  on  the  twenty-seventh  day  of  February.  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,' and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Wtdnt-sday,  the  seventeenth|dav  of 
March,,,  1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  cost*  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

J.  CROWNINSHIELD.  Secretary. 

Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs.  San 
Francisco,  jan30 


Mount    Temibo    Silver   Mining    Company.— Lo- 
cation of  Works:  Cortez  District,  Lander  County,  State 

of  Nevada.  g^M  ■  ^amr 

Notico  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  Ihe  twenty-third  day  of 
January,  18C9,  an  assessment  ofseventy -five  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  Mock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able Immediately,  in  Uni'ed  Mtates  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  *26  Montgom- 
ery street,  San  Francisco. 

Ailv  stock  upon  which  snid  assessment  shatl  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fifth  (Alh)  dav  of  March.  JS69.  shall  he 
deemed  delinquent,  nnd  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  pavment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Tuesday,  the  thirtieih  (with)  day  of 
March.  1869.  to  pav  the  dellnoiiDnt  assessment,  together 
with  costs  ot  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
of  the   Board  ol'Trusteea 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

Office  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  ian3T 


SOU  $80-100 

41 '0  400  00 

200  200  00 


North  American  Wood  Preserving   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  Sun  Francisco,  California. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stook,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
fifteenth  day  of  January,  1869,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

JohnLSamuels not  issued 

ticorge  W  Dent 1 

Henry  8  Dent not  Issued 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  January.  1869.  so 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  necessary 
will  be  sold  at  puhllc  auction,  at  the  office  of  the  Com- 
pany, No.  410  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  on 
Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  1869,  at  the  hour  of 
12  o'oloek  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment 
thereon,  together  with  oosts  of  advertising  and  expenses 

01  Sale"  WM.  B.  LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  430  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco.  feb20 


Bv  Express.— Two  cents  per  copy  will  be  added  to  rnr 
usual  rates  of  subscript  ion  (to  pay  Wells,  Fargo  ACu'sin  iff 
on  papers  .sent  bv  express.  If  connectine  expresses- in 'ha 
nteriormake  additional  charges,  subscribers  must  |l.em 
selves  settle  the  same. 


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Tlc\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


VARNEY'S 

PATENT    AMALGAMATOR 

These  .Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
have  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  lor 
them  is  suiticient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  Into 
he  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows : 

The  pan  being  tilled,  the  motion  of  the  muller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  Itis  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  gritmiug  surfaces.  Thence  it  1b 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  betore.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  rlow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setters  made  on  the' same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  coin 
Dletely  absorbed.  ,     „ 

MilUneu  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setters  for 
themselves,  at  the  JPACIFIC  io  UMDRI, 

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CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith   and   Machine    Shop, 

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Etc.,  Shear,  Spring,  German,  Plow,  Blister  and  Toe  Calk 

Steel;  manufacturers  of 

Mill   Picks.    Sledges.   Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers'   Tools, 

Have  removed  to  10  and  15  Fremont  street,  near 

.Market,  San  Frauoiaeo. 

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MACHINERY  AGENCY. 
W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO., 

Are  the  manufacturers'  agents  for  Richardson,  Merriam 

&  Co's  celebrated 

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Embracing  every  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
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and  Bin  saws,  etc.,  eic.    Agents  for  the  Swttmicot  (Jo's 

Improved   Portable  Bngir^es, 

Warranted  fully  equal  to  any  in  the  market;  Dtivis  &  Fur- 
bur's  Woolen  Machinery;  Blake's  Patent  Steam  Pumps; 
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Orders  for  Machinery  of  any  kind  will  receive  prompt 
attention  Maclunes  tor  special  purposes  built  io  order. 
Sonl  tor  Illustrated  Cttuloyue      W.  U,  M.  BEKKV&CO., 

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IVotioe  to  3Iiuei's, 

Well-Borers   and  Water    Companies. 

MPRAQ  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
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made  large  additions  to  my  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prepared  to  till  all  orders  with  dis- 
pute!!, .tud  guarantee  entire  smlsruotiuu.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  ol  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  all  classes.    Also,  Ship  Plumbing  done. 

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IT  TSTHE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,    easiest    to    adjust,    and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  tor  the 
r  aawug.IU  "*^T     purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
X?""     £%      Co  ,he  public.     Being  constructed  on 

^^flgjB^£fc»n'<£>  simple  mid  mechanical  principles, 

it  i-  not  liable  to  get  out  oi  order, 
nnd  will  continue  to  perform  its 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will  scrape  off  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  thev  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inncrsurface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
Io  flt  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. - 

A  continuous  Iron  rod  runs 
ill  rough  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  suft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  arc  expanded  or  con- 
tracted bv-screwliisr  or  unscrew 
inu  the  lower  huh.— flrstloo'cnfng 
the  cap.  There  is.a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flfxibie -hrusli  or  scraper,  madeol  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  miilerial.  isastached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  ol 
removing  from  "he  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  ol' the  scrapers  '■•  ,•    ., 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  tn  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter— the  prices  ol  those  from  onetoihree  Indus  rangint; 
from  $5  to  $12.  They  arc  now  extensively  used  in  tlio 
E  stern  Stales.  Quito  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  snle  by  McAfee,  Spiers  A  Co  ,  boiler  makers.  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Bcale,  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  B.  M.  D.,  P.  a.  box  17, 
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full  stream  ol  the  thickest  beer  mash  without  clogging, 
a«d  sugar  syrup  boiling  hot  without  difficulty. 

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BSrlf  one  falls  to  do  the  work  for  which  it  is  sold.  It  may 
be  reiurni  d  and  the  money  will  be  refunded     Mny  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Risdon's,  or  Union  Iron  Works,  or  at 
W.  O.  M.   BKUKY  «fc  CO'S, 
Agents  (or  Pacific  Stales, 

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Xiih,  3S   nnd    27   Fremont   street* 

SAN  FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  la^ge  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
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process  for  Distilling  Alcohol  (85  per  cent,  or  higher),  with- 
out rectifying,  which  is  offered  for  sale  on  favorable  terms. 
Samples  may  be  seen,  and  further  information  obtained,  at 
No.  4S3  Washington  street. 

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convenient  to  carry  In  the  Powdbt,  producing  no  smell,  and 
adapted  to  the  use  of  any  tobacco,  in  two  sizes  and  three 
stvle-s— Japanned,  Brass,  ami  Silver  plated.  Sample  ma- 
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Beware  of  infringements.  All  genuine  have  my  name 
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ARTIFICIAL    LEG, 

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Solder  will  mend  all  the  tins  you  have  laid  one  fide  for 
months,  and  make  them  good  as  new..  Get  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  SO  cents  a  bottle;  it  is  con- 
venient and  coiupuet.  Use  any  Kind  oi'  lump  thnt  has  a 
blaze  no  larger  ihtiu  a  single  wick;  a  spirit  lump  will  make 
noamoke.  You  mav  mend  n  dish  or  can  over  the  liest  liihlc 
without  ("car  of  spoiling  It.  Try  it,  and  voo  will  never  want 
a  snldt-rillg  iron  in  the  house  again  What  a  saving 
to  farmers.  No  more  stooping  up  of  holes  in  milk  'pans 
with  ii  rag.  Milkmen  can  merd  their  own  cans.  It 
does  the  prettiest  job  on  an  v  article  you  have  in  the  house, 
from  a  pint  di-h  to  a  wash  boiler  Ii  is  a  sure  thine  to  stick 
when  rosl"  and  solder  will  not.  It  will  stand  heat  us  Well 
hp  «nv  snider  ever  used  over  lire 

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in,'iL.n  street.  San  Francisco.     AGENTS  WANTED. 

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LEA  &  PERKINS' 

WOBCE8TEBSHIRE  SAtJCE 

Declared  by  connoisuurs 
to  be  tlte  only 
GOOD  sircE.       to 

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The  successor  this  most  £ 
delicious  anil  unrivalled  jv 
condiment  having  caused  ^ 
certain  dealers  to  apply  iho  name  of  "War-  ^ 
cestershire  sauce  to  tlieir  own  Inferior  a 
compounds,  the  public  is  hereby  informed  "i 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the  genuine,  to 
is  to  ask  for  ctj 

JLen  «fe  Perrlna'  Sauce,  £ 

o 
and  see  that  their  names  arc  upon  the  "J3 
wrHPPer,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  si 

So.ne  of  the  lorelgu  markets  having  been  ni 
siiiiplied   with    a    spurious    Worcestershire  O 
Sauce,   upon  the    wrapper   and    labels  of 
which  the  names  of  Lea  and  Perrlns  have  been  foreed,  L 
and  P.  give  nolice  that  they  htve  furnished  their  corres- 

fondentsv-'ith  power  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed- 
ngs  aguiust  Maniiiaciurers  and  Vendors  of  such,  or  any 
other  imitations  bv  wtiieh  tlieir  rittlit  ntav  be  infringed. 

Ask  for  LKA.  &  PKRltlNS'  Sauce,  and  sec  uaine  on  (he 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stopper, 

Wholesale  and  for  Export  by  the  Proprietors.  Worcester; 
Orosse  ii  Bluekwi'll,  Lnndun,  etc..  etc.;  and  by  Grocers  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CROSS  ,fc  CO.  San  Fran- 
cisco. SvlS-lv 


Our  Patent  Jt^cuiy. 

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has  been  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  Tho  Importance  to  the  inventive  genius  of 
this  coast  of  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  for  the  soliclta 
tion  of  Letters  Patent  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
Governments  cannotbcover-ratcd.and  Hie  Proprietors  of  the 
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tage to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re- 
sponsible agency  upon  this  coast. 


Preservation  of  Timber  with  Sulphate 
of  Copper. 



The  following  communication  dated 
Boise  City,!  T.,  February  4th,  1869,  on 
this  subject,  is  of  practical  interest : 

Editors  Pkess: — In  your  issue  of  23d 
nit.,  is  an  article  touching  on  the  preserva- 
tion of  wood,  headed  "N.  T.  Society  of 
Practical  Engineering. "  The  process  there 
referred  to  is  similar  to  one  for  which  my 
grandfather  held  a  patent  in  England  and 
France;  and  as  it  is  very  simple  and  also 
very  effective,  and  the  patent  is  long  since 
passed  away,  I  will  give  the  general  par- 
ticulars for  the  benefit  of  those  of  your 
readers  unacquainted  with  it.  The  article 
used  was  sulphate  of  copper  in  the  propor- 
tion of  one  pound  of  sulphate  to  eight 
gallons  of  water.  The  ordinary  process 
was  almost  boiling  the  timber  to  be  pre- 
pared, for  from  one  to  three  hours  in  the 
solution  and  then  plunging  it  into  cold 
water.  A  section  of  the  wood  then  showed 
the  sulphate  to  have  been  driven  into  the 
very  center  of  the  timber.  Canvas  and 
other  like  material  was  prepared  similarly, 
by  steeping  in  the  solution  for  an  hour  or 
two.  A  captain  of  a  vessel  bound  to  Mar- 
tinique thus  prepared  one  of  his  anchor 
stocks,  and  on  arriving  at  Martinique, 
(where  the  "terredo  navalis  "  abounds)  used 
two  anchprs,  one  with  a  prepared  stock, 
and  the  other  a  new,  sound,  but  unpre- 
pared stock.  The  vessel  lay  there  at  anchor 
for  several  months,  and  on  weighing  the 
unprepared  stock,  it  was  found  to  be  en- 
tirely riddled,  and  almost  destroyed  by  the 
"  terredo  navalis,"  whilst  the  prepared  stock 
was  untouched,  and  a  microscopic  investi- 
gation showed  that  it  was  proof  against  the 
insect.  It  has  also  been  used  for  railway 
sleepers,  with  the  greatest  success.  The 
value  of  this  mode  of  preparation  is  its 
cheapness  as  well  as  its  perfect  security 
against  rot.  I  have  seen  poplar  wood  thus 
prepared,  buried  for  a  year  or  two  in  rotten 
sawdust;  when  it  was  taken  up  it  was 
quite  sound,  whilst  unprepared  wood 
placed  with  it,  was  quite  destroyed  by  rot. 

Wood,  etc.,  can  also  be  prepared  by  sim- 
ply steeping  it  in  cold  solution  for  from 
three  to  live  weeks,  according  to  its  size. 
Material  thus  prepared  is  also  almost  in- 
combustible, h.  w.  o.  M. 


Chickort  worse  than  a  Cheat. — The 
common  adulterant  for  coffee  is  chickory. 
The  use  of  chickory  is  openly  acknowl- 
edged in  some  places,  and  even  defended 
by  grocers  on  the  score  of  health  and  econ- 
omy. We  have  medical  testimony  that 
chickory  is  extremely  injurious  to  health. 
Dr.  Hassall  says  that  its  frequent  use  pro- 
duces heartburn,  cramp  in  the  stomach, 
loss  of  appetite,  acidity  in  the  mouth,  con- 
stipation with  intermittent  diarrhoea,  weak- 
ness in  the  limbs,  trembling,  sleeplessness, 
a  drunken  cloudiness  of  the  senses,  etc. 
Again,  it  is  the  opinion  of  an  eminent  ocu- 
list in  Vienna.  Prof.  Beer,  that  the  con 
tinual  use  of  chickory  seriously  affects  the 
nervous  system,  and  gives  rise  to  blindness 
from  amaurosis.  Its  nxe  ought,  therefore, 
to  be  discouraged,  and  grocers  who  sell  it 
for  coffee  ought  doubly  to  be  put  under 
the  ban. — World. 


Campttjlioon. — This  substance  is  much 
nsed  in  England  (but  is  only  of  late  intro- 
duction into  the  United  States)  as  a  substi- 
tute for  carpets  or  oil  clotha,  especially  in 
public  libraries  and  churches,  as  it  dead- 
ens the  sound  of  footsteps  to  a  remarkable 
degree.  It  is  made  by  a  combination  of 
powdered  cork  and  the  poorer  qualities  of 
india  rubber,  and  is  painted  or  ornamented 
on  the  surface  like  oil  cloth.  A  convenient 
application  of  this  substance  is  for  clean- 
ing knives,  and  is  made  by  covering  a  strip 
of  wood  with  it;  then  sprinkling  the  sur- 
face with  the  cleansing  powder,  and  rub- 
bing on  the  knife.  The  surface  does  not 
wear  away,  and  the  result  is  very  satisfac- 
tory.— Iron  Age,  Jan.  28. 

Natural  Gas. — In  Erie,  Penn.,  there  is 
a  large  manufactory  of  workers  in  brass, 
where  the  machinery  is  driven  and  the 
buildings  lighted  by  the  gas  from  an  un- 
productive oil  well.  For  more  than  two 
years  the  proprietors  have  brought  the  gas, 
by  means  of  3-inch  iron  pipes  from  an  un- 
successful oil  well  1,200  feet  distant  from 
the  manufactory,  and  used  it  for  fuel  for 
their  boilers  and  as  lights  for  tlieir  works. 

Bees  and  Water. — The  American  Bee 
Journal,  in  referring  to  an  instance  where 
a  swarm  of  bees  settled  upon  the  head  of  a 
horse  standing  in  front  of  a  church,  and 
the  owner,  who  went  to  them  was  stung 
senseless,  says  that  all  the  difficulty  could 
have  been  obviated  by  the  useof  cold  water 
sprinkled  upon  them. 


Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


143 


I'leasCBE  Anai.yzeii  A<:cohdMO  to  Bci- 
em-e.  —A  writer  in  the  Q»«rti-rli/  Journal  of 
Psychological  M-ilirine  contributos  B  moDO- 
prapli  ori  pleasure,  i>D6  of  tlie  first  attempts 
nt  summarizinR  and  explaining  existing 
views  on  the  subjects.  Describing  pleas- 
ure as  that  which  is  agreeable  to  os,  he  uc- 
knowledaea  the  difficulty  of  defining  it. 
if  the  state  of  pleasure  is  noth- 
ing moro  than  a  negation  implying  that 
whatever  is  positively  discordant  with  our 
consciousness  must  be  disagreeable  to  us. 
The  contrast  of  pain  is  not  pleasure,  neither 
is  the  contrast  of  pleasure  pain.  They  are 
both  properly  contrasted  with  indifference. 
It  is  easier  to  point  out  the  sources  of 
pleasure,  and  these  are,  according  to  the 
writer  we  refer  to,  five.  1,  an  instinct  sat- 
isfied. 2,  a  desire,  a  propensity,  an  appe- 
tite gratified  with  the  appropriate  material. 
:t,  the  special  senses  supplied  with  the  ob- 
jects adapted  to  meet  the  elective  affinity 
which  seeks  and  accepts  them.  4,  a  dis- 
comfort or  annoyance,  a  harassing  or  a  dis- 
agreeable condition  removed.  The  writer 
adds  a  fifth  source,  but  he  is,  nevertheless, 
prepared  to  find  it  disputed.  It  is  certain 
diseased  states  of  the  organism. 

Cement  for  Leather. — Of  many  snb- 
stsucea  lately  brought  very  conspicuously 
to  notice  for  fastening  pieces  of  leather  to- 
gether, and  in  mending  harness,  joining 
machinery  belting  and  making  shoes,  one 
of  the  best  is  made  by  mixing  ten  parts  of 
sulphide  of  carbon  with  one  of  oil  of  tur- 
pentine, and  then  adding  enough  gutta 
percha  to  make  a  tough  thickly-flowing 
liquid.  One  essential  prerequisite  to  a 
thorough  union  of  the  parts  consists  in 
freedom  of  the  surfaces  to  be  joined  from 
grease.  This  may  be  accomplished  by  lay- 
ing a  cloth  upon  them  and  applying  a  hot 
iron  for  a  time.  The  cement  is  then  ap- 
plied to  both  pieces,  the  surfaces  brought 
in  contact  and  pressure  applied  until  the 
joint  is  dry.  I  A  VM 

Test  for  Weje. — According  to  a  Ger- 
man chemist,  a  very  simple  test  to  deter- 
mine whether  wiue  has  been  colored  arti- 
ficially or  not,  is  furnished  by  adding 
powdered  superoxide  of  manganese  to  the 
suspected  liquor,  shaking  them  together  for 
a  quarter  of  an  hour,  and  then  filtering.  If 
the  liquid  be  then  light  colored  and  trans- 
parent, the  color  is  natural;  if  darkened, 
the  contrary  is  the  case. 


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Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
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Who  lithe  Inventor  If  no  Patentee  of  the  new  nml  wonder 
fUl  use* of  SODIUM  TN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
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with  experimental  imekaKcaof 

SODIUM   AMALGAM. 

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Contributions  for  cur  Cabinet. 

No.  360. — Miargyrite,  from  the  Eising 
Star  mine,  Flint,  Idaho.  Pahlerz,  or  gray 
argentiferous  copper,  is  found  in  the  upper 
levels,  and  the  miargyrite  at  greater  depths. 
It  is  easily  distinguished  from  fahlerz  by 
its  giving  a  rusty  red  streak,  and  from 
ruby  silver  by  its  gray  color.  Presented 
by  Guido  Kustel. 

No.  361. — Aphanite,  from  a  dyke  which 
crosses  the  vein  containing  the  above,  but 
which  appears  to  be  of  older  formation 
than  the  vein.     Guido  Kustel. 

No.  362. — Iron  amalgam,  from  the  work- 
ing of  fahlerz  at  the  Rising  Star  mine. 

No.  363. — Gold  in  banded  quartz,  from 
the  Pacific  mine,  Placerville,  out  of  a  drift 
300  feet  below  the  surface ;  one  of  the 
first  quartz  mines  worked  in  El  Dorado 
County,  or  in  California,  having  been 
worked  for  over  two  years  by  the  present 
manager,  Mr.  Stephens.  In  drifting  from 
the  main  shaft,  300  feet  deep,  at  a  distance 
of  85  feet  north,  a  "horse,"  in  miners, 
parlance,  was  encountered;  but  within  the 
past  two  months  the  workmen  have  been 
"  raising  on  the  ledge, "  and  at  a  hight  of 
about  20  feet  a  fine  ledge  developed,  carry- 
ing five  to  eight  feet  of  pay  ore,  working 
over  $18  per  ton  at  the  last  run.  This 
fixes  the  existence  of  a  large  body  of  good 

ore.  .   jam       ■■     |U(|(r»|Bai 

No.  364.— Diollogite  (carbonate  of  man- 
ganese), from  Penitencia  Creek,  Santa 
Clara  County.  .  J.  H.  C.  Bennett 

No.  365.  —  Asbestus,  from  near  Monte- 
zuma, Tuolumne  County,  where  a  large 
deposit  is  found  in  taloose  slate.  Presented 
by  W.  O.  Sleeper. 

Danqebods  Coal  Oils.— At  last  some- 
thing has  been  done  in  New  York  towards 
the  checking  of  the  outrageous  frauds 
which  have  been  practiced  upon  the  public 
in  the  matter  of  kerosene.  Although  the  law 
distinctly  declares  the  manufacture  or  sale, 
for  illuminating  purposes,  of  oil  which  is 
inflammable  at  a  less  temperature  than  110" 
Pah.,  to  be  a  misdemeanor,  punishable  by 
fine  and  imprisonment,  it  is  notorious,  not 
only  that  oil  imperfectly  freed  by  distilla- 
tion from  the  lighter  oils  is  sold,  but  even 
that  some  dealers  actually  purcliase,  at  a 
low  price,  these  light  oils  from  the  con- 
scientious refiners,  and  add  them  to  heavy 
oils,  which  are  then  sold  for  domestic  use  ! 
A  recent  case  of  the  fatal  burning  of  a  girl, 
has  brought  up  the  matter.  On  investiga- 
tion before  the  courts,  the  oil  in  question 
was  found  to  burn  at  80°  Pah.,  instead  of 
110°;  and  to  vaporize  at  68°,  whereas  that 
point  should  be  at  least  96°.  The  coroner 
very  properly, — says  the  Gas  Light  Jour- 
nal,— "held  the  manufacturers  ofj  this  ex- 
plosive compound,  Eeisser  &  Co.,  of  Wil- 
liamsburgh,  to  bail  in  the  sum  of  $5,000 
each,  and  the  retail  dealer  from  whom  it 
was  purchased,  Schoonmaker,  in  the  sum 
of  $2,000,  to  await  the  action  of  ,the  Grand 
Jury." 

The  American  Artisan  says  that  seventy- 
eight  samples  of  kerosene  from  as  many  dif- 
ferent retail  dealers  in  New  York,  were  tested 
by  the  Board  of  Health.  "  Of  these  one  ig- 
nited at  a  temperature  of  18°,  while  a  large 
majority  of  the  others  showed  a  burning 
point  between  44°  and  100°;  very  few  indeed 
going  higher  than  the  latter,  and  only  one 
specimen  in  the  entire  list  possessing  all  the 
characteristics  essential  in  an  absolutely 
safe  burning  oil.  Other  samples  were  sub- 
jected to  analysis  to  determine  the  relative 
proportion  in  them  of  the  dangerous  fluids, 
and  some  of  these  showed  the  presence  of 
benzine,  gasoline,  naphtha,  etc.,  in  quanti- 
ties varying  from  six  to  ninety  per  cent. 
The  specimen  containing  the  last-mentioned 
percentage  was  about  as  appropriate  to  the 
burner  of  a  keroseDe  lamp  as  a  coating  of 
nitro-glycerine  would  be  to  the  top  of  a 
blacksmith's  anvil. 


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AWARDED  BY  THE 

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ALSO   AT   THE   STATE   FAIR  FOB   1868, 

To  jr.  h;etvi>y. 


.iH'lll»oqy' 


»f>-III  Tt  ./. 


A  LARGE  NUMBER  OF  THESE 
IMPROVED    CONCENTRATORS 

AIE  IN  FJIAIT1CAL  X'SE  OJJ  THE  PACIFIC  COAST. 


Mb.  Hendy,  by  diligent  and  practical  application,  has  improved  his  Concentrators 
until  they  now  stand  unrivalled,  far  in  advance  of  any  yet  brought  to  public  notice. 
By  recent  alterations  in  the  patterns  for  these  machines,  they  are  now  made 
Stronger  and  more  Durable  than  Ever. 


Office  of  North  Stai»  Mine,  Ghass  Valley,  Nov.  12,  1868. 
Josiifa  Hendy,  Esq. — Dear  Sir  :— I  take  pleasure  in  certifying  to  the  efficiency  of  the  two  Inst 
Concentrators  ordered  Irom  you.  We  have  run  them  steadily  since  July  Inst,  with  hut  a  very  trifling 
expense  for  repairs.  The  additional  length  of  step  is  n  decided  improvement.  The  first  six  sent  to 
us  have  run  stendily  for  nearly  nine  months,  and  are  still  doing  good  work.  *  *  *  The  concen- 
trations from  the  eight  pans  alone  much  more  than  psy  our  entire  surface  expenses.  Without  them 
we  should  lose  a  large  proportion  by  any  system  of  concentration  now  in  use.  The  eight  Concentra- 
tors receive  the  pulp  from  our  24  stamps,  which  are  crushing  1.040  tons  per  month.  Our  sales  of 
Sulphurets  last  month  amounted  to  70  tons,  "or  nearly'7  per  cent,  of  the  mass  crushed.  The  sul- 
phurets  from  the  reooncentration,  contained  about  10  per  cent.  Band.  In  addition  to  their  properties 
as  concentrators,  they  have  done  us  good  service  as  amalgamators,  they  having  saved  us  the  past 
mouth  50  ounces  of  hard  amalgam,  worth  $350,  which  otherwise  would  have  been  lost. 

Respectfully  yours,  J.  H.  CKOSSMAN,  Supt.  N.  S.  Mine. 


HENDY,  Patentee. 

Office  at  Union  Iron  Works. 


DEWEY  &  CO. 

U.  S.  AND  FOREIGN 

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FOR  THE  PACIFIC  COAST. 

Office,  No.   414   Clay    Street, 

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Letters  Patent, 

A  patent  is  an  open  letter,  embodying  all  the 
language  of  An  inventor  or  his  agent,  contained  in 
the  specification,  without  alteration,  and  is  granted 
to  citizens  of  the  UnUed  States*,  or  Foreigners, 
male  or  females,  (including  minors),  uud  is 
signed  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Interior  and  the 
Commissioner  of  Patents,  with  the  seal  of  the  Pat- 
ent Office  affixed.  Ite  jurisdiction  is  for  the  whole 
United  States,  for  the  term  of  seventeen  years. 

A  patent  right  is  personal  property,  and  is  as- 
signable, but  cannot  be  seized  and  sold  on  execu- 

Caveats. 

A  caveat  is  a  description  of  the  invention  de- 
signed to  be  patented,  lodged  in  the  Patent  Office 
before  the  patent  is  applied  for,  and  while  the  in- 
ventor is  perfecting  his  design.  When  properly 
made,  it  operates  as  a  bar  to  applications  respect- 
ing the  same  invention  from  any  other  quarter  ; 
but  when  improperly  done,  it  is  inoperative  by 
reason  of  such  detect.  The  Patent  Office  always 
returns  a  receipt  for  caveat  papers,  but  does  not 
seek  to  point  out  its  incorrectness,  unless  there 
be  some  glaring  defect. 

Our  fee  for  a  caveat  variea  from  $10  to  $15. 
The  Government  fee  is  $10. 

What  Claims  can  be  Patented  ? 

A  knowledge  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mechan- 
ics and  familiarity  with  American  and  Foreign 
patent  issues  and  rejections,  enables  us  to  determ- 
ine in  a  measure  in  all  cases  what  can  be  patented, 
and  how  much  can  be  claimed  as  new  and  novel, 
and  be  covered  by  Letters  Patent.  This  is  one  of 
the  most  difficult  questions  encountered  by  both 
old  and  new  inventors — one  in  which  an  experi- 
enced counsel  is   of  great  service. 

Confidential  Advice. 

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regarding  new  inventions,  for  which  we  make  no 
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to  our  strict  compliance  with  our  obligations  to 
inventors. 

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VOLUME    XVIII. 
Number     lO. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Tli.-  (lowland  Rotary  Buttery 

lllimratcd. 
Tin;  VU-cliunii.'ii  A^IruTiumiciil 

can  <*.'.- of  Oeolnntcnl  Chang' 

u  and  Bturlbguakea, 
Bxploalveaand  MiHr  l/ses. 
The  koiM  Pine  Hint 
Bow  Wbjte   Pine  Incorpora 

llom  an  formed. 
Loiter  [torn  Idaho. 
Uouni  Diablo  Hoal  Hlnea, 
a  Private  Word  about  White 

Pine. 
T)it-  I.ucIiit  Steam  Plow. 

California  Academy  ui  Natu 
ml  Sciences. 

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The    Rfvot    Hydrogen-Burn 

tin;  Roasted. 
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TelocIpedLnn. 
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The  Howland  "Rotary  Battery." 

This  invention,  of  which  we  present  an 
illustration,  recommends  itself  especial- 
ly to  oar  attention  at  the  preseut  time. 
It  is  conceded  throughout  the  world  that 
the  American  quartz  milling  machinery 
developed  and  produced  in  the  foundries 
of  San  Francisco,  is  superior  to  anything 
of  the  kind  in  use  in  any  other  country. 
The  stamp-mill  is  really  the  simplest  of  all 
machines,  the  commonest,  and  the  most 
ancient  of  devices  for  crushing  coarse  sub- 
stances fine;  and  its  application  has  been 
very  extensive  in  the  arts  outside  of  min- 
ing. In  economy  and  efficiency,  and  for 
general  application,  it  has  held  its  ground 
against  all  subsequent  inventions  of  our 
inventive  century  having  the  same  pur- 
pose in  view. 

But  the  lumbering  old  wooden  quartz 
mill  of  the  Erz  Mountains,  though  very 
cheap  aud  durable,— and  not  by  any  means 
unworthy  of  consideration  to-day  for  dis- 
tant mountainous  regions  possessing  water- 
power  minus  capital, — was  not  the  thing 
for  Washoe.  Mechanically  ingenious 
Americans  who  had  roamed  around  the 
world  before  trying  silver  ore  reduction, 
machinists,  ex-sailors,  and  jacks  of  all 
trades,  took  up  the  stamp-mill  the  moment 
that  there  was  "money  in  it,"  and  made 
out  of  it  a  perfect  machine.  The  smooth- 
working,  and  durable  iron  framing  and 
shafting;  the  rotary  stamps,  addinga  grind- 
ing effect  to  that  of  stamping;  and  a  score 
of  other  practical  details,  soon  made  out  of 
the  Washoe  stamp  mill  as  pretty  and  as 
thorough  a  piece  of  working  machinery  as 
any  one  could  desire  to  see.  The  truth  of 
modern  industry  asserted  itself  hereagain — 
that  steam  and  iron  are  the  true  and  the 
most  economical  agencies  of  development 
wherever  they  can  be  advantageously  ap- 
plied. Ever  since  the  palmy  days  of  Char- 
ley Strong's  management,  accordingly,  the 
mill  has  been  everything  with  us, — our 
ores  are  "milled,"  and  the  metallurgists  are 
"millmen." 

The  circular  battery  is  a  progressive 
step  in  the  construction  of  the  stamp-mill; 
and  like  the  improvements  shown  in  the 
efficient  and  elegantly-working  Washoe 
quartz  mill,  the  conception,  and  the  pecu- 
liar trait  evidenced  therein,  are  eminently 
American  in  their  character.  First,  riek- 
etiness  and  inefficiency  were  overcome,  as 


far  as  practicable.  Now  we  add  to  the  prin- 
ciple of  the  stamp-mill  the  perfection  of 
simplicity  aud  economy  in  the  method  of 
applying  the  elevating  power  to  the  stamps; 
the  greatest  possible  quantity  of  screen 
surface  to  each  stamp,  the  screens   being 


the  foundry;  aud  besides,  if  properly  con- 
structed to  avoid  jarring,  also  of  durability. 
Another  peculiarity  of  the  circular  stamp- 
mill  is,  that  in  wet  crushing  with  quick- 
silver in  the  battery,  it  serves  at  the  same 
time  as  an  amalgamator,  in  creating 


spoken  of  in  several  certificates  which  have 
been  shown  to  us.     In  the  new  mills,  one 
of  which  was  recently  mentioned   in  the 
Pbess,  and  is  now  on  its  way  to  Grant  Dis- 
trict,   east  of  White  Pine,    there   is   more 
by  thejmet.il  than  heretofore  in  the  mortar  or  base, 
and  the  leakage,  jar,   loosen" 
ing  of  bolts.and  wear  of  guide- 
boxes,  heretofore  complained 
of,  are  obviated  by  simple  de- 
vices, such  as  wood-packing, 
etc     The  claims  in  its  favor 
are  that  it  costs  one-half  less 
when  set  up  and  ready  to  run 
—viz.,  $1,800  and  $2,800  for 
8  and  12-stamp  mills,  weigh- 
ing 12,000  and  18,000  pounds 
respectively,  plus  the  freight, 
and  one  or  two  days  of  work 
in   setting  up — and  that  it  re- 
quires less  power  than  the  or- 
dinary mill. 

In  explanation  of  the  en« 
graving,  it  is  scarcely  neces- 
sary to  add  that  there  is  a  cen- 
tral revolving  shaft  driven  by 
the  bevel  gear  seen  in  the 
middle,  having  two  triangular 
or  wedge-shaped  arm-attach- 
ments, which  elevate  and  drop 
the  stamps  in  turn,  two  (op- 
posite ones)  at  a  time.  The 
feeding  is  from  the  center,  the 
rock  being  shovelled  in,  or 
brought  on  automatically,  as 
may  be  preferred.' 


the  outer  circumference  of  a  circle — an 
important  point,  as  millmen  will  recognize, 
especially  in  dry  crushing,  for  which  this  mill 
is  particularly  adapted,  though  we  believe 
not  inferior  to  the  ordinary  one  for  wet 
crushing;  the  greatest  economy  of  space, com- 
pactness and   comple(ene:s,  as  issued  from 


successive  falling  of  the  stamps,  a  current 
of  fluid  pulp  round  the  circuit  of  the  dies, 
which  keeps  the  quicksilver  and  the  ore  in 
constant  and  perfect  agitation,  and  contact. 
The  circular  stamp  mill  has  stood  the 
test  of  practical  operation  at  the  Gold  Hill 
mill    during  seven  years,   and   is  highly 


Kkmaekable  Wall  Speings 
of  immense  depth  and  varying 
level,  are  not  uncommon 
throughout  Nevada,  and  are 
to  be  accounted  for  as  being 
natural  artesian  wells.  The 
change  of  level  in  one  of  these 
situated  perhaps  a  hundred 
miles  east  of  Austin  on  the 
old  overland  route,  is  Baid  by 
the  station-kepeer,  to  have  a 
marked  connection  with  the 
direction  of  the  wind.  As  ap- 
plying to  particular  seasons, 
or  to  continuous  winds,  this 
fact  could  be  easily  accounted 
for.  Another  of  theBe  wall 
springs  is  on  the  Humboldt 
and  Honey  Lake  read.  This 
is  a  perfectly  circular  spring, 
one  hundred  feet  in  diameter, 
and  of  unknown  depth;  from 
which  flows  a  stream  of  about 
one  hundred  inches  of  the 
purest  water,  in  which  are 
thousands  of  small  fish.  If 
nature  forms  artesian  wells  in 
Nevada,  how  much  may  yet 
be  done  for  that  country  in  a  similar 
manner  by  art?  Many  a  way-worn  and 
thirsty  miner  may  profit  by  the  hint 
so  strikingly  furnished  him.  Some  of 
the  dry  barren  soils  of  Nevada  have  been 
found  the  richest  in  the  world,  under 
moisture. 


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Mechanico-Astronomical  Cause  of  Geo- 
logical Changes,  and  Earthquakes. 

It  would  seem  that  tbe  following  simple 
circumstance  in  the  physics  of  astronomy, — 
furnishing  a  mechanical  explanation  of 
geological  changes  not  otherwise  sufficiently 
accounted  for,  and  at  the  same  time  a  very 
possible  constant  cause  of  earthquakes, — 
could  not  have  been  overlooked  by  the  cos- 
mogonists,  from  Laplace  down;  yet  we  do 
not  remember  seeing  or  hearing  the  point 
of  our  correspondent  heretofore  advanced. 
The  writer  is  known  to  our  readers  as 
having  furnished  us,  not  long  since,  with  a 
method  of  obtaining  perfect  crystals  of 
gold  artificially  : 

Editors  Press  : — I  propose  to  set  forth 
a  few  ideas  in  relation  to  geological  changes 
and  earthquakes,  which  I  have  not  yet 
heard  advanced.  We  are  living  upon  a 
sphere  which  revolves  around  the  sun, — not 
in  a  perfect  circle,  but  with  an  orbit  of  an 
elliptic  form;  and  at  the  same  time  it  is 
making  365  revolutions  per  annum,  upon 
its  own  axis. 

Now  the  question  naturally  arises,  does 
one  motion  affect,  or  have  any  influence, 
upon  the  other?  I  cannot  but  think  it 
does.  Thus,  as  it  passes  from  the  flat  side 
of  theellipsetotheends, — or  in  other  words, 
from  a  long  curve  to  a  short  one, — the  two 
forces  embodied  in  the  earth  must  necessa- 
rily have  a  twisting  effect — the  orbit  mo- 
tion ou  the  revolving  motion, — conse- 
quently gradually  changing  the  position  of 
the  poles  and  equator. 

We  have  various  facts  that  go  to  prove 
that  this  change  does  take  place;  for  in- 
stance, we  find  the  remains  of  plants  and 
animals  imbedded  in  coal  beds  and  rock  in 
the  Frigid  Zone,  which  are  now  known  to 
inhabit  none  but  the  Torrid  Zone.  How 
came  they  there?  Simply  because  the 
equator  was  once  there.  Professor  Agassiz 
has  also  discovered  the  remains  of  immense 
glaciers  in  the  Andes  of  South  America, 
directly  under  the  equator.  How  came 
they  there?  Only  by  once  having  had 
one  of  the  poles  at  least  nearer  than  at 
present.  Now  admitting  that  this  theory 
of  the  changing  of  the  poles  is  correct,  let 
us  see  what  the  effect  would  be  upon  the 
globe.  The  earth  is  said  to  be  about  forty- 
five  miles  thicker  through  at  the  equator 
than  it  is  at  the  poles;  making  twenty-two 
and  one-half  miles  depression  of  the  ball 
on  each  side  of  the  equator;  and  as  it  is 
about  six  thousand  miles  from  the  equator 
to  the  poles,  we  have  a  down  grade  of  about 
nineteen  feet  to  the  mile.  If  the  earth's  mo- 
tion were  stopped,  the  water  from  the  equa- 
tor would  commence  rushing  to  the  poles 
and  fill  up  that  twenty-two  miles  and  a 
half,  or  until  all  parts  of  the  surface  of  the 
earth  would  be  at  an  equal  distance  from 
the  center.  But  as  the  earth  revolves  at 
the  immense  velocity  of  about  one  thou- 
sand miles  an  hour,  it  throws  back  the 
waters  from  the  poles  towards  the  equator 
sufficient  to  counteract  the  attraction  of 
gravitation  on  the  down  grade  to  the  poles, 
and  keeps  up  aperfect  equilibrium;  and  the 
waters  remain  comparatively  of  a  uniform 
depth.  If  the  solid  earth  were  not  of 
spheroid  shape,  but  perfectly  round,  there 
would  be  all  land  at  the  poles,  and  all  water 
at  the  equator. 

The  point  thatlwish  to  advance,  bearing 
upon  geology  and  the  causes  of  earth- 
quakes, is  that  as  this  change  of  the  poles 
goes  on,  the  surface  of  the  earth  must  nec- 
essarily change  with  it,  for  if  it  did  not,  the 
earth  would  get  out  of  balance,  or  in  other 
words,  would  not  run  true,  and  would  soon 
make  a  wreck  of  itself.  But  if  the  earth  is 
a  shell  inclosing  soft  material,  as  most 
geologists  concede  it  to  be,  then  the  crust 
would  necessarily  yield  and  conform  itself 
to  that  motion;  and  as  the  surface  is  com- 
posed of  two  substances,  a  fluid  and  a  solid, 
of  course  the  fluid,  which  predominates, 
is  always  ready  to  yield  to  it,  as  we  see  ex- 
emplified in  our  ocean  currents,  which  are 
constantly  flowing  from  one  part  of  the 
world  to  another,  to  keep  it  in  perfect  bal- 
ance. This,  too,  is  probably  the  reason  why 
we  have  so  much  more  water  upon  the  sur- 
face of  the  earth  than  land,  for  God  never 
made  anything  for  naught.  If  the  land 
predominated,  it  would  have  an  unsteady 
motion,  and  would  evidently  destroy  itself. 
We  have  had  an  evidence  of  the  changing 
of  the  ocean  currents  since  the  earthquake 
at  St.  Thomas,  as  it  is  said  that  the  Gulf 


Stream  has  changed  several  degrees  since 
that  event,  from  its  old  course;  and  per- 
haps in  a  few  thousand  years,  or  after  a 
few  more  such  earthquakes,  the  stream 
may  be  destroyed  entirely,  or  flow  in  some 
other  direction  to  supply  some  deficiency 
ereated  elsewhere. 

I  have  end  avored  to  show  the  effect  of 
this  change  of  motion  upon  the  fluid  part 
of  the  earth;  now  let  us  see  what  effect  it 
would  have  upon  tbe  solid  portion.  Of 
course  that  must  yield  and  conform  to  it 
also,  but  as  it  is  not  free  to  move  like  the 
water,  it  will  have  a  tendency  to  rise  up 
bodily  at  the  equator  and  sink  down  at  the 
poles;  but  when  it  moves  it  goes  in  small 
sections  at  a  time,  and  gives  way  with  a  sud- 
den jar  or  quaking  motion.  If  it  is  in  a 
portion  of  the  world  that  is  rising,  there 
will  be  two  distinct  shocks;  one  is  the  up- 
ward motion,  the  other  is  the  vibration  of 
the  rocks  caused  by  that  motion.  If  it  is 
in  a  portion  of  the  earth  that  is  sinking, 
there  will  be  but  one  shock  at  a  time,  a 
sudden  downward  jar,  for  it  tightens  on  the 
surface  and  prevents  any  vibration ;  and  the 
latter  consequently  are  less  destructive. 
Upheavals  loosen  the  surface,  set  it  to  vi- 
brating, and  are  therefore  more  destructive 
in  their  effects. 

Thus  the  earth  gives  way,  first  in  one 
part,  then  in  another,  in  one  hemsiphere, 
and  then  in  another,  on  the  land,  and  under 
the  ocean;  and  I  venture  to  say  that  there 
is  not  a  day  passes  in  the  year  but  there 
is  an  earthquake  in  some  part  of  the  world, 
perhaps  not  an  hour.  If  it  should  give 
way  in  large  sections  at  a  time,  they  would 
be  so  destructive  that  it  would  render  the 
world  uninhabitable;  but  by  a  wise  pro- 
vision of  nature  the  rocks  are  full  of  joints 
and  seams,  allowing  the  crust  of  the  earth 
to  move  in  comparatively  small  sections. 

As  I  before  remarked,  we  have  twenty- 
two  and  one-half  miles  of  difference  be- 
tween the  extreme  elevation  of  the  equa- 
tor, to  tbe  extreme  depression  of  the  poles, 
(deducting  the  difference  between  the  free- 
dom of  the  water,  and  the  resistance  of  the 
rocks  to  move) ;  therefore  an  abundant  mar- 
gin to  go  upon,  in  concluding  that  there  is 
here  cause  enough  to  submerge  tbe  highest 
mountains  or  make  dry  land  of  the  lowest 
depths  of  ocean.  If  the  geologist  will  ap- 
ply this  principle  to  his  science,  be  can 
readily  account  for  all  the  geological 
changes  which  are  constantly  going  on  in 
tbe  earth;  for  as  one  portion  of  the  earth 
is  lifted  above  the  water,  and  as  the  vapors 
of  the  ocean  rise  and  float  over  the  land, 
the  latter  is  condensed,  falls  in  the  shape  of 
rain,  and  washes  off  the  loose  particles  into 
the  ocean,  where  each  particle  of  a  like 
specific  gravity  will  be  deposited  in  strata 
of  like  character,  and  by  the  immense 
pressure  of  the  ocean  they  will  be  speedily 
converted  into  rocks,  to  be  again  sub- 
merged. And  thus  the  work  goes  on  from 
age  to  age. 

The  idea  has  been  advanced  that  earth- 
quakes are  caused  by  electricity.  Would  it 
not  be  better  to  say  that  the  appearance  of 
electricity  on  such  occasions  is  the  result, 
and  not  the  cause  of  the  earthquake.  Let 
us  see  which  theory  looks  the  most  reason- 
able. We  know  that  friction  excites  elec- 
tricity; and  if  an  earthquake  takes  place, 
there  must  be  a  powerful  friction,  in  the 
joints  or  crevices  of  the  rocks.  We  see  the 
evidence  of  this  immense  friction  of  one 
mass  of  rock  upon  auother,  in  working  our 
quartz  veins.  There  will  always  be,  in  a 
true  fissure  vein,  on  one  side  of  it,  a  thin 
stratum  of  clay,  or  very  finely  pulverized 
rock,  which  I  know  of  no  way  to  account 
for  but  by  the  friction  of  tlie  adjoining 
rock  caused  by  the  earthquakes.  These 
same  veins  themselves  are  nothing  more 
than  immense  cracks  in  the  rock,  caused  by 
the  earthquakes,  and  filled  again  by  the 
circulation  of  the  waters  of  the  earth  con- 
taining minerals.  Like  the  blood  of  tbe 
human  system,  which  is  always  ready  to 
repair  any  injury  done  to  it,  so  the  waters 
of  the  earth — its  blood — are  ever  ready  to 
perform  a  like  office. 

William  A.  Begole. 
Nevada,  Feb.  18th,  1869. 

*  -».  -^^ .—  , 

Mechanical  Progress  in  China. — 
Amongst  the  numerous  evidences  of  the 
great  changes  that  have  begun  in  the 
Flowery  Kingdom  is  the  report,  by  the  last 
steamer,  that  fresh  artisans  from  Woolwich 
have  been  engaged  at  the  Nanking  arsenal, 
and  that  a  small  steamer,  native  owned, 
managed  and  engineered,  is  running  from 
tbe  Yangtze  to  Soochow,  on  the  grand 
canal. 


More  Smelting. — Swansea  is  a  new  town 
in  tbe  White  Pine  district,  about  half  a 
mile  above  Silver  Springs.  Smelting 
works  are  being  erected  there,  and  are 
promised  to  be  in  operation  in  a  few  days. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Explosives  and  their  Uses. 

New  York  Society  of  Practical  Engineer- 
ing held  a  regular  meeting  on  Tuesday 
evening  February  2d,  at  room  24,  Cooper 
in  the  chair.  Tbe  regular  topic  for  the 
Institute,  the  President,  James  A.  Whitney, 
eveniug  was  "Explosives  and  their  Uses," 
and  a  paper  on  that  subject  was  read  by 
Dr.  Dubois  D.  Parmelee.  The  paper  first 
glanced  at  the  histcry  of  gunpowder  and 
inflammable  compositions  generally,  re- 
ferring their  origin  to  a  very  early  date  in 
the  history  of  the  eastern  nations.  The 
formation  of  a  large  volume  of  gaseous  ma- 
terial and  its  composition,  and  the  effect  of 
heat  on  the  dilation  of  the  gases  produced 
was  next  discussed.  The  writer  then  passed 
to  a  consideration  of  the  accidents  due  in 
many  cases  to  the  fact  that  precautions  es- 
sential to  safety  in  the  manufacture  of  tbe  ex- 
plosive have  been  neglected.  A  method  has 
been  proposed  for  rendering  gunpowerless 
dangerous,  consisting  simply  in  diluting  the 
powder  with  finely  pulverized  sand  or  glass. 
By  this  means  the  grains  are  separated  from 
each  other,  and  although  the  process  does 
not  prevent  the  burning  of  gunpowder 
when  a  spark  reaches  it,  has  yet  tbe  effect 
of  retarding  the  combustion  and  preventing 
a  violent  explosion.  The  great  objection, 
however,  to  this  process,  lies  in  the  fact 
that  the  sand  is  liable  to  become  separated 
from  the  gunpowder  during  transportation, 
and  the  former  dangerous  properties  of  the 
latter  are  renewed.  The  writer  then  gave 
a  description  of  several  compounds  and  pre- 
parations explosive  in  their  character, 
among  which  we  notice  the  following:  The 
pulvis  fulminas  is  composed  of  two  parts 
of  carbonate  of  potassa,  one  of  sulphur, 
and  three  of  nitre.  When  heated  gently  to 
fusion  it  explodes  with  a  deafening  noise. 
Augendre's  white  gunpowder,  consisting  of 
chlorate  of  potash,  ferro-cyanide  of  potas- 
sium, and  sugar;  this  was  tried  many  years 
ago,  and  failed.  An  invention  of  Mr. 
Harsley  and  Dr.  Ebrhardt,  consists  of  a 
mixture  of  chlorate  of  potash  with  organic 
substances  of  a  permanent  character,  such 
as  tannic  acid.  This  mixture  is  stated  to 
be  more  powerful  than  gunpowder.  An 
application  of  chlorate  of  potash  has  been 
proposed  by  M.  Nochstaelter,  a  German 
chemical  manufacturer.  In  the  process 
for  effecting  this  end,  unsized  paper  is 
soaked  in  and  coated  with  the  chlorate, 
charcoal  and  sulphide  of  antimony,  to- 
gether with  gum  or  some  other  substance 
of  a  binding  character.  The  paper  rolled 
up  compactly  burns  with  considerable  vio- 
lence. An  explosive  preparation  which 
has  been  employed  to  some  extent  in  blast- 
ing, consists  of  spent  tan  in  small  fragments 
saturated  with  chlorate  of  potash.  Gun 
saw  dust  consisted  of  purified  lignin  con- 
verted into  a  substance  of 'the  nature  of 
gun  cotton,  and  then,  when  required  for 
use,  impregnated  with  saltpetre  or  a  mix- 
ture of  this  with  nitrate  of  baryta. 

Gun  cotton  and  its  explosive  properties 
were  then  considered.  One  pound  of  this 
material  was  stated  to  produce  as  much 
gas  as  three  pounds  of  gunpowder.  It  is 
formed  by  exposing  cotton  prepared  from 
finely  carded  and  carefully  purified  cotton 
wool  to  the  action  of  sulphuric  and  nitric 
acid  of  certain  specific  gravities.  During 
the  process  of  manufacture  the  cotton  in- 
creases in  weight  about  78  per  cent.  One 
of  the  great  difficulties  in  tbe  way  of  using 
gun  cotton  as  an  explosive  is  its  rapid  com- 
bustion. One  of  the  most  successful  ex- 
pedients for  modifying  this  is  to  dilute  tbe 
gun  cotton  with  raw  cotton.  Cartridges 
formed  of  this  material  burn  more  slowly 
than  cartridges  forme;l  of  pure  gun  cotton. 
A  plau  has  also  been  put  in  practice  for  re- 
ducing the  gun  cotton  to  a  pulp,  as  in  the 
process  of  paper  malting. 

Tbe  properties  of  nitro-glycerine  as  an 
explosive  agent  were  next  discussed.  It  is 
formed  by  tbe  action  of  a  mixture  of  strong 
nitric  and  sulphuric  acids  upon  glycerine, 
the  apparatus  all  the  time  being  kept  at  a 
low  temperature.  The  nitro-glycerine  forms 
upon  the  bottom  of  the  mixing  vessels  after 
standing  for  a  few  hours.  It  has  a  sweet- 
ish taste,  no  odor,  and  when  placed  upon 
the  tongue  produces  headache.  When  left 
to  itself  it  is  exceedingly  liable  to  spon- 
taneous   decomposition.      Its    destructive 


action  has  been  estimated  at  about  ten  times 
that  of  gunpowder.  Its  frozen  state  is  an 
exceedingly  dangerous  condition,  for  then 
a  blow  producing  friction  of  the  particles  is 
apt  to  cause  explosion.  The  writer  closed 
his  paper  by  describing  the  fnses  employed 
for  exploding  charges  of  nitroglycerine. 
The  Bishop  fuse,  now  in  use  in  tbis'eountry 
to  a  considerable  extent,  has  two  copper 
wires  about  five  feet  long  insulated  with 
gutta  percha.  The  ends  of  these  wires  are 
fixed  in  a  small  wooden  tube  containing  a 
priming  powder.  This  tube  is  inserted"in 
a  copper  cap  containing  the  fulminate. 
The  fuse  is  then  connected  with  an  electric 
machine  by  long  wires  and  tbe  charges  ex- 
ploded by  the  passage  of  the  electric  spark. 

The  reading  of  the  paper  was  followed 
by  some  remarks  on  the  subject  of  nitro- 
glycerine by  Col.  Chester,  a  gentleman  who 
has  bad  much  to  do  with  the  material  in 
blasting.  He  described  the  process  by 
which  the  mixture  is  kept  cool  durinu  the 
mingling  of  the  ingredients.  A  glass  tube 
passes  down  into  the  mixing  vessel  con- 
nected with  a  gasometer  containing  car- 
bonic acid  gas  under  pressure.  Tbe  tube 
is  furnished  with  radial  arms  bent  at  their 
extremities  in  a  horizontal  plane  and  per- 
pendicular to  the  original  direction  of  the 
arms.-  As  the  mixing  of  the  ingredients 
warms  the  liquid,  theescapeof  the  carbonic 
acid  gas  through  the  arms,  cools  it.  Tbe 
principle  here  involved  is  that  the  gas  es- 
caping from  pressure  absorbs  heat  and  ren- 
ders it  latent. 

Dr.  Biirstbinder,  who  has  had  consider- 
able experience  in  company  with  Colonel 
Chester  in  the  use  of  nitro-glycerine,  then 
addressed  the  society.  He  remarked  that 
the  most  important  point  in  tbe  employ- 
ment of  this  liquid  as  regards  safety,  is  the 
makiug  of  the  material  upon  the  spot. 
When  this  is  carried  out  it  is  a  much  less 
dangerous  article  than  gunpowder,  while,  if 
it  be  allowed  to  stand  for  a  few  months;  it 
may  decompose  so  much  as  to  become  ex- 
ceedingly dangerous.  It  possesses  an  im- 
portant advantage  over  gunpowder,  in  the 
fact  that  it  requires  no  tamping. 

The  President  spoke  of  the  difficulty  at 
first  experienced  iu  the  introduction  of 
gunpowder,  as  analagous  to  that  experi- 
enced in  tbe  introduction  of  nitro-glycerine, 
and  expressed  a  belief  that  the  latter  will 
soon  be  recognized  as  an  important  explo- 
sive agent.  Tbe  meeting  then  adjourned 
to  meet  again  in  two  weeks. 


The  Lone  Pine  Mint,  says  a  correspond- 
ent of  the  Sacramento  Union,  is  in  active 
operation.  The  owner,  superintendent 
and  workmen,  are  combined  in  tbe  person 
of  Charles  H.  Aaron,  who  is  also  a  correspon- 
dent of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 
The  coins  are  one-eighth  of  an  inch,  more 
or  less,  in  thickness,  with  rounded  edges 
and  somewhat  convex  sides.  Aaron  buys 
siver  which  has  been  run  through  a  fur- 
nace or  base  at  Cerro  Gordo,  and  refines  it 
in  a  small  furnance.  Some  gold,  which  is 
generally  obtained  from  Coso,  is  melted 
with  the  silver.  After  the  mass  of  seething 
metal  has  become  sufficiently  pure,  it  is 
poured  into  cold  water,  where  it  becomes 
finely  granulated.  From  thence  it  is  taken 
to  a  pair  of  delicate  scales  and  carefully 
weighed  and  divided  into  small  piles. 
Some  of  these  bunches  weigh  86-100  of  an 
ounce,  tbe  remainder  weighing  1  72-100 
ounces,  or  nearly  two  ounces.  Thus  evenly 
divided,  the  metal  is.  placed  in  separate 
crucibles  and  remelted.  A  very  small  iron 
pot  is  now  brought  forward,  and  a  crucible 
taken  out  of  tbe  furnace,  where  its  contents 
have  been  subjected  to  ahigh  degree  of  heat, 
and  the  boiling  metal  is  poured  into  tbe 
iron  pot.  After  tbe  liquid  has  become 
solid,  tbe  new  coin  is  taken  out  and  another 
coin  is  run.  This  operation  is  continued 
until  all  the  crucibles  are  empty. 

We  have  before  us  two  pieces  of  silver 
which  were  formed  in  the  above  manner. 
One  of  them  is  a  dollar  and  tbe  other  two 
dollars.  The  figures  86  on  one  side  of  the 
dollar  show  its  weight,  and  on  the  other  side 
a  e  the  initials  "C.  A.,"  immediately  be- 
low which  is  stamped  "  SI."  The  two  dol- 
lar piece,  besides  the  mark  indicating  its 
value,  is  stamped  "  C.  H.  A.,"  and  on  the 
opposite  side,  "  172." 

Valuable  Patents. — Mr.  Bessemer  do- 
rives  an  annual  income  of  about  $2,000,000 
from  his  British  steel  patents,  and  the  pa- 
tentee of  a  device  for  dressing  mill-stones 
bv  a  revolving  diamond,  has  realized  over 
$1,000,000  the  first  year  of  bis  patent.  The 
use  of  a  diamond  for  this  purpose  is  an 
American  invention,  and  the  estimated 
value  of  the  exclusive  right  in  England, 
for  ten  years,  is  $5,000,000.— Hazeltine, 
Lake  <£"  Co's  Circular. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Mechanical. 


TheHeat'in  Pbocess.— The  English  pa- 
pors  arc  still  full  of  this  subject  We  have 
repeatedly  referred  to  this  method  of  steel 
making,  and  have  given  the  comments  of 
ring  and  its  correspondents.  A  re- 
cent number  of  that  journal  gives  a  sum- 
ming-up of  the  experiments  which  were 
made,  and  upon  which  Prof.  Miller's  favor- 
able opinion  wasfoimded.  We  have  not  space 
for  the  figures,  bat  quote  two  paragraphs 
from  the  article, — the  latter  of  which  two 
is  the  concluding  one  :  "It  is  unnecessary 
hero  to  refer  particularly  to  the  chemical 
principles  on  which  this  method  is  based; 
in  question  is  as  to  the  result,  and  a 
careful  examination  of  the  chemical  data 
hitherto  published  to  elucidate  that  result 
is,  alone,  calculated  to  confirm  and  justify 
much  of  the  advorse  comment  which 
Beaton's  method  has  called  forth. "  *  * 
"Altogether,  then,  it  is  evident  that  the 
rationale  of  this  method  is  involved  in 
much  obscurity,  and  that  from  a  chemical' 
point  of  view  there  is  room  for  considera- 
ble doubt  as  to  what  is  really  the  result  ob- 
t. lined  by  its  application  to  pig  iron  con- 
taining phosphorus  and  sulphur.  These 
eireiiinstances  alone  certainly  justify  the 
demand  for  much  fuller  information  thau 
has  yet  been  furnished,  so  that  a  fair  op- 
portunity may  be  afforded  of  arriving  at  a 
correct  estimate  of  the  method." 

Pumping  Engines. — In  a  comparison  of 
the  relative  merits  of  the  Cornish  and  the 
Fly-wheel  pumping  engines,  by  Robert 
Briggs,  in  the  Journal  of  the  Franklin  In- 
stitute, for  January,  the  writer  shows  that, 
in  the  first,  the  power  is  applied  to  the  rais- 
ing of  a  counterpoise  from  which  is  ob- 
tained the  utmost  possible  effective  im- 
pulse for  the  purpose  of  raising  the 
column  of  water;  while  in  the  other,  the 
tendency  of  the  fly-wheel  to  a  variable  ve- 
locity, owing  to  variable  impulses,  being 
opposed  to  its  effort  to  maintain  a  uniform 
one,  there  is  a  waste  of  power.  The  con- 
cluding sentence  of  the  article  is  as  fol- 
lows. 

"  It  is  the  losses  of  momentum  and  the 
fractional  resistance  of  the  water  in  the 
pumps,  and  passages,  and  pipes  encoun- 
tered in  the  transformation  of  a  uniform 
circular  motioa  into  an  irregular  and  rec- 
tilinear motion,  that  give  the  theoretic  as 
well  as  practical  superiority  of  the  Cornish 
engine  over  any  possible  Fly-wheel  one 
for  pumping." 

Belting. — Among  the  "belting  facts 
and  figures"  compiled  by  the  Journal  of  the 
Franklin  Institute,  we  find  the  following : 
' '  A  leather  belt  will  safely  and  continu- 
ously resist  a  strain  of  350  pounds  per 
square  inch  of  section.  The  usual  way  of 
joining  the  ends  of  a  belt — that  is,  by 
means  of  the  leather  thong — is  the  best 
after  all,  because  it  is  the  most  convenient; 
the  thong  being  an  article  more  readily  ob- 
tained and  applied  than  any  other  of  the 
numerous  and  ingenious  means  devised  for 
securing  the  ends  of  a  belt. 

In  the  use  of  thoncs,  it  is  the  practice  of 
some  engineers  to  cross  them  in  lacing  on 
both  sides  of  a  belt;  with  others  to  cross 
them  on  the  outside  only,  laying  the  double 
strands  evenly  on  each  other  in  the  line  of 
motion  and  on  the  pulley  side  of  the  belt, 
which  experience  proves  to  be  the  better 
way." 

Steam-poweb  Transmitted. — The  Port- 
land and  Kennebec  Railway  Company  have 
run  a  3-inch  pipe  from  boiler-shop  to  ma- 
chine-shop, a  distance  of  four  hundred  and 
fifty  feet,  conveying  steam-power  for  driv- 
ing two  engines  of  twenty-five  and  fifteen 
horse-power,  carrying  all  the  machinery  of 
an  extensive  establishment.  The  j>ipe  is 
four  feet  underground,  is  inclosed  in  three- 
quarter  inch  hair  felting,  and  encased  in  a 
7-inch  box  filled  with  calcine  plaster.  It 
has  three  slip  joints  to  prevent  breakage  by 
expansion.  When  there  is  a  pressure  of 
80  pounds  of  steam  at  the  boiler,  the  same 
pressure  is  maintained  at  the  other  end  of 
the  pipe.  The  new  arrangement  is  found 
to  work  admirably,  and  will  be  a  great  sav- 
ing in  machinery,  labor  and  fuel. — Railway 
Times. 

Specific  Gravity,  of  Steel. — M.  Caron 
has  noted  that  the  specific  gravity  of  steel 
diminishes  with  the  number  of  times  it  is 
tempered. 


SHABPHHXH6  OS  FrLE-S  HY  Coitnosiox. — 
Prof.  Wurtz  translates  for  the  Gas  Light 
Journal,  from    the    I 

the  following  directions  for  restoring  worn- 
out  files  by  means  of  acids  :  The  tiles  are 
lir.-t  washed  with  a  hot  lye  of  soda,  and  all 
grease  removed  with  brushes.  They  are 
then  suspended  in  a  mixture  of  concen- 
trated nitric  acid  with  eight  parts  by  meas- 
ure of  water  for  twenty-five  minutes;  then 
well  cleaned  in  water  with  brushes,  and  re- 
immersed  for  twenty-five  minutes  more  in 
the  acid  mixture  with  addition  of  another 
eighth  of  strong  acid.  Brush  again  and 
reimmersr,  after  adding  to  the  bath  a  IGth 
part  of  concentrated  sulphuric  acid.  This 
heats  the  bath,  and  the  etching  proper  now 
commences,  and  is  kept  up  for  three  min- 
utes, with  a  vibratory  motion  of  the  bath. 
Wash  and  brush  and  reimmerse  in  a  bath 
similar  to  the  last,  with  similar  agitation 
for  five  minutes.  Wash  repeatedly  with 
water,  then  with  milk  of  lime,  finally  rinse 
again  with  water,  dry  quickly  at  a  gentle 
heat  and  varnish  while  still  warm  with  oil. 


Infusorial  SlLtCA  fob  Cement. — The 
following  is  from  the  Mechanics'  Magazine: 
Bottger  informs  us  that  a  cement  of  extra- 
ordinary binding  power  is  made  by  using 
infusorial  silica  iu  place  of  quartz  sand. 
This  infusorial  earth  is  found  in  Germany 
only,  but  it  has  been  imported  into  this 
country  in  considerable  quantities.  It  con- 
sists of  hydrated  silica,  which  combines 
with  bases  much  more  readily  than  silica 
in  the  anhydrous  conelition,  as  in  quartz 
sand.  The  infusorial  silica  is  mixed  in 
about  equal  proportions  with  oxide  of  lead; 
about  half  a  part  of  freshly  slacked  lime  is 
then  added,  and  the  whole  is  then  made  into 
a  paste  with  boiled  linseed  oil.  The  cement 
thus  made  quickly  becomes  as  hard  as  sand- 
stone, and  will  be  found,  extremely  useful 
in  such  work  as  fixing  iron  in  stone  for  bal- 
usters and  railings.  It  is  not  likely  to  ex- 
pand in  setting,  and  thus  no  risk  of  split- 
ting the  stone  will  be  incurred. 


Feinting  in  Coloes. — The  Tribune  de- 
scribes the  new  press,  by  which  the  simul- 
taneous printing  in  several  colors  is  accom- 
plished. Its  novelty  consists  in  the  ad- 
justment of  a  series  of  secondary  cylinders 
around  the  main  printing  cylinder.  To  each 
of  these  secondary  cylinders  are  attached 
fountains,  distributors,  and  rollers  for  dis- 
tributing and  rolling  each  color  separately; 
and  to  this  cylinder  is  also  attached  the 
electrotype  whose  impression  is  to  be  given 
to  the  paper  in  its  passage  over  the  main 
cylinder.  The  final  impression,  being 
black,  is  received  by  the  form  on  the  bed- 
plate, in  the  usual  manner;  and  the  paper 
comes  forth  with  its  illustrations  impressed 
in  seven  colors,  as  well  as  with  the  oroli- 
nary  letter-press— all  done  at  one  revolu- 
tion of  the  cylinder. 

Utilizing  Ieon  Tuenings. — A  very  sim- 
ple and  efficacious  method  of  utilizing  the 
abundant  refuse  of  the  machine  shop,  has 
just  been  patented  by  Mr.  Edward  Ham- 
monel  Bentall.  Iron  cuttings,  borings,  or 
turnings  are  placed  in  cases  of  sheet  irou, 
capable  of  containing  about  one  hundred 
weight  of  the  waste  iron;  the  case,  when 
filled,  is  submitted  to  the  heat  of  a  rever- 
beratory  furnace.  When  brought  to  a 
white  heat,  it  is  stamped  with  stampers,  or 
put  under  severe  pressure,  which,  owing  to 
the  highly  heated  and  partially  softened 
state  of  the  metal,  will  convert  it  into  a 
solid  plastic  mass  or   bloom. — The  Student. 

Cement  foe  Leather. — The  best  is  made 
by  mixing  ten  parts  of  sulphide  of  carbon 
with  one  part  of  oil  of  turpentine,  and  then 
adding  enough  gutta  percha  to  make  a 
tough  thickly-flowing  liquid.  One  essen- 
tial consists  in  freedom  of  the  surfaces  to 
be  joined  from  grease.  This  may  be  ac- 
complished by  laying  a  cloth  upon  them 
and  applying  a  hot  iron  for  a  time.  The 
cement  is  applied  to  both  pieces,  and  press- 
ure applied  until  dry. 

Grades  upon  Raileoads. — It  is  found 
by  calculation  and  experiment  that  heavy 
trains  may  descend  a  grade  of  l-100th  with- 
out attaining  a  greater  speed  than  about 
forty  or  fifty  miles  per  hour,  even  if  al- 
lowed to  run  freely  without  applying  the 
brake  to  check  the  speed.  The  velocity 
due  to  the  accelerating  force  of  gravity 
soon  attains  its  greatest  limit,  and  remains 
constant  during  the  remainder  of  the  de- 
scent, owing  to  the  resistance  of  the  air. 


Scientific  .  Wiscellan ;  ■ 


Chemical  Reactions  Produced  by  Light. 

Professor  Tyndall  recently  read  before 
the  Royal  Society,  a  remarkable  paper,  de- 
tailing some  of  his  experiments  with  the 
vapors  of  volatile  liquids.  A  glass  tube 
was  exhausted  of  air,  and  a  given  vapor 
then  allowed  to  enter  it  together  with  sir 
which  had  been  purified.  An  electric  lamp 
placed  at  one  end  of  the  tube,  sent  a  beam 
of  intense  light  lengthwise  through  this 
mixture  of  air  anil  vapor.  The  effect  upon 
the  different  vapors  experimented  upon,  was 
various  and  remarkable.  In  some  cases, 
the  beautiful  clouds  which  were  formed, 
exhibited  the  appearance  of  leaves  and 
flowers.  Each  vapor  had  its  own  specific 
cloud.  "With  vapor  of  nitrite  of  amyl,  a 
shower  of  liquid  spherules  was  precipi- 
tated on  the  beam.  With  a  modification  of 
the  beam,  the  precipitation  was  so  rapid 
and  intense  that  the  cone  formed  by  the 
beam,  before  invisible,  flashed  suddenly 
forth  like  a  luminous  spear.  With  iodide 
of  allyl,  the  vapor  column  revolved  round 
the  axii  of  the  decomposing  beam,  drawn 
iu  at  certain  places  like  an  hour-glass, 
while  delicate  cloud -filaments  twisted  them- 
selves in  spirals  round  the  bells  of  the  ap- 
parent hour-glass.  With  iodide  of  isopro- 
pyl  the  vapor  formed  globes  and  cylinders, 
which  were  animated  by  a  commou  motion 
of  rotation,  disturbed  at  times  by  a  parox- 
ysm, in  which  beautiful  and  grotesque 
cloud-forms  were  developed,  some  repre- 
senting a  serpent's  head,  others  budswhich 
seemed  to  grow  into  flowers,  and  all  of  a 
gorgeous  mauve  color.  With  hydrobromic 
acid  the  cloud  resolved  itself  into  a  series 
of  disks  and  funnels,  then  parasols  and 
rings  of  a  very  pale  blue  color,  and  all  ro- 
tating as  in  the  former  instance. 

"  With  hyelrochlorie  acid  the  cloud  re- 
quires twenty  minutes  for  its  full  elevelop- 
nient,  but  then  it  appears  in  sections,  each 
possessing  an  exceedingly  complex  and  or- 
nate structure,  exhibiting  ribs,  spears,  tun- 
nels, leaves,  involved  scrolls,  and  iridescent 
fleur-de-lis.  With  hydriodic  acid  another 
modification  is  seen,  having  a  family  like- 
ness to  the  two  immediately  preceding,  but 
with  marketl  differences  of  development, 
for  the  green  and  crimson  produced  were 
the  most  vivid  that  Dr.  Tyndall  has  yet  ob- 
served. The  development  of  the  cloud,  as 
he  describes,  was  like  that  of  an  organism, 
from  a  more  or  less  formless  mass  at  the 
commencement,  to  a  structure  of  marvel- 
ous complexity,  at  which  he  "looked  in 
wonderfor  nearly  two  hours.' " 

The  different  vapors  are  in  these  experi- 
ments differently  decomposed.  "Certain 
specific  waves  of  the  electric  beam  shake 
the  molecules  asunder." 

Prof.  T.  anticipates  "wide,  if  not  entire, 
generality,  for  the  fact  that  a  liquid  and  its 
vapor  absorb  the  same  rays." 

In  this  connection,  we  give  this  item  : 
At  a  recent  meeting  of  the  Photographic 
Section  of  the  American  Institute,  Profes- 
sor Joy  read  the  following  extract  from  a 
private  letter  which  he  had  received  from 
Professor  John  Tyndall : 

"  My  daylight  hours  have  been  recently 
occupied  with  the  question  of  the  chemical 
action  of  light  upon  vapors,  and  also  with 
the  blue  color  and  polarization  of  the  sky. 
These  questions,  which  have  been  so  long 
the  great  enigmas  of  meteorology,  have,  I 
hope,  at  length  been  brought  within  the 
grasp  of  experiment,  and  have  been,  to  a 
great  extent,  satisfactorily  solved.  The 
condensed  summary  of  my  results  is  at  the 
present  moment  in  the  hands  of  Sir  John 
Hersehell,  who  has  manifested  great  inter- 
est in  the  inquiry.  As  soon  as  he  sends  it 
back  to  me  I  shall  hasten  its  publication, 
and  it  will  give  me  great  pleasure  to  send 
you  a  copy  of  it." 

Peussic  Acid  in  the  Laboeatoby. — M. 
Bsrthelot  has  just  discovered  that  when  a 
series  of  electric  sparks  is  passed  through 
a  mixture  of  nitrogen  gas  and  acetylene,  or 
any  hydrocarbon,  in  presence  of  a  little 
potash  and  a  certain  quantity  of  hydrogen, 
prussic  acid  is  slowly  formed  and  absorbed 
by  the  potash. 

Photogeaphing  the  Pyeamtds. — An  ex- 
pedition has  started  from  Germany  to  visit 
Egypt,  for  the  purpose  of  making  a  collec- 
tion of  photographic  views  of  ancient  in- 
scriptions and  monuments. 


National  Institute  of  Sciences,  Let- 
ters and  Art. — On  December  29th  a  meet- 
ing was  held  in  New  York,  for  the  purpose 
of  organizing  a  National  Institute.  A  Con- 
stitution was  after  several  preliminary  meet- 
ings adopted,  which  was  founded  upon  that 
of  the  French  Institute,  although  of  course 
modified  according  to  circumstances.  Sev- 
eral Academies  will  be  organized  under  this 
Constitution. 

The  following  circular  was  sent  to  the 
leading  scholars  of  the  country  : 

"The  lack  of  any  means  of  easy  inter- 
course and  free  communication,  and  conse- 
quently of  united  effort  and  mutual  sup- 
port, has  been  felt  for  some  time  past  by 
men  of  letters,  artists,  and  scientific  men 
in  the  United  States.  They  constantly  find 
themselves  reminded  of  this  lack  by  their 
weakness  as  a  class,  because  although  a 
class  they  are  not  a  body  with  a  recognized 
organization.  Scattered  over  a  wide  ex- 
panse of  country,  they  are,  from  this  dis- 
persion and  this  want,  no  less  morally  thau 
physically  isolated.  There  is  no  authority 
other  than  the  temporary  and  shifting,  al- 
though in  some  respects  valuable  one,  of 
public  opinion,  by  which  their  claims  may 
be  passed  upon — no  tribunal  of  their  peers 
or  of  those  of  their  own  class  to  whose  ex- 
perience and  judgment  they  would  will- 
ingly defer — no  representative  council,  the 
stamp  of  whose  approval  would  be  acknowl- 
edged by  the  public  as  well  as  by  them- 
selves. From  the  lack  of  such  a  center  of 
union,  of  communication,  and  of  combined 
action,  they,  and  with  them  the  cause  of 
truth  and  knowledge,  and  the  public  wel- 
fare, suffer.  In  the  hope,  therefore,  of 
compassing  these  objects,  we  propose  t j  es- 
tablish a  National  Institute  of  Letters,  Art 
and  Science,  upon  a  plan  outlined  in  a  Con- 
stitution accompanying  this  Circular.  We 
ask  your  cooperation." 

The  American  Naturalist  says : 

"  If,  as  it  promises  to  do,  the  National 
Institute  will  bind  together  and  thus  effi- 
ciently guide  and  control  the  army  of  work- 
ers in  letters,  science  and  art,  a  new  era  has 
dawned  for  the  development  of  knowledge 
and  its  practical  results  in  America. " 

The  Land  of  the  Njamnjams. — The 
French  brothers  Poncet,  and  Piaggia,  an 
Italian  traveler,  have  penetrated  to  longi- 
tude 24°  E. — seven  degrees  west  of  the 
White  Nile,  and  nearly  to  latitude  1°  N. 
They  have  established  the  fact  of  the  ex- 
istence of  another  immense  lake,  lying  on 
the  equator,  out  of  which  flows  a  river, 
Babura,  in  a  northwesterly  direction,  to- 
wards the  Benui  and  Lake  Tsad.  Piaggia 
spent  nearly  two  years  among  the  Njamn- 
jams,  who  are  tailless,  but  cannibals.  He 
was  kindly  treated  by  the  chief,  and  was 
only  prevented  from  reaching  the  new  lake 
by  civil  wars.  The  account  is  one  of  the 
most  important  recent  contributions  to  the 
geography  of  Central  Africa.  It  is  accom- 
panied by  a  map  of  the  region,  by  Dr. 
Petermann. 

Ueea  from  Caebonate  of  Ammonia. — 
Basarow  has  discovered  that  anhydrous  car- 
bonate of  ammonium  is  converted  into  urea 
by  heating  in  a  sealed  tube  to  130a  C. 
(2663F.)  The  carbonate  he  obtained  by 
the  action  of  COj  on  NHt  dissolved  in  ab- 
solute alcohol.  He  has  observed  that  the 
same  result,  conversion  into  urea,  follows 
to  a  notable  degree,  upon  the  subjection  of 
commercial  carbonate  of  ammonia  to  a 
temperature  of  130—140°  O;  whence  he 
infers  that  this  latter  may  contain  the  an- 
hydrous carbonate  of  ammouium.  The 
following  equation  will  make  clear  the 
theory  on  which  Basarow  based  his  inves- 
tigation:   

2(NH'  O,  CO2  )=C:  H1  N2  0;  +  4  HO. 
Gas  Light  Journal. 

Renewed  Polae  Explobations.— Dr. 
Hayes  delivered  a  lecture  in  November  last 
in  New  York,  before  the  American  Geo- 
graphical Society,  in  which  he  proposed 
the  renewal  of  explorations  in  the  North 
Polar  regions,  and  gave  his  reasons  for  be- 
lieving that  they  could  be  successfully  ac- 
complished. He  urges  the  "American 
route  "  by  the  way  of  Smith's  Sound.  This 
route  is  familiar  to  him,  and  he  says  he  is 
as  earnest  as  ever  in  his  desire  to  lead  a 
party  over  the  course.  The  lecture  has 
been  printed  in  pamphlet  form,  and  now 
the  question  is  whether  the  men  of  wealth 
will  aid  the  enterprise. 


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Co?nmu?iicalions . 

In  Tim  Departmkkt  we  invite  the  frkk  discossion  or  all 
proper  subjects— correspondents  alone  being  responsible  for 
the  tdcnsnnd  theories  they  sdvnnce. 


Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  l*rcss. 

Mechanico-Astronomical  Cause  of  Geo- 
logical Changes,  and  Earthquakes. 

It  would  seem  that  the  following  simple 
circumstance  in  the  physics  of  astronomy, — 
furnishing  a  mechanical  explanation  of 
geological  changes  not  otherwise  sufficiently 
accounted  for,  and  at  the  same  time  a  very 
possible  constant  cause  of  earthquakes, — 
could  not  have  been  overlooked  by  the  cos- 
mogonists,  from  Laplace  down;  yet  we  do 
not  remember  seeing  or  hearing  the  point 
of  our  correspondent  heretofore  advanced. 
The  writer  is  known  to  our  readers  as 
having  furnished  us,  not  long  since,  with  a 
method  of  obtaining  perfect  crystals  of 
gold  artificially  : 

Editobs  Pkess  : — I  propose  to  set  forth 
a  few  ideas  in  relation  to  geological  changes 
and  earthquakes,  which  I  have  not  yet 
heard  advanced.  We  are  living  upon  a 
sphere  which  revolves  around  the  sun, — not 
in  a  perfect  circle,  but  with  an  orbit  of  an 
elliptic  form ;  and  at  the  same  time  it  is 
making  365  revolutions  per  annum,  upon 
its  own  axis. 

Now  the  question  naturally  arises,  does 
one  motion  affect,  or  have  any  influence, 
upon  the  other?  I  cannot  but  think  it 
does.  Thus,  as  it  passes  from  the  flat  side 
of  theellipseto  the  ends, — orin  other  words, 
from  a  long  curve  to  a  short  one, — the  two 
forces  embodied  in  the  earth  must  necessa- 
rily have  a  twisting  effect — the  orbit  mo- 
tion on  the  revolving  motion, — conse- 
quently gradually  changing  the  position  of 
the  poles  and  equator. 

"We  have  various  facts  that  go  to  prove 
that  this  change  does  take  place;  for  in- 
stance, we  find  the  remains  of  plants  and 
animals  imbedded  in  coal  beds  and  rock  in 
the  Frigid  Zone,  which  are  now  known  to 
inhabit  none  but  the  Torrid  Zone.  How 
came  they  there?  Simply  because  the 
equator  was  once  there.  Professor  Agassiz 
has  also  discovered  the  remains  of  immense 
glaciers  in  the  Andes  of  South  America, 
directly  under  the  equator.  How  came 
they  there?  Only  by  once  having  had 
one  of  the  poles  at  least  nearer  than  at 
present.  Now  admitting  that  this  theory 
of  the  changing  of  the  poles  is  correct,  let 
us  see  what  the  effect  would  be  upon  the 
globe.  The  earth  is  said  to  be  about  forty- 
five  miles  thicker  through  at  the  equator 
than  it  is  at  the  poles;  making  twenty-two 
and  one-half  miles  depression  of  the  ball 
on  each  side  of  the  equator;  and  as  it  is 
about  six  thousand  miles  from  the  equator 
to  the  poles,  we  have  a  down  grade  of  about 
nineteen  feel  to  the  mile.  If  the  earth's  mo- 
tiou  were  stopped,  the  water  from  the  equa- 
tor would  commence  rushing  to  the  poles 
and  fill  up  that  twenty-two  miles  and  a 
half,  or  until  all  parts  of  the  surface  of  the 
earth  would  be  at  an  equal  distance  from 
the  oenter.  But  as  the  earth  revolves  at 
the  immense  velocity  of  about  one  thou- 
sand miles  an  hour,  it  throws  back  the 
waters  from  the  poles  towards  the  equator 
sufficient  to  counteract  the  attraction  of 
gravitation  on  the  down  grade  to  the  poles, 
and  keeps  up  aperfect  equilibrium;  and  the 
waters  remain  comparatively  of  a  uniform 
depth.  If  the  solid  earth  were  not  of 
spheroid  shape,  but  perfectly  round,  there 
would  be  all  land  at  the  poles,  and  all  water 
at  the  equator. 

The  point  that  I  wish  to  advance,  bearing 
upon  geology  and  the  causes  of  earth- 
quakes, is  that  as  this  change  of  the  poles 
goes  on,  the  surface  of  the  earth  must  nec- 
essarily change  with  it,  for  if  it  did  not,  the 
earth  would  get  out  of  balance,  or  in  other 
words,  would  not  run  true,  and  would  soon 
make  a  wreck  of  itself.  But  if  the  earth  is 
a  shell  inclosing  soft  material,  as  most 
geologists  concede  it  to  be,  then  the  crust 
would  necessarily  yield  and  conform  itself 
to  that  motion ;  and  as  the  surface  is  com- 
posed of  two  substances,  a  fluid  and  a  solid, 
of  course  the  fluid,  which  predominates, 
is  always  ready  to  yield  to  it,  as  we  see  ex- 
emplified in  our  ocean  currents,  which  are 
constantly  flowing  from  one  part  of  the 
world  to  another,  to  keep  it  in  perfect  bal- 
ance. This,  too,  is  probably  the  reason  why 
we  have  so  much  more  water  upon  the  sur- 
face of  the  earth  than  land,  for  God  never 
made  anything  for  naught.  If  the  land 
predominated,  it  would  have  an  unsteady 
motion,  and  would  evidently  destroy  itself. 
We  have  had  an  evidence  of  the  changing 
of  the  ocean  currents  since  the  earthquake 
at  St  Thomas,  as  it  is  said  that  the  Gulf 


Stream  has  changed  several  degrees  since 
that  event,  from  its  old  course;  and  per- 
haps in  a  few  thousand  years,  or  after  a 
few  more  snch  earthquakes,  the  stream 
may  be  destroyed  entirely,  or  flow  in  some 
other  direction  to  supply  some  deficiency 
created  elsewhere. 

I  have  end-  avorpd  to  show  the  effect  of 
this  change  of  motion  upon  the  fluid  part 
of  the  earth ;  now  let  us  see  what  effect  it 
would  have  upon  the  solid  portion.  Of 
course  that  must  yield  and  conform  to  it 
also,  but  as  it  is  not  free  to  move  like  the 
water,  it  will  have  a  tendency  to  rise  up 
bodily  at  the  equator  and  sink  down  at  the 
poles;  but  when  it  moves  it  goes  in  small 
sections  at  a  time,  andgives  way  with  asud- 
den  jar  or  quaking  motion.  If  it  is  in  a 
portion  of  the  world  that  is  rising,  there 
will  be  two  distinct  shocks;  one  is  the  up- 
ward motion,  the  other  is  the  vibration  of 
the  rocks  caused  by  that  motion.  If  it  is 
in  a  portion  of  the  earth  that  is  sinking, 
there  will  be  but  one  shock  at  a  time,  a 
sudden  downward  jar,  for  it  tightens  on  the 
surface  and  prevents  any  vibration;  and  the 
latter  consequently  are  less  destructive. 
Upheavals  loosen  the  surface,  set  it  to  vi- 
brating, and  are  therefore  more  destructive 
in  their  effects. 

Thus  the  earth  gives  way,  first  in  one 
part,  then  in  another,  in  one  hemsiphere, 
and  then  in  another,  on  the  land,  and  under 
the  ocean;  and  I  venture  to  say  that  there 
is  not  a  day  passes  in  the  year  but  there 
is  an  earthquake  in  some  part  of  the  world, 
perhaps  not  an  hour.  If  it  should  give 
way  in  large  sections  at  a  time,  they  would 
be  so  destructive  that  it  would  render  the 
world  uninhabitable;  but  by  a  wise  pro- 
vision of  nature  the  rocks  are  full  of  joints 
and  seams,  allowing  the  crust  of  the  earth 
to  move  in  comparatively  small  sections. 

As  I  before  remarked,  we  have  twenty- 
two  and  one-half  miles  of  difference  be- 
tween the  extreme  elevation  of  the  equa- 
tor, to  the  extreme  depression  of  the  poles, 
(deducting  the  difference  between  the  free- 
dom of  the  water,  and  the  resistance  of  the 
rocks  to  move) ;  therefore  an  abundant  mar- 
gin to  go  upon,  in  concluding  that  there  is 
here  cause  enough  to  submerge  the  highest 
mountains  or  make  dry  land  of  the  lowest 
depths  of  ocean.  If  the  geologist  will  ap- 
ply this  principle  to  his  science,  he  can 
readily  account  for  all  the  geological 
changes  which  are  constantly  going  on  in 
the  earth;  for  as  one  portion  of  the  earth 
is  lifted  abovo  the  water,  and  as  the  vapors 
of  the  ocean  rise  and  float  over  the  land, 
the  latter  is  condensed,  falls  in  the  shape  of 
rain,  and  washes  off  the  loose  particles  into 
the  ocean,  where  each  particle  of  a  like 
specific  gravity  will  be  deposited  in  strata 
of  like  character,  and  by  the  immense 
pressure  of  the  ocean  they  will  be  speedily 
converted  into  rocks,  to  be  again  sub- 
merged. And  thus  the  work  goes  on  from 
age  to  age. 

The  idea  has  been  advanced  that  earth- 
quakes are  caused  by  electricity.  Would  it 
not  be  better  to  say  that  the  appearance  of 
electricity  on  such  occasions  is  the  result, 
and  not  the  cause  of  the  earthquake.  Let 
us  see  which  theory  looks  the  most  reason 
able.  We  know  that  friction  excites  elec- 
tricity; and  if  an  earthquake  takes  place, 
there  must  be  a  powerful  friction,  in  the 
joints  or  crevices  of  the  rocks.  We  see  the 
evidence  of  this  immense  friction  of  one 
mass  of  rock  upon  another,  in  working  our 
quartz  veins.  There  will  always  be,  in  a 
true  fissure  vein,  on  one  side  of  it,  a  thin 
stratum  of  clay,  or  very  finely  pulverized 
rock,  which  I  know  of  no  way  to  account 
for  but  by  the  friction  of  the  adjoining 
rock  caused  by  the  earthquakes.  These 
same  veins  themselves  are  nothing  more 
than  immense  cracks  in  the  rock,  caused  by 
the  earthquakes,  and  filled  again  by  the 
circulation  of  the  waters  of  the  earth  con- 
taining minerals.  Like  the  blood  of  the 
human  system,  which  is  always  ready  to 
repair  any  injury  done  to  it,  so  the  waters 
of  the  earth — its  blood — are  ever  ready  to 
perform  a  like  office. 

William  A.  Begole. 
Nevada,  Feb.  18th,  1869. 

Mechanical  Peogkess  in  China. — 
Amongst  the  numerous  evidences  of  the 
great  changes  that  have  begun  in  the 
Flowery  Kingdom  is  the  report,  by  the  last 
steamer,  that  fresh  artisans  from  Woolwich 
have  been  engaged  at  the  Nanking  arsenal, 
and  that  a  small  steamer,  native  owned, 
managed  and  engineered,  is  running  from 
the  Yangtze  to    Sooehow,    on   the  grand 


canal. 


Moee  Smelting. — Swansea  is  a  new  town 
in  the  White  Pine  district,  about  half  a 
mile  above  Silver  Springs.  Smelting 
works  are  being  erected  there,  and  are 
promised  to  be  in  operation  in  a  few  days. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

Explosives  and  their  Uses. 

New  York  Society  of  Practical  Engineer- 
ing held  a  regular  meeting  on  Tuesday 
evening  February  2d,  at  room  2-1,  Cooper 
in  the  chair.  The  regular  topic  for  the 
Institute,  the  President,  James  A.  Whitney, 
evening  was  "Explosives  and  their  Uses," 
and  a  paper  on  that  subject  was  read  by 
Dr.  Dubois  D.  Parmelee.  The  paper  first 
glanced  at  the  history  of  gunpowder  and 
inflammable  compositions  generally,  re- 
ferring their  origin  to  a  very  early  date  in 
the  history  of  the  eastern  nations.  The 
formation  of  a  large  volume  of  gaseous  ma- 
terial and  its  composition,  and  the  effect  of 
heat  on  the  dilation  of  the  gases  produced 
was  next  discussed.  The  writer  then  passed 
to  a  consideration  of  the  accidents  due  in 
many  cases  to  the  fact  that  precautions  es- 
sential to  safety  in  the  manufacture  of  the  ex- 
plosive have  been  neglected.  A  method  has 
been  proposed  for  rendering  gunpower  less 
dangerous,  consisting  simply  in  diluting  the 
powder  with  finely  pulverized  sand  or  glass. 
By  this  means  the  grains  are  separated  from 
each  other,  and  although  the  process  does 
not  prevent  the  burning  of  gunpowder 
when  a  spark  reaches  it,  has  yet  the  effect 
of  retarding  the  combustion  and  preventing 
a  violent  explosion.  The  great  objection, 
however,  to  this  process,  lies  in  the  fact 
that  the  sand  is  liable  to  become  separated 
from  the  gunpowder  during  transportation, 
and  the  former  dangerous  properties  of  the 
latter  are  renewed.  The  writer  then  gave 
a  description  of  several  compounds  and  pre- 
parations explosive  in  their  character, 
among  which  we  notice  the  following:  The 
pulvis  fulminas  is  composed  of  two  parts 
of  carbonate  of  potassa,  one  of  sulphur, 
and  three  of  nitre.  When  heated  gently  to 
fusion  it  explodes  with  a  deafening  noise. 
Augendre's  white  gunpowder,  consisting  of 
chlorate  of  potash,  ferro-cyanide  of  potas- 
sium, and  sugar;  this  was  tried  many  years 
ago,  and  failed.  An  invention  of  Mr. 
Harsley  and  Dr.  Ehrhardt,  consists  of  a 
mixture  of  chlorate  of  potash  with  organic 
substances  of  a  permanent  character,  such 
as  tannic  acid.  This  mixture  is  stated  to 
be  more  powerful  than  gunpowder.  An 
application  of  chlorate  of  potash  has  been 
proposed  by  M.  Nochstaelter,  a  German 
chemical  manufacturer.  In  the  process 
for  effecting  this  end,  unsized  paper  is 
soaked  in  and  coated  with  the  chlorate, 
charcoal  and  sulphide  of  antimony,  to- 
gether with  gum  or  some  other  substance 
of  a  binding  character.  The  paper  rolled 
up  compactly  burns  with  considerable  vio- 
lence. An  explosive  preparation  which 
has  been  employed  to  some  extent  in  blast- 
ing, consists  of  spent  tan  in  small  fragments 
saturated  with  chlorate  of  potash.  Gun 
saw  dust  consisted  of  purified  lignin  con- 
verted into  a  substance  of '  the  nature  of 
gun  cotton,  and  then,  when  required  for 
use,  impregnated  with  saltpetre  or  a  mix- 
ture of  this  with  nitrate  of  baryta. 

Gun  cotton  and  its  explosive  properties 
were  then  considered.  One  pound  of  this 
material  was  stated  to  produce  as  much 
gas  as  three  pounds  of  gunpowder.  It  is 
formed  by  exposing  cotton  prepared  from 
finely  carded  and  carefully  purified  cotton 
wool  to  the  action  of  sulphuric  and  nitric 
acid  of  certain  specific  gravities.  During 
the  process  of  manufacture  the  cotton  in- 
creases in  weight  about  78  per  cent.  One 
of  the  great  difficulties  in  the  way  of  using 
gun  cotton  as  an  explosive  is  its  rapid  com- 
bustion. One  of  the  most  successful  ex- 
pedients for  modifying  this  is  to  dilute  the 
gun  cotton  with  raw  cotton.  Cartridges 
formed  of  this  material  burn  more  slowly 
than  cartridges  forme!  of  pure  gnu  cotton. 
A  plan  has  also  been  put  in  practice  for  re- 
ducing the  gun  cotton  to  a  pulp,  as  in  the 
process  of  paper  making. 

The  properties  of  nitro-glycerine  as  an 
explosive  agent  were  next  discussed.  It  is 
formed  by  the  action  of  a  mixture  of  strong 
nitric  and  sulphuric  acids  upon  glycerine, 
the  apparatus  all  the  time  being  kept  at  a 
low  temperature.  Ttie  nitro-glycerine  forms 
upon  the  bottom  of  the  mixing  vessels  after 
standing  for  a  few  hours.  It  has  a  sweet- 
ish taste,  no  odor,  and  when  placed  upon 
the  tongue  produces  headache.  When  left 
to  itself  it  is  exceedingly  liable  to  spon- 
taneous   decomposition.      Its    destructive 


action  has  been  estimated  at  about  ten  times 
that  of  gunpowder.  Its  frozen  state  is  an 
exceedingly  dangerous  condition,  for  then 
a  blow  producing  friction  of  the  particles  i.s 
apt  to  cause  explosion.  The  writer  closed 
bis  paper  by  describing  the  fuses  employed 
for  exploding  charges  of  nitro-idycerine 
The  Bishop  fuse,  now  in  use  in  this  country 
to  a  considerable  extent,  has  two  copper 
wires  about  five  feet  long  insulated  with 
guttapercha.  The  ends  of  these  wires  are 
fixed  in  a  small  wooden  tube  containing  a 
priming  powder.  This  tube  is  insertecfin 
a  copper  cap  containing  the  fulminate 
The  fuse  is  then  connected  with  an  electric 
machine  by  long  wires  and  the  charges  ex- 
ploded by  the  passage  of  the  electric  sparis 

The  reading  of  the  paper  was  followed 
by  some  remarks  on  the  subject  of  nitro- 
glycerine by  Col.  Chester,  a  gentleman  who 
has  had  much  to  do  with  the  material  in 
blasting.  He  described  th«  process  by 
which  the  mixture  is  kept  cool  durin?  the 
mingling  of  the  ingredients.  A  glass  "tube 
passes  down  into  the  mixing  vessel  con- 
nected with  a  gasometer  containing  car- 
bonic acid  gas  under  pressure.  The  tube 
is  furnished  with  radial  arms  bent  at  their 
extremities  in  a  horizontal  plane  and  per- 
pendicular to  the  original  direction  of  the 
arms.  As  the  mixing  of  the  ingredients 
warms  the  liquid,  theeseapeof  the  carbonic 
acid  gas  through  the  arms,  cools  it.  Tlie 
principle  here  involved  is  that  the  gas  es- 
caping from  pressure  absorbs  heat  and  ren- 
ders it  latent. 

Dr.  Biirstbinder,  who  has  had  consider- 
able experience  in  company  with  Colonel 
Chester  in  the  use  of  nitro-glycerine,  then 
addressed  the  society.  He  remarked  that 
the  most  important  point  in  the  employ- 
ment of  this  liquid  as  regards  safety,  is  the 
making  of  the  material  upon  the  spot. 
When  this  is  carried  out  it  is  a  much  less 
dangerous  article  than  gunpowder,  while,  if 
it  be  allowed  to  stand  for  a  few  months;  it 
may  decompose  so  much  as  to  become  ex- 
ceedingly dangerous.  It  possesses  an  im- 
portant advantage  over  gunpowder,  in  the 
fact  that  it  requires  no  tamping. 

The  President  spoke  of  the  difficulty  at 
first  experienced  in  the  introduction  of 
gunpowder,  as  analagous  to  that  experi- 
enced in  the  introduction  of  nitro-glycerine, 
and  expressed  a  belief  that  the  hitter  will 
soon  be  recognized  as  an  important  explo- 
sive agent.  The  meeting  then  adjourned 
to  meet  again  in  two  weeks. 


The  Lone  Pine  Mint,  says  a  correspond- 
ent of  the  Sacramento  Union,  is  in  active 
operation.  The  owner,  superintendent 
and  workmen,  are  combined  in  the  person 
of  Charles  H.Aaron,  who  is  also  a  correspon- 
dent of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Peess. 
The  coins  are  one-eighth  of  an  inch,  more 
or  less,  in  thickness,  with  rounded  edges 
and  somewhat  convex  sides.  Aaron  buys 
siver  which  has  been  run  through  a  fur- 
nace or  base  at  Cerro  Gordo,  and  refines  it 
in  a  small  furnance.  Some  gold,  which  is 
generally  obtained  from  Coso,  is  melted 
with  the  silver.  After  the  mass  of  seething 
metal  has  become  sufficiently  pure,  it  is 
poured  into  cold  water,  where  it  becomes 
finely  granulated.  From  thence  it  is  taken 
to  a  pair  of  delicate  scales  and  carefully 
weighed  and  divided  into  small  piles. 
Some  of  these  bunches  weigh  86-100  of  an 
ounce,  the  remainder  weighing  1  72-100 
ounces,  or  nearly  two  ounces.  Thus  ovenly 
divided,  the  metal  is  placed  in  separate 
crucibles  and  remelted.  A  very  small  iron 
pot  is  now  brought  forward,  and  a  crucible 
taken  out  of  the  furnace,  where  its  contents 
have  been  subjected  to  ahigh  degree  of  heat, 
and  the  boiling  metal  is  poured  into  the 
iron  pot.  After  the  liquid  has  become 
solid,  the  new  coin  is  taken  out  and  another 
coin  is  run.  This  operation  is  continued 
until  all  the  crucibles  are  empty. 

We  have  before  us  two  pieces  of  silver 
which  were  formed  in  the  above  manner. 
One  of  them  is  a  dollar  and  the  other  two 
dollars.  The  figures  86  on  one  side  of  the 
dollar  show  its  weight,  and  on  the  other  side 
a  e  the  initials  "C.  A.,"  immediately  be- 
low which  is  stamped  "  SI."  The  two  dol- 
lar piece,  besides  the  mark  indicating  its 
value,  is  stamped  "  C.  H.  A.,"  and  on  the 
opposite  sidp,  ' '  172." 

Valuable  Patents. — Mr.  Bessemer  de- 
rives an  annual  income  of  about  S3, 000,000 
from  his  British  steel  patents,  and  the  pa- 
teotee  of  a  device  for  dressing  mill-stones 
bv  a  revolving  diamond,  has  realized  over 
$1,00U,000  the  first  year  of  his  patent.  _  The 
use  of  a  diamond  for  this  purpose  is  an 
American  invention,  and  the  estimated 
value  of  the  exclusive  right  in  England, 
for  ten  years,  is  $5,000,000.— Hazeltine, 
Lake  &  Go's  Circular. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Mechanical, 


TheHeato.n  Process.— Tho  English  pa- 
pore  arc  still  full  of  this  subject.  We  have 
repeatedly  referred  to  this  method  of  steel 
making,  and  have  given  the  comments  of 
ring  and  its  correspondents.  A  re- 
cent number  of  that  journal  gives  a  snm- 
ming-ap  of  the  experiments  which  were 
made,  and  upon  which  Prof.  Miller's  favor- 
able opinion wasfounded.  Wehavenotspace 
for  the  figures,  but  quote  two  paragraphs 
from  the  article, — the  latter  of  which  two 
is  the  concluding  one  :  "It  is  unnecessary 
here  to  refer  particularly  to  the  chemical 
principles  on  which  this  method  is  based; 
the  muiii  question  is  as  to  the  result,  and  a 
careful  examination  of  the  chemical  data 
hitherto  published  to  elucidate  that  result 
is,  aloue,  calculated  to  confirm  and  justify 
much  of  the  adverse  comment  which 
Heaton's  method  has  called  forth."  *  * 
"Altogether,  then,  it  is  evident  that  the 
rationale  of  this  methodis  involved  in 
much  obscurity,  and  that  from  a  chemical1 
point  of  view  there  is  room  for  considera- 
ble doubt  as  to  what  is  really  the  result  ob- 
tained by  its  application  to  pig  iron  con- 
taining phosphorus  and  sulphur.  These 
circumstances  alone  certainly  justify  the 
demand  for  much  fuller  information  than 
has  yet  been  furnished,  so  that  a  fair  op- 
portunity may  be  afforded  of  arriving  at  a 
correct  estimate  of  the  method." 


Pumping  Engines. — In  a  comparison  of 
the  relative  merits  of  the  Cornish  and  the 
Fly-wheel  pumping  engines,  by  Robert 
Briggs,  in  the  Journal  of  the  Franklin  In- 
stitute, for  January,  the  writer  shows  that, 
in  the  first,  the  power  is  applied  to  the  rais- 
ing of  a  counterpoise  from  which  is  ob- 
tained the  utmost  possible  effective  im- 
pulse for  the  purpose  of  raising  the 
column  of  water;  while  in  the  other,  the 
tendency  of  the  fly-wheel  to  a  variable  ve- 
locity, owing  to  variable  impulses,  being 
opposed  to  its  effort  to  maintain  a  uniform 
one,  there  is  a  waste  of  power.  The  con- 
cluding sentence  of  the  article  is  as  fol- 
lows. 

"It  is  the  losses  of  momentum  and  the 
frictional  resistance  of  the  water  in  the 
pumps,  and  passages,  and  pipes  encoun- 
tered in  the  transformation  of  a  uniform 
circular  motion  into  an  irregular  and  rec- 
tilinear motion,  that  give  the  theoretic  as 
well  as  practical  superiority  of  the  Cornish 
engine  over  any  possible  Fly-wheel  one 
for  pumping." 

Belting. — Among  the  "belting  facts 
and  figures  "  compiled  by  the  Journal  of  the 
Franklin  Institute,  we  find  the  following : 
' '  A  leather  belt  will  safely  and  continu- 
ously resist  a  strain  of  350  pounds  per 
square  inch  of  section.  The  usual  way  of 
joining  the  ends  of  a  belt — that  is,  by 
means  of  the  leather  thong — is  the  best 
afterall,  because  it  is  the  most  convenient; 
the  thong  being  an  article  more  readily  ob- 
tained and  applied  than  any  other  of  the 
numerous  and  ingenious  means  devised  for 
securing  the  ends  of  a  belt. 

In  the  use  of  thones,  it  is  the  practice  of 
some  engineers  to  cross  them  in  lacing  on 
both  sides  of  a  belt;  with  others  to  cross 
them  on  the  outside  only,  laying  the  double 
strands  evenly  on  each  other  in  the  line  of 
motion  and  on  the  pulley  side  of  the  belt, 
which  experience  proves  to  be  the  better 
■way." 

Steam-power  Transmitted. — The  Port- 
land and  Kennebec  Bailway  Company  have 
run  a  3-inch  pipe  from  boiler-shop  to  ma- 
chine-shop, a  distance  of  four  hundred  and 
fifty  feet,  conveying  steam-power  for  driv- 
ing two  engines  of  twenty-five  and  fifteen 
horse-power,  carrying  all  the  machinery  of 
an  extensive  establishment.  The  pipe  is 
four  feet  underground,  is  inclosed  in  three- 
quarter  inch  hair  felting,  and  encased  in  a 
7-inch  box  filled  with  calcine  plaster.  It 
has  three  slip  joints  to  prevent  breakage  by 
expansion.  When  there  is  a  pressure  of 
80  pounds  of  steam  at  the  boiler,  the  same 
pressure  is  maintained  at  the  other  end  of 
the  pipe.  The  new  arrangement  is  found 
to  work  admirably,  and  will  be  a  great  sav- 
ing in  machinery,  iabor  and  fuel. — Railway 
Times. 

Specific  Gravity,  op  Steel. — M.  Caron 
has  noted  that  the  specific  gravity  of  steel 
diminishes  with  the  number  of  times  it  is 
tempered. 


Sharpening  op  Files  iiy  Corrosion. — 
Prof.  Wurtz  translates  for  the  Gas  Light 
Journal,  from   the    Ohemischea   Oentralblatt, 

the  following  directions  for  restoring  worn- 
out  files  by  means  of  acids  :  Tho  files  are 
first  washed  with  a  hot  lye  of  soda,  and  all 
grease  removed  with  brushes.  They  are 
then  suspended  in  a  mixture  of  concen- 
trated nitric  acid  with  eight  parts  by  meas- 
ure of  water  for  twenty -five  minutes;  then 
well  cleaned  in  water  with  brashes,  and  re- 
immersed  for  twenty-five  minutes  more  in 
tho  acid  mixture  with  addition  of  another 
eighth  of  strong  acid.  Brush  again  and 
reimmersc,  after  adding  to  the  bath  a  Kith 
port  of  concentrated  sulphuric  acid.  This 
heats  tho  bath,  and  the  etching  propter  now 
commences,  and  is  kept  up  for  three  min- 
utes, witli  a  vibratory  motion  of  the  bath. 
Wash  and  brush  and  reimmerse  in  a  bath 
similar  to  the  last,  with  similar  agitation 
for  five  minutes.  Wash  repeatedly  with 
water,  then  with  milk  of  lime,  finally  rinse 
again  with  water,  dry  quickly  at  a  gentle 
heat  and  varnish  while  still  warm  with  oil. 


Infusorial  Silica  for  Cement. — The 
following  is  from  the  Mechanics'  Magazine: 
Biittgor  informs  us  that  a  cement  of  extra- 
ordinary binding  power  is  made  by  using 
infusorial  silica  in  place  of  quartz  sand. 
This  infusorial  earth  is  found  in  Germany 
only,  but  it  has  been  imported  into  this 
country  in  considerable  quantities.  It  con- 
sists of  hydrated  silica,  which  combines 
with  bases  much  more  readily  than  silica 
in  the  anhydrous  condition,  as  in  quartz 
sand.  The  infusorial  silica  is  mixed  in 
about  equal  proportions  with  oxide  of  lead; 
about  half  a  part  of  freshly  slacked  lime  is 
then  added,  and  the  whole  is  then  made  into 
a  paste  with  boiled  linseed  oil.  The  cement 
thus  made  quickly  becomes  as  hard  as  sand- 
stone, and  will  be  found  extremely  useful 
in  such  work  as  fixing  iron  in  stone  for  bal- 
usters and  railings.  It  is  not  likely  to  ex- 
pand in  setting,  and  thus  no  risk  of  split- 
ting the  stone  will  be  incurred. 


Xcic/it/'ft'c  Miscellan  j  ■ 


Printing  in  Colors. — The  Tribune  de- 
scribes the  new  press,  by  which  the  simul- 
taneous printing  in  several  colors  is  accom- 
plished. Its  novelty  consists  in  the  ad- 
justment of  a  series  of  secondary  cylinders 
around  the  main  printing  cylinder.  To  each 
of  these  secondary  cylinders  are  attached 
fountains,  distributors,  and  rollers  for  dis- 
tributing and  rolling  each  color  separately; 
and  to  this  cylinder  is  also  attached  the 
electrotype  whose  impression  is  to  be  given 
to  the  paper  in  its  passage  over  the  main 
cylinder.  The  final  impression,  being 
black,  is  received  by  the  form  on  the  bed- 
plate, in  the  usual  manner;  and  the  paper 
comes  forth  with  its  illustrations  impressed 
in  seven  colors,  as  well  as  with  the  ordi- 
nary letter-press— all  done  at  one  revolu- 
tion of  the  cylinder. 

Utilizing  Iron  Turnings. — A  very  sim- 
ple and  efficacious  method  of  utilizing  the 
abundant  refuse  of  the  machine  shop,  has 
just  been  patented  by  Mr.  Edward  Ham- 
mond Bentall.  Iron  cuttings,  borings,  or 
turnings  are  placed  in  cases  of  sheet  irou 
capable  of  containing  about  one  hundred 
weight  of  the  waste  iron;  the  case,  when 
filled,  is  submitted  to  the  heat  of  a  rever- 
beratory  furnace.  When  brought  to  a 
white  heat,  it  is  stamped  with  stampers,  or 
put  under  severe  pressure,  which,  owing  to 
the  highly  heated  and  partially  softened 
state  of  the  metal,  will  convert  it  into  a 
solid  plastic  mass  or  bloom. — The  Student. 

Cement  for  Leather. — The  best  is  made 
by  mixing  ten  parts  of  sulphide  of  carbon 
with  one  part  of  oil  of  turpentine,  and  then 
adding  enough  gutta  percha  to  make  a 
tough  thickly-flowing  liquid.  One  essen- 
tial consists  in  freedom  of  the  surfaces  to 
be  joined  from  grease.  This  may  be  ac- 
complished by  laying  a  cloth  upon  them 
and  applying  a  hot  iron  for  a  time.  The 
cement  is  applied  to  both  pieces,  and  press- 
ure applied  until  dry. 

Grades  upon  Railroads. — It  is  found 
by  calculation  and  experiment  that  heavy 
trains  may  descend  a  grade  of  l-100th  with- 
out attaining  a  greater  speed  than  about 
forty  or  fifty  miles  per  hour,  even  if  al- 
lowed to  run  freely  without  applying  the 
brake  to  check  the  speed.  The  velocity 
due  to  the  accelerating  force  of  gravity 
soon  attains  its  greatest  limit,  and  remains 
constant  during  the  remainder  of  the  de- 
scent, owing  to  the  resistance  of  the  air. 


Chemical  Reactions  Produced  by  Light. 

Frofessor  Tyndall  recently  read  before 
the  Royal  Society,  a  remarkable  paper,  de- 
tailing some  of  his  experiments  with  the 
vapors  of  volatile  liquids.  A  glass  tube 
was  exhausted  of  air,  and  a  given  vapor 
then  allowed  to  enter  it  together  with  air 
which  had  been  purified.  An  electric  lamp 
placed  at  one  end  of  the  tube,  sent  a  beam 
of  intense  light  lengthwise  through  this 
mixture  of  air  and  vapor.  The  effect  upon 
the  different  vapors  experimented  upon,  was 
various  and  remarkable.  In  some  cases, 
the  beautiful  clouds  which  were  formed, 
exhibited  the  appearance  of  leaves  and 
flowers.  Each  vapor  had  its  own  specific 
cloud.  "With  vapor  of  nitrite  of  amyl,  a 
shower  of  liquid  spherules  was  precipi- 
tated on  the  beam.  With  a  modification  of 
the  beam,  the  precipitation  was  so  rapid 
and  intense  that  the  cone  formed  by  the 
beam,  before  invisible,  flashed  suddenly 
forth  like  a  luminous  spear.  With  iodide 
of  ally],  the  vapor  column  revolved  round 
the  axii  of  the  decomposing  beam,  drawn 
in  at  certain  places  like  an  hour-glass, 
while  delicate  cloud-filaments  twisted  them- 
selves in  spirals  round  the  bells  of  the  ap- 
parent hour-glass.  With  iodide  of  isopro- 
pyl  the  vapor  formed  globes  and  cylinders, 
which  were  animated  by  a  common  motion 
of  rotation,  disturbed  at  times  by  a  parox- 
ysm, in  which  beautiful  aud  grotesque 
cloud-forms  were  developed,  some  repre- 
senting a  serpent's  head,  others  budswhich 
seemed  to  grow  into  flowers,  and  all  of  a 
gorgeous  mauve  color.  With  hydrobromic 
acid  the  cloud  resolved  itself  into  a  series 
of  disks  and  funnels,  then  parasols  and 
rings  of  a  very  pale  blue  color,  and  all  ro- 
tating as  in  the  former  instance. 

"  With  hydrochloric  acid  the  cloud  re- 
quires twenty  minutes  for  its  full  develop- 
ment, but  then  it  appears  in  sections,  each 
possessing  an  exceedingly  complex  and  or- 
nate structure,  exhibiting  ribs,  spears,  tun- 
nels, leaves,  involved  scrolls,  and  iridescent 
fleur-de-lis.  With  hydriodic  acid  another 
modification  is  seen,  having  a  family  like- 
ness to  the  two  immediately  preceding,  but 
with  marked  differences  of  development, 
for  the  green  and  crimson  produced  were 
the  most  vivid  that  Dr.  Tyndall  has  yet  ob- 
served. The  development  of  the  cloud,  as 
he  describes,  was  like  that  of  an  organism, 
from  a  more  or  less  formless  mass  at  the 
commencement,  to  a  structure  of  marvel- 
ous complexity,  at  which  he  "looked  in 
wonder  for  nearly  two  hours.'" 

The  different  vapors  are  in  these  experi- 
ments differently  decomposed.  "Certain 
specific  waves  of  the  electric  beam  shake 
the  molecules  asunder." 

Prof.  T.  anticipates  "wide,  if  not  entire, 
generality,  for  the  fact  that  a  liquid  and  its 
vapor  absorb  the  same  rays." 

In  this  connection,  we  give  this  item  : 
At  a  recent  meeting  of  the  Photographic 
Section  of  the  American  Institute,  Profes- 
sor Joy  read  the  following  extract  from  a 
private  letter  which  he  had  received  from 
Professor  John  Tyndall : 

"  My  daylight  hours  have  been  recently 
occupied  with  the  question  of  the  chemical 
action  of  light  upon  vapors,  and  also  with 
the  blue  color  and  polarization  of  the  sky. 
These  questions,  which  have  been  so  long 
the  great  enigmas  of  meteorology,  have,  I 
hope,  at  length  been  brought  within  the 
grasp  of  experiment,  and  have  been,  to  a 
great  extent,  satisfactorily  solved.  The 
condensed  summary  of  my  results  is  at  the 
present  moment  in  the  hands  of  Sir  John 
Herschell,  who  has  manifested  great  inter- 
est in  the  inquiry.  As  soon  as  he  sends  it 
back  to  me  I  shall  hasten  its  publication, 
and  it  will  give  me  great  pleasure  to  send 
you  a  copy  of  it." 

Prussic  Acid  in  the  Laboratory. — M. 
Berthelot  has  just  discovered  that  when  a 
series  of  electric  sparks  is  passed  through 
a  mixture  of  nitrogen  gas  and  acetylene,  or 
any  hydrocarbon,  in  presence  of  a  little 
potash  and  a  certain  quantity  of  hydrogen, 
prussic  acid  is  slowly  formed  and  absorbed 
by  the  potash. 

Photographing  the  Pyramids. — An  ex- 
pedition has  started  from  Germany  to  visit 
Egypt,  for  the  purpose  of  making  a  collec- 
tion of  photographic  views  of  ancient  in- 
scriptions and  monuments. 


National  Institute  of  Sciences,  Let- 
ters and  Art. — On  December  29th  a  meet- 
ing was  held  in  New  York,  for  the  purpose 
of  organizing  a  National  Institute.  A  Con- 
stitution was  after  several  preliminary  meet- 
ings adopted,  which  was  founded  upon  that 
of  the  French  Institute,  although  of  course 
modified  according  to  circumstances.  Sev- 
eral Academies  will  bo  organized  under  this 
Constitution. 

The  following  circular  was  sent  to  the 
leading  scholars  of  the  country  : 

"The  lack  of  any  means  of  easy  inter- 
course and  free  communication,  and  conse- 
quently of  united  effort  and  mutual  sup- 
port, has  been  felt  for  some  time  past  by 
men  of  letters,  artists,  and  scientific  men 
in  the  United  States.  They  constantly  find 
themselves  reminded  of  this  lack  by  their 
weakness  as  a  class,  because  although  a 
class  they  are  not  a  body  with  a  recognized 
organization.  Scattered  over  a  wide  ex- 
panse of  country,  they  are,  from  this  dis- 
persion aud  this  want,  no  less  morally  than 
physically  isolated.  There  is  no  authority 
other  than  the  temporary  and  shifting,  al- 
though in  some  respects  valuable  one,  of 
public  opinion,  by  which  their  claims  may 
be  passed  upon — no  tribunal  of  their  peers 
or  of  those  of  their  own  class  to  whose  ex- 
perience and  judgment  they  would  will- 
ingly defer — no  representative  council,  the 
stamp  of  whose  approval  would  be  acknowl- 
edged by  the  public  as  well  as  by  them- 
selves. From  the  lack  of  such  a  center  of 
union,  of  communication,  andof  combined 
action,  they,  and  with  them  the  cause  of 
truth  and  knowledge,  and  the  public  wel- 
fare, suffer.  In  the  hope,  therefore,  of 
compassing  these  objects,  we  propose  to  es- 
tablish a  National  Institute  of  Letters,  Art 
and  Science,  upon  a  plan  outlined  in  a  Con- 
stitution accompanying  this  Circular.  We 
ask  your  cooperation." 

The  American  Naturalist  says : 

"If,  as  it  promises  to  do,  the  National 
Institute  will  bind  together  and  thus  effi- 
ciently guide  and  control  the  army  of  work- 
ers in  letters,  science  and  art,  anew  era  has 
dawned  for  the  development  of  knowledge 
and  its  practical  results  in  America. " 

The  Land  of  the  Njamnjams. — The 
French  brothers  Poncet,  and  Piaggia,  an 
Italian  traveler,  have  penetrated  to  longi- 
tude 24°  E. — seven  degrees  west  of  the 
White  Nile,  and  nearly  to  latitude  1°  N. 
They  have  established  the  fact  of  the  ex- 
istence of  another  immense  lake,  lying  on 
the  equator,  out  of  which  flows  a  river, 
Babura,  in  a  northwesterly  direction,  to- 
wards the  Benui  and  Lake  Tsad.  Piaggia 
spent  nearly  two  years  among  the  Njamn- 
jams, who  are  tailless,  but  cannibals.  He 
was  kindly  treated  by  the  chief,  and  was 
only  prevented  from  reaching  the  new  lake 
by  civil  wars.  The  account  is  one  of  the 
most  important  recent  contributions  to  the 
geography  of  Central  Africa.  It  is  accom- 
panied by  a  map  of  the  region,  by  Dr. 
Petermann. 


Urea  from  Carbonate  of  Ammonia. — 
Basarow  has  discovered  that  anhydrous  car- 
bonate of  ammonium  is  converted  into  urea 
by  heating  in  a  sealed  tube  to  130°  C. 
(266°  F.)  The  carbonate  he  obtained  by 
the  action  of  CO.»  on  NH(  dissolved  in  ab- 
solute alcohol.  He  has  observed  that  the 
same  result,  conversion  into  urea,  follows 
to  a  notable  degree,  upon  the  subjection  of 
commercial  carbonate  of  ammonia  to  a 
temperature  of  130—140°  C;  whence  he 
infers  that  this  latter  may  contain  the  an- 
hydrous carbonate  of  ammonium.  The 
following  equation  will  make  clear  the 
theory  on  which  Basarow  based  his  inves- 
tigation: 

2(NH'  O,  CO3  )=C!  H1  N2  0;  +  4  HO. 
Gas  Light  Journal. 

Renewed  Polar  Explorations. —  Dr. 
Hayes  delivered  a  lecture  in  November  last 
in  New  York,  before  the  American  Geo- 
graphical Society,  in  which  he  proposed 
the  renewal  of  explorations  in  the  North 
Polar  regions,  and  gave  his  reasons  for  be- 
lieving that  they  could  be  successfully  ac- 
complished. He  urges  the  "American 
route  "  by  the  way  of  Smith's  Sound.  This 
route  is  familiar  to  him,  and  he  says  he  is 
as  earnest  as  ever  in  his  desire  to  lead  a 
party  over  the  course.  The  lecture  has 
been  printed  in  pamphlet  form,  and  now 
tho  question  is  whether  the  men  of  wealth 
will  aid  the  enterprise. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


California  Academy  of  Sciences. 

A  regular  meeting  of  the  Academy  toot 
place  on  Monday  evening,  March  1st,  the 
President,  Dr.  Blake,  in  the  chair,  and  fif- 
teen members  present.  Dr.  George  Hews- 
ton,  A.  Earenstein,  James  F.  Breed  and 
Mr.  Easton,  were  elected  members. 

METEOROLOGY. 

The  subject  of  Meteorology  was  intro- 
duced by  the  President  as  regularly  before 
the  Society,  for  consideration.  Dr.  Henry 
Gibbons  stated  that  no  part  of  the  world 
occupied  an  analagous  position  to  Califor- 
nia, as  we  had  three  climates — one  in  South- 
ern California,  near  Mexico,  one  in  the 
northern  portion  of  the  State  adjacent  to 
O.egon,  and  one  in  San  Francisco.  It  was 
seldom  that  so  long  a  mountain  range  was 
found  parallel  to  the  meridian  line.  The 
telegraph  he  thought  could  be  made  useful 
in  San  Francisco  as  an  indicator  of  storms. 
He  spoke  of  an  occasion  when  he  was  at  the 
Smithsonian  Institute  at  Washington, 
where  daily  or  hourly  reports  of  the  weather 
are  received  from  all  parts  of  the  Atlantic 
States.  On  that  occasion  he  sat  down  with 
Prof.  Henry  before  a  large  relief  globe,  and 
located  the  storms  as  they  were  reported. 
In  this  way  they  traced  a  storm  as  it  was 
approaching,  hundreds  of  miles  away,  until 
it  finally  burst  upon  the  city.  He  said 
that  had  he  been  placed  five  hundred  miles 
above  the  earth,  and  c6uld  have  looked 
down  upon  the  atmosphere,  he  could  not 
have  obtained  a  better  view  of  it  than  he 
did  on  that  occasion.  The  phenomenon  of 
storms  was  a  most  interesting  one,  particu- 
larly here,  where  the  prosperity  of  the 
whole  State  depended  on  rains.  An  almost 
certain  prognostic  of  rain  was  the  occasion 
of  three  hot  days  in  succession.  We  had 
just  experienced  three  hot  days,  and  the 
rain  he  expected  would  soon  be  here. 
Three  hot  days  always  followed  a  Norther, 
and  rain  followed  the  three  hot  days. 

Professor  Davidson  and  Dr.  Ayers  were 
named  as  suitable  men  to  act  on  the  pro- 
prosed  Meteorological  Committee,  the  lat- 
ter having  given  much  attention  to  the 
subject  it  was  stated.  Colonel  William- 
son was  named  as  a  suitable  member,  and 
also  Mr.  Mumford.  The  matter  of  appoint- 
ing a  committee  was  postponed  to  the  next 
meeting. 

THE  SAN  JOSE  MEAT  SHOWER. 

Specimens  of  some  meat  that  fell  from 
the  sky  at  San  Jose  recently,  were  pre- 
sented by  Dr.  Kellogg.  He  gave  an  ac- 
count of  the  fall  of  meat  over  twenty  acres 
of  ground,  as  learned  from  an  observer, 
Mr.  Houck,  aud  said  he  was  informed  that 
nerves,  muscle  and  bone  were  found,  some 
imbedded  in  ihe  soil,  belonging  either  to 
small  animals  or  fish.  This  meat  was 
alleged  to  have  fallen  about  three  o'clock 
p.  M. ,  when  the  sky  was  clear,  and  to  have 
struck  persons  upon  the  shoulder.  Re- 
ports  were  read  from  persons  at  San  Jose, 
in  which  it  was  stated  that  flesh.brains,  blood 
and  bones  covered  an  area  of  twenty  acres. 
The  samples  of  the  flesh  introduced  had  a 
fishy  smell. 

A  member  argued  that  during  the  recent 
flood  multitudes  of  gophers  and  squirrels 
were  drowned,  and  it  was  likely  that  this 
flesh  was  the  remains  of  those  small  ani- 
mals after  they  had  been  picked  by  hawks. 

Another  member  thought  that  they  might 
have  been  carried  up  by  a  whirlwind,  which 
might  have  lifted  even  larger  animals,  such 
as  cattle  ;  or  that  if  it  was  the  remains  of 
fish,  it  might  have  been  carried  up  from 
the  sea  by  a  waterspout.  The  President 
stated  that  there  had,  no  doubt,  been  show- 
ers of  frogs  ere  now. 

Mr.  A.  F.  Beardsly  said  such  a  shower 
occurred  in  Tennessee  some  years  since. 

Dr.  Henry  Gibbons  said  the  lightness  of 
the  bones  would  not  let  them  be  imbedded 
in  the  earth  by  their  weight,  but  an  over- 
flow might  do  so.  The  disgorging  of  flesh 
and  bones  by  birds  was  not  uncommon. 
They  throw  up  and  let  fall  such  things 
from  time  to  time,  and  in  over-dry  atmos- 
phere these  fragments  would  not  corrupt. 

Dr.  J.  G.  Cooper  said  only  the  indiges- 
tible parts  would  be  disgorged,  while  the 
digestible  parts  w.ere  what  was  found. 
These  pieces  might  have  been  washed  from 
some  slaughter  house. 

Mr.  Beardsly  said  rats  were  often  found 
with  their  skins  turned  wrong  side  out,  and 
all  the  flesh  gone  ;  so  also  were  rabbits, 
squirrels,  and  gophers. 

Mr.  H.  G.  Bloomer  asked  what  effect 
waterspouts  had  on  animals  taken  up  in 
them. 

President  Blake  thought  a  whirlwind 
could  not  tear  things  to  pieces  as  these 
things  had  been  torn. 

Dr.  Kellogg  said  he  had  seen  it  done  on 
the  hardest  substances,  trees,  rocks,  etc. 

Mr.  Beardsly  said  such  a  case  occurred 
at  Gold  Hill,  in  1862,  when  a  whirlwind 


took  up  4,000  feet  of  lumber  and  tore  it  all 
in  shreds. 

Mr.  H.  G.  Bloomer  asked  if  a  microscopic 
examination  had  been  made  of  the  bones 
sent  here  from  San  Jose. 

Dr.  James  Blake  said  they  had  been  ex- 
amined, but  not  with  sufficient  care  to  de- 
termine the  kind  of  animal  they  belonged 
to. 

MAGNETIC   STORM. 

A  communication  was  read,  from  W.  F. 
Stewart,  stating  that  a  magnetic  storm  oc- 
curred at  a  place  near  San  Jose,  in  which 
the  needle  suddenly  varied  greatly.  Mr. 
Herman  was  making  a  survey,  and  saw  the 
needle  whirl  suddenly  around.  Dr.  Blake 
said  he  had  seen  the  needle  dip  in  San 
Bamon  Valley,  Contra  Costa  county,  far 
more  than  on  this  side  of  the  mountains. 

DONATIONS  AND  SPECIMENS. 

A  number  of  books  on  Microscopy,  etc., 
were  donated  by  Mr.  Stretch. 

A  specimen  resembling  coke,  strikingly 
like  authracite,  being  a  residuum  of  pe- 
troleum from  Downersville  Foundry,  at 
Corey,  Pennsylvania,  was  presented  to  the 
Society  by  A.  F.  Beardsly. 

A  specimen  of  the  Dertdrocygna  arborea, 
or  long-legged  duck,  recently  arrived  from 
Mexico,  and  found  in  our  market,  was 
exhibited  by  Dr.  Cooper. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Especially  reported  by  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C,  to  Dewey  &  Co.,  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,  and  Publishers  of  the 
Mining  and    Scientific  Pbess. 

Fob  the  Week  Ending  Febbuaky  2d. 
86,318.  —  Improvement  in  Carriage 
Springs. — John  Balbach,  San  Jose,  Cal. : 
I  claim  the  adjustable  thorough-brace  F, 
right  and  left  hand  screw-bolt  L,  spring  B, 
and  fixed  standard  A,  combined  and  ar- 
ranged substantially  as  described  for  the 
purpose  set  forth. 

This  invention  relates  to  an  improvement 
in  carriage  springs,  and  it  consists  in  a  sin- 
gle leaf  without  any  holes  in  it,  so  attached 
to  the  reaches,  and  supported  by  standards 
or  braces,   that  in  combination   with  the 
straps  which  support  the  carriage  body  it 
forms  a  perfectly  easy  spring  and  without 
any  strain  on  the  reaches. 
86,371. — Improvement  in  Churns. — G.  A. 
Dabney,  San  Jose,  Cal.: 
I  claim  the   combination  of  the  dasher- 
handle  F,   lower  dasher   G  H,  adjustable 
upper  dasher  I  J,  tube   K,  and   detachable 
guide-frame  B  D,  with   each   other,    sub- 
stantially as  herein  shown  and  described, 
and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 
86,375. — Improvement  in   Harvesters.— 
Sharron  P.  Doane,  San  Francisco,  Cali- 
fornia,   assignor  to    Self    and  Leonard 
Treadwell,  of  same  place  : 

1.  I  claim  tjie  levers  1 1,  shaft  K,  arm  N, 
and  rods  M  and  O,  combined  and  arranged 
substantially  as  described  for  the  purpose 
specified. 

2.  In  combination  with  the  levers  I  I, 
supporting  a  harvester  reel,  the  arrange- 
ment of  the  pulleys  U  and  V,  on  an  axis 
forming  the  fulcrum  of  one  of  said  levers, 
substantially  in  the  manner  and  for  the 
purposes  described. 

This  improvement  consists  in  so  connect- 
ing the  reel  which  brings  the  standing 
grain  to  the  knives,  that  it  is  instantly  ad- 
justable and  can  be  raised  or  lowered  by 
the  driver  when  necessary.  This  is  ac- 
complished by  attaching  the  reel  to  the 
frame  of  the  machine  by  levers  at  either 
end,  and  more  especially  so  that  the  belts 
are  not  effected  by  raising  or  lowering  the 
reel.  These  levers  are  connected  by  an- 
other series  with  a  hand  lever  by  which  the 
whole  are  operated,  and  which  is  within 
easy  reach  of  the  driver. 

86,379. — Improved  Apparatus  for  Saving 
Gold  Amalgam  and  Quicksilver. — 
George  B.  Evans,  Virginia  City,  Nevada, 
assignor  to  Self  and  John  White,  of 
same  place: 

I  claim  the  curved  plate  A,  slotted  at  a  a, 
together  with  the  box  C,  having  the  parti- 
tions D  D,  with  the  slots  E  E  and  F,  the 
whole  constructed  and  operating  substan- 
tially as  herein  described. 

This  is  a  corrugated  riffle,  of  amalgam- 
ated iron  or  copper,  which  has  recently  at- 
tracted considerable  attention  in  Gold  Hill, 
Nevada,  where  it  has  been  introduced.  It 
is  described  in  our  issue  of  Oct.  17,  1868. 
86,388. — Improved  Apparatus  for  Saving 
Floating  Gold. — David  Gay,  Jr.,  Val- 
lejo,  Cal. : 

1.  I  claim  surrounding  a  hollow  cylinder 
of  light  material  A,  either  inside  or  out- 


side, or  both,  indented  and  amalgamated 
metal  plates  a  and  b,  or  equivalent  device 
for  gathering  the  gold  from  auriferous 
sands  on  the  beach,  substantially  as  de- 
scribed. 

2.  I  claim  the  spindle  C,  rotating  in  the 
metal  plates  D  D,  and  the  supporting  arms 
c  o  o,  in  combination  with  the  hollow  cyl- 
inder C,  or  equivalent  device,  substantially 
as  described. 

3.  I  claim  the  cable  E,  when  attached  to 
the  hollow  cylinder  A,  together  with  the 
anchor  F,  for  regulating  the  movements  of 
the  cylinder,  substantially  as  described  for 
the  purpose  set  forth. 

4.  I  claim  washing  the  auriferous  sands 
on  the  sea  shore  by  means  of  amalgamated 
surfaces,  either  cylindrical  or  otherwise, 
when  the  same  is  operated  by  the  surf  or 
waves  of  the  sea,  substantially  as  and  .for 
the  purposes  described. 

An  apparatus  for  beach  gold  washing, 
consisting  of  a  series  of  rolling  logs  or  cyl- 
inders, anchored  in  the  surf.  The  claims 
explain  the  device.    • 

86,392. — Bearing    for    Shafts. — Jerome 
Haas,  Stockton,  Cal. : 

1.  claim  the  combination  of  the  cam 
groove  E,  roller  H,  lever  F,  and  pump  D, 
for  forcing  a  lubricator  beneath  the  shaft, 
substantially  as  described. 

2.  In  combination  with  the  above  claimed 
device  the  discharge  cock  J,  operated  by 
the  crank  or  arm  O,  adjustable  rod  N,  lever 
K,  and  groove  M,  substantially  as  and  for 
the  purposes  set  forth. 

This  invention  relates  to  an  improved 
device  known  as  an  anti-friction  step  or 
bearing  for  shafts,  it  being  applicable  to 
propeller  shafts  and  all  such  as  have  a  hor- 
izontal throat,  but  more  especially  as  a 
step  for  vertical  shafts,  and  it  consists  in 
the  introduction  of  water  beneath  the  end 
of  the  shaft,  by  a  pressure  sufficient  to 
slightly  elevate  it.  This  is  accomplished  by 
means  of  a  small  force  pump,  operated  by 
the  revolution  of  the  shaft,  while,  by  means 
of  a  discharge  cock  on  the  opposite  side — 
also  operated  by  the  shaft — the  elevation  to 
which  it  rises  is  always  regulated  and  con- 
trolled. 

86,601. — Improvement  in  Gate  Latches. 
John  W.  Still,  San  Francisco,  Cal.: 
I  claim  the  spring  B,  hook  C,  handle  D, 
and  plate  or  catch  G,  combined  and  ar- 
ranged to  form  a  gate  or  door  fastening, 
substantially  as  herein  described. 

This  gate  latch  can  be  easily  operated 
from  either  side  of  the  gate.  It  cannot 
be  opened  by  cattle.  The  latch  is  in  the 
form  of  a  hook,  having  a  suitable  place  ar- 
ranged, in  which  the  fingers  may  be  placed 
to  draw  back  the  book  in  order  to  unlatch 
the  gate.  The  hook  is  attached  to  the  gate 
so  as  to  leave  a  connecting  spring  between 
it  and  the  attachment,  aud  an  inclined  slot 
is  cut  in  the  gate  beneath  the  spring,  to 
allow  the  hook  to  be  drawn  back.  The  in- 
ventor is  now  engaged  in  manufacturing 
his  improved  latch,  which  can  be  made  and 
sold  cheap. 
i,475.  —  Improved  Boot  and  Shoe 
Stretcher. — Perry  Veitch,  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal.: 

I  claim  the  combination  in  a  boot  and 
shoe  stretching  last  of  the  adjustable  sec- 
tions A  and  B,  provided  with  the  plates  a 
and  F,  and  screw  D,  with  the  hinged  ad- 
justable instep  H,  and  adjusting  screw  J, 
substantially  as  described  and  for  the  pur- 
poses specified. 

This  is  a  very  simply  but  evidently 
effective  device  for  stretching  the  toes  of 
boots ;  consisting  of  a  last  with  a  split  toe, 
operated  by  a  screw. 

86,474.  — Improvement    in    Guides     for 
Sewing  Machines. — W.  H.    Van  Vlear, 
Stockton,    California,    assignor    to   Self 
and  William  E.  Green,  of  same  place  : 
I  claim  the  guide  a,  provided   with   the 
toe  a'  and  the   spring  flange  b  b,  as  and  for 
the  purpose  specified. 
86,489.  —  Improvement    in    Lubricating 
Journal  Boxes. — Ephraim  A.  Atwood, 
and  Harry  H.  Bodwell,  of  San  Francisco, 
Cal.: 

We  claim  the  box  A  B,  having  a  reser- 
voir C,  hung  below  the  shaft  F,  said  box 
being  provided  with  the  circumferential 
grooves  x  x,  passages  G  G,  and  y  y,  and  with 
an  elastic  sui  faced- wheel  D,  all  as  herein 
shown  and  described. 

The  wheel  above  mentioned  carries  the 
oil  upwards,  thereby  repeating  its  use. 
The  device  is  used  by  the  inventors  in  the 
construction  of  their  windmills.  After 
well  testing  they  consider  it  a  very  effec- 
tive lubricator. 


86,608.— Improvement  in  Gang  Plows. — 

J.  Tustin,  Portland,  Oregon  : 

I  claim  the  levers  ABODE,  the  links 
G  and  F,  (in  which  may  be  rotated  the 
bent  axle  R)  the  bent  axle  E,  and  the  latch 
I,  when  used  in  the  manner  described  and 
for  the  purposes  set  forth. 
86,564. — Improvement  in  Elevator  and 

Table  for  Feeding  Grain  Separators. 

Don  Carlos  Matteson  and  Truman  Pane 

Williamson,  Stockton,  Cal.: 

1.  We  claim  the  cross  bar  D,  and  the 
boxes  or  eyebolts  E  E,  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  specified. 

2.  We  claim  the  hiuged-drop  bar  K,  and 
the  holding-braces  N  N,  constructed  and 
operated  substantially  as  and  for  the  pur- 
poses herein  described. 

86, 565.  —  Improvement  in  Horse  Hay 
Forks. — Don  Carlos  Matteson  and  Tru- 
man Pane  Williamson,  Stockton,  Cal.: 

1.  We  claim  the  plate  O,  with  its  lugs  M 
M  and  u,  and  the  spur  P,  constructed  and 
arranged  substantially  as  herein  described. 

2.  The  stirrup  A  passing  around  the  post 
N,  substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  de- 
scribed. 

The  last  patentees  named  have  made 
quite  a  number  of  improvements  in  agri- 
cultural impliments  during  the  past  few 
years.  Their  inventions  are  worthy  of  a 
full  notice,  which  we  shall  be  able  to  give 
next  week. 


New  Inventions. 

Gas  from  Bituminous  Shale. — Jacob 
E.  Bowman,  of  Sacramento,  has  entered  a 
caveat  for  a  new  method  of  manufacturing 
gas  from  the  bituminous  shales  found  along 
the  railroad  in  the  foothills,  and  taken  by 
many  to  be  coal,  but  which  will  not  bnrn. 
The  cost  of  the  apparatus  for  the  largest 
house  will  not  exceed  $80. 

New  Shingle  Machine— A  machine  for 
shaving  sawed  shingles  has  been  invented 
by  H.  C.  Babcock,  of  Humboldt  county. 
The  thick  end  of  two  wedges  in  the  shape 
and  of  the  length  of-  a  shingle  are  each 
placed  between  the  edge  of  two  knives,  one 
over  the  other,  and  with  their  edges  toward 
the  thin  edge  of  the  wedges.  The  guards, 
wedges  and  shingles  are  stationary.  The 
butt  end  of  the  shingle  is  placed  between 
the  edges  of  the  knives,  and  the  knives  are 
drawn  to  the  thin  ends  of  the  wedges.  In 
front  and  behind  the  knives  are  two  sliding 
platforms,  each  with  a  gutta  percha  roller 
next  to  the  knives;  the  one  to  force  the 
shingle  between  the  knives,  and  the  other 
to  remove  it  when  shaved.  The  knives  and 
platforms  are  connected  by  iron  rods.  A 
fixed  frame  is  placed  over  the  sliding  plat- 
form in  front  of  the  knives  to  hold  the 
shingles.  A  knife  and  spring  are  attached 
to  the  end  of  the  platform  furthest  from 
the  shaving  knives  to  edge  and  feed.  The 
platforms  and  knives  move  horizontally. 

Foard's  Vacuum  Ventilator. — Mr.  J. 
W.  Foard,  Deputy-Collector  of  S.  F.  has 
taken  out  a  patent,  says  the  Times,  the  ob- 
ject of  which  is  to  ventilate  ships  by  means 
of  horizontal  draught  pipes  near  the  deck, 
through  which  the  winds  circulate,  the 
same  being  connected  by  vertical  suction 
pipes  with  such  parts  of  the  hold  as  are  to 
be  kept  under  perfect  ventilation.  The 
air  rushing  from  the  hold  through 
the  perpendicular  pipe  is  the  same  in 
amount  and  velocity  as  that  which  is  im- 
pelled through  the  horizontal  pipe  by  the 
movement  of  the  vessel.  The  ventilator 
being  an  exhausting  apparatus,  Mr.  Foard 
places  it  as  far  aft  on  the  ship  as  practica- 
ble, and  provides  an  opening  as  near  the 
bow  as  may  be,  to  let  in  air;  when,  with 
every  other  part  hermetically  sealed,  there 
must  be  a  current  under  the  ship's  decks, 
from  bow  to  stern,  in  exact  ratio  to  the 
size  of  the  ventilator,  meanwhile  effectively 
preventing  the  admission  of  rain  into  the 
ship  through  the  pipes,  The  invention  is 
responsive  to  one  of  the  most  important 
problems  that  has  come  up,  in  connection 
with  commercial  navigation,  how  effectu- 
ally to  ventilate  ships  so  that  damage  to 
cargoes  so  common  from  sweating,  may  be 
prevented.  It  is  said  to  accomplish  the 
purpose  in  ships,  and  is  to  be  adapted  to 
theatres,  hotels,  churches,  mines,  and  rail- 
road cars. 


Nourishment  in  Beer.  — Professor  Liebig 
says  that  fourteen  hundred  and  sixty  quarts 
of  the  ■  best  beer,  contains  exactly  the 
amount  of  nourishment  which  is  contained 
in  one  loaf  of  bread  weighing  2%  pounds. 
So  that  if  a  man  is  in  need  of  that  amount 
of  nourishment,  and  has  plenty  of  time  to 
spare,  he  can,  if  he  likes,  take  the  beer. 
We  prefer  the  shortest  way. 


Thje  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


149 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  Aitoeitted  Brokers  of  the  8.  T.  Stock  udCzekug*  Board 

S*s  Fiusrisco,  March  6,  18©. 
Olty  stocks. 

Since  our  lust  similar  reference  the  transac- 
tions in  city  aharea  and  bonds  have  been  com- 
paratively small,  and  mostly  from  private  bands. 
In  the  Board  oalesof  Ban  Prancisoo  Gas  vers 

effected  at  $77@78.  The  usual  monthly  divi- 
dends ">f  our  local  institutions  have  been  made 
as  announced  on  the  third  page  of  this  circular. 
The  North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad  resumed 
the  monthly  disbursement  of  dividends  the  pres- 
ent month,  the  last  one  having  been  made  in 
October,  1868.  We  also  call  attention  to  our 
corrected  statement  of  assets  of  the  various  lo- 
cal insurance  companies  of  this  city,  as  ren- 
dered to  the  Iusurunce  Commissioner  at  the 
close  of  1868. 

Mining  Share  Market. 

The  mining  share  market  for  the  period  un- 
der review  has  been  characterized  by  the  usual 
activity,  and  embraced  a  number  of  stocks  that 
have  been  quiet  for  some  time  past.  Some  of 
the  lately  incorporated  claims  also  made  their 
appearance,  selling  to  a  considerable  extent. 
At  the  close,  the  market  is  quite  firm  for  several 
leading  descriptions. 

The  Amount  of  bullion  shipped  through  ^Vells, 
Fargo  &.  Co's  Express  from  Gold.  Hill,  Nevada, 
during  the  month  of  February,  amounted  to 
$939,251. 

The  following  resolution  concerning  the  plac- 
ing of  stocks  on  the  regular  list,  came  up  on  the 
25th  of  February,  in  regular  order,  and,  on  mo- 
tion, was  amended  and  adopted,  and  reads  as 
follows:  Thut  all  applications  to  have  stocks 
placed  upon  the  regular  list  of  this  Board,  shall 
first  be  referred  to  the  proper  committee,  and 
if  by  such  committee  they  shall  be  reported  fa- 
vorably upon,  then,  after  paying  into  the  treas- 
ury of  this  Board  the  sum  of  three  hundred 
dollars,  they  may  be  placed  on  such  list  for  the 
term  of  one  year;  and  on  the  payment  of  one 
hundred  dollars  yearly  thereafter,  they  shall  be 
retained  on  said  list. 

We  notice,  according  to  the  returns  made  by 
the  Assessors  of  the  State  of  Nevada,  that  the 
bullion  yield  for  the  entire  State  amounted  to 
$16,172,500  during  the  year  1867,  and  $13,- 
317,000  for  1868,  giving  a  yield  of  about  $2,- 
500,000  over  and  above  the  product  of  the  Corn- 
stock  lode  in  1867,  and  §4,800,000  in  1868. 

The  past  condition  of  White  Pine,  Lander 
county,  Nevada,  affords  no  possible  criterion  of 
its  future.  It  has  already  achieved  so  great  a 
celebrity  as  to  have  become  'an  object  of  deepest 
interest  in  all  portions  of  the  Union,  and  the 
results  obtained  since  the  discovery  of  its  rich 
lodes  have  been  so  wonderful  as  to  cast  all 
former  precedents  into  the  shade.  Whether 
White  Pine  will  prove  to  be  as  permanent  as 
the  Comstock  Lode,  is  of  course  mere  matter  of 
conjecture  at  present,  and  each  person  will 
form  some  theory  for  himself.  A  large  number 
of  mining  companies,  representing  over  one 
hundred  millions  of  dollars,  have  already  been 
organized  to  work  the  mines  of  that  region  ; 
but  this  fact  does  not  seem  to  at  all  deter  others 
from  pursuing  a  like  course,  and  the  number 
increases  with  such  rapidity  as  to  defy  exact 
mention.  The  bullion  product  of  Lander  county 
is  given  in  the  official  biennial  report  of  W.  K. 
Parkinson,  Controller  of  Nevada,  as  follows: 
In  1867,  Lander  county  yielded  $1,357,816  in 
bullion,  and  in  1868,  $2,463,980,  showing  an 
increased  production  of  $1,106,164,  due  entirely 
to  the  recent  discoveries  at  "White  Pine.  The 
heavy  disbursement  of  capital,  and  the  thou- 
sands of  miners  who  will  be  employed  by  it  to 
vigorously  unfold  the  mineral  resources  of  that 
region,  together  with  the  astounding  richness 
of  its  ores  as  developed  so  far,  can  scarcely  fail 
to  render  White  Pine  a  place  of  remarkable 
bullion  production. 

Alpha— declined  from  §54  to  $47  50,  then 
sold  at  $50,  and  closed  at  $52.  On  the  3d  inst. 
the  northeast  drift  was  reported  to  be  getting 
into  a  fine  white  quartz,  almost  powdered,  con- 
taining sulphurets.  Will  soon  connect  with 
Imperial  ground,  when  better  air  will  be  ob- 
tained for  the  workmen Belchek  ruled  at 

$30@24,  improved  to  $27  50,  and  closed  at  27. 
This  company  has  accumulated  about  350  tons 
at  the  old  dump,  and  100  tons  at  Segregated 
Belcher  dump.    They  are  drifting  south  on  335 

level  in  hopes  of  finding  a  new  body Chol- 

lab-Potosi  sold  at  $166@176,  and  closed  at 
$173.  For  the  week  ending  Feb.  26th,  700  tons 
of  ore  were  extracted.     Nothing  of  special  in- 


terest concerning  the  mine Confidence  im- 
proved to  $44,  closing  at  $41. 

Cnows  Point — has  been  more  active  than 
usual,  improving  from  $7U  75  to  $S0,  and  clos- 
ing .it  £7';.  For  February  account,  so  far, 
$21,535  in  bullion  has  been  received.  Most  of 
the  ore  is  taken  from  the  BOO  level.  The  east 
drift  on  1100  level  is  in  10S  feet,  and  the  rock, 
although  still  quite  hard,  is  said  to  be  easier  to 
work  than  heretofore.  The  northeast  drift  on 
900  level  is  iu  east  of  east  clay  wall  over  100 

feet,    the   face    being    in    granite Golden 

Chariot  (Idaho)  advanced  from  $48  to  $57, 
and  at  close  $55  is  bid.  The  receipts  of  bul- 
lion during  tho  months  of  December  and  Janu- 
ary amounted  to  $101,656  from  589  tons  of  ore. 
During  the  same  time  they  disbursed  $50,000  in 
dividends. 

Hale  &  Nobcboss — gained  great  activity  to 
ward  the  close  of  the  week,  advancing  from  $77 
to  $97,  and  closing  at  $95.  A  telegram  states 
that  the  tunnel  on  the  fifth  level  is  in  ten  feet 
of  ore,  and  tho  street  report  is  that  the  ore  is 
thirteen  feet  wide.  Assays  show  it  to  be  a  good 
milling  quality. 

Empire  Mill — was  in  the  market  at  $75(«.76. 
The  bullion  returns  for  the  month  of  February 
foot  up  $15,736  84  against  $13,655  in  January. 

Gold  Hill  Quartz  sold  at  $50.     For  the 

month  of  February  the  bullion  receipts  aggre- 
gate $5,169. . .  .Eureka  (Cal.)  shows  a  bullion 
yield  of  $53,000  during  the  month  just  closed. 

Kehtfjck — is  in  fair  request,  rising  from  $238 
to  $285,  receding  to  $255,  and  closing  at  $263. 
The  receipts  on  February  account  have  been 
increased  to  $50,676. ..  .Ophie  declined  from 
$41  to  $37,  and  closed  at  $38.  On  the  3d  inst. 
the  lower  drift  had  been  carried  a  distance  of 
57  feet.    No  change  in  the  rock. 

Imperial — sold  within  a  range  of  $99@104, 
and  closed  at  $109.  During  the  month  of  Feb- 
ruary the  ballion  returns  amounted  to  $38,070 
against  $46,728  in  January,  and  $44,288  in  De- 
cember. It  is  believed  that  from  10,000  to  12,- 
000  tons  of  ore  still  remain  in  the  Alta  mine, 
which  will  mill  from  $12  to  $14  per  ton,  the 
principal  portion  of  which  is  found  on  the  230, 
400  and  517  levels,  the  90  and  150  levels  being 
about  exhausted.  The  mill  can  be  kept  run- 
ning four  months  longer  on  ore  from  the  Alta 
mine,  during  which  time  it  is  expected  they  will 
be  able  to  thoroughly  prospect  the  two  levels 
now  being  opened  from  the  Imperial-Empire 
shaft,  and  these  localities  do  not  show  any  fa- 
vorable indications  at  present. . .  .Sierra  Ne- 
vada sold  during  the  week  at  $27  50(^29.  The 
bullion  returns  for  February  foot  up  $3,728.  In 
January  the  bullion  yield  amounted  to  $9,998, 
and  in  December,  $7,568.  At  present  the  mine 
exhibits  an  improved  appearance,  and  the  fu- 
ture prospects  are  apparently  much  brighter. 

Savage— did  not  sell  to  so  large  an  extent  as 
the  previous  week,  commanding  prices  varying 
from  $66  50  to  $71  50,  and  at  the  close  realiz- 
ing $70 Yellow  Jacket  declined  from  $75 

to  $70  75,  and  closed  at  $71 Silver  Coed 

(Idaho)  sold  to  a  large  extent  during  the  week, 
advancing  from  $10  50  to  $19.  The  mine  con- 
sists of  600  feet,  divided  into  twenty  shares  to 
the  foot  The  office  is  located  at  418  California 
street;  W.  J.  Williams,  Secretary For  Ama- 
dor $295  is  asked.  The  bullion  yield  for  Feb- 
ruary will  reach  $64,000. 

Occidental — sold  at  $32@34  50,  and  closed 
at  $35.  The  Enterprise  of  the  2d  instant,  says: 
Yesterday  morning  the  lower  tunnel  of  the  Oc- 
cidental tapped  a  vein  of  about  fifteen  inches  of 
water.  The  tunnel  is  being  run  on  the  west 
side  of  the  lead  and  the  water  comes  in  at  the 
bottom  and  from  the  east  side  of  the  tunnel. 
The  striking  of  the  water  is  considered  a  very 
favorable  indication.  The  water  will  be  of 
great  value  to  the  company,  as  they  intend 
building  a  large  mill  at  the  mouth  of  their  tun- 
nel. The  water  found  comes  up  through  the 
solid  rock.  It  is  well  known  that  there  is  a 
large  body  of  water  east  of  the  ledge  which  can 
be  reached  whenever  it  is  needed,  by  running  a 
drift  through  the  east  clay  wall.  The  point 
where  the  present  stream  of  water  has  been  cut 
is  about  850  feet  from  the  mouth  of  the  tunnel. 
This  company  will  declare  a  dividend  on  Friday 
next  of  $2  per  share.  This  is  their  first  divi- 
dend, and  although  not  large,  is  still  very  good 
when  we  consider  the  great  amount  of  work 
which  is  being  done  for  the  development  of  the 
mine.  They  expect  hereafter  to  declare  a  divi- 
dend regularly  every  month. 


The  New  "  City  Gas  Company,"  of 
which  Hay  ward,  Bell,  Friedlander,  Tevis, 
etc.,  are  trustees,  have  purchased  land  on 
the  Presidio,  now  occupied  by  North's 
shipyard,  near  the  rolling  mills.  If  they 
obtain  a  franchise  from  the  Board  of  Su- 
pervisors they  will  immediately  commence 
the  construction  of  their  works,  intending 
to  have  them  in  full  operation,  with  pipes 
laid,  and  all  the  necessary  accessories,  to 
supply  the  city  with  gas  within  from  eight- 
een months  to  two  years. 

An  Old  Prospector. — Wm.  Sublett,  in- 
ventor of  several  improvements  in  paddle 
wheels  and  steel  saws,  recently  left  this 
city  to  pitch  has  tent  in  White  Pine. 


MINING  SHABEH0LDEBS'  dibeotoby. 

[Compiled  for  every  issue,  from  advertisements  in  the 

JIinimo  and  Scmjmnc  Press  and  other  San 

Francbco  Journals.; 

'omprlslnE  the  Names  of  Companies,  District  or  County 
lUod;  Amount  and  date  of  Assessment;  Date  ot 
Meeting;  Day  of  Delinquent  Sale;  and  Amount  and  Time 
of  Payment  ol"  Dividends. 


Amador  Co..  dividend.  S*i  pet-share.. ..Payable  Feb    in,  tsffl 

Bacon,  BlOKy  co.,  Nov.,  div Payable  June  19.  1868 

Cal.  Borax  Co Annnal  Meeting  March  10 

Chalk  Mountain,  Nevada  co..  Jan.  13, $2.. Feb.  15-March  S* 

Chollar  P -I,  div  ,  $:5 Pavahte  Oct.  15,  1867 

Grown  Point,  dividend.  f7.S> Pav'able  Sept.  12  1863 

City  K-  K  ,Sati  FraiKi-co,  Jan.  6,$5 "..Feb.  It1—  March  6 

Curie  v.  preferred  Stock,  div.  2^  percent Feb.  10,  1869 

Chloride  Mt  Tun..  White  Pine,  feh.  2,  aoc..  Mar   13—  Ap.  1'f 

Cordillera,  Mex Annual  Meeting  March  15 

Empire  M.  A  M,,  New.  dividend  $6 Payable  Maj  15.  1881 

Eureka,  div.  $5 Payable  Jan.  20,  IS69 

Folsom  St.  A'  Ft.  Pt.  R.  R.  Jan.  30,  $5.... March  3— March  20 

Gould  A  Curry,  div  .57.50 Payable  May  15.  1867 

Golden  Chariot.  Idaho Annual  SUeitnr.  Man  h  t 

Gold  Hilly  M  A  M-dlvfdond.  $7  SO...  Payable  Julv  13.  1*8 
Golden  Kulc.  Tunlunine  co.  div,  50c  #  sh...l*av.  Feb.  26.  18-9 
Glenwood.  El  Dorado  Co.,  Feb   19,  $25.... April  2— April  2.* 

Hale  A  Norcross,  div.  $125 Sept.  16,  1867 

Hale  A  Norcrow, Storey  co.,  Feb.  12,  $5... March  20— Aprils 

Hale  A  Norcron,  Storey  co  Annual  Meeting  March  In 

Hope  Gravel,  Nevada  co  ,  Feb,  24,  $1 March  29— April  19 

I  X  I,,  Alpine  co..  Jan.  19,  $1  50 Feb.  27—  March  17- 

Inipcnal,  Storey  co.,  Nov.,  div Payable  June  20, 1868 

Juan  l';i in  i-i.i.  Santa  Clara  co,,  Nov.  27 Sale  Ian.  30 

Julia,  Storey  co  .  Ne\„  $2.50 Feb.  10—  Ft-b  27 

Kemuck,dlw,$20  per  share Payable  Jan.  10,1869 

Keystone MeeUi  g  Apr)  bZ 

Mi.  Tenabo,  Lander  co  .Jan.  23,  75c  —  March  5—  March  30* 
Mohawk  A  Montreal, Nev.  co.,  Feb.  10,  $3... Mar.  15— Mar.  31 

Mohawk  A  Montreal,  Nevada  co Meeting  March  15 

Mnxwcll.  Amadorco..  Feb.  9.  $1 March  13— April  1 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  co  ,  March  3,  $2. ...April  5— April  28 

North  Amcr.  Wood  P.  Co.,  Jan.  15,  $1 Feb   18— March  8* 

North  Star,  dividend.  So Payable  Aug.  15,  1868 

Oriental,  Sierra  co.,  Jan.  4.  $2.50 Feb.  5— Feb.  SO 

Peninsula.  Store  v  co.,  Dec.  16,  $10 Feb.  11— March  6 

Pacilic  Unassessable,  div Payable  June  18.  186S 

Pocollllo Annual  Meeting  March  1 2 

Rattlesnake.  Yuba  co  ,  Dec.  19,  $7.50 Jan.  21— Feb.  18* 

Rising  Star.  Idaho,  Feb.  8,  S6 March  31—  April  3 

Santiago,  Silver  City,  dividend,  $2  50...  Payable  Dec   19.  1868 

Sand  Spring  -alt,  dividend  $1 Pavable  Jan  5, 1869 

Savage.  Virginia,  Nev,  dividend,  $2  50.  Payable  Feb.  11, 1869 

Siskivou Annual  Meeting  March  8 

Star  Creek,  Nev.,  Feb.  26,  $1.50 March  29— April  19* 

Tallulah,  Humboldt  co.,  Dec.  11,  $17.50 Jan.  29— Fob.  27 

Treasure  Trove, Lander  co.,  Feb.  15.  20c. M'ch  21— April  12 
Virginia  A  G.  H    Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Nov.  20,1868 

Virginia,  White  Pine,  Nev Annual  Meeting  Feb.  27 

Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  S5 Payable  Feb.  15,  1869 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


B.  W.   STOCK  AND  EXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Friday  Evening,  Mach  5,  1869. 

MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS.  Jii-t.  Atlked. 

United  States  Bonds,  5  20s,  l«>5,  '67. '68 $  84  85 

United  States  Knnds,  5  20s,  18i4 84  85 

United  Stales  Bonds.  5-20s,  1862 Hi  85 

Legal  Tender  Notes 77  77ya 

Calilornla  State  Bonds,  7s.  1857 97^    — 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  ios,  1851 par  A  int. 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s.  1855 —  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1858.  85  87^ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s,  I860 100  — 

San  Francisco  school  Bonos,  His,  1*61 rtar  &  Int 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'tls,  7a,  1866.  91  — 

San  Francisco  Cliv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1862 85  89 

San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1864 87^  89 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co   Bonds,  7«.  1S65 87^  89 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds.  "s,  1863.  87*4  89 

Sail  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1864.  87J-£  89 

Sacramento-City  Bonds 30  51 

Sacramento  County  Boiid3,  6h 65  — 

llarysvillc  Bonds,  10s 75  80 

Stocklon  City  Bonds 65  — 

Vuba  County  Bonds,  8s 77  79 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds,  7s 76  77 

Butte  County  Bonds,  10s,  1860 65  — 

San  Mateo  County  Bunds,  7s 75  80 

CalllorniaSteain  Navigation  Co 6»  70 

Coring  Valley  Water  Co e8  70 

State  Telegraph  Co 26  — 

GAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  GasCo  78  86 

Sacramento  Gas  Co 85  — 

RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad —  — 

San  Frai.cUco  and  San  Jose  Railroad 40  45 

Omnibus  Railroad 72  — 

Central  Railroad t FO  — 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad 70  — 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11  XI 

BANKING   INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank 97^  100 

The  Hank  of  California    157  158 

People's  Insurance  Company —  — 

INSURANCE  COMPANIES. 

Flremans'  Fund  Insurance  Co ....  92,*£  9i 

Pacilic  Insurance  Co 126  127 

Merchant1!'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 600  520 

California  Insurance  Co 13UQ  1400 

Union  Insurance  Co 92  93 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19>£  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 81  87 

MINING  STOCKS— WASHOE  DISTRICT. 

Alpha 52  63 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher 26  27 

Bullion,  G.  H 20  21 

Crown  Point 76  76M 

Cole(Va.) 10  — 

Confidence 40  41 

Consolidated  Virginia -■ 4  — 

Chollar-Potosi 175  — 

Daney 4*4  43* 

Exchequer. 19  2n 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 77  89 

Gould  A  Curry 114  115 

Gold  Hill  Quartz P45  48 

Haie  &  Norcross 95  9i 

Imperial 109  110 

Julia —  — 

Justice  and  Independent 13  — 

Kentuck 263  264 

Lady  Bryan IS  19 

North  American 14  15 

Ophlr 38  38 

Overman 71  72 

Segregated  Belcher 10J£  10>i 

Savage 70  70j£ 

Sierra  Nevada "....  W  30 

Yellow  Jacket 70  71 

Union —  — 

United  States —  — 

MISCELLANEOUS   MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador    (California) 290  295 

North  Star  (California) :  —  — 

Eureka  (CaliforniH) 230  2<0 

Golden  Rule.  California 10  12 


San  Francisco  Market  Kates. 

■Wholesale  Prices. 

Friday,  March  5,  1 


Flour,  Extra,  ^bbl $5  25 

Do.    Superfine 4  50 

Corn  Meal,  r*  100  lbs 3  25 

Wheat,  f*  100  lbs 1  50 

Oats,  "^  tOO  lbs 1  85 

Barley,  ^  100  lbs 1  75 

Beans,  %»  10u  lbs 0  00 

Potatoes,  #  M)  lbs 75 

Hay,  $  ton 12  00 


QSa  50 

<3>  4  75 
@  3  50 
<9  1  70 


Live  Onk  Wood,  1*  cord 9  00  ®10  00 

Beef,  extra,  dressed,  fl  lb 11  ®      12 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  00  «  3  25 

Hogs,  on  foot,  Vi  lb 5  @        7 

HogB, dressed,  g  lb 9  £      10 

QR0CEKIK3,  KTC. 

Suaar, crushed.  ?t  lh _  ®  I7H 

Do.    China iu  (A  12 

Coffee.  Costa  Rica,  >*  lb —  a  18 

D<\Blo »6?i®  17 

Tea,  Japan,  &  o» 74  @  yo 

i»"  Qreen ,■<  <a  1  25 

MawuiiiMi  Kkc.  y  lb _  «  10 

China   Rlce,^  lb 6  I  7 

Ooal  Oil, g  gallon is  «  43 

r"ni11'-   "f  » 16  @  IS 

Ranch  Butter,  f«  lb 35  a  45 

lathmup.  Butter.  $lb «k  «  « 

I'hevw.  I'alliomiu, -pt  lb 16  fij  2» 

£***<  fiiOMn 40  «  45 

SfrttM- 12  a  13 

Ham  and  Baron,  ^  rb 14  ,4  j5 

Shoulders,  ^4  lb 7  a  e 

Retail  Price*. 

Bnttcr,  California,  fresh,  ji  lb 60  A  — 

do.      pickled,  V  ft so  a  — 

do.      Oregon,  m  lb 20  a  25 

do.      New  York,  ^  lb 36  a  4J 

Cheese, 'gib 20  ®  2a 

Honey,  ?*  lb 25  a  SO 

Eggs, « dozen M)  a  611 

Lard,  pi  lb 15  a  16 

Hams  and  Bacon,  B  B) 2D  a  25 

Cranberries,  g  gallon 1  25  @l»l 

Potatoes,  "S  lb 1J»  a  2 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  g  lb 3  @  S 

Tomatoes,**  ft 3  a  — 

Onions,  i*  ft 3  a  — 

Apples,  No.  1,  a  n> 4  a  s 

Pears,  Table,  ¥*  lb 5  a  7 

Plums,  dried.  «i  lb 10  a  12 

Peaches,  dried,  V  ft lo  a  12 

Oranges,  a  dozen 75  a  — 

Lemons,  "pj  dozen 75  a  — 

Chickens,  apiece _  a  75 

Turkeys .f*  ft 23  a  25 

Soap.  Pale  and  CO 7  a  12 

Soap,  Castile.  ^  tb 20  a      

»    1     —  -.*-  «• 

San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PRICES  FOR  INVOICES. 

Jobbing  price*  rule  from   ttm  to  Ji/Um  per  cent,  higher  tfian  th 
following  quotation*. 

Fridat,  March  5,  1869. 
Ibon.— Duty:  Pig,  $9  per  ton;  Railroad,  60c  a.  100  lbs;  Bar 
l@l^c  <pl  lb;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  a.  lb;  common,  IJsai&c 
f.  lb;  Plate,  l,^c  13  lb;  Pipe,  l>ic  Q  lb;  Galvanized,  2>£c 
?»  lb. 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  Iron  "pi  ton $40  00    ffl$41  00 

White  Pie  ^  ton 36  00    a  37  00 

Refined  Bar,  bad  assortment  ^Ib — 03    a 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ^  lb —  04    a 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 —  04&a 

Plate,  No.  5  top a  —  04Jtf 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 -IHU@  —    6 

Sheet,  No.  14  to  20 —  t)5   a—    6K 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 —05    a—    6>S 

Copper.— Duty:    Sheathing,  3^c  "0  lb;  Pig  and  Bar,  2&c  $!b 

Sheathing,  a  Di a 26 

Sheathing,  Yellow —  20    a 21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow —  10    a  —  11 

Bolts —  21    (5  —  22 

Composition  Nails —  21    a 22 

Tin  Plates.— Dutv:  259  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Charcoal,  IX,  pi  box 12  00    a 

Plates,  I  C  Charcoal a  11  00 

Roofing  Plates. iu  00    a  10  50 

Banca  Tin.  Stabs,  ^  lb a  —  35 

Pteel.— English  Cast  Steel,  ^Ib a 15 

Quicksilver.— #  lb —  55    a  —  60 

LEAD.-Pig.'pilb -      7X®—    8 

Sheet —  10    a 

Pipe —  11   a 

Bar _    9    a  —    9W 

Zinc— Sheets.  "$  !b • —  10>Sa—    11 

Bobax.—  California, $  lb —  35    a  —  38 


The  Elko  Bittjminous  Shale  is  fourd 
two  miles  from  the  railroad  in  a  stratum 
eight  feet  thick,  and  has  been  located  over 
six  square  miles.  The  Virginia  Enterprise 
says:  "Scientific  men  who  have  examined 
the  deposit  pronouDce  it  bituminous  shale, 
covering  cannel  coal,  but  Bay  that  it,  is  su- 
perior in  every  respect  to  anything  of  the 
kind  ever  found  in  America.  From  testa 
made  it  is  said  to  have  shown  42^  per 
cent,  coal  oil,  and  it  is  said  that  one  ton  of 
the  shale  will  make  800  feet  of  gas,  of  a  su- 
perior quality."  The  authority  is  no  doubt 
good,  but  we  would  like  to  see  some  of 
this'cannelcoal;  and  it  strikes  us  as  possi- 
ble that  an  error  of  thirty  or  forty  per 
cent,  may  have  been  made  in  determining 
the  coal  oil. 


Physical  Law  and  Postage  Stamps. — 
Postage  stamps  that  are  wet  on  both  sides 
are  not  liable  to  peel  off.  If  wet  only  on 
one  side,  the  expansion  is  uneven,  and  the 
adhesion  must  be  very  perfect  to  prevent 
peeling. 

The  Great  Modern  Specific. — "  Nothing 
new  under  the  sun,"  said  Solomon:  "History 
repeats  itself,"  says  a  modern  essayist.  Every 
day  some  sententious  fellow  or  another  insists 
that  the  Present  is  indebted  for  every  so-called 
"  new  idea  "  to  the  Past.  Some  folks  go  so  far 
as  to  believe  that  there  is  an  allusion  to  the  iron 
horse  of  the  railroad  in  the  old  testament.  But 
where  among  the  mists  of  antiquity  is  the  pro- 
totype of  the  Plantation  Bittebs  to  be  discov- 
ered, that  stimulant  without  a  sting,  that  tonic 
without  one  injurious  or  even  questionable  ele- 
ment to  interfere  with  its  perfect  work  of  phys- 
ical regeneration?  In  a  general  way  the  sages  of 
long  ago  recommended  vegetable  remedies  for 
the  "healing  of  the  nations,"  but  it  was  not 
until  this  incomparable  Vegetable  Elixir  was  in- 
troduced, that  the  desired  object  was  attained. 
It  is  the  best  combination  of  tonic  and  altera- 
tive botanic  materials  that  the  world  has  ever 


It  may  be  singular,  perhaps  not,  that  no  one 
purchasing  spectacles  of  C.  Muller,  205  Mont- 
gomery street,  is  ever  dissatisfied  with  his  bar- 
gain.   ^ V 

The  Mining  akd  Scikntitic  Press,  which  commenced 
ts  seventeenth  volume  on  ihe  4th.  comes  to  us  with  a  new- 
ly engraved  head,  and  presenting  otherwise  its  usual  taste- 
>ul  appearance.  We  take  this  occasion  to  say  that  ihe 
Press  is  one  of  the  best  papers  of  the  hind  In  the  United 
States,  and  every  miner  and  mechanic  in  the  State,  as  well 
as  the  business  man,  who  would  keep  posted  on  our  Indus- 
trial resources,  .should  have  Its  name  on  its  subscription 
books.     Herada  Gazette. 


150 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press, 


Mining  Summary. 


The  following  information  is  gleaned  mostly  from  jour- 
nals published  in  the  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  the 
mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORNIA. 

ALPINE  COUS  TT. 

Chronicle,  Feb.  20th  :  The  Pennsylvania 
Co.  is  making  gratifying  progress  toward 
the  ledge.  The  tunnel  is  now  in  about  905 
feet.  The  rock  is  seamy,  and  it  is  evident 
that  the  ledge  is  not  far  off. 

In  sinking  the  Morning  Star  shaft  Su- 
perintendent Gamble  has  struck  a  body  of 
the  rich  black  ore  which  has  made  this 
claim  so  valuable.  The  shaft  having  been 
completed,  Mr.  Gamble,  by  running  a 
short  drift,  will  soon  strike  the  heavy  body 
of  ore  in  the  lower  level.  The  experimen- 
tal working  of  the  ore  by  the  chlorination 
process  at  the  Markleeville  Mill  has  proved 
a  perfect  success  in  every  way,  and  the  ore 
can  now  be  worked  without  the  use  of  salt, 
which  will  be  a  saving  of  $10  on  every  ton 
of  rock  worked.  The  Co.  will  soon  com- 
mence the  erection  of  new  furnaces  at 
Markleeville,  and  expect  to  have  the  mill 
running  again  as  a  permanent  institution 
in  about  six  weeks. 

The  Herald,  of  this  city,  says  :  From 
private  correspondence  we  learn  that  splen- 
did headway  is  being  made  in  the  Imperial 
mine,  and  the  prospects  are  fair  to  cut  the 
Triumph  ledge  by  the  1st  of  May.  They 
made  14  feet  last  week  with  but  two  shifts 
of  men.  The  Mount  Bullion,  on  the  op- 
posite side  of  the  river  and  a  little  lower 
down  than  the  Imperial,  is  also  making 
better  headway  than  for  a  long  time,  having 
made  16  feet  in  the  last  week.  This  Co. 
will  soon  cut  their  finest  ledge,  which  gives 
good  promise  of  yielding  rich  ore  in  abund- 
ance. The  Morning  Star,  in  Mogul,  have 
got  their  main  shaft  down  to  a  point  even 
with  the  lower  level,  and  are  now  running 
a  tunnel  to  intersect  the  drift  from  the  in- 
cline. They  have  cut  several  small  bodies 
of  good  ore  in  sinking  the  main  shaft,  and 
as  soon  as  the  connections  are  made  be- 
tween the  new  and  old  works,  they  will 
commence  taking  out  ore.  The  Township 
mine  is  soon  expected  to  start  up,  when, 
with  good  management,  the  mine  can  be 
made  a  paying  institution.  There  are  sev- 
eral other  miues  steadily  at  work,  but  with 
what  success  we  are  unadvised. 

A1I1SOS  COUNTY. 

Jackson  Ledger,  Feb.  27th  :  The  mill  of 
the  Coney  &  Bigelow  mining  Co.  has  been 
shut  down  for  the  purpose  of  making  some 
needed  repairs. 

The  Alturas  mine,  four  miles  above  Vol- 
cano, is  proving  to  be  very  rich.  They 
have  just  finished  crushing  a  run  of  60 
tons  that  yielded  a  little  over  $35  per  ton. 

The  S.  F.  Herald,  March  2d,  says  :  A 
letter  from  the  Amador  Mine,  dated  the 
26th,  says  the  north  shaft  continues  to  im- 
prove as  sinking  goes  on.  From  the  mine 
there  is  but  one  uninterrupted  succession 
of  good  news. 

EL  IHUMOO    COUNTY. 

The  Herald  of  this  city,  of  March  2d, 
has  the  following  :  The  Pacific  Co.  have 
shut  down  their  mill  to  add  another  bat- 
tery. The  mine  is  looking  well  and  show- 
ing good  signs  of  improvement  as  the  work 
progresses,  as  to  warrant  this  addition  to 
their  mill.  The  ore  is  said  to  pay  hand- 
somely, which  is  encouraging  to  the  quartz 
interests  of  El  Dorado,  which  for  a  long 
time  have  been  in  a  languishing  condition. 

INYO  COUNTY. 

San  Diego  Union;  Feb.  13th  :  Fourteen 
thousand  pounds  of  bullion  arrived  in  this 
city  yesterday  in  charge  of  Gray,  Bro.  & 
Arcado,  from  the  Cerro  Gordo  mine. 

MARIPOSA.     COUNTY. 

Gazette,  Feb.  26th :  During  the  past 
week  a  large  boiler,  smoke  stack  and  other 
portions  of  machinery,  have  been  brought 
into  Mariposa  by  the  Company,  and  will 
immediattly  be  placed  in  working  order  for 
the  purpose  of  pumping  the  water  out  of 
the  mine.  Quite  a  number  of  hands  will 
soon  be  at  work  on  the  mill  below  town, 
and  it  is  to  be  repaired  as  speedily  as  pos- 
sible. 

The  Washington  mill  and  mine  is  situ- 
ated about  one  eighth  of  a  mile  "West  of 
Quartzburg,  and  is  owned  by  Page  it  Co., 
of  San  Francisco.  At  present  the  mine  is 
worked  from  a  shaft  265  feet  in  depth,  the 
vein  averaging  from  seven  to  ten  feet  in 
width,  and  the  ore  yields  from  $20  to  $30 
per  ton.  Three  miners  and  three  strikers 
are  sufficient  to  furnish  an  abundant  sup- 
ply of  rock  to  keep  the  mill  constantly  run- 
ning. It  is  a  ten-stamp  mill  and  crushes 
over  ten  tons  of  rock  every  24  hours.  The 
ore  is  raised  to  the  surface  directly  in  front 
of  the  batteries,  where  the  spalling  process 
is  performed  by  two  Celestials.  The  water 
to  supply  the  batteries  and  the  boiler  is 
raised   by  a  pump  of  five  feet  stroke  and 


eight  inch  bore,  and  the  hoisting  works, 
pump  and  mill  are  all  driven  by  an  engine 
of  two  feet  stroke  and  nine  inch  bore. 
This  engine  was  obtained  at  the  Miner's 
Foundry,  San  Francisco.  After  a  run  of 
two  weeks  the  mill  was  clea,ned  to-day,  and 
160  ounces  of  amalgam  obtained,  which 
■will  return  about  §12,400  in  coin. 

SEV4D1  COUNTY. 

Transcript,  Feb.  23d  :  The  weather  has 
been  exceedingly  cold  for  the  past  few 
days,  freezing  up  the  ditches  and  putting  a 
quietus  on  the  operations  of  miners.  A 
valuable  tail  sluice,  in  Sweetland  creek, 
was  recently  sold  by  Stephen  Spencer  & 
Co.  to  Evans,  Stidger  &  Co.  for  $20,000. 
This  property  is  located  below  the  claims 
of  Evans  &  Co.  and  is  the  outlet  for  some 
of  the  most  valuable  claims  in  Bridgeport 
township,  situated  along  the  gravel  range 
from  Buckeye  Hill  to  Birehville. 

Feb.  25th  :  The  repairs  on  the  Blue 
Tent  reservoir,  which  was  broken  during 
the  late  storm,  were  completed  yesterday. 
The  break  was  caused  by  a  gopher. 

We  understand  that  satisfactory  arrange- 
ments have  been  made  between  the  mining 
companies  that  have  an  outlet  through  the 
flume  running  through  the  city,  and  the 
property  holders,  and  that  the  flume  is  to 
be  built  by  the  companies  from  the  Masonic 
building  to  Deer  creek. 

Feb.  26th  :  The  prospect  for  a  prosper- 
ous Spring  among  miners  in  this  county  is 
exceedingly  excellent.  The  snow  in  the 
mountains  will  furnish  abundance  of  water 
for  many  months,  and  our  miners  are  gen- 
erally satisfied  that  it  is  foolish  to  leave 
Nevada  county,  where  the  value  of  the 
mines  is  fully  demonstrated,  for  any  place 
of  uncertain  resources.  The  weather  is 
now  excellent,  and  if  there  is  no  more  se- 
vere weather  miners  will  be  in  the  hight 
of  prosperity  in  a  short  time. 

Leavitt  &  Co.  yesterday  commenced  work 
on  the  flume  which  is  to  be  the  outlet  for 
their  mining  claims  from  the  Masonic 
building,  under  the  houses  on  Commercial 
street,  to  Deer  Creek.  It  will  be  completed 
and  the  miners  will  resume  operations  in  a 
short  time. 

Gazette,  Feb.  24th  :  Bobert  Irving,  J. 
C.  Duel  and  others  have  located  2,500  feet 
on  a  quartz  ledge  situated  on  Worthing- 
ton's  ranch,  Grass  Valley  township.  Wil- 
liam Dawes  and  others,  under  the  name  of 
the  Imperial  Quartz  Mining  Co.,  have  lo- 
cated 2,000  feet  on  a  quartz  ledge  on  the 
south  side  of  the  Nevada  and  Grass  Valley 
Turnpike. 

Feb.  25th:  The  Eureka  Mining  Co. 
shipped  on  Tuesday  $33,000  from  Grass 
Valley.  Of  this  sum,  $24,000  was  the  yield 
of  two  weeks'  run  of  the  mill,  and  $9,000 
was  from  the  yield  of  sulphurets  from  the 
mine. 

We  understand  from  a  gentleman  over 
from  Birehville  that  the  Kennebec  Co.  at 
that  place  have  recently  cleaned  up,  after 
five  days'  run,  $8,000. 

Feb.  26th  :  We  saw  yesterday,  at  the 
Sneath  &  Clay  mine,  a  considerable  quan- 
tity of  good  rock  which  has  recently  been 
taken  from  the  lower-  north  level. 

Grass  Valley  National,  Feb.  23d  :  A  con- 
tract has  been  let  for  sinking  100  feet  on 
the  Crescent  Ledge,  Kate  Hayes'  Hill. 

Everything  at  the  Sebastopol  Mill  is 
moving  along  smoothly,  with  immense  piles 
of  rock  in  waiting  to  be  reduced  to  a  gold 
basis.  Eighty  loads  from  the  Ben  Frank- 
lin, near  the  lone  ledge,  are  now  being 
put  through.  The  last  crushing  paid  as 
high  as  $40  per  load.  The  company  are 
down  on  their  ledge  100  feet  and  the  rock 
is  looking  better  than  ever  before  with  the 
ledge  ranging  in  thickness  from  14  to  18 
inches.  From  the  Lamarque  ledge,  lo- 
cated on  New  York  Hill,  120  loads  of  rock 
will  also  be  crushed.  The  last  crushing 
paid  over  $40  per  load,  and  it  is  thought 
this  ore  will  average  $50  per  load.  We 
also  saw  an  immense  pile  of  rock  from 
Gregory  &  Mansau's  ledge,  on  Osborne 
Hill,  to  be  put  through  the  batteries. 
Some  lively  betting  is  going  on  as  to  how 
much  it  will  pay  per  ton,  but  it  is  gener- 
ally conceded  that  it  will  be  in  the  vicinity 
of  $100.  Things  certainly  look  very  en- 
couraging for  a  lively  and  prosperous  min- 
ing season  in  Grass  Valley,  so  much  so, 
that  many  who  had  the  White  Pine  fever 
are  wisely  concluding  to  stay  at  home  and 
invest  their  coin  where  there  is  a  chance  of 
having  a  return  for  it. 

Mr.  Nash,  just  arrived  from  Eureka 
South,  says :  At  Moore's  he  found  the 
snow  four  feet  deep,  but  melting  very  fast. 
Several  of  the  mills  at  Eureka  are  busy  at 
work,  among  the  number  the  Birehville, 
New  Era,  Young  &  Stacy's,  Mutual,  etc. 
The  rock  from  several  of  the  ledges  is  look- 
ing well  and  paying  as  well  as  any  in  the 
county,  considering  the  depth  the  com- 
panies have  prospected. 

Feb.  22d  :    The    Hope    Gravel    Co. ,  on 


Alta  Hill,  are  still  hard  at  work  developing 
their  mine.  Recently  a  contract  was  let 
for  sinking  a  shaft  230  feet  at  a  point  1,000 
feet  west  of  old  works,  where  the  company 
have  been  operating  for  three  years  past. 
Wm.  Paul  &  Co.  took  the  contract  for  $9 
per  foot.  The  size  of  the  shaft  is  12x14 
feet — divided  into  three  compartments, 
two  "  hoist-ways"  and  a  pump-shaft.  The 
shaft  has  been  sunk  about  50  feet  so  far, 
and  the  work  is  being  prosecuted  with  con- 
siderable energy.  From  the  old  shaft, 
4,000  feet  east  of  the  new  one,  the  company 
have  drifted  to  a  point  near  the  new  shaft 
which  is  being  sunk  to  facilitate  the  devel- 
opment of  the  mine.  The  gravel  bed  is 
about  200  feet  wide,  running  east  and  west, 
and  the  new  shaft,  when  completed,  will 
open  up  enough  ground  for  at  least  two 
years'  work. 

Feb.  24th  :  The  Brown  Brothers  have 
suspended  operations,  at  their  mill,  on 
Wilcox  Bavine,  near  You  Bet,  in  order  to 
overhaul  their  machinery  and  make  repairs. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  Feb.  25th  :  During 
the  late  heavy  snow  storm  at  Graniteville 
the  following  quartz  mills  kept  continu- 
ously at  work  :  The  Mutual,  Birehville, 
Norfolk,  Jirncraek,  and  Black  and  Young's. 
The  Black  and  Young  mill  is  running  on 
rock  from  the  Banberry  ledge,  and  the 
clean-ups  prove  very  rich.  An  active  and 
prosperous  season  in  quartz  mining  is  an- 
ticipated at  Gi  aniteville  the  coming  sum- 
mer. 

Excelsior. — The  Gold  Hill  Neics  has  the 
following  from  the  Excelsior  mines :  Joe 
Bavelle,  recently  returned  from  Meadow 
Lake,  gives  us  the  following  items  relative 
to  Excelsior  District :  The  Mohawk  and 
Montreal  mine  is  steadily  being  worked. 
The  tunnel  from  the  level  of  the  mill  of 
the  company  is  steadily  progressing  toward 
the  ledge,  which  it  will  intersect  at  a  depth 
of  400  feet  beneath  the  croppings,  thus  af- 
fording a  grand  chance  to  extract  ore  to  the 
greatest  advantage  at  all  seasons  of  the 
year.  The  Pacific  Co.  also  propose  com- 
mencing work  soon  ;  also  the  Independent. 
The  Enterprise  mine  and  mill  are  still  idle, 
with  a  man  there  in  charge  of  the  property. 
The  company  will  probably  commence 
operations  again  when  the  snow  goes  off. 
The  Lake  Co.,  about  a  mile  southesat  of 
the  town  of  Meadow  Lake,  has  developed  a 
valuable  ledge  of  rich  gold-bearing  rock, 
three  feet  in  width,  and  has  let  a  contract 
to  sink  a  working  shaft  on  the  same — the 
contractors  to  take  the  rock  extracted  dur- 
ing five  months  in  sinking  said  shaft  for 
their  pay.  The  shaft  is  already  35  feet  in 
depth,  with  a  good  house  erected  over  it. 

PLUMAS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  Feb.  13th  :  A  corres- 
pondent at  Snake  Lake  writes  :  Lile  Jacks 
(Smith  &  Co.,)  has  again  brought  water  on 
the  old  Badger  Hills  claims,  after  building 
a  large  reservoir  up  Hill's  ravine,  and  cut- 
ting and  digging  a  new  ditch,  over  a  mile 
long,  and  a  large  portion  of  it  in  bed  rock. 
It  will  carry  600  to  700  inches  of  water. 
Squire  Jacks  is  also  waiting  the  tapping  of 
the  clouds  by  a  warm  rain  current.  John 
O'Brien  and  MeDougal,  at  New  Boston,  are 
pitching  into  Goodwin  Point,  with  a  pros- 
pect of  better  diggings  as  soon  as  they  can 
get  to  the  bottom  of  the  channel.  From 
present  indications  it  will  pitch  below  the 
present  running  creek.  They  have  flatter- 
ing prospects.  Metcalf  and  Haycock  have 
not  yet  got  a  good  head  of  water,  but  are 
ready  when  it  arrives.  Jenkins,  Richards 
&  Co.,  on  the  Wah-pon-see  Hill,  and  Col- 
man  on  Pine  Leaf,  are  doing  a  good  busi- 
ness, considering  the  lack  of  water.  Max- 
well &  Copeland,  in  the  bed  of  Wah-pon- 
see  creek,  are  beginning  to  make  things 
look  in  "ship  shape"  order  for  a  lasting 
claim.  Their  propects  are  good.  John 
Ball,  at  Logansport,  will  make  the  thing 
shell  out  this  summer,  judging  from  the 
prospects.  Tommy  Taylor,  on  Wet  Hill, 
and  Trimble,  on  Gambler's  Ravine,  are 
still  following  good  prospects,  drifting, 
and  waiting  for  water  to  do  something  bet- 
ter. Riddle,  of  Soda  Bar,  is  making  thing's 
look  lively  around  his  camp.  Bob  Holmes 
and  Hugh  McLawland,  at  Dutch  Bar,  have 
diggings,  and  lasting  ones. 

The  Caledonia  Co.,  at  Cherokee,  has 
struck  extra  good  pay  rock,  has  put  on 
several  work  hands,  and  is  doing  very  well. 
Judkins  &  Kellogg's  mine  is  looking  better 
than  it  has  for  a  long  time.  In  J.  Blood's 
Indian  Valley  mine,  they  have  struck  extra 
good  rock  in  one  of  the  several  gold  bear- 
ing chimneys.  The  mines  are,  on  the 
whole,  looking  up.  Bidwell  is  putting  the 
Waterworth  mill  in  runniDg  order  again. 
The  Crescent  is  a  quien  sabe  case.  Shorkly 
and  Cook  have  sold  their  interest  in  one  of 
the  Cherokee  quartz  ledges,  for  $2,100,  to 
Bidwell,  and  an  interest  in  another  lode 
for  a  big  sum,  figures  not  known.  The 
Cherokee  mining  district  is  one  of  the  best 
in  Plumas  county,  when  it  gets  to  be  thor- 


oughly opened  and  worked  in  a  scientific 
manner. 

SISKIYOU  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  Feb.  20th  :  The  Oak  Grovo 
Co.  are  doing  well  in  their  claim  on  Mc- 
Adams  Creek.  Carroll  &  Co  have  suspend- 
ed operations  for  a  few  days,  but  will  soon 
be  at  work  again. 

TEINITY  COUNTY. 

Weaverville  Journal,  Feb.  27th  :  We 
understand  the  flume  across  Brown's  creek, 
near  Davidson's  mill,  will  be  completed 
and  conveying  water  to  Douglas  City  by 
the  first  of  next  week. 

A  miner,  whose  name  we  have  been  un- 
able to  learn,  found  a  piece  of  gold  weigh- 
ing three  pounds,  last  week,  near  Trinity 
Center. 

Paulsen  &  Co.  have  a  ditch  full  of  water 
and  are  briskly  at  work  in  their  claim  at 
Smith's  flat. 

YUBA  COUNTY. 

Marysville  Appeal,  Feb.  28th  :  We 
learn  that  the  Jefferson  mine,  at  Brown's 
Valley,  has  been  working  old  ground  for 
some  months  past,  and  doing  very  well. 
At  the  same  time  the'  Superintendent  has 
kept  up  prospecting.  One  drift  has  been 
run  westwardly  into  the  hill. 
ARIZONA. 
Prescott  Miner,  Feb.  13th  :  A  piece  of 
gold  weighing  $26  was  found  at  the  Placer- 
itas,  near  Walnut  Grove,  in  this  county, 
a  short  time  ago. 

BRITISH  COLUMBIA. 
A  despatch  from  Victoria,  dated  Feb. 
15th,  says  :  Late  mining  news  from  Car- 
riboo  is  very  favorable.  The  weather  con- 
tinued mild  and  all  the  principal  mines 
were  paying  well.  A  movement  was  on 
foot  to  organize  a  company  to  prospect  the 
meadows  on  Williams  Creek. 

The  steamer  Sir  James  Douglass  arrived 
at  Victoria,  March  1st.,  from  Nanaimo. 
She  reports  that  there  are  10,000  tons  of 
coal  ready  for  shipment  at  that  port._ 

The  Vancouver  Register  says  :  M.Eaton, 
on  Lewis  River,  has  discovered  a  number 
of  lumps  of  gold,  recently,  varyingin  value 
from  twenty-five  cents  to  a  dollar  and  a 
half.  He  declines  revealing  the  place  of 
their  discovery  till  he  makes  some  further 
explorations. 

COLORADO. 
Georgetown  Miner,  Feb.  4th  :  At  the 
Brown  mine,  which  we  visited  a  day  or  two 
since,  we  found  work  progressing  favora- 
bly in  the  adit,  which  is  now  200  feet  in 
length,  the  vein  carrying  from  8  to  14 
inches  of  mineral;  in  one  place,  where  we 
measured  this  vein,  it  was  full  18  inches  in 
width.  The  mineral  has  been  improving 
for  the  last  20  feet,  carrying  more  galena 
and  less  blende. 

At  the  Coin  lode  we  also  found  an  adit 
in  progress,  which  is  now  65  feet  in  length. 
The  pay  vein  averages  14  inches  in  width, 
four  iucbes  of  it  being  solid  mineral,  and 
the  balance  a  rich  gangue,  carrying  native 
silver  in  abundance.  On  Sunday  last  they 
took  off.  at  the  works,  4,356  ounces  of  sil- 
ver bullion,  coin  value  $5,662.  The  run 
was  from  20  tons  of  Brown  ore,  and  gave 
an  average  yield  of  $283. 10  coin  value,  per 
ton.  The  cost  of  reduction  was  $10  per 
ton,  and  94  per  cent  of  the  fire  assay  was 
saved. 

IDAHO. 
Owyhee  Avalanche,  Feb.  20th  :  The  Ida 
Elmore  is  being  rapidly  put  in  order.  The 
Golden  Chariot  is  yielding  large  quanti- 
ties of  ore  at  this  time,  which  has  dimin- 
ished none  in  the  richness  of  quality. 

The  Poorman  looks  more  permanent,  and 
is  in  better  working  trim  now  than  at  any 
time  since  its  discovery.  Tbe  ledge  ranges 
from  1%  to  3%  feet  in  width,  and  is  pro- 
ducing an  excellent'  quality  of  ore.  The 
new  hoisting  machinery  works  welL  There 
is  quite  a  pile  of  ore  in  the  dump. 

The  Peck  &  Porter  mine  is  developing 
well,  the  ore  resembles  that  of  the  Ida  El- 
more and  Golden  Chariot.  We  were  shown 
by  Mr.  Peck  a  large  specimen  extracted 
from  the  mine,  literally  speckled  with  gold. 
The  Baxter  mine  is  turning  out  well. 
Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  Feb.  19th :  Hi- 
ram Gove  and  John  Hildreth,  have  left 
with  us  some  excellent  specimens  of  South 
Mountain  ore.  One  piece  from  tbe  "Orig- 
inal," shows  almost  every  metal  known  to 
this  region,  but  is  especially  rich  in  silver, 
lead  and  iron,  the  other  is  from  the  Galena 
ledge,  and  abounds  in  silver  and  lead. 
Many  assays  have  been  made  of  these 
South  Mountain  ores,  all  of  which  have 
proven  very  satisfactory.  Certainly  the 
specimens  in  our  possession  present  an  ap- 
pearance of  richuess  quite  equal  to  those 
shown  us  from  White  Pine,  or  elsewhere. 

The  Boise  Statesman  says  :  A  friend  late- 
ly from  Lewiston  informs  us  that  consider- 
able interest  is  taken  in  a  new  discovery  of 
rich  placer  mines  in  a  branch  to  the  Bitter 
Root  Range,  and  that  a  number  of  the  citi- 
zens of  that  neighborhood  are  preparing  to 


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visit  tliat  country  at  an  early  date.  There 
is  a  very  extensive  country  through  North 
Idaho,  which  has  never  been  much  pros- 
pected, which  will  some  day  he  opened  up 
to  a  large  mining  population. 
NEVADA. 

HEE1E  HIVEK. 

Austin  Reveille,  Feb.  25th:  Yesterday  the 
First  National  J!. ink  of  this  city  shipped 
overland  to  New  York  oity  five  bars  of  hul- 
liin.  the  product  of  the  Belmont  mill.  The 
bullion  was  the  product  of  ores  obtained 
from  the  mines  of  Col.  Buel  iu  tire  district 
of  Silv.-r  Bend. 

WHITE  PI.VE. 

The  country  papers  are  filled  with  letters 
from  parties  now  at  White  Pine,  all  bear- 
ing the  same  tenor.  The  snow  covers  the 
entire  country,  so  that  prospecting  to  any 
great  extent  is  out  of  the  question.  All 
look  for  lively  times  in  the  spring.  The 
country  is  tilted  with  persons  ready  to  start 
out  ou  the  first  symptoms  of  spring,  to  more 
thoroughly  prospect  the  adjoining  country, 
and  many  are  still  arriving.  We  give  be- 
low the  latest  from  this  section. 

Treasure  City  News,  Feb.  20th:  Consid- 
erable activity  has  been  manifested  iu  miu- 
ing  matters  during  the  past  week,  and  sev- 
eral important  trausactionshave  taken  place. 
The  Seymour  and  adjacent  mines,  situated 
under  PogouijJ  Flat^  were  sold  to  Mr. 
George  Hearst,  an  old  pioneer  silver  miner, 
for  the  sum  of  $95,000,  which  sum  is  be- 
lieved to  be  not  one-tenth  of  its  real  value. 
Unlike  most  of  the  mines  here,  the  Seymour, 
(or  rather  the  Silver  Treasure,  as  it  is  to  be 
called  hereafter,)  shows  a  true  and  distinct 
fissure  vein,  with  both  hanging  and  foot 
walls.  It  is  about  twenty  feet  in  width, 
and  shows  as  uuiform  a  record  of  assays, 
and  averages  as  high,  as  auy  mine  in  the 
country. 

A  very  rich  chamber  of  ore  has  been 
struck  in  the  Progress  mine,  on  Chloride 
Flat,  which  bids  fair  to  be  both  rich  and 
extensive. 

The  Illinois  Co.  have  commenced  work 
again  in  good  shape.  They  have  workmen 
engaged  sinking  a  shaft  on  the  vein,  and 
purpose  sinking  until  they  get  as  good  ore 
as  that  of  the  Eberhardt,  and  from  present 
indications  there  is  not  the  least  doubt  but 
what  they  will.  This  claim  is  situated  on 
Silver  Glance  Hill,  about  2,000  feet  directly 
east  of  the  Eberhardt  mine,  and  200  feet 
east  of  the  Silver  Glance.  The  location  is 
excellent,  aud  in  a  very  short  time  it  will 
be  one  of  the  prominent  mines  of  this  Dis- 
trict. 

According  to  the  Austin  Reveille,  613 
pounds  of  bullion  arrived  from  Hamilton 
on  Feb.  22d,  209  on  the  23d,  and  202  on  the 
25th. 

The  Virginia  Enterprise  says:  We  con- 
versed with  a  person  yesterday  who  saw  at 
White  Pine  several  of  the  men  of  a  party 
which  had  returned  from  a  prospecting  trip 
to  the  eastward,  bringing  specimens  of  sil- 
ver ore  and  a  very  meagre  description  of 
the  country.  Our  informant  stated  that  the 
ore  is  chloride  of  a  superior  quality,  and 
the  prospectors  said  thatit  occurred  in  great 
quantity.  Their  explorations  were  cut 
short  by  a  severe  snow  storm,  aud  they 
were  compelled  to  abandon  the  place  in 
haste,  but  they  intend  to  return  with  the 
first  approach  of  summer.  Of  course  the 
prospectors  did  Dot  give  an  accurate  ac- 
count of  the  locality  where  they  made  the 
discoveries,  and  only  stated  generally  that 
it  was  near  Egan  Canon,  or  about  65  miles 
east  of  Hamilton,  White  Pine.  There  are 
several  organized  districts  in  that  direction 
which  were  discovered  years  ago.  The 
Hercules  district  is  situated  in  the  Egan 
range  of  mountains,  about  160  miles  nearly 
east  from  Austin,  and  bordering  on  the  fine 
and  extensive  Steptoe  valley.  Many  veins 
or  deposits  of  silver  ore  were  reported  to 
exist  in  the  district,  aud  were  located  by  the 
discoverers.  It  was  also  said  that  copper 
ore  occurred  in  limestone  iu  some  parts  of 
the  district.  All  the  prospectors  that  vis- 
ited this  section  united  in  saying  that  Step- 
toe  valley,  with  its  numerous  streams  of 
water  and  lush  meadow  land,  is  the  graden 
spot  of  Nevada.  Further  southward,  and 
lying  directly  on  the  route  from  Pahranagat 
to  While  Pine,  is  the  Bobinson  district, 
which  is  said  to  exhibit  extraordinary  pecu- 
liarities in  its  mineral  occurrences.  Cop- 
per, silver,  lead,  and  gold  ores,  were  re- 
ported as  abundant.  There  are  entire  hills 
apparently  of  copper  ore,  and  there  are  dis- 
tinct veins  of  fluor  spar  in  which  occur 
cubes  of  galena.  We  have  seen  specimens 
of  the  silver-bearing  ore  reported  to  be 
from  the  Bobinson  district,  which  were  of 
excellent  quality.  About  170  miles  east 
from  Austiu  lies  the  district  of  Egan,  or 
Gold  caSou,  as  it  is  sometimes  called  from 
the  occurrence  of  gold  iu  the  quartz.  It 
was  discovered  in  1863,  is  very  accessible, 
apd  is  well  supplied  with  water;  but  out- 
side the  property  of  the  Social  aud  Steptoe 


Co.,  there  is  very  little  development  in  the 
district  The  Kinsley  district  is  situated  in 
the  Antelope  range  of  mountains  40  miles 
northeast   of  Egan  canon,  and   200   miles 

from  Austin,  on  the  eastern  border  of  the 
State.  The  peculiarity  of  this  district  is 
the  many  massive  veins  of  copper-bearing 
ore.  Samples  of  this  ore  taken  from  the 
surface  is  represented  to  have  yielded  by 
assay  from  Slid  to  si  00  per  t-n  in  silver. 
We  believe  the  Central  Pacific  Railroad  will 
pass  through  the  Kinsley  district.  Direct- 
ly south  of  White  Pine  and  in  the  same 
range  of  mountainsare  the  lately  discovered 
districts  of  Grant  and  Troy,  iu  both  of 
which  tine  silver  ore  has  been  discovered. 
In  this  vicinity,  in  a  radius  of  perhaps  60 
miles,  there  is  a  plexus  of  veins  and  depos- 
its of  silver  ore  of  immense  value,  which 
will  reward  the  labors  of  the  prospector, 
who  may  fail  to  secure  anything  in  over- 
crowded White  Pine.  Possibly  the  re- 
ported new  discoveries  may  be  in  some  of 
the  districts  we  have  mentioned;  or  they 
may  be  original  and  in  the  same  direction. 
A  correspondent  writes:  There  is  no 
doubt  but  that  the  mines  here  are  very 
rich,  as  far  as  they  have  been  developed, 
but  as  yet  none  have  been  sunk  upon  to  any 
great  depth.  The  ore  is  found  almost 
everywhere  by  sinking  a  few  feet  in  the 
limestone,  but  the  whole  country  around 
has  been  located,  and  wherever  chloride  has 
been  found  the  holes  are  so  thick  that  the 
rock  can  hardly  be  thrown  from  one  hole 
or  shaftwithoutfallinginto another.  Every- 
body here  is  on  the  sell.  If  a  prospector 
goes  out  aud  strikes  "  chloride,"  as  they 
say,  he  is  at  once  worth  iu  his  own  estima- 
tion from  $10,000  to  $500,000,  even  though 
he  has  not  a  dollar  with  which  to  buy  a 
square  meal. 

A  correspondence  published  in  the  Ha- 
vilah  Courier,  dated  Silver  Springs,  Feb. 
1st,  says:  Medberry  is  doing  well,  and  is 
greatly^  enco.iraged.  He  was  working  a 
claim  iu  company  with  Ed.  Emory.  He 
found  pure  silver  on  the  top  of  the  ground, 
and  it  raised  a  great  excitement.  He  pays 
$5  a  day  for  hands.  The  day  before  he 
wrote  he  had  two  tons  of  rock  carried  six 
miles  to  a  mill — the  transportation  costing 
810;  he  thinks  the  rock  will  pay  33,000  a 
ton.  A  great  influx  of  population  is  ex- 
pected at  White  Pine  from  all  parts  of  the 
United  States.  The  mines  are  not  held  at 
so  high  a  figure  as  formerly.  There  are  a 
good  many  rich  mines  there,  but  notenough 
to  give  the  population  a  foot  each.  There 
are  only  25  stamps  there,  and  those  not 
working,  but  if  all  mills  spoken  of  are  put 
up  there  will  be  at  least  30  in  the  spring. 
So  far,  with  one  exception,  the  mines  that 
have  been  sunk  on  have  turned  out  poorly 
below  40  feet. 

In  regard  to  mining  developments,  says 
the  Bulletin  correspondent,  it  may  be  stated 
that  while  the  older  claims,  such  as  the  Eb- 
erhardt, Hidden  Treasure,  Stanford,  Auro- 
ra, Pocotillo,  Virginia,  and  the  leading 
claims  on  Chloride  Flat,  are  exhibiting  in- 
creased signs  of  wealth  to  the  extent  of  fur- 
ther exploration,  a  great  number  of  mines 
ranking  here  in  the  third  and  fourth  classes 
are  affording  the  utmost  satisfaction  upon 
being  opened.  In  this  category  we  have 
now  coming  into  prominence  the  Mazeppa, 
the  Copper  Glance,  the  Pennsylvania  and 
the  Featherstone,  all  of  established  value, 
while  the  Hornet,  California,  Emersly, 
Charter  Oak,  Poorman,  Hlinois  and  the  In- 
dependent, with  some  new  strikes  about 
Pogonip  and  Bromide  Flats,  fall  into  a  class 
but  one  grade  lower;  two  or  three  of  them 
being  by  some  esteemed  equal  to  either  of 
the  three  first  mentioned.  From  all  these 
claims,  ores — and  in  considerable  quantities 
— are  now  being  taken.  From  the  Belle 
Chloride,  Plata  Pura,  Argyle,  Umatilla, 
Coulson,  Neptune,  and  perhaps  a  hundred 
other  lodes,  the  names  of  which  do  not  oc- 
cur to  me,  fair  milling  ore  is  being  raised 
in  moderate  quantities,  while  the  mul- 
titude of  shalts  sunk  on  Chloride  Flat 
continue  to  yield  their  usual  complement 
of  rich  ores.  Among  the  rising  claims  of 
the  district,  the  Hornet  seems  just  now  to 
be  most  conspicuous.  The  lode  is  large, 
very  regular  and  highly  metalliferous, 
though  the  assays  do  not  run  extremely 
high.  Some  rich  developments  recently 
made  on  the  California  lode  is  causing  it  to 
be  the  theme  of  much  conversation  in  min- 
ing circles  here.  This  mine  is  situated  a 
short  distance  southwest  of  the  Eberhardt, 
and,  at  a  depth  of  less  than  20  feet,  is  yield- 
ing ores  that  assay  equal  to  the  Eberhardt, 
and  have  milled  nearly  $400  perton.  Thus 
one  mine  after  another  becomes  conspicu- 
ous, and,  passing  upon  the  list  of  proper- 
ties of  recognized  value,  is  afterwards  not 
much  more  heard  of.  A  rich  strike  iu  the 
Hidden  Treasure  mine,  whereby  a  body  of 
ore  milling  $100  per  ton  has  been  laid  open 
at  a  dep«h  of  80  feet,  is  also  reported.  Tnis, 
if  true,  will  prove  a  significant  fact,  as  es- 


tablishing the  continuance  of  the  rich  ore 
channels  at  this  considerable  depth. 
WASHOB. 

[In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  portion 
of  this  paper  will  lie  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  February  24th.  ]  The 
Twin  mine,  Silver  City,  is  yielding  a  very 
considerable  amount  of  pay  ore,  but  it 
is  all  being  extracted  at  present  from  above 
the  water  level,  as  the  pump  in  the 
lower  part  of  the  mine  has  been  removed  to 
give  place  to  one  of  greater  capacity,  which 
will  soon  arrive.  The  best  ore  is  below  the 
water  level. 

Tho  Bacon  will  start  up  on  ore  from  the 
Hale  &  Norcross  mine  in  a  few  days. 

The  mill  of  the  Gold  Hill  Mill  and  Min- 
ing Company  started  up  day  before  yester- 
day on  oro  from  their  tunnel,  dumped  by 
means  of  the  new  car  track  directly  into  the 
mill. 

The  Ophir  Co.  a-e  again  at  work  at  their 
new  shaft.  They  are  running  a  drift  to  the 
westward  from  the  bottom  of  the  shaft. 

Feb.  25th:  The  work  of  retimbering  the 
paved  portion  of  the  Gould  &  Curry  shaft 
will  be  finished  about  the  middle  of  next 
month. 

The  Cole  Co.  is  still  hard  at  work,  and 
have  out  a  large  lot  of  rock  which  will  be 
hauled  away  for  crushing  as  soon  as  the 
snow  leaves  the  side  of  the  mountain. 

Workon  the  Julia  mine  is  being  vigorously 
prosecuted.  The  shaft  is  now  350  feet  in 
depth,  and  from  this  level  two  drifts  are 
being  run,  one  east  and  the  other  west,  to 
tap  two  ledges  which  the  company  claim  to 
own.  They  suppose  they  have  from  50  to 
60  feet  to  run,  before  striking  their  east 
lead,  and  40  to  50  to  carry  them  to  their 
west  vein.  In  the  west  vein  some  fine 
"stringers  "  of  quartz  have  been  cut,  from 
which  assays  running  from  $10  to  $12.72 
have  been  obtained. 

Feb.  26th:  The  Yellow  Jacket  mine  is  at 
present  looking  be  tter  than  before  in  its 
history.  There  is  plenty  of  good  ore  in 
sight  almost  everywhere  from  top  to  bot- 
tom. 

Feb.  29th:  In  drifting  upon  the  west  view 
on  the  two  hundred-feet  level  of  the  Justice 
and  Independence  mine,  it  has  been  found 
to  widen  out,  till  it  is  now  some  ten  feet 
across,  and  several  assays,  averaging  about 
$100,  have  been  obtained  from  it.  There 
was  considerable  excitement  in  regard  to 
this  strike  yesterday. 

MONTANA. 

Helena  Post,  Feb.  5th  :  A  party  of  Ger- 
mans, last  week,  discovered  a  small  and 
very  rich  gulch  one  mile  west  of  Blackfoot 
City,  which  prospected  from  25  cents  to  $1 
to  the  pan.  From  a  pit  eight  foet  square 
$400  was  taken  out  with  a  rocker.  The 
new  discovery  has  been  staked  and  is  being 
actively  worked. 

The  miners  on  Ophir  Bar  have  been 
working  their  claims  all  winter,  and  have  a 
promise  of  good  times  in  the  spring,  as 
there  is  more  snow  in  the  mountains  at  the 
head  of  the  streams  than  at  any  time  last 
winter. 

A  lump  of  retort  weighing  14  ounces, 
the  result  of  four  days'  run  in  an  arastra 
from  250  pounds  of  rock  from  the  Johnson 
&  Stanton  lode,  Brown's  Gulch,  has  been 
brought  to  Virginia  City.  This  lode  is 
four  feet  wide  and  has  a  shaft  30  feet  deep 
upon  it. 

We  saw  yesterday  at  the  assay  office  of 
S.  F.  Molitor  a  gold  bar  worth  $4,097.07, 
the  result  of  a  clean  up  in  the  Diamond 
City  10-starop  mill,  on  Saturday  last,  from 
160  tons  of  unselected  ore,  product  of  the 
Whitlatch  Union  mines.  This  rock  was 
taken  from  the  bottom  of  an  incline  175 
feet  in  depth,  at  which  point  the  ledge  pre- 
sents a  face  of  splendid  quartz  five  feet  in 
thickness.  The  workmen  have  now  been 
engaged  in  this  rich  deposit  some  two 
weeks,  and  it  retains  all  the  characteristics 
of  permanency  and  value  which  have  per- 
tained to  it  from  the  first.  Numerous  spe- 
cimens of  free  gold  bearing  rock  have  been 
procured  from  it  which  compare  favorably 
with  auy  that  have  ever  been  found  on  the 
Whitlatch  Union  lead. 

The  Bannack  correspondent  writes : 
Men  are  doing  well  rocking  along  the  old 
bars  these  warm  days.  Quite  a  number  are 
working  in  the  bed  of  the  creek,  aud  are 
bringing  to  light  many  tubfulls  of  good 
pay  dirt.  Other  ditch  companies  are  mak- 
ing preparatious  for  mining  iu  the  spring. 
Of  the  various  discoveries  that  have  been 
made  the  past  fall  we  will  speak  of  only 
one.  That  is  a  lead  in  the  Blue  Wing  Dis- 
trict, about  three  miles  from  Bannack, 
named  the  Brick  Pomeroy.  It  was  discov- 
ered byBassett  &  Ney.  It  is  amalgamating 
silver-bearing  rock,  and  rich.  The  lead  at 
the  point  where  they  are  sinking  is  15  feet 
wide.  There  is  now  enough  quartz  in  sight 
to  keep  a  twenty-stamp  mill  at  work  till  it 
wears  out. 


Same,  Feb.  12th:  The  Diamond  City 
mill,  situated  in  Grizzly  Gulch,  is  now  en- 
gaged in  a  run  upon  rock  from  the  Wiscon- 
sin lode,  and  we  learn  that  the  amalgamat- 
ing plates  give  evidence  of  a  greater  yield 
than  from  any  like  run  ever  before  made 
iu  tho  Territory. 

The  Boulder  diggings— the  first  discov- 
ered in  tho  Territory,  and  the  center  every 
year  since,  of  a  new  excitement— again 
loom  into  importance.  The  prospects  are 
brighter  now,  we  think,  than  ever  before. 
The  bars  originally  discovered  have  been 
constantly  mined,  yielding  from  $8  to  $10 
a  day  to  the  hand  ;  and  good  prospects  have 
been  obtained  on  the  opposite  side  of  the 
creek.  Then  five  or  six  miles  lower  down 
are  several  small  gulches  prospecting  well 
for  hydraulic  diggings,  besides  the  bars  on 
Burkins'  place,  which  are  to  be  developed 
the  coming  spring. 

From  A.  J.  Smith,  lately  arrived  from 
Bannack,  we  learn  that  every  one  in  Ban- 
nack is  employed  in  some  manner.  Some 
are  drifting  and  extracting  pay  dirt  to  sluice 
when  then  water  runs  ;  some  are  repairing 
ditches  and  others  are  opening  up  claims 
for  active  mining  in  the  Spring.  It  is  his 
opinion  that  there  will  be  over  twice  as 
much  gold  taken  out  in  Bannack  next  sum- 
mer as  there  was  the  one  just  past.  Horse 
Prairie,  30  miles  from  Bannack,  is  destined 
next  summer  to  be  one  of  the  greatest  gold 
producing  mines  of  any  placer  diggings  in 
the  Territory.  The  pay  ground  is  very 
rich  and  covering  a  large  surface. 

Active  preparations  have  been  going  on 
all  winter  in  the  tunnel  which  is  being  run 
across  Hunter's  Bar.  The  bar  is  some  400 
feet  wide,  and  this  tunnel  is  being  run 
across  the  channel,  keeping  on  the  bed- 
rock which  slopes  from  the  rim-rook  to  a 
depth  of  17  feet,  at  the  distance  of  300  feet, 
the  length  of  the  tnnnel.  This  bar  is  some 
2,400  feet  loDg  and  is  from  9  to  18  feet 
deep,  containing  good  pay  from  the  grass 
roots  to  the  bed  rock.  It  is  supposed  that 
it  is  the  old  channel  of  Confederate  Creek. 

The  Granite  Mountain  Co.,  in  Tucker's 
Basin,  have  run  a  tunnel  over  300  feet  in 
length  on  the  Granite  Mountain  Lode,  and 
extracted  a  large  quantity  of  rich  pay 
quartz.  Another  tunnel,  210  feet  in  length, 
has  tapped  the  Levi  Blossom  at  a  depth  of 
70  feet.  Shafts  respectively  60  and  75  feet 
have  been  sunk  in  the  Winscott,  Munson 
and  Merritt  Lodes,  and  developed  true  aud 
permanent  veins.  As  high  as  $2.50  to  the 
pan  has  been  repeatedly  taken  from  a  sin- 
gle panful  of  the  crevice  dirt.  On  the  dis- 
covery claim  of  the  McClellan  Lode  a  shaft 
and  two  tunnels  have  been  excavated.  The 
vein  exposed  in  their  workings  is  12-15 
feet  wide,  with  well  defined  walls.  Actual 
milling  results,  as  well  as  numerous  assay 
returns,  have  shown  that  every  portion  of 
the  vein  matter  contains  free  gold  in  large- 
ly paying  quantities.  Numerous  runs 
made  on  the  quartz  from  this  district  in  the 
mills  at  Unionville  have  yielded  as  high  as 
$78,  and  none  less  thau  $15  per  ton. 

OREGON. 

Jacksonville  Sentinel,  Feb.  13th :  Duffy 
&  Co.,  at  Pickett's  camp  in  Josephine  coun- 
ty, are  taking  out  an  ounce  per  day  to  the 
hand.     Water  plenty  and  ground  unlimited. 

WASHINGTON. 

New  Coal  Fields. — Edward  Giddings, 
Esq. ,  Chief  Clerk  of  the  Surveyor-Ceneral's 
office  at  Olympia,  (W.  T.),  informed  the 
editor  of  the  Oregon  Herald  that  parties 
have  recently  discovered  the  largest  and 
deepest  coal  beds  ever  before  found  in  that 
Territory,  located  near  the  military  road 
between  Claquato  and  Shookum  Church. 
He,  together  with  three  others,  have  en- 
tered 1,400  acres  of  land  covering  this 
miue,  and  he  is  on  his  way  to  New  York  to 
negotiate  a  sale  of  shares  therein.  The 
discovery  is  said  to  be  the  most  important 
of  the  kind  yet  known,  and  he  seems  quite 
sanguine  that  its  proceeds  will  yield  an  im- 
mense reward. 

WYOMING. 

A  correspondent  writing  from  South 
Pass  City  to  the  Nevada  Gazette,  under  date 
of  Feb.  1st,  gives  the  following  :  Tozer 
and  Eddy's  mill  suspended  operations 
about  the  1st  of  November,  after  an  ex- 
ceedingly rich  run  of  four  months.  The 
Miner's  Delight  mill  (steam)  commenced 
running  with  ten  stamps  on  the  14th  of 
January,  and  cleaned  up  $8,000  after  a  12 
days'  run.  Anthony,  of  Colorado,  is  bring- 
ing a  ten  stamp  quartz  mill  into  the  coun- 
try. The  Young  America  Co.  are  getting 
out  timber  for  their  mill  building.  The 
mill  is  to  be  here  as  early  as  possible  in  the 
spring.  Arrangements  have  been  made  for 
procuring  other  mills.  Developing  and 
prospecting  goes  bravely  on.  Of  the  sev- 
eral important  discoveries  made  recently, 
the  Nel.ie  Morgon  lode  is  perhaps  the 
richest.  The  times  are  good.  Wages  for 
miners  are  five  dollars  per  day. 


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Chktkrse,  D.  T — Mr.  Robert  Beers  is  onr  authorized 
agent  for  this  place. 

Oxaua.  N.  T. — Messrs.  Barkalow  &  Brothers,  are  onr 
agents  for  this  place. 

Mr.  A.  C  Knnxt  is  onr  city  soliciting  and  collecting 
Agent,  and  all  subscriptions,  or  other  favors  extended  to 
him,  will  be  duly  acknowledged  at  this  office.   Jan.  11, 1866. 


S£tn  Francisco: 

Saturday  Morning,  March  6.  1869. 


Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Velocipede. — The  title  originally  applied 
to  this  machine  was  exactly  the  same  as 
the  one  which  yon  have  assnmed  as  a 
nom  de  plume.  "We  are  informed,  how- 
ever, that  Boon  after  their  introduction 
they  were  contemptuously  called  dandy 
hobby-horses,  and  sometimes  for  brief- 
ness, '  'hobby-horses. "  The  same  inf  orman  t 
states  that  the  newspaper  paragraph 
which  dates  the  history  of  the  introduc- 
tion of  velocipedes  to  the  days  of  Pitt, 
Fox,  and  Sheridan,  is  equally  erroneous, 
none  of  those  having  ever  had  the  op- 
portunity of  witnessing  one  of  the  ma- 
chines, much  less  of  havingmade  spec- 
tacles of  themselves  by  being  6een  astride 
of  them  in  the  London  Park.  Veloci- 
pedes were  not  brought  into  public  no- 
tice until  after  the  battle  of  Waterloo, 
(1815)  by  which  year  all  the  statesmen 
named  had  departed  this  life. 

Pbotozoan,  Napa  County. — Silicious  for- 
mations composed  of  the  exterior  coat- 
ings of  minute  organisms  similar  to 
those  you  describe,  generally  are  to  be 
found  in  many  geological  formations,  es- 
pecially over  our  Cretaceous  ones.  They 
appear  to  have  existed  during  all  time, 
and  continue  to  exist,  forEhrenberg  cal- 
culates that  there  are  formed  annually  in 
the  mud  deposited  in  the  harbor  of  Wis- 
mar,  on  the  Baltic,  17,496  cubic  feet 
of  silicious  organisms.  These  silicious 
infusoria  are  said  to  form  a  mouldy  cov- 
ering, about  half  an  inch  thick,  upon 
stagnant  water  during  warm  weather. 
Although  it  has  been  calculated  by  the 
microscopist  named  that  one  hundred 
millions  only  weigh  one  grain,  yet  he 
ha?  stated  in  Poggendorff's  Annals  that  he 
has  collected  as  much  as  one  pound  in 
the  course  of  an  hour. 

B.  P. — Becquerel  found  that  when  laminse 
of  gypsnm  were  immersed  in  a  very  di- 
lute solution  of  silicate  of  potash  in  a 
loosely  covered  vessel,  the  atmospheric 
carbonic  acid  gradually  decomposed  the 
silicate,  and  the  carbonate  of  potash  con- 
verted the  sulphate  of  lime  iuto  carbon- 
ate. At  the  same  time  granules  or  lami- 
nce  of  silica  separated,  which  was  capa- 
ble of  scratching  glass,  and  contained 
12  per  cent  of  water.  Very  thin  lamina?, 
of  the  same  hardness,  were  found  at  the 
bottom  of  the  vessel;  when  acted  upon 
with  a  hot  solution  of  carbonate  of  pot- 
ash, they  left  transparent  laminae,  which, 
when  examined  with  two  of  Nichols' 
prisms,  present  id  the  colors  peculiar  to 
doubly  refracting  crystals;  from  which  it 
was  iuferred  that  tliey  were  quartz. 

A.  L. ,  Washington  District,  Idaho. — Tour 
very  acceptable  account  of  tbe  perma- 
nent mining  that  has  developed  itself  in 
the  Salmon  Biver  country,  is  received, 
and  will  appear  in  our  next  issue. 


The  Suez  Canal.  —Mr.  Lange,  the  Eng- 
lish representative  of  the  Suez  Canal 
Com]  an,,,  announces  that  the  caDal  will  be 
"  comp.eted  ana  open  to  the  general  navi- 
gation of  all  countries  on  the  1st  of  Octo- 
ber, 1869." 


Time  by  Telegraph. 

Professor  Davidson,  of  the  Coast  Survey, 
is  making  a  specialty  of  telegraphing  time, 
or,  in  other  words,  of  determining  longitude 
with  the  aid  of  the  telegraph;  and  his  oper- 
ations at  his  temporary  observatory  on  one 
of  the  public  squares  are,  if  our  daily  co- 
temporaries  are  not  overdoingit,  calculated 
to  "attract  the  attention  of  the  scientific 
world."  The  American  method  of  deter- 
mining longitude  has  the  merit  of  being 
very  simple,  and  accurate;  but  itisnotvery 
new,  and  the  probability  does  not  appear 
very  great,  as  one  might  be  led  to  suppose 
from  reportorial  accounts,  that  Professor 
Davidson  is  about  to  inform  us  that  we  are 
actually  in  a  different  part  of  the  world 
from  what  we  have  imagined  ourselves  to 
be  in. 

It  is  eminently  practical,  and  very  meri- 
torious on  the  part  of  Professor  Davidson 
to  place  time  telegraphing  on  a  good  work- 
ing footing  on  this  coast  and  in  connection 
with  our  great  unsurveyed  interior,  where 
the  telegraph  wire  passes  through  countries 
whose  position  has  not  yet  been  located  on 
the  map,  and  where  the  traveler  in  posses- 
sion of  the  best  existing  data  is  more  likely 
than  not  to  find  himself  from  ten  to  a  hun- 
dred miles  out  of  the  true  reckoning. 
Every  telegraph  station  in  the  land  may 
thus  be  used  as  a  surveyor's  starting-point, 
so  far  as  the  longitude  is  concerned;  the 
latitude  being  quite  easily  and  accurately 
obtainable  by  means  of  the  solar  compass, 
or  sextant. 

As  a  preliminary  to  the  above  practical 
ends,  Professor  Davidson  has  been  experi- 
menting in  the  telegraphing  of  time  to  the 
greatest  distances  at  present  within  the 
command  of  the  telegraph.  Two  obstacles 
are  encountered :  waste  of  electric  power 
in  the  moist  air  on  land-lines,  from  imper- 
fect insulation;  and  in  ocean  cables,  or  in 
the  case  of  perfectly  insulated  wires,  the 
melting  of  the  cable  or  wires  on  the  appli- 
cation of  the  same  powerful  current  that  is 
made  use  of  on  land.  The  former  diffi- 
culty is  easily  overcome  by  means  of  a 
dozen  or  so  telegraphic  repeaters;  the  lat- 
ter renders  the  problem  at  present  imprac- 
ticable to  telegraph  time  reliably  any  far- 
ther than  to  Newfoundland. 

The  instrument  made  use  of  in  telegraph- 
ing time  is  the  chronograph,  which  is  thus 
described : 

Essentially,  it  is  a  revolving  cylinder, 
propelled  and  regulated  by  clock-work.  It 
is  covered  by  a  sheet  of  white  paper,  and 
when  revolving,  a  continuous  spiral  line  is 
traced  by  a  pen,  connected  to  the  armature 
of  a  small  magnet  in  the  local  circuit,  pass- 
ing through  the  clock.  At  each  oscillation 
of  the  clock  pendulum  the  circuit  is  inge- 
niously broken  and  the  armature  relieved, 
causing  a  la'eral  movement  of  the  pen. 
This  break  lasts  abont  one-twentieth  of  a 
second,  and  when  the  circuit  is  again  com- 
plete the  pen  resumes  its  former  position 
in  the  line.  By  an  insulated  prolongation 
of  this  pen  armature,  a  break  is  also  made 
in  the  main  circuit  leading  to  Cambridge, 
and  is  recorded  ou  the  chronograph  along- 
side the  clock  pen  of  that  observatory. 
Thus  there  are  two  pens  recording  'simul- 
taneously on  the  chronograph — that  of  the 
Cambridge  Observatory  making  a  black 
line,  and  the  other,  of  the  local  clock, 
tracing  in  red.  Signals  are  transmitted 
each  way  for  five  minutes,  and  each  ob- 
server sends  word  to  the  other  of  the  hour 
and  minute  of  the  five-minute  work  accom- 
plished. 

Each  stroke  of  the  pendulum  makes  a 
break  in  the  mark,  and  the  length  of  the 
space  between  the  commencement  of  the 
break  in  the  red  line  and  the  commence- 
ment of  the  next  break  in  the  black  line 
shows  the  variation  between  the  clocks, 
and,  supposing  their  time  to  be  accurate,  the 
longitude,  after  allowing  for  the  time  lost 
by  the  current  in  traveling.  On  Sunday 
nigbt  two  wires  were  used,  and  the  current 
from  San  Francisco  passed  through  Cam- 
bridge, 3,500  miles  distant,  and  returned 
here,  making  a  journey  of  7,000  miles  in 
eight- tenths  of  a  second,  the  greatest  length 
of  wire  ever  used  for  a  similar  purpose. 

Since  1852  Professor  Davidson  has  made 
three  hundred  independent  determinations 
of  loDgitude  at  San  Francisco   and  other 


points  on  the  coast,  by  the  ordinary  astro- 
nomical and  chronometric  methods  in  use 
in  the  Coast  Survey.  The  telegraph  must 
confirm  the  results  taken  from  the  sun  and 
stars.  As  the  sun  travels  a  quarter  of  a 
mile  in  a  second,  the  minuteness  to  which 
longitude  can  be  determined  telegraphic- 
ally with  the  aid  of  the  chronograph  is, 
theoretically,  about  to  a  Gunter's  chain ,  or 
sixty-six  feet 


Dry  Baebel  Amalgamation. — Mr.  A.  B. 
Paul,  at  the  Miners'  Foundry,  and  Mr.  Hes- 
ter, at  Mosheimer's  works,  are  both  using 
and  experimenting  in  a  dry  barrel  amalga- 
mation process,  for  the  reduction  of  sulphu- 
rets,  etc.,  the  results  of  which  are  claimed 
to  be  very  flattering.  The  former  has  had 
his  process  in  operation  for  several  months, 
and  has  been  making  careful  assays  of  the 
work,  but  has  interdicted  newspaper  men- 
tion of  the  process  until  he  should  be  in  a 
position  to  present  his  results  in  a  more 
tangible  shape.  In  principle  this  dry  bar- 
rel process  appears  to  be  very  similar  to  the 
Byerson  process.  Mr.  Hester's  machinery 
and  process  are  thus  described  in  the  Times 
of  March  1st: 

It  consists  of  three  barrels,  one  of  cast 
iron  and  two  of  wood.  The  iron  cylinder 
is  about  half  filled  with  sulphurets  or  pul- 
verized ore,  and  revolved  over  a  moderate 
fire  for  one  hour,  keeping  it  below  a  red 
heat.  Ttie  ore  having  been  thoroughly 
heated  through,  is  drawn  out  into  a  wooden 
cylinder,  and  10  per  cent,  of  quicksilver 
added,  and  the  opening  then  made  air-tight, 
to  prevent  the  fumes  of  quicksilver  from 
escaping.  After  revolving  for  two  hours, 
the  ore  and  quicksilver  are  found  to  be  in- 
timately mixed  together,  and  the  gold  and 
silver  amalgamated.  The  charge  is  then 
drawn  off  into  the  third  barrel  and  diluted 
with  water,  and  after  revolving  for  two 
hours  the  quicksilver  and  amalgam  are 
drawn  off.  The  secret  of  this  process  is  in 
this  last  barrel,  used  as  a  settler,  for,  in 
every  instance,  with  the  most  refractory  ar- 
senical sulphurets,  and  with  combinations 
of  lead  and  iron,  the  quicksilver  is  found 
at  tbe  bottom,  collecting  and  forming  an 
amalgam  containing  nine  per  cent,  of  the 
gold  and  silver,  while  tbe  only  appreciable 
loss  in  quicksilver  in  a  month's  working 
was  what  was  spilt  by  carelessness  outside. 


Statistics  op  Nevada  Silvek  Peoduc- 
tion. — The  Comstock  lode  produced, — ac- 
cording to  statistics  given  in  the  Commer- 
cial Herald,— Tip  to  April  1st,  1866,  $51,- 
380,5S0;  since  then  an  average  of  S11.000,- 
000  annually,  or  a  total  of  §85,000,000  to 
the  first  of  April,  1869.  The  Gould  & 
Curry,  from  1860  to  1866,  yielded  813,626,- 
871,  from  230,546  tons  of  ore,  or  859.02  to 
the  ton,  the  content  afterwards  falling  off 
to  818. 14.  The  Savage  yielded  in  seven 
years  preceding  July,  1868,  811,327,700, 
from  270,521  tons  of  ore,  or  $41  to  the  ton. 
The  cost  of  reduction  at  Virginia  City  was 
originally  about  830  to  the  ton,  and  now 
stands  at  about  820,  where  it  will  remain 
until  cheaper  agencies,  or  methods,  are  in- 
troduced. 

From  Lander  County  (including  White 
Pine)  a  three  months'  return  ending  De- 
cember 31st,  1S68,  shows  that49  mines  have 
produced  2,493  tons  of  ore,  yielding  8870,- 
554.45,  or  an  average  of  8349.20  to  the  ton. 
With  the  possession  of  the  Comstock  Lode 
and  the  White  Pine  District,  Nevada  can 
"flourish  her  silver  scepter  in  the  face  of  all 
the  world." 


The   Rivot  Hydrogen-Burning  Roaster. 

Tbe  proprietors  of  the  Bivot  revolving 
iron  cylinder  patent,  for  the  roasting  of 
sulphurets  with  the  aid  of  hydrogen,  seem 
to  have  more  than  presumptive  or  theoret- 
ical evidence  of  the  practical  success  of 
that  process,  in  point  of  economy  of  roast- 
ing, judging  from  the  enormous  expense 
that  the  moneyed  men  in  the  business  have 
felt  justified  in  going  to,  in  the  French  Com- 
pany's extensive  works  at  Canada  Hill,  near 
Nevada  City.  The  transportation  of  the 
casting  (weighing  21,600  pounds),  from 
Colfax  to  Nevada,  a  distance  of  fifteen 
miles,  has  alone  cost  from  81,000  to  81,500, 
it  having  been  found  necessary  to 
strengthen  the  bridges  on  the  way;  and  the 
same  company  has  already  expended,  on  the 
works  at  Canada  Hill,  for  the  treatment  of 
sulphurets  by  tbe  Bivot  process,  about 
S100,000.  We  may  look,  accordingly,  for 
an  important  success,  or  for  a  more  than 
commonly  remarkable  failure.  Tbe  claim 
is  that  gold  can  be  extracted  within  4  per 
cent,  of  the  assay,  which  may  be  very  cor- 
rect, that  being  more  a  matter  of  proper 
roasting  than  anything  else;  but  the  im- 
portant consideration  in  tbe  case  is  the 
comparative  cost,  in  regard  to  which  we 
shall  probably  be  enabled  to  inform  our 
readers  more  definitely  soon.  Some  idea  of 
the  working  of  the  cylinder  roaster  can  be 
gained  from  the  following,  in  the  Nevada 
Transcript,  of  March  2d  : 

It  is  fourteen  feet  long,  and  the  space  in- 
tended for  the  furnace  is  ten  feet  in  length, 
and  five  feet  in  diameter.  This  space  ha3 
eight  or  ten  triangular  projections,  which 
are  intended  to  throw  the  sulphurets  to- 
wards the  center  of  the  cylinder  as  it  re- 
volves. The  casting  is  to  be  rigged  on  ma- 
chinery, and  at  either  end  it  will  be  closed. 
It  is  intended  to  revolve  slowly,  while  the 
sulphurets  are  charged  with  superheated 
steam  and  roasted. 


Machine  Woek  at  Saceamento. — We 
learn  from  H.  F.  Boot,  of  the  Union 
Foundry,  Sacramento,  that  the  machine 
and  foundry  work  is  now  quite  brisk. 
Messrs.  Williams,  Boot  &  Neilson,  have 
orders  on  hand  for  two  14-inch  engines, 
5 feet  stroke,  forC.  S.N.  Co.  japair  of  12-incU 
cylinder  and  4-foot  stroke  engines,  for 
steamer  San  Joaquin,  owned  by  a  joint- 
stock  corporation,  known  as  the  Towing 
Company,  to  run  on  the  Sacramento  Biver; 
a  14-inch  cylinder,  30  inches  stroke,  for 
McCreary's  new  flouring  mill,  on  Front 
street— the  above  engines  all  to  be  fur- 
nished with  Cross'  patent  boiler-feeder, 
and  sediment  collector;  a  quantity  of  saw 
mill  work  for  Jones'  mills  at  Truckee, 
State  of  Nevada ;  besides  a  large  lot  of  mis- 
cellaneous jobbing  and  manufacturing. 
Mr.  Boot  also  mentions  that  mechanical 
business,  and  most  trades  and  manufac- 
tures, are  progressing  lively  in  the  "  city 
of  the  plains." 


The  El  Dorado,  edited,  published  and 
printed  by  ladies  of  this  city,  has  made  its 
appearance,  and  is  running  the  gauntlet  of 
criticism.  To  those  who  may  see  the  El 
Dorado  the  fact  will  be  of  interest  that  its 
attractive  engraved  head,  representing  the 
Golden  Gate  and  ships  at  sunset,  was  also 
executed  by  a  young  lady. 


The  Conducta  which  left  the  City  of 
Mexico  about  January  28th,  for  Vera  Cruz, 
took  over  three  millions  of  dollars  down 
for  exportation,  on  which  eight  per  cent 
export  and  circulation  duties  were  paid. 


Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  oorner  of  Pine. 


HOEIZONTAL   BeVOLVTNG     AMALGAMATION 

Baeeels. — At  Gold  Valley,  Sierra  County, 
amalgamation  barrels  are  used,  made  of 
pine  wood,  and  revolving  horizontally  like 
a  butter  churn  instead  of  vertically  like  the 
Freiberg  barrel, — twenty  revolutions  per 
minute,  for  about  twenty  hours  to  the 
charge.  It  requires  three  barrels  (four 
feet  long  and  two  and  one-half  in  diameter), 
to  do  the  work  of  one  pan ;  but  the  latter 
is  said  to  cost  ten  times  as  much,  and  re- 
quires twenty  times  as  much  power. 


Snow  Belts  in  the  Siebbas. — A  writer 
in  tbe  Union  attempts  to  show  that  there 
are  four  transverse  snow  belts  in  the  Sierra 
Nevada  range,  between  each  of  which  the 
fall  is  slight  and  the  obstacle  to  railroading, 
on  that  score,  insignificant.  The  causes  he 
thinks  are  independent  both  of  altitude  and 
latitude.  One  of  these  belts  is  at  latitude 
37°  (Tosemite  Valley),  not  extending  as 
far  north  as  the  Sonora  Pass;  another  is 
the  Donner  Lake  belt;  towards  the  south, 
the  Inyo  County  belt;  and  the  Shasta  belt, 
about  latitude  41°. 


Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


153 


Velocipedism. 

The  bicycle  is  now  thoronghly  acclima- 
tized, and  an  institution  in  onriuiilst.  The 
number  of  the  vehicles  of  this  kiml  in  the 
city  has  grown  beyond  our  oounting — and 
from  onr  oxohanges  we  infer  that  the  inte- 
rior is  also  getting  well  supplied  every  where, 
as  f.ir  us  Salt  Luke  city.  Manufacturers  in 
this  city  have  found  the  making  of  them  to 
be  quite  a  business.  Every  newspaper  has 
an  item  on  the  subject  In  the  way  of 
new  inventions,  there  is  little  to  report.  It 
i»|held  by  many  that  the  three  wheeled  veloc- 
ipedes are  too  simple  and  easily  worked  to 
afford  the  diversion  which  makes  the  use 
of  the  two-wheeled  ones  so  popular.  We 
observe  in  the  last  number  of  the  Sden- 
fgto  American  an  illustration  of  a  steam  ve- 
locipede, and  also  of  a  0(ic-wheeled  veloci- 
pede; but  tho  genins  that  would  ride  the 
latter  has  not  yet  immortalized  himself. 

A  velocipede  excursion  party  to  the  Cliff 
House,  a  little  while  a£0,  was  not  a  perfect 
success.  The  excursionists  appeared  in 
very  high  spirits  while  going  out;  but  ob- 
serving parties  who  returned  from  there 
at  a  late  hour,  reported  them  belated,  'out 
of  spirits,  dejected  in  appearance,  and  mak- 
ing slow  progress  towards  the  city.  It  is 
evident  that  amusement,  not  utility,  is  the 
strong  point  of  the  velocipede. 

It  now  appears  that  there  is  a  patent  on 
the  velocipede  in  this  country,  taken  out 
by  a  shrewd  Frenchman  iu  18C6,  though 
there  is  nothing  of  tho  kind  in  the  old 
country.  Several  New  York  and  New- 
ark, N.  J.,  firms,  have  suspended  operations, 
having  discovered  on  the  patent  records  the 
following:  "Patent  No.  59,915,  Pierre  Lal- 
lument,  Paris,  France,  assignor  to  himself 
and  James  Carroll  of  New  Haven,  Ct.  .Vel- 
ocipede; Nov.  20,  1866.  The  fore  wheel 
is  axled  in  the  jaws  of  a  depending  bar. 
This  wheel  is  revolved  by  a  treadle-crank. 
Claim:  The  combination  and  arrangement 
of  the  two  wheels,  provided  with  the  trea- 
dles and  the  guiding  arms,  so  as  to  operate 
substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  here- 
in set  forth.  This  patent  is  claimed  by  a 
Mr.  Calvin  Witty,  of  New  York. 


The  Gas  Engine  ok  "  Moteur  Lenoir," 
imported  from  Paris  by  Mr.  Derbec,  and 
now  driving  the  press  of  the  French  Cour- 
rier  of  this  city,  has  justly  won  great 
favor  amongst  those  who  went  to  the  Cour- 
rier  office  to  witness  its  operation.  It  is  so 
simple,  and  cheap,  costing  $250  plus  30 
per  cent  duty  and  transportation,  and  fur- 
nishing half  a  horse-power  French,  equal 
to  several  horse-power  English  computa- 
tion, and  can  be  used  in  any  parlor  where 
there  is  gas,  at  15  cents  an  hour,  without 
delay  as  in  getting  up  steam — that  in  all  pro- 
bability it  will  soon  come  into  extensive 
use  ;  and  in  view  of  the  interest  taken  in 
the  matter  we  will  endeavor  to  furnish 
our  readers  a  fuller  account  of  the  points 
relative  to  it  and  an  illustration  of  the 
machine  in  a  future  number.  The  Herald 
reporter  says  of  it : 

"  The  gas  engine  resembles  in  every  re- 
spect a  steam  engine,  only  the  cylinder  is 
a  little  larger,  and  there  are  two  valves  in- 
stead of  one.  Through  one  of  the  valves  a 
mixture  of  ninety  per  cent,  of  air  and  ten 
of  our  common  gas  is  introduced  in  the 
cylinder.  This  mixture  is  ignited  at  both 
ends  of  the  cylinder  by  an  electric  spark. 
A  part  of  the  oxygen  of  the  air  consumes 
the  carbon  of  the  gas  which  produces  car- 
bonic acid,  and  hydrogen.  The  whole  of 
this  gasiform  matter,  like  steam,  forms  a 
pressure  on  the  piston,  which  sets  the  ma- 
chine in  motion.  The  other  valve  is  in- 
tended to  let  off  the  residue  of  the  consumed 
matter.  A  one-horse  power  gas  engine 
consumes  about  forty  feet  of  gas  per 
hour." 


The  California.  Medioal  Gazette  for 
March  contains  a  continuation  of  Dr. 
Stout's  paper  on  Hygiene  and  Sewerage  in 
San  Francisco ;  do.  of  Dr.  John  Scott's  pa- 
per on  Uterine  Displacements;  editorials 
on  small  pox,  etc. ;  and  a  report  of  the 
meeting  of  the  California  Medical  Society, 
besides  a  number  of  selected  articles  of  im- 
poitance  to  the  medical  profession. 


The  Locher  Steam  Plow.— We  have 
received  the  following  from  one' who  was  pre- 
sent at  the  recent  public  trial,  at  Oroville,  of 
Locher's  steam-plow — of  which. wo  will 
furnish  an  illustration  and  full  description 
in  tho  Press  in  duo  time: 

Emrous  Press  :— It  is  with  pleasure 
that  I  give  an  account  of  tho  successful 
trial  of  Locher's  steam  plow. 

The  farmers  in  this  vicinity  are  highly 
elated  with  tho  result,  as  also  several  gen- 
tlemen from  your  city  and  from  Solano 
county. 

The  plow  was  started  at  ten  o'clock,  and 
plowed  up  the  field  at  tho  rate  of  three 
'acres  per  hour,  cutting  eight  inches  deep; 
there  wero  some  stumps  and  large  boulders 
in  the  field,  which  retarded  the  speed  of 
the  plow  some.  During  the  day  the  plows 
came  in  contact  with  a  stump,  and  a  few 
of  the  points  broken;  but  it  could  scarcely 
be  noticed  in  the  work  they  performed. 
The  farmers  express  themselves  freely, 
that  it  is  impossible  to  put  the  soil  in  as 
good  condition  with  a  gang-plow  and  har- 
row, as  this  plow  leaves  it  atone  operation. 

The  machine  is  mounted  on  six  wheels, 
which  are  all  driven  by  the  engines,  by 
means  of  gearing,  so  in  turning  a  curve 
each  wheel  adopts  the  speed  the  curve  re- 
quires; this  is  accomplished  by  the  applica- 
tion of  equalizing  gears  On  a  straight  track 
the  six  wheels  have  the  same  speed.  The  boil- 
er rests  on  the  front  and  middle  wheels,  in 
the  rear  of  which  there  are  a  pair  of  ten- 
inch  engines,  which  drive  the  wagon  and 
plow  by  means  of  gearing.  The  thirty- 
nine  ploughs  are  on  a  transverse  shaft, 
in  the  rear  of  the  machine,  and  cut  a  swath 
of  twelve  feet  wide;  the  shape  of  the  plows 
is  such  as  to  turn  and  pulverize  the  soil. 
A  Farmek. 

Oroville,  March  2d,  1869. 


The  New  Light. — The  "bourbouze" 
light,  produced  by  throwing  upon  a  pencil 
of  magnesia  equal  parts  of  common  street 
gas  and  oxygen,  "literally," — says  the 
Scientific  American, — "throws  all  other 
lights  in  the  shade.  We  tried  it  with  a 
sheet  of  white  paper  corrugated,  and  in- 
clined so  that  portions  should  be  thrown 
into  shadow,  thus  magnifying  any  motion 
that  might  be  imperceptible  to  the  unaided 
eye,  but  could  not  detect  any  motion  what- 
ever. So  brilliant  and  pure  is  this  light, 
that  the  ordinary  gaslights  look  like  spots 
of  sickly  and  ghastly  yellow  when  placed 
between  the  eye  and  the  pure  white  illumi- 
nation of  the  bourbouze  burners." 

Professor  Doremus,  at  a  recent  lecture  at 
Steinway  Hall,  New  York,  described  this 
light,  and  the  manner  of  preparing  the  oxy- 
gen by  passing  superheated  steam  over 
mangauate  of  soda.  Among  the  advantages 
claimed  for^the  light  are  the  saving  of  30 
per  cent,  of  cost,  and  the  diminished  effect 
in  deteriorating  the  air  of  the  metropolis, — 
since  it  does  not,  as  is  the  case  with  com- 
mon gas,  rob  it  of  its  oxygen. 

Officers  Elect  of  the  Mechanics' 
Institute. — The  result  of  the  annual  elec- 
tion held  on  Monday  last,  is  as  follows: 
President,  A.  S.  Hallidie;  Vice-President, 
J.  B.  Wilcox;  Treasurer,  H.  L.  Davis; 
Corresponding  Secretary,  J.  H.  Gillmore; 
Becording  Secretary,  George  Pardy;  Di- 
rectors, William  C.  Pease,  John  Hancock, 
D.  B.  Coleman,  Jacob  Browning;  George 
C.  Hickox,  H.  P.  Herrick  and  H.  C.  Macy. 
For  directors  there  were  two  opposi- 
tion tickets,  besides  the  regular  one; 
the  successful  one  being  one  of  the  opposi- 
tion. The  successful  ticket  comprises  many 
of  the  old  officers,  who  have  been  well  tried 
and  were  popular.  The  President  and  sev- 
eral others  were  reelected  by  a  unanimous 
vote,  the  total  number  cast  being  254.  Mr. 
Cherry,  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on 
Election,  installed  the  new  officers  on 
Thursday  evening,  giving  them  an  excel- 
lent address.  The  annual  address  of  the 
President  was  well  received. 


Public  Conveyances,  Etc. — The  weekly 
and  monthly  tabular  publications  interest- 
ing to  business  men,  travelers,  freighters, 
etc.,  of  the  Commercial  Record,  F.  B. 
Voight,  publishers  No.  33  New  Merchant's 
Exchange,  are  received  regularly,  and  are 
found  always  up  to  date,  and  of  great  con- 
venience to  everybody. 


Committee  on  Earthquake  Topics. — At 
the  meeting  of  this  committee,  on  Thurs- 
day evening  last,  it  was  "Besolved  that  the 
Secretary  be  directed  to  notify  each  mem- 
ber of  '  tho  Joint  Committee,'  by  the  inser- 
tion of  a  copy  of  this  resolution  in  each  no- 
tice calling  the  next  meeting,  to  be  held  on 
Thursday  evening  next,  that  the  reports  of 
the  Secretaries  and  some  of  the  sub-com- 
mittees will  be  read  at  that  meeting,  show- 
ing the  present  condition  of  the  inquiry, 
and  that  it  will  then  be  proposed  that  the 
Joint  Committee  do  adjourn  until  such  time 
as  all  the  sub-committees  will  be  ready  to 
make  their  final  report.  For  the  above  ob- 
jects the  attendance  of  every  member  of  the 
committee  is  particularly  requested. 

Excellent  Paper  Again. — We  have  now 
received  a  large  stock  of  superior  printing 
paper  for  the  Press,  shipped  direct  from 
the  East  for  ourselves.  For  the  past  few 
weeks  we  have  had  to  buy  our  paper  here, 
and  although  we  secured  the  best  news- 
paper stock  afforded  in  this  market,  it  was 
very  unsatisfactory,  compared  with  our 
usual  quality. 

The  Islands  of  Pyramid  Lake  at  this 
season  are  thickly  covered  with  the  eggs  of 
gulls,  ducks,  pelicans,  and  other  aquatic 
fowl,  that  have  crossed  the  Sierra.  The 
Indians  never  visit  them,  on  account  of 
some  local  superstition. 


L.  Carpenter. — The  Postmaster  at  Benton 
Harbor,  Michigan,  says  the  copy  of  this  paper, 
sent  [by  some  individual]  to  the  above  name, 
is  not  taken  out. 


RETcnNKD.—  nr  J.  H.  Paine.  Dentist,  Wadswc-rth  House, 
No.  225  Bush  street,  tictwecn  the  Occidentaland  Cosmopoli- 
tan Hotels,  San  Francisco.  21  v  17  i in 


O.  M.  Taylor,  who  acted  as  affent  a  brief  time  for  this 
paper  in  Washoe,  is  requested  to  caU  at  or  address  thisolllce, 
without  fall. 


O.  M.  Taylor,  who  acted  as  airent— for  a  very  short  time— 
for  this  paper  in  the  State  of  Nevada,  last  August,  is  re- 
quested to  call  at  this  ofhec  and  attend  to  business  matters 
on  that  account. 


Photografht.— For  Cabinet  Photographs,  or  Enameled 
Cards,  of  the  very  best  quality,  you  must  ro  to  the  NEW 
YORK  GALLERY,  Nos.  25  and  27  Third  street,  San  Fran- 
cisco-   Every  picture  warranted  to  give  satisfaction. 

iUvlS  6m  B.  F.  Howland. 

Co-Opkhativu  Union  Store.— This  is  becoming  one  of  the 
most  useful  Institutions  in  tlio  city,  and  the  Mechanic  and 
Laborimt  Mnn  ful'y  appreciate  It.  They  are  now  enabled 
to  buy  their  Groceries  and  Provisions  21)  per  cent,  cheaper 
than  ever  before,  and  the  very  best  articles  in  the  market. 
The  store  Is  located  at  115  Sutter  street,  Lick  House  Block, 
San  Francisco.  6vl8-aim 


Where  to  Advertise. — The  attention  of  traders  and 
mill  machinists  is  caUed  to  the  fact  that  the  Mountain 
Messenger,  of  Downieville,  Sierra  County, possesses  many 
special  advantages  as  an  advertising  medium  over  a  ma- 
ority  of  the  interiorpress,  it  being  the  onlypublic  jour- 
nal published  within  a  radius  of  sixty  miles,  in  the  rich- 
est and  most  populous  mining  sections  of  the  State.  Its 
weekly  edition  is  double  the  average  of  country  papers, 
being  without  the  range  of  large  dailies,  and  having  no 
competition  at  home.  Its  local  colums  afford  many  items 
for  our  city  cotempornries,  while  its  rates  of  advertising 
are  reasonably  low  lOvntf 


[From  the  nfw  "Dominion.] 

At  this  season,  when  coughs  and  colds  arc  so  prevalent, 
ail  cnVctual  remedy,  and  one  easily  obtained,  is  Perry 
Davis' Vegetable  Fain  Killer.  Ii  is  tut  new  nostrum,  vei  dt-d 
bv  unknown  agenls,  but  has  stood  th<>  te.l  of  over  twenty 
years,  and  those  who  use  iho  article.  Internally  or  exter- 
nally, will  connect  with  it  grateful  recollections  of  lis 
worthy  Invenlor  —Uixtinijx'  Clirooicte,  c.  W 

Pain  Killer.—  The  testimonials  borne  to  the  efficacy  of 
this  valuable  medicine  are  sufficient  to  wnrrant  its  Iniro- 
duelion  in  every  house  our  own  opinion  Is  that  no  family 
should  be  wilhoui  a  bntllc  of  it  lor  a  single  hour.  In  flesh 
wounls,  aches,  pains,  sores,  etc.,  it  is  the  most  effectual 
remeilv  we  know  of-  A  boille  will  last  for  a  very  long 
lime,  nnrt  its  low  price  places  it  within  ihc  reach  ol  all.— 
St  John  Neirs. 

C3r-\Ve  are  glad  to  learn  that  the  "Pain  Klller'^is  having 
so  large  a  sale  in  our  city.  We  have  every  reason  to  believe 
It  to  be  nn  almost  never  falling  cure  lor  onin. and  a  medi- 
cine tha'  no  family  -honld  be  wilhonl.— Montreal  Pilot. 

The  Pnln  Killer  Is  sold  by  a'l  Druggists  and  dealers  in 
Family  Medicines. 

KEOtNGTilN  A  CO,  and  II0STETTER  A  SMITH,  San 
Francisco  Cal  ,  General  Wholesale  Agenls.  mlm 


J.  S.  PHILLIPS,  M.  E., 

CON9UL.TING     ENGI1VEER, 
Examiner  of  Ml  new,  etc.* 

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(Hnving  had  33  \  ears'  experience  in  Europe  and  America,) 
supplies  drawings  and  designs  for  Pumping,  Uolstiue, 
Crushing  Separating,  Roasting,  Olilorin'/.ing,  Milling.  Lix 
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FOUNDRY    F^CITNGrS. 

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No.  483  Brannan  street San  Francisco, 

Manufactures  Foundrv  Facings  constantly,  lrom  choice 
coals  (Bituminous  Anthracite,  and  Charcoal,  packed  in 
tight  sacks.)  eround  together  or  separate,  packed  in  whole 
or  halt  barrels.  Black  Lead.  Coke  and  Snapstonc  ground  to 
order.  Koundrvineu  located  far  from  choice  m  iterial,  can 
rely  oil  having  superior  Facings  forwarded  to  order. 
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years'  continual  working. 
ttei-iuine     White    Iruu   Stamp   Shoes   and    .IMes 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
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SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
■  very  large  variety  of  Uoar  and  oilier  Patterns,-  Which, 
with  our  superior  tools  and  appliances,  give  u.i  lacilitieslor 
doing  lirst  class  work  uneqiiuied  on  the  Pacific  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

fefTEASl    EJNTGrllViSSS, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marine 

use. 

BOILERS— High  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    Mill    Work, 

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Furnact  irons  lor  Roasting  Ores;  Freiberg  Barrels; 

Varncy's  and  Whaler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  Settlers;  {Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and  Hoisting  Machinery;  Uansbrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  fur  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Castings  »f  every  description,  Iron  and  Brass. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  to  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-oil' Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  i'ncihc  Coast,  under  license  from  the  Wood- 
ruff &  Beach  Co.,  lianlord,  Ct,  As  a  simple,  ellective,  pu*.l 
saving,  Hi'si-eUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  drat  class  work,  and  we  mtend  to  do  no  other. 

UUDVAUl)  «fc  CO. 

San  Francisfeo,  May  1, 1868.  laviiitf 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

POKTI.AXD,    U££GON. 

Steam    Engines,    Hollers, 
SAW  AND  GRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKS  MIT  HING  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  ATortu-Front  and  JE  streets, 

18vI3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

STOCKTON,    C.VL. 

KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

aiA>'UJUCTURKHS  OF 

(Quartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
JSugiues,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  snort. notice. 

13vl3lf 


J.   NKU-,sll.\Jl.  J.  BIGW00D. 

SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  ot  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 
MARINE     ENGINES, 

ANJU   ALL  KINDS  OK 

m:a.chinek.y^    forging. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  oi  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
Alt  work  done  guaranteed.  i3vH-iy 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  135  First  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 

Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  Rudder  Braces,  Hinges,  ship  mid  Steamboat  Bells  and 
Gongs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cooks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic  Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  and  patterns,  lurnished  with  dispatch. 

j®-  PRICES  MODERATE.  .£* 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.    H.  WELD  V.  KINGWELL. 

9vl3-lj 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AND— 

MACHINE     WORKS 

Nos.  245  to  255  First  Street, 

San  Francisco. 

HOLLAND,  ANGELL  &  CO., 

rKOPRIITOIS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 


QUARTZ  MILLS. 
SAW  MULLS, 
rOWDJEK  MILLS, 


FLOTIt  MILLS, 
St  OAK  MILLS, 
J-APJEK,    MILLS 


Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

MINING  PTJMrS,  HOISTING  WOICK9 

OIL  WELL  TOOLS,       KOCK  HJIEAKKKS, 

— .AND — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  "Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

Shoe,  and  Dies  of  "Willie  Iron,  mnnnfactu-rcd 
for  and  imparled  I>y  us  exprewtly  tor  this  pur- 
pose, mid  will  l:iKt  SJ5  per  cent,  longer  than  ;.  ny 
ol  her  made  ou  this  coast. 

Russia  Iron  Screens,  ol  any  degree  of  fineness, 
"We  are  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  ot 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  simple  In  construction,  and 

durible,  of  any  .Engine  in  use. 
W.  H.  MOWLAM*,  H.B.ASUELL, 

13vU-nr  CYRUS  FALM1K, 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  &  CO., 

MAN0FACTUK&R3    OP 

STEAM    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    Flour    and    Saw    Mills, 

Hay  eft*  Improved    Steam   J*unip,  ISrodte's  Im- 
proved      Crusher,      Mining      Pumps, 
Amalgamators,  aiifl  all  kinds 
of  machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAfee,  spiers  &  co,, 

liOILEK     MAKEKS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  jt,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  with  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription. 

Hydraulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or- 
dering. Rive  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  supp'led,  hlg-ht  of 
the  fall,  and  toiai  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  firm  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repair*.- Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Makers  aad  Machinists  In  the  In- 
terior,—The  firm  is  prepared  to  iuruish  estimates  of 
Boilers,  sn  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plans,  Drawing*  and  Specifications.— The  Arm 
;s  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  leceive 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas  but  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
making  Drawings  of  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practi;i>l  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  unending  to  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvlBif 


traiojsr  mora  works, 

Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANUFACTURERS   OP 

■ste^m:  engines,  boilers, 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER  AND  SEDIMENT 
COLLECTOR, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self- Attfu sting  Steam   Piston 


Front  Street,  between  X  and  O  streets, 

Hvll  Sacramento  CiTy 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EXJEtEIiA.      FOUNDRY, 

129  and  131  Bealc  street,  between  Mission  and  Howard, 
San  Francisco. 

LIOllT  A3fB  HEAVY  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      2dvl6qr 


JAMES  MACKEIST, 
coi»i*3h:xism:it,ii.« 

S3©   Fremont  St.,  bet.  Howard  *fc  Folsor. 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  m  the  bes 
Ttanner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 

MACHINE     WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  second  hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also   one  first-class   Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one  Upright 

Engine,  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

ILatlies,  I>rills9 

And   MILL    MACHINERY  of 
every  description. 

PBACY'8 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     ENGINE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vented— manufactured  and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
in  practical  op- 
eration. 

P.  A.  HUNTINGTON'S 

Shingle  Machines 

on  hand. 

Particular  attention  paid  to 
Repairing. 

JUST  All  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  in  a  first-class  man- 
ner, and  at  the  lowest  rales.  12vl7tf 


THE    KI©X>OTST 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1868.    Capital,  $1,000,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  to  Pacific  Mail  P.  S.  Co.  "Works  at  Bcnlcia,  Coffey 

&  Risdon,  and  Devoc,  Dinsuiore  &.  Co.,  San  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine   Builders,  Boiler  Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRYMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors: 

S.  F.  Buttcrworilt,  Ohas.  E.  McLane, 

Lloyd  T.'Yis,  John  N.  Risdon, 

Jas.  Pollock,  Joseph  Moore. 

&cn.  HoUaday, 

JOHN  N.  RTSDON,  President. 
Joscnh  Moore,  Yice  President  and  Superintendent;  Chas. 
E.  McLane,   treasurer;  Lewis   R.   Mead,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  2ivl7-qy 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MACHINE      WOKKS, 

No.  IO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  given  to  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary Engines;  also  all   kinds  of  "Wood  Working 
Machinery;  Shafting*,  Hangers,  Pulleys,  etc. 
made   to  order;  Screw  Culling,  Iron 
Planing,  and  all   kinds   of  JOB 
WORK  promptly  at. ended  to. 
Agents   for   F.    S.   Perkins'    Engine    Lathes, 
Planers,  Upright  Drills, 
And  all  kinds  ot  MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also  the  Davis 
Wood  Planer  and  Mitre  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 
jjg$*-Also,  on  hand  for  sale  a  complete  set  of  Tools ff>r 
making  Blacking  Boxes,  consisting  of  Press,  Dies,  Shears, 
and  Crimmne  Machine,  etc.  4vl3-qr 


Pncenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  KITTKEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Nos.  18  and  £0  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesmith  work, 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BAHK  VAULTS  AND  MONITOR  SAFES 

FOBGING  MD  MACHINE  WORK. 

Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  Ihc  only  firs!  class  Lock  in  the 
lvl7tf  United  States 


CITY  IR0M  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IKON      FOUNDERS, 

-steam    Engine    Builders      and    Makers   of  oil 
kinds  of  Machinery, 

6vll6qr         No,  2S  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


Blanks,  Blank  Mining  Books 

Constitution  and.  By-Laws 

—  FOlt  — 

MjUiirag;    a.ii<3  Prospecting 
Oosiipsinies 

elegantly  printed,  with  care  and  dispatch,  at  the  office  of  tha 
Mining  antl  Scientific  Press. 

Orders  from  the  interior  faithful,1  attended  to. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

From  the  Mount  Diablo  Coal  Mines. 

Editoes  Pkess  : — On  a  visit  to  the  coal 
mining  region  of  Mountj  Diablo,  the  first 
place  reached  after  leaving  Antioch,  on  the 
San  Joaquin,  is  Somerville,  a  mining  town 
situated  760  feet  above  the  sea.  Here  are 
three  very  large  mines,  which  are  worked, 
however,  only  ten  hours  out  of  the  twenty- 
four.  Nearest  to  Antioch  is  the  Pittsburgh 
mine,  of  which  Mr.  C.  E.  Clark  is  the  Su- 
perintendent. The  discoverer  of  the  vein 
was  a  brother  of  the  present  superintend- 
ent, and  died  three  months  ago.  I  was 
kindly  piloted  through  the  Pittsburgh 
mine,  and  found  fifty  men  employed  in 
getting  out  coal.  We  went  down  300  feet 
on  an  incline  and  struck  the  Clark  vein, 
which  is  three  feet  thick;  then  went  up  in 
the  cars  for  200  feet  and  struck  another 
vein,  the  Black  Diamond,  which  was  first 
discovered  by  H.  S.  Hawshurst,  in  digging 
a  well  sis  miles  from  this  place.  The  shaft 
is  down  500  feet.  Coal  is  brought  out  of  a 
tolerable  quality  at  the  rate  of  2,000  tons 
per  month.  It  is  immediately  dumped 
into  the  railroad  cars  and  run  down  the 
grade  without  engines,  to  Pittsburgh  land- 
ing, and  there  dumped  into  flat  boats  for 
different  destinations.  The  railroad  is 
owned  by  another  company,  which  carries 
all  the  coal  for  the  Pittsburgh,  "Union  and 
Eureka  mines. 

The  nest  mine  is  the^  Independence,  200 
feet  below  the  Pittsburgh.  This  mine  is 
at  present  standing  still,  but  I  am  told  that 
it  will  be  running  again  in  three  or  four 
months.  It  is  700  feet  deep,  and  has  pro- 
duced quantities  of  very  good  coal;  but  the 
water  in  the  mine  is  so  acid  that  the  iron 
pipes,  boilers,  etc.,  for  pumping,  were 
eaten  through  in  a  day's  time,  and  it  seems 
that  the  company  cannot  get  the  water  up 
through  metal  pipes.  I  am  told  that  at 
places  where  the  water  dropped  on  the  pipe, 
holes  were  eaten  through  the  latter  in  the 
course  of  the  very  first  day  the  pipe  was 
placed  there.  A  few  drops,  the  miners 
say,  will  go  through  thin  pipe  in  twenty 
minutes.  For  use  in  the  boilers,  good 
enough  water  could  be  obtained  from  the 
other  mines  situated  above  this. 

The  Eureka  mine  is  about  300  feet  from 
the  Pittsburgh,  and  is  in  active  operation 
under  the  superintendency  of  Mr.  R  Win- 
gate.  The  shaft  is  down  600  feet.  Num- 
ber of  men  employed,  fifty-five.  There  are 
two  engines  in  the  mine,  one  for  pumping 
water  and  the  other  for  hoisting  to  the  first 
level.  Steam  is  carried  to  the  engines  by 
means  of  2-inch,  covered  pipes.  A  good 
deal  of  bad  air  has  been  experienced  in 
this  mine,  but  a  ventilation  shaft  was 
opened,  and  boxes  were  constructed  to  carry 
it  out,  since  which  there  has  been  no  diffi- 
culty. Product,  2,000  tons  per  month. 
In  this,  and  in  all  the  other  mines,  the  men 
are  paid  by  the  yard ;  here  the  price  is  SI 
per  running  yard,  the  vein  being  three  feet 
thick. 

The  Union  mine  ig  a  quarter  of  a  mile 
from  the  Eureka,  and  employs  sixty  men. 
The  Superintendent  is  Mr.  George  Hawx- 
hurst,  brother  of  the  discoverer  of  the 
Black  Diamond  vein.  There  are  two  en- 
gines in  the  mine,  one  for  pumping,  and 
the  other  for  hoisting  to  the  upper  level. 
They  are  down  600  feet. 

The  Manhattan  is  a  small  mine  between 
the  Union  and  Eureka;  it  is  standing  still 
at  present. 

We  now  leave  Somerville  and  cross  a 
ridge  west  of  the  town,  to  Nortonville,  1  % 
miles  distant, — the  locality  of  the  Black 
Diamond  Company's  three  mines — owned 
by  the  California  Steam  Navigation  Com- 
pany— a  sooty  black  spot,  showing  much 
activity.  These  mines  turn  out  6,000  to 
7,000  tons  of  coal  per  month,  and  could 
turn  out  11,000  if  there  were  a  demand  for 
that  amount.  As  the  coal,  when  exposed  to 
the  atmosphere  for  more  than  a  mouth  or 
two,  is  liable  to  ignite,  the  aim  of  the  com- 
pany is  to  take  out  just  what  they  can 
sell  for  the  season,  thereby  avoiding  loss. 
Large  piles  of  self-ignited  "slack"  may  be 
seen  burning  night  and  day  at  the  mouths 
of  the  mines. 

The  number  of  men  employed  by  the 
company  is  325,  and  the  wages  are  $1  per 
yard.  A  man  will  get  out  from  two  to  six 
yards  per  day. 

Not  only  does  the  Steam  Navigation  Com- 
pany own   these   mines   and    the   railroad 


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155 


leading  from  thorn  to  New  York  landing, 
■bant  six  miles  distant,  but  they  liavomade 
arranu'emeDts  witU  the  Pittsburgh,  Knreka 
mad  I  nion  mines,  to  take  500  tons  of  coal 
per  month  from  each  of  them  for  five  ye  ire 
le;  thus  gaining  the  control  of  the 
market. 

Two  very  large  engines  are  used  in  the 
Black  Diamond  mines,  one  for  hoisting 
and  the  other  for  pumping.  Both  the 
Clark  and  the  Black  Diamond  veins  are  well 
developed  here,-  the  latter  furnishing  the 
best  coal  in  the  district.  The  veins  seem 
to  be  broken  in  a  good  many  places. 

Both  at  Nortouville  and  at  Somerville 
the  veins  dip  to  the  northward,  varying  in 
different  places  with  tho  coal  measures, 
from  lit;  to  .'W;.  Tho  country  rock  is  sand- 
stone of  Cretaceous  age,  which  is  immedi- 
ately overlaid  by  strata  taken  by  Whitney 
to  be  of  the  Eocene  Tertiary  formation. 


A  Private  Word   About   White  Pine. 

Editors  Press  : — As  an  offset  to  some  of 
tho  flourishing  letters  from  White  Pine, 
which  constantly  appear  in  the  papers,  I 
send  you  an  extract  from  a  private  letter 
received  from  a  man  who  went  from 
here  about  two  months  ago,  and  who  is 
personally  known  to  me.  The  letter  is 
dated  Silver  Springs,  February  3d.  He 
Bays: 

11  This  country  is  one  grand  swindle,  and 
everybody  is  on  it  as  big  as  a  skinned  horse. 
As  for  myself,  I  can't  make  up  my  mind 
that  I  can  swindle  anybody,  therefore  I  ap- 
pear perfectly  helpless.  *  *  *  Think 
you  did  well  to  stick  to  Lone  Pine.  You 
will  spend  a  mnch  more  pleasant  winter 
than  I,  for  I  can  assure  you  it  is  as  cold 
as,"  (it  is  supposed  the  writer  meant,  as 
Heaven) ;  ' '  still  "we  have  had  a  very  moder- 
ate winter  for  this  country ;  the  snow  lies 
now  about  a  foot  in  depth,  but  yet  it  don't 
'  seem  to  stop  the  travel.  Every  stage  comes 
loaded.  To  tell  you  the  fact,  I  think  they 
are  coming  to  be  humbugged.  Yet  those 
who  go  into  "  business  "  will  make  money, 
but  a  man  can  do  nothing  here  without 
three  or  four  thousand  dollars.  I  have  been 
told  by  two  different  persons,  that  they 
would  furnish  everything  for  me  to  start 
business,  if  I  could  get  a  house;  but  I 
can't  get  one  for  any  price,  without  it  is  in 
some  out  of  the  way  locality.  *  *  * 
Keep  me  a  stall  in  the  stable  to  sleep  in 
next  summer,  as  I  will  be  there  as  sure  as 
I  live.  It  costs  §5  a  day  to  keep  a  horse 
here. " 

The  writer  certainly  gives  only  one  side 
of  the  picture,  but  it  is  the  side  which  many 
who  go  there  will  have  to  encounter.  His 
letter  has  diminished  the  intensity  of  the 
fever  hereabouts.  C.  H.  Aaeon. 

Lone  Pine,  February  21st,  1869. 

Mining  vs.  Agricultural  Claims. — 
The  Register  and  B  ceiver  of  the  Sacra- 
mento Land  Office,  ou  the  18th  inst. ,  de- 
cided in  favor  of  the  Treasury  mine,  as 
against  agricultural  claims.  This  mine  is 
situated  about  half  a  mile  above  the  Eu- 
reka mine.  The  Eurekita  and  the  Branch 
Miut  claims,  situated  in  the  same  neighbor- 
hood, were  decided  to  be  mining  and  not 
agricultural  lands  a  few  weeks  ago. — Gratis 
Valley  Union,  Feb.  21. 

Storm  Telegraphing. — It  has  been  as- 
certained that  the  storms  which  visit  France 
come  from  the  Atlantic,  with  a  single  ex- 
ception, viz.,  that  of  local  storms  engen- 
dered by  the  winds  of  the  Mediterranean 
when  they  skim  the  declivities  of  the  south- 
eastern coast.  It  has,  however,  occasion- 
ally been  observed  that  when  the  clouds 
proceeding  from  the  sea  have  covered  the 
sky  in  the  maritime  departments,  thunder 
and  lightning  are  observed  in  the  irJand 
ones. 


GEO.  E.  ROG-ERS, 

(Snccessor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 
A     S      S      A      Y      E      B, 

-"►1  '■£  California    i.;.,  San  Francisco. 

"J.  A.  MAKS,   Assayer. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Gold  ami  Silver  Ores  worked. 

£lv  16-ri  rLUpnr 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER.  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
live  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies 
feels  fully  competent  lo  serve  In  that  capacity.  Any  par- 
ties wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  a  Secretary  cai.  be 
accommodated  un  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  paners  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  a  Ion:,'  experience  in  Hie  purchasing  of  goods 
and  machinery  for  miners,  parties  in  (lie  mines  will  lliid  il 
to  tlmlr  advantage,  where  purchasing  ugmits  are  employed. 
lu  seud  their  orders  lo  the  undersigned. 

J.  M.  BUFFINUTOV, 
Room  37  New  Merchants  Exchange,  California  ttreet 
San  Francisco.  17 \*  15- li 


Business  Cards. 


RODG-ERS,  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMMISSION    MERCHANTS, 

ADT1MCS   MADE 

On  all  kind,  or  Ore.,  una  i'.ii  i  Iculur  utlentlon 

PAID  TO 

CO.\Sl(lXMl\T!i  OF  GOODS. 

4>  IMui 


KATIIAMkL  GRIT. 


II.  M.  CRAY. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

U    TV    T>    IE    II     TAKERS, 

611  Sacramento  St.,  cor.  Webb,  Sun  Francisco. 

gSF-Rolp  Agents  for  Baratnw'*  Metallic  Burial  Cases  and 
25vUir  Casket*. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF    S-A-VIlNGSsi, 

No.  335  8an«ome  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.     Money  Loaned  on  Heal  Entnte. 
II.  DUTTOX,  Preiddent. 
r.v.n    M    GONDEE    Cashier.  iflvlfi.lm 


J.  J.  JONES, 

CARPENTER  and  RUILBER, 

No.  :Wi  Jack* on  atreet,  between  Saniiome  uud 

Battery, 

Stores  and  Offices  fitted  un  wi'h  neatness  and  dispatch. 
7vl8tf 


FREDERICK  MA\SELL. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  422  California  street,  corner  of  Leidsdorff. 

Drawings  of  Models  made  for  parties  apply        for  pa^ 
ents  at  Washington  or   London.  ar23-tf. 


W\   T.   ATWOOD, 


rURCHASBR   OF 


COPPEE  ORES,  BARS,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

SOU  Montgomery  street,  San   Franclrtco, 

The  highest  market  price  paid  for  ores  assaying  10  per  cenl. 
23vI7qr 


s.  FOLK. 


G.  TOCHOLSKV. 


S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

MANUTACTURKRS   OF 

WADDING,  BATTIVG,  und  COMFORTERS 

441  and  443  Brannan  St.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 
san  francisco.  4vl&nr 


W.  C.CAMPBELL. 

PATTERN    AND    MODEL     MAKER, 

No.  30  Fremont  street,  over   Phceuix  Iron  Works,  San 
Francisco. 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oakcd  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  exprcs-dy  by  the  undersigned. 


n  E.  JONES&C?  _ 

Constantly  on  hand  and  lor  sale  by 

GRAY,    JONES    «fc    CO., 

Depot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 
418  Battery  St.,   San.  Francisco. 

25vl7-ly 


CARPETS,  OIL  CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

SHAKES,  Etc.,  Etc. 

LOUIS  F.  KNIG-HT, 

~>  t'i  Calilornla  St.,  ea»t  side  of  Kearny, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

lean  offer  from  the  largest  and  best  assorted  stock  In  the 

cily  anything  in  our  line. 

AT  PRICES  TO  SUIT  ALL. 

FURNITURE    AND    MATTRESSES 

Made  to  order. 
All  kinds  of  upholstering  executed  with  neatness  and 
dispatch.  9vl7 


OCCIDENTAL 

Insurance     Company, 

OF  SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Ca-«h  Capital 8300,000 

GOLD    COIN. 

Office   S.    "W.    corner  of  Montgomery  and 
California  streets. 

Fire     and    Ma/pine    Insurance. 
All  Losses  paid  in  U.  P.  Gold  Coin. 

CUP..  CHRISTIANSEN,  President. 
B.  EiTnacuiLD,  Secretary*  2QvT7-3m 


Professional  Cards. 


JOHN   E0A0H,  Optician, 

lius  removod  from  622  Montgomery  street  to 

.Vlt»  Washington  street. 

East  ol  Montgomery . 

Surveying  instruments  male,  repaired  Mid  adjusted 

22y17-3id 


DAVID  R.  SMITH, 

Olvll  and  Meeliauleal  Engineer, 

[.prepared  to  furnish  Pl»ns,  Models,  Bpecifloallons  uxd 
lull  dotal!  DrawlngaTor  Bteamors  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 

.Muclilm-rv  in  general. 


Montgomery  niockL. 


iavl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  AMD  COUNSELOR    AT   L.AW 
No.  420  Cnllfornln  street, 

27vl6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


JAME8   M.    TA.YLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  G3G  Clny  Street 

BAN    FRANCISCO. 
2vl5-lqy 


-PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OF  SAN  FKANCISCO,  CAI,., 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 

Cash  AiMts,  Jan.  1,  lfl69,    -     -     SI, 539,7 40  18 

FIRE, 

MARINE, 

AST) 

IXI.AI 

INSURANCE. 


San  FrA'Cisco: 
W.  O.  RaNton, 
A,  L.  Tubbs. 
Win.  Alvord, 
Jonathan  Hunt, 
A.  B.  Forbes, 
A.  G.  Stiles, 
A.  Heligman, 
L.  B.  Heiichlcy, 
Wm.  SHeruian, 
L.  Sachs, 

James  Dc  Frcmcrv, 
J.  G.  Bray, 
David  S  em, 

D.  O.  Mills, 

I    Friedlander, 
Moses  Heller, 
H.M  Nowhall, 
G.T,  Lawton, 
Miles  D.  Sweeny,  ] 
Chas.  Mayne. 

E.  L.  Goldstein, 
J.  0.  Earl, 
Lloyd  Tevis, 
Thos.  H.  Selby, 
Adam  Grant, 
Alpheus  Bull, 
S.  M.  Wilson, 
D.J.  Oliver, 

W  Scholle, 
Thos.  Brown, 
Chas.  Main, 
Chas.  R.  Peters, 


DIRECTORS: 

Oliver  Eldrldge, 
J.  B.  Roberts. 
J.  C.  Wilmcrding, 
P.  L.  Weaver, 
Wrn.H.  oner, 
J.  W.  Clark, 
A.  (lav ward, 
T.  L.  Barker, 
Alexander  Weill, 
Chas.  Jlever. 
Chas.  E.McLane, 
JM  Rnscubaum, 
A.  J.  Ralston. 
T.  Lemmen  Meyer, 
J.  T.  Dean. 

Nkw  York: 
Louis  McLane, 
Frederick  Billings, 
J  nines  Lees, 
J.  G.  Kellogg, 
Wm.  T.  Coleman, 
Moses  Ellis. 

Sachamksto: 
Edgar  Mills, 
J.  H.  Carroll, 
C.  T.  Wheeler. 

MarysVILLk: 
.1.  H.Jewett. 

Portland,  Oregon: 
W    S  Ladd, 
Jncob  Kamm. 

Virginia,  Nevada: 
Wra.  Sharon. 
officers: 
JON  A.  HUNT,  President. 


W.  ALVORD,  Vice  President. 
A.  T.  RALSTON,  Secretary. 
ANDREW  BAIRD,  Marine  Secretary. 
jvlStf  H.  H    BIGELOW,  Gen'l  Agent. 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript 

A.   BIT    PAPER. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County, 

Advertisements   In   the    Transcript   will   reach 
every  part  of  Alameda  Counts'. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

VERY    X.O-W". 


The  Perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa. 

MARAYILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cncno)  of  Maravilla  is  the  true  Thenbroma 
of  Linn reusi  Cocoa  Is  indigenous  to  South  America,  of 
which  Maravilla  is  a  favored  portion.  TaYLOK  BROTH- 
ERS having  sucurod  the  exclusive  supplv  of  this  unri- 
valled Onr.Mii,  li  ive,  by  the  skillful  implication  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  chihoratc  machinery,  produced  what  Is 
so  undeniably  the  perfection  ol  Prepared  Cocoa,  ihat  it  has 
not  nnly  secured  the  preference  of  humompaths  and  cocoa- 
drinkers  generally,  but  many  who  had  hiilierto  not  found 
any  preparation  to  suit  ihem,  have,  nf; er  one  trial,  adorned 
the  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  constaut  beverage  for  break- 
last,  luncheon,  etc. 

"A  SUCCESS  UAPKECEDENTED." 
[See  following  exlractfrom  the  Globe  of  May  11, 1*68-] 
"Various  Importers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  we 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  had  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  T-yior  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
uualliles  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  th.Hr  perlect 
sy-teni  of  preparation  to  this  finest  of  all  species  of  the 
Thcobroina,  they  have  produced  an  arlicle  which  super- 
series  every  oilier  Coc->a  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
adelicate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  Hie  purest 
eN: incur.?  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  Miravilla  Cocoa 
above  till  o' hers,  h'or  houncopaths  and  invalids  we  could 
not  recommend  a  more  asreeabln  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  l-i  packets  oil ly  by  all  tir'-CRrs,  of  whom  ah o  may 
be  had  Xavlor  Brothers'  uneinal  Unino:o|K!thic  Cocoa  and 
Soluble  cliucul.Ue,  S.eam  M1M-    Rrick  Lane,  London. 
•    .      6vlS-ly 


WE  ARE  NOW  OFFERING- 
OTJK    II>X5JEIV!SE    STOCK 

OF 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

Gents'  Furnishing  Goods 

AT  PRICES  THAT  »KPTr7  COMPETITION. 

Our  Stock  ol'  Clothing  Consists  of 
A.X-.X*  TJEIHl  H.A.TEST  STTLES 

Bi.iTll   Or   MATUiHL  AND  I'lMMl. 

A  Lotro  Assorlmen  lo! 
TnmKn,  TuIInom*  Curpet  Rukh,  Ulmilnct*,  Etc., 

AT  KXTKKMKLT   LOW  PRICKS. 

J.  it.  i\it:a.t>  &  co„ 

8vl0  Cor.  of  Washington  and  Sansome  strecU. 


THE  GIMT 

POWDER    COMPANY 

Is  now-  prepared  to  fill  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Pul  up  In  Boxen*  cither  InBnlk  or  In  Cur 

triage*. 

General    Agents, 

BANDMANN,  NIELSEN  &  CO., 

25vl6-.3m        210  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


SAX    FRIXCfSCO     - 

Pioneer    Screen     W  oris gi» 

JOHN  V7.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  A.   Prltzol's  Iron  Works,  2ut   Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  in  all  Its  branches,  at  rates  reduced 
from  25 to  4'i  per  cent  less  thnn  the  established  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  thnn 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  giving  universal  snti«fnction, 
and  for  strength,  cheapness  find  durability  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
nil  qualities  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specl.iltv;  there- 
fore millmen  forwarding  iheir  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  but  the  be*t.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  — 1.  w.  QirrCK  is  the  only  competent  and  finrcessHil 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  i  lie  state,  having  mnde  Screens 
for  the  principal  mills  In  this  State  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  to  give  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  cily  will  please  call  and  see  me.    5vl7-Iy 

California  Steam  Navigation 

j|jj^    COMPANY.    .^llllljS 

Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

TOftEMITE 

"    CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIh. 

Tw-o  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  ono 
for  Sncramcnto  and  one  tor  Stockton,  iltose  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  ligbl-drafl  steamers  for  Marysville 
Colusa,  Chlco.and  Red  Bluff, 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  nf  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  HARTSHORVK, 
I3vl2  President. 

International   Hotel, 

JACKSON       STREET* 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  ac?omraodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  (his  the  best  Hotel  In 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market. 
Prices  varying  from  SI  SO  to  S3  per  day  for 

Board  »nd   Room. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

OSr-  Teams  belonging  to  the  Honse  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  tn  the  Honse 
rBEK  of  charge,  and  to  any  pnrtof  the  cily  for  GO  cents 

alvI2  F.  E.  WEYGANT.  Proprietor. 

Pacific  Chemical  Works. 


suitFirrrietc  ethbr. 

SPIRITS  OF  NITRE, 
AQUA  AMMONIA., 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CYANIDE  OF  POTASSIUM 

—  AND  — 

ACIOS  AND  CHEMICALS  OF  ALL  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 

Office   und    Laboratory,    Sixteenth    direct,   be- 
tween FolHom  and  Harrl&on. 

LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Assayer. 

B3-Partir.ular  attention   paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MINERALS    METALS,  etc.  8vl7 


HINKLE'S 

"IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM" 

(Patented  July  21st,  186S. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
est  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  is  now 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Homes,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
wiih  this  comfortable,  ccon  -mical  and  durable  "IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  BiiTTOM." 

Persons  going  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottoms,  which  is 
secured  to  a  folding  Bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  is  less  than 
tl.at  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

"Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street, 

P.  HUDSON,  Proprietor. 

g-Call  and  examine.    Open  until  8  o'clock  P.  M. 
u'vl&ir 


156 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Kailroad  Items. 

Mb.  Banning,  the  Superintendent  of  the 
"Wilmington  and  Los  Angeles  Kailroad,  says 
lie  will  have  that  road  completed  and  the 
cars  running  by  the  1st  of  July. 

Julius  A.  Skilton,  representing  an 
American  company,  has  received  the  con- 
cession to  build  a  railroad  from  Paso  del 
Norte,  Mexico,  to  Guaymas,  or  some  other 
point  on  the  Gulf  of  California. 

The  Bulletin's  City  of  Mexico  correspond- 
ent says  a  railroad  will  be  built  from  Zaca- 
tecas  to  la  Villa  de  Guadalupe,  and  J.  M. 
Elmos  has  been  already  appointed  engineer 
to  make  the  necessary  surveys. 

The  Vallejo  Chronicle  mentions  a  rumor 
to  the  effect  that  the  California  Pacific  Co. 
have  purchased  the  Napa  Kailroad,  which 
is  to  be  at  once  extended  from  Calistoga  to 
Healdsbarg,  and  completed  during  the 
present  season. 

A  well  known  citizen  of  Storey  county, 
says  the  Enterprise,  has  gone  to  Washing- 
ton to  secure  a  land  grant  from  Congress 
to  aid  the  construction  of  a  railroad  from 
Elko,  on  the  Central  Pacific,  via.  White 
Pine,  to  Callville,  on  the  Colorado,  at  or 
near  which  point  it  is  intended  to  intersect 
the  Southern  Pacific. 

The  ship  Edith,  from  New  York,  laden 
with  stock  for  the  Central  Pacific  Kailroad, 
and  lying  at  Vallejo  street  wharf,  on  Feb. 
25th  unloaded  six  locomotives,  named 
"White  Eagle,"  "Roller,"  "Herron," 
"Eagle,"  "Jupiter,"  and  "Rambler,"  all 
complete  and  in  good  condition. 

By  June  or  July  the  Santa  Cruz  and  Sa- 
linas Kailroad — says  the  Sentinel  of  Eeb. 
27th — will  be  surveyed,  located,  and  the 
company  duly  incorporated.  The  align- 
ment survey  and  working  plans  will  be 
made  and  grading  commenced  soon  after. 
The  parties  interested  in  the  road  are  said 
to  have  ample  means  to  complete  the  work. 

From  Colima  we  learn  that  Mr.  Gibbs, 
one  of  the  directors  of  the  Vera  Cruz  and 
Mexico  Railroad  Company,  has  arrived 
from  England,  and  it  is  hoped  that  the 
work  on  the  line  will  be  taken  up  with  more 
energy.  The  line  from  Mexico  to  San  Au- 
gustine de  las  Cucoas  is  finished,  and  an 
American  company  has  received  the  con- 
cession to  build  a  railroad  from  the  Kio 
Grande,  near  El  Presidio  del  Paso,  to  Guay- 
mas, or  some  adjacent  point 

The  late  snow  storms  in  the  Sierra  have 
been  unusually  severe.  The  snow  between 
Coburn's  and  Alta,  a  distance  of  fifty  miles, 
was  from  five  to  fifteen  feet  deep,  and  at 
one  gorge  the  snow  plow  was  pushed  by 
four  locomotives,  and  they  being  insuffi- 
cient, their  number  was  increased  to  nine, 
which  were  used  for  about  three  miles  to 
burst  through  the  drifts.  The  trains  were 
five  days  getting  through  from  Coburn's  to 
Sacramento. 

The  Mountaineer  is  informed  by  a  letter 
from  Boise  City,  that  Col.  Hudnutt,  chief 
engineer  of  the  Idaho  and  Oregon  branch 
railroad,  says  that  the  road  will  most  prob- 
ably pass  up  the  Malhner  river,  cross  the 
Blue  Mountains  through  the  lower  pass  at 
the  head  of  John  Day  river,  and  continue 
down  on  this  side  of  the  mountains  through 
the  rich  and  fertile  valley  of  the  John  Day 
river  to  Dalles  City,  and  thence  down  the 
Columbia. 

The  Peruvian  railway  lines  in  progress, 
viz. ,  between  Arequipa  and  Mejia  and  the 
one  from  Lima  to  Huacho,  are  being  active- 
ly proceeded  with.  The  line  that  is  to  con- 
nect the  Capital,  Janja,  and  eventually  Cer- 
ro  de  Pasco,  appears  also  to  be  seriously 
thought  of,  say  the  south  coast  correspond- 
ents, and  not  to  remain  a  mere  project  as 
ft  first  supposed.  Mr.  Joseph  Hindle,  an 
eminent  English  engineer,  has  set  out  for 
Janja  to  make  a  final  survey,  and  on  his  re- 
turn it  is  reported  active  operations  are  at 
once  to  commence. 

Col.  Hudnutt,  the  locating  engineer  of 
the  Union  Pacific  Railroad,  is  now  about  at 
Farewell  Bend  of  Snake  river,  marching 
steadily  on  with  a  corps  of  eighteen  engi- 
neers and  four  supply  wagons,  and  making 
a  very  thorough  survey  and  examination  of 
the  route.  If  a  grant  of  land  is  given  this 
company,  and  no  extraordinary  money  cri- 
sis arrives  before  spring  opeus,  it  is  ex- 
pected that  this  branch  railroad  will  be  put 
under  contract  from  the  north  end  of  Salt 
Lake  to  some  point  on  the  Columbia  river, 
early  next  spring.  At  the  rate  of  speed  that 
has  been  obtained  in  construction,  the  road 
will  be  in  running  order  to  the  Columbia 
river  by  July,  1870. — Portland  Oregonian, 
Feb.  15th. 


JUngineering : 


Opekations  at  Livekhoke  Pass. — A 
correspondent  who  recently  traveled 
through  Livermore  Pass  and  witnessed  the 
railroad  operations  in  progress  there,  states 
that  powder  is  being  used  at  the  rate 
of  1,200  kegs  per  month,  and  that  a  con- 
siderable force  of  white  men  and  Chinamen 
has  been  employed,  which  is  to  be 
increased  in  the  spring  to  1,500  men.  In- 
stead of  going  through  the  pass  along  its 
lowest  practicable  route,  the  road  skirts  the 
spurs  and  ravines  high  up  on  one  side  of 
the  pass  at  a  heavy  cost  for  construction, 
then  crosses  the  pass  near  its  highest 
point  by  a  great  trestle  bridge,  and  strikes 
through  the  mountain  on  the  opposite  side 
by  a  tunnel  900  feet  long.  About  six  miles 
beyond  the  Mountain  House,  or  thirty  miles 
from  Hayward's,  the  country  becomes  per- 
fectly level,  and  continues  so  to  Stockton 
and  Sacramento. 


Bridging  Navigable  Kivees.  —  The 
steamboat  interests  on  the  Mississippi  and 
Missouri  river  have  sent  a  delegation  to 
Washington  to  procure  the  passage  by  Con- 
gress of  a  law  compelling  railroad  compa- 
nies to  construct  bridges  hereafter  to  be 
built  over  the  navigable  Western  waters, 
with  one  unbroken  span  of  at  least  450  feet. 
It  is  the  opinion  of  the  Senate  Committee 
that  the  long  span  will  be  approved  by  Con- 
gress, and  that  the  bill  of  Mr.  Drake,  mak- 
ing it  applicable  to  the  Mississippi  and  Mis- 
souri rivers,  will  pass. 


Reclamation  of  Tule  Lands. — The  tule 
lands,  says  the  Stockton  Gazette,  can  all,  or 
nearly  all,  be  reclaimed  by  cheap  and  sim- 
ple engineering,  and  when  reclaimed  will 
be  found  easily  cultivated,  and  unsurpassed 
in  productiveness.  These  lands  can  be  re- 
duced to  cultivation  at  a  cost  not  exceeding 
ten  per  cent,  of  the  cost  of  reclaiming  the 
sugar  lands  of  Louisiana,  or  the  rice  lands 
of  South  Carolina;  while  their  annual  yield 
would  greatly  exceed  the  product  of  any 
other  rice  fields  in  the  world. 


The  breaking  of  the  dam  on  the  outlet 
of  Clear  Lake,  has  lowered  the  water  in  that 
lake  eighteen  feet. 


Geading  and  Paving. — The  City  Paving 
Company  have  the  contract  for  grading, 
sewering  and  paving  with  the  "Stow  Foun- 
dation "  pavement,  the  extension  of  Mont- 
gomery street,  from  Market  to  Howard 
street.  They  will  also  lay  asphaltnm  side- 
walks about  15  feet  wide.  The  new  street 
will  be  about  six  feet  wider  than  Montgom- 
ery street. 

The  Cosumnes  bridge,  on  the  Western 
Pacific,  will  be  a  Howe  truss,  6U0  feet  long, 
and  the  trestle  work  immediately  connected 
with  it  will  be  800  feet  long,  while  another 
piece  of  trestle  work  over  a  slough  through 
which  the  waters  of  the  Cosumnes  run  in 
flood  time,  will  be  about  300  feet  long,  thus 
making  an  opening  for  the  waters  of  the 
river  of  1,700  feet. 

Cost  of  Piling  fob  Foundations. — 
One  of  the  buildings  on  California  street, 
near  Sansome,  which  was  badly  injured  by 
the  earthquake,  is  about  to  be  replaced  by 
a  more  substantial  structure,  which  is  be- 
ing built  upon  piles.  The  lot  has  a  front- 
age of  100  feet  by  a  depth  of  89  feet,  and 
the  piling  of  it  has  cost  $20,000. 

Cable  between  Cuba  and  Spain. — The 
Spanish  Minister  of  Marine  and  the  Colo- 
nies has  invited  tenders  for  the  establish- 
ment and  working  of  a  submarine  cable  be- 
tween the  islands  of  Cuba  and  Porto  Rico, 
the  Canary  Islands,  and  some  point  on  the 
Spanish  coast. 

Telegraph  Matekial. — We  noticed  up- 
on the  wharf  of  the  O.  S.  N.  Co.'s  wharf, 
yesterday,  a  large  lot  of  telegraph  wire 
which  the  Company  is  about  to  ship  np  the 
Columbia  to  be  used  in  the  construction  of 
the  Portland  and  Boise  line.— Portland  Ore- 
gonian, Feb.  Wth. 

Mission  rock  is  being  graded  off  to  a 
safe  point  above  high-water  mark,  in  order 
to  adapt  it  for  the  ways  and  docking  appa- 
ratus now  at  the  foot  of  Second  street,  be- 
longing to  H.  B.  Tichenor. 


The  sea  wall  has  been  extended  nearly  to 
Market  street,  and  a  dredging  machine  is  at 
work  north  of  Market  street  removing  mud 
from  the  proposed  foundation. 

The  frame  of  the  bridge  to  be  built  over 
the  river  at  Marysville,  will  be  made  at 
South  Vallejo. 


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White  Pine  Items. 

Some  very  able  correspondents  have  get 
to  White  Pine,  ami  ure  contributing  letters 
to  tin-  leading  journals;  every  newspaper 
in  the  State  having  -its  special  correspond- 
ent, presenter  prospective,  from  Eastern  Ne- 
vada. "Chloride,"  in  the  Virginia  Kut  grpries, 
writes  a  series  of  letters,  tolling  iu  an  en- 
tertaining manner  the  story  of  the  discov- 
eries that  were  made  up  to  last  Fall,  and 
the  manner  in  which  title  to  the  rich  depos- 
sits  lias  become  tangled  up  at  law. 

It  is  saddening — at  our  distanco — to  read 
the  following  account  of  one  who  recently 
went  over  65  miles  of  the  White  Pine  road: 
"  The  weather  was  intensely  cold,  the  snow 
deep,  and  the  entire  country  a  bleak,  tiui- 
berless  waste,  with  only  here  and  there  a 
black  rocky  peak  piercing  tho  surrounding 
banks  and  peaks  of  snow.  The  thermome- 
ter was  below  zero  every  day.  The  stations 
are  exceedingly  primitive,  nothing  but 
light  tents  for  shelter  to  man  or  beast.  On 
the  road  were  crowds  of  men,  struggling 
along  on  foot  in  tho  directiou  of  the  frozen 
El  Dorudo.  The  stages  cannot  afford  trans- 
portation for  all.  At  some  points  we  en- 
countered men  making  their  way  alone 
through  the  wilderness,  carrying  only  a 
single  blanket  and  a  few  ounces  of  provis- 
ions. '| 

The  thf  rmometer  has  been  ranging  many 
degrees  below  zero,  down  to  10  ,  suys  the 
Bulletin  correspondent  of  Feb.  23d,  at  Treas- 
ure City,  and  the  snow  falling  thick  and 
fast  is  tumbled  by  the  fierce  wind  into  heaps 
and  driven  through  the  chinks  of  the  ill- 
constructed  habitations  with  a  freedom  that 
leaves  its  distribution  pretty  even  indoors 
and  out.  Coses  of  pneumouia,  congestion 
of  the  lungs,  erysipelas,  etc.,  are  still  com- 
mon, many  of  them  proving  very  severe  and 
fatal.  Two  hospitals  are  located  at  Sher- 
mantown— one  a  private  and  the  other  a 
public  establishment.  Into  the  latter  per- 
sons in  needy  circumstances  are  admitted 
without  charge,  a  fuud  having  been  raised 
by  citizens  for  defraying  its  expenses. 

The  tide  of  immigration  from  the  East 
has  already  set  in.  From  ten  to  fifteen  and 
twenty  men  were  passing  Kuby  Station 
daily. 

Results  thus  fsr  at  White  Pine  are  sum- 
med up  as  follows:  Four  quartz  mills  have 
been  completed,  and  several  others  gotten 
under  way ;  three  smelting  works  have  been 
put  up;  nearly  twenty  miles  of  mountain 
wagon  road,  some  of  it  very  difficult  and  ex- 
pensive, have  been  graded;  and  work,  in  a 
few  cases  very  costly,  and  in  all  of  greater 
or  less  magnitude,  has  been  done  on  about 
a  thousand  mines. 

Though  mining  and  prospecting  are  only 
exceptiouably  possible,  by  reasou  of  the 
extreme  cold  and  snow,  the  business  of 
forming  corporations  in  this  city  is,  if  any- 
thing, increasing.  , 


American  Rifles. — The  only  repeating 
rifles  now  made  in  this  country  are  the 
Winchester,  at  Bridgeport,  and  the  Spen- 
cer at  Boston.  The  former  is  an  improve- 
ment on  the  celebrated  Henry  rifle,  carry- 
ing eighteen  shots,  and  can  be  fired  with 
great  rapidity.  The  latter  is  a  seven-shoot- 
er, and  in  Sherman's  campaign  through 
Georgia  six  men  on  a  picket  post  armed 
with  the  Spencer  carbine  kept  at  bay  some 
time  a  whole  battalion  of  the  enemy  by  the 
rapidity  of  their  firing.  These  repeating 
rifles  are  used  for  hunting  on  the  plains, 
and  meet  with  much  favor  in  foreign  coun- 
tries. American  gun  makers  regard  the 
famous  Prussian  needle  gun  as  inferior  in 
every  respect  to  our  best  patterns. 


Eighty  Oxen  Cooked  peb  Hour. — The 
largest  kitchen  in  the  world  is  that  of  Lie- 
big's  Extract  of  Meat  Company's  establish- 
ment at  Fray  Bentos,  on  the  river  Uruguay, 
South  America.  The  building  covers  an 
area  of  20,0U0  square  feet.  In  one  hall 
there  are  four  meat-cutters,  which  can  dis- 
pose of  200  bullocks  each  per  hour.  There 
are  12  digesters,  in  which  the  meat  is  boiled 
by  steam.  They  can  hold  altogether  144,- 
0J0  pounds  of  beef.  About  80  oxen  per 
hour  are  actually  slaughtered  for  this  im- 
mense establishment. 


Onions  as  Weather  Prophets. — In 
Southern  France  farmers  prognosticate  the 
probable  temperature  of  the  season  in  get- 
ting in  their  crop  of  onions.  If  the  weather 
is  to  be  mild,  they  say  the  skins  are  thin,  if 
severe,  extremely  strong  and  tough. 

Births  and  Deaths. — A  man,  woman  or 
child  dies  every  second.  Of  births,  rather 
more  than  one  per  second  occurs.  So  the 
world's  population  increases. 

AHint.— Ground  chicory  sinks — Ground 
coffee  floats. 


Resources  and  Developments. 

Among  tho  resonrces  of  Los  Angeles 
county  is  hydraulic  lime  or  cement,  of  good 
quality. 

The  Los  Angeles  Canal  and  Reservation 
Compauy  have  100  men  at  work,  and  ex- 
pect to  have  their  work  completed  iu  a 
short  time. 

The  demand  for  public  lands  in  Colusa 
county  continues  brisk  at  the  land  office  in 
Marysville,  and  from  15,000  to  20,000  acres 
have  been  sold  the  past  week  or  two  at  §1 
25  per  acre,  enrroncy. 

Cork  Tree. — Tho  Tulare  Tunes  says: 
Mr.  J.  N.  Thomas  has  a  cork  tree  growing 
in  his  front  yard,  about  three  inches  iu  di- 
ameter and  twelve  feet  high,  which  grew 
from  the  seed,  planted  about  seven  years 
since. 

The  Stockton  Gazette  says  A.  O.  Thomas 
and  James  R.  White  are  fitting  up  a  num- 
ber of  warehouses  at  the  head  of  steam  navi- 
gation on  tho  San  Joaquin,  or  rather  on 
Fresno  Slough,  eight  miles  from  the  river. 
It  is  an  importaut  freighting  point,  and  is 
in  a  rich  section  of  country. 

St.  George,  in  Southern  Utah,  has  in 
operation  eight  sawmills,  two  shingle  ma- 
chines, ten  flouring  mills,  two  carding  ma- 
chines, and  an  extensive  cotton  factory, 
owned  by  Brigham  Young.  The  prin- 
cipal product  is  raw  cotton,  for  the  success- 
ful cultivation  of  which  the  mission  was  es- 
tablished. 

A  Montana  hunting  party,  consisting  of 
six  men,  who  went  out  for  profit  not  sport, 
and  remained  in  one  camp,  a  few  miles  be- 
low Kennedy's  on  the  Missouri,  since  win- 
ter set  in,  have  closed  their  operations  for 
the  season,  having  killed  and  sent  to  mar- 
ket 170  deer,  20  antelope,  91  mountain 
sheep,  16  elk,  4  gray  bears,  2  panthers,  and 
11  lynx,  which  netted  the  party,  from  sales 
in  the  Helena  market  alone,  upwards  of 
$3,000  in  gold. 

Whaling  Stations  on  the  Northwest 
Coast. — Mr.  Dawson  intends  establishing 
a  whaling  station  on  Cortez  Island,  in  the 
vicinity  of  which  he  anticipates  a  good 
catch  during  the  coming  season.  Another 
whaling  expedition,  under  Capt.  Roys,  is 
preparing  to  start  for  Barclay  Sound  short- 
ly. The  schooner  "Kate"  arrived  at  Vic- 
toria from  the  Gulf  of  Georgia,  with  2,400 
gallons  of  whale  oil,  on  Feb.  23d. 

Semi-Tropical  and  Nut  Trees. — In  Los 
Angeles  Co. ,  says  the  Star  of  Feb.  20th, 
the  purchasing  and  planting  of  trees  is  now 
very  general.  There  is  scarcely  a  wagon 
leaves  town  but-carries  with  it  a  lot  of  fruit 
trees  for  planting.  The  prevailing  kinds 
are  the  semi-tropical,  with  the  walnut  and 
the  more  hardy  and  common  fruits.  On 
the  "Brent  place"  at  Los  Angeles,  Gen.  H. 
B.  Davidson  has  planted  250  walnut,  1000 
orange;  and  1000  lemon  trees.  Its  value 
has  tripled  within  a  year. 

Alaska  Seals.  —  Joseph  Krewskewsky 
and  other  natives  of  Alaska,  stated  before  a 
committee  of  the  Chamber  of  Commerce 
this  week,  that  the  number  of  seal  that  flock 
to  St.  Paul's  Island  each  year  is  estimated 
at  3,000,000,  while  1,000,000  visit  St.. 
Georee's.  One  of  the  witnesses  thought 
that  150,000  could  be  taken  annually;  but 
another  thought  that  to  kill  over  100,000 
would  destroy  the  trade  and  drive  them 
away.  One  witness  estimated  the  numbers 
taken  last  year  at  202,000.  The  proper  time 
for  killing  is  about  the  25th  of  May,  but 
they  state  that  Hutchinson,  Kohl  &  Co. 
commenced  killing  in  the  latter  part  of 
March,  and  took  at  least  160,000  skins,  of 
which  they  now  have  about  100,000  on 
hand. 


Solano  County  Quicksilver. — We  have 
just  been  shown  specimens  of  cinnabar 
taken  from  the  mine  owned  by  Mr.  John 
Brownlie,  near  this  city,  which  for  richness 
equals  anything  to  be  found  in  the  cele- 
brated Almaden  mine.  The  extent  of  the 
lead  is  not  yet  known,  but  Mr.  Brownlie  is 
sanguine  of  having  struck  a  good  thing, 
without  having  to  go  to  White  Pine. — Val- 
lejo Recorder,  March  2d. 

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Springs. — It  is  currently  reported  on  the 
streets,  says  the  Vallejo  Recorder,  that  Mr. 
Connolly  has  sold  the  White  Sulphur 
Springs  near  this  city,  for  the  round  sum 
of  $25,000,  and  that  the  purchasers  intend 
to  conduct  the  sulphur  waters  of  the  spring 
to  this  city. 

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tents  nlmost  immediately,  thereby  avoiding  the  three 
month's  delay  requisite  in  trunaactlnir  business  throufih 
Eastern  agencies. 


SULPHURETS  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assayed; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  "Worked; 

With  a  chanter  on  tho 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS. 

By  WH.  BAKSTOW,  M.   D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  A  C,n„  San  Franclseo. 
For  -iilf  at    iltU  Office.--I*rlee,  One  Dollar. 

171th  the  aid  of  thU  Book,  tho  miner  call  assay  h'sown 
ores,  requiring  but  (few  materials,  etc.,  except  suehnsnre 
generally  to  bo  round  in  the  interior  tuwn<.  sivistf 


Whitkun  -build  be  cautious  nimui  addressing  correspon- 
dence re  I  itiln-.'  in  i  In-  business  nr  Interests  ol  n  ilrm  to  un  in- 
dividual member  thereof,  whose  absence  at  the  time  might 

cause  delay. 


IMPROVED  INNER  SOLES 

—  FOR — 

BOOTS    AND     .-SHOES. 

Those  who  have  worn  Daggett's  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles,  arc  unanimous  in  testimony  that  the  cor- 
rect principle  has  been  bit  upon  and  reduced  to  practical 
and  successful  use.  The  loot  rests  upon  a  cushion  of  air 
cells  between  points  of  vulcanized  rubher,  every  cell  open- 
ing Creel V  Into  each  other  and  through  the  space  occupied 
by  the  Tool.  There  Is  no  Contact  of  the  foot  with  the  wet 
biiitom  of  the  boot.  Tlic  elastic  points  SUotaln  tho  weight 
of  ilie  wearer,  leaving  an  air  spaco  always,  between  the 
font  and  all  dampness.  Every  step  compresses  and  re- 
stores ihe  air  chambers,  thus  constituting  hundreds  of  air 
pumps,  working  at  every  step  of  Ihe  foot 

The  rubber  points  will  not  ahorli  the  moisture  from  Ihe 
boot,  so  that  the  soft  flannel  which  covers  them  is  always 
dry.  Their  springing  elasticity  renders  thcin  of  peculiar 
value  1o  tlic  aired  and  lntlrm,  who  feel  the  jar  of  walking 
Hi-.. ii  hard  substances,  alsr,  to  all  persons  whose  business 
requires  much  walkim.'  or  standing. 

'these  sole*  arc  afford  in?  great  relict  to  persons  afflicted 
wlih  rhunoitlsm  ami  consumptive  complaints,  chilblains, 
corns,  cold  and  swoatv  feet. 

F..r  warm  and  dry  feet  use  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilat- 
ing Inner  Soles. 

jVo.  IS  Exchange  Street,  Boston,  Oct.  15,  18(57:- This  may  cer- 
tify that  1  have  used  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Inner 
Sole*,  through  (he  spring  and  summer  past,  and  Have 
found  them  to  he  the  best  contrivance  for  keeping  the  feet 
dry  and  coin  for  table,  that  I  have  ever  used,  and  for  any 
one  having  corns  or  tender  feet,  the  be.-t  article  ever  in- 
vented. CHAHLES  K.  DARLING,  Stationer. 

Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Soles  —If  vou  wish  a  comfortable 
article  for  »onr  feet,  a  real  luxury  In  cod  weather,  obtain 
a  pair  or  the  Patent  Elastic  Ventilating  Inner  Soles.  Hav- 
ing used  these  soles  the  past  winter,  we  can  saiely  recom- 
mend them  as  tending  not  only  to  promote  the  comfort  of 
the  teet,  and  ease  lu  walking,  but  nlso  the  equalization  of 
the  temperature  of  the  feet,  winch  renders  them  ulmost  in- 
valuable.—[Boston  Traveler,  Oct.  1867. 

Price,  per  nair,  SI.  Bv  mail,  postage  paid,  $1.35.  For 
sale  by  PATRICK  KELLY,  No.  3.!7  Bush  street,  San  Fran- 
cisco. Svlfctf 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Cordillera,  fioltl  and    Silver  Milling  Company. — 

Chihuahua,  Mexico. 

Notice  —The  Annual  Meeting  of  the  stockholders,  for  tho 
election  of  Trustees  will  take  place  on  MONDAY  AFTER- 
NOON, March  fifteenth,  at  3  o'clock,  at  the  office  of  the 
Company,  No.  321  Washington  street,  San  Francisco. 

inaiS  HENRY  R.  REED,  Secretary 


I.  X.  JO.  Gold   and   Silver   Mining   Company. 

Location   of   Mine :    Silver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notice.— There  are   delinquent,   upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the  nine- 
teenth day  of  January,  1809,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  follows: 
Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  shares.    Amount. 

John  A  Johnson 'J8:i  1  Jl  50 

J  S  Adams 23  5  7  50 

J  S  Adams 325  2  3  00 

JSSRobinson 322  5  7  fit) 

Mary  (3  Bridges. 860  12ȣ  18  75 

Catherine  Jones 144  30  45  00 

Catherine  Jones ,....155  17  HB  50 

Catherine  Jones 238  5  7  50 

TB  Clark 875  10  15  '0 

TB  Clark ,W6  Wtf  33  75 

E  M  Long 354  lo  15  fit! 

C  Goodell 248  15  22  50 

C  Uoodell   312  5  7  50 

Wm  Davidson 340  5  7  50 

Win  Davidson  74  ^  75 

Ann  Hosan 176  7  10  50 

Charles  l-'lsk 15*1  5  7  50 

W  J  Th  'mas 371  3  4  50 

Dan  el  H  Dickinson 2{U  10  If.  00 

Daniel  H  Dickinson -869  10  15  Ol) 

L  E  Wsihlburg ....277  5  7  50 

Henry  Jard:no 183  5  7  50 

Henry  Jardlne 304  3  4  SO 

llemv  Jardine R'io  12Ji  18  75 

Henry  Jardiuc 331  6  7  50 

HeiirVJartline 334  15  22  5') 

Hepburn  James 16  5  7  50 

Hepburn  James 153  5  7  50 

Hepburn  James 217  10  15  i '0 

A  Wagner 207  5  7  50 

Chns  Saunders ZH  5  7  50 

Caroline  A  Nelson 293  2  .H  00 

George  Hrosle 229  10  15  Hi) 

James  Wylctt 211  ft  7  50 

HT  BiUke 380  4^  ti  40 

Lout- Bl.inding 217  28  42  00 

John  GSIuvin 254  1  |  fiO 

Henry  Eno Ifc'l  3  4  50 

Henrvl-no 3  7  7«  11  25 

E  FGihsoii ?70  12  18  CO 

E  F  Gibson 271  12  18  t'O 

K  K  Gibson 274  5  7  60 

E  FGib"on ;■}■.  2  3  4  50 

Wm  Ji.nos 246  3  4  50 

John  Cairns *49  70  105  00 

.lohnBolts 381  10  15  >U 

John  Holts  2:>6  8  12  0-: 

D  O  Kiddle 258  5  7  50 

Julius  Zabel 259  5  7  50 

M  D  Scott 2(50  5  7  50 

J  A  McMahon 2(>3  7  10  50 

RK  Love 275  5  7  5'l 

RK  Love 3'i3  4  6  HO 

R  K  Love 329  12  18  00 

RK  Love 312  6  7  60 

h  Wechelhauscn ?81  4  ti  in) 

Wm  West 352  5  7  50 

NGrnfT. 357  }£  75 

A  S  Culler HW  3>£  5  25 

RS  Cutler 384  10  J5  Oil 

E  Ekeluiul 302  3  4  60 

EEkclund 304  2  3  00 

Philip  Alyers 370  2  3  III) 

M  Long 335  22  7-16'       33  GJ 

And  In  accordance  with  law.  and  an  order  of  the  Boara 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  nineteenth  clay  of  January 
1869,  so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may 
be  necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  b>r  Messrs. 
Olney  &  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  Wednesday,  the  seventeenth  day  of  March, 
1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock,  M.,  of  said  day,  to  pay  said 
delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  ad 
vertislng  and  expenses  of  sale. 

J.  CROWNINSHIELD,  Secretary. 

Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs,  San 
Francisco,  mar6 


Mining   Notices—Continued. 


Chnlk  Mountain    Blue    Gravel   Company.-Lo. 

cation  of  Works:  Nevada  County.  California. 

Notick.— There  arc  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
thirteenth  day  of  January,  1809.  tho  several  amounts 
set  opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as 
follows: 

omiw.                      No.  Certificate.  No.  Shares.  Amonnf. 

F  ("  Mi'nmb 50                   12J£  $25  00 

KCMcCnb 91                     28'tf  5«  25 

U  ii-iiu  White 5                 mi  sou  un 

H  *'  ll«H 45  25  5-'  HO 

Jot. n  R  Mead 49  25  SO  00 

J  II    ''par-oii  fi4  2'i  5  '0 

WeBlry  Henderson r>7  100  2oo  on 

Afbinus  Inglo 71  5  ]Q  to 

Ami  in  accordance  with  law.  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
ot  Trustees,  made  on  ihe  thirteenth  dny  ol  January,  18ii9, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  mny  be 
necessary,  will  be  sold  nt  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
OIney  A  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgumeiy  Mrcet,  on 
Monday,  the  eighihdiiy  of  March,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  IS 
o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assess- 
ment thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  ex 
penses  of  sale. 

J.  M   BUFFIXGTON,  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  feb20 

Glenwootl  Mill    and    Mining    Company,  Green- 

wood,  El  Dorado  County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  o  f 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  nineteenth  day  of 
February,  18C9,  an  assessment  of  twcnty-tlvc  dollars  per 
share  was  levied  upon  the  cnpltal  stock  of  said  Compnnv, 
payable  immediately.  In  United  S'atesgold  and  silver  coin, 
to  the  Secretary,  Room  11,  No.  431  California  street.  San 
Francisco. 

Any  stuck  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  second  nay  of  April,  18IJ9,  shall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  pavmeni  shall  be  made  before,  will  be 
sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-sixth  dav  of  Apiil,  1869,  to 
pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertislng  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ol  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

WILLIAM  VALE,  Secretary. 

OfTlcc.  434  California  street,  San  Francisco.  feb'27 

Chlorlilu   Mountain    Tunnel  nnd   Mining  Com* 

pany.— Location  of  Works:  White   Pine  Mining   District, 

Lander  County.  Nevada. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  second  day  of 
February,  1869,  an  assessment  of  fifty  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  cold  and  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary,  at  his  otllce.  No.  6!5  Kearny  street,  San  Francis- 
co. Cal. 

Any  stock  unon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  thirteenth  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  he 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  ai|d  unless  payment  shall  he  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Saturday,  the  tenth  day  of  April, 
1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with 
cowts  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  Ry  order  of  the 
Board  of  Trustees, 

JAMF.S  RICE,  Secretary. 

Ofllcc,  No.  615  Kearny  street,  San  Franei-co.  leblS 

Mount    Tenubo    Silver    Mining    Cumpany,-Lo. 

cation  of  Works:  Cortez  District,  Lander  County,  State 

of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-third  day  of 
January,  18G9,  an  assessment  of  seventy-five  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of*  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  oflicc  of  the  CoDipany,  426  Montgom- 
ery street,  Ron  Francisco. 

Anv  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fifth  (5th)  day  of  March,  18C9,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  paviuent  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Tuesday,  the  thirtieth  (30ih)  day  of 
March,  1869.  to  pav  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  ot  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees, 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

Office  426  Montgomery  sireet,  San  Francisco.  jan3t) 

Postponement.— The  day  for  deeming  stock  delinquent  on 
the  above  assessment  is  hereby  postponed  until  the  second 
day  ot  April,  I860,  and  the  sale  thereof  until  Tuesday,  the 
twenty  n-ventb.  day  of  April,  1369.  By  order  of  ihe  Board 
of  Trustees. 

inar6  R.  N.  VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

North  American  Wood  Preserving   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco.  California. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
fifteenth  day  of  January,  I860,  tho  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  tho  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

John  L  Samuels not  Issued  800  $800  00 

George  W  Dent 1  4M  400  01) 

Henry  S  Dent not  issued  200  200  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  fifteenth  day  of  January,  1869,  so 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  mny  be  necessary 
will  bo  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  office  of  the  Com- 
pany, No.  4:i0  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  on 
Monday,  the  eighth  day  of  March,  1869,  at  the  hour  of 
12  o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment 
thereon,  together  with  cost3  of  advertising  and  expense* 

WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 
Office,  430  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco.  feb20 

Star  Creek    Mining    Company.— Location t   Star 

District,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-sixth  day  of 
February ,1869,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents 
per  share  was  levied  upon  the  canitai  stock  of  said  Com- 
pany, payable  immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver 
coin,  to  the  Secretary  at  Sun  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twcniy-ninth  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  nineteenth  day  ot  April,  18t>9, 
to  pav  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees.  HORACE  MORRISON,  Secretary. 

Office,  N.  E.  cor.  Front  and  Jackson  streets. 

MECHANICAL    AND    AK0HITE0TUEAL 

Drawing  School 

—  FO  tt  — 

MR.   FREDERICK   HELLERT, 

An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  has  opened  an 

Evening  School  at  No.  414  CLAY  STREET  (same  entrance 

the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Officp),  where  lie  Is    iv 

g  thorjugh  instructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprentices  who 

e  inclined  to  self- improvement.    His  terms  are  moderate 

and  within  reach  of  the  humblest  apprentice;  find  wo  are 

pleased  to  say  that  the  enterprise  i3  meeting  with  success. 

lvlMf 


158 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


VABNETS 

PATENT   AMALGAMATOR 

THese  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
bave  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  ro  apply  steam  directly  into 
he  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  themuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  How  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setlers  made  ou  the  sume  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed.  . 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setlers  for 
themselves,  at  the  JPAOIFXC  FO  UNIMKY, 

Ivl  San  Francisco. 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Ccinent  and  Paint 

—  FOE  — 

TIN,    IRON  AND    METALLIC  EROOFS, 

Iron,    JSricli'and   'Wooden  ttuildingft, 

SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CARS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack.;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be  put  on  iu 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  other  Faint. 

BFew  Cloth  Koofs  pot  on.    Old  Kooi's  cemented 
and  puiuted.    Leaky  Kooi's  made  tlgrht. 

Cgj-  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphaltura  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  BROMLEY,  Agent, 


Standard  Hilling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extra  jaw,  and  heavy*  Vises.  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
New  Ntvle  Wood  and  Coven  d  Sciew  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Mil  ing  Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  andstreng  h— two  sues,  large,  2,300  lbs;  small,  96U 
lbs.  For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23v]6  ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 

BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER! 

;PEICES     ItJEDTJCED! 

MACHINES   OF  ALL  SIZES   FOK   SALE 
—  BY  — 

WM.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  and  Mission  streets,  or  Box  2,07? 

3vl3f  SAN    FKANCISCO. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  Si*  Beale  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  stood  as  new,  with  a  savins 
of  fifty  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIONS 
MADKTo  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  the  Coast, 
orders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  KSJ-FirsI 
Premium  awarded  af  "-lu-  Siato  Fair,  1S07 

2vl7-Si.i  T.  G.  KUK\T.\G  <fc  CO 

Removal. 

NELSON~&~   DOBLE, 

AGKXTS  FOK 

Thomas  Firth  fk  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files. 


Mill.    Picks,    Sludges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone   Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers'   Tools, 

Have  removed  to  13  and   15  Fremont  street,  near 

Market,  San   Francisco. 

IUyUut 


MACHINERY   AGENCY. 

W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO., 

Are  tlie  manufacturers'  agents  for  Richardson,  Mcrrlam 
&  Go's  celebrated 

Wood  Working   Machinery, 

Embracing  every  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
Mortisers.  Moulding,  Tenoninj,  Boring,  Shaping,  Verticnl 
and  Circular  Ke-vuving  Maeiunes;  scroll.  Railway  Cut-off 
and  Rip  Saws,  etc.,  e.c.     Agents  lor  the  Swain-cot  Go's 

Improved    Portable  Engines, 
Warranted  fully  enual  to  any  in  the   market;  Davis  &  Pur- 
ser's  Woo  en  Machinery;   Blake's   Patent  Steam   Pumps; 
Kiluurn*.  mid  War  mi's  turbine  Water  wheels  etc  ,  etc. 

Orders  fur  Machinery  of  any  kind  will  receive  prompt 
attention  Machines  for  special  purposes  built  10  order. 
Semi  for  Illustrated  Catalogue      W.  u.  M.  BEuKYT  &  CO  , 

Svlei-  m  IU  California  st.,  dan  Francisco. 


Notice  to  3XIu.er'fi59 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies. 

MPRAG  13  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Weil  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Saving 
male  large  additions  to  ray  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business.  1  am  prepared  to  till  all  orders  with  dis- 
patch, and  guarantee  entire  satisfaction.  I  also  manufac- 
ture -Mississippi  Stoves,  oi  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  all  classes.    Also,  Ship  Plumbing  done. 

8vl3-lj       Stove  Store,  No.  1     Clay  street,  below  Davis. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith    and    Machine    Shop, 

143  XScule  St.,  feet.  Mission  and  Howard, 

SAN  FBANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  other  Tools  made  to  order.  Par- 
ticular attention  paid  topu  ting  in  order  AGRECi  El  URAL 
MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polishing  by  steam. 
Orders  from  the  Country  promptly]  attended  to.  Jfc^-All 
work  warranted. 

21vl7-qy  J.  WEICHHAKT,  Proprietor. 


PATENT 

Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 

IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  tor  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  is  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  its 
office  untilthe  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  hy  any  inexperienced  per- 
son— will  scrape  off  i  he  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  wiien 
new,  -without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  innersurface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
to  fit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
ihrough  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted bv  screwing  or  unscrew 
jug  the  lower  hub,— flrstloosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  clastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  oi 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
aciion  of  the  :-crapers  . 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  m  diam- 
eter—the  prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  ranginsr 
from  S5  io  S12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
E  stern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State.  „ 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco, and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D-,  P.  O.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


BLAKE'S    PATENT 


S  T  E  A.  M      PUMP! 

This  Pi  mn  is  warranted  superior  to  any  in  the  market, 
for  Breweries,  Sugar  H.  uses.  Tanneries,  Boiler- Feeders, 
Steamboats,  Mining  and  Fire  purposes,  etc.  It  throws  a 
full  stream  or  the  thickest  beer  mash  without  clogging, 
and  sugar  svrup  boiling  hot  without  difficulty. 

Warranted  a  positive  Pump  under  all  circumstances;  it 
never  stops  nor  eels  out  of  order,  and  by  reason  if  the  pa- 
tent device  in  (he  valves,  is  kept  clear  and  always  ready 
for  action.  It  is  SIMPLE,  COMPACT  and  POWERFUL, 
and  needs  no  expert  to  run  it. 

03-Ifone  fails  to  do  the  work  Tor  which  it  is  sold,  it  may 
he  returned  and  the  money  will  be  refunded.    May  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Ri.mIod's,  or  Union  Iron  Works,  or  at 
W.  O.  M.  B  KRUY  «&  CO'S, 
Agents  for  Pacific  States, 

8vl8-3m  11 4  California  street,  san  Francisco. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

\os.  25   and   37   Fremont   street* 

SAN   FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  la-ge  stock  of  host  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  Boiler  Tubes,  Plate  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils.  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fitting" 
which  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

21vIfi-Hm  W.  McCRINDLE,  Manage. 


IPA/XOEIVT  BIGHT 

—  FOR  — 

MANUFACTURING  PHOOF  SPIRITS 

FOB     SALE. 

•  Attention  Is  called  to  MARTIN'S  NEW  PATENT  for  a 
process  for  Distilling  Alcohol  (35  per  cent,  or  higher),  with- 
out rectifying,  which  is  offered  for  sale  on  favorable  terms. 
Samples  may  be  seen,  and  further  information  obtained,  at 
No.  4S3  Washington  street. 
2Gvl7  E.  M.  DEWET. 


CIGAR  AND  CIG-ARETTE 
K oiler     and     W  rapp  e r , 


Thisuaeiui  little  article  is  the  GREATEST  INVENTION 
of  the  age  for  the  benefit  of  smokers,  i  educing  the  cost  of 
Cigars  and  Cigarettes  io  the  mere  cost  of  the  Tobacco.  Very 
convenient  io  carry  in  the  P  .ckrt,  producing  no  smell,  and 
adapted  to  the  use  of  any  tobacco.  In  two  size.-,  and  three 
styles— Japanned,  Brass,  and  Silver-plated.  Sample  ma- 
chines, with  IUO  wrappers,  sent  free  or  postage  on  receipt 
of$2.  The  highest  urize  awarded  at  the  Fair  of  the  Amer- 
ican Institute,  -cptember  and  Member,  1867  For  particu- 
lars, address  U.  C.  Witt,  57  Cedar  street,  New  York. 

Beware  of  infringements.  All  genuine  have  my  name 
printed  on  the  bands. 

E.  M.  DEWEY,  Agent  for  Pacific  States,  433  Washington 
street,  San  Francisco.  24vl7-fam 


Electbotyff.  Engravi-nhs,  Cdts,  Etc— Our  Job  Printing 
Office  is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings,  or 
namculs,  and  otner  embellishments  ts  suit  the  various 
branches  of  industry  in  this  State 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


WM.  BARTLING. 


UENIlY   KIMBALL. 


BAHTLING  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOItBINXJEItS, 

Paper  Bulers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

505  Clay  street,  (southwest  cor.  Saiisome), 
I5vl2-3m  SAN  FKANCISCO. 


JTOITIS"    DANIEL, 

(SUCCESSOR  TO  O.  GORl) 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No. 421  Pine  st.  bet.  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

Slant  els,  Monuments,  Tombs,  Plnmbers'  Slabs 
Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order, 
a®-  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 
speetfulli  solicited.  5v8-3m 


Palmer's   Patent 

ARTIFICIAL    LEG-, 

Manufactured  in    Philadelphia,   Penn. 
JARTIS   JEWETT,    AGEST. 

218  Montgomery  Street,  San  Francisco.  lOvS-lm 


J.   M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sis., 

6vl4tf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


J.  F.  PAG-ES, 

©  IE  A.  I^      E  IV  G  R.  A.  "V  E  It , 

AKD  LETTER  CUTTER, 

Brass  and  Steel  Stumps  and  Dies,  60S  Sacramento  street, 

San  Francisco.    Urders  bv  express  promptly  attended  to. 
6vl6 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHNSON~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  ail  kinds  of 

IDeslcs    and.    Office  Furniture, 

717  Market  street,  near  Third. 

Warernoms  up  siairs.    A  large  variety  of  Desks  always  on 

hand;  all  kinds  ot  Olllee  Furniture  and  Cabinei 

Work  made  to  order. 

lSvljqr 


Novelty  and  Usefulness  Combined. 
Wilson's    Prepared    Solder 

Dispenses  with  the  Soldering  Iron. 


It  'will  sjive  you  uutu  ume  and  labor,  une  bottle  of  this 
Solder  will  mend  all  the  tins  you  have  laid  one  side  lor 
months,  and  make  them  good  as  new.  Get  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  50  cents  a  bottle;  it  is  con- 
venient and  compact.  Use  any  kind  of  Innip  that  has  a 
blaze  no  larger  than  a  single  wick;  aspirit  lamp  will  make 
nn  smoke.  You  mav  mend  a  dish  or  can  over  the  best  table 
without  fear  of  spoiling  it.  Try  it.  and  you  will  never  want 
a  soldering  iron  in  the  house  again  What  a  saving 
to  farmers.  No  more  slopping  up  of  holes  in  milk  pans 
with  a  rag.  Milkmen  can  mend  their  own  cans.  It 
docs  the  prettiest  job  on  any  ariicle  you  have  in  the  house, 
from  a  pint  di-sh  to  a  wash  boiler  It  is  a  sure  thing  to  siick 
when  resin  and  solder  will  not.  It  will  stand  heat  as  well 
as  nnv  solder  ever  used  over  lire 

Agency  tor  the  Paciric  Coast,  Room  N'o-  10,  No.  423  Wash- 
ington street,  San  Francisco.    AGENTS  WANTED. 

Address  P.  O.  box  17.  23vl7tf 


LEA  &  PERRINS' 

CRLfcSlttTED 

WOBCBSTEBSHIRB   SAJCJCE 

Declared  by  connoiscurs 
to  be  the  only 
«oo»  SAUCE.      •a 

—  s 

The  success  of  this  most  g 
delicious  and  unrivalled  r- 
condiment  having  caused 
certain  dealers  to  apply  the  name  of  "Wnr- 
cestershire  Sauce  to  their  own  inferior 
compounds,  the  public  is  hereby  informed 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the  genuine, 
is  to  ask  for 

l*ea  *C'  Ferrlns*  Sauce, 

and  see  that  their   names  are   upon  the 
wrapper,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  pj 

So. ne  of  the  lorelfjn  markets  havine  been  nj 
supplied  with  a  spurious  Worcestershire  O 
Since,  upon  the  wrapper  and  labels  of 
which  the  names  of  Lea  and  Perrins  have  been  forsed.  L 
and  P.  give  notice  that  they  hive  furnished  iheir  corres-. 
pendents  wilh  power  of  attorney  to  t. ike  instant  proceed- 
ings against  Manufacturers  and  Vendors  id"  such,  or  any 
oilier  imitations  bv  which  their  right  mav  be  infringed. 

AskforljEA  A  PRRU1NS'  Sauce,  and  see  name  on  :he 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stopper, 

Wholesale  and  for  Export  bv  llle  Proprietors.  Worcester; 
Orosse  &  Hlackwell,  London,  etc..  elc;  and  by  (Jrocers  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CROSS  &  CO.,  San  Fran- 
cisco. 3vt8-ly 


Our  Patent  Asency. 

The  Patent  Agency  of  the  Mining  anp  Scientific  Press 
has  been  sigualized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  The  importance  to  the  inventive  genius  of 
this  coast  of  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  forthesolicita 
tion  of  Letters  Patent  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
Governments  cannot  be  over-rated.and  the  Proprietors  of  the 
Press,  feeling  the  responsibility  which  restsupon  tiiein,  and 
the  reward  which  must  follow  the  faithful  performance  of 
their  trusts,  will  take  care  to  afford  inventors  every  advan- 
tage to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re- 
sponsible agency  upon  this  coast. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  ScienllUc  Press. 

Idaho  Correspondence. 

TUBA. 

Editoes  Pbess  :— 1\1>.  Matthew  Graham, 
the  original  vendor  of  the  mines  owned  by 
the  Lucy  Phillips  Gold  and  Silver  Mining 
Company,  has  lately  struck  the  Atlanta 
lode  on  the  5th  easterly  extension — east  of 
Montezuma  Gulch,  and  about  IK  miles 
easterly  from  where  the  Monarch  Company 
have  been  taking  out  the  rich  ore, — referred 
to  in  the  Press  a  few  weeks  since, — the 
same  streak  or  vein  is  found,  thus  showing 
that  the  Atlanta  is  a  lode  for  at  least  1% 
miles.  This  will  cause  intervening  owners 
to  renew  their  exertions  to  develop  this  ex- 
traordinary lode,  which,  without  any  other 
ledge,  is  enough  to  build  a  town  there; 
but  the  owners  of  the  Varieties  are  also  de- 
veloping a  lode  very  rich  in  gold.  The 
Minerva  Company  have  their  tunnel  in 
nearly  200  feet,  and  find  a  valuable  vein, 
and  other  lodes  referred  to,  all  sufficient  to 
satisfy  any  one  but  such  as  are  not  willing 
to  be  convinced,  that  the  prophecy  hereto- 
fore made,  that  in  three  years  Yuba  will 
rival  Owyhee,  will  ere  long  be  a  fixed 
fact. 

Although  a  good  many  are  leaving  here 
for  White  Pine,  yet  they  almost  invariably 
say,  ,they  will  go  and  see  that  place  and  re- 
turn here  after  a  time.  Few,  if  any  of 
those  who  "weathered"  the  first  hard 
times  of  this  country  but  have  a  firm  faith 
in  it  that  cannot  be  shaken  by  any  White 
Pine  or  Grant  districts. 

BOISE  VALLEY. 

Farmers  are  plowing  and  sowing,  and  the 
feeling  is  that  large  crops  must  be  put  in 
the  ground;  but  little  fear  is  felt  of  grass- 
hoppers (the  pest  of  two  years  past)  as  the 
eggs  left  here  last  year  are,  -from  examina- 
tion, generally  supposed  to  be  barren.. 

SNOW  AND  PLACEB  MINING. 

The  snow  that  has  fallen  in  the  mountain 
districts  is  very  hard,  being  well  packed, 
and  the  recent  heavy  storms  have  so  far 
added  to  the  earlier  well-packed  snow,  that 
the  miners  are  looking  forward  to  a  very 
favorable  season  for  placer  mining,  and 
those  of  Boise  Basin  are  therefore  in  cor- 
respondingly good  spirits. 

The  Granite  Bar  claims,  on  Boise  Biver, 
ten  miles  above  this  city,  will  be  in  opera- 
tion in  a  few  days,  and  we  shall  soon  learn 
if  Ada  is  to  come  into  the  circle  of  placer 
mining  counties. 

VELOCIPEDES. 

Our  enterprising  blacksmiths,  Maupin 
and  Carlton,  have  made  two  velocipedes, 
the  first  with  two,  and  the  second  one  with 
three  wheels;  but  few,  if  any  here,  under- 
stand the  former.  They  can  not  be  made 
at  less  than  from  $60  to  $100  each,  in  gold. 

TBUTHS  ABOUT  THE  TRADE  OF   THE 
INTERIOR. 

"Whilst  the  Cahfornians  are  striving  for 
the  trade  of  the  interior,  let  them  hear  a 
few  wholsome  truths.  Before  July,  mer- 
chandize can  be  brought  here  from  Chi- 
cago, or  even  New  York,  for  about  §53.75 
per  ton  weight,  in  very  little  more  time 
than  from  San  Francisco.  Our  merchants 
can  buy  cheaper  East,  of  everything,  ex- 
cept East  Indian  and  China  produce,  and 
can  get  a  reasonable  time  on  the  goods. 
San  Francisco  time  has  always  been  sixty, 
and  never  over  ninety  days,  without  inter- 
est, and  after  that  time,  as  high  rates  as  tlie 
law  would  allow,  and  the  Ocean  and  River 
Steam  monopolies  have  made  freights  come 
to  be  pretty  near — as  our  Teutonic  friend  at 
Colville,  W.  T.,said,  (in  1859)  when,  in  de- 
manding twenty  five  cents  for  a  needle,  the 
purchaser  (a  French  Canadian )  inquired  : 
"  Why,  what  makes  a  needle  so  dear?"  "It 
is  not  the  firsht  cosht,"  replied  the  Teuton, 
"  dat  is  noting;  it  is  the  cash  monish  for 
the  freights — dat  ish  h — 11. " 

INDIAN   DEPART1TENT    CONTRACTS. 

To-day,  some  contracts  for  the  Indian 
Department  were  let,  amongst  them,  $60,- 
000  as  freight  from  here  to  Fort  Hall, 
about  250  miles,  at  $97.80  per  ton — in  Le- 
gal Tender  Notes — to  Mr.  Hardy,  and  as 
he  will  load  back  either  with  the  Oneida 
salt,  or  else  go  to  the  B.  R.  for  a  load,  it 
will  pay  him  well. 

WINTER   ROADS   AND     INTERIOR     COMMUNICA- 
TION. 

The  roads  are  all  good  east  of  us,  whilst 
westward  are  the  Sierras  on  the  California 
route,  and  the  Blue  Mountains  on  the  Co- 


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lumbia  River  root*?,  but  tlielatter have  been 
njn-n  all  winter,  ifor  Bix  winters  past]  with 
ODe  abort  exception  only,  whilst  the  Sier- 
ras get  blocked,  even  in  spite  of  snow 
sheds,  etc.  If  California  wants  to  keep  the 
trade  of  the  interior,  they  innst  offer  far 
preater  indncemente  to  the  merchants  of 
Washington,  Idaho,  an.l  Montana,  than  they 
have  ever  yet  done.  "A  word  in  time  to 
the  wise."  Pi  .asos. 

Boise  City,  I.  T.,  Feb.  28d,  1869. 


How  White  Pise  TNcoitroiuTioss  are 
Foi:mi.i>. — Man;  of  our  readers,  perhaps, 
have  wondered  how  and  by  what  means  I  lie 
public  wero  so  frequently  and  thoroughly 
"  bilked,"  to  use  a  familiar  term,  into  pat- 
ronizing "  wild-cat"  schemes  during  every 
mining  excitement.  "  Being  once  bit  the 
bitten  turns  upon  the  biter,"  is  an  old  say- 
ing, which  in  this  case  at  least  seems  to 
fail;  but  like  the  swine  spoken  of  in  holy 
writ  ho  returns  to  his  wallow  to  be  again 
sacrificed  by  the  speculator.  The  Treasure 
City  correspondent  of  tho  Austin  Reveille 
gives  ns  a  slight  insight  into  tho  modus  op- 
erandi as  follows : 

We  are  informed  that  the  Knox  Tunnel 
Co.  has  been  incorporated  in  San  Francisco 
with  a  capital  of  not  less  than  one  million. 
This  tunnel  was  located  about  ten  days  ago 
on  the  east  side  of  the  hill,  and,  so  far,  two 
days'  work  has  been  done  on  it.  In  fact 
the  parties  locating  have  selected  a  place 
where  a  tunnel  can  be  run — then  incorpor- 
ated. It  is  a  fact  within  my  knowledge, 
that  the  notice  of  location  of  this  tunnel 
■was  not  recorded  until  yesterday,  and  that, 
after  the  parties  beard  that  the  same  was 
incorporated.  The  speed  of  this  claim, 
when  compared  with  a  land  office  business, 
■would  be  like  running  a  locomotive  against 
a  jackass.  No  doubt  they  will  be  taking 
out  chloride  next  week,  although  the  tun- 
nel will  have  to  be  run  1,000  feet  to  strike 
it.  This  tunnel  scheme  is  almost  as  good 
a  joke  as  the  location  of  the  Slim  Jim  claim, 
and  that  is  too  good  to  be  lost.  We  give 
it  as  it  occurred. 

The  Slim  Jim  ledge,  so  called,  is  some- 
where between  this  and  the  Eberhaadt  and 
on  the  side  of  the  hill.  About  one  month 
ago  a  party  of  capitalists  were  coming  up 
the  hill ;  before  them  they  noticed  a  man 
with  a  crooked  stick  in  his  hands  walking 
back  and  forth  like  a  soldier  on  his  beat. 
Coming  up  to  him  they  inquired  what  be 
was  doing?  He  informed  them  with  the 
utmost  confidience  that  he  bad  found  the 
"old  he"  ledge.  Then  he  twisted  himself 
into  a  thousand  shapes,  walked  back  and 
forth,  and  showed  them  that  when  he  came 
to  a  certain  place,  his  rod  would  turn  in 
bis  bands,  thus  indicating  beyond  all  doubt 
that  he  had  found  the  "  old  he  one."  Some 
of  the  others  tried  it,  but  owing  to  the  want 
of  faith  or  something  else,  it  would  not 
work  in  their  hands.  He  said  he  was  about 
to  make  the  location.  They  told  him  they 
wanted  a  chance  in  it.  After  considerable 
negotiations,  on  learning  who  they  were, 
he  consented.  They  at  once  paid  four  bits 
apiece  to  have  it  recorded.  When  they  got 
home,  they  commenced  to  form  plans  to 
get  their  money  back.  Their  fertile  brains 
invented  the  following  plan  :  when  a  cap- 
italist comes  they  call  his  attention  to  the 
claim,  and  inform  him  that  so  many  feet 
can  be  had  of  a  certain  party.  He  bites  ; 
a  few  feet  are  sold  for  a  small  sum,  as  au 
accommodation.  On  this  plan  it  has  nearly 
all  changed  hands,  and  now  some  of  it  is 
held  by  some  of  the  wealthiest  men  in  the 
State  of  California,  who,  I  suppose,  think 
they    have    a    big    thing. 


CALIFORNIA 

BUSINESS    UNIVERSITY, 

204  M.»ntg;oinery  Street. 

Full  particulars  reeardiiuro  ir  Practical  bourse  of  Studies 
may  lie  hud  by  culling  tit  iln<  Univ.M-.siiy,  ur  by  undressing 
ifvU-nyll\}  E.  1\  HEALtD,  Sail  KrailClsco. 


DEWEY  &  CO., 

American  and  Foreign   Patent  Agents, 

Messrs.  Dkwky&Co.,  Publishers  «f  tho  MINING  AND  SCI- 
BNTLKIOPKK&Mheuiily  wtli  e-tabluhed  successful  Patent 
Agents  west  ur  t lie  Rockv  Mountains,  filvc  Inventor  and  Pa- 
jentces  honest  and  reliable  huvIcc.  iree  The  i*utcnt  Ku-i- 
itesi  In  nil  lis  legitimate  branches  l<i  transacted  by  us  intel- 
ligently and  skillfully,  in  an  aide  anil  Mruiirlniorward 
mimnur.  Patents  secured  In  EVERY  COUNTRY  IN  THE 
WORGD  where  Patent  Lawscxlst.  Being  lorn; established, 
and  transacting  a  large  business,  our  anpolntracn  sure  now 
thorough  throughout,  sate,  prompt  and  responsible.  Con- 
sultations by  Idler  or  otherwise,  are  keiu  invjotatcly  se- 
cret. Circulars  containing  inkokmatio.n  von  invuntgrs  sent 
free.  Valuable  invent  Ions,  patented  through  our  agency, 
will  be  Illustrated  or  explained  through  the  :olumns  of  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Preen,  a  journal  most  widely  circulated 
throughout  the  Pacific  Coast,  among  mechanics,  miners, 
manufacturers,  and  commercial  men. 

Inventors  on  the  Paeillc  Coast,  located  at  great  distance 
from  the  Patent  Otllcc,  of  all  others,  should  be  careful  to 
av  ud  inexperienced,  dishonest,  or  otherwise  unreliable 
aud  it  responsible  agents. 

DEWEY    &    CO., 


w.  n.  EWER. 


HOOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST   ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Nov.  1»t,  1864;    July  B4,  1NCG  ;    and  Oct.  9, 1S6G. 


A-WCurded  the  First  Premium  at  tHe  l?aris  Exposition. 


REQUIRES 


JTifty  Pep  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


Than  any  Blower 


Steamships 


One  of  these  Blowers  may  be  seen  on  exhibition  at  TV.  T,  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  At  mat-ten  Quicksilver  Mine  ;  Gridley's 
Foundry,  Gold  Mill,  Nevada;  ./Eina  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parlies,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARG-ION, 

4vlG3ra  Globe  Iron  Works,  Stockton,  Cnl. 


PAINE    &    STEPHENS' 
IMPEOVED      CONCENTRATOR, 

For  Saving  Gold  and  Silver  Sulphurct.. 


One  Machine,  costing  about  $1,300,  is  sufficient  to  work  t!»e  Sands  from  35  to  30  Stamps, 

Less  power  being  required  than  for  any  other  Machine.  The  attention  of  qua-tz  millmen  throughout 
the  State  is  directed  to  the  subjoined  certificates,  and  if  they  desire  they  can  visit  the  Amador  Mir.ing 
Co's  mill,  near  Sutter  Creek,  the  Eureka  Co's  mill  at  Grass  Valley,  or  tho  Banner  Co's  mill  near 
Nevada,  and  see  for  themselves. 


OERTIFCATES  : 

Grass  Valley,  Jan.  4th,  1869.— This  is  to  certify,  that  wo  have  used  tho  Paine,  Stephens  & 
Harry  Concentrators  for  over  twelve  months.  They  have  given  us  entire  satisfaction,  and  are  the 
best  we  ever  used.  WILLIAM  WATT.  Supt.  Eureka  Mine. 

This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  had  in  use  for  the  past  18  months  one  of  Paine,  Stephens  &  Co's 
Sulphuret  Saving  Machines,  constructed  by  John  T.  Harry,  (called  a  huddlej  and  which  operates 
satisfactorily,  particularly  so  in  saving  line  sulphurets,  and  we  recommend  it  as  well  worthy  of  use, 
even  where  other  Concentrators  arc  used  above  it,  as  it  will  pay  if  there  are  any  sulphurets. 

WM.  L.  TISDALE,  Supt.  Star  Spangled  Banner  Mine. 

Nevada  Citt,  Oct.  26,  1868. 


Any  one  wishing  to  purchase  one  of  these  useful  machines,  can  do  so  by  applying  to  THOS. 
N.  PAINE,  at  Grass  Valley,  Nevada  County,  or  JOHN  T.  HARRY,  Sutter  Creek, 
Amador  County. 

I3vi6t(nr 


Metallurgy. 


MOSHEIMEK'S 

PIONEER    MINING    SCHOOL, 

— AKO— 
UETALLVRGIC    WORKS. 

Having  established  the  first  Practical  Mining  and  Metal- 
lurgical School  In  tlie  I'liMcd  States,  I  would  call  the  at- 
tention of  o;entlemen  who  may  wish  to  obtain  npniclual 
knowledge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

That  I  am  prepared  to  teach  all  the  above  branches  in  lesa 
time  than  In  anv  Eu  opcan  School. 

I  also  undertake  to  assay  aud  work  any  kind  of  ore,  or 
mineral  substances. 

For  terras;  apply  to  jos.  MosnElHGR, 

TracHcal  Chemist  and  Metallurgist 
Omce,  323    Montgomery  street;  Mcialluiglc   Works.  2005 
Powell  street,  San  Francbco  CvI8-6m 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  tho  U.  S.  B.  Mint,  S.  F.) 

Office,  No.  Oil  Commercial  Street*  opposite 

the  Mint,  (Han  Frnnoltico. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED, 
Ttie  correctess  of  which  is  guaranteed  In  every  respect. 

I  All  kinds  of  Ore  and  Mineral  tested,  assayed  and  analyzed 

I  In  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

I  Refers  by  permission  to  W.  C.  Ralston,  Cashier  Bank  of 
California;  Messrs.  Pinehe  &  Bayerque,  Wm.  M.  Lent,  John 
D.  Fry,  E.  Oabill  A  Co.,  A.  K.  Grim,  President  Pacific  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfcldt,  M.  and  R.  U.  8  B.  Mint; 
Hale  A  Norcross  S.  M.  Co.,  and  the  principal  mining  com- 
panies on  the  Comstock  Lode.  25vI7-tf 

JOHN    TAYLOR    &   CO. 

IMPORTEES, 

AMD    DEALERS    IN 

ASSAYERS'  MATERIALS, 

Druggists'  &  Chemists'  Glassware, 

Photographic    ©took,   Etc. 
513  and  514  Washington  Street, 

BAN  FRANCISCO. 

WE  are  receiving  dfrectrrom  MESSRS.  I.ADD  A  OKKT- 
LINO  (London)  and  BEEKER  &.  SONS  (Antwerp,  Bol- 
glumj  their  superior 

ASSAY  AMD  BUI.I.IOS  RAl.AXCES, 

And  from  France  and  Germany,  as  well  as  the  Eastern 
States,  FURNACES,  CRUC1HLES,  MUFFLES,  BLOW-PIPE 
OASES,  GOLD  SCALES,  CHEMICAL  GLASSWARE,  and 
every  article  required  for  ASSAY  OFFICES,  L.ABORATO 
RIES,  etc.  We  have  given  this  branch  of  our  business  par 
ttculur  attention,  to  select  such  articles  as  are  necessary 
In   the  development  of  the  mineral  wealth  of  tbis  coast. 

A  Full  Assortment  of  DRUGGISTS'  GLASSWARE  and 
DRUGGISTS'  SUNDRIES,  ACIDS  and  CHEMICALS,  con 
stantlv  on  h»nd. 

San  Francisco  March   6.1865  llvltl-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office 
(hay  he  employed  professionally  as  n  Scientific  Expkrt. 
Geological  Examinations  and  Reports.  Analysis  and  At-savs, 
etc,  eic.  Pracneal  advice  and  investigations  in  the  rjii'm 
ieuIArts  and  Manninctures.  Invention  and  fxarr  ination 
of  new  chemical  melhoils  i'iid  nroducls.  Address,  26  Pina 
street.  Rooms  H5  and  36,  New  York.  Always  in  from  12  to 
3.30.    jjgr* Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

iPItOFESiWOTt    WURTZ, 

Who  isthe  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
ful  uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WORKING  GllLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND, JEWELERS'  SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  at  the 
above  address  nformation  in  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM   AMALGAM. 

All  Instructions  and  experiments  elsewhere  ohtalned  aro 
epurlnu-i  and  unreliable.  WOHKING  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Etc.  prof.  W.  bos  ill  opera 
tion  in  New  York  a  large  and  Miiall  Henbnrr  Pan,  for  work 
in:-'  i  tn-u  or  ~u-iii.  charges  ol  material  lor  experimenta 
purposes.  3vl7 


K.  TAYLOK.  W«.  n.  TAYLOR. 

ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLUKGISTS. 

SMELTING    WORKS, 

Eleventh  street,  between  Folsom  and  Howard. 

OAIVVATVIZJTTVG. 

Also,  Anti-Friction,  Alloys  for  Journals,  Type 

and  8tam»'»sr    Metal*,  Tlnnem    and 

FlunihcrH'  Solder,  Etc. 

jfcii-Thc  best  price  given  for  the  mrst  rebellions  or  re- 
fractory ores,    Ores  a    ' 


G-.  W.  STRONG-, 

ASSAYER    AND     WORKER    OP    ORES, 

No.  10  Stevenson  strccf,  near  First.San  "Francisco. 

TTirhest  price  paid  for  choice  lots  orores,  Sulphmers,  A9 
say  Ashes,  Sweepings,  etc.,  etc.    S'udenta  instructed  mall 
brnuchesul 'Metallurgy,  on  liberal  terms. 
Hvl5qr. 


^        MEUSSDORFFER,        J^ 
BTA.T    MANUFACTURER 

And  dealer  In 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOLESALE    AKD    RETAIL. 

635  and  G37  Commercial  street San  Francisco. 

12ft  ,1  street — Sacramento. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets Marysville. 

Tl  Front  street Portland,  Oregon. 

Our  wholesale  House,  C^S  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Clay  street,  San  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  in  this  State. 
Every  Steamer  brings  the  latest  issued  novelties  from  Eu 
rone  and  New  Tnrtc.  which  can  be  found  at  all  Hi  a  aboT 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.  .    ttvlMm 


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Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


New  Incorporations. 

Articles  of  incorporation  have  been  re- 
cently filed  in  the  County  Clerk's  office  in 
this  city  as  follows: 

White  Pine  Beai,  Estate,  Eoad  and 
"Water  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev.,  March  1st. 
Capital  Stock,  81,000,000;  10,000  shares, 
§100  each.  Trustees:  J.  ft[.  McDonald,  W. 
P.  O'Neal,  M.  S.  McDonald,  Jno.  Skae  and 
David  Pay. 

Obispo  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev., 
March  1st.  Capital  stock,  §720,000;  7^00 
shares,  §100  each.  Trustees,  Thomas  H. 
Holt,  E.  E.  Brewster,  Henry  Critcher,  Kob- 
ert  Apple  and  Samuel  Heyneman. 

Silver  Comet  Mining  and  Tunneling 
Co.— White  Pine,  Nev.,  March  2d.  Capi- 
tal stock,  §1,600,000;  16,000  shares,  §100 
each.  Trustees:  A.  M.  Heslep,  Ira  G. 
Hoitt,  Wm.  H.  Taber  and  K.  B.  Eollins. 

Georgia  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev., 
March  3d.  Capital  stock,  §1,440,000;  14,- 
400  shares,  §100  each.  Trustees:  Thomas 
Young,  Joseph  S.  Paxton,  E.  Barry,  W. 
Hollis,  J.  Bell,  N.  K.  Hasten  and  J.  Pal- 
ache. 

Tidal  Wave  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.,  March  3d.  Capital  stock,  §1,200,000; 
12,000  shares,  §100  each.  Trustees,  A.  K. 
Grim,  A.  P.  K  Harmon,  C.  S.  Hobbs,  W. 
E.  Dean  and  J.  B.  Low. 

Black  Hawk  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine, 
Nev.  Capital  stock,  §500,000;  5,000  shares, 
§100  each.  Trustees:  A.  S.  Gould,  H.  P. 
Williams,  W.  H.  Bryan,  J.  Tyson,  J.  W. 
McKenzie  and  Henry  Epsiem. 

Garden  Tract  Homestead  Associa- 
tion.— San  Prancisco,  March  3d.  Capital 
stoek,  §58,000;  168  shares,  §350  each. 
Trustees:  Jas.  Graves,  A.  S.  Gould,  H.  P. 
Williams,  W.  G.  Doolittle,  Chas.  D.  Wheat, 
P.  B.  Wilde  and  S.  Littleneld. 


HUNGERFORD'S  IMPROYED  CONCENTRATOR, 

For  Saving  Gold,  Sulphurets,  Quicksilver,  etc. 


Eelction  op  Officers. — Golden  Char- 
iot Mining  Co.  San  Prancisco,  March  1st. 
President,  J.  D.  Pry;  Vice-President,  Chas. 

E.  McLane;  Treasurer,  Wells,  Pargo  &  Co. ; 
Superintendent,  P.  S.  Buekmaster;  Secre- 
tory, Joseph  L.  King;  Trustees:  J.  D.  Fry, 
G.  W.  Beaver,  Thos.  Cole,  Jr.,  W.  Ash- 
burner,  M.  J.  McDonald,  Hill  Beachy  and 
Chas.  E.  McLane. 

California  Beal  Estate  Association. 
San  Francisco,  March  3d.  A.  J.  Shrader, 
President;  H.  Koster,  Vice-President;  T.  P. 
Biordan,  Treasurer;  Wm.  Monahan,  Secre- 
tary. Directors:  A.  J.  Shrader,  H.  Kjster, 
Wm.  Monahan,  T.  P.  Biordan,  David  Lan- 
ders, Michael  Meagher,  Owen  McMahon, 
Denis  O'Leary  and  Herman  Zadig. 

Virginia  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Trustees:  Wm.  H.  Sharp,  J.  M  Byrne,  L. 

F.  Loveland,  A  A  Whitney  and  Mark  Mc- 
Donald. President,  Win.  H.  Sharp;  Secre- 
tary, John  Perrie;  Treasurer,  L.  J?.  Love- 
land. 

Daney  Mining  Co.  —  San  Francisco, 
March  4th.  Trustees:  H.  F.  Cutter,  A. 
Cameron,  Jas.  Patterson,  J.  D.  Fry  and  J. 
C.  Wade. 


Depth  and  Origin  of  Donneb  Lake. 
Mr.  Cadwallader,  of  the  Central  Pacific 
Bailroad,  has  sounded  Donner  Lake  to  the 
depth  of  1,600  feet  without  finding  bottom. 
It  is  surmised  that  the  lake  occupies  the 
site  of  a  crater  of  an  extinct  volcano;  but 
as  the  entire  country  is  granite,  this  cannot 
have  been  a  crater  of  the  ordinary  volcanic 
kind.  Lake  basins  in  granite  do  not  take 
the  circular  shape  of  those  owing  their  ori- 
gin to  volcanic  craters.  Though  granite  is 
usually  considered  to  be  eruptive  rock,  its 
elevation  into  mountains  and  the  manner 
of  its  eruption  in  the  remotest  ages,  are 
very  imperfectly  understood.  Tahoe  and 
Donner  were  formed  by  similar  causes. 


The  Miners'  Conflict  with  the  Central 
Pacific  Bailroad  Company  will  be  argued 
in  the  Supreme  Court  next  term,  by 
Messrs.  McConnell,  Hale  and  Hamilton,  on 
behalf  of  the  miners.  All  the  mining 
camps  are  making  contributions  to  sustain 
their  cause  against  the  Bailroad  Company. 

March  Overland  Monthly. — The  solid 
articles  this  mouth  are,  "  Our  Manufactur- 
ing Era;"  "  How  our  Chinamen  are  Em- 
ployed;" "Art Possibilities;"  "Foot-prints 
of  Early  California  Discoveries."  ."  Up  in 
the  Pogonip  "  is  replete  with  character. 


Another  Water  Co.,  at  Victoria,  (V.  I.,) 
to  be  "  under  the  sole  control  of  the  Gov- 
ernment," is  proposed,  with  a  view  to  bring- 
ing water  from  Elk  Lake,  five  miles  distant. 


There  is  no  description  of  machinery  of  so  much  importance  to  the  mining  interests  of  Califor- 
nia, at  the  present  time,  as  that  for  the  separation  of  sulplmrets.  Many  machines  have  been  tried, 
and  abandoned  ;  and  none  seems  to  meet  the  requirement  of  the  mining  iuterest  so  well  ns  that  now 
patented  by  Mr.  Hungerford,  which  is  flu  improvement  on  the  well  known  Huugerford  &  Prater  Con- 
centrator, with  which  his  namo  is  already  so  familiar. 

RECOMMISBATIOSSi 

San  Francisco,  October  19th,  1SGS. 
Mr.  M.  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — We  have  had  twelve  of  your  Concentrators  at  work  at  the 
Oneida  Mine,  Amador  County,  for  about  six  months.  They  give  entire  satisfaction.  They  are 
strong  and  substantial,  requiring,  thus  far,  no  repairs,  and  do  their  work  thoroughly  and  effectively. 
At  a  recent  clean-up  of  four  ol  them,  I  found  that  in  four  weeks'  time  we  saved  about  S5UU  in  free 
gold,  besides  the  sulphurets,  or  not  far  from  one  dollar  per  ton  on  the  entire  crushing  of  the  ten 
stamps  connected  with  them.  In  my  opinion,  it  is  for  the  interest  of  every  quartz  mill  to  have  your 
machines.    Yours,  respectfully,  GEORGE  PRLNGLE,  Supt.  Oneida  Mine. 

Office  of  the  Oneida  Mining  Compant,  Jackson,  May  13th  1868 
Mr.  Morgan  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — In  regard  to  the  four  Hungerford  Concentra- 
tors that.  I  bought  of  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  last  month,  I  will  say  that  I  put  them  up  in  the 
Oneida  Mill  soon  after  I  arrived  here,  and  find  that  they  save  sulphurets  well  and  clean,  and  work  to 
my  entire  satisfaction.  I  have  tried  many  other  concentrators,  but  theso  stand  np  and  work  better 
than  any  others  I  have  used.  I  have  ordered  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  to  make  eight  more  for  me  as 
soon  as  possible.     Very  truly  yours,  JAMES  MORGAN. 

Big  Oak  Flat,  May  25th,  1868.— .Mr.  T.  IF.  M ulford— DearSir :— I  have  used  two  of  M.  Hun- 
gerford's  Concentrators  in  the  Rattlesnake  Quartz  Mill,  at  this  place,  and  find  that  they  work  full  as 
well  as  they  are  represented  to  do.  E.  M.  SMITH,  Supt. 

A  full  description  of  the  principle  and  mode  of  action  of  this  pan,  is  described  in  circulars,  which 
will  be  forwarded  to  any  party  who  may  desire  them. 

The  Hungerford  Concentrator  has  only  to  be  seen  to  be  appreciated.  No  millman  will  use  any 
other  kind  after  he  has  tried  that.  They  are  in  active  operation  in  mills  throughout  the  State,  and 
give  perfect  satisfaction. 

It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  Mr.  Hungerford  is  the  original  builder  and  maker  of  the  cele- 
brated Prater  Concentrator,  and  his  name  should  be  sufficient  guarantee  to  warrant  the  public  in  ex- 
amining his  new  machine  before  purchasing  elsewhere. 

In  future  these  Pans  will  he  manufactured  by  Goddard  &  Co.,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  San 
Francisco,  which  is  a  guarantee  that  they  will  be  built  in  the  most  substantial  manner. 

These  Pans  may  be  seen  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  First  street,  near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 
Address, 

GOrXDJLRD    «Sc    CO.,  San  Francisco. 

Or  M.  HUNGERFORD,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works. 


W.    T.    GAKBATT, 
City 

BRASS  AND  BELL,  FOUNDER 


Pacific   Protective   Association   of  California. 

INCORPORATED    OCTOBER,    180S. 


PROSPECTUS. 


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to  his  or  her  heirs  or  assigns  of  as  many  dollars  as  there  are  individuals  01  tlw  clans  10  which  .-aid  d«eca-,ed  subscriber 
belonged. 

Mkmdkrship.—  Tbc  subscription  fees  are  Ten  Dollars  atj  Inin',',  find  One  Dollar  on  the  death  of  each  sub-icrlber. 
The  Une  Dollar  from  each  subscriber  is  paid  to  the  heirs  or  assigns  of  the  deceased. 

The  Funds.— the  By-Laws  of  the  Association  require  that  a  portion  of  t lie  money  received  ns  sub-enption  fees 
Bhall  be  a  Sinking  Fund  10  meet  assessments  falling  duo  by  ihe  delinquencies  ol  subscribers.  The  balance  of  the 
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tice lorleits  his  or  her  Certificate,  and  all  claims  upon  iheAssOclntion,  tin. »■■■-.  good  eaase  isstioa  n  For  farther  delaw 
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VOLUME    XVIII. 
>niiiln-r      11. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Evans'  Corrugated  Rlrtlo — II 

uutraled. 
1111U' l- in  ihu  Salmon  River 

Country. 
Back  Again. 

Tin  Ml n  in  I'allforula. 

'III.-  Leacnlng  Process. 

Ill  ill"  '  '.'i  reepoudc 

Prom  mi.  I'tiM.i  tu  Vallejo. 
Too  uui.'  I. ml  jii  Dutch  Plul 
Sulphate  of  Siuiul.i  Dyeing. 
I.  rctrlcal  Bxperlineuu. 
Bread  Milking. 
Science  iinil  Art  go  hand  In 

I.  ....1 
Sir.  .'H'li    and    Economy    ol 

Hydraulic  Pipe. 
Contribution!  lor  our  Cabinet 
I..  Mm. nun  1  "  Underground 

Lire  " 
Work  at  the  Foundries. 
Dry  Barrel  Amalgamation. 
Wliiie  Pino  Items. 
11  mi"  1. 1  Items. 
Koaourcea  mid  Developments 
New  P .items  and  Inventions. 
Hail  l-rmicisio  .Mining  Suate 

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Evans'  Corrugated  Riffle. 

In  our  issue  of  October  17th,  18G8,  notice 
was  made  of  the  invention  and  patenting 
of  Mr.  George  R.  Evans'  Corrugated  Riffle, 
of  which  we  herewith  present  an  engraving. 
The  object  of  this  very  simple  and  prac- 
tical device  is  to  save  the  mercury  that 
leaves  the  battery,  or  other  amalgamation 
process,  in  the  same  manner  as,  and  in  place 
of  blankets,  whose  costly  and  perishable 
character  render  them  of  limited  applica- 
tion. As  the  corrugated  riffle  of  Mr.  Evans 
has  been  applied  in  a  number  of  Washoe 
and  California  mills,  and  as  the  verdict  has 
been  invariably  favorable,  so  far  as  we  are 
aware,  a  more  definite  representation  of  it 
will  be  of  interest  to  our  readers. 

The  pulp  from  the  stamp  mill  flows  into 
the  riffle  at  E,  and  out  at  F,  upon  another 
section  similar  to  the  one  represented  in 
the  engraving ;  as  many  of  these  sections 
being  put  together  as  may  be  thought  best 
suited  to  the  locality  or  to  the  ore.  It  will 
be  seen  that  the  riffle  is  a  simple  trough, 
the  front  side  of  which  is  left  out  in  the 
engraving,  having  a  corrugated  bottom, 
and  a  slit,  as  at  A,  in  every  alternate  corru- 
gation, the  object  of  which  is  to  let  the 
mercury  and  concentrated  uacticles  of  ore 
through  into  the  reservoirs  below.  The 
latter  are  little  more  than  reservoirs,  as 
they  stand  full  of  water  when  the  appa- 
ratus is  in  operation,  retaining  all  the  heav- 
ier particles,  while  the  lighter  ones  are 
overflown  or  carried  from  one  into  the  other, 
and  off.  The  corrugation  semi-circles  in 
the  upper  trough  are  3  inches  in  diameter ; 
and  the  dimensions  for  a  trough  suitable  for 
a  20-stamp  mill  are  2  feet  in  width  and 
about  30  feet  in  length.  If  such  a  con- 
trivance will,  as  is  claimed,  perform  the 
same  work  as  three  times  that  length  of 
blankets,  or  even  the  same  length,  it  is  evi- 
dent that  the  latter  must  speedily  be  super- 
seded. 

The  effect  of  this  semi-circular  corruga- 
tion is  that  the  particles  of  ore  are  so  tossed, 
rolled  and  ground  against  each  other,  as  to 
be  alternately  under  the  sway  of. the  cur- 
rent, and  thrown  off  successively  into  a 
series  of  eddies.  An  idea  of  the  manner 
in  which  even  light  particles,  like  splinters 
of  wood,  are  revolved  in  these  frothing 
eddies,  can  be  obtained  only  by  witnessing 
the  operation.     After  returning  into  the 


eddy  five  or  six  times,  depending  upon  the 
quantity  of  water  let  on,  the  splinter  finally 
receives  an  impetus  from  the  current  which 
carries  it  over  into  the  next  corrugation, 
where  the  tossing  aud  grinding  are  re- 
peated. Any  other  shaped  riffle  than  that 
of  semi-circular  corrugation,  encounters 
the  difficulty  of  caking,  rendering  useless 
the  amalgamated  copper  surface,  as  well  as 
much  of  the  mechanical  advantage  of  the 
riffles,  by  filliug  them  up. 

The  following  result  of  a  practical  test, 
as  given  by  a  correspondent  of  the  Herald, 
we  subjoin  : 

The  Superintendent  of  the  Rhode  Island 
Mill,  Virginia  City,  in  experimenting  with 
this  improved  concentrator,  placedjit  at  the 
cud  of  the  line  of  sluices  attached  to  the 
mill,  thus  making  it  third  in  the  chain  of 
apparatus  for  saving  the  gold  and  silver, 
and  obtained  good  results.  This  mill  re- 
duces about  CO  tons  of  ore  per  day,  in  the 
working  of  which  there  is  a  loss  of  between 
75  aud  100  pounds  of  quicksilver.  The 
sluices  catch  about  ten  per  cent,  of  this  loss 


months.  The  owners  of  the  patent  are 
George  R.  Evans,  the  inventor,  S.  P.  Tay- 
lor, 3  ohu  White  and  Charles  Cousins.  The 
agent  is  S.  P.  Taylor,  416  Clay  street,  San 
Francisco. 


Tin  Mining  in  California. 

The  San  Jacinto  Tin  Mining  Company, 
which  was  recently  organized  in  this  city 
for  the  purpose  of  mining  for  tin  at  the 
locality  popularly  known  as  the  Temescal 
Tin  mines,  some  fifty  miles  east  of  Los 
Angeles,  have  now  some  thirty  men  em- 
ployed in  raising  ore  and  opening  up  the 
mine,  preparatory  to  still  more  extensive 
operations.  A  very  rich  streak  of  ore  has 
been  developed,  from  which  about  thirteen 
tons  have  already  been  delivered  in  this 
city.  One  hundred  sacks  were  received  by 
the  last  steamer  from  Los  Angeles.  The 
ore,  as  fast  as  received,  is  being  crushed, 
pulverized  and  concentrated  at  the  Union 
Foundry.     It  is  first  broken  up  to  nut  size 


EVANS'    PATENT    CORRUGATED    RIFFLE. 


from  the  pans,  thus  reducing  the  absolute 
loss  to  from  67%  to  40  pounds  per  day. 
The  first  two  days'  run  was  so  astonishing 
in  its  results  that  he  thought  there  must 
have  been  some  unusual  leak  connected 
with  the  pans,  and  therefore  at  once  made 
a  thorough  examination  and  clean-up,  but 
found  nothing  wrong.  He  then  made  an- 
other run  of  twelve  hours  with  this  con- 
centrator attached,  setting  them  at  an  in- 
clination of  one  inch  to  the  foot.  The 
result  was  three  common  water-buckets 
full  of  rich  sulphurets  saturated  with  glo- 
bules of  quicksilver,  while  at  the  bottom 
of  each  bucket  was  a  pool  of  the  bright 
metal.  There  were  at  least  25  pounds  of 
quicksilver  in  these  three  buckets,  which 
of  course  contained  a  quantity  of  amal- 
gam. 

Evans7  riffle  may  be  seen  in  operation  at 
the  Nevada,  Ogden  and  Rhode  Island 
mills,  in  the  vicinity  of  Virginia  City.  It 
has  been  ordered  for  a  number  of  Cali- 
fornia mills,  and  also  for  Lower  California. 
In  silver  rnilla  it  is  next  in  order  to  the  set- 
tler, and  does  away  with  the  necessity  for 
an  agitator.  In  gold  mills  it  forms  a  very 
excellent  apron, — an  important  part  in  such 
a  mill.  It  will  also  serve  as  a  concentrator 
for  sulphurets,  saving  the  very  lightest  sul- 
phuret  particles.  On  the  score  of  durability 
it  is  superior  to  blankets,  in  lasting  about 
five  years,  while  blankets  will  decay 
and  become   useless  in   from  three  to  six 


in  a  rock-breaker,  after  which  it  is  reduced 
to  a  very  exceeding  degree  of  fineness  in 
one  of  Hnnt's  Improved  Ball  Crushers — a 
machine  something  similar  to  those  in  use 
for  pulverizing  quartz  on  the  Mariposa  Es- 
tate. After  being  thus  pulverized  the  pulp 
will  be  concentrated  by  Hunter'B  concen- 
trators. 

The  ore  as  delivered  in  this  city  averages 
from  12  to  15  per  cent,  of  tin,  and  after 
being  pulverized,  is  concentrated  up  to 
about  70  per  cent.  In  this  condition  itwill 
be  taken  to  Mosheimer's  Works,  at  the  foot 
of  Powell  street,  where  a  suitable  furnace 
has  been  erected  for  smelting  and  refioing 
the  same.  The  present  is  merely  an  exper- 
imental test  for  ascertaining  the  value  of 
the  ore,  and  tho  thoroughness  of  the  vari- 
ous manipulations  through  which  it  must 
pass  to  obtain  metallic  tin.  About  twenty 
tons  of  ore  will  be  subjected  to  this  test. 

The  principal  work  now  being  done  at 
the  mine  is  in  the  way  of  its  development. 
Two  shafts  are  being  sur^k,  one  to  a  depth 
of  100  feet,  and  the  other  150  feet;  these 
shafts  will  be  connected  with  a  drift  350 
feet  in  length.  From  developments  al- 
ready made,  the  managers  are  confident  that 
when  the  shafts  and  drift  are  completed,  a 
body  of  about  125,000  cubic  feet  of  12 
to     15   per    cent,    ore    will    be    proven. 


which  will  yield  about  12,000  tons.  Should 
these  anticipations  be  realized,  an  ex- 
tensive plant  of  works  will  bo  immediately 
erected  at  the  mine,  and  tin  mining  will  be 
inaugurated  in  earnest  on  the  Pacific  coast. 
We  shall  watch  with  much  interest,  the 
progress  of  this  preliminary  work,  and  re- 
port results  as  soon  as  reached. 

Since  the  above  was  written  we  learn  that 
later  intelligence  has  been  received  from 
the  mine,  stating  that  the  vein  has  already 
been  reached  in  the  drift  now  in  progress 
from  the  bottom  of  the  100-foot  shaft. 
This  development  renders  the  continuance 
of  rich  ore  in  depth  an  ascertained  fact. 

Work  at  the  Foundries. 

Not  as  much  work,  in  the  way  of  mining 
machinery,  is  in  hand  at  the  foundries  at 
present,  as  might  be  expected  from  the  re- 
newed interest  that  is  generally  taken  in 
mining  since  the  development  of  so  many 
additional  rich  mines  at  White  Pine.  A 
single  20-stamp  quartz  mill  at  the  Union 
Foundry,  for  the  Stanford  Brothers  at  White 
Pine,  is  the  only  order  of  the  kind  that  we 
have  heard  of  ;  though  a  number  of  other 
mills  are  on  the  tapis.  A  great  number  of 
old  Washoe  mills  are  being  transported 
eastward. 

At  the  the  Fulton  Foundry  there  is  in 
hand  a  sawmill  for  Crossman  &  Co. ,  Red 
Bluffs;  a  flouring  mill  for  Coghill,  Harrison 
Fogus,  or  the  "Reno  Mill  Co."  at  Reno, 
which  is  to  have  two  run  of  stones 
a  steam  engine,  12x24,  for  a  sawmill  at 
Fisk's  mill,  Sonoma  Co.,  ordered  by  F. 
Heinike. 

At  the  Risdon  Iron  Works,  there  is  do- 
ing a  great  deal  of  steamship  work,  besides 
a  propeller  double  engine  for  the  Dry  Dock 
Co. ,  22-inch  cylinder  and  two  feet  stroke  ; 
another  of  the  same  size  and  kind  for  a  tug 
for  Capt.  Kentfield;  two  boilers  for  the 
steamer  Brisk,  belonging  to  A.  A.  Cohen, 
for  Oakland'Ferry  Co. ;  a  steamer  engine, 
24x24,  for  another  party;  two  engines,  22x5, 
for  a  side-wheel  steamer  for  Capt.  Tyler  ; 
new  shafts  for  the  steamer  New  World,  of 
the  valley  railroad  route;  and  repairs  are 
being  made  on  the  steamers  Senator,  Ante- 
lope, China,  Idaho,  Princess,  Constitution, 
the  propeller  California,  etc.  Mr.  Moore, 
of  the  Risdon  Works,  has  gone  to  England 
for  the  purpose  of  acquiring  all  that  is  new 
in  the  iron  working  art,  and  the  company, 
having  purchased  thirty  acres  of  ground  on 
the  Potrero,  near  the  Rclling  Mill,  are 
about  to  erect  new  works  of  a  capacity  and 
with  facilities  that  will  be  suited  to  the 
times.  Mr.  Cummings  is  the  acting  super- 
intendent, in  the  place  of  Mr.  Moore. 


Arizona. — Charles  Gentile,  the  photo- 
grapher, has  issued  the  prospectus  of  an 
illustrated  work  on  Arizona  ;  its  Scenery, 
Climate,  Geology,  Natural  Productions, 
Inhabitants,  Present  Condition,  and  Pros- 
pects in  the  Future. 

The  Union  Pacific  Railroad  was  com- 
pleted on  the  20th  to  within  seven  miles  of 
the  mbiith'of  Weber  Canon,  which  is  vir,- 
tuaUy^o' Salt  &:\!,e( 


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Commun  ications. 

Ltt  this  Depahtmhnt  we  invite  tlie  frkk  discos3ion  of  all 
proper  subjects— correspondents  alone  being  responsible  for 
the  Mens  and  theories  they  advance.' 


Written  for  the  MTiiing  and  Scientiflc  Press 

Permanent  Mining  in  the  Salmon  Kiver 
Country. 

Idaho  Co.,  I:  T.,  Jan.  25th,  1869. 
Editors  Pbess: — Having  been  a  con- 
stant reader  of  the  Pbess  during  a  year 
past,  I  inter  from  the  character  of  its  col- 
umns that  you  would  not  object  to  mining 
items,  even  from  the  far-off  North  Idaho. 
The  Peess  has  occasionally  during  the  year 
contained  clippings  from  the  Lewiston 
Journal,  and  from  the  Portland  dailies,  per- 
taining to  our  mines,  but  not  enough  has 
been  anywhere  published  to  furnish  you 
■with  any  clear,  full  and  distinct  conception 
of  our  district. 

GEOGRAPHICAL. 

Our  district  comprises  a  basin  in  the  Sal- 
mon River  range  of  mountains,  and  is 
bounded  north  by  the  main  Salmon  river, 
east  by  what  is  known  as  South  Salmon, 
and  south  by  a  western  tributary  of  South 
Salmon,  which  takes  its  rise  within  about 
four  miles  of  the  main  Salmon,  so  that  the 
waters  of  said  river  flow  nearly  around  our 
district.  Our  area  is  about  equal  to  that  of 
a  circle  whose  diameter  is  twenty  miles. 
Near  the  center  of  this  area  are  located 
what  have  long  been  known  as  the 

WARRENS  PLACER  MINES. 

These  were  discovered  in  the  summer  of 
1862,  the  year  of  the  great  stampede  to 
Florence,  or  what  was  then  termed  the  Sal- 
mon River  mines.  The  Warrens  placers 
have  been  worked  with  much  success  every 
year  since  their  discovery,  between  .the 
months  of  April  and  November.  The  qual- 
ity of  the  gold  produced  has  even  indicated 
the  presence  of  silver,  ranging  in  value 
from  $10  to  $14  per  ounce.  The  hills  and 
gulches  within  the  basin  are  densely  cov- 
ered with  a  small  growth  of  mountain  pine, 
which  grows  straight  and  tall,  and  com- 
paratively free  from  limbs  till  near  the  top, 
so  that  these  forests  can  easily  be  pene- 
trated by  prospectors. 

VEIN   MINING. 

Not  till  the  summer  of  1866,  was  there 
any  stir  in  this  district  worthy  of  note, 
in  relation  to  quartz,  although  the  hills 
and  gulches  around  the  placers  abound  in 
rich  deposits  of  drift  gold  and  silver-bear- 
ing quartz.  In  June  of  that  year  the  quartz 
attracted  the  attention  of  the  miners  so 
much  that  not  less  than  100  apparently  dis- 
tinct veins  of  gold  and  silver-bearing  quartz 
were  discovered,  and  upwards  of  5,000 
claims  were  located  and  recorded  upon 
them.  In  the  summer  and  fall  of  1867,  two 
mills  were  brought  into  the  district.  One 
of  them  was  set  in  motion  in   November  of 


of  the  earth  in  this  vicinity  to  the  depth  of 
fifty  or  sixty  feet  evinces  the  result  of  vio- 
lent changes  and  commotions  of  former 
ages.  What  may  be  disclosed  at  the  depth 
of  a  few  hundred  feet,  no  one  can  tell  at 
present.  Most  of  the  veins  are  so  situated 
that  they  cannot  be  drained  to  the  depth  of 
from  one  hundred  to  five  hundred  feet  by 
drifts.  The  whole  country  around  the  cen- 
ter of  this  basin  is  a  succession  of  hills 
and  eulches  of  gentle  grade,  _  rising  one 
above  the  other  as  we  recede,  till  we  reach 
the  crest  of  the  range  of  mountains,  which 
border  immediately  on  the   Salmon  rivers. 

DEMAND   FOR   EXPERIENCED   MEN. 

Our  district  as  described  in  general 
terms,  may  awaken  some  interest  in  your 
readers,  though  with  the  astonishing  rich- 
ness of  the  White  Pine  district  and  its  sur- 
roundings, as  portrayed  from  time  to  time 
in  the  Press  and  other  journals,  we  can 
hardly  expect  to  excite  the  multitude,  who 
are  eager  to  get  rich  quick.  But  we  do 
want  some  experienced  quartz  miners  here, 
and  some  first-class  quartz  millmen;  and 
we  want  capital  to  develop  our  mines,  and 
we  think  that  when  capital  is  liberally  and 
judiciously  invested  in  the  quartz  of  this 
district,  and  under  the  contract  of  skillful 
quartz  operators,  it  will  give  as  steady  and 
constant  interest  as  the  White  Pine  invest- 
ments, though  the  percentage  may  not  be 
so  large  in  some  cases. 

DISTANCES   AND    COMMUNICATIONS. 

We  are  distant  from  Boise  City  140 
miles,  with  a  good  natural  wagon  road  the 
entire  distance,  save  about  twenty-five 
miles,  and  we  expect  that  when  that  branch 
of  the  Pacific  Railroad,  of  which  tbe  Press 
makes  mention,  extends  to  Ruby  City,  we 
will  be  a  near  neighbor  to  the  denizens  of 
your  city  of  San  Francisco.  The  twenty- 
five  miles  of  road  which  requires  to  be 
built,  would  be  through  a  natural  gap  in 
the  mountains  to  the  head  of  the  Payette 
lakes. 

Will  not  some  San  Franciscau,  who  has 
capital  to  invest,  and  who  has  the  leisure 
for  the  trip,  take  a  stroll  up  this  way  next 
summer,  and  see  that  we  do  not  overrate 
things  here?  We  look  to  the  people  of 
your  State,  and  to  the  capitalists  of  your 
city,  for  taking  ventures  in  all  extensive 
mining  enterprises,  for  their  experience 
must  have  made  them  more  sagacious  than 
others,  and  less  liable  to  fail.  A.  L. 

The  Leaching  Process. 

APPLIED  TO  SILVER  ORES  AT  THE  RISING  STAR 
MILL. 

Editors  Press:— Some  representations 
in  regard  to  the  results  of  leaching  silver 
ores  at  the  Rising  Star  mine,  brought  into 
circulation  by  some  friends  of  mine  in  Vir- 
ginia (Nev.),  induce  me  to  request  you  to 
insert  the  following  few  lines  of  rectifica- 
tion. The  gentlemen  referred  to  under- 
take to  explain;  a  process  the  nature  of 
which  they  are  not  able  to  comprehend, 
simple  as  it  is.  It  is  objected  that  "all 
the  silver  is  leached  out  together  with  the 
base  metals,  and  lost." 


that  vear.     The  other  commenced   opera-  .  ,  , 

tions  in  January  1868.     These  mills   have    celve  instantly  (provided  there  is  no  special 
reduced  ores  from  about  fifteen   of  these    purpose  for  misrepresentation)  that  the  dif- 
veins,  mostly  as  tests  of  the  veins,  for  free    ficult  problem  of  treating  refractory  silver 
gold,  more   than  half   of  which  have   dis-    ores  is   solved  at  onee.     But  ag  it  is>  tuo 
closed  average  ore  yielding  upwards  of  $30      ,       .,  ..  ....       t  .     ,      ,. 

per  ton,  and  some  over  $175  per  ton  in  "Monde  of  silver  still  refuses  to  be  dis 
gold.  Of  the  other  veins  discovered  and  solved  in  hot  water,  even  to  oblige  those 
yet  unprospected  by  the  mills,  it  is  impos-    gentlemen. 

sible  to  determine  the  value.     Fire   assays        In  the  jfININQ  AND  Scientific  Press  of 

of  samples  from  a  large  number  of  them    T       „ .    .,  r  •     j  u  _       „ti        <. 

warrant  the  hope    that    they    will    prove    Jan.  2d,  it  was   explained  how  a  small  part 

equally  rich.     Fire  assays  of  samples  from    of  the  chloride  of  silver  can  be  dissolved, 

the  silver  veins  show  from  $50  to  $7,000  to    and  carried  out  with  the  leaching  water. 

the  ton,  but  as  yet  the  mills  here  have  made    The   quantity  varies  from   y,  to  1%  per 

but  little  effort  to  work  for  silver.     In  fact,  depending  on  the   quantity  of  salt, 

they  have  not  the  appliances  for  working    *""""'  ™"r"  ,  ,.,    .  ,. 

silver  ore  with  success,  and  furthermore    and  intensity  of  heat  applied  m  roasting. 

we  have  not  among  our  miners  men  practi-    This  silver,  although  in  a  place  where  it  is 

cally  skilled  in  working  for  silver,  save  a    not  wanted,  is  by  no  means  lost ;    it  pre- 

few  who  know  something  of  the  Patio  pro-    ci  jtate3  b    itself   and  the  only  trouble  is 

cess  which  cannot  be  successfully  adapted    .       ,  .       .,  '      .       .    .,       .  .      r   ,  , 

in  this  rigid  climate.  1U  taking  it  out.     Being  in  the  state  of  chlo- 

developments.  ride,  there  is  no  difficulty  in  reducing  it. 

Onr  veins,  so  far   as  developed,  show  a    But  without  taking  this  stuff  into  consider- 

width  of  from  six  inches   to  three  feet  of    ation,  the  ore  of  the  Rising   Star  mine  is 

quartz;  but  the   deepest  shaft  sunk  upon    now  worked  up   to   91    per  cent  of    the 

any  vein  in  the  district  is  seventy-five  feet,    fire   assav  yielding   a  metal  of  over  .860 

and  the  amount  of  quartz   extracted    from    „  J,.  .  ,,  ,       ...    ,, 

all  the  veins  will  not  exceed  one   thousand    fineness.     This  result,  compared  with  the 

tons.     No  vein  has  been  exhausted  in  sink-    previous   extraction   of   iron    without   any 

ing.     On   the  other   hand,    most  of   them    loss  of  silver   in   the   leaching  water,  is  as 

have  increased  in  size,  with  an   increase  of    favorable   as  could   ever  be  expected;  and 

depth  of  shaft.     Some  of  them  exhibit  nu-    the  Rising  Star  mill  has,  by  the  aid  of  the 

lherous    breaks  within   the   first  forty  or    present  leaching  process,   become,  now, 

fifty  feet  in  depth;  in  fact,  the  whole  crust    well  paying  institution 


[Written  for  tlie  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.] 

From  Mount  Diablo  to  Vallejo. 

Editors  Press  : — In  my  last  I  gave  you 
a  detailed  account  of  the  coal  mines,  and 
what  may  be  seen  in  them.  The  distance 
to  the  nearest  point  on  the  San  Joaquin  is 
only  six  miles,  but  the  mines  are  situated 
so  high  up  in  exceedingly  rugged  canons 
that,  without  the  two  railroads  mentioned, 
they  would  be  comparatively  worthless 
to-day.  A  nearly  level  plain  extends  from 
the  river  back  to  the  foothills,— within  a 
mile  of  the  Black  Diamond  Company's  tun- 
nels at  Nortonville, — the  same  entering  on 
the  northeast  of  the  mountain  and  then  fol- 
lowing the  veins  to  the  west. 

From  the  verge  of  the  plain  up  into  the 
mines,  a  distance  of  a  mile  and  a  half,  the 
Pittsburg  and  Somerville  railroad  has  the 
remarkable  gradient  of  275  feet  to  the  mile, 
cuts  through  one  tunnel  of  300  feet,  and 
crosses  eight  large  trestle  bridges,  the 
largest  being  304  feet  long  and  60  feet 
high.  As  the  coal  cars  would  run  down 
the  grade  of  themselves,  the  only  point  to 
be  considered  was  the  construction  of  an 
engine  capable  of  pulling  them  up  again 
when  empty. 

This  problem  was  solved  satisfactorily 
by  (Mr.  I.  M.  Scott,)  the  mechanical  en- 
gineer, of  San  Francisco.  He  devised  and 
constructed  an  engine  weighing  17  tons, 
and  supplied  the  same  with  three  pairs  of 
thirty-six  inch  driving  wheels,  and  power- 
ful brakes.  So  successful  was  the  result 
that  in  the  construction  of  the  Black  Dia- 
mond company's  railroad  from  New  York 
landing  to  Nortonville,  a  grade  of  305  feet 
to  the  mile  was  ventured  upon  ;  and  simi- 
lar engines  are  now  running  upon  it  with 
success.  The  cylinder  of  these  engines  is 
thirty-six  inches,  diameter  14x18.  The 
Pittsburg  and  Somerville  railroad  is  5% 
miles  in  length  ;  the  Black  Diamond  or 
New  York  railroad  is  6%  miles  in  length. 

MOUNT  DIABLO   QUICKSILVER  MINES, 

about  4%  miles  from  Clayton  in  the 
northeasterly  flank  of  Mount  Diablo  itself 
there  is  a  quicksilver  mine  from  which 
$8,000  was  extracted,  the  product  of  a  sin- 
gle pocket,  in  1866.  Further  explorations 
have  not  developed  any  extensive  paying 
deposits  ;  and  the  company  at  work  is 
scarcely  able,  from  want  of  capital,  to  go 
ahead  and  prospect  Diablo's  bowels  as  the 
project  merits.  They  hold  on  to  the  belief, 
however,  that  there  is  a  good  chance  in  the 
neighborhood  to  make  a  fortune.  The 
Superintendent  is  Capt.  Harding,  of  Clay- 
ton ;  the  Secretary,  L  Blum,  of  Martinez. 
About  thirty  persons  are  interested  in  the 
mine,  mainly  residing  in  different  parts  of 
Contra  Costa  Co.  As  an  evidence  that 
there  is  something  in  the  mine  worth  own- 
ing, it  may  be  mentioned  that  the  title  to  it 
If  such  a  result  could  be  possible,  any  uas  been  under  litigation  ;  but  that  matter 
millman  of  limited  experience  would  per-  \  has  been  settled  by  Harding's  finally  buy- 

idg  off  the  adverse  claimats. 

A  tunnel  is  at  present  being  run  into  the 
mountain  200  feet,  perpendicular,  below 
the  old  tunnel.  The  former  tunnel  was  in 
250  feet ;  the  present  one  is  in  200  feet; 
and  at  250  or  300  feet  they  expect  to  strike 
the  continuation  of  the  pocket  above  men- 
tioned. 

Mount  Diablo  is  at  present  covered  with 
snow. 

THE  GOLDEN  STATE  POTTERT, 

at  Antioch,  deserves  attention  in  passing. 
Lobree  &  Co.  are  making  all  kinds  of  stone 
ware,  from  clay  obtained  at  Marsh's,  four- 
teen miles  distant.  Three  kilns  are  in  con- 
stant operation. 

PACHECO, 

on  Mount  Diablo's  bucolic  plains,  is  a 
thriving  town,  business  of  all  kinds  ap- 
pearing brisk.  I  learned  that  H.  N.  Dal- 
ton,  the  agricultural  implement  manufac- 
turer at  Pacheco,  who  is  at  present  putting 
up  a  very  large  agricultural  implement 
manufactory,  has  been  obliged,  by  the  in- 
crease of  work  on  his  hands,  to  enlarge 
his  establishment  three  times.  His  new 
works  are  seventy-five  by  about  fifty 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  two  stories  in 
hight.  He  makes  every  kind  of  machin- 
ery that  is  required  by  farmers,  and  is 
building  also  a  foundry  in  connection  with 
his  manufactory. 

The  farmers  on  the  shady  side  of  Mount 
Diablo  are  very  busily  engaged  in  putting 
in  their  crops. 


BENICIA, 

appears  to  be  at  a  stand  still  at  present, 
but  faith  is  entertained  by  the  citizens  that 
a  large  town  will  grow  up,  as  mills  and 
manufacturing  establishments  are  going 
up  here,  and  large  ships  can  come  to  har- 
bor conveniently. 

AT  VALLE.IO, 

the  frame  work  of  the  first  elevator  on 
the  coast  is  going  up  in  great  haste  ;  it  is  a 
very  large  building,  situated  at  South  Val- 
lejo. R.  W.  Mackie  is  the  chief  builder, 
being  a  Chicagoan,  who  was  specially  sent 
for  on  account  of  his  extensive  experience 
in  the  building  of  elevators. 

On  Mare  Island  there  are  employed, 
in  the  government  shops,  about  750  men, 
and  there  is  made  now,  in  the  way  of  ma- 
chinery, everything  that  is  required  in  con- 
nection with  the  building,  repairing,  and 
alteration  of  iron  ships,  and  monitors,  as 
well  as  of  wooden  ships.  They  make  their 
own  gas  here  of  whale  oil,  which  drops 
into  a  vaporizing  retort  from  pipes  con- 
nected with  a  reservoir  in  another  apart- 
ment. 

Vailejo,  March  1st,  1869.  * 


G.  KuSTEL. 


*-        [Written  for  the  Minnie  and  Scientiflc  Press. 

The  Bine  Lead  Opened  at  Dutch  Plat. 

Editors  Press: — The  King  Bros.' Mill 
and  Mining  Company,  of  which  I  spoke  in 
my  last  letter,  are  now  fairly  into  the  lead, 
and  have  a  sight  in  their  drift  that  makes 
the  eyes  of  old  Californians  sparkle,  as  in 
the  days  of  '49  (as  I  predicted,  you  will 
recollect,  "  when  they  were  fairly  into  the 
channel.") 

They  came  up  with  a  specimen  of  their 
cement;  it  is  blue  and  yellow.  The  blue 
is  cement,  and  the  yellow  is  gold.  One 
piece  the  size  of  a  man's  head,  contains 
about  $60,  and  on  the  edge  of  this  same 
piece  they  scraped  up  over  two  ounces  of 
gold. 

Having  reported  these  magnificent 
strikes,  I  will  now  give  you  the  probable 
extent  of  this  ' '  Blue  Lead  "  deposit  at  this 
place.  The  ridge  is  about  one  and  a  half 
miles  long;  that  is  about  the  distance  from 
the  King  Bros.'  claims  to  the  Buckeye;  and 
it  has  been  drifted  crosswise  in  both  ends 
to  the  distance  of  seven  hundred  feet. 

A  large  portion  of  the  intermediate 
claims  are  now  owned  by  Mr.  James  Teaff, 
who  some  time  ago  sunk  a  shaft  in  about 
the  center  of  the  ridge,  and  the  same  rich 
deposit,  (that  is  now  being  worked  at  the 
two  mills  already  in  operation)  is  gone 
through.  Numbers  here  have  been  down 
this  shaft,  Hon.  E.  L.  Bradley,  Mr.  James 
Gould,  Mr.  A  Towle,  and  others,  who,  I 
think,  all  report  the  same.  There  is  gold 
visible  in  the  drift  to  the  depth  of  thirty 
feet  from  the  bedrock.  It  is  the  general 
opinion  that  this  lead  may  be  some  seven- 
teen hundred  feet  wide  at  this  part  of  the 
channel,  as  it  seems  to  have  been  the  recep- 
tacle of  several  old  channels  making  a 
junction.  We  are  bow  hopeful  of  better 
times  than  we  have  ever  had  here,  because 
the  mills  have  proved  a  magnificent  suc- 
cess, and  the  King  mill  will  clean  up  a 
larger  amount  of  gold  than  was  ever  had 
from  the  same  amount  of  labor  in  Placer 
County,  when  they  complete  the  present 
run. 

Mr.  Teaff  informs  me  that  at  present  he 
is  unable  to  employ  the  necessay  means 
and  machinery  to  work  his  ground  from 
his  shaft,  consequently,  but  a  small  por- 
tion (comparatively)  will  be  worked  until 
he  is  aasisted  by  capital,  for  which  there  is 
no  better  chance  that  I  know  of  in  the 
State.  There  is  enough  of  this  immensely 
rich  deposit  to  run  twenty  20-stamp  mills 
for  twenty-five  years,  and  it  will  not  be 
"  worked  out"  then. 

Since  writing  the  above,  I  have  been 
shown  richer  and  larger  pieces  of  cement, 
just  taken  from  the  King  Bros.'  claims. 
Two  hundred  dollars  was  obtained  from  a 
single  pan  of  the  crushed  cement,  and  a 
number  of  pans  contained  from  two  to  six 
ounces  of  gold.  There  is  a  larger  body  of 
this  pay  channel,  as  I  have  stated,  and  it 
only  awaits  capital  to  open  up  a  "golden 
stream  "  that  will  eclipse  the  pale  "chlo- 
ride luster  "  of  White  Pine. 

I  will  give  a  particular  description  of  the 
different  strata  or  layers  of  the  gravel  de- 
posit in  the  Teaff  shaft,  in  my  next,  and 
note  some  of  the  singularities  of  the  same. 

A.  E.  R. 

Dutch  Flat,  Feb.  9th,  1869. 


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Mechanical. 


Apparatus      run     Taking     Eiki 
Views. — A    now    instrument    named    the 
"Ophthfllmo  '.    word  for  eye)   has 

been  devised  for  the  above  named  purpose 
bj  a  Virginia  clergyman.  Professor  Wil- 
liamson, of  the  Virginia  Military  Institute, 
describes  it  as  an  "automatic  magnetic 
raphic  camera,  to  be  attached  to  a 
small  ball. urn  and  elevated,  without  the  op- 
erator,  to  any  hight  above  the  earth's  sur- 
face, when,  by  a  clock,  working  on  a  lever, 
in  one  form,  and  by  an  eleotro-magnet 
drawing  the  lever,  in  the  other  form  of  the 
invention,  by  the  revolution  of  a  disk  at 
tlio  lower  end  of  the.  pendent  instrument, 
the  camera  is  opened  and  then  shut  and  the 
photograph  of  the  subjacent  surface  of  the 
eartli  is  instantly  taken.  At  the  same  in- 
stant that  the  revolving  disk  operated  by  a 
coiled  spring,  opens  the  camera,  the  mag- 
netic needle  is  fixed  in  its  position  by  a 
mesh  of  wire  that  is  thrown  down  upon  it; 
and  when  the  apparatus  is  drawn  down  by 
the  cords  the  picture  is  found  taken,  with 
all  the  poiuts  and  bearings  of  the  compass." 

Professor  W.  says  that  it  will  be  of  great 
use  not  only  for  making  military  recon- 
noissances,  etc.,  but  in  the  explorations  of 
shoals,  estuaries,  and  rivers  to  be  made  by 
the  Coast  Survey.  Aeronauts  testify  that 
lakes,  rivers  and  seas  are  transparent  to  a 
great  depth  when  viewed  from  a  balloon 
nt  a  great  hight.  The  geological  forma- 
tions at  the  bottoms  of  rivers  are  distinctly 
traceable  by  the  naked  eye  from  a  mile's 
elevation  above.  Thus  the  rocks  and  reefs 
may  actually  be  photographed  for  the  mar- 
iner's use;  and  the  general  in  the  field  may 
see  the  lay  of  the  land  for  himself  without 
being  dependent  upon  the  report  of  an 
aeronaut. 


Steel  in  the  St.  Louis  Bridge. — The 
following  is  from  the  report  of  Mr.  Eads, 
the  Engiueer-in-chief  for  tbis  magnificent 
work:  "To  insure  a  uniform  quality  and 
high  grade  of  steel  at  the  lowest  prices, 
and  at  the  same  time  avail  myself  of  the 
advantages  of  the  tubular  form  of  construc- 
tion, I  propose  to  have  the  steel  rolled  for 
the  arches  in  bars  of  9  feet  length  and  of 
such  form  that  10  of  them  shall  fill  the  cir- 
cumference of  a  9-inch  lap-welded  tube 
about  %-inch  thick,  in  the  manner  that  the 
staves  of  a  barrel  fill  the  hoops.  This 
would  virtually  form  a  steel  tube  9  inches 
in  diameter  and  of  6  inches  bore,  the  steel 
being  about  1%  inches  thick,  and  would  be 
much  less  expensive  than  if  the  tube  were 
rolled  or  drawn  in  one  piece.  The  man- 
ufacture of  steel  in  such  small  bars  will  in- 
sure a  more  uniform  quality  in  the  metal, 
and  in  the  tube  each  bar  will  be  supported 
against  deflection  in  every  direction.  The 
tubes  will  be  retained  in  their  positions  by 
an  effective  system  of  bracing,  which  will 
sustain  the  voussoirs,  or  pieces  against 
which  the  tubes  are  butted  throughout  the 
areh.  The  upper  and  lower  members  of 
ea  h  arch  will  each  be  formed  of  two 
courses  of  these  tubes,  from  end  to  end  of 
the  arch,  each  tube  having  a  sectional  area 
of  36  square  inches  at  the  summit  of  the 
arch.  As  each  span  would  be  made  up  of 
four  arches,  and  each  arch  of  four  of  these 
tubes,  the  span  would  have  an  aggregate 
sectional  area  at  that  part  of  576  cubic 
inches  of  steel." 


A  Glue  which  will  Unite  even  Pol 
ished  Steel. — A  Turkish  recipe  for  a  ce- 
ment u?ed  to  fasten  diamonds  and  other 
precious  stones  to  metallic  surfaces,  and 
which  is  said  to  strongly  unite  even  sur- 
faces of  polished  steel,  although  exposed 
to  moisture,  is  as  follows  : 

Dissolve  five  or  six  bits  of  gum  mastic, 
each  of  the  size  of  a  large  pea,  in  as  much 
spirits  of  wine  as  will  suffice  to  render  it 
liquid.  In  another  vessel,  dissolve  in 
brandy  as  much  isinglass,  previously  soft- 
ened in  water,  as  will  make  a  two-ounce 
vial  of  strong  glue,  adding  two  small  bits 
of  yum  ammoniac,  which  must  be  rubbed 
until  dissolved.  Then  mix  the  whole  with 
heat.  Keep  in  a  vial  closely  stopped. 
When  it  is  to  be  used,  set  the  vial  in  boil- 
ing water. 


(in 'f  Ann's  EmsOTOB  ami  Morton's  Ejec- 
toh  — Engineering  has  the  following  :  "Par- 
adoxical 08  (IilVard's  injector  appeared,  at 

firs!  sight,  it  miction  admitted  of  clear expl  rtl- 
ation.  In  a  boiler  under  pressure  of  lOOtbs. 
per  square  inch,  equal  to  a  bead  of  water 
of  230  feet,  the  water  would  rush  out  of 
any  opening  with  a  velocity  (were  there  no 
friction,  atmospheric  resistance,  or  loss  of 
head]  of  about  121  feet  por  second.  But 
were  an  opposing  jet  to  move  with  a  greater 
velocity  it  would  drive  back  the  escaping 
steam  and  foros  its  own  way  into  the  boiler. 
This  is  what  happens  in  the  injector,  and 
for  a  simple  reason.  A  jet  of  steam  mov- 
ing with  a  velocity  of  perhaps  1,700  feet 
per  second  is  instantly  condensed  in  per- 
haps twelve  times  its  own  weight  of  water. 
The  combined  jet  will  then  move  with  one- 
thirteenth  its  former  velocity,  or  about  1-11 
feet  per  second,  the  motion  of  the  steam 
being  wholly  imparted  to  the  water.  Thus 
the  jet,  properly  directed,  enters  the  boiler. 
"In  Morton's  condenser  the  escaping  ex- 
hauststeam,  properly  directed,  is  condensed 
in,  aud  its  own  motion  imparted  to,  a 
jet  of  water  previously  set  in  motion  by  a 
small  steam-jet,  and  the  experiments  re- 
corded appear  to  show  that  the  lateral 
action  of  the  jet  is  sufficient  to  draw  with 
it  all  the  air  that  collects  down  to  a  vacuum 
of  12  lbs  or  13  Itis.  The  abstraction  of  the 
air  is  perhaps  the  only  thing  that  is  really 
puzzling  in  the  matter,  uuless  it  be  that 
the  very  rapidity  with  which  the  stream 
concentrates  upon  and  within  the  passing 
jet  of  water  carries  the  air  wholly  against 
or  even  into  the  jet  also.  But  there  is  one 
thing  in  the  record  of  experiments  which 
requires  some  explanation.  The  uuits  of 
heat  imparted  to  the  injection-water  were 
from  2-1  to  2'9  times  those  contained  in  the 
heat  of  condensation  of  the  steam  shown 
by  the  indicator.  Not  only  this,  but  the 
steam  represented  by  the  increase  of  tem- 
perature imparted  to  the  injection-water 
amounted  to  more  than  60  lbs.  per  indicated 
horse-power  per  hour.  It  might  be  sus- 
pected that,  notwithstanding  the  assertion 
that  no  steam  was  used  direct  from  the 
boiler  to  keep  the  jet  in  motion,  the  little 
regulating  valve  was  open,  and  thus  it 
might  prove  that  as  much  live  steam  was 
used  to  work  the  condenser  as  to  work  the 
engines  themselves.  This,  however,  is  not 
said  as  in  any  way  conclusive,  but  as  a  mat- 
ter requiring  explanation.  The  new  con- 
denser is  at  least  the  simplest  and  most  in- 
teresting apparatus  of  the  kind  ever  pro- 
posed, and  we  sincerely  hope  its  results 
will  equal  in  success  those  of  the  injector 
itself." 


Scientific  .  Hiscellmiy. 


A  Museum  of  the  Elements  of  Ma- 
chines.— A  new  plan  is  to  be  adopted  in  the 
collecting  of  machine  models  which  is  to 
be  made  for  the  Museum  of  Arts  connected 
with  the  Massachusetts  Institute  of  Tech- 
nology. Models  of  the  elements  of  ma- 
chinery, and  their  simple  combinations,  are 
to  be  procured;  not  the  machines  them- 
selves. The  latter  are  so  constantly  chang- 
ing, by  improvements  of  every  conceivable 
description,  that  a  collection  of  them  would 
be  not  only  of  immense  bulk,  and  extremely 
expensive,  but  would  very  shortly  be  found 
to  consist  in  large  proportion  of  machines 
which  are  out  of  date  and  comparatively 
valueless.  Moreover,  as  the  object  of  the 
collection  is  to  provide  specimens  for  study, 
it  is  obvious  that  the  end  is  attained  far 
more  effectually  by  means  of  models  of  the 
manageable  elementary  parts  than  by  the 
more  complex  entire  machines.  It  is  the 
characteristic  portion  only  which  is  the  ob- 
ject of  study.  The  elements  are  the  roots, — 
and  never  change  essentially.  The  Scien- 
tific American  speaks  of  the  idea  as  an  excel- 
lent one;  and  shows  that  such  a  collection 
will  be  of  great  assistance  to  inventors 
themselves, — serving  for  them  the  same 
purpose  that  dictionaries  and  gazetteers 
serve  for  authors.  An  inventor,  for  in- 
stance, has  a  certain  point  to  gain  in  the 
detail  of  the  construction  of  his  machine. 
A  brief  consultation  of  such  a  collection  as 
this,  settles  the  point,  and  saves  much 
study.  "Many  simple  and  familiar  con- 
trivances are  constantly  re-invented.  *  * 
Without  diminishing  the  field  for  inventive 
genius,  it  will  instruct  inventors  as  a  class 
in  what  has  already  been  done." 

To  Tin  Leon. — Clean  by  immersion  in 
dilute  sulphuric  acid  and  scratch-brushing, 
or  by  any  other  convenient  method,  and 
immerse  in  melted  tin.  H  sulphuric  acid 
is  used  for  cleaning,  the  castings,  after  be- 
ing scratched-brushed,  should  be  dipped 
in  a  bath  of  limewater  to  neutralize  the  acid 
and  then  dried.  They  will  take  tin  better 
by  being  first  dipped  in  melted  tallow  free 
from  salt.  The  tin  shouldalso  have  melted 
tallow  on  its  surface  while  the  dipping  is 
going  on. — Scientific  American. 


Science     ion    Grape-gbowehs  —  The 

Oidium.  —  Many  of  the  smaller  fungi  have 
two  or  more  entirely  different  forms;  which 
have  nt  first  been  regarded  as  different 
species  belonging  to  different  genera.  Sev- 
eral instances  of  this  "dimorphism"  are 
given  by  John  L.  Iiussell,  in  the  February 
number  of  the  American  Naturalist.  Among 
them  is  the  "  delicate  niouldiness  which 
covers  the  leavos  of  many  plants,  as  the 
lilac,  the  grape,  and  the  fruit  of  the  goose- 
berry, and  looks  like  strings  of  beads  made 
of  colorless  cells,  — in  this  condition  known 
and  described  as  Oidium;  the  spores  being 
the  self-same  beads,  and  egg-shaped  or  ovi- 
form, whence  the  generic  name.  Butcare- 
ful  observation  will  persuade  us  that  this  is 
not  the  perfect  condition;  later  in  autumn 
these  threads  become  more  compact,  and 
are  surmounted  on  their  horizontal  sur- 
faces by  shining  black  capsules,  or  peri- 
thecia,  each  of  which  is  filled  with  elegant 
liptical  and  elongated  cells,  and  these  each  in 
turn  containing  several  spores.  The  famous 
grape  mildew,  so  destructive  to  the  foliage 
of  the  wine  and  table  grapes  of  Europe, 
and  known  as  Oidium  Ttw/ceri,  is  thus  only 
an  imperfect  form  of  some  common  Eri- 
si/phe,  or  mildew;  and  in  this  portion  of 
Massachusetts,  so  far  as  I  have  observed, 
it  is  the  Uncinula  spiralis  which  attacked  the 
foliage  of  the  sweet  water  grapes  at  Salem, 
in  1850,  and  the  same  parasitic  fungus 
which  covered  the  leaves  of  the  wild  grape, 
Isabella,  and  other  hardy  varieties,  and 
which  can  be  detected  every  season  to  a 
greater  or  less  extent." 

Cause  of  the  Blue  Coloe  or  the  Sky. 
In  a  recent  lecture  (Jan.  15th)  at  the  Boyal 
Institution,  Professor  Tyndall  exhibited 
some  of  the  experiments  in  the  decomposi- 
tion of  vapors  by  means  of  the  electric 
light,  to  which  we  have  referred  in  a  pre- 
vious issue,  and  showed  that  the  light  from 
the  blue  sky  is  polarized  by  transmission 
through  particles  of  some  kind.  The  light 
of  the  blue  cloud  in  the  tube  employed  in 
the  experiment  aforesaid,  was  polarized  in 
such  a  manner  that  it  was  completely 
stopped  by  a  piece  of  tourmaline  held  par- 
allel to  the  cloud;  but  if  the  tourmaline 
was  held  at  right  angles  to  it,  the  light 
passed  freely.  Examination  of  the  light 
from  the  blue  sky  in  a  similar  ^manner  at 
sunset,  by  means  of  a  prism  of  Iceland 
spar,  showed  that  it  was  transmitted  at  one 
angle  by  the  prism,  but  at  another  was 
quenched.  The  sky  and  clouds  were  differ- 
ently polarized,  for  in  his  prism  he  could 
get  a  dark  sky  with  light  clouds,  and  black 
clouds  with  a  background  of  light  sky. 
The  greatest  polarization  was  at  right  an- 
gles to  the  track  of  the  solar  beam.  The 
experiment  with  the  tube  proved  that  it 
was  only  necessary  to  have  very  small  par- 
ticles in  the  atmosphere  to  produce  blue 
sky  and  the  polarization  of  the  solar  light. 
What  these  particles  are  is  doubtful.  Pos- 
sibly the  phenomena  may  be  due  to  the 
slow  formation  or  melting  away  of  the 
clouds. 


Archaeological. — The  American  Con- 
sul in  Larnaca,  Cyprus,  was  recently  led 
to  make  excavations  at  the  village  of  Bali, 
the  ancient  Idalium,  by  the  reports 'of  a 
peasant.  The  result  was,  the  discovery  of 
an  ancient  Greek  necropolis  at  a  depth  of 
only  three  feet,  under  which  were  older 
Phenician  graves,  oven-shaped,  and  closed 
with  great  blocks  of  stone.  In  some  of 
them  were  found  vases  with  Phenician  in- 
scriptions and  statuettes  of  women.  The 
spoils  of  the  Grecian  tombs  are  exceedingly 
rich.  Among  the  articles  are  golden  neck- 
laces and  ear-rings,  silver  bracelets,  coj)per, 
and  bronze  battle  axes,  lance  and  spear- 
heads, mirrors,  tripods,  coins,  medallions, 
gems  (especially  of  amethyst,  ruby,  and 
agate),  glass  vessels,  statuettes,  busts,  and 
a  great  quantity  of  objects  in  terracotta. 
Many  of  the  painted  vases  are  three  feet 
in  hight.  What  disposition  will  be  made 
of  these  treasures  has  not  yet  bten  an- 
nounced. 


Tun  Metal  Hydrogen. — We  have  before 
alluded  to  the  announcement  that  Dr.  Gra- 
ham baa  probably  verified  the  conjecture 
of  scientists,  that  hydrogen  is  a  metal.  The 
extraction  of  a  large  amount  of  occluded 
hydrogen  from  the  Lenarto  meteorite, 
which  astonished  tho  world  a  year  or  so 
ago, — as  our  readers  will  remember, — was 
a  step  towards  this  splendid  conclusion. 
Professor  Graham  has  since  experimented 
largely  in  this  direction;  and,  as  we  have 
seen  from  time  to  lime,  has  succeded  in  ar- 
tificially occluding  this  gas  in  iron,  plati- 
nium,  palladium,  and  other  metals.  In  other 
words,  he  has,  by  causing  any  one  of  these 
metals  to  absorb  hydrogen, — as  melted  sil- 
ver absorbs  oxygen,  or  as  water  absorbs 
ammonia, — produced  an  allot/  of  that  metal 
with  hydrogen;  which  alloy  is  less  dense, 
but  more  magnetic,  than  the  aforesaid  metal 
alone.  Palladium  occludes,  or  "shuts  up," 
or  absorbs,  eight  or  nine  hundred  times  its 
volume  of  hydrogen.  This  gas,  so  volatile 
in  its  character,  is  thus  effectually  impris- 
oned, so  to  speak,  as  to  its  particles,  be- 
tween the  particles  of  the  denser  metal; 
andtheresultingcompound  metal,  partakes, 
like  other  alloys,  of  the  characters  of  both 
its  constituents.  Professor  Graham  has, 
by  calculation,  found  the  density  of  hydro- 
gen to  be  1.951. 


Death  of  Peofessoe  Foebes. — James 
D.  Forbes,  D.  C.  L.,  died  on  the  last  day 
of  the  year.  He  was  a  scientist  of  note. 
For  twenty-six  years  he  was  Professor  of 
Natural  Philosophy  in  the  University  of 
Edinburgh,  to  which  Chair  he  was  elected 
at  the  age  of  twenty-three,  in  preference 
to  Sir  David  Brewster,  who  was  a  candidate 
for  the  position.  He  was  Fellow  of  the 
Royal  Society  of  Edinburgh,  Fellow  of  the 
Boyal  Society  of  London,  Corresponding 
Member  of  the  Institute  of  France,  Fel- 
low of  the  Geological  Society,  and  member 
of  various  other  scientific  societies  at  home 
and  abroad ;  and  he  received  the  degree  of 
D.  C.  L.  from  the  University  of  Oxford. 
His  scientific  investigations  in  reference  to 
heat  and  light,  were  original  aud  important. 
He  was  the  first  to  prove  the  polarization  of 
beat,  and  the  first  to  investigate  the  laws  of 
glacier  motion.  He  is  the  author  of  a  mul- 
titude of  papers  upon  scientific  subjects. 

Different  Constitution  of  Tiffeeent 
Planets. — Eraser's  Magazine  has  an  article 
entitled  "The  Materials  of  our  Universe," 
in  which  the  writer  thus  speaks  of  the  tes- 
timony borne  by  the  spectroscope  to  the 
diversity  of  constitution  amongthe  planets: 
' '  It  has  long  been  known  that,  on  earth, 
the  interruptions  in  the  solar  light  are  un- 
changed by  reflection,  even  from  an  irreg- 
ular surface.  If,  then,  the  spectra  of  the 
planets  are  not  faithful  reproductions  of 
that  of  the  sun,  the  difference  must  be  due 
to  a  diversity  of  elementary  constitution — 
and  probably  in  the  quality  of  the  sur- 
rounding atmosphere.  The  moon,  thus  in- 
terrogated, 'takes  up  the  wondrous  tale' 
in  accurate  repetition,  according  with  the 
absence,  or  rather  the  extreme  tenuity,  of 
atmospheric  covering.  Venus,  too,  shows 
no  deviation.  But  it  is  otherwise  in  Mars, 
Jupiter,  and  Saturn,  the  light  of  each  of 
which  indicates  a  something  which  would 
probably  not  be  visible  in  the  terrestial 
spectrum  viewed  from  a  corresponding  dis- 
tance, and  which  leads  to  the  impression 
that  their  atmospheres,  though  ill  general 
character  similar  to  our  own,  contain  ele- 
ments not  identical  with  those  which  sur- 
round our  globe. " 

Test  foe  a  Feee  Acid. — Mr.  E.  Smith, 
gives  the  following  in  the  Chemical  News: 
"  Dissolve  chloride  of  silver  in  just  suffi- 
cient ammonia  to  make  a  clear  solution. 
If  a  little  of  the  test  be  added  to  ordinary 
spring  water  the  carbonic  acid  present  in 
the  latter  will  neutralize  the  ammonia,  and 
precipitate  the  chloride.  The  above  forms 
a  good  lecture  experiment,  the  test  being  a 
very  delicate  one." 

Niteogen  Gas. — Signor  M.  Levi,  an 
Italian  Chemist,  has  made  known  anew 
method  of  preparing  this  gas.  It  consists 
in  heating  bichromate  of  ammonia  in  a  re- 
tort ;  the  salt  is  by  this  means  resolve  I 
into  green  oxide  of  chromium,  water,  an  I 
nitrogen  gas. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Contributions  for  cur  Cabinet. 

Nos.  365,  366,  367,  368  and  369. -Aurif- 
erous sulphurets,  from  Hites'  mine,  Hites' 
Cove;  Harbor  mine,  Snow  Creek;  Fergu- 
son mine,  near  Hites'  Cove;  Oakes  &  Reese 
and  Lafayette  mine,  Hunter's  Valley,  Mar- 
iposa County.     Presented  by  agent. 

Nbs.  370  and  371. — Peacock  copper  ore, 
and  blue  carbonate  of  copper,  from  Hunt- 
er's Valley,  Mariposa  County.  Presented 
by  agent. 

No.  372.— Gold  in  steatite,  from  Dr. 
Hill's  mine,  Angel's  Camp. 

No.  373. — Micaceous  iron,  from  Angel's 
Camp.     Dr.  Hill. 

No.  374— Pyrites,  apparently  but  not 
actually  containing  nickel.     Dr.  Hill. 

No.  375. — Croppings  of  Tuscon  mine, 
Treasure  Hill,  containing  chloride  of  sil- 
ver.    Presented  by  C.  H.  Dewey. 

No.  376. — Cinnabar;  a  very  rich,  pure 
specimen,  crystallized  in  small  prisms; 
mixed  with  iron  pyrites.  From  the  Mount 
Diablo  Quicksilver  mine,  near  Clayton. 
Capt.  Harding,  Superintendent. 

No.  377. — Quicksilver,  from  the  same. 

No.  378. — Arragonite  (rhombic  or  pris- 
matic carbonate  of  lime,)  found  in  Tuol- 
umne county,  by  Mr.  Johnson,  and  sup- 
posed by  him  to  be  identical  with  a  very 
.  excellent  flax  mineral  which  he  has  seen 
used  in  Nevada,  but  which  was  probably 
fluor  spar. 

No.  379. — Jasper.  Presented  by  Dr. 
Hough,  Martinez. 

No.  380. — Fossils  from  from  Tertiary  or 
Cretaceous  rocks,  near  Martinez.  From 
Dr.  Hough. 

No.  381. — Magnesite  (carbonate  of  mag- 
nesia) ,  containing  a  little  alumina.  From 
W.  Frank  Stewart,  of  San  Jose,  who  says : 
"  This  substance  occurs  in  extensive 
gangues,  between  granitic  and  metamorphic 
rocks  in  the  Mount  Diablo  range,  six  miles 
eastwardly  from  San  Jose.  The  beds  of 
this  mineral  are  inexhaustible  and  easy  of 
access,  and  if  it  proves  to  be  what  I  think  ij 
is,  will  be  valuable. 


The  Tin  and  Coppeb  Market. — We  ex- 
tract the  followingfrom  Winterhoffs  Metal 
Circular,  dated  New  York,  Feb.  4th: 

Tin  has  advanced,  with  quite  a  large  busi- 
ness, to  31%c.  gold  for  Straits,  32%c.  for 
Banca,  and  30c.  for  English.  The  supply 
for  the  spring  trade  is  thus  very  small,  and 
it  is  probable  that  we  shall  have  to  draw  a 
little  Straits  from  England,  although  our 
prices  are  still  10  per  cent  below  the  cost 
of  importation  from  there.  The  stock  is 
all  in  speculators' hands,  viz.  10,500  slabs 
Straits,  1,200  slabs  Banca  and  Billiton,  and 
50  tons  English,  equal  to  1,500  slabs;  total 
New  York  and  Boston,  13,200  slabs,  against 
11,900  slabs  1st  February,  1868.  In  Singa- 
pore the  quotation  was  §26%  on  the  20th 
January.  The  production  of  England  and 
the  East  Indies  for  1868  is  estimated  at  19,- 
600  tons  against  21,500  tons  iu  1867;  the 
consumption  of  Europe  and  America  last 
year  has  on  the  other  hand  increased  to  22,- 
500  tons  against  21,500  tons  in  1867.  The 
stocks  in  London  and  Amsterdam,  includ- 
ing the  expected  arrivals  amounted  on  the 
1st  January  to  8,000  tons,  against  10,100 
last  year,  and  11,800  tons  in  1867.  The 
consumption  of  Tin  plates,  as  well  as  the 
raw  material,  is  likely  to  be  still  more 
stimulated  by  the  introduction  of  tin  cans 
and  cases  for  the  transportation  of  petro- 
leum now  coming  into  use. 

Copper  has  been  largely  dealt  in  on 
speculation,  and  is  quoted  to-day  26%c.  for 
Baltimore,  26%c.  for  Lake  Superior;  an  ad- 
vance of  3c.  per  pound  since  the  1st  of  Janu- 
ary. 

The  Tariff  Bill  passed  by  the  House  and 
amended  by  the  Senate  is  again  to  be  voted 
and  will  probably  become  alaw.  Thesmelters 
iuthe  Atlantic  States  have  almost  ceased  op- 
erations, and  at  Lake  Superior  the  produc- 
tion has  been  very  small  daring  the  win- 
ter. The  consumption  is  good,  and  there 
is  every  prospect  of  a  still  further  rise  in 
the  price. 

The  London  market  was  quoted  on  the 
30th  ult.,  £74  for  Chili  bars,  adecliae  of  £1 
from  the  highest  point  in  the  middle  of 
January. 

45  tons  Quiney  have  been  shipped  from 
Havre  to  our  port,  and  probably  a  few  more 
parcels  rnay  conje  back. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Fob  the  Week  Ending  February  9th. 
86,64S.  —  Improvement    in  "Wagon-Bkake 

Blocks. — Heman   Crowell,   Washington 

Corners,  Cal.: 

I  claim  confining  the  brake  boards  or 
strips  F,  F,  to  the  brake  block  by  the  clips 

C,  C,  provided  with  longitudinal  pieces  D, 

D,  having  points  E,  E,  or  the  ends  of  the 
clips  bent  at  right  angles  over  the  said 
strips,  substantially  as  described. 

The  rubbing  boards  or  strips  are  held 
by  clips,  the  shanks  of  which  pass  through 
the  brake-block,  where  they  are  held  and 
adjusted  by  set-crews. 

86,677. — Improved  Appaeatds    fob    Con- 
fining Hoese  Powers. — Richard  Knott, 

Suisun,  Cal. : 

I  claim  the  bars  B,  B,  and  D,  D,  rods  C, 
C,  and  straps  E,  in  combination  with  the 
frame  A,  the  whole  constructed  and  ar- 
ranged substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose 
above  described. 

This  device  consists  in  the  combination 
and  arrangement  of  iron  bars  and  stakes  in 
securing  horse-powers  to  the  ground. 
86,681. — Improvement    in    Machine    for 

Cutting  Grape  Vines. — Louis  W.  Mayer, 

Sonoma,  Cal: 

1.  I  claim  the  vine-cutter,  consisting  of 
the  stationary  knife  E,  and  the  revolving 
knives  a,  a,  a,  or  equivalent  device,  to- 
gether with  the  feeding-hopper  or  trough 
H,  the  whole  constructed  and  operating 
substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  de- 
scribed. 

2.  I  claim  the  long  curved  fingers  b,  b, 
b,  for  taking  up  the  vines,  together  with 
the  revolving  arm  G,  and  its  fingers  c,  c,  c, 
or  equivalent  device,  for  carrying  the  vines 
to  the  feeding  trough  or  hopper,  substan- 
tially as  herein  described. 

This  is  a  machine  for  cutting  grapevines 
which  have  been  pruned  from  the  main  vine 
into  small  pieces,  in  order  that  they  maybe 
useful  as  a  manure,  by  being  turned  under 
by  the  plow  and  allowed  to  rot,  thus  restor- 
ing to  the  ground  the  substance  which  is 
drawn  from  it  to  produce  the  vines.  It  is 
a  well-known  fact  that  where  the  grape  is 
grown  for  a  series  of  years  upon  the  same 
spot,  the  ground  will  lose  in  a  great  meas- 
ure that  substance  which  is  required  to 
nourish  them.  The  invention  consists  of 
a  frame  mounted  upon  two  broad-faced 
wheels  furnished  with  inside  gearing  in 
which  pinions  operate  for  driving  the  knives 
or  cutters,  which  are  attached  at  intervals 
around  the  pinion  shaft,  and  stand  at  an 
angle.  A  stationary  knife  is  also  attached 
to  the  axle  of  the  wheels.  Passing  across 
the  frame  back  of  the  wheels  and  turning 
loosely  on  small  axles  which  have  their 
bearing  in  the  side  timbers  of  the  frame, 
is  a  shaft,  from  which  long  curved  fingers, 
which  sweep  the  ground  in  front,  depend 
and  gather  up  the  vines.  To  one  of  the 
wheels  near  its  face  is  attached  an  arm  which 
carries  a  series  of  shorter  curved  fingers, 
which,  passing  around  with  the  wheel,  take 
up  the  vines  from  the  long  fingers,  and 
drop  them  into  a  trough  over  the  knives, 
where  they  are  caught  by  the  kuives  and 
cut  into  small  chips,  which  fall  to  the 
ground  beneath. 
S6.695. — Improvement  in  Sewing  Machine 

foe  Sewing  Leather. — William  Wilson 

Russell,  Tepic,  Mexico: 

1.  I  claim  in  combination  with  the  swing- 
ing head  M,  the  double  wheel  G,  and  the 
awl  and  needle-carrying  arms  H  and  I,  sub- 
stantially as  described. 

2.  I  claim  the  combination  with  the 
head  M,  and  arm  S,  provided  with  adjust- 
able rollers,  of  the  cams  or  plates  P  and  R, 
substantially  as  described. 
r  3.  I  claim  the  combination  of  the  hook 
V,  with  the  awl  L,  making  a  hole  for  the 
needle,  for  taking,  carrying  forward,  and 
holding  the  loop  until  the  needle  descends 
through  it  to  form  a  new  one. 

4.  I  claim  the  combination  of  the  awl  L, 
and  the  needle  K,  when  so  arranged  that 
the  rising  of  the  needle-holder  lilts  the 
presser,  and  the  awl  moves  the  material  the 
length  of  a  stitch,  before  withdrawing  from 
the  hole  it  has  made,  to  give  place  to  the 
needle,  substantially  as  described. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
an  improved  machine  for  stitching  leather 
and  other  heavy,  firm  materials,  and  it  con- 
sists iu  the  employment  of  an  awl  which 
first  pierces  the  leather  for  the  passage  of 
the  needle.  This  needle  is  passed  into  the 
same  hole  by  an  arrangement  of  cams  which 


produce  a  peculiar  swinging  motion  of  the 
head  of  the.  machine,  and  they  may  also  be 
regulated  so  as  to  give  a  long  or  short  stitch 
as  desired.  It  also  consists  in  a  peculiar 
movement  of  the  hook  or  looper,  which 
takes  the  thread  from  the  needle  and  holds 
it  till  the  needle  leaves  the  leather,  then 
advances  and  forms  a  loop  for  the  awl  and 
retires  as  soon  as  the  point  of  the  awl  passes 
the  loop,  so  that  the  leather  can  feed  at  the 
same  time  the  thread  is  tightening  around 
thu  awl. 

86,880. — Improved  Drill  Stock. — Edward 
A.  Stockton,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 
I  claim  the  roller  E,  the  inclined  pieces 
D,  and  the  spring  C,  arranged  in  handle  B, 
and  combined  with  the  drill-stock  A,  sub- 
stantially as  and  for  the  purpose  described. 
This  invention  relates  to  a  new  mode  of 
operating  a  drill-stock  by  means  of  a  fric- 
tion roller  placed  in  an  inclined  recess  or 
chamber  on  the  inside  of  the  eye  of  the 
handle,  so  that  by  moving  the  handle  in 
one  direction  the  roller  is  moved  into  a 
deeper  portion  of  the  recess,  and  allows  the 
handle  to  turn  freely  on  the  stock  in  that 
direction.  By  reversing  the  movement  of 
the  handle  the  roller  moves  up  the  incline 
and  binds  against  the  stock,  and  moves  it 
also,  and  at  the  same  time  the  drill  is  fed 
by  a  screw  in  the  usual  manner. 

The  following  are  from  the  list  published 
last  week, — with  additional  descriptions. 
86,564. — Improvement   in   Elevator  and 

Table  for  Feeding  Grain  Separators. 

Don  Carlos  Matteson  and  Truman  Pane 

Williamson,  Stockton,  CaL: 

1.  We  claim  the  cross-bar  D,  and  the 
boxes  or  eyebolts  E  E,  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purpose  specified. 

2.  We  claim  the  hinged-drop  bar  K,  and 
the  holding-braces  N  N,  constructed  and 
operated  substantially  as  and  for  the  pur- 
poses herein  described. 

This  is  an  improved  movable  elevator 
and  table  for  feeding  the  nnthreshed  straw 
from  the  stack  to  separators,  dispensing 
with  much  of  the  manual  labor  heretofore 
necessary.  The  whole  machine  is  so  con- 
structed that  it  can  be  easily  moved  from 
stack  to  stack  as  required.  A  table  is  con- 
structed of  sufficient  size  to  hold  the  neces- 
sary quantity  of  straw  to  feed  the  thresher 
or  separator,  and  is  mounted  upon  wheels 
having  a  pole  and  the  usual  devices  for  at- 
taching horses  to  move  it.  A  derrick  of 
considerable  hight  rises  from  the  table,  its 
foot  being  pivoted  on  a  movable  bar  be- 
neath the  table.  The  elevating  fork  is  at- 
tached to  a  rope  passing  over  a  pulley  at  the 
top  of  the  derrick,  and  thence  to  another 
beneath  the  table,  so  that  horse-power  may 
be  used  to  elevate  the  straw.  In  order  to 
place  the  latter  pulley  low  enough,  it  is 
fastened  to  a  bar  which  is  hinged  at  one  end 
to  one  of  the  side  sills  of  the  machine.  The 
other  end  is  dropped  on  the  ground  and  to 
adjustable  braces  passing  from  it  to  the  op- 
posite side  sill,  to  keep  it  down  when  in 
use.  Whenever  it  is  necessary  to  remove 
to  another  place,  the  braces  are  discon- 
nected and  the  cross-bar  drawn  up.out  of 
the  way. 

86, 565.  —  Improvement  in  Horse  Hat 
Forks. — Don  Carlos  Matteson  and  Tru- 
man Pane  Williamson,  Stockton,  Cal.: 

1.  We  claim  the  plate  O,  with  its  lugs  M 
M  and  u,  and  the  spur  P,  constructed  and 
arranged  substantially  as  herein  described. 

2.  The  stirrup  A  passing  around  the  post 
N,  substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  de- 
scribed. 

This  is  an  improvement  for  strengthen- 
ing hay  forks  at  that  point  where  the  strain 
comes  in  operation,  and  it  consists  in  bind- 
ing the  head  or  cross  timber  to  which  the 
tines  are  attached  and  the  upright  post  to- 
gether without  a  mortice,  by  means  of  iron 
straps  and  bands,  which  closely  and 'firmly 
hold  them.  In  a  horse  hay  fork,  the  point 
where  all  have  so  far  failed  to  withstand 
the  rough  usuagj  they  are  subjected  to,  is 
at  this  junction  of  the  several  parts,  on  ac- 
count of  the  cutting  away  of  the  wood  nec- 
essary to  secure  them  and  give  them  a 
proper  amount  of  firmness. 

After  the  loth  inst.,  the  San  Jose  Rail- 
road trains  will  run  as  far  as  Gilroy.  The 
Bulletin  furnishes  additional  points  in  favor 
of  the  early  prosecution  of  construction 
on  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad. 


DEWEY  &  CO. 
U.  S.  AND  FOREIGN 
»ATE  NT     ACE  NCY 

FOR  THE  PACIFIC  COAST. 

Office,  No.    414    Clay    Street, 

SA.N    FKANCISCO. 


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language  of  an  inventor  or  his  agent,  contained  in 
the  specification,  without  alteration,  and  is  grunted 
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male  or  females,  (including  minors),  and  is 
signed  by  the  Secretary  of  the  Interior  and  the 
Commissioner  of  Patents,  with  the  seal  of  rhe  Pat- 
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United  States,  for  the  term  of  seventeen  years. 

A  patent  right  is  personal  property,  and  is  as- 
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signed to  be  patented,  lodged  in  the  Patent  Office 
before  the  patent  is  applied  for,  and  while  the  in- 
ventor is  perfecting  his  design.  "When  properly 
made,  it  operates  as  a  bar  to  applications  respect- 
ing the  same  invention  from  any  other  quarter  ; 
but  when  improperly  done,  it  is  inoperative  by 
reason  of  such  defect.  The  Patent  Office  always 
returns  a  receipt  for  caveat  papers,  but  does  not 
seek  to  point  out  its  incorrectness,  unless  there 
be  some  glaring  defect. 

Our  fee  for  a  caveat  varies  from  $10  to  $15. 
The  Government  fee  is  $10. 

What  Claims  can  be  Patented  ? 

A  knowledge  of  Ancient  and  Modern  Mechan- 
ics and  familiarity  with  American  and  Foreign 
patent  issues  and  rejections,  enables  us  to  determ- 
ine in  a  measure  in  all  cases  what  can  be  patented, 
and  how  much  can  be  claimed  as  new  and  novel, 
and  be  covered  by  Letters  Patent.  This  is  one  of 
the  most  difficult  questions  encountered  by  both 
old  and  new  inventors — one  in  which  an  experi- 
enced counsel  is   of  great  service. 

Confidential  Advice. 

"We  invite  consultation  (in  person  or  by  mail) 
regarding  new  inventions,  for  which  we  make  no 
charge.  Communications  kept  inviolately  secret, 
and  honest  and  reliable  advice  given.  Our  perma- 
nent business  interests  guarantee, and  the  thousands 
on  this  coast  who  have  consulted  us  will  testify, 
to  our  strict  compliance  with  our  obligations  to 
inventors. 

Advantages  of  Our  Agency. 

Inventors  on  the  Pacific  Coast  can  sign  the  pa- 
pers at  once,  and  save  at  least  two  months'  time  in 
securing  patents  through  our  office.  When  de- 
sirable they  can  visit  and  give  us  personal  expla- 
nations— better  than  written  instructions. 

We  assist  in  bringing  valuable  inventions  to  the 
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Coast  by  illustration  or  description  in  the  columns 
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inventions,  we  are  able  to  present  cases  more  intel- 
ligently to  the  Examiners  at  Washington  than  any 
ot/ier  agents. 

We  guarantee  inventors  against  losing  their 
cases  by  delay,  or  the  loss  of  their  money  in  re- 
mitting. 

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secured  cheaper  through  our  agency  than  any 
other,  however  flattering  may  be  the  induce- 
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Extensive  practice  gives  ns  great  facilities,  se- 
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the  patentability  of  inventions  ;  take  up  and  pros- 
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—in  fact,  every  legitimate  branch  of  the  patent 
agency  business  is  thoroughly  conducted  by  us 
here  and  our  branch  agency  in  Washington. 

California  inventors  should  beware  of  placing 
their  inventions  and  money  in  the  hands  of  per- 
sons not  well  known  as  honest,  responsible  and 
capable. 

Patent  Office  Reports. 

We  have  the  only  complete  set  of  U.  S.  Patent 
Office  Reports  (from  1844)  on  this  coast ;  a  full 
record  of  all  patents  issued  since  1790 ;  Record  of 
British  patents  from  1S01  to  1845,  and  full  files  of 
scientific  papers  containing  illustrations  and  list  of 
U.  S.  Patent  Claims,  forming  the  only  extensive 
library  of  patent  works  west  of  the  Koeky  Moun- 
tains. We  offer  putentees  and  inventors  the  free 
use  of  these  books  at  our  office.  The  files  of  the 
Mining  and  Scifntific  Press  contain  the 
claims  of  the  Pacific  Coast  Patents,  and  many 
illustrated  descriptions  of  the  same.  We  have 
also  iu  our  office  full  copies  of  a  large  majority  of 
the  patent  cases  emanating  on  the  Pacific  Coast. 

DEWEY  &  CO., 

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Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


165 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  Aiiooiated  Briton  of  tkeS  F.  Stock  ud  Exokingi  Bond 
Sis  Puitetioo,  March  L 

Tho  niisi-.llai 115  share  market  lm*  been 

eharaoterizi  .1  by  Blightly  increased  activity  over 
the  transactions  o(  the  previous  week.  We 
DOte  sales  o(  Pacific  Iusurauco  stock  at  $128. 
One  hundred  shares  of  National  Insurance  Btock 
(this  company  is  uow  winding  up  its  business) 
sold  at  $86  pur  slmre.  The  Sim  Fruncisco  Ins. 
Co.  (also  in  Bourse  of  liquidation)  will  hold 
a  meeting  on  the  16th  inst  The  nssets  of  this 
company  continue  to  pay  very  handsome  divi- 
dends to  its  stockholders.  Gas  stock  was  in 
the  market  at  $80(5  79,  soles  to  a  considerable 
extent  having  been  effected  at  these  figures. 
Spring  Valley  Water  sold  ut  $68  50@G8. 

The  amount  of  marine  premiums  paid  to  the 
several  insurance  companies  of  this  city,  for  the 
throe  months  ending  January  81,  1869,  as  com- 
pared with  the  quarter  ending  October  31,  18G8, 
are  as  follows: 


Companies. 

,    Jan.  SI, '69. 

Oct.  31,  T.8. 

MtTohauU' 

$05,012 

$76,972 

Pociflc 

43,681 

66,705 

Union 

..     11,896 

62,079 

GaUfornia 

38,288 

41,649 

Fireman's  Fund 

. .     lh.'itiJ 

18.460 

Occidental 

11,249 

6,889 

Home  Mutual 

8,836 

6,186 

5221,375 

$277,390 

Co  the  railroad  company  526,000,  payable  iu  monthly  in- 
Btallments of  $5,000 each, — first  Installment  payable  16th 
Much,  inst.,  and  monthly  afterward,  to  the  amount  of 
tin-  subscription  (925,000)  -  Tha  recent  developments  in 
tin  mine  an  more  oncouragtnj?,  showing  <'"!. 
tmprovemi  nt,  with  the  itnu  train  the  ohafl  on  thi  Bftli 
station,  dow  In  some  bi  renty  feet,  which  will  eoi 
the  vi  nih  above,  and  it  i-  hoped  and  believed,  will  soon 
place  the  i  ompany  In  a  man  Bonriahlng  condition. 

1  mm  the   Secretary's  report  we  obtain  the 

following  financial  facts: 

BECFJPTS. 

Oash  on  hand  February  29, 1868 18,918  IS 

From  osscesmentE 20   i 

Bullion  and  one  sold 895,091  77 


abaft 


-tmusftT  of  materials  to 


19,542  86 


Fair 

mini'  account 

Cash  for  amount  of  overdraft  at  Bank  of  Cali- 
fornia       4,687  00 

Sundries  4.720  21 

$630,469  61 


DISBURSEMENTS. 

Mine  account  $275,286  79 

Ore  account— reduction ". 216,775  47 

Machinery  account 9,846  65 

Fair  shaft  BCOOUSt 12,278  90 

Salary  account 18,100  no 

Bank  of  California   61 ,784  72 

BUlB  payable 7,283  1)8 

Sundries 34, 177  20 

Cash  on  band 137  74 


MINING  SHAEEH0LDERS'  DISE0T0ET. 

(Compiled  for  every  issue,  from  advertisements  In  the 

Minihq  inn  Set k.n Tine  I'hkm  and  other  Han 

Francisco  .Journals.; 

^omprlsintr  the  Names  of  Companies,  District  or  County 
ni  Location;  Amount  ami  ihiit-  ut  A~.sv  ,s i n ■  ■  n t ;  Pnte  <>i 
Meeting;  Day  of  Delinquent  Bale;  ami  Amount  ami  Tinu 
ol   Payment  ol  Dividends. 


n*T  rtAT 

nil.  i  ■-.>[.'  r-.T         or  SAI.R 

..Payable  March  10,  1869 
...Payable  June  19.  1£68 
....Payable  Oct.  15,  IW 
..Payable  Sept  ) 


$030,4(19  51 


Bhowing  a  decrease  of  $50,015. 

The  Bank  of  California  disburses  its  usual 
monthly  dividend  on  the  15th  inst. 

AflninfE  SlMure  MurUet. 

During  the  past  week  the  mining  share  mar- 
ket manifested  a  slight  recession  from  the  ac- 
tivity that  prevailed  during  the  previous  simi- 
lar period;  however,  there  was  a  larger  variety 
of  Btocka  disposed  of,  though  the  transactions 
did  not  aggregate  so  large  an  amount.  Prices 
were  also  somewhat  off;  and,  as  a  general  thing, 
the  market  was  not  so  firm. 

Opuir— declined  from  $39  to  $34,and  at  the 
close  realized  $35.  The  long  continued  hard- 
ness of  the  rock  in  the  lower  drift  is  quite  un- 
expected. On  the  9th  inst.,  they  cut  a  strong 
seam  of  clay,  but  it  produced  no  change  iu  the 
rock.  The  probabilities  are  that  it  indicates  a 
near  approach  to  the  ledge.  On  the  10th  inst., 
the  drift  had  attained  a  dista  ce  of  74  feet. 

Imperial — sold  within  a  range  of  $110  @ 
101  50,  improved  to  $107,  aud  closed  yesterday 
at  $103  50.  The  operations  in  the  lower  drifts 
have  not  yet  shown  any  favorable  developments. 
On  the  12th  inst.,  the  drift  from  1,000  level  was 
in  72%  feet,  and  on  the  1,100  level  44%  feet  of 

drifting  had  been   accomplished Kentuck 

■was  in  moderate  request  at  §255@270,  and  at 
the  close  sold  at  $265.  The  bullion  returns  in 
February  amounted  to  $54,014  against  $83,335 
in  January.     No  dividend  the  present  month. 

Hale  &  Noecross — has  been  in  good  request, 
selling  within  a  range  of  $93©88,  then  at  $90, 
aud  closing  at  $88.  The  eighth  annual  meet- 
ing of  the  stockholders  of  this  company  was 
held  on  tne  10th  inst.  From  the  President's 
report  we  make  the  following  extracts: 

From  the  third  station  to  tbe  fourth — from  the  sill 
flour  in  third  station— it  was,  from  appearances,  confi- 
dently anticipated  that  in  going  down  to  fourth  station, 
that  the  ore  would  widen  out  and  prove  richer  as  we 
went  down  on  it,  but  it  pinched  out  in  going  down,  and 
the  ore  deteriorated  in  value  or  grade,  so  that  in  reaching 
and  drifting  in  on  the  fourth  station  we  did  not  find  a  con- 
tinuous ledge  from  third  to  fourth  stations.  In  the 
fourth  level,  or  station,  so  far  as  opened,  ore  has  been 
developed  north  and  south.  In  the  north  drifts  and 
cross-cuts,  portions  of  the  ore  is  high  grade,  while  por- 
tions of  it  are  only  fair  and  low  grade.  In  the  south 
drifts,  from  main  tunnel,  the  ore  developed  thus  far  ie 
tif  low  grade.  In  upper  levels,  say  from  one  hundred 
and  seventy-five  feet  from  surface  down  to  three  or  four 
hundred  feet,  there  are  large  quantities  of  low  grade  ore, 
which,  under  present  prices  of  mining  and  working  ores, 
do  not  pay  the  company  much,  if  any  profit,  to  mine  and 
work  them,  as  in  drifts  below  these  low  grade  ores  do  not 
pay  a  profit  to  take  out  and  work,  but  a  reduction  in 
mining  expenses  and  milling,  would  pay  the  company  a 
handsome  profit;  hence  these  low  grade  ores  have  not 
been  taken  out  to  any  extent.  In  this  view  of  the  case, 
and  with  a  view  to  lessen  the  expenses  of  mining  and 
working  all  ores,  tbe  price  of  wood  and  timber  must  be 
reduced,  which,  in  working  the  mines  (at  and  around 
Virginia  City) ,  are  the  heaviest  items  of  expense  in  min- 
ing and  working  the  ores.  To  effect  this,  the  transpor- 
tation of  wood  and  timber,  from  districts  producing 
them,  must  be  reduced,  which  can  only  be  accomplished 
by  railroad  facilities.  The  Truckee  Railroad  Company 
propose  and  will,  no  doubt,  effect  this  object,  and  reduce 
the  price  of  wood  and  timber  about  one-half,  or  at  least 
fifty  per  cent.,  as  well  as  upon  the  price  of  other  mate- 
rial required  at  the  mines;  it  being  a  foregone  conclusion 
that  this  railroad  will  be  completed  during  the  ensuing 
year.  Therefore,  it  is  almost  certain  that  the  expenses  of 
working  the  mines  will  be  reduced  as  soon  as  the  Truckee 
Railroad  is  completed  and  in  working  order,  at  least  fifty 
per  cent.,  which  will  enable  the  Hale  &  Norcross  mine  to 
work  all  their  low  grade  ores  at  a  handsome  profit.  To 
accomplish  thi*  desirable  result,  it  was  necessary  that 
the  different  mining  companies  should  aid  in  the  con- 
struction of  this  road,  by  advancing  certain  sums  of  mo- 
ney to  tbe  Truckee  Railroad  Company,  to  be  reimbursed 
to  the  mining  companies  in  freights  of  all  kinds  of  ma- 
terials required  at  the  mines,  at  fair  and  moderate  rates. 
Seeing  and  believing  that  the  construction  of  this  rail- 
road would  enure  greatly  to  the  benefit  of  this  and  all 
other  mining  companies  in  this  section,  and  eventually 
be  a  great  saving  to  the  mining  companies,  the  Board  of 
Trustees  deemed  it  advisable  to  subscribe  and  advance 


The  expense  of  reducing  10,535%  tons  of  ore 
amounted  to  $13  11  per  ton.  During  1866, 
the  bullion  yield  aggregated  $1,355,220,  equal 
to  $47  32  per  ton;  in  1867,  $864,998,  equal  to 
$34  14  per  ton;  in  1868,  $395,146,  equal  to 
$23  89  per  ton.  The  statement  shows  an  ex- 
cess of  assets  over  liabilities  amounting  to  $218,- 
981  51.  Assessment  No.  34,  of  $5,  has  been 
rescinded.  On  the  10th  inst.,  there  was  from 
three  to  four  feet  of  ore  in  the  winze  to  the  fifth, 
station,  and  reported  to  be  of  improved  quality. 
Necessary  dead  work  has  prevented  sending  out 
larger  quantities  of  ore  from  the  fifth  level. 

Savage — sold  quite  largely  at  $71@64  50, 
closing  at  $65.  A  dividend  of  $4  per  share  is 
payable  since  the  11th  inst.  The  bullion  re- 
turns for  February  aggregated  $174,300  against 
$176,700  in  January Yellow  Jacket  exhib- 
ited a  fair  degree  of  activity,  selling  at  $71® 
69,  and  closing  at  $68  50.  A  dividend  of  $5 
per  share  is  payable  on  the  15th  inst.  This 
company  is  said  to  have  reached  an  excellent 
paying  body  of  ore  in  a  very  considerable  quan- 
tity. 

Amador  (Cal.)— closed  at  $290.  This  com- 
pany continues  to  maintain  its  well-merited 
reputation.  The  bullion  for  February  account 
is  the  largest  yield  for  any  one  month,  reaching 
$65,400.  A  dividend  of  $10  per  share  was  paid 
ou  the  9th  inst Eureka  (Cal.)  shows  a  bul- 
lion yield  of  $22,500  for  the  first  twelve  days' 
run  of  the  present  month.  A  dividend  of  $5 
per  share  is  payable  since  the  10th Confi- 
dence sold  at  $40(^34.  No  bullion  returns 
during  the  month  of  February.  On  the  11th 
inst.,  $3,066  came  to  hand. 

Alpha — was  quite  active  at  a  decline,  reced- 
ing from  $51  50  to  $42  50,  and  closing  yester- 
day at  $44.  On  the  11th  no  change  had  taken 
place  in  the  southeast  drift.  They  had  cut 
eight  feet  into  the  quartz  and  porphyry  on  the 
east  side  of  the  clay.  The  northeast  drift  is  in 
more  quartz,  and  is  said  to  look  quite  favorable 
for  ore.  Work  proceeds  slowly,  on  account  of 
hardness  of  rock  . .  .  Chollar-Potosi  changed 
hands  at  $174@,163,  and  closed  at  $165.  Dur- 
ing the  week  ending  March  5th,  they  extracted 
740  tons  of  ore.  Nothing  of  a  favorable  nature 
from  the  mine.  The  bullion  receipts  during 
the  month  of  February  amounted  to  $74,869 
against  $50,700  in  January. 

Pocotillo  (White  Pine)— was  in  the  market 

during  the  week  at  $20@18  50  per  share 

Large  sales  of  Silver  Cord  (Idaho)  were  made 
at  $17  50®15. 

The  sales  in  the  San  Francisco  Stock  and  Ex- 
change Board  since  last  Saturday  amounted  to 
$1,547,566. 


Amador  On.,  dlv,  $0  po.  share, 
Bacon,  Storey  co..  New,  div... 

Ohollar  Potoal,  dlv  ,  %:f> 

Crown  ('■■int.  ilivul.  ml.  $7.80.. 

Cl.lorld.-Mt  Tun.,  W'hlL-  Pine,  Feb.  2,  Wc.-Mnr   |$— An.  It. 

Cordillera,  Mox Annual  .Meeilnj,'  March   IS 

Coney   preferred  Stock,  dlv.  llj  per  cent March  10,  18G9 

Cherokee  Flal,  Bullc  30.  March  I.  S5. April  3— April  20 

Daney,  Lyon  Co.  Nov.,  March  8,  $2.50 April  12— May  3 

Empire  M.  A  M.,  Nev.,  dividend  SG Payable  Mnvl5. 18f.; 

Eureka,  dlv.  $5 Payable  March  10,  1*09 

Poison.  St  A  Ft.  Pt.  R.  R.  Jan.  30,  $5.  ...March  3-March  20 

Gould  A  Curry,  (Hv..$7.M Pa  value  Mnv  16, 1847 

<iold  Hilly  M  ft  M -dividend.  $7  W.,..  Payable  .1  ul  v  1.1,  ISt.rt 
Golden  Kulc.  Tuolumne  co.  dlv.  50c  "3  »h....Pav.  Feb. 26,  18  0 
Glenwnod,  El  Dorado  co  ,  Feb   19,  $25. ...April  2— April  2  • 

Hale  &  Norcross,  dlv.  $125 Sept  16.  1867 

HopcUravol,  Nevada  co  ,  Feb.  24,  $1.... March  29— April  19 

I  X  L,  Alpine  CO..  Jan.  19,  $1  50 Feb.  27— March  17* 

Imperial,  storey  co.,  Nov.,  dlv Payable  June  20,  ISU8 

Julia,  S.loroy  co  ,  Ncv Meeting.  March  J5 

Keninck,div.,$20  per  share Payable  Jan.  10,1809 

Keystone Meeting  April  2 

Lyon  M  AM.,  El  Doradoco.,  Mar  6,  $1. .April  12— April  2C» 

Mr.  Tenabo,  Lander  co  ,  Jan.  23.  75c April  2— April  27" 

Mohawk  ,fc  Montreal,  Ncv.  en.,  Feb.  10,  $3...  Mar.  15— Mar.  31 

Mohawk  A  Montreal,  Nevada  co , .  Meeting  March  15 

M.ixwell,  Aniailor  co.,  Feb.  9  $1 March  13—  Aiofll 

MorniiiB  Star,  Alpine  co  ,  March  3,  $2... .April  5— April  26 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug.  J 6.  18S8 

North  Aincr.  Wood  P.  Co.,  March  12,  $1 April  14— May  1" 

Oriental,  Sierra  co  ,  Jan.  4.  S3. 60 Feb.  5— Feb.  20 

Occidental,  div   $2 Payable  March  2,  1859 

Peninsula,  Storey  co.,  Dec.  15,  $10 Feb.  U-Marchfi 

Pacific  Unassessable,  div Payable  June  18,  18lW 

Pocollllo Annual  Meeting  March  22 

Rattlesnake.  Tuba  co  ,  Dec.  19,  $7-50 Jan.  21— Feb. 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Feb.  8,  $6 March  31— April  3 

Santiago.  Silver Citv, dividend,  $2  50... Pavahlc  Dec   19, 1868 

Sand  Spring  -alt.  dividend  $1 Pavnble  Jan  6.  ISiip 

Star  Creek,  Nev.,  Feb.  26.  $1.50 March  29- >  prll  19' 

Ravage.  Virginia,  Ncv.  dividend,  $4. .Payable  March  4,  18M9 

Sun  Mnrcial,  Sonora,  Mex Meeting,  March  16 

Treasure  Trove, Lander  co.,  Feb.  15.  20c.  VTch  21— April  12 
Virginia  &  G.  H  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Mar.  10, 1869 
Yellow  Jacket,  dlv.,  $5 Payable  March  16,  1869 

with  an  asterisk  (*)  are  advertised  In  this 


Boring  for  Horizontal  Chloride  De- 
posits.— A  correspondent  of  the  "White 
Pine  JVews,  says  :  "Several gentlemen,  -with 
the  assistance  of  Mr.  Stanton,  are  boring  for 
mineral.  The  present  pioneer  work  in  that 
line  is  on  the  Lapatria  mine,  west  of  the 
Eberhardt  mine,  and  to  the  right  of  the 
road  leading  to  that  mine.  The  work  is 
prosecuted  so  quietly  by  two  men  that  one 
can  hardly  find  them,  and  yet  they  are  doing 
good  service.  I  believe  it  to  be  the  proper 
mode  of  prospecting  here  where  the  ore 
seems  to  be  under  the  limestone  lying  hor- 
izontally." 


Tide  Lands  at  San  Francisco. — The 
map  of  the  tide  lands  in  this  city  and 
county,  prepared  by  Engineer  Allardet,  has 
been  completed,  and  a  copy  is  being  pre- 
pared for  the  office  of  the  Secretary  of 
State.  The  Board  of  Tide  Land  Commis- 
sioners have  not  as  yet  passed  upon  the 
numerous  claims  which  have  been  pre- 
sented, but  have  them  under  an  almost 
daily  consideration.  It  is  more  than  likely 
that  these  claims  will  be  so  far  settled  that 
the  railroad  reservations  may  be  made  in  a 
few  days. — Herald. 


OKOCKRIKS,  KTC. 

Sutrar,  crushed,  ft  lb 

Do.    China 

Coffee.  Oosta  Rica,  ftVb 

Do.  Rio 

i'c-ii ,  Japan,  ft  lb 

Do  Green 

Hawaiian  Klco,  ft  H 

China  Rice,  V  lb.. 


35 

*  S 
1% 


Goal  Oil,*  pal lo».. 

Candle*,  ft  lb 

K.nirii  Butter,  $  it 

[sthniua  Mutter,  9  rr. 

Cheese,  California,  , ;  Q> 

EffKB,  5g  dozen 

Lard,  r1- ib is 

Ham  ami  Bacon,  %a  lb ., 14 

Shoulders,  "&  lb 7 

Kvtull  Prices. 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  W  lb 45 

do.      pickled,  %  lb 3,, 

do.     Oregon,  9)  lb 20 

do.      New  York,  ^Ib 35 

Cheese,  "^  lb , ^p 

Honey,  *)  ft 25 

Eggs,  «  dozen 45 

La  rd ,  $  lb 15 

Hams  and  iiacon,  ^lb 23 

I'ninl'crrlcM,  fy  gallon 1  2fl 

Potatoes,  f*  tb ijj 

Potatoes,  sweet,  f*  lb s 

Tomatoes.  %(  ft 3 

Onions.^lb 3 

Apples,  No.  1,  H  tb : 4 

Pears,  Tabic.  %i  lb f, 

Plums,  dried,  &  ft it) 

Peaches,  dried,  "^  ft ...; Id 

Ora lines,  S  dozen 75 

Lemons,  p  dozen.. 75 

Chickens,  apiece _ 

Turkeys,  ^  ft 23 

Soap,  Pale  and  0.  O 7 

Soap,  Castile.  %  ft 20 


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Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


8.  F.   STOCK  ANU  EXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Fbidat  Evening,  March  12,  I8fi9. 

MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS.  Bill-      Axl.Cil. 

Hnitcd  States  Bonds,  5  ais,  IStf,  '67, '68- *  H  85 

United  Stales  Bonds,  ft  '20s,  lSHi «*  85 

Unile-1  Stales  Bonds.  5  20s,  18(32 S5  8fi 

Lecal  Tender  Notes 77*6  77% 

Oalilomia  State  Bonds,  7s.  1857 97}£  PS 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  IDs,  1851 par  A  int. 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s.  1855 —  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1838.  85  87>£ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  UK  ISfio 100  — 

San  Fnmei'Co  School  Ron-is,  His.  lrtfil —  par  &  int. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds,  "s,  1S6G.  91  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1862 85  89 

Snn  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1864 87J^  89 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co   Bonds,  7s.  1865 87^  89 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Juilc;.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  87^4  89 

San  Francisco  City  ami  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1864.  87}£  89 

Sacramento  City  Bonds HO  SI 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  G» 65  — 

Marysvilk-  Bonds,  10s 75  SO 

Stockton  City  Bonds 65  70 

Vuba  County  Bonds,  8s SO  85 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds,  7s 76  77 

Butte  County  Bonds,  10s,  I860 75  — 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds,  7s 75  80 

California  Steam  Navigation  Co o1!  — 

Snrine- Valley  Water  Co tf8  — 

State  Telegraph  Co 26  — 

GAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  GasCo  77^  80 

Sacramento  Gas  Co 85  — 

RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad —  — 

San  Francisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad —  — 

Omnibus  Railroad 72  — 

Central  Railroad 50  — 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad 7 1 3-a  7JJi 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad U  12 

BANKING   INSTITOTIOWS. 

Pacific  Bank 9-K  J™ 

Tbe  Bank  of  Oalilorma     157  160 

People's  Insurance  Company 100  — 

INSURANCE  COMPANIES. 

Firemans'  Fund  Insurance  Co... 32$tf  9t 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 12li  128 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 600  520 

California  Insurance  Co WOO  1400 

Union  Insurance  Co 100  — 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19}£  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 84  87 

MINING  STOCKS— WASHOE  DISTRICT. 

Alpha «  <» 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher 20^  21 

Bullion,  O.  H 19  20 

Crown  Point 74  75 

C-de(Va.) —  — 

Confidence 54  d5 

Consolidated  Virginia —  — 

Chollar-Potosi 164  165 

Daney            *  5 

Exchequer^ 20  2'  « 

Empire  Miff  and  Mining  Co 70  7ft 

Gould&Curry lj"«  H8Ji 

(iold  Hill  Quartz 37J£  40 

Hale  &  Norcross 67  88 

Imperial 103  103 

Justice  and  Independent 13  14 

Ken  tuck. 26*  2£5 

Lady  Bryan "  W 

American J*  ™K 

pphir 34  35 

Overman °'  Jo 

Segregated  Belcher 9^a  10 

Savage «  *" 

Sierra  Nevada *J  *~ 

Yellow  Jacket 68  69 

Union —  — 

United  States —  — 

MIeCELLANF.OCS   MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador    (California) 290  206 

North  Slnr  (California) :   ■-  — 

Eureka  (California) 230  2-10 

Golden  Rule,  California 10  12 


San  Francisco  Market  Rates. 

Wholesale  Prices. 

Friday,  March  12,  I860. 

Floor,  Extra,  ^  bbl 55  25  $$3  60 

Do.     Superfine 4  50  @  4  75 

Corn  Meal,  ft  100  lbs 3  25  @  A  50 

Wheat,  #100  lbs J  50  @  1  70 

Oats,  ft  100  lbs J  75  ©2  20 

Barley,  ft  100  lbs 175  @  2  25 

Beans,  ft  lOu  lbs b  00  ©7  00 

Potatoes,  ft  MO  fts 75  @      90 

Hay    pi  ton 1°  00  (5)18  00 

Live  Oak  Wood,  ft  cord 9  00  @10  00 

Beef,  extra,  dressed,  ft  lb „  11  @      '? 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  00  ®  5  2o 

Hogs,  on  tool,  ft  tb 5  ®       7 

Hogs,  dressed, ft  lb 9  «j      10 


@  1  50 
@        2 


@  12 
®  12 
@      - 


San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 


PRICES  FOR   INVOICES. 


1  per  rent,  higher  than  ffi 


Jobbing  price*  rule  from   ten  to  jiftee 
folloicinq  quotatin 

Fkidat,  March  12,  1869. 

Iron.— Duty:  Pig.  S9  per  ton;  Rnilroud,  60c  ftlOOIbs;  Bar 
l@l>Sc  ft  Ib;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  ft  lb;  common,  H;@13£c 
ft  tb;  Plate,  I>Jc  ft  lb;  Pipe,  iyac  ft  lb;  Galvanized,  2>jc 
ft  lb. 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  Iron  ft  ton S42  50    @$ 

While  Pig  ft  ton 37  00    @  33  00 

Refined  Bar,  bad  assortment  ft  Ib —  03    ® 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ft  lb —  m    ® 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 —  04%@ 

Plate,  No.  6  to  9.   ®  Qiu 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 —  04k©  —    5 

Sheet,  No.  14  10  20 _  115    ra_    sw 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 -05    @_    fiQ 

Copper.— Duty:    Sheathing,  3;;c  ft  Ib;  Plgand  Bar,2kc  ft  tb 

Sheathing,  ft  lb <3j  —  26 

Sheathing,  Yellow  —  20    ©  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow —  10    ®  —  H 

Bolts —21    ®  —  22 

Composition  Nails —  21    ®  —  22 

Tix  Plater.— Duty:  25ft  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Charcoal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00    ® 

Plates,  I  C  Charcoal @  11  00 

Roofing  Plates iu  00    ®  10  50 


BancaTin.  Stabs,  ft  Ib 

Ptrel.— English  Cast  Steel,  ft  lb.. 

Quicksilver.— «  a 

Lead.— Pig,  ft  lb 

Sheet 

Pipe 

Bar 

Zinc  —Sheet* 


-  —    ®  —  35 

. @  —  15 

.  —  55  (Si  —  60 
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.  -  1 1  ®  -  - 
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Borax.— California. ft  lb —  35    @  • 


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mines  mentioned. 

CALIFORNIA. 

A(.PH'E  COWl'V. 

Markleeville  Miner,  Feb.  27th:  Work  lias 
been  commenced  on  the  Alpinetunnel,  now 
in  58  ft.,  which  will  be  continued  in  to  in- 
tersect the  underground  workiugs  of  the 
Tarshish  mine,  thought  to  be  not  over  300 
ft.  distant. 

The  Illinois  California  Co.,  which  has 
been  operating  in  the  granite  of  Raymond 
district  for  several  years  past,  has  sus- 
pended work. 

The  Morning  Star  shaft  is  now  down  so 
near  the  lode  that  small  strata  of  ore  are  be- 
ing encountered,  and  the  appearance  of  the 
ground  is  very  encouraging.  The  com- 
pany have  portions  of  the  castings  for  more 
roasting  furnaces  to  be  put  up  at  the  Pio- 
neer mill,  along  the  way  from  Cisco  to 
Carson,  and  will  probably  get  the  mill  run- 
ning again  as  soon  as  the  roads  are  in  or- 
der for  the  delivery  of  ore.  Parties  are  de- 
sirous to  work  the  Star  ore,  refractory  as  it 
is,  at  $14  per  ton  and  work  it  closer  up  to 
an  assay  than  is  done  with  Comstock  ore. 
It  is  further  intimated  that  the  second  class 
ore  will  pay  over  $100  clear  profit  per  ton. 

The  new  Hagan  furnace  at  Angel's  has 
been  running  for  some  time,  and  some  of 
the  roasted  rock  has  been  sent  to  SanFran- 
eisco  and  examined.  The  sulphur  was 
driven  off,  and  so  far  as  an  opinion  can  be 
formed  from  the  specimens  examined,  the 
success  was  complete  in  roasting. 

AHASOK  COUNTY. 

Jackson  Ledger,  March  6th:  The  mill  of 
the  Coney  Mining  Co.,  after  undergoing  a 
thorough  overhauling,  and  being  greatly 
strenghtened,  was  started  up  on  Thursday 
evening,  and  is  now  hammering  away. 

Jackson  Dispatch,  March  6th:  We  noticed 
the  other  day,  that  some  of  our.citizens  had 
commenced  sinking  a  shaft — or  rather  a 
prospect  hole — on  what  is  supposed  to  be  a 
rich  quartz  lead,  right  in  the  heart  of  town, 
on  Court  street.  We  did  not  learn  how 
much  the  rock  was  expected  to  pay  per  ton, 
but  were  informed  that  the  proprietors  con- 
template the  erection  of  a  mill  on  the  lead 
immediately. 

<AI.V1ER.1S    COUSTTT. 

Mokelumne  Hill  Chronicle,  March  6th: 
The  timber  for  the  new  hoisting  works  to 
be  erected  on  the  Palomo  mine,  in  Lower 
Rich  Gulch,  are  being  hauled  as  rapidly  as 
possible,  and  the  work  will  be  pushed  for- 
ward to  an  early  completion. 

York,  Smith  &  Co.  have  purchased  the 
mill  formerly  in  use  on  the  Radford  claim, 
and  are  busily  engaged  in  transporting  it 
to  their  quartz  lead  in  Jackass  Gulch. .  The 
company  have  developed  what  promises  to 
be  an  excellent  claim  in  that  locality.  More 
energy  is  being  exhibited  this  spring,  in 
quartz  mining,  than  ever  before. 

Since  the  commencement  of  the  fair 
weather,  mining  operations  have  been  re- 
newed with  increased  vigor.  At  Railroad 
Plat  labor  has  been  resumed  upon  all  the 
claims  temporarily  abandoned  during  the 
storm,  and  pay  rock  is  being  extracted  in 
large  quantities.  The  custom  mill  being 
erected  at  the  Plat,  by  Mr.  Smart,  is  nearly 
ready  to  commence  operations,  and  will  af- 
ford the  miners  of  tLiat  locality  increased 
facilities  for  crushing.  The  celebrated 
Petticoat  mine  continues  to  yield  the  pre- 
cious metal  with  its  usual  liberality,  their 
mill  being  kept  constantly  employed  in 
crushing  ore  which  averages  $100  per  ton. 
This  is  the  most  productive  claim  in  the 
county,  and  when  its  resources  and  wealth 
ai-e  fully  developed,  it  will  eclipse  any  in 
the  State.  Sanderson  &  Co.,  Gay  &  Co., 
the  Balmoral,  Chemisette  and  others,  are 
being  worked  with  profit  to  their  owners. 
All  the  mines  in  the  district  are  looking 
favorably,  and  the  prospects  for  the  future 
were  never  brighter. 

At  West  Point,  with  the  opening  of 
spring,  we  have  the  assurance  that  opera- 
tions in  quartz  will  be  resumed  with  spirit. 
West  Point  was  once  the  "  banuer"  district 
o£  tlie  county ;  but  the  abundance  of  water 
has  been  too  great  an  obstacle  for  the  min- 
ers, witU  their  limited  means,  to  overcome. 
Proper  machinery  is  now  being  erected  on 
.  several  claims,  however,  to  obviate  this  dif- 
ficulty, and  as  the  season  advances  we  ex- 
pect West  Point  to  regain  its  former  flour- 
ishing condition. 

In  Ajower  Kich  Gulch,  work  is  being 
prosecuted  vigorously  and  successfully. 
Alexander  &  Co.  are  running  their  mill  day 
and  night,  and  it  is  giving  a  first-rate  ac- 
count of  itself.  This  company  have  been 
remarkably  fortunate  from  the  start.  Their 
mine  paid  from  the  commencement  of  work 
upon  it,  and  their  mill  has  never  been  al- 
lowed to  remained  idle.     The  Palomo  Go's 


mill  is  not  running,  it  being  impossible  to 
get  out  ore  until  the  new  hoisting  works 
are  completed.  When  they  are  finished, 
the  mine  will  be  thoroughly  developed. 
Norton  &  Co.  are  still  running  their  tunnel, 
endeavoring  to  find  the  lead. 

From  Angels  the  reports  are  comforting. 
Both  the  large  mills  in  that  town  are  run- 
ning, business  is  flourishing  and  times 
lively.  We  have  no  late  advices  from  the 
Sheep  Ranch  district.  Calaveras  will  pro- 
duce more  quartz  gold,  the  present  season, 
than  ever  before. 

JGX.  DOEADO    COTXTV. 

Placerville  Democrat,  Feb.  27th:  We  un- 
derstand that  a  gravel  deposit  has  been 
struck  in  Castle  Hill  about  two  miles  east 
of  Georgetown,  which  prospects  well. 
There  was  a  great  deal  of  labor  and  money 
spent  in  prospecting  this  hill,  in  '54  anil 
'55,  but  nothing  of  account  was  then  found. 
Our  informant  tells  us  that  two  companies 
have  now  struck  it,  and  from  present  indi- 
cations, the  deposit  is  quite  extensive. 

March  6th:  The  syenitic  hills  on  the 
northern  bank  of  Webber  Creek,  in  the  vi- 
cinity of  Cold  Springs  and  Gold  Hill,  are 
traversed  by  belts  of  dioritic  porphyry,  car- 
rying narrow  veins  of  auriferous  quartz. 
These  veins  can  be  divided  into  two  classes; 
those  which  contain  native  gold  only,  and 
those  in  which  the  gold  is  combined  with 
various  minerals.  But  little  has  been  done 
towards  developing  the  former;  some  in- 
deed, as  the  American  lead  and  the  Grey 
Eagle,  have  yielded  good  quartz  from  the 
very  surface,  and  one  at  least,  the  Colum- 
bus, has  at  one  time  been  famous  for  its 
uncommon  richness;  but  none,  so  far,  has 
been  opened  at  a  greater  depth  than  about 
40  to  60  ft.  Among  the  veins  belonging  to 
the  latter  class,  the  most  important  occur 
a  short  distance  from  the  line  of  junction 
of  the  granite  and  slate.  On  this  vein  two 
companies  have  made  locations:  Schleicher 
&  Co.,  who  have  done  just  work  enough  to 
hold  their  claim  and  ascertain  the  presence 
of  good  ore;  and  the  Hill  Lead  Mining  Co., 
who  hr>v3  put  up  steam  hoisting  works  as 
well  as  a  4-stamp  battery,  and  sunk  a  shaft 
about  100  ft.  deep.  In  the  Hill  Lead 
mine  the  width  of  the  vein  varies  from  2  to 
18  inches  and  will  average  one  foot.  The 
gangue  matter  consists  essentially  of  quartz, 
diorite  and  carbonate  of  lime,  with  some 
carbonate  of  manganese.  The  ore  is  re- 
markable for  its  complexity.  Native  gold, 
which  was  abundant  near  the  surface,  soon 
disappeared,  and  now  occurs  as  an  excep- 
tion only.  The  gold  is  found  combined 
with  iron  pyrites  and  tellurium,  while  a 
great  variety  of  minerals,  as  copper  pyrites, 
galena,  telluret  of  iron,  etc.,  are  accident- 
ally met  within  varying  proportion.  The 
ore,  although  rebellions,  is  rich;  the  first 
class  paying  not  less  than  $200  per  ton. 

It  is  rumored  that  the  U.  S.  Grant  mine, 
on  Brush  Creek,  has  been  sold  to  some 
Eastern  parties.  Parties  have  already  ne- 
gotiated for  machinery  to  place  on  the 
mine,  and  have  agreed  to  have  the  same 
completed  within  three  months.  The  mine 
has  been  prospected  to  the  depth  of  59  ft., 
the  rock  from  which  worked  in  an  arastra, 
yielded  $30  per  ton. 

The  Silicon  mine,  on  Smith's  Flat,  has 
been  sold  to  parties  i  a  San  Francisco,  who 
have  made  several  shipments  of  the  rock, 
recently,  to  the  Bay. 

A  Frenchman  and  a  German  have  discov- 
ered an  exceedingly  rich  vein  of  gold-bear- 
ing quartz  up  at  American  Camp.  The 
specimens  they  brought  down  to  the  city 
to  day  are  very  rich.  It  is  somewhere  near 
the  U.  S.  Grant  and  the  Star  veins. 

It  is  rumored  that  Andrew  Eocco  has 
bought  the  interest  of  Irwin  Davis,  in  the 
Golden  Rock  Water  Ditch. 

KEitX     CODSTT.  • 

Havilah  Courier,  March  2d:  The  well 
known  McKeadney  mill,  has  been  clattering 
away  since  Thursday. 

La  Esperanza  claim,  in  Kelsoe  Valley, 
about  five  miles  south  of  Sageland,  worked 
by  Birdseye,  Carter  and  others,  is  turning 
out  well.  They  have  a  5-stamp  battery,  and 
last  week  retorted  13S  ozs.  after  a  run  of  13 
days.  The  claim  promises  to  continue 
profitable. 

MARIPO^l      Ct*TJVT"V. 

Gazette,  March  5th:  It  is  reported  that  the 
Crown  Lead  Mining  Co.,  near  Coulterville, 
will  commence  operations  again  soon.  At 
present  the  company  are  engaged  in  repair- 
ing roads  and  preparing  to  raise  quartz, 
etc.,  for  the  purpose  of  getting  this  mining 
property  uuder  full  operation. 

The  Washington  quartz  mill,  situated 
near  Hornitos,  crushed,  week  before  last, 
40  tons  of  rock  which  yielded  $1,400 — for 
six  days'  run. 

XJ2VABA.  COIT^TY. 

Transcript,  March  2d  :  The  North  Bloom- 
field  Gravel  Mining  Co.  have  located  that 
portion  of  Canon  Creek,  from  a  point  be- 
low the  Jefferson  Quartz  Mill  to  Bowman's 


ranch.  The  creek  is  located  for  the  pur- 
pose of  diverting  the  waters  of  said  creek 
for  mining  purposes.  The  claim  includes 
all  the  waters  of  the  creek,  and  its  tributa- 
ries above  Jefferson  mill. 

Andrew  &  Co.  have  located  and  claim 
1,500  feet  on  the  extension  of  the  West 
Idaho  ledge,  situated  between  Deer  Creek 
and  Slate  Creek,  in  Grass  Valley  township. 

March  5th :  For  some  months  past  ce- 
ment mining  in  Little  York  township  has 
been  rather  dull,  but  during  all  the  time 
the  claims  of  Brown  Bros.,  near  You  Bet, 
have  been  yielding  handsomely,  and  they 
are  now  turning  out  more  dust  than  ever 
before.  Taking  into  consideration  the  dif- 
ference in  cost  of  working,  these  claims 
beat  White  Pine. 

During  the  past  three  weeks  the  Brown 
Bros,  have  taken  out  in  the  neighborhood 
of  817,000,  the  claims  averaging  over  $6,- 
000  per  week.  The  last  run  of  two  and  a 
half  days  yielded  $2,700.  The  mill  has 
since  then  been  stopped  for  repairs  in  the 
batteries,  and  will  be  ready  to  start  up 
again  on  Monday  next. 

Neeee  and  West,  at  Brown's  Hill,  near 
You  Bet,  have  commenced  work  in  their 
claims,  after  being  idle  for  six  months,  and 
they  struck  the  channel  last  week,  where 
they  found  excellent  prospects.  Some 
three  years  ago  these  parties  opened  upon 
a  basin  or  hole  which  was  then  supposed 
to  be  the  channel,  and  they  took  out  a  large 
amount  of  money,  after  which  they  ran  out 
of  pay,  and  pushed  their  tunnel  ahead  sup- 
posing that  the  channel  went  through  the 
hill  in  a  direct  line  to  the  Brown  Bros, 
claims.  Since  they  again  commenced  work 
the  channel  has  been  found,  and  it  is  as- 
certained that  it  takes  a  shaq:)  bend  around 
the  hill,  and  that  the  hole  or  basin  from 
which  they  got  such  good  pay  was  formed 
by  the  short  turn  and  eddy  in  the  old  river 
bed.  They  are  now  breasting  out  in  the 
true  channel,  for  the  purpose  of  getting 
the  cement  ready  for  milling. 

Gazette,  March  2d  :  The  Grass  Valley 
correspondent  writes:  Among  the  new 
enterprises  which  promise  success,  I  notice 
the  Garden  City  mine,  located  above  the 
old  Gold  Hill  mill  on  Wolf  Creek,  and 
owned  by  a  San  Francisco  Co.  The  ledge  in 
this  mine  is  about  two  feet  in  thickness, 
with  beautiful  walls,  and  shows  some  gold 
with  heavy  sulphurets.  The  miners  are 
now  engaged  in  raising  the  incline  shaft  to 
the  surface.  Gregory  &  Mansau,  at  Sebas- 
topol  Hill,  are  taking  out  some  splendid 
rock,  which  good  judges  say  will  pay  as 
high  as  $75  per  ton.  The  ledge  is  not  a 
very  large  one  as  yet,  but  has  improved  as 
the  miners  go  down  on  it. 

The  "Young  Pines"  Co.  think  they  have 
a  good  ledge,  as  it  is  an  extension  of  the 
Wm.  Penn  Co's  lead.  Work  will  be  re- 
sumed on  the  Young  Pines  claims  some- 
time in  the  summer. 

There  has  been  but  little  said  about  the 
U.  S.  Grant,  the  Seven-Thirty,  the  Bowery 
or  the  Bay  State  ledge  lately,  because  no 
crushings  have  been  made  from  either  of 
them,  on  account  of  the  roads  being  too  soft 
for  hauling  rock  to  the  mills.  All  of  these 
mines  have  lots  of  good  looking  ore  on  the 
surface,  and  will  be  enabled  to  crush  with- 
in a  week  or  two. 

March  5th  :  A  flume  is  now  being  con- 
structed by  Leavitt  &  Co.  from  Deer  creek, 
up  Kelsey's  ravine,  to  connect  with  the  old 
flume  across  Pine  and  Commercial  streets. 

March  6th  :  Work  is  soon  to  be  resumed 
on  the  Allison  Ranch  mine.  One-half  of 
the  mine  has  been  purchased  by  Erwin 
Davis. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  March  5th  :  Philip 
Day  has  started  a  quartz  mill  at  Rough  & 
Ready  and  is  running  it  night  and  day  on 
very  satisfactory  rock.  His  company  is 
running  into  Bunker  Hill,  and  it  is  thought 
that  good  rock  will  come  out  of  the  hill. 
The  Rough  &  Ready  mill  has  a  battery  of 
three  stamps  and  an  arasta. 

Ludington  &  Co.,  hauled  some  rock  from 
Grass  Valley  to  the  Rough  &  Ready  mill 
and  received  a  return  of  $40  per  ton. 

March  7th  :  Gregory  &  Mansau,  of  Sa- 
bastopol  Hill,  have  had  a  crushing.  Thir- 
ty tons  of  their  rock  yielded  them  the  sum 
of  $2,500.  The  ledge,  as  they  go  down  on 
it,  is  improving  in  thickness  as  well  as  in 
appearance. 

In  the  upper  part  of  the  county,  about 
Graniteville,  the  miners  are  preparing  for 
a  brisk  summers' work.  A  gentleman  just 
from  Eureka  informs  us  that  the  snow  is 
rapidly  melting  ;  only  about  two  feet  re- 
maining now  on  the  ground.  Some  of  the 
opened  mines  have  not  stopped  work  dur- 
ing the  winter,  and  when  the  snow  goes  off 
many  new  ledges  will  be  prospected. 

The  gravel  mines  of  Underwood  &  Co. , 
near  Union  Hill  have  lately  been  paying 
very  handsomely.  The  scarcity  of  water 
during  the   winter  prevented   work  upon 


these  claims,  but  now  from  $12  to  $15  per 
day  to  the  hand  are  realized. 

Grass  Valley  National,  March  5th  :  Lud- 
dington  &  Co.,  recently  struck  a  stringer  of 
this  ledge,  which  is  situated  in  Rhode  Is- 
land Ravine,  and  took  out  three  loads  of 
rock  from  which  they  realized  $125.  The 
rock  was  crushed  at  the  mill  of  Philip  Day, 
at  Rough  &  Ready. 

March  6th  :  We  saw  last  night  at  Find- 
ley's  bank  a  bowlfull  of  gold  worth  over 
$2,500,  the  yield  of  30  tons  of  rock  from 
the  ledge  of  Gregory  &  Co. ,  near  Osborne 
Hill. 

Transcript,  March  7th  :  The  blue  gravel 
mines,  at  Smartsville,  are  among  the  most 
valuable  in  the  State,  and  the  ground  is 
held  by  three  companies  as  follows :  Tho 
Blue  Gravel  Mining  Co.,  the  Blue  Point 
Mining  Co.,  and  the  Smartsville  Consoli- 
dated Hydraulic  Co.  For  the  past  three  or 
four  years  these  companies  have  been  en- 
gaged in  litigation  about  their  respective 
boundary  lines,  but  all  matters  of  dispute 
are  finally  settled,  and  the  three  compan- 
ies have  gone  to  work  in  earnest  upon  en- 
terprises of  great  magnitude. 

The  Blue  Gravel  Co.  have  started  upon 
their  deep  bed  rock  tunnel.  They  have 
been  at  work  on  this  tunnel  one  year  and 
expect  to  reach  the  channel  in  two  more, 
when  they  will  have  a  face  60  feet  deeper 
than  the  claim  has  yet  been  worked.  The 
Blue  Point  Co.  have  been  running  their 
tunnel  three  years,  and  expect  to  finish  it 
in  a  year  aud  a  half.  They  have  raised  two 
shafts  and  are  now  working  upon  the  tun- 
nel in  five  places,  to  strike  the  channel  at 
about  the  same  depth  as  the  Blue  Gravel 
company. 

The  Smartsville  Consolidated  are  wash- 
ing off  the  top  level,  and  have  ground  enough 
to  last  three  or  four  years  without  running 
a  bed  rock  tunnel. 

From  the  chaunel  at  this  point  immense 
sums  of  money  have  been  taken  out  and 
the  owners  have  become  rich.  When  they 
are  opened  to  the  new  levels  the  claims  will 
be  more  valuable  than  ever  before. 

Grass  Valley  National,  March  8th  :  John 
Calbert  &  Co.  have  located  900  feet  on  the 
Uncle  John  Co. ,  commencing  at  the  resi- 
dence of  John  Calbert,  on  Missouri  Hill, 
and  running  north  400  feet  to  Kelly's  house 
and  south  500  feet  to  the  Allison  Ranch 
stable. 

The  Hartory  mine  has  been  leased  to  a 
Company  of  about  25  men.  The  mine  has 
been  pumped  out  and  work  was  commenced 
to-day  taking  out  rock. 

Work  was  resumed  this  morning  on  the 
Wisconsin  mine.  For  a  year  or  two,  Den- 
nis O'Keefe  and  others  have  been  hard  at 
work  running  a  bed  rock  tunnel,  above 
Nevada,  in  order  to  strike  a  gravel  range. 
They  wore  about  giving  up  in  despair, 
when  last  week  they  finally  struck  it  rich. 
The  gravel  prospects  from  25  cents  to  $3.75 
to  the  pau,  and  from  four  car-loads  they 
took  out  $67. 

Frank  Morse  started  the  stamps  at  work 
this  morning  at  his  mill.  He  has  a  large 
quantity  of  good  looking  rock  on  hand,  and 
the  stamps  will  be  kept  busy. 

Leavitt  &  Co.  have  been  sluice  mining 
for  several  days  past  in  the  ravine  between 
Main  and  Broad  streets.  The  same  ground 
was  worked  over  19  or  20  years  ago. 

Gazette,  March  5th  :  We  noticed  a  fine 
specimen  of  copper  ore  at  the  Uuion  Hotel, 
weighing  about  sixty  pounds.  It  was  re- 
cently brought  up  from  the  Well  lead,  near 
Spenceville.  It  is  estimated  to  contain 
from  12  to  15  per  cent,  of  copper. 

PLACElt  tOCSTT. 

Auburn  Stars  and  Stripes,  March  4th  : 
We  are  informed  that  a  sale  of  one-fourth  in- 
terest in  the  mine  known  as  the  Paragon, 
has  just  been  made  for  $25,000.  The  claim 
is  divided  into  four  shares,  and  has  paid  in 
dividends  within  the  last  three  years  over 
$30,000  to  the  share.  The  tunnel  is  now 
3,000  feet  into  the  hill,  and  no  signs  of  the 
claim  paying  less  than  heretofore. 

SOI.AXO   COUNTY. 

The  Vallejo  Recorder  has  been  shown 
specimens  of  cinnabar  taken  from  the  mine 
owned  by  John  Brownlie,  near  that  city, 
which,  for  richness,  equals  anything  to  be 
found  in  the  New  Almadeu.  The  extent  of 
the  mine  is  not  known. 

SISKIYOU  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  Feb.  27th  :  After  giving  a 
general  history  of  quartz  mining  on  Hum- 
bug Creek,  the  editor  says  :  The  Eliza  and 
Accidental  are  both  of  good  width  and  will 
supply  an  abundance  of  quartz.  In  the 
Enapp  ledge  the  quartz  is  not  so  abundant, 
but  is  of  better  quality,  yielding  an  aver- 
age of  $50  to  the  ton.  Lash  &  Co.  having 
prospected  the  Eliza  and  Accidental  suffi- 
ciently to  satisfy  themselves  of  the  qual- 
ity and  quantity  of  the  quartz,  intend  to 
push  operations  on  them  with  vigor,  and 
we  may  confidently  expect  as   the  result, 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


, 


an  important  addition  to  our  gold  yield 

from  this  source.  During  the  past  t 
four  years  there  baa  been  also  a  San  Fran- 
cisco company  operating  on  the  Middle 
Fork.  In  1n';.j  tuey  erected  an  arastra, 
driven  by  water-power,  and  have  pros- 
pec     I  their  ledge  very    thoroughly,  and 

i  understand,  perfectly  satisfied  with 
tbe    n-, nit.      More    than    a    year    ago  they 

I  a  mill  tj  be  erected  on  the  claim, 
but  owing  to  some  want  of  harmony  among 
the  members  of  the  company,  the  mill  h.is 
never  been  Bbipped  from  Sao  Francisco, 
and  no  work  has  heeu  done  on  the  ledg- 
since.  During  the  past  few  years  still 
Other  parlies  havo  prospected  considerably 
witb  more  or  less  satisfactory  results.  A. 
M.  Jones  has  erected  an  arastra  at  the  Forks, 
with  which  he  has  been  crushing  reck  ob- 
tained from  up  near  the  base  of  "  Old 
Craggy."  How  much  per  ton  his  rock 
yields  wo  have  not  been  able  to  learn. 

TUOI.liMVE    IOI.VTV. 

S.oiora  Democrat,  March  6th:  Ryland  & 
Parsons,  of  Kincaid's  Flat,  are  doing  well 
in  tho  old  Dobbinspeek  ranch,  minim;  it 
up.  The  claim  is  15  feet  deep,  and  will 
last  20  years.  It  pays  from  $5  to  £0  per 
day  to  the  hand.     Five  men  are  employed. 

Knox  A-  Boyle  are  buildiug  a  fine  10- 
st-imp  mill  at  the  foot  of  their  claim,  in 
Quartz  Mountain.  It  will  be  completed 
about  the  15th  of  April.  They  have  two 
tunnels  running  into  the  mountain;  one  in 
about  400  feet,  the  other  about  2U0,  and  are 
being  pushed  forward  as  fast  as  possible. 
This  tunnel  is  50  feet  lower  than  the  uppar 
one.  The  rock  averages  $40  per  ton.  They 
have  out  now  some  30  tons,  aud  are  still 
getting  out  more.  When  they  get  their 
mill  in  operation  they  will  take  out  large 
sums  of  gold. 

Heslep's  claim,  adjoining,  is  paying  very 
well.  Mr.  H.  wants  to  purchase  a  larger 
mill,  his  old  rickety  8-stamp  mill  don't 
suit  him. 

App'a  claim,  adjoining  Heslep's,  is  also 
paying  remarkably  well.  This  claim  has 
always  been  considered  the  best  in  the 
county.  The  mill,  a  10-stamp  one,  is  lo- 
cated on  "Wood's  Creek,  one  mile  from  the 
claim.  Mr.  App  intends  to  build  a  new 
mill  upon  the  claim  next  fall.  He  has  two 
engines  in  his  mine  hoisting  rock  and 
water.  A  tunnel  pierces  the  mountain  some 
600  feet.  The  shaft  from  surface,  is  350 
feet  deep,  and  from  level  of  the  tuunel  250 
feet.  The  rock  averages  §11  per  ton.  Eight 
tons  per  day  is  crushed. 

D.  Kelly,  of  this  city,  has  half  a  ton  of 
rock  from  his  vein  on  Fox  Gulch,  that  is 
very  rich.  Streaks  of  gold  run  through 
every  inch  of  the  rock;  it  will  pay  §2,000 
per  ton.  He  has  sunk  a  shaft  some  60  feet 
deep.  Mr.  K.  will  send  this  half  ton  of 
rich  rock  to  San  Francisco,  to  have  crushed. 

Mr.  Stage,  Superintendent  of  the  TJ.  S. 
Grant  vein,  near  American  Camp,  is  push- 
ing forward  the  completion  of  the  mill  and 
and  hoisting  works.  Some  20  men  are  em- 
ployed at  present  in  the  mine  and  building 
the  mill. 

J.  B.  Hiskey,  of  the  Star  mine,  near  the 
U.  S.  Graut,  says  that  his  company  will 
soon  start  iu  again  and  get  out  rock.  They 
have  been  running  a  tunnel  for  the  past 
eight  months,  which  will  s  rike  the  vein 
some  400  feet  lower  than  the  old  tunnel. 

A  party  of  gentlemen  went  down  to  La 
Grange,  Stanislaus  County,  last  Friday,  to 
make  arrangements  about  cutting  a  ditch 
to  take  water  from  their  Columbia  ditch 
into  that  place. 

1"  V  K  V  CO  VST  Y. 

Marysville  Appeal,  March  4th  :  We  un- 
derstand that  tka  Pennsylvania  mine  is 
crushing  fair  rock,  and  that  its  futu.-e  pros- 
pects were  never  more  flattering.  Owing 
to  the  depth  of  the  main  shaft  the  claim  is 
troubled  with  water,  and  we  understand 
that  the  Trustees  have  ordered  a  12-inch 
pump,  at  an  expense  of  $3,000. 

E.  Halphen,  an  old  resident  of  Brown's 
Valley,  called  upon  us  yesterday  and  exhib- 
ited specimens  of  very  rich  quartz  from  the 
Howard  Hill  Mining  Co.,  a  mine  located 
on  Union  Hill,  two  and  a  half  miles  south 
of  Grass  Valley.  There  is  a  15-stamp  mill 
crushing  on  this  claim,  aud  judging  by  the 
rock  shown  us  the  proprietors  have  a  bright 
prospect  for  a  fortune. 

ARIZONA. 

Prescott  Miner,  Feb.  20th:  The  White 
Picacho  miue,  Dear  Wickenburg,  in  this 
county,  is  looming  into  importance.  Ac- 
cording to  tests  recently  made  of  the  ore, 
by  Reese  &  Krause,  of  Wickenburg,  for  B. 
Hussey  and  P.  Richardson,  who  design 
working  the  mine,  it  yields  as  follows  to 
the  ton: 

By  Fire  Assay— gold,  $87.20;  silver, 
$18.95;  total,  $106.23.  When  smelted,  it 
produced,  lead  25  per  cent.;  silver,  $16.00; 
gold,  $78.28. 

Prof.  Hodges,  of  Boston,  recently  paid  a 
visit    to   the   Sacramento   mining  district, 


aud  was  well  pleased  with  the  prospects. 
BRITISH  COLUMBIA. 
The  total  export  of  coal  from  Nanaimo, 
British  Columbia,  during  the  months  of 
January  and  February  last,  amounted  to 
3, 834  tons. 

IDAHO. 

Boise  Democrat,  Feb.  20th:  Tho  Rising 
Star  .Mining  Co's  property,  in  Flint  Dis- 
trict, has  been  attached  at  the  instance  of 
Thomas  Cole  Jr.  &  Co.,  for  about  854,000. 
This  is  but  the  result  of  mismanagement, 
as  the  mine  has  been  paying  very  fairly. 

Tho  news  from  the  Golden  Chariot  mine 
continues  favorable.  For  the  last  eleven 
days  they  have  run  out  an  average  of  15 
tons  per  day,  making  an  aggregate  of  165 
tons. 

A  correspondent  of  the  Helena  Gazette 
writes  from  Leesburg  that  the  snow  is 
about  18  inches  deep  iu  the  basin,  aud  from 
three  to  four  feet  on  tho  divide  between 
Leesburg  and  Salmon  City.  The  citizens 
have  quartz  on  the  brain,  growing  out  of 
the  discovery  of  two  ledges  ou  Arnet's 
Creek,  seven  miles  from  Leesburg.  James 
G.  Viar  discovered  the  Eureka,  which  is 
rich  iu  fine  gold.  The  other  is  called  the 
Musgrove  ledge,  half  a  mile  below  the  Eu- 
reka, and  is  also  very  rich  in  gold.  Work 
is  going  on  vigorously  on  these  ledges. 

MONTANA. 

Helena  Post,  Feb.  19th:  J.  T.  Harvey 
who  has  just  returned  from  the  Missoula 
mills,  informs  us  that  ho  is  at  work  mu- 
lling a  drift  into  the  White  Cloud  lode,  16 
miles  from  Fort  Owen,  and  taking  from  it  a 
species  of  decomposed  quartz,  which,  run 
through  arastras,  yields  very  richly. 

The  Whitlatch  Co.  which  suspended 
work  last  summer,  have  again  resumed 
most  active  operations  upon  that  mine  at 
Unionville.  A  large  force  of  miners  have 
commenced  cleaning  out  the  shafts  on  the 
lead  and  getting  everything  in  readiuess 
for  taking  out  rock  in  large  quantities.  It 
is  the  purpose  of  the  company  to  have  a 
mill  at  work  upon  this  lead  as  soon  as  one 
can  be  erected. 

We  learn  that  the  prospects  of  the  Lind- 
sey  Mining  Co.  improve  as  the  work  pro- 
gresses. For  the  last  week  two  shifts  of 
miners  have  been  constantly  at  work  on  the 
shaft,  which  has  been  suuk  to  the  depth  of 
about  29  ft.  It  is  calculated  from  the  indi- 
cations of  the  gravel  in  which  they  are  uow 
working,  that  they  will  strike  bedrock  in 
about  six  more  feet,  which  will  consume 
the  greater  part  of  this  week.  The  water 
which  accumulates  iu  the  shaft  has  decreased 
in  volume,  and  at  the  present  time,  during 
stoppage  of  the  pumps,  the  water  reaches 
a  poiut  a  foot  below  former  water  marks. 

The  splendid  tuunel  which  has  been  in 
progress  during  the  past  winter,  for  the 
purpose  of  striking  the  McClellan  lode,  has 
at  last  struck  it  after  running  200  ft.,  and 
is  being  run  through  the  quartz  compris- 
ing the  ledge.  There  is  no  doubt  but  that 
this  is  one  of  the  richest  lodes  iu  the  coun- 
try. A  mill  is  all  ready  to  be  put  up  upon 
this  lead,  and  will  be  erected  the  moment 
the  season  will  permit. 

The  Virginia  Democrat  says:  Morris1 
Creek,  situated  a  few  miles  from  Rochester, 
in  Deer  Lodga  County,  is  being  rapidly  de- 
veloped. The  lodes  of  the  district  are  sil- 
ver producing,  and  are  said  to  be  very  rich. 
It  is  said  that  a  large  number  of  the  own- 
ers of  lodes  are  at  work  upon  their  prop- 
erty with  the  greatest  hopes  of  success. 

A  new  lead  has  been  discovered  at  Ster- 
ling which  is  Slid  to  be  richer  than  any- 
thing ever  before  discovered  iu  that  sec- 
tion. 

NEVADA. 
HUMBOLDT. 

Unionville  Register,  Feb.  27  th:  The 
Alpha  miue,  situated  in  Butte  canon,  on 
the  west  side  of  the  Humboldt  range,  about 
six  miles  from  Unionville  and  three  from 
the  Central  Pacific  Railroad;  ranks  high 
among  the  first-class  mines  of  this  State. 
The  vein  is  at  present  12  feet  wide  in  the 
shaft,  now  130  feet  deep.  A  tunnel  is  be- 
ing run  on  the  vein,  following  its  course, 
aud  will  intersect  the  shaft  at  a  depth  from 
the  surface  of  220  feet.  The  vein  in  the 
tunnel  is  13  feet  wide  and  the  ore  of  a  su- 
perior quality.  Arrangements  are  being 
made  by  the  owners  to  ship  the  ore  by  rail 
road  to  the  Desert  mill,  at  the  lower  or 
west  side  of  Humboldt  Lake.  A  graded 
road  to  facilitate  hauling  ore  is  almost  com- 
pleted to  the  railroad  switch. 

Mr.  Smart,  who  returned  from  Elko  a 
few  days  ago,  informs  us  that  Frank  Dor- 
man  is  shipping  ore,  by  railroad,  to  the 
Truckee,  from  a  mine  in  Panther  canon. 

The  mines  in  Gold  Run  district  continue 
to  "pan  out"  regularly.  T.  G.  Negus 
shipped  from  the  Golconda  mine  in  tnat 
district,  on  the  21st  instant,  by  the  Pacific 
UnioD  Express,  two  bars  of  bullion,  valued 
at  $1,500  ;  and  Holt  &  Elzy  one  bar  valued 
at  $800. 


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REEsF.  RIVER. 

Aii-tin  Reveille,  March  4th:  Arrange- 
ments are  now  in  progress,  and  there  is 
every  reason  to  believe  will  soon  be  com- 
pleted, by  which  the  fine  and  extensive 
property  of  the  United  Reese  River  .Mining 
Co.,  will  lie  work  systematically  and  exten- 
sively. Tho  company  own  a  large  number 
of  veins  iu  this  district,  which  they  have 
allowed  to  remain  idlo  up  to  tho  present 
time. 

Belmont  Champion,  Feb.  27th:  A  corres- 
pondent, writing  from  Hot  Creek,  after  al- 
luding to  the  White  Pine  exodus,  says: 
But  the  most  of  us  are  remaining  on  the 
merits  of  the  district  as  a  mining  camp, 
knowing  as  we  old  residents  well  do,  that 
we  have  many  a  ledge  in  the  foothills,  as 
well  as  immensely  rich  chimneys  or  pock- 
ets on  our  limestone  mountains,  many  of 
which,  I  have  no  doubt,  will  prove  perma- 
nent veins.  We  have  oDe  positive  mine  in 
particular,  the  locators  of  which,  owing  to 
financial  difficulties,  have  been  obliged  to 
suspend  work  for  the  last  two  or  three 
months — a  fine  chance  for  capital  to  step  in 
and  get  a  valuable  piece  •  of  mining  prop- 
erty at  a  comparatively  low  figure.  There 
are  many  claims  partly  developed  which 
could  be  bought  cheap  for  cash,  that  would 
return  to  capital  the  fattest  of  dividends. 
Van  Gillet  has  located  and  opened  a  new 
vein  of  some  20  inches  iu  thickness,  which 
bids  fair  to  rival  the  best.  This  district, 
so  far,  has  been  unfortunate.  Capital  has 
done  nothing  for  us;  the  companies  that 
have  been  represented  here,  it  is  well 
known,  have  kept  their  money  at  home — 
apparently  expecting  to  openmines  without 
disbursements.  Whenever  we  have  live 
capital  invested,  with  efficient  management 
then  will  our  section  render  up  its  hidden 
treasures  to  the  satisfaction  of  all  parties 
interested. 

The  Montezuma  mill,  better  known  as 
Dean's  mill,  situated  in  the  lower  part  of 
Belmont  Canon,  is  daily  hammering  away 
on  ore  from  the  Galvin  mine,  situated  on 
Arizona  Hill,  with  fine  results.  This  mill, 
with  a  capacity  of  four  stamps  of  180  lbs. 
each,  is  doing  bravely  for  one  of  its  size. 

During  the  past  week  there  was  shipped 
by  the  Belmont  Silver  Mining  Co.  to  the 
First  National  Bank  of  Austin  five  bars  of 
bullion,  weighing  355  lbs.,  valued  at  $4,- 
214.85. 
w  isaiiE. 

[  In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  por- 
tion of  this  paper  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.  ] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  March  2d  :  Yester- 
day moring  the  lower  tunnel  of  the  Occi- 
dental tapped  a  vein  of  about  15  inches  of 
water.  The  tunnel  is  being  run  on  the 
west  side  of  the  lead  and  the  water  comes 
in  at  the  bottom  and  from  the  east  side  of 
the  tunnel.  The  striking  of  this  water  is 
considered  a  very  favorable  indication. 

The  Bacon  Mill,  Silver  City,  started  np 
last  eveuing  on  Hale  &  Norcross  ore.  The 
mill  contains  20  stamps,  eight  Wheeler, 
eight  Knox  and  two  Hepburn  pans,  and  is 
capable  of  working  40  tons  of  ore  per  day. 

The  Alpha  Co.  yesterday  struck  a  small 
vein  of  very  fine  ore  in  drifting  toward  their 
ledge.  Tho  vein  found  is  on  the  west  side 
of  the  main  lead,  It  is  expected  that  the 
main  vein  and  good  ore  will  be  reached  in 
about  six  days. 

The  lone  mill,  Lower  Gold  Hill,  has  re- 
cently been  purchased  by  tbe  proprietors 
of  the  Twin  mine,  Silver  City,  who  will 
start  the  same  into  operation  to-day  or  to- 
morrow on  ore  from  their  mine. 

Tho  experts  are  looking  for  ore  in  the 
Imperial  in  about  ten  days. 

March  3d :  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  shipped 
from  their  Gold  Hill  office  during  the 
month  of  February,  bullion  amounting  to 
$229,251  55. 

March  4th  :  Some  excellent  ore  has  been 
found  in  the  west  vein  of  the  Justice  and 
Independent  mine  at  the  260-foot  level. 
Assays  running  as  high  as  $300  have  been 
obtained  from  it.  The  old  caved  drift  at 
the  350-foot  level  has  been  cleared  out  and 
retimbered.  It  was  found  to  run  north- 
ward from  the  shaft  a  distance  of  150  feet. 
At  the  north  end  some  very  promising  ore 
has  been  found.  The  lead  at  this  poiut  is 
said  to  very  much  resemble  the  Comstock 
in  the  lower  level  of  the  Hale  &  Norcross. 

The  Sierra  Nevada  mill  is  running  to  its 
full  capacity  (20  stamps)  on  ore  from  the 
company's  mine.  Of  late  they  have  found 
a  deposit  of  ore  much  superior  to  that 
which  they  have  been  crushing  during  the 
time  this  mill  has  been  in  operation. 

A  dispatch  dated  Virginia  City,  March 
4th,  says  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  shipped,  last 
night,  39  bars  of  bullion,  weighing  2,760 
pounds,  and  valued  at  $73,233.59. 

Much  anxiety  is  felt  over  the  result  of 
operations  in  the  Hale  &  Norcross,  aud 
strong  hopes  are  entertained  that   a  good 


body  of  ore  will  be  struck  soon,  in  the  lower 
level. 

WHITE  PISE. 

Our  exchanges  from  this  district  have 
not  come  to  hand  this  week,  vet  we  believe 
that  nothing  of  a  startling  character,  fur- 
ther than  lias  already  been  published,  has 
been  developed,  and  indeed  we  cnnnot  ex- 
pect any  new  aud  reliable  information  until 
the  ground  has  been  cleared  of  snow  and  a 
chance  has  been  given  to  more  thoroughly 
prosp  et  and  develop  the  mines,  which,  ac- 
cording to  some,  will  be  within  a  month, 
but  others  postpone  tho  bright  day  until 
the  mouth  of  June. 

Virginia  Enterprise,  March  3d  :  Many 
persons  are  still  leaving  this  part  of  the 
State  for  White  Pine.  The  pleasant  weath- 
er which  has  of  late  prevailed,  has  kept  the 
fever  raging,  when  it  would  otherwise 
have  subsided  till  spring.  Most  of  those 
leaving  at  present,  are  going  out  on  "gen- 
eral principles."  Having  neither  mines  or 
town  lots  in  the  new  region— they  expect 
to  make  fortunes  in  some  way  at  present 
unknown  to  themselves  and  everybody 
else 

The  Robinson  district,  some  30  miles 
east  of  White  Pine,  is  said  to  contain  some 
very  large  and  valuable  lends.  A  party  of 
gentlemen  interested  in  the  district  leave 
this  city  to-day  to  look  after  locations  made 
for  them  there.  The  assays  of  the  princi- 
pal leads  discovered  run  from  $80  to  $275. 
There  is  said  to  be  plenty  of  wood  and  water 
in  the  district,  and  the  country  rock  is  sim- 
ilar to  that  at  White  Pine,  being  limestone 
and  granite. 

Austin  Reveille,  Feb.  27th  :  We  were  in- 
formed to-day  that  bullion  amounting  to 
$30,421  99,  was  shipped  by  the  agency  of 
the  First  National  Bank  of  Nevada,  at  Treas- 
ure City,  White  Pine,  to  Elko  and  thence 
overland  to  New  York  city,  on  the  24th  and 
25th  instant. 

March  1st :  The  stage  from  White  Pine, 
which  arrived  here  this  morning,  brought 
eight  bars  of  bullion,  weighing  673  pounds, 
which  were  consigned  to  the  Bank  of  Cal- 
ifornia and  forwarded  by  Wells,  Fargo  <fe 
Uo's  Express. 

UTAH. 

Salt  Lake  Reporter,  March  3d :  We  have 
been  shown  by  a  gentleman  an  assay  of  ore 
from  a  mine  within  40  miles  of  Salt  Lake 
City,  which  has  heretofore  been  worked 
merely  for  lead  and  silver.  The  assay  was 
made  at  the  office  of  Rein,  Hennire  &  Co., 
San  Francisco,  with  the  following  results  : 
18.20  oz.  of  silver,  at  $1.30  per  oz.,  $23.69; 
48.60  oz.  of  gold  at  $20.67  per  oz.,  $1,004.- 
51.  66.82  oz.  per  ton  of  2,000  pounds, 
rating  at  $1,026.25. 


Japan. — The  editor  of  the  Virginia  En- 
terprise has  been  shown  a  letter  from  Yo- 
kohama, Japan,  from  which  the  following 
extracts  are  taken:  I  am  convinced  that 
these  islands  contain  as  rich  gold  and  silver 
mines  as  any  in  the  world.  The  heretofore 
exclusive  policy  of  the  Government  has 
prevented  the  proper  development  of  the 
mines — besides,  the  peeple  until  now  en- 
tertained the  opinion  that  it  was  criminal 
to  extract  more  ore  than  was  required  for 
immediate  aud  necesaary  use,  and  that  a 
great  sin  would  be  committed  in  case  no 
ore  was  left  for  future  generations.  Oh, 
for  a  dozen  or  so  Washoe  prospectors  !  Yet 
there  are  some  Japanese,  not  having  the 
fear  of  their  gods  before  tnem,  who  have 
smuggled  to  this  place  enough  gold  and 
silver  ore  to  till  13  large  warehouses.  Dif- 
ferent and  more  liberal  ideas  are  now  pre- 
vailing with  the  party  at  present  in  power. 
The  rebellion  between  the  Northern  and 
Southern  parties  still  continues.  The  party 
now  in  power  is  entitled  to  the  ownership 
of  the  mines,  and  being  in  need  of  money 
to  carry  on  the  war,  has  for  the  first  time 
invited  foreign  miners  to  act  as  superin- 
tendents, on  large  salaries,  in  order  to  ex- 
tract as  much  bullion  as  possible  in  a  short 
space  of  time. 

Thirteen  and  a  half  Centuries  ago. — 
A  curious  discovery,  kept  secret  for  four- 
teen years,  has  just  come  to  light  at  Ra- 
venna. The  workmen  engaged  in  digging 
a  canal  near  the  present  railroad  station, 
in  1854,  found  a  skeleton  with  a  breastplate 
of  fine  gold  buried  face  downward.  The 
precious  piece  of  armor,  which  weighed  six 
pounds,  was  broken  up  and  the  pieces  se- 
cretly sold  to  jewelers.  Two  larger  pieces, 
which  appear  to  have  been  the  shoulder 
bands,  and  are  covered  with  chasing  and 
enamel,  have  been  given  up  by  a  jeweler 
in  Faenza,  but  the  remainders  are  proba- 
bly lost.  It  is  known  that  Theodoric  buried 
the  body  of  Odoacer,  after  his  murder  at 
Ravenna,  face  downward  ;  and  the  Italian 
antiquarians  suppose  that  this  goldeu  har- 
ness is  really  that  of  the  first  King  of  Italy. 
The  conquest  of  Italy  by  Theodoric,  the 
Goth,  took  place  about  the  year  500. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Washoe. — Water  can  penetrate  not  only 
through  fissures,  crevices,  and  planes  of 
stratification,  but  also  through  the  mass 
of  rocks.  It  is  necessary  to  distinguish 
the  penetration  of  water  through  capil 
lary  interstices  between  crystalline  or 
amorphous  minerals  and  rocky  matrices, 
from  actual  penetration  into  minerals 
themselves.  The  larger  the  last  named 
are,  for  example  coarse-grained  granites, 
syenites,  trachytes,  conglomerates,  etc., 
the  more  readily  does  water  penetrate 
into  their  capillary  interstices.  Very 
fine-grained  sedimentary  rocks,  similar 
to  those  known  as  clay  slates,  are  readily 
permeated  with  water  in  the  direction  of 
the  planes  of  stratification,  but  with  great 
difficulty  in  a  direction  at  right  angles  to 
such  planes.  Water  when  absorbed  by 
crystalline  minerals  follows  the  direction 
of  the  cleavage  planes.  In  shafts  and 
mines  it  can  readily  be  seen  whether  a 
rock  is  readily  penetrable  by  water  or  not. 
The  greater  the  obstacles  presented  by 
water  in  mining  operations,  the  greater 
the  penetrability  of  the  strata  to  aqueous 
influences  may  be  inferred.  In  agate 
quarries  in  the  Amygdaloid  rocks  of 
Oberstein,  the  roof  is  always  wet,  water 
dropping  from  all  parts.  A  quick  and 
tolerably  simple  method  of  determining 
the  greater  or  less  porosity  of  rock,  is  to 
place  it  in  very  dilute  sulphuric  acid  in 
the  vacuum  of  an  air-pump.  By  this 
means,  the  air  in  the  pores  of  the  rock  is 
removed,  and  on  the  restoration  of  the 
atmospheric  pressure,  the  vacant  pores 
are  refilled  by  the  acid.  If  the  piece  ex- 
perimented on  be  now  broken  and 
washed,  the  presence  of  acid  may  be 
tested  by  litmus  paper. 

Calabria. — "  Apennine,"  as  applied  to  the 
mountain  chain  that  traverses  Italy,  with 
many  spurs  diverging  from  it  both  in 
easterly  and  westerly  directions,  is  de- 
rived neither  from  the  Greek  nor  Latin 
languages,  but  from  a  much  more  an- 
cient one,  the  Celtic,  which  language,  at 
a  remote  period,  pervaded  Europe,  and 
probably  Asia  also.  " '  Alp  "  and  "  Pen ," 
in  the  Celtic  language,  both  mean  high, 
or  lofty.  It  has  generally  been  asserted 
that  the  word  Albion  has  its  derivation 
from  the  Latin  word  album,  white,  from 
the  white  chalk  cliffs  of  the  southern 
coast  of  Britain.  The  probability  is 
asserted  that  Albion  may  be  derived 
from  the  word  Alp,  or  high,  as  additional 
examples  of  which  may  be  mentioned 
the  Clan  Alpin,  of  Scott's  Lady  of  the 
Lake,  and  the  Alpeens  or  long  sticks  of 
the  Kilkenny,  Tipperary  and  Waterford 
boys,  which  they  know  well  how  to  use 
in  a  "  scrimmage — alpeens  being  longer 
than  a  cudgel,  shillelagh  or  walking-stick. 
The  Alpenstock  of  Swiss  guides  and 
mountain  climbers  is  derived  from  the 
same  root  as  the  term  alps  itself.  Pen, 
for  a  mountain,  is  generally  used  in 
Wales  as  Penmanmaur,  and  in  Cornwall, 
Penrose,  Peudonnis,  Penzance,  and  a 
long  list  of  pens  could  be'  adduced.  In 
Scotand,  Pen  has  been  changed  into 
Ben,  as  Ben  Lomond,  Ben  More,  Ben 
Cruachan,  Ben  Lawun,  Ben  Nevis,  Ben 
Mac  Dhui,  etc. 


Strength    and  Economy   of  Hydraulic 
Pipe. 

Amongst  the  important  new  develop- 
ments that  have  been  made  in  mining  since 
the  era  of  the  discovery  of  gold  on  the 
Pacific  coast,  some  engineering  ques- 
tions involved  in  hydraulic  mining  are  in- 
teresting, and  worthy  of  a  much  more 
special  attention  than  has  been  paid  to 
them.  Of  the  greatest,  and  most  general 
importance  to  miners  andengineers,  are  the 
data  that  have  grown  out  of  trial  and  prac- 
tice in  the  use  of  iron  hydraulic  pipes, 
touching  their  dimensions,  weight,  strength 
and  cost.  At  the  same  time  we  may  men- 
tion, in  this  connection,  that  there  are  other 
engineering  problems  of  very  great  practi- 
cal and  economical  importance  to  gravel 
miners,  which  are  only  partially  developed, 
or  but  locally  applicable,  and  which  have 
not  been  duly  considered  in  publications 
on  the  subject. 

In  the  construction  of  iron  pipe,  orders 
are  usually  given  to  one  or  another  of  the 
foundries  in  this  city,  for  plate  or  sheet 
iron  pipes  to  contain  a  certain  volume 
of  water,  at  a  certain  head,  under  conditions 
of  slope  and  distance  applying  to  the  par- 
ticular mine  in  which  the  ordering  party  is 
interested.  As  the  price  is  in  proportion 
to  the  amount  of  metal  used,  miners  have 
not  been  slow  in  discovering  the  limits  be- 
tween the  greatest  practicable  reduction  in 
weight  and  strength,  and  the  economy  and 
durability  of  pipe  under  specified  heads  of 
pressure;  and  colossal  experiments  were 
thus  inaugurated  and  carried  quietly  to  a 
successful  issue,  by  persons  generally  who 
interested  themselves  not  in  the  least  in  the 
oapacity  of  sheet  iron  pipe  to  resist  press- 
ure, further  than  that  it  concerned  the  pro- 
duction of  gold  in  their  particular  mine. 

Amongst  the  fouudrymen  in  this  city 
certain  rules  have  been  established  on  this 
subject,  which  may  be  accepted  as  the  law, 
being  generally  followed  by  miners  in  or- 
dering hydraulic  pipe.  The  best  approxi- 
mation that  we  are  able  at  present  to  make 
to  a  rule  of  this  kind  is  that,  in  the  case  of 
11-inch  pipe,  for  example,  one-sixteenth 
inch  iron,  (called  "No.  16  iron",) — with- 
standing half  a  pound  of  pressure  to  the 
square  inch  for  each  foot  in  hight — will 
bear  a  head  of  250  feet  perpendicular. 
Were  the  pipe  inclined  along  the  surface  of 
a  bank  a  slight  variation  due  to  friction 
would  admit  of  increased  head  with  safety. 
The  pressure  on  the  pipe  laterally  will 
in  every  case  be  equivalent  to  that  which 
would  give  to  the  water  a  certain  velocity. 
In  figuring  it  down  to  the  "  lowest 
notch,"  and  taking  the  chances  in  thin 
pipe,  we  might  mention  a  number  of  hy- 
draulic miners  whose  experiences  would  be 
worth  noting.  Mr.  W.  D.  Clark,  a  ditch 
owner  at  Railroad  Flat  in  Calaveras  County, 
some  years  ago  purchased  at  40  to  50  cents 
per  foot,  or  less,  large  lots  of  corrugated 
iron  intended  for  houses,  and  unsalable 
for  that  purpose  at  the  time  in  the  market, 
the  same  being  l-20th  and  l-24th  of  an  inch 
in  thickness;  rolled  it  out,  and  constructed 
pipe  seven  inches  in  diameter,  which  stood 
a  pressure  of  250  feet  perpendicular.  Mr. 
Chabot,  of  the  Oakland  Water  Works,  has 
also  made  and  brought  into  use  a  consider- 
able quantity  of  very  light  pipe. 

But  the  most  extensive,  systematic  and 
thorough  tests  yet  made  of  the  strength  of 
thin  pipe  material  under  a  great  head,  took 
place  about  a  year  ago  in  connection  with 
the  water  supply  of  this  city  under  the 
auspices  of  the  Spring  Valley  Water  Co.; 
Messrs.  Moore  and  Cummings,  of  the  Ris- 
don  Iron  Works,  having  the  matter  specially 
in  charge.  The  results  arrived  at  were  im- 
mediately put  into  practice  in  the  construc- 
tion and  laying  of  the  30-irich  pipe  which 
is  now  supplying  this  city  with  water — a 
length  of  seven  miles.  The  greatest  press- 
ure at  any  point  in  that  distance  is  300  feet 
perpendicular,  and  the  iron  made  use  of 
there,   in   accordance   with  the  tests  pre- 


viously made,  is  No.  9,  or  one-ninth  inch 
cast  iron.  At  a  great  many  places  there  is 
a  pressure  of  near  200  feet,  at  which  either 
No.  9  or  No.  11  iron  is  used.  No.  11  iron 
is  used  to  withstand  the  pressure  at  100  feet 
head,  and  No.  14  at  60  feet.  The  latter, 
however,  withstood,  in  the  tests  that  were 
made,  a  pressure  of  140  pounds  to  the 
square  inch,  equal  to  about  300  feet  head; 
the  tests  being  made  in  the  yard  of  the  Ris- 
don  Works  with  an  ordiuary  hydraulic  ap- 
paratus, and  allowed  for  at  the  rate  of  one 
pound  to  two  and  three-tenths  feet  head. 

In  hydraulic  mining  the  most  common 
description  of  pipe  is  from  12  to  14  inches 
in  diameter,  and  of  No.  14  iron  (l-14th  of 
an  inch  in  thickness)  the  same  withstand- 
in?;  from  100  to  300  feet  head;  the  highest 
pressure  in  use  that  we  are  aware  of,  being 
400  feet,  though  we  are  unable  to  state 
what  weight  of  iron  wasusedin  that  case. 

Becently  wrought  iron  pipes  have  been 
brought  into  use  to  some  extent  in  the 
Spring  Valley  Water  conduits.  It  is  esti- 
mated that  one-sixteenth  inch  wrought  iron 
pipe  affords  the  same  resisting  power  as  a 
%  inch  of  cast  iron  material,  or  that  the 
former  is  six  times  the  strength  of  the  lat- 
ter. But  as  wrought  iron  costs  much  more 
than  cast  iron  for  the  same  weight,  the 
point  has  not  been  proven,  thus  far,  that 
wrought  irou  is  any  cheaper  than  castiron. 
Some  tabular  data  on  this  subject  are  found 
in  "  Molseworth's  Mechanics  Companion." 


Back  Again. 

It  is  with  pleasure  that  the  senior  Edi- 
tor once  more  greets  the  readers  of  the 
Press,  after  an  absence  of  some  six  months 
in  the  Atlantic  States.  The  fact  that  the  trip 
was  undertaken  for  the  benefit,  of  his 
health,  wThich  had  become  seriously  im- 
paired from  long  continued  editorial  la- 
bors, is  his  only  apology  for  silence  during 
so  long  an  abseuce.  Had  circumstances 
been  different,  it  would  have  given  him 
much  pleasure  to  have  drawn  from  his 
notes  of  travel  many  facts  which  would 
doubtless  have  proved  interesting  and  pos- 
sibly instructive  to  our  readers.  It  is  with 
much  pleasure,  however,  that  we  are  able 
to  refer  with  confidence  to  the  satisfactory 
manner  in  which  the  editorial  chair  has 
been  filled  during  our  absence,  and  our 
readers  will  doubtless  share  with  us  in  the 
additional  satisfaction  that  they  are  not,  for 
the  present  at  least,  to  be  deprived  of  the 
pleasure  and  instruction  to  be  derived  from 
the  facile  and  able  pen  of  our  late^iro  tern. 

At  no  former  period  in  the  history  of  in- 
dustrial progress,  has  there  been  so  much 
apparent  need,  or  so  marked  a  desire  for 
the  acquirement  of  practical  knowledge  as 
is  witnessed  at  the  present  day;  and  in  no 
department  of  knowledge  is  this  necessity 
so  strongly  felt  as  in  those  branches  in- 
volving the  application  of  chemistry  to 
the  arts  and  sciences,  and  to  industry.  The 
one  most  important  industrial  specialty  to 
residents  on  this  coast,  is  that  of  metallurgy. 
This  is  one,  the  general  importance  of 
which,  has  recently  stimulated  to  a  high 
degree  the  minds  of  scholars  and  thinkers 
of  all  countries,  and  the  result  has  been 
large  additions  to  our  stock  of  metallurgi- 
cal knowledge,  and  greatly  increased  facili- 
ties for  pushing  difficult  metallurgical 
operations  to  more  successful  and  econom- 
ical issues. 

Notwithstanding  the  important  progress 
already  made,  we  have  good  reason  to  hope, 
in  the  immediate  future,  even  more  than 
has  been  accomplished  in  the  recent  past. 
Eully  impressed  with  this  opinion,  we 
shall  endeavor  to  make  the  Mining  and 
Scientific  Pkess  in  future,  a  still  better 
exponent  of  progress  in  this  direction. 

The  difficulties  involved  in  many  of  the 
questions  now  brought  forward  in  connec- 
tion with  mining  and  metallurgical  opera- 
tions seem  to  require,  in  carrying  out  the 
above  idea,  that  we  should  associate  upon 
our  editorial  staff  one  who,  by  recent  per- 


sonal inspection  and  foreign  study,  has  be- 
come thoroughly  informed  with  regard  to 
the  latest  advances  in  this  direction  in  Eu- 
ropean practice  and  in  the  Europeon  schools. 
To  this  end  we  have  secured  the  continued 
advantage  of  the  assistance  above  alluded 
to.  With  such  assistance,  added  to  our 
numerous  valuable  scientific  coutributors, 
we  have  no  hesitation  in  promising  that  we 
shall  hereafter  be  able  to  make  the  Press  of 
far  more  practical  value  than  heretofore — 
that  we  shall  be  able  to  keep  our  readers 
fully  posted  in  every  important  industrial 
improvement,  and  bring  them  into  direct 
and  easy  acquaintance  with  the  most  ad- 
vanced truths  of  science. 


The  Paris  Exposition  Reports. 

It  will  no  doubt  be  a  matter  of  consider- 
able interest  to  most  of  our  readers  to  learn 
that  active  measures  are  in  progress  to 
spread  before  the  public  a  full  and  com- 
prehensive report  of  the  late  Paris  Univer- 
salExposition.  The  work  necessarily  attend- 
ant upon  the  production  of  such  a  report, 
is  much  greater  than  would  be  supposed  by 
persons  unacquainted  with  labors  of  this 
kind;  in  fact,  in  thisinstance,  it  has  greatly 
exceeded  the  anticipations  of  the  Commis- 
sion which  was  appointed  for  its  accom- 
plishment. 

The  special  reports  from  the  different 
commissioners  have  all,  we  believe,  been 
some  time  since  handed  in  to  the  Secretary  of 
State;  but  it  has  been  found  necessary 
in  order  to  obtain  from  such  a  diversity  of 
material  and  writers,  a  unity  of  expression 
and  purpose,  to  submit  the  whole  mass  to 
the  supervising  eye  of  one  individual.  Our 
California  readers  will  doubtless  be  pleased 
to  learn  that  this  supervising  labor  has  been 
intrusted  to  the  Commissioner  from  this 
State— Professor  William  P.  Blake.  This 
labor  was  undertaken  at  the  request  of  the 
State  Department,  and  is  now  in  a  most  sat- 
isfactory state  of  forwardness. 

The  reports  cover  a  wide  range  of  sub- 
jects, some  of  them  constituting  exhaustive 
treatises  upon  their  respective  branches  of 
industry.  The  prominent  authors  are : 
Professor  Barnard,  of  Columbia  College; 
Professor  Morse,  Professor  J.  Lawrence 
Smith,  of  Louisville,  Ky.;  Commissioner 
General  N.  M.  Beckwith,  Mr.  A.  S.  Hewitt," 
C.  B.  Norton,  of  New  York,  and  Mr.  E.  B. 
Mudge,  of  Mass.  Professor  Blake,  of  this 
State,  is  the  author  of  one  of  the  most  im- 
portant of  these  reports — that  on  the  Prec- 
ious Metals,  which  is  extended  to  a  volume 
of  nearly  400  pages. 

The  series  of  reports  is  prefaced  with  a 
"  General  Survey  of  the  Exhibition;  with 
a  report  on  the  Character  and  Condition  of 
the  United  States  Section."  This  volume 
has  been  prepared  by  a  special  committee, 
consisting  of  Messrs.  Seymour,  Evans,  and 
Auchincloss,  assisted  by  Commissioner 
Beckwith  and  Professor  Blake.  The  entire 
series,  with  the  accompanying  illustrations, 
will  form  five  or  six  large  volumes  of  from 
five  to  six  hundred  pages  each.  About  fif- 
teen hundred  pages  were  already  through 
the  press,  but  not  yet  bound,  at  the  time  of 
our  visit  to  Washington,  the  last  week  in 
January,  and  comprised  the  following 
special  reports : 

The  "General  Survey  of  the  Exhibition," 
already  alluded  to;  Beport  on  the  Precious 
Metals,  by  Professor  Blake;  the  Production 
of  Iron  and  Steel,  by  A.  S.  Hewitt;  Wool 
and  Manufactures  of  Wool,  by  E.  B. 
Mudge;  Munitions  of  War,  by  C.  B.  Nor- 
ton and  W.  J.  Valentine;  Silk  and  Silk 
Manufactures,  by  E.  C.  Cowdin;  on  the 
Fabrication  and  Use  of  Beton-Coignet  (ar- 
tificial stone),  by  L.  F.  Beckwith;  on  the 
FineArts,  by  Frank  Leslie;  on  Instruments 
and  Apparatus  of  Medicine,  by  T.  W. 
Evans.  These  pages,  a  set  of  which  was 
kindly  placed  in  our  possession,  constitute 
about  one-half  of  the  entire  series.  They 
are  beautifully  printed,  on  very  superior 
paper;  while  the  style  of  execution  and 
the  arrangement  of  the  details  of  the  pub- 


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licution  reflect  the  highest  credit  upon  the 
Editor,  Professor  Blake,  and  the  Congress- 
ional printing  office. 

These  reports  do  not  present  tho  usiinl 
slovenly  and  cheap  appi  aronce,  which  is 
observed  in  ordinary  public  documents. 
They  are  printed  on  new  type,  with  profuse 
and  well-executed  illustrations;  and  it  is 
gratifying  to  find  In  their  appearance,  that 
public  documents  oan  be  made  to  assume 
an  interesting  dress.  It  is  in  ''very  way 
Biting  that  this  official  report  of  oneof  the 
most,  important  industrial  events  of  the 
19th  century,  should  thus  be  presented  to 
tho  country  and  to  the  world,  in  a  manner 
ami  form  every  way  worthy  of  careful 
study  and  permanent  preservation. 


Dry  Barrel  Amalgamation. 

Eoferenco  was  mado  in  our  last  issue  to 
a  dry  barrel  amalgamation  process  which, 
we  stated,  had  been  under  experimetal  and 
working  test  at  the  Miners'  Foundry  during 
several  months  past,  in  the  hands  of  the 
inventor,  Mr.  Alniarin  p.  Paul. 

Previous  to  the  extended  series  of  ex- 
periments above  referred  to,  this  process 
has  been  in  operation  for  some  time  at  the 
Kearsarge  mill,  in  Inyo  County,  where  it 
sjems  to  have  originated.  Mr.  Paul's 
claims  in  favor  of  tho  success,  and  of  the 
great  value  of  this  process,  are  sufficiently 
definite,  and  sustained  by  assays  and  docu- 
mentary testimony,  to  enable  us  to  present 
a  tangible  statement  in  regard  to  it  for  the 
information  of  metallurgists,  so  far  as  the 
results  are  concerned.  A  patent  having 
been  applied  for,  and  the  papers  not  yet  re- 
turned, wo  are  restricted  to  an  outward  de- 
scription; the  chemical  reagents  .used  in 
connection  with  the  dry  oro  and  quicksilver 
in  the  revolving  iron  barrel  being  for  the 
present  withheld.  Bntasthe  inventor  him- 
self does  not  pretend  to  explain  the  chem- 
ical action  in  its  details— claiming  only  that 
the  results  are  remarkably  favorable,  and 
that  friction  electricity  has  something  to 
do  with  the  matter — it  may  be  as  well  to 
ignore  theory  for  the  present,  and  to  at- 
tempt merely  to  state  the  facts. 

The  patent  is  named  the  "  Paul  &  Wood 
Electric  Process,"  the  patentees  being  A.  B. 
Paul,  the  introducerof  the  present  Washoe 
pan  process,  and  I.  L.  Wood.  We  have 
taken  from  Mr.  Paul's  statement  the  follow- 
ing notes  :  The  process  was  first  brought 
into  practical  operation  six  months  ago  on 
the  b^se  silver  ores  of  Kearsage  District, 
and  has  been  at  work  privately  in  this  city 
for  four  months.  It  embodies  in  its  results, 
says  Mr.  Paul,  the  Patio,  Freiberg  barrel, 
and  Washoe  pan  processes.  Its  remarkable 
feature  is  that  all  ores  containing  lead,  cop- 
per, antimony,  and  iron  with  the  precious 
metals,  may  be  cheaply  and  successfully 
amalgamated,  and  in  such  a  manner  that 
only  gold  ami  silver  are  taken  up  by  the 
mercury.  The  latter  point  is  claimed  to 
he  substantiated  beyond  all  question.  Cal- 
ifornia gold  ores  are  said  to  yield  their 
metals  at  a  percentage  never  before  attained 
in  any  other  manner.  The  machinery  con- 
sists of  a  plain  hollow  iron  barrel,  set  in 
brickwork,  so  as  to  revolve  over  a  fire  bed. 
The  ore  is  very  thoroughly  pulverized  and 
introduced  dry,  with  certain  chemicals  not 
specified;  the  barrel  is  set  revolving  and  at 
the  same  time  the  fire  is  kindled,  heating 
up  the  ore  to  a  degree  such  as  certainly  to 
expel  all  atmospheric  dampness.  The  effect 
of  this,  according  to  the  inventor,  is  to  cre- 
ate electrical  conditions  in  the  ore  which, 
in  some  way  unexplained,  operate  advan- 
tageously. The  evidence  of  the  existence 
of  such  electrical  condition  does  not  appear 
to  be  anythingmore  positive  than  thattheore 
clings  to  the  periphery  of  the  iron  cylinder, 
and  has  the  appearance  of  a  body  of  mag- 
netic particles  clinging  to  a  magnet.  Mer- 
cury is  now  introduced,  and  the  fire  with- 
drawn; as  the  barrel  revolves  amalgama- 
tion goes  on  rapidly.  Two  hours  completes 
most  ores,  though  four  hours  is  sometimes 
necessary.  Before  introducing  mercury 
the  heat  must  be  allowed  to  subside  so  far 
as  to  avoid  all  volatilization  of  the  mercury. 
The  amalgamation  being  completed,  the  ore 
is  discharged  in  the  shape  of  a  mass  of  ore  in- 
timately mixed  and  combined  with  mercury 
into  a  Steven's  Galvanic  Settler — a  tub  with 
a  copper  bottom  and  floating  zinc  lid  con- 
taining acidulated  water,  constituting  the 
simple  elements  of  a  galvanic  battery.  The 
negative  pole  being  at  the  bottom,  the 
precious  met:ds   are   precipitated,  and  run 


off  as  usual.  It  is  claimed  that  in  this  way 
mercury  is  less  liable  to  be  lost,  notwith- 
standing its  intimate  admixture  with  large 
quantities  of  barren  oi*o  or  gangue,  than  in 
ordinary  wet  amalgamation. 

The  circumstance  alleged  of  amalgamat- 
ing only  tho  gold  and  silver  in  ores  com- 
bined with  such  troublesome  substances  as 
lead,  copper  and  antimony,  is  ascribed  by 
Mr.  Paul  to  the  development  of  some  new 
principle,  the  nature  of  which  will  bo 
moro  fully  dwelt  upon  hereafter. 

The  machinery  certainly  is  simple  and 
inexpensive  enough.  Cylinders  may  be 
made  to  contain  from  fifty  pounds  to  fivo 
tons;  sago  brush  will  make  all  the  fire  that 
is  necessary;  and  little  water  is  required 
for  the  settling,  which  may  be  used  over 
and  over  again;  a  fact  which  would  render 
this  process  applicable  to  many  localities 
where  reduction  has  been  heretofore  im- 
practicable. 

A  large  number  of  certificates  of  the  re- 
sult of  workings  by  this  process,  in  com- 
parison with  ordinary  wet  amalgamation, 
have  accumulated  in  the  iuventor'R  hands 
from  which  we  select  the  following  : 

Mr.  T.  B.  Wingard,  Secretary  of  the 
Kearsarge  Gold  and  Silver  Mining  Com- 
pany, Inyo  County,  states  that  in  conse- 
quence of  the  ores  of  that  company  being 
so  thoroughly  impregnated  with  lead,  an- 
timony, and  other  rebellious  substances, 
they  have  not  been  able  to  get  out  over 
$123  to  the  ton  by  pan  working,  and  the 
bullion  went  down  to  forty-seven  cents  to 
the  ounce;  while  by  this  process  the  same 
ore  was  worked  up  to  $314  to  the  ton,  and 
the  bullion  brought  out  was  .962  fine,  or 
§1.91  to  the  ounce,  of  which  ©1.21  was  sil- 
ver, and  70  cents  gold;  chemically  pure 
silver  being  $1.29  to  the  ounce. 

Mr.  Henry  B.  Beed,  Superintendent  of 
the  Cordillera  Mining  Company,  Chihua- 
hua, Mexico,  testifies  that  the  moderately 
rebellious  ores  of  that  district  worked  up 
to  $780  per  ton  by  ordinary  pan  amalgama- 
tion, and  to  $867. 40  by  the  present  process. 
Nathaniel  Page,  of  the  Quartz  Mountain 
mine,  Mariposa  County,  states  that  some 
auriferous  pyrites  from  that  mine  were 
worked  by  the  Plattner  chlorination,  and 
also  by  the  present  process;  resulting  in 
favor  of  the  latter  by  the  difference  of  the 
silver  contained  in  the  ore,  which  is  lost 
in  Plattner's  chlorination;  amounting  to 
$i  or  $5  to  the  ton. 

Mr.  N.  O.  Noyes,  of  the  Chase  mine,  Ari- 
zona, containing  gold  sulphurets  with  some 
galena,  states  that  he  could  not  obtain  $10 
a  ton  bycnill  working,  while  this  process 
paid  him  $37.74,  the  ore  assaying  $44.86,— 
nearly  all  gold. 

We  are  informed  by  Mr.  Paul  that  three 
different  parties,  who  have  thoroughly  and 
practically  tested  thisprocess,  have  ordered 
the  necessary  apparatus  at  the  Miners' 
Foundry,  viz':  Mr.  Chapin,  of  Silver  City, 
Nevada;  Mr.  Noyes,  of  Prescott,  Arizona; 
and  the  Silver  Sprout  Company,  Inyo 
County. 

Mechanics'  Institute. — The  last  monthly 
meeting  of  the  San  Francisco  Mechanics' 
Institute,  was  more  than  usually  important 
on  account  of  the  installation  of  the  new 
officers,  and  of  various  propositions  consid- 
ered. Mr.  Hallidie,  the  outgoing,  and  also 
the  incoming  President,  read  bis  annual  ad- 
dress, in  which  he  alluded  to  the  rapid  ad- 
vance of  the  mechanic  arts,  and  mentioned 
especially  the  proposals  to  establish  a  Poly- 
technic Institution,  in  connection  with 
the  Institute,  which  subject  is  in 
the  hands  of  a  committee.  The  Institute, 
he  said,  was  steadily  and  surely  progress- 
ing. It  now  numbers  1,399  members,  has 
a  library  of  12,431  volumes,  and  property 
worth  $140,854.  Mr.  Brittan  advocated  a 
re-incorporation  of  the  Institute,  and  in  the 
course  of  his  remarks  favored  the  removing 
of  all  entrance  fees  to  the  library.  His 
motion  to  direct  the  officers  to  take  the 
necessary  steps  to  re-incorporate,  was  car- 
ried. 


Becetved. — We  have  received  "  Lower 
California,  its  Geography  and  Character- 
istics, with  a  sketch  of  tho  Grant  and  Pur- 
poses of  the  Lower  California  Co.,  8vo.  pp. 
44.  Also  a  copy  of  the  Transactions  of  the 
California  State  Agricultural  Society,  from 
the  late  Secretary,  Mr.  I.  N.  Hoag,  contain- 
ing amongst  other  valuable  matter,  the  re- 
port of  Wm.  P  Blake  on  California  pro- 
ductions, etc.,  at  the  Paris  Exposition." 


Annual  Beport  of  the  Hale  &  Nor 
cross. — We  have  received  the  eighth  an- 
Dual  report  of  this  prominent  mining  com- 
pany, embracing  the  statements  of  George 
S.  Mann,  President,  C.  C.  Thomas,  Super- 
intendent, and  Joel  F.  Lightner,  Secretary, 
with  an  ore  table  showing  the  entire  pro- 
duct of  the  mine.  The  cost  of  reduction 
is  given  at  only  $13.09%  per  ton. 

Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


New  Job  Printing  Office. 

In  order  to  devote  our  attention  more  exclu- 
sively to  tho  publication  of  our  pnper,and  the  bus- 
iness of  our  American  and  Foreign  Patent  Agency, 
we  have  disposed  of  tho  pressea  and  job  printing 
material,  and  fixtures,  in  our  office — with  the  en- 
tire future  good  will  and  patronage  of  our  Job 
Printing  Office, — to  George  Spaulding  and 
Harrison  Barto.  Messrs.  Spaulding  &  Barto  will 
coutinue  the  operation  of  the  same,  in  our  office, 
414  Clay  street,  under  the  title  of  "  Tho  Mining 
and  Scientific  Press  Job  Printing  Office." 

Both  of  these  gentlemen  are  practical  printers 
of  good  attainments  and  enviable  reputation. 
They  have  been  long  engaged  in  this  office,  and  it 
is  with  pleasure  that  we  can  recommend  them  to 
the  favor  and  patronage  of  all  our  old  customers 
in  the  line  of  Job  Printing.  A.  T.  Df.wet. 
W.  B.  Ewer. 

P.  S- — This  change  relates  to  our  job  printing 
department  alone,  our  parent  agency  and  news- 
paper business  remaining  as  before. 

Dewet  &  Co., 
Mining    and   Scientific  Press    Office,  414   Clay 

street. 

March  1,  I860. 


California  Protective  Association. — One 
of  the  noteworthy  features  of  a  progressive  civili- 
zation consists  in  the  large  and  increasing  num- 
ber of  associations  organized  for  the  relief,  protec- 
tion, or  to  advance  the  interests  of  their  members, 
respectively,  embracing  all  classes  of  the  commu- 
nity, and  nearly  every  branch  of  industrial  pursuit. 
The  attention  of  our  readers  is  specially  called  to 
the  prospectus  of  tho  above  mentioned  associa- 
tion, which  appears  in  full  in  our  advertising  col- 
umns. As  this  form  of  insurance  is  comparatively 
new,  and  different  in  some  respects  from  most  life 
plans,  it  is  worthy  of  examination,  and  possesses 
somo  attractions  not  presented  by  the  latter.  The 
objects,  advantages,  and  general  management  of 
the  association,  are  t>o  fully  set  forth  as  to  obviate 
the  necessity  of  an  extended  notice.  ^*^ 


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paper  in  Washoe,  is n  quested  to  call  at  or  ad.lrcss  tills  office, 
without  fail. 


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At  this  season,  when  couubs  and  cidds  are  so  prevalent, 
an  enVettial  remedy,  and  one  easily  obtained.  Is  Perry 
Davis'  Vegetable  1'aio  Killer.  It  is  no  new  nostrum,  vei  ded 
bv  unknown  agents,  but  has  stood  tile  test  of  over  twenty 
years,  and  those  who  use  the  article,  internally  or  exter- 
nally, will  connrci  with  it  grntcful  recollections  of  Its 
worlhy  inventor  —Husling*'  Chronicle,  C.  W 

Pai.v  KiLi-Ett.— The  testimonials  borne  to  the  efficacy  of 
this  valuable  medicine  arc  sufficient  to  warrant  Its  Iniro- 
duelion  in  every  house,  our  own  opinion  Is  lhat  nc  family 
should  be  without  a  bottle  of  it  for  a  single  hour.  In  flesh 
wounds,  aches,  pams,  sores,  etc.it  is  the  most  effectual 
remedy  we  know  of.  A  bolile  will  last  for  a  very  long 
time,  and  its  low  price  places  it  within  iho  reach  ot  all.— 
St  John  Nairn. 

flrS-VVe  are  clad  lo  learn  that  the  "Pain  Killer"  is  having 
so  large  a  sale  in  our  city.  We  have  every  reason  to  believe 
It  to  be  an  almost  never  failing  cure  lor  pain. and  n  medi- 
cine that  no  family  should  he  without.— Montreal  Pilot. 

Tile  Pain  Killer  is  sold  by  ad  Drugglsis  and  dealers  in 
Family  .Medicines. 

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To  Quartz  Miners. 

Having  a  new  system  of  Amalgamation,  styled  the 

PAUL  &  WOOD  ELECTRIC  PROCESS, 

And  which  has  been  so  I'ul.v  tested  as  to  be  worthy  of  your 
consideration,  l  n<>w  invite  it,  relying  only  on  the  precious 
metals  produced,  cheapness  and  simplicity  of  machinery, 
to  gain  favor  lor  It. 

Partial  having  mlnei  containing  a  high  percentage  of 
gold  and  silver,  but  which  cunn  >t  be  obtained,  on  account 
of  fineness,  or  rebellious  churnetcr  of   the  ^re.  wlK  do  well 
to  investigate.     Attention  given  tocoinmun'catlons. 
Address,  ALMARIN  B.  P.U'L. 

408  California  at.,  or  Miners'  Foundry. 

llvlS  lin  Snn  Knuielseo. 


PROSPECTUS 

—OF— 

THE  SALT  POINT 
SILVER  MINING  COMPANY. 


Thl3  mine  Is  situated  on  the  western  slope  of  Treasure 
HIM,  about  half  a  mile  Trom  Trensuro  City. 

It  Is  admirably  located  for  working  purposes,  being  on 
the  hillside,  at  an  elevation  of  six  hundred  feet  ahovo  the 
flat  or  "swale"  through  wblch  the  road  to  Shcrmnntown 
passes.  The  road  is  on  an  easy  grade,  abotit  *«ne  mile  frrm 
Shermantown,  where  the  prln'ipnl  mills  are  located.  The 
flat  in  front  of  the  mine  affords  ample  room  for  the  damp- 
ing and  piling  up  of  milling  ore. 

The  mine  Is  surrounded  by  fine  groves  of  trees  of  a  largo 
growth;  the  wood  of  which  for  fuel  can  be  purchased  at  $8 
per  corl,  and  at  a  corresponding  rate  for  timber  for  mining 
purposes. 

The  ledge  lies  favorably  for  working  by  a  tunnel  or  cut. 
It  Is  well  defined,  and  apparently  from  ten  to  twelve  feet , 
In  width.    Assays  of  the  rock  are  remarkably  uniform  in 
character,  ranging  from  S3f0  to  $385  per  ton. 

Work  Is  now  being  done  upon  the  mine,  and  It  Is  believed 
that  the  sale  of  One  Thousand  Shares  of  Full  Paid  Stock 
at  $2  50  per  share  will  give  all  Ihe  working  capital  neces- 
sary for  its  development.  The  Company  are  i  ow  wot  king 
'hi?  mine,  throuch  a  shaft  from  fifteen  to  twenty  feet  in 
depth,  and,  so  far  as  developed,  the  mine  shows  Itself  f>  be 
one  of  the  richest  and  most  extensive  In  this  wonderfully 
rich  District.  Within  a  few  days  the  owners  have  been  of- 
fered for  the  whole  mine  $'0,000,  but  prefer  to  sell  a  portion 
for  working  capital  at  a  lesser  rate. 

Subscriptions  received.at  the  ofllce  of  the  Company,  No. 
211  California  street. 

E.  J.  WEEKS,  President. 

O.  DICKINSON,  Jr.,  Treasurer. 

Ilvl8-2w  T.  A.  MUDGE,  Secretary. 


To   3VTiniiig   Secretaries. 

THE  NEW  COMBINED 

Stock  Ledger  and  Journal, 

The  most  simplified  form  that  has  ever  yet  been  offered  to 
the  public,  is  now  ready,  for  sale.  This  one  book  Is  a  com- 
plete abbreviation  of  the  old  Ledger,  Journal  and  Transfer 
Book,  and  therefore  takes  the  place  of  the  three. 

Stock  Incorporations 

Now  organizing  a -c  Invited  to  examine  this  Book  before 
buying  the  old  style. 

JOHN  «.  HODGE  A  GO., 
Importers  and  Wholesale  Stationers, 
:f2T,  320  and  331  Sansome  street,  cor.  Sacramento. 
lOvlS-lm 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 
Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD   AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  AND  — 

Every  "Variety  of  Jsiliaffcingr, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 
Steamboat    Shafts,    Crunk",    Plnton    and    Con- 
necting KodifCnrnnd  locomotive  Axles 
and   Frames 

—  AtSO  — 

HAMMERED     IRON 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

B®*  Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  will  receive 
prompt  nttentinn. 

93r  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.       9vU3m9p 


Crucibles. 

The  Patent  Plumbago    Crucible    Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting   Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  fire-standing  Goods, 
GISatterKea.  Woi'kit,"London. 
THE    MORGAN    PATENT    CRUCIBLES    have    uniform 
Quallly,  never  craclt,  withstand  the  greatest  beat  wtihont 
danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  otlicr;  change  of  tem- 
perature has  no  effect  on  tbem;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  poii  rings. 
On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

A.  S.  HALL1BIE  .V  CO., 
IvlS-:imOp  51»  Front  street,  San  Francisco 


$20,000  to  $35,000. 

A  PRACTICAL  SMELTER  wishes  to  enlist    capital  to 
build  a  Furnace  on  a  Mine  of  rich  Argent  I  terous  Galena  at 
White  Pins.     From  $80U  to  SI.OUO  a  day  can   be   cleared 
with  ease.    Security  and  best  of  references,  etc.,  given. 
Address,  WM.  F.HILTON, 

7vl3-!m9p  San  Francisco  P.  O. 


170 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


PALMER,  KNOX  &   CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Koi,  19,  «1,  33  and  25  First  Street, 

SAN  FKANC1SCO. 

UANOFACTDltE  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY, 

g  i'EAM   £\UI\£»  AND  QUAItTZ    MiLLs 
DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

B5elf--A.djustins  X»iston.  I*aclciiig, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

getstdack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

NEW    GBLWEK    AMI*    AMALGAMATOK 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AUALGAMATOIt  AXIS  SEPAKATOK, 

Knox's  -A-mnlsramatoi-S;, 

WITH   PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  tor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
b  the  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  test  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
Ueuulue    White  Iron  Stamp  Shoes  and   Dies 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quam 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
the  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  tor  reduc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  either  gold  or  silver.  13vlUqy-tf 


IK.I   P.    ItASKIN. 


A.    P.    BRAYTON. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  and  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Gear  and  other  Patterns,  v.  hich, 
with  our  superior  tools  and  appliances,  give  u«  taciliuestor 
doing  tirst  class  wort  uiieyuuled  on  the  Pacidc  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following : 

SSXEAM    EJXG-I1V  IflaS, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marine 

use. 

BOILERS- High  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    Mill    "Worlt, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Kurnact  Irons  I'or  Roasting  Ores;  Freiberg  Jlarrels; 

Varney's  and  Wlieeter's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  .Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and   Hoisting  Machinery;  Hansbrow's 

Paieut  Challenge  Pump,  for  Dumeauc, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  moat 

approved    aud    successtul 

Pump  manufactured. 

Caatlns*  »f  every  description,  Iron  aud  Brass. 


(Ye  would  call  especial  attention  to  "Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-off  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  rueinc  Coast,  under  license  from  the  tvuotl- 
ruff  it  Beach  Co.,  tlartiord,  Ct,  As  a  simple,  ettective,  fo^l 
saving,  Jtrst-eUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  hist  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  other. 

ttOA»l>AlCi>  «fc  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1,  1868.  lavltiif 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

POUTLlMt,    OKEfiOA. 

©team.   Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMITHING  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  JVorth-Front  and  E  streets, 

18vI3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Worts, 

STOCK.  TO  X,     (;.IL, 

KEEP   &  BARGION, 

JLAM'F.ICTUKERS  OF 

(Quartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

*  Propellers,  made  at  short  notice, 

13vl3Lf 


J.    M-.WMl.iM.  J.  BIGWOOD, 

SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  of  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Francisco. 
MAKIXE     ENGOES, 

AND  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY      FORGING, 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 
order.  Jobbing  ol  every  description  promptly  attended  to. 
All  work  dune  guaranteed.  lifvU-ly 

CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

Ao.  1S5  Pimt  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Ai.l  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  nil  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  Rudder  iir&ces,  Hinges,  ship  and  Steamboat  Bells  mid 
Gongs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  aud  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic I'ipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions ot  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

O®-  PRICES  MODERATE.  -fi» 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.    H.  WEED  V.  KINO  WELL. 

9via-ly 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AND — 

MACHINE     WORKS 

Kos.  245  to  255  Ftrst  Stbeet,       ^ 

San  Francisco. 

HOWLAND,  ANGELL  &  CO., 

lMtOPKIi/JL'OKS, 

Manufacturers  of  Blachinery  for 


41IABTZ  MILLS. 
SAW  HILLS, 
l'OWSLE  MILLS, 


FLOUR  MILLS, 
Sl'GAK  MILLS, 
PAl'LB     MILLS 


Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 


aiMse  pumps, 

OII..IVE1.L  TOOLS, 


HOISTIft'tt  "WOIEKS 

KOCK  It  it  KAKKHS 


Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

shoea  and  Diet)  of  White  Iron,  mrmDfactnred 
for  and  imported  by  u,  exuresgly  J'oi-  thi-.  , m- 
po»e,  UUU  will  liiKtSS  per  it,.!,  longer  Ihan  i.ny 
other  made  ou  this  const. 

Russia  Iron  Screens,  of  anydeerce  of  fineness, 
■We  ure  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  ot 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  simple  In  construction,  and 

durable,  of  any  .Engine  in   use. 
W.  M.  11U  \V  LAJ If,  H.  B.  ASfiELL, 

UvU-qr  CTTKUS  PALMEB. 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HIMCKLSY  k  CO., 

HANDFACTORE-RS    OF 

STEAM    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    iriour     and.    iSaTT    Mills, 

Huye*'  Improved    Steam   Pump,  Brodle'i  Im- 
proved      Cruvher.      Alinlntr     Pumpft, 

Amalsainst'ir'-,  and  nil  h.  in  tin 
of  Machinery. 

N.  E.  comer  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAfee,  spiers  &  co, 

I*  O  I  L  E  R     MAKERS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  Jt,  between  Fremont  and  Bealc,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  iv  tin  j.lain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Hue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription. 

it  vuruultc  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or- 
dering, Rive  Lhe  quantity  of  water  to  be  supplied,  night  of 
the  fall,  and  toiat  length  of  pipe,  .so  as  to  enable  the  Ann  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repair*.— Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Multt-m  and  MiiehltilxtH  In  the  In- 
terior.—The  firm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers.su  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  aud  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  ol  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plana,  I>ra\vingK  and  Specification*.— The  firm 
is  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  ieceive 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas  but  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
milking  Drawings  or  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practical  knowledge  m  the  construct  ion  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  aud  mtniduc- 
tion  of  their  inventions.  lvltitf 


urciOBi  mow  works, 

Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANUFACTUHKRS   OF 

■iTEAM  ENGINES,  BOILERS, 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  PEF.DER  AND  SEDIMENT 
COLLECTOR, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self-Adjusting  Steam   Piston 


Front  Street,  between  X   and  O  streets, 

llvll  Sacraxexto  ClTT 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      FOUNDRY, 


LIGHT  AND  HUTT  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  nuinufucturcd      iMvieqr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COPPER8MITH, 

£2G   Fremont   St.,  bet.  Mo  ward  Si   FoIxgil 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  tn  the  besi 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 


G.  T.-FRACV. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  second  hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also   one  first-class    Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one   (Jnrjgjic 

.Engine,  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

X-atlxes,  Drills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY   of 
every  description. 

F  It  A.  C  Y  *  S 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     ENOINE 

REGULATORS, 

The  hest  and  cheapest  yet  In- 
vented— ma nu fnetured  and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  In- 
vlti-d  to  examine  It 
in  prnetirai  op- 
eration. 

F.  A.  HUNTINGTON'S 

Shingle  Machines 

on  hand. 

Particular  attention  paid   to 
Repairing. 

arantced  to  be  done  in  a  first-class  man- 
■est  rates.  I2vl7ti 


THE    KISDON 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1S6S.    Capital,  $1,000,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  to  Pacific  Mail  s.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Benicio;  Coffey 

&  Risdon,  and  Devoc,  Dinsinorc  A  Co.,  ban  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine    Builders,  Boiler   Walters, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRYMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors: 

Chas.E.  McLnne, 
John  N.  Risdori, 
Joseph  Moore. 


S.  F.  Buttorworth, 
1.1. .v.l  Tevis, 
Jas.  Pollock, 
ecn.  llolladay. 


JOHN  N.  RTSDON,  President. 


Jnsenh  Moore.  Vice  President  and  Superintendent;  Chan. 
E.  McLniie.  treasurer;  Lewis  U.  Mead,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  2lvI7qy 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
M  A.  O  H  I  3V  E      WORKS, 

No.  lO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  given  to  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary  Enelues;  also  all   kinds  of  Wood  Wnrking 
Machinery;  Shaftings,  Hangers,  Pulleys,  etc. 
made   to  order;  Screw  Cutting.  Iron 
Planing,  and  all   kinds   of  JOB 
WORK  promptly  at. ended  to. 
Agents   Tor   F.   S.    Perkins'    Engine   loathes, 
Planers,  TTprlsht  Brills, 
And   all  kinds  ot   MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also   the  Davis 
Wood  Planer  and  Mitre  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 
ttgy-Also,  on   hand   Cor  sale  a  complete   set   of  T'mlsfnr 
making  Blacking  Boxes,  consisting  of  Press,  Dies,  Shears, 
and  Crimping  Machine,  etc.  4vl8-or 


JONATHAN  KITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

\on.  18  and  SO  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 

a.l.M'l.U'ILTiKI.  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors,  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesmith  work, 
Bridge  and  Prison  Work; 

BANE  VAULTS  A3SD  MOHITOE  SAFES 

FORGING  AM>  MACHINE  WOEK. 

Agency  for  the  ISHAM.KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  the  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lvl7tf  United  States 


CITY  IRON  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLEBC    &    CO., 
IKON      FOUNDERS, 

■ilea ai    J£nxliie    Builders      and    Makers    of   all 
kinds  of  Machinery, 

6vllfinr  No.  28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


FOUNDRY    FACINGS. 
BENJAMIN"  ELLIOT, 

No.  483  Brannan  street San  Francisco, 

Manufactures  Foundry  Faclnps  constantly,  trom  choice 
coals.  Bituminous,  packed  in  lisht  sacks.  Anthracite  and 
Charcoal  cround  together  or  separate,  packed  in  whole 
or  hall  barrels  Black  Lead.  Coke  and  Soapscniie  ground  to 
order.  Foundrymell  located  far  from  choice  material,  can 
rely  on  having  superior  Fucines  forwarded  to  order. 
lOylStir 


Fatknt  ort-icK  Bkcohts,  from  ls.J.1  to  1847,  Mkchamcal 
arc  wanted  for  d  indicate  copies  ai  .his  office.  Parties  hav 
i:ig  Iheni  tor  sale  will  please  state  price,  and  address 
DEWEY  ,t  CO.,  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  otlice,  San 
Francisco. 


Science  and  Abt  go  hand  in  hand.— The 
following  isfromanew  work  entitled  "How 
Crops  Grow,"  by  S.  "W.  Johnson,  P.-ofes- 
sor  of  Agricultural  Chemistry  in  the  Shef- 
field Scientific  School,  Yale  College  : 

"  Strictly  considered,  the  art  and  science 
of  agriculture  are  of  equal  age,  and  have 
grown  together  from  the  earliest  times. 
Those  who  first  cultivated  the  soil  by  dig- 
ging, planting,  manuring  and  irrigating, 
had  their  sufficient  reason  for  every  step. 
In  all  cases,  thought  goes  before  work,  and 
the  intelligent  workman  always  has  a  the- 
ory upon  which  his  practice  is  planned. 
No  farm  was  ever  conducted  without 
physiology,  chemistry  and  physics,  any 
more  than  an  aqueduct  or  a  railway  was 
ever  built  without  mathematics  and  me- 
chanics. Every  successful  farmer  is,  to 
some  extent  a  scientific  man.  Let  him 
throw  away  the  knowledge  of  facts  and  the 
knowledge  of  principles  which  constitute 
his  science,  and  he  has  lost  the  elements  of 
his  success.  The  farmer  without  his  rea- 
sons, his  theory,  his  science,  can  have  no 
plan  ;  and  these  wanting,  agriculture  would" 
be  as  complete  a  failure  with  him  as  it 
would  be  with  a  man  of  mere  science,  desti- 
tute of  manual,  financial  and  executive 
skill."  *  *  *  "It  is  the  boast  of  some  who 
affect  to  glory  in  the  sufficiency  of  practice 
and  decry  theory,  that  the  former  is  based 
upon  experience,  which  is  the  only  safe 
guide.  This  is  a  one-sided  view  of  the  mat- 
ter. Theory  is  also  based  upon  experience, 
if  It  be  truly  scientific.  The  vagarizing  of 
an  ignorant  and  undisciplined  mind  is  not 
theory.  Theory  in  the  good  and  proper 
sense,  is  always  a  deduction  from  facts, 
the  best  deduction  of  which  the  stock  of 
facts  in  our  possession  admits.  It  is  the 
interpretation  of  facts.  It  is  the  expres- 
sion of  the  ideas  which  facts  awaken  when 
submitted  to  a  fertile  imagination  and  well 
balanced  judgment.  A  scientific  theory  is 
intended  for  the  nearest  possible  approach 
to  the  truth.  Theory  is  confessedly  im- 
perfect, because  our  knowledge  of  facts  is 
imcomplete,  our  mental  insight  weak  and 
our  judgment  fallible.  But  the  scientific 
theory  which  is  formed  by  the  contribu- 
tions of  a  multitude  of  earnest  thinkers  and 
workers,  among  whom  are  likely  to  be  the 
most  gifted  intellects  and  most  skillful 
hands,  is,  in  these  days,  to  a  great  extent 
worthy  of  the  divine  truth  in  nature,  of 
which  it  is  the  completest  human  concep- 
tion and  expression." 


Decades.— It  is  a  curious  fact,  says  the 
Times,  that  gold  was  discovered  in  Califor- 
nia in  1818,  and  the  rush  to  the  Pacific 
coast  took  place  in  1849.  Silver  was  dis- 
covered at  Washoe  in  1858,  and  the  immi- 
gration thither  commenced  in  1859.  The 
fabulous  treasures  of  White  Pine  were  dis- 
covered in  1868,  and  during  this  year  of 
1869,  a  prodigious  human  tide  will  set  to- 
ward the  new  Silverado  from  both  sides  of 
the  continent.  The  movements  of  the  car 
of  progress  seem  to  be  by  decades.  That 
of  1878  and  1879  will  probably  be  the  ab- 
sorption of  the  Spanish  American  republics 
down  as  far  as  Panama ;  provided  circum- 
stances shall  not  have  precipitated  the  event 
before  the  coming  decade  is  half  over. 

Difference  between  Disinfectants 
and  Antiseptics. — The  antiseptics,  such 
as  corrosive  sublimate,  arsenical  acids,  car- 
bolic acid,  etc.,  act,  as  such,  by  destroying 
all  sources  of  decay  and  decomposition  ; 
that  is  to  say,  they  destroy  or  prevent  the 
formation  of  the  germs  of  putrefaction  and 
fermentation,  without  acting  on  the  min- 
eral or  vegetable  matters  present ;  while 
disinfectants  operate  either  by  oxydizing 
the  gaseous  prodiicts  given  off  by  pu- 
trefaction, as  in  the  case  with  permanga- 
nate of  potash,  or  by  removing  their  hydro- 
gen, as  is  the  case  with  chlorine. — Medical 
Investigator. 

Machine  Power  and  Labor. — The  ma- 
chine power  of  Eugland  and  Wales  is  com- 
petent to  perform  the  labor  of  nearly  six 
hundred  million  of  men,  and  is  probably 
greater  in  productive  capacity  than  the 
labor  power  of  all  the  world  beside.  The 
machine  power  of  the  United  States,  though 
growing  with  amazing  rapidity,  does  not 
more  than  equal  the  labor  power  of  two 
hundred  millions  of  men. 

Sadt  Lake  Permanently  Eising. — It  is 
stated  that  explorations  made  by  General 
Conner  on  Salt  Lake,  in  his  new  steamer, 
prove  that  the  water  has  risen  thirteen  feet 
since  the  first  surveys,  and  is  rising  now 
one  foot  per  year.  The  boat  ran  for  a  mile 
in  one  place  over  what  was  grazing  land 
five  years  ago.  It  is  thought  that  perhaps 
the  subterranean  outlet  has  been  partially 
choked  up. 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


171 


Colobed  Flames  Produced  by  Alka- 
line Salts. — Tobacco  contains  nitrate  of 
]»»tu:-h.  If  a  cigar  be  lighted  at  or  near 
the  edge  of  a  flame  of  a  common  bat-wing 
gas  bur  Dei  beautiful  violet  tinge  will  be 
imparted  to  the  flame.  The  violet  color  ia 
the  characteristic  color  of  the  heated  rapor 
of  potassium  salts.  Soda  imparts  to  the 
flame  a  rich  yellow  tint.  Very  minute 
quantities  of  these  metals  can  be  detected 
thus  ;  but  the  flame  ought  to  be  as  free  as 
posaible  from  the  ropers  of  other  sub- 
stances, as  the  presence  of  more  than  one 
may  easily  obscure,  or  at  least  modify  the 
tint  of  the  flame,  so  as  to  prevent  the  suc- 
cess of  the  experiment.  The  salts  of  sodi- 
um (more  particularly  the  chloride)  are  to 
bo  found  almost  everywhere.  Even  the 
dust  floating  in  the  air  contains  it.  Light 
your  alcohol  lamp,  set  it  upon  your  table, 
and  let  it  stand  until  the  flame  is  steady. 
Now  drop  a  book  upon  the  table.  Instantly 
your  flame,  which  was  before  a  very  pale 
blue,  emitting  very  little  light,  becomes 
strongly  luminous  and  bright  yellow.  This 
is  because  you  have  raised  a  dust,  and  some 
of  its  particles  containing  chloride  of  sodi- 
um have  passed  into  and  have  been  vapor- 
ized by  the  flame. — Scientific  American. 

The  New  Zealand  Gold  FreLDS. — The 
Thames  District,  not  far  from  Aukhrnd,  on 
the  northern  Island,  are  continuing  toyield 
remarkably  well.  A  crushing  of  21b' 
pounds  of  rock,  taken  from  the  vein  worked 
in  the  Dawn  of  Hope  claim,  yielded  252 
ounces  of  retorted  gold  ;  and  a  piece  of 
gold  quartz  found  in  the  Clyde  claim,  on 
Tapu  creek,  which  weighed  25  ounces 
lt,roy),  was  estimated  to  contain  at  least 
Beven -eighths  of  pure  gold  of  a  very  rich 
quality.  It  was  washed  out  of  the  quartz 
taken  from  the  vein  at  a  depth  of  twenty- 
eight  feet,  and  comprised  flakes  of  pure 
gold,  intermixed  with  quartz  of  a  semi-crys- 
tallized and  brown  character.  The  line 
rabbje  accompanying  the  quartz  was  thick 
with  gold. 

Coose  Bay  Coal. — The  coal  business  at 
Coose  Bay  is  having  a  rapid  and  renewed 
development ;  and  at  no  time  since  the  com- 
mencement of  the  shipping  of  coal  from 
that  point  in  1850  to  this  port,  has  that 
branch  of  industry  looked  so  favorable  as 
at  present.  We  understand  that  the  East- 
port  Coose  Bay  Coal  Mining  Co.  intend  to 
ship  large  quantities  to  this  market  hence- 
forth. The  members  are  Levi  Stevens,  I. 
W.  Raymond,  J.  S.  Dean,  Oliver Eldridge, 
Claus  Spreckles,  TV.  H.  Sharp,  and  J.  Law- 
rence Pool.  From  the  report  of  Mr.  Ash- 
burner,  the  mining  engineer,  who  has  made 
a  thorough  survey  of  the  coal  fields  of 
Coose  Bay,  it  appears  that  the  coal  produced 
from  the  mine  of  this  company  is  of  the 
quality  known  as  "  brown  coal ;"  that  it  is 
of  a  superior  quality  for  domestic  pnrposes, 
is  remarkable  clean,  leaves  but  little  ash, 
burns  without  disagreeable  odor,  and  can 
be  laid  down  in  San  Francisco  at  a  cost  of 
seven  dollars  per  ton.  The  mine  belong- 
ing to  the  above  company  comprises  six 
hundred  and  forty  acres  of  land,  underlaid 
by  the  coal  deposit. — S.  F.  Times. 

Density  and  the  Boiling  Poixt.— The 
presence  in  a  liquid  of  a  substance  dissolved 
in  it  (as  salt  in  water)  resists  ebullition 
arid  raises  the  temperature  at  which  the 
liquid  boils.  The  boiling  point  of  satu- 
rated brine  under  one  atmosphere  is  2iC° 
Fah.,  and  that  of  weaker  brine  is  higher 
than  the  boiling  point  of  pure  water  by 
1  2°  Fah.  for  each  I-32d  of  salt  that  the 
water  contains.  Average  sea-water  contains 
1  32d;  and  the  brine  in  marine  boilers  is 
not  suffered  to  contain  more  than  from 
2-32ds  to  3-32ds. 


G-EO.  E.  RO&ERS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 

A.      S      ft*      A.      Y      E      It  , 

SIS  California.  at., San  Fi-uucIhco. 

.1.  A.  .MARS,    Asaaycr. 
Ores  carefully  Assayed.     Gold  and  Silver  Ores  worked. 

■-!3vUM|rlUi>nr 


rump  Leather. 

Tbo  attention  of  MIXING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  Isinvlled 
to  tlic  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  unnV rsfene<L 


TANH  E^ 

N  E.JONES  &C?  ^ 

Constantly  mi  imuJ  and  lor. sale  uy 

ORA.Y,    JONES    «fc    CO., 

.     Depot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 

418  Battery  St.,    Sun  Francisco. 

2jvl,'-ly 


Business  Cards. 


RODG-ERS.  MEYER  &  CO., 

C031MIS9ION    MERCECAJffX©, 

ADVANCES  HA  UK 

On  all  Linda  of  Oit«,  and  particular  attention 

PAID  TO 

COXSIOXMFVTS  OF  GOODS. 
tvlO-Sm 


AAT1IAMKL  GHAT. 


II.  M.  GHAT. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

U    TV    I>    33    II    T    A.    IC    E    K    8   , 

S41  Sacramento  SL,  cor.  Wcbh,  San  Francisco. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF    SAYINGS, 

No.  -'-  •  Siiiinimi-  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.     Money  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
H.  BUTTON,  President. 

GEO    M    CONDEE    Pushier.  l!ivlfi-3m 


J.    J.     JONES, 

CA.RPENTEn  ana  UUILDER, 

\u.  tlUk  Juckion  Street*  between  Sumiome  and 

Battery, 


FREDERICK  MANSELL. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  122  California  street,  corner  of  Leidsdorff. 

Drawings  of  Mookls  made  for  parties  apply        for  pa^ 
cuts  at  Waihinnton  or  London.  ar23-tf. 


W.   T.   ATWOOD, 


riTllCHASER   OF 


COPPER  ORES,  BARS,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

-*iO."»  Montgomery  wtrcet,  San   Frnnc.NCO. 

The  highest  market  price  paid  for  ores  assaying  10  per  cent. 
;3vi7qr 


S.   FOLK.  G.  TUCUOLSKY. 

S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

WADDI\6,BATTIVG,  and  COMFORTERS 

111  and  113  Br  aim  an  st..  Between  Third  und  Fourth, 
san  francisco.  4vJ8qr 


"W".  C.  CA    PBELL. 

PATTERN'    AND    MODEL    MAKER, 


E0  TEAMSTERS! 

CONTINUE  TO 

CELEBRATED 

H  &  L  Axle  Grease, 

To  which  you  have  given  so  decided  a 
preference  for  the  last 

FOURTEEN  YEARS, 

It  is  the  only  reliable  article 


Every  care  will  continue  ts  be  used  to  sus- 
tain the  high  reputation  the  II  &  L  Axle 
Grease,  has  so  long  and  justly  attained. 


sure  and  ask  for  the  H  &  L  brand, 
and  Pee  that  the 

TRADE  MARK  H  &  L 

IS  ON  THE  COVER  OF  THE  PACKAGE 

NONE  OTHER  IS  GENUINE. 
FOK  SALE  IN  EVERY  STATE  IN  TEE  UIION, 


The   Perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa.. 

MARAYILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprictors-TAYLOlt  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  C;icao)  of  Maravilta  is  tlie  true  Thcobrom.i 
of  Uniueus.  Cocoa  is  indigenous  lo  South  America,  nf 
which  Mflravilla  is  a  favored  portion.  Taylor  broth- 
ERS  having  secured  the  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Cocoa,  h  ive,  by  the  skillful  implication  of  their  sol* 
ulde  principle  a'ld  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  is 
so  undcniahlv  the  perfection  ot  Prepared  Cocoa,  that  it  lias 
not  only  secured  'lie  pret'eence  of  hoinre  ipaths  and  cocoa- 
drl niters  generally,  but  many  who  had  hitherto  not  found 
any  preparation  to  suit  them,  have,  after  one  trial,  adopted 
the  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  coiisiaut  beverage  lor  break- 
last,  luncheon,  etc. 

"A  SUCCESS   U.XPRECEDEXTED." 

[See  following  extract  from  the  Globe  of  May  14, 1868.] 
"Various  Importers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  we 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  had  been  achieved 
until  Messrs. T *ylor  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
qualities  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adaption  tlljir  perfect 
py.lem  of  pre  miration  to  this  finest  of  all  Species  of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes  every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
a  delieate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distinguish  r lie  Mmivilla  Cocoa 
above  all  o;hers.  For  homoeopaths  and  invalids  we  could 
not  recommend  a  more  agreeable  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  i-'  packets  onlv  by  all  Grocers,   of  whom  alto  may 
be  had  Ta\  lor  Brothers'  imchml  ll-mireupnthie  Cocoa  aud 
boluble  Chocolate,  Steam  "Mi-\  Brick  Lane.  London. 
CvlS-ly 


Professional  Cards. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS,  M.  E., 
corvsTJiL/ritVG    engineer, 

Examiner  of  "M  im ■»,  ete., 

4X3  WasblngtOU  Btreot San  Francisco. 

iiia\  lug  had  S3  i  ears'  expoi  lonce  in  Europe  and  America,) 
suppltod  drawings  nnd  design*  for  I'uinplug,  uolsilug, 
Crushing  Separating,  Koaattng,  Ghlorlnizl  ig,  Hilling,  Lis 
Ivtatlng,  Prcciiiliatln  r,  and  Smelling  Works.  Mineral*  ah- 
iilyced,  and  hutIcu  Riven  for  bouuDciu]  treatment  Lcs 
bods heDiaorluilnttlon  md  Aaaay  of  Minerals  bj  Blow- 
pipe, utivmlcal-t,  s  turiflei  aa  1  Orucibla.  iviitf 


JOHN   E0A0H,  Optician, 

lias  removed  from    5-J  Montgomery  street  to 
51©  Washington  llreet, 

EtiM  of  Montgomery, 

Surveying  Instruments  ma  le.    repaired  mid  adjusted 

22vI7-3m 


DAVID  R.  SMITH, 
Civil  and.  AXeclianlcal  Engineer, 

[a prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Specifications  and 
full  detail  Drawing* for  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
machinery  in  general. 

Montgomery  Rlocls.  I3vl7-3in 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  AND  COUNSELOR.    AT   LAW 
No.  4SO  Cullfornl:,  street. 

27vl6  SAK  FRANCISCO. 


JA-lkTES   M.    TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block.  G3G   Clay  Street 

BAN   FRANCISCO. 
2vl5-lqy 


PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OF  SAX  FRANCISCO,  CAL., 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 

Ca-.li  Aueti,  Jan.  1,  1S«»,    -     -     81,530,740  IS 
FIRE, 


MARINE, 


AND 


I.\ J.AMU 

XTSrstTRAJN-CE. 

DIRECTORS: 

San  Fr.\*  Cisco: 

Oliver  Eldridge, 

W.  U.  KaNton, 

J    B.  Roberts. 

A  L  Tuiibs. 

J.  0.  Wilmerdtug, 

Wm.  Alvord. 

T.  L.  Weaver, 

Jonathan  Hunt, 

v\  m.  H   oper, 

A.  B.  Forbes, 

J.  W.  Clark, 

A.  G.  Stiles, 

A.  Kavward, 

T.  L   Barker, 

L.  b    Kenchley, 

Alexander  Weill, 

Win.  Sherman, 

Ctias.  Meyer. 

L.  Sac  lis. 

Cluis  E.McLane, 

James  De  Fremcry, 

M.  Roscnbauni, 

J.  G.  Brav, 

A.  J.  Ralston. 

David  S  era, 

T.  Leinmcn  Meyer, 

D.  O.  Mills, 

J.  T.  Deau. 

I  Fried  lander. 

Nh,w  Yokk: 

Louis  McLnnc, 

H.  M  Vewhall, 

Frederick  Billings, 

G.T.  Law  ton, 

James  Lees, 

•Miles  D.  Sweeny,] 

J.  G.  Kellofjg, 

fihas.  Mnyne. 

Win.  T.  C.dcuian, 

£.  L.  Goldstein, 

Moses  Ellis. 

J.  O.  Eur', 

Sachamknto: 

Lloyd  I'evis, 

Edgar  .Mills, 

Thos.  11.  Sciby, 

J.  U.  Carroll, 

Ailmn  Grant, 

O.T.  Wheeler. 

Alpheiis  Bull, 

Mauvsvill-  : 

S.  M.  Wilson, 

J.  H.Jewett. 

D.J.  Oliver, 

}*mkti,am),  Oregon: 

\V   ScboUc, 

W    S    f.add, 

.lacub  Kaioiu. 

Chad.  Main, 

Viugisia,  Nevada: 

Clias.  K.  futers, 

Wm.  Stiaroii. 

oFFiCKas: 

JONA.  HUNT.  President. 

\V.  ALVtjRD,  Vice  1'resiacnt, 

A.J.  RALSTON,  Secroiar}-. 

ANDREW  BAIliD,  M 

irini'  Secretary. 

.ivlgtf 

II.  11    DIGELOW,  Gen'l  Agent. 

CARPETS,  OIL   CLOTHS,  DRAPERIES, 

SUADES,  Ete.,  Etc. 

LOUIS  F.  KNI&HT, 

54*i  CaUlnrnln  St.,  c:wt  side  of  Kearny, 
SAN  FRANCISCO. 

lean  offer  from  the  largest  and  hest  assorted  stock  In  the 

city  anything  iu  our  line, 

AT  PIS.ICES  TO  SCIT  AXL. 

FURNITURE    AND    BVJATTRESSES 

Made  to  order. 
All  kinds  of  upholstering  executed  with  neatness  and 
dispatch.  9vl7 


ise;:lx>tjx5e   .sc 

OF  CONJORD,  N.  H., 


CO. 


Long  employed  at  the  celebrated   firm  of  Downing  &  Son, 

have  opened  a  ma  nu  factory  of 

Concord    Wagons, 

Of  all  descrintlons,  at  No.  820  and  833  Folsom  street,  be 
twceti  Fourth  and  Fifth  streets,  San  Francisco. 

Orders  received   for  Buggies,  Expresses,  and  Light  and 

Heavy  Thorough-brace.    Carriage  Springs  made  to  order. 

lBvlS-lam  6m 


WE  ARE  NOW  OFFERING 
OTJIfc    IMMENSE    STOCK 

or 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

AND 

Gents'  Furnishing  G-oods 

AT  PRICKS  THAT  1>£JT¥  COMPETITION. 

Our  Stock  of  Clothlnir  Con»Ut«  ot 
AXiL  THE  LATEST  STYLES 

BliTU  or  MATKRIAL  j.  mi   h.MMI. 

A  Large  Assorlmen  lot 
Trmiltn,  Vallsea,  Carpet  Haifa,  ttlanketi.  Etc., 

AT  KXTRKMKI.T   LOW    PRICES. 

J.  Tt.  MEAD  &  CO., 

8vlO  Cor.  of  Washington  and  Sansome  streets. 


THE  GIANT 

POWDER    COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  to  All  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  np  In   Boxe«,  either  In  Bulk  or  In  Car 
trldnes. 

Gen eral    Aucnts 

BAWDIHANN,  NIELSEN  h  CO., 

25vl6-3in        210  Front  htreet,  San  Francisco. 


SAX    FKAXCISCO 

X^ioneei*    Screeu     Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  A.  Prltzel's  Iron  Works.  2iri  Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  In  all  its  hrnnche«.  at  rates  reduced 
from  2.'>to  4"  per  cent  less  lhan  the  establishrd  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  giving  universal  sntlsfaction, 
and  For  Strength,  cheapness  and  dun'.hilitv  arc  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  Screens ol'all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
all  qualities  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Kiee  Mills,  eic.  Screen  flinching  made  a  specialty;  iliere- 
fore  millinen  forwarding  llieir  orders  to  me  will  rcceivo 
none  hut  the  be^t.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  —J.  W.  QIJTCK  Is  the  onlv  competent  and  snecessful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  ihe  State,  having  made  Screens 
forthe  princinal  mills  in  this  State  and  adjohilne  Terrl- 
tories  for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  pnnched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  to  give  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  cily  will  please  call  and  see  me     flvl7-Iy 


California  Steam  Navigation 


COMPANY. 


Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CHRYSOPOHS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         YOSEMITE 

"         CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLia. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  executed),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  lor  Stockton.'  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  liglit-drafl  steamers  for  Marysvillc 
Colusa,  Chico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northcaBt  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  HAKTSHOBVE, 
13vl2  President. 

International   Hotel, 

a  a.  c  k:  s  o  iv     street 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN    FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  euests.  Person."  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  In 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Reds  are  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market. 
Prices  varying-  from  $1   GO  to  SS  per  day  for 

Board  and  Room. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

B3r*  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  be  m  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  aud  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
free  of  chakok,  and  to  any  pifrtof  the  city  for  SO  cents 

uivlli  F.  E.  WEYGANT.  Proprietor. 


Pacific  Chemical  Works. 


suLPnumc  ether. 

SPIRITS  OP  NITRE, 
AQUA  AM1UOXI1, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CYANIDE  OF  POTASSIUM 

—  AND  — 

ACIDS  AND  ClIEMICALS  OF  ALL  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 

Office   and    Laboratory,    Sixteenth    Htreet*   be- 
tween Folftom  and  Harrison. 

LOUTS  FAL.KENAU,  State  Assayer. 

ASJ-Particular  attention  paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 


MINERALS    METALS,  etc. 


8vl7 


HINKLE'S 

"IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM" 

(Patented  July  21st,  1868. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
esl  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  is  now 
prepared  to  simply  Private  Houses,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
with  this  comfortable,  eenn  mical  and  durable  "IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  B  iTTOM." 

Persons  golngto  White  Pino  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottoms,  which  is 
secured  to  a  folding  bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  is  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

"Wareroom,  Mo.  1002  Market  Street. 

P.  HUDSON,  Proprietor. 

jBSr"Ctll  and  examine.     Open  until  8  o'clock  P.  51. 


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_Enffineerinff. 


Mexican  Internal  Improvement  Scheme. 
In  connection  with  the  railroad  now  build- 
ing by  a  British  company  between  Vera 
Cruz  and  Puebla,  a  Mexican  company  has 
been  organized  to  continue  the  route  to  the 
Rio  de  las  Balzas,  in  the  rear  of  Acapulco, 
a  branch  of  the  Mescal,  passing  the  great 
Tolcano  Popocatapetl,  and  down  the  latter 
river  to  steam  navigation,  or  to  the  sea. 
Another  company  is  forming  to  make  the 
Mescal  navigable  to  the  sea.  An  expendi- 
ture of  ©100,000  is  anticipated,  and  is  to  be 
provided  for  by  the  sale  of  a  thousand 
shares  at  §100  each.  The  net  annual  profits 
from  the  transportation,  and  sale  of  salt, 
merchandise,  Brazil  wood  for  exportation, 
ajonjoli,  soap,  hides,  fruit,  ore,  passengers 
etc.,  are  expected  to  reach  §184,000,  after 
deducting  current  expenses.  Theprecious 
woods  and  rich  mines  on  the  margins  of 
said  river  would  alone  secure  a  fortune  to 
those  who  would  take  the  matter  in  hand, 
and  this  long  deserted  waste  would  give  em- 
ployment to  thoiisands  who  are  now  shut 
off  from  the  rest  of  the  world  and  living  as 
the  Mexicans  do,  from  hand  to  mouth. 


Observations  foe  Longitude  at  Salt 
Lake. — Professor  George  W.  Dean,  Assist- 
ant in  the  TJ.  S.  Coast  Survey,  has  set  up  a 
fine  transit  instrument  on  Temple  Block, 
Salt  Lake  City,  and  has  been  making  transit 
observations  and  telegraphing  time  in  con- 
nection with  Cambridge,  Massachusetts, 
and  Professor  Davidson's  observatory  in 
this  city.  It  is  stated  that  with  No.  8,  or 
common  wire,  electricity  passes  at  a  rate 
varying  from  20,000  to  25,000  miles  a  sec- 
ond. After  getting  all  these  observations 
recorded,  it  will, — says  the  Salt  Lake  .Re- 
porter, for  the  Coast  Survey, — require  a  year 
to  reduce  them,  amd  at  the  end  of  that  time 
the  latitude  and  longitude  of  Salt  Lake  City 
will  be  determined  with  the  utmost  exact- 
ness. 


Pacific   Protective   Association   of   California. 


The  Suez  Canal  will,  according  to  later 
French  papers,  not  be  completed  till  the 
end  of  the  present  year;  but  as  there  are 
not  less  thau  20,000  men  employed,  the 
great  event  cannot  be  postponed  long.  The 
canal  is  one  hundred  and  twenty  miles 
long.  Steam  dredges  and  excavators  scoop 
out  the  sand  and  dirt.  Vessels  will  be  pro- 
pelled through  the  canal  by  means  of  end- 
less chains  along  the  bottom,  to  be  worked 
by  stationary  engines  at  intermediate 
points.  The  tariff  charges  will  be  about 
$5  per  ton. 


The  Projected  Mokomoke  Hill  Water 
Works  at  White  Pine,  are  in  the  hands  of 
A.  P.  Stanford  and  other  capitalists  of  San 
Francisco,  and  are  likely  to  be  proceeded 
with  energetically,  as  the  franchise  is  said 
to  be  valuable.  The  water  is  to  be  taken 
from  Illapah  Creek,  a  stream  two  miles 
east  of  Hamilton,  carrying  several  hundred 
inches  of  excellent  water.  The  plan  con- 
templates lifting  this  water  to  the  top  of 
Mokomoke  Hill,  some  800  feet,  whence  it 
will  be  supplied  to  Hamilton  and  the  nu- 
merous quartz  mills  that  will  occupy  the 
ravine  skirting  the  northern  and  eastern 
base  of  Treasure  Hill,  and  also  to  such 
towns  as  may  hereafter  spring  up  along  the 
latter,  the  design  being  also  to  carry  it  to 
Ti easure  City  some  time  during  the  pres- 
ent year.  The  engines  and  pipes  for  this 
work  have  been  already  ordered  in  San 
Francisco.     Mr.  Aron  Schmidt   is  the  engi- 


I.VCOEFORATED    OCTOBEK,    180S. 


PEOSPJBCTUS. 


Object— The  object  of  tbis  Association  is  to  secure  a  cash  payment,  within  sixty  days  atrcr  the  dea!h  of  a  subscriber, 
to  his  or  tier  heirs  or  assigns  of  as  many  dollars  as  there  are  individuals  of  the  class  to  which  .-aid  deceased  subscriber 
belonged. 

AltiMBKRSHiF.— Tbe  subscription  fees  arc  Ten  Dollars  atj  inm;,  and  One  Dollar  on  the  death  of  each  subscriber. 
The  One  Dollar  from  each  .-ubscriher  is  naid  to  the  heirs  or  assigns  of  the  deceased. 

The  Funds.-  J  lie  By-Laws  of  the  association  require  that  a  ponion  of  the  money  received  as  subscription  fees 
shall  be  a  Sinking  Kund  10  meet  assessments  falling  due  by  ihe  delinquencies  of  subscribers.  The  balance  of  the 
money  received  to  be  u-ed  lor  ihe  payment  ot"  the  expenses  incurred  by  the  Association. 

Mkmbeks.— A  subscriber  'ailing  to  pay  his  or  her  assessment  01  one  dollar  within  Thirty  days  from  receipt  of  no- 
tice lorleits  his  or  her  Certificate,  ami  all  claims  upon  theajssociation,  unless  good  cause  is  show  n  for  further  delay. 
A  subscriber  can  forward  money  in  advance,  which  a  mount  will  be  credited  on  fulure  us-essmeuts.  The  subscribers  are 
divided  inio  classes  iocludingiiiules  and  females  Each  class  is  limited  lo  5,ujj  subsciibers.  As  classes  arc  ailed, 
new  ones  will  be  lonned.  No  person  is  so  .  oor  that  he  cannot  pay  Ten  Dollars  at  joining  and  One  Dollar  ocea- 
sionallv,  thus  securing  SS.UU0  to  tlis  oilier  heirs  or  assigns. 

An'vA  tvgks.— The  advantages  of  this  Association  are,  that  no  money  panic  can  affect  it.  Its  benefits  are  easily 
obtainable  hy  all,  and  every  subscriber  added  lo  the  Association  enhances  the  interest  and  protection  ol  all;  Ihe 
amount  paid  being  so  small,  and  only  at  long  intervals,  that  any  person  can  secure  lor  his  family  a  competency  upon 
his  death. 

classics.— In  Class  A.  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  15  and  40  years;  in  Class  B,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  JO 
and  tsu  years. 

Any  one  that  has  not  stated  his  or  her  age  correctly,  will  forfeit  all  money  paid  and  his  or  her  Certificate. 

One  class  cannot  be  assessed  if  one  of  another  class  dies.    Classes  have  no  conn,  ction  with  each  other. 

How  to  Become  a  .Member.— a  person  desirous  01  becoming  a  subscriber  must  till  out  an  application,  and  forward 
with  it  Ten  Dollars  bv  Check.  Draft,  or  by  Express,  in  gold  or  silver  coin.  Persons  can  pay  agents,  when  regularly  ap- 
pointed and  authorized  to  receive  money.  Each  subscriber  should  interest  himself  in  ohtaluing  new  members,  bv  so 
doing  all  are  benefited 

Board  or  Directors. — Benjamin  H.  Freeman,  George  H.  Russell.  Samuel  A.  Raymond,  James  A.  Fritchard,  W.  Le- 
Roy. 

Officers  —Benjamin  H  Freeman,  President;  George  H.  Russell,  Vice  Fresidcntf  John  H.  Warren,  Secretary; 
James  A.  Pritcbaid,  treasurer. 

References.— lion.  Henry  Dutton,  President  of  Farmers'  and  Mechanics'  Bank;  Hon.  Samuel  Cowles,  late  Judge 
Cotnitv  Couri,  Salt  Francisco;  Hon.  A..].  Gunnison,  Attorney  at  Law,  San  1-ranclsco;  U  J.  Booth,  Esq.,  Union  lion 
Work'",  San  Francisco;  Henry  F.  Williams,  Esq.,  Heal  Esiale,  San  t'rancisco;  John  u.  Uanscom,  Esq  .  .Elna  Iron  Works, 
San  Francisco;  John  H.  O'Brien,  E-q..  01  O'Brien,  Bush  &  Co.,  San  Francisco;  Hon.  J.  P.  Jones,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada, 

All  communications  should  be  addressed  to  the  secretary  of  the 

PACIFIC    PROTECTIVE    ASSOCIATION, 

S.  E    COR.  OF  MONTGOMERY  AND  SACRAMENTO  STREETS,  (Over  Donoboe  &  Kelly's    Bank,)  SAN  FRANCISCO. 

[10vl8  3mos.] 


White  Pine  Road,  Wateb  and  Land 
Company. — A  company  has  been  formed, 
and  has  filed  articles  of  incorporation  in 
this  city,  for  the  purpose  of  bringing  water 
by  means  of  a  pipe  from  the  Base  Eange 
to  "White  Pine  City,"  a  quarter  of  a  mile 
below  the  Eberhardt,  and  of  building  a 
road- from  Treasure  City  to  the  same  place; 
the  company  owning  there  500  acres  of 
land,  of  which  125  acres  are  already  subdi- 
vided into  town  lots. 


The  bridge  over  the  Yuba  is  a  mile  and 
one-eighth  in  length — the  longest  in  the 
State. 


New  Incorporations. 

Articles  of  incorporation  have  been  re- 
cently filed  in  the  County  Clerk's  office  in 
this  city  as  follows: 

Salt  Point  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  26th.  Capital  stock,  $100,000,000;10,- 
000,  shares, $100  each.  Trustees:  O.  Dickin- 
son, Jr.,  B.  T.  Browne,  E.  B.  Dickinson, 
E.  J.  Weeks  and  E.  E.  Brewster. 

Bowden  S.  M  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  26th.  Capital  stock,  81,000,000;  10,- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  M.  Tubbs, 
R.  Sherwood,  C.  B.  Xoung,  E.  Haft  and  H. 
L.  Lewis. 

Louisiana  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  27th.  Capital  stock,  $200,000;  2,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  A.  Hayward, 
A.  P.  Stanford,  Thos.  Bells,  M.  J.  Mc- 
Donald and  J.  D.  Fry. 

Phcenix  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  27th.  Capital  stock,  $800,000;  16,000 
shares,  $50  each.  Trustees:  J.  L.  C. 
Wtidsworth,  J.  D.  Fry,  A.  Cannon,  G.  F. 
Walters  and  W.  C.  Parker. 

Brothers  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Feb.  27th.  Capital  stock,  $1,500,- 
000;  5.000  shares,  $300  each.  Trustees: 
T.  C.  Pedler,  S.  H.  Wetherbee  and  J.  W. 
Wesson. 

Little  RivekM.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  27th.  Capital  stock,  $1,500,000;  5,- 
000  shares,  $300  each.  Trustees:  T.  C. 
Pedler,  S.  H.  Wetherbee  and  J.  W.  Wes- 
son. 

Badger  Mining  Co. — Same  capital, 
shares  and  Trustees  as  Little  River  Co. 

Silver  Moon  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  27th.  Capital  stock,  $800,000;  16,000 
shares,  $50  each.  Trustees,  (}.  S.  Mann, 
M.  Ashbury,  Wm.  Sherman,  A.  Massey  and 
T.  R.  Hopkins. 

Blue  Rose  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
Feb.  27th.  Capital  stock,  $800,000;  16,000 
shares,  $50  each.  Trustees  same  as  Silver 
Moon. 

North  Pacific  Steamship  Co. — San 
Francisco.  March  5th.  Capital  stock, 
$5,000,000;  50,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: Ben.  Holladay,  W.  Norris,  W.  C.  Ral- 
ston, Lloyd  Tevis.W.  F.  Babcock,  A.  Hay- 
ward  and  S.  F.  Bntterworth. 

Water  Front  Building  Association. — 
San  Francisco.  March  5th.  Capital  stock, 
$36,000;   48  shares,  $750  each.     Trustees: 

A.  S.  Gould,  James  Graves,  G.  W.  Inslee, 
W.  G.  Doolittle  and  F.  B.  Wilde. 

Pioche  Shaft  and  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  5th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,000,000;  10,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: E.  N.  Terrey,  F.  L  A.  Pioche,  S.  B. 
Clark,  M.  W.  Kales  and  Thos  P.  Hawley. 

Ben  Franklin  MiningCo. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  5th.  Capital  stock,  $1,200,- 
000;  12,000   shares,   $100  each.     Trustees: 

B.  H.  Freeman,  Jno.  McDonald,  Jr.,  R.  G. 
Brown,  E.  L.  Smith  and  J.  A.  Eaton. 

MockingBibd  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  5th.  Capital  stock,  $1,400,- 
000;  14,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
W.  H.  Smith,  Robert  Riddle,  C.  S.  Kasson, 
E.  H.  Shaw  and  J.  M.  Bumngton. 

Eberhardt  M.  &  M.  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  5th.  Capital  stock,  $12,000,- 
C00;  120,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
Frank  Drake,  E.  Appleton,  J.  W.  Craw- 
ford and  E.  R.  Sproul. 

San  Francisco  Daily  Herald  Co. — 
March  8th.  Capital  stock,  $200,000;  200 
shares,  $1,000  each.  Trustees:  S.  F.  Bnt- 
terworth, L.   Maynard  and  F.  L.  Sullivan. 


Hearst  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  8th.  Capital  stock,  $3,000,000,  in 
$100  shares.  Trustees:  D.  D.  Colton,  A. 
Hayward,  J.  O.  Earl,  J.  M.  Wilson  and 
C.  G.  Hooker. 

Treasure  Box  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  8th.  Capital  stock,  $2,000,- 
000,  in  $100  shares.  Trustees:  George 
Hearst,  Thomas  Sunderland,  George  Wal- 
lace, A.  E.  Head  and  Lloyd  Tevis. 

Chicago  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  8th.  Capital  stock,  $2,000,- 
000,  in  $100  shares.  Trustees:  A.  Hay- 
ward, J.  C.  L.  Wadsworth,  John  O.  Earl, 
George  Hearst  and  A.  E.  Head. 

New  Era  G.  &  S.  Co.— White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  8th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,- 
000,  in  $100  shores.  Trustees:  John  Curry, 
S.  F.  Tteynolds,  D.  McLaren,  W.  Hutchin- 
son, C.  H.  Chamberlain,  James  Battersby 
and  Albert  Shepard. 

Astor  Silver  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  9th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,- 
000,  in  $100  shares.  Trustees:  William 
Selby,  John  B.  Dilley,  Henry  W.  Fortune, 
Joseph  C.  Edwards  and  William  P.  Pier- 
son. 

Mazeppa  Silver  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  9th.  Capital  stock, 
$800,000,  in  $100  shares.  Trustees:  David 
L.  Williamson,  W.  S.  Perkins,  A.  C. 
Morse,  W.  C.  Budd  and  C.  E.   Gibbs. 

Silver  Eagi.e  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  8th.  Capital  stock,»$8.000,- 
000,  in  $100  shares.  Trustees:  A.  E.  Head, 
David  D.  Colton,  W.  Thompson,  Jr.,  G. 
Wallace  and  George  Gordon. 

Dora  Chauncey  Consolidated  Silver 
Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev.  March 
8th.  Capital  stock.  $1,200,000,  in  $100 
shares.  Trustees:  Theodore  Reiehert,  A. 
J.  Shrader,  C.  P.  Van  Schaack,  George 
Loomis,  H.  B.  Rathbun,  J.  T.  Pomeroy 
and  Samuel  Drake. 

Pick  and  Shovel  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  12th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,600,000,  in  $100  shares.  Trustees:  A. 
P.  Stanford,  A.  W.  Von  Schmidt,  Jos. 
McArtliur,  John  W.  Conner  and  George 
H.  Ensign. 

City  Park  Homestead  Association. — 
San  Francisco.  March  10th.  Capital  stock, 
$54,000,  in  360  shares.  Trustees — Stephen 
T.  King,  J.  N.  Choynski,  M.  Waterman, 
Samuel  Feeler  and  B.  P.  Avery. 

Silver  Star  Consolidated  S.  M.  Co.  — 
White  Pine,  Nev.  March  10th.  Capital 
stock  $520,000,  in  shares  of  $100  each. 
Trustees :  Anson  Averell,  J.  M.  Buffington, 
( :.  I.  Hanson,  T.  R.  Reynolds  and  W.  P. 
Raymond. 


REMOVAL. 
TAY,  BROOKS"  &  BACKUS, 

HAVE  REMOVED  TO 

East  side  ol"  Battery  street,  IVos. 
614,,  616  and.  618, 

Between  Jackson  and  Pacific  sts:, 

One  Block,  north  <  f  the  Custom  Hon»e  and 
Post-Office. 

Richmond    Rnncei;    Bnrstnw    Cook    with    Hot 

Closet;  Improved  Empire  City;  French 

Ranges    of  all  Sizes;   Monitor 

Stoves,  Metals,  Etc.,  Etc. 

luvlSlm 


HAYWARD   &   COLEMAN 

importers  and  refiners 


Illuminating,   Lubricating, 


F  A^JLIS  T      OILS, 

consisting  or 

KEROSENE,    LAKD,    SPERM,     ELEPHANT,    POLAR, 

TANNERS.  NEATSFOOT,  BOILED  AND  RAW 

UNSEED,  CASTOR  AND   CHINA  NUT. 


Spirits  of  Turpentine  and  Alcohol. 


Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 

SOLE    IMPORTERS    OF 
Devoe's  Illuininiitiiijj    Oil. 

JPATEXT  CASS. 

5vl7-tf.  4t4  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


I 


CIIA.TVGrE. 


C.  C.  HASTINGS  &  CO. 


Wholesale  and  Retail! 


SUPERIOR  GOODS!      REDUCED   BATES! 

C.  C.  HASTINGS   &  CO., 

SUCCESSORS  TO 
Hne»ton,  Hasting*  <t-  Co., 

SAN  FRANCISCO    AND    NEW    YORK, 

Announce  to  the  frlcnrls  of  the  old  firm,  and  the  public  at 
large,  that  their  present  business  arrangements  are  such 
that  they  are  enabled  10  offer  the  be«t  and  most  stylish 
goods  on  the  FaciJlc  Coast  at  a  great  reduction  from  former 
prices. 

AT    WHOLESALE. 

The  attention  of  the  merchants  throughout  the  Pacific 
Coa^t.  is  calU-d  to  the  fact  that  we  are  now  prepared  to  All 
(heir  orders  for  superior  goods  in 

Strictly  Cnstoni-Made  Clothing, 
Suits,  Gloves,  Hosiery,  and 

I'll «  nl-bh.t;  Goods.  Trunks. 

Traveling  Bags  and  Valises, 

In  lots  to  suit  at  regular  wholesale  rates. 

CJLOTHIXG    TO    ORDER, 

Mjdc  either  in  New  York  or  San  Francisco,  under  the  su- 
pervision of  the  best  cutters  in  America, 

DIRECTIONS  FOR  MEASUREMENT 

Sent  to  any  address  upon  application,  and  goods  forwarded 
by  Express  on  receipt  of  orders.    Satisfaction  guaranteed. 

C.    C.    H  1ST1XGS    .V    CO., 

Successors  to 

HEUSTON,     HASTINGS     &     CO., 

The  Fashionable  Clothiers. 

New  York  and  San  Francisco. 
8vlS3m 


iivioi^L  :e\lea.    r>:mjGr ! 

A  California  Discovery. 

This  is  a  simple  but  very  efficient  FLEA  POWDER. 

It  Is  Death  to  Fleas  and  "Vermin,  but  not    Inju* 
rlous  to  persons. 

TRY  IT!  TRY  IT!!  TRY  IT!!! 

After  a  thorough  test  you  will  use  none  other. 

PUT  UP  IN  BOXES  ONLY.    FOUR  SIZES. 

It  is  the  best  and  cheapest  article  ofthe  kind  ever  offered 

lo  the  pub'ic. 

Directions     for    U»e.— Sprinkle   your    bedding    and 

clothes,  and  add  a  little  in  your  wushing. 

For  sale,  wholesale  and  retail,  by  Druggists. 

JO»For  further  information,  address 

Prof.  C.  E.  J1TCOX, 
Care  of  Langley  A  Crowell,  Druggists, 
8vl8-3m  San  Francisco. 


Register  tour  Lkttkks  containing  money  addressed  to 
us,  or  we  will  not  l»e  responsible.  Remittances  by  Express 
must  be  in  inickages,  prepaid.  When  practicable,  it  is  hest 
to  remit  by  drutt,  or  order,  on  some  Sati  Franciscu  bank  or 
urm. 


Small  Pox. 

We  hnve  been  shown  by  Wm.  Zelner,  the  best  and  most 
convenient  and  portable  apnnnnus  containing  Chlorine, 
for  rooms,  which  we  consider  the  bent  riisinlectunt  out, 
j»nd  jhnuld  advise  all  housekeepers  not  to  be  without  one. 
Price  £1.  i-omnlete;  to  be  had,  with  full  directions,  at  WM. 
ZELNER'S  German  Drug  Store.  18  Geary  street,    25vl7-3in 


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White  Pine  Items. 

A  work  in  k  assay  of  23'^  pounds  of  ore 
from  the  Iila  mine,  White  tine,  produced 
Pin  us,  showing  a  return  for  trie  ton  of 
S7.J7  8B,  bi  ing  98G  fine. 

The  following  infections  item  is  ex- 
tracted by  the  Enterprise  from  a  letter 
written  bv  Captain  Rnwlings,  lately  Snper- 
intendent  of  the  Manhattan  Mill,  Washoe, 
and  dated  March  4th  : 

"  Great  excitement  this  morning  on 
Treasure  Hill.  New  discovery  one  mile 
north  of  town.  The  ore  assavs  as  high  as 
99,000.  At  least  2. 000  have  gone  to  see  it. 
The  sides  of  the  hill  are  covered  with  peo- 
ple making  locations.  I  have  sent  a  man 
Up.  You  must  come  and  see  this  wonderful 
country.  It  is  almost  impossible  to  sink  a 
hole  in  the  ground  anywhere  without  find- 
ing rich  ore.  The  only  question  is  to  ex- 
tent. Men  every  day  bring  in  small  bars 
of  silver  to  the  bank  for  sale.  Everybody 
has  money.  This  is  certainly  the  "  poor 
man's  paradise.'" 

Last  accounts  from  the  "Pogonip"  rep- 
resent the  weather  to  be  as  balmy  as  spring, 
anil  the  Alia  correspondent  writes  :  The 
rush  has  commenced,  and  the  stage  com- 
panies find  it  impossible  to  accommodate 
all  who  arrive  at  Elko,  consequently  they 
have  advanced  the  fare  to  $50.  One  stage 
arrived  at  Hamilton  yesterday  with  eleven 
passengers,  the  faro  amounting  to  8550, 
and  the  freight  to  S250,  so  that  the  gross 
receipts  of  the  trip  amounted  to  S800. 

Some  of  the  members  of  the  House-Car- 
penters' Eight-Hour  League  have  on  foot  a 
proposition  to  nse  82,500  of  the  funds  on 
hand  to  send  two  practical  miners  to  White 
Pine  to  locate  mines  for  the  League,  and 
that  twenty  per  cent,  of  the  monthly  dues 
of  the  association  shall  be  set  aside  for  the 
expense  of  working  the  mines. 

There  are  nine  "Great  Eastern"  claims 
on  the  Recorder's  books  at  White  Pine  ; 
and  in  some  cases  there  are  said  to  be  as 
many  as  fifty  claims  of  the  same  name. 

TnE  number  of  rich  mines  at  Whit  ■  Pine 
affords  such  excellent  domain  for  wildcat, 
that  the  germ  promises  to  become  as  pro- 
lific as  in  1860-3.  In  these  times  nothing 
shonld  be  done  in  mining  without  the  full- 
est information. 

From  the  Bulletin  correspondent's  letter, 
dated  Treasure  Hill,  March  5th,  we  extract 
the  following : 

Ores  that  will  yield  from  $60  to  S100  per 
ton  exist  in  great  abundance — there  being 
considerable  quantities  that  will  mill  three 
or  four  times  that  amount,  while  those  of 
a  grade  ranging  from  $30  to  S60  per  ton 
seem  quite  inexhaustible.  *  *  *  The 
ores  here  can  generally  be  extracted  at 
small  cost,  ai-e  facile  of  reduction,  and  can 
be  transported  to  the  mill  at  a  moderate  ex- 
pense; as  they  must,  always  pass  over  a  de- 
scending grade,  while  wood,  water  and 
salt  can  be  supplied  at  rates  that  will  in- 
sure their  economical  reduction.  With  the 
number  of  developements  made,  it  is  esti- 
mated that  the  mines  would  sustain  a  pop- 
ulation of  at  least  30,000,  and  that  they  will 
afford  a  sufficiency  of  S 1 00  ore  to  keep  500 
or  600  stamps  employed  as  soon  as  they 
can,  or,  at  least,  are  likely  to  be  brought 
in  ;  while  there  is  no  limit  to  the  amount 
that  could  be  supplied  to  smelting  works 
were  they  ready  for  operations.  *  *  * 
The  entire  probable  immigration  is  vari- 
ously computed  at  50,000,  60,000,  and  even 
as  high  as  70,000,  it  being  estimated  that 
30,000  will  be  drawn  from  the  States  and 
Territories  west  of  the  Rocky  Mountains, 
and  as  many  more  from  points  to  the  east 
of  that  meridian.  *  *  *  Eight  or  ten 
thousand  might  settle  to  advantage  in  the 
valleys  adjacent  to  White  Pine,  or  along 
the  Humboldt,  where  the  Central  Pacific 
Railroad  Co.  have  much  excellent  land  to 
dispose  of.  *  *  *  In  the  California 
mine  a  streak  of  veritable  Eberhardt  ore 
has  been  laid  open  at  a  depth  of  15  or  20 
feet,  having  every  sign  of  permanency.  Of 
this  ore  two  men  regularly  extract  half  a 
ton  per  day,  that  will  mill  at  the  rate  of 
S2.000  per  ton.  The  body  of  $200  ore  al- 
ready exhibited  in  this  mine  is  immense. 
*  *  *  The  strike  spoken  of  in  my  letter 
as  reported  to  have  been  made  in  the  Hid- 
den Treasure,  turns  out  also  a  reality.  The 
Independence,  Featherston  and  Hornet  im- 
prove daily  under  a  steady  and  judicious 
application  of  labor,  whiln  further  explora- 
tions of  the  rich  one  channel  laid  open 
sometime  since  in  the  Mazeppa  fully  jus- 
tifies the  importance  attached  to  that  dis- 
covery from  the  first.  Quite  recently  a  fine 
body  of  best  class  ore  has  been  reached  in 
the  Silver  Cloud  claim,  lying  below  the 
Genesee,  on  the  western  verge  of  Chloride 
Flat.  It  is  the  earliest  location  made  in 
that  vicinity,  and,   it  is  feared,  will  cut  a 


broad  swath  through  the  numerous  loca- 
tions since  made  on  that  part  of  the  Flat, 
which  famous  locality  has  now  to  share  its 
glories  not  only  with  other  Flats,  such  as 
Pogonip,  Bromide  and  Alta,  lying  near  by, 
but  also  with  a  still  more  formidable  rival 
situate  over  against  the  Base  Metul  Range, 
directly  opposite  and  some  three  miles  to 
the  west.  Here  some  rich  chloride  ore,  as 
yet  only  in  small  quantities,  has  been  found, 
causing  quite  a  rush  to  the  spot.  As  the 
snow,  however,  still  covers  the  ground  to 
a  depth  that  precludes  successful  prospect- 
ing in  the  neighborhood,  it  will  probably 
be  sometime  before  the  extent  and  value  of 
this  discovery  cau  be  fully  ascertained. 

An  illustration  of  the  great  richness  of 
this  district,  says  the  White  Pine  News,  was 
given  during  the  past  week.  Masten  &  Ar- 
lington, at  Menker,  engaged  two  men  to 
sink  a  well  in  Mazeppa  Canon,  near  their 
establishment.  After  sinking  to  the  depth 
of  about  fifteen  feet,  a  ledge  bearing  a  rich 
body  of  ore  was  encountered  and  located  as 
a  mine  by  the  well-diggers.  Of  course  no 
more  progress  for  the  purpose  proposed 
could  be  made,  and  a  new  locality  was 
sought.  Here  again,  after  sinking  a  few 
feet,  another  rich  vein  was  struck,  claim 
made  and  well  abandoned.  This  was  too 
rich  a  place  to  devote  to  furnishing  water 
only,  aud  in  a  more  distant  locality  it  was 
concluded  to  dig  the  well.  Sinking  has 
been  resumed,  but  with  what  result  the 
flews  is  not  advised. 

Some  of  the  recent  ore  from  La  Monte 
mine,  250  feet  north  of  the  Eberhardt  and 
parallel  thereto,  shows  both  native  gold 
and  silver. 

Prospecting  parties  are  already  ventur- 
ing out  into  the  wastes.  For  many  of  these 
the  summer  will  belongenough,  and  weary 
distances  and  rough  mountains  gone  over 
will  be  looked  back  upon  with  reduced 
energies  and  hopes,  yet  with  no  reason  to 
be  at  all  sorry  for  having  made  the  trip. 
One  under  James  Basey,  has  left  Treasure 
City  and  has  gone  in  the  direction  of  Step- 
toe  Mountain.  They  intend  to  prospect  in 
the  Wasatch  Range,  south  of  Salt  Lake. 
The  party  will  be  absentfor  several  months. 

Some  800  or  900  tons  of  ore  have  accu- 
mulated on  the  platform  of  the  Stanford 
mine,  with  large  quantities  on  that  of  the 
North  Aurora,  and  considerable  lots  about 
the  shafts  of  many  other  claims,  the  most 
of  the  latter  being  so  assorted  as  to  consti- 
tute a  high  grade  ore. 


Railroad  Items. 


Capt.  W.  H.  Freeman,  who  has  been  ex- 
ploring a  line  of  railroad  from  the  Blue 
Mountains,  Oregon,  to  Pnget  Sound,  ar- 
rived at  Seattle,  W.  T,  Feb.  25th— dis- 
tance, 247  miles.  Left  the  Blue  Mount- 
ains Jan.  2d;  arrived  at  the  Suaquaimie 
Pass,  Feb.  13th;  found  the  snow  in  the  Pass 
about  by,  feet  deep;  length  23  miles;  grade 
65  feet  to  a  mile;  considers  the  route  one  of 
the  finest  mineral  and  timbered  countries 
in  existence,  terminating  at  the  fiuest  har- 
bor in  the  world. — Portland  Oregonian. 

All  the  grading  on  the  Western  Pacific 
Railroad,  between  Sacramento  aud  Stock- 
ton, is  completed.  Seven  hundred  graders 
are  at  work  at  various  points  between  Stock- 
ton andLivermore's  Pass,  the  bulk  of  them 
being  near  the  latter  place,  where  the  heavy 
work  extends  for  about  eight  miles.  Ma- 
sons are  engaged  in  building  culverts  and 
doing  other  stone  work  in  Alameda  Canon. 
After  the  grading  has  advanced  enough  to 
let  the  track-laying  commence  in  the  canon, 
a  switch  will  be  put  down  from  Vallejo's 
Mill  to  the  Warm  Springs  Landing,  where 
iron  and  ties  will  be  landed. 

On  Feb.  23d  all  the  bridges  on  the  Union 
Pacific  in  Weber  Canon,  were  reported  com- 
pleted down  to  Strawberry  Creek,  and  all 
the  forces  available  were  engaged  on  the 
two  remaining  bridges,  viz. ,  across  Straw- 
berry Creek,  and  the  Weber  at  Devil's 
Gate.  Later  dispatches  report  the  comple- 
tion of  the  bridges,  and  the  arrival  of  the 
locumotive  at  or  near  Ogden. 

It  is  alleged  that  much  of  the  road  bed  is 
beiug  made  out  of  frozen  clods,  which  will 
necessarily  subside  as  soonasspring  comes. 

The  average  travel  over  the  Central 
Pacific  Railroad  is  about  200  each  way 
daily. 

On  Wednesday  the  extension  of  the  San 
Jose  Railroad  from  San  Jose  to  Gilroy,  a 
distance  of  twenty  miles,  was  inaugur- 
ated by  a  grand  excursion.  This  road  is 
intended  by  those  interested  in  it,  to  be  the 
first  branch  of  the  South  Pacific,  which  is 
to  be  in  running  order  by  the  summer  of 
1873. 


Resources  and  Developments. 

A  Beet  Sugar  Factory  is  about  to  bo 
erected  by  the  Sacramento  Beet  Sugar  As- 
sociation under  the  auspices  of  Mr.  Wads- 
worth,  who  lately  returned  from  a  second 
trip  to  Europe,  where  he  has  been  spend- 
ing some  months  as  a  laborer  in  beet  sugar 
factories,  to  familiarize  himself  with  the 
details  of  the  business.  Mr.  Wadsworth  is 
enthusiastic  in  praise  of  the  simplicity  of 
making  sugar  from  the  beet  as  compared 
with  the  cane  sugar  process,  and  oonfident 
that  the  business  will  pay  a  large  profit 

Slate  for  Boildings. — Since  our  item 
upon  the  economy,  durability  and  weather- 
proof qualities  of  slate  for  covering  build- 
ings in  this  climate,  we  learn  that  an  ex- 
tensive quarry  exists  in  Tuolumne  County, 
and  that  the  quality  near  the  surface  is  un- 
usually good,  promising  a  superior  mate- 
rial at  a  little  depth.  A  specimen  of  that 
near  the  surface  has  been  left  at  Barry  & 
Patten's,  413  Montgomery  street.  —Alta, 
March  6th. 

We  understand  that  the  working  force 
engaged  in  developing  this  quarry  will  be 
materially  increased  the  coming  week,  and 
the  first  shipment  of  roofing  slate  may  be 
expected  in  this  city  by  the  first  of  May. 
All  the  slate  heretofore  used  in  this  State 
has  been  imported  at  a  cost  of  about  $24  to 
the  ton.  A  material  equally  good,  can  be 
furnished  from  the  above  locality  at  a  cost, 
with  reasonable  margin  for  profits,  not  to 
exceed  twelve  or  thirteen  dollars. 

Olive  Trees. —People  at  Santa  Barbara, 
says  the  News,  have  set  out  this  season 
200,000  olive  cuttings,  from  mature  trees. 
The  demand  has  been  so  great  that  it  was 
found  impossible  to  supply  the  market 
with  the  better  class  of  olive,  and  conse- 
quently parties  have  been  obliged  to  put 
up  with  an  inferior  article.  E.  F.  Sanborn, 
of  San  Diego,  has  shipped  several  thou- 
sand cuttings  to  Santa  Barbara,  for  Cap- 
tain Wilcox  and  others. 


Patent  Office  to  Remain  Intact. — The 
House  resolution  providing  additional  ac- 
commodations for  the  Interior  Depart- 
ment was  discussed  for  two  hours  or  more 
in  the  Senate  on  Monday,  Feb.  1st.  Many 
Senators  held  that  as  the  inventors  of  the 
country  bore  the  expenses  of  the  Patent 
Office,  and  the  Government  really  derived 
a  handsome  revenue  from  it,  the  building 
ought  not  to  be  diverted  from  the  uses  to 
which  it  was  originally  intended,  and  hence 
the  models,  which  Mr.  Fessenden  says  ac- 
cumulated at  the  rate  of  14,000  per  annum, 
will  be  left  alone  in  their  glory. 


The  new  discovery  in  the  Base  Range  is 
a  mile  and  a  half  due  west  of  Treasure  city, 
or  three  miles  by  the  road.  The  locality  is 
known  under  the  various  names  of  North- 
ern Light  Hill,  Chloride  Flat  No.  3,  and 
Base  Range,  but  a  town  has  been  laid  out 
and  named  Babylon.  It  is  said  to  be  a 
favorable  locality  for  mining. 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 


JL;,  in   Mill    and    Mining  Cmnpaoy,   lielKO.y    1)1*- 

trict,  El  Dorado  County,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  licld  on  the  sixth  day  of 
March,  1809,  an  assessment  of  onc  dollar  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  Uniied  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
tlit  Secretary. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  sixth  (ti'ht  day  of  April,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  t  lie  twenty-sixth  day  ot  April,  1809 
to  pay  the  rtelinqueiitassessmeni.  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

J    M.   BCFFINGTON.  Secretary. 

Office.  Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California 
street,  San  Francisco.  marl3 


Those  Spectacles  advertised  "  Lost,"  for 
which  a  very  large  reward  was  offered,  were  pur- 
chased at  Muller's,  205  Montgomery  street.      * 


rYorth  American  Wood   Preserving:    Company. 

Location  of  Works:  S;in  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  hold  on  the  twelfth  day  of 
March,  I860,  an  assessment  of  one  (SD  dollar  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able i  milled  lately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  a'  the  Company's  office,  4J0  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco, 

Any  sine  it  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  < lie  fourteenth  (14th)  day  of  April,  1809,  shall  be 
defined  delinquent,  ami  will  be  duly  advertised  lorsaleat 
public  auction,  and  unless  pavmeni  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Saturday,  the  first  day  of  May,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs 
"  advertising  a;id  expenses  of  sale.    By  order  of  the  Board 


Chloride    Moantuln    Tunnel   and    Mining    Com. 

pany.— Location  of  Works:  While  Pine  Mining  District, 

Lander  County.  Nevada. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  ft  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  second  day  of 
February.  1869,  fin  assessment  of  fifty  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  In  United  States  told  and  sliver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary,  at  his  office,  No  6!5Koarny  street,  San  Francis- 
co. Cal 

Any  stock  unon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  nn- 
pal.l  on  the  thirteenth  day  of  March.  1*69.  shall  ha 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  dulv  advertised  lor  sale 
ai  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  dn  Saturday,  the  tcnih  dav  or  April. 
1K69,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with 
costs  pi  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  orderof  the 
Board  of  Trustees. 

__       „  JiMRS  RICE.  Secretary. 

Office,  No.  615  Kcarnv  street,  Sin  Francico.  febl3 

Glen  wood  Mill  itnd  Mining  Compauy,  Green- 
1  wood,  El  Dorado  County,  California. 
j  Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
I  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  nineteenth  day  of 
i  February,  1869,  an  assessment  of  twenty-five  dollars  per 
share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company, 
1  payable  Immediately,  in  United  S'ates  cold  nnd  silver  coin, 
I  to  the  Secretary,  Room  II,  No.  431  California  street.  Sua 
|  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
I  paid  on  the  second  day  of  April,  1859,  shall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  ot  public 
auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before,  will  be 
sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-sixth  dav  of  Apiil,  1869,  to 
pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

WILLIAM  VALE,  Secretary. 
Office,  434  California  street,  San  Francfcco.  feb27 

I.    X.    I-.  Gold    and    Silver    Mining:    Company,- 

Location   of   Mine  :    Silver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notice.— There  are   delinquent,   upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the  nine- 
tenth  daj' of  January.  1869,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  follows: 
Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  shares.    Amount. 

John  A  Johnson 28;t  1  $1  50 

.1  S  Adams 23  5  7  50 

JS  Adann 326  2  3  IK) 

J  S  S  Robinson 322  5  7  fit) 

Mary  n  Bridges 360  12>£  18  75 

Catherine  Jones l-i-i  30  iS  HO 

Catherine  Jones 155  17  25  50 

Catherine  Jones 233  5  7  50 

T  B  Clark 375  10  15  i  0 

TB  Clark 386  22^  33  75 

E  M  Long  ...  354  HI  15  DO 

C  Goodell 2*8  15  22  50 

COoo'lell  312  5  7  50 

Wm  Davidson 340  5  7  50 

Wm  Davidson  74  J^  75 

Ann  Hogan 176  7  10  50 

'  MirlesFisk 150  6  7  50 

W  J  ihomas ..371  3  4  50 

Daniel  H  Dickinson '-'<>i  10  15  00 

Daniel  H  Dickinson -359  10  15  00 

1,  E  Wahlhurg 277  5  7  60 

Henry  Jard:ne IfS  6  7  50 

Henry  Jardine 304  3  4  50 

Henrv  Jardlnc 330  12W  18  75 

Henry  Jardine 331  5  7  60 

Henry  Jardine 334  15  22  SO 

Hepburn  James 16  5  7  50 

Hepburn  James 153  5  7  50 

Hepburn  James 217  10  15  i  0 

A  Wagner 2ti7  5  7  60 

Ohas  Saunders 224  5  7  50 

Caroline  A  Nelson 293  2  3  00 

George  Brosle 229  10  15  00 

James  Wjlctt 231  5  7  50 

H  T  Bjiske 380  4K  6  40 

Lou  I    Bl  ndlng 237  28  42  110 

John  G  Slavin 254  1  l  60 

fle^ry  E110 3-H  3  4  50 

Henrv  fno 3  7  7W  H  25 

EP  Gibson 270  12  I8i0 

E  FfJibson 271  12  18  00 

F.  P  Gibson 274  5  7  60 

E  FGib«on 302  3  4  50 

Wm  J 1  .ties 246  3  4  60 

John  Cairns 249  70  105  00 

John  Bolts 381  10  15  i0 

John  Bolts 2^6  8  12  00 

D  1:  Riddle 258  5  7  50 

Julius  Zdbe] 259  5  7  50 

H  D  Scott 260  5  7  50 

J  A  MeMahon 263  7  10  50 

RK  Love 275  5  7  50 

RK  Love 3i3  4  6  HO 

R  K  Love 329  12  18  00 

RK  Love 3*2  5  7  50 

L  Wechelhausen 231  4  fi  IN) 

Wm  West  352  5  7  50 

N  Gruff. .357  %  25 

R  S  Cutter M6  3Ja  5  75 

RS  Cntier 384  10  15  00 

E  Fkelund 362  3  4  50 

EEkelund 364  2  3  00 

Philip  Myers 370  2  3  W 

M  Long. 385  22  7-16         33  60 

And  in  accordance  with  law.  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  January, 
1869,  so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may 
be  necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
Olncy  &  Co.,  auctioneers.  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  Wednesday,  the  seventeenth  day  of  March, 
1369,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock,  M.,  of  said  day,  to  pay  said 
delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale. 

J.  CROWNINSHIELD.  Secretary. 
Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs.  San 
Francisco.  .  mar6 


>\  Directors. 
Office,  4?.0  Moiltgo 


WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary, 
lery  street.  San  Francisco.        marl3 


Mining;   Notices—Continued. 


Cordillera  Gold  nnd    Silver  Mining  Company.— 

Chihuahua,  Mexico. 

Notice  —The  Annual  Meeting  or  the  stockholders,  for  the 
election  of  Trustees  will  take  place  on  MONDAY  AFTER- 
NOON, March  fifteenth, at  3  o'clock,  at  the  office  of  the 
Company,  No.  321  Washing'on  street,  San  Francisco. 

mai6  HENRY  R.  REED,  Secretary. 


Mount    Teiiabu    Silver    lUlnlng    Company.-Lo- 

cation  of  Works:  Cortez  District,  Lander  County,  State 

of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-third  day  of 
January,  1869,  an  assessment  of  seventy-five  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able Immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  426  Montgom- 
ery street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  filth  (5th)  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Tuesday,  the  thirtieth  (30[h)  day  of 
March,  1869,  to  par  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  ot  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

Office  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  jan30 

Postponement.— The  dav  for  deeming  stock  delinquent  on 
the  above  assessment  is  hcrcl.iv  po-tpnued  until  the  second 
dav  ot  April.  I86i»,  and  the  sale  thereof  until  Tuesday,  the 
twenty  i-eventh  day  of  April,  1369.    By  order  of  the  Board 

°  mar6  CeS"  R-  N.  VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

Star  Creek.   Sllnlnor   Company.— Location:   Star 

District,  State  of  Nevada- 
Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-sixth  day  of 
February, 1869,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents 
per  share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  ot  said  Com- 
pany, payable  immediately,  in  Uniied  Slates  gold  and  silver 
coin,  to  the  Secreiaiy  at  Sim  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  tweniy-nintb  day  of  March,  1869.  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
publicauction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  nineteenth  day  of  April,  1869, 
to  pay  thedelinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  nd^ 
vertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Boarc  of 
Trustees.  HORACE  MORRISON,  Secretary, 

Office,  N.  E.  cor.  Front  and  Jackson  streets. 


174 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


PATENT    AMALGAMATOR 

These  Machines  StandUnrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  tney 
have  no  equal.  Ho  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everrc- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits.  * 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
he  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  live  motion  of  the  muller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  it  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture aud  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  aud 
into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setlers  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perlcctly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed. 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setlers  for 

icmselve&.  at  the  PACIFIC  FO  UA1B JEY, 

San  Francisco. 


themselves,  at 
lvl 


ELKERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Faint 

—  FOR  — 

TIN,   IRON   AND    METALLIC  .ROOFS, 

Iron,  Brick  and  Wooden  Buildings, 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,   STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand   any  climate;  can  be   put  on  in 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  other  faint 

JVew  Cloth  Roof's  i-tit  on.    Old  JRof»t~«  cemented 
and  ;i  tinted.    Leaky  Roofs  muuu  tiy.it. 

agp-  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphalttim  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  BBOULET,  Agent, 

24vl7-3m 


Standard  Milling  Muchine. 

UNION"  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extrajaw,  and  heavy  Vises,  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
Newalvle  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  "Standard  Milling  Macmnes,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,3UU  lbs;  small,  960 
lbs.  For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23vl61y  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 

BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 

.PKICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES   OF   ALL  SIZES   FOB   SALE 

WM.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  und  Mission  streets,  or  Box  3,07? 

Svl3f  SAN    FRANCISCO. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  53  Beale  Street,  bet.  Market  und  Mission, 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  savins 
of  fifty  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIOi\S 
MADK  Tu  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  ihe  Coast, 
orders  from  the  country  pn.imptlv  intended  to.  agp*  Firil 
Premium  awarded  at  tl>«  Statu  Fair,  1867. 

2vl7-3m  T.  G.  Wi  itM.VG  «fe  CHfc 

Removal. 

NELSON~&    DOBLE, 

AGENTS  FOR 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 


Mill    Picks,    Sledges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone   Cntters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers*  Tools, 

Have  removed  to  13  and  15  Fremont  street,  near 

Market,  San  Francisco. 

luvHar 


MACHINERY   AGENCY. 

W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO., 

Are  the  manufacturers'  agents  for  Richardson,  Merriam 
&  Co's  celebrated 

Wood  Working   Machinery, 

Embracing  every  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
Mnrtiscrs,  Moulding,  Tenoning,  Boring.  Shaping,  Vertical 
mid  Circular  Ke-s.tning  Macnnies;  scroll.  Railway,  Cut-off 
ami  Rip  Saws,  etc.,  eic.    Agents  lor  the  Swuni-cot  Co's 

Improved  Portable  Engines, 
Warranted  fully  eo.ua!  to  any  in  the  market;  L»avis  &  Fur- 
ber'a   Woo>en   Machinery;   Blake's  Patent  Steam   Pumps; 
KUburn'T  and  Warriii's  turbine  Water  wheels  etc  , etc. 

Ord  is  t'ur  .Machinery  of  any  kind  will  receive  prompt 
attention  Machines  tor  special  purposes  built  10  order. 
Send  lor  Illustrated  Catalogue      W.  o.  M.  BEttRi'  &  CO  , 

8vl8-.im  114  Caliioruia  sL,  San  Francisco. 


Notice  to  Miiiei*s, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies, 

MPRAG  is  now  prepared  to  manufacture 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike manner,  mid  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  large  additions  to  my  stock  oi  machinery  for  iluu 
branch  of  business.  1  ain  prepared  to  rill  all  orders  with  dis- 
patch, and  guarantee  entire  satisi'actluii.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  o"  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  all  classes.    Also,  Ship  rlumbing  done. 

U.  I'tUG, 
8vl3-ly       Stove  Store,  No.  I     Clay  street,  below  Davis. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith    and    Machine    Shop, 

143  Eeiile  Sti,  net.  Mission  and  H«nv;iril, 

SAN   FK  AN  CISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  other  Tools  made  to  order.  Par- 
ticular attention  paid  to  pu  ting  in  order  AGRICi  LI  URAL 
MACHINERY'.  Job  Grinding  and  Polishing  hy  steam. 
Orders  irom  the  Country  promptly! attended  to  a^-All 
tvoi  k  warranted. 

21vl7-qy  J.  WEICHIIAKT,  Proprietor. 


Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 

fflrHLa*  IT  IS  THE   CHEAPEST,  MOST 

^Sritii  £inL&0~  durable,    easiest    to    adjust,    and 

Wli  Ct  W  cleanest  apparatus  to  use  tor  the 
<3"  oAUGf  <V,^  iairw.se  ueM-ned,  yet  uttered  to 
-^O*  is3  «W*»  tP  the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  mid  mechanical  principles, 
it  i-  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  its 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  bv  any  inexperienced  per 
sou— will  scrape  off  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
ftnd  clean  as  they  were  wiien 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
io  tit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  »teamboat  boilers 
-when  muddy  waterisused. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
Hi  rough  the  center  of  the  top  and 
huttom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  lastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  Hie  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted h.v  screwing  or  unscrew 
ing  the  lower  huh.—  first  luoM-nine 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  biing  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
fl.-xihlc  brush  or  scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  aitached  io  the  nut  for  the  purpose ol 
removing  from  'he  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  tile 
action  of  the  >crapers 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—Hie  priros  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  rang  I  in.' 
from  S5  to  S12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  ihe 
E  stern  Staies.    Quite  a  number  have  already  beensold  in 


this 


tate 


For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  tfeale.  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sac-amento.  fi.  M.  D.,  P.  U.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers1  Agents.  24vl7lf 


BLAKE'S     PATENT 


STE-A-M      PTTMP! 

This  Pi  mn  is  warranted  superior  to  any  in  the  market, 
for  Breweries,  Sugar  H' uses.  Tanneries,  Boiler-Feeders, 
Steamboats,  Mining  and  Fire  purnoses,  etc.  It  throws  a 
full  stream  of  the  thickest  beer  mash  without  clogging, 
and  sugar  syrup  boiling  hot  without  difficulty. 

Warranted  a  positive  Pump  under  all  circitmatnnces;  it 
never  stops  nor  cetsou*  of  order,  and  by  reason  of  the  pa- 
tent device  in  the  valves,  is  kept  clear  and  always  r.adv 
for  action.  It  Is  SIMPLE,  COMPACT  and  POWERFUL, 
and  needs  no  expert  to  run  it. 

as-irmip  falls  to  do  the  work  for  which  It  Is  sold,  it  may 
he  returned  anil  the  money  wilt  be  refunded     May  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Risdon's,  or  Union  Iron  Works,  or  at 
W.  O.  Af.  B  t.KKY  <fe  CO'S, 
Agents  tor  Pacific  States, 

8vl8-3m  1U  California  street,  sau  Francisco. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

A'oh.  '*.">   and    -"J    Fremont   street, 

SAN   FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  Koiler  Tubes,  Plate  and  Sheet  Iron.  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils.  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fitting" 
whieh  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

21vl6-3in  W.  McCRINDLE,  Manage. 


Eley's  Ammunition. 


I  1  IIC  3C    \Jlll  LI  IlifclTS  Mil*  U    Lii-i.  ■  M      :ii  li  i  1 

1  after      careful      comparative      t 

A  nuainst  all  other  descriptions,  hv  ! 

a  majksi'PS  w-\r  departmen 

1  the  Standard  Kille  Aimnuniiiun  fo 


The««e  Cartridges  are    made   in 

three  sizes,  viz  ,  .577  tor  Snider  Enfield) 
bore;  .600 (or  halt  inch;  bore;  and  -J5t 
(or  small)  bore 

These  Cartridges  have  been  adopted, 

after      careful      comparative      trials 

hv  HER 

ENT,  as 

_.  Tor  the 

BRITISH   ARMY,    and    are    not    only 

used  exclusively  for  the  Snider  Rifle, 

but  are  adapted  to  all  other  sys  ems  of 

military  BREECH  LEADING  BIFIiES 

They  are  the  cheapest  Cartridgts 
known,  carrying  their  own  ignition, 
beine  made  wholly  of  metal,  arc  wa- 
ter-proof and  imperishable  in  any  cli- 
mate. 

Boxer  Cartridge  Cases  (emptv),  of  all 
3  sizes,  packed  with  or  without  bullets, 
and  machine  for  fastening  same  in 
Cartridges. 

Makers  of  BOXER  CARTRIDGES. 
--15U  bore  for  Revolving  Pistols,  in  use 
in  Her  Majesty's  Navy. 

PIN  CARTRIDGES  for  Lefaucheux 
Revolvers  of  12  m,  9  m.  and  7  m,  bore. 

CENTRAL  FIRE  and  PIN  FIRE 
CARTRIDGES,  to:  aU  sizes  of  Guns, 
Rifle.-  and  Revolvers. 

Double  Water-Proof  and  E.  B-  Caps. 
Wire    Cartridges  for  killing    game    at 
long  distances.    Felt  Waddings  to  im- 
prove the  shooting  of  guns;  and  every 
desrriptinn  of  Sporting  and  Military  Ammunition. 
Wholettule  only. 

ELEY    BROTHERS, 


13vl6cowly 


Gray's  Inn  Road,  London,  W.  C. 


PATENT   KIGrHT 

—  FOR  — 

MMrUFACTURIWS  PROOF  SPIRITS 

FOR     SAIJ3. 

Attention  is  called  to  MARTIN'S  NEW  PATENT  for  a 
process  for  Distilling  Alcohol  (S5  per  cent,  or  higher),  with- 
out rectifying,  which  is  offered  for  sale  on  favorable  terms. 
Samples  may  be  seen,  and  further  information  obtained,  at 
No.  423  Washington  street. 

26V17  E.  M.  DEWEY. 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


WM.    DAUTLING.  OENRY    KIMBALL. 

BARTLING-  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOKBINDERS, 

Paper  Eiders  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers, 

uOS  Cluy  street,  (southwest  cor.  Sansoine), 
I5vl2-3m  SAN  FRANCISCO, 


JOHTV    DANIEL, 

(SUCCESSOR  TO  0.  GORl) 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No. 421  FinesLbet  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

3£a.utel9,  monument*,  Tomlii,  PI iimbcrtt'  Slabs 

Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
SSf-  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 
ipeett'iillj  solicited.  5v8-3m 


Palmer's   Patent 

ARTIFICIAL    LEG, 

Manufactured  in    Philadelphia.,   Penn. 
JARVIS   JKWETT,   AGENT. 

218  Montgomery  Street,  San  Francisco.  10v8-lm 


J.   M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
PATTERNS     -A_IVT>     MODELS, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts>, 
6vl4tf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


J.  F.  PAG-ES, 

SEAL      E  IV  G  H  A.  V  E  IR, 
AND  LETTER  CUTTER. 

Brass  and  Steel  Stamps  and  Dies,  608  Sacramento  street, 

San  Francisco.    Orders  bv  express  promptly  attended  to. 

6vl6 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHNSON~~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 
X>eslcs    and.    Office  Fiirnltixre, 

TIT  Market  ntreetf  near  Third. 

ffareroom*  up  stairs.    A  large  variety  of  Desks  always  on 

hand;  oil  kinds  of  Office  Furniture  and  Cabinet 

Work  made  to  order. 

18vl7qr 


Novelty  and  Usefulness  Combined. 
Wilson's    Prepared    Solder 

Dispenses  with  the  Soldering  Iron. 


It  will  sn>t  j.-u  uuiii  nine  iinu  im.uj1.  ui.e  Pottle  of  this 
Solder  will  mend  all  the  tins  you  have  luid  one  side  lor 
months,  und  make  them  wood  as  new.  Oct  them  out  and 
mend  them.  It  is  cheap— only  50  cents  a  hohlc;  It  is  con- 
venient and  compact.  Use  any  kind  of  hmip  that  has  a 
blaze  no  larger  than  a  single  wick:  a  spirit  lump  will  make 
no  smoke.  Yi>u  innv  mend  a  dish  or  can  over  the  best  table 
without  fear  of  spoiling  It.  Try  it,  and  yon  will  never  want 
a  soldering  iron  in  the  house  acain  What  a  saving 
to  fanners.  No  more  Stopping  up  of  holes  in  milk  pans 
with  a  rug.  Milkmen  can  merd  their  own  cans.  It 
does  the  prettiest  job  on  any  anicle  ymi  have  In  the  house, 
from  a  pint  dish  to  a  wash  boiler.  It  is  a  sure  tiling  to  silck 
when  resin  and  solder  will  not  It  will  stand  heat  ns  well 
as  an v  solder  ever  used  over  lire 

Agencv  lor  the  Faci  kc  Cmist.  R<inm  No-  1",  No.  423  Wash- 
in-iun  slreet,  Sun  Krimciscu.     AGENTS  WANTED. 

Address  f .  O.  box  17.  23vJ7tf 


LEA  &  PERRIN3' 

CkLi.nR\TfcD 

■WOHCESTJB«SHmE   SATJCE 

Declared  by  connoisnurs 
to  be  tbe  only 

GOOD  SAXTCE.        .rj 

—  d 

The  success  uf  lliis  most  g 
delicious  and  anrivnllcd  r? 
condiment  liaving  caustd  ^ 
certain  dealers  to  apply  ihe  name  of  '"Vor-  ^ 
cesterslliro  Sauce  to  their  own  inferior  c 
compounds,  the  public  is  hereby  iiiformefl  "d 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the  gcuuiuc,  ^ 
is  to  ask  tor  a 

Lea  &  Pcrrin**  Snnee,  c: 

o  _^ 
and  see  that  their   names  arc    upon  the  ■£  jM|^ 
wrapper,  labels,  stopper,  anil  bottle.  rj 

Some  ol  ihe  turcigii  markets  bavine  been  iti 
supplied  with  a  spurious  Worcestershire  O 
S  mce,  upon  the  wrapper  and  labels  ot 
which  the  names  of  Lea  and  Perrins  have  been  forged,  L 
and  P  Rive  notice  that  tney  hive  furnished1  their  corres- 
pondents with  power  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed 
ings  against  Mauuiaelurers  and  Vendors  of  such,  or  any 
other  imitations  bv  which  ihi-ir  riRht  inav  he  infringed. 

Ask  for  LEA  .t  PERltlKS'  Sauce,  and  see  name  on  the 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stoupc-, 

Wholesale  and  for  Export  by  tbe  Proprietors.  Worcester; 
Orosse  &  Blackwell,  London,  clc..  etc.;  aud  bv  Grocers  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CROSS  ,t  CO.  San  Fran- 
Cisco.  svl8-lv 


Our  Patent  Aeeuej'. 

The  Patent  Agency  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press 
has  been  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  Tho  importance  to  the  inventive  genius  if 
this  coast  of  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  for  the  solicita 
tion  of  Letters  Patent  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
Governments  cannot  be  over-rated. and  t  lie  Proprietors  of  the 
Press,  feeling  the  responsibility  which  rests  upon  them,  and 
the  reward  which  must  follow  the  faithful  performance  of 
their  trusts,  will  take  care  to  afTord  inventors  every  advan" 
tage  to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re- 
oonsible  agency  upon  this  coasL 


Our  Idaho  Correspondence. 

JOTTING  NEWS. 

Editors  Peess  : — By  private  letter  from 
Yuba,  I  learn  that  the  energetic  Superin- 
tendent of  the  Monarch  Gold  and  Silver 
Mining  Company,  Mr.  Atkins,  is  now 
down  on  the  Atlanta  over  one  hundred  feet, 
and  has  found  the  vein  much  richer  than 
ever.  There  are  two  veins  in  the  main 
lode  running  parallel  to  each  other;  one  is 
two  feet  and  the  other  six  inches  in  width, 
plainly  discernible  in  character  from  the 
other  parts  of  the  pay  streak  or  seam,  the 
whole  seam  containing  precious  metals, 
and  the  matter  enclosed  between  the  cas- 
ings being  over  twenty-five  feet — some  say 
near  forty,  but  I  will  be  moderate.  These 
two  veins  are  now  yielding  ore  that  assays 
over  $20,000  to  the  ton,  and  the  highest  as- 
say given  is  $26,400.  Does  not  this  put 
White  Pine  in  the  background  ? 

Work  done  last  fall  by  the  owners  of  the 
Willamette  lode,  running  east  from  the 
Discovery  Stake,  gives  evidence  that  at  the 
depth  of  seventy-five  feet  there  is  a  splen- 
did body  of  ore,  very  rich  in  silver,  and  al- 
though no  practical  assay  of  it  has  been 
made,  yet  by  common  fire  test,  experienced 
mineralogists  pronounce  it  first-class  ore. 
The  owners  on  the  west  propo-e  to  open  up 
at  a  low  level  this  spring.  The  lode  at 
seventy-five  feet  deep  is  over  six  feet  wide, 
easy  to  work — timber  in  the  way,  which  has 
to  be  cleared,— and  good  water-power  close 
at  hand. 

White  Pine  and  Elko  have  taken  away 
most  of  our  floating  population,  and  some 
that  we  did  not  like  to  lose;  but  Boise  City, 
though  dull,  is  not  dead  yet.  We  hope  yet 
to  see  a  railroad  near,  if  not  right  at  our 
doors,  and  think  that  the  railroad  compa- 
nies are  making  an  error  in  judgment  in 
not  bringiug  their  iron  horse  snorting,  close 
to  our  vicinity. 

COMMTJNIOATIONS. 

The  storms  which  have  been  burying  the 
country  with  snow,  or  inundating  it  with 
water  all  arouDd,  have  left  us  untouched, 
and  we  have  been  reveling  in  warm  spriog 
weather. 

It  is  now  a  week  since  we  have  had  a 
through  mail  from  the  East,  and  the  Cali- 
fornia route  ifibut  little  if  any  better. 

Hailey  is  running  thestage  through  from 
Umatilla  to  the  railroad  at  Ogden  aud  Salt 
Lake,  and  promises,  as  soon  as  the  roads 
get  good,  to  make  the  distance,  625  miles, 
aud  the  Blue  and  other  mountains  en  route, 
in  eighty-four  hours;  Umatilla  to  Boise,  1% 
days;  Boise  City  to  Ogden,  two  days. 

Peoasus. 

Boise  City,  March  5th,  1869. 


Bbead  Making. — The  following  commu- 
nication has  been  called  out  by  the  article 
in  our  issue  of  Feb.  6th,  giving  Professor 
Horsford's  directions  "  How  to  make  good 
bread :" 

Editors  Press: — How  I  make  gocd 
bread ;  very  much  as  Prof.  Horsford  ai  - 
vises,  except  that  I  prepare  yeast  as  follows: 
Select  one  good  potato  about  the  size  of  a 
goose  egg,  cleanse,  peel  and  grate  it  raw, 
add  a  table  spoonfull  of  brown  sugar  and 
enough  lukewarm  water  (80°)  to  fill  a  com- 
mon bottle  three-fourths  full;  cork  it  tight, 
and  tie  down  the  cork.  In  a  day  or  two, 
according  to  temperature  (which  ought 
never  to  be  much  above  80°),  it  will  be 
ready  for  use.  Open  carefully  lest  you 
lose  all.  The  bottlefull  will  make  four  or 
five  large  loaves.  If  a  spoonful  or  two  of 
yeast  is  left  in  the  bottle  it  can  easily  be 
renewed,  and  will  be  ready  for  use  in  less 
time.  This  method  of  preparing  yeast 
will  be  convenient  for  those  miners  who 
cannot  readily  procure  "  Best  Bakers* 
Yeast"  at  any  moment  tbey  need  it. 

Prop.  Jeigh  Arkh. 


Progress  in  Agricultural  Chemistry. 
It  is  only  fifty-eight  years  since  the  first 
accurate  analysis  of  a  vegetable  substance 
was  made,  and  about  forty  years  since  Lie- 
big  commenced  to  make  reliable  and  sys- 
tematic determinations  of  the  chemical  na- 
ture of  plants  and  soils.  The  fact  is  almost 
incredible,  that  up  to  1838  so  little  positive 
knowledge  existed  concerning  the  agricul- 
tural value  of  ashes,  that  the  Gottingen 
Acfdemy  offered  a  prize  for  a  satisfactory 
solution  of  the  question,  "Whether  the  in- 
gredients of  ashes  are  essential  to  vegetable 
groir/Jis." — Boston  Journal  of  Chemistry, 


T1c\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


175 


Actios  of  StophatbopBoda  jx  Dtbiho. 
The  enlpbate  of  Boda,  which  is  Boaroelj  ever 
treated  of  in  books  on  dyeing,  because  of  ita 
phemica]  indifference  f<ir  coloring  matters, 
elevates,  as  every  soluble  substance  does, 
the  speoifio  weight,  anil  tints  also  tho  boil- 
i ii i-T  poiat  of  the  solution.  It  is  possible, 
f.>r  instance,  to  change  the  shade  of  aniline 
violet  into  blue  or  red,  according  as  the 
temperature  of  the  solution  is  more  or  less 
elevated.  When  the  dyeing  is  performed 
in  an  aei.l  bath  (the  dyers  very  frequently 
mM  sulphuric  acid  to  their  baths),  the  sul- 
phate of  soda  combines  with  the  free  sul- 
phuric aoid  and  forms  with  it  bisnlphate 
of  soda.  In  tliis  manner  the  bath  retains 
its  acid  reaction  without  the  presence  of 
bee  sulphuric  acid.  Hence,  wheu  half- 
woolen  elotbs  are  dyed,  the  cotton  in  them, 
extremely  sensitive  to  tho  action  of  the 
mineral  acids,  will  be  very  well  preserved. 
Dissolved  in  water  in  great  tiuantities,  tbe 
sulphate  of  soda  diminishes  tbe  capacity  of 
the  bath  to  dissolvo  tbe  added  coloring 
matters. 

As  on  example  ;— the  red  coloring  mat- 
ters possess  tho  property  of  combining  only 
with  the  greatest  difficulty  with  the  fiber 
wben  dyed  in  acid  bath.  Therefore,  wher- 
ever the  substances  are  employed  in  tbe 
acid  bath — and  often  this  is  necessary — the 
greatest  part  of  the  coloring  mutter  is 
wasted  and  lost  if  the  common  process  is 
employed.  By  adding  sulphuric  acid,  tbe 
dyeing  power  of  tbe  pigments  can  be  put 
into  activity,  and  by  varying  the  quantity 
of  sulphate  of  soda  employed,  it  is  possible 
to  control  the  combination  of  tbe  pigment 
with  tbe  textile  liber.  Therefore,  by  means 
of  the  sulphate  of  soda  various  shades  can 
be  pnduced. — Dr.  Beimann,  in  Scientific 
American. 


Electrical  Expemhent. — Procure  four 
plass  tumblers,  and  having  wiped  them 
dry,  hold  them  over  the  fire,  for  the  least 
moisture  spoils  tbe  experiment.  Place 
them  upon  the  floor  in  a  square,  about  one 
foot  apart ;  place  a  piece  of  board  upon  tbe 
tumblers;  and  a  person  upon  tbe  board. 
This  person  is  now  completely  insulated. 
Now  take  a  common  rubber  comb,  and  hav- 
ing wound  a  piece  of  silk  around  one  end 
of  it,  rub  it  briskly  through  your  hair,  and 
draw  tbe  teeth  parallel  to  tbe  insulated  per- 
son's knuckles,  leaving  a  little  space  be- 
tween tbe  comb  and  the  hand.  Tbe  result 
will  be  a  sharp,  crackling  noise,  and  if  it  is 
dark,  there  will  be  seen  a  succession 
of  sparks.  Repeat  tbe  process  until  tbe 
phenomena  cease.  The  person  is  now 
"  charged"  with  electricity,  the  same  as  a 
Leyden  jar.  To  draw  off  tbe  electricity, 
approach  your  knuckles  to  the  person's 
bauds  or  bis  nose  (  being  careful  not  to  al- 
low any  portion  of  your  body  to  come  in 
centact  with  his),  and  there  will  be  aloud 
snap  and  the  sparks  will  be  very  brilliant. 
If  a  cat  be  held  so  that  the  charged  person 
can  place  bis  knuckles  in  proximity  with 
tbe  animal's  nose,  it  will  suddenly  appear 
as  if  it  were  in  contact  with  an  electric  bat- 
tery. Much  amusement  may  be  derived 
from  this  simple  experiment. — Boston  Jour- 
nal of  Chemistry. 


American  Akms  Abroad.  —  The  New 
York  Sun  says  tbe  llemington  Company 
has  recently  delivered  to  the  Danish  gov- 
ernment, 40,000  of  their  guns,  and  to  tbe 
Swedish  government  30,000,  and  tbe  Greek 
government  has  eontractedfor  15,000,  which 
have  not  yet  been  delivered.  The  Reming- 
ton pattern  is  a  single  cartridge  breech- 
loader. Tbe  Cuban  government  has  bought 
upwards  of  20,000  of  Remington  and  Pea- 
body  rifles, — the  latter  an  arm  manufac- 
tured in  Providence.  Tbe  Russian  govern- 
ment has  a  contract  with  the  Colt  Fire- 
arms Company  at  Hartford,  for  30,000 
rifles,  an  improvement  on  the  Prussian 
needle  gun. 


CALIFORNIA 

BUSINESS    UNIVERSITY, 

VJO-1  Montgomery  Street. 

Full  particulars  retarding  o>ir  Practical  Course  of  Studied 
ma >  bo  had  by  calling  at  the  University,  or  by  addressing 
17vi/-i|yUp  E.  P.  HEALD,  Sail  Francisco. 


OCCIDENTAL 

Insurance     Company, 

OF  SAN  FRANCISCO. 
Ca«h  Capital, »:{(;«,000 

GOLD   COIN. 

Office   S.    "W.    corner  of  Montgomery  and 
California  streets. 

Fire     a  ii rl    Mlarlne    Insurance. 
All  Losses  paid  In  U,  P.  Gold  Coin, 

CHR,  CHRISTIANSEN,  President. 
B.  RoTnaciitLp,  Secretary*  2Qvl7-3m 


ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST   ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Nov.  1st,  lUGt ;    July  24,  1SOO  ;    ami  Oct.  9,  1800. 


Awardod  tho  ITii-«t  Premium  nt  tlie  Paris  Exposition. 


REQUIRES 


JTil'ty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


TU n n  any  Blower 


!^(o;im.shij>s 


One  of  these  Blowers  may  he  seen  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  ami  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Altnaden  Quicksilver  Mine  ;  Gridlcy's 
Foundry,  Gold  Mill,  Nevada ;  ./Etna  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  mauv  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  rind  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parties,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower;  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  tlie  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BAKG-ION, 

■ivl6  3m  Globe  Iron  Work.*,  Stockton,  Col. 


JOHN   WRIGHT  &    CO., 


-DEALERS    IN- 


IPXOKS      AND      Flore     HANDLES. 


Sole  Agents  for  "Washoe  Tool  Company, 

Wo.  331  Fremont  St.,  T>et.  Howard  a  nil  Polsom,  8an  Francisco. 


L.IST    OP    PRICES    OP    PICKS: 


No.    1 
"      2 


Round  Eyo  surface,  4  lbs.. 

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"  "         5  "  . 

5«  "  . 


Flat   Eye   surface 


6% 

7 

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12  " 

13 

14 

15     Drifting. 


20 

24 

10 


No.   17    Drifting 


20. 
21 


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Also  PICK  EYES  ready  for  the  steel,  for  the  Blacksmiths,  -which  'will 

be  sold  cheap. 


Which 


I  wish  to  call  special  attention  to  mjr 

isriE-w    adze    eye    ^tctc, 

,vas  made  under  my  own  supervision  while  in  New  York.    For  BEAUTY,  STRENGTH 
and  DURABILITY,  they  are  unequaled. 

JOHTST    -WEIGHT. 


We  have  a  large  stock  of  ESTBA  NO.  1 

WHITE     HICKORY    JDKIFTIPVO    PICK  HANDLES, 

WHICH  WE  OFFEB  CHEAP. 

CALL  AND  EXAMINE  FOK  YOUESELVEB. 

|2vl8>3mlam 


Metallurgy. 


MOSHEIMER'S 

PIONEER    MININ&    SCHOOL, 

— AND  — 

METALLtKOIC    WORKS. 

Having  established  the  first  Practical  Mining  and  Metal- 
lurgical School  in  the  United  States,  i  would  call  the  at- 
lent  Ion  or  gentlemen  who  may  wish  to  obtain  n  practical 
knowledge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

Thallam  prepared  to  teach  all  the  above  branches  In  loss 
time  tliiin  in  unv  European  Softool. 

I  also  undertake  to  assay  mid  work  any  kind  or  ore,  or 
mineral  substances. 

For  terms,  apply  to  JOS.  moss;  iim  t:k, 

Prncllcal  Chemfat  and  Metallurgist 
onice,  328  Montgomery  street;  MetoUurglc  Works.  2005 
Powell  street,  Ban  Francisco  uvie-Gm 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  the  U.  S.  B.  Mint,  S.  F.) 

Office,  No.  Oil  Commercial  Street,  opposite 

tho  Mint,  Hun  FruucUco. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED, 
Tne  correctcss  of  which  Is  guaranteed  In  every  respect. 
All  kinds  of  Ore  and  Mineral  tested,  assayed  and  analyzed 
in  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

Refers  by  permission  to  W.  C.  Ralston,  Cashier  Bank  oi 
California;  Messrs  Ploche  &  Baycrnuc,  Wm.  M.  Lent,  John 
D.  Fry,  E.  Oahlll  &  Co.,  A.  K.  Grim,  President  Pacific  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfeldt,  M.  and  R.  U.  S  B.  Mint; 
Hale  &  Norcross  S.  M.  Co.,  and  the  principal  mlntnc  com- 
panies on  the  Comslock  Lode.  25vl7-tf 

JOHN    TAYLOR    &    CO. 

IMPORTERS, 

AND   DEALERS    IN 

ASSAYERS'  MATERIALS, 

Druggists'  &  Chemists'  Glassware, 

Pliotograpliio    Stoolc,  Etc. 

513  and  514  Washington  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

E  are  receiving  directrrom  MESSRS.  LADD  &  OKKT- 
LTNG  (London)  and  BEEKER  i  SONS  (Antwerp,  Bel- 
biuui)  their  superior 

ASSAY  AND  BULLION  BALANCES, 

And  from  France  and  Germany,  as  well  as  the  Eastern 
States,  I'TKNAi-KS,  .'KIT  I  lU.FS,  MUFFLES,  Ui.mV.I'Il'E 
CASES.  GOLD  SCALES.  CHEMICAL  GLASSWARE,  and 
every  article  required  for  ASSAY  OFFICES,  LABORATO 
UIEs,  etc.  We  have  given  this  branch  of  our  business*  par 
tlcular  attention,  to  select  such  articles  as  arc  necessary 
In   the  riuvclurime.nl  of  the  mineral  wealth  of  this  coast. 

A  Full  Assortment  of  DRUGGISTS'  GLASSWARE  and 
DRUGGISTS'  SUNDRIES,  ACIDS  and  CHEMICALS,  con 
stnntlv  on  hand. 

San  Francisco  March   6. 1865.  llvlO-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  TJ.  S.  Patent  Office 
may  ho  employed  professionally  as  a  Scientific  Expert. 
Geological  Examinations  and  Reports,  Analysis  and  Assays, 
etc  ,  etc.  Practical  advice  and  investigations  in  the  chem 
ical  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  exa"  inntion 
of  new  chemical  methods  i>nd  products.  Address,  26  Pine 
street,  Rooms  35  and  36,  New  York.  Always  in  from  12  to 
3.3U.    a®- Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  G-old  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 
professor  "wxjirrz. 

Who  is  the  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
fill  uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELERS-'  SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  at  the 
above  address  nformation  in  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM   AMALCAM. 

All  Instruetions  and  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  are 
sp'uriousand  unreliable.  WORKING  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Etc.  Prof.  W.  has  In  opera 
tlon  in  New  York  a  large  and  small  Hepburn  Pan,  Tor  work 
inr  l.Ooo  or  20-lb.  charges  of  material  tor  experimenta 
purposes.  3vl7 


W 


R.  TAYLOR.  WM.  n.  TAYLOR. 

ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLURGISTS. 

SMELTING    WORKS, 

Eleventh  street,  between  Folsom  and  Howard. 
GA  LVAMZING. 

Also,  Antl-Frlctlon,  Alloys  for  Journals,  Type 

and  Stamping    Aletals,  Tinners    and 

Plumbers'  Solder,  Etc. 

USJ-The  best  price  given  for  the  most  rebellious  or  re- 
fractory ores.    Ores  and  minerals  assayed  and  analyzed. 


G.  W.  STRONG, 

ASSAYER     AND     WOItfeER    OF    ORES, 

No.  10  Stevenson  street,  near  First.San  Francisco. 

Highest  price  paid  for  choice  lots  of  Ores,  Sulpauieis,  As 
say  Ashes,  Sweepings,  etc.,  etc.    Students  instructed  In  all 
branches  of  Metallurgy,  on  liberal  terms. 
14vl5i|r. 


jjjj,        METJSSDORFFER,        ^ 
HAT   IkTA-NtnTAOTTTKER, 

And  dealer  In 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOLESALE    AND    RETAIL. 

635  and  637  Commercial  street — San  Francisco. 

12ft  J  street Sacramento. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets Marvsville. 

It  Front  street Portland,  Oregon. 

Ourwholesale  House,  C23  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Clay  street,  San  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  in  this  State. 
Every  Steamer  brings  the  latest  issued  novelties  from  Eu 
rone  and  New  Tork,  which  can  bo  found  at  all  tho  ahov 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.  33vl6-3ua 


176 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


THE      EXCELSIOR      PUMP. 


THE    BEST    PUMP    FOR    MIBTIM©, 
FARMING  AND  DOMESTIC  PURPOSES. 

Hooker's    Patent,  August  15,   1866;    Jan.  IS,   ISO"?'. 


IMPBOVED 

DOUBLE-ACTING   SUCTION    MD 


FiS- 


sw* 


FORCE    PUMP. 


MANUFACTURE^- 


':  S 


iTMl I 

1  .ii-l:irJHii» 


((fciSllisSlihlK 
'Hf     


These  Pumps  are  meeting-  with  universal  fa- 
vor wherever  tried,  and  are  now  being-  intro- 
duced, in  many  instances  superseding-  Pumps 
which  had  hitherto  been  considered  the  best  in 
the  world. 

Fig.  1  is  a  sectional  view  of  a  6-inch  Mining  Pump,  showing-  the  plunger  and  hemp  packing-  on  the 
left,  with  the  chamber  on  the  right  containing  the  puppet  valves.  Fig.  2  represents  the  chamber,  with 
the  water-passages  and  valve-seats.  Fig.  3  is  the  valve,  operating  in  the  chamber.  Fig.  4  is  the 
improved  Hand  Pump.  Fig.  5,  a  6-inch  Mining  Pump,  shows  tbe  adjustable  bonnet  opening  to  the 
valves. 

For  Circulars,  or  further  particulars,  inquire  of  or  ad.lrcss  J.  "W,  BRITT  A."N  &  CO.  Agents, 
120  Front  street,  San  Francisco;  H.  J.  BOOTH  &C  CO.,  Union  Iron  Works,  First  street,  San 
Francisco,  or 

CUSHING    &    CO.,  Proprietors, 

!"»;«ii    lfraueiseo. 


«IM1|P^ 


Obeana  (Humboldt)  Smelting  Works. 
Speaking  of  Oreana,  Nevada,  a  correspond- 
ent of  the  Enterprise,  of  March  3d,  says : 
This  place  was  once  a  lively  mining  town 
made  prosperous  for  a  season  by  the  works 
of  a  New  York  Company,  which  engaged  in 
smelting  some  argentiferous  ore.  A  few 
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called  to  New  York.  We  were  informed 
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but  this  we  doubt.  At  any  rate,  Oreana  is 
now  a  place  where  the  notorious  "  Kip  " 
might  sleep  in  peace. 


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VOLUME    XVIII. 
Kuniber     19. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Dreyf"*'  Patent  Sclf-Ollcr— 

IIIlU 
II,.  Johnston  Hrandy  Distil 

i.ui.iii  Proeaia 

WuhIuh'  fau  Process. 

WblM  Pine  Items. 

Railroad  Items, 

Kenorcesond  Developments 

Paten)  System  In  Oermiiny. 

Contributions  I  or  our  Cabinet 

L.  siiuuiiln'a  "  Underground 
Lite." 

The  Welcome  Rain. 

K  -111  in  Mortur. 

The  Weight  of  Hydrogen. 

California  Acad,  of  Sciences. 

Electricity  and  Amalgama- 
tion. 

Imperceptible  Earthquakes. 

Irrigation. 

EXGISKKltlNC      MlSCSLLAST  — 

Bringing  water  Into  oak 
land;  Railroad  In  Persia: 
Building  Railroads  over  the 
Alps;  Etc. 


M  1  ill  .Mi'.l.         ll|;i'i'M.i,ir- 

The  Smallest  Steam  Engine 
In  the  World;  Hardening 
ami  llamiiiiTing;  Progress 
In  Electro  MeU  lurgy;  Etc. 

SciKNTIrIC    MlKCKLLANV.— 

The  Hadrosaurus  ;  Hydro- 
gen; Opals;  New  Form  of 
Permanent  Magnet;  Etc. 

Snow  on  the  Central  Pacific. 

Mining  SUMMAKr— Comprising 
late  Intelligence  from  the 
various  counties  and  dis- 
trlctsln  California.  Ar  7011a, 
Colorado.  Idaho,  Montana, 
Oregon,  Nevada.  Washing- 
ton,  South  America. 

San  Francisco  Melal  Market. 

San  Francisco  Market  Rates. 

Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Stock  Prices— Bid  and  Asked. 

New  Incorporations. 

New  Patents  and  Inventions. 

San  Francisco  Mining  Share- 
holders'  Directory. 


Contributions  for  cur  Cabinet. 

No.  382. — Coal  shale,  from  a  point  four 
to  six  miles  east  of  Hamilton,  White  Pine 
District.  It  has  an  obsidian-like  anthracite 
surface,  and  a  fracture  resembling  cannel, 
but  it  is  neither;  a  very  large  percentage  of 
the  specimen  being  earthy  matter,  so  that 
it  burns  only  from  the  surface  to  a  certain 
depth,  requiring  further  fracture  to  com- 
plete the  burning  process.  The  geological 
age  of  this  coal  is  not  determined,  but  it  is 
probably  carboniferous,  or  older, — a  fact 
easily  determined,  as  there  are  many  fossils 
in  the  vicinity.  The  vein  is  horizontal, 
five  to  six  feet  in  thickness,  and  under  ten 
to  fifteen  feet  of  calcareous  shales  at  the 
point  of  discovery.  It  is  very  probable 
that  veins  of  a  better  quality  will  yet  be 
discovered,  as  there  are  good,  bad  and  in- 
different veins  in  all  coal  countries.  Pre- 
sented by  Julius  Von  Schmidt,  C.  E. 

No.  383. — Auriferous  pyrites- which  have 
proved  very  rebellious,  for  reasons  un- 
known to  the  millman ;  from  the  Wheeler 
mine,  Pine  Grove,  Amador  County.  The 
ore  contains  from  8100  to  §200  to  the  ton, 
but  only  S50  has  been  obtained  in  working. 
A  lot  of  300  pounds  worked  raw  in  a  pan, 
with  twenty  pounds  of  mercury,  resulted 
in  a  product  of  only  half  a  pound  of  amal- 
gam and  mercury.  Mr.  Kustel's  attention 
being  called  to  the  difficulty,  it  was  sur- 
mised that  some  soluble  substance  in  the 
ore — either  a  sulphate  or  chloride — might 
be  the  deleterious  cause,  and  on  examina- 
tion a  large  percentage  of  sulphate  of  lime 
(gypsum)  was  founds  present,  one  part  of 
which  is  soluble  in  400  of  water.  On  try- 
ing the  effect  of  gypsum  upon  mercury, 
separately,  however,  the  same  deleterious 
effect  was  not  experienced.  The  real  cause 
of  the  rebelliousness  of  the  ore  appears, 
therefore,  to  remain  in  doubt.  Presented 
by  G.  Kustel. 

No.  3t>4. — Pitch  copper  ore  with  red  ox- 
ide of  copper,  from  near  the  Buchanan 
copper  vein,  Fresno  County.  Presented 
with  Nos.  385-6-7,  by  C  Wrage,  of  Ante- 
lope Ranch,  Merced  County. 

No.  385. — Chrysocolla,  or  green  silicate 
of  copper;  cuprit,  the  red  oxide  of  copper, 
accompanied  by  the  same  in  an  earthy  con- 
dition, which  is  called  "tile  ore;"  and 
limonite,  or  brown  iron  ore;  from  the  Bu- 
chanan copper  vein  (German  Company) 
Fresno  County. 

No.  386. — Quartz  stained  with  red  oxides 


of  copper  and  iron.     Near  Buchanan  vein. 

No.  387. — Tile  ore,  or  perhaps  red  iron 
oeher  disseminated  iu  granular  quartz, 
having  fine  crystals  of  white  mica.  Cow- 
chilla  Mining  District,  Mariposa  County. 

No.  388.— Black  garnets  in  green-earth, 
or  seladonite.  Moore  Hill,  Mariposa 
County. 

No.  389. — Serpentine,  the  hardness  ex- 
ceeding that  of  calespar;  and  steatite,  ap- 
parently the  same,  in  a  decomposed  state, 
and  a  little  harder  than  butter.  The  com- 
position of  both  is,  in  the  main,  silicate  of 
magnesia.  From  Duncan's  Mill,  Sonoma 
County,  where  it  is  known  as  mineral  soap. 
Both  steatite  and  serpentine  bear  intense 
heat;  the  latter,  when  put  into  water,  has  a 
soapy  feel,  but  will  not  answer  for  wash- 
ing.    B.  C.  Bell. 

No.  390. — Several  dozen  specimens  of 
well-preserved  fossils  from  White  Pine 
District,  partly  silicified.  Several  of  them 
are  in  quartz,  which  seems  to  be  pseudo- 
morphons  from  limestone.  The  most  nu- 
merous and  best  preserved  are  brachiopods 
(mollusks)  which  appear  to  be  of  the 
spirifer  and  terebratula  families,  but  there 
are  very  perfect  seaweeds,  (algae) ,  corallines, 
etc.  The  memorandum  of  localities  and 
details  has  not  yet  come  to  hand.  Pre- 
sented by  J.  E.  Clayton,  M.  E.,  through 
Andrew  G.  Gove. 


Imperceptible  Earthquakes. — Geolo- 
gists tell  us  that  the  crust  of  the  earth  is 
subject  to  a  constant  lateral  pressure,  from 
shrinkage,  (as  is  the  case  in  the  skin  of  an 
apple) ;  and  the  faults  and  slidings  of  rock 
along  its  cracks  and  fissures,  as  witnessed 
in  mines,  are  known  to  exist  everywhere 
underground.  It  is  a  very  reasonable  con- 
clusion that  movements  of  strata  past  each 
other  may  be  going  on  so  gradually  and 
regularly  as  to  be  ordinarily  imperceptible. 
Delicate  tests  sustain  the  hypothesis.  On 
the  29th  of  September,  last  year,  in  the 
Astronomical  Observatory  near  St.  Peters- 
burg, Bussia,  a  slight,  almost  impercepti- 
ble movement  of  the  air  in  the  spirit  level 
was  noticed,  without  any  apparent  cause. 
Councilor  Wagner  attributed  it  to  an  earth- 
quake somewhere,  and  noted  the  hour  and 
minute  of  the  occurrence.  Afterward  it  was 
known  that  at  Malta  there  had  been  an 
earthquake  at  the  time,  and  that  the  heav- 
iest shock  preceded,  by  several  minutes, 
the  observation  at  Pulkowa.  Subsequent- 
ly the  same  thing  was  noticed  again,  and  it 
was  at  the  same  time  with  an  earthquake 
iu  Central  Asia. 


A  one-wheeled  velocipede  design  haa 
been  shown  to  us  by  Mr.  A.  Frick,  the  in- 
ventor, who  thinks  that  the  motion  of  the 
machine  as  he  has  it  arranged  will  make 
the  machine  self-balancing,  longitudinally 
as  well  as  laterally.  Unreasonable  as  this 
appears,  we  understand  it  to  be  his  inten- 
tion to  test  the  matter  by  the  construction 
of  a  one-wheeled  velocipede. 


Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


Dreyfus'  Patent  Self-Oiler. 

This  invention,  represented  in  the  en- 
graving, is  one  of  the  best  illustrations 
that  we  have  seen  for  some  time  of  the  ben- 
efits, and  the  easy  triumphs  of  invention  as 
well  as  of  the  substant'al  rewards  attending 
the  carrying  out  of  a  "good  idea."  Drey- 
fus' patent  oiler  is  simply  an  air-tight,  glass 
oil  box,  having  a  hole  in  the  bottom,  which 
is  nearly  filled  by  the  wire  rod  seen  rising 
up  in  the  middle  in  the  engraving.  The 
lower  end  of  the  rod  rests  on  the  revolving 
shaft  of  any  piece  of  machinery  to  which 
it  is  applied.  The  slight  disturbance  of 
the  rod  given  by  the  motion  of  the  machin- 
ery causes  the  air  to  find  its  way  up  into 
the  oil  box,  through  the  oil,  and  to  letdown 
the  same,  consequently,  as  fast  as  it  may  be 
desired. 


1 


I 


The  ordinary  method  of  oiling  machin- 
ery is  to  pour  oil  on  the  journal  by  means 
of  an  oiling  can.  Oiling  in  that  manner 
must  be  very  frequently  repeated,  necessi- 
tating considerable  labor,  and  much  of  the 
oil  flows  off  at  once.  Another  method  is 
to  pour  it  into  a  little  stationary  funnel; 
but  as  there  is  no  vacuum  to  hold  back  the 
oil,  it  flows  through  too  fast,  and  runs  to 
waste.  Dreyfus'  oiler  saves  75  to  90  per 
cent,  of  the  oil  ordinarily  required.  The 
size  seen  in  the  engraving,  filled  with  oil, 
will  not  run  empty  in  a  month.  It  is  ap- 
plicable to  any  common  bearing,  and  pre- 
vents both  heating  and  freezing  of  the  oil. 
The  wire  is  regulated  inside  the  tube  to 
feed  according  to  the  demands,  and  there 
is  no  flow  of  oil  whatever  while  the  machin- 
ery is  not  in  motion.    It  is  reliable  in  win- 


ter, for  the  reason  that  the  friction  produced 
by  the  action  of  the  bearing  on  the  wire 
causes  the  wire  to  heat,  thereby  causing 
the  oil  to  become  limpid.  Being  perfectly 
air-tight  vessels,  the  oil  will  never  gum. 

The  agent  for  the  Pacific  Coast  is  Wilkie 
Darling,  Esq. ,  No.  629  Washington  street. 
For  further  particulars,  see  advertisement 
in  another  column. 


The  Welcome  Bain — Most  welcome  to 
the  people  of  California  has  been  the  warm 
and  gentle  rains  of  the  past  week.  A  fever- 
ish anxiety  had  begun  to  manifest  itself, 
lest  the  drouth  of  the  previous  weeks  should 
have  been  continued  for  a  length  of  time 
which  would  have  proved  detrimental,  if 
not  destructive,  to  our  grain  crops.  All 
anxiety  is  now  happily  dispelled.  The 
rain  has  been  general  over  all  the  agricul- 
tural lands  of  the  State,  while  a  small 
quantity  of  snow  has  fallen  in  the  Sierra 
and  over  the  more  elevated  regions,  as  far 
east  as  Salt  Lake.  Croakers  and  grain 
speculators  are  the  only  parties  who  do  not 
welcome  this  refreshing  visitation  of  Prov- 
idence. The  latter,  who  had  hoped  to  re- 
alize high  prices  for  flour  in  consequence 
of  the  failure  of  the  present  crops,  are 
now,  happily  for  the  masses  of  the  people, 
disappointed  in  their  expectations.  If 
those  who  are  still  holding  grain  and  de- 
manding New  York  and  Liverpool  prices, 
will  send  it  forward  by  some  of  the  tonnage 
now  in  port  and  waiting  anxiously  for 
freights,  at  such  prices  as  the  markets  will 
actually  warrant,  they  will  doubtless  find 
the  operation  greatly  to  their  own  profit, 
and  highly  beneficial  to  the  general  com- 
mercial interests  of  the  coast  The  present 
assurance  of  abundant  crops  will  also  tell 
largely  upon  the  overland  emigration  for 
the  coming  summer,  as  a  failure  in  that 
direction  would  have  gone  greatly  against 
us  with  the  transient  thousands  who  will 
visit  us  during  that  time,  and  would  also 
have  deterred  many  others  from  coming  at 
all,  who  had  made  up  their  minds  to  em- 
brace the  opening  of  the  overland  road  as 
a  favorable  time  to  transfer  their  residences 
to  the  Pacific  Coast 


Snow  on  the  Central  Pacific. — It  is 
gratifying  to  Californians  to  observe  that 
the  delays  from  snow  on  the  overland  rail- 
road, the  past  winter,  have  been  almost  ex- 
clusively confined  to  the  Eastern  division. 
Many  doubts  have  been  expressed  as  to  the 
stability  of  the  "  snow  sheds;"  but  the 
experience  of  the  past  winter  has  settled 
that  question  most  satisfactorily.  A  few 
imperfections,  which  were  revealed  a  year 
ago,  have  been  promptly  attended  to  dur- 
ing the  summer,  and  the  modifications 
have  proved  all  sufficient.  The  company 
has  now  about  twenty  miles  of  sheds;  some 
ten  miles  more  will  be  required  to  span  the 
snow  belt,  all  of  which  will  be  constructed 
during  the  coming  summer.  It  is  the  de- 
termination of  the  Central  Pacific  Company 
to  keep  their  road  as  free  for  the  passage 
of  trains  in  winter  as  in  summer,  and  we 
trust  for  the  benefit  of  both  companies  and 
for  the  public  that  the  Union  Pacific  will 
exhibit  an  equal  degree  of  foresight  and_ 
enterprise, 


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Writlen  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

The  Johnston  Brandy  Distillation  Proc- 
ess—The Aroma  and  Fusil  Oil. 

San  Fbancisco,  March  1st,  1869. 

Editoes  Press  : — My  attention  has  been 
called  to  an  article  in  your  valuable  paper 
of  the  20th  of  JFebruary,  as  follows : 

"  The  Johnston  Still  substitutes  a  col- 
umn rectifier  between  the  still  and  the 
■worm,  in  which  the  spirit  as  distilled  is  fre- 
quently washed  with  water  before  conden- 
sation, and  the  fusil  oil  thereby  thoroughly 
extracted.  A  small  sample  sent  us,  which 
was  distilled  by  Mr.  Bugby,  though  35 
per  cent,  above  proof,  possessed  anunusual 
smoothness  for  its  age,  with  a  delicious  per- 
fume and  flavor  of  the  grape  from  which  it 
was  made.  " 

In  the  first  place,  I  would  remark  that  a 
column  still  is  not  a  very  recent  invention. 
It  has  been  used  in  England  and  France 
for  some  years.  I  have  several  diagrams  in 
my  possession,  such  as  are  used  in  France, 
invented  by  one  Gantheir  Tellars.  The 
most,  celebrated  cognac  distilleries  of  France 
do  not  favor  the  use  of  column  stills  for 
the  manufacture  of  brandy;  they  adhere  to 
the  old  style  of  still.  The  column  still  is 
better  adapted  to  the  manufacture  of  neu- 
tral spirits  and  alcohol.  They  rectify  the 
spirit  too  high  to  retain  much  of  the 
aroma  and  boquet  of  the  grape. 

My  object  is  not  to  condemn  the  column 
still;  but  the  statement  that  brandy  distilled 
by  it  has  all  the  fusil  oil  extracted,  and  yet 
the  brandy  possessing  all  of  the  perfume  and 
flavor  of  the  grape,  is  an  error  too  apparent 
for  any  one  acquainted  with  the  chemistry 
of  liquors  to  credit.  The  flavor  of  brandy 
is  due  to  the  fusil  oil  it  contains.  Dispos- 
sess it  of  this  oil,  and  you  have  a  flavorless 
spirit  called  pan  spirit,  neutral  spirit,  or, 
alcohol. 

Dr.  Ure,  the  great  English  chemist,  says 
brandy  is  the  name  given  in  this  country  to 
ardent  spirits  distilled  from  wine,  and  pos- 
sessed of  a  peculiar  flavor  due  to  a  minute 
portion  of  a  peculiar  volatile  oil.  The 
most  celebrated  of  the  French  brandies — 
thosa'of  Cognacjand  Armaquaa — are  slightly 
rectified,  to  only  from  0.935  to  0.922;  they 
contain  more  than  half  their  weight  of 
water,  and  come  over,  therefore,  highly 
charged  with  the  fragrant  essential  oil  of 
the  husk  of  the  grape.  I  will  here  state 
that  0.935  and  0.922  refers  to  the  specific 
gravity,  and  has  the  strength  respectively 
of  50  per  cent,  by  volume  or  42  by  weight 
for  the  former,  and  56  per  cent,  by  volume 
or  48  by  weight  for  the  latter.  You  will 
perceive  that  the  greater  the  specific  grav- 
ity, the  weaker  the  spirit  is.  Absolute  al- 
cohol has  a  specific  gravity  of  0.794. 

j.   D.   T. 


Origin  of  the  Washoe    Pan    Process. 

Editoes  Peess: — In  your  last  week's 
issue  you  stated  that  Mr.  Almarin  B.  Paul 
first  introduced  the  "WashoePan  Process." 
Permit  me  to  say  that  this  is  an  error.  It 
is  true  that  that  gentleman  brought  pans 
for  amalgamation  to  "Washoe  in  1860  or  1861, 
but  pans  for  amalgamating  purposes  had 
for  eight  years  previous,  at;least,  been  as 
plentiful  as  blackberries  in  this  State. 

What  is  known  as  the  Washoe  Pan  Proc- 
ess, was  first  introduced  by  the  late  Captain 
Hatch,  at  Col.  Trench's  mill,  in  Silver 
City,  about  the  same  time  as  that  above 
meutioned,  and  was  then  known  as  the 
"  Hatch  Process." 

Captain  Hatch  having  carefully  observed 
the  working  of  similar  processes,  during  a 
lengthened  stay  in  Mexico,  studied  the  sub- 
ject, and  first  introduced  substantially  the 
same  process  in  Washoe,  but  with  some 
modifications  and  alterations. 

About  the  end  of  the  16th  century, 
Alonzo  Barba,  a  priest  of  the  city  of  Poiosi, 
iu  South  America,  a  man  of  inquiring 
mind  and  undeniable  industry,  originally 
discovered  and  perfected  this  method.  Two 
hundred  years  later  it  was  introduced  into 
Europe,  and  it  was  the  origin  of  the  Frei- 
berg Process. 


The  ores  best  adapted  for  this  process  are 
chlorides,  bromides,  iodides,  iodio-bro 
mides,  oxides,  ami  some  sulphuretsof  sil- 
ver, native  silver  and  amalgam. 

Its  advantage  is  the  production  of  a  very 
pure  silver  in  a  shorter  time  than  by  any 
previously  known  process.  The  loss  of 
quicksilver,  where  carefully  attended  to,  is 
not  greater  than  in  the  barrel  process. 

Its  disadvantageAs  the  heavy  loss  of  silver 
in  mixed  ores;  compound  sulphurets,  ar- 
senides, etc.,  not  being  decomposed,  are 
only  recoverable  from  the  ' '  polvillos  "  or 
concentrated  tailings. 

The  method  of  working  is  this  :  The  pul- 
verized ore  is  boiled  with  a  solution  of 
common  salt  in  a  copper  vessel,  or  wooden 
vessel  with  copper  bottom,  the  mixture  be- 
ing constantly  stirred;  quicksilver  is  grad- 
ually added;  gentle  ebullition  is  maintained 
for  some  time  longer,  and  the  amalgam 
washed  and  strained  as  usual.  Where  cu- 
preous pyrites  are  not  present,  it  is  advisa- 
ble to  add  during  the  operation,  sulphate  of 
copper,  or  its  equivalent. 

Thus  there  is  nothing  new  in  the  Washoe 
Pan  Process,  save  itsintroduction  here,  and 
that  is  due,  as  I  have  mentioned,  to  Cap- 
tain Hatch.  "  Let  justice  be  done,  though 
the  heavens  (and  some  folk's  pretensions) 
fall."  This  claiming  by  individuals  of  the 
discovery  of  old,  though  not  generally 
known  methods,  is  about  played  out. 

J.  s. 


Railroad  Items. 

Utah  Annexed. — It  was  on  the  18th 
inst.  that  the  Union  Pacific  tracklayers  and 
the  locomotive  and  advance  cars  hove  in 
sight  of  Ogden.  The  welcome  given  them, 
the  enthusiam  manifested  on  all  hands  in 
an  impromptu  meeting,  the  running  up  of 
the  United  States  flag  by  Col.  Dan.  Gam- 
ble to  the  strains  of  the  Star  Spangled  Ban- 
ner, presented  a  scene  that  must  become 
historical,  for  the  Mormons  themselves 
participated.  With  a  characteristic  mili- 
tary-like brevity,  the  chief  railroad  build- 
ers, Warren,  of  the  Utah  Division,  and 
Captain  Clayton,  the  tracklayer,  though 
greeted  with  all  the  honors,  and  loudly 
called  upon  to  make  speeches,  both  declined 
to  detract  in  that  manner  from  the  elo- 
quence of  the  event,  the  greatness  of  which 
lies  so  significantly  in  action,  not  words. 

Salt  Lake  City  Bbanch  and  BrvAii 
Metropolis. — J.  W.  Fox,  Territorial  Sur- 
veyor, and  J.  A.  Young,  left  Salt  Lake 
City,  March  9th,  to  ascertain  the  feasibility 
of  taking  the  branch  railway  between  this 
city  and  Ogden  from  Haight's  Bench  to 
Farmiugton  Bottom,  and  from  Ogden  Bot- 
tom on  to  Wilson  Bench.  This  project  is 
called  "Brigham's  Grand  Cooperative 
Bulls'-Eye  Railroad  Company,"  by  the  Salt 
Lake  Rejjorter,  which  says  the  Mormon  or- 
ganizer has  not  yet  obtained  the  right  of 
way  from  the  United  States.  For  several 
days  after  the  departure  of  the  surveyors, 
there  was,  says  the  Reporter,  "  a  great  rush 
to  Bear  River  crossing,  north,  the  great  at- 
traction being  corner  lots  and  good  busi- 
ness locations  in  the.  new  town  which  the 
railroad  company,  it  is  said,  will  soon  lay 
off  in  that  vicinity.  It  is  confidently  ex- 
pected that  the  site  of  the  great  commer- 
cial metropolis  of  the  Rocky  Mountains 
will  soon  be  determined  upon.  We  are  in- 
formed that  it  is  extremely  difficult  to  obtain 
passage  in  the  stages,  as  enough  persons 
have  booked  themselves  to  load  the  coaches 
during  the  next  two  or  three  days." 
.  Sacramento  as  a  Raileoad  Centee. — 
Sacramento  is  in  semi-daily  railroad  com- 
munication with  San  Francisco  on  the  west, 
Folsom  and  the  Cosumnes  on  the  east,  with 
all  points  on  the  line  of  the  Central  Pacific 
Railroad,  in  daily  communication  with 
Marysville,  and  with  San  Francisco  by 
steamers  running  to  all  points  on  the  Sac- 
ramento River  as  far  as  Red  Bluff. 

The  Rocky  Mountain  Snows.  —  A 
month's  blockade  on  the  Union  Pacific, 
which  seems  to  continue  still,  has  lowered 
"  stock  "  on  that  road,  and  furnishes  the 
newspapers  with  a  good  text  to  write  about 
southern  routes.  Though  Durant  has  ex- 
hibited very  remarkable  energy  in  getting 
the  Union  Pacifio  road  completed  to  Salt 
Lake,  notwithstanding  these  difficulties,  in 
winter,  he  falls  far  short  of  the  excellent 
administration  of  the  running  management 
on  the  Central  Pacific,  where  accidents  and 
detentions  in  loftier  and  more  difficult 
mountains,  are  scarcely  heard  of.  Numbers 
of  passengers  on  the  Union  Pacific  are  said 
to  leave  the  railroad  and  proceed  on  foot. 
The  Union  Pacific  snow-plow  is  200  feet 
long,  10  feet  wide,  and  about  11  feet  high, 
four  feet  of  the  front  fiat  running  three 
inches  above  the  rails,  and  then  two  molds, 
similar  to   the  molds  of  a  plow,   form  to  a 


point  within  four  feet  of  the  front,  which, 
when  running  at  the  rate  of  thirty-five  to 
forty  miles  an  hour,  often  throws  the  snow 
over  the  telegraph  wires. 

Central  and  Union  Pacifio. — The 
Union  Pacific  is  finished  to  Ogden.  The 
Central  Pacific  is  finished  to  within  about 
ninety  miles  of  Monument  Point,  or  the 
north  end  of  Salt  Lake — leaving  about  170 
miles  of  the  continental  railroad  uncom- 
pleted. To  reach  Monument  Point,  the 
Union  Pacific  has  about  eighty  miles  of 
track  to  lay.  The  Central  Pacific  is  laying 
three  miles  one  day  and  four  and  a  half  the 
next;  the  difference  being  caused  by  an  ex- 
tra train  of  material  coming  forward  on  al- 
ternate days.  The  Central  has  its  grading 
completed  to  Monument  Point. 

The  Virginia  City  Raileoad. — The 
Herald  of  March  15th  says  :  Work  is  being 
vigorously  prosecuted  on  the  first  section 
of  the  Virginia  and  Truckee  Railroad,  and 
the  road  from  Carson  or  Empire  to  Vir- 
ginia, will  be  completed  and  in  running  or- 
der by  December  next  Thereafter  the 
most  of  the  coarser  grades  of  ore  will  be 
taken  to  mills  on  the  Carson  for  working; 
and  so  soon  as  the  road  is  extended  to 
Washoe  and  the  Truckee,  the  probabilities 
are  that  there  will  be  but  little  mill  work 
done  in  Storey  County.  But  employment 
in  Virginia,  Gold  Hill,  American  Flat  and 
Flowery,  will  be  afforded  to  three  or  four 
thousand  more  miners  than  the  number 
now  engaged. 

Okoville  and  Virginia  City  Railroad. 
We  learn  from  Chief  Engineer  Stangrooms, 
who  passed  through  this  city  yesterday, 
says  the  Marysville  Appeal  of  March  12th, 
that  ground  will  be  broken  immediately  on 
the  Oroville  and  Virginia  City  Railroad. 
Work  will  be  commenced  as  soon  as  a  labor- 
ing gang  can  be  organized,  near  Oroville, 
and  it  is  hoped  that  it  means  work,  not 
show.  We  understand  that  the  prelimin- 
ary survey,  which  was  completed  some 
time  ago,  will  be  adopted  with  slight  varia- 
tions. There  have  been  so  many  suspicions 
raised  against  this  road  that  it  will  require 
straightforward  work  to  regain  confidence 
sufficient  to  satisfy  the  people  that  it  is  a 
bona  fide  railroad  building. 

Westeen  Pacifio. — The  Bee  says  that 
this  rosd,  from  the  turn  it  makes  at  Brigh- 
ton, five  miles  east  of  Sacramento,  is  as 
straight  as  an  arrow  to  the  Cosumnes  and 
beyond  it  all  the  way  to  Stockton,  and  al- 
most as  level  as  the  surface  of  a  lake.  Forty 
miles  per  hour  can  be  made  on  it  all  the 
way  to  San  Francisco  with  ease.  It  is  sub- 
stantially constructed,  the  sleepers  being 
heavy  and  close,  the  rails  65-tti  iron,  fast- 
ened together  by  the  Fish  joint.  At  pres- 
ent a  daily  train  runs  to  the  Cosumnes,  a 
distance  of  eighteen  miles  from  Sacra- 
mento, but  the  road  is  not  yet  ballasted. 
The  intention  is  to  make  this  the  best  piece 
of  running  road  on  the  continent  for  time, 
if  steam  and  skill  can  do  it,  and  it  is  to 
bring  San  Francisco  and  Sacramento  nearer 
to  each  other  than  they  have  yet  been. 

Stockton  and  Tejon  Pass  Raileoad. — 
Mr.  Cole  has  introduced  a  bill  in  Con- 
gress granting  lands  to  aid  in  the  con- 
struction of  a  railroad  from  Stockton  to 
connect  with  the  Southern  Pacific  Railroad 
near  Tejon  Pass.  It  authorizes  the  con- 
struction of  the  road  by  the  Stockton  and 
Tulare  and  the  Sycamore  Bend  and  Tejon 
Pass  Companies  conjointly,  and  besides  the 
right  of  way,  etc.,  grants  ten  alternate  sec- 
tions of  unoccupied,  non-mineral  lands  per 
mile  on  each  side  of  the  line.  The  bill  will 
not  be  acted  on  this  session  and  must  be  re- 
vived in  the  next  Congress. 

Stockton  and  Tulaee  Raileoad.—  The 
Stockton  Independent  of  the  10th  inst.,  inti- 
mates that  "  some  new  light  has  dawned  " 
in  regard  to  this  enterprise,  and  that  the 
plans  of  the  directors  were  about  to  take 
definite  shape,  and  their  immediate  inten- 
tions be  made  known.  On  the  evening  of 
that  day,  at  a  railroad  meeting  held  in  the 
City  Hall,  Messrs.  Gray  and  Peters,  two  of 
the  trustees  of  the  company,  stated  that 
iron  and  ties  for  the  road  had  been  pur- 
chased, and  that  the  iron  is  now  on  the  way 
from  the  East.  The  company  have  se- 
cured a  line  for  the  road  to  the  Stauislaus 
River,  and  have  set  their  grade  stakes  for 
twelve  miles  from  town.  They  are,  how- 
ever, not  recivingsuch  encouragement  from 
the  citizens  of  Stockton  in  the  way  of  sub- 
scriptions to  the  stock  as  they  expected, 
and  as  they  think  they  have  a  right  to  de- 
mand. The  original  incorporators  of  the 
road  consisted  of  ten  men,  who  each  sub- 
scribed .$10,000,  making  $100,000.  In  ad- 
dition to  this,  the  citizens  of  Stockton  sub- 
scribed $49,000,  and  thus  the  total  sub- 
scription to  the  stock  is  now  but  $149,000, 
a  sum  insufficient  if  all  in  the  hands  of  the 
company,  to  complete  the  road  for  twenty 
miles  from  the  city  this  season. 


Dr.  Holden,  President  of  the  Stockton 
and  Copperopolis  Railroad  Co.,  has  issued 
a  neat  little  pamplet  of  fourteen  pages,  in 
which  he  sets  forth  the  advantages  to  be 
derived  from  the  building  of  the  road,  and 
presents  some  elaborate  statistics  concern- 
ing the  resources  of  San  Joaquin,  Calaveras, 
Alpine,  Tuolumne,  Mono,  and  Stanislaus 
counties. 

The  Oregon  Road  is  working  its  way 
down  to  the  California  line,  via  Umpqua 
and  Rogue  River  valleys.  The  surveyors 
and  graders  are  now  at  work  in  the  Ump- 
qua valley,  near  Oakland,  and  it  is  expect- 
ed the  road  will  enter  the  Rogue  River  val- 
ley in  the  vicinity  of  Table  Rock,  near 
Rogue  River.  It  will  strike  the  Klamath 
probably  at  Bogus.  The  Yreka  Journal 
says  :  Yreka  is  the  most  central  point  on 
the  direct  route  of  the  railroad  and  depot 
for  Scott  Valley  and  Klamath,  Del  Norte 
and  Trinity  counties,  and  will  also  be  the 
most  central  depot  for  all  the  Klamath 
Lake  country  business  between  this  place 
and  Surprise  Valley.  The  road  will  run 
from  Red  Bluff  up  the  Sacramento  river  to 
within  a  few  miles  of  Shasta,  thence  to 
Soda  Springs,  thence  through  Shasta  Val- 
ley to  Yreka,  following  out  the  Oregon 
road  to  Bogus,  probably  through  Hawkins- 
ville. 

The  Oregon  East  and  West  Side 
roads  are  in  Congress,  vigorously  contend- 
ing for  the  land  grant  made  to  Oregon  by 
act  of  1866.  Delay  in  the  construction  of 
the  Oregon  and  California  road,  will  be  the 
only  result,  so  far  as  the  public  are  inter- 
ested. 

The  citizens  of  Pacheeo,  Contra  Cofta 
Co.,  held  a  meeting  on  Monday,  March  8th, 
with  a  view  to  the  construction  of  a  Tram, 
or  Railroad,  to  deep  water,  near  Bull's 
Head.  The  project  was  determined  upon, 
in  a  decisive  manner. 

A  kaileoad  has  been  surveyed  from  the 
Soquel  Landing,  several  miles  up  the  So- 
quel  Creek.  A  company  is  in  course  of 
organization,  with  $50,000  capital,  for  the 
burning  of  lime.  Rumor  says  the  money 
men  are  talking  strongly  of  erecting  an 
elevator  on  the  beach. — Sentinel,  March  6. 

Berkley  College  Horse  Railroad.- - 
The  Oakland  Horse  Railroad  Company  have 
received  the  material  to  complete  their  road 
from  the  foot  of  Broadway,  Oakland,  to 
Temescal  Creek.  As  soon  as  the  college 
buildings  are  completed  at  Berkley,  the 
road  will  be  completed  to  that  place. 

Branch  to  Vacaville. — The  citizens  of 
Vacaville  are  about  building  a  branch  rail- 
road from  that  place  to  connect  with  the 
California  Pacific.  This  will  make  Vaca- 
ville an  important  grain  and  fruit  depot. 

The  San  Lorenzo  horse  railroad,  now 
mostly  graded,  will  open  up  the  lumber 
region  on  the  upper  San  Lorenzo,  now  un- 
available through  lack  of  transportation. 


The  Patent  System  in  Germany. — The 
Prussian  Government  has  made  the  propo- 
sition to  the  North  German  Confederacy  to 
abolish  the  system  of  protecting  any  spe- 
cific industry  by  granting  a  patent  to  the 
inventor,  and  it  is  very  probable  that  the 
North  German  Reichsrath  will  concur  in 
the  views  of  the  presiding  Government.  In 
Germany  the  patent  system  has  not  proved 
productive  of  any  of  the  beneficial  results 
for  which  it  was  originally  established.  It 
neither  stimulated  inventive  genius  to  a 
noteworthy  extent,  nor  has  it  proved  ad- 
vantageous to  the  public  in  general.  Even 
the  patentees  themselves  complain  that  the 
character  of  a  patented  invention  did  not 
materially  augment  their  profits  above  what 
they  would  have  realized  as  the  original 
manufacturers  of  a  patented  article.  On 
the  other  hand,  the  proportion  of  patents 
granted,  for  instance,  in  Prussia,  is  not 
quite  one-ninth  of  those  granted  in  the 
United  States;  the  examination  of  any  new 
method  or  contrivance  for  which  a  patent 
is  claimed  being  so  scrupulous  in  Prnssia, 
that  87  per  cent,  of  all  applications  is  re- 
jected. The  abolition  of  a  patent  system, 
therefore,  is  an  infinitely  smaller  affair  in 
Prussia  than  it  would  be  here,  where  im- 
mense fortunes  are  realized  in  consequence 
of  it,  and  innumerable  trades  established 
on  the  perpetuity  of  the  present  system. 
Ex. 


The  Weight  of  Hydrogen.  —The  light- 
est substance  in  nature  is  hydrogen.  The 
next  lightest  is  marsh  gas.  But  that  is  as 
much  heavier  than  hydrogen  as  iron  is 
heavier  than  water.  Some  idea  of  the  ex- 
treme lightness  of  hydrogen  may  thus  .be 
arrived  at. 


New  Photographic  Paper. — The  new 
paper  of  Messrs.  Shaeffner  &  Mohr  is  sen- 
sitized by  carbonate  of  silver.  Ammoni- 
acal  vapor  is  used  as  the  reducing  agent. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


179 


Mec'fia/iical. 


The  Smallest  Steam  Enoine  is  the 
World. — A  writer  in  a  London  periodical 
thus  describes  a  minute  model  of  the  en- 
gines of  the  steamship  Warrior, — made  by 
Thomas  Smith:  "Tbis  tiniest  working 
model  in  the  world  is  now  in  the  possession 
of  John  Penn  (of  Greenwich),  the  eminent 
maker  of  the  groat  enginas  of  which  it  is 
the  infinitely  reduced  counterpart.  It  will 
stand  on  a  threepenny-piece;  it  really  cov- 
ors  less  space,  for  its  base-plate  measures 
only  3-8th  of  an  inch  by  about  3  10th.  The 
engines  are  of  the  trunk  form  introduced 
by  Ponn;  the  cylinders  measuro  1  -8th  of 
an  inch  diameter,  and  the  trunk  l-20th. 
The  length  of  stroke  is  3-40th  of  an  inch. 
They  are  fitted  with  reversing  gear,  and  are 
generally  similar  in  design  to  the  great  ma- 
chines with  which  ships  of  the  Warrior 
class  are  equipped.  From  the  extreme 
smalluess  of  this  model  a  few  minutie— 
such,  for  instance,  as  the  air  pnmps — have 
necessarily  been  omitted;  there  is  a  limit 
beyond  which  human  skill  aud  minuteness 
cannot  pass.  Still,  so  small  are  some  of 
the  parts  that  they  require  a  powerful  mag- 
nifying glass  to  see  their  form.  The  screws 
which  hold  the  members  together  are  only 
l-80th  of  an  inch  diameter,  and  these  are 
all  duly  furnished  with  hexagonal  nuts, 
which  can  be  loosened  and  tightened  by  a 
Liliputian  spanner.  The  whole  weight  of 
the  model  is  less  than  a  tbreepeuny-piece. 
It  works  admirably,  and  when  working  its 
crank-shaft  performs  from  twenty  to  thirty 
thousand  revolutions  in  a  minute." 


Hardening  and  Hammering. —  VanNos- 
trand's  Engineering  Magazine,  has  a  trans- 
lation of  an  article  upon  steel  from  "Qruner 
in  Annates  des  Mines."  The  writer  attributes 
the  effect  produced  upon  steel  by  harden- 
ing, or  by  hammering,  not  to  the  fact  that 
they  facilitate  the  combination  of  the  car- 
bon with  the  metal,  but  that  they  prevent 
tho  separation  of  these  two  substances  al- 
ready combined.  He  says  :  "  The  mole- 
cules of  soft  bodies  require  a  certain  time 
for  motion."  "H  the  body  is  suddenly 
cooled,  the  carbon  cannot  isolate  itself.  In 
my  opinion,  hammering  canses  the  same 
result,  because  it  prevents  the  iron  and  the 
carbon  from  crystallizing,  as  it  were,  sepa- 
rately, in  cooling,  but  forces  all  parts  with 
great  power  into  and  through  each  other. 
A  proof  of  the  want  of  harmony  in  the  ef- 
fects of  hardening  and  hammering  lies  in 
the  fact  that  hammering  increases,  while 
hardening  decreases,  the  specific  gravity  of 
steel." 


Wooden  Batleoad. — The  New  York 
Stockholder  gives  part  of  a  letter  from  the 
President  of  the  Clifton  Iron  Co. ,  describ- 
ing its  road  as  follows:  "The  rails  are 
of  hard  maple  scantling,  4x6  inches,  set  on 
round  ties,  on  which  are  framed  slots  6x4 
The  rails  set  on  edge  and  keyed  in  the  slots 
by  two  wooden  wedges  driven  against  each 
other,  project  two  inches  above  the  ties. 
The  rails  admit  of  bending  sufficiently  to 
make  the  curves.  The  ties  are  laid  on  the 
earth  and  ballasted  in  the  usual  manner  to 
two  inches  of  the  bottom  of  the  rail.  It  takes 
21,120  feet,  board  measure,  of  scantling  for 
a  mile,  and  1,760  ties  at  three  feet  apart. 
Our  road  is  a  very  rough  one.  We  have  a 
great  deal  of  trestle-work,  some  of  it  over 
thirty  feet  high,  which  is  vastly  more  ex- 
pensive than  a  level  route.  The  engines 
used  weigh  from  ten  to  fourteen  tons.  The 
rails  will  probably  last  about  five  or  six 
years.  An  engine  will  move  about  thirty 
tons  of  freight  at  about  six  to  eight  miles 
an  hour,  with  heavy  grades  and  sharp 
curves.  The  company  expects  to  move  over 
the  road  next  year  from  50,000  t>  100,000 
tons  freight.  Trains  have  passed  over  the 
road,  light,  at  the  rate  of  twenty  miles  an 
hour;  but  this  would  not  do  for  freight." 

Heating  a^id  Cooling  Surface. — The 
heat-transmitting  power  of  boiler  surface 
varies  as  the  square  of  the  difference  of  tem- 
perature between  its  opposite  sides;  and  it 
has  been  found  experimentally  that  a  square 
foot  of  freely  exposed  cooling  surface  (such 
as  that  of  the  main  steam  pipe)  has  about 
one-fifth  of  the  heat  transmitting  power  of 
the  heating  surface,  on  an  average;  or  sup- 
posing that  in  a  given  boiler  the  areas  of 
heating  aud  cooling  surface  are  equal 
(which  is  very  seldom  the  case,  however), 
the  effect  of  the  latter,  if  freely  exposed,  — 
that  is,  not  properly  lagged, — would  be  to 
reduce  the  evaporative  efficiency  of  the 
boiler  twenty  per  cent. — Artisan. 


New  Process  in  EliECTBO-MBTAliiiUEGT. 
The  Mechanics'  JUagaane  describes  an  im- 
provement, recently  patented,  by  which 
silver  is  directly  deposited  upon  iron  and 
steel  surfaces,  without  an  intermediate  coat- 
ing of  some  other  motal,  as  has  heretofore 
been  thought  necessary  :  "  Tho  surface  of 
the  iron  is  purified  by  nascent  hydrogen, 
the  hydrogen  being  produced  by  the  elec- 
trolysis of  hydrate  of  potash  and  soda. 
With  care  no  other  salt  neod  be  added  to 
tbis  solution,  but  in  manufacture  it  is  ex- 
pedient to  add  a  small  quantity  of  one  of 
the  compound  cyanides;  those  preferred 
are  the  nickelo  or  cobalti-cyanides  of  pot- 
ash. If  care  be  not  taken  to  regulate  the 
current  of  electricity  according  to  the 
strength  of  the  solution  and  the  number  of 
articles  in  it,  as  well  as  the  heat  of  the  so- 
lution, sodium  will  be  deposited  on  the  ar- 
ticles as  well  as  hydrogen,  and  if  trans- 
ferred to  the  silver  solution  with  that  on, 
the  silver  will  not  adhere.  The  compound 
cyanide  prevents  that.  When  tho  article  is 
coated  with  silver  it  is  subjected  to  a  heat 
of  between  400°  and  500°  Fall.,  so  as  to  fix 
the  silver,  and  after  that  it  will  stand  a  red 
heat  without  injuring  tho  eoatiug.  Knife- 
blades  and  all  cutting  instruments  are  sil- 
vered at  a  pale  straw  temper,  so  that  the 
burning  in  or  fixing  of  the  silver  may  bring 
them  down  jnstto  a  proper  cutting  temper. 

Enameling  of  Iron  Vessels.  —  The 
usual  method  of  coating  iron  vessels  has 
been  by  sprinkling  a  fusible  enamel,  in  pow- 
der, over  the  highly  heated  surface.  But 
this  coat  will  not  withstand  acids.  A  new 
French  process  is  thus  described  :  The 
metallic  surface  is  brought  in  contact  with 
the  ingredients  of  ordinary  white  glass,  and 
heated  to  vitrification;  the  iron  is  said  to 
oxidize  by  combination  with  silicic  acid, 
and  the  glass  thus  forms  one  compact  body 
with  the  metal.  The  coating  of  enamel 
may  be  laid  on  as  thinly  or  as  thickly  as  de- 
sired. Experiments  are  being  made  in 
coating  the  armor  plates  for  ships  iu  this 
manner. 


Scientific  Miscella?ij>. 


Tempering  Taps — George  Jones  sends 
the  following  to  the  Scientific '  American  : 
"  Most  of  your  readers  are  aware  of  the 
difficulty  in  tempering  taps  and  reamers 
without  springing,  especially  long  and 
large  ones.  To  accomplish  this  let  the 
blacksmith  select  his  steel  for  the  job  and 
forge  the  tap  with  a  little  more  than  the 
usual  allowance,  being  careful  not  to  heat 
too  hot,  nor  to  hammer  too  cold.  After  the 
tap  or  reamer  is  forged,  heat  it  and  hold  it 
on  one  end  upon  the  anvil.  If  a  large  one  hit 
it  with  the  sledge,  if  a  small  one  the  hammer 
will  do.  During  this  operation  the  tap  will 
give  away  on  its  weakest  side  and  become 
bent.  Do  not  attempt  to  straighten  it.  On 
finishing  and  hardening  the  tap  it  will  be- 
come perfectly  straight.  If  any  are  doubt- 
ful a  simple  trial  will  convince  them. " 

Metallic  Ceilings. — A  system  of  me- 
tallic ceilings,  which  consists  in  the  appli- 
cation to  the  joisting  of  very  thin  stamped 
metal,  in  ornamental  embossed  panels,  has 
lately  been  invented.  These  stamped  pan- 
els ere  fitted  for  every  kind  of  decoration 
in  color,  and  if  inserted  as  plain  surfaces, 
may  be  used  for  the  ground  for  every  de- 
scription of  cartoon  painting,  combining 
with  lightness  and  durability,  artistic  and 
ornamental  effect,  at  a  comparatively  small 
cost. 


An  Old  Plan  Eevived. — A  steam  driv- 
ing-wheel for  canal  boats  is  being  adopted 
on  the  Erie  canal,  constructed  upon  an  old- 
fashioned  plan.  It  is  placed  in  the  middle 
of  the  boat,  and  rolls  on  the  bottom  of  the 
canal,  being  armed  with^spikes  to  give  it  a 
firm  hold.  It  is  so  arranged  as  to  rise  and 
fall,  and  thus  accommodates  itself  to  the  unj 
even  bottom.  The  speed  attained  is  two 
or  three  miles  an  hour. 


What  is  Steel  ? — Pig  iron,  the  raw 
product  of  the  reduction  of  the  ore,  may 
be  hardened  when  chilled  quickly. 
Wrought  iron  is  malleable  either  cold  or 
hot,  but  cannot  be  hardened.  Steel  may 
be  hardened,  although  malleable.  There 
is  a  continuous  line  of  products  in  iron 
manufacture,  from  tho  lowest  to  tho  high- 
est; each  merging  into  the  next.  It  is  not 
an  easy  matter,  therefore,  to  draw  the  line 
distinotly,  and  answer  the  question,  "  what 
is  steel?" 


Toe  Hadrusaurus. — A  huge  reptile,  25 
feet  long,  and  14},  high,  with  .a  tail  12  feet 
iu  length,  has  been  restored  by  Professor 
Hawkins,  and  was  exhibited  before  the 
American  Institute  in  New  York,  on  Janu- 
ary 27th.  Portions  of  the  skeleton  were 
found  at  Haddonfield,  New  Jersey,  and  the 
parts  which  were  wanting  were  supplied 
after  many  months  of  study,  by  Professor 
Hawkins.  It  was  first  described  by  Joseph 
Leidy,  of  Philadelphia,  who  named  it  the 
Badrosaurus  Foulhii,  in  honor  of  W.  P. 
Foulke,  of  the  same  city,  through  whose 
efforts  it  wasexhumed;  he  having  employed 
men  expressly  to  search,  in  consequence  of 
the  report  of  the  discovery  of  a  number  of 
largejvertebno,  some  twenty  years  since, 
at  the  spot  in  question.  The  bones  were 
found  at  a  depth  of  nine  feet,  imbedded  in 
a  stratum  of  tenacious  bluish  black  mica- 
ceous elay,  in  association  with  a  multitude 
of  shells,  an  eehinoderm,  several  small 
teeth  aud  vertebrae  of  fishes,  a  ]  coprolite, 
and  some  fossilized  coniferous  wood.  Mr. 
Leidy  considers  tbis  enormous  reptile  to  be 
allied  to  the  Iguanodon.  It  will  be  placed 
in  the  Central  Park,  together  with  the  re- 
mains found  with  it,  in  a  special  saloon  to 
be  prepared  for  the  purpose. 

Distillation  of  Hydrocarbons  Under 
Pressure.—  In Silliman's  Journalior  Jan., 
S.  F.  Peckham  gives  the  result  of  some  ex- 
periments made  by  him  in  the  distillation  of 
California  hydrocarbons  for  the  State  Geo- 
logical Survey.  Tho  volume  of  Beportsof 
that  Survey  on  "  Economical  Geology," 
containing  these  results,  is, — he  says, — 
"  now  ready  for  the  press,  but  its  publica- 
tion is  delayed  by  the  failure  of  the  last 
California  Legislature  in  making  the  neces- 
sary appropriation. "  The  yield  of  illumi- 
nating oil  from  these  dense  petroleums,  is 
by  the  ordinary  method  of  distillation  very 
small,  but  when  by  distillation  under  press- 
ure, they  are  subjected  to  what  is  techni- 
cally termed  "  cracking," — it  is  largely  in- 
creased. With  a  pressure  of  between  thirty 
and  forty  pounds  to  the  square  inch,  a  per- 
centage of  illuminating  oil  ,as  high  as  60 
was  obtained  by  him  from  crude  material 
which  yielded  only  20  per  cent,  by  the  or- 
dinary method. 

Hydrogen. — When  the  announcement 
of  the  recent  experiments  of  Professor  Gra- 
ham upon  the  metallic  nature  of  hydrogen 
was  made  before  the  French  Academy,  M. 
Wurtz  reminded  that  body  that  he  discov- 
ered a  compound  of  copper  and  hydrogen 
twenty  years  ago.  This  compound  was 
Cu2  H,  and  was  a  result  of  treating  sulphate 
of  copper  by  hypophosphorous  acid.  With 
other  metals  he  failed,  except  with  palladium; 
the  chloride  of  which,  treated  with  the 
same  acid,  gave  a  hi/druret  of  palladium,  in 
powder;  but  as  it  soon  gave  off  its  hydro- 
gen, ho  neglected  to  record  the  fact. 

Opals. — At  a  meeting  of  the  Lyceum  of 
NaturalHistory,inNew  York,  January  18th, 
the  subject  of  opals  was  introduced.  Pro- 
fessor Eggleston,  of  the  School  of  Mines, 
stated  there  were  two  kinds  of  opal,  the 
Mexican,  or  soft  opal,  and  the  precious 
opal,  which  retained  its  luster  for  a  cen- 
tury. He  had  noticed  a  curious  property 
of  these  stones,  viz  :  that  the  Mexican  opal 
showed  its  ' '  fire  "  according  to  the  damp- 
ness of  the  season,  being  dull  in  dry 
weather.  The  effect  of  putting  a  drop  of 
water  on  the  stone  was  to  make  it  quite  iri- 
descent. The  peculiar  appearance  of  the 
stone  was  caused  by  the  decomposition  of 
light  in  its  microscopic  fissures.  He  was 
not  prepared  to  state  what  effect  the  action 
of  the  water  had  on  this  decomposition. 
It  was  certain  it  had  some.  In  fact,  he  con- 
sidered it  indubitable  that  the  opalescence, 
under  the  circumstances  he  mentioned,  was 
caused  by  hydration.  In  the  precious  opal 
the  fire  was  lost  by  handling.  He  had  been 
engaged  on  some  experiments  to  ascertain 
how  it  might  be  restored.  Heating  would 
not  do.  He  had  found  alkaline  solutions 
useful  in  restoring  it.  He  had  used  cya- 
nide of  ammonia  with  good  effjet. 


New  Form  of  Permanent  Magnet.— 
Frederick  A  Paget,  C.  E.,  communicates 
to  tho  Philosophical  Magazine,  an  article 
upon  artificial  magnets,  from  which  we  ex- 
tract the  following  : 

"  Without  any  distinctly  given  reason, 
it  is  taken  for  granted  in  all  works  on  mag- 
netism, and  in  all  the  practical  applications 
of  mechanism,  that  it  is  impossible  to  mag- 
netize a  plate  except  in  the  direction  of  its 
greatest  length.  Dr.  Lanont.  in  a  paper 
c  immunicated  to  the  Philosophical  Magazine, 
fir  November,  1801,  by  the  Astronomer 
Boyal,  investigated  the  question  of  the 
most  advantageous  form  of  magnets.  In 
all  the  forms  he  experimented  upon  the 
breadth  was  always  less  than  one-third  tiie 
length,  aud  generally  about  one-fifth,  and 
he  does  not  seem  to  contemplate  the  possi- 
bility of  magnetizing  a  square  plate,  and 
still  less  an  oblong  plate,  in  a  direction 
transverse  to  its  greatest  length.  Now  I 
fi id  that  by  cutting  slits  nearly  up  to  tie 
middle  of  a  steel  plate,  a  square  plate  in  one 
piece  can  with  such  slits  be  regularly  mag- 
netized, and  by  this  means  even  an  oblong 
square  plate  can  be  regularly  magnetized, 
and  with  as  many  poles  as  may  be  required 
in  a  direction  transverse  to  its  greatest 
length.  I  herewith  forward  a  square  plate 
magnetized  in  this  way.  It  is  of  watch- 
spring  steel,  0'0075in.  thick,  and  %in.  + 
V, in.,  it  has  four  pairs  of  slits  ;<in.  wide 
out  from  its  edges,  and  leaving  a  central 
web  %in.  -wide  uniting  the  whole.  On 
moving  a  small  needle  round  this  square 
plate  it  is  seen  to  be  regularly  magnetized, 
and  on  sprinkling  iron  filings  on  the  mag- 
net, covered  by  a  sheet  of  paper,  they  ar- 
range themselves  in  lines,  proving  that  the 
magnet  really  consists  of  a  number  of 
small  regular  similar  magnets,  arranged  be- 
low each  other  in  the  same  vertical  plane. 
On  suspending  an  oblong  magnet  of  this 
kind,  with  its  longer  axis  in  the  vertical 
plane,  the  needles  set  themselves  to  the 
magnetic  meridian ;  on  suspending  it  flat- 
wise, with  its  longer  axis  in  the  horizontal 
plane,  the  longer  axis  points  east  and  west. 
As  well  as  can  be  judged  by  subjecting  them 
to  slight  shocks,  the  magnets  are  as  perma- 
nently magnetized  as  if  they  were  separate 
from  each  other.  Only  time  can  prove 
whether  they  will  lose  their  magnetism." 

Correlations  of  Electrical  Force. — 
D.  G.  Fitz-Gerald,  in  The  Engineer,  in  the 
course  of  a  demonstration  in  reference  to 
the  calorific  and  dynamic  equivalent's  of 
electricity,  states  the  general  law  "which 
has  been  verified  in  the  case  of  most  other 
metallic  elements,  and  which  probably  ap- 
plies to  all  elementary  bodies,  with  the  ex- 
ception of  oxygen,  viz  :  that  'an  equivalent 
of  any  element,  in  combining  with  a  given 
body  electro-negative  to  it,  liberates  the 
same  quantity  of  electricity.'  What,  in 
fact, — he  says, — is  termed  the  'chemical 
equivalent,'  'equivalent  weight, 'or  'combin- 
ing proportion '  of  a  body,  in  contradis- 
tinction to  its  'atomic  weight,'  'is  that 
weight  which  is  associated  with,  or  which 
by  combination  evolves  a  constant  quantity 
of  electricity.  Equivalents  of  platinum, 
copper,  zinc,  and  potassium,  are  of  very 
different  value  as  electromotors,  yet  they 
are  each  combined,  in  their  metallic  state, 
with  the  same  quantity  of  electricity.  The 
value  of  a  metal  as  an  electromotor,  orpos- 
itive  element  of  a  voltaic  couple,  is,  theo- 
retically, and  also  generally  speaking, 
commercially,  proportionate,  not  to  the 
quantity  of  electricity  associated  with  a 
given  weight,  but  to  the  quotient  of  the 
calorific  equivalent  by  the  atomic  weight; 
in  other  words,  this  value,  for  an  equiva- 
lent of  any  metal,  is  as  the  calorific  equiva- 
lent. The  practical  value  of  an  electromo- 
tor is  in  fact  its  capacity  to  produce,  not 
electricity,  but  electrical  effect  or  work; 
and  the  dynamical  or  calorifical  value  of 
any  quantity  of  electricity  is  as  the  quan- 
tity of  energy  stored  up  in  it,  or  the  elec- 
trical force  which  we  have  to  correlate  with 
the  various  other  modes  of  force." 


Barometric  Fluctuations. — At  a  recent 
lecture  upon  the  barometer,  before  the 
American  Institute,  by  Professor  Guyot,  he 
stated  that  there  was  a  yearly,  monthly, 
daily  and  even  hourly  fluctuation,  the  tidal 
ware  of  the  atmosphere  rising  highest  in 
the  morning  about  nine  o'clock,  then  fall- 
ing, rising  again  in  the  evening,  till  about 
ten  o'clock,  and  again  falling  during  the 
night,  the  difference  between  the  maximum 
and  the  minimum  being  about  two  hun- 
dredths of  an  inch.  The  regular  variations 
might  be  called  great  tides,  the  irregular 
variations  the  tidal  waves,  the  barometer 
falling  and  rising  all  the  time,  a  stationary 
condition  being  very  rare.  These  irregular 
variations  predominate  in  our  latitudes, 
but  die  out  gradually  as  we  approach  the 
tropics, 


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White  Pine  Items. 

By  a  private  letter  from  Sherinantown, 
or  Silver  Springs,  dated  March  11th,  we 
are  informed  that  the  weather  in  that  shel- 
tered spot  has  been  severe  for  only  a  day  in 
the  course  of  the  winter;  that  building  is 
progressing  as  fast  as  lumber  can  be  ob- 
tained; that  every  stone  in  the  country  is 
about  to  be  overturned,  people  arriving  at 
White  Pine  by  thousands;  that  there  are 
two  quartz  mills,  two  smelting  work?,  and  a 
sawmill  at  Shermantown.  One  of  the 
smelting  works  was  to  start  Bhortly,  and 
the  other  was  "  trying  experiments."  The 
mills  are  running  night  and  day;  two  more 
are  in  progress  of  building,  and  there  is 
obtainable  ore  enough  for  about  fifteen 
mills. 

The  White  Pine  excitement  is  on  the 
increase  as  spring  approaches.  The  stages 
in  Nevada  are  said  to  be  crowded  every  day 
and  passengers  booked  a  week  ahead.  *  * 
Mr.  Oscar,  of  Virginia  City,  who  returned 
from  White  Pine  on  the  15th,  says  that  he 
found  the  road  between  Hamilton  and  Elko 
completely  lined  with  adventurers,  rushing 
out  to  the  "  poor  man's  paradise  " — some  in 
coaches,  some  on  horseback  and  some  on 
foot,  with  their  blankets  on  their  backs.  A 
few  men  have  arrived  from  the  Atlantic 
States.  *  *  The  Portland  Oregonian  of 
the  6th,  says:  There  is  a  great  deal  of  talk 
in  this  city  about  going  to  the  White  Pine 
mines,  and  we  learn  that  a  similar  state  of 
things  exists  up  the  valley,  especially  in 
the  various  towns.  A  good  many  will 
doubtless  go  from  Oregon  in  the  course  of 
the  season.  *  *  On  the  12th  inst.  five 
plucky  Frenchmen  from  California  passed 
through  Austin,  packing  their  blankets, 
baggage  and  grub,  on  their  way  to  White 
Pine.  By  the  time  they  had  crossed  the 
mountains  they  were  out  of  money,  so  they 
stopped  at  Carson  three  weeks  to  earn 
enough  to  carry  them  through. 

On  the  shady  side  of  the  question,  Dr. 
C.  C.  Green,  of  Virginia  City,  writes  :  You 
no  doubt  hear  men  saying  that  White  Pine 
will  far  surpass  Virginia  in  point  of  wealth 
and  greatness  as  a  mining  region,  but  it  is 
my  opinion,  after  a  careful  examination  of 
the  country,  that  there  is  not  enough  ore  in 
sight,  or  even  in  prospect,  to  keep  the  pres- 
ent population  in  bread  and  whisky  for  the 
next  two  years,  to  say  nothing  of  the  thou- 
sands who  are  preparing  to  come  next 
spring.  That  the  ores  of  this  district  are 
of  a  very  high  grade  cannot  of  course  be 
denied;  but  the  quantity  of  ore  to  sustain 
a  large  mining  population  is  not  here. 
Mines,  or  what  are  called  mines,  are  not 
numbered  by  hundreds,  but  by  thousands, 
and  the  ore  taken  out  is  not  computed  by 
tons,  as  in  Virginia,  but  by  pounds.  Every 
man  you  meet  is  a  millionaire  in  his  own 
estimation — and  is  on  the  sell. 

Albert  S.  Evans  writes  to  the  Alia, 
dated  March  13th :  A  rich  strike  was  made 
in  the  Phcenix  mine,  on  Chloride  Plat,  yes- 
terday, and  similar  developments  are  being 
made  in  other  claims  in  the  vicinity.  The 
finest  ores  I  have  yet  seen,  outside  of  the 
Eberhardt,  was  taken  a  day  or  two  since 
from  the  Colleen  Bawn  (a  private  claim), 
on  Bromide  Plat.  It  is  almost  solid  silver. 
The  workmen  in  the  Governor  Bross 
(square  location),  on  the  same  flat,  last  even- 
ing, blasted  through  the  limestone  into  the 
spar  and  "got  the  color  "at  once.  They 
think  they  are  nearly  down  into  the  main 
deposit  of  rich  ore,  which  is  known  to  run 
through  their  gravel. 

Pilgrim,  the  Bulletin  correspondent,  says 
of  the  Eberhardt :  There  are  strata  pockets 
of  chloride  which  will  run  from  81,000  to 
$20,000.  There  are  horses  of  limestone 
and  spar  in  the  vein  the  size  of  the  old 
Bulletin  office,  and  encircling  these  are  rich 
chloride  shells.  The  south  wall  is  rough 
and  not  well  defined,  and  pitches  slightly 
towards  the  north  or  foot  wall.  Such  was 
the  ease  with  the  Comstock,  and  after  go- 
ing down  it  turned  parallel  with  the  other. 

Of  the  Keystone,  now  consolidated 
with  the  Eberhardt,  he  says  :  The  north 
wall  is  as  smooth  as  polished  marble  the 
entire  distance,  and  as  true  and  straight  as 
a  bee  line.  Every  miner  who  has  seen  it 
pronounces  it  the  most  perfect  and  truest 
foot  wall  iu  this  State.  It  has  about  an 
inch  of  soft  clayey  substance  common  to 
most  fissure  veins.  Itis  183  feet  between  the 
walls.  The  hanging  wall  will  undoubtedly 
turn  a  few  feet  down  and  dip  parallel  with 
the  foot  wall.  We  estimated  that  there  is 
in  sight,  -making  liberal  allowances  for 
horses  and  waste,  at  least  §8,000,000. 

There  are  recorded  in  White  Pine  Dis- 
trict at  the  present  time  over  3,000  claims. 


T.  Catttt.Ii  &  Bro.,  the  assayers,  have 
made  over  1,300  assays,  running  from  noth- 
ing as  high  as  821,000.  A  great  many  run 
as  high  as  85,000.  The  average  of  all  the 
assays  is  $130. 

The  late  Base  Range  discoveries  have 
turned  out  very  ordinarily.  Half  a  dozen 
men  only  are  left  on  the  flat  at  work  open- 
ing a  claim  or  two.  The  crowd  has  dis- 
persed— gone,  our  informant  says,  "  Heaven 
knows  whither." 

On  the  11th  inst.,  the  air  was  warm,  says 
the  Alta  correspondent,  as  it  usually  is  at 
this  season  in  the  Bay  City,  say  60°  to  65°, 
and  the  snow  fast  disappearing.  It  has,  in 
fact,  already  left  all  the  exposed  hillsides 
and  slopes,  and  even  on  the  northern  slopes 
it  is  growing  thin.  Prospecting  is  conse- 
quently going  on  with  a  "  perfect  loose- 
ness," and  everybody  having  aspirations 
that  way  is  off  with  pick  and  shovel.  At 
the  rate  that  this  work  is  going  on  the 
whole  country  will  soon  be  prospected  from 
the  Humboldt  to  the  Colorado.  Later  dis- 
patches says  that  it  is  again  snowing. 

The  same  correspondent  says  further 
observation  has  confirmed  his  belief  in  the 
existence  of  a  continuous  ledge  running 
from  the  Hidden  Treasure  northwestward 
along  the  western  side  of  Treasure  Hill 
down  to  a  point  just  west  of  Hamilton,  in 
the  vicinity  of  the  Featherstone,  Echo,  and 
Excelsior  mines,  for  a  distance  of  two  miles 
and  a  half. 

Beach  &  Henderson  have  left  Los  An- 
geles with  a  flock  of   sheep  for  White  Pine. 

PocoTiLiiO  is  the  name  of  a  new  town  site 
on  the  slopes  of  Treasure  Hill,  where  lots 
are  advertised  for  sale. 

Greenville  is  the  name  of  another  pros- 
pective rival  of  Treasure  City.  It  is  being 
laid  out  on  the  strength  caused  by  rich  dis- 
coveries in  the  Base  Metal  Bange. 

Speaking  of  the  developments  of  Treas- 
ure Hill,  the  editor  of  the  White  Pine 
News,  (we  recognize  the  able  pen  of  Myron 
Angel)  writes:  Whether  its  prototype  in 
history  is  known  or  not,  we  cannot  at  pres- 
ent tell,  but  the  nearest  like  it,  in  its  dis- 
covery, isolation,  wealth  and  character, 
seems  to  be  the  great  peak  of  Potosi  in 
South  America.  That  lofty  peak  of  the 
Andes,  described  as  reaching  some  13,000 
feet  into  the  sky,  is,  from  where  it  rises 
above  the  surrounding  mountain  gorges  or 
valley,  some  ten  miles  in  circumference, 
and  its  silver,  as  every  school-boy  knows, 
was  discovered  by  an  Indian,  who,  in  pur- 
suit of  a  goat  up  the  precipitous,  rocky 
sides,  grasped  a  bush  to  aid  him  in  his  as- 
cent, and  this  giving  way  at  the  roots,  ex- 
posed some  glitering  silver  beneath.  This 
was  several  centuries  ago,  and  since  then 
countless  millions  of  the  precious  metal 
have  been  extracted  from  that  single  moun- 
tain, until  it  is  but  a  honey-combed  shell, 
and  it  is  not  yet  exhausted  of  its  treasure. 
Treasure  Hill  is  isolated  like  Potosi,  is  of 
similar  formation,  of  equal  size,  or  perhaps 
a  little  larger  at  the  base  and  not  quite  so 
high;  its  mines  are  of  Indian  discovery, 
and  its  future  promises  equal  brilliancy, 
and  equal  if  not  superior  in  wealth.  Two 
years  since,  a  degraded  and  starving  Indian 
carried  to  a  camp  of  miners  a  piece  of  the 
ore  from  the  locality  of  the  Hidden  Treas- 
ure mine,  and  this  led  to  the  exposure  of 
the  wealth  of  Treasure  Hill.  In  the  ex- 
plorations following,  quantities  of  pure 
silver  were  found  where  trees  had  fallen 
and  burned,  or  where  the  Indians  had  built 
fires  on  the  beds  of  chloride  ore,  reducing 
the  easily  smelted  rock.  Such  discoveries, 
made  in  different  localities,  created  a  won- 
derful excitement,  and  plainly  indicate  our 
unexampled  wealth.  Following  the  dis- 
covery of  the  ore  which  crowned  the  sum- 
mit, came  the  discovery  of  the  great  Eber- 
hardt deposit,  or  vein  ;  then  those  of  Chlo- 
ride Flat,  Pogonip,  Sunny  Side  and  the 
"  Base  Bange,"  all  most  surprising  in  their 
wonderful  richness.  The  geological  form- 
ation of  the  mountain  is  as  singular  as  its 
riches  are  rare.  It  is  an  isolated  peak  of 
fossilliferous  limestone,  overlying  Silurian 
rocks  at  a  great  depth,  and  these  having  a 
foundation  on  others  of  more  primitive  age. 
Into  the  crevices,  caves  and  chasms  of  the 
limestone,  or  in  displacements  occasioned 
by  the  action  of  thermal  waters  rising  from 
the  primitive  and  Silurian  rocks,  were  de- 
posited the  lime,  silica,  spar  and  ores  which 
now  constitute  the  mines  and  veius  of  the 
hill.  By  such  process  of  change  has  been 
formed  that  singular  feature  of  mineralogy 
— fossilliferous  quartz.  The  limestone  has 
been  carried  away  by  the  action  of  the 
water,  while  all  its  features,  the  form  and 
character  of  its  fossils,  have  been  preserved 
in  the  obtruding  silica.  These  crevices, 
chasms,  caves  or  displacements,  are  iu 
every  portion  of  the  hill,  and  of  every  size, 
from  that  of  a  bull's  eye  to  that  of  the 
mammoth  chasm  of  the  Eberhardt. 


Great  competition  between  the  Pacific 
Union  and  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  Express 
Companies,  reduces  the  present  running 
time  between  Elko  and  Treasure  City  to 
18  hours.  Mr.  Grim,  President  of  the  Pa- 
cific Union  Express,  thinks  of  running  a 
pony  express  from  Elko. 

Much  lumber  is  still  being  shipped  to 
White  Pine  from  the  Carson  and  Truckee 
mills.  It  commands  a  more  ready  sale  in 
that  region  than  any  other  article. 

The  weather  being  fine,  writes  Mr.  Jack 
White  to  the  Gold  Hill  News,  and  the  snow 
disappearing  rapidly,  nearly  everybody  is 
out  during  the  day  prospecting.  Iu  the 
evening  the  saloons  are  crowded  and  the 
faro,  keno  and  monte  tables  do  a  thriving 
business. 

Plenty  of  White  Pine  stock  is  for  sale 
in  San  Francisco — offices  having  been 
opened,  the  mining  secretaries  flourishing 
again,  and  newspapers  containing  adver- 
tisements accompanied  by  special  notices 
indicating  the  road  to  fortune. 


DEWEY  &  CO. 

U.  S.  AND  FOREIGN 

PATE  NT     ACE  NCY 

FOE  THE  PACIFIC  COAST. 

Office,  No.   414   Clay   Street, 

SA5    FRANCISCO. 


California  Academy  of  Sciences. 

A  regular  meeting  of  the  Academy  was 
held  on  Monday  evening,  March  15th.,  the 
President,  Dr.  Blake,  in  the  chair.  Dr. 
Spencer,  of  San  Jose,  was  elected  a  resident 
member. 

ARTESIAN  WELL  BORING  IN  SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Gregory  Yale  presented  a  specimen  of 
copper  pyrites  taken  from  the  artesian  well 
boring  at  Francis  &  Valentine's  establish- 
ment, on  Commercial  street,  at  a  depth  of 
208  feet.  It  was  found  not  in  a  regular 
stratum,  but  in  a  drift  intermingled  with 
pieces  of  flint  and  pebbles,  showing  the 
drift  of  a  subterranean  stream.  Some  spe- 
cimens of  shell  and  wood  were  also  brought 
up  from  the  well.  The  water  had  come  up 
to  within  fifteen  feet  of  the  sidewalk. 

Dr.  Blake  remarked  that  other  attempts 
had  been  failures  ;  that  in  one  instance  a 
stratum  of  rock  was  encountered  which  was 
bored  through  some  forty  feet,  when  no 
water  appearing  the  project  was  abandoned. 
The  same  result  attended  the  attempt  to 
bore  an  artesian  well  in  Portsmouth  Square 
some  years  ago,  by  the  City  government. 

MORE  ABOUT  THE  MEAT  SHOWER. 

Dr.  Cooper  having  called  on  Dr.  Kellogg 
for  further  information  on  the  subject  of 
the  shower  of  meat,  Dr.  Kellogg  remarked 
that  he  believed  the  statement  of  the  wit- 
nesses of  the  phenomenon  to  be  reliable 
and  correct,  and  read  a  communication 
from  W.  Frank  Stewart  stating  that  in- 
stances had  been  known,  especially  during 
the  drouth  of  1863,  of  flocks  of  buzzards 
having  gorged  themselves  with  the  meat 
from  dead  cattle,  and  then  disgorging  it 
upon  the  plain. 

Mr.  Bolander  stated  that  Mr.  Eloesser 
desired  him  to  say  that  instances  had  been 
known  in  Italy  of  substances  falling  in  this 
manner,  which  were  mistaken  for  meat, 
but  which  proved  to  be  vegetable  matter — 
a  species  of  fungus  resembling  decomposed 
flesh. 

Dr.  Blake  said  that  the  specimens  had 
been  carefully  examined,  and  found  to  be 
flesh. 

THE   PETALTJMA    MASTODON. 

Mr.  Yale  stated  that  he  had  corresponded 
with  the  discoverer  of  the  skeleton  of  the 
mastodon  lately  found  near  Petaluma ;  the 
bones  he  said,  were  being  removed  and 
scattered,  and  the  Academy  ought  to  take 
steps  toward  preserving  the  remains.  The 
head  had  been  carried  away,  and  other  por- 
tions disturbed,  but  the  vertebra  were  still 
in  position. 

Mr.  Brooks  remarked  that  the  animal  was 
said  to  have  been  horned,  but  that  more 
probably  these  were  tusks. 

Dr.  Cooper  said  the  animal  was  probably 
either  an  elephant  or  mastodon,  and  the 
tusks  had  been  mistaken  for  horns. 

Mr.  Yale  said  a  similar  discovery  was 
made  last  year  in  the  vicinity  of  the  Mis- 
sion of  San  Jose. 

Dr.  Copper  stated  that  Mr.  Hoffman,  a 
member  of  the  society,  examined  one  of 
these  animals  discovered  in  the  valley  of 
San  Jose,  and  that  upon  being  exposed  to 
the  air,  the  tusks  crumbled  to  pieces. 

Messrs.  Bolander  and  Yale  were  under- 
stood to  agree  to  serve  as  a  committee  on 
the  subject,  with  the  purpose  of  visiting 
the  spot. 

San  Francisco  Exports. — The  exports 
of  merchandise  from  this  city  during  the 
first  half  of  the  present  month  were  $752,- 
852.  During  the  same  period  for  1867, 
the  merchandise  exports  were  §136,179; 
and  in  1868  they  were  .§569,796.  This  ex- 
hibit shows  a  most  healthy  and  satisfactory 
increase. 


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reason  of  such  defect.  The  Patent  Office  always 
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and  how  much  can  be  claimed  as  new  and  novel, 
and  be  covered  by  Letters  Patent.  This  is  one  of 
the  most  difficult  questions  encountered  by  both 
old  and  new  inventors — ono  in  which  an  experi- 
enced counsel  is  of  great  service. 

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charge.  Communications  kept  inviolately  secret, 
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to  our  strict  compliance  with  our  obligations  to 
inventors. 

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here  and  our  branch  agency  in  Washington. 

California  inventors  should  beware  of  placing 
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sons  not  well  known  as  honest,  responsible  and 
capable. 

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Office  Reports  (from  1844)  on  this  coast ;  a  full 
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Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  AsiwUUd  Brokers  of  the  S.  F.  Stock  »ndExefcinge  Beard 
San  Pkancisco,  March  20,  16G9. 
Fliiuii<-Iul. 

From  tho  Commercial  Herald  we  take  the  fol- 
lowing: 

Btncc  oar  last  iKKuf?  wi?  have  been  favored  with  refresh- 
ing showers,  which  have  greatly  astmrod  the  farming 
comiuunUy,  and  promise  to  crown  their  labors  with  an 
i.  tite.l  harvest.  As  we  write  the  pluvial  boun- 
ties are  becoming  more  copious  and  appear  to  extend 
over  a  wide  field,  with  every  prospect  of  an  abundant 
supply,  on  the  Sierra  Novadaa  and  cast  of  tliut  range 
much  mow  Iius  fallen,  clogging  the  railroads  and  hinder- 
ing communication  with  these  districts.  The  Central  Pa- 
cific Railroad  is  no  pressed  to  transport  its  own  effects  in 
order  to  complete  the  enterprise  ut  the  earliest  possible 
day,  that  orders  have  been  received  here  to  ship  mer- 
chandise by  the  old-fashioned  methods.  It  is  unneces- 
sary to  explain  that  so  soon  as  the  railroad  shall  be  com- 
pleted all  its  available  facilities  will  be  placed  within 
reach  of  the  public.  Largo  amounts  of  Eastern  capital 
«v  finding  their  way  here  for  early  investment  in  White 
Tim-  nulling  and  real  estate  stock,  and  wc  learn  that  vig- 
orous efforts  will  bo  made  to  divert  the  trade  of  that  sec- 
tion and  Salt  Lake  from  San  Francisco.  They  must  all 
prove  vain,  for  there  is  nothing  which  Chicago  or  any 
Other  Eastern  city  can  supply  so  cheaply  as  the  Metro- 
polis of  the  Pacific.  Especially  is  this  true  in  reference 
to  all  sorts  of  groceries,  such  as  salt,  spices,  sugar,  tea, 
coffee,  soap,  candles,  and  the  like.  In  tho  matter  of 
fruits,  silk  and  woolen  goods,  lumber,  machinery,  etc., 
there  can  be  no  competition  against  us. 

The  North  Pacific  Transportation  Company  filed  its 
certificate  of  incorporation  in  the  County  Clerk's  office 
on  the  13th  of  March.  Its  capital  stock  is  $5,000,000,  di- 
vided into  50,000  shares  at  $100  per  share.  The  Trustees 
are  Jesse  Holladay,  William  Alvord,  W.  C.  Ralston,  Loyd 
Tevis,  Alvinza  Hayward  and  S.  F.  Buttcrworth.  Its  ob- 
jects purport  to  be  the  transportation  of  passengers  and 
freight  on  the  waters  of  the  Pacific  ocean  and  all  the 
rivers  and  bays  accessible  from  it,  and  to  transact  all 
other  business  necessary  to  carry  out  the  design. 

The  Commissioner  of  Immigration  has  obtained  a 
Satisfactory  settlement  of  his  claims  upon  various  par- 
ties who  have  long  contended  against  the  collection  of 
the  State  tax  as  being  illegal.  We  understand  that  the 
claim  against  Koopmanschap  &  Co.  was  withdrawn' on 
the  payment  of  $20,000  by  that  firm.  This  was  the  last 
of  the  lot,  with  tho  exception  of  a  claim  against  tho  Pa- 
cific Mail  Company  for  the  tax  upon  six  Chinese,  which 
has,  by  agreement,  been  referred  to  tho  Courts,  to  be 
Settled  upon  the  intrinsic  merits  of  the  case. 

City  Stocks. 

Increased  interest  has  been  manifested  in 
miscellaneous  securities,  and  the  sales  during 
the  period  under  review  have  been  very  consid- 
erable. Spring  Valley  Water  stock  sold  to  the 
extent  of  395  shares  at  a  uniform  rate  of  §G8 
per  share.  San  Francisco  Gas  stock  was  in  the 
market  at  $78(^77  50,  and  North  Beach  and 
Mission  Railroad  at  $72@71  50.  A  few  shares 
of  Sacramento  Gas  Company  stock  were  dis- 
posed of  at  $95  per  share.  The  annual  meet- 
ing of  stockholders  will  be  held  at  Wells,  Fargo 
&  Co's  office,  in  this  city,  on  the  30th  inst. 
This  company  has  been  paying  regular  monthly 
dividends  of  %  per  cent.  For  California  Steam 
Navigation  Company  stock  70  per  cent,  is  bid. 
A  dividend  of  1  per  cent,  upon  their  capital 
Stock  was  disbursed  on  the  15th  inst.  The  last 
previous  dividend  was  paid  in  October,  1868. 
The  State  Telegraph  Company  also  disbursed  a 
dividend  of  1  per  cent,  on  the  15th.  This  is 
announced  as  their  tri-annual  dividend.  The 
last  previous  dividend  was  paid  in  July,  1868, 
amounting  to  §1  per  share.  At  the  annual 
meeting  of  the  San  Francisco  Insurance  Com- 
pany, held  on  the  16th  inst.,  'John  Arc-ribald 
was  elected  President  and  R.  B.  Woodward 
Vice-President.  This  company  is  winding  up 
its  business,  and  these  officers  were  elected  in 
order  to  legalize  the  signing  over  of  mortgages, 
etc.,  in  their  possession.  The  accrued  earnings 
of  the  assets  enables  tbem  to  disburse  a  divi- 
dend of  2  per  cent,  per  month  on  -the  first  of 
April  next. 

Mining  Kliare  Ma/ricet. 

This  market  has  been  more  or  less  demoral- 
ized since  our  last  reference.  Prices  have  been 
very  generally  irregular  and  fitful,  effecting  a 
serious  decline  in  a  number  of  stocks,  while 
others  have  been  barely  able  to  maintain  them- 
selves under  the  strong  "bear  "  pressure  which 
was  very  observable.  This  state  of  things  in- 
duced many  to  let  their  stocks  "slide,"  while 
others,  who  are  commencing  to  operate  in  White 
Pine  claims,  also  appear  inclined  to  drop  the 
Washoe  line  and  brace  themselves  for  a  vigor- 
ous campaign  in  the  new  and  more  exciting 
speculative  struggle  soon  to  be  inaugurated  in 
our  mining  share  market.  Hundreds  of  White 
Pine  companies  have  already  been  incorporated 
and  additions  are  daily  made  to  the  number. 
Many  have  placed  their  claims  in  the  hands  oi 
skillful  manipulators,  and  it  will  be  as  well  to 
scrutinize  them  closely,     Non- speculative  in- 


: 


vesters  will  probably  look  more  to  actual  de- 
velopments than  verbal  reports,  and  pay  more 
attention  to  results  than  to  anticipations. 

Alpha— receded  from  $38  to  $27  50,  improv- 
ed bo  $3  I,  ami  dosed  at  $31  25.  On  the  17th, 
the  north  drift  under  the  east  clay,  on  the  1,030 
level,  was  in  15  feet,  and  the  quartz  is  reported 
to  look  very  favorable,  but  as  yet  shows  no  pay. 
There  is  a  slight  increase  of  water  in  the  face  of 
the  drift. 

Chollaii-Potosi — has  been  in  moderate  re- 
quest, selling  at  $16G(ml57,  and  at  the  close 
realizing  $161.  During  the  week  ending  March 
12th,  8-tA  tons  of  ore  were  extracted.  In  the 
new  tunnel  the  ore  has  been  stoped  for  a  dis- 
tance of  about  90  feet  in  length,  varying  in 
width  from  8  to  20  feet.  TJp  to  this  date  it  is 
reported  there  are  no  evidences  that  this  deposit 
extends  much  below  the  tunnel  level.  In  the 
shaft  work  was  suspended  at  the  920  level  on 
the  8th  inst.  The  only  drift  now  being  run  on 
the  lower  levels  is  at  the  1,240  station,  which 
extends  129  feet  from  the  incline,  and  500  feet 
east  from  the  shaft.  The  rock  is  hard  and 
there  are  no  indications  of  quartz  in  any  por- 
tion of  it.  On  the  16th  inst.  110  tons  of  ore 
were  shipped  to  custom  mills. 

Crown  Point— opened  at  $75  50,  declined  to 
$71  50,  and  closed  at  $71  50.  Nothing  of  im- 
portance from  the  mine  so  far  as  we  can  learn. 
On  the  18th  inst.  bullion  valued  at  $7,754  49 
was  send  forward  from  the  Bhode  Island  mill. 

Gould  &  Curry  sold  at  $100©109  50,  and 

closed  at  $107  50.  Work  is  now  rapidly  prose- 
cuted at  the  bottom  of  the  shaft,  with  the  pur- 
pose of  soon  resuming  the  further  sinking  of  the 
shaft. 

Hale  &  Norcross— sold  quite  largely  at  an 
advance,  rising  to  $98  on  the  17th,  and  closing 
yesterday  at  $91.  They  are  breasting  out  ore 
on  the  fourth  level,  both  north  and  south  of  the 
winze,  and  it  is  said  to  be  of  good  quality, 
showing  an  average  width  of  5%  feet  and  275 
feet  in  length.  The  winze  extending  from  the 
third  level  down,  a  depth  of  130  feet,  shows 
continuous  ore  within  15  feet  of  the  third 
level,  and  is  of  an  average  width  of  about  8% 
feet.  From  the  fourth  to  the  fifth  level  the 
winze  is  53  feet  in  depth;  ore  good,  and  now 
five  feet  wide  in  the  winze.  A  drift  is  being 
run  to  connect  with  the  winze  on  the  fifth  level, 
and  where  the  ore  is  cut  on  t"h  at  level  the  vein 
is  twelve  feet  wide  and  looking  well.  Since  the 
annual  meeting  they  have  been  extracting  from 
55  to  60  tons  of  ore  per  day. 

Imperial — dropped  from  $103  to  $85,  and 
closed  at  $87.    The  work  in  the  lower  levels 

has  not  yet  produced  any  favorable  results 

Kentuck  sold  at  $262@25G,  and  closed  yester- 
day at  $260.  The  bullion  receipts  for  the  cur- 
rent month  to  the  17th  amounted  to  $30,910. 

Overman  declined  from  $66  to  $55  and  at 

the  close  sold  at  $51.     On  March  account  the 

bullion  returns  aggregate  $5,061  43 Ophir 

sold  within  a  range  of  $35  50@30,  and  closed 
at  $29  50.  On  the  17th  instant  the  drift  was  91 
feet  in  length  from  the  shaft.  Bock  continues 
hard Confidence  sold  at  $32  50.  The  bul- 
lion yield  to  date  on  March  account  aggregates 

$7,929 Sierra  Nevada  sold  at  $32  50@35, 

and  closed  at  $36.  Receipts  of  bullion  to  date 
for  March  account,  $7,339. 

Amador— experienced  a  decline,  a  few  shares 
selling  at  $260@.265,  and  yesterday  afternoon 
realized  $272  50.  We  understand  that  the 
first  clean-up  for  the  present  month  will  aggre- 
gate between  $30,000  and  $31,000  in  bullion. . . . 
Belcher  closed  at  $17  50.     An  assessment  of 

$3  per  share  was  levied  on  the  15th  instant 

Golden  Chariot  (Idaho)  sold  at  $50.  The  bul- 
lion yield  for  the  month  of  February  aggre- 
gates $43,027  24  ;  in  January  it  amounted  to 
$45,630  88.  A  dividend  of  $2  50  per  share  is 
payable  to-day. 


Earthquake-proof  Chimneys. — "We  no- 
ticed at  No.  749  Market  street  three  very 
large  galvanized  iron  chimneys,  the  outside 
being  an  octagon  shaft,  with  ornamental 
cap  and  base,  fourteen  feet  in  hight,  with 
an  average  width  of  four  feet.  Within  the 
shaft  are  four  heavy  iron  flues  to  convey 
the  smoke— the  whole  being  firmly  riveted 
and  making  a  very  substantial  chimney. 
No  external  bracing  is  required,  as  the  ap- 
paratus is  held  in  place  by  angle  irons  at- 
tached inside  the  flues,  extending  down 
and  fastened  to  the  brick  work  of  the 
chimney  below  the  roof.  It  is  thought  by 
Messrs.  Conlin  &  Roberts,  by  whom  they 
are  built,  to  answer  all  the  requirements  of 
an  earthquake  region.  They  are  intended 
for  Mr.  Thos.  H.  Selby's  gothic  residence 
at  Fair  Oaks. 


JOKING  SHAREHOLDERS'  DIRECTORY. 

(Complied  for  every  issue,  from  advertisements  in  the 

MiMMi  and  Scmrmric  Press  and  oihcr  Sim 

Francisco  Journals. J 

loraprlslna   the  Names  or  Companies,  District  or  County 
'     Location;   Amount  and  dale  of   Assessment;    Dine  ol 
Meeting;  Day  <>l   Delinquent  Sale;  and  Amount  aud  Time 
oi    Payment  of  Dividends. 

■JJtS,    LOCATION,    AMOONT,     AND  DAY  DAT 

OATK  Or  ASSESSMENT.  DKLINyOKNT.        OF  SALE 

Aniador  Co.,  rilv.Jiipei  share Parable  March  10,  t  SCO 

AJauaOD.  Nevada,  March  17,  $2 April  2d— May  3 

Rftcon,  Storey  CO.,  Nov.,  div Payable  .June  19,  1668 

Belcher,  Storey co., Nov.,  March  W,  S3.. ..April  17— May  3 
ChoiiarPotosi.  dlv.,  sa Payable  Oct.  15,  im 

Crown  Point,  dividend.  S7.60 Payable  Sept,  12.  1866 

Chloride  Mi.  inn.,  w  inii-  Pin,-,  Feb.  2,50c. .Mar  ili-Ap.  w» 

Coney,  preferred  Stock,  div.  \y,  per  cent March  in.  ifrio 

Cherokee  Hal,  Ruttc  en.  March  1,  $5 April  3— April  20 

Cordillera,   Mox.,  March  16,  SI April  20-Mav  10* 

U>nsUiIiindc  Flat.  White  Ptne Meeting  March  24 

Dancy,  Lyon  co.  Nov.,  March  8,  $2.50 April  12— May  3 

Empire  M.  A  M.,  Nov.,  dividend  $6.   ...Payable  Mav  15,  1867 

Eureka,  div.  $r, Payable  March  10,1869 

Folsom  St.  A  Ft.  PL  R.  R.  March  13,  $5... April  13— April  30 

Gould  A  Curry.  dlv..S7-A0 Payable  May  15,  1867 

Hold  Hill  ii  M  A  .M-dlvidend.  S7  SO. ...  Payable  .l.ilv  1:<  ISrfS 
Golden  Rule.  Tuolumne  co.  div.  60c  @  Ah. ..Fay.  Feb.  26,  18.-9 
Uleiiwnnrt.  El  Dorado  cr» ,  Feb   19,  $25....  April  2— April  2.* 

Great  Union.  White  Pine Meeting  March  29 

Hale  A  NorcroHS,  div.  SI25 Sept.  16   lgi>7 

Hone  Gravel,  Nevada  co  ,  Feb.  21,51 March  29— April  19 

Hidden  Treasure,  White  Pine Annual  Meeting  Apill  fi 

I  X  L,  Alpine  co.,  Jan.  19,  $1  50. Feb.  27— April  5* 

Imperial,  storey  co.,  Nov.,  div Payable  June  20, 1868 

Julia,  Storey  co  ,  Ncv Meeting,  March  25 

Kentuck,  div., $20  per  share Payable  Jan.  10,18(i9 

Keystone Meeting  April  2 

Lyon  M  A  M„  El  Dorado  Co.,  Mar  6,  $1..  April  12— April  26" 

Mt.  Teliabo,  Lander  co  .Jan.  23,  75c April  2— April  27" 

Maxwell,  Amador  co.,  Feb.  9,  $1 March  13— April  1 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  co  ,  March  3,  $2.. ..April  5— April  26 

Mohawk  A  Montreal,  Nov.  co.,$3. March  31— April  16 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug.  15, 1868 

North  Auier.  WoodP,  Co.,  March  12,  $1 April  14— May  1" 

Occidental,  div.  $2 Payable  March  2,  I8G9 

Pacific  Unassessable,  div Payable  June  18,  1868 

Pocotillo Annual  Meeting  March  22 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Feb.  8,  $6 March  31— April  3 

SanrIago,SllverCity,dlvIdena,$Z50...PayableDec  19, 1868 

Sand  Spring  'alt,  dividend  $1 Pavable  Jan.  5,  I860 

Star  Creek,  Nev.,  Feb.  26,  $1-50 March  29— April  19* 

Savage,  Virginia,  Ncv,  dividend,  $1.. Payable  Marcli  4,1869 
Treasure  Trove,  Lander  co.,  Feb.  15.  20c..M'ch  21— April  12 
Troy  Ledge,  White  Pine,  March  16,  15c...  April  23— May  24" 
Virginia  A  G.  H  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Mar.  10, 1869 
Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  $5 Payable  March  15, 1869 

Thoso  marked  ■with  an  asterisk  ("tare  advertised  in  this 
ournal. 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


fl.  r.   STOCK  AND  KXCUANGE  BOARD. 

Friday  Evening,  March  19,  1869. 

MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS-  Mtt.  Asf.ol. 

milled  Stoteti  Bonds,  5  20s,  1815,  '67. '68- $  87  87 

United  Stales  Honda,  fl  20s,  1864 87  87 

United  Stales  Bonds.  5  20s,  1862 88  89 

Legal  Tender  Notes 77  ii  78 

Calilornla  State  Bonds,  7s,  1857 95  — 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 par  A  int. 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s.  1855 —  — 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1808.  83  87J.J 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s,  I860 100  — 

San  Francbco  School  Bonds,  His,  IKfil par  &  int. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds,  7s,  1SGG.  91  — 

San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s.  1862 S3  87^ 

San  Francisco  City  and  Uo.  Bonds,  7s,  1864 91  — 

San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Co   Bonds,  7*.  1865 91  — 

San  Francisco  Citv  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  91  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  lids,  7s,  1864.  91  — 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 30  31 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 70  — 

Marysville  Bonds,  10s 75  80 

Stockton  City  Bonds 65  70 

Yuba  Countv  Bonds,  8s 8a  85 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds,  7s 76  77 

Butte  County  Bonds,  1  Us,  I  SCO 75  — 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds, 7a 75  80 

California  Steam  Navigation  Co fi"i  — 

Spring  Val)cv  Water  Co 67  68 

State  Telegraph  Co "    26  — 

GAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co 78  80 

Sacramento  (fas  Co 85  — 

RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Valiey  Railroad —  — 

San  Francisco  and  San  Jose  -Railroad —  — 

Omnibus  Railroad 72J^  — 

Central  Railroad 50  — 

North  Beach  and  Mission  K:ulniad 7  %  72 J£ 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11  12 

BANKING  INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank 97H  100 

The  Bank  of  California 157  160 

People's  Insurance  Company 100  — 

INSURANCE  COMPANIES. 

Flrcmans'  Fund  Insurance  Co ....  92>£  94 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 126  128 

Merchant-'  Mutual  Murine  Insurance  Co 600  520 

California  Insurance  Co 1300  1400 

Union  Insurance  ^° MW  — 

Hume.  Mutual  Insurance  Co lOJ-a  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 81  87 

MINING  STOCKS— WASllOK   DISTRICT. 

Alpha. .' 31  3lW 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher I7ii  18 

Bullion.  G.  I! 15  16 

Crown  Point 71  J£  72 

Cole  <Vn.) —  15 

Confidence 32  35 

Con.-olidatcd  Virginia —  — 

Chollar-Potosi 161  161K 

Daney 3  4 

Exchequer 15  17 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 60  70 

Gould  A  Curry !■  7  1'8 

Gold  Hill  Quartz 35  45 

Hale  &  Norcruss 9i  91 

Imperial 87  — 

Julia —  4 

Justice  and  Independent 8  12 

Kentuck 259  260 

Lady  Bryan 12  13 

American 17  17>£ 

Ophir 29  30 

Overman 60  61 

Segregated  Belcher 8  $X 

Savage *>7  67  % 

Sierra  Nevada 35  36 

Yellow  Jacket 62  62M 

Union —  — 

United  States —  — 

Ml  ■•  i  I  M>  I  "I  •    MINING   STOCKS. 

Amador    (California* 275  — 

North  S'ar  (California) :  —  — 

Eurcku  (Callfnriil.0 230  240 

Golden  Rule.  California 10  12 


San  Francisco  Market  Kates, 

"Wholesale  Prices. 

Friday,  March  19,  1869. 

Flour,  Extra,  $bbl S5  25  @S5  50 

Do.    Superfine 4  50  ®  4  75 

Corn  Meal,  *$  101)  lbs 3  25  @  3  50 

Wheat,  ^  100  lbs 1  50  @  I  65 

Oats,  "A  100  lbs 1  75  @  2  20 

Barley,  ft  10U  lbs 1  75  @  2  25 

Beans,  %(  10U  lbs 6  00  @  7  00 

Potatoes,  ft  lUUlbs 75  @      90 

Hay,  ft  ton 10  00  <^18  00 

Live  Oak  Wood,  ft  cord 9  00  <5)10  00 

Beef,  extra,  dressed,  ft  It) U  @      12 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  DO  ®  3  25 

H  ogs,  on  foot,  ftlb 5  @        7 

Hogs,  dressed,  ft  a 9  @     10 


GKOCKRIKS,  ETC 

Sucar.  crushed,  33  lb —     @      ]■;% 

Do.    Ohlna iu     @     12 

Coffee.  Costa  Rica,  ft  lb _     @     is 

Tea''ja,'an';ftib:::::;:;. :;:;:;:;;::;::;;::;;:  J?4!  Ju- 
DO   Creeii go      a  1  25 

Hawaiian  Rice,  ft  lb _     a     10 

china  uk-e,  ?th ::::::;;■    e  %    ? 

Coal  Oil,  feallon 45    |  fa 

Candled,  i*  lb ig     /»  is 

Ranch  nutter,  ft  lb !$     f  J5jy 

Isthmus  Bolter,  ft  lb r;u  1  46 

cuee,e  c11i„„rn,a,ftib I::::::::::::  iri  S 

Salfc?::::::::::: SIS 

Hani  and  Baeou.ftlb  ....'...'..'.',.'.',.'. il  ?  I 

Shoulders,  ft  lb.... %  S  o 

„ „               Ketall  r'rio'*'«V W 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  ft  lb 45  <a  60 

do.      pieklcd.ftft *i  I  _ 

do.      imtoii.  rift 20  ©  2f 

do.      New  York,  ft  lb 35  a  ? 

cfioese.ftib .T. ::;:;:;:;  35  §  & 

Lard,$lb |6  {g  18 

UanisandBaeon.ftlb 20  ®  25 

Cranberries  ft  gallon Ul  ffl  1  26 

Potatoes,  ft  lb..:. U'{&        2 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  ft  lb 3  |        % 

Tomatoes,  ft  lb S  (a  — 

Onions.ftlb ,  a  §  _ 

Apples,  No.  1,  ft  lb 4  Z       5 

Pears,  Table,  ft  lb s  a       ? 

Plums,  dried,  f)  ft in  @  12 

Peaches,  dried,  ft  lb io  @  12 

OraiiRCH,  ftdozen 76  @  — 

Lemons,  ft  dozen 60  @  75 

Chickens,  apiece —  (a  76 

Turkeys  ft  lb "  ;  26  @  30 

Soap,  Pale  and  CO 7  @  12 

Soap,  Castile,  ft  lb 21  @  22j4" 

San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PRICES  FOR  INVOICES. 

Jobbing  price*  rule  from  ten  to  fifteen  per  cent,  higher  than  the 
following  quotation*. 
t.    .       ™     „„  Fridat,  March  19, 1869. 

InoN.— Duty;  Pig.  $9  per  ton;  Railroad,  IWc  ftlOOfts;  Bar 
l@l^c  ft  ft;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  ft  ft;  common,  li&@I^c 
ft  ft;  Plate,  l>fic  $  lb;  Plpc,l>icftffi;  Galvanized,  2kc 
^  lb.  * 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  Iron  ft  ton S42  50    @$ 

White  Plgftton. 37  00    ©38  00 

Rpllned  Bar,  bad  assortment  ft  ft —  03    © 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ftft —04    <a 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 _  04&(3> 

Plate,  No.  5  to  9 ffl  —  W*tf 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 _  oW,a  -    5 

Sheet.  No.  14  to  20 —  05   a  -    6M 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 _  ns    ©  _    cS 

Coppkr.— Duty:    sheathing,  3,^c  ft  lb;  Pig  and  Bar,2Jic  ft  lb 

Sheathing,  ft  ft hi  ~  26 

Sheathing,  Yellow —20    ©  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow —  io    <a  —  n 

Bolts _  21    ©  —  22 

Composition  Nails —  21    @  —  22 

Tin  Platks.— Duty:  25ft  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Charcoal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00    @ 

Plates,  I  C  Charcoal @  Il  00 

Rooting  Plates. iy  00    ©  10  fl0 

Banco  Tin,  Slabs,  ft  ft a  —  35 

Ptekl.— English  Cast  Steel,  ft  to ©  —  15 

Quicksilvkr.— f)  lb —65    a  -  60 

LKAD.-Pis,ftlb ' -     7J^a-    8 

Sheet —io    © 

Pi»c —  11    © 

Bar _    g    ©_   au 

Zinc  -Sheets,  ft  ft ■ _  10W9-    n 

Borax.— California, ft  lb —  35    ©  —  33 

The  Redemption  of  Tide  Lands  on  the 
San  Joaquin,  at  and  around  Sherman  Is]- 
land,  is  estimated  by  a  correspondent  of  the 
Sacramento  Union,  at  a  probable  cost  of 
from  three  to  five  dollars  per  acre.  When 
reclaimed  they  would  be  worth  from  twenty  ■ 
to  thirty  dollars  per  acre,  with  a  prospective 
increase  to  forty  or  fifty.  In  very  severe 
winters,  like  '61-'2,  these  lands  would  be 
flooded,  but  not  subject  to  any  currents. 
The  dykes,  dams,  and  ditches,  used  for  re- 
clamation, would  remain  uninjured,  while 
the  rich  alluvial  deposits  of  the  flood  would 
add  additional  richness  to  the  soil.  After 
reclamation  the  crops  of  grain  and  staple 
products  would  be  certain  every  year. 
Bice  evidently,  he  says,  could  be  cultivated 
on  these  islands.  The  soil  is  rich,  and  the 
means  of  reclamation  would  afford  the 
same  convenience  and  cheap  process  which 
have  been  long  practiced  in  the  Carolines; 
that  is  to  say,  make  the  water  do  the  work. 
Dams  erected  across  the  mouth  of  the  sloughs 
would  check  the  tide-water,  and  also  form 
a  reservoir  from  which  the  field  of  rice 
could  be  flooded  at  pleasure.  No  grain,  on 
lands  situated  as  these  are,  can  be  culti- 
vated more  cheaply  than  rice.  It  requires 
but  a  small  quantity  of  seed  for  the  crop, 
and,  having  the  convenience  of  flooding 
the  land,  the  principal  cost  is  the  gather- 
ing.  

The  Eecoix. — The  parties  who  thought  to 
lessen  the  popularity  of  the  Plantation  Bitters 
by  alleging  that,  under  a  different  name,  the 
same  article  effected  the  most  astonishing  cures 
in  the  West  Indies  thirty  years  ago,  have  af- 
forded the  world  another  proof  that  malice  and 
envy  often  defeat  their  own  objects,  and  give 
new  prestige  to  that  which  they  would  fain  dis- 
credit and  destroy.  The  proprietors  of  the 
Plantation  Bitters,  Messrs.  Drake  &  Co., 
while  acknowledging  the  origin  of  the  prepara- 
tion, have  had  an  opportunity  of  showing  that, 
the  rare  elixir  admitted,  even  by  its  interested 
enemies,  to  be  so  wonderfully  potent  before  it 
changed  hands,  has  had  its  remedial  properties 
almost  doubled  by  the  addition  of  a  new  ingredi- 
ent—Calisaya  Bark — since  it  became  the  prop- 
erty of  its  present  owners.  If,therefore,  it  was 
so  nearly  infallible  in  cases  of  intermittent  and 
remittent  fever,  dyspepsia,  biliousness,  etc., 
then,  it  must  be  quite  so  now,  * 

Our  Office. 

The  office  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Press  is  located  in  the  second  story  at  No.  414 
Clay  street,  north  side,  just  below  Sansome.  Hero 
we  have  spacious  accommodations,  wi:h  ourpotent 
rooms,  editorial  room,  counting  room,  newspaper 
and  job  printing  offices, — all  conveniently  ar- 
ranged and  connected,  and  our  facilities  for  dis- 
patching business  correctly  and  economically, 
better  than  ever  before.  Don't  forget  the  number 
—414  Clay  street,  below  Sansome. 

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Mining  Summary. 


Thk  following  information  is  gleaned  mostly  from  jour- 
nals imblisliod  in  the  interior,  in  closo  proximity  to  tho 
mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORNIA. 

11IJIOX  COBKTT. 

Jackson  Ledger,  March  13th  :  The  new 
shaft  at  the  Coney  mine  is  gradually  going 
down,  and  looks  well.  The  timbering  is 
done  in  a  substantial  and  workmanlike 
manner,  and  presents  an  appearance  of  du- 
rability seldom  seen  in  any  mine  in  this 
district 

(.ILlVRItAS    COUNTY. 

Mokelumne  Hill  Chronicle,  March  13th  : 
The  weather  continues  warm  and  delight- 
ful— too  pleasant,  in  fact,  to  suit  the  miners, 
who  are  complaining  of  the  scarcity  of 
water  in  those  localities  which  are  not 
reached  by  the  ditch.  The  gulches  are  al- 
most as  dry  as  they  are  during  the  summer 
months,  and  those  who  had  calculated  upon 
late  rains  in  the  spring,  to  afford  them 
facilities  for  washing  the  dirt  accumulated, 
are  venting  their  spleen  upon  the  clerk  of 
the  weather. 

Champion,  Peters  &  Ahnert,  have  deter- 
mined to  re-open  the  old  Union  shaft,  on 
Stockton  Hill,  and  are  engaged  in  perfect- 
ing preliminary  arrangements.  The  mine 
has  been  abandoned  for  years  and  is  filled 
with  water. 

EI.  »ORADO    COUNTY. 

Plaeerville  Democrat,  March  13th :  We 
are  informed  that  the  Crystal  Lead  Co., 
whose  claims  are  near  Brownsville,  are  now 
down  100  feet,  and  at  that  depth  have  a 
ledge  three  feet  wide.  From  a  ten  days' 
run  recently,  they  had  thirty  pounds  of 
amalgam,  worth  $70  per  pound. 

Ninety  tons  of  rock,  recently  crushed 
from  the  Stillwagon  and  Norton  claim,  sit- 
uated near  Brownsville,  in  this  county, 
yielded  $1,140. 

FRESNO  COUNTY. 

Mariposa  Gazette,  March  12th  :  Nathan 
Harbert  has  just  completed  his  new  mill  of 
ten  stamps,  for  crushing  the  ore  from  his 
rich  mine  in  Fresno  county.  He  only 
awaits  some  necessary  machinery  already 
ordered  from  San  Francisco.  The  rock 
from  his  vein  will  pay  $80  per  ton,  which 
is  surpassingly  rich. 

Marysville  Appeal,  March  14th  :  Eleven 
tons  of  copper  ore  were  shipped  from 
Stockton  to  San  Francisco  on  Thursday. 
It  was  from  the  Buchanan  mine  in  Fresno 
county. 

KERN    COUNTY. 

Havilah  Courier,  March  9th  :  Col.  A.  A. 
Band,  as  trustee,  gives  notice  according 
to  law  that  he  intends  to  apply  to  the  United 
States  for  a  patent  for  the  land  on  which 
the  Belief  mine  is  located. 

MARIPOSA.     COUNTY. 

Gazette,  March  12th  :  A  correspondent 
furnishes  the  following  concerning  the  new 
mill  recently  finished  on  the  Merced  Eiver 
by  the  Mariposa  Co:  The  new  mill  at  this 
place  is  in  full  blast,  having  16  stamps 
crushing  about  15  tons  of  ore  in  24  hours. 
The  mill  crush  13  tons  of  the  hardest  white 
quartz  that  comes  from  the  Pine  Tree  mine 
so  fine  that  four-fifths  of  it  will  pass  through 
a  sieve  of  2,500  meshes  to  the  square  inch. 
This  fine  sand  is  carried  by  conveyers  and 
elevators  to  the  drums.  These  drums  are 
four  in  number,  and  are  made  of  boiler 
iron,  and  riveted  together  in  the  same  man- 
ner as  steam  boilers.  Each  drum  is  five 
feet  in  diameter  and  three  feet  long,  lined 
inside  with  cast  iron  one  inch  in  thickness, 
and  is  charged  with  2,000  pounds  of  cast 
iron  balls,  of  about  one  ounce  weight  each; 
then  1,000  pounds  of  sand  is  thrown  in, 
and  the  mass  set  in  motion,  making  25  re- 
volutions per  minute.  This  revolving, 
grinding  motion  is  continued  from  40  to  60 
minutes  ;  the  sand  is  then  discharged  and 
conveyed  to  the  amalgamators,  where  it  is 
subjected  to  a  boiling  process  with  super- 
heated steam  for  about  30  mjjiutes ;  it  is 
then  let  out  into  a  tank  below  and  cold 
water  from  a  hydraulic  hose  is  let  on  which 
washes  it  down  into  a  shaking  table  below. 
When  the  charge  has  been  washed  through 
the  table  the  table  is  cleaned  up  and  the 
amalgam  panned  out,  which  completes  the 
process.  The  whole  process  taken  together 
is  called  the  Eureka,  or  Byerson  process. 
The  rock  pays  to  my  certain  knowledge 
about  double  what  it  will  by  the  wet  pro- 
cess, and  yet  there  is  not  a  corresponding 
difference  in  the  cost  of  reduction.  An- 
other important  item  of  machinery  lately 
put  up  in  connection  with  the  new  mill  is 
the  Tnunderbolt  Crusher,  recently  received 
from  New  York.  It  is  claimed  by  the  in- 
ventors that  the  Thunderbolt  will  reduce  a 
large  proportion  of  the  rock  to  a  fine  sand ; 
but  that  is  a  mistake — only  about  one  tenth 
is  reduced  to  a  sand  fine  enough  for  the 
drums.  It  is  au  excellent  spaller  to  pre- 
pare rock  for  the  batteries,  and  in  some  re- 


spects an  improvement  on  the  Blake  spaller. 
The  Co.  have  a  large  quantity  of  rock  on 
hand,  and  the  mine  is  in  a  condition  to  get 
from  75  to  100  tons  a  day.  Another  new 
mill  of  25  stamps  is  being  commenced, 
which,  when  finished,  will  double  the 
capacity  for  reducing  quartz. 

NEVADA  COUNTY. 

Transcript,  March  9th  :  Hook,  Crawford 
&  Co.  have  located  600  feet  of  Green  Horn 
creek,  Little  York  township.  The  location 
commences  at  the  first  falls  and  extends 
down  the  creek. 

March  11th :  The  West  Eureka  Mining 
Co.  filed  their  certificate  of  incorporation 
in  the  County  Clerk's  office  yesterday. 
The  Co.  is  organized  for  the  purpose  of 
mining  the  Turnpike  Milk  Banch  Quartz 
Ledge. 

March  12th  :  The  Buckeye  Co.,  owning 
the  North  Star  ground,  have  sold  their 
mine  to  H.  Mackie,  Henry  Philip,  Butter- 
worth,  Pioche  and  Bobinson.  The  inter- 
ests of  Stoakes,  Watt  and  McCowen  were 
transferred  by  this  sale.  This  Co.  has  been 
prospecting  for  some  time  for  the  gravel 
channel  and  have  recently  found  excellent 
pay  dirt.  The  new  owners  are  fully  able  to 
prospect  the  ground  thoroughly. 

March  13th :  M.  C.  Taylor  has  located 
the  waters  of  Wolf  Creek  for  mining  and 
milling  purposes,  commencing  at  a  point 
100  feet  above  the  crossing  on  Auburn 
street,  Grass  Valley,  and  conveying  the 
waters  to  such  points  as  may  be  desired  for 
mining  purposes. 

Henry  Thomas  &  Co.  have  located  1,000 
feet  on  the  second  extension  of  the  Boan- 
aise  mine,  Eureka  ledge.  The  location  is 
bounded  on  the  southeast  by  Dorsey  & 
Co's  claim,  and  extends  thence  northwest- 
erly 1,000  feet. 

Since  the  last  storm  ditches  which  carry 
water  to  the  Scott's  Flat  miners,  have  been 
closed  by  snow,  but  now  they  are  running 
water,  and  the  miners  will  soon  commence 
washing. 

The  Eagle  claim,  at  Moore's  Flat,  is  be- 
ing worked.  The  Co.  have  been  engaged 
in  raising  their  shaft  to  the  surface,  and 
will  soon  be  ready  to  commence  washing. 

Grass  Valley  National,  March  9th :  We 
paid  a  brief  visit  to  the  Eureka  mine  this 
morning,  and  found  them  engaged  in  melt- 
ing. The  proceeds  from  a  run  of  two 
weeks  were  three  bricks,  the  aggregate 
value  of  which  was  over  $23,000. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  March  10th  :  The 
Empire  Co.,  on  Ophir  Hill,  is  now  taking 
out  very  rich  rock  from  the  bottom  of  the 
shaft.  Free  gold  in  abundance  can  be  seen 
in  the  rock,  while  the  sulphurets  are  un- 
usually heavy  and  rich.  This  morning 
they  sent  of  $23,000  worth  of  gold  bars, 
the  proceeds  of  two  weeks  run  of  the  mill. 

Yesterday  the  Allison  Banch  mine  was 
sold  at  Beferees'  sale,  and  the  property 
was  knocked  off  to  Alfred  E.  Davis,  for  tho 
sum  of  $60,000  in  currency. 

The  West  Eureka  Mining  Co's  claims  are 
situated  on  Worthington's  ranch,  just  about 
a  mile  northeast  of  Grass  Valley.  Their 
ledge  is  supposed  to  be  the  same  one  on 
which  the  old  Eureka  and  the  Idaho  mines 
are  located.  The  owners  are  sanguine  of 
having  a  good  thing,  as  gold  in  great  quan- 
tities has  been  seen  in  the  ledge. 

March  11th:  The  Harterey  mine,  on 
Wolfe  creek,  ■  not  far  above  the  Allison 
Banch,  is  again  at  work,  the  Co.  reopening 
it  having  obtained  a  lease  on  favorable 
terms  from  the  owners. 

The  Wisconsin  Co.  started  up  their 
pumps  day  before  yesterday,  and  as  soon 
as  the  water  is  all  out  of  the  mine  men  will 
go.  down  into  it  to  take  out  rock. 

The  Grass  Valley  mine  did  yesterday,  or 
will  to-day,  start  up  its  pumping  apparatus 
to  free  the  shafts  of  water. 

The  Mobile  ledge  situated  just  north  of 
the  Eureka  Co's  works  is  being  opened  up 
in  shape  by  the  Eureka  Co. 

The  New  York  Hill  mine  must  be  worked 
the  coming  summer,  since  the  yield  of  the 
mine  in  times  past  has  been  very  great; 
and  where  the  mines  left  off  in  the  levels 
the  rock  was  looking  better  than  any  which 
ever  came  out  of  the  mine. 

On  Massachusetts  Hill,  famous  in  times 
past,  the  mills  are  idle  and  the  rust  is  fast 
eating  up  the  machinery. 

On  Osborne  Hill,  and  on  Sebastapol  Hill, 
several  companies  are  working  away,  and 
are  paying  their  way  as  they  go.  Miners 
on  both  these  hills  have  the  true  theory  and 
are  working  up  to  it. 

Altogether  the  mining  prospects  of  Grass 
Valley  were  never  better  than  they  are  to- 
day. The  summer,  it  is  calculated,  will  be 
very  favorable  to  mining,  since  the  winter 
has  been  a  comparatively  dry  one. 

Transcript,  March  16th  :  The  owners  of 
the  San  Jose  Gravel  claims  have  found  in 
then-  prospect  tunnel  gravel  which  yields 
seven  grains  of  gold  to  three  pans  of  dirt, 
and  they  have  now  commenced  sinking  a 


working  shaft,  in  which  they  expect  to 
reach  the  channel  125  feet  below  the  sur- 
face. 

Thirlwell  &  Co.,  adjoining  the  Young 
America  claims,  have  for  some  time  past 
been  prospecting  the  ground  with  a  tunnel, 
which  is  in  some  700  feet.  At  the  end  of 
the  tunnel  gravel  was  struck  that  paid  as 
high  as  $1.30  to  the  pan,  but  on  account  of 
bad  air,  and  the  bed-rock  pitching  down- 
ward, it  was  found  necessary  to  sink  a  shaft 
in  order  to  prospect  the  ground  more  thor- 
oughly. The  company  are  now  sinking  a 
double  shaft,  which  is  down  about  50  feet, 
and  which  they  intend  to  sink  80  feet  deep- 
er, when  it  will  be  50  feet  below  the  tunnel. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  March  18th:  The 
pay  streak  in  Underwood  &  Co's  hydraulie 
diggings  has  been  lately  struck  in  a  very 
rich  spot,  and  as  high  as  $10  a  day  to  the 
hand  has  been  taken  out,  since  the  new  cut 
was  run  into  the  hill.  The  bed-rock  pitches 
into  the  hill,  giving  evidence  of  an  exten- 
sive and  rich  gravel  deposit.  We  saw  a 
number  of  beautiful  specimens  of  washed 
quartz  gravel  covered  with  gold. 

PLACER  COUNTY. 

Truckee  Tribune,  March  12th:  From 
Dutch  Flat  we  learn  that  the  Baker  Bros.' 
mill  cleaned  up  a  few  days  since,  after  eight 
days  run  with  eight  stamps,  $1,350.  The 
cement  averaged  about  $2. 75  per  car.  The 
claim  is  imperfectly  opened  and  much  dif- 
ficulty is  experienced  in  getting  out  gravel. 
The  King  Bros,  have  struck  an  immensely 
rich  streak  of  gravel  in  their  claim.  As 
high  as  $300  having  been  obtained  from  a 
single  pan  of  dirt.  Very  rich  specimens  of 
cement  are  on  exhibition  in  town.  A  great 
excitement  prevails  among  the  people  and 
activity  once  again  seems  to  pervade  the 
town. 

PI.  I '.«  AS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  March  6th  :  A  corres- 
pondent writing  from  Crescent  Mills  says  : 
The  Enterprise  Mill,  in  Light's  Canon, 
Indian  Valley,  is  in  operation  and  is  run- 
ning on  good  paying  silver  rock.  Mr. 
Wilmot,  the  Superintendent,  has  made  two 
"  clean-ups,"  and  says  the  rock  will  pay 
well.  The  quartz  mills  in  the  Cherokee 
district  are  running  regularly  and  paying 
finely.  Chapman  &  Bros.,  of  Coppertown, 
hare  made  a  short  but  paying  run  with 
their  smelter. 

SHASTA  COUNTY. 

Courier,  March  13th  :  Mr.  Freeman,  a 
member  of  the  Shasta  Hydraulio  Co.,  at 
Piety  Hill,  has  selected  specimens  of  ore 
from  several  of  the  South  Fork  ledges,  with 
a  view  of  thoroughly  testing  their  worth  by 
means  of  careful  assays.  About  half  a  ton 
of  these  specimens  have  been  shipped  to 
San  Francisco,  where  Mr.  Freeman  has 
made  arrangements  to  have  them  worked 
and  assayed  by  the  best  experts  in  the  city. 

SIERRA  COUNTY. 

Downieville  Messenger,  March,  13th  :  J. 
Alexander  took  from  his  diggings,  behind 
Armory  Hall  Livery  Stable,  on  Saturday 
last,  a  piece  of  gold  weighing  five  and  one- 
half  ounces,  besides  two  ounces  in  fine 
dust. 

SISKIYOU  COUVTY. 

Yreka  Union,  March  6th  :  Owing  to  the 
scarcity  of  water,  but  few  Chinamen  are 
now  at  work  in  this  county. 

Lash  &  Co.  have  just  cleaned  up  a  small 
crushing— about  30  tons — from  the  Acci- 
dental.    The  yield  was  $19  to  the  ton. 

But  little  is  being  done  in  mining  on 
Scott  Biver  at  the  present  time,  on  account 
of  the  scarcity  of  water. 

We  understand  a  Portuguese  company  on 
the  Lower  Flats  have  struck  it  very  rich  in 
their  claim  and  are  taking  out  the  ore  by 
the  pailfull. 

A  friend  writes  from  Cottonwood  that 
times  are  very  dull  there  at  present,  and 
mining  almost  suspended.  The  Blue  Lead 
Co.  struck  gravel  on  Wednesday  and  the 
prospects  look  favorable. 

TRINITY   COUNTY. 

Weaverville  Journal,  March  13th  ;  Phil- 
lips &  Daniell  have  recently  made  a  dis- 
covery of  very  rich  quartz  on  Dead  wood,  a 
small  creek  emptying  into  Trinity  river, 
about  one  mile  above  Lewiston.  They  are 
said  to  have  found  rock  abounding  in  free 
gold,  visible  to  the  naked  eye.  Deadwood 
is  noted  for  quartz  gold,  and  it  has  long 
been  the  current  opinion  of  residents  in 
that  vicinity  that  valuable  gold-bearing 
quartz  existed  in  the  adjacent  hills.  We 
are  satisfied,  from  our  own  observations, 
that  there  are  good  paying  ledges  on  the 
head  of  the  creek. 

H.  A.  Jones  is  opening  a  claim  iu  the 
banks  of  Trinity  river,  a  short  distance  be- 
low McGillivray's.  Mr.  Jones  has  already 
found  gravel  that  prospects  50  cents  to  the 
pan.  His  claim  is  in  a  locality  that  has  al- 
ways been  reputed  to  contain  rich  deposits 
of  gold,  but  could  not  be  tested  for  want  of 
water.  McGillivray's  ditch  has  supplied 
this  deficiency,  and  the  diggingsat  Park's 


Bar  and  the  claim  first  mentioned  have  al- 
ready been  discovered,  promising  to  pay 
well. 

YUB.V  COUNTY. 

Marysville  Appeal,  March  13th :  We 
hear  that  150  shares  in  the  Pennsylvania, 
owned  by  Hannsman,  were  sold  at  San 
Francisco,  a  day  or  two  ago.  The  price 
was  not  ascertained,  though  $16  has  been 
asked  for  the  same. 

ARIZONA. 
Prescott  Mner,  Feb.  27th :  Seven  or 
eight  miners  have  arrived  here  from  Black 
Canon  diggings,  Bradshaw  mining  district, 
and  all  expressed  themselves  well  pleased 
with  the  diggings.  There  are  about  forty 
men  on  the  creek.  Poland,  Marsh,  and 
others,  have  a  bench  claim,  iu  which  the 
dirt  prospects  well.  As  high  as  $1.50  to 
the  pan  has  been  got  by  them.  We  saw  a 
lot  of  the  gold  brought  up  by  the  miners 
and  it  looked  as  though  it  were  worth  $17 
the  ounce.  We  predict  that  the  Bradshaw 
mining  district  will  never  again  be  aband- 
oned.. There  are  plenty  of  claims  there 
that  will  pay  from  $4  to  $10  a  day';to  the 
hand.  Indeed,  Poland  &  Co.,  expect  to 
make  $20  a  day  to  the  hand,  as  soon  as  their 
ditch  is  completed. 

Dr.  Alsap  gave  us  a  small  piece  of  quartz, 
found  by  one  of  the  party,  near  Big  Bug, 
which  contains  a  great  deal  of  gold.  Mr. 
Williamson  found  a  piece  of  quartz  from 
which  he  took  one  piece  of  gold  weighing 
twenty-five  cents. 

Owing  to  the  cold  weather,  Jackson, 
Lovejoy  &  Co.,  on  Lower  Lynx  Creek,  have 
been  unable  to  work  their  hydraulic  claims 
to  advantage.  We  learn  that  the  last  run 
made  yielded  $9.33  to  the  hand.  Now  that 
the  weather  has  moderated,  they  expect  to 
make  as  high  as  $12  and  $15  per  day.  They 
have  sent  to  California  for  another  hydraulic 
apparatus,  and,  as  soon  as  it  arrives,  will 
start  work  on  another  claim,  above  that  iu 
which  they  are  now  working. 

Young,  Scott  &  Slone  are  working  a  bar 
on  the  Hassayampa,  below  the  mouth  of 
big  Copper  Creek,  and  are  making  fair 
wages.  Other  parties  are  working  jabove 
them  on  the  creek. 

Beports  to  the  effect  that  rich  placer  dig- 
gings have  been  found  near  Camp  McDow- 
ell, 100  miles  east  from  Prescott,  have 
reached  this  place,  but  we  know  nothing 
definite  in  regard  to  the  diggings.  It  would 
not  surprise  us,  however,  if  rich  diggings 
had  been  found  in  that  vicinity. 

Outside  of  Wickenburg,  little  is  being 
done  in  the  way  of  quartz  mining.  At  that 
place,  at  last  accounts,  both  mills  were  run- 
ning with  good  success,  and  the  mine  was 
as  good  as  ever. 

At  Walnut  Grove,  some  men  have  built 
an  arastra  and  will  commence  working  ore 
from  the  Mammoth  lode  as  soon  as  it  can 
be  hauled. 

The  ledge  in  the  Stirling  mine  is  nearly 
twelve  feet  thick,  and  the  quartz  is  as  good 
as  ever. 

Some  of  the  ore  from  the  Chase  mine 
taken  to  San  Francisco,  and  worked  there, 
paid  as  high  as  $600  per  ton. 

Nothing  can  be  done  at  Walker's  Creek 
until  the  snow — which  is  four  or  five  feet 
in  depth — melts. 

With  the  opening  of  Spring,  we  have 
reason  for  believing  that  our  miners  will 
have  new  life  and  energy  instilled  into 
them,  and  that  several  companies  now  idle 
will  go  to  work  in  earnest. 

COLORADO. 
Georgetown  Ifmer,  Feb.  17th  :  The  edi- 
tor says  that  many  persons  suppose  that  the 
ores  of  White  Pine,  by  assay,  overshadows 
all  other  ores  in  the  world,  and  goes  on  to 
name  a  number  of  mines  about  George- 
town that  have  yielded  as  rich  assays  in 
silver  as  any  yet  discovered  in  White  Pine, 
amongst  which  are  the  Bethany,  $22,000 
per  ton,  and  the  Amador  mine  $19,000  per 
ton.  He  says  :  Besides  those  two  veins  we 
have  seen  recent  assays  from  the  Anglo 
Saxon,  situated  on  Saxon  mountain,  of  over 
$8,000  in  silver  to  the  ton.  If  we  had  the 
time  and  space  necessary  we  could  give 
hundreds  of  assays  over  $1,000  in  silver  to 
the  ton. 

The  Terrible  still  continues  to  increase 
its  production  as  the  workings  are  extended 
to  greater  depths.  The  main  shaft  is  now 
170  feet  in  depth,  carrying  five  inches  of 
solid  mineral.  From  the  main  shaft,  50  ft 
from  the  surface,  two  levels  have  been  run, 
the  east  one  140  feet  in  length.  A  winze  is 
being  sunk  from  the  floor  of  this  level,  160 
feet  from  the  main  shaft,  to  connect  with 
the  125-foot  level.  There  is  eight  inches  of 
solid  mineral  in  this  winze.  The  east  125- 
foot  levei  is  now  in  40  feet,  and  is  being 
driven  as  rapidly  as  possible.  The  west 
50-foot  level  is  now  150  feet  in  length.  The 
stope  in  this  level,  50  feet  from  the  main 
shaft,  is  carrying  five  inches  of  mineral. 
The  ore  from  this  mine  is  galena  and  zinc- 
blende,  the  former  predominating,  carrying 


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brittle  and  ruby  silver,  argontiforous  gray 
c  roper  and  Dative  silver,  and  yields  in  bulk, 
JjOOto  the  ton.  Nino  and  a  lialf  tons, 
shipped  to  Balbach's  works,  Newark,  New 
Jersey,  some  three  or  four  months  since, 
gave  a  gross  return  of  $5,772.12  in  cur- 
rency ■  Twenty  tons  are  now  on  the  routo 
to  the  same  works,  and  ten  more  will  be 
shipped  as  the  sacks  can  bo  ob- 

l.  in   their  dumps   there    is 

.•in  tons  of  second  class  ore,  which 
they  intend  to  crush  and  dress. 

The    Felton   mill    in    I  ■'  i  let    is 

running  regularly  on  oro  from  the  M  igenta 
.ery  good  results.  Harrison's 
mill  is  running  on oustom  rook  from  various 
lo  les.  Their  last  clean  up  from  llittio 
June  ore  indicated  a  yield  of  nearly  §1,000 
per  cord  The  voins,  which  are  nearly  all 
quite  narrow  at  the  surface,  have  generally 
increased  in  width  as  they  have  been  sunk 
on,  without  any  perceptible  diminution  in 
the  richness  of  the  ore.  The  ore  has  thus 
far  been  almost  exclusively  decomposed 
quartz  roek,  with  no sulphurets,  but  id' late 
some  of  them  are  yielding  considerable 
iron. 

Denver  Neios,  Feb.  10th:  Thero  has  been 
some  talk  recently  of  an  attempt  to  start 
works  in  Denver  for  working  gold,  silver, 
copper  and  lead  ores  by  smelting. 
IDAHO. 
Owyhee  Avalanche,  March  Cth :  The 
south  extension  of  tho  Silver  Cord,  lately 
incorporated  in  Sau  Francisco,  is  going  to 
he  worked  soon. 

The  shipments  of  bullion  from  Wells, 
Fargo  &  Co's  office  in  this  place,  during 
the  mouth  of  February,  amount  to  $91,- 
64".  70,  coin  rates. 

The  Ida  Elmore  mill  will  steam  up  again 
about  the  20th  of  the  present  month.  The 
mine  has  been  put  in  excellent  condition 
for  working,  and  tho  yield  for  several 
months  to  come  will  bo  euormous.  Teams 
are  now  engaged  in  hauling  ore  from  the 
mine  to  the  mill. 

Boise  Statesman,  March  Cth:  "William 
Nevill,  returned  from  a  trip  to  Centerville, 
says  the  town  is  extremely  dull,  but  if  the 
pleasant  weather  continues,  the  water  will 
begin  to  run  in  a  week  or  two  longer.  A 
few  miners  are  already  making  preparations 
for  work. 

W.  A.  Goulder  writes  from  Shoshone 
County,  to  a  friend  in  this  city,  dated 
l'ierce  City,  February  15th,  1809.  He  says: 
Snow  is  about  two  feet  deep  here  now.  The 
weather  is  very  fine.  A  party  came  in  from 
Moose  Creek  the  other  day  on  snow  shoes, 
having  been  seven  days  on  theroad.  They 
report  all  well,  and  prospecting.  Many 
good  claims  have  been  found  during  the 
winter,  aud  considerable  money  has  been 
taken  out  with  rockers  and  pans.  There  is 
no  longer  any  doubt  that  they  are  good 
mines,  both  rich  and  extensive. 

The  recent  news  from  the  Alturas  mines 
is  of  the  most  encouraging  nature.  The 
great  Atlanta  ledge,  if  located  in  White 
Pine,  would  have  thousands  of  men  rum- 
agiug  every  cranny  in  it  before  a  week,butas 
it.  lies  in  quiet  Alturas,  and  has  been  a  com- 
mon-place topic  so  long,  people  now  are 
loth  to  believe  that  it  assays  from  $500  to 
820,000  to  tho  ton.  M.  O.  Moody  called  in 
yesterday  aud  gave  us  some  information 
from  there,  at  the  same  time  exhibiting 
some  specimeus  of  ore  from  the  Atlanta, 
one  of  which  assays  $26,540  per  ton.  That 
class  of  ore  lies  in  a  body  or  streak  about 
six  inches  in  tuiokuess  on  the  west  side  of 
the  mine  and  next  to  the  casing.  About 
one-half  of  the  body  of  that  vein  is  com- 
posed of  tho  same  grade  of  ore,  nearly 
solid  silver.  Next  to  the  east  casing  is  an- 
other vein  about  two  feet  in  width,  a  trial 
of  which  yielded  one-half  its  weight  in 
metal.  No  assay  of  it  had  been  made  when 
Mr.  Moody  left.  These  are  struck  in  the 
tunnel,  which  is  now  150  feet  long,  aud 
reaches  a  point  105  feet  perpendicular  from 
the  surface.  Tho  mine  is  over  20  feet  wide, 
and  tho  rock  lying  between  the  two  veins 
described  above,  yields  over  §100  per  ton. 
Mr.  Armstrong,  foreman  in  the  mine,  says 
there  is  three  years  work  in  sight.  The 
Mouarch  Co.  have  now  on  handsome  1,500 
to  2,000  pounds  of  bullion  awaiting  passa- 
ble roads  to  get  out. 

Walla  Walla  Statesman,  Feb.  19th:  A 
gentleman  just  down  from  Kootenai  reports 
tho  new  mines  on  ferry  Creek  as  prospect- 
ing finely.  Large  numbers  of  miners  who 
had  wintered  in  the  Hell  Gate  Valley,  were 
coming  in  and  taking  up  claims.  They  re- 
port very  little  snow  on  the  mountains  and 
the  traveling  excellent.  The  new  mines 
will  furnish  employment  for  several  thou- 
sand men,  and  now  is  tho  time  to,  secure 
claims From  a  private  letter  dated  Hum- 
boldt Basin,  Feb.  9th,  we  glean  the  follow- 
ing information  in  relation  to  their  spring 
prospects  lor  mining:  "We  are  having  a 
far  better  prospect  lor  a  mining  season  thau 
the  last  two  years,  the  snow  being  about  30 


inches  deep  on  a  level.  Altogether,  the 
boys  are  in  better  spirits  than  usual  If 
any  of  your  friends  think  of  comiug  up 
this  way  in  the  Bpring,  I  would  recommend 
tin  m  to  the  following  camps,  wherethore 

is  g i  diggings,  and  where  they  employ  q 

large  number  of  hands  during  the  mining 
season  and  pay  good  wages:  Humboldt 
Basin,  Rye  Valley,  and  Amelia,  or  New 
age,  all  of  which  aro  good  camps. 
Considerable  prospecting  lias  been  done 
within  a  circuit  of  from  2D  to  oil  miles,  and 
in  sovoral  districts  good  prospects  have 
been  found.  I  have  no  doubt  but  that  sev- 
eral new  camps  will  be  worked  the  coming 
season  with  good  success." 
MONTANA. 
Helena  Pes!,  Feb.  27th:  Tho  Lindsley 
Mining  Co.  havo  struck  pay  dirt  in  their 
shaft,  and  are  actually  taking  the  gold  out. 
The  Diamond  City  mill  of  Hervey  &  Ad- 
dis, which  has  been  for  tho  last  10  days 
pounding  away  upon  rock  from  tho  Whit- 
laeh  &  Parkinson  lode,  cleaned  up  on  last 
Sunday  night.  Tho  result  was  a  bar  of 
gold  weighing  293  ozs.  ,'and  valued  at  $7,000. 
This  is  the  product  of  200  tons  of  uuse- 
Leoted  rock,  crushed  in  10  days  by  10 
stamps. 

Affairs  in  MeClellau  Gulch  aro  in  a  pros- 
perous condition.  A  drain  ditch  is  being 
run  from  MeClellan  to  Poor  Man's  Gulch, 
tho  enterprise  being  undertaken  and  con- 
ducted by  the  owners  of  tho  claims  in 
Poor  Man's.  By  means  of  this  diteh  tho 
entire  length  of  the  gulch  will  be  worked 
tho  comiug  summer.  In  MeClellan  a  great 
number  of  the  mines  have  been  worked  all 
winter.  Tho  water  that  supplies  that  gulch 
in  a  great  measure  flows  from  springs  and 
bears  a  temperature  of  such  a  degree  of 
warmth  that  it  flows  in  the  sluice  boxes 
even  in  the  coldest  weather.  On  the  cold- 
est days  of  this  winter  earth  was  being 
sluieecl.  Price  &  Co.  are  busily  engaged 
in  drifting,  in  the  lower  part  of  the  gulch. 
Iu  the  upper  part,  where  the  pay  dirt  is  not 
deep,  ground-sluicing  is  resorted  to.  It  is 
auticipated  that  the  coming  summer  will 
see  a  large  amount  of  gold  taken  out  in  the 
gulch.  The  ground  which  is  now  being- 
worked  has  all  been  worked  before,  and  in 
this  re-working,  from  good  wages  to  $9  a 
day  per  hand,  is  realized. 

We  wore  shown  recently  a  lump'of  beau- 
tiful retort,  which  was  the  result  of  a  four 
days'  run  in  the  mill  being  operated  by  the 
Plymouth  Mining  Co.  In  this  mine  four 
shafts  are  in  process  of  sinking,  the  most 
extensive  one  having  reached  a  depth  of 
over  50  ft.  From  the  rock  taken  from  this 
shaft  a  run  has  been  made  which  resulted  in 
the  aforesaid  lump  of  retort  valued  at  §400. 
This  run  was  simply  an  experimental  one, 
more  for  the  purpose  of  regulating  and 
coating  the  plates. 

NEVADA. 

£8>IBKALDA.. 

The  Aurora  correspondence  of  the  Sac- 
ramento Union,  dated  March  Sth,  writes  : 
A  friend  who  came  in  from  the  Pine  Grove 
mining  district  to-day,  informs  me  that  the 
mines  there  are  looking  very  favorable. 
The  mills  are  running  successfully  and  the 
mines  are  improving  in  richness.  The  peo- 
ple are  nraeh  pleased,  andtheir  prospects  of 
success  are  very  promising.  Two  or  three 
Dew  ledges  have  recently  been  located;  in 
one  of  them  about  five  and  a  half  tons  of 
rock  have  been  worked,  from  which  six  and 
three-quarter  pounds  of  retorted  amalgam 
was  obtained,  aud  estimated  at  about  $150 
per  ton  of  rock.  The  rock  in  tho  district 
is  generally  gold-bearing,  but  a  recent  lo- 
cation is  of  silver.  The  croppings  are  said 
to  be  over  50  feet  wide,  aud  the  rock  shows 
rich  in  wire  silver.  Crocker,  the  locator, 
was  offered  $1,000  for  200  feet  of  the  ledge. 

Parties  came  in  to-day  from  Palmetto  aud 
Silver  Peak,  and  report  that  there  is  much 
work  being  done  iu  the  mines,  and  that 
the  prospects  in  both  districts  are  very 
favorable. 

REESE  ICIVER. 

Austin  Beveille,  March  Sth  :  Mr.  Clark, 
of  the  Fisherman  Co.,  in  the  district  of  Be- 
veille, recently  showed  us  a  lot  of  samples 
of  ore,  weighing  about  40  pounds,  which 
were  to  be  forwarded  to  San  Francisco. 
The  ore  was  obtaiued  from  three  claims, 
belonging  to  the  company,  known  as  the 
Victorine,  Santa  Fe,  aud  Fisherman,  aud 
much  of  it,  especially  the  larger  pieces  of 
horn  silver,  is  identical  with  that  produced 
by  the  richest  deposits  of  White  Pine. 

March  9th  :  We  were  informed  by  a  per- 
son who  returned  from  Belmout  last  even- 
ing, that  it  was  becoming  harder  every 
day  to  keep  men  at  work  iu  the  mines  aud 
mill  in  that  neighborhood,  even  under  the 
prospect  of  steady  employment  and  liberal 
wages.  The  workmen  are  bursting  their 
shirts  in  their  haste  to  go  to  White  Pine. 

March  10th :  To-day  the  First  National 
Bam;  of  this  city  shipped  the  last  of  nine 
bars  of  bullion,  weighing  075  pounds,  pro- 


due,  d  by  Col.  Buell's  mill  at  Belmont  from 
Highbridge  and  Transylvania  ores.  The 
destination  of  the  bullion  is  San  Franoisco. 
Belmont  Champion,  March  Cth  :  As  rich 
ure  us  was  ever  found  in  any  country,  1ms 
been  taken  from  Beveille  district,  ami  re- 
duced at  Austin  aud  this  place.  The  prin- 
cipal portion  of  tho  veins  or  deposits  of  the 
district  are,  ns  in  White  Pine,  snrronudo  1 
by  a  limestone  formation,  aud  the  general 
opinion  that  mines  of  this  character  were 
not  permaneut,  has  seriously  retarded  the 
development  of  Beveille  district.  A  new 
discovery  has  recently  been  made  here 
which  bids  fair  to  havo  the  effect  of  bring- 
ing the  district  into  favorable  notice.  Dur- 
ing the  present  week  Captain  Baker  brought 
into  Belmont  a  ton  and  a  half  of  ore,  from 
this  recent  discovery,  for  reduction,  which 
yielded  $247  to  the  ton,  and  Captain  Baker 
has  every  confidence  that  the  ledge  will 
yield  many  thousands  of  tons  of  the  same 
kind  of  ore.  This  lot  of  ore  was  taken  from 
the  ledge  indiscriminately,  aud  was  not  as- 
sorted at  all. 

John  M.  Beed  on  Wednesday  last,  fa- 
vored us  with  an  examination  of'  a  sack  of 
specimens  of  ore,  weighing  30  or  40 
pouuds,  from  the  Seueca  Co's  location  on 
the  U.  S.  ledge,  iu  what  is  known  in  this 
section  of  country  as  the  Stone  Cabin 
range  of  mountains.  Mr.  Beed  has  had 
some  eight  or  ten  assays  made  of  the  ore, 
the  lowest  of  which  gave  a  result  of  $161 
per  ton,  and  the  highest  showed  a  value  of 
$1,367  per  ton.  One  pound  of  ore  from 
different  portions  of  the  ledge,  pulverized 
and  thoroughly  mixed,  gave  an  assay  of 
$987  per  ton. 

In  both  the  north  and  south  shafts  of  the 
El  Dorado  South  mine,  work  is  being  pros- 
ecuted vigorously,  and  daily  large  quanti- 
ties of  high  grade  ore  are  beiug  raised  to 
the  surface.  These  portions  of  the  mine 
never  looked  better  than  at  the  present 
time. 

The  Belmont  Co's  mill  is  running  stead- 
ily day  and  night  upon  ore  from  their 
Transylvania  mine,  and  is  doing  good  work, 
as  the  number  of  bricks  shipped  fully  at- 
test. 

WASHOE. 

[  In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  por- 
tion of  this  paper  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.  ] 

Virginia  Enterprise,  March  9th:  Tho 
Belcher  Co.  now  have  some  400  tons  of 
good  milling  ore  on  their  dump.  They 
have  good  bodies  of  ore  both  at  the  200  and 
335-foot  levels. 

March  10th :  The  Julia  Co.  are  vigor- 
ously engaged  in  prospecting  their  mine, 
situated  to  the  eastward  of  the  Cornish. 

A  very  large  body  of  fine  sulphuret  ore 
has  lately  been  found  in  the  900-foot  level 
of  the  Yellow  Jacket  mine.  The  mine  is  at 
present  looking  well  in  every  part. 

Operations  will  shortly  be  resumed  in 
tho  Sacramento  mine,  situated  on  Cedar 
Hill.  The  ores  extracted  will  be  crushed  at 
the  Summit  mill,  as  formerly. 

March  11th  :  The  Sierra  Nevada  Co.  yes- 
terday found  a  deposit  of  quartz  much 
richer  than  anything  they  have  yet  found. 
From  some  of  the  specimens  taken  out, 
wires  of  gold  half  an  inch  in  length  pro- 
jected. 

The  Ophir  drift  west  is  now  in  about  70 
feet.  They  expect  to  strike  their  front 
ledge  in  going  130  feet  farther.  The  rock 
through  which  they  are  drifting  is  very 
hard. 

March  13th  :  The  Imperial  is  now  yield- 
ing about  120  tons  of  ore  daily  from  the 
upper  portions  of  the  mino,  sufficient  to 
keep  both  of  the  mills  of  the  company 
running. 

The  Savage  mine  yields  between  1,000 
and  1,400  tons  of  ore  per  week,  averaging 
about  $35  per  ton,  aud  employing  about 
170  men  daily. 

WHITE  PXSE. 

Treasure  City  News,  March  6th  :  An  .il- 
lustration of  the  great  richness  of  this  dis- 
trict was  given  during  the  past  week.  Mas- 
ten  &  Arlington,  at  Menken,  engaged  two 
men  to  sink  a  well  in  Mazeppa  Canon.  Af- 
ter sinking  to  the  depth  of  about  15  feet,  a 
ledge  bearing  a  rich  body  of  ore  was  en- 
countered audlocated  as  a  mine  by  the  well- 
diggers.  Of  course  no  more  progress  for 
tho  purpose  proposed  could  be  made,  and  a 
new  locality  was  sought.  Here  again,  after 
sinking  a  few  feet,  another  rich  vein  was 
struck,  claim  made  and  well  abandoned. 
This  was  too  rich  a  place  to  devote  to  fur- 
nishing water  only,  and  in  a  more  distant 
locality  it  was  concluded  to  dig  the  well. 
Sinking  has  been  resumed,  but  with  what 
result  we  are  not  advised. 

A  prospecting  party  under  the  leader- 
ship of  James  Basey,  left  this  city  a  few 
days  siDCe  on  an  extended  tour  of  explora- 
tion iu  tho  direction  of  the  Steptoe  Mount- 
ains, aud  possibly  to  extend  into  tie-  Wa- 
satch range,  south  of  Salt  Lake. 


Quito  a  stir  was  created  iu  tho  neighbor- 
hood of  the  Eberhardt  mine,  a  few  days 
since,  by  the  discovery  of  native  gold  and 
silver  in  the  La  Monte  mine,  which  is  lo- 
cated about  250  feet  north  of  the  Eberhardt, 
and  runs  parallel  with  that  great  voin. 
The  ore  extracted  contained  beautiful  spec- 
imens, showing  both  gold  and  silver  in  con- 
siderable quantities,  besides  the  usual  ores 
of  the  latter  metal. 

The  developments  on  tho  Willimantie, 
situated  at  the  foot  of  Chloride  Flat,  have 
been  very  favorable  during  the  past  week, 
and  some  of  the  best  ore  of  the  district  ob- 
tained. Assays  of  ordinary  oro  show  a 
value  of  $161.03  per  ton,  and  some  of  the 
choicest  specimens  reach  $2,500  per  ton. 
The  ledge  is  now  showing  a  width  of  four 
and  a  half  feet,  and  all  appiears  to  be  min- 
eral of  a  fiood  quality. 

Ou  Tuesday  last,  some  miners  working 
iu  one  of  the  old  locations  on  the  Base 
Metal  range,  came  upon  a  mass  of  ore  rival- 
ing iu  purity  and  value  the  best  of  Treas- 
ure Hill.  The  oro  found  was  brought  to 
town,  ami  upon  assay  proved  to  be  worth 
from  $2,000  to  $3,000  per  ton.  The  story 
of  its  discovery  soon  became  noised  abroad, 
creating  a  great  excitement,  and  on  Wednes- 
day a  rush  of  prospectors,  speculators, 
surveyors  and  town  locators  commenced 
for  that  locality.  The  point  is  about  one 
and  a  half  miles  northwest  of  Treasure  City , 
although  by  the  road  leading  there  it  is 
about  three  miles.  The  locality  is  known 
under  the  various  names  of  Northern  Light 
Mill,  Chloride  Flat  No.  3,  and  BaseBange; 
but  a  town  has  been  laid  out  and  named 
Babylon. 

The  bullion  receipts  of  the  assay  office  of 
T.  M.  Luther,  Silver  Springs,  from  Feb. 
7th  to  the  28th,  amounted  to  $105,857.33; 
and  for  the  week  ending  March  2d,  37,731 
ounces  of  crude  bullion. 

Several  new  and  rich  claims  have  been 
located  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  Ham- 
iltdn.    The  ore  is  said  to  assay  rich. 

Austin  Reveille,  March  9th  :  The  Silver 
Springs  correspondent  writes  :  Great  ex- 
citement prevails  iu  prospecting  ciroles, 
most  particularly  on  the  west  side  of  the 
road  leading  from  this  place  to  Hamilton, 
where  some  very  rich  strikes  have  been 
made,  some  two  or  three  days  ago.  This 
new  discovery  is  in  the  Base  Metal  Bange. 
Luther  &  Huey  aro  still  pushing  tho 
work  on  their  tunnel.  They  are  now  work- 
ing four  sets  of  hands,  and  the  tunnel  is 
over  300  feet  in  length. 

The  Moore  &  Barker  mill  has  started,  and 
is  running  with  good  success.  The  Oasis 
mill  was  shut  down  a  few  days  for  repairs, 
but  started  up  day  before  yesterday. 

March  10th:  Eight  bars  of  bullion, 
weighing  815  pounds,  and  valued  at  $14,- 
839. 29,  were  shipped  by  the  agency  of  the 
Nevada  Bank  at  Treasure  City,  White  Pine, 
overland  to  New  York  city,  on  Thursday, 
the  4th  inst. 

OREGON. 
The  Jacksonville  Sentinel  of  March  6;h 
says  that  mining  in  that  section  during  the 
past  winter  has  been  a  complete  failure  ou 
account  of  the  scarcity  of  water,  and  urges, 
not  only  the  miners,  but  the  farmers,  to 
unite  and  contribute  a  small  sum  each  to 
be  expended  in  bringing  the  waters  of  Ap- 
plegate  Creek  to  the  Sterling  mines.  The 
editor  says  that  the  enterprise  can  be  com- 
pleted at  a  cost  of  less  than  $60,000,  and 
that  the  "round  thus  provided  with  a  suffi- 
ciency of  water  cannot  bo  worked  out  in 
the  next  40  years. 

SOUTH  AMERICA. 
A  company  has  been  formed  with  a  capi- 
tal of  half  a  million  of  dollars,  to  work  the 
mines  of  Oreamuno  andtheir  continuations, 
called  the  San  Bafael  aud  La  Minta,  in 
Chili.  Those  mines  were  discovered  and 
worked  in  1825,  yielding,  it  is  said,  large 
profits,  but  unfortunately  were  flooded  with 
water.  The  Directors  assert  that  during 
the  short  time  they  were  in  operation  they 
yielded  one  million  and  a  half  of  dollars, 
which  forms  the  foundation  of  the  capital  of 
the  Bepublie.  The  corporation  is  called 
"CompaSiadel  Monte  del  Aguacate,"  and 
located  in  San  Jose. 

WASHINGTON. 
Olympia  Transcript,  Feb.  20th :  For 
some  time  past,  a  number  of  men  havebeeu 
prospecting  in  the  region  of  the  Black  Hills 
for  gold.  We  have  heard  rumors  of  their 
finding  the  "color,"  which  could  hardly  bo 
otherwise,  considering  that  it  can  be  found 
in  small  particles  in  almost  every  ravine  in 
the  county.  Wo  learn,  however,  that  some 
of  the  citizens  of  Miami  Prairie  and  that 
vicinity  have  opened  a  road  to  Waddle's 
creek,  and  would  take  a  wagon  load  of 
sluico  boxes  in  on  Wednesday  last,  to  test 
some  ground  on  the  creek. 


We  need  scarcely  tell  our  readers  that  it  Is  the  best 
mining  aud  sciontiiic  paper  published  on  iho  continent. 

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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Alkali,  Sacramento. — The  mode  of  obtain- 
ing soda,  which  has  been  employed  so 
successfully  from  the  date  of  its  inven- 
tion, by  decomposing  in  the  first  in- 
stance common  salt  by  means  of  mundic 
acid,  was  invented  by  LeBlanc,  in  re- 
sponse to  the  offer  of  the  First  Napoleon 
of  a  reward  of  1,000,000  francs  for  a 
more  cheap  and  extensive  method  of  ob- 
taining soda — a  promise,  however,  which 
Napoleon  never  fulfilled.  There  are  few 
instances  of  an  industrial  improvement 
holding  its  own  for  half  a  century 
against  so  many  competitive  efforts  to 
outvie  it.  The  patented  inventions  in 
England  on  this  subject  since  1830, 
amount  to  more  than  300,  and  "the  cry 
is  still  they  come." 

A  Lovek  op  Obnament. — The  flexible  cups 
you  are  inquiring  about  have  no  doubt 
reference  to  some  specimens  of  Burmese 
varnished  ware — a  variety  of  art  in  which 
that  nation  excels  beyond  all  others. 
This  ware,  in  its  hot  state,  is  like  very 
fine  papier  niaehe;  it  is  thin  and  light, 
and  so  flexible  that  the  two  sides  of  a  cup 
may  be  pressed  together  so  as  to  touch 
each  other,  without  cracking  the  coloring 
or  at  all  injuring  thearticle,  which  returns 
to  its  former  shape  as  soon  as  the  press- 
ure is  removed.  The  colors  usually  em- 
ployed are  black  and  Vermillion,  but 
more  commonly  yellow  or  green,  upon  a 
red  ground,  or  red  upon  a  black  ground; 
and  very  superior  articles  are  decorated 
with  raised  figures  of  gold. 

Sauce,  San  Diego. — Of  the  olive  tree,  Mr. 
Lang  (a  Scotchman)  observes  in  his 
travels  through  Italy:  "Truly,  their 
(the  Italians)  plenty  is  their  curse.  Sup- 
pose every  kail-yard  in  Scotland  had  a 
tree  growing  at  the  dyke-side,  like  the 
old  pollard  saughs  we  usually  see  there, 
and  requiring  as  little  care,  or  cultiva- 
tion, and  from  this  tree  the  family  gath- 
ered its  butter,  suet,  tallow,  or  an  oil 
that  answered  all  the  household  uses  of 
these  substances,  whether  as  a  nutritious 
adjunct  to  the  cooking  of  the  daily  meals, 
or  for  soap,  or  foraffordinglight, — all,  in 
short,  that  our  grass-lands  and  dairies, 
our  Russian  trade,  our  Greenland  fish- 
eries, produce  to  us  for  household  uses. 
Would  it  be  no  blessing  to  have  such 
trees  ?"  We  do  not  think  we  could  bet- 
ter advocate  the  cultivation  of  this  valu- 
able tree  and  emblem  of  peace,  as  desired 
by  our  correspondent,  than  by  inserting 
the  above  quotation. 

H.  C.  K,  Dutch  Flat.— We  will  endeavor 
to  throw  some  light  on  the  subject  of 
your  inquiry  next  week. 


Slate  Quakbies. — We  are  informed  by 
Mr.  M.  Honigsberger  that  a  first-class  arti- 
cle of  slate  can  be  quarried  in  the  vicinity 
of  Copperopolis,  to  which  point  the  Stock- 
ton and  Copperopolis  Railroad  will  be  ex- 
tended in  the  course  of  the  summer,  unless 
the  railroad  company  should  choose  to  for- 
feit their  charter. 


"Going   to  White  Pine." 

It  is  a  common  expression, — for  White 
Pine  is  El  Dorado  now.  Everybody  is  go- 
ing to  El  Dorado;  but  people  take  very 
different  roads  to  the  same,  and  the  sober 
country  finally  attained  is  never  exactly  the 
same  as  the  country  sought  for,  and  pic- 
tured by  the  imagination. 

The  road  to  White  Pine,  as  described  by 
correspondents,  must  be  indeed  an  instruct- 
ive sight — a  comment  upon  poor  humanity 
and  the  laws  governing  wealth  and  society. 
Mankind  are  slaves,  willingly  and  enthusi- 
astically so,  to  an  arbitrary  conventionality 
or  law,  the  Rule  of  Coin,  which  is  more  in- 
exorable and  more  tyrannical  than  monarch 
ever  dreamed  of  being;  exalting  the  rich 
and  relentlessly  crushing  the  poor  or  un- 
fortunate into  the  most  helpless  degrada- 
tion and  even  suffering.  White  Pine  is  a 
Mecca,  at  this  moment,  because  nature,  in 
her  odd,  apparently  freakish  way  to  our 
present  scientific  discernment,  has  concen- 
trated tens  and  hundreds  of  millions  of 
dollars'  worth  of  silver  there.  We  would 
like  to  photograph  this  stream  of  travelers 
to  White  Pine — from  Salt  Lake,  from  Chi- 
cago, from  Idaho,  and  from  Oregon,  and 
the  great  main  artery  from  California,  as 
briefly  noted  in  their  proper  department  in 
this  number  of  the  Peess.  The  stream  has 
been  flowing  for  weeks  and  months,  and 
neither  frost,  nor  bitter  winds,  nor  want  of 
covering  at  night,  nor  dilapidation  and 
scarcity  of  shoe-leather,  nor  hunger  and 
want  of  the  means  of  providing  against 
the  same,  have  been  able  to  congeal  it  into 
rigidity  for  a  single  moment.  It  is  a  piti- 
able, and  yet  a  merry  pilgrimage, — at  the 
risk  of  life,  conscience  and  soul  with  not  a 
few.  Mankind  are  reduced  in  it  to  naked 
first  principles;  and  how  wonderful  are  the 
resources  of  energy  developed  in  such  an 
aggregated  mass  I  It  is  sublime  to  think 
of  the  unlimited  possibilities  of  combined 
human  energies,  excited  by  an  adequate 
cause. 

And  worthy  indeed,  shouldbe  the  cause, 
or  motive,  that  has  set  all  this  in  motion. 
The  rude  shuffling  race  for  wealth  has  been 
decried,  and  the  abandoned  devotees  of  un- 
scrupulous money-power  have  called  forth 
nothing  but  contempt  from  all  the  nobler 
minds  of  the  world;  yet  power  the  rich 
undoubtedly  possess,  no  matter  how  they 
may  have  attained  it;  the  truth  being  that 
we  are  all  subjects  to  the  same  Law,  and 
we  must  either  submit  to  and  adapt  our- 
selves to  its  conditions,  or  be  abject  slaves, 
not  even  feeling  that  we  are  men. 

But  the  rush  to  White  Pine  as  we  see  it  is 
really  not  created  in  any  sense  by  unwor- 
thy motives,  but,  on  the  contrary,  in  nearly 
every  case  there  are  individual  reasons 
the  most  meritorious  in  the  world,  could 
we  but  read  the  hearts  and  the  history  of 
those  who  are  passing.  Accidentally  we 
may  know  the  secret  springs  of  action — 
not  in  the  "  dead  broke  "  cases  alone,  of 
chronic  or  temporary  affliction.  We  can  dis- 
tinguish, perhaps,  amongst  the  rude  and 
roughly-accoutered  crowd,  a  fair  and 
smooth-faced  young  man  of  intelligent  ap- 
pearance who  shows  a  genial  and  hopeful 
eyej  but  deeper  in  his  heart,  if  you  should 
h  arn  to  know  him,  would  evidence  a  reso- 
lute and  profound  purpose  as  unquencha- 
ble as  the  force  of  life  itself,  for  he  has 
left  a  worthy  mother  who  not  only  hopes 
for,  but  is  dependent  upon  him,  and  whose 
anguish  of  solicitude  the  world  probably 
never  even  suspects.  We  see  another,  a 
sturdy  honest  fellow  who  can  drive  oxen, 
getting  along  in  the  strife  as  best  he  can ; 
we  saw  his  sister — unfortunate  slave,  too ! — 
in  the  company  of  some  fancy  men  and 
women  at  Elko  the  other  day  (vide  tele- 
graphic dispatch.)  We  take  our  bearings  of 
these  disgusting  but  exquisitely  booted  and 
jeweled  and  ringed  "  gentlemen,"  who  carry 
navy  six-shooters,  and  a  little  derringer  be- 
sides, and  who  use  both  unhesitatingly,  but 
are  arrant  cowards  nevertheless.  The  "cap- 


italist "  passes  us,  in  the  most  extensive  of 
overcoats — but  he  is,  more  probably  than 
not,  only  an  agent  of  capitalists,  and  he  may 
be  on  the  scout,  with  possible  victims  in 
his  mind's  eye.  A  served-out  convict  who 
comes  along,  enters  into  the  front  of  the 
excitement,  and  feels  that  life  here  places 
him  on  a  tolerable  equality,  and  gives  him 
a  "  fair  show "  again.  A  scientific  man 
plods  along,  who  unassumingly  interests 
himself  in  the  geology  of  the  famous 
mountain,  and  its  chlorides;  but  no  com- 
parisons, or  generalizations  of  his,  from 
the  closest  observation  and  study  of  the 
ground,  can  place  his  opinion  on  an  equal- 
ity, at  White  Pine,  with  the  man  who  has 
"struck  it,"  especially  if  the  latter  has  an 
indefinite  way  of  using  a  few  technical 
terms.  But  undeniably  the  general  tone  of 
those  we  meet  on  the  road  or  at  the  mines 
is  generous  and  manly;  public  sentiment, 
wherever  it  manifests  itself,  is  rough  and 
aboriginal,  but  it  is  sound ;  and  the  sympa- 
thies that  rule  stand  out  nobly  in  contrast 
with  the  extremest  acts  of  selfishness  of 
which  men  are  capable — as  if  the  observers 
felt  apologetic  for  such  human  weakness, 
and  meant  to  counterbalance  matters  for 
their  own  satisfaction. 

It  is  well  that  men  have  motives  for  ex- 
ertion. White  Pine  will  not  be  a  failure — 
for  the  country  will  at  least  be  developed. 
It  is  well  indeed  that  the  nine-tenths  who 
fail  in  their  hopes  may  yet  be  all  success- 
ful; while  the  few  who  get  tons  of  silver 
may  prove  the  greatest  failures  of  all,  for 
we  know  that  silver  is  only  a  conventional 
measure  of  things  held  valuable  in  the 
world  for  the  happiness  they  may  confer, 
which  resultdepends  upon  the  use  made  of 
it,  but  not  more  than  upon  that  made  of 
our  daily  surroundings  without  it,  the  basis 
being  in  the  individual's  character  and  ab- 
solutely independent  of  wealth. 

Let  every  man,  then,  travel  to  his  own 
White  Pine  ;  and  let  him  press  forward 
resolutely,  laboriously,  perseveringly,  and 
with  manly  spirit ;  for  our  wealth,  silver  or 
no  silver,  is  in  the  telling  deeds  we  can  ac- 
complish, our  share  of  happiness  in  the 
use  we  make  of  the  beautiful  and  the  good 
things  that  creation  offers  to  us  out-doors 
and  in,  at  every  turn,  and  from  which  we 
have  only  to  select.  The  incentives  that 
move  us  through  life  shall  thus  carry  us  to 
a  worthy  goal ;  the  successful  being  those 
who,  having  worthy  motives,  accomplish 
the  same — the  more  worthy  the  greater  the 
success.^ 

We  would  not  hinder  the  rush  to  White 
Pine.  Let  every  body  go  that  feels  im- 
pelled, or  justified  by  the  promise.  There 
is  something  captivating  to  the  imagina- 
tion in  going  to  a  Potosi  for  wealth.  No 
harm  can  come  of  it,  for  the  railroad  is 
open,  and  it  will  be  easy  to  rush  back 
again,  and  be  the  more  content  in  develop- 
ing positive  and  certain  resources.  As  a 
matter  of  course  White  Piue  will  have  to 
be  overdone,  and  "when  the  smoke  clears 
off"  there  will  be  many  a  flat,  and  many  a 
ledge  like  the  late  new  discoveries  in  the 
Base  Metal  Range,  deserted  to  the  few  who 
intend  to  deal  hard  knocks  in  mining  ;  the 
dupes,  with  the  dupers  in  the  crowd,  and 
the  "leading  capitalists"  who  lend  their 
names  to  a  good  thing  or  a  swindle  for  a 
three-fourths  interest,  having  all  gone  far- 
ther on,  but  still  pressing  forward  franti- 
cally on  the  straight  road  to  El  Dorado  ; 
whether  it  bo  called  White  Pine,  or  any 
other  name  that  sounds  as  well. 


Testing,  and  Assaying  of  Oees. — Mr.  J. 
S.  Phillips  has  fitted  up  a  room  at  No.  423 
Washington  street,  near  the  Postoffice,  for 
the  purpose  of  giving  instruction  in  the 
testing  and  assaying  of  minerals,  with  the 
blowpipe  and  also  in  the  wet  way.  He  has 
every  facility,  and  is  a  competent  instruc- 
tor ;  being  the  best  bio  wpipist  that  we  know 
of  in  this  city.  A  few  hours  of  instruction 
might  be  made  of  great  value  to  silver  pil- 
grims. His  advertisement  will  be  found 
in  another  column. 


Electricity  and  Amalgamation. 

There  are  now  two  processes  of  amal- 
gamating with  the  aid  of  electricity  before 
the  public,  both  of  which  are  put  forward 
with  very  fair  pretensions  to  economy ;  and 
we  are  rather  pleased  to  note  that  the  pro- 
prietors, or  inventors,  have  fallen  into  a 
contest  with  each  other  as  to  their  respect- 
ive merit  and  originality.  The  battle  is 
very  mild,  it  is  true,  and  not  much  to  the 
issue.  But  it  will  do  more  good  than  harm 
to  all  concerned ;  for  these  new  proc- 
esses should  rather  be  torn  to  pieces  than 
to  be  allowed  to  die  of  inattention  and  neg- 
lect. The  Nolf  and  the  Paul  process  ap- 
pear to  be  entirely  different  in  every  res- 
pect. It  does  not  seem  to  us  to  be  proven 
that  electricity  has  much  to  do  with  the 
success  of  either  of  them ;  as  in  the  Nolf 
process  no  comparative  working  test  has 
been  made  on  the  same  ore  and  chemicals 
with  electricity,  an.d  without, — that  we  have 
heard  of, — to  show  how  much  is  due 
to  the  electricity  and  how  much  to  the  sul- 
phate of  copper  and  salt ;  though  it  is  evi- 
dent that  electricity  has  a  tendency' to  pre- 
vent the  latter  from  cutting  up  the  quick- 
silver, which  is  a  matter  of  great  import- 
ance ;  while  in  the  Paul  process  no  curren  t 
of  galvanic  electricity  is  applied  at  all,  and 
no  test  has  been  made,  so  far  as  we  are 
aware,  to  show  that  friction  electricity 
has  anything  more  to  do  with  it  than  in 
ordinary  barrel  amalgamation.  The  Paul 
process  is  yet  in  the  dark,  as  no  one  knows 
what  chemicals  Mr.  Paul  uses.  Concern- 
ing the  originality  of  the  Nolf  process,  wo 
understand  that  a  caveat  was  filed  for  a 
patent  about  a  year  ago,  but  that  no  patent 
has  yet  been  obtained,  owing  probably  to 
the  continuance  in  making  improvements. 
Both  Nolf  and  Paul  deserve  -every  encour- 
agement in  their  efforts.  We  must  state 
that  we  deem  it  both  wise  and  commend- 
able in  Paul  to  have  given  at  once  his  re- 
sults on  particular  ores,  for  in  that  manner 
the  public  will  be  enabled  to  form  some 
judgment  as  to  the  merits  of  his  invention. 
In  the  working  of  the  Nolf  process  we  un- 
derstand that  the  difficulty  of  separating 
the  mercury  and  amalagam  satisfactorily 
from  the  ore  treated,  has  prevented  them 
from  giving  any  fair  statement  of  the  re- 
sults of  their  process, — a  difficulty  which 
they  hope  soon  to  overcome. 

Mention  has  been  made  to  us  of  the  re- 
duction of  rebellious  ores  lately,  at  Pio- 
che's  works,  in  three  hours,  at  a  cost  of  $5 
per  ton;  and  Mr.  Paul  thinks  he  can  do  the 
same  by  his  process  at  §3  per  ton.  If  there 
is  sufficient  truth  in  these  assertions  to 
make  them  stay  true — new  processes  being 
notoriously  liable  to  give  us  the  slip  on 
such  questions  after  a  little  while — we  can 
assure  our  readers  that  the  additional  evi- 
dences from  working  tests  to  convince 
everybody,  will  not  be  long  withheld. 

A  New  Mantjfactubing  Entebpbise. — 
The  prosperity  of  a  country  depends  less  on 
the  abundance  of  its  raw  material,  than  upon 
the  amount  of  its  manufactured  products. 
The  prospectus  of  the  California  Tar  and 
Turpentine  Manufacturing  Company,  has 
been  placed  in  our  hands  by  Mr.  Alex.  C. 
McKean,  of  424  Montgomery  street.  The 
principal  object  of  this  company  is  the 
manufacture,  under  a  new  and  improved 
method  of  tar,  turpentine  and  resin,  to- 
gether with  their  concomitant  substances, 
pitch,  charcoal,  potash  and  woodacids,etc. 
for  which  the  dense  pine  forests  of  our 
northern  coasts  are  so  well  adapted.  All 
needed  information  in  regard  to  the  opera- 
tions of  the  company  can  be  obtained  from 
the  above  named  gentleman. 

View  of  Tbeasube  Hill. — H.  H.  Ban- 
croft &  Co.  have  published  a  fine  litho- 
graphic view  of  Treasure  Hill,  including 
Hamilton  and  Treasure  City,  from  a  sketch 
taken  by  E.  W.  Peet,  which  gives  a  better 
idea  of  White  Pine  as  one  would  fiad  it  on 
going  there,  than  would  be  obtained  in  any 
other  manner,  short  of  the  journey. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


185 


Simonin's  "  Underground  Life." 

We  have  mentioned  the  receipt,  from  H. 
H.  Bancroft  &  Co. ,  of  a  copy  of  this  splen- 
did production,  the  largest  and  most  sn- 
perbly  gotteu-up  work  on  mining  in  the 
English  langnage.  It  is  translated  from 
the  French,  and  added  to  by  H.  W.  Bristow, 
F.  B.  S.,  of  tho  British  Geological  Survey; 
tho  French  work,  " Lit  Pie  Sou/crrai>ti.j}" 
having  been  bofore  the  public  for  some 
little  time. 

"Victor  Hugo."  says  the  author  in  his 
preface,  "  has  recently  described  the  strug- 
gles of  the  Bailor  in  "  The  Toilers  of  the 
Sea."  What  lie  so  happily  calls  the  irre- 
pressible power  of  the  Elements,  addresses 
itself  alike  to  the  Mariner  and  the  Miner, 
for  each  is  the  soldior  of  tho  deep,  against 
whom  the  powers  of  nature  wages  at  times 
their  utmost  fury." 

"The  fh'st  part  of  the  present  work  is  de- 
voted to  Coal,  a  substance  indispensable  to 
all  civilized  nations;  the  second  to  Metals, 
the  origin  of  all  progress;  the  last  to  the 
Precious  Stones,  which'play  so  important 
a  part  in  the  decorative  arts.  The  intrepid 
coal-miner,  whose  advent  is  but  of  recent 
date;  the  veteran  of  the  mineral  world, 
whose  origin  dates  from  the  dawn  of  his- 
tory; and  the  patient  seeker  after  gems — 
are  the  types  of  industry  we  have  to  con- 
sider." 

' '  Underground  Life  "  is  large  octavo  in 
form,  pp.  510,  printed  ou  the  best  quality 
of  paper,  and  is  illustrated  by  real  artists, 
in  the  designing  as  well  as  in  the  work  of 
the  wood  engraver.  There  are  160  engrav- 
ings, many  occupying  nearly  a  whole  page, 
illustrating  interesting  underground  scenes, 
and  all  the  tools  and  machinery  that  the 
miner  has  to  do  with;  twenty  maps  geolog- 
ically colored,  representing  the  great  coal 
fields  of  the  world,  and  the  metalliferous 
regions  of  Chili,  California  and  Nevada, 
Lake  Superior  and  Australia;  besides  ten 
chromo-lithographic  plates  representing  all 
the  minerals  commonly  met  with  as  ores, 
with  their  crystallized  forms.  The  first 
half  of  the  book  is  devoted  to  coal.  In  the 
latter  half,  devoted  to  metallic  mines  and 
gems,  are,  amongst  the  valuable  matter, 
quite  a  number  of  vein  sections  showing 
the  different  character  of  some  of  the  noted 
ore  deposits  of  the  world. 

The  social  and  ideal  features  of  under- 
ground life  seem  to  have  been  kept  in  view 
by  the  author  throughout  the  entire  work; 
making  it  entertaining  as  well  as  instruct- 
ive, an  agency  calculated  to  inspire  at  once 
an  interest  in  mining  on  the  part  of  those 
unacquainted  with  its  realities,  and  pride 
in  those  who  are  carrying  on  or  aiding  in 
its  engineering  operations.  It  ia  such  a 
work  as  one  would  make  a  present  of  to  an 
ambitious  youth  whom  we  would  make  sure 
of  interesting  in  matters  worthy  and  sub- 
stantial. To  Californians,  Simonin's  book 
is  valuable,  because  it  contains  excellent  de- 
scriptions, not  only  of  our  own  North 
American  mining  fields,  but  of  Mexico, 
South  America,  Australia,  Bussia,  etc. 
Though  covering  in  general  the  same  ground 
as  J.  Arthur  Phillips'  new  book,  "Mining 
and  Metallurgy  of  Gold'  and  Silver,"  the 
treatment  is  so  different,  that  the  same 
ground  is  apparently  never  covered,  and 
the  sources  of  information  and  observation 
drawn  from  appear  to  be  so  independent 
as  to  render  both  books  a  desideratum  to 
the  intelligent  mining  engineer  of  this 
coast,  too  valuable  to  be  dispensed  with. 

In  regard  to  the  function  of  the  precious 
metals,  Simonin  says  : 

"But  if  the  common  metals,  especially 
iron,  are  so  iutimately  bound  up  with  the 
progress  of  civilization  that  the  existence 
of  a  refined  state  of  society  cannot  hence- 
forth be  imagined  without  their  aid,  the 
precious  metals,  on  the  other  hand,  play  a 
part  in  this  world  which  cannot  escape  us. 
In  consequence  of  their  exceptional  quali- 
ties, their  rarity,  inalterability,  and  weight, 
they  have  not  only  become  the  sole  repre- 
sentatives of  value;  but  they  are  also  those 
which,  at  all  times,  have  helped  in  the  col- 
onization of  different  countries,  by  the  fas- 
cination which  they  exercise  on  the  minds 
of  the  multitude. 

The  important  part  which  they  play  in 
the  life  of  the  peoples  is  known:  it  remains 


to  be  seen  how  their  history  composes,  to 
some  extent,  the  very  history  of  civiliza- 
tion." 


Tho  price  of 
818. 


'  Underground   Life  "  is 


Irrigation. 

Immense  expenditures  are  being  made  in 
India  to  secure  tho  benefits  of  a  geueral 
system  of  irrigation.  Tho  land  in  Central 
India,  susceptible  of  such  improvement, 
exceeds,  by  fully  ono-quarter,  the  entire 
area  of  the  State  of  California.  There  are 
quite  a  number  of  ancient  canals,  formerly 
used  there  for  irrigation,  but  now  filled  up 
with  rubbish  from  disuse,  which  are  to  be 
restored,  and  great  numbers  of  new  ones 
are  to  be  constructed.  At  one  locality,  in 
Central  Hindostan,  an  immense  reservoir 
is  being  built,  at  a  cost  of  not  less  than 
§150,000;  while  several  important  canals 
are  to  bo  made  to  answer  the  double  pur- 
pose of  irrigation  and  navigation.  Ex- 
tensive embankments  are  also  to  be  thrown 
up  along  the  banks  of  tho  Ganges,  the  Lr- 
riwadi,  and  other  principal  rivers,  to  re- 
claim waste  territories  of  overflowed  land. 
Everywhere,  indeed,  throughout  that  mag- 
nificent country,  where  the  hand  of  mod- 
ern civilization  has  secured  the  occupancy 
and  control,  the  refreshing  and  fertilizing 
element  is  to  be  compelled  to  flow  over 
desert  places,  or  restrained  from  its  waste- 
fulness in  regions  where  hitherto  native 
skill  has  been  insufficient  to  control  the 
overflowing  waters. 

So  large  and  urgent  is  the  work  to  be  ac- 
complished that  there  is  said  to  be  a  great 
demand  throughout  India  for  competent 
civil  engineers;  while  there  is  work  enough, 
in  carrying  out  the  contemplated  improve- 
ments, to  give  employment  to  many  thou- 
sands of  men  for  a  lifetime. 

Should  not  we,  as  Californians,  in  con- 
sidering these  facts,  bear  in  mind  that  we, 
too,  have  immense  tracts  of  unreclaimed 
land,  equally  as  fertile  as  the  best  in  India, 
and  equally  as  susceptible  of  improvement 
under  the  hands  of  the  skillful  engineer  ? 
Our  position  with  reference  to  the  corn 
markets  of  the  world  is  much  more  favor- 
able than  that  of  our  antipodes,  and  it 
should  never  be  said  of  such  a  people  as 
are  building  up  this  great  empire  of  the 
Pacific,  that  we  have  allowed  the  half- 
civilized,  enervated  races  of  the  East 
to  out-do  or  out-rival  us  in  such  im- 
portant engineering  improvements  as  those 
to  which  we  are  alluding.  The  Darieu 
Canal  project  seems  now  to  be  in  a  fair 
way  of  realization.  When  that  is  com- 
pleted, freight  to  New  York  and  Liverpool 
will  be  materially  decreased,  and  grain  can 
be  shipped  in  bulk  and  laid  down  in  either 
city  cheaper  than  it  can  be  produced  and 
transported  from  any  of  the  Mississippi 
States.  With  such  advantages,  California 
might  and  ought  to  send  twohundred  grain- 
loaded  ships  through  the  Golden  Gate  every 
month  in  the  year,  the  aggregate  returns 
from  which  would  be  more  than  four  times 
our  present  annual  yield  of  gold  !  Such  is 
the  harvest  in  store  for  California,  within 
twelve  or  fifteen  years,  if  her  people  will 
only  put  themselves  in  readiness  to  take 
advantage  of  the  means  which  nature  has 

placed  within  their  easy  reach. 

' *--»---«^-*--* . 

Mining  in  Montana.— According  to  the 
"Montana  Statistical  Almanac  for  1869," 
there  are  thirty-four  quartz  mills  in  that 
Territory,  with  an  aggregate  of  476  stamps. 
Only  eighteen  of  these  mills  are  now  run- 
ning. The  total  gold  yield  up  to  July, 
1869,  is  set  down  by  the  same  authority  at 
©92,000.  Prof.  Blake,  in  his  Paris  Exposi- 
tion report,  sets  down  the  total  yield  to 
January  1st,  1868,  at  §71,500,000,  and  adds 
an  estimate  of  §12,000,000  for  1868,  which 
would  make  atotal  of  §83,500,000  up  to  the 
present  year.  Mr.  Taylor,  U.  S.  Commis- 
sioner, sets  down  the  total  yield  to  1868  at 
only  §37,000,000.  Coal  is  said  to  exist  in 
numerous  localities  throughout  the  Terri- 
tory, several  veins  of  which  have  been  par- 
tially developed. 


Am  Bubbles  in  Opal. — Mr.  Winant, 
late  of  Yaquima  Bay,  Oregon,  has  shown 
us  a  number  of  quartz  specimens  of  a 
milky  opallino  variety,  which  contain  air 
bubbles,  or  a  gas  which  rises  always  to  the 
top  of  the  little  translucent  cavern  that 
contains  it  Quartz  crystals  not  unfre- 
quently  contain  water  bubbles;  showing 
that  during  tho  formation  of  the  crystal 
from  watery  solution,  both  water  and  air 
may  be  inclosed.  The  peculiarity  of  the 
present  specimens  consists  in  the  quartz 
being  amorphous,  and  in  their  having  out- 
wardly a  common  resemblance  to  the  shape 
of  a  small  mussel  shell.  They  appear  to 
be  silicious  concretions  formed  around  gas- 
eous bubbles  which  were  arrested  under 
water,  from  some  cause,  long  enough  toen- 
able  a  skin  to  be  formed. 


New  Job  Printing  Firm. 

In  order  to  devote  our  attention  more  exclu- 
sively to  tho  publication  of  our  paper,  nnd  the  bus- 
iness of  our  American  and  Foreign  Patent  Agency, 
we  have  disposed  of  tho  presses  and  job  printing 
material,  and  fixtures,  in  our  office — with  the  en- 
tire future  good  will  and  patronage  of  our  Job 
Printing  Office, — to  George  Spaulding  and 
Harrison  Barto.  Messrs.  Spaulding  &  Barto  will 
continue  the  operation  of  the  same,  in  our  office, 
414  Clay  street,  under  tho  title  of  "The  Mining 
and  Scientific  Press  Job  Printing  Office." 

Both  of  these  gentlemen  are  practical  printers 
of  good  attainments  and  enviable  reputation. 
They  have  been  long  engaged  in  this  office,  and  it 
is  with  pleasure  that  we  can  recommend  them  to 
the  favor  and  patronage  of  all  our  old  customers 
in  the  line  of  Job  Printing.  A.  T.  Df,wet. 
W.  B.  Ewek. 

P.  S. — This  change  relates  to  our  job  printing 
department  alone,  our  patent  agency  and  news- 
paper business  remaining  as  before. 

Dewey  &  Co., 
Mining    and   Scientific  Press    Office,  414   Clay 

street. 

March  1,  1869. 


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paper  In  Washoe,  is  requested  to  call  at  or  address  this  office, 
without  fail. 


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[From  the  new  "Dominion.] 

At  this  season,  when  coughs  and  colds  are  so  prevalent, 
an  effectual  remedy,  and  one  easily  obtained,  is  Perry 
Davis'  Vegetable  Pain  Killer.  It  is  no  new  nostrum,  vended 
by  unknown  agents,  but  has  stood  the  test  of  over  twenty 
years,  and  those  who  use  the  article,  internally  or  exter- 
nally, will  connect  with  it  grateful  recollections  of  Its 
worthy  Inventor— //'i.^i/ij/.v'  (luonii-JcO.  W 

Paim  Killkb.— The  testimonials  borne  to  the  efficacy  of 
this  valuable  medicine  arc  sufficient  to  warrant  its  Iniro- 
duclion  in  every  house,  our  own  opinion  is  that  no  family 
should  be  without  a  bottle  of  it  for  a  single  hour.  In  flesh 
wounds,  aches,  pains,  sore*,  etc.,  it  is  the  most  effectual 
remedv  we  know  of-  A  boitle  will  last  for  a  very  long 
time,  and  its  low  price  places  it  within  the  reach  ot  all.— 
St  John  Neicx. 

jp-Wc  arc  glad  to  learn  that  the  "Pain  Killer"  U  having 
so  large  a  sale  in  our  city.  We  have  every  reason  to  believe 
it  to  be  an  almost  never-failing  cine  (or  pain, and  a  medi- 
cine that  no  I'ninilj  Humid  be  vvilhi.'jt,— Montreal  I'Hot. 

The  Fain  Killer  Is  sold  by  a1!  Druggists  and  dealers  in 
Family  Medicines. 

RED1NUTON  &  CO.,  and  IIOSTETTER  &  SMITH,  San 
Francisco,  Oal.,  General  Wholesale  Agents.  ml  in 


SILTER    COMET 

Mining,  Mill  and  Tunneling 

COMPANY, 
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This  Company's  claim  adjoins  the  celebrated  Virginia 
Mine,  on  TREASURE  HILL. 

From  Its  outeroppings  and  the  richness  of  the  Virginia 
and  other  mines  which  have  been  opened  in  the  Immcdia  te 
vicinity,  the  prospective  value  of  this  mine  is  not  exceeded 
by  any  In  the  District.  With  a  view  to  the  immediate  and 
vigorous  prosecution  of  work  in  opening  this  mine,  the 
Board  of  Trustees  propose  to  sell  a  limited  number  of  tho 
reserved  UNASSESSABLE  Shares  of  Capital  Stock  at  tho 
nominal  price  of  £2  50  per  share,  the  entire  proceeds  ot 
which  will  be  devoted  to  developing  the  mine. 

Only  l.OOO  Shares  will  be  sold  at  the  above  named 
price,  and  a  portion  of  that  number  has  already  been  en- 
gaged. 

In  issuing  Stock  the  subscribers  will  take  precedence  in 
the  order  of  their  names. 

The  Books  of  the  Company  are  now  open  for  subscription 
at  the  Secretary's  office, 417  Kearny  street.    By  order. 

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To  Quartz  Miners. 

Having  a  new  system  of  Amalgamation,  styl  ed  the 

PAUL  &  WOOD  ELECTKI0  PROCESS, 

And  which  has  been  so  fullv  tested  as  to  be  worthy  of  your 
consideration,  I  now  invite  It,  relying  only  on  tho  precious 
metals  produced,  cheapness  and  simplicity  of  machinery, 
to  gain  favor  for  it. 

Parties  having  mines  containing  a  high  percentage  of 
gold  and  silver,  but  which  cannot  be  obtained,  on  account 
of  fineness,  or  rebellious  character  of  the  ore,  will  do  well 
to  Investigate.    Attention  given  to  communications. 
Address,  ALMARIN  B.  PAUL, 

408  California  St.,  or  Miners'  Foundry, 

Ilvl8-lm  San  Francisco, 


Quartz  Mill  Amalgamating 

Plates,  Electro- Plated  with  Fine  Silver;  also  instruc- 
tions in  Gold  ami  Silver  Fluting,  on  hard  and  soft  met- 
als, EUREKA  PLATING  WoRKS.  Terms  moderate. 
12ti  Kearny  SLrect,  between  Post  and  Suiter  sts.  4vlS3ni 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN   FRANCISCO,    CAL. 
Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD   AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  AND  — 

Every  "Variety  of"  SliaiTtiiigf, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 
Steamboat   Shaft*,  Crauki,    Piston    nnd    Con- 
necting Bods,Carnnd  T^ocoinotlve  Axlt« 
and  Frames 

— ALSO — 

ha.3i:m:eiiii3d    irtoiv 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

JKF»  Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  Gal.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention. 

«gj-  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.       9vl43m9p 


To  White  Pine  Prospectors. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS  TEACHES  ASSAYING  (OR  TESTING 
Silver  Ores,  by  Blowpipe,  Crucible,  or  Chemicals,  at  room 
11,  No.  423  Washington  street  An  Evening  Class  from  7 
to  9  o'clock.  12vl8tf 


HELIOG-RAPHIC 

STEEL   ENGRAVING  AND  PRINTING. COMPANY. 
E.  VON  EGLOFFSTEIN,  Supt., 
133  and  135  West  Twenty-fill h  st.,  New  York. 
Steel  Engravings  produced  by  an  Improved  Process  at 
one  third  the  usual  rates.     Portraits.   Country  Seats.  Illus- 
trated Circulars,   Reproductions  of  Engravings.  Designs, 
etc  JNO.  VINCENT  IIKIGINS,  Sole  Agent. 

3vl8-6mlGp  O&S  Broadway,  New  York. 


186 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press, 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 

PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Stan,  10,  SI,  &3  una  2<~>  First  Street, 

SAN  FJ&ANCISCO. 

K.JNOFACTUKK   ALL   KINDS   Of 

MACHINEK^S  , 

ei'KAM    KX6HXES   AMI)   QUARTZ    MJLLS 
DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

«S^lf-A.tljizstriixg  IPIstori  I*ac3s:iiigt 

Requires  nosprincs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  ami  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

K  E  W    GIUXDEK    AX1»    AMAl.6AIUd.TOJi 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 
AMALOAMATOK   AM>  SEPAKATOB, 

Knox's  AintilffamatorN, 

WITH   PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  for  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
stho  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  teat  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
WeMuiuii     White   Iron   Stump   SIioch   and    .Ule  j 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  ai 
the  shortest  notice,  the  must  perfect  machinery  for  reduc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  either  gold  or  silver.  13vl0qy-tf 


IRA  P.   11ANKIN. 


A.    P.    DKAYTON. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  and.  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Gear  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
with  our  suporior  touts  and  appliances,  give  ua  lucilities  lor 
doing  lirst  class  work  unciiuulcd  on  the  Pacidc  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marino 

use. 

BOILERS— Hig!i  ami  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 
Quartz    lVtill    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing  ■ 

Furnace  Irons  lor  Roasting  Ores:  Freiberg  Karrcls; 

Varncy'sand  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  While  Iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and   Hoisting  Machinery;  HansOrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  aud  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    aud    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Caatlnffi  of  every  description,  Iron  und  ISi-uhh. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  to  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-oil  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  laeilie  Coast,  under  license  from  the  U  uod- 
rufl'ft  Beach  Co.,  Haitlord,  Cc  As  a  simple,  eflectivc,  fukl 
faving,  lirsi-cUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  lirstclass  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  other. 

<£OJL»l>Alil»  A:  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1,  1868.  Ittvltiif 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WOBKS, 

FUltTLiSl),    OREGON. 

Steam    Engines,    Hollers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

ttlNINO    MACUINERV,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSA1ITUING  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  North-Front  ainu  E  streets, 
lSvlS-lv  Oae  block  uorth  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 


STOCKTON ,     CAL. 


KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

MANUJMCTDRERS  OF 

Uiinviz,  Saw  a  ti<I  Grist  J>I  ill  Irons*  Steam 
.Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Eneinea,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  itt  oliurL  notice. 

13vl3tf 


SOUTH  BEACH  IRON  WORKS, 

Near  corner  ol  King  and  Third  streets,  San  Praucisco. 

M  A  I?  J  X  E     ENGINES, 

AND  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY      FORGING. 

All  kinds  of  Ship-smithing  and  Mill  work  manufactured  to 

order.    Jobbing  ot  every  description  promptly   attended  to. 
All  work  done  guaranteed.  idvH-ly 

CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  125  Flrttt  street,  opposite  Album, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  dliip  Work  of  nil  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  it  udder  Braces,  Hingts.ship  andriteamboal  Uellsand 
Gongs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  Nuzzles,  and  llusc  Couplings  and  (Connec- 
tions of  all  sines  and  patterns,  lurnisbed  with   dispatch. 

53-  PIECES  MODERATE.  -®e 

J.  P.  GALLAOUER.         J.    H.  WEED  V.  KiNOWELL 

Svlu-ly 


Miners'  Foundry 

—AND— 

MACHINE     WOEK8 

Nos.  245  to  255  First  Street, 

S:iii  Francisco. 

HOWLAND,  ANG-ELL  &  CO., 

jV-KOrMSI  ETOltS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 


liCAKTZ  MI1.X.S. 
SAW  HILLS, 

romiEK  mills. 


ILWE  HULLS, 
SUGAR  S1ILLS, 
I'Al'HE     HULLS 


Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds, 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

MINIITS  PUMPS,  HOISTING  WORKS, 

OIL  WELL  TOOLS,       ROCK  BREAKERS, 

— A.N'D 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches, 

shoeii  und  JDIch  oi*  White  Iron,  manufactured 
for  and  Imported  by  us  expressly  for  llii.iin-- 
posc,  unci  will  last  ~-~  per  cent,  longer  than  ..  ny 
other  miidc  on  thlH  coast. 

Kuh.i a  Iron  Screens,  o I'  any  degree  of  fineness. 
We  are  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  ot 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  .inii.l,-  in  construction, and 

durable,  of  any  Eiibrlne  In  use. 
W.  II.  UtnVLiMi,  H.  B.AKuELL, 

UvU-Qr  CYRUS  PALBIEM. 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  &  CO., 

MANUFACTDREttS   OF 

STEAM    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    Fiona?    and.    Saw   Mills, 

Hnyeo'  Improved    Stenm    Punti*,  ISrodte'a   Im- 
proved      Crn-ht-r,      Mlnlnir      Pumps, 
Amalgmnntnrt,  imuI  nil  kinds 
of  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  S-qy 


HIcAFEE,  SPIERS    fit  CO., 
BOILER     MAKERS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  dt,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Floe  or  Tubular  Boilers,  with  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Kuilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription, 

llydi-uulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or- 
dering, Rive  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  xupp'ied,  hightof 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  rlnn  io 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickucssuf  iron  to 
be  used. 

Kepuir*.— Boilers,  Smoke  Slacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair wiih  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Sinker*  and  MacIilnUtN  In  the  In- 
terior.—Tlic  Arm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers,  su'  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

PluiiH,  Drawing*)  and  Specifications.— The  firm 
!s  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  lecoivc 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventor H. —The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  idea*  but  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  tlic  same  in  form,  by 
muking  Drawings  ot  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit ol  their  practical  knowledge  in  tlie  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvlblf 


UNION    IRON  WORKS, 

Sacramento. 
WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANUFACTURERS   OF 

STEAM  ENGINES,  TJOII^EIIS, 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER  AND  SEDIMENT 
COLLECTOR, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch, 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self-Adjustlntr  Steam   Piston 

PACKING,  for  new  and  old  Cylinders,  manufactured 

to  order. 

Front  Street,  between  X   and  O  a  tree  tit, 

Uvll  Sacramento  City 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      FOUNDRY, 


LIGHT  AND  HEAVY  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      21vl(5qr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 
coj?:e»e:r,smith.. 

22<S    Fremont   at.,  bet.  Howard  <fe  Folnor. 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  clone  to  order  in  the  besi 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 

Repairing  promptly  aud  ncail.v  alU-ndcd  to. 

lavii 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE     WORKS, 

NOS.  109  an^  ">  1  I  MISSION  STREET, 
tin  and  Spear. 

New  and  secondhand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also    one  first-class    Foisting 

Engine  ;    one  Unright 

Engine,  ol  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

X.at  lies,  Drills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY   of 
every  description. 

PRACY'8 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     EWOKVE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vented—manufactured  and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
In  practical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A..  HVJTTIXGTOK'S 

^ff  Shingle  Machines 


Particular  attention  paid    to 
Repairing. 

K^-All  work  guaranteed  to  bo  done  In  a  first-class  man- 
ner, and  at  llie  lowest  rates.  12vl7tf 


THE    KISDON 

Iron  and  locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 18C8,    Capital.  SI, r 00,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  to  Pacific  Mail  P.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Bcnicia,  Coffey 

&  Risdon,  and  Devoc,  Dinsmorc  &.  Co.,  San  Francisco. 

Stcain  Engine    Builders,  Bdilci-   Walu-rs, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRYMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors: 
S.  F.  Ruitorworth,  Chas.  E.  McLano, 

Lloyd  Ti-vis,  John  N.  Rit-don, 

Jas,  Pidlock,  Joseph  Moore. 

Ben.  Holhtday, 

JOHN  N.  RISDON,  President. 
Joseph  Moore,  Vice  President  aud  Superintendent;  Ohns. 
E.  McLunc,  Ireasnrcr;  Lewis   R.    Mead,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  2lvl7  qy 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MA-OniNE      WOKKS, 

So,  10  Stevennon  wtroet,  near  Flrat, 

SAN   FHANOIf-UU. 

Particular  attention  given  to  repairs  on   Portable  and  Sta- 

tionnrv   Engines;  also  all  kinds  of  Wood  Wurklng 

Macliineiy;  Sliaftlng'",  Hangers,  Pulleys,  etc. 

made   to  order;  Screw  Cutting,  Iron 

eianlng.  and  all    kinds   of  JOB 

WORK  promptly  at. ended  to. 

Agents   for   F.   S,    Perkins1    Engine    Lulhi's, 

Planer**,  Upright  I»t  ill-. 

And   all   kinds  01    MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also   Ihe  Dnvls 

Wood  Planer  nnd  Mlira  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 

SSJ-AIso.  on  hand  for  sale  a  complete  set  of  Tnols  for 

mukink' Blacking  Boxes,  consisting  of  Press,  Dies,  Shears. 

and  Crimping  Machine,  etc.  4vl8-qr 


CITY  IROKT  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IltON      FOU1NDEKS, 

Steam    Engine    KnllucrM      mid    Makers    of   all 
kinds  of  Machinery, 

6vllOir         No.  28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


FOUNDRY    FACINGS. 

BENJAMIN"  ELLIOT, 

No.  483  Brannan  street ...San  Froneisco, 

Manufantures  Foundry  Facings  constantly,  irom  choice 
coal*.  Bituminous,  packed  in  tight  sacks.  Anthracite  and 
Charcoal  ground  together  or  separate,  packed  in  whole 
or  hall  barrel1*.  Black  Lead.  Cuke  and  Soapstrtne  ground  to 
order.  Foundrymen  located  far  from  choice  material,  can 
rely  on  having  superior  Facing*  forwarded  to  order. 
10vl8qr 


EEMOVAX. 
TAY,  BEOOKS^  &  BACKUS, 

HAVE  R2M0VED  TO 

East  side  or  Kattery  street,  Nos. 
614,  61G  and.  618, 

Between  Jackson  and  Pacific  sts:, 

One  "lock  tmrlli  nflhe  Cistoni  House  and 
Fo.t-Olute. 

Klcliinnn.l    TEiiiiKe.;    Bui-Mtnw    Cook    with    Hot 

Closet;  improved  Kmpirc  C'ily;  Fi'CoCh 

ICitn^L'f,    of  all  SIzcn;  Monitor 

8toveH,  MetalM,  Etc.,  £tc. 

lUvlSlm 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  I7AVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
live  .years  a.s  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies. 
Feels  fully  competent  to  serve  in  iliat  capacity.  Any  nar- 
tips  wishinc  to  secure  tlie  services  of  a  Secretary  cat.  be 
accotnntoilntcd  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correelly  made  out. 

Havint.'  had  a  long  experience  in  lite  purchasing  of  goods 
ami  nuiehuiorv  tor  miners,  parties  in  the  mines  will  find  lt 
to  their  advantage,  where  purchasliuragents  are  employed, 
to  send  their  orders  io  the  undersigned. 

J   M.  BUFFINUTON, 
Room  S7  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  ttreet 
San  Franciaeo  I7vl5-tl 


l'ATEKT  OFFICK   Rl.rOKTS,    fTOlD    1H13   to  1817,   MKCHAMCI, 

arc  wanted  forttuplicate  copiesai  .l'is  olllcc.  Parties  hav 
ing  Ihem  for  sale,  will  phase  state  price  aial  aldress 
DEWEY  &  CO.,  Mir. ing  and  Scicntilic  Press  olllce,  San 
Francisco. 


Resources  and  Developments. 

Mexican  Internal  Impeovements. — Tl  e 
Bulletin's  Acapulco  correspoiitlent  Btiys : 
All  tlie  late  acts  of  Congress  and  public  tit  - 
crees  tend  to  favor  a  few,  and  aim  at  cheap 
popularity.  In  tlie  City  of  Mexico  tbey 
are  going  to  open  a  new  avenue,  to  be  called 
"Avenida  de  bombres  illustries,"  and  to  be 
adorned  with  the  statues  of  Columbus, 
Morelos,  Hidalgo,  etc.  The  new  steam- 
boat "  Guatomatzin"  is  now  plying  on  the 
late  of  Tescoco,  which  will  be  connected 
with  that  of  Chalco.  But  when  will  the 
water  of  these  lakes  be  deepened  aud  the 
channel  widened  ?  To  everything  in  Mex- 
ico the  foundation  is  waDtiug.  Numerous 
railroad  concessions  have  been  made,  but 
the  grants  remain  waste  paper,  because  the 
funds  are  wanting  to  carry  them  out. 

Woolen  Factory  at  San  Jose. — Within 
a  few  days  a  few  enterprising  gentlemen  of 
San  Jose  have  formed  a  company  for  the 
purpose  of  establishing  a  manufactory  of 
woolen  goods  in  that  city.  The  capital 
stock  of  the  company  is  to  be  .$100,000,  and 
already  $50,000  have  been  subscribed  and 
pledged.  T.  EUard  Beans,  S.  O.  Hough- 
ton, B.  Peckham,  Daniel  Murphy  and  J. 
H.  Flickenger,  have  been  selected  as  the 
truste.es. 

The  Ship  Building  Besoueces  op  Pcget 
Sound. — It  is  now  certain,  says  the  Bul- 
letin, that  a  great  ship  building  interest  will 
be  concentrated  on  Puget  Sound.  There 
are  a  thousand  miles  of  shore  line  on  the 
Sound,  deep  water,  very  few  shoal  places 
or  rocks,  easy  of  access  in  nearly  all  weath- 
er. The  timber  is  there.  But  iron  enters 
largely  into  the  construction  of  ships. 
There  is  enough  iron  in  Cowlitz,  Lewis  and 
Thurston  counties  to  bind  the  earth  in 
chains,  with  the  mines  yet  scarcely  pros- 
pected. The  iron  ore  in  the  Black  Hills, 
within  fifteen  miles  of  Olympia,  is  of  as 
good  a  quality  as  can  be  desired,  in  exhaust- 
less  quantities,  very  near  to  both  the  Sound 
and  Hood's  Canal,  and  all  it  wants  is  capi- 
tal and  enterprise  to  make  all  the  railroad 
iron  the  Northern  Pacific  Company  will 
evor  want.  The  iron  ore  of  Lake  Superior 
is  conveyed  as  far  as  Pittsburg,  where  it  is 
mixed  with  other  grades  to  produce  certaiu 
desirable  qualities  of  iron  ;  the  distance  be- 
ween  the  two  points  is  nearly  the  same  as 
it  is  between  Olympia  and  San  Francisco. 

Beet  Sugar. — A  report  on  beet  sugar 
production  in  Europe  has  been  made  by 
W.  Wadsworth,  agent  of  the  Sacramento 
Valley  Beet  Sugar  Co.,  to  whom  we  are  in- 
debted for  a  copy.  This  conxpany  is  un- 
derstood to  "mean  business."  The  officers 
are  W.  E.  Brown,  President ;  Chas.  Klein- 
serge,  vice-President ;  Edgar  Mills,  Treas- 
urer, and  Sparrow  Smith,  Secretary. 

Alaska  "Resources. — A  Victoria  corres- 
pondent says:  The  Alaska  salmon  fisheries 
will  be  eventually  far  more  valuable  than 
fur  seal,  owing  to  their  fine  flavor,  large 
size,  good  color,  etc.  Sitka  is  not  Alaska. 
Farther  north,  salmon  weighing  from  60  to 
100  pounds  can  be  obtained  at  compara- 
tively no  cost.  Any  company  embarking 
in  the  business,  and  only  curing  the  bellies, 
could  make  thousands  of  dollars  yearly. 
The  market  would  be  the  whole  world,  con- 
sequently it  could  not  be  overstocked.  They 
are  worth  from  20  to  25  cents  per  pound, 
when  the  entire  fish  (salted)  sells  for  four 
cents.  Codfish  are  in  abundance,  and  in 
other  localities  than  where  the  schooners 
have  been  fishing  for  them. 

Distillery  por  Nicaragua. — Col.  Har- 
azthy  has  shipped  on  the  Mary  Belle  Bob- 
erts  the  machinery  for  a  distillery  in  Nica- 
ragua, valued  at  about  $10,000.  Ho  has 
obtained  exclusive  privileges  for  carrying 
on  this  business,  from  the  Nicaraguan  Gov- 
ernment. 

Peevost's  Los  Angeles  Silk  Commu- 
nity.— Mr.  Prevost,  late  of  Sau  Jose,  has 
located  in  Los  Angeles,  where  his  aim  is  to 
found  a  city  of  silk;  aud  to  gather  the  prac- 
tical silk-workers  around  a  common  center, 
where  suitable  land  can  be  obtained.  The 
locality,  we  understand,  is  on  the  San  Ber- 
nardino road,  about  thirty  miles  east  of  Los 
Angeles  city.  A  number  of  others  have 
joined  Mr.  Prevost,  and  large  plantings  of 
mulberry  trees  are  in  jirogress. 

San  Luis  Obispo  Asphaltttm. — A  con- 
tract has  been  signed  between  Mr.  Lambert 
Menant,  of  Menant&  Co.'sasphaltum  works 
of  this  city,  and  Mr.  Francis  Branch,  of 
San  Luis  Obispo  county,  to  work  the  beds 
of  asphaltum  situated  on  the  rancho  of  the 
latter,  near  the  Arroyo  Grande,  about  ten 
miles  below  the  town  of  San  Luis  Obispo. 
According  to  the  terms  of  the  contract,  as 
published  in  ihe  Republican,  Mr.  MenaDt  is 
to  commence  operations  within  three  months 
from  the  signing  of  the  same,  and  is  to  ex- 
port from  a  thousand  to  fifteen  hundred 
tons  of  crude  asphaltum  per  annum,  for 


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187 


which  he  is  to  pay  Mr.  Branch  one  dollar 
per  ton.  • 

California  Ntjtmeob.— Perhaps  it  is  not 
generally  known  that  the  native  nutmeg 
tree  grows  in  the  Sierra  Nevada  range  of 
mountains  in  California,  but  nevertheless 
sm-li  is  the  fact.  We  have  with  our  own 
hands  picked  them  from  the  treo  in  the 
upper  portion  of  Placer  county,  and  about 
the  head  waters  of  Feather  river,  and  after 
properly  drying  them,  found  them  fully 
equal  in  point  of  strength  and  flavor,  to 
those  imported  from  the  East  Indies.  Some 
nineteen  years  or  more  have  elapsed  sinco 
that  time,  and  of  course  we  are  unablo  to 
describe  with  accuracy  the  nutmeg  troo  of 
California,  more  than  to  say  that  it  resem- 
bles some  of  the  species  of  pine,  and  in  fact, 
most  people  would  pass  it  by,  as  we  did  at 
first,  without  suspecting  it  to  bo  anything 
else  but  a  pino  tree. — San  Mateo  Gazelle, 
March  Villi. 


CrANRKRRIES   PROM   OREGON,   PuGET 

Sound,  Kodiak,  etc. — The  principal  sup- 
ply of  cranberries  for  this  market  is  ob- 
tained from  the  plant  in  its  wild  state.  In 
Illiuois,  Wisconsin  and  Michigan  immense 
tt-arts  of  marsh  land  exist,  upon  which 
Utile  or  nothing  else  is  produced.  On  the 
Pacific  coast,  the  principal  supply  is  ob- 
tained from  the  country  bordering  on 
Puget  Sound,  where  it  is  gathered  by  the 
Indians  and  sold  to  traders  in  exchange  for 
whisky  and  blankets.  There  is  quite  an 
extensive  trade  carried  on  between  San 
Francisco  and  Oregon  in  this  fruit.  Con- 
siderable quantities  are  also  imported  from 
the  Atlantic  States,  which  command  about 
ten  cents  per  gallon  more  than  those  of 
Oregon.  Although  a  large  portion  of  the 
supply  conies  from  Puget  Sound,  they  are 
all  known  in  the  market  as  Oregon  cran- 
berries. Large  tracts  on  Kodiak  Island, 
of  the  Aleutian  group,  are  covered  with 
the  cranberry  vine,  which  produces  fruit 
unsurpassed  iu  size  and  flavor.  The  Ko- 
diak fruit  readily  commands  in  the  market 
from  15  to  20  cents  per  pound  more  than 
the  Oregon.  It  is  thought  that  the  fruit 
could  be  afforded  in  the  market  for  one- 
half  the  present  price,  and  then  leave  a 
large  margin  for  profit  to  the  dealers.  One 
favorable  feature  in  the  cranberry  trade  is 
the  ease  with  which  they  are  prepared  for 
shipping.  They  are  put  into  kegs  and  bar- 
rels into  which  sufficient  water  is  poured 
to  cover  the  fruit,  "when  they  are  headed 
up,  and  are  then  ready  for  transportation. 
Iu  this  State  they  will  keep  for  months 
through  hot  and  cold  weather  .unchanged. 

Coal  Mine  on  Queen  Charlotte  Isl- 
and.— The  steamer  Oiler  was  to  leave  Vic- 
toria, V.  L ,  about  the  lGth,  for  the  north- 
west coast,  to  take  up  a  squad  of  miners  to 
Skidegate,  on  Queen  Charlotte's  Island,  for 
the  purpose  of  working  a  vein  of  anthra- 
cite coal.  The  coal  company  have  ex- 
pended considerable  money  during  the  past 
two  or  three  years  in  developing  this  mine, 
and  they  are  sanguine  of  having  struck  a 
good  vein .  They  expect  to  place  their  coal 
in  the  market  this  season. 

Gold  having  been  found  in  many  places, 
it  is  suggested  that  the  prospecting  of  deep 
digging  can  be  done  to  better  advantage  in 
winter  than  in  summer,  provided  the 
ground  be  saturated  with  water,  as  in  win- 
ter the  surface  water  will  be  frozen,  which 
would  render  sinking  of  shafts  less  ex- 
pensive. 


GEO.  E.  ROGERS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 

A.      S      £*      A.      Y      E      It  , 

313  California  .t.,  Siui  Francisco. 

J.  A.  MAHS,   Assnyer. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Onhl  ami  Silver  Ores  worked. 

23vl6-{JrtUjmr 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  aod  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  Invited 
to  Hie  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Lealher,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersigned. 


Constantly  on  hand  and  for  sale  by 

GBA.T,    JONES    «fc    CO., 

Depot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 

418  Battery  St.,   San  FranclKCO. 

25vl7-ly 


Business  Cards. 


RODGERS.  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMMISSION    MERCIIAJVT®, 

ADVANCES   Si  A  in: 
On  all  kind,  of  Orea,  and  particular  uttcntlon 

PAID  TO 

CONSIGNMENTS  OF  GOODS. 

4vlG-3m 


ChutiBlnirthe  Address.— No  chargois  made  for  chang- 
ing the  address  of  this  paper.  To  give  all  necessary  inform 
atlon,  write  us  plainly  as  follows:  "Change  address  of  the- 

Jrtitijie  and  Scientific  Prttx  from  Mr.      ..  at  ....  P.  O 

County Stale,  to  Mr at ....  P.  0. ...   County 

Stale 180-." 


CAItD      PICTURES, 

ONE  OOLI.AR  PER   DOZEN, 

And  Photographs,  Ambrotypcs  and  Sun  Pearls,  by  first 

class  artists,  at  the  lowest  rates, 

VI    SIMM'S,   64   Third   Street, 

Northwest  corner  of  Mission, San  Francisco. 

llvlS-Sm 


NAT1IAMKL  CUAV. 


II.  U.  GHAT. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

UTVr>ElTTA.B:ER,S, 

Wl  Sncramcnto  St,  cor.  Webb,  San  Francisco. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF    SSA-VITSTGrS, 

No.  2S>  Saninine  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.    Money  Loaned  on  Beat  Estate. 
H.  BUTTON,  President. 

GEO.  M.  GONDEE    Cashier.  I9vlfi-3m 


J.  J.  JONES, 

CARPENTEU  ana  HTJTX^TVEIt, 

No.  :t-I  Jn.ck.iion  street,  between  Satutome  aud 

Buttery, 


FREDERICK  IKAXSEI-T,. 

Mechanical  &  Architectural  Draughtsman, 

No.  422  California  street,  corner  of  Leldsdorff. 

Drawings  of  Models  made  for  parties  apply        for  pa 
ents  at  Washington  0r  London.  ar23-tf. 


"W.   T.   ATWOOD, 


TUKCFIASER   OF 


COPPER  ORES,  BAES,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

505  Mnntcomery  utreet,  San  FrnnclMco. 

The  highest  market  price  paid  for  orea  assaying  10  percent. 
23vl7qr 


s.  folk. 


G.  TUCHOLSKY. 


S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

MANUFACTURERS   OF 

WADDING,  BATTING,  and  COMFORTERS 

«1  and  413  Branuan  st„  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 
saw  francisco.  4vlSqr 


W.  C.  CA    FBELL. 

PATTERN    AND    MODEJD    MAKER, 

No.  SO  Fremont  street,  over    Phcenix.  Iron  Works,  San 
Francisco. 


Professional  Cards. 


J.  S.  PHILLIPS,  M.  E., 

CON8U  LTING     ETVG  IiV  l^ER, 

Exiiinlner  of  !U  im-.,  it  <.-., 

■i'-iH  Wa*hlnt;l<ni.sin.'t"t San  Francisco. 

(Bavins  l,;,,i  w  J  oars'  oxporlenoe  in  Europe  and  American 
Buppliea  drawings  ami  designs  for  Pumping.  Hoisting, 
finishing  SupnrntlnK.  Roasting,  Chlorlntelug,  Milling,  Llx 

iviiilini:,  I'ricipiiutin  _■,  .mil  Smcliint;   Works.     Minerals  an- 

jih/.c.i.  and  advice  given  i'or  boncuclnl  treatment.  Lis 
sin  in  on  iIil'  Dlscrlmln  rtlou  ind  Assay  of  Minerals  by  Blow- 
pipe, Uhenitcahj, Scorlflor  and  Crucible.  4vi7tf 


PROSPECTUS 


THE  SALT  POINT 


SILVER  MINING  COMPANY. 


This  mine  is  situated  on  the  western  slope  of  Treasure 
Hill,  about  halfa  mile  from  Treasure  City. 

It  is  admirably  located  for  working  purposes,  being  on 
the  hillside,  at  an  elevation  of  six  hundred  feet  above  the 
flat  or  "swale"  through  which  the  road  to  Shermantown 
passes.  The  road  is  on  an  easy  grade,  abnut  one  mile  from 
Shermantown,  where  the  principal  mills  are  located.  The 
flat  In  front  of  the  mine  affords  ample  room  for  the  dump- 
ing and  piling  up  of  milling  ore. 

The  mine  is  surrounded  by  fine  grove3  of  trees  of  a  large 
growth;  the  wood  of  which  for  fuel  can  he  purchased  al  $8 
per  cord,  and  at  a  corresponding  rate  for  timber  for  mining 
purposes. 

The  ledge  lies  favorably  for  working  by  a  tunnel  or  cut, 
It  is  well  defined,  and  apparently  from  ten  to  twelve  feet 
inwidlh,  Assays  of  the  rock  are  remarkably  uniform  in 
character,  ranging  from  SS^O  to  S3S5  per  ton. 

Work  Is  now  being  done  upon  the  mine,  and  it  is  helleved 
that  the  sale  of  One  Thousand  Shares  of  Full  Paid  Stock 
at  $2  50  per  share  will  give  all  the  working  capital  neces- 
sary for  its  development.  The  Company  are  now  working 
the  mine,  through  a  shaft  from  fifteen  to  twenty  feet  In 
depth,  and,  so  far  as  developed,  the  mine  shows  itself  to  be 
ono  of  the  richest  and  most  extensive  In  this  wonderfully 
rich  District.  Within  a  few  days  the  owners  have  been  of- 
fered for  the  whole  mine  S^UOO,  but  prefer  to  sell  a  portion 
for  working  capital  at  a  lessor  rale. 

Subscriptions  receivcd.at  the  office  of  the  Company,  No. 
21i  California  street. 

E.  J.  WEEKS,  President. 

O.  DICKINSON,  Jit,,  Treasurer. 

Ilvl8-2w  T.  A.  M  UDGE,  Secretary. 


STOCK   CERTIFICATES, 

STOCK  TRANSFER  JOURNALS, 
STOCK  LEDGERS, 

ASSESSMENT   RECEIPTS, 

And  all  other  Blanks,  Blank  Books,  etc. ,  required  by  Min 
ing  aud  other  Corporations,  kept  on  hand  or  printed  to 
order  on  short  notice,  at  moderate  prices,  at  the  office  of 
the  Mining  and  Scitntil'tc  Prass. 


JOHN   E0A0H,  Optician, 

Has  removed  from    522   Montgomery  street  to 
.">:«  Wellington  street, 

EaM  of  Montgomery. 

Surveying  Instruments  male,  repaired  and  adjusted 

2L'vlT-;im 


DAVID  R.  SMITH, 

Civil  and  Mcolianloal  £ngineer, 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Specifications  and 
full  detail  Drawing*  for  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
Machinery  in  general. 

Montgomery  Block.  t3vl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  AMD  COUNSELOR    AT   L1W 
No.  4SO  California  street, 

27vI6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


JAMES   M.    TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  G3G   Clay   Street 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 
2vl5.1qy 


To   Mining   Secretaries. 

THE  NEW  COMBINED 

Stock   Ledger  and  Journal, 

The  most  simplified  form  that  has  ever  yot  been  offered  to 
the  public,  is  now  ready,  for  sale.  This  one  book  is  a  com 
plcte  abbreviation  of  the  old  Ledger,  Journal  and  Transfer 
Book,  and  therefore  takes  the  place  of  the  three. 

Stock  Incorporations 

Now  organizing  a -e  invited  to  examine  this  Book  before 
buying  the  old  style. 

JOII1V  O.  WOnOE  «fc  CO., 
Importers  and  Wholesale  Stationers, 
'■i£l ,  339  and  331  Sansome  street,  cor.  Sacramento. 
10  v  IS- 1  in 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript. 

A.   BIT    PAPEK. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County. 

Advertisements   111   the   Transcript   will   reach 
every  part  or  .Alameda  County. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

■V"ER"X'    LOW. 


PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OP  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CAT.., 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 

Cash  Assets,  Jan.  1,  {»«!»,    -     -    IB  1 ,52»,740  IS 
FIKE, 


MARIN  P., 


AN  J) 


INSURANCE. 


San  Fiukcisco: 
VV.  0.  Ralslun, 
A.  L.  Tubbs. 
Wm.  Alvord, 
Jonathan  Hunt,' 
A.  B.  Forbes, 
A.  G.  Stiles, 
A.  scligiium, 
L.  B.  Ktncliley, 
Win.  Sherman, 
L.  Sachs, 

James  De  Frctnery, 
J.  G.  Bray, 
David  Siern, 

D.  O.Mills, 

I.  Friedlander,;ii 
Moses  Heller, 
ti.  M  Nowhnll, 
G.  T.  Lawton, 
Miles  D.  Swteny.a 
Chsis.  Mavnc, 

E.  L.  Goldstein, 
J.  O.  Earl, 
Lloyd  Tevis.l 
Thos.  II.  Selhy, 
Adam  Grant,  J 
Alpheus  Bull, 
S.  M.  Wilson, 
D.J.  Oliver, 

W.  Scholle,  '■ 
Thos.  Brown, 
Chas.  Main, 
Chas.  Ji.  Filters, 


DIRECTORS: 

Oliver  Eldridge, 
J.  B.  Robcrls. 
j.  0.  Wilinerding, 
1".  L.  Weaver, 
Wm.  Hnuper, 
J.  W.  Clark 
A.  Havward, 
T.L.  Barker, 
Alexander  Weill, 
Uhus.  Meyer, 
«'h. is.  E.  McLane, 
M.  Roscnhauiu, 
A.  J.  Ralston. 
T.  Leuimeu  Meyer, 
J,  T.  Dean. 

Nkw  York: 
Louis  McLane, 
Frederick  Billings, 
,i..inr.-;  Lees, 
J.  G.  Kellogg, 
Wm.  T.  Culeuian, 
Moses  Etlis. 

Saciumunto: 
Edgar  Mills, 
J.  II.  Cam. II, 
C.  T.  Wheeler. 

MAitvsvu.r.Kj 
J.  H.Jewott. 

PoaTLANn,  Oregon: 
W    S   Ludd, 
Jacob  Kaniin. 

VinuiKu,  Nevada: 
Wm.  Sharon. 


officers: 
JONA.  HUNT,  President. 

W.  ALVUKD,  Vice  I'resiaent. 
A.J.  RALSTON,  Secretary. 
ANPRKW  BAIKD,  Marine  Secretary. 
4vlStf  il.  U   BILiELOW,  Gcn'l  Agent. 


WE  ARE  NOW  OFFERING- 
OXJK,    IMMENSE    STOCK 

or 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

—  IM> 

(■rents'  Furnishing  Goods 

A.T  PfiICF.8  THAT  DEFY  COMPETITION. 

Our  Stock  or  Clothing  Conalnt«  of 
A.1L*IL.  THE  LATEST  ©TYXVES 

BOTH  or  il  ATI. RIAL  AND  F1KISI1. 

A  Larjjo  Assortmen  lot 
Trunki,  Valises,  Curpet  lt;iir»,  l&lunket««  Etc* 

AT   HXTKIMKLY    LOW  FB1CKS. 

J.  Xt.  MEAD  &  CO., 

SvlO  Oor.  of  Washington  and  Sansome  street!. 


THE  GIANT 

POWDER    COMPANY 

Is  now  prcpftrcd  to  fill  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  up  lu  Boxes,  cither  In  Bulk  or  In  Cur 
triune*. 

General    Absents, 

BAWDMAKW,  NIELSEN  &  CO., 

25vl0-.1m        210  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


SAN    FRANCISCO 

Pioneer    Screen.    Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  A.  Pritzel's  Iron  Works,  203  Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  Sun  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  In  ail  Its  branches,  nt  rates  reduced 
from  2.'ito  40  per  cent  less  than  the  established  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  (Juarlz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  giving  universal  satisfaction, 
anil  for  strength,  cheapness  and  durability  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
all  qualities  ot  material,  for  Qnnrtz.  Cement.  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore millmen  forwarding  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  but  the  be^t.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  —J.  W.  QUICK  is  the  only  competent  and  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  the  State,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  princinal  mills  in  this  State  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  Have  universally  failed  to  give  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  sec  me.    5vl7-Iy 


California  Steam  Navigation 

COMPANY.     sSBl 


Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         TOSEMITE 

"    CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

"    JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  *  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  lor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-draft  steamers  for  Maryaville 
Colusa,  Chico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Compauy,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  II  AKTSIIOK  %  t:, 
I3vl2  President. 

International   Hotel, 

aACKl©03V       STIfcEET 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  sock- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  And  this  the  best  Hotel  In 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  arc  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market. 
Prices  vurylnc  from  »1  SO  to  »3  per  dny  for 

Bonvrd  nnd  Room, 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

OS*"  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
free  of  ouakge,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  50  cents 

Ulvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 

Pacific  Chemical  Works. 


sur.PnuTCic  etheil 

8JMKITS  OP  BTITRE, 

A«H'  V   AJDKIM.l, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CYANIDE  OF  POTASSIUM 
—  AND  — 
ACIDS  AND  CHEMICALS  OP  ALL  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 

Office   nnd    Laboratory!    Sixteenth    dtrcct,    be- 
tween  FoUoiu  nnd  Harrison. 

LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Assaycr. 
OS?- Particular  attention  paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MINERALS.  METALS,  etc.  Svl7 


(f  IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM" 

(Patented  July  21st,  1868. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
est  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  is  now- 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Houses,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
wllh  this  comfortable,  economical  and  durable-  "  IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  BOTTOM." 

Persons  going  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottom?,  -which  is 
secured  to  a  folding  Bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  Is  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

"Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street, 

P.  HXT-DSOIV,  Proprietor. 

03-Call  i"d  examine.    Open  unlil  8  o'clock  P.  M. 
tivISqr 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


The  Ancient  Chinese  in  America. — It 
is  a  well  known  fact  that  the  Chinese  have, 
in  their  -  musty  libraries  of  by-gone  ages,  a 
narrative  of  travels  in  a  country  called  Fu- 
sung,  situated  far  to  the  eastward,  and  be- 
yond the  great  world-ocean.  This  account 
is  rendered  definite  and  substantial  by  the 
accompaniment  of  a  map — which  can  be 
seen  at  the  Mercantile  Library — represent- 
ing, with  a  considerable  degree  of  accuracy, 
the  Pacific  Coast  of  North  America,  in- 
cluding, as  the  most  marked  and  recogniza- 
ble delineation,  the  peninsula  of  Lower 
California.  The  same  map  represents  the 
Atlantic  side  of  the  American  Continent, 
but  with  such  glaring  inaccuracy  as  to  make 
it  evident  on  the  surface  that  the  authors 
drew  entirely  on  their  imaginations  for  their 
data.  Owing  to  the  difficult  nature  of  the 
Chinese  language,,  few  of  the  details  have 
been  brought  to  light.  It  is  now  reported 
that  Professor  Carl  Neumann,  the  linguist, 
late  of  Munich,  but  latterly  of  Berlin,  who 
has  interested  himself  specially  in  Ameri- 
can historical  questions,  has  ascertained,  by 
the  most  incontestable  proofs — the  Chinese 
Year  Book — that  a  company  of  Buddhist 
priests  entered  the  Continent  of  America 
by  the  way  of  Alaska,  a  thousand  years  be- 
fore Columbus,  and  explored  thoroughly 
and  intelligently  the  Pacific  borders,  pene- 
trating southward  into  the  tropical  regions 
of  the  Toltees  and  Aztecs,  or  the  land  of 
"  Fusung,"  so  called  after  the  Chinese 
name  of  the  Mexican  aloe.  California  they 
examined  carefully,-but  did  not  cross  the 
Sierra  Nevada.  Ancient  documents  in  the 
Chinese  archives,  detailing  these  discover- 
ies, are  to  be  translated. 


_  Bdby  Valley,  in  Nevada,  is  said  to  de- 
rive its  name  from  the  fact  that  rubies 
abound  in  the  sands  of  the  mountain 
brooks  flowing  through  it.  These  are  gen- 
uine gems,  perfect  in  form  and  color,  and 
wanting  only  size  to  render  them  valuable. 
They  have  the  peculiar  octagonal  shape  of 
the  crystallized  quartz,  and  their  size  varies 
from  that  of  a  pin's  head  downwards. 


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HAT   MANUFACTURER 

And  dealer  In 

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AT    WHOLESALE    AND    KETAIL. 

635  and  637  Commercial  street San  Francisco 

laa  J  streei Sacramento' 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets. Marvsville. 

TZ  Front  street Portland,  Oregon. 

Our  wholesale  House,  628  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Clay  street,  Sun  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  in  this  State 
Every  Steamer  brings  the  latest  Issued  novelties  from  Eu. 
roDe  and  New  York,  which  can  be  found  at  all  tha  above 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.  23vl6-3m 

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nainents,  and  other  embellishments  to  suit  the  various 
brunches  ol  Industry  in  this  State 


PAINE    &    STEPHENS' 
IMPROVED      CONCENTRATOR, 

For  Saving:  Sold  and  Silver  Sulphuretg. 


One  machine,  costing  about  $1,300,  is  sufficient  to  work  the  Sands  from  35  to  30  Stamps, 

Less  power  being  required  than  for  any  other  Machine.  The  attention  of  qua-tz  millmen  throughout 
the  State  is  directed  to  the  subjoined  certificates,  and  if  they  desire  they  can  visit  the  Amador  Micing 
Co's  mill,  near  Sutter  Creek,  the  Eureka  Co's  mill  at  Grass  Valley,  or  the  Banner  Co's  mill  near 
Nevada,  and  see  for  themselves. 


CEKTIFCATES  s 

Grass  Valley,  Jan.  4th,  1869. — This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  used  the  Paine,  Stephens  & 
Harry  Concentrators  for  over  twelve  months.  They  have  given  us  entire  satisfaction,  and  are  the 
best  we  ever  used.  WILLIAM  "WATT,  Supt.  Eureka  Mine. 

This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  had  in  use  for  the  past  18  months  one  of  Paino,  Stephens  &  Co's 
Sulphuret  Saving  Machines,  constructed  by  John  T.  Harry,  (called  a  buddle,J  and  which  operates 
satisfactorily,  particularly  so  in  saving  fine  sulphuretSj  and  we  reeommend  it  as  well  worthy  of  use, 
even  where  other  Concentrators  are  used  ahove  it,  as  it  will  pay  if  there  are  any  sulphurets. 

WM.  L.  TISDALE,  Supt.  Star  Spangled  Banner  Mine. 

Nevada  City,  Oct.  26,  1868. 


Any  one  wishing  to  purchase  one  of  these  useful  machines,  can  do  so  by  applying  to  TH03. 
N.  PAINE,  at  Grass  Valley,  Nevada  County,  or  JOHN"  T.  HARRY,  Sutter  Creek, 
Amador  County. 


Pacific   Protective   Association   of  California. 

INCORPORATED    OCTOBER,    1808. 


X»Ii,OS4i»ECTXJS. 


Object — Tito  object  of  this  Association  is  to  secure  a  cash  payment,  wlihin  Mxtv  days  after  the  deaih  of  a  subscriber, 
to  his  or  iier  heirs  or  assigns  of  as  many  dollars  as  there  are  individuals  of  the  class  to  which  ^aul  deceased  subscriber 
belonged. 

MiiMBi'TRsnir.— Tbo  subscription  fees  are  Ten  Dollars  atj  ining,  and  One  Dollar  on  the  death  of  each  subscribe)". 
The  One  Dollar  from  each  sut^crilur  is  paid  to  the  heirs  or  assigns  of  Ihe  deceased. 

Thk  Funds.—  The.  K.y-Laws  of  the  Association  require  that  a  ponton  of  the  money  received  as  subscription  fees 
shall  be  a  Sinking  Fund  to  meet  assessments  falling  due  by  the  delinquencies  of  subscribers.  The  balance  of  the 
money  received  to  be  u>>cd  lor  the  payment  of  the  expenses  incurred  bv  'he  Association. 

Mkmbkks.— A  subscriber  (ailing  to  Pay  bis  or  her  assessment  'of  one  dollar  within  Thirty  days  from  receipt  of  no- 
tice lorleits  his  or  Iier  Cerliticaie,  and  all  claims  upon  the  Association,  unless  goo.l  cause  is  shown  for  further  delav. 
A  subscriber  can  forward  money  in  advance,  which  amount  wilt  be  credited  on  fulnrc  assessments.  The  subscribers  aro 
divided  into  classes  including  mules  and  females  Each  class  , is  limited  to  5.0J0  subscribers.  As  classes  are  Ailed, 
new  ones  will  be  lonncd.  No  person  is  so  ,  oor  that  he  cannot  pay  Ten  Dollars  at  joining  and  One  Dollar  occa- 
sionally, thus  securing  $5, MX)  to  his  or  her  heirs  or  assigns. 

Adva'  tages. — The  advantages  of  this  Association  arc,  that  no  money  panic  can  affect  It.  Its  benefits  are  easily 
obtainable  by  all,  and  every  subscriber  added  to  the  Association  enhances  the  interest  and  protection  of  all;  the 
amount  p:iid  beinn  so  small,  and  only  at  long  intervals,  that  any  person  can  secure  lor  his  familv  a  competency  uuon 
his  death. 

Olassks.— In  Class  A,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  15  and  40  vears ;  in  Class  B,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  40 
and  60  years. 

Any  one  that  has  not  stated  his  or  her  age  correctly,  will  forfeit  all  money  paid  and  his  or  her  Certificate. 

One  class  cannot  be  assessed  if  one  of  another  class  dies.    Classes  have  no  connection  with  each  other. 

How  to  Become  a  Memdkk.— A  person  th-sirous  ot  becoming  a  subscriber  must  All  out  an   application,  and  forward 


with  it  Ten  Dollars  by  Check,  Draft,  or  by  Express,  in  gold  or  silver  coin.  Persons  can  p;iy  agents,  when  regnlarly 
pointed  and  authorized  to  receive  money.  Each  subscriber  should  interest  himself  in  obtaining  new  members,  b 
doing  all  arc  benefited 


pointed  and  authorized  to  receive  money.    Each  subscriber  should  interest  himself  in  obtaining  new  members, 
'  '  ng  all  arc  benefited 

KoAno  of  Dikkctors.—  Benjamin  II.  Freeman,  George  II.  Russell,  Samuel  A.  Raymond,  James  A.  Pritchard,  W.  Le- 


Roy. 

Offd  ers -Benjamin   0    Freeman,  President;  George  H.  Ru=scll,  Vice  President;  John  H.  Warren,    Secretary; 
James  A.  Pritchard,  Treasurer. 

Kefekkn:  ks  — Hon.  Henry  Dutton,   President  of  Farmers'   and   Mechanics'  Bank;  Hon.   Samuel  Cowles,   late  Judge 
County  Ciuir',  San  Francisco;  Hon.  A.  J.  Gunnison,  Atlorncy  at  Law,  San    Francisco;  H     J.    Booth,   Esq.,  Union   lion 
Work-,  San  Franei.-co:   Henry  F.  Williams,  Ksq  ,  Real  Esiaie,  San  Francisco;  John  U.  Hanscom,  Esq  ,  ..Etna  Iron  Works, 
San  Francisco;  John  II.  O'Brien,  E-n..  ot  O'Brien.  Bush  &  Co.,  San  Francisco;  Hon.  J.  P.  Jones,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada, 
All  communications  should  be  addressed  to  the  Secretary  of  the 

PACIFIC    PROTECTIVE    ASSOCIATION, 

S-  E    COR.  OF  MONTGOMERY-  AND  SACRAMENTO  STREETS,  (Over  Douohoe  &  Kelly's   Bank,)  SAN  FRANCISCO. 

[10vl8  3mos.] 


HUNTINGTON'S   IMPROVED    SHINGLE    MACHINES. 

3s 


SHINGLE  MACHINES  CONSTANTLY  ON  HAND. 
Steam  Engines  Saw  Mills,  Lath  and  Picket  Machinery,  and  Flax-Breaks, 

I^C-A-IDE     TO    OKDEB. 

F.  A.  HUNTINGTON,  Manufacturer, 

SvlS-lam3m  X?  and  ltt  Fremont  Stieet,  Sau  Francisco 


HAYWARD   &   COLEMAN 

4 

IMPORTERS  AND  REFINERS 
—OF— 

Illuminating,   Lubricating, 

— AKD— 

a?  A.  I  If  T     OILS, 

CONSISTING  OF 

KEROSENE,    LARD,    SPERM,    ELEPHANT,   POLAR, 

TANNERS.  NEATSFOOT,  BOILED  AND  RAW 

LINSEED,  CASTOR  AND  CHINA  NUT. 

— ALSO— 

Spirits  of  Turpentine  and  Alcohol, 
Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 

SOLE    IMPORTERS    OF 
HeToe's  Illuminating'    Oil. 

PATEUTT  CASTS. 
5vl7-tf.  414  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


CHANGE. 


C.  C.  HASTINGS  &  CO. 


Wholesale  and  Retail! 


SUPERIOR  GOODS!       REDUCED    KATES! 


C.  C.  HASTINGS   &  CO., 

SUCCESSORS  TO 
Mncston,  Hasting"  A  Co., 

SAN  FRANCISCO    AND    NEW    YORK, 

Announce  to  the  friends  of  the  old  Arm,  and  the  public  at 
large,  that  their  present  business  arrangements  are  such 
that  they  arc  enabled  to  offer  the  be-d  and  most  stylish 
goods  on  the  Faeiuc  Coast  at  a  great  reduction  from  former 
juices. 

AT    WHOLESALE. 

The  attention  of  the  merchants  throughout  the  Pacific 
Coast,  is  called  to  the  fact  that  wc  arc  now  prepared  to  Oil 
their  orders  lor  superior  goods  in 

Strictly  Cnstoni-Made  Clothing, 
Suits,  Gloves,  Hosiery,  and 

Furnlvulng  Goods,  Trunks. 

Traveling  Hags  and  Valises, 

In  lota  to  suit  at  regular  wholesale  rates. 


CLOTHING    TO    OKI* Kit, 

Made  either  in  New  York  or  San  Francisco,  under  the  su- 
pervision of  the  best  cutters  in  America. 

DIRECTIONS  FOR  MEASUREMENT 

Sent  to  any  address  upon  application,  and  goods  forwarded 
by  Express  on  receipt  of  orders.    Satisfaction  guaranteed. 

C.    C.    HASTINGS    A    CO., 

Successors  to 

HEUSTON,     HASTINGS     &     CO., 

Tlic  .Fashionable  Clothiers. 

New  York  and  San  Francisco. 
8vlS-3m 


TJNIMA.    JFJLEA.     I>:RXrO  ! 

A  California  Discovery. 

This  Is  a  simple  but  very  efficient  FLEA  POWDER. 

It  Is  Death  to  Fleas  nnd  Vermin,  but  not  inju- 
rious to  persons. 

TRY  IT!  TRY  IT!!  TRY  IT!!! 

After  ft  thorough  test  you  will  use  none  other. 

PUT  UP  IN  BOXES  ONLY.    FOUR  SIZES. 

It  is  the  best  and  cheapest  article  of  the  kind  ever  offered 

to  the  public. 

Directions    for   ITee.— Sprinkle  your  bedding   and 

clothes,  and  add  a  little  in  your  washing. 

For  sale,  wholesale  and  retail,  by  Druggists. 

agp-For  further  information,  address 

Prof.  C.  E.  JAYCOX, 

Caro  of  Langley  &  Crowcll,  Druggists, 
8vI8-3m  San  Francisco. 


Offices  to  Let. 

Two  convenient  front  rooms  (No.  9  and  10)  in  second  story 
of  No.  423  Washington  street,  to  let  on  favorable  terma 
Apply  at  this  ottice,  up  stairs.  No.  414  Clay  street 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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New  Incorporations. 

Articles  of  incorporation  have  been  re- 
cently filed  in  tho  County  Clerk's  office  in 
this  city  as  follows: 

Mr.uitiMUj  Mill  and  JIini.vg  Co. — Bntte 
County.  March  12th.  Capital  stock,  $800,- 
000;  8,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
Jas.  A.  Pritohard,  S.  A.  Raymond,  John  H. 
Warren,  Lyman  Kainow  and  J.  D.  Little- 
held. 

Mutual  Keal  Estate  Co. — San  Fran- 
cisco. March  12th,  Capital  stock,  S52,- 
500;  350  shares,  S150  each.  Trustees: 
Edmund  Scott,  Thos.  Anderson,  Stephen 
T.  King,  E.  C.  Lovell,  Wallace  Everson, 
Geo.  W.  Fisher  and  M.  G.  Cobb. 

Allison  Ranch  Mining  Co.  —  Grass 
Valley,  Nevada  County.  March  12th.  Capi- 
tal stock,  $000,000;  6,000  shares,  $100 
each.  Trustees:  Alfred  E.  Davis,  M.  Col- 
bert and  J.  D.  Fry. 

Red  Jacket  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  12th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000; 
10,000  shares,  $100  each,  Trustees:  Geo. 
L.  Kenney,  J.  M.  McNulty,  Smyth  Clark, 
F.  J.  Thibault  and  H.  L.  Van  Wyck. 

Pamlico  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  12th.  Capital  stock,  $1,200,000; 
12,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  A.  P. 
Everett,  Thos.  J.  Poulterer,  J.  A.  Drink- 
house,  N.  Hayes  aud  E.  Wertheimer. 

EsiriitE  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  13th.  Capital  stock,  $800,000;  8,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Geo.  W. 
Preseott,  Chas.  Bonner,  Jos.  Barron,  G. 
W.  Beaver  and  D.  J.  Williamson. 

Aboyle  Tunnel  and  Mining  Co.  — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  13th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,400,000,  14,000  shares,  $100 each.  Trus- 
tees: L.  Godcheaux,  A.  Godcheaux,  Anson 
Averill,  W.  H.  Smith  and  B.  L.  Schmitt.. 

Pilot  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  13th.  Capital  stock,  $2,400,000; 
24,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Jno. 
Hewston,  Jr.,  F.  L.  Castle,  W.  B.  Swain, 
H.  E.  Green  and  C.  T.  Fay. 

West  Ebebhabdt  Tunnel  and  Mining 
Co.— White  Pine,  Nev.  March  13th.  Capi- 
tal stock,  $1,200,000;  12,000  shares,  $100 
each.  Trustees:  J.  M.  Bnffington,  L.  God- 
cheaux, A.  Godcheaux,  James  Adams  and 
W.  H.  Smith. 

South  Ebehhaedt  Tunnel  and  Mining 
Co.— White  Pine,  Nev.  March  13th.  Capi- 
tal stock,  $1,440,000.  14,400  shares,  $100 
each.  Trustees:  B.  L.  Schmitt,  L.  God- 
cheaux, Jos.  L.  Wilson  aud  Jos.  R.  Bad- 
ger. 

Philadelphia  Bkeweby  Tunnel  and 
Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev.  March 
13th.  Trustees:  L.  Godcheaux,  James 
Adams,  A.  Godcheaux,  J.  Wieland  and 
Jos.  M.  Wilson. 

Nobth  American  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  13th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,200,000;  12,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: S.  Piukhaui,  H.  C. '  Hemenway,  J.  A. 
Eaton,  W.  E.  Wood  aud   Geo.  R.  Spinney. 

Gbeat  Union  Tunnel  and  Mining  Co. 
White  Pine,  Nev.  March  13th.  Capital 
stock,  $6,000,000;  $60,000  shares.  $100 
each.  Trustees:  Geo.  1).  Roberts,  John 
Sitae,  Chas.  L.  Low,  Geo.  Oulton,  Patrick 
Henry,  F.  F.  Low  and  W.  M.  Janson. 

State  University  Homestead  Associa- 
tion.— Alameda  County.  March  13th. 
Capital  stock,  $28,470;  39  shares,  $730 
each.  Trustees:  S.  Lungstadler,  Valentine 
Smith,  Ebenezer  Knowlton,  George  Tait, 
Peter  N.'  Ryan,  Rev.  L.  Walker  and  H.  G. 
Prince. 

Washington  Mining  Co.— White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  13th.  Capital  stock,  $2,500,- 
000;  5,000  shares,  $500  each.  Trustees: 
Nath.  Page,  Geo.  Webber,  B.  F.  Tuttle,  T. 
B.  Wingard  and  J.  P.  Dyer. 


Opal  Silvf.b  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  13th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,- 
000;  10,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
W.  J.  Williams,  F.  Lawton,  D.  C.  Ferris, 
Jno.  A.  McQuaid  and  M.  S.  Martin. 

Snow  Flake  Silver  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  13th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,100,000;  6,875  shares,  $160  each.  Trus 
tees :  W.  A.  Darling,  D.  W.  Taylor,  H.  S 
Warren,  A.  C.  Taylor  and  J.  H.  Brewer. 

Oakland  North  S.  M.  Co.  —White  Pine 
Nev.  March  13th.  Capital  stock,  $600, 
000;  6,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees 
J.  H.  Alderson,  Geo.  W.  Stewart.  Sam 
E.  Oakley,  E.  O.  Brown  and  Johu  Gray. 

Oakland  Prospect  Homestead  Associa 
tion. — Brooklyn,  Alameda  County.  March 
13th.  Trustees:  J.  F.  Crosett,  Geo.  R. 
Eckley,  Wm.  Hollis,  Amos  Currier,  Jno. 
Bays,  H.  L.  Chamberlain,  J.  H.  Coleman, 
C.  J.  King  and  Jas.  Collins. 

Carbington  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  13th.  Capital  stock,  $1,200,000; 
12,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  A. 
Kohler,  R.  E.  Raitnond,  J.  N.  Eckel,  J.  M. 
Shotwell  and  Julius  A.  Palmer,  Jr. 

U.  S.  Grant  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  16th.  Capital  stock,  $80,000;  1,600 
shares,  $50  each.  Trustees:  Chas.  Mc- 
Cormick,  Jos.  R.  Rollin  and  C.  V.  Hub- 
bard. 

North  Star  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  16th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000; 
20,000  shares,  $50  each.  Trustees:  Thos. 
T.  Dougherty,  H.  G.  Coward,  James  Patter- 
son, Bernard  Lande  and  L.  P.  Davis. 

Blue  Eagle  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  16th.  Capital  stock,  $600,000;  6,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  E.  L.  Smith, 
J.  S.  Curtis,  John  Lunders,  J.  A.  Eaton 
and  S.  Pinkham. 

Chas.  Sumneb  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  17th.  Capital  stock,  $600,- 
000;  6,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
Anson  Averill,  R.  A.  Hawkins,  J.  M.  Buf- 
flngton,  J.  W.  Tabor  aud  S.  F.  Tortell. 

Nantucket  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  17th.  Capital  stock,  $1,200,000; 
12,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  W.  H. 
Brown,  T.  B.  Bishop,  Ira  G.  Hoit.  W.  H. 
J.  Brooks  and  J.  Holmes. 

South  Point  Mill  Co. — San  Francisco. 
March  18th.  Capital  stock.  $50,000;  5,000 
shares,  $10  each.  Trustees:  Cyrus  Pal- 
mer, J.  J.  McKinnon,  J.  P.  Sheldon,  S.  H. 
Harmon  and  C.  A.  Hooper. 

Geemania  Consolidated  S.  M.  Co. — 
White  Pine,  Nev.  March  17th.  Capital 
stock,  $1,000,000,  20,000  shares,  $50  each. 
Trustees:  Theo.  Meetz,  R.  J.  Touin,  J. 
Liebe,  H.  Hadeler  and  J.  L.  Koster. 

Larcombe  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
Capital  stock,  $280,000;  1,400  shares,  $200 
each.  Trustees:  Jos.  Mandlebaum,  W.  M. 
Jensen,  J.  S.  Fried,  Jos.  Larcombe  and 
Chas.  Kohn. 


Election  op  Officers. — California 
White  Pine  M.  Co.— March  10th.  Presi- 
dent and  Treasurer,  D.  W.  Connolly;  Vice- 
President,  John  S.  Hager;  Trustees,  D.  W. 
Connolly,  J.  S.  Hager,  C.  J.  Brenham, 
Lloyd  Tevis,  L.  L  Robinson.  I.  Fried- 
lander  and  L.  Maynard. 

Allison  Ranch  M.  Co. — Grass  Valley, 
Nevada  County.  March  16th.  President, 
Alfred  E.  Davis;  Vice-President,  J.  D. 
Fry;  Secretary,  B.  B.  Minor. 

Cordillera  G.  &  S.  M.  Co. — Chihuahua, 
Mexico.  March  15th.  Trustees;  Nathaniel 
Page,  Wm.  H.  Tillinghurst,  Henry  R. 
Reed,  Wm.  A.  Wade  and  Isaac  M.  Rutan; 
President,  Nathaniel  Wade;  Secretary  and 
Treasurer,  Henry  R.  Reed. 

B.  P.  Spectacles. — The  genuine  Brazilian 
Pebble,  so  cool  to  the  eye,  can  be  had  at  O. 
Mullers',  205  Montgomery  street,  Euss  House 
Block.  V 


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New  Mining  Advertisements. 


CortUllcra  O-nld  and  Silver  Alining  Company.— 

Morolos  District,  Chihuahua,  Mexico. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  ot  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  ($1>  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin, 
to  the  St/cretary,  at  the  otllcc  of  the  Company,  321  Washing- 
ion  street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twentieth  (2oili)  day  of  April,  18C9,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  aud  will  be  duly  advertised  lor  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  bclore, 
will  bo  .sold  on  Monday,  the  tenth  day  of  >Uav,  180a, 
io  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of 
advt-rlising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

HENRY  R.  REED,  Secretary. 

Office,  321  Washington  street,  San  Francisco.         mari!0 


Troy    fledge     Stluln^    Company*     Wnlte    Fine 

District,  Lander  Count>,  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  18(i9,  an  assessment  of  fifteen  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon  tho  (Midtal  -lock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  unpaid 
on  Kil  lav,  the  iweiity-lhird  dav  of  April.  18I-9,  shall 
be  deemed  delinquent,  mid  will  be  duly  advertised  for 
sale  at  puldic  aiiciion,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  iwcmy-fourth  day  of  May, 
18'iSJ,  (o  pay  the  deli nq tii- ii  i  assessment,  together  with  costs  oi 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

J.  M  BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  mar2U 


Mining   Notices— Continued. 


Lyon  Mill  mid  Mining  Company*  Kelsey  Dis- 
trict, El  Dorado  County,  California. 
Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  or  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixth  day  'of 
March,  I8ti9.  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stoek  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  In  Unhcd  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary. 

Any  stock  upon  whirl,  said  assessment  shall  remain  nn. 
paid  on  the  sixth  (fPm  day  of  April,  IS09,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  ami  will  he  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  neiore, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-sixth  day  ot  April,  1SG!» 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  oi  ad- 
vertising aud  expenses  of  sale.    By  order   W  the  Board  of 

J.  M.  BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 
Office,  Room  37   New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California 
street,  San  Francisco.  maris 


Olenwood  Mill    and    Mlnlnir   Company*  Green* 

wood.  El   Dorado  County,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  nineteenth  day  of 
February,  I8C9,  an  assessment  of  twenty-five-  dollars  per 
share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  sntd  Company, 
payable  Immediately, In  United  Stales  sold  and  silver  coin, 
to  the  Secretary,  Room  II,  No.  431  California  street,  San 
FrancUco 

iny  Block  upon  which  sn!d  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid  on  the  second  day  of  April.  1869,  shall  he  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  dulv  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auciion.  mid  unless  payment  -bat]  be  made  before,  will  be 
BOld  Oil  Monday,  the  twentv-sixth  day  Of  Apill,  1869,  to 
pay  tho  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertlsing  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ol  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

„    „  „  WILLIAM  VALE,  Secretary. 

Office,  434  California  street,  San  Francisco.  feb27 


I.    X.    1-   Gold    and    Silver    Mlnlntr   Compnny.— 

Location    of    Mine  :    Sliver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notick.— There  nre   delinquent,    upon  the  following  dc. 
scribed  stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the  nine- 
teenth day  of  January,  1869,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site tho  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  follows: 
Names.  No.  Certificate.     No.  shares.    Amount. 

John  A  Johnson 2ftS 

J  s  Adams 23 

J  S  Adams X25 

J  S  S  Robinson 322 

Mary  C  Bridges M6U 

Catherine  Jones 144 

Catherine  Jones 1S5 

Catherine  Jones 238 

Til  Clark S7fi 

T  It  Clark  . 


....248 
...342 
...340 


CQoodell  

Wm  Davidson 

Wm  Davidson  

A n n  Hogan 176 

Charles  Fisk 1 50 

W  J  Thomas 371 

Daniel  H  Dickinson 294 

Daniel  H  Dickinson -359 

L  E  Wnhlhurg 277 

Ilenrv  Jardme 183 

Henry  Jardine 304 

Henry  Jardine 330 

Henry  Jardme 331 

Henry  Jardine 334 

Hepburn  James.  116 

Hepburn  James 158 

Hepburn  JameB 217 

A  Wanner 207 

Chas  Saunders .224 

Caroline  A  Nelson 293 

George  Brosle 229 

James  Wylett 231 

H  T  Bjlske - 380 

Loul-"  Blinding 237 

John  G  Slavin 254 

Henry  Eno 3(il 

Ilenrv  Fno 3'7 

E  F  Gibson 270 

E  F  Gibson 271 

F.  F  Gibson 274 

E  F  Gibson .302 

Wm  Jones 246 

John  Cairns 249 

John  Bol^ 381 

John  Holts 2*6 

D  Ii  Kiddle 258 

Julius  Znbel 259 

II  D  Scott 260 

J  A  McMahon 263 

It  K  Love 275 

R  K  Love 303 

It  IC  Love. 329 

R  K  Love 332 

L  Wt'chclhauscn 281 

Wm  West 352 

N  G  r  n  IT. 357 

R  S  Cutter 366 

R  S  Cutter 384 

E  Ekelund 362 

EEkelnnd 364 

Philip  Myers 370 

M.  Long 385 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees*  made  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  January, 
1869,  so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may 
be  necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
Olney  A  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  Wednesday,  the  seventeenth  day  of  March, 
1869,  at  thehour  of  12  o'clock,  M.,  of  said  day,  to  pay  said 
delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale. 

J.  CROWNINSHIELD.  Secretary. 

Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs,  San 
Francisco,  man. 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  Is  hereby  postponed  until 
Monday,  the  fifth  day  of  April,  1869,  at  the  same  hour 
and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees, 

mar20  J.   CROWNINSHIELD,  Secretary. 


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Noi-ih  JLmerlcun  Wood   PreHervlno;   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Compnny,  held  on  the  twelfth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  ($1)  dollar  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able Immediately,  In  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  Company's  office,  430  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fourteenth  (14th)  day  of  April,  1869,  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  pavment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Saturday,  the  first  day  of  May,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs 
of  advertising  aud  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Directors. 

WM.  B.  LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  430  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco  mar!3 


IIBoiiiit  Xennbo  Silver  Alining;  Compnny.— Lo- 
cation of  Works :  Cortez  District,  Lander  County,  State 
of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  tho  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-third  day  of 
January,  1869,  an  assessment  of  seventy- five  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able Immediately,  In  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  426  Montgom- 
ery street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  firth  (5th)  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  pavment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Tuesday,  the  thirtieth  (30th)  day  of 
March,  1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
-vith  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
of  the  Board  oi  Trustees 

R.  N.  VAN  BRUNT,  Secretory. 
Office  426  Montgomery  sireet,  San  Franolseo.  jan30 

Postponement.— Tile  day  for  deeming  stock  delinquent  on 
tho  above  assessment  is  hereby  postponed  until  the  second 
day  ot  April,  1869,  and  the  safe  thereof  until  Tuesday,  the 
twenty  seventh  day  of  April,  1869.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

marC  R.  N.  VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 


Minr  Creek.    IM  lultifc    Company.— Location :   Star 

District,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty -sixth  day  of 
February,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents 
por  share  was  lovied  upon  the  capital  stook  of  said  Com- 
pany, payable  immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver 
coin,  to  the  Secretary  ai  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twcniy-nintb  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  bo  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  pavment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  nineteenth  day  of  April,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees.  HORACE  MORRISON,  Secretary.. 

Office,  N.  E.  cor.  Front  and  Jackson  streets. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


VARNEY'S 

PATENT   AMALGAMATOB 

These  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
bave  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
he  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  themuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  It  is  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  la 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.    Thus  it  is  constantly 

fiassing  iu  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  aud 
nto  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setlers  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others. — 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed. 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setlers  for 
themselves,  at  the  .PACIFIC  FO  UMDR Y, 

lvl  San  Francisco. 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Faint 

—  FOE — ■ 

TIN,   IRON   AND   METALLIC  EROOFS, 

Iron,  Brick  and  Wooden  Building*, 

SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,   STAGES,  CAKS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SOKFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be  put  on  iu 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  other  Taint. 

New  Cloth  Koofn  put  on.    Old  Kooft  cemented 
and  painted.    Xieaky  Roofs  made  tl^ht. 

OSS-  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphaltum  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  K3KOMLET,  Agent, 

Battery  street,  corner  Jackson, 
24vl7-3m  San  Francisco. 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises.  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
New  slvle  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  Macbioes,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,300  lbs;  small,  951) 
lbs.  For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23^16-ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pies. 

BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 

;j?R.ICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES  OF  ALL  SIZES   FOB   SALE 
—  BT  — 

"WM.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  and  Mission  streets,  or  Box  2,OT7 

3vl3f  SAN    FBANCISCO. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  53  Beale  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  saving 
of  fifty  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIONS 
MADBTo  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  the  Coast. 
Orders  from  the  country  promptly  intended  to.  fiSJ-FlrsI 
Premium  awarded  at  th*  State  Fair,  1S67. 

2vl7-3in  T.  G.  DUBM.X'Q  <&  CO 


Kemoval. 
NELSON~&    DOBLE, 

AGENTS  FOR 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons1  Cast  Steel,  Files, 


Mill.    Picks,    Sledges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers'  Tools, 

Have  removed  to  13  and  15  Fremont  street,  near 

Market,  San   Francisco. 

lOvHqr 


ma.cb£i:n:e:r.y  agency. 

w.  o.  m.  berry  &  co., 

Are  the  manufacturers'  agents  for  Richardson,  Merrlam 
&  Co's  celebrated 

Wood  Working   Machinery, 

Embracing  every  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
Mortisers,  Moulding,  Tenoning,  Boring,  Shaping,  Vertical 
and  Circular  Re-sawing  Macluiies;  Scroll,  Railway,  Cut-otf 
and  Rip  Saws,  etc.,  etc.    Agents  lor  the  Swamscot  Co's 

Improved  J?ortal>le  Engines, 
Warranted  fully  equal  to  any  in  the  market;  Davis  &  Fur- 
hcr's  Woolen  Machinery;  Btuke's  Patent  Steam  Pumps; 
Kilburn'd  and  Warren's  Turbine  Water  wheels,  etc  ,  etc. 

Orddra  for  Machinery  of  any  kind  will  receive  prompt 
attention  Machines  fur  special  purposes  built  to  order. 
Send  lor  Illustrated  Catalogue.     W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO  , 

8vl8-:im  IU  California  St.,  San  Francisco. 


Notice  to  Miners, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies. 

MPRAG  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  large  additions  to  my  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prepared  to  illi  all  orders  with  dis- 
patch,  and  guarantee  entire  satisfaction.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  oi  the  latest  Improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  uii  classes.    Also,  Ship  Plumbing  done. 

M-  PRIG, 
8vI3-lT       Stove  Store,  No.  1     Clay  street,  below  Davia- 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith    and    Machine    Shop, 

113  Scale  St.,  l>et.  Mlssiou  uiid  Howard, 
SAN  FKANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  oilier  Tools  made  to  order.  Par- 
ticular attention  paid  to  pu;  ting  in  order  aGRIChLIURaJj 
MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polishing  by  steam. 
Orders  from  the  Country  prom ptlyj  attended  to.  flSp-All 
work  warranted. 

21vl7-qy  J.  WEICHHART,  Proprietor. 


INTENT 

Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 


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IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  for  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  i*  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  ite 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  oil"  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
to  fit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  builers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
ing  the  lower  hub.— first  loosening 
the  cap.    There  is  a  collar  on  the 

rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  matleof  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purposeot 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the  prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  ranginir 
from  S5  to  $12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
Eastern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  O.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers1  Agents.  24vl7lf 


BLAKE'S    PATENT 


S  T  E  A.  M      PUMP! 

This  Pump  is  warranted  superior  to  any  In  the  market, 
for  Breweries,  Sugar  Houses.  Tanneries,  Boiler- Feeders, 
Steamboats,  Mining  and  Fire  purnoscs,  etc.  It  throws  a 
full  stream  of  the  thickest  beer  mash  without  clogging, 
and  sugar  syrup  boiling  hut  without  difficulty. 

Warranted  a  positive  Pump  under  all  circumstances;  It 
never  stops  nor  gets  out  of  order,  and  by  reason  of  the  pa- 
tent device  in  the  valves,  is  kept  clear  and  always  ready 
for  action.  It  is  SIMPLE,  COMPACT  and  POWERFUL, 
and  needs  no  export  to  run  it. 

agj-If  one  fails  to  do  the  work  for  which  it  is  sold,  It  may 
be  returned  and  the  money  will  be  refunded.    May  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Risdon's,  or  Union  Iron  Work?;,  or  at 
\V.  ©.  M.  IS  Kit  ICY  A*  CO'S, 
Agents  for  Pacific  States, 

8vl8  3m  IU  California  street,  san  Francisco. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

Xos.  35  and   87   Fremont  street. 

SAN   FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  Boiler  Tubes,  Plate  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils.  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fitting11 
which  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

21vl6-3m  W.  McCRINDLE,  Manage. 


The  Perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa. 

MARAYILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Maravllla  is  the  true  Thcobroma 
of  Liniiaius.  Cocoa  is  indigenous  to  South  America,  nf 
which  Maravilla  is  a  favored  portion.  TAYLOR  BROTH- 
ERS* having  secured  the  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Cocoa,  liuve,  by  the  skillful  application  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  is 
so  undeniably  the  pencction  ot  Prepared  Cocoa,  that  it  has 
not  only  secured  the  preference  of  homoM  paths  and  cocoa- 
drinkers  generally,  hut  many  who  had  hiiherio  not  found 
any  preparation  to  suit  them,  have,  after  one  trial,  adopted 
the  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  for  break- 
fast, luncheon,  etc. 

"A  SUCCESS  UNPRECEDENTED." 

[See  following  extract  from  the  Globe  of  May  14, 186S.] 
''Various  Importers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  we 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  had  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.T.iylor  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
qualities  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  their  perlect 
system  of  preparation  to  this  finest  of  all  species  of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
a  delicate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  Maravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  others.  For  homoeopaths  and  invalids  we  could 
not  recommend  a  more  agreeable  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  in  packets  only  by  all  Grocers,  of  whom  a  ho  may 
be  had  Taylor  Brothers1  Original  Homoeopathic  Cocoa  and 
Soluble  Chocolate,  Steaui  Mills.  Brick  Lane.  Loudon. 
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On i-  Patent  Agency. 

The  Patent  Agency  of  the  Miking  and  Scientific  Peess 
has  been  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  The  importance  to  the  inventive  genius  of 
this  coast  of  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  forthesollcita 
tion  of  Letters  Patent  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
Governments  cannot  be  over-rated. and  the  Proprietors  of  the 
Press,  feeling  the  responsibility  which  rests  upon  them,  ami 
the  reward  which  must  follow  the  faithful  performance  of 
t'.ieir  trusts,  will- take  care  to  afford  inventors  every  advan 
cage  to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re 
sponsible  agency  upon  this  coast. 


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Trades  and  Manufactures. 


W 11.   BA  RILING. 


HENRY    KIMBALL. 


BARTLING-  &  KIMBALL, 
BOOKBINDERS, 

Paper  Kulers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

505  Clay  street,  (southwest  cor.  Sansorue), 
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MARBLE     "WORKS, 

No.  421  Pine  st.  bet  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

&[antels,  Monument^,  Tombs,  Plumbers'  Slabs 

Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
05F*  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 


qpectfulb  solicited. 


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J.  M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
PATTERNS     AND     MODEXfi, 

(Over  W.  T.  Qarratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts., 

6vUtf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


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S  E  A.  TJ     3B  N  G  H  A  "V  E  K  , 

AND  LETTIE  CUTTER, 

Brass  and  Steel  stamps  and  Dies,  U08  Sacramento  street. 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHNSON~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 
Desks    and    Office  Furniture, 

TIT  Market  street,  near  Third. 

Warerooms  up  stairs.    A  large  variety  of  Desks»always  on 

hand;  all  kinds  of  Office  Furniture  and  Cabinet 

Work  made  to  order. 

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MEGHANIOAL    AND    ARCHITECTURAL 

Drawing  School 

—  FOR  — 

MR.   FREDERICK  HELL£KT,' 

An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  has  opened  an 
Evening  School  at  No.  41*  CLAY  STREET  (.name  entrance 
as  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  oilier),  where  he  is  lIv 
ing  trior  jush  instructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprentices  who 
are  inclined  to  self-improvement.  His  terms  are  moderate 
and  within  reach  of  the  humblest  apprentice;  und  we  are 
pleased  to  say  that  the  enterprise  is  meeting  with  success. 
Ivl8.tr 


JEngi?ieering . 


Bringing  Water  into  Oakland. — The 
"  California  College  "Water  Company  "  has 
appropriated  several  springs  and  rivulets  in 
the  hill  back  of  the  University  ground, 
now  belonging  to  the  State  College,  and  is 
asking  of  the  Supervisors  of  Contra  Costa 
the  privilege  of  taking,  at  prices  to  be  fixed 
by  public  appraisement,  the  water  from  the 
San  Pablo  and  Sobrante  ranches,  situated 
eight  miles  north  of  Oakland.  The  arte- 
sian wells  of  Oakland  do  not  overflow,  and 
are  said  not  to  be  unsatisfactory.  It  is  ex- 
pected that  the  growth  of  Oakland  will 
make  the  water  supply  franchise  valuable 
in  time. 

Beclahation  of  Swamp  Lands  et  Steam 
Powee. — The  acquisition  of  correct  knowl- 
edge as  to  the  depth  and  duration  of  over- 
flow of  swamp  lands,  is  the  first  step  to  re- 
clamation; and  the  next  is  the  construction 
of  a  dike  high  enough  at  least  to  keep  off 
the  ordinary  floods.  The  Sacramento  Union 
quotes  the  Alta's  description  of  the  Fowler 
steam  plow  driven  by  a  stationary  steam 
engine,  and  adds  that  it  is  just  the  thing 
fordiking  and  plowing  the  tules.  The  Union 
says  :  "  Generally  the  tules  lands  on  the 
sloughs  of  the  San  Joaquin  and  Sacra- 
mento are  submerged  from  two  to  three 
feet  in  average  winters,  and  not  exceeding 
six  feet  in  extraordinary  floods.  This  may 
appear  to  be  a  rash  statement,  yet  its  truth 
will  be  apparent  when  it  is  known  that  the 
highest  point  attained  by  the  great  flood  of 
January,  1862,  at  the  city  of  Stockton,  was 
but  eleven  feet  eight  inches  above  low- 
water  mark  at  ebb  tide.  There  were  no 
tule  lands  between  Stockton  and  Snisun 
Bay  which  would  not  have  been  fully  pro- 
tected from  that  extraordinary  flood  by 
dikes  eight  feet  above  the  natural  level  of 
the  land.  Against  ordinary  floods,  embank- 
ments of  five  feet  would  suffice.  Yet  even 
these  are  not  expensive  to  be  thought  of  in 
any  system  for  general  reclamation,  when 
the  work  has  to  be  done  with  pick  and 
shovel,  with  labor  at  its  present  rates.  It 
is  true  small  farms  have  been  so  reclaimed 
— some  as  large  as  fifteen  acres — in  every 
case  paying  well,  though  at  a  low  estimate 
the  land  so  reclaimed  can  hardly  have  cost 
less  than  $250  per  acre.  No  lands  in  the 
United  States  are  as  prolific  and  unfail- 
ing." 

Baileoad  in  Persia. — The  shrill  whistle 
of  the  railway  engine  is  soon  to  be  heard 
in  Persia.  The  Shah  has  granted  to  a  com- 
pany of  English  capitalists  the  exclusive 
right  to  construct  railways  in  the  country 
for  a  period  of  twenty  years.  These  cap- 
italists begin  operations  with  a  short  road 
extending  from  the  capital  to  the  suburban 
village  of  Bey,  a  famous  weekly  resort  of 
pious  Teheranlees.  Ground  has  been 
broken,  and  the  engineer  employed  esti- 
mates that  the  line  can  be  constructed  and 
stocked  for  less  than  $500,000,  on  which 
the  passenger  traffic  of  some  40,000  devotees 
a  week  will,  he  reckons,  yield  a  remunera- 
tive dividend,  exclusive  of  an  eight  per 
cent,  guarantee. 

Baileoad  and  Mining  Explorations. — ■ 
Mr.  John  Nystron,  who  lately  published  a 
report  on  his  previous  expedition  into  the 
interior  of  Peru,  has  been  supplied  by  the 
Peruvian  government  with  funds  for  set- 
ting out  on  an  exploring  expedition  in  the 
direction  of  Chanchamayo,  the  object  of 
which  is  said  to  be  the  opening  up  of  the 
country,  and  to  report  as  to  the  feasibility 
of  connecting  those  distant  regions  with 
Lima  by  means  of  the  iron  horse.  Another 
well  known  gentleman,  Mr.  Josiah  Harris, 
has  been  engaged  by  Government  to  make 
mineralogical  researches — there  being  a 
belief  of  the  existence  of  extensive  coal 
fields  to  the  north,  not  very  far  from  the 
capital. 

Building  Batlroads  over  the  Ajlps. — ■ 
Mr.  Fell,  an  English  engineer,  has  offered 
to  the  Swiss  Federal  Council  to  undertake 
the  construction  of  their  railroads  over  the 
Alps  for  a  guarantee  of  interest  of  600,000 
francs  annually.  He  estimates  the  cost  of 
that  over  the  Simplon  at  from  eleven  to 
thirteen  millions  ;  of  the  St.  Gothard  at 
from  thirteen  to  fourteen  ;  and  at  fifteen  to 
eighteen  for  the  Luckmanieu. 

British-American  Overland  "Wagon 
Boad. — At  a  recent  people's  convention 
held  in  British  Columbia,  resolutions  were 
adopted  setting  forth  a  scheme  for  the  con- 
struction of  an  overland  wagon  road  from 
Lake  Superior  to  the  head  of  Fraser  Biver 
— the  expenditure  to  be  guaranteed  by  the 
British  Government.     A  road  from  the  head 


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of  Lake  Superior  to  the  Red  River  settle- 
ment is  Dow  being  male  at  the  expense  of 
the  Canadian  (ruvernment. 


Socth  Amkrican  Railway  Progress. — 
The  present  Peruvian  government  is  doing 
nil  that  it  ean  with  respect  to  railways  and 
fublic  works.  The  two  railway  lines 
actually  in  construction  from  Ajreqoipa  to 
the  coast,  and  from  Lima  to  Huaeho  are 
being  actively  proceeded  with,  and  the  lat- 
ter line,  it  is  stated,  will  bo  opened  as  far 
as  Chancay,  by  the  end  of  the  year.  The 
proposal  presented  bj  Mr.  Meiggs,  the  rail- 
way contractor,  to  take  a  survey  and  make 
the  preliminary  tracings  for  the  prolonga- 
tion of  tho  formor  lino  to  Puno  and  Onzco 
has  been,  moreover,  accepted.     Orders  have 

likewise  been  given  t ake  a  survey  of  a 

line  that  will  join  the  city  of  Taena  with 
Pnno  and  the  frontiers  of  Bolivia  via  Lake 
Titioaca. 


Tblbobaphic  Items, — It  is  expected  that 
the  Western  Union  Telegraph  Line  will  be 
in  working  order  through  to  White  Pine  in 
the  course  of  two  weeks.  Tho  operations 
of  construction  have  been  considerably  re- 
tarded by  the  snow. 

It  has  been  definitely  decided  to  land  the 
American  end  of  the  French-Atlantic  cable 
on  a  high  knoll  on  the  Duxbury  shore,  in 
Plymouth  comity,  Massachusetts.  From 
Duxbnry  the  cable  will  communicate  with 
New  York  by  means  of  land  wires.  The 
Great  Eastern  will  cross  with  the  cable  in 
.Tune — sailing  from  Brest  and  convoyed  by 
a  fleet  of  French  naval  vessels  as  tenders. 

More  than  3,000  miles  of  telegraphic 
cables  have  been  laid  in  the  last  year,  as 
appears  from  the  following  list:  From 
Malta  to  Alexandria,  920  miles  ;  Tasmania 
and  Australia,  205  miles  ;  French  Atlantic 
cable,  700  miles  ;  Baltic  Sea,  320  miles  ; 
Persian  Gulf,  500  miles  ;  Sweden,  Norway 
nud  Italy,  100  miles  ;  from  Denmark  to 
Newcastle,  310  miles  ;  between  Cuba  and 
Florida,  120  miles.  The  projects  for  a  fur- 
ther increase  of  lines  are  abundant  also,  and 
during  the  year  1809  it  is  not  unlikely  that 
quite  as  many  miles  of  cable  will  be  laid  as 
during  the  year  1808.  Furthermore  the 
Indo-European  Telegraph  Association  con- 
templates a  double  wire  line  overland  from 
Nordeuey  through  Prussia,  Russia,  and 
Persia,  as  far  as  Teheran,  to  connect  with 
existing  cable  lines  ;  and  the  Anglo-Med- 
iterraneau  Co.  means  to  exteud  the  present 
telegraphic  system  by  a  cable  to  run  from 
Suez,  through  the  Red  Sea,  to  Aden,  and 
thence  to  Bombay.  A  line  of  cable  be- 
tween Cuba  and  Jamaica,  and  Panama,  is 
also  contemplated,  and  another  from  Scot- 
lane  to  the  coast  of  Norway. 

Scientific  Exploeation  and  Travel,  as 
a  road  to  distinction,  has  been  amongst  edu- 
cated and  titled  Germans,  possessed  at  the 
same  time  of  wealth,  ever  since  the  youth 
of  Humboldt.  An  expedition  of  scientific 
men  has  just  started  out  from  Vienna  to  ex- 
plore Eastern  Asia  and  South  America. 
The  object  is  commercial  as  well  as  scien- 
tific, and  is  pursued  under  the  authority 
and  at  the  expense  of  the  Austrian  Govern- 
ment. Karl  von  Scherzer  is  the  chief,  who 
goes  by  way  of  Egypt,  the  East  Indies, 
China  and  Japan,  thence  to  San  Francisco, 
and  from  here  to  Buenos  Ayres.  He  left 
Vienna  on  the  20th  of  last  December. 


Bo-man  Mobtab. — The  mortar  used  in  the 
Roman  aqueducts,  still  in  existence,  was,  it 
is  said,  composed  of  pure  lime  mixed  in 
large  proportions  with  fragments  of  brick 
coarsely  powdered.  These  dry  fragments 
absorbed  the  moisture,  and  hastened  the 
solidification  of  the  mortar. 


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Patented  Nov.  1st,  1864  ;    July  24,  1866  ;    *nd  Oct.  9,  1800. 


Awarded  tHo  ITii-rst  Premium  at  llio  X*ai"is  Exposition. 


Metallurgy. 


REQllRKS 


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Mission  and  Fremont  streets.  They  are  al^o  in  use  at  the  Almaden  Quicksilver  Mine;  Gridley's 
Foundry,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada;  Mlna.  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  rind  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  ns 
certain  parties,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARG-ION, 

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PIONEER    MINING-    SCHOOL, 


METALLITKOIC    WORKS. 

Having  established  the  first  Practical  Minimi  and  Metal- 
Inimical  s,:liuUl  in  11k-  1'iiltcJ  Suites,  I  would  call  the  at- 
tention of  gentlemen  who  may  wish  to  obtain  a  practical 
knowledge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

Tlinti  am  prepared  t<i  teach  all  the  above  brunches  In  less 
time  than  in  any  European  School. 

1  also  undertake  to  nsaay  and  work  any  kind  of  ore,  or 
mineral  substance*. 

For  terms,  apply  to  tjos.  uiwurnuic, 

Practical  Chemist  and  Metallurgist 

OfTlce,  328  Montgomery  street;  Metallurglo  Works.  2005 
Powoll  struct.  Sun  Francisco.  Cvl8-6m 


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Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  the  U.  8.  B.  Mint,  S.  F.) 

Office,  No.  (Ill  Commercial  Street,  opponlte 

the  Mint,  San  Fruntlaco. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED. 
The  correctess  of  which  is  guaranteed  In  every  respect. 
All  kinds  of  Ore  and  Mineral  tested,  assayed  and  analyzed 
In  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

Refers  by  permission  to  W.  C.  Rulston,  Cashier  Bank  of 
California;  Messrs.  Plocbc  A  Raycrque,  Win.  M.  Lent,  John 
I).  Fry.  E  CahlU  A  Co.,  A.  K.  Grim,  President  Pacific  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfeldt,  M.  und  R.  U.  S  H.  Mint; 
Halo  A  Norcross  S.  M.  Co.,  and  tho  principal  mining  com- 
panies on  the  Comstock  Lodo.  25vl7-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  "WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office 
may  be  employed  professionally  as  a  Scikntific  Eipkkt. 
Geological  Examinations  and  Reports,  Analysis  mid  Assays, 
etc,  eic.  Practical  advice  and  Investigations  in  the  f'hem 
ical  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  examination 
of  new  chemical  methods  und  products.  Address,  2ti  Pine 
street,  Rooms  H5  and  36,  New  York.  Always  in  from  12  to 
3.30.    flSP"  Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFESSOR    WURTZ, 

Who  Is  the  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
ful  uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELERS'  SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  At  Hie 
above  address  nfurinatlon  in  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM   AMALGAM. 


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ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLURGISTS. 

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Highest  price  paid  for  choice  lots  ofOres,  Sulphuieis,  As 
say  Ashes,   Swei-mngs,  etc.,  etc.    Students  instructed  in  all 
branches  of  Metallurgy,  on  liberal  terms. 
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delicious  and  unrivalled  £ 
condiment  having  caused  " 
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cestershire  Sauce  to  their  own  inferior  a 
compounds,  the  public  is  hereby  Informed  *S 

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Lea  «fc  Perrlns*  Sauce, 

and  see  that  their   names  are   upon  the  £  I 
wrapper,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  pi  f 

So.ne  of  the  foreign  markets  having  been  d 
supplied  with  a  spurious  Worcestershire  O 
Sauce,  upon  the  wrapper  and  labels  of 
which  the  names  of  Lea  and  Perrlns  have  been  forged,  L. 
a«d  P.  give  notice  that  they  hive  furnished  their  corres- 
pondents with  power  of  attorney  to  take  Instant  proceed- 
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other  imitations  bv  which  ttipir  right  mav  be  infringed. 

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Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stopper, 

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Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CROSS  &  CO.,  San  Fran- 
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SULPHURETS ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assaved ; " 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  "Worked; 

With  a  Chapter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS. 

By  TVM.  BAB8TOW,  M.  D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co.,  San  Franclseo. 
For  sale  at  this  Office.— Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  ns  are 
generally  to  be  found  In  tho  interior  town?,  21vl5tf 


192 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


New  Inventions. 

Safety  Hoox. — We  were  recently  shown 
a  new  atyle  of  safety  hook,  the  invention 
of  Andrew  Peasley,  of  this  city,  which  is 
far  superior  to  aDy  hook  of  the  kind  we 
have  ever  seen.  It  is  absolutely  impossible 
for  any  bucket  to  become  detached  from  it 
by  any  kind  of  accident  that  can  happen  in 
the  course  of  lowering  or  hoisting,  and  at 
the  same  time  it  is  so  strong  and  simple  in 
construction  that  it  is  impossible  for  it  to 
break  or  get  out  of  order.  Cages  being  in 
use  at  all  of  our  principal  mines,  there  is 
little  demand  for  the  hook  here,  but  in 
White  Pine,  where  buckets,  whims  and 
windlasses  are  everywhere  used,  the  hook 
would  be  most  useful.  A  specimen  hook 
will  be  sent  out  to  White  Pine  to-day. — JSm- 
lerprise. 

A  Sailing  Velocipede. — An  improved 
three-wheeled  velocipede,  with  a  mast  and 
large  square  sail,  was  navigated  over  the 
Point  Lobos  road  lately,  and  attracted 
much  attention  from  its  nondesoript  ap- 
pearance. The  machine  was  managed  by 
its  builder,  Mr.  David  R.  Smith,  who  made 
good  time,  up  hill  or  down,  and  particu- 
larly when  returning  to  the  city  with  a 
favorable  wind.  In  dimensions  it  is  about 
nine  feet  in  length  by  five  in  breadth,  and 
not  unlike  a  light-wheeled  buggy.  The 
hind  wheels  are  four  feet  in  diameter,  and 
the  forward  one  about  thirty  inches.  In 
its  management  the  sail  and  forewheel  are 
both  adjusted  by  cords  attached  to  the 
driver's  seat.  When  the  sail  is  set  the  view 
ahead  is  nearly  obstructed,  but  by  means 
of  two  large  holes  or  eyes,  cut  in  the  can- 
vas, at  about  the  hight  of  the  head,  the  ve- 
hicle is  directed  with  safety.  An  applica- 
tion for  a  patent  has  been  made  for  this 
unique  contrivance. — S.  F.  Herald. 

Sweet  Juice  op  the  Gbape. — Dr.  B.  F. 
Headen  of  Santa  Clara,  claims  to  have  dis- 
covered a  process  by  which  the  juice  of  the 
grape  can  be  kept  without  fermenting,  for 
years.  This  wine  is  said  to  be  entirely 
free  from  alcohol,  and  properly  corked  in 
bottles,  will  keep  perfectly  sweet  Dr. 
Headen  proposes  to  manufacture  this  wine 
for  sacramental  purposes  in  the  churches. 

Improvement  in  Guide  pob  Sewing 
Machine. — William  H.  Van  Vlear  of  Stock- 
ton, has  obtained  a  patent  for  a  valuable 
improvement  in  guide  to-  be  used  with  the 
"  presser-foot "  for  sewing  machines.  The 
nature  of  the  invention  consists  in  provid- 
ing the  guide  with  a  clasp  or  turn  at  the 
toe,  and  two  flanges  projecting  upward,  one 
from  either  side,  inclining  slightly  toward 
each  other,  except  at  the  extreme  top 
edges,  where  they  flare  a  little,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  adjustment  to  the  foot,  so  that  when 
adjusted  to  the  foot  the  clasp  hooks  over 
the  toe,  and  the  flanges  clasp  the  sides 
of  the  foot,  thus  holding  the  guide  firmly 
thereto,  without  further  fastening  by  means 
of  screw  or  otherwise. 

Grapes  Perennial. — H.  C.  Shattuck, 
who  owns  a  fine  vineyard  about  three  miles 
from  Woodbridge,  claims  to  have  discov- 
ered a  cheap  and  efficient  plan  by  which 
the  market  may  be  supplied  with  grapes 
throughout  the  whole  year. 

Photography  and  the  Printing  Press. 
The  Court  Photographer  of  Munich,  J. 
Albert,  is  said  to  have  discovered  a  process 
by  which  he  can  multiply  copies  of  all  sorts 
of  photographs  to  any  extent  through  the 
press.  The  smallest  and  largest  pictures 
can  be  re-produced  with  great  rapidity,  as 
perfectly  as  by  the  old  process.  Large  sup- 
plies of  favorite  pictures  can  be  furnished 
without  regard  to  the  state  of  the  weather, 
and  in  a  very  brief  period  of  time.  Albert's 
photographs  of  the  renowned  pictures  in 
the  two  Pinckotheks,  and  of  Kaulbach's 
productions,  are  sold  throughout  the  world. 

Petaluma  Water  Velocipede. — An  in- 
ventor at  Petaluma,  whose  name  is  not 
given,  has  attempted  the  construction  of  a 
water  velocipede  which  is  described  as  fol- 
lows in  the  Petaluma  Journal  of  the  11th: 

The  machine  is  about  twenty  feet  long, 
and  consists  of  three  barreled-shaped  air- 
tight drums,  resting  in  the  water,  two  aft 
and  one  forward,  on  the  surface  of  which 
are  paddles,  about  four  inches  wide,  at  in- 
tervals of  eighteen  inches.  Between  the 
drums  there  is  a  crank,  which  is  attached 
to  the  drums  by  means  of  bells.  Afloat 
and  in  motion,  it  has  the  appearance  of 
three  great  barrels  possessed  of  internal 
powers  of  locomotion.  The  drums  draw 
about  seven  inches  of  water  with  six  men 
aboard,  are  capable  of  floating  many  tons, 
but  iu  his  calculations  of  speed,  the  inven- 
tor was  somewhat  disappointed. 


A  Dispatch  of  yesterday,  March  19th, 
reports  that  the  Union  Pacific  Railroad 
track  has  been  laid  fifteen  miles  this  side 
of  Ogden. 


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nia, at  the  present  time,  as  that  for  the  separation  of  sulphurets.  Many  machines  have  been  tried, 
and  abandoned  ;  and  none  seems  to  meet  the  requirement  of  the  mining  interest  so  well  as  that  now 
patented  by  Mr.  Hungerford,  which  is  au  improvement  on  the  well  known  Hungerford  &  Prater  Con- 
centrator, with  which  his  name  is  already  so  familiar. 

KECOMMEVDATIOAS  : 

San  Francisco,  October  19th,  1868. 

Mr.  M.  Hcngerfokd — Dear  Sir: — We  have  had  twelve  of  your  Concentrators  at  work  at  the 
Oneida  Mine,  Amador  County,  for  about  six  months.  They  give  entire  satisfaction.  They  are 
strong  and  substantial,  requiring,  thus  iar,  no  repairs,  and  do  their  work  thoroughly  and  offer  lively. 
At  a  recent  clean-up  of  four  or  them,  I  found  that  in  four  weeks'  time  we  saved  about  $5(10  in  free 
gold,  besides  the  sulphurets,  or  not  far  from  one  dollar  per  ton  on  the  entire  crushing  of  the  ten 
stamps  connected  with  them.  In  my  opinion,  it  is  for  the  interest  of  every  quartz  mill  to  have  your 
machines.     Yours,  respectfully,  GEORGE  PRINGLE,  Supt.  Oneida  Mine. 

Office  of  the  Oneida  Mining  Company,  Jackson,  May  13th  1868 

Mr.  Morgan  Hongerford — Dear  Sir: — In  regard  to  the  four  Hungerford  Concentra- 
tors that  I  bought  of  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  last  month,  I  will  say  that  I  put  them  up  in  the 
Oneida  Mill  soon  after  I  arrived  here,  and  find  that  they  save  sulphurets  well  and  clean,  and  work  to 
my  entire  satisfaction.  I  have  tried  many  other  concentrators,  but  these  stand  up  and  work  better 
than  any  others  I  have  used.  I  have  ordered  Messrs.  Goss  &,  Lambard  to  make  eight  more  for  me  as 
soon  as  possible.     Very  truly  yours,  JAMES  MORGAN. 

Big  Oak  Flat,  May  25th,  1868.— Mr.  T.  W.  M ulford— -DoarSir :— -I  have  used  two  of  M.  Hun- 
gerford's  Concentrators  in  the  Rattlesnake  Quartz  Mill,  at  this  place,  and  find  that  they  work  full  as 
well  as  they  are  represented  to  do.  E.  M.  SMITH,  Supt. 

A  full  description  of  the  principle  and  mode  of  action  of  this  pan,  is  described  in- circulars,  which 
will  bo  forwarded'to  any  party  who  may  desire  them. 

The  Hungerford  Concentrator  has  only  to  bo  seen  to  he  appreciated.  No  millman  will  nse  any 
other  kind  after  he  has  tried  that.  They  are  in  active  operation  in  mills  throughout  the  State,  and 
give  perfect  satisfaction. 

'  It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  Mr.  Hungerford  is  the  original  builder  and  maker  of  the  cele- 
brated Prater  Concentrator,  and  his  name  should  be  sufficient  guarantee  to  warrant  the  public  in  ex- 
amining his  new  machine  before  purchasing  elsewhere. 

In  future  these  Pans  will  be  manufactured  by  Goddaud  &  Co.,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  San 
Francisco,  which  is  a  guarantee  that  they  will  be  built  in  the  most  substantial  manner. 

These  Pans  may  be  seen  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  First  street,  near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 
Address, 

GODDARD    Sc    CO.,  San  Francisco. 

Or  M.  HUNGERFORD,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works. 


THE    STANDARD    OF    AMERICA. 


DREYFUS5      PATENT      SELF-OILER. 


For  Lotomoi  I  vet,  Marine  and    Stationary  Engines,  Fun*,  Plrkeri,  Looms.   Cnrdlnor   and   Spin- 
nlns  Frames,  .Lathes,  Maw  Frames,  Shafting,  and  Machinery  of  every  description. 

A  Saving-  of  from  T'S  to  OS  per  oent-  G-ixarainteefl. 

They  are  composed  of  a  Transparent  Glass  Cup,  mounted  in  Britannia  and  Brass,  provided  with  a  hollow 
tube,  inside  of  which  is  placed  a  loose-acting  solid  wire,  which  acts  as  a  Feeder  and  ltegulator.  The  wire  restB 
constantly  upon  the  journal,  thereby  acting  with  the  bearing  in  its  motion.  The  wire  ia  bo  regulated  inside  the 
tube  as  to  feed  according  to  the  demand  only.  There  is  no  ilow  of  oil  whatever  while  the  machinery  is  not  in  mo- 
tion. They  are  as  reliable  in  winter  as  in  summer,  for  the  reason  that  the  friction  produced  by  the  action  of  the 
bearing  on  the  wire  causes  the  wire  to  heat,  thereby  causing  the  oil  to  become  limpid.  Being  perfectly  air-tight 
vessels,  the  oil  will  never  gum  in  them,  as  this  has  been  proven  by  two  years'  constant  use.  They  are  constructed 
in  a  very  neat  and  substanial  manner.  We  spare  no  pains  in  making  them  as  perfect  as  it  is  possible  for  them  to 
be  made,  and  guarantee  them  to  give  pe.fect  and  entire  satisfaction. 


DIRECTIONS: 

Fill  the  cup  full  of  oil,  then  screw  the  cap  down  air-tight.  Place  the  tubo  in  the  oil-hole  in  an  upright  posi- 
tion, or  upon  an  angle  of  45  degrees.  Permit  the  rod  to  have  a  perfectly  free  action.  If  yuu  desire  to  have  the  oil 
flow  faster,  reduce  the  wire. 

REFERENCES  : 

For  the  convenience  of  persons  desiring  references,  we  annex  the  names  of  a  few  Manufacturers  and  Railroad 
Companies,  who  are  using  the  Dreyfus  Patent  Oiler  in  different  parts  of  the  country:  San  Francisco — Mission 
Woolen  Mills;  Pioneer  Woolen  MiUs;  Pacific  Woolen  Mills;  Golden  State  Foundry;  iEtna  Foundry;  Fulton  Foun- 
dry; Empire  Steam  Mills;  San  Francisco  Gas  Co.;  Mechanics'  Mills;  Bacon  &  Co  ,  Printers;  Bouqui  &  Co.,  Print- 
ers; E.  F.  Sterrett,  Printer.     Sacramento — Union  Iron  Works.     Stockton — Globe  Iron  Works. 

HJEVISOIV    BROTHERS, 

Sol©  Agents  for-  tlio  Pacific  Coast,  GSlt  Wttsliing-toa  St., 
fSA.jN'    FRANCKCO. 


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San     Francisco,     Saturday,     March    27,    1869. 


VOLUME    XVI II. 
Wuiubor     13. 


Table  of  Contents. 


Phillip*'   Imp.  Rock  Drilling 

m  icnlno  -Jtlustmied, 
Boun'a  r.itoiit  Smoke  stack— 

III  nitrated, 
Origin  of  the  Washoe  "Pan 

Process    1 
M fiint  nC  I'mmothur  i  1 « +-■  Pro- 

.1. tell. hi    ul     the     Precious. 

Miluk 
Woaf  of  Metallic  Currency. 
Patent  OIDco  h'acts. 
Btyptic  Paper 
Utter  from  the  Foothills. 
I  l.ihu  t'urruMUoiidi 
cHiUmy  In 
Hug  Areas, 
juciai-. 
v\  hlii-  fine  Ill-ins. 

Ballroad  ttoma 
Resources  ami  Development* 
C  incoming  the  Washoe   Pan 
Process- 

L'gtit  fur  Hvdraullc   Mining. 
N.  V.  Elevated  Hallway. 

'...I.  l  Id  i'Iiih.i  and  Japan. 


Gold  Discoveries*  In  Alaska. 
Mki.ii  apical        MlBOKttbaer.— 

Ueaton  Again  ;  Now  Pro- 
ccssfor  Preparing  Paints: 
Tin-  Relation  of  Piston  and 
Crank;  Surface  and  Jet 
Condenser  a;  Etc, 

SoiKWTirii:    Ml.tCKI.LANT  — 

lilvengctt;  Binocular  Vis- 
ion; The  Ecniiiudenns:  The 
Calorillc  Spectrum;  Etc. 
MiningSummaky— Comprising 
late  intelligence  irom  the 
various  counties  mid  dls- 
trlcta  in  California.  Colora- 
do Idaho,  Mnniuna  and  Ne- 
vada. 

San  Krancisco  Metal  Market, 
san  FranciBCO  Market  Kates. 
Notices  to  Correspondent*. 
Stock  Prices— Bid  and  Asked. 

v  Incorporations. 

v  Patents  and  Inventions 
San  Francisco  Mining  Share- 
holders' Directory. 


Light  for    Hydraulic   Mining. 

H.  C.  Kelsey,  of  Dutch  Flat,  inquires 
whether  there  is  in  existence  any  lamp  or 
illuminator  by  -which  a  hydraulic  miner 
can  throw  light  upon  a  bank  at  a  distance 
of  200  feet,  sufficiently  strong  to  work  by. 
Besides  the  very  expensive  electric,  fresnel, 
and  the  calcium  lights,  the  only  practica- 
ble lights  that  we  are  aware  of  are  the  kind 
used  in  front  of  locomotives,  and  the  ben- 
zine lamp  of  Mr.  John  J.  Hucks  of  this 
city.  The  locomotive  lamp  itself  is  not  dif- 
ferent necessarily  from  an  ordinary  argand 
burner,  its  principal  feature  being  the  par- 
abolic reflector,  which  throws  a  cylinder  of 
light  in  any  direction  that  may  be  desired 
and  to  a  great  distance.  The  cost  of  this 
parabolic  reflector  alone  is  about  $100,  that 
of  the  lamp  being  inconsiderable.  Partic- 
ulars may  be  learned  from  any  railway  en- 
gineer, or  from  Conroy  &  O'Conner  of  this 
city,  metal  importers,  who  deal  in  articles 
of  the  kind.  Several  of  these,  at  200  feet 
distance,  would  answer  the  purpose,  but 
would  of  course,  be  exposed  to  danger  from 
caving.  A  cheap  light,  which  cannot  be 
put  out  even  by  a  gale  of  wind,  nor  by 
very  copious  sprinklings  of  water  or  rain, 
is  Mr.  Huck's  benzine  light.  This  costs 
S5,  and  lights  to  read  by  at  a  distance  of 
30  or  40  feet.  A  number  of  them  might  be 
stuck  into  a  bank;  and  a  little  tumbling 
and  battering  would  not  do  them  much 
injury.  The  cost  for  oil  is  about  the  same 
as  for  a  wood  fire,  or  five  cents  an  hour. 
Benzine,  being  a  lightoil,  is  pressed  through 
the  burning  orifice  by  giving  it  a  head  of 
about  two  feet,  while  the  heat  from  burning 
converts  it  constantly  into  gas  as  fast  as 
used.  This  lamp,  we  understand,  is  used 
in  hydraulic  mining  at  Moorestown,  Bid- 
well's  Bar,  and  other  places. 


One  of  Mr.  Paul's  new  dry  amalgama- 
tion barrels,  made  of  iron,  was  shipped 
from  the  Miner's  Foundry,  on  Thursday 
last,  for  Mr.  Ghapin's  mill  at  Silver  City. 
It  measures  4  feet  in  length,  38  inches  in 
diameter,  and  will  work  1,000  pounds.  Un- 
derneath the  cylinder  is  a  common  wood 
fire-place,  which,  with  the  cylinder,  is  in- 
closed in  sheet  iron  ;  and  at  the  top  there  is 
a  common  stove-pipe.  The  apparatus  is 
very  simple,  and  cheap.  Mr.  Chapin  states 
that  he  has  found  this  process  to  work  his 
ores  for  from  $14  to  $18  less  than  by  the 
common  pan  process. 


Phillips'  Improved    Rock  Drilling 
Machine. 

The  object  of  the  invention  herewith 
illustrated  is  to  provide  an  improvement  in 
the  machine  drill,  for  drilling  rocks,  for 
blasting  purposes,  etc.  The  machine 
consists  of  a  cylinder  and  piston  for  em- 
ploying either  steam  or  compressed  air  for 
actuating  the  drill.  The  improvements 
consist  in  certain  mechanical  devices  for 
controlling  and  regulating  the  operation  of 
the  drill,  which  we  will  endeavor  to  make 
intelligible  by  reference  to  the  accompany- 
ing engraving. 

The  machine,  as  represented,  is  intended 
to  work  downward.     The  four  lateral  arms 


of  the  piston  E,  is  hollow,  and  incloses  the 
reduced  prolongation  of  the  ratchet-rod  M, 
which  latter  fits  steam  tight,  in  the  stuff- 
ing box  Q.  The  object  of  this  ratchet-rod 
is  to  rotate  slowly  the  drill  G,  whereby  the 
edge  of  the  drill  is  presented  to  its  work  in 
a  different  radial  direction  from  the  pre- 
ceding one,  at  each  successive  stroke. 

The  drill,  piston-rod,  piston  and  ratchet- 
rod,  all  rotate  together.  This  motion  is  ef- 
fected by  the  ratchet-pinion  O,  actuated  by 
the  spring  and  pawl  C,  and  all  operated  by 
means  which  will  become  apparent  from  the 
following : 

H  is  a  slide-bar  which  has  a  vertical  mo- 
tion, properly  guided,  by  means  not  shown. 
This   motion  is  imparted  by  bringing  the 


PHILLIPS'    IMPROVED    ROOK    DRILLINO    MACHINE. 


terminate  in  screw-jacks,  as  shown  at  D, 
for  the  purpose  of  fixing  the  machine  firmly 
to  the  walls  of  a  tunnel  or  to  any  suitable 
framework  of  wood,  according  to  the  work 
required. 

The  drill  and  drill-holder  are  seen  at  G 
and  S,  while  the  set-screw,  which  holds  the 
drill  firmly  in  place,  is  seen  on  the  drill- 
holder,  but  not  lettered.  The  cylinder  A 
is  so  adjusted  by  finished  contact  with  its 
supports  and  properly  arranged  feed- 
screws, and  other  mechanism  not  shown,  as 
to  slide  forward  with  the  progress  of  the 
drill  in  its  work.  This  feed  motion  is 
maintained  through  the  cog-wheels  sup- 
ported between  the  two  plates  N  and  I,  and 
the  shaft  shown  at  the  right  of  the  engrav- 
ing, between  I  and  TJ.    The  piston-rod  F, 


lower  end  so  as  to  fit  loosely  in  the  groove 
of  the  drill-holder  S,  in  such  a  manner  that 
the  rod  must  move  up  and  clown  with  every 
stroke  of  the  drill.  The  object  of  this  mo- 
tion is  primarily  to  operate  the  valve  J, 
which  admits  the  air  or  steam  for  actuating 
the  piston  E.  This  is  accomplished  by 
means  of  the  lever  V,  which  works  in  easy 
contact  with  the  ratchet-rod  M.  This 
lever,  which  also  bears  the  pawl  and  ratch- 
et-pinion, already  mentioned,  is  moreover 
caused  to  vibrate  backward  and  forward  by 
means  of  a  diagonal  slot,  partially  shown 
near  the  top  of  the  slide-bar  H.  The  ratchet- 
wheel  is  held  from  lateral  motion  on  the 
rod  M,  by  a  set-screw,  the  point  of  which 
enters  a  longitudinal  slot  in  the  rod.  By 
this  slot  and  set-screw  the  ratchet  is  per-. 


mitted  to  move  along  on  the  rod  M,  with 
the  lever  V,  while  the  cylinder  is  gradually 
moved  forward,  as  it  is,  in  following  up  the 
progress  of  the  drill. 

The  end  of  the  lever  V,  which  is  oppo- 
site to  the  end  b,  is  formed  with  a  slotted 
head,  not  distinctly  shown,  but  running  di- 
agonally upwards,  and  in  which  slot  a  stud- 
pin  or  projection  from  the  blocks  e  is  made 
to  work — the  said  block  e  being  firmly 
clamped  to  the  guide-rod  L  by  the  set- 
screw  d.  By  this  arrangement,  a  modifica- 
tion of  the  movement  of  the  ratchet-rod  M 
is  conveyed  to  the  guide-rod  L,  just  suffi- 
cient to  work  the  valve  J. 

K  is  the  steam  induction  pipe;  the  educ- 
tion pipe  is  not  shown.  When  the  cylin- 
der has  descended  to  the  length  of  its 
limit,  it  is  again  elevated  to  its  first  position 
by  means  of  a  crank  readily  adjustable  on 
the  top  of  the  set-screw,  which  is  a  pro- 
longation (not  shown)  of  the  pinion-rod 
between  I  and  TJ,  upon  the  right  of  the  en- 
graving. 

This  device  was  patented  by  George  Phil- 
lips, December  1,  1868.  The  inventor  pro- 
poses for  ordinary  tunnel  work  a  machine 
weighing  about  seventy-five  pounds,  hav- 
ing a  cylinder  six  inches  in  diameter,  and 
the  piston  eight  to  ten  inches  stroke.  Its 
length  would  be  three  feet,  without  the 
drill.  It  is  so  adjustable  as  to  be  calcu- 
lated to  drill  in  any  direction,  for  which 
purpose  it  will  be  observed  that  the  lateral 
arms  are  made  shorter  upon  one  side  than 
on  the  other.  The  inventor  says  from  300 
to  500  strokes  can- be  made  per  minute,  and 
estimates  that  one  machine  will  do  the  work 
of  twenty  men.  Mr.  Phillips  is  a  working 
miner  of  long  experience  in  Europe  and 
the  Eastern  States,  and  is  now  engaged  at 
Alleghany,  Sierra  County,  California, 
where  parties  can  address  him.  He  is  de- 
sirous of  disposing  of  the  whole  or  a  part 
of  his  invention  to  some  one  who  has  the 
means  to  introduce  it  into  use,  and  thereby 
secure  a  fortune  and  benefit  humanity.  He 
guarantees  to  satisfy  any  party  who  will  in- 
terest themselves  in  the  matter,  of  the  en- 
tire practicability  of  his  invention. 

♦-..-^^  •••-■• 

Ehigolene. — Considerable  quantities  of 
this  highly  volatile  liquid  are  now  being 
manufactured  for  commercial  uses.  It  is 
the  lightest  of  all  known  liquids,  and  in 
many  respects  is  a  very  remarkable  sub- 
stance. Its  specific  gravity  is  0. 625.  It  is 
so  volatile  that  a  small  portion  poured  upon 
the  warm  palm  of  the  hand  produces  a 
hissing  sound,  very  similar  to  pouring 
water  upon  hot  iron;  it  almost  instantly 
vanishes  into  vapor.  It  has  so  little  odor  that 
an  ounce  of  it  evaporated  in  a  close  room 
will  scarcely  be  noticed.  It  is  manufac- 
tured in  Boston,  and  put  up  in  packages  of 
from  one  pound  to  five  gallons  each. 


Received. — Tick's  Illustrated  Catalogue 
of  Seeds  for  1869  (James  Tick,  Rochester, 
N.  Y.)  It  contains  accurate  description 
and  illustrations  of  the  leading  floral  treas- 
ures of  the  world,  with  plain  and  full  direc- 
tions for  sowing  seed,  and  transplanting 
and  cultivating;  also  a  similar  list  of  choice 
seeds  for  the  vegetable  garden.  Furnished 
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Communications. 


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proper  subjects— correspondents  alone  being  responsible  for 
the  ideas  and  theories  they  advance. 


Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

Origin  of    the    Washoe  Pan   Process. 

"  Let  justice  be  done  though  the  heavens  fall." 
This  is  an  admirable  motto,  and  if  others 
would  observe  it  as  they  desire  to  have 
folks  think  they  do,  I  would  have  more 
justice  extended  me.  In  your  issue  of  18th, 
"J.  S."  uses  the  above  motto,  but  endeavors 
to  put  forth  as  incorrect,  my  assertion  re- 
specting the  "Washoe  Pan  Process,  and 
would  have  the  reader  believe  I  was  de- 
tracting from  Captain  Hatch  that  which 
was  his  due,  and  appropriating  it  to  my- 
self. 

The  writer  evidently  is  less  acquainted 
with  Captain  Hatch,  and  certainly  less  with 
the  early  history  of  Nevada,  than  your 
humble  servant.  He  says,  "what  is  known 
as  the  Washoe  Pan  Process,  was  first  in- 
troduced by  Captain  Hatch,  at  Col.  French's 
•mill  in  Silver  City,  about  the  same  time  as 
that  above," — meaning  my  introduction. 
Now  the  facts  of  the  case  are,  I  built  two 
mills,  one  a  24-stamp  (and  the  first  for 
working  the  silver  ores  in  the  State),  and 
a  48-stamp  one— as  I  was  using  Patio  chem- 
icals— before  ever  Captain  Hatch  came  to 
Nevada.  As  to  the  pans  in  French's  mill, 
they  were  in  previous  to  Mr.  Hatch  going 
there.  What  Captain  Hatch  did  try  to  in- 
troduce, was  the  use  of  dissolved  sulphate 
of  copper  and  salt,  as  a  "process,"  and  he 
tried  to  sell  the  same  to  me. 

Not  knowing  at  the  time  what  his  process 
was,  I  invited  him  up  to  the  Gold  Hill 
mill  to  work  a  pan  against  me,  which  he 
did.  We  cleaned  up,  and  without  waiting 
to  see  fully  the  result,  but  knowing  by  the 
bulk  of  amalgam  that  I  had  beat  him,  he 
remarked  that  "  I  did  not  wan  this  process." 
He  knew  what  I  was  using — salt  and  cop- 
per. Captain  Hatch  was  a  fine  worker  of 
metals,  and  I  would  be  the  last  one  to  ap- 
propriate to  myself  anything  due  to  him. 
He,  however,  never  worked  iron  pans  in 
Mexico,  or  the  Washoe  Pan  Process,  as  I 
had  many  talks  with  him  on  the  subject. 
As  to  the  iron  pans  in  use  in  Europe  and 
South  America  being  the  same  as  the 
Washoe  pan,  there  has  been  no  nearer  ap- 
proximation than  the  Hungarian  bowl  or 
Bartola  pan,  which  I  have  excepted,  pro- 
vided they  can  be  called  pans.  In  South 
America  and  Mexico,  a  copper  pan  was 
brought  out  about  200  years  ago;  but  even 
that  was  not  the  Washoe  system. 

If  the  gentleman  had  read  my  article,  in 
order  to  "do  justice  tho'  the  heavens  fall," 
he  would  not  try  to  make  it  appear  that  I 
undertook  to  claim  the  origin  of  pans,  or 
the  use  of  pans,  as  I  knew  too  well  that 
pans  were  used  in  California,  and  yet  not 
"as  thick  as  blackberries."  It  was  "up 
hill "  work  to  introduce  them  in  gold  mill- 
ing, when  I  introduced  them  in  the  silver 
mines. 

If  J.  S.  refers  to  the  use  of  copper  and 
salt  as  the  Washoe  process  that  was  known 
all  over  the  mining  world  over  200  years 
before  Captain  Hatch  was  born,  I  would 
ask  J.  S.  what  he  calls  the  Washoe  Pan 
Process  ? 

At  the  same  time  that  I  hold  a  very  great 
regard  for  the  many  highly  educated  for- 
eign gentlemen  engaged  in  mining  pursuits 
on  this  coast,  yet  this  thing  of  eveiything 
being  either  French,  English,  German,  or 
some  other  country  beside  our  own,  or  that 
we  are  not  capable  of  originating  anything 
new  or  valuable  to  the  mining  interest,  "is 
about  played  out." 

Almarin  B.  Paul. 


Cocoonery  Expedience. — A  lady  in  Ana- 
heim, who  had  raised  a  fine  lot  of  cocoons 
from  her  own  feeding,  was  somewhat  sur- 
prised, a  few  clays  since,  to  find  on  the  un- 
der side  of  each,  a  very  fine  perforation, 
through  which  the  small  red  ant  had  en- 
tered and  devoured  the  silkworm.  Not  one 
of  about  a  thousand  cocoons  had  escaped 
the  little  intruders.  This  experience  may 
be  of  value  to  some  of  our  silkworm  grow- 
ers. 


Means  of  Promoting  the  Production  of 
the  Precions  Metals. 

ENCOURAGEMENT  OF  VEIN  MINING. 

[We  find  the  following,  under  the  above 
head,  in  Professor  Blake's  Report  on  the 
Precious  Metals  at  the  Paris  Exposition  :] 

In  view  of  the  continued  decrease  in  the 
production  of  gold  from  placer  deiDOsits,  it 
becomes  important  to  encourage  and  pro- 
mote the  extraction  of  gold  from  vein3  in 
every  possible  way.  There  are  other  great 
reasons  fo-  encouraging  vein  mining  enter- 
prises. They  are  permanent  in  their  na- 
ture, and  promote  the  general  development 
and  prosperity  of  the  country  by  attracting 
a  fixed  population,  composed  of  artisans, 
agriculturists,  and  others.  In  California, 
thriving  towns  and  villages  spring  up 
around  the  quartz  mines  in  the  interior, 
where,  without  the  mines,  all  would  be 
comparative  desolation.  The  superficial 
placers  in  California  and  elsewhere  are  soon 
worked  out  and  deserted,  and  the  placer 
miners  are  constantly  roving  about  without 
fixed  homes  or  property.  It  is  somewhat 
different  in  regard  to  the  deep  placers  and 
cement  mines  ;  they  partake  of  the  nature 
of  permanent  vein  mines,  yet  are  not  so  at- 
tractive as  centres  of  population. 

It  is  an  extremely  encouraging  fact  that 
vein  mining  in  California  and  Australia  is 
now,  or  at  least  was  in  1866,  more  success- 
ful than  at  any  former  period.  The  num- 
ber of  successful  vein-mining  enterprises 
is  increasing.  In  Australia,  this  branch  of 
mining  appears  to  have  been  extraordina- 
rily developed,  and  to  be  followed  to  rel- 
atively greater  extent  than  in  California. 
******* 

GOVERNMENT  PROTECTION  REQUIRED. 

It  is  a  primary  duty  of  the  government 
having  a  public  domain  of  such  great  ex- 
tent and  wonderful  richness  to  foster  and 
protect  mining  enterprises,  not  only  in 
order  to  promote  the  production  of  gold, 
silver,  and  ordinary  metals,  but  as  one  of 
the  best  means  of  stimulating  immigration, 
settlement,  and  the  march  of  industry  in 
all  directions.  Mining  considered  in  its 
importance  to  the  wealth  of  the  country,  is 
an  interest  which  cannot  be  neglected  in 
legislation  without  serious  loss. 

The  veins  of  gold,  silver,  and  other  met- 
als should  be  regarded  as  the  heritage  of 
the  people,  and  while  these  veins  should  be 
left  free  to  all  who  choose  to  work  them, 
they  should  not  be  completely  abandoned 
to  hap-hazard  destructive  development. 
The  government  should  exert  over  them  an 
intelligent  protecting  and  directing  care, 
and  adopt  such  laws  and  regulations  as  will 
best  promote  permanent  successful  mining, 
preventingwaste,  the  loss  of  precious  metals 
by  careless  and  ignorant  working,  the  com- 
plication and  conflict  of  titles,  and  the  hold- 
ing of  claims  for  merely  speculative  pur- 
poses, without  any  efforts  being  made  to 
open  and  work  them. 

Nearly  all  the  great  exhibitions  of  min- 
eral products  in  the  Exposition  illustrated 
the  value  of  government  direction  and  reg- 
ulation of  mining  industry.  The  most  sat- 
isfactory and  perfect  exhibitions  were  those 
made  under  the  direction-  of  government 
mining  engineers.  The  collections  were 
methodical  and  complete  exhibits  of  the 
mineral  resources  of  each  country,  and 
they  were  accompanied  by  maps  and  sec- 
tions of  mines  in  detail  and  by  statistical 
publications  prepared  with  the  greatest  care 
every  year.  The  relations  of'  position  of 
the  veins  of  ores  and  of  beds  of  coal  to  the 
geological  formations  were  shown  by  geo- 
logical maps  and  sections  and  by  models 
on  a  large  scale,  showing  not  only  the  in- 
equalities of  the  surface  of  great  Tlistricts 
of  country,  but  the  position  of  the  coal 
beds  below  the  surface,  and  the  location  of 
every  mine. 

By  fostering  mining  enterprises  and  by 
thoroughtly  educating  and  training  men  to 
conduct  them,  many  countries,  whose  re- 
sources in  the  precious  and  other  metals 
are  comparatively  meagre,  are  successful 
producers  of  gold  and  silver  from  ores  and 
veins  such  as  in  the  United  States  would 
not  be  regarded  as  worth  the  labor  of  work- 
ing. Every  portion  of  an  ore  is  utilized, 
and  valuable  products  are  obtained  where 
without  science  and  skill  they  would  be 
wasted  in  residues.  It  has  been  shown  in 
these  pages  that  gold  ores  produced  upon 
the  slopes  of  the  Bocky  Mountains  and 
found  to  be  "rebellious" — difficult  to  work 
— have  been  transported  with  profit,  in  a 
partly  worked  state,  over  the  immense 
plains  and  across  the  whole  breadth  of  the 
States  east  of  the  Mississippi,  and  then 
shipped  across  the  Atlantic,  to  be  success- 
fully worked  at  Swansea,  in  Wales,  simply 
for  the  want  of  a  proper  development  of 
metallurgical  science  and  industry  in  the 
United  States.     We  must  not  lose  sight  of 


the  fact  that  we  not  only  send  some  of  our 
ores  abroad  to  be  worked,  but  that  many  of 
our  young  men  are  also  sent  abroad  to  ob- 
tain that  thorough  education  and  training 
in  government  institutions  which  they  are 
unable  to  obtain  at  home. 

IMPORTANCE  OF  A  NATIONAL  MINING  COLLEGE. 

The  establishment  of  a  national  college 
would  be  one  of  the  best  or  most  effective 
means  of  securing  the  proper  working  of 
the  mines  and  of  promoting  permanent  and 
profitable  mining  enterprises'  and  thus 
tend  to  maintain  a  large  production  of  the 
precious  metals,  especially  from  veins  and 
deep  placers,  or  whenever  capital  and  skill 
is  required.  The  dissemination  of  accurate 
information  regarding  mineral  veins  and 
their  contents,  and  upon  the  various  meth- 
ods for  extracting  and  reducing  the  ores 
economically,  would  prevent  much  of  the 
present  ill-directed  energy  and  expendi- 
ture of  time  and  money,  often  upon  local- 
ities where  there  is  little  room  to  hope  for 
success.  Such  institutions  are  absolutely 
necessary  to  gather  the  teachings  of  expe- 
rience and  to  place  them  in  a  form  avail- 
able to  the  many  persons  now  interested 
and  yet  to  be  engaged  in  mining,  and  to  the 
prospectors  who  are  penetrating  our  un- 
equaled  mineral  regions  in  all  directions 
and  are  constantly  discovering  new  sources 
of  wealth.  The  country  cannot  do  too 
much  to  sustain  and  encourage  the  men 
who  are  thus  prospecting  the  unexplored 
and  almost  inaccessible  portions  of  the 
public  domain,  and  to  whom  we  are  chiefly 
indebted  for  the  discoveries  which  have 
been  made.  We  should  not  leave  them  to 
labor  unaided,  but  should  follow  them  by 
organized  explorations,  by  careful  examin- 
ations of  the  veins  and  mineral  deposits 
which  they  discover,  and  by  the  speedy 
publication  of  reliable  and  full  information 
upon  them.  One  of  the  prominent  features 
of  a  school  of  mines  should  be  practical 
laboratories  and  metallurgical  works  upon 
a  moderate  scale,  in  which  the  students 
could  take  practical  lessons  in  the  working 
of  ores  by  all  the  known  and  approved  meth- 
ods, including  the  mechanical  prepara- 
tion of  ores,  their  concentration  by  water 
and  by  fire  in  furnaces,  or  their  reduction 
in  pans  or  otherwise.  These  laboratories 
would  be  miniature  metallurgical  establish- 
ments, where  ores  of  all  kinds,  "  docile"  or 
"  rebellious,"  would  be  received,  experi- 
mented upon ,  and  treated  by  the  best  meth- 
ods, while  the  theory  of  the  processes 
would  be  fully  given  and  the  chemical  re- 
actions explained,  so  that  the  students 
would  obtain  a  thorough  knowledge  and 
comprehension  of  the  principles  involved 
in  the  chemical  treatment  of  ores  and  be 
prepared  to  adapt  themselves  to  other  cir- 
cumstances in  which  they  might  be  placed 
when  called  upon  to  treat  ores  in  regions 
remote  from  supplies.  Such  a  government 
mining  school  would  not  only  directly  pro- 
mote mining  industry,  but  it  would  greatly 
increase  the  amount  of  exact  scientific 
knowledge  among  the  people,  and  thus 
promote,  in  the  most  effectual  manner, 
general  scientific  education,  the  results  of 
which  would  be  felt  in  all  our  industrial 
pursuits. 

It  is  gratifying  to  all  the  friends  of  min- 
ing industry  to  know  that  the  establish- 
ment of  such  an  institution  is  already  en- 
gaging the  attention  of  Congress.  Fore- 
most among  its  advocates  is  Senator  Stew- 
art, of  Nevada,  who  iu  1867  introduced  and 
ably  supported  a  bill  for  the  organization 
of  a  National  School  of  Mines. 

CORPS  OF  MINING  ENGINEERS  SUGGESTED. 

In  connection  with,  and  as  partly  grow- 
ing out  of,  such  a  mining  college,  the  gov- 
ernment should  organize  and  make  provi- 
sion for  a  corps  of  mining  engineers,  to  be 
filled  subsequently  by  the  graduates  of  the 
college  ;  the  members  of  the  corps  to  have 
rank  and  promotion  corresponding  with 
the  grades  of  the  corps  of  military  engi- 
neers. 

Such  a  body  of  thoroughly  educated 
men  should  be  charged  with  the  duty  of 
exploration  of  our  mineral  regions  ;  with 
the  collection  of  information  upon  them  ; 
with  the  preparation  of  reports  upon  min- 
eral deposits,  and  memoirs  xipon  mining 
and  metallurgy,  all  of  which  would  form 
the  basis  for  publications  at  regular  iuter- 
vals,  giving  to  the  people  such  information 
as  would  best  promote  their  interests  and 
the  national  prosperity. 

Engineers,  so  educated  and  sustained  by 
the  government,  would  be  animated  by 
laudable  ambition  and  enthusiasm,  and 
would  be  strengthened  by  an  esprit  de  corps 
tending  to  their  moral  and  cesthetic  eleva- 
tion. They  would  be  in  a  position  to  give 
independent  and  reliable  opinions  aud  ad- 
vice upon  the  value  of  our  mineral  depos- 
its and  the  best  methods  of  developing 
them. 

Such  an  organization  would  open  a  new 
and  inviting  field  to   our  young  and  enter- 


prizing  men,  the  graduates  of  schools  of 
science,  and  others,  who  seek  a  career  in 
the  fields  of  science. 

In  view  of  the  recognized  necessity  of 
thorough  technical  education  to  the  high- 
est industrial  and  commercial  development 
of  a  nation,  the  organization  of  a  national 
corps  of  mining  engineers  has  an  increased 
importance  ;  for,  as  already  argued  in  re- 
gard to  the  influence  of  a  mining  college, 
it  would  have  an  immense  influence  in  pro- 
moting general  scientific  education,  there- 
by causing  an  exact  knowledge  of  the  fund- 
amental laws  of  nature  to  pervade  the  peo- 
ple, and  giving  them  a  greater  power  over 
onr  vast  material  resources. 

Another  great  means  of  increasing  the 
production  of  the  precious  metals  is  the 
construction  of  railways  across  the  country, 
by  which  prospectors  and  supplies  can  be 
carried  into  the  heart  of  what  are  now  com- 
paratively unexplored  and  unknown  min- 
eral regions ;  and  by  which  machinery  can 
be  delivered  at  moderate  cost  to  extensive 
regions  already  known,  but  remaining  com- 
paratively dormant  for  the  want  of  rapid 
and'  cheap  communication  with  the  centers 
of  supply  both  east  and  west. 


Abrasive  Wear  of  Metallic  Currency. 
Few,  we  presume,  are  aware  of  the  extent 
of  the  decrease  in  the  world's  stock  of  prec- 
ious metals,  by  the  abrasion  consequent 
upon  the  passing  of  coin  from  hand  to 
hand,  in  ordinary  traffic.  According  to  a 
carefully  prepared  report  of  an  examina- 
tion instituted  by  the  British  Government 
on  or  about  the  year  1800,  it  was  shown  that 
the  abrasion  in  an  interval  of  ten  years 
amounted,  in  crown  pieces,  to  3.28  per 
cent. ;  in  half  crown  pieces,  to  8.8  per  cent. ; 
in  shillings,  to  24. 29  per  cent. ,  and  in  six- 
pences, to  38.22  per  cent.  It  will  be  ob- 
served that  the  loss  was  greater  in  small 
than  in  large  coins;  owing,  of  course,  to 
the  increased  amount  of  handling  to  which 
the  former  were  subjected.  The  large  ag- 
gregate loss  of  the  world's  stock  of  prec- 
ious metals  from  the  source  alluded  to, 
becomes  strikingly  apparent  from  the 
above  exhibit.  Was  it  not  from  the  fact 
that  the  abrasion  in  the  larger  pieces  is 
greatly  modified  by  the  employment  of 
warrants  in  delivering  orders,  or  some  sys- 
tem of  exchangp,  which  allows  such  coin 
to  remain  almost  always  in  bank  vaults, 
the  loss  to  tho  world  from  this  source 
would  be  a  most  serious  one.  We  are  not 
aware  that  any  similar  investigation  has 
been  made  by  any  other  than  the  British 
Government.  The  question  is  one,  how- 
ever, which  certainly  deserves  serious  con- 
sideration, especially  in  a  hard  money  coun- 
try like  California,  where  the  coin  is  chiefly 
gold,  a  metal  which  suffers  much  more 
from  abrasion  than  silver. 


The  Wisdom  of  Providence. — The  ad- 
mirable fitness  of  things  in  nature,  gener- 
ally, and  the  wise  adjustment  of  substances 
with  regard  to  their  usefulness,  and  their 
sanitary  influences  upon  man  and  animals, 
is  a  matter  which  is  often  strikingly  appa- 
rent to  the  most  careless  mind,  and  one 
which  can  never  be  overlooked  by  the  more 
observant.  The  almost  universal  juxta- 
position of  coal  and  iron  is  a  matter  often 
referred  to.  The  peculiarities  of  the  ox- 
ides of  the  various  metals  and  metalloids, 
which  comprise  so  large  a  proportion  of 
the  earth's  surface,  is  wonderful  to  con- 
sider. If  the  oxides  of  copper  and  lead 
were  anything  like  as  widely  diffused  as 
that  of  iron,  the  result  would  be  most  dis- 
astrous to  animal  life.  The  refreshing  ele- 
ment of  water  would,  in  such  a  case,  be- 
come a  deadly  poison.  How  wisely  has  it 
been  ordered  that  the  oxide  of  iron,  the 
most  useful  and  widely  diffused  of  all  met- 
als, is  almost  the  only  harmless  one  !  If 
carbonate  of  baryta  had  been  formed  as 
abundantly  as  carbonate  of  lime,  animated 
life,  as  now  constituted,  could  not  have 
gained  a  foothold  on  the  earth.  Facts  of 
this  kind  might  be  extended  almost  indefi- 
nitely; but  there  is  no  necessity  for dwell- 
iog  upon  them.  Yet  it  is  proper  that  we 
should  now  and  then  reflect  for  a  moment, 
to  the  end  that  the  mind  may  be  elevated 
from  finite  things  to  the  great  Infinite,  who 
has  so  manifestly  ordered  all  things  well. 


TY\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


195 


Mechanical. 


Beaton  Aoaik.  ng,  whiob  has 

from  tin'  lirst  sunken  disparagingly  of  the 
■  steel  process,  always  giving  good 
anil  sufficient  reasons,  apparently,  for  so 
doing,  lias  a  capital  chance  to  laugh  at  that 
inventor  in  illustrating  and  describing  a 
"  wonderful  furnace  "  of  his  devising.  This 
furnace  has  been  mysteriously  talked  about 
of  late,  and  excited  great  curiosity  among 
metallurgists;  but  has  now,  by  the  publi- 
cation of  tho  patent  specification,  become 
accessible  to  the  public,  and  a  subject  for 
criticism.  Nothing  "  bogus  "  in  science  or 
the  mechanic  arts  escapes  the  critical  eye  of 
the  journal  aforesaid;  and  here  is  a  chance, 
which,  presenting  itself  so  soon  after  the 
lively  newspaper  controversy  about  tho 
Heaton  steel,  was  not  likely  to  bo  over- 
looked. A  careful  copy  of  the  patent 
drawing  is  given  to  illustrate  the  inven- 
tion (!);  and  Engineering  finds  an  ample 
field  for  fun-making,  in  describing  it,  and 
quietly  admiring  the  accommodating  man- 
ner in  which,  for  Mr.  Heaton's  sake,  the 
gases  disregard  all  the  natural  laws  ordina- 
rily in  force.  At  last,  "  by  way  of  further 
elucidation,"  Mr.  Heaton's  own  explanation 
is  appended.  This  caps  tho  climax;  for  it 
is  "  confusion  worse  confounded."  Unless 
Engineering  is  for  once  wofully  at  fault, 
Mr.  Heaton  is  a  mere  pretender. 

New  Pkocess  of  Pbeparing  Paints. — 
The  French  Government  has  ordered  a 
commission  to  examine  and  report  upon  the 
following  process  for  preparing  paints, 
based  upon  the  fact  that  they  are  chemical 
compounds,  and  not  simply  mechanical 
mixtures.  When  the  pigment  is  merely 
ground  and  mixed  with  oil  in  the  ordinary 
manner,  particles  will  remain  in  spite  of 
every  care,  which  win  cause  the  paint  to 
blister  when  laid.  But  by  this  plan,  the 
pigment  is  mixed  with  both  water  and  oil. 
The  water  aids  in  its  minute  division,  and 
by  virtue  of  the  principle  of  elective  affin- 
ity it  leaves  the  water  and  unites  itself  with 
the  oil,  leaving  the  water  upon  the  surface. 
The  latter  is  then  drawn  off,  and  the  paint 
consolidated  and  pressed  into  a  cake  for  use. 


Watch  Making:  by  Maohineky. — We 
clip  a  few  paragraphs  from  the  description 
of  the  Elgin  watch  factory,  by  a  corres- 
pondent of  the  N.  Y.  Evening  Post : 
"Watch  wheels  are  struck  out  from  thin 
plates  of  brass  or  steel  with  a  punch  which 
leaves  their  edges  round  and  smooth.  Then 
a  dozen  in  a  pile,  held  together  by  an  up- 
right standard,  which  passes  through  the 
middle  of  each,  are  attacked  by  a  furious 
little  circular  saw,  which  whizzes  down  the 
side  of  the  pile,  and  then  up  again,  cutting 
one  tooth  in  each  wheel  as  it  passes.  *  * 
An  atom  of  a  circular  saw,  no  larger  than  a 
pearl  shirt  button,  cuts  up  garnets  and 
rubies  into  cubes,  each  of  which  is  turned 
in  a  lathe  with  a  diamond  chisel.  Then  a 
revolving  microscopic  drill  bores  the  hole. 
This  is  polished  by  a  Bteel  wire  charged 
with  diamond  dust,  which  revolves  one  way 
while  the  jewel  whirls  the  other.  The  two 
combined  make  15, 000 revolutions  a  minute. 

*  *  Here  are  delicate  sapphire  knives, 
used  for  cutting  brass,  because  they  leave  a 
polished  surface.  Here  are  pinions  of  pixies 
barely  visible  to  the  naked  eye,  which  the 
workman  only  handles  with  pincers  and  ex- 
amines through  a  magnifying  glass.  They 
are  made  of  wire,— fed  to  a  hungry  little 
wolf  with  muscles  of  iron  and  teeth  of 
steel,  which  ravenously  bites  them  off  at 
proper  lengths, — and  turned  in  ridiculously 
tiny  lashes.  *  *  The  London  Illustrated 
News  insists  that  watches  cannot  be  made 
successfully  by  machinery.  The  best  an- 
swer lies  in  the  fact  that  a  hundred  thou- 
sand watches  are  made  annually  in  the 
United  States.  They  are  rapidly  driving 
all  grades  of  foreign  watches  from  our 
markets.  At  the  beginning  of  this  century 
there  were  few  watches  or  clocks  in  Amer- 
ica, and  those  were  imported.  The  enor- 
mous "bull's  eye"  watch,  or  the  wooden 
clock  six  or  seven  feet  high,  resembling  a 
coffin  standing  on  end,  was  a  rare  luxury. 
Now  we  supply  the  whole  world  with 
clocks,  even  to  the  Island  of  the  Sea  and 
the  farthest  Indies.  Ultimately  we  shall 
supply  it  with  watches.  In  the  long  run, 
European  hand  labor  has  no  sort  of  chance 
against  Yankee  machinery,  directed  by 
Yankee  brains. " 


Relation  of  Piston  ash  ('hank. — The 
following   is  from  Mr.    Porter's   new  work 

on  the  indicator:  "  The  motion  of  tl ranli 

is  supposed  to  be  uniform,  passing  through 
equal  arcs  in  eqnal  times;  the  motion  of  the 
piston,  on  tho  contrary,  is,  first,  scarcely 
two-thirds  that  of  the  crank,  being  to  the 
latter  in  the  proportion  Of  1:  L6708,  and. 
second,  it  changes  at  every  point  of  the 

stroke.  At  the  instant  that  the  ■•rank  is  on 
the  dead  center  tho  piston  has  no  motion. 
Then  its  motion,  at  first  infinitely  slow,  be- 
comes gradually  accelerated,  until  the  ve- 
locities of  the  piston  and  the  crank  are 
equal,  when  it  begins  to  be  retarded,  the 
ratio  of  retardation  increasing  until  on  the 
opposite  ceuter  its  motion  has  ceased.  But 
whether  the  revolution  of  tho  crank  is  uni- 
form or  not — as  in  fact  it  can  never  be  ab- 
solutely, since  then  the  fly-wheel  would 
cease  to  act  as  a  regulator,  and  might  be 
dispensed  with — tho  motion  of  the  piston 
has  a  fixed  relation  to  it,  being  equal  (if  we 
disregard  for  tho  present  the  effect  of  the 
angular  vibration  of  the  connecting-rod)  to 
the  versed  sine  of  the  angle  which  the 
crank  makes  with  the  center  line." 


Scientific  .  Wscellan  t  ■ 


SURFACE   AND   JET   CONDENSERS. "With 

jet  condensers  only  a  given  amount  of 
water  is  required  for  condensation,  and  to 
give  more  only  needlessly  lowers  the  tem- 
perature of  the  feed-water,  besides  throw- 
ing additional  work  upon  the  air-pump, 
without  obtaining  any  real  improvement  in 
the  vacuum.  With  a  surface  condenser  a 
moderate  quantity  of  cooling  water  out- 
side the  tubes  requires  a  relatively  large 
amount  of  tubular  surface.  Some  engi- 
neers maintain  that  it  requires  as  much 
cooling  surface  to  get  the  heat  out  of  the 
steam  as  it  required  of  heating  surface  to 
get  it  in.  The  usual  proportion  of  the 
former  to  the  latter  is  about  2  to  3,  or  3  to 
4.  A  pair  of  engines  working  to  about 
2,000  indicated  horse-power  would,  in  mod- 
erately fair  practice,  require  every  hour  the 
quantity  of  steam  that  would  be  evaporated 
from  900  cubic  feet  of  water,  or  15  cubic 
feet  per  minute.  To  condense  this  by  in- 
jection, with  water  at  about  G0°,  would  re- 
quire 350  cubic  feet,  or  ten  tons  of  water 
per  minute.  This  water  has  to  be  lifted 
out  again  to  the  sea  level,  perhaps  10  feet 
or  15  feet,  the  work  thus  amounting  to  eight 
or  ten  horse-power.  This  amount  of  water 
pumped  through  a  surface  condenser  would 
not  require  much  power.  But  in  surface 
condensation  much  more  water  is  required 
and  much  more  power  is  consumed.  The 
power  necessary  for  surface  condensation 
may  be  very  materially  reduced  by  utiliz- 
ing the  momentum  of  the  flow  from  the 
sea,  which  is  entirely  extinguished  in  the 
jet  condenser  by  the  rose  of  the  injection- 
pipe.  " — American  Artisan. 

New  Plan  fob  Testing  Rails. — Instead 
of  the  established  method  for  testing  steel 
rails  by  dropping  a  ton  weight  upon  them 
from  a  hight  of  eighteen  feet,  a  75-pound 
weight  dropping  four  feet,  is  to  be  used  by 
the  Philadelphia  and  Baltimore  Eailway 
Company.  It  is  now  considered  that  to 
subject  the  rail  to  some  thousands  of  blows 
from  this  comparatively  light  hammer,  is  a 
nearer  approach  to  the  treatment  which  it 
receives  in  actual  service,  than  the  old 
plan.  The  weight  is  so  arranged  as  to  be 
caught  on  the  recoil  by  a  pawl,  so  as  to 
strike  no  short  blows. 


New  Method  of  Testing  Labge  Pipes. 
The  usual  practice  has  been  to  close  the 
ends  by  caps  and  then  force  in  water  until 
the  pipe  was  completely  filled;  but  with 
large  pipes,  very  strong  caps  were  required, 
and  there  was  a  waste  of  time  and  of 
water,— thus  largely  increasing  the  ex- 
pense. The  new  plan  is  simply  to  place 
within  the  pipe  a  core,  of  nearly  as  great 
diameter  as  the  pipe  itself,  and  then  force 
in  water  enough  merely  to  fill  the  space 
between  the  two. 

New  Alloy  fob  Coin. — The  French 
mint  authorities  recommend  an  alloy  com- 
posed of  835  parts  of  silver  to  93  of  copper 
and  72  of  zinc  for  coin  and  silverware, — as 
being  more  homogeneous  than  the  one  at 
present  in  use,  and  notr  liable  to  be  turned 
black  by  the  sulphureted  hydrogen  or 
green  by  acids. 

Steel  ' '  Laid"  on  Cast  Ikon. — Our  best 
tailors'  shears,  household  scissors,  and 
smith's  anvils  are  made  of  cast  iron  and 
steel.  The  molten  iron  is  poured  upon  the 
steel  in  a  mold,  until  the  steel  is  brought 
to  the  proper  heat, — that  of  welding  or  fu- 
sion, the  surplus  metal  being  allowed  to 
escape — when  the  union  is  effected  and  the 
iron  fills  the  mold. — Scientific  American. 


Glycogen. 

This  substance,  the  "sugar-generator," — 
as  its  name  implies, — in  the  animal  organ- 
ism, stands  between  starch  and  dextrine, 
iu  its  properties.  Bernard  prepared  it  in 
1857,  from  the  livers  of  animals  fed  en- 
tirely upon  meat.  Tho  process  is  in  brief 
as  follows  :  The  liver  is  cut  into  fine  shreds 
and  thrown  into  boiling  water  to  coagulate 
the  ferment, — then  bruised,  mixed  with  a 
little  water,  boiled  and  strained;  a  precipi- 
tate is  then  obtained  with  alcohol,  which  is 
filtered  and  dried.  It  is  afterwards  puri- 
fied by  divers  re-precipitations  and  re-fil- 
trations,  until  it  resembles  hydrated  starch, 
in  its  appearance  and  its  properties  gener- 
ally. It  is  changed  into  dextriue  and  then 
into  sugar,  by  the  same  agents  which 
change  starch  into  those  substances. 

Bernard  concluded  from  his  experiments 
that  the  formation  of  sugar  in  animals 
should  be  divided  into  two  parts, — one  en- 
tirely vital,  the  other  entirely  chemical; — 
the  first  consisting  in  the  production  of 
the  glycogenic  matter  in  the  liver, — the 
second  in  the  transformation  of  it  into  su- 
gar by  means  of  a  ferment.  We  find  in 
Silliman's  Journal  for  January,  under  the 
head  "  Notices  of  papers  in  Physiological 
Chemistry,"  an  abstract  of  Bernard's  pa- 
per on  the  subject,  by  Dr.  George  F. 
Barker,  from  which  we  quote  : 

"  This  ferment  was  at  first  supposed  to 
belong  to  the  liver,  but  finding  that  blood 
effected  the  change  in  a  marked  degree,  Ber- 
nard referred  it  to  this  fluid.  During  di- 
gestion, the  circulation  is  much  more 
active,  and  the  transformation  of  the  gly- 
cogenic substance  is  correspondingly  great; 
in  torpid  animals  like  frogs,  on  the  other 
hand,  where  the  circulation  is  slow,  the 
sugar  disappears  from  the  liver,  while  the 
glycogenic  substance  remains.  If  these 
animals  be  warmed,  however,  the  sugar  re- 
appears, and  so  on  alternately.  'The  con- 
dition of  the  nervous  system  also  affects  the 
transformation  of  the  glycogenic  matter. 
When  the  spinal  cord  is  cut  or  wounded 
near  the  neck,  below  the  origin  of  the 
phrenic  nerves,  the  activity  of  the  hepatic 
circulation  ia  diminished,  and  after  four  or 
five  hours  there  is  no  trace  of  sugar  in  the 
liver,  though  glycogenic  matter  is  found 
there.  On  wounding  the  cerebro-spinal 
axis  near  the  fourth  ventricle,-  the  phenom- 
ena produced  are  precisely  the  reverse ;  the 
abdominal  circulation  is  accelerated,  and 
the  glycogenic  matter  is  so  largely  trans- 
formed that  it  appears  in  the  urine.  The 
paper  closes  by  comparing  the  liver  to  a 
seed;  first,  a  vital  action  stores  up  starch 
in  it;  then  a  chemical  one  changes  this 
starch  into  sugar." 

Subsequent  experiments  confirmed  these 
conclusions,  and  established  two  points; 
first,  that  the  formation  of  sugar  in  the 
liver  was  entirely  independent  of  any  ex- 
ternal supply  of  dextrine  or  sugar;  and 
second,  that  it  is  necessary  that  the  animal 
economy  should  be  in  full  vigor,  in  order 
that  it  be  so  formed.  The  livers  of  hos- 
pital patients,  and  of  sick  horses,  were 
found  to  contain  no  sugar; — those  of  exe- 
cuted criminals  and  of  healthy  animals, 
were  necessary  for  the  experiments  in  which 
it  was  detected.  The  formation  of  starch 
in  the  flesh-eating  animals  is  from  food  en- 
tirely free  from  carbohydrates,  and  on  the 
other  hand  in  the  herbivora  from  food  rich 
in  those  substances;  while  it  ceases  to  take 
place  in  a  diseased  individual  of  either 
class. 

In  1858  Dr.  Pavy  asserted,  upon  the 
strength  of  more  than  sixty  observations, 
that  the  change  intosugarwas  a  post-mortem 
change;  and  that  "the  condition  of  the 
blood  after  death  could  not  be  taken  as  an 
indication  of  its  state  in  life."  He  found 
that  the  injection  of  potassic  hydrate  into 
the  liver,  instantly  after  death,  prevented 
the  formation  of  sugar.  The  subjection  of 
the  liver  to  a  low  temperature  by  instantly 
throwing  it  into  a  freezing  mixture,  had  the 
same  effect.  Dr.  Pavy  objects  to  the  name 
"  glycogenic  matter,"  of  Bernard,  as  incor- 
rect; and  proposes  "  hepatine  "  instead. 
He  found   that  if  a  sufficient  quantity   of 


this  substance  is  artificially   injected   into 
the  blood,  the  urine  becomes  diabetic. 

Iu  185!)  Borthelot  and  De  Luca  deter- 
mined by  experimental  research  the  nature 
of  the  sugar  produced  by  the  transforma- 
tion of  this  substance.  They  found  it  to 
be  identical  with  tho  ordinary  glucose  of 
grapes  and  the  sugar  of  diabetes. 

Binocular  Vision. — Professor  Le  Conte, 
of  South  Carolina,  in  an  article  in  Sillimfin's 
Journal  for  Jauuary,  upon  the  above 
named  subject,  describes  in  detail  certain 
interesting  experiments,  from  which  he 
concludes  that,  contrary  to  the  heretofore 
universally  accepted  doctrine  among  phys- 
iologists, the  axial  and  focal  adjustments 
of  tho  eye  can  be  dissociated  at  will,  and 
that  with  perfect  ease,  after  suitable  prac- 
tice. He  succeeded  in  so  educating  his 
own  eyes  that  he  could  bring  out  success- 
ively four  distinct  images  of  a  figure  upon 
the  carpet,  one  above  the  other  and  in  per- 
fect proportion  to  each  other,  according  to 
the  distance.  The  nearest  of  the  four  im- 
ages was  but  seven  inches  from  his  eyes.  ■ 

Professor  Le  Conte  thinks  that  upon  this 
principle  of  "  disassociation  of  consensual 
adjustments"  may  be  explained  the  fact 
that  many  persons  experience  difficulty  in 
seeing  stereoscopic  pictures  distinctly,  even 
when  the  two  pictures  are  brought  into  per- 
fect coincidence.  He  says:  "We  judge  of 
distance,  as  is  well  known,  by  the  axial  ad 
justment.  If  then  the  two  pictures  are 
so  taken  that,  in  order-  to  bring  them  to- 
gether, the  visual  lines  must  meet  at  a  cer- 
tain distance,  say  fifty  yards,  then  the  pic- 
ture will  be  seen  at  that  distance,  and  of 
course  very  much  enlarged.  But  in  order 
to  see  the  picture  clearly,  the  rays  must 
come  to  the  eye  as  if  they  diverged  from 
the  same  distance;  for  the  eyes  are  adjusted 
for  that  distance.  To  fulfil  this  condition 
lenses  are  always  used;  but  it  is  obvious 
that  a  given  pair  of  lenses  are  suitable  for 
one  distance  only.  For  all  other  distances, 
or  degrees  of  optic  convergence,  there 
must  be  some  degree  of  dissociation  of  the 
two  adjustments,  and  this  is  both  difficult 
and  fatiguing  to  most  persons. " 

What  the  Nineteenth  Centuky  is  to 
Being  Fokth  in'  Science. — The  following 
passage  is  from  the  opening  address  of  Dr. 
J.  A.  Meigs  at  the  commencement  of  the 
session  for  the  year  at  the  Jefferson  Medical 
School:  "  The  great  advance  of  our  knowl- 
edge in  histological  and  morphological  de- 
velopment since  the  beginning  of  the  pres- 
ent century,  coupled  with  the  new  doctrine 
of  the  forces,  has  given  rise  to  the  growing 
conviction  in  the  minds  of  physiologists  that 
we  are  upon  the  eve  of  some  great  discovery 
in  Biology,  which  will  prove,  in  the  hands 
of  future  physiologists,  as  powerful  a 
means  of  research  as  has  already  been  in 
those  of  the  chemist,  the  law  announced  by 
Kirchoff  in  1859,  relative  to  spectral  analy- 
sis. It  may  be  that  this'  discovery  is  to  be 
reserved  as  the  crowning  glory  of  the  com- 
ing century." 

The  E'chinoderms.  — A  Viviparous  Echin- 
oid  from  the  Chinese  seas,  is  described  by 
Dr.  Edward  Grube.  This  completes  the 
parallel, — says  the  London  Quarterly  Jour- 
nal of  Science, — between  the  Echinoderma 
and  the  worms: 

"  We  now  know,  in  both  groups,  of  ani- 
mals laying  eggs  which  produce  embryos 
developing  directly  into  the  adult  form ;  of 
others  which  present  strange  larval  condi- 
tions which  either  become  completely  al- 
tered, so  as  to  form  the  adults,  or  bud  off 
from  their  interiors  a  small  mass  of  living 
tissue  which  becomes  the  adult,  leaving 
the  larva  to  perish..  We  know,  in  both 
groups,  of  hermaphrodites  and  of  dioecious 
species,  and  now  we  hare  added  a  vivip- 
arous form  of  Echinoderm,  such  as  was 
previously  observed  in  some  Nemertian 
worms.  We  have  yet  to  discover  among 
the  Echinoderms  the  various  modifications 
of  asexual  reproduction,  by  pseudova,  fis- 
sion, or  true  parthenogenesis. " 

The  Calorific  Spectrum. — M.  Desains 
finds  that  the  delicate  bands  of  the  spec- 
trum, having  the  same  refrangibility,  but 
proceeding  from  different  sources,  are  un- 
equally absorbed  by  the  same  medium. 

Spectrum  of  the  August  Meteors. — 
Mr.  A.  S.  Herschel  says  the  spectrum  of 
the  August  meteors  was  like  that  of  a  spirit 
lamp  flame  supplied  with  moistened  salt. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


White  Pine  Summary. 

During  the  week  the  prevailing  senti- 
ment with  regard  to  White  Pine  has  been 
less  excited  than  in  the  week  preceding, 
the  tendency  beingto  accept  White  Pine,  its 
excitements,  and  the  important  attending 
and  resulting  developments  of  the  interior, 
as  a  fact  of  the  times  which  must  of  necessity 
be  got  used  to,  as  we  get  used  to  war,  small 
pox,  or  any  other  great  or  small  event  that 
may,  or  can  happen. 

THE  WEATHEK. 

The  weather  after  the  13th  inst.  became 
stormy  again,  and  the  four  or  five  thousand 
people  who  left  this  State  during  the  mild 
three  weeks  preceding  that  date,  undoubt- 
edly found  occasion  to  appreciate  the  qual- 
ity of  their  California  blankets.  Once  more 
frozen  feet,  fingers,  noses  and  ears  have  be- 
came the  order  of  the  day.  The  streets  of 
Treasure  City,  previously  dry  except  be- 
hind houses,  are  again  clothed  in  white, 
the  winds  bluster,  the  prospectors  shoulder 
their  tools  and  return  to  the  ravines,  cabins 
and  fires,  or  to  the  shades  of  the  hurdy 
gurdy.  "I  think,"  say  the  wise  ones 
while  it  snows  and  blows,  "thatweshall  see 
some  severe  weather  yet. "  For  five  days  the 
silver  pilgrims  were  cooped  up  to  their  own 
excitement-breeding  company,  enveloped 
in  the  Pogonip;  and  many  letter  writers 
confess  somewhat  dolefully  that  matters  ap- 
peared dull,  an  anxious  feeling  of  relapse 
probably  from  a  consciously  artificial  ex- 
citement. On  the  road  to  White  Pine,  from 
the  east  especially,  there  has  been  much 
suffering.  Something  of  the  character  of 
the  experiences  detailed  in  our  exchanges 
may  be  obtained  from  Charlie  Manley's  let- 
ter from  "  Hole  in  the  Eock,"  Idaho,  copied 
in  the  Montana  Post  of  March  5th:  He 
says  : 

"  The  worthy  Superintendent  for  Wells, 
Fargo  &  Co.,  Mr.  Taylor,  passed  here  yes- 
terday. He  suffered  dreadfully  from  Pleas- 
ant Valley,  holding  the  buffalo  robes  over 
a  lady  and  little  girl  who  would  have  frozen 
to  death  only  for  him.  I  do  not  think  he 
could  have  .stood  it  half  an  hour  longer. 
He  froze  one  foot  and  suffered  more  than  I 
would  for  Wells-Fargo's  whole  outfit.  We 
would  have  had  it  rough  enough  but  for 
his  kindness  in  letting  us  have  wood  here. 
We  noticed  a  man  half  a  mile  from  here 
last  night  leading  his  horse,  and  saw  by  the 
way  he  traveled  all  was  not  right.  So  one 
of  the  boys  and  myself  went  to  him.  When 
we  reached  the  spot  he  could  not  speak. 
We  throwed  him  around  miscellaneously 
and  got  him  to  the  station  as  quickly  as 
possible.  His  hands  and  feet  were  both 
frozen.  He  was  insensible  with  cold,  but 
we  kept  his  hands  and  feet  in  water  a  half 
hour  when  he  came  to.  He  says  his  game 
would  have  been  up,  but  for  us,  as  he  could 
never  have  made  the  station  alone." 

CONTRADICTORY  ACCOUNTS. 

From  Treasure  City  the  weather  reports 
appear  to  accord  with  the  feelings  of  the 
writers.  "P,"  in  the  Herald,  writes  that  it 
is  not  colder  than  at  Virginia  City,  and 
that  the  country  is  a  splendid  one  to  "make 
a  raise"  in.  The  Bulletin  correspondent  of 
the  17th  says  just  then  it  was  fearfully 
cold,  and  speaks  of  hail  driving,  sleet  fall- 
ing at  intervals,  the  streets  being  a  bed  of 
slush  knee  deep,  the  snow  four  to  ten  feet 
deep  in  the  mountians  ;  so  that  prospect- 
ing would  not  be  possible  before  May,  and 
in  some  localities  not  before  June.  He 
predicts  two  months  more  of  extremely 
stormy  weather,  and  says  he  has  spent  ten 
years  beyond  the  Sierra,  and  three  winters 
ia  that  region.  These  facts,  however,  ap- 
ply only  to  those  who  do  not  own,  or  ex- 
pect speedily  to  own  any  chloride  pockets. 
'"P,"  above  refered  to,  could  distinctly  see 
the  stars  through  the  rifts  of  the  Pogonip. 
A  similar  discrepancy  exists  on  the  subject 
of  pneumonia  and  small-pox.  ' '  Chloride," 
of  the  Enterprise,  says  pneumonia  is  a  bug- 
bear; is  rare,  and  where  it  exists  does  so 
more  in  imagination  than  in  reality  ;  the 
unusual  mildness  of  the  winter  at  White 
Pine  being  the  cause  !  Small-pox,  accord- 
ing to  "  Chloride, "  has  not  got  up  the  hill 
yet.  The  Bulletin  correspondent,  on  the 
other  hand,  sees  coffins  carried  through 


the  streets  every  day,  and  says  the  report 
is  that  the  unfortunate  pilgrims  died  of 
small-pox ;  while  pneumonia,  he  says,  is 
common,  and  is  generally  fatal.  Sickness, 
he  thinks,  will  prevail  to  a  considerable  ex- 
tent for  several  months,  until  the  exposure 
resulting  from  bad  housing  will  cease. 

RATHER   COMPREHENSIVE. 

"P"  says:  "No  mining  district  ever 
discovered  has  created  the  attention  which 
this  has  received.  I  am  shown  letters  daily 
from  all  parts  of  the  globe  anxiously  en- 
quiring about  the  condition  andthe  future 
prospects  of  White  Pine."  He  expresses 
himself  relieved  to  think  that  the  peculiar- 
ities of  the  mineral  deposits  of  Treasure 
Hill  will  discomfit  that  unmitigated  class 
of  humbugs,  or  worse,  known  as  mining 
experts,  and  as  a  lover  of  genuine  science 
rejoices. 

ROAD  TO  WHITE  PINE. 

The  White  Pine  Neios,  of  the  13th,  says 
the  road  from  Elko  was  in  an  excellent  con- 
dition, teams  going  over  it  heavily  laden, 
and  experiencing  no  difficulty,  the  present 
traveled  road  being  by  Denver's  toll  road, 
which  crosses  a  low  range  of  hills  border- 
ing the  valley  of  the  Humboldt,  and  after 
about  15  miles  enters  Huntington  valley  at 
Shepherd's  station,  following  the  same  due 
southward  100  miles  to  a  canon  in  the 
White  Pine  mountains,  whence  the  road 
continues  at  a  rapid  rise  for  eight  miles  to 
Treasure  City.  Generally  the  road  keeps 
at  the  foot  of  the  Diamond  range  of  mount- 
ains, which  forms  the  western  boundary  of 
the  valley.  Although  this  is  a  mountain- 
ous country  the  mountains  are  so  broken 
and  cut  by  great  chasms  that  easy  passes 
are  found  leading  east  and  west,  while  the 
great  valleys  running  north  and  south 
offer  unexampled  facilities  for  the  con- 
struction of  roads  of  the  very  best  charac- 
ter. 

The  Bulletin  correspondent  of  the  18th, 
however,  says,  of  the  Elko  road,  that  it  is 
now  very  bad  in  places,  and  will  be  almost 
impassable  in  a  short  time,  with  very  little 
prospect  of  its  improving  for  the  next  two 
months.  The  stages,  which  a  week  ago 
came  through  iu  less  than  20  hours,  and 
latterly  in  24  hours,  now  take  34,  and  will 
soon  require  40  hours,  and  perhaps  more, 
to  get  through. 

At  Virginia,  and  other  places  beyond  the 
Sierra,  pack  and  saddle  animals  are  being 
advertised  for  sale. 

The  Reveille,  of  the  19th,  is  informed 
that  the  eastward  bound  train  went  on  from 
Argenta  with  "about  200  enterprising  souls 
from  California,"  and  that  "there  were 
thirty  petticoats  in  the  number." 

THE  PROSPECTS. 

The  Enterprise  of  the  20th  states  that  a 
few  persons  are  still  leaving  almost  daily 
for  White  Pine,  but  there  is  no  particular 
excitement  iu  regard  to  that  country  at 
present.  Most  persons  say  that  it  is  now  too 
late  to  go  out  there  to  locate  mines  and 
town  lots,  and  if  the  mines  are  all  right,  and 
prove  permanent,  it  will  be  as  well  to  go 
six  months  hence  as  to  rush  out  there  at 
the  present  time. 

The  correspondent  of  that  paper  on  the 
same  date  writes  that  miners  are  in  great 
demand,  and  any  number  would  be  able  to 
get  employment  at  85  a  day,  the  demand 
increasing  in  proportion  to  the  number  of 
mills  that  are  being  put  up.  But  the 
trouble  was  that  all  who  knew  how  to  set 
off  a  blast  were  off  prospecting  for  them- 
selves, and  could  not  be  had.  One  fortu- 
nate possessor  of  this  desirable  knowledge 
at  White  Pine  was  working  the  night  shift 
by  preference,  in  order  to  have  a  chance  to 
prospect  during  the  day.  On  the  same 
subject  the  Grass  Valley  Union  of  the  20th 
publishes  an  extract  from  a  letter  from 
White  Pine,  in  which  the  writer  says  : 
"My  advice  to  all  in  Grass  Valley  is  to  re- 
main there,  as  it  costs  considerable  to  live 
here,  and  for  workingmen  there  is  very 
little  to  do;  and  unless  they  have  cabins  to 
live  in,  it  will  cost  them  every  cent  they 
receive  to  live."  "  M,"  writing  to  the  Am- 
ador  Ledger,  says  miners  and  carpenters 


will  do  well.  As  all  who  go  to  White  Pine 
will  be  either  miners  or  carpenters  to  the 
extent  required  there, — after  taking  a  few 
lessons  from  "  P,"  perhaps, — there  is  hope 
that  the  gloomy  and  rosy  correspondents 
will  yet,  in  some  way,  strike  an  average  on 
the  prospects,  without  the  necessity  of 
coming  to  any  unhappy  catastrophe. 

LESS  BRILLIANT  VIEWS. 

Amongst  our  clippings,  those  giving 
gloomy  colorings  to  White  Pine  this  week, 
outnumber  every  other  subdivision  of  the 
subject.  Part  of  this  is  owing  undoubt- 
edly to  the  late  storms  in  Nevada,  and  part 
to  a  jealousy  of  the  new  field,  from  the  in- 
jury it  does  in  drawing  off  labor  and  cap- 
ital from  other  first-class  mining  districts. 
But  mining  on  this  coast  is  like  sea-faring, 
a  roving  life;  and  the  adventurers  are  on 
the  move  to  and  fro  constantly,  between 
centers  that  command  the  power  to  attract 
them.  The  general  opinion  is  gaining 
ground  that  the  number  of  rich  mines  at 
White  Pine  is  limited.  It  would  be  strange 
indeed,  if  the  wild  fancies  of  excited  lo- 
cators should  all  be  realized ,  since  silver 
does  not  concentrate  itself  naturally  in  the 
way  that  gold  does,  in  convenient  surface 
deposits;  and  though  the  metal  actually  ex- 
ists pretty  plentifully  almost  everywhere, 
the  circumstance  of  its  being  mineralized 
and  ' '  rebellious  "  renders  it  to  a  greater 
extent  unavailable  where  found. 

A  correspondent  quoted  in  the  Idaho 
Tidal  Wave,  of  March  9th — Louis  Gazelle — 
writes  thus  to  a  friend  in  Silver  City,  I.  T. : 
"To  come  right  down  to  the  facts,  Tom, 
this  thing  is  not  what  it  is  cracked  up  to  be, 
mind  what  I  say,  and  I  have  taken  pains  to 
find  out  for  myself.  It  is  true,  if  a  man  is 
on  tire  rustle  he  can  make  money  here. 
Anything  in  the  shape  of  a  location  will 
sell  for  cash  down;  money  is  plenty  here, 
but  my  advice  to  the  boys  is  to  stay  where 
they  are;  there  is  no  use  talking,  there  is 
more  wild-cat  business  done  here  than  I 
ever  saw  in  all  my  life.  Peter  and  I  are 
rushing  around  locating,  and  Jim  and 
George  are  working  for  wages  to  keep  us 
in  grub,  for  to  tell  you  the  truth,  of  the 
of  the  $2,000  we  brought  here  a  month 
ago,  there  is  not  a  cent  in  the  whole  fam- 
ily. We  think  we  have  some  good  loca- 
tions, and  will  pitch  in  next  week  to  open 
them  up." 

The  Enterprise,  of  the  18th,  also  gives  an 
item  which  is  "Not  so  Fine."  It  mentions 
that  a  private  letter  received  in  that  city 
from  White  Pine  a  day  or  two  since,  says 
that  unless  something  more  is  found  than 
is  now  known  of,  crowds  of  men  will  be 
walking  barefoot  out  of  that  region  next 
fall.  The  writer  says  that  even  now  he 
sees  two  or  three  hundred  men  daily  look- 
ing in  vain  for  work. 

A  correspondent  of  the  Amador  Ledger 
says  a  building  lot  costs  from  one  to  eight 
thousand  dollars  ;  mechanics  get  $8  and 
laborers  $5  per  day.  "  I  am  paying$4  per 
day  for  my  living ;  there  is  very  little  build- 
ing material,  consequently  but  little  work 
to  be  done.  From  my  view  of  the  matter 
I  think  I  have  come  here  about  five  months 
too  late  to  make  a  strike." 

The  Nevada  Transa-ipt,  of  the  18th,  says: 
"  The  truth  is,  White  Pine  is  already  run- 
ning over  with  people,  and  every  man  who 
goes  there  with  great  expectations  of  wealth , 
soon  begins  to  ask  why  he  sees  so  little 
work  done,  and  parties  of  ten  and  a  dozen 
leaving  for  other  points  every  day.  "Why 
don't  the  people  stay  and  dig,  if  there  is  so 
much  silver?"  The  only  answer  a  White 
Piner  can  give  is,  ' '  The  Eberhardt  is  very 
rich,"  and  this  is  the  sum  and  substance  of 
all  there  is  of  White  Pine." 

A  large  amount  of  space  is  devoted  by 
correspondents  to  town  lots — about  as  much 
as  to  the  actual  mining  memoranda.  One 
of  the  most  enterprising  new  towns,  on 
paper,  is  Pocotillo,  a  map  of  which  we  ob- 
serve has  been  posted  on  the  walls  and 
fences  in  and  around  San  Francisco  within 
a  day  or  two. 

THE  MINES. 

Mazeppa  Flat  is  another  of  the  newly 
discovered  flats  reported  to  be  rich.  It  is 
far  down  on  the  southern  slope  of  Treasure 
Hill,  more  than  a  mile  below  the  Eber- 
hardt. In  the  Carolina  miue,  situated 
there,  a  twelfth  interest  is  reported  just 
sold  to  a  San  Franciscan  for  $25,000.  The 
Orphan  Boy,  Comstock  and  Thunderbolt 
are  hard  by,  the  latter  being  traceable  on 
the  surface  for  60  yards,  it  is  said,  the  sur- 
face ore  assaying  $500  to  $2,000. 

A  great  Union   Tunneling  and  Mining 


enterprise,  says  the  White  Pine  Neios  of  the 
13th,  is  on  foot,  the  object  of  which  is  to 
get  an  inside  view  of  Treasure  Hill.  The 
line  as  laid  out  is  through  the  entire  mount- 
ain, near  the  Hidden  Treasure  mine,  be- 
ginningonthe  east  side.  "  Weunderstand," 
says  the  News,  "that  some  of  the  heaviest 
capitalists  of  San  Francisco  have  taken  hold 
of  the  matter,  and  that  they  propose  showing 
us  what  the  inside  of  Treasure  Hill  is  made 
of.  They  will  hold  all  isolated  deposits  of 
ore  found  in  their  area,  and  three  thousand 
feet  in  length  on  all  blind  ledges  discov- 
ered by  them. " 

"A  Miner"  writes  deprecatingly  of  the 
presumption  of  those  companies  which  pro- 
pose to  tunnel  through  Treasure  Hill,  and 
claim  several  thousand  feet  on  every  blind 
ledge  they  strike.  Such  a  claim,  he  thinks 
would  take  in  the  property  of  other  people 
who  are  sinking  on  "indications,"  but 
have  as  yet  struck  no  pay  ore.  He  asks 
which  would  have  the  best  right  to  the 
mines  struck,  the  tunnel  or  the  shaft  party; 
and  the  News  replies  that  the  one  first  strik- 
ing a  ledge,  or  body  of  ore,  would  be  the 
owner. 

Babylon  is  the  name  of  a  city  once  fa- 
mous, whose  name  is  now  of  the  past. 

NEW  DISCOVERIES. 

The  principal  characteristic  of  a  mining 
excitement  is  that  there  is  a  happily  re- 
freshing number  of  "rich  strikes."  They 
are  heard  of  a  hundred  times  a  day.  How 
insignificant  these  become  after  a  year's 
test  of  time,  the  deserted  mining  districts 
can  attest;  yet  the  assays  are  always  en- 
titled to  respect.  *  *  A  quantity  of  ore 
from  a  newly  discovered  mine  called  the 
Angel  ledge,  near  the  Hamilton  and  Sher- 
mantown  road,  assays  $746.32.  It  is  in  a 
locality  where  no  metalliferous  veins  have 
heretofore  been  found.  *  *  Good  re- 
ports are  brought  from  the  Bed  Jacket  and 
Alexanderine  mines.  The  first  is  located 
near  the  Eberhardt,  and  is  about  thirty  feet 
in  width.  Late  developments  indicate  a 
mine  of  great  value.  The  Alexanderine  is 
on  the  east  side  of  Treasure  Hill,  near  the 
Pocotillo.  *  *  The  California,  on  Sun- 
nyside  Slope,  below  the  Eberhardt,  has 
made  big  strikes  of  unexpectedly  rich  ore. 
This  is  owned  by  the  Stanford  brothers, 
having  been  bought  by  them  about  six 
weeks  ago  for$50,000.  They  have  stripped 
the  ledge  about  400  feet  in  length  westerly 
from  their  notice,  up  to  the  west  extension, 
and  find  the  walls  perfect  and  the  ore  very 
rich.  *  *  The  Highland  Chief  lies  a  short 
distance  above  the  Aurora,  and  the  vein 
runs  parallel  with  it,  the  course  being 
northwest  and  southeast.  A  large  opening 
in  the  mine  shows  a  width  of  ledge  of  about 
nine  feet.  Six  tons  of  Chloride  ore  were 
lately  reduced  at  the  mill,  producing  $100 
per  ton.  *  *  Among  the  discoveries 
lately  made  by  the  prospectors  hunting  for 
the  Eberhardt  extension,  is  a  fine  appeai-- 
ing  ledge  called  the  Golero.  This  is  a  few 
hundred  feet  northeast  of  the  workings  of 
the  Eberhardt  The  present  developments 
show  a  beautiful  and  well-defined  ledge  of 
spar,  carrying  but  little  metal.  *  *  "In 
an  excursion,  (says  the  editor  of  the  News, 
March  20th,)  around  the  southeastern  bape 
of  Treasure  Hill,  and  down  the  ravine  be- 
low the  Eberhardt,  we  were  surprised  at 
seeing  the  number  of  people  sinking  shafts, 
running  tunnels  and  otherwise  reaching  for 
the  extension  of  that  great  vein  or  mine. 
One,  called  the  French  Co.,  of  which,  we 
understand,  Pascal,  Dubedat,  Bourgoing 
and  other  capitalists  of  San  Francisco  are 
leading  members,  is  pushing  work  with  con- 
siderable energy."  *  *  Half  adozen  cases 
are  reported  of  fresh  strikes  on  Chloride 
Flat,  which  are  notespeeially  worth  noting, 
except  that  in  the  Canton  shaft  where  a  good 
body  of  ore  has  been  struck  at  a  depth  of 
116  feet.  This  shaft  passed  through  the 
first  stratum  of  ore  at  a  shallow  depth,  but 
the  owners,  not  being  satisfied  with  the 
prospect,  pushed  on  down  and  are  now 
working  in  a  mass  of  chlorides-of  the  finest 
grade.  We  are  not  advised  as  to  the  dip  and 
strike  of  this  deposit, [if  ithasany, — whether 
it  is  conformable  with  the  limestone,  or  a 
mere  bunch  or  pocket  inform.  *  *  The 
greater  part  of  the  workdone  recently,  says 
"Chloride,"  aside  from  prospecting,  con- 
sists in  "tracing"  the  veins  so  as  to  he 
ready  for  "injunctions"  as  soon  as  the 
Court  is  established.  "The  Great  Bear  of 
Chloride  Flat,"  as  the  Bank  of  California  is 
called,  is  expected  to  make  things  particu- 
larly lively.  There  are  a  thousand  and  one 
locations  on  Chloride  Flat,  in  a  space  but 
little  larger  than  a  40-acre  lot.  But  the  claims 
call  for  from  800  to  1,000  feet  each  on  the 
ledges,  with  all  "  dips,  spurs,  angles,  off- 
shoots, outcrops,  depths,  widths,  varia- 
tions, and  all  the  minerals  and  other  valu- 
ables therein  contain  "d."  So  sa3'Sthelaw, 
and  the  oldest  location  wins.  The  Bank 
has  bought  up  nearly  all  the  old  titles,  and 
now  proposes  to  "go for  them." 


T\\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


197 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  AuociaUd  Brokers  oft.be  S  F.  Stock  »nd  Eichmg*  Bond 

Sak  Frahcisco,  March  27,  l*». 
Cits-  OtOCks, 
Innii-  urttiea  then  vna  very  little  done 

frirfng  thi  past  week  In  the  open  miritot;  however,  prl- 
in  legal  tender  ootee  md  Qowaaaient 
mhle.   We  note  bbduII  sale 
-..:   Valley  Water  Co  rtocl  at  MM  SO  per  share. 
Ttii-  r-    ■  ui  Insurance  companies  to  the 

IiiUtuuI  Itevriim*  Department,  fur  the  months  of  Juuuary 
■ni  i">  bruary.  have  been  a*  follows,  apon  aenrrenoy 
1 1  et  ots  on  the  dtillar  for  the  month  of  January, 
and  "  ',  cents  i«>r  February  : 

>  Sompanles.  January.  Fobruiiry. 
Pacific. #*'."U         *AHI0 

i ,,  «.iiw        3«.o:« 

Finmaaa  fund 2*869  20.2W 

feUHCamia 9,078  11.726 

Mfichauta-  Mutual U.089  16.M4 

O.-.-i.b-r,.!      1-'.    K  IT.'-!' 

Homo  Mutual VJ.-M  13.fiW 

Pccplfl-a 17.130  ll.Ma 

Total mua     »aa».242 

main  1968 158,573         158.183 

Increa/ie $63,778         $56,059 

['in   receipts  of  the   city  railroads  for  the  months  of 
January  and  February  were  a*  follows: 
DomDaniea.  January.  Fcbruriry- 

n,;.  i  u. fli.llH  W.'M 

■  North  B»aob  A  Mi»3ion 20.909  19,9911 

Ovatral WW4  13,41)9 

1  r  .nf  "itr.'.'i.  Mi-si'in  .1  Ocean 7.m9  7.7M 

Mnrk-t  Btreol »■**«  MM 

potrero&Bay  View 2.0.KI  &123 

Total tT7fi,843        973,001 

Barne  time  in  1S&J 67.089  6tf,03B 

Incrcaao *9.771  93,963 

.Miuinjv  Sliaro  Max-ltet.. 

There  ho*  been  a  slight  improvement  in  mining  storks 
during  the  past  week,  imparting  considerable  activity  to 
tin-  market.  The  short  interest  continues  to  attract  the 
■Mention  of  isoine  dealers,  and  sellers'  option  contracts 
on1  made  with  more  freedom,  giving  strength  to  the  mtir- 
fcrt  upon  the  prospective  demand  for  stock  for  future  de- 
li very.  Favorable  reports  are  at  hand  regarding  the  de- 
\i].ipui'iits  in  several  of  the  Comstock  claims,  which  we 
heyc  every  reason  to  believe  will  continue.  Other  com- 
panies ure  vigorously  driving  drifts  with  great  confidence 
as  to  favorable  results  within  a  brief  period. 

The  Interest  taken  in  the  White  Pine  mines  is  increas- 
ing from  day  to  day,  and  the  present  hue  weather  has 
gnu-tea1  many  in  thut  direction,  who  intended  to  remain 
hr -rv  some  time  longer.  The  incorporation  of  companies 
is  also  on  the  increase,  not  a  day  passing  without  the  en- 
tering of  a  number  of  certificates.  In  the  Board  the 
transactions  of  this  class  of  stocks  during  the  past  week 
embraced  Aurora  Consolidated,  Featherstone,  Pocotillo, 
Brodt  and  Virginia. 

Amadou  (Cal.)—  sold  at  $277  50@290.  This  mine  con- 
tinues to  look  remarkably  well.    The  bullion  returns 

for  the  current  mouth  are  expected  to  exceed  $G0,000 

Cuollak-Potosi  improved  from  $102  to  $173  50,  and 
closed  at  $173.  During  the  week  ending  March  19th,  C00 
tons  of  ore  were  extracted,  against  844  the  previous 
Mvk.  The  various  developments  in  this  mine  have  not 
yet  taken  a  favorable  turn.  On  the  23d  inBt.  the  ship- 
ment to  custom  mills  amounted  to  80!i  tons  of  ore. 

Crown  Point  — ruled  at  $72@75,  and  closed  at  $72. 
The  receipts  of  bullion  to  date  for  March  account  foot  up 

$16,800 Gould  &.  Cuiuty  sold  within  a  rangaof  $106@ 

115,  und  at  the  close  realized  $111.  On  the  22d  instant, 
they  commenced  sinking  on  the  solid  quartz  in  the  shaft, 
which  appeared  as  promising  as  that  found  before  work 
was  suspended,  but  unfortunately  the  machinery  broke 
on  the  following  day,  requiring  a  stoppage  of  from  three 

to  four  days Hale  &  Norcross  improved  from  $89  to 

$91,  and  at  the  close  sold  at  $93  50.  The  bullion  receipts 
to  date  for  March  account  reach  $34,000.  At  present  the 
future  prospects  of  this  company  are  quite  favorable. 

Imperial  —  advanced  from  $85  to  $93,  and  closed  at 
$31.  The  accumulation  of  water  in  the  shaft,  reaching 
to  the  1,900  level,  at  present  prevents  further  develop- 
ments in  the  lower  levels;  however,  this  will  be  speedily 
removed.  The  shipments  of  bullion  to  the  21st  instant, 
aggregate  $10,717  85  against  $16,256  27  same  time  in 
February , . .  .Kentock  improved  to  $270,  declined  to  $259, 
and  closed  at  $258.  To  the  21th,  the  bullion  returns  for 
(he  current  month  foot  up  $37,65i. 

Oram — sold  quite  largely  at  S29@32  50,  closing  at  $32. 
The  new  hoisting  works  "are  situated  south  of  the  Sierra 
Nevada,  and  about  150  feet  east  of  the  supposed  east  vein 
developed  in  the  Savage  and  Hale  &  Norcross.  The  shaft 
1b  700  feet  in  depth,  from  which  a  drift  is  now  being 
driven  west,  which  was  in  111  feet  on  the  21th — all  the 
way  in  hard  rock,  requiring,  so  far,  no  timbering.  The 
rock  is  improving,  and  working  to  better  advantage.  It 
is  expected  that  the  east  vein  will  be  struck  in  fifty  feet 
further;  the  west  lode,  upon  which  the  old  works  of  the 
company,  now  closed,  are  situated,  being  distant  some- 
thing over  500  feet.  At  preseut  no  water  of  consequence 
is  met  with  in  the  shaft.  The  company  have  on  hand  a 
large  supply  of  wood,  timber  and  other  materials.  They 
arc  said  to  be  free  from  debt,  and  the  Superintendent  is 
pushing  forward  the  work  of  development  with  great  en- 
ergy and  economy." 

Occidental— sold  to  a  large  extent  during  the  past 
Week,  improving  from  $27  to  $31,  and  at  the  close  realiz- 
ing $28.  From  a  letter  to  the  Daily  Herald  we  extract 
the  following  in  regard  to  this  mine:  The  Occidental  is 
situated  about  three  miles  from  Virginia,  on  the  north- 
east side  of  the  Leet  &  Birdsall  toll  road  to  Dayton.  It 
was  originally  taken  up  in  1860  for  lime ;  the  character  of 
the  surface  rock  fitting  it  for  that  purpose.  The  amount 
of  silver  contained  was  so  small  that  it  could  not  be  pro- 
fitably worked  for  that  metal  in  those  days  of  high  prices, 
although  several  parties  during  the  succeeding  five  years 
attempted  it  at  various  times.  Finally,  in  July,  1865, 
the  mine  passed  into  the  possession  of  Messrs.  Weston  & 
Slanck,  who,  having  a  mill  of  their  own  eligibly  situated, 
ware  enabled' to  work  the  rock  with  a  small  profit.  Since 
then  the  quality  of  th'j   ore  has  steadily  improved,  as 


depth  was  attained,  and  the  bullion  shipment  has  risen 
- 10,000  monthly;  10.000  was  shipped  during  the 
post  week,  Qnderthe  management  of  these  gentlemea, 
about  10,000  tons  "f  ..re  here  been  worked)  yielding  ovi  r 
1700,000;  the  rook  averaging  from  H~>  to  (18  pt  r  ton,  and 
paying  a  proAl  of  from  $S  to  $7.  At  pn  s<  at  but  eighty 
tone  per  day  an  b  tag  shipped  to  the  mill,  owing  to  the 
to  tehed  condition  of  the  roads,  which  renders  hauling 
almost  an  Impossibility,  n  i-  Intended,  as  soon  as  the 
weather  admits,  to  commonoe  the  construction  of  a  mill 
nt  the  mouth  of  the  lower  tunnel,  to  contain  forty 
stamps,  or  nnre.  it  nquind.  with  a  daily  crushing  capa- 
city  of  100    tuns.     The    mill    will    cost    ;So,iiim).     When 

completed,  tin'  immi  nse  bodies  of  low  grade  ore  which 
the  mine  coutaius  can  be  extracted  and  reduced  at  a  cost 
which  will  have  a  net  profit  of  from  $3  to  $5  per  ton. 
This  mine  is  located  upon  the  same  lode  as  the  claims  in 
Flowery  District;  the  croppiugs  being  plainly  traceable 
for  its  entire  length  of  1,800  feet,  and  through  the  adjoin- 
ing claimB  on  the  north.  No  assessment  has  ever  been 
levied;  the  rock  paying  from  the  surface  down.  By  the 
workings  at  present,  a  body  of  ore  of  uniform  quality, 
milling  from  $15  to  $18,  averaging  ten  feet  in  width,  is 
exposed  for  600  feet  in  length  and  100  feet  in  depth: 
equivalent  to  120,000  tons.  Of  this,  40,000  to  110,000  tons 
have  been  worked,  leaving  on  band  about  75,000  tons. 
The  quantity  of  low  grade  ore  in  Bight,  which  will  mill 
from  $9  to  $12,  and  can  be  worked  at  a  profit  when  the 
DOW  mill  is  erected,  is  fully  as  great.  Should  the  lode 
continue  of  the  same  width  and  quality  to  the  depth  of 
the  lower  tunnel,  a  distance  of  300  feet  from  the  bottom 
of  the  first  winze,  the  company  will  have  sufficient  ore 
for  a  number  of  years. 

SrEmtA  Nevada  —  exhibits  marked  improvement  In 
price,  advancing  from  $35  to  $47,  and  at  the  close  selling 
at  $46.  Wo  quote  again:  The  rock  at  present  being 
worked  is  obtained  from  the  southeastern  slope  of  Cedar 
Hill,  the  excavation  commencing  about  150  feet  above 
the  mill,  and  being  now  breasted  out  300  feet  in  length  by 
40  feet  in  width,  and  from  20  to  40  feet  in  height.  In  the 
northern  portion  of  the  breast  no  indication  of  a  wall  is 
shown,  but  the  whole  mass  presents  every  appearance  of 
a  yield  equally  good  with  that  now  being  worked.  A 
drift  has  been  run  in  on  that  side  twenty  feet,  all  the  way 
in  the  same  material.  The  extent  of  the  pay  on  the 
north  side  is  unknown.  The  south  side  of  the  breast,  at 
several  points,  showB  indications  of  a  wall,  or  bed  rock. 
They  are  now  taking  from  the  bottom  of  this  excavation 
about  four  feet  in  depth  of  quartz  gravel,  which  prospects 
and  pays  much  better  than  that  taken  from  above.  It  is 
not  yet  known  to  what  depth  it  will  continue.  All  the  ore 
taken  from  the  excavation  is  dumped  into  chutes  which 
deliver  it  at  a  tunnel  running  below  the  road,  whence  it 
is  taken  in  cars  to  the  mill,  a  distance  of  about  120  feet. 
Westerly  from  this  breast,  a  distance  of  300  feet,  there  is 
another  excavation  made  at  a  depth  of  30  or  40  feet, 
which  develops  the  same  character  of  gravel  and  quartz, 
that  prospects  equally  as  well  as  that  now  being  worked. 
From  all  appearances  this  will  in  future  be  one  of  the 
paying  mines  of  Storey  county.  About  twenty  men  are 
at  present  employed  in  the  mill  and  at  the  mine.  The 
mill  contains  twenty  stamps,  crushing  from  40  to  50  tons 
per  day.  Under  the  present  efficient  management,  the 
rock,  being  sorted  and  worked  to  better  advantage,  yields 
much  larger  returns  than  formerly,  and  the  fortunate 
stockholders  need  not  be  surprised  to  lcam  that  the  pro- 
duct for  the  present  month,  although  a  stormy  one,  is 
treble  the  amount  of  that  for  any  other  since  the  mill  has 
been  put  in  operation.  All  the  water  used  in  the  mill  is 
pumped  from  the  shaft.  The  ore  is  worked  for  gold 
alone,  being  amalgamated  in  the  batteries  and  run  over 
copper  plates.  The  tailings  are  run  through  blanket 
sluices  a  distance  of  from  800  to  1,000  feet.  The  total 
cost  of  running  and  working  is  from  $3  to  $4  per  ton,  and 
the  yield  is  from  $12  to  $15 — leaving  a  very  handsome 
profit.  ThiB  only  refers  to  the  quartz  gravel,  which  is 
shoveled  in  as  it  comes,  the  sorted  coarse  rock  netting  a 
much  larger  amount — probably  from  $40  to  $G0. 

Golden  Chariot  (Idaho) — was  in  the  market  at  $50@ 
51.  From  Prof.  Ashburner's  report  of  this  mine,  we 
learn  that  the  yield  for  the  month  of  December,  1868, 
was  at  the  rate  of  $190  74  per  ton,  and  in  January,  1869, 
$154  08.  It  is  stated  that  about  $1,000,000  in  bullion  has 
been  extracted  since  the  autumn  of  1867.  The  monthly 
product  of  ore  at  present  varies  from  300  to  325  tons,  and 
the  total  expense,  including  mining,  milling,  transporta- 
tion of  ore  from  the  mine  to  the  mill — a  distance  of  2?i 
miles— and  all  dead  work,  are  from  $15,500  to  $17,000 
monthly.  It  is  stated  that  there  are  in  sight,  and  thor- 
oughly developed,  about  1,200  tons  of  ore  between  the 
first  and  second  levels,  which  it  appears  safe  to  assume 
will  yield  an  average  of  $150  per  ton,  or  $180,000;  that  be- 
tween the  second  and  third  levels  the  vein  is  developed 
on  two  sides,  and  partially  on  a  third,  and  that  so  far  as 
explored  there  appears  every  indication  that  this  portion 
of  the  mine  will  furnish  at  least  4,000  tons  of  ore,  the  av- 
erage value  of  which  there  is  now  no  reason  to  suppose 
will  prove  less  than  that  taken  from  above. 

Bullion  levied  an  assessment  of  $10  per  share  on  the 
20th,  Julia  $2  50  per  share  on  the  19th,  and  Overman 
$20  per  share  on  the  20th  inst. 


The  Poet  Longfei»low's  Mistake. — The 
author  of  Evangeline  relateB  in  excellent  meter 
thut  on  a  certain  evening  an  enterprising  youth 
was  observed  climbing  a  mountain  (probably  one 
of  the  Sierra  Nevada  range),  bearing  in  his  hand 
something  which  had  the  appearance  of  a  banner, 
inscribed  with  the  word  "  Excelsior."  As  "  the 
shades  of  night  were  falling  fust,"  and  the  weather 
was  somewhat  misty,  it  was,  of  course,  easy 
enough  for  the  spectator  to  be  mistaken  as  to 
the  character  of  the  article  borne  by  the  traveler, 
and  the  nature  of  the  inscription.  There  is  now 
sufficient  reason  to  believe  that  this  was  the  case  ; 
for  at  the  time  when  this  individual  was  seen,  a 
corps  of  active  young  fellows,  numbering  in  all 
some  two  hundred,  were  engaged  in  planting  in 
the  most  elevated  and  conspicuous  positions  all 
over  the  country,  signs  or  tablets  bearing  on  their 
face  the  letters  and  figures,  "  S.  T.  1860— X,"  the 
mysterious  equivalent  of  "  Plantation  Bitters."     * 


JOKING   SHAKEHOLDEES'  DIRECTORY. 

U-om plied  for  every  Issue,  from  advertisement*  in  the 

'■■.:..■..:  and  BoiXHTino  1'nt.ss  mill  other  San 

Francisco  Journals. ; 

Comprising  the  Names  or  Companies,  District  or  County 
Ol  Location;  Amount  ami  ilalv  i-f  \-s.  smih  ill;  Date  01 
Meeting;  Day  ol  Delinquent  Sale;  mid  Auiuunt  and  Time 
of  Payment  of  Dividends. 

SAMK,     LOTATlOW,    A  HOP  ST,     AND  DAT  DAT 

DAT1    OF  ASSKSKMBltT.  DRLINQCKKT.      OT  8A1  K 

Aiplm  Cons  ,  Storey  eo.,  Nev  ,illv.  $2.. ..Pay.  Juno  19, 18*8 
Anmuoi  i:...,<liv.  $tj  pei  «!)iiru ruyntjle"  Match  lit,  1869 

llmaden,  Nevada,  March  17,  $1 Aiirii  2u—  May  8 

n.  Storey  Co.,  Ney.,div Payable  June  10. 1PCR 

April  17—  May  3 


....  Storey  eo-.  Nov.,  -March  15.  Si 

B""i biurey  eo.  Nov  .  March  2d.  ..  .Payable  Immediate 

Chollar  Potcel.  dl<K,  S25 Pnvahlc  Oct.  16,  1867 

Crown  p.iuit.  ilividi ml.  *7  SI 1'uvable  Sent    1"   IWW 

Chloride  Ml   Tun..  While  Pine.  I Vb.  EflS..BSr  lS-ip    10' 

('Oney.  preferred  block,  div.  \%  percent March  In.  1SW 

Cherokee  Flai,  Dulteon.  March  1,  $5 April  s-Aniii  20 

t.ordlllura,  Mex.,  March  16,  SI April  20— May  lit" 

Dancy,  Lyon  cu.  New,  March  8,  S2.5I April  12—  Mav  3 

Douglas,  White  Piin- Annual  Meeting  April  U 

Empire  M.  A  M.,  New,  dividend  S6      ..Payable  Mnv  15  1867 

Eureka,  dlv.  85 Payable  March  in.  1«69 

hi  Taste,  Sonera,  March  22,  5uc April  23— May  17 

PoUom  St.  &  Kt.  PL  R.  ft  March  13,  $5... April  13— April  30 

Could  ,t  Carry,  div..  S7.H0 Payable  Mav  15, 1R67 

Col.]  IIIU4  M  *  M-dtvldctid.  S7  5U...  I'avablo.lulvln,  I8US 
C.ilden  Rule,  Tuolumne  eo.dlv.6llc  vh  sli..-1'av.  Feb.  26,  18i>9 
lilenwnori.  El  Dorado  en.,  Feb    19,  $25....  April  2— April  2  • 

Great  Union.  White  Pine Meeting  March  29 

Hale  &  Norcross,  div.  $120 Sept.  16.  1867 

Hope  tlravel,  Nevada  co  ,  Feb.  24,  $1 March  29— April  19 

Hidden  Treasure,  White  Pine Annual  Meeting  April  5 

I  X  L,  Alpine  co  .Jan.  19,  $i  50. Feb.  27— April  5* 

Imperial,  Storey  CO.,  Nev.,dlv Payable  June  21  >,  1868 

Julia,  Storey  co  ,  Nev.,  March  19.42.50 April  22— May  10 

Kentuck.dlv.,$20  per  share Payable  Jan.  10,1868 

Keystone Meeting  April  2 

Lyon  M  A»M„  El  Dorado  co.,  Mar  6,  $1.. April  12— ApiJI  26* 

Mt.  Tenabo,  Lander  eo  .  Jan,  23.75c April  2— April  27* 

Mux  well,  Amador  co..  Feb.  9.  SI March  13—  April  1 

Morning  Star.  Alpine  co  .  March  3.  $2 April  5— April  26 

Mohawk  «t  Montreal,  Nev.  eo.,$3 ...March  31— April  16 

North  Star,  dividend,  S5 Payable  Aug.  ]fi,  1868 

North  Auier.  Woort  P.  Co.,  March  12,  $1 April  14— May  1* 

Occidental,  div.  $2 Payable  March  2,  1869 

Overman,  Storey  co.  Nev.,  March 20,  $20... April  23-Mny  8 

Pacific  Unassessable,  div Payable  June  18, 1868 

facillc,  Coai.  Contra  Costa  co..  Mar.  20,  $t.  .Ap,  27— May  17* 

RIsinRStar,  Idaho,  Feb.  8,  $6 March  31— April  3 

Santiago,  Silver  City,  dividend,  $2  50. ..  Payable  Dec   19. 1868 

Sand  Spr inn  -alt.  dividend  $1 Payable.  Jan.  5. 1869 

Star  Creek,  Nev.,  Feb.  26,  $1.60 March  29-Anril  19* 

Savage,  Virginia,  Nev.  dividend.  St..  Payable  March  4,1869 
Senator,  Storey  co.,  Nev.,  March  26,  50c... May  1— May  28* 

Silver  Sprout,  Inyo  co,  March  25,  flue May  1— May  28" 

Treasure  Trove,  Lander  co.,  Feb.  15,  20c..M'ch  21— April  12 

Troy  Ledge,  White  Pine,  March  16,  15c April 23— Slav  24* 

Troy  Ledge.  White  Pine Annual  Meeting,  April  19 

Virginia  &  G.  U  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Mar.  10,  1869 
Williamantlc,  White  Pine,  March  22,  $1..  ..April  24— May  12 
Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  $5 Payable  March  16,  1869 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


S.  F.    STOCK  AND  EXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Fridat  Evening,  March  26,  1869 

MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS.  But.  <1*A«T. 

Dnited  States  Bonds,  5  2ns,  1S'J5,  '67,  '68 $87         88 

United  States  Bonds,  5  2Us,  1864 87^      *»& 

United  Slates  Bonds.  6  20s,  1862  59         90 

Legal  Tender  Notes Jttf.     77% 

California  State  Bonds,  7s,  1857 95d     — 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 par  &lnt. 

San  Francisco  city  Bonds,  6s.  1S55 —        — 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1858.  83         87>£ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  IDs,  1860 100         — 

San  Fraucbeo  School  Bono's,  His,  1H61 par  &  int. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds,  7s,  1806,  91         — 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co-  Bonds,  7s,  1862 fll         _ 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1864 91         — 

San  Francisco  Citv  anil  Co   Bonds,  7s.  1865 91         — 

San  Francisco  Citv  und  Co.  Judg.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  91         — 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1864.  91         _ 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 30         — 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 70         — 

Marysville  Bonds,  10s 75        80 

Stockton  City  Bonds 65         — 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  8s 8)        85 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds.  7s 76         77 

Butte  County  Bonds,  10s,  I860 75        — 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds, 7s 75         80 

California  Steam  Navigation  Co 65         — 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co 67        68 

State  Telegraph  Co 26        — 

GAS  COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co 77        79 

Sacramento  Can  Co 85  — 

RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad —        — 

Sail  Francisco  and  San  Jose  Railroad —  — 

Omnibus  Railroad 72J*  — 

Central  Railroad Ml  — 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad 72^'  74 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Kailroad i\         12 

BANKING  INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank 97^  100 

The  Bank  of  California     157  160 

People's  Insurance  Company 100  — 

INSURANCE  COMPANIES. 

Flremana'  Fund  Insurance  Co 92^  91 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 126  128 

Merchant*'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 600  520 

California  Insurance  Co 1300  1400 

Union  Insurance  Co 100  — 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19>£  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 81  87 

MINING  STOCKS— WASHOE   DISTRICT. 

Alpha Zi\i  UYa 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher 19  20 

Bullion,  O.  H 15  — 

Crown  Point 72  73 

Cnle(Va.) —  Jl 

Confidence 30  3 1 

Consolidated  Virginia 6           9 

Chollar-Fotosi 172  173 

Dancy    .       2\i       6 

Exch liquer    17  18 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 60  — 

1)011  Id  &  Curry lid  III 

Onld  Hill  Quartz 45  60 

Hale  A  Norcross 93  9:i^ 

Imperial 94  95 

Julia 1           3 

Justice  and  Independent —  12 

Kentuck 268  260 

Lady  Bryan 14  14(^ 

American 18  I8J4 

Occidental ?8  29 

Ophir 31&  32 

Overman 68J-£  69 

Segregated  Belcher 8>i       9 

Savage 73«  74 

Sierra  Nevada 45  16 

Union —  — 

United  States —  — 

Yellow  Jacket 61K  62 

MISCELLANKODS   MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador    (California) 285  290 

Aurora,  White  Pine 18  20 

Eureka,  (California) 230  240 

Golden  Cbaiiot  (Idaho) —  60 

SilverCord  (Idaho) 10  — 

Golden  Rule.  California 10  12 

Mohawk  (Callforiiin) —  — 

Pocotillo,  White  Pine....:  10  20 


San  Francisco  Market  Eates. 

Wholesale  Prices. 

Friday,  March  26,  1869. 

Flour,  Extra,  ^bbl $5  25     @$5  50 

Bo .    Superfine 4  50      @  4  75 


,:;•»  MmI.  fU'Hl  tts. 3  25      @  3  60 

Wheat,  pt  in"  tbs 1  50     @  1  65 

"als.  r*  ".MR* 1  75      @  2  20 

Barley,  ¥  ion  it* 1  76     @  2  25 

geens,  feioulba e  mi     @  7  00 

Potatoes,  t*  1"0  lbs 75      @      yo 

vl>  S*!*".1;. 1 - >n,,o    f*i«oo 

Live  Oak  Wood,  Pcord <iui     ©iu  uo 

Beet,  extra.  drvsM.1.  $  ft u       @      J2 

Sheep, on  footj. 3  w     @  3  25 

Hogs,  on  toot,  jUti 5      @        7 

Hogs, dressed,  £  ft y      @      |0 

GROCERIES,  ETC 

Sucar.  crushed,  1?.  lb _     «      i:u 

o.    China 1,1     a.     19 

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Saa  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PRICKS  FOR  I.\  VOICES. 

Jabbing  prices  rule  from  ten  to  fifteen  per  cent,  higher  than  the 
follmeiiig.quotatitntri. 
„  FiurtAT,  March  26,  1869. 

Iron.— Duty:  Pig,  59  per  ton;  Railroad,  bite  fa  UK)  lbs;  Bar 

l@l^cfa  ft;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  fa  ft;  common,  Hi@l^c 
|j  lb;  Plate,  l>ac  fa  lb;  Pipe,  l^cfaft;  Galvanized,  2^c 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  iron  fajton $ @$45  ffl) 

White  Pig  fa  ton @  40  00 

Refined  Bar,  bad  assortment  fa  Ih  —  03    © 

Refined  Bar,  good  assortment,  fa  lb —  04    ® 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 .- -  04?i@ 

Plate,  No.  fl  to  9 <a  _  04^ 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 —04^®  —    5 

Sheet.  No.  14  to  20 —  OS   «  —   5K 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 _  05    @-    6^ 

On«BIT—D"tv:    Sheathing,  3^c  fa  ft ;  Pig  and  Bar,  2ijc  fa  £ 

Sheathing,  fa  ft ra  --  26 

Sheathing,  Yellow —  20    @  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow —  10    @  —  11 

Bolts —21    ®  —  22 

Composition  Nails _  21    @  —  22 

Tin  Plates.— Duty:  2.->facent.  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Charcoal,  IX,  ^  box 12  00    @ . 

Plates,  I  C  Charcoal @  11  00 

Roollng  Plates....         10  00    ©10  60 

BancaTin,  Slabs,  ^  lb @  —  35 

Ptkki..— English  Cast  Steel,  ^ft @  —  15 

Qdicksii.ver.— if!  lb —55    @  —  60 

LKAo.-l'ig.falb -     7^@-    8 

Sheet _lo    @ 

Pipe _ii    @ 

Bar _   9   da  _   $u 

Zino— Sheets,  fa  ft ■ —  10U®—    II 

Borax.— Callfornin.fa  ft —35    @  —  33 


Aeration  of*  "Water. — An  interesting 
fact  showing  the  importance  of  a  thorough 
aeration  of  drinking  water,  has  recently- 
been  observed  in  connection  with  the  Fair- 
mount  water  supply  of  Philadelphia.  Some 
miles  above  the  point  on  the  Schuykill  at 
which  the  water  for  the  city's  supply  is 
taken  out,  there  are  several  manufactories, 
from  which  refuse  matter  is  drained  into 
the  river.  For  some  distance  below  these 
manufactories  the  water  of  the  river  is 
quite  dark,  from  the  presence  of  organic 
substances;  but  as  it  approaches  the  city,  it 
becomes  manifestly  clearer.  This  change 
has  been  attributed  to  an  increased  absorp- 
tion of  oxygen  from  the  atmosphere,  below 
the  points  of  adulteration,  by  which  the 
impurities  are  supposed  to  be  more  readily 
deposited  in  the  form  of  mud.  A  reason 
for  this  assumption  is  found  in  the  fact  that 
when  the  river  is  covered  with  ice,  as  it 
sometimes  is  in  winter,  the  impurities  are 
carried  quite  down  to  the  point  where  the 
city's  water  supply  is  taken  out.  So  mani- 
fest is  this  latter  fact,  that  at  such  times 
numerous  complaints  are  made  with  regard 

to  the  impurities  of  the  water. 

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Mining  Summary. 


Tub  following  information  is  gleaned  mostly  from  jour- 
nals published  in  the  interior,  iu  close  proximity  to  the 
mines  mentioned. 


Oue  interior  exchanges  are  rejoicing  over 
the  late  rains.  Both  miners  and  farmers 
feel  that  they  are  all  right  for  the  season, 
even  if  we  should  have  no  more  rain. 
"  Grain  has  taken  a  fresh  start,  and  is 
growing  rapidly."  "The  prospects  of 
abundant  harvests  in  this  section  are  ex- 
tremely flattering. '  The  dirt  thrown  up  by 
miners  during  the  dry  season  for  future 
■washing,  may  now  be  realized  from; — 
mining  ground  is  being  worked  that  is  only 
workable  with  free  water; — and  everything 
is  lovely. 

CALIFORNIA. 

AEPINE  COUNTY. 

From  the  Miner,  March  13th:  Another 
run  of  18  ft.  was  made  in  the  Imperial  tun- 
nel last  week. 

The  wheel  at  the  M.  C.  mill  is  being  set 
this  week  and  the  grading  for  the  flume  is 
nearly  completed. 

The  last  13  shifts,  working  in  the  Alpine 
Tunnel,  have  added  15  ft.  to  the  length 
thereof,  and  that  too,  all  in  the  ledge.  The 
character  of  the  ore  is  improving  day  by 
day. 

The  Tarshish  Superintendent  will  arrive 
here  next  week,  when  we  may  expect  an 
early  resumption  of  work. 

The  water  is  out  of  the  Morning  Star 
shaft  and  the  work  of  drifting  commenced. 
A  disinterested  party  tells  us  that  the  drift 
is  already  in  the  casing  of  the  lode,  and 
some  ore  is  found  all  through  it. 

Silver  Mountain  Chronicle,  March  13th: 
For  the  past  few  days  the  condition  of  af- 
fairs at  the  Pennsylvania  claim  has  been 
the  chief  topic  of  conversation,  and  the 
prospect  of  soon  striking  the  ledge  has  set 
some  parties  post-haste  after  non-resident 
stockholders,  hoping  to  get  their  stock  at  a 
low  figure.  The  tunnel  is  now  in  920  feet, 
in  easy  working  rock,  and  water  is  now 
coming  in  in  great  quantities.  The  dis- 
tance from  the  mouth  of  the  tunnel  to  the 
perpendicular  of  the  croppings  is  1,000  ft., 
and  as  the  ledge  evidently  pitches  toward 
the  workmen  it  is  very  clear  that  the  ledge 
will  soon  be  reached.  The  mouth  of  the 
tunnel  has  been  locked  up  and  none  but  the 
Superintendent  and  workmen  will  be  al- 
lowed to  enter  until  after  the  ledge  is  struck 
and  the  stockholders  notified.  The  Trus- 
tees are  determined  that  those  who  have 
stood  by  the  company  shall  reap  their  por- 
tion of  the  benefit  that  will  accrue. 

AKABilK  COUNTY. 

Dispatch,  March  20th :  The  new  shaft  on 
the  Coney  &  Bigelow  lead,  near  town,  has 
b=en  sunk  down  to  the  depth  of  about  40ft., 
and  the  work  is  progressing  finely. 

C1UVF.E1S    COUNTY. 

Chronicle,  March  20th:  One-half  interest 
in  the  celebrated  Petticoat  mine  at  Bailroad 
Flat,  has  recently  been  sold  to  Capt.  Mer- 
ryman,  of  Benicia,  for  840,000.  The  terms 
of  sale,  as  we  are  informed,  are:  $20,000 
paid  down,  the  balance  to  be  forthcoming 
when  the  shaft  is  sunk  100  ft.  deeper.  Op- 
erations upon  the  mine  will  be  pushed  for- 
ward with  energy.  A  new  shaft  in  a  more 
favorable  position  than  the  old  one,  has 
been  commenced,  and  powerful  machinery 
will  be  erected  as  soon  as  it  can  be  obtained 
from  San  Francisco.  Work  is  also  pro- 
gressing in  the  levels  already  run,  the  ore 
extracted  yielding  from  $50  to  §100  per 
ton. 

Chapman,  Hopper  &  Co.,  at  Bailroad 
Flat,  have  out  nearly  100  tons  of  rock,  that 
will  average  $60  per  ton,  which  will  be 
crushed  as  soon  as  Stuart's  mill  is  com- 
pleted. The  rock  previously  ;taken  from 
this  mine,  near  the  surface,  paid  $57  per 
ton,  unassorted.  The  lead  increases  in 
width  and  richness  as  they  go  deeper.  San- 
derson, Gay  k  Co.  have  also  a  large  quan- 
tity of  rock  out,  and  are  constantly  em- 
ployed in  sinking  upon  their  claim.  The 
ore  prospects  largely.  The  Balmoral  and 
Chemisette  are  lyiDg  dormant.  But  very 
little  work  has  been  done  upon  them,  al- 
though their  appearance  on  top  is  favor- 
able. Cudell  ii  Co.,  aid  a  number  of 
others,  are  busy  at  work.  Bailroad  will  be 
the  liveliest  camp  in  the  county  this  spring. 

A  letter  from  the  above  place  says:  Lewis 
&  Co's  claims,  near  Wet  Gulch,  is  being 
earnestly  worked  and  is  yielding  exceed- 
ingly rich  ore.  They  willcommencecrush- 
ing  in  a  short  time. 

Twenty  pounds  of  rock  taken  from  the 
lead  of  Sauders  &  Co.,  Washington  Banch 
district,  yielded  $15.75. 

EI.  DORADO    COUNTY. 

Placerville  Democrat,  March  20th:  We 
have  been  informed  by  a  correspondent  at 


White  Oak,  in  this  county,  that  the  Pyra- 
mid Quartz  Mining  Co.' have  been  doing 
exceedingly  well  during  the  past  winter. 
Also  that  Cooley,  Smith  and  others,  have 
discovered  a  very  rich  vein  of  quartz  on 
Mormon  Bavine.  The  lode  is  well-defined 
and  about  two  ft.  in  width,  and  as  far  as 
prospected  yielded  about  $100  to  the 
ton.  The  indications  are  favorable  of  its 
becoming  a  paying  claim,  as  the  gold  ap- 
pears to  be  evenly  diffused  through  the 
quartz. 

EOS  ANGEI.ES  COTJNTY. 

We  learn  from  Mr.  Messmer,  who  arrived 
on  Sunday  last  from  the  Soledad  mines, 
that  the  mill  of  Searles  &  Co.  is  now  in 
running  order.  It  carries  five  stamps  at 
present,  but  has  a  capacity  for  twenty.  It 
is  running  by  water-power,  having  an 
abundance  of  water  all  the  year.  The  par- 
ties invited  their  friends  to  partake  of  a 
collation  and  witness  the  starting  of  the 
mill,  and  aconsiderablenumberassembled. 
The  miU  worked  beautifully,  and  will 
henceforth  be  kept  going  day  and  night — 
they  having  a  large  pile  of  rock  on  hand. 
The  erection  of  this  mill  will  give  a  new 
impetus  to  mining  at  Soledad,  as  large 
quantities  of  rock  have  been  waiting  to  be 
crushed  for  months.  Kabler  &  Co's  mill 
has  been  running  some  time,  and  the  ore 
pays  well,  and  some  parties  are  running 
arastras.  A  large  number  of  people  are 
flocking  to  these  mines,  and  prospectors  are 
finding  new  lodes  every  day.  It  is  the  in- 
tention of  the  Searles  Co.  to  put  on  more 
stamps  as  soon  as  they  eau  be  procured. 

NEVADA  COUNTY. 

Gazette,  March  19th:  Geo.  F.  Sharp  has 
commenced  suit  agaiust  Sheriff  Gentry,  to 
compel  the  conveyance  of  the  New  York 
Hill  Quartz  Co's  property,  purchased  by 
Sharp  under  execution. 

E.  F.  Morse  and  others  located  on  the 
10th  inst.  12  claims  of  100  ft.  each  on  the 
Higgins  and  Larrimer  ledge,  situated  near 
the  Larrimer  mill  on  Wolfe  Creek. 

Letter  from  Anthony's  Flat,  March  16th: 
This  community  is  highly  encouraged  with 
its  quartz  prospects.  The  Scandinavian  has 
three  arastras  running.  A  contract  has 
been  let  for  the  taking  out  of  500  tons  of 
rock.  The  rock  shows  more  free  gold  than 
any  yet  prospected.  A  good  return  is 
looked  for  when  the  clean-up  is  made.  No 
Chinamen  are  employed. 
._.  Same  of  20th:  A  crushing  of  123  loads  of 
quartz  from  the  Lamarque  ledge,  on  New 
York  Hill,  just  made  at  the  Sebastopol 
mill,  yielded  $2,197. 

Transcript,  March  28th:  A  company  is 
putting  up  machinery  for  raising  rocks  and 
opening  the  lower  end  of  Jones'  Bar  on  the 
Yuba  river. 

The  Mohawk  and  Montreal  Co.  are  mak- 
ing good  headway  in  running  up  the  400 
foot  level,  and  the  rock  shows  an  increase 
of  rich  sulphurets. 

Same  of  23d:  The  mining  companies  whose 
claims  are  located  in  the  upper  part  of  Ne- 
vada township,  in  the  neighborhood  of  the 
Deer  Creek  Cascades  have  abundance  of 
water  aod  tine  prospects.  The  Nevada 
Consolidated  Co.,  Stranahan  Superintend- 
ent, have  two  sets  of  miningclaims  at  work, 
the  Burrington  Hill  and  Chalk  Mountain 
claims.  They  are  now  working  in  the  for- 
mer with  400  inches  of  water  and  are  mak- 
ing rapid  progress  in  their  60-ft.  banks. 
Bunning  through  this  claim,  which  has 
been  thoroughly  prospected  by  tunnels, 
they  have  seven  channels  or  side  washings 
from  the  main  channel,  all  of  them  rich. 
In  the  Chalk  Mountain  claims  they  are  run- 
ning tunnels  for  the  purpose  of  prospect- 
ing. The  Bed  Diamond  Co.  are  washing 
the  gravel  which  they  take  out  of  the  tun- 
nel, and  they  have  a  fine  prospect.  Ste- 
phens <fc  Co.  commenced  running  yesterday. 
Houton  &  Co.  have  been  washing  all  win- 
ter in  the  bed  of  Green  Horn  Creek  and  are 
doing  well.  The  Enterprise  Tunnel  Co. 
have  struck  first  rate  gravel  in  their  tunnel. 
The  prospects  in  this  locality  were  never  so 
good,  and  as  the  late  rains  have  given 
abundance  of  water,  there  is  every  pros- 
pect that  large  returns  will  be  received  dur- 
ing the  summer  and  fall  from  these  claims. 

Grass  Valley  National,  MarchlSth:  Frank 
Morse  cleaned  up  on  Saturday  $1,108,  from 
a  run  of  five  days  with  eight  stamps.  This 
is  exclusive  of  the  sulihurets,  which  are 
both  abundant  and  rich,  and  the  rock 
crushed  was  tbe  poorest  which  he  had  on 
hand. 

Same  of  19th:  A.  E.  Davis,  Michael  Col- 
bert aud  Johu  Anderson  arrived  from  San 
Francisco  to-day.  Mr.  Colbert  informs  us 
that  work  will  commence  to-morrow  at  the 
Allison  Banch  mine  and  the  pumps  will,  in 
all  probability,  be  raising  water  within  a 
week's  time. 

Same  of  20th:  The  certificate  of  incorpor- 
ation of  the  Orleans  Mining  Co.  was  filed 
in  the  clerk's  office  yesterday.  The  com- 
pany is  formed  for  the  purpose  of  locating, 


holding,  purchasing,  and  working  of  min- 
ing claims  aod  quartz  lodes  on  Heuston 
Hill,  Ophir  Hill  and  Osborn  Hill. 

Union,  of  20th;  Several  of  the  old  Grass 
Valley  quartz  miners  arrived  by  stage  yes- 
terday. They  mean  business,  of  which  the 
public  will  be  apprized  soon. 

Between  40  and  50  passengers  came 
through  from  Colfax  yesterday.  White 
Pine  is  not  monopolizing  all  the  travel. 

Same  of  23d:  The  incliue  shaft  of  the  Al- 
lison Banch  mine  is  480  ft.  deep,  and  as 
soon  as  it  is  free  of  water,  rock  can  be 
taken  from  the  drifts  and  stopes.  Little, 
if  any  work  is  expected  to  be  required  in 
repairs  in  the  levels  of  the  .mine,  as  the 
ground  is  very  firm.  If  no  untoward  cir- 
cumstance occurs,  the  old  mine,  in  a  few 
weeks,  will  be  again  in  full  blast.  The 
Wisconsin  and  Illinois  mine  has  again 
started  up.  They  expect  to  have  the  water 
all  out  of  the  shaft  in  10  days,  when  work 
in  the  drifts  will  be  immediately  resumed. 
The  Hartery  mine,  which  has  also  been 
standing  idle  for  some  time,  was  leased  to 
a  company  of  practical  miners  a  few  weeks 
ago,  and  yesterday  the  mill  started  on  rock 
from  it. 

Both  the  Transcript  and  the  Union,  con- 
tain editorial  articles  setting  forth  the  wild- 
ness  of  the  rush  to  White  Pine  in  spite  of 
the  warnings  which  are  sounded;  and  try 
to  show  that,  all  things  considered,  there  is 
no  doubt  that  a  man  can  do  far  better  by 
going  to  Nevada  County.  It  is  by  no 
means  unlikely.  The  Transcript  says:  "In 
the  older  mining  localities  there  are  many 
claims  which  it  would  not  pay  to  work 
years  ago  when  wages  and  water  cost  double 
present  rates,  which  can  be  worked  now 
at  a  profit.  There  are  also  large  ranges 
along  the  gravel  channels  which  have  never 
been  prospected."  The  Unionmjs:  "Dur- 
ing the  coming  season  there  will  be  more 
work  offering  in  our  mines  than  for  years 
previously,  and  the  labor  of  every  miner 
here  will  not  only  be  required,  but  there 
will  be  a  demand  for  more." 

PLACER  COUNTY. 

Auburn  Stars  and  Stripes,  March  18th  : 
We  learn  of  gold-bearing  cement  being 
struck  in  Thompson's  Hill,  just  below  the 
town,  of  almost  fabulous  richness,  paying 
$200  or  $300  to  the  pan.  It  has  long  been 
known  that  there  was  a  large  body  of  ce- 
ment underlying  the  hill,  which  contained 
gold.  From  tests  recently  made  there  is  no 
longer  reason  to  doubt  that  the  cement  may 
be  worked  to  great  profit. 

Herald,  March  20th:  We  were  shown  yes- 
terday a  specimen  of  the  cement  recently 
struck  in  Eing  Bro's  claim,  and  also  in  the 
Baker  Boy's  claims,  at  Dutch  Flat.  The 
piece  is  about  three  inches  long  by  one  and 
a  half  wide,  and  three-quarters  thick,  and 
contains,  imbedded  iu  the  bluish  cement, 
coarse,  bright  washed  gold,  to  the  value  of 
about  $20.  It  is  one  of  the  richest  and 
most  beautiful  specimens  that  we  have  ever 
seen.  This  cement  was  taken  from  about 
six  feet  above  the  bedrock,  and  will  yield 
from  $300  to  $1,000  to  the  pan.  The 
miners  of  Dutch  Flat  think  they  have 
actually  tapped  the  celebrated  "blue  lead," 
and  have  vast  sums  within  reach. 

PLUMAS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  March  13th  :  O'Neill  & 
Leavit  have  discovered  some  -rich  ground 
in  one  of  the  branches  of  the  old  Betsy 
Gulch,  near  Elizabethtown,  and  are  now  at 
work  on  a  ditch  to  bring  water  to  the 
claim.     Their  prospects  are  good. 

The  Caledonia  mill  at  Cherokee  is  run- 
ning steadily,  and  is  crushing  good  paying 
rock.  Judkins  &  Kellogg  have  struck  the 
ledge  in  their  lower  level, — seventy-five  ft. 
deeper  than  their  old  works, — and  are  tak- 
ing out  paying  rock.  As  usual,  their  mine 
is  paying  first  rate.  Stewart  sold  out  half 
of  the  Stewart  it  White  ledge,  recently  dis- 
covered, to  Bachelder  &  Bellas,  for  $900. 
The  purchasers  have  been  offered  a  large 
advance  on  their  purchase,  but  don't  wish 
to  sell.  Cahalan  has  struck  his  ledge — the 
Bon-Accord — in  his  tunnel. 

SIEKRA  COUNTY. 

Downieville  Messenger,  March  20th : 
Good  pay  has  at  last  been  struck  in  the 
"Union  claim  at  Queen'  City.  In  five  days' 
running  last  week,  they  took  out  149  ozs. , 
washing  no  stock  dirt,  but  taking  it  as  it 
came  out  of  the  claim.  In  the  Moute 
Cristo,  adjoining  the  Union,  in  nine  days' 
running,  189%  ounces  were  taken  out. 

The  Pioneer  Co.,  of  Grass  Flat,  has  let  a 
contract  to  Phillip  Dory  and  John  Jack- 
man,  to  run  1,000  feet  of  tunnel,  at  $12 
per  foot 

SHASTA  COUNTY. 

Courier,  March  20th:  Moore  &  Co.,  of 
Portuguese  Flat,  have  cleaned  up  $800 
since  the  winter  set  in,  and  M.  J.  Hearst, 
whose  claim  is  located  on  the  same  flat,  has 
taken  out  a  still  larger  amount.  The  bal- 
ance of  the  miners  on  the  flat  are  making 
fair  wages.     The  Hazel  Creek   mines  have 


paid  better  this  winter  than  ever  before. 
Andrews  &  Garet  have  struck  good  pay  on 
Pitt  Flat,  and  last  week  they  took  out  seven 
pieces  which  they  sold  for  $50.  Clark  & 
Miller  have  cleaned  up'  over  $1,200  during 
the  last  few  months,  and  are  still  doing 
well.  Nickols  and  others  opened  a  claim 
on  the  head  of  this  creek  this  season,  and 
have  made  from  $5  to  $8  per  day  to  the 
hand  ever  since  they  commenced  work. 
Heretofore  the  mining  lias  been  confined  to 
the  bed  of  the  creek,  but  experiments  made 
this  winter  prove  conclusively  that  the 
banks  and  bars  will  pay  from  the  head  of 
the  stream  to  its  mouth.  There  is  paying 
ground  here  sufficient  to  furnish  claims  for 
200  miners,  and  water  is  also  abundant. 
Soda  Creek  has  been  almost  abandoned 
this  winter,  but  will  be  extensi  vely  worked 
next  summer.  It  is  almost  impossible  to 
work  on  that  stream  in  the  winter  time. 

SISKIYOU  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  March'|13th:  Hon.  John 
Dagget,  who  was  in  town  a  few  days  ago, 
informs  us  that  the  Black  Bear  Co.  have 
been  taking  out  and  crushing  more  rock 
this  winter  than  usual. 

Scott  Valley  correspondence  has  this  . 
item:  The  Etna  Mining  Co.  is  running 
night  and  day,  with  every  prospect  of  real- 
izing a  big  yield.  I  was  informed  that  there 
is  not  a  dollar's  worth  of  the  companies 
stock  to  be  had  at  any  price. 

TUOEUMNE    COUNTY. 

Sonora  Democrat,  March  20th:  A  little 
daughter  of  Mr.  Jo.  Aldridge,  of  Green 
Springs,  one  day  last  week,  picked  up  near 
her  father's  house  a  piece  of  gold  worth 
$20. 

COLORADO. 

Georgetown  Miner,  Feb.  1 1th  :  E.  W. 
Bogers  is  actively  developing  the  Junction 
lode,  on  Democrat  Mountain.  The  shaft  is 
now  45  feet  in  depth,  carrying  about  a  3-ft. 
ore  vein.  The  ore  is  quartz  and  mineral 
combined,  some  specimens  being  very 
rich,  and  the  whole  vein  pays  a  nice  profit 
above  the  expenses  of  mining  and  reduc- 
tion. 

The  adit  on  the  Mendota  lode  is  now  in 
100  feet,  the  vein  carrying  from  eight  to 
fourteen  inches  of  mineral.  The  surface 
ore  carried  scarcely  any  galena,  and  from 
$19  to  $90  in  silver.  The  ore  they  have 
been  in  for  the  last  ten  feet,  carries  50  per 
cent,  of  galena  and  $548  in  silver,  to  the 
ton  of  ore. 

Same  of  25th  :  Experienced  judges  esti- 
mate that  there  is  now  in  sight  in  the  Ter- 
rible and  Equator  lodes,  not  less  than 
$2,000,000  worth  of  ore,  that  can  be  easily 
and  economically  drifted  and  stoped  out. 

Clark  Hedge  has  discovered  a  fine  lode  on 
Sherman  Mountain,  about  500  feet  below 
the  Snowdrift.  He  has  about  five  feet  of 
quartz,  ^carrying  a  goodly  quantity  of  sul- 
phurets. 

Work  on  the  crushing  and  dressing  works 
is  progressing  favorably. 

Huepeden  &  Co.  have  taken  out  and 
shipped,  since  our  last  report,  silver  bull- 
ion to  the  amount  of  $2,294.48,  coin  value. 
They  are  not  running  to  their  full  capacity, 
as  they  cannot  obtain  a  full  supply  of  ore. 

Stewart  has  shut  down  his  works  for  the  ■ 
purpose  of  putting  in  three  Blatchley  pans. 
He  will  commence  running  again  in  about 
ten  days,  prepared  to  treat  ores  by  raw 
amalgamation.  He  has  just  finished  a  lot 
of  Snowdrift  ore,  that  gave  a  yield  of  some- 
thing over  $100  per  ton.  The  bullion  was 
.910  fine. 

Colorado  Herald,  Feb.  25th :  Bobert 
Teats  has  struck  the  biggest  pocket  of  rich 
ore  yet  found  in  his  mine.  He  took  out 
eight  tons  of  first-class  ore  yesterday.  The 
streak  is  now  over  eighteen  inches  wide. 

Mr.  Fitzpatricl;  is  running  his  stamp 
mill  on  ore  from  the  Bates  or  Hunter  lode, 
for  John  Sanderson.  Mr.  Sanderson  has 
his  shaft  down  to  a  depth  of  240  feet,  and 
at  that  depth  has  a  very  large  vein  of  ore. 

Neikirk  &  Virden  commenced  to  sink  on 
the  Dead  Broke  this  morning.  For  the 
past  few  weeks  they  have  been  moving  wall 
rock.  They  arealso  running  Walker's  new 
18-stamp  mill,  below  Black  Hawk,  with 
good  success. 

Ten  stamps  of  Brastow's  mill  in  Lake 
Gulch  are  being  run  on  Bobtail  ore.  There 
is  not  enough  water  to  run  the  full  capac- 
ity of  the  mill,  which  is  a  30-stamper.  Be- 
low Mr.  Brastow,  Mr.  Cheney  manages  to 
keep  his  mill  in  motion  on  custom  ore. 

A  very  rich  silver  lode  has  lately  been 
discovered  on  North  Clear  Creek,  in  what 
is  known  as  the  Bay  State  Mining  District. 

There  are  five  companies  at  work  driv- 
ing on  North  C.ear  Creek,  above  the  mouth 
of  Russell  Gulch.  The  water,  since  the 
advent  of  the  late  spell  of  cold  weather,  is 
very  scarce,  there  being  scarcely  a  full 
sluice  head.  Alex.  Cameron  is  making 
preparations  to  open  his  claims  above  the 
Junction,  and  will  run  two  branch  flumes. 
His  main  flume  is  to  be  24x24  in  the  clear. 


Th|e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


199 


r,  Feb.  17th:  D:in.  Sut- 
pheu  is  at  work  on  the  California  lode,  in 
Ward  district  Tins  lode  hns  been  in  the 
cap  fora  lon2 distance.     This  is  now  passed 

through,  aud  Dan.  reports  a  line  lookiug 
vein  "f  ore.  three  feet  wide. 

Bloke  &  Gli  inrtz  mill,  at  South 

Bjuhler,  is  being  removed  and  set  up  in 
Sugar  Loaf  district.  It  has  eight  stamps, 
an  I  will  be  run  by  water-power,  on  custom 
or  s. 

T.  J.  Hill,  of  North  Bonlder,  informs  us 
that  Samuel  Conger  and  himself  have  dis- 
covered a  tine  silver-bearing  lode — an  ore  of 
grey  oopner  and  black  sulplmrets.  The 
ore  seam  i3  two  feet  wide  and  promises  very 
riehlv. 

S.i. ue  of  24th:  A  fund  of  $  10,000  has 
been  secured,  to  be  used  in  working  the 
mine  and  mill  of  the  Hoosier  Co.  Opera- 
tiims  will  bo  carried  ou  briskly  the  coming 
Benson. 

We  have  been  shown   sorno  samples  of 

ore  from  the  Legal  Tender   lode,  recently 

red  by  Mr.  John  Duncan.     It  looks 

the  best  of  any  surface  ore  we  have  seen  in 

nntry. 

Some  parties  are  mining  and  prospecting 
this  winter  at  Gold  Hill.  We  understand 
that  a  new  gulch  is  to  be  worked. 

Mr.  Bamage,  from  Ward,  says  that  snow 
is  making  surface  mining  rather  tedious. 

There  is  considerable  excitement  in  Bur- 
lington over  a  discovery  of  gold.  The  new 
diggings  are  about  one  mile  below  the  town, 
and  are  very  favorably  situated  for  work- 
ing. 

The  Hoosier  mill  will  soon  be  running  to 
its  fullest  capacity,  and  this  will  be  in- 
creased as  soon  as  receipts  will  justify.  The 
mine  is  in  shape  so  as  to  produce  any 
amount  of  ore. 

Letter  from  Sugar  Loaf,  Feb.  10th  : 
"Messrs.  Blake  &  Shively  have  lately  dis- 
covered a  rich  lode  in  Pennsylvania  dis- 
trict. The  name  they  have  given  it  is  the 
Viola.     They  will  start  work  soon. 

A  few  days  since,  John  Duncan,  an  old 
prospector,  struck  his  independent  fortune 
DJ  discovering  a  3-foot  vein  of  sulplmrets 
of  silver.  He  has  given  it  the  name  of  Le- 
gal Tender. 

N.  G.  Snyder  has  made  two  rich  discov- 
eries on  Sugar  Loaf  Mountain,  the  La 
Plata  and  Marietta. 

Several  parties  talk  of  erecting  reduction 
works  on  Four  Mile." 

IDAHO. 

Owyhee  Avalanche,  March  13th:  We  are 
glad  to  be  able  to  announce  that  the  Kising 
Star  mill  is  about  to  steam  up  again.  Mr. 
Hall,  the  Superintendent,  is  vigorously 
making  preparations  fora  long  run.  Mr. 
Cole's  claims  have  been  paid  off  and  the  at- 
tachment released.  The  hands  have  been 
paid.  Mr.  Frank  Dougherty  informs  us 
that  the  mill  is  one  of  the  best  arranged  he 
has  ever  seen,  aud  the  mine  is  luoking  ex- 
ceeding well,  the  ore  rich  and  abundant. 

The  Ida  Elmore  mill  will  start  on  the 
20ih.  The  New  York  mill  is  running  on 
Poorman  ore. 

Total  coin  value  of  bullion  assayed  in 
Owyhee  County  during  February,  as  re- 
turned by  the  Assis'  aut  Assessor  of  Internal 
Revenue,  SOS, 09b'. 05. 

The  Boise  JJemncrat  is  informed  that  ex- 
tensive preparations  are  being  made  for 
working  the  Willow  Creek  mines,  as  soon 
as  the  miners  have  water. 

The  Idaho  City  World  of  March  4th,  says: 
Miners  look  hopefully  for  the  working  sea- 
son to  open  in  a  few  days.  It  promises  to 
be  a  very  profitable  one. 

Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  March  16th:  We 
learn  from  the  World  that  the  Elk  Horn 
mine  near  Hog'em,  has  out  about  400  tons 
of  rock,  and  the  mill  will  commence  crush- 
ing in  a  week  or  two. 

Thirteen  bullion  sacks,  each  containing 
a  bar,  aggregating  a  value  of  over  §35,000 
coin,  were  shipped  for  San  Francisco  on 
Friday  morning. 

Portland  Oreyonian,  March  6th:  We  have 
received  information  from  a  reliable  source, 
that  a  new  mining  district  has  been  lately 
discovered— or  rather,  the  knowledge  of  its 
discovery  has  just  come  to  light — on  Moose 
Creek,  a  tributary  of  the  South  Fork  of 
Clearwater.  A  party  of  10  or  12  men  who 
made  the  discovery  just  at  the  setting  in  of 
winter,  and  who  have  remained  there  at 
work  since,  came  down  to  Lewiston  a  few 
days  since  after'provisions.  They  had  with 
them  several  thousand  dollars  of  the  dust 
they  had  dug — very  handsome  aud  coarse 
gold.  They  represent  the  district  as  rich 
as  the  Florence  district,  and  as  extensive. 
It  is  about  18U  or  200  miles  from  Lewis- 
ton. 

MONTANA. 

Helena  Post,  March  5th:  The  approach- 
ing mining  season  promises  more  favor- 
ably to  all  classes  than  that  of  last  year. 
Wo  now  have  18  quartz  mills  of  280  stamps, 
running  regularly,  aud  yielding   generally 


good  profits.  Many  new  mines  have  been 
opened  in  Deer  Lodge,  Jefferson  and  other 
counties,  ditches  have  been  brought  into 
,  gulches  and  upon  bars  where  water 

hithi  rto  could  not   be  had; — and  several  of 
:.  which  could  be  worked  last  season 
but,  for  a  short  time,  will  in  all  probability 
be  favored. 

A  I'n.  assayed  yesterday  morning 
tho  last  yield  of  retort  from  the  Nowlan 
mill,  at  Cable  City,  forming  a  large  brick, 
containing  520  ozs.,  which  was  valued  at 
$11,870,  currency. 

Virginia  City  items:  Capt.  Guyer  has 
purchased  the  mill  and  machinery  of  tho 
New  York  &  New  Jersey  Gold  aud  Silver 
Mining  Co.  at  Bannack,  and  several  very 
valuable  silver  lodes  of  Mr.  Stanton,  situ- 
ated in  Brown's  Gulch.  It  is  the  inten- 
tion of  Mr.  Guyer  to  immediately  erect  in 
the  vicinity  a  splendid  first  class  mill,  fur- 
nished with  a  full  set  of  Billiard  pans. 

Seven  bars  of  gold,  aggregating  310  ozs., 
the  current  value  of  which  was  $10,000  in 
currency,  was  brought  into  Virginia  City 
as  being  tho  result  of  about  two  weeks  run 
ou  unselected  rock  from  the  Green  Camp- 
bell lode. . .  A  project  is  ou  foot  to  organ- 
ize a  company  to  conduct  the  waters  of  the 
Madisou  river  into  Alder  Gulch. 

NEVADA. 

REESE  HIVF.IC. 

The  Austin  Reveille  of  March  16th.,  gives 
a  full  history  and  description  of  Roseville 
district,  discovered  and  organized  in  1806, 
butne.vermuch  worked,  although  a5-stamp 
mill,  the  Rutland,  was  put.  up  and  run  for 
a  tine.  The  particular  reason  for  the  arti- 
cle becomes  evident  towards  its  close.  We 
quote  a  few  paragraphs : 

"  Latterly  some  attentionbas  been  turned 
to  the  niiues  of  tho  district,  by  reason 
of  the  extraordinary  developments  iu  White 
Pine.  The  districts  are  similar.  It  was 
used  to  be  objected  to  Reveille  that  its  ore 
occured  in  limestone  and  would  not  be  per- 
manent. But  White  Pino  has  made  lime- 
stone the  fashion,  and  the  objectors  are 
silent.  The  splendid  success  of  that  dis- 
trict will  prove  '  sugar  on  the  lime'  of  Re- 
veille. We  believe  the  mines  of  that  dis- 
trict, with  their  rich  ore,  will  command  the 
attention  of  capital  before  the  close  of  this 
year." 

Fob  the  Southeast. — Early  this  morn- 
ing six  men,  divided  into  two  parties  of 
three  each,  with  capital  outfits  for  a  month's 
prospecting,  left  this  city  for  exploration 
in  the  southeartern  part  of  the  State. 

In  its  issue  of  the  17th,  the  same  journal 
gives  the  history  of  Battle  Mountain  dis- 
trict, lately  become  important  from  the  fact 
that  the  cars  on  the  C.  P.  R.  R.  run  within 
a  few  miles  of  its  principal  camp.  From 
the  "Little  Giant"  have  been  crushed  tons 
of  ore  which  averaged  .$300.  The  Reveille 
evidently  does  not  believe  that  there  is 
nothing  else  in  the  world  but  White  Pine, 
in  the  way  of  mininggroundjand  he  means 
to  keep  before  the  people  the  recollections 
of  the  wealth  nearer  home. 

Nye  County. — The  Belmont  Champion, 
March  13th,  says :  "  It  is  currently  re- 
ported that  Alexander  McKenzie  has  lately 
struck  an  extensive  and  rich  deposit  of  ore 
iu  El  Dorado  Hill,  at  a  depth  of  about  180 
feet  from  the  surface.  The  claim,  which 
is  owned  by  a  Gold  Hill  Co.,  is  situated  on 
the  same  hill,  and  some  distance  north  of 
W.  F.  Leon  &  Go's  Ei  Dorado  South  mine, 
and  the  character  of  the  ore  is  precisely 
the  same  as  in  that  famous  mine.  There  is 
no  doubt  but  that  it  is  the  same  ledge." 

WASHOE.- 

[  In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  por- 
tion of  this  paper  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.  ] 

Territorial  Enterprise,  March  18th:  The 
timbering  of  the  shaft  of  the  Gould  &  Cur- 
ry will  be  completed  within  three  days, 
when  the  work  of  sinking  will  be  resumed. 
The  cave  did  not  break  through  the  plat- 
form at  the  bottom,  therefore  there  will  be 
a  certain  amount  of  slum  to  remove  from 
the  sump.  Some  very  promising  ore  had 
been  struck  in  the  buttom  of  the  shaft  at 
the  time  the  cave  occurred. 

Occidental. — The  water  in  the  lower 
tunnel  of  this  mine  is  increasing.  A  vein 
struck  night  before  last  was  found  to  be 
almost  milk  warm.  As  yet  the  tunnel  has 
cut  no  vein  matter. 

Sierra  Nevada.  —This  company  have 
made  a  good  clean  up  for  their  last  run  of 
15  days,  and  in  the  works  are  finding  ore 
much  richer  than  ever. 

Justice  and  Independent. — The  com- 
pany are  finding  some  very  fine  rock  on 
their  160-foot  level.  Many  specimens  con- 
taining free  gold  have  been  taken  out 
within  a  day  or  two.  Ore  of  a  promising 
character  has  also  been  found  at  the  north 
end  of  the  drift. 

Imperial.  — No  developments  of  an  en- 
couraging nature   have  yet  been  made  in 


the  drifts  from  the  bottom  of   tho  Imperial 
Empire  shaft.     The  rock  on  the  lower  level 
is  very  hard. 
Same  of  21st  : 

Goi-ld  A-  CuimY.  — Owing  to  a  slight  ac- 
cident to  the  machiney,  tho  pumping  eu- 
gine  was  stopped  for  a  few  hours  last  night, 
when  the  water  raised  iu  the  shaft  to  the 
bight  of  10  feet  The  necessary  repairs 
have  been  made,  and  the  water  has  again 
been  reduced  to  its  former  level. 

Sierra  Nevada.— This  company  will 
shortly  resume  drifting  on  their  lower 
level.  Tho  rock  fouud  on  the  surface  con- 
tinues to  increase  iu  richness  as  the  work 
progresses  to  the  westward. 

CoNFEDERATE.-The  parties  who  are 
working  tho  old  Bajazotte  and  Golden  Era 
grouud  through  the  Confederate  shaft,  on 
B  street,  are  taking  ou  t  some  very  good 
rock.  The  shaft  is  down  150  feet,  from  the 
level  of  which  the  old  Bajazetto  shaft  is 
used  as  a  winze  50  feet  deeper.  From  60 
to  70  tons  of  ore  per  day  are  being  taken 
out. 

Ckown  Point.— The  company  are  en- 
gaged in  repairing  their  shaft,  which  has 
been  badly  injured  by  the  swelling  of  the 
clay  aud  rock  through  which  it  passes.  It 
will  require  some  two  weeks. 

WHITE  PISE. 

[The  latest  items  of  news  and  informa- 
tion from  this  district  will  be  found  on  an- 
other page.  ] 


Railroad  Items. 

Stockton  and  Tulare  Railroad. — The 
citizens  of  Stockton,  after  holding  several 
public  meetings  with  the  view  of  devising 
some  way  of  building  this  road  according 
to  the  plan  generally  adopted  in  this  State, 
— at  the  public  expense, — finally-  hit  upon 
the  novel  expedient  of  building  it  with 
their  own  money.  At  an  informal  gather- 
ing of  a  number  of  citizens,  held  on  Satur- 
day of  last  week,  it  was  proposed  to  form  a 
joint  stock  company,  with  a  capital  of  $300,- 
000,  in  50  shares  of  $6,000  each;  the  said 
company  to  own  and  control  the  road  en- 
tirely, asking  no  aid  from  either  city  or 
county,  and  locating  the  line  where  it  will 
best  suit  the  interests  of  Stockton  and  tho 
valley  south.  The  plan  was  first  mooted 
about  9  o'clock,  and  in  less  thau  two  hours, 
25  shares,  representing  $150,000,  or  half 
of  the  required  capital,  were  taken.  The 
men  who  are  leading  in  this  movement  are 
some  of  the  most  enterprising  and  substan- 
tial citizens  of  Stockton.  In  addition  to 
the  amount  of  capital  stock,  subscriptions 
will  be  asked  of  the  people  iu  both  city  and 
county,  in  such  amounts  as  they  may  feel 
able  to  make.  This  plan  looks  feasible  and 
business-like,  and  we  trust  will  be  earnest- 
ly pushed  forward,  until  the  whole  of  the 
large  and  fertile  valley  region  to  the  south 
of  Stockton  is  opened  up  to  ready  commu- 
nication with  that  city,  as  the  initial  point 
and  tide  water  terminus. 

It  is  estimated  that  $300,000  will  build 
the  road  to  the  banks  of  the  Tuolumne 
river,  and  that  it  can  be  completed  to  that 
poiut  the  present  season.  The  sum  named 
is  certainly  most  insignificant  for  the  work 
to  be  performed ;  yet  it  is  said  to  be  suffi- 
cient. As  soon  as  this  initial  section  is 
completed,  the  investment  will  no  doubt 
begin  to  pay,  and  will  lead  to  the  ready 
procurement  of  whatever  additional  amount 
may  be  needed  to  push  forward  the  enter- 
prise, southward  from  the  Tuolumne,  as 
fast  as  the  growing  business  of  that  region 
will  warrant.  This  road  is  one  that  is  great- 
ly needed,  and  we  hope  to  see  the  work  go 
on  with  as  little  delay  as  possible,  aud  trust 
that  we  shall  be  afforded  an  early  opportu- 
nity to  state  positively  that  the  enterprise 
is  beyond  tho  possibility  of  delay  or  fail- 
ure. 

Stockton  io  Visalia.- — It  is  said  that 
Gov.  Stanford  and  associates  are  engaged 
in  surveying  for  a  railroad  route  from 
Stockton  to  Visalia.  If  two  roads  were 
built,  they  would  have  to  run  nearly  par- 
allel and  but  a  few  miles  apart,  for  nearly 
a  hundred  miles— in  a  southeasterly  di- 
rection and  along  the  easterly  side  of  the 
San  Joaquin  valley.     A  main  truuk  to  the 


neighborhood  of  Fresno,  some  eighty  miles 
from  Stockton,  and  west  and  east  branches 
from  that  poiut  to  Visalia,  and  the  west  of 
the  Tulare  Lake,  respectively,  is  what  and 
all  that  is  needed  for  the  present  to  meet 
the  growing  wants  of  that  region. 

The  San  Pedro  Rallroad.— The  bridge 
about  three  miles  from  Wilmington  is  com- 
pleted, and  track-laying  renewed.  The 
road  is  nearly  all  graded,  and  it  is  confi- 
dently predicted  that  the  entire  road  will 
bo  finished  and  in  running  order  by  the 
Fourth  of  July. 

The  Vallejo  Railroad. — The  Marys- 
ville  Appeal  is  informed  that  the  Vallejo 
railroad  will  be  completed  to  Yuba  City  by 
the  first  day  of  September  next,  and  build- 
ing of  the  Feather  river  bridge  will  be  com- 
pleted as  soon  as  the  road  reaches  that  vi- 
cinity. The  bridge  is  expected  to  cross 
the  river  a  few  rods  above  the  present 
bridge. 

The  Feather  River  Road.— Work  on 
this  road,  which  is  to  connect  Oroville 
with  Virginia  City,  will  be  pushed  vigor- 
ously as  soon  as  commenced,  which  will  be 
in  a  few  days.  In  view  of  the  early  com- 
pletion of  this  road  the  Butte  Record  calls 
on  the  Chicoites  to  take  hold  and  build  the 
California  Northern  Railroad  on  to  their 
city,  and  thus  place  themselves  in  connec- 
tion with  a  feasible  railroad  over  the  mount- 
ains, and  with  a  line  now  being  built  from 
Vallejo  and  Marysville.  The  Record  presses 
on  them  with  considerable  vigor  the  ad- 
vantages they  would  thus  secure  to  their 
section. 


Warming  the  Hudson  Rtveb. — A  cor- 
respondent of  the  Brooklyn  Union,  who  has 
been  visiting  Seneca  lake — a  body  of  water 
that  never  freezes  over — makes  the  follow- 
ing astonishing  suggestion :  Considering 
that  the  immense  volume  of  water  of  Sen- 
eca lake,  in  its  high  altitude,  is  kept  from 
freezing  by  sub-aqueous  springs,  why  can- 
not Hudson  River,  with  its  currents,  its 
ocean  tide,  and  salt  water,  its  thousands  of 
craft  plying  its  surface,  be  kept  from  freez- 
ing by  sinking  artesian  wells  along  the  bot- 
tom of  its  channel?  These  wells,  when 
once  bored,  never  cost  anything  to-  run 
them.  What  millions  of  freight  would  be 
saved  ?  This  noblest  of  rivers  would  be  no 
more  ice-locked  for  a  large  portion  of  the 
year,  rendering  its  lovely  banks  secluded 
and  bleak;  but  from  the  bowels  of  mother 
earth  a  perennial  warm  fountain  would 
flow,  unlocking  forever  the  present  forbid- 
den barriers,  and  enriching  the  State. 
There  are  moneyed  interests  along  the 
river  to  expend  a  sum  for  the  experiment. 
If,  as  in  most  other  places,  there  can  be 
the  attainment  of  one  warm  stream  from  an 
artesian  well  in  the  bed  of  the  river,  the 
entire  reclamation  of  the  Hudson  River 
for  winter  navigation  is  an  assured  success. 

Gestation  Amonq  Fishes. — The  modes 
of  gestation  among  fishes  is  astonishingly 
various.  Some  are  viviparous.  In  several 
species  the  eggs  are  carried  about  the  out- 
side of  the  body  of  one  of  the  parents.  In 
some  the  eggs  are  attached  to  the  forward 
fins  and  under  side  of  the  head.  Some  are 
carried  and  hatched  in  a  pouch  precisely 
analagous  to  that  of  the  kangaroo.  In 
Guiano,  during  the  breedingseason, cat-fish 
are  offered  for  sale  with  their  mouths  liter- 
ally crammed  with  eggs  and  young  in  dif- 
ferent stages  of  growth  and  development. 
Agassiz  has  recently  observed  in  Brazil 
that  many  species  of  chromoids  carry  their 
eggs  at  the  back  part  of  their  mouth,  and 
that  some  species  of  the  loricarias  carry 
their  eggs  attached  to  the  broad  membrane 
which  surrounds  their  mouth. 


Hardness  of  Silver. — Goldsmiths  often 
complain  of  the  hardness  of  silver,  which 
is  sometimes  very  difficult  to  carve,  and 
presents  a  dead  gray  cut.  These  proper- 
ties are  generally  attributed  to  the  presence 
of  a  foreign  metal;  butM.  Mathey,  assayer 
at  Locia,  has  shown  that  in  this  silver  there 
is  neither  tin,  lead,  nor  any  other  injurious 
metal.  He  considers  this  property  to  be 
due  solely  to  the  high  temperature  at  which 
silver  is  cast.  By  letting  the  crucible  cool 
till  a  slight  solid  crust  is  formed  on  the  sur- 
face of  the  fused  metal,  and  casting  at  this 
moment,  a  soft  silver  with  a  brilliant  cut  is 
obtained. — Dingler's  Journal. 

One  Million. — The  weight  of  one  mill- 
ion of  dollars  in  gold  is  within  a  few  pounds 
of  one  aud   one  quarter  tons,  avoirdupois. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Mendoza,  San  Bernardino. — The  planting 
of  trees,  no  matter  of  what  species,  would 
undoubtedly  tend  to  ameliorate  the  peri- 
odical dry  season  of  your  extensive  in- 
land county.  Mr.  Boressiugault,  in  a 
wide  experience  in  both  Americas,  and 
devotedly  deep  study  of  this  interesting 
subject,  asserts  that  extensive  clearing  of 
■wood  is  followed  by  aridity,  and  when 
the  reverse  from  accidental  causes  has 
occurred,  the  converse  result  has  fol- 
lowed. In  the  first  place,  he  contends 
that  where  extensive  clearings  are  made, 
the  ann  ual  rain- fall  for  such  a  district 
diminishes.  In  the  second  place,  where 
the  soil  is  deprived  of  umbrageous  cov- 
ering, evaporation  goes  on  more  vigor- 
ously; and  lastly,  when  a  great  extent  of 
land  is  dis-forested,  and  brought  under 
arable  cultivation  in  warm  climates  and 
the  absence  of  moisture  compensated  by 
artificial  irrigation,  the  latter  greatly  di- 
minishes the  amount  of  water  flowing  in 
the  lower  courses  of  rivers,  and  prevents 
the  formation  of  lakes  and  similar  natu- 
ral compensating  reservoirs,  calculated 
to  more  equally  regulate  the  flow  of 
streams  throughout  all  seasons  of  the 
year. 

Tapioca,  in  chemical  composition,  does 
not  vary  much  from  rice,  being  chiefly 
composed  of  starch.  This  alimentary 
substance  is  derived  from  the  jatrqpha 
manihot,  a  plant  chiefly  indigenous  to  the 
Brazils  and  Guiana.  It  contains,  as  ex- 
pressed from  the  green  root,  one  of  the 
most  active  vegetable  poisons  known,  be- 
ing so  deadly  poisonous,  that  the  natives 
employ  it  to  poison  their  arrows.  The 
juice,  if  allowed  to  stand  after  express- 
ion, the  supermatant  fluid  is  then  de- 
canted, and  the  crude  precipitated  tapi- 
oca is  repeatedly  washed  with  water  un- 
til eventually  the  tapioca  is  rendered  fit 
for  use.  A  bread  known  as  cassava 
bread,  is  also  obtained  from  the  same 
root. 

Flobal. — May-day  celebrations  are  derived 
by  us  from  our  English  forefathers;  even 
the  ascetic  pilgrim  fathers  not  being  in- 
sensible to  the  beauties  of  the  hawthorne 
and  its  customary  accompanying  charm- 
ing weather.  The  English  derived  their 
practice  from  the  Komans,  and  the  Bo- 
mans  from  the  Greeks.  A  floral  holiday 
betokens  a  poetical  taste  for  nature  and  a 
mind  free  from  griping  and  sordid  cares. 

Fmeltee,  San  Francisco. — You  put  the 
matter  on  the  propel'  basis,  in  inquiring 
as  to  the  most  economical  way  of  smelt- 
ing your  ore.  Without  the  aid  of  a  com- 
petent smelter,  however,  you  can  do 
nothing.  If  your  ores  are  pure  enough, 
a  Scotch  hearth ,  or  the  Japanese  contri- 
vance, illustrated  in  the  Press  some  time 
ago,  would  answer,  and  be  more  econom- 
ical. Pure  galena  need  not  be  crushed 
fine.  The  separation  is  by  cupellation, 
in  which  the  oxide  of  lead  flows  off. 


Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


Gold  in  China  and  Japan. 

Mr.  Pumpelly,  in  his  recent  Smithsonian 
publication,  referred  to  in  our  issue  of  the 
10th  of  October  last,  gives  a  table  of  local- 
ities of  gold  washings  in  the  Chinese  Em- 
pire, from  which  it  appears  that  the  gold 
regions  there  are  quite  extensive.  Gold 
washings  are  found  in  fourteen  out  of  the 
eighteen  provinces  of  the  Empire.  Most 
of  the  localities  furnish  coarse  placer  gold, 
some  of  them  quite  large  nuggets,  and 
many  are  said  to  be  very  rich.  The  gen- 
eral working  of  these  mines  has  been  dis- 
continued by  order  of  the  government,  in 
accordance  with  some  of  their  peculiar 
theories  of  finance.  Unless  the  exhaustion 
of  these  placers  has  been  greater  than  the 
imperfection  of  Chinese  mining  would  lead 
us  to  suppose,  there  is  much  reason  for 
believing  that  the  gold  regions  of  China 
are  among  the  most  extensive  and  richest 
which  yet  remain  for  scientific  exploration. 
Gold  in  place  undoubtedly  exists  there, 
although  it  does  not  appear  from  the  papers 
before  us  that  it  has  been  discovered. 

The  existence  of  gold  in  Japan  was 
known  to  the  early  Dutch  traders  in  the 
East  Indies,  many  of  whom  enriched  them- 
selves by  purchasing  and  exporting  the 
gold  to  Europe.  The  relative  value  be- 
tween gold  and  silver  was  then,  as  more 
recently,  much  less  than  those  in  other 
parts  of  the  world;  hence  a  most  favorable 
opportunity  was  presented  for  such  traffic. 
The  export  of  gold  at  one  time  reached  an 
average  of  $2,500,000  annually,  and  nearly 
the  same  amount  of  silver  found  its  way 
out  of  the  country.  This  drain  of  the 
precious  metals  so  alarmed  the  Japanese 
that  important  restrictions  were  placed 
upon  their  export.  Good  authority  has 
estimated  that  fully  $225,000,000  in  gold 
and  silver  were  exported  from  Japan  dur- 
ing the  seventeenth  century. 

During  the  early  intercourse  with  that 
country  gold  was  mostly  exported  ,in  ?co- 
banffs,  a  Japanese  coin,  worth  in  Europe 
$11  in  silver;  but  which  was  valued  in 
Japan  at  only  $8.40.  A  still  less  dispro- 
portion between  gold  and  silver  existed  at 
the  time  of  Commodore  Perry's  visit  to 
that  country.  At  that  time  the  relative 
difference  was  as  one  to  three  and  one-sev- 
enth. To  avoid  the  great  drain  which  fol- 
lowed this  discovery  in  connection  with 
the  reopening  of  the  Japanese  ports,  that 
government  reduced  the  weight  of  its  gold 
coin  without  changing  its  value,  so  that 
the  relative  values  of  gold  and  silver  are 
now  about  the  same  in  Japan  as  in  other 
countries. 

The  first  discovery  of  gold  in  Japan 
dates  back  to  the  year  708,  previous  to 
which  time  that  people  imported  all  their 
gold  from  China.  The  first  recorded  visit 
of  a  European  to  a  Japanese  gold-field 
was  that  of  a  Boman  Catholic  priest  in 
1620,  a  glowing  and  no  doubt  exaggerated 
account  of  which  was  sent  to  Europe. 

The  gold  mines  of  Yesso,  Northern  Ja- 
pan, were  visited  in  1862  by  Mr.  Pumpelly 
and  Prof.  W.  P.  Blake,  of  this  State,  acting 
as  Commissioners  for  the  Japanese  Govern- 
ment. According  to  the  publications  of 
these  gentlemen,  the  mines  are  government 
property,  and  are  worked  only  on  a  limited 
scale.  The  works  consist  merely  of  wash- 
ings, and  yield  but  a  small  annual  amount. 
The  gold  is  found  in  the  river  beds  and  in 
the  high  terrace  deposits  on  hill  sides. 
Some  of  the  placers  have  been  worked 
over  many  times.  (The  Japanese  method 
of  washing  for  gold  was  illustrated  in  the 
PKESSof  October  10th,  186S.)  Trees  were 
observed  stauding  in  some  of  the  old  work- 
ings which  it  was  thought  could  not  be 
less  than  300  years  old.  To  work  these 
old  placers,  extensive  ditches  had  been  cut 
for  many  miles,  exactly  similar  to  those  in 
use  in  this  State.  Ground  sluicing  is  a 
method  much  employed  there,  aided  by 
straw  mats,  upon  which  the  concentrated 
gravel  is  drawn  with  a  hoe.     Up  to  the 


time  of  the  visit  of  Messrs.  Blake  and 
Pumpelly,  no  board  sluices,  toms,  or  quick- 
silver appear  to  have  been  used;  but  these 
American  adjuncts  were  subsequently  in- 
troduced upon  their  suggestion. 


The  New  York  Elevated  Kailway. 

The  crowded  thoroughfares  of  New  York 
City  have  long  urgently  demanded  addi- 
tional conveniences  for  passenger  transpor- 
tation between  the  upper  and  lower  por- 
tions of  that  city.  Two  plans,  only,  ap- 
pear to  be  practical  for  the  accomplishment 
of  this  end — either  an  underground  or  an 
elevated  railway.  The  practicability  of  the 
latter  will  soon  be  thoroughly  tested.  A 
railway  of  this  description  has  already  been 
constructed  from  Cortland  street  to  the 
Battery — a  distance  of  about  one-third  of 
a  mile.  The  road  is  supported  on  iron  pil- 
lars, at  an  elevation  of  about  twelve  feet 
above  the  pavement — the  inner  rail  being 
directly  over  the  outer  edge  of  the  curb- 
stone. 

Experimental  trips  were  made  upon  this 
road  on  the  5th  of  February,  in  presence 
of  the  directors  a,nd  a  few  invited  guests. 
We  were  present  at  this  trial  and  had  the 
pleasure  of  a  ride  over  the  road.  The  cars 
are  constructed  very  much  like  ordinary 
street  cars,  with  front  and  rear  platforms, 
where  the  conductor  or  brakeman  controls 
the  movement  of  the  vehicle.  The  car  is 
propelled  by  a  series  of  endless  wire  ropes 
passing  over  pulleys,  and  kept  in  motion 
through  the  entire  distance  by  a  stationary 
engine  placed  underground,  at  the  Cort- 
land end  of  the  route.  At  intervals  of 
about  200  feet,  along  these  ropes,  and 
firmly  attached  to  them,  small  upright  iron 
standards  are  fixed,  projecting  upward 
three  or  four  inches.  When  the  brakeman 
wishes  to  start  the  car,  he  simply  moves  a 
lever  and  throws  down  a  strong  iron  clamp 
which  comes  in  contact  with  the  first  one 
of  the  aforesaid  uprights  which  comes 
along,  and  by  means  of  which  the  car  is 
instantly  set  in  motion  and  carried  forward 
until  it  reaches  the  desired  stopping  place, 
when  the  brakeman  has  merely  to  reverse 
his  lever,  thus  elevating  the  "  clamp,"  so 
as  to  break  the  connection  with  the  endless 
rope,  and  the  car  is  brought  to  a  standstill. 
The  whole  process  and  machinery  is  ex- 
ceedingly simple  and  equally  as  safe  as 
horse-power. 

The  car  moves  along  very  quickly,  and 
with  a  steady,  gliding  motion,  forming  a 
most  pleasant  contrast  with  the  ordinary 
travel  upon  a  horse  railroad,  especially 
through  crowded  thoroughfares.  We 
particularly  observed  that  the  horses  below 
did  not  appear  to  take  any  notice,  what- 
ever, of  the  car.  The  road  presents  but 
little  obstruction  to  the  occupants  of  the 
buildings  along  whose  front  it  passes. 
Most  of  the  people  in  the  street  gazed  with 
evident  surprise  at  this  new  mode  of  travel, 
and  evinced  much  curiosity  to  learn  the 
secret  of  the  locomotion. 

The  directors  and  invited  guests  ex- 
pressed their  fullest  confidence  in  the  appa- 
rent success  of  the  enterprise,  and  were 
quite  unanimous  in  pronouncing  the  Ele- 
vated Bailway  a  practical  success.  We  un- 
derstood that  it  is  the  intention  of  the  com- 
pany to  push  the  construction  of  the  road 
out  as  far  as  Thirtieth  street,  as  soon  as 
possible,  where  it  will  connect  with  the 
Hudson  Biver  Bailroad.  Trains  will  be 
run  each  way  every  fifteen  minutes.  The 
rate  of  speed  attained  at  this  trial  was  about 
one  mile  in  six  minutes.  If  the  anticipa- 
tions of  those  who  witnessed  this  same  are 
realized,  this  mode  of  travel  will  soon  be- 
come decidedly  popular  among  the  deni- 
zens of  Gotham. 


Eepoeted  Gold  Discoveries  in  Alaska. 
The  schooner  Ann  Eliza,  which  arrived  at 
this  port  on  Tuesday  last,  from  the  Island 
of  Kodiak,  brings  intelligence  of  valuable 
gold  discoveries  reported  to  have  been  made 
at  three  different  points,  wide  apart,  on  the 
coast  of  Alaska.  The  first  and  most  import- 
ant, was  on  the  banks  of  the  Knyak  river, 
which  empties  into  Cook's  Straits.  The 
locality  is  near  the  seacoast,  and  in  about 
latitude  62°,  longitude  150°;  the  second  was 
on  the  banks  of  the  Chicut  river,  at  a  point 
about  sixty  miles  above  Sitka,  and  near  the 
northern  base  of  Mt.  Fairweather;  the  third 
was  on  an  island,  the  name  and  locality  of 
which  are  not  given.  At  the  first  named, 
according  to  the  reports,  one  teaspoonful 
of  gold  dust  was  obtained  from  three  shov- 
elsful  of  gravel,  taken  six  feet  from  the 
surface.  The  steward  of  the  schooner  ex- 
hibits specimens  of  fine  dust,  and  several 
nuggets,  said  to  have  been  obtained  from 
the  first  locality.  The  discoveries  were  made 
by  a  Bussian  engineer,  who  was  out  on  a 
prospecting  expedition.  There  is  nothing 
particularly  improbable  in  the  finding  of 
gold  in  Alaska;  but  that  country  is  too  far 
off  and  too  far  north  to  make  it  a  very  de- 
sirable locality  for  mining  operations.  The 
season  there  would  not  admit  of  out-door 
work  more  than  five  months  in  the  year. 
Moreover,  much  allowance  should  be  made 
for  exaggerated  accounts  of  any  discoveries 
which  might  be  made  there. 


We  have  received  from  the  Montana 
Publishing  Company  a  copy  of  the  Mon- 
tana Statistical  Almanac,  and  Year  Book 
of  Facts,  for  1869.  It  contains  much  valu- 
able information,  of  which  we  shall  avail 
ourselves  hereafter. 


The  Gentle  Showees  of  Spring  still 
continue,  at  intervals,  to  scatter  their  re- 
freshing bounties  over  the  land,  and  our 
interior  exchanges  are  profuse  in  their  ex- 
pressions of  gratitude  and  joy  at  the  pros- 
pects of  the  comiug  harvest.  By  some,  the 
recent  pluvial  bounties  are  regarded  even 
in  the  light  of  a  special  Providence,  which 
has  visited  us  just  in  season  to  avert  ca- 
lamity from  our  fields.  Judging  from  the 
tone  of  the  press,  it  is  seldom  that  we  wit- 
ness a  community  more  full  of  thankful- 
ness and  hope.  With  an  abundance  of 
water  for  agricultural  and  mining  purposes, 
with  the  sure  prospect  of  a  most  unprece- 
dented emigration  by  the  ove:'land  rail- 
road, with  an  increase  of  railroad  travel 
and  traffic  generally,  with  a  great  enlarge- 
ment of  coastwise  and  foreign  commerce, 
and  a  corresponding  increase  in  our  man- 
ufacturing enterprises,  to  say  nothing  of 
the  wonderful  discoveries  of  new  and  rich 
mines,  the  proceeds  from  which  are  already 
pouring  in  upon  us,  there  is  no  reason 
why  California  ahould  not  realize,  during 
the  coming  season,  a  far  greater  and  more 
general  degree  of  prosperity  than  she  has 
ever  before  enjoyed. 

Peopobtion  of  Gold  to  Silver  in  Com- 
stock  Ores. — The  State  Mineralogist  of 
Nevada  in  one  of  his  reports  publishes  a 
table  from  which  we  collate  the  following 
figures,  which  probably  show  a  very  close 
approximation  to  the  average  amount  in 
value,  of  gold  and  silver  in  the  bullion 
from  Comstock  ores.  The  bullion  taken 
from  5,162  tons  of  ore,  from  five  of  the  prin- 
cipal mines,  assayed  with  the  following  re- 
sults; 

Torts' of  ore 


Mine  crushed. 

Mexican 2,458 

Savage 1,1104 

Potosi 133 

Goul'l  A:  Curry 440- 

1  nele  Sam 827 


Proportionate  value  of 

Gold.  Silver, 

47.80  52.10 

27.35  72.05 

25.84  74.16 

24.03  75.37 

32.12  67.88 


The  average  value  of  the  two  metals  in 
the  ores  above  specified,  is — gold  31.51, 
silver,  68.45;  gold  very  nearly  representing 
one-third  aud  silver  a  little  over  two-thirds 
of  the  value  of  the  bullion.  This  may 
doubtless  be  taken  as  a  very  fair  statement 
of  the  proportionate  value  of  gold  and  sil- 
ver in  the  Comstock  ores. 


Subteeeanean  Water-Cotjeses.  —  The 
celebrated  French  geologist,  the  Abbe 
Lombard,  has  lately  discovered  in  the  val- 
ley which  separates  Yvetol  from  Auzebose, 
France,  a  point  where  two  sources  of  water 
cross  each  other  at  about  thirty-five  yards 
beneath  the  surface,  which  on  boring  have 
been  found  capable  of  furnishing  neatly 
300,000  gallons  every  twenty-four  hours. 


Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


201 


Concerning  the  Origin  of  the 
Pan  Process." 


'  Washoe 


In  oar  last  week's  issue  our  correspond- 
ent "J.  8."  stated  that  Captain  Batch  was 
tlie  man  who  blessed  tlio  country  with  tlio 
"Washoe  pan  process."  "  J.  S."  evidently 
considered  this  process  as  identical  with 
the  present  common  "pan  process."  Tlio 
Washoe  pan  process  consisted  in  a  contin- 
uous amalgamation  of  the  ore,  the  pulp 
running  directly  from  the  battery  through 
a  scries  of  pans.  This  method  of  treating 
the  ore  in  pans  was  called  tho  Washoe  pan 
process,  and  was  introduced  by  Mr.  Alnia- 
rin  B.  Paul,  in  Gold  Hill — who  speaks  for 
himself  on  the  subject  in  another  column. 
It  lias  not  tho  slightest  similarity,  as  wo  are 
informed  by  others,  whose  judgment  there- 
fore stands  in  opposition  to  J.  S. ,  with  the 
process  of  Captain  Hatch,  who  simply 
tried,  wo  believe,  to  apply  the  Patio  proc- 
ess, in  a  modified  manner,  iu  pans, — which 
were  in  fact  introduced  before  Mr.  Hatch 
commenced  to  operate  his  process,  the  lat- 
ter having  had  ouly  a  short  existence. 

In  California  the  pan  process  was  origi- 
nally carried  on  in  a  simple  iron  flat  bot- 
tomed pan,  having  stirring  arms,  to  which 
shoes  were  here  fastened  exactly  on  the 
principle  of  the  Mexican  arastra.  In  both, 
the  iron  arastra,  or  pan,  and  the  Mexican 
arastra,  the  ore  was  ground  and  amalga- 
mated under  a  slow  motion.  The  present 
pan  process  has  surely  little  in  common 
with  the  Mexican  copper  kettle  boiling 
process,  which  is  especially  adapted  to 
chlorides,  iodides  and  bromides.  Unless 
"J.  S."  can  show,  therefore,  that  the  prin- 
ciple is  the  same,  we  shall  have  to  agree 
with  Mr.  Paul  that  our  present  pan  process 
is  a  material  addition  to  the  science  and 
practice  of  metallurgy. 


A  Good  Place  for  Emigbants. — It  is 
said  that  in  boring  wells  along  the  San 
Joaquin  Valley,  above  Stockton,  the  augur 
in  most  place)  penetrates  through  about 
forty  feet  of  rich  black  soil,  before  coming 
to  gravel !  We  question  whether  any  of 
the  Mississippi  prairies  or  Texas  bottoms 
can  equal  this.  If  a  single  acre  of  this  soil 
could  be  spread  out,  it  would  cover  a  very 
respectable  New  England  farm.  The  far- 
mer who  contemplates  leaving  the  Eastern 
States  for  a  western  home,  will  make  a  sad 
mistake  if  he  chooses  a  farm  on  the  plains 
of  Kansas  or  Nebraska,  which  are  winter 
bound  a  large  portion  of  the  year,  in  pref- 
erence to  locating  his  family  in  the  San 
Joaquin  Valley,  where  a  delightful  climate 
awaits  him,  never  visited  by  winter  storms, 
and  where  a  soil  of  unsurpassed  richness 
can  be  found,  suited  to  all  the  varied  pro- 
ducts of  a  semi-tropical  climate,  as  well  as 
affording  a  more  abundant  harvest  of  cereals 
than  can  be  taken  from  any  other  land  in 
the  world.  When  the  contemplated  rail- 
road is  pushed  out  into  this  region,  as  it 
will  be  within  one  or  two  years,  these 
lands  will  become  very  valuable.  Now  is 
the  time  to  buy  while  moderate  prices  pre- 
vail. 


A  Magnificent  Boulevaiud. — The  city 
of  Chicago  has  resolved  upon  the  most 
magnificent  Boulevard  in  the  world.  It  is 
to  be  fifteen  miles  in  length,  covering 
an  area  of  2,000  acres,  and  will  encircle  the 
entire  city.  There  is  no  city  better  situ- 
ated for  such  an  enterprise,  and  no  muni- 
cipality better  able  to  execute  such  a  re- 
solve. Applications  has  been  made  for 
leave  to  borrow  two  millions  at  seven  per 
cent,  to  start  the  enterprise. 


The  New  Mint  Bdilding. — Work  is  to 
be  commenced  immediately  on  the  new 
Mint  building,  at  the  corner  of  Fifth  and 
Mission  streets.  The  lot  is  a  full  100-vara. 
Mr.  W.  P.  C.  Stebbius  is  superintendent 
of  construction.  He  has  advertised  for 
proposals  for  excavating  for  the  founda- 
tion.   ■ 


Benn's  Patent  Smoke  Stack. 

We  give  herewith  an  illustration  of  an 
improved  spark  arrester,  designed  for  uso 
on  locomotives,  or  other  steam  chimneys 
whore  danger  or  inconvenienco  may  be  ap- 
prehended from  the  issuance  of  lighted 
cinders.  Tho  subjoined  illustration  pre- 
sents a  sectional  view  of  a  smoke  stack  with 
the  spark  arrester  attached.  The  letters  C 
0,  represent  a  conical  shaped  vessel,  sur- 
rounding the  upper  portiou  of  the  smcke 
stack,  and  filled  with  water  to  a  point  near, 
its  upper  edge.  The  stack  is  surmounted 
by  a  hollow  couo,  in  such  a  manner  that 
while  the  apex  enters  tho  mouth  of  tho 
same,  the  base  is  so  bent  back  upon  itself 
as  to  encircle  the  chimney,  as  shown  in  the 
engraving.  This  arrangement,  as  will  bo 
seen  at  D,  D,  causes  the  smoke  to  so  im- 
pinge upon  tho  surface  of  the  water  that 
the  escaping  cinders  and  dust  are  th  ere  ar- 


Fiee  at  the  Caldfobxia  Bisass  Foundry. 
Messrs.  Gallagher,  Weed  it  Kingwell  were 
unfortunate  iu  having  their  brass  works 
burned  lust  Sunday  night.  Their  loss  is 
estimated  at  not  less  than  83,000,  81,800  of 
which  was  insured.  Workmen  are  busy 
cleaning  up  and  ropairing,  and  business 
will  soon  be  resumed.  The  finished  work 
in  the  front  part  of  the  shop  was  not  much 
damaged.  By  addition  of  some  new  and 
improved  tools  and  machinery,  they  intend 
to  be  better  prepared  for  work  than  ever 
before 


RKTPitMfn.— Dr  J.  II.  Pftlne,  Demist,  Wnrtsworth  House, 
No.  225  Buxh  sircut.  between  lite  Ocelileutuliiml  CosinopoU- 
tan  Hotels.  San  Fntuclsco.  21vl7lin 


O.  M  Taylok.  wlto  acletl  as  agont  a  l.rlef  time  for  tills 
paper  in  Waslioe.ismiuesteuto  cull  at  or  address  tlilsotllce, 
without  fall. 


Photography.— For  Oabinbt  Photographs,  or  Enameled 
Cords,  of  tile  very  liest  ciimllty,  you  must  go  !i>  the  NEW 
YORK  GALLERY,  Nos.  25  and 27  Third  street.  Salt  Fran- 
cisco.   Every  picture  warranted  to  give  satisfaction. 

itlvlS  6m  B.  K.  Uowl.wd. 


BENN'S  PATENT  SMOKE  STACK. 


rested,  while  the  smoke  and  gases  rise  from 
the  surface  of  the  water,  and  pass  out  into 
the  open  air.  The  cone  may  be  readily 
elevated  or  depressed  by  turning  the  hand 
wheel  F,  which  works  the  lever  E.  The 
tube  H  being  connected  with  the  water 
tank,  is  employed  for  filling  the  vessel  C, 
C  The  outlet  I,  prevents  the  overflowing 
of  the  vessel,  while  a  faucet  is  placed  at  G, 
by  which  the  accumulated  cinders  and 
ashes  may  be  drawn  off  when  found  neces- 
sary. The  device  is  certainly  very  simple, 
and  if  it  should  prove  as  effective  as  it  ap- 
pears to  promise,  it  must  be  very  desirable 
for  threshing  machines,  and  wherever  else 
steam  power  is  employed  in  the  midst  of 
highly  combustible  material.  A  patent 
was  recently  obtained  for  this  inven- 
tion through  the  Mining  and  Scientific 
Press  Patent  Agency.  Mr.  Benn  is  the 
inventor  of  several  important  improve- 
ments, which  we  may  mention  in  future 
as  occasion  presents. 

Further  information  can  be  obtained  by 
addressing  Walter  C.  Bfnn,  Stockton,  Cal., 
or  calling  at  Baker  &  Hamilton's,  San 
Francisco. 


Madden  Mine,  White  Pine  District. 
A  letter  was  received  in  Sacramento,  on 
Tuesday, — says  the  Stale  Capital  Rejwter, — 
stating  that  a  out  had  been  run  ten  feet  into 
the  Madden  lead,  reaching  the  vein  about 
seven  feet  below  the  prospect  hole;  and 
that  ore  had  been  struck  assaying  8850  to 
the  ton.  The  mine  is  owned  by  parties  in 
San  Francisco. 


Mining  and  Scientific  Pituss. — The  Mining  and  Sci- 
entific Press,  published  at  San  Francisco  by  Dewey  &  Co., 
is  one  of  the  most  valuable  of  our  exchanges. 

Miners,  mechanics,  and  the  reading  public  generally, 
will  find  its  regular  perusal  profitable  and  interesting. 

Its  scope  and  purpose  are  expressed  in  the  title,  and 
we  recommend  miners  and  mechanics  in  particular  to 
subscribe  for  it.  Terms  $5  per  annum,  in  advance. — 
Trinity  Journal,  March  13Ui. 


[From  the  nAw  "  Dominion.] 

At '.his  season,  when  coughs  and  colds  are  so  prevalent, 
an  effectual  remedy,  mid  one  easily  obtained,  is  Perry 
Davis1  Vegetable  Pain  Killer.  It  is  no  new  host  rum,  vended 
by  unknown  agents,  Init  has  stood  the  test  of  over  twenty 
years,  jind  those  who  use  the  article.  Internally  or  exter- 
nally, will  connect  with  it  Krnteful  recollections  of  Its 
worthy  inventor  —It'tstinarf  Chronicle,  C.  IF 

Pais  Ktllkr.—  Tlie  testimonials  borne  to  the  efficacy  of 
this  valnable  medicine  arc  sufficient  to  warrant  its  intro- 
duction in  every  home  our  own  opinion  is  that  ne  family 
should  be  without  a  bottle  of  it  lor  a  single  hour.  In  flesh 
wounds,  aches,  pains,  sores,  etc.it  is  the  most  effectual 
remedv  we  know  of.  A  bottle  will  last  for  a  very  long 
time,  and  its  low  price  places  it  within  iho  reach  oi  all.— 
St  John  iVcics. 

Bbi)MVe  are  glad  to  learn  that  the  'Vain  Killer"  is  having 
so  large  a  stile  in  our  city.  We  have  every  reason  to  believe 
it  to  be  an  almost  never  failing  cure  tor  pain. and  a  medi- 
cine tbat  no  family  .-hould  be  without.— .Vontrcaf  pilot. 

Tlie  Pain  Killer  is  sold  by  all  Druggists  and  dealers  in 
Family  Medicines. 

KEOINGTON  &  CO  .  and  HOSTETTER  A  SMITH,  San 
Francisco   Cal  ,  General  Wholesale  Agents.  jnlm 


lyery  Pump  and  Tube  Well. 

Complete   for  XJse. 

The  TUBE  WELL  is  fo  med  by  driving  prepared  iron 
piping  into  The  ground  with  a  sledge.  Although  of  compar- 
atively recent  invention,  these  wells  have  won  a  world- 
wide rv  putation,  and  are  proven  to  be  superior  to  the  ordi- 
nary dug  well,  costing. sometimes  lees  than  one-fourih  tliat 
of  others,  and  at  the  same  time  excluding  the  surface  water 
and  dirt.  The  tubing  is  coupled  together  In  lengths  of 
about  six  feet,  as  they  are  being  driven  Into  the  earth ;  the 
valves  arc  then  dropped  in  and  the  Pump  screwed  down  on 

FORCE  AND  LIFT  PUMPS 

Always  on  hand  For  case  of  Working,  durability  and 
force,  the  Avery  Pump  has  no  superior.  For  circulars, 
etc.,  address  Postoflico  box  17. 

UHICIG  «fc  DEWEY, 

12vl8tf  318  Pine  street,  San  Francisco. 


Agents  Wanted! 

For  the  "  American  Tear  Book,  and   National 
Koarlster,"  forlSGO. 

Horace  Greeley's  Autobiography,  and  other  new  and  pop- 
ular works.    S.nd  fur  descriptive  circulars. 

P.  DE^INCrA  CO  , 
12vlS  3m  418  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco. 


Farms  and  City  Property. 

C.  H.  WAKELEE   <fe  CO., 

OOl  California  street,  S.  W.  Corner  Kearny  street,  buy  and 
sell  Farms  and  City  Real  Estate.  Parties  wishing  to  Invest 
will  and  it  to  their  Interest  to  call  on  them.  12vl8-3m 


Letitia  and  Poole 

CONSOLIDATED 

SILVER  MIXING  COMPANY 

WHITE  PITVE. 


Twenty-Flcht  Hundred  Shares   of    Unnwoesstk- 

blc  Stock  for  Sali*  at  Two  Dollars 

per  Share. 


This  Company  consists  of  two  locations  near  tho  Blair 
and  Banner  State  Mines.  The  Lctltia.  Mine  and  the  Poole 
Mlnecacli  1,400  feet,  made  into  11,000  shares-par  value 
$100  each.  Tlio  proceeds  from  tlie  sale  of  the  2,800  shares 
Is  to  be  applied  to  the  development  of  the  Mines. 

Title    Perfect. 


President. .. 


e.s.tibbi:v. 


Trustee*  i 

E.  S.  TIRBEY,  J.  IT.  NICHOLSON, 

PRENTICE  CUOWELL,  W.  U.  LADD, 

D.  C.  FERRIS. 


Apply  to  cither  of  the  above  named  Trustees,  or  to 

JOSEPH  P.  NOURSE,  Secretary. 
Office,  Room  No.  11  Haywar  \s  Building, 
!Svl8  California  street 


Bromide  Tunnel  Company, 

White    Fine,  Nevada. 

NOTICE. 

The  above  Company  having  been  incorporated  under  the 
laws  of  the  State  ot  California,  has  opened  a  Subscription 
Book  for  subscribers  to  its  Capital  Stock,  at 

No.  lO  Stevenson  Building*  San  Francisco, 

Where  full  particulars  relative  to  tho  working  of  tho  Com- 
pany's property  can  be  ascertained.  13vl8-lm 


iCruciWes. 

The  Patent  Plumbago   Crucible   Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting  Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  flrc-Btnnding-  Goods, 
gBattersea  Works ," London. 

THE  MORGAN  PATENT  CRUCIBLES  hnve  uniform 
quality,  never  crack,  withstand  the  greatest  heat  without 
danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  other;  change  of  tem- 
perature hai  no  effect  on  tbcm;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pourings. 

On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

A.  S.  HALLIDIE  «*  CO., 

Ivl8-3m9p  519  Front  street,  San  Francisco 


To  Quartz  Miners. 

Having  a  new  system  of  Amalgamation,  styled  the 

PAUL  &  WOOD  ELECTRIC  PROCESS, 

And  which  has  been  so  fullv  tested  as  to  be  worthy  of  your 
consideration,  I  now  invite  it,  relying  only  on  the  precious 
metals  produced,  cheapness  and  simplicity  of  machinery, 
to  gain  favor  for  it. 

Parties  having  mlneo  containing  a  high  percentage  of 
gold  and  silver,  bnt  which  cannot  be  obtained,  on  account 
of  fineness,  or  rebellious  character  of  the  ore,  wll*.  do  well 
to  investigate.    Attention  given  to  communications. 
Address,  ALMARIN  B.  PAUL, 

408  California  St.,  or  Miners'  Foundry, 

llvlSlm  Snn  Francisco. 


PACIFIC 

Soiling  Mill  Company, 

SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 
Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD   AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  .AND  — 

Every  "Variety  of  ShalTting-, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 
Steamboat   Shaft*,  Crank*,    Pi* ton    and    Con- 
necting Bods,  Car  and  locomotive  Axle* 
and  Frames 

—  ALSO  — 

U-AJMCMEUE  O     IRON" 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

Sffl-  Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  office,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention. 

flSr-  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.       9vH3m9p 


To  "White  Pine  Prospectors. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS  TEACHES  ASSAYING  (OR  TESTING 
Silver  Ores,  by  Blowpipe.  Crucible,  or  Chemicals,  at  room 
11,  No.  423  Washington  street.  An  Evening  Cluss  from  7 
to  9  o'clock.  12vI8tf 


202 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State  Iron    Works, 

Mos.  1»,  SI,  •*;;  and  35  First  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

MANUFACTURE  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY, 

gl'EA.U   EXGIXES   ASI)   yi'AKTZ    MILLS 
DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

(Self-A-djusting  Piston  I*acltiiig, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack,  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &.  RANDALL'S 

NEW    GRINDER    AND    AMALGAMATOR 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AMALGAMATOR  AND  SEPARATOR, 

1  v  uox'S    -A.  m.  ii 1  i£  a  xmx  ators, 

WITH    PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  lor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
b  the  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  test  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
Genuine     White   Iron   Stump   Shoes  and    Dies 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quaria 
Diining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  ai 
ihe shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  reduc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  cither  gold  or  silver.  13vlUn.y-Lf 


IRA   P.   HA.NKlN. 


A.    P.    BIEAYTO.V. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  a.ii<l  ITi-enxoixt    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1S5I,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  liear  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
with  our  su pel  iur  tools  and  appliances,  give  Us  lac  ill  lies  lor 
duiug  arst  class  work,  uueimaled  on  the  Pacific  Uoast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

STEAM    ENGINES, 


BOILERS- High,  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 
CJuax-tz    Mill    "Wox-lc, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Furnace  Irons  for  Koasung  Ores;  Freiberg  Karrels; 

Varuey's  and  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and    Hoisting  Machinery;  Hausbrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Duuiesltc, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Castings  »f  every  description,  Iron  and  Brass. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  to  "Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-off  JtSngiiMjs,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  facttic  Coast,  under  liceuse  from  the  Wood- 
ruff &  Beach  Co.,  Hartiord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  effective,  fui%l 
saving,  lirst-cUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  lirst  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  oilier. 

GUDUARD  .V:  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 1S6S.  ISvloif 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

PORTLAND,    OREGON. 

Bteam    Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMITH  IN  G  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  North-Front  and  E  streets, 

18vl3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

STOCKTON,    CAL. 

KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

U»i«i  iz.  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

I3vlbif 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

.No.  1S5  First  street,  opposite  Minna, 
SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Bras.--  snip  Work  of  all  Kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  itudder  (truces.  Hinges,  Ship  and  steamboat  Bellsaud 
Guitgs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  ami  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic fipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Coupling  and  Connec- 
tions ot  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

AS-  PRICES  MODERATE.  -ffiO 

J.P.GALLAGHER.         J.   H.  WEED  V.  K1NGWELL 

9V1S-Iy 


BENJAMIN-  ELLIOT, 

No.  483  Brannau  street San  Francisco, 

Manufactures  Foundry  Facings  constantly,  irom  choice 
coals.  Bituminous,  packed  In  tight  sacks.  Anthracite  and 
Charcoal  ground  together  or  separate,  packed  in  whole 
or  hall  barrels.  aitn-.K  bead.  Coke  and  Snapstone  ground  to 
order,  l-oundrymen  located  far  from  choice  material,  can 
rely  on  haviug  superior  Facinus  forwarded  to  order 
iOvlSijr 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AXD  — 

M^CHIIVE     WOKKS 
Nos.  2i5  to  ^55  Ftrst  Stbeet, 

Sun  Francisco. 

HOWLAND,  ANG-ELL  &  CO., 

PBOPSICTOJiS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 

QUARTZ  M1L.L.S.  FX.OTJK  MILLS, 

SAW  .HI1.I.S,  S1GAB    MILLS, 

POWDJEB  MIX.I.S,  PAPIB    MILLS 

Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds, 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

JIISISC  FTJMPS,  IIOISTIX'C  WOBKS, 

OIL   HELL  TOOLS,       BOCK  BKIAREBS, 

— AND — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass. 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

Shoe*  and  Ales  of  "Whit,*  Iron,  innnnfnctni-ed 
lor  and  imported  by  uk  expressly  for  this  pur- 
pose, ami  will  Ijist  25  per  eeut.  longer  than  any 
other  made  ou  this  coast. 

lCussiu  Iron  Screens,  of  any  degree  of  nueuess, 
~We  are  the  only  manufacturers  ou  this  coast  ot 
the 

HICKS    EUNTGnVE, 
The  most  compact,  simple  In  construction,  and 

durable,  of  any  J^ugine  in  use. 
W.  IMlOHI.lMi,  H.  B. AHIJELL, 

UTM-qr  CTfBUS  PAL11LB. 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HUSCXLEY  &  CO., 

MANUTACTURfe-RS    Of 

S  1'  X2  A  im:  engines, 
Quartz,    Flour    arid    Saw    Mills, 

Hayes*  Improved    Steam   Pump,  Bro  die's   Ini- 

proved       Crusher,      lUlnlng      Pumps. 

AmalgumaiiirK,  mid  nil  kinds 

of  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tchnina  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-o.y 


MCAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO., 
XiOILEK,     MAKERS 

AND   GK.\EKAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  Jt,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boiler*,  with  plain  circular  orspiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boiler.'-,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription, 

Hydraulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or 
daring,  give  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  supplied,  hhjbtof 
tlte  fall,  and  total  leugtli  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  tirin  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness uf  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repair*.— Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Maker*  aad  Machinist*  In  the  In- 
terior.—The  firm  is  prepared  tu  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers, su1  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plans,  Drawings  and  Specification*.— The  firm 
!s  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  mid  Specifications,  icceive 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  In  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  ihusc  who  have  i  he  ideas  hut  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
mnkinc  Drawing*  of  their  Inventions,  givit-g  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  nracti  •»"  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  aud  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lviBtf 


UJSIOW    IROW  WORKS, 

Sacramento, 

WILLIAMS,  ROOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

<TEAM  TSNG-XNUlfS,  BOILERS, 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEKDER  AND  SEDIMENT 
COLLECTOR, 

And  all  kinds  of  Alining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

ttun  bur'-  Patent  Self- Adjusting  Steam  Piston 

PACKING,  for  new  aud  old  Cylinders,  manufactured 

to  order. 

Front  Street,  between  X  and  O  street*, 

Uvll  Sacramento  Citt 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      FOUNDRY, 


LIGBT  AN1>  HE1YT  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      24vl6or 


JAMES  MACKEINT, 

COPPERSMITH, 

SSO  Fremont  at.,  net.  Howard  «fe  Folson. 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 

Bepalrlng  proraptlyand  neatly  attended  to. 

13V11 


Gr.   T.  PRACT. 

MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  second  hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also   one  first-class    Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one   Upright 

Jtingine, oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

manufacturer  op 

DOatlxes,  I>rills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY   of 
every  description. 

PR  A.  C  Y»  S 

New  and  Improved 
STI'AH     EKttlXE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vented—manufactured  nnd 
lor  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
in  practical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A.HUNTI\GTOA"S 

Shingle  Machines 


Particular  attention   paid    to 
Repairing. 


THE    KISDON 

Iron  awl  locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30,  l?r.S.    Capital,  $1,100,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  nnd  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Surc*"=sors  to  Pacific  Mail  P.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Bmicifi,  ColTcy 

.t  Risdon,  and  Devoe,  Dinsmore  &  Co.,  Sinn  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine   Builders,  Boiler   Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRVMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 

Directors: 
S.  F.  Butterworth,  Obas.  E.  McLnnc, 

Lloyd  TV-vis, 
Jas.  Pollock, 
Ben.  Jlolladj.y, 

JOHN  N.  RTSDON,  President. 
Josenh  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent; Chns 
E.  McLane,  Treasurer;  Lewis   B,   Mead,  Sccretnrv;  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  24vl7-qy 


John  N.  Risdon, 
Joseph  Moore. 


Phoenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  KITTKEDGE,  Proprietor, 

No»,  18  and  SO  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 


San  Francisco. 


manufacturer  or 


Fire-Proof  Doors  and  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  llouscsmith  work, 

Bridge,  Prison 

FOKOT\6  AX  1>  MACHINE:  WORK, 

IMPROVED  FIBE-PROOF  SAFES, 

PIKE    AND    BUEGLAR-PROOF    SAPES, 

Of  a  superior  make.    Sole  manufacturer  of  the  celebrated 

MONITOR    SAFE. 

BANK  VAULTS  AND  SAFES, 

Of  every  description,  made  to   order  at  short  notice.    A 

large  stock  of  SAFES  of  ah  kinds  constantly  on  hand. 
Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  the  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lvl7tf  United  States 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MACHINE      WORKS, 

No.  lO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  given  to  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary  Engines;  also  all   kinds  ol   Wood  Working 
Machinery;  Shaftings,. Hangers,  I'uHeys,  etc. 
mad.1  to  order;  Screw  Cutting, Iron 
Planing,   and   all    kinds    ol   JOB 
WORK  promptly  at. ended  to. 
Agents   for   F.   S.    Perkins*    Engine    Lathes, 
Planers,  Upright  Brills, 
And  all  kinds  ol  MACHINISTS'  TOOLS:  also  the  Davis 
Wood  Planer  nnd  Mure  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 
03?-Also,  on  hand  tor  sale  a  complete  set  ol  Tools  for 
making  Blacking  Bi>xcs,  consisting  ot  Press,  Dies,  Shears, 
and  Crimpiiui  Machine,  etc.  JvlS-qr 


CITY  IRON  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
IRON       FOUNDERS, 

Steam    .Engine    Builders      and    Makers    of   all 
kinds  ot  Muchinery, 

6  llfio,r         No.  2S  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


STOCK   CERTIFICATES, 

STOCK  TRANSFER  JOURNALS, 
STOCK   LEDGERS, 

ASSESSMENT   RECEIPTS, 

And  all  other  blanks,  Blank  Books,  etc.,  required  byMin 
inR  and  other  Corporations,  kept  on  hand  or  printed  to 
order  on  short  notice,  at  moderate  prices,  at  the  office  of 
the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


CALCtJLATING  AREAS— THE  I/ABOK-SavINO 

Method. — The  following,  from  an  English 
engineer  in  the  employ  of  the  Syrian  Gov- 
ernment, we  copy  from  Engineering: 

Thinking  that  any  plan  for  simplify- 
ing the  rather  tiresome  calculations  nec- 
essary for  taking  out  areas,  more  es- 
pecially when  of  curved  or  irregular  sur- 
faces, would  be  of  service  to  engineers  and 
surveyors,  I  take  the  liberty  of  laying  the 
same  at  their  disjiosal,  so  that  others  may 
profit  by  my  suggestion,  should  they  find 
it  as  useful  as  I  have  done. 

So  as  not  to  be  tedious  by  emiuierating 
the  difficulties  at  present  experienced  in 
calculating  areas  of  irregular  section,  all 
of  which  my  invention  completely  ovei- 
comes,  I  will  at  once  proceed  to  describe 
the  principles  on  which  I  have  acted. 

Principle. — Take  paper  of  good  manu- 
facture (tracing  or  otherwise)  and  it  will  bo 
found  that  its  substance  is  verv  accurately 
distributed;  any  one  square  inch  weighing 
precisely  the  same  as  any  other — even  in 
common  papers  it  varies  but  slightly. 
The  thicker  the  paper  for  my  purpose  the 
better. 

Example. — Bequired  to  find  the  area  of 
any  map. 

The  paper  on  which  the  map  is  drawn  is 
first  to  be  accurately  squared,  the  area 
thereof  computed  in  inches,  and  its  weight 
accurately  ascertained.  Next  proceed  to 
cut  out  carefully  all  that  portion  the  area 
of  which  is  required,  and  weigh  that  also. 
Then  as  the  weight  of  the  whole  is  to  the 
weight  of  the  portion  cut  out,  so  are  their 
respective  areas. 

Suppose  the  scale  of  map  to  be  20  miles 
=  lin. ;  size  of  map,  20in.  X  10in.=200 
square  inches;  weight  of  map,  say  2,000 
grains.  Then  if  weight  of  piece  cut  out  is 
1,500  grains,  the  area  of  it  will  be  150 
square  inches  or  300  square  miles. 

In  cases  where  the  plan  or  map  is  valua- 
ble and  is  not  advisable  to  destroy  it,  a 
tracirjg  of  the  part  required  has  to  be  made, 
and  the  same  process  gone  through  for  find- 
ing its  area. 

For  iron  sections,  earthwork  calculations, 
agricultural  surveys,  etc.,  it  will  be  found 
most  useful.  J.  L.  H addon, 

Chief  Engineer  to  the  Syrian  Government. 

Betbodt,  Deo.  31st,  1868. 


MetaI/S—  What  ake  They  ? — In  relation 
to  this  query,  a  late  number  of  the  Mechan- 
ic's Magazine  makes  the  following  per- 
tinent remarks:  "  We  have  no  general 
definition  of  a  metal  to  show  us  what 
const  tutes  any  substance  metallic  or  non- 
metallic.  This  is  very  odd,  as  metals  are 
considered  to  form  such  a  distinct  class 
from  other  substances.  Besides,  chemistry 
is  held  to  be  such  a  marvellously  exact  sci- 
ence. Still,  the  most  learned  in  chemistry 
are  not  agreed  as  to  what  substances  are 
metals.  Some  say  '  silicium,'  which  is  its 
name  as  a  metal;  others  say  *silicon,' 
which  is  its  name  as  a  non-metallic  sub- 
stance. Then,  some  take  into  the  list  of 
metals  arsenic  and  tellurium,  and  others  re- 
ject them.  There  apparently  is  no  prop- 
erty yet  discovered  that  is  common  to  the 
whole  list  of  fifty-two  metals.  Some  even 
go  so  far  as  to  consider  that  a  metal  may  be 
a  compound  of  two  gases,  nitrogen  and  hy- 
drogen. In  fact,  it  is  altogether  uncertain 
what  constitutes  a  metal,  and  what  does 
not.  The  word  metal,  apparently,  is  just  a 
name,  without  any  distinctive  and  well-as- 
certained properties  attached  to  it  or  under- 
stood by  it.  It  is  hardly  in  agreement  with 
the  pretensions  of  our  chemists  that  there 
should  be  such  looseness  and  uncertainty 
about  the  application  of  a  name,  and  a  name 
of  such  importance,  which  represents  such 
a  common  class  of  substances." 

The  Gaeden  of  China — The  Chinamen 
who  walk  over  bridges  built  2,000  years 
ago,  who  cultivated  cotton  before  this  coun- 
try was  heard  of,  and  who  fed  silk  worms 
before  King  Solomon  built  his  throne,  have 
50,000  square  miles  around  Shanghae, 
which  they  call  the  Garden  of  China,  aud 
which  have  been  tilled  by  countless  gener- 
ations. This  area  is  as  large  as  New  York 
and  Pennsylvania  combined,  and  is  all 
meadow,  lakes,  rivers,  canals— a  complete 
net-work  of  communication;  thelandunder 
the  highest  tilth;  three  crops  a  year  har- 
vested; population  so  dense  that,  wherever 
yon  ltiok,  you  see  men  and  women  in  blue 
pants  and*  blouse,  so  numerous  that  yon 
fancy  some  fair  or  muster  is  coming  off  and 
all  hands  have  turned  out  for  a  holiday. 

New  Illtjmxnating  Mateeial. — A  new 
illuminating  material,  recently  pateuted  iu 
Germany,  consists  of  a  mixture  of  two 
parts  of  the  poorest  rape  seed  oil  and  one 
part  of  good  petroleum.  It  is  burned  in  a 
lamp  of  peculiar  construction,  but  some- 
what similar  to  that  of  the  ordinary  mod- 
erator lamp,  and  gives  a  light  not  to  be  sur- 
passed for  purity  and  brilliancy. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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The  K'PYAr.  Minim;  Aiimmv  in  Br.m.iN. 
As  tliis  Uinios  Academy  is  a  scientific 
institntioo  of  the  first  rank  in  Germany, 
the  following  notice  concerning  it  may 
lm  interesting  to  tlie  scientific  public: 
Tlio  lectures  of  tbe  Mining  Academy  are 
arranged  in  anch  a  manner  that  a  student 
may  finish  tlie  complete  course  in  two 
years  ;  the  students  also  enjoy  the  privilege 
of  inspecting  tlie  different  Prussian  mining 
and  metallurgies]  establishments  daring  | 
th'1  vacations,  and  besides  several  times 
yearly  they  have  the  opportunity  of  ex- 
cursions to  those  establishments  in  com- 
pany of  tho  professors.  The  lectures  of 
the  present  half  year,  commencing  on  the 
2d  of  November  bust  and  endiug  on  tbe 
19th  of  March,  180'.),  treat  of  the  following 

subjects  : 

I.  Mining  Technology  —  five  lectures 
weekly  by  Dvrgratli  Hauchecoruc;  half 
yearly. 

•_!.  Technology  of  Saltworks — one  lec- 
ture weekly  by  Bergrath  Hauchecoruc;  3s. 
ball  yearly- 

y.  General  Metallurgy  —  four  lectures 
weekly  by  Professor  Kerl  ;  12s.  half  yearly. 

i.  Metallurgy  of  Iron — four  lectures 
weekly  by  Bergrath  Wedding ;  12s.  half 
yearly. 

.">.  Founding  and  Molding — three  lec- 
tures weekly  by  Dr.  D'urre;  12s.  half  year- 
ly- 

6.  Chemical  Technology — two  lectures 
weekly  by  Professor  Kerl;  6s.  half  j'early. 

7.  General  Assaying— six  lectures  week- 
ly by  Professor  Kerl;  £1  7s.  half  yearly. 

8.  Blowpipe  Assaying  —  two  lectures 
weekly  by  Professor  Kerl;  9s.  half  yearly. 

9.  Assaying  of  Iron  —  three  lectures 
weekly  by  Bergrath  Wedding;  13s.  Od. 
half  yearly. 

ID.  Petrography — four  lectures  weekly 
by  Dr.  Laspeyres;  12s.  half  yearly. 

II.  Geology,  with  special  attention  to 
the  Stratified  Formations— four  lectures 
weekly  by  Professor  Beyrich ;  12s.  half  year- 
ly- 

12.  The  Geological  Formation  of  the 
Globe — one  lecture  weekly  by  Dr.  Los- 
Ben  ;  gratis. 

13.  On  Volcanoes — one  lecture  weekly 
by  Professor  Roth;  gratis. 

14.  Mineralogical  Bepetitions — four  lec- 
tures weekly  by  Professor  G.  Bose;  gratis. 

15.  Mineralogical  Exercises — four  lec- 
tures weekly  by  Dr.  Eck;  12s.  half  yearly. 

16.  Chemistry  of  Minerals — three  lec- 
tures weekly  by  Professor  Bammelsberg  ; 
gratis. 

17.  Bepetitions  of  Analysis  of  Minerals 
— four  lectures  weekly  by  Dr.  Finkener  ; 
gratis. 

18.  Practical  Instruction  in  the  Analysis 
of  Minerals — (V(),  quantitative  ;  five  hours 
daily  by  Dr.  Finkener  ;  £3  half  yearly. 
(b),  qualitative  ;  four  hours  weekly  by  Dr. 
Fiukeuer  ;  £1  4s.  half  yearly. 

19.  Analytical  Geometry — five  lectures 
weekly  by  Professor  Bertram  ;  15s.  half 
yearly. 

20.  Mechanical  Science  —  six  lectures 
weekly  by  M.  Hormaun  ;  18s.  half  yearly. 

21.  Applied  Mechanics  —  six  lectures 
weekly  by  M.  Hormann  ;  18s.  half  yearly. 

22.  Surveying  of  Mines — four  lectures 
weekly  by  Berg-Assessor  Kauth  ;  12s.  half 
yearly. 

23.  Instructions  in  Drawing — eight  les- 
sons weekly  by  Berg- Assessor  Kauth ;  gratis. 

24.  Law  of  Mines — two  lectures  weekly 
by  Geh.  Oberbergrath  Ackenbach  ;  gratis. 
London  Mining  Journal. 

Those  Prophets  of  Old  ! — How  rich  the 
following  paragraph  appears,  which  was 
originally  printed  in  the  English  Quarterly 
Review  in  March,  1825:  "We  are  not  advo- 
cates for  visionary  projects  that  interfere 
with  useful  establishments.  We  scout  the 
idea  of  a  railroad  as  impracticable!  What 
can  be  more  palpably  absurd  and  ridicu- 
lous than  the  prospects  held  out  of  locomo- 
tives traveling  twice  as  fast  as  stage  coaches! 
We  should  as  soon  expect  the  people  of 
Woolwich  to  suffer  themselves  to  be  fired 
off  upon  one  of  Congreve's  ricochet  rockets, 
as  to  put  themselves  at  the  mercy  of  such  a 
machine,  going  at  such  a  rate." 

Geological  Subvey. — The  result  of  the 
geological  survey,  under  Prof.  Hayden,  of 
the  coal  fields  of  Wyoming  and  Colorado, 
is  being  published  at  Washington.  These 
coal  fields  cover  thousands  of  acres,  and 
are  from  five  to  fifteen  feet  in  thickness. 
The  Union  Pacific  Railroad  runs  through 
the  best  of  them. 


GEO.  E.  ROGERS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 
A.      S      S      A.      Y      E      !R  , 

518  California  at.,  San  Francisco. 

J.  A.  MARS,  Assaycr. 

Orej  carefully  Assayed.    Gold  and  Silver  Ores  worked. 

23vl6-(irli)iinr 


Business  Cards. 


RODGERS.  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMMISSION    IWEIlCIIiiJVTS, 

-\  IM    l\(  lis   MADE 
On  all  kinds  of  Ore*,  und  particular  utlentlon 

PAID  TO 

(i).\SI(;\Mi:\TS  OF  GOODS. 
4  v  16  3u» 


CARD      PICTUUES, 

ONE  DOLLAR  1'E.R   DOZEN, 

And  Photograph*.  Ambrotypoa  and  Sun  Pearls,  by  first 

clawt  artists.  Hi  tlie  lowest  ratea, 

AC    Ml.VAs,    04   Third   Street, 

Northwest  corner  of  Mission, San  Fruncteco. 

1 1  \  LS-3m 


HATtlAMlKL  GHAT. 


II.  H.   GKAY. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

UlVDEIt.T.A.rciaTtS, 

6-tl  Snernmcnto  St.,  cor.  WcM>.  Snn  Francisco. 
0^-Si.le  ARenw  for  BarstnwN  Metallic  Burial  Cases  anil 

SsvUtr  Ctuikets. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF    SAVINGS!!, 

No.  S'3<»  Sim-iime  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.    Money  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
H.    BUTTON,  President. 

GEO.  M    CON'nEE    Cashier.  l<)vlfi-3m 


J.  J.  JONES, 

CARPENTER  and  IBTJTIVDTEII, 

No.  334  Jackson  street,  betweeu  SanNome  and 
Mattery, 


W.  T.   ATWOOD, 

FORCIIASEK   OF 

00PPEK  OEES,  BARS,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

5<K»  Montgomery  street,  San   Francisco, 

The  highest  market  price  paid  t'ororcs  assaying  10  per  cent. 
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s.  FOLK. 


G.  1UCBOI.SKY. 


S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

MASDFACTDRKRS   OF 

WAI)ni\G,B4TTI\G,  und  COMFORTERS 

441  and  443  Brannan  st.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 

SAN    FRANCISCO.  ■iVlSoT 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

PATTERN    AND    MODEL    MAKER. 

No.  SO  Fremont  street,  over    Pliceuix  Irun  Works,  San 
Francisco. 


HO  TEAB1STEES! 

CONTINUE  TO 

USE  HOCKS  I  HUH 

CELEBRATED 

H  &  L  Axle  Grease,- 

To  which   you  have  given  so  decided  a 
preference  for  the  last 

FOURTEEN  YEARS, 

It  is  the  only  reliable  article 

IN  THE  MARKET 


Every  care  will  continue  ts  be  need  to  pus- 
tain  the  high  reputation  the  H  &.  L  Axle 
Grease,  has  so  long  and  justly  attained. 

JSSt-Be  sure  and  ask  for  tbe  H  &  L  brand, 
and  see  that  the 

TRADE  mm  H  &  L 

IS  ON  THECOVEEOF  THE  PACKAGE 

NONE  OTHER  IS  GENUINE. 

FOR  SALE  IN  EVERY  STATE  IN  THE  UIM 


Pump  Leather. 

The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re 
quiring  a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  Invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersisned. 


5^°^ 


E.JONES&C?  , 


Conatantlyon  hand  and  for  sale  by 

GRAY,    JONES    «fc    CO., 

Depot  of  tbe  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 

418  Rattcry  St.,    San  Francisco. 

23vl7-ly 


Favorable  to  Inventors.— Persons  holding  new  in- 
ventions of  machinery  and  important  improvements,  can 
have  the  same  illustrated  and  explained  in  the  .Mining  and 
Scientific  Prkss,  free  ol  charge,  if  in  our  judgment  the 
discovery  is  one  of  real  merit,  and  of  ijutllcient  interest  *o 
the  public  to  warrant  publication,- 


Professional  Cards. 


J.  S.  PHILLIPS,  M.  E., 

CONSULTING    .ENGINEER, 
Kxumluer  of  Mine*,  etc., 

£98  (VuhlDgtoa  Blmot San  Francisco. 

[Bnvlng  bud  SS  yean1  experience  In  Europe  and  America,) 

BUppllOfl    >li  ««  mi;:-     Md    deslgnl    for     fUMplng,    hVoliUllK, 

Crushing  Sepnraiiiur,  Routing,  Ohlorlnizl  ig.  Milling.  LIx 

[vltUIng,  ['ri-uiplniun-',  uti'I  Snu-liin^  \\  oil;*.  Minerals-  un- 
iii\zv*ii,  ami  advice  Klveu  fur  beiiuSolal  treatment.  Let* 
aoiic  on  tii.'  Dlacrimln  1 1  n  i  ii  and  as.-.iv  of  Minerals  by  Biow- 
plpoi  Chemicals,  Scorlfler  an  i  Crucible.  «vl7lf 


JOHN   E0A0H,  Optician, 

Has  removed  from   bit  Montgomery  street  to 
.l  I  O  'WiiihlniEtun  *trect, 

liasi  u(  Montgomery, 


DAVID  R.  SMITH, 

Olvil  and  .">!  ec  1  i;i .  ii  m  -;t  I  Engineer, 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Specifications  and 
full  detail  Drawings  for  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
Machinery  in  general. 

Montgomery  Block.  I3vl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  AND  COUNSELOR    AT   LAW 
Ka.  420  Cullfornl:.  street, 

27vl6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


JTA-MES  M.   TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  G36  Clay  Street 


SAN    FRANCISCO. 
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The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript. 

A.   BIT    PAPEK. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County. 

AuvcrtlNcincnts  So   the   Tranncrlpt   will   reach 
every  part  of  Alameda  Coonty. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

"VEiTR-S"    X.O"W- 


PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OP  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CAX,., 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 


Cuttli  Assets,  Jan.  1,  18C», 

FIRE, 

M  AUINE, 


1,530,740  18 


INSURANCE. 


DIRECTORS: 

Oliver  Eldridge, 
J.  B.  Roberts. 
J.  U.  Wilmertling, 
K  U  Weaver, 
w  in.  H   oiht, 
J.  W    Clark, 
A.  Hnvward, 
T.  L   Brtrker, 
Alexander  Weill, 
('has.  Meyer, 
Ohaa  E.MeLano, 
M.  Riisenhanm, 
j\. .).  Ralston. 
T.  Lemmeti  Meyer, 
J   T.  Dean. 

Nkw  Yokk: 

LiHlis  MuLiino, 
Frednilck  Hillings, 
Jumen  Lees, 
J   G.  Kellngg, 
Wni.  T.  Coleman, 
Moses  Ellis. 

SACUAMr:^To: 
Edtfnr  Mills, 
J,  H.  Carnill, 
0.  T.  Wheeler. 

MAKYaVlLLC  : 

J.  H.Jewett 
Poiixi.Asn,  Oregon: 

W    S   Ladd, 
.  .Jacob  Kainm. 
Virginia.  Nevada: 
Win.  Sharon. 
officers: 
JONA.  HUNT,  President. 

W.  AX.VORD,  Vice  President. 
A.  J.  RALSTON.  Ppcvolary. 
ANDREW  BAIRO,  Marine  Secretary. 
4V181C  U.  H   EIGELOVT,  Gen'l  Afient. 


San  Frakcisco: 
VV.  C.  ItaNlon, 
A   L  Tubbs. 
Wm.  Alvonl, 
.TonathKii  Hunt, 
A.  B.  Forbes, 
A.  G.  Stiles, 
A.  Hellcman, 
L.  B.  Benchley, 
Wm.  Shermnn, 
L.  Sachs. 

James  DeFrcmery, 
J.  O.  Bray, 
David  S'crn, 

D.  O.  Mills, 

I   Fried  hinder, 
Mo-es  Heller, 
11.  M  ^ewliall, 
G.T.  Lawtuii, 
Miles  D.  Sweeny, 
Ohus.  Mnync. 

E.  L.  Goldstein, 
J.  O.  E'lrl, 
Llovd  Tevw, 
Tims.  IT.  Selby, 
Ad'im  Grant, 
Alphens  Bull, 
S.  M.  Wilson, 
D.J   Oliver, 

W   Selinlle, 
Thos.  Brown, 
Clias.  Main. 
Chas.  11.  Peters, 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
Ave  vears  as  Secretary  of  varfous  mining  companies, 
feels  DUly  competent  to  servo  In  lliai  caiiacity.  Any  par- 
tics  wLslmiR  to  secure  the  services  of  a  Secretary  can  be 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out. 

HaviiirT  bad  a  long  experience  in  the  purchasing  of  soods 
and  machinery  tor  miners,  parties  In  the  mines  will  find  It 
to  their  ndvaniaire,  where  purchasing  agents  are  employed. 
to  send  their  orders  to  the  undersigned. 

J.  M.  BUFFINGTON, 
Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street 
San  Francisco  I7v;s-tf 


Chun  grille  the  A<l»lre»n.— No  charge  is  made  for  chang- 
ing tlie  address  of  this  paper.  To  give  all  necessary  inform 
ation,  write  us  plainly  as  follows:  "Change  address  of  the- 

Mining  and  Scientific  Press  from   Mr.      ..   at I*.  0., 

County, ....  State,  to  Mr at. ...P.  0 County 

State 18G-." 


WE  ABE  NOW  OFFERING 
OTJJK    IMMENSE    »TOCI£ 

or 

Fine  Custom  Made  Clothing 

ASD 

Gents'  Furnishing  Goods 

AT  PRICKS  THAT  DEFT  COMPETITION. 

Our  Stock  of*  Clothlnic  CormlKtv  of 
ILL  THE  LATEST  STYLES 

BOTU  Or  HATKRML  AMI  FINISU. 

A  Largo  Aosorlmen  lot 
Trunk*,  ValMeM,  Carpet  Bute*,  Illunketn,  Etc. 

AT  KXTRKMKI.T  LOW  PKICKS. 

a.  it.  m:ejvt>  &  co„ 

8vl0  Cor.  of  Washington  and  SanBorae  streets. 


THE  GIANT 


POWDER,    COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  lo  All  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Pat  up  la   Boxes,  cither  In  Balk  or  In  Car 
trlUBCB. 

General    Ajrents, 

BANDMANN,  NIELSEN  &  CO., 

25vl6-3m        210  Eront  street,  San  Francisco. 


SAN    FRANCISCO 

Pioneer-    Screen    Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  A.  Pritzel's  Iron  Works,  2<tt  Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Sereen  Punching  In  all  its  branches,  at  rates  reduced 
from  2?>tn  4o  per  cent  Jess  than  the  established  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
any  Screen  ever  tiutiehcd,  giving  universal  sattsfnetmn, 
and  forstrength.clieapnes.snnd  durability  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
all  finalities  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  -Punching  made  a  specially;  there- 
fore millmcn  forwardintr  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  but  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  —J.  W.  QHTCK  is  the  onlv  competent  and  snecessfnl 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  ihc  St  ate,  having  ouidc  Screens 
for  the  princinal  mills  In  this  State  and  ml 'mining  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  to  give  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  sec  me.    5vI7-ly 


California  Steam  Navigation 

H^    COMPANY. 


Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLB 

CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

YOSEMITE : 

"         CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

"         JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  *  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  tor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-draft  steamers  for  Marysville 
Colusa,  ChiCo,  nnd  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  HARTSHOK1VE, 
13vl?  Premdent. 

International   Hotel, 

JACKSON       STREET 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AN*D  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  in 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  In  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market. 
Prlcea  varying  from  igl   50  to  S3  per  day  for 

Board  und   Boom. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

flSr"  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
prkk  or  charge,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  SO  cents 

aivl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 

Pacific  Chemical  Works. 


STH.PHUKIC  ETHElt. 

SPIRITS  OP  STITJIE, 
-1<>1'A  AlIMOMA., 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CIAJUJIE  OP  POTASSITTM 

—  .NO  — 
KIDS  AND  CHEMICALS  OF   A  I.I,  KINDS. 

FALKEKTAU  &  HANKS, 

O flit: e:   anil    Laboratory,"  Sixteenth   »trcett   be- 
tween Folsom  and  Marrition. 

LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Assaycr. 
BSJ- Particular  attention  paid  to  tlie  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MINERALS.  METALS,  etc.  8vl7 


"IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM." 

(Patented  July  21st,  1868. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
est  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  is  now 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Houses,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
with  this  comfortable,  economical  and  durabto  "IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  BOTTOM." 

Persons  going  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottoms,  which  is 
secured  to  a  folding  Bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  is  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street. 

P.  HUDSON,  Proprietor. 

fl3T"Call  and  examine.     Open  until  8  u'clock  P.  M. 
6vlSo.r 


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Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Canning  Fktjits  Not  New. — The  plan 
of  preserving  fresh  fruits  and  vegeta- 
bles by  bringing  them  to  the  boiling  point 
in  a  liquid  and  then  sealing  them  up,  is  by 
no  means  as  new  a  thing  as  is  generally 
supposed.  Appert,  a  Frenchman,  sug- 
gested and  practically  tested  the  thing  more 
than  a  hundred  years  ago,  and  Gay  Lussac, 
the  celebrated  chemist,  wrote  a  report  upon 
it,  fully  endorsing  the  same  and  suggesting 
its  general  use.  But  probably  through  the 
lack  of  any  adequate  means  of  bringing  it 
directly  before  the  masses  of  the  people, 
the  matter  was  allowed  to  drop.  The  mod- 
ern newspaper  is  a  wonderful  aid  to  the 
spread  of  information.  "Without  its  assist- 
ance a  large  proportion  of  the  labors  of  in- 
ventors and  discoverers,  in  all  the  various 
walks  of  life,  would  be  useless  for  them- 
selves or  the  world — a  knowledge  of  but 
few  of  their  inventions  or  discoveries  would 
ever  pass  beyond  the  circle  of  their  own 
immediate  friends  and  acquaintances*  In- 
ventors, generally,  have  a  full  appreciation 
of  the  utility  of  newspapers  in  bringing 
out  and  making  known  their  inventions. 
Our  own  experience  with  California  invent- 
ors enables  us  to  speak  from  the  book  in 
this  particular. 


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Sll^JSia    COMET 

Mining,  Mill  and  Tunneling 

COMPANY, 
"White     IPiiie     X>Istricts 

NEVADA. 


This  Company's  claim  adjoins  the  celebrated  Virginia 
Mine,  on  TREASURE  HILL. 

Fioru  Its  outcrop  pings  and  the  richness  of  the  Virginia 
and  other  mines  which  ha\e  been  opened  in  the  immediate 
vicinity,  the  prospective  value  of  this  mine  Is  not  exceeded 
by  any  In  the  District.  With  a  view  to  the  Immediate  and 
vigorous  prosecution  of  work  in  opening  this  mine,  the 
Board  of  Trustees  propose  to  sell  a  limited  number  of  the 
reserved  UNASSESSABLE  Shares  of  Capital  Stock  at  the 
nominal  price  of  $2  50  per  share,  the  entire  proceeds  ol 
which  will  be  devoted  to  developing  the  mine. 

Only  1,000  ShareB  will  be  sold  at  the  above  named 
price,  and  a  portion  of  that  number  has  already  been  en- 
gaged. 

in  Issuing  Stock  the  subscribers  will  take  precedence  In 
the  order  of  their  names. 

The  Books  of  the  Company  are  now  open  for  subscription 
at  the  Secretary's  ofllce,  417  Kearny  street.    By  order. 

12vl8-lt  IHA  G.  HOYT,  Secretary. 


Pacific   Protective   Association   of   California. 

IBrCOKPOBATED    OCTOBER,    1SG8. 


IPKOHX'JECTTJS. 


Object  —The  object  of  this  Association  is  to  secure  a  cash  payment,  within  sixty  days  after  the  death  of  a  subscriber, 
to  his  or  her  heirs  or  assigns,  of  as  many  dollars*as  there  are  individuals  of  the  class  lo  which  raid  deceased  subscriber 
belonged. 

ftlKMBKRsnip.—Tbc  subscription  fees  are  Ten  Dollars  at  joining,  and  One  Dollar  on  the  death  of  each  subscriber. 
The  One  Dollar  from  each  suliscriber  is  r-aid  to  the  hens  or  assigns  of  ihc  deceased. 

The  Funds.- The  By-Laws  of  tire  Association  require  lliat  a  portion  of  the  money  received  as  subscription,  fees 
shall  be  a  Sinking  Fund  to  meet  assessments  falling  due  by  the  delinquencies  of  subscribers.  The  balance  of  the 
money  received  to  be  used  ior  the  payment  of  the  expenses  incurred  by  the  Association. 

Mbmbers.— A  subscriber  i ailing  to  i  ay  his  or  her  assessment  or  one  dollar  within  Thirty  days  from  receipt  of  no- 
tice torieits  his  or  her  Certificate,  and  till  claims  upon  (lie-Association,  unless  good  cause  is  shown  for  furihtr  delay. 
A  subscriber  can  forward  money  in  advance,  which  amount  will  be  credited  on  future  assessments.  The  subscribers  are 
divided  into  classes  including  males  and  females  Each  class  is  limited  to  5,000  subscribers.  As  classes  are  filled, 
new  ones  will  be  formed.  No  person  is  so  our  that  he  cannot  pay  Ten  Dollars  at  joining  and  One  Dollar  occa- 
sionally, thus  securing  SS.UGO  to  his  or  her  heirs  or  assigns. 

Advantages.— The  advantages  of  this  Association  arc,  that  no  money  panic  can  affect  it-  Its  benefits  are  easily 
obtainable  by  all,  and  every  subscriber  added  io  the  Association  enhances  the  interest  and  protection  of  all;  the 
amount  paid  being  so  small,  and  only  at  long  intervals,  taat  any  person  can  secure  for  his  familv  a  coinpeiency  upon 
his  death. 

Classes.— In  Class  A,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  15  and  40  years;  in  Class  B,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  41) 
and  OU  years. 

Any  one  that  has  not  stated  his  or  her  age  correctly,  will  forfeit  all  money  paid  and  his  or  her  Certificate. 

One  class  cannot  be  assessed  if  one  of  another  class  dies.     Classes  have  no  connection  with  each  other. 

How  to  Becomb  a  Mkmbkk.— A  person  desirous  ol  becoming  a  subscriber  must  fill  out  an  application,  and  forward 
with  it  Ten  Dollars  by  Check,  Draft,  or  by  Express,  in  gold  or  silver  coin.  Persons  can  pay  agents,  when  regularly  ap- 
pointed and  authorized  to  receive  money.  Each  subscriber  should  interest  himself  in  obtaining  new  members,  bv  so 
doing  all  are  benefited 

Board  of  Dikectors.— Benjamin  H.  Freeman,  George  II.  Russell,  Samuel  A.  Raymond.  James  A.  Fritehard,  W.  Le- 
Roy. 

Offickus —Benjamin  H  Freeman,  President;  George  H.  Ku>sell.  Vice  President;  John  U.  Warren,  Secretary; 
James  A.  Pritchard,  Treasurer. 

Rkfkrkkces.— Hon.  Henry  Dutton,  President  of  Farmers'  and  Mechanics'  Bank;  Hon.  Samuel  Cowles,  late  Judge 
County  Court,  San  Francisco;  Hon  A.J.  Gunnison,  Attorney  at  Law,  San  Francisco;  H  J.  Booth,  E=q  ,  Union  Iron 
Work«,  San  Francisco;  Henry  F.  Williams,  E?rj  ,  Real  Esialc,  San  Francisco;  John  O.  Hanscom,  Esq  .  jEtimlron  Works, 
San  Francisco;  John  H.  O'Brien,  E-q.,  ol  O'Brien.  Bush  &  Co.,  San  Francisco;  Hon.  J.  P.  Jones,  tiold  Hill,  Nevada, 

All  communications  should  be  addressed  to  the  Secretary  of  the 

PACIFIC    PKOTECTIVE    ASSOCIATION, 

S.  E.  COR.  OF  MONTGOMERY  AND  SACRAMENTO  STREETS,  (Over  Donolioe  &  Kelly's  Bank,)  SAN  FRANCISCO. 

fl0v!S-3mos.l 


Rails,  Newel  Posts, 

AND  BALUSTERS, 

Constantly  on  hand  for  sale,  and 

shipped,  together  with 

all  kinds  of 

STAIR   WORK, 

To  any  part  of  the  coast.    Practi- 
cal workmen  sent,  when  desired, 
to  put  up  the  same. 
Work  "Warranted  to  Fit 

by  simply  sending  n  correct  ground 
plan  of  stairs,  together  with  hight 
of  story. 

Wood-Turning  and  Scroll  Saw- 
ing of  all  kinds  promptly  executed. 
BSr"  Spanish  Cedar,  Walnut  and 
California  Laurel  always  on  hand 
for  sale. 


mJWEfErEmifcX 


Pacific  Mail  Steamship  Co's 

STEAMSHIPS    FOR 

NEW  YOBK,  J^PAN  ATO  CHINA. 

rfSFjJSafc  LEAVE  WHARF,  CORNER  OF  FIRST  AND 
SEew&KS.  Bran  nan  streets,  at  II  o'clock  A.  M.  of  the 
following  dates,  for  PANAMA,  connecting  via  Panama  Rail- 
road, with  one  oi  the  Company's  splendid  steamers  from 
ASPINWALL    for  NEW  YORK. 

On  the  Gth,  11th,  33d  and  30th  of  every  month. 

Steamer  leaving  San  Francisco  on  the  6th  touches  at 
Manzanillo.    All  touch  at  Acapulco. 

Departure  of  the  14th  is  expected  to  connect  with  the 
French  Trtuis- Atlantic  Co. 's  steamer  for  St.  Nnzaire,  and 
English  steamer  for  South  America.  Through  tickets  can 
be  obtained. 

Departure  of  14th  Is  expected  to  connect  with  English 
sttamer  for  Southampton  and  South  America,  and  Austra- 
lia, and  P.  R.  R.  Co's  steamer  for  Central  America. 
Through  tickets  can  be  obtained. 

STEAMERS  FOK  SIARCII,  1SOO. 

The  following  Steamships  will  be  dispatched  on  dates  a* 
given  below :  . 

March  10th— GOLDEN  CITY Capt  W.  F.  Lapidgc, 

Connecting  with  ALASKA,  Capt.  Gray. 

March  18th— MONTANA Capt  E.  S.  Farnsworth, 

Connecting  with  RISING  STAR,  Capt.  Connor. 

March  .HOth— COLORADO Cant  Wm.  H.  Pnrker, 

Connecting  with  HENRY  CHaUNCEY,  Capt.  Maury. 

Cabin  passengers  berthed  through.  Baggage  checked 
through— 100  pounds  allowed  each  adult. 

An  experienced  Surgeon  on  board.  Medicine  and  attend- 
ance free. 

These  steamers  will  positively  sail  at  11  o'clock.  Paasei. 
gers  are  requested  to  have  their  baggage  on  board  before  It 
o'clock. 

Through  Tickets  for  Liverpool  by  the  Cunard,  Inman  and 
National  Steamship  Lines,  can  be  obtained  at  the  office  oi 
the  P.  M.  S.  s.  Co.,  San  Francisco,  where  may  also  bo  ob 
taiued  orders  for  passage  from  Liverpool  or  Southampton 
to  San  Francisco,  either  via  New  York  or  St.  Thomas— il 
desired  an  amount  of  £10  to  £20  will  be  advanced  wilh  the 
above  orders,  Holders  of  orders  will  be  required  to  iden- 
tify themselves  to  the  Agents  in  England. 

For  Merchandise  and  Freight  to  New  York  and  Way 
Ports.  Company's  Form  of  Bill  1  ading  only  used. 

No  Freight  will  be  received  on  board  alter  2  P.  M.  of  the 
day  prior  to  (he  steamer's  departure. 

The  steamship  CHINA,  Capt.  Warsaw,  will  be  dispatched 
on  FRIDAY,  March  5th,  iSfiU,  at  12  o'clock  M..  from  wharf 
corner  of  First  and  Brannan  streets,  for  HONGKONG,  con- 
necting at  Yokohama  with  the  steamer  NEW  YORK,  for 
Shanghai. 

For  passage,  freight  and  all  other  information,  apply  at 
the  Pacific  Mail  Steamship  Co's  office,  corner  of  Sacra- 
mento and  Leidesdortf  streets. 

OLITEK  ELDBISGE,  A  tent. 


Tor  Miners,  Millmen  and  Metallurgists. 

KUSTEL'S  NEW  WORK, 
CONCENTRATION 

Of  all  kinds  of  Ores,  and  the 

CHL0RINATIQN  PR03ESS, 

For  Gold-Bearing  Sulphurets,  Arseniurets,  and  Gold  and 
Silver  Ores  generally. 


I»rice, 


$7.5  O 


A  liberal  discount  to  the  Trade.  For  sale  by  the  Booksellers 

Sent  to  anj  part  of  the  United  States,  postage  paid, 

on  receipt  of  the  price.    Address, 

DEWEY    <fc    CO.,  Fixblisliers, 

Office  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press,  414  Clay  street, 
lCvltf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


Patent  Office  Reports,  from  1S43  to  1847,  Mechanical 
are  wanted  fbrdunlicatc  copies  ai  .his  office.  Parties  hav- 
ing them  for  sale  will  please  state  price,  and  aldress 
DEWEY  &  CO.,  Atluiug  and  Scientific  Press  office,  San 
Fruiicisoo. 


KEMOVAL. 
TAY,  BROOKS"  &  BACKUS, 

HAVE  REMOVED  TO 

East  side  of  Battery  street,  ]Vos. 
614,  GIG  and  (J18, 

Between  Jackson  and  Pacific  sts:, 

One  Block,  north  •  fine  Custom  House  und 
I'ost-Offlce. 

Richmond   Rantcc*;    Bnrntow   Cook,   with   Hot 

Closet;  Improved  Emolrc  City;  Fi-cuck 

Ranges   of  all  Sizes;  Monitor 

Stoves,  Metals,  Etc.,  Etc. 

lOvIS-lm 


Eley's  Ammunition. 

The»e  Cartridges  are   made    in 

three  sizes,  viz,  .r.77  (or  Snider  Enfield) 
bore;  .51)0  (or  hall  inch)  bore;  and  .J5I 
(or  email)  bore 

These  Cartridges  have  been  adopted, 
alter  careful  comparative  trials 
iK-aiim  all  nther  descriptions,  bv  HER 
MUESIV'S  WAR  DEPARTMENT,  as 
tlic  Standard  Rifle  Ammuniliuii  for  the 
BRITISH  ARMY,  alio  are  not  only 
used  exclusively  for  the  Snider  Rifle, 
but  arc  adapted  to  all  other  sysienis  of 
military  BREECH  LuADINU  RIFLES. 

They  are  the  cheapest  Cartridges 
known,  carrying  their  own  ignition, 
being  made  wholly  of  metal,  are  wa- 
ter-proof and  imperishable  in  any  cli- 
matc. 

Boxer  Cartridge  Cases  (empty),  of  all 
3  sizes,  packed  with  or  without  bullets, 
and  machine  for  fastening  same  in 
Cartridges. 

Maker*  of  BOXER  CARTRIDGES. 
.45')  bore  for  Revolving  Pistols,  in  use 
In  Her  Majesty's  Navy. 

PIN  CARTRIDGES  for  Lcfaucheux 
Revolvers  of  12  m,  9  m.  and  7  m,  bore. 

CENTRAL  FIRE  and  PIN  FIRE 
CARTRIDGES,  Cot  all  sized  ofGuus, 
Riflca  and  Revolvers. 

Double  Water-Proof  and  E.  B.  Caps. 
Wire   Cartridges  for  killing   game   at 
long  distances.     Felt   Waddings  to  im- 
prove Hie  shooting  of  guns;  and  every 
description  of  Sporting  and  Military  Ammunition. 
Wholesale  only. 

ELEY    BROTHERS, 
I8vl6eowly  Gray's  Inn  Road,  London,  W.  C. 


y^        MEUSSDORFFER,        y^ 
HAT   MANUFACTURER, 

And  dealer  In 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOLESALE    A\I»    BETAIL. 

635  and  637  Commercial  street San  Francisco. 

125  J  street Sacramento. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets Marysville. 

72  Fron  L  street Portland,  Oregon. 

Ourwholesalc  House,  628  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Clay  street,  S>in  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  in  this  State. 
Every  Steamer  brings  the  latest  issued  novelties  from  Eu- 
rope and  New  Tork,  which  can  be  found  at  all  the  above 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.  23vr6-3m 

Elkcthotypk  Engravings,  Cots,  Etc.— Our  Job  Printing 
Othce  Is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings,  or 
naments,  aod  other  embellishments  to  suit  the  various 
branches  ol  industry  in  this  State 


HAIWARB   &   COLEMAN 

IMPORTERS  AND  REFINERS 

—OF— 

Illuminating,  Lubricating, 

— AND— 

PAINT      OILS, 

CONSISTING  OF 

KEROSENE.    LARD,.  SPERM,    ELEPHANT,    POLAR, 

TANNERS.  NEATSFOOT,  BOILED  AND  RAW 

LINSEED,  CASTOR  AND   CHINA  NUT. 

— ALSO— 

Spirits  of  Turpentine  and  Alcohol. 
Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 

SOLE    IMPORTERS    OF 
Devoe's  Illuminating    Oil. 

PATENT  CAN'S. 

5vI7-tf.  414  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


CHANGE. 

C.  C.  HASTINGS  &  CO. 

Wholesale  and  Retail* 
SUPKRIOK  GOOIW!       REDUCED    RATES! 

C.  C.  HASTINGS   &  CO., 

SUCCESSORS  TO 
Itneston,  Hastings  A  Co., 

SAN  FRANCISCO    AND    NEW    YORK, 

Announce  to  the  friends  of  the  old  firm,  and  the  public  at 
large,  lhat  their  present  business  ariangcments  arc  such 
that  they  are  enabled  io  oiler  the  be^t  and  most  stylish 
goods  on  the  Pacific  Coast  at  a  great  reduction  from  former 
prices. 

AT    WHOLESALE. 

The  attention  of  the  merchants  throughout  the  Pacific 
("oast,  is  called  to  the  fact  that  we  are  now  prepared  to  till 
their  orders  for  superior  goods  in 

Strictly  Cnstom-lUtudc  Clothing, 
Suits,  Gloves,  Hosiery,  and 

Furnl  thing  Goods,  Trunks. 

Traveling  Bags  uud  VuIUch, 
In  lots  to  suit  at  regular  wholesale  rates. 

CLOTHING    TO    ORDER, 

Made  either  in  New  York  or  San  Francisco,  under  the  su- 
pervision of  the  best  cutters  in  America. 

DIRECTIONS  FOR  M EASIKF.MEST 

Sent  to  any  address  upon  application,  and  goods  forwarded 
by  Express  on  receipt  of  orders.    Satisfaction  feuarantetd. 

C.    C.    HASTINGS    A     CO., 

Successors  lo 

HEUSTON,     HASTINGS     &     CO., 

The  Fashionable  Clothier*. 

New  York  and  San  Francisco. 
8vlS-3m 


INDIA    FLEA.     DRUG! 

A  California  Discovery. 

This  is  a  simple  but  very  efficient  FLEA  POWDER. 

It  Is  Death  to  Men*  nnd  Vermin,  but  not  In|Q. 
rlous  to  persons. 

TRY  IT!  TUTIT!!  TRY  IT!!! 

After  a  thorough  test  you  will  use  none  other. 

PUT  UP  IN  BOXES  ONLY.     FOUR  SIZE3. 

It  is  the  best  and  cheapest  article  of  the  kind  ever  offered 

to  the  public. 

Directions    for  Use.— Sprinkle  your  bedding   and 

clothes,  and  add  a  little  in  your  waging. 

For  sale,  wholesale  and  retail,  by  Druggists, 

#9* For  further  information,  address 

Prof.  C.  E.  JATCOX, 
Care  of  Langley  A  Crowell,  Druggists, 
8vt8-3m  Snn  Francisco. 


Offices  to  Let. 

Two  convenient  front  rooms  (No.  9  and  10)  in  second  story 
of  No.  ±23  Washington  street,  to  let  on  favorable  tcrind 
Apply  at  this  office,  up  stairs.  No.  Ill  Clay  street 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


205 


Resources  and  Developments. 

Improved  Grape  Growing. — The  Saorn- 
mento  liee  says  that  a  now  winc-amkiug 
and  Rrai>egrowiug  company  has  been 
Organized  iu  Sacramento,  the  object 
of  which  is,  by  the  concentration  of  capital 
and  ubility,  to  make  wine  of  superior  qual- 
ity atcheap  rates;  and  to  help  redeem  the 
disrepute  into  which  we  are  likely  to  fall  as 
vinters,  because  of  the  numerous  parties 
who  undertake  to  make  wine  without  know- 
ing the  first  rudiments  of  the  business. 

Sawmills  Wanted. — The  Los  Angeles 
Neics  says  there  is  a  great  want  of  sawmills 
in  the  vicinity  of  the  Solednd mines.  There 
is  timber  in  abundance,  and  a  ready  market 
for  the  lumber,  and  but  little  road-making 
needed. 

Irrigating  Canal. — The  Los  Angeles 
Neics  says  that  one  of  the  most  notable  en- 
terprises, looking  to  the  development  of 
that  region,  which  has  been  recently  un- 
dertaken, is  an  irrigating  canal,  now  being 
constructed  for  the  improvement  of  the 
San  Pascal  Rancho,  by  Mr.  B.  D.  Wilson 
and  Dr.  J.  S.  Grilliu.  This  tract  of 
laud  consists  of  several  thousand  acres 
which  will  become  veVy  productive  as  soon 
as  it  can  be  furnished  with  water  for  irriga- 
tion. It  is  well  calculated  for  vines,  semi- 
tropical  fruit  or  cereals.  The  News  thinks 
this  undertaking  will  do  much  by  affording 
substantial  evidence  of  what  may  be  done 
in  other  similar  situated  localities.  It  ex- 
presses the  opinion  that  millious  of  dollars 
might  be  added  to  the  commerce  and  busi- 
ness of  that  county  by  a  few  other  enter- 
prises similar  to  this. 

Olive  Trees. — The  Los  Anueles  News 
says  two  hundred  thousand  olive  cuttings 
have  been  set  out  in  Santa  Barbara  County 
the  present  season. 

Cashmere  Wool. — The  Folsom  Tele- 
graph has  a  piece  of  wool  from  a  Cashmere 
buck,  the  pioperty  of  Oakley  &■  Shirley, 
about  one-quarter  blood.  The  staple  is 
about  ten  inches  in  length,  exceedingly  fine, 
and  has  a  beautiful  appearance.  These 
gentlemen  have  a  fine  range  in  that  county, 
and  a  large  flock  of  goats.  The  wool  is 
worth  from  a  dollar  and  a  half  to  five  dol- 
lars, the  price  depending  upon  the  length 
of  the  staple,  some  of  it  reaching  twenty 
inches  in  length.  The  annual  clip  being 
about  five  pounds  to  the  goat.  The  Tele- 
graph thinks  there  is  a  fortune  in  prospect 
fur  enterprises  of  this  kind. 

Wheat  on  Bed  Soil. — The  Yreka  Union 
says  that  Mr.  Richardson,  of  Willow  Creek, 
in  that  county  has  sowed  some  tough  red 
soil  with  wheat  as  an  experiment.  It  came 
up  quicker  and  looks  better  than  thatsown 
on  the  black  soil  usually  cultivated,  but 
whether  it  will  come  on  and  mature  prop- 
erly is  yet  to  be  determined. 

Mulberry  Business  Thriving. — The  Ne- 
vada Gazette  says  the  planting  of  mulberry 
trees  in  that  section,  with  Jhe  ultimate  view 
of  raising  silkworms  and  the  production  of 
silk,  is  increasing. 

Walnut  Trees. — The  Yolo  Democrat 
says  that  in  various  parts  of  that  county 
quite  a  number  of  walnut  trees  have  been 
planted  this  season.  Until  recently  there 
were  but  few  trees  of  this  species  in  the 
county.  The  oldest  and  largest,  perhaps, 
is  one  planted  several  years  ago  by  J.  A. 
Price,  at  Cottonwood.  The  tree  referred 
to  is  a  thrifty  nut-bearing  and  beautiful 
shade  tree,  the  trunk  of  which  is  about 
twelve  or  fourteen  inches  in  diameter. 

A  Plantation  of  4,000  mulberry  trees 
will  be  laid  out  shortly  in  Analy  township, 
Sonoma  county. 


New  Job  Printing  Firm. 

In  order  to  devote  our  attention  more  exclu- 
sively to  the  publication  of  our  paper,  and  the  bus- 
iness of  our  American  and  Foreign  Patent  Agency, 
we  have  disposed  of  the  presses  and  job  printing 
material,  and  fixtures,  in  our  office — with  the  en- 
tire future  good  will  and  patronage  of  our  Job 
Printing  Office, — to  George  Spaulding  and 
Harrison  Barto.  Messrs.  Spaulding  &  Barto  will 
continue  the  operation  of  the  same,  in  our  office, 
414  Clay  street,  under  the  title  of  "The  Mining 
and  Scientific  Press  Job  Printing  Office." 

Both  of  these  gentlemen  are  practical  printers 
of  good  attainments  and  enviable  reputation. 
They  have  been  long  engaged  in  this  office,  and  it 
is  with  pleasure  that  we  can  recommend  them  to 
the  favor  and  patronage  of  all  our  old  customers 
in  the  line  of  Job  Priming.  A.  T.  Dkwky. 

W.  B.  Ewer. 

P.  S. — This  change  relates  to  our  job  printing 
department  alone,  our  patent  agency  and  news- 
paper business  remaining  as  before. 

Dewey  &  Co, 
Mining    and   Scientific  Press    Office,  414   Clay 

street. 

March  1,  1869. 


New  Incorporations. 

Articles  of  incorporation  have  been  re- 
cently filed  in  the  (Anility  Clerk's  office  in 
this  city  as  follows: 

Albermarlf.  MlNTNG  Co. — White  Pine, 
X.-v.  March  'Jith,  Capital  stock.  SI, 200,- 
000;  1,200  Bhares,  8100  each.  Trustees: 
Geo.  O.  Eoker,  John  Xightingale,  Edward 
Chevessus,  Geo.  S.  Ladd  and  Charles  Read- 
ing. 

Mount  Mobiah  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine, 

Nev.    March  20th.    Capital  stock,  s:iou,( : 

G.000  shares,  S50  each.  Trustees:  Carl 
Precht,  Louis  Colin,  D.  W.  Taylor,  Thos. 
Ansbro  and  A.  De  Land. 

(Ikant  Invincible  S.  M.  Co.  -  White 
Pine,  Nev.  Capital  stock,  §800,000; 
8,000  shares,  S100  each.  Trustees:  S.  B. 
Whipple,  C.  W.  Chase,  A.  Hayer,  S.  C. 
Burley  and  Theo.  Beichart. 

Silver  Wave  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  23d.  Capital  stock,  *2,0()0,- 
000;  20,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
W.  J.  Williams,  C.  W .  Fox,  M.  J.  McDon- 
ald, W.  N.  Hawley  and  L.  J.  Lewis. 

Alhamdra  Silver  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  23d.  Capital  stock, 
§1,200,000;  12,000  shnres,  8100  each.  Trus- 
tees: F.  P.  Swett,  Washington  Ayer,  M. 
D.  Carr,  A.  J.  Downer  and  I.  G.  Hoitt. 

Estella.No.  2,  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  23d.  Capital  stock,  $1,200,- 
000;  12,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
A  K.  Grim,  E.  J.  Cornfield,  W.  T.  Fisher, 
A.  K.  P.  Harmon  and  M.  D.  Bantu. 

Alexander  Silver  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  23d.  Capital  stock, 
$1,000,000;  shares,  $150  each.  Trustees: 
W.  H.  Sharp,  W.  Seligsberg,  A.  C.  Frank- 
lin, M.  Byrne  and  J.  Greenbaum. 

Silver  Key  Boring  and  Mining  Co. — 
White  Pine,  Nev.  March  23d.  Capital 
stock,  $600,000;  6,000  shares,  $100  each. 
Trustees:  W.  H.  Bruner,  E.  A.  Pool,  B.  A. 
Hawkins,  Geo.  S.  Evans  and  J.  M.  Buffing- 
ton. 

La  Belle  Mining  Co — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  23d.  Capital  stock,  $500,000;  25,- 
000  shares,  $20  each.  Trustees:  W.  H. 
Brown,  B.  R.  Swain,  William  Irelan,  W. 
S.  Thompson  and  J.  A.  Hall. 

Somkrville  Silver  Ledge  and  Mining 
Co.— White  Pine,  Nev.  March  23d.  Capital 
stock,  $140,000;  2,800  shares,  $50  each. 
Trustees:  James  Jewett,  W.  H.  Tabor,  P. 
H.  Moses,  B.  J.  Astler  and  Chilion  Beach. 

Bailroad  Avenue  Extension  Homestead 
Association.  — San  Francisco.  March  23d. 
Capital  stock,  $38, 760;  102  shares,  $380  each. 
Trustees:  W.  J.  Gnrra,  Chas.  F.  Brown, 
W.  Everson,  O.  B.  Huff  and  R.  W.  Gluyas. 

Florence  Mine  and  Tunnel  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  24th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,000,000;  10,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: L  P.  Rinkin,  F.  F.  Low,  A.  P.  Ho- 
taling,  N.  B.  Stone  and  Warring  Wilkin- 
son. 

California  Marine  Paint  Co. — San 
Francisco.  March  24th.  Trustees:  Lloyd 
Tevis,  James  Pollock,  Lathrop  L.  Bullock, 
Scott  Tidball  and  Thos.  A.  Talbert. 

Imperial  Mining  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  25th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000; 
10,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Lewis 
Cook,  H.  H.  Schaefer,  J.  H.  H.  Williams, 
O.  V.  Sawyer  and  G.  B.  Merrill. 

Silver  Star  Silver  Mining1  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  25th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,000,000.  Trustees:  H.  A.  Deming,  Jno. 
H.  Tobenboske,  J.  W.  Littlefield,  H.  P. 
Burr  and  E.  E.  Harvey. 

Great  Republic  Mining  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  March  25th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,000,000.  Trustees,  same  as  Silver  Star 
Co. 

Silver  Crown  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  25th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000, - 
000.     Trustees,  same  as  Siiver  Star  Co. 

Eureka  S.  M.  Co.— White  Tine,  Nev. 
March  25th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000. 
Trustees,  same  as  Silver  Star. 

Bay  Park  Homestead  Association. — 
San  Francisco.  March  23d.  Capital  stock, 
$117,000;  325  shares,  $360  each.  Trus- 
tees: A.  S.  Gould,  F.  B.  Wilde,  J.  Bindle- 
berger,  C.  E.  Dunshee,  W.  A.  Woodward, 
H.  F.  Williams  and  J.  W.  McKenzie. 

Orleans  Mining  Co. — Nevada  County. 
March  20th.  Capitalstock,  $500,000;  5,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  J.  P.  Pierce, 
A  Delano  and  E.  L.  Tuttle. 

Latawana  Mining  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  25th.  Capital  stock,  $192,- 
000;  1,020  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
J.  A.  Drinkhouse,  E.  W.  McKinstry,  Geo. 
Pratt,  Thos.  J.  Poulterer,  John  H.  Wise, 
N.  Hayes  and  B.  Savage. 


March  24th.  Trustees,  A.  Havward,  Thos. 
Bell,  A.  E.  Head,  J.  D.  Fry.  W.  B. 
Thomburg;  President,  J.  D.  Fry;  Secre- 
tary, Chas.  E.  Elliott. 

Dave  Williamson  Tunnel  and  M.  Co. 
White  Pine,  Nev.  March  25th.  Presi- 
dent, Geo.  S.  Evans;  Secretary,  Wm.  S. 
Ustick;  Engineer,  D.  Wilson. 

Latawana  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  25th.  President.  J.  H.  Wise,  Treas- 
urer, J.  A.  Drinkhouse;  Secretary,  A.  Marti- 
non;  Superintendent,  B.  Savage. 


To  Test  Flour.— Place  a  small  quantity 
in  the  palm  of  the  left  hand  and  rub  it 
gently  with  a  finger  of  the  right.  If  it 
feels  very  smooth,  silky  and  slippery,  it  is 
of  inferior  quality,  though  ever  so  white. 
It  is  badly  ground  and  made  from  damaged 
wheat,  or  perhaps  containing  too  much 
gluten.  But  if  it  feels  a  little  rough  on 
being  rubbed,  and  has  a  slight  orange  tint, 
you  can  depend  with  much  confidence  on 
its  being  a  good  article  and  one  that  will 
make  excellent  and  nutritious  bread. 


I.    X,    1..   Oold    ttml    sllvt-r    Mining:   Company.— 

Location   of    Mine  :    Silver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notice.— There,  are   delinquent,    upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  "ii  account  of  assessment  levlod  on  the  nlne- 
leenth  day  or  January.  1889,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site the  names  of  the  respective,  shareholders  as  follows: 
Name*.  No.  Oortlltcsite.    No.  shares.    Amount. 

John  A  Johnson.... -2&1  1  $150 

JS  Adams H3  6  7M 

J  s  Adams 82S  2  3  00 

J  S  S  Rohinscn :i2l-  ft  7  an 

Mary  O  BrldRas S6U  n>«  18  75 

Catherine  Jones- 144  sy  4fl  1  0 

Catherine  Jones 165  17  25.10 

Calhertne  Jonoa 238  5  7  flo 

Tit  Clark 375  to  15.0 

TR  Clark ssli  22«  1175 

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New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Pacific    Coal    Mining   Company,    Contra    Co.ta 

County,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  Riven,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
frustces  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twentieth  day  of 
March,  IS69,  an  assessment  of  four  dollars  per  share  wan 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  saiil  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secret  ary 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid mi  the  iwvnty-sevciith  day  of  April,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  he  duly  advertised  for  sale 
it  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  he  made  be- 
t'lirc,  will  lie  s<dd  nn  Monday,  the  seventeenth  da.v  of  May, 
1869.  tti  pay  the  d-'liuqucui  assessment,  together  with  costs 
ol  advertising  and  expenses  olsale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
oi  Trustees. 

S.  LACTTMAN,  Secretary. 

OhVc.  southeast  corner  Market  and  First  streets.  Man 
Francisco.  mar27 


Senator  Silver   Mining  Coninany.-Lucatlou  of 

Mine:  Virginia  City.  Storey  County,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-sixth 
day  of  March,  18G9,  an  assessment  of  fifty  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the  Sec- 
retary, at  the  office  of  the  Company,  No.  408  California 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Anv  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpa'id  on  the  first  (1st)  day  of  May,  1W9.  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  tor  sale 
at  nuhllc  auction,  ami  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Friday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of 
May,  1869.  10  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

T.  B.  WINGARD,  Secretary. 

Office.  408  California  street.  Ran  Francisco.  mar27 


Silver  Sprout   Mining    Company.-Locatlon    of 

Works  and  Mines:  Kearsarge  District,  Inyo  county,  Cal. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-fifth 
day  of  March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  fifty  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  ply- 
able  immediately.  In  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the"  Secre- 
tary, at  the  oiflce  of  the  Company,  No.  4t)8  California  street, 
San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  first  (1st)  day  of  11a  ,  1869,  shall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before,  will  be 
sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  May,  1869,  to 
pay  Hie  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

T.  B.  WINGARD,  Secretary. 

Offlce.  403  California  street,  San  Francisco.  mar'27 


Win  Davidson 310 

Win  Duvldson  71 

Ann  Hnpnii 176 

Charles  Flsk-.   15(1 

I  WJ  Tht.mas ..371 

Daniel  H  Dickinson 291 

Daniel  H  Dickinson 359 

L  E  Wahlhurg 277 

Henry  Jflrfl.no 188 

Tlonrv  Jardlne 304 

Hcnr'v  Jardlnc 330 

HonrvJardme :wi 

Henry  Jardine 334 

Hepburn  James.  , il6 

Hepburn  James 158 

Hepburn  James 217 

A  Wagner 2n7 

Chas  Saunders 224 

Caroline  A  Nelson ,293 

George  Brosle 229 

J h  mes  Wy lett 231 

II  T  Bjlske 380 

Loul*  Blinding 237 

John  G  Slavln 254 

Henry  Eno an 

ID'nrv  lino :t"7 

E  Ffilbsou 270 

E  F  Gibson 271 

E  F  GlbSOD 274 

E  FGil>on 302 

Wm  Jones 246 

Jnhn  Cairns 249 

John  Bolts 381 

John  Bolts 256 

D  fl  Riddle.... 258 

Julius  Zabcl 259 

I !  D  Scott 260 

J  A  McMahon 263 

R  K  Love 275 

R  KLove 3"i3 

R  K  Love 329 

R  K  Love 3t2 

L  Wrchelhausen 281 

Wm  West 352 

N  Graff. 3r>7 

R  S  Cutter 3«6 

RR  Cutter 284 

E  Kkelund 362 

EEkclund 364 

Philip  Myers.  370 

M  Long 385 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  January, 
1S69,  so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may 
be  necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
OIney  Jt  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  Wednesday,  the  seventeenth  day  of  March, 
1869,  at  thohour  of  12  o'clock,  M.,  of  said  day,  to  pay  said 
delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale. 

J.  CROWNINSniELD,  Secretary. 

Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs,  San 
Francisco,  mar6 

Postponement.—  The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Monday,  the  fifth  day  of  April,  1869,  at  the  same  hour 
and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

mar20  J.   CROWNINSHIELD,  Secretary. 


Mining   Notices—Continued. 


Election   op  Officers. — Consolidated 
Chloride  Flat  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 


Cordillera.  Oold  and    Silver  Mining  Company.— 

Morclos  District,  Chihuahua,  Mexico. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  nieoting  ot  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  1809,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  ($D  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  slock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
hle  immediately,  in  United  siaics  gold  and  silver  coin, 
to  the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  321  Washing- 
ton street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  Assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twentieth  (2oili)  day  of  April,  I8C9,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  he  duly  advertised  (or  sale  at 
public  auction,  antl  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  tenth  day  of  May,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  oxpenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

ITEVRY  R.  REED,  Secretary. 

Office,  321  Washiny'on  street,  San  Francisco.         mar20 


G-lenwood  Mill  mid  Mining  Company,  Green- 
wood, EI  Dorado  County,  California. 
Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  nineteen'.h  day  of 
February,  1869,  an  assessment  of  twenty-live  dollars  per 
share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  id' said  Company, 
payable  immcdialolv,  iu  United  S  ates  uold  and  silver  coin, 
to  the  Secretary,  Room  11,  No.  431  California  street.  San 
Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  second  nay  of  April,  I8S9,  shall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  lie  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  pnvinent  shalt  be  made  before,  will  be 
sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-sixth  da.v  of  April,  1869,  to 
pay  thedelinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

WILLIAM  VALE,  Secretarv. 
Office,  434  California  street.  San  Francisco.  feb27 


Lvimi  Mill    and    Mining  Company,  Kel*ey    II!*- 

Irict,  El  Dorado  County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Bonrd  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixth  day  of 
March,  1869.  an  assessment  of  o"e  dollar  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  sliver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  sixth  (6-h)  day  of  April,  1869.  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  tor  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  he  made  before, 
will  he  sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-sixth  day  of  April.  1869 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

J   M    BUFFINGTON.  Secretary. 

Office.  Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California 
street.  Sail  Francisco.  inarl3     | 


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North  American  Wood  Prenervlngt   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twelfth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  ($1)  dollar  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  Company's  office,  430  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stoctc  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fourteenth  (14th)  day  of  April.  1869.  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  he  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
put. Ik-  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Saturday,  the  first  day  of  May,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  vtitu  costs 
of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
ol  Directors. 

WM.  B.  LAKE,  Secretary. 

Offlcp,  430  Montgomery  street.  Son  Francisco  mnrI3 


Mount  Xenabo  feillver  Mining   Company.-Lo< 

cation  of  Works:  Cortez  District,  Lander  County,  State 

of  Nevada. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty -third  day  of 
January,  1869,  an  assessment  of  seventy-five  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  slock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  Uni'cd  Stales  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  426  Montgom- 
ery street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fifth  (5th)  day  of  March,  1869,  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Tuesday,  the  thirtieth  (30tli)  day  of 
March,  1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
«ul.  costs  ot  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order 
of  the   Board  of  Trustees 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

Office  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  j«n30 

Postponkmknt.— The  rhiy  for  deeming  stock  delinquent  on 
the  above  assessment  is  hereby  postponed  until  the  second 
(1st  ol  April,  1869.  and  the  sale  thereof  until  Tuesday,  the 
twenty  sevenih  day  of  April,  1869.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

mar6  R.  N.  VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 


Star  Creek    Mining    Company.-Locatlon:   Star 

District,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-sixth  day  of 
February,  1869.  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  and  fifty  cents 
per  share  was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Com- 
pany, payable  immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver 
coin,  to  the  Secretary  at  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twenty-ninth  dav  of  March,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  nineteenth  day  of  April,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  cosis  of  ad- 
vertising And  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

HORACE  MORRISON,  Secretary. 

Office,  N.  E.  cor.  Front  and  Jackson  streets. 


Troy    Hieugc     Mining   Company,    TTnlte    Pine 

District,  Lander  County,  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  fifteen  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secretarv 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  .■issc-ssmentsli all  remain  unpaid 
on  FriJav,  the  twenty-third  dav  of  April,  lSt.9.  shall 
be  deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for 
sale  at  public  auction,  and  unless  pavmcut  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-fourth  day  of  May, 
1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  ot 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustoos. 

J.  M  BUFFI.VGTON,  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  niarflJ 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


TABNET'S 

PATENT    AMALGAMATOR, 

Those  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  nmalgamaling  ores,  they 
have  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has cvorre- 
gutred  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  issufiicicnt  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  arc  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  Into 
lie  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  tilled,  the  motion  of  the  muller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  Itis  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  Into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  It  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.    Thus  itis  constantly 

fiasslng  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grind  lug  surfaces  and 
uto  the  quicksilver,  until  tlio  ore  is  reduced  to  an  Impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setters  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  coin 
pletcly  absorbed. 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setlers  for 
themselves,  at  tuo  FAOIFIC  POUNDItY, 

lvl  San  Francisco. 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Faint 

—  fob — 
TIN,    IRON   AND    METALLIC    ROOFS, 

I ,  IS  rick  mut  "Wooden  IfufldliiffH, 

SHIPS,  STKAMKOATS,   STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  Indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can- be  put  on  In 

any  color,  and  is  loss  expensive  than  other  Faint. 

New  Cloth  Roofti  put  on.    Old  RoofH  cemented 
mul  painted.    Leaky  Bool's  matte  Unlit. 

Ogr  No  Goal  Tar  or  Asphaltuin  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  UROMLET,  Affcut, 


Pipe  Vise,  with  or  without 
Extra  Jaw.     __ 


Standard  Milling  Machine, 

UNION"  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises.  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
New  stylo  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  Machines,  Simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,sixl  lbs;  small,  9£0 
lbs.  For  sale  by  tbetrado. 
23vl6-ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pros. 


SLAKES  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 
IPKICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES  OF  ALL  SIZES   FOR  SALE 

—  BY  — 

"WM.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  Flrat  mid  mission  atreetu,  or  Box  8,077 

SvlSf  SAN    FRANCISCO. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  53  Beule  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Allsrfon, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  wood  as  new,  with  a  saving 
Of  ilfty  per  cunt.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIONS 
MADKTU  ORDER.  The  onlv  establishment  on  the  Coast 
Orders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  «^-  First 
Premium  awarded  at  tha  State  Pair.  1S67. 

2vir-3.ii  T.  «.  DtliMXO  <fe  CO 

Bemoval. 
NELSON~&    DOBLE, 

AGE.VTS  FOR 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 

Etc.,  Shear,  Spring,  German,  Plow,  Blister  and  Toe  Calk 

Steel;  manufacturers  of 

Mill    Picks,    Sledges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters1,    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers'  Tools, 

Have  removed  to  13  and  15  Fremont  street,  near 

MarRet,  sail  Kranuuiso. 

LOvMqr 


MACHINERY  AGrEIVOY. 

W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO., 

Are  the  manufacturers'  agents  for  Uichardson,  Merrlam 
&  Go's  celebrated 

Wood  Working   Machinery, 

Embracing  every  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
Mortisers.  Moulding,  Tenoning.  Boring.  Shaping,  Vertical 
ami  Circular  lie-aawlng  Machines;  Scroll.  Railway,  Cut-olf 
and  Rip  Saws,  otc,  oic.    Agents  for  the   Swamscot  Go's 

Improved  I*ortal>lo  Engines, 

Warranted  fully  equal  to  any  in  the  market;  Davis  &  Pur- 
her's  Woolen  .Machinery;  Blake's  Patent  Steam  Pumps; 
Milium'*  and  Warrni's  Turbine  Water  wheels  etc  ,otc 

'■'■id  will  receive  prompt 
»-«"«His  built  io  order. 


Urd  irs  for   Macliim 
Attention      Machines  for  i 
Send  for  Illustrated  Catalogue     W.  O.'M.  BERRY  A  00, 

Svis-Mii  114  Calliornia  st,  San  Francisco. 


ptirp. 


Notice  i:o  Minei'ss, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies, 

MPRAQ  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  beat  work- 
manlike manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Havlna 
made  laiye  additions  to  my  stock  01  machinery  for  thai 
branch  ol  business,  1  am  prepared  to  till  all  orders  with  dis- 
patch,  and  Kuainntee  enure  s:iti-oaeuon.  I  also  manufac- 
ture  Mississippi  Stoves,  ol  the  latest  Imnroycd  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  all  classes.    Also,  Ship  Plumbing  done. 

8V13-17       Stovo  Store,  No.  1     Clay  street,  'below  Davis. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith   and   Machine    Shop, 

1  l:>  llculc  St.,  1>ct.  MlMNion  i.u.i  Howard, 
SAN  FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Eil^o  or  oilier  Tools  made  to  order.  Pav- 
tlculur  attention  paid  topu  tine  In  order  AGRICl  L'tUKAL 
MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polishing  by  steam. 
Orders  from  llie  Country  promptly!  attended  to.  fltfi-AH 
work  warranted. 

21V17  qy  J.  WEICHIIAXT,  Proprietor. 


PATENT 

Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner, 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  lor  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
Simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  i-  not  liable  to  got  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  its 
office  until  the  materials  arc  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  bo  adjusted, 
even  by  any  Inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  oil  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  In  the  least  affecting 
their  imier surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge.,  and  springs  in  or  out 
tu  lit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  stcelscrap- 
crs  are  fastened  with  serews  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  serews  ihat 
fasten  the  sorapers  011  the  huh. 
The  -scrapers  arc  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
ins  the  lower  hub,— tlrstlooscnlng 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  clastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  .scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purposeof 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrnpers  are  made  from  one  to  six  Inches  in  diam- 
eter—the prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  Inches  ranging 
from  £5  to  S12,  Thev  are  now  extensively  used  In  the 
Eastern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
tilts  state. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  A  Co.,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Bealc,  San  Francisco, and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  O.  box  17, 
San  Francisco.  Manufacturers'  Agents.  2-lvl7tf 


BLAKE'S     PATENT 


STEAM      PUMP! 

This  Pimp  is  warranted  superior  to  any  in  the  market, 
for  Breweries,  Sugar  Houses,  Tanneries,  B oiler- FccdcM, 
Steamboats,  Mining  and  Fire  purposes,  etc.  It  throws  a 
full  stream  of  the  thickest  beer  mash  without  clogging, 
and  sugar  syrup  boiling  hot  without  difficulty. 

Warranted  a  positive  Pump  under  all  circumstances;  It 
never  stops  nor  eels  out  of  order,  and  by  reason  of  the  pa- 
tent device  In  llie  valves,  Is  kept  clear  and  alwavs  ready 
for  action.  It  Is  SIMPLE,  COMPACT  and  POWERFUL, 
and  needs  no  expert  to  run  it, 

OSp-If  one  falls  to  do  the  work  for  which  It  Is  sold,  It  may 
bo  returned  and  the  money  will  be  refunded.    May  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Risdon's,  or  Union  Iron  Works,  oral 
W.  O.  M.  at  *:k  icy  Ob  GO'S, 
Agents  for  Pacific  States, 

SvlS-Sm  114  California  street,  Kan  Francisco. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

Xon.  35   and   S57  Fremont   street* 

SAN    FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  Itoiler  Tubes,  Plate  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fitting, 
which  they  oiler  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

2lvl.l3.3m  W.  McCRINDLE,  Manage* 


The  Perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa. 

MAKAYILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Maravilla  Is  the  true  Theobroma 
of  Elntiajus.  Cocoa  is  indigenous  to  South  America,  of 
which  Maravilla  Is  a  favored  portion.  TAYLOR  BROTH- 
ERS having  secured  ttie  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Cocoa,  hive,  by  ihe  skillful  application  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  Is 
so  undeniably  the  perieetlon  ol  Prepared  Cocoa,  that  it  has 
not  only  secured  the  preference  of  htunce-tpalhs  and  cocoa- 
drinkers  generally,  but  many  who  had  hitherto  not  found 
any  preparation  to  suit  them,  have,  after  one  trial,  adopted 
the  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  for  break- 
last,  luncheon,  etc. 

"  A.  STTCCESS   XrXPKECEBEBfTJEB." 

[See  following  extract  from  the  Globe  of  May  14, 1868.] 
"Various  importers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  wo 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  had  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  Taylor  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
oualilles  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  their  perieet 
system  of  preparation  to  this  iinest  of  all  species  Of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
a  delicate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  Maravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  others.  For  honueopaths  and  invalids  wo  could 
act  recommend  a  more  agreeable  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  la  packets  only  by  all  Grocers,  of  whom  aho  may 
be  bad  lavlor  Brothers'  Original  Honueopathlc  Cocoa  and 
Soluble  Chocolate,  Steam  Mills,  Brick  Lane.  London. 
CvlS-ly 


Our  Patent  -Ajteuey. 

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has  been  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  The  Importance  to  the  inventive  genius  of 
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iage  to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re 
aoonslbloueency  upon  this  coast, 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


WM.   BARTLINU. 


IIEKHV    KIB1UALL. 


BARTLING  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOltBIISTOEIftS, 

Paper  Kulers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers, 

GOG  Clny  street,  tsoulhweet  tor.  Sawsome), 
16vl2-3m  SAN  FRANCISCO, 


JOHN    DANIEL, 

(SUCCESSOR  TO  O.  GOltl) 

MARBLE     WORKS, 

No.  421  Pine  st.  bet.  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

Mantels,  Monument*,  Tomhi,  Plumbers'  Slabs 

Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
j&SF*  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 


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RAILROAD   ADVERTISING   AGENCY, 

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MECHANICAL    AND    AECHITEOTUEAL 

Drawing  School 

—  FOR  — 

MR.  FREDERICK  1[EI.].EKT.: 
An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  hn<  opened  an 
Evening  School  at  No.  414  CLAY  STREET  (same  entrance 
as  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Office),  where  he  lat-iv 
ing  thorough  instructions  in  D It  AWING  to  apprentices  Who 
arc  inclined  to  self-improvement.  His  terms  are  moderate 
and  within  reach  of  tho  humblest  apprentice;  und  wo  are 
pleased  10  say  that  the  enterprise  is  meeting  with  success. 
.lvlSUf 


From  the  Toot  Hills  and  Mines. 

We  obtain  the  following  items  from  notes 
sent  us  by  our  agent  W.  H.  M. : 

CENTKAI.  PACUTIO  EAILKOAD. 

The  trains  that  leave  Sacramento  now 
consist  usually  of  four  passenger  cars, 
which  are  taken  up  to  the  summit  by  two 
engines.  The  cars  are  well  filled,  about 
half  of  the  men  being  bound  for  White 
Pine.  Some  women,  with  dogs  and  cals, 
were  also  noticed,  who  procured  tickets  for 
Elko. 

AT  ATJBTHiN, 

Placer  county,  the  Green  Emigrant  mine, 
Capt.  C.  Lind  superintendent,  has  been  at 
a  stand  still  for  six  weeks,  being  filled  up 
with  water.  There  is  a  mill,  and  forty  or 
fifty  holes  are  dug  into  tho  hill,  not  built 
over  by  sheds.  Very  good  rock  has  been 
struck,  but  no  ledge  yet  found  well  enough 
defined  to  warrant  the  putting  up  of  hoist- 
ing works. 

AT  GRASS  VALLEY 

Frank  Morris  has  put  a  fine  8-stamp  water 
power  mill  on  Wolf  creek.  It  can  be  run 
for  $25  less  than  a  steam  mill,  and  has 
plenty  of  ore  to  crush.  He  uses  eight  of 
Knox's  old  pans.  There  are  45  men  em- 
ployed in  the  mill  and  mine  belonging  to 
the  same  parties,  the  latter  producing  400 
tons  per  month,  from  a  depth  of  150  feet, 
assaying  $25  to  $30  to  the  ton,  the  ledge 
being  18  inches  wide. 

The  Allison  Ranch  mine  will  start  up 
again  early  in  the  spring. 

At  the  Young  America  mill  and  mine, 
two  miles  from  Grass  Valley,  there  are  22 
men,  all  Irishmen,  working  on  shares,  get- 
ting ten  per  cent  of  what  is  taken  out,  the 
contract  lasting  for  several  years  longer. 
The  boys  are  striving  hard  to  make  it  pay 
well. 

At  the  North  Star  mine  or  French  lead 
some  gold  quartz  is  produced  of  a  good 
enough  quality  for  breastpins,  and  which  is 
sold  for  that  purpose.  The  pumping  ap- 
paratus of  this  mine  was  made  at  M.  C. 
Taylor's  Foundry,  Grass  Valley,  and  cost 
$30, 000.  The  miners  are  required  to  change 
their  clothing  on  coming  out,  to  prevent 
peculation.  Wood  is  getting  scarce  and 
has  to  be  hauled  from  three  to  six  miles. 


Idaho  Correspondence. 

MINING. 

Editors  Press:  I  have  before  spoken  of 
the  Varieties  lode  of  Yuba  District,  Altu- 
rus  County.  Seven  pounds  of  ore  from 
that  lode  was  assayed  and  run  into  a  bar  of 
gold  value  $15,  being  $4,285.71  per  ton. 
The  owners  are  Wm.  Clemens  and  J.  B. 
Barnhart,  and  the-  above  was  tested  by  J. 
D.  Heath,  and  assayed  and  run  into  bar  by 
Prof.  Liebnaud,  of  First  National  Bank  of 
Idaho.  In  spitetif  winter  weather,  every 
company  there  is  making  active  prepara- 
tions for  work  this  summer,  with  firm  con- 
fidence in  the  future  of  Yuba. 

THE  BOISE  VALLEY  WATER  DITCH 

is  so  far  completed  that  the  Superintendent, 
Mr.  J.  B.  Walling,  purposes  to  turn  in  a 
head  of  water  on  Monday  next,  and  our 
citizens  are  planting  out  fruit  and  shade 
trees  and  gardens,  so  that  we  shall  present 
a  more  cheerful  appearance  than  hereto- 
fore. 

THE    FARMERS 

are  making  preparations  for  larger  crops 
than  ever  before,  and  in  spite  of  the  cry  of 
hard  times,  every  one  looks  forward  with 
hope.  Pegasus. 

Boise  City,  I.  T. ,  March  19th,  1869. 

The  London  Underground  Railway. 
Over  this  road  runs  a  train  every  three 
minutes  during  the  business  part  of  the 
day.  The  constant  use  of  the  electric  tele- 
graph prevents  the  possibility  of  any  col- 
lision. Thirteen  millions  of  passengers 
have  been  carried  over  this  road  in  six 
months.  No  smoke  is  given  out  by  the  en- 
gines in  the  tunnel.  The  steam  is  got  up 
to  130  or  140  pounds  pressure  at  the  start- 
ing point,  where  the  line  is  open,  and  when 
the  traiu  enters  the  covered  way  the  dam- 
per is  closed  and  combustion  is  practically 
prevented.  The  engine  then  continues  to 
run  on  the  steam  already  made  so  long  as 
it  is  in  the  covered  way,  the  pressure  being 
generally  lowered  to  eighty  pounds  when  it 
emerges  again  into  the  open  cut.  The 
steam,  instead  of  escaping  into  the  tunuel, 
is  conveyed  by  pipes  to  a  condensing  tank, 
which  is  filled  with  cold  water  at  each  end  of 
the  journey.  Four  carriages  are  usually 
run  in  a  train.  They  weigh  about  fourteen 
tons  when  empty.  The  speed  is  usually 
fifteen  miles  an  hour,  including  stoppages. 


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Patent  Office  Facts. — Tlie  Secretory 
of  the  Interior,  in  hiSannna]  report  to  Con- 
gress, states  that  daring  the  year  ending 
September  30,  1868,  there  were  20,112  ap- 
plications !<>r  patents;  14,158  patents  (in- 
cluding tnd  designs)  wore  issued; 
1,692  applications  allowed  on  which  patents 
did  do(  issne  owing  to  the  non-payment  of 
the  final  fee;  3,789  caveats  filed;  I80oppli- 
9  for  tho  extension  of  patents  re- 
ceived,  of  which  189  were  granted.  The 
receipts  were  S69G,786,  being  8171  less  than 
tho  expenditures.  The  Secretary  also  re- 
news his  former  suggestion  in  favor  of  re- 
pealing so  mneh  of  the  law  as  allows  an 
appeal  from  the  decisions  of  the  Commis- 
sioner on  application  for  letters  patent  and 
in  interference  cases,  and  respectfully  re- 
fers to  the  views  on  the  suhject  presented 
iu  his  former  reports. 

Heretofore  tho  Judges  of  the  Supreme 
Court  have  been  paid  a  fee  of  825  in  each 
and  every  ease  of  appeal  from  the  Commis- 
sioner of  Patents.  Hon.  Klishrt  Foote  has 
come  to  the  conclusion  that  such  payments 
are  illegal,  and  has  discontinued  the  same, 
so  that  now  until  some  legislation  is  had  in 
the  matter  by  Congress,  no  fee  will  he  re- 
quired for  an  appeal  to  tho  Judges  of  the 
Supreme  Court. 

Styptic  Papeii.— A  French  recipe  for 
preparing  paper  to  he  carried  iu  the  pocket 
for  application  to  small  wounds  to  arrest 
hemorrhage,  is  as  follows :  A  mixture  of 
one  pound  of  gum  benzoin,  one  pound  of 
alum,  and  four  and  one-third  gallons  of 
water  is  to  ho  kept  boiling  for  four  hours, 
and  skimmed  from  time  to  time.  The  water 
evaporated  is  to  be  replaced  by  tho  same 
quantity  of  fresh  water,  and,  as  soon  as  the 
solution  is  cooled,  it  is  to  bo  filtered  off. 
The  paper  is  then  dipped  into  it,  kept 
there  until  saturated,  and  then  dried. 
When  dry,  a  solution  of  the  perchloride  is 
applied  by  a  brush.  The  paper  is  folded 
up  and  preserved  from  the  action  of  the 
air  in  a  piece  of  waterproof  taffeta. 

Mosquitos,  Flies,  Ants,  Etc. — F.  Jager, 
a  German  traveler  in  the  East,  says:  "A 
tincture  prepared  by  macerating  one  part 
of  pyrethrum  roseum  in  four  parts  of  di- 
luted alcohol,  and  when  diluted  with  ten 
times  its  hulk  of  water,  applied  to  any  part 
of  the  body,  gives  perfect  security  against 
all  vermin.  I  often  passed  the  night  in  my 
boat  on  the  ill-reputed  rivers  of  Siam  with- 
out any  other  cover,  even  without  the  net- 
ting, and  experienced  not  the  slightest  in- 
convenience. The  'buzzing'  at  other  times 
so  great  a  disturber  of  sleep,  becomes  a 
harmless  tune,  and,  in  the  feeling  of  secu- 
rity, a  real  cradle  song.  In  the  chase, 
moistening  the  beard  and  hands  protects 
the  hunter  against  flies  for  at  least  twelve 
hours,  eveu  in  spite  of  the  largely  increased 
transpiration  due  to  the  climate." 

Mild  "Winteks. — The  past  winter  has 
been  mild  in  Europe  as  well  as  upon  our 
own  continent;  and  the  "  fact"  hunters 
state  that  in  1822,  1807  and  1791,  the  tem- 
perature was  as  unusually  warm  as  it  is 
this  year;  that  in  1692  the  Germans  never 
lighted  their  stoves;  that  1617,  1612,  1607 
were  likewise  wonderfully  mild;  that  in 
1538  the  gardens  were  full  of  flowers  in  the 
month  of  January;  that  in  January,  1421, 
cherries  ripened,  and  grapes  in  May;  and 
that  in  1172  the  trees  were  covered  with 
leaves,  Hewers  bloomed,  and  birds  built 
their  nests,  while  the  little  ones  fledged  in 
the  month  of  February. 


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ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST    ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Nov.  1st,  1864  ;    .Inly  24,  W06  :    and  Oct.  9,  1N0G. 


Awarded  the  First  Premium  «t  tlie  I?5iriK  Exposition. 


Ste»ni*slii  ps 


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UHrty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


Tli tin  any  Blower 


Now  In  use. 


One  of  these  Blowers  may  be  seen  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  ami  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  me  at  the  Almailen  Quicksilver  Mine;  Gritlley's 
Foundry,  GoM  Mill,  Nevada  ;  Muv.\  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parties,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARG-ION", 

4vl6  3m  Globe  Iron  Worku,  Stockton,  Cal. 


COLLIER   &  SILLIMA.N'8 
METALLIC    PRESSURE   PISTON    ROD    PACKING. 


liKClSTBR  youu  Lettkks  containing  money  addressed  to 
Us,  or  we  will  not  be  responsible.  Remittances  by  Express 
must  hi-  In  packages,  prepaid.  When  practicable,  It  is  beat 
to  remit  by  draft,  or  order,  on  eonie  Sau  Francisco  bank  or 


This  invention  relates  to  tlie  packing  vised  to  render  piston  rods  or  propeller  shafts 
steam  and  water  tight,  and  has  for  its  object  the  construction  of  a  metallic  packing,  which 
shall  be  operated  upon  by  gas,  the  vapor  or  liquid  exerting  the  pressure,  in  such  a  man- 
ner as  to  forma  perfectly  tight  joint.  It  also  consists  in  so  forming  the  gland  of  the 
stuffing  box,  that  it  shall  serve  as  a  support  and  guidefor  the  rod  and  shaft,  and  at  the 
same  time  afford  great  facility  for  lubrication. 

Two  small  openings  now  connect  the  inlerior  of  the  cage  with  the  source  of  press- 
ure— as  the  cylinder  in  an  engine  or  pump,  or  the  water  outside  of  the  ship  if  it  is  for 
a  propeller  shaft — so  that  the  greater  the  pressure  the  closer  are  the  rings  forced 
against  the  rod  and  inner  face  of  the  gland.  In  any  case  the  Packing  is  to  be  applied 
to  a  water  or  air  pump,  so  that  the  pressure  will  come  from  the  liquid  or  the  gaseous 
substance,  as  the  case  may  be.  One  of  the  most  important  uses  of  this  Packing  is  in 
the  stuffing  boxes  of  propeller  shafts,  in  which  case  the  openings  connect  with  the  out- 
side water,  the  pressure  on  the  rings  depending  upon  the  depth  to  which  the  shaft  is 
submerged.  This  device  is  simple,  and  not  easily  got  out  of  repair;  is  perfectly  effica- 
cious and  self-regulating,  and  in  the  case  of  shafts,  especially,  will  do  away  with  the 
great  expense  of  repairing  the  derangements  of  the  stuffing  box  which  now  so  fi  e  ^uently 
occur.  This  new  invention  has  already  been  adopted  on  the  Central  Pacific  Railroad 
and  by  some  of  the  principal  Flouring  Mills  in  San  Francisco  and  Sacramento,  and 
is  growing  at  once  into  popular  favor.  A  description  of  the  engraving  accompanying 
this  will  be  found  in  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Jan.  9,  lg69,  and  in  the  patentees' 
circular,  which  can  be  had  free  on  application. 

Certificates    of  Recommendation: 

Office  C.  P.  It.  It.  Co.  op  Cal.,  Sacramento,  Nov.  24,  1SG8. —  To  Whom  it  may  Concern: — This  Company  has 
made  a  thorough  practical  test  of  Collier  &  Silliman's  Patent  Metallic  Kod  Packing,  and  find  it  a  buperior 
mode  of  packing  to  any  other  in  use,  and  accordingly  rucomnicnd  it  to  all  others  interested. 

E.  B.  CROCKER,  Gen.  Agent  C.  P.  R.  It.  Co. 

This  is  to  Cekttfy,  that  we  have  been  using  the  Collier  &  Silliman's  Patent  Metallic  Rod  Packing,  and  find 
it  a  superior  mode  of  packing  to  any  other  in  use,  and  would  recommend  it  to  all  others  interested. 

SETH  H.  C-AJtFIELD,  Prop.  Pioneer  Mills,  Sac.  City  ;  Wm.  Etchells,  Engineer. 

For  sale  at  the  principal  Machine  shops  and  Foundries  in  San  Francisco.  Full 
particulars  can  be  obtained  by  addressing  ORRIN  COLLIER,  Sacramento,  Cal.,  or 
E.  B.  Silliman,  Bridgeport,  Ct. 

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Metallurgy. 


MO!SIIEIME  R\S 

PIONEER    MINING-    SCHOOL, 


METALtlTRGlC    WORKS. 

Having  established  tbe  Ant  Practical  Mining  and  Metal- 
lurgical SchooLln  the  United  state*,  i  would  call  the  at- 
tention of  gentlemen  who  may  wish  to  obtain   a  practical 

knowledge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

That  I  am  prepared  to  teach  all  the  above  brunches  In  less 
time  than  to  any  Europenn  Scbool. 

lalsouiidertuko  to  tuouy  and  work  any  kind  of  ore,  or 
mineral  substances. 

For  tonus,  apply  to  JOS.  MOSIIEI1UER, 

Practical  Cbemlsl  and  Metallurgist. 

Office,  328  Montgomery  street;  Metallurgic  Works.  3K>5 
Powell  street,  San  Francl«co.  GvJ8-Gm 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  the  U.  S.  B.  Mint,  8.  F.) 

Oince,  Ufa.  Oil  Commercial  Street,  opposite: 

the  Mint,  Nan  FranclMco. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED, 
The  enrrectess  of  which  Is  guaranteed   In   every  rennet. 
All  kinds  of  Ore  and  Mineral  tested,  assayed  and  analyzed 
In  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

Refers  by  permission  to  W.  C.  Ralston,  Cashier  Bank  oi 
California;  Messrs.  Ploche  A  Raycr<|iie,  Wm.  M.  Lent.  John 
D.  Fry,  E.Cahtll  iCo.,  A.  K.  Grim,  President  Pacific  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eekfeldt,  M.  and  R.  U.B  B.  Mint; 
Hale  ic  Norcross  S.  M.  Co.,  and  the  principal  mining  com- 
panies on  the  Coinstuck  Lode.  25vl7-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  U.  S.  Patent  Oflire 

may  he  employed  lirofe.^h.nully  as  a  Scikntific  Kxi-kht. 
ecological  e-xaiJiiimtioiiHand  Reports,  Analysis  ami  Assavs, 
etc.,  ere.  Practical  ail  vice  and  Investigation*  in  (lie  I'heui 
leal  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  examination 
of  new  chemical  methods  and  oroducls.  Address,  26  Pino 
street,  Rooms  H5  and  36,  New  York.  Always  in  from  12  to 
H.30.    aSF"  Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFEgeOR    WTJRTZ, 

Who  lathe  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
fill  ii^.sr.f  SoDIi;.M  IN  WORKING  <;<)LD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELERS' SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  at  tho 
above  address  nlWmation  in  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM    AMALGAM. 

All  Instructions  and  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  are 
spurious  and  unreliable.  WOHKINC  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OK  ORES,  Elc.  Prof.  W.  has  iu  opera 
lion  In  New  York  a  large  and  small  Hepburn  Pun,  for  work 
Inr  l.uno  or  2U-lb.  charges  ol  material  ior  expcrlmouta, 
purposes.  3vi7 


H.  TAYLOR. 


WM.  n.  TAFLOR. 


ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLURGISTS. 

SMELTING    WORKS, 

Eleventh  street,  between  Folxom  and  Howard, 

GALVATVIZING. 

Also,    Vnt l.riiWlmi,  Alloys  \\„-  Journal*,  Type 

und  Stamping    Metal*,  Tinner*   and 

Plumber*'  Solder,  JElc. 

Q3P*Thc  best  price  Riven  for  the  rnr st  rebellious  or  re- 
fractory ores.     Ores  and  minerals  assayed  and  analyzed. 
4Y18-3m 


G.  W.  STRONG, 

ASSAYER     AKO    WORKER    OP    ORES, 

No.  10  Stevenson  street,  near  Flrst.San  Francisco. 

Hichest  price  paid  for  choice  lots  of  Ores,  Sulphuiets,  as 
say  Ashes,   Sivcepim.'s,  etc.,  etc.     Students  instructed  lnall 
branehesot  Metallurgy,  on  liberal  terms. 
Hvl5qr. 


LEA  &  PERRINS' 

CKLKBB4TKD 

WORCESTERSHIRE  8ATJCE 

Declared   by  connnlscurg 
to  be  the  only 

GOOD  SAUCE. 

The  success  of  this  most 
delicious  and  unrivalled  c 
condiment  having  caused  " 
certain  dealers  to  apply  ilie  name  of  "Wor-  *J 
cestershire  Sauce  m  their  own  inferior  q 
compounds,  the  public  is  hereby  informed  -~ 
that  the  only  w.iy  to  secure  the  genuine 
is  to  auk  lor 

Lea  A"  Porrlns*  Sance, 

and  see  that  their  names  are   upon  the  ■£  J 
wrapper,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  &  I 

Some  ol'  the  foreign  markets  having  been  aJ  I 
supplied  with  a  spurious  Woreestcrshlie  O  ' 
Sauce,  upon  the  wrapper  and  labels  of 
which  tlie  names  of  Lea  and  Pcrrins  have  been  forced,  L 
and  P.  give  notice  that  they  hive  furnished  their  curres-" 
pondentKwitn  power  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed- 
ings agulnst  Manufacturers  and  Vendors  of  such,  or  any 
other  Imitations  bv  which  their  right  rnav  be  infringed. 

Ask  for  LEA  &  PERRINS'  Sauce,  and  see  name  on  tho 
Wrapper,  Label,  Buttle,  and  Siopper, 

Wholesale  and  for  Export  by  the  Proprietors,  Worcester: 
Crosse  &  Blackwell,  London,  elc..  elc;  and  bv  Oroccrs  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CROSS  &.  CO".,  San  Fran- 
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SULPHURETS ; 

WTiat  they  are; 

How  Assaved ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  Worked; 

With  a  Chnpter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  BIIWERALS. 

By  WM.  EAKSTOW,  M.  D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co,,  San  Francisco. 
For  «ale  at  this  Office—Price,  One  Hollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  enn  assay  bJsown 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc..  except  auchasara 
generally  to  be  found  In  the  Interior  t,Q,wni,  Ulvlatf 


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Trie  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors, 

Fos  the  Week  Ending  Pebedaby  23d. 
87,132. — Psipkoved    Amalgamated   Plate 
foe   Collecting   Gold   and    Silteb. — 
Melville  Attwood  and  John  Eoach,  San 
Francisco,  CaL : 

1.  I  claim  zinc  amalgam  for  coating 
metal  surfaces,  substituting  the  same  for 
amalgamated  copper  for  collecting  precious 
metals,  substantially  as  described. 

2.  The  application  of  mercury  to  metals 
covered  with  zinc,  substantially  as  and  for 
the  purposes  herein  described. 

If  successful,  this  invention  will  prove 
one  of  immense  importance  in  the  produc- 
tion of  the  precious  metals,  both  cheapen- 
ing and  greatly  extending  the  use  of  amal- 
gamated plates.  We  shall  speak  of  it 
again. 

87,222. — Improvement  in  Steam  Engine 
Lubbicatoks. — George  W.  Teasdale,  Lex- 
ington, Cal. : 

1.  I  claim  in  combination  with  the  globe 
A,  the  tube  B,  extending  to  near  the  top, 
and  the  screw  E,  for  regulating  the  supply, 
substantially  as  herein  described. 

2.  The  supply-passage  H,  together  with 
the  float  J,  and  stem  K,  for  closing  the 
passage  and  indicating  the  quantity  intro- 
duced, substantially  as  herein  described. 

3.  The  passage  C,  and  cock  D,  when  ar- 
ranged in  relation  to  the  above,  as  herein 
described. 

This  relates  to  that  class  of  oil  cups 
from  which  the  lubricant  is  introduced  to 
the  cylinder,  or  other  point  of  application, 
against  the  pressure  of  steam,  and  also  to 
such  as  should  furnish  a  constant  supply 
of  oil;  and  it  consists  in  so  constructing 
t  he  globe  that  after  it  has  been  filled  with 
oil  or  tallow,  it  will  allow  a  small  quantity 
to  pass  continuously  to  the  point  where  it 
is  needed,  till  it  is  all  exhausted.  This  is 
effected  by  constructing  the  globe  with  a 
discharge  pipe  passing  through  the  bottom 
to  the  point  of  delivery  and  rising  within 
it  to  near  the  top.  The  steam  rises  through 
this  pipe,  and  a  small  portion  is  constantly 
being  condensed.  This  condensed  water, 
by  its  greater  gravity,  sinks  to  the  bottom 
of  the  globe,  and  thus  raises  the  oil  so  that 
it  flows  down  the  tube  and  supplies  a  small 
quantity  continuously  till  the  globe  is  full 
of  jrater  and  the  oil  or  tallow  exhausted. 
The  water  is  then  drawn  off  by  a  cock  at 
the  bottom,  and  the  globe  again  filled  with 
oil.  A  small  float  is  so  arranged  in  the  np- 
per  part,  that  when  the  globe  is  full,  it 
rises  and  closes  the  supply  tube,  and  shows 
that  enough  has  been  introduced,  after 
which  the  process  goes  on  as  before. 
87,168.— Excavating  Machine. — Peter  W. 

Hamel,  San  Francisco,  Cal.: 

I  claim  the  roof  R,  over  the  working  end 
of  the  conveying  buckets,  to  protect  them 
from  land  slides,  substantially  as  described. 

This  is  an  improved  excavator  or  digging 
engine,  designed  to  work  in  sand  or  light 
earth,  constructed  so  as  to  be  removable  on 
rails,  and  having  buckets  similar  to  our  or- 
dinary dredging  machines,  but  so  arranged 
as  to  work  continuously.  It  has  also  a 
roof  or  covering  over. the  working  end,  to 
protect  the  buckets  from  the  effects  of 
slides  and  a  consequent  clogging  or  stop- 
page of  the  whole  machinery. 

The  following  will  be  published  with 
claims  and  notices  on  receipt  of  patents  : 

Febbuaby  16th. 
86,898.— "Washing  Fluids. — James  Bell,  of 

Sonora,  Tuolumne  Co.  Cal. 
86,931. — Winding    Ratchet. — For  Time- 
pieces.— Wm.  H.  Lamb,  San  Francisco. 
86,932. — Bbick  Elevatob. — Thomas  Mann, 

San  Francisco.  Ante-dated  Feb.  1, 1869. 
87,020. — Motive  Poweb  fob  Sewing  and 

otheb    Machines. — Jacob    Zuckerman, 

San  Francisco. 
87,077. — Elevated  Railway. — William  A. 

Sutton,  New  York,  aud  Eugene  Crowell, 

Sau  Francisco. 
87.0S2. — Folding    Cabd   Globe. — Dennis 

Townsend,  Fiddletown,  CaL 
Maech  2d. 
Folding  Seat  fob  Stbeet  Cabs. — Charles 

H.  Foster,  San  Francisco. 
Pbocess  of  Working  Silvee  Obes.— Henry 

Janin.  Virginia  City,  Nev. 
Horse  Shoe. — William  Rickie,    Stockton, 

Cal. 
Oscillating     Engine. — Horace      Bartine 

Martin,  San  Francisco. 
Boot    Detaching    Appabatus. — E.  Wake- 
man,  Brooklyn,  Cal. 
Pbojectiles. — R.  H,  Jones,  San  Francisco. 

Ante-dated  Feb.  21st. 
Appabatus  fob  Concentbating  Metallic 

Obes. — Zenas  Wheeler,  San  Francisco. 
Boot  Designs. — Amelia  Straipg,  Oakland, 

Cal. 


PREMIUM     FOR     BEST    CONCENTRATOR 

AWARDED  BY  THE 

MECHANICS'    INSTITUTE,    1868; 

ALSO   AT   THE   STATE  FAIR  FOR   1868, 
To   J.    HEIVXfrY. 


A  LARGE  NUMBER  OF  THESE 
IMPROVED    CONCENTRATORS 

Alt  F.  IX  PKACTICAL  TJSE  OX  THE  PACIFIC  COAST. 


Mb.  Hendy,  by  diligent  and  practical  application,  has  improved  his  Concentrators 
until  they  now  stand  unrivalled,  far  in  advance  of  any  yet  brought  to  public  notice. 
By  recent  alterations  in  the  patterns  for  these  machines,  they  are  now  made 
Sti-oiig-er  and  more  Durable  tliau  Ever. 


Office  of  North  Star  Mine,  Grass  Vallet,  Nov.  12,  1868. 
Joshua  Hendy,  Esq. — Dear  Sir :— I  take  pleasure  in  certifying  to  the  efficiency  of  the  two  last 
Concentrators  ordered  Irora  you.  We  have  run  them  steadily  since  July  last,  with  but  a  very  trifling 
expense  for  repairs.  The  additional  length  of  step  is  a  decided  improvement.  The  first  six  sent  to 
us  have  run  steadily  for  nearly  nine  months,  and  are  still  doing  good  work.  *  *  *  The  concen- 
trations from  the  eight  pans  alone  much  more  than  pay  our  entire  surface  expenses.  Without  them 
we  should  lose  a  large  proportion  by  any  system  of  concentration  now  in  use.  The  eight  Concentra- 
tors receive  the  pulp  from  our  24  stamps,  which  are  crushing  1,040  tons  per  month.  Our  sales  of 
Sulphurets  last  month  amounted  to  70  tons,  or  nearly  7  per  cent,  of  the  mass  crushed.  The  sul- 
phurets  from  the  reconcentration,  contained  about  10  per  cent.  sand.  In  addition  to  their  properties 
as  concentrators,  they  have  done  us  good  service  as  amalgamators,  they  having  saved  us  the  past 
mouth  50  ounces  of  hard  amalgam,  worth  £350,  which  otherwise  would  have  been  lost. 

Respectfully  yours^  J.  H.  CKOSSMAN,  Supt.  N.  S.  Mine. 

J.  HENITSr,  Patentee. 

Office  at  Union  Iron  Works. 


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City 

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reason  of  such  defect.  The  Patent  Office  always 
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seek  to  point  out  its  incorrectness,  unless  there 
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and  how  much  can  be  claimed  as  new  and  novel, 
and  be  covered  by  Letters  Patent.  This  is  one  of 
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charge.  Communications  kept  inviolately  secret, 
and  honest  and  reliable  advice  given.  Our  perma- 
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to  our  strict  compliance  with  our  obligations  to 
inventors. 

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sirable they  can  visit  and  give  us  personal  expla- 
nations— better  than  written  instructions. 

We  assist  in  bringing  valuable  inventions  to  the 
general  notice  of  the  public  throughout  the  Pacific 
Coast  by  illustration  or  description  in  the  columns 
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intelligent  and  thorough  understanding  of  the  ob- 
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inventions,  we  are  able  to  present  cases  more  intel- 
ligently to  the  Examiners  at  Washington  than  any 
other  agents. 

We  guarantee  inventors  against  losing  their 
cases  by  delay,  or  the  loss  of  their  money  in  re- 
mitting. 

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secured  cheaper  through  our  agency  than  any 
other,  however  flattering  may  be  the  induce- 
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VOLUME    XVIII. 

^\  »(  III  ln-jr        II. 


Table  of  Contents 


John«iin's  Baton  Separator 
Ami  AinalfRunator— tutu 

s  .Mm  rlii»  ing. 

The  Washoe  fan  Process. 

Hindoo  Phlloeuph.'. 

l'a<-illc|IUilriwd  i; !, 

Hi.   Age  ofSteel. 
Leaden  Sialnctltca. 
Industrial  Enterprise. 
Tlie  most  Valuable  Mine  In 

111.-   VV.TlJ. 

Tin-  Earth. 
Oold  Excitement  In  Scotland 
Bar.m  Von  lleiehenbnck. 
S.-partitiun  of  Bullion. 
Ban  Francisco  Manufacturing 
Notes. 

Culiivullon  of  the  Orange. 

BDelont  Kiio  Department. 

Willie  run:  Items. 

Resourccsand  Developments 

E.ir.l.NkKKlaG  MlsOKLLANr — 
Sanitary  Ellgincerli  g,  The 
Suez  Canal;  iJrand  EucJ- 
nourlng  Scheme,  Etc. 


Method  of  Mounting  Draw- 
ings and  Map-. 

MBCHaMOAb  misckllahy  — 
"Blowing  otr  "and  "  Fir- 
lnc";  Tile  Enlcycloldal  En- 
glno;Lliiitld  Fuel  In  France; 
Casting  Iron  Pipes;  Etc. 

il.ilili      MlSCKLLANV. — 

Transpiration  of  Gases;  Au- 
riferous Bucks  In  Africa  ; 
The  Himalayas;  Etc. 

Miming  a  on  ma  ay— Comprising 
lato  Intelligence  troui  the 
various  counties  and  dis- 
tricts In  California.  Arlzoi  a, 
Brlitsh  Columbia,  Iduho, 
Nevada.  Wyoming. 

flan  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

flan  Francisco  Market  Kates. 

Notices  to  Correspondents. 

-(lock  Prices— Bid  and  Asked. 

New  Incorporations. 

New  Patents  and  Inventions. 

San  Fruncisco  Mining  Share- 
holders' Directory. 


The  Shady  Side  of  this  week's  White 
Pine  history,  as  it  develops  itself,  may  be 
summed  up  in  a  growing  distrust  of  wild- 
cat, and  in  doubts  of  continued  very  rich 
yields  from  the  renowned  deposits  of  the 
district.  Wild-cat  is  very  innocent  as  yet, 
so  little  work  having  been  done  that  the  evil 
nature  of  the  beast  has  not  become  apparent. 
Two  hundred  millions  of  capital  stock  to 
several  hundred  of  actual  working  miners 
in  our  '  'mountain  of  solid  silver;"  the  weekly 
and  monthly  bullion  product,  as  stated  in 
another  column,  noted  in  comparison;  and 
the  fact  that  companies  considerthemselves 
dealing  in  millions  when  the  workings 
are  but  very  shallow,  and  the  ground 
unexplored  in  the  regular  mining  sense,  are 
facts  not  to  be  overlooked  by  the  excitable. 
Where  the  ore  occurs  in  seams  and  pockets, 
and  is  so  liable  to  run  out,  it  is  not  strange 
that  there  should  be  a  disposition  to  sell 
out,  with  fine  imaginative  colorings  thrown 
in  gratis  to, accompany  beautifully  execu- 
ted stock  certificates,  rather  than  to  strike 
the  pick  at  one  blow  through  a  promising 
vision  into  hard  realities  and  underground 
sterility.  One  correspondent  "understands" 
that  the  Eberhardt  is  getting  poorer  every 
day.  The  fact,  if  it  prove  a  fact,  charac- 
teristic of  that  region  (as  is  quite  pos- 
sible), that  silver  quartz  does  not  run 
very  definitely  in  ledges,  but  that  the 
laws  of  veins  are  so  modified  by  the 
intangible  and  broken-up  character  of 
limestone  as  to  prevent  all  systematic  pur- 
suit of  the  ore,  will  decide  merely  that  we 
shall  have  to  expect  White  Pine  to  be  a 
field  for  "  luck,"  rather  than  for  solid  work 
for  some  little  time  to  come,  until  White 
Piners  shall  have  more  thoroughly  learned 
to  read  the  method  and  manner  of  the  dis- 
tribution of  the  vein  matter  which  is  inter- 
esting to  them — quartz,  spar  and  chloride, 
or  the  sulphide  mineralizers  of  silver 
which  take  the  form  of  carbonates  at  the 
surface. 

"What  bothers  me,"  writes  a  White 
Piner,  "  is  to  know  what  one-tenth  part  of 
the  people  who  are  coming  here  will  do. 
When  you  come  to  speak  seriously  with 
those  who  are  deeply  interested  here,  they 
will  generally  admit  that  they  are  going  to 
make  somebody  pay  for  their  time,  and  they 
say  it  will  last  one  or  two  years. " 

We  might  quote  a  great  deal  of  matter 
unfavorable  to  White  Pine,  but  it  is  gener- 
ally expressed  in  a  style  of  conclusion  evi- 
dently premature.  The  Eeno  Crescent 
points  significantly  to  the  actual  bullion 
product  of  the  Eberhardt,  aud  candidly  ex- 
presses the  belief  that  "  White  Pine  is  not 
a  region  that  will  ever  exhibit  extensive 
mining  operations." 


Johnson's   Patent  Batea  Separator  and 
Amalgamator. 

All  experienced  niillmen  know  that  the 
principal  waste  in  milling  gold  and  silver 
ores  is  from  the  loss  of  granulated  or  pow- 
dered mercury,  and  the  gold  and  silver  that 
is  carries  off  with  it,  in  an  amalgamated 
state.  A  common  wet-battery  may  be  con- 
sidered a  perfect  amalgamator.  The  mer- 
cury put  into  the  same  is,  by  the  action  of 
the  stamps,  kept  in  a  constant  spray 
throughout  the  battery;  all  the  gold,  no 
matter  how  fine,  is  amalgamated  almost  as 
soon  as  it  is  liberated  from  the  rock.  The 
same  may  be  said  of  the  pan  and  barrel 
process.  But  the  sulphurets  contained  in 
the  rock,  and  the  wear  of  metallic  iron, 
whether  in  shoes,  dies,  or  the  grinding  sur- 
face of  iron  upon  iron,  as  in  pans,  corrupts 
the  mercury  aud  coats  it  with  a  film  of  iron 
or  other  extraneous   matter.      When  the 


run  to  waste,  or  at  the  discharge  from  the 
amalgamating  pans  or  barrels,  the  loss  from 
which  is  not  sufficient  to  pay  for  saving  by 
any  other  process. 

These  machines  are  made  of  cast  iron, 
five  feet  in  diameter,  and  covered  with  sheet 
copper,  which  will  be  constantly  coated 
with  mercury.  They  require  but  very  little 
power,  and  no  attendance  or  expense  after 
being  set  in  motion.  They  are  designed 
to  receive  the  stream  from  a  battery  or 
from  amalgamating  pans.  The  movement 
will  be  seen  by  reference  to  the  engraving, 
at  a  glance,  by  every  practical  mill  man, 
and  will  keep  the  sands  and  sulphurets 
loose  and  in  constant  motion  from  center 
to  circumference.  The  powdered  mercury 
containing  gold  or  silver,  is,  by  the  law  of 
gravitation,  precipitated  to  the  bottom  on 
the  copper.  The  weight  of  the  loose  sand 
and  water,  together  with  the  movement  of 
the  machine,  will  cause  a  gentle  friction, 


J0HNS0N'3    PATENT    BATEA    SEPARATOR    AND     AMALGAMATOR. 


mercury,  so  coated,  comes  in  contact  with 
stamps,  or  is  subjected  to  any  arbitrary 
friction,  it  is  divided  and  subdivided  into 
minute  particles,  each  one  assuming  a 
globular  form,  until  it  becomes  so  fine  that 
it  will  float  upon  the  surface  of  even  placid 
water;  but  a  slight  agitation  will  precipi- 
tate it  to  the  bottom,  with  the  other  heavier 
metals.  The  chief  object  sought  to  be 
gained  by  the  different  sulphuret  con- 
centrating machines  now  in  use,  is  to 
collect  the  powdered  mercury  with  the  sul- 
phurets, and  pass  off  the  lighter  and  useless 
sands.  By  this  process  the  separation  of 
the  precious  from  the  base  metals  is  incom- 
plete; as  the  sulphurets  carrying  with  them 
the  powdered  mercury  have  to  be  subjected 
to  a  further  separating  process  before  the 
object  sought  is  attained,  and  at  a  cost  for 
labor  and  machinery  which,  oftentimes, 
only  high  grade  ores  will  justify. 

In  Johnson's  separating  machine  it  is 
claimed  that  the  desideratum  of  saving  the 
powdered  mercury  is  fully  accomplished, 
in  one  process,  and  that  without  extra  cost 
for  labor — making  the  machine  an  import- 
ant acquisition  to  mill  owners,  even  in  the 
working  of  the  lowest  grade  of  ores;  as, 
for  instance,  taking  the  stream  directly 
from  a  wet  battery,  where  it  is  allowed  to 


sufficient  to  concentrate  the  powdered 
mercury.  When  concentrated,  the  amal- 
gam adheres  to  the  copper,  whilst  the  mer- 
cury flows  on  down  to  the  recess  in  the 
rim,  where  it  is  confined,  and  the  sands 
and  sulphurets  are  allowed  to  discharge 
over  the  top  of  the  rim  all  around  upon  a 
circular  apron,  terminating  in  a  sluice. 
This  machine  is  simple,  new,  novel  and 
to  all  appearances  should  prove  effective. 
The  machine  is  about  five  feet  in  diameter, 
and  will  weigh  about  1,000  pounds.  The 
The  cost,  for  a  pair,  will  be  about  $500,  or 
$300  for  a  single  machine.  The  inventor 
is  Mr.  S.  Johnson,  of  this  city,  who  has 
obtained  a  patent  for  the  same  through  the 
Mining  and  Soientieio  Press  Patent 
Agency.  Manufactured  and  for  sale  by 
Howland,  Angel  &  Co.,  at  the  Miners' 
Foundry. 


Important  Improvement. — The  enter- 
prising publishing  house  of  H.  H.  Ban- 
croft &  Co.,  of  this  city,  have  purchased  a 
lot  on  Market  street,  a  short  distance  west 
of  Third,  running  through  to  Stevenson, 
on  which  they  will  erect  an  immense  build- 
ing, sufficiently  large  to  accommodate,  for 
some  time  to  come,  their 


Efficient  Fire  Departments. 

How  important  a  desideratum  fire  de- 
partments of  the  greatest  possible  practical 
efficiency  are  in  large  cities,  need  not  be 
asserted  after  witnessing  the  havoc  and  pit- 
iable ruin  occasionally  made  in  a  few  min- 
utes' time  by  an  unchecked  conflagration. 
It  is  gratifying  to  be  able  to  note  that  very 
few  destructive  fires  have  occurred  in  San 
Francisco,  for  a  long  time,  notwithstanding 
our  wooden  houses  and  high  winds.  With- 
out unduly  praising  our  Fire  Department 
for  this  result,  the  reasons  are  evident.  Our 
telegraphic  alarm,  and  paid  steam  fire  en- 
gine systems  are  efficient.  The  city's  em- 
employes  are  wide  awake.  No  fire  can 
break  out  but  that,  with  the  greatest  cer- 
tainty, in  a  few  minutes  there  is  a  powerful 
steam-projected  deluge  of  water  playing 
upon  it;  and  all  the  appointments  are  in 
the  hands  of  experienced  persons,  who 
know  the  character  of  every  building  in 
their  precinct. 

Comparing  this  system  with  others  still 
in  vogue  in  nearly  all  of  the  sleepy  ancient 
cities  of  the  old  world,  one  may  be  excused 
for  taking  some  little  pride  in  American 
handiness.  Prevention  there,  as  in  the 
tinsel  and  wooden  cities  of  China  and  Ja- 
pan, is  the  chief  reliance.  When  a  fire 
does  occur  in  those  ancient  centers  of  civ- 
ilization, the  effect  is  rather  ludicrous  to 
our  traveling  barbarians.  One  will  witness 
on  the  continent  for  example,  a  commotion 
on  the  streets,  caused  bysomeveryunmusi- 
cal  demonstrations  from  a  long  old-fash- 
ioned country  dinner  horn,  projecting  from 
the  topmost  habitable  cranny  of  an  adja- 
cent church  steeple.  The  firemen  depart 
hastily  for  their  homes  to  don  the  proper 
legal  dress,  and  in  due  time — a  quarter  to 
half  an  hour,  perhaps — a  few  ridiculously 
inadequate  machines — small-wheeled,  anti- 
quarian curiosities — are  dragged  along. 
The  military  with  their  muskets  come  to 
the  rescue  in  large  force,  but  not  to  work, 
their  business  being  simply  to  wall  out  the 
populace.  If  the  building  burns  down 
quietly,  and  the  adjoining  fire-wall  does  its 
duty,  the  demonstration  is  considered  suc- 
cessful. 

A  recent  illustration  of  the  efficiency  of 
our  paid  fire  department,  occurring  very 
near  home,  demands  especial  notice  in  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Press.  On  the 
floor  underneath  this  office  a  fire  broke  out 
at  5  o'clock  on  Tuesday  morning  last. 
Damage  was  done  on  the  lower  floor  amount- 
ing to  about  $1,000.  The  firemen  broke 
open  our  doors,  passed  through,  chopped 
a  hole  through  the  floor  in  the  rear,  and 
extinguished  the  flames  without  causing  a 
title  of  di.mage  in  the  office,  or  even 
pieingany  type.^TJnder  the  old  system  this 
item  might  have  amounted  to  many  hund- 
reds of  dollars. 


The  Overland  Monthly  for  April  con- 
tains articles  entitled  "Outside  the  Lines," 
"A  Day  in  Panama,"  "  A  Cup  of  Eio  Cof- 
fee," "A  Consulate  among  the  Fejees,"  "A 
Prospector's  Story,"  "Touch  of  Nature," 
"Chinese  Women  in  California,"  "Savings 
increasing  busi- 1  Banks  of  California,"  "  On  the  Texan  Prai- 
ness.  This  structure  will  be  first  class  in  I  ries,  "and  poetry  entitled  "Tu-duy,"  "Friar 
construction,  and  as  near  earthquake-proof  '  Pedro's  Bide,"  and  "Sunset  from  '  Puu 
as  bricks  and  iron  can  be  made.  '  j  Mahoe.'  "  ' 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Communications. 


In  this  Department  we  invite  the  frer  macussiON  of  all 
proper  subjects— correspondents  alone  bchig  responsible  for 
the  ideas  and  theories  they  advance. 


Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 

Steam   Plowing. 

The  New  York  Society  of  Practical  En- 
gineering held  its  regular  meeting  at  the 
Cooper  Institute,  on  the  evening  of  the 
16th  of  February,  James  A.  Whitney,  Pres- 
ident in  the  chair,  William  B.  Harrison, 
Recording  Secretary.  Dr.  A.  W.  Hall 
read  an  elaborate  paperon  "Steam  Plowing 
in  England  and  America,  its  History,  Sys- 
tems and  Connections  with  the  Bread  Sup- 
ply-" 

In  approaching  the  subject  of  Agricul- 
tural Engineering,  and  especially  that  part 
relating  to  steam  tillage,  the  speaker  was 
not  unmindful,  he  said,  of  the  skepticism 
which  prevails  as  regards  the  steam  plow 
ever  being  made  to  take  the  place  of  plow- 
ing by  animal  power  in  this  country,  but 
argued  that  the  partial  success  of  many 
steam  plowing  devices  in  this  country  and 
Europe,  showed  these  skeptics  not  justified 
by  the  facts  in  the  case.  In  proceeding 
with  his  topic,  he  touched  upon  many  col- 
lateral subjects,  and  particularly  the  re- 
sources of  this  country,  agricultural  and 
mineral.  He  showed  by  statistics,  that 
with  our  agricultural  resources  properly 
developed  we  could  feed  and  clothe  the  en- 
tire population  of  the  world,  but  under  the 
present  Btate  of  cultivation,  he  said  we 
could  not  previously  provide  bread  for  our 
own  population  for  a  single  year  of  fam- 
ine. He  held  that  a  successful  system  of 
steam  plowing  would  amply  guard  against 
any  such  contingency  as  famine,  which 
though  not  probable,  is,  at  least,  possible; 
further,  such  a  system  would  add  in  a  great 
measure  to  the  intrinsic  wealth  and  great- 
ness of  our  nation.  He  then  referred  to 
that  universal  law  of  progress  which  seems 
to  declare  that  necessities  develop  resource, 
and  instanced  the  steam  engine,  the  tele- 
graph, and  other  important  inventions,  as 
examples  of  the  operations  of  that  law.  He 
lield  that  the  course  of  events  points  un- 
erringly to  the  successful  steam  plow  as  the 
next  coming  revolutionizing  invention, — 
the  crowning  agricultural  consummation  of 
the  age. 

In  the  classification  of  the  different  plans 
that  have  been  tried,  the  gentleman   stated 
that  in  all,  but  four  principles  have  been 
involved.     The  first  and   oldest  plan   em- 
braces all  those  devices  in  which  driving 
wheels  are  used,  as  in  locomotives.     This 
plan,  it  was   stated,  had  never  succeeded 
on  account  of  great  weight,  complication, 
cost,  and  inability  to  move  over  soft  or  un- 
even ground.    The  second  class  included 
all  those  plans   in  which  are  used  rotary 
shafts  armed  with   spades,   forks,  or  other 
digging  arrangements,  which  perform  the 
double  office  of  loosening  the  soil  and  pro- 
pelling the  machine.     The   objections    to 
the  first  plan  applied  to  this,  also,  the  more 
fatal  objection  of  the  small  working  capac- 
ity claimed  for  it.     The  third  plan   men- 
tioned was  that  known  as  the  English  or 
Eowler  plan,  which   he  said  must  be  ad- 
mitted   possesses    considerable  merit,   as 
proved  by  the  fact  that  there  are  now  more 
than  a  thousand  in  permanent  use,   with 
the  number  constantly  increasing.  Though 
not  meeting  the  conditions  of  economy  in 
this   country,    he  stated    that  no  foreign 
farmer  had  dispensed  with  the  system  men- 
tioned,  after  having   once  tried  it.     This 
plan  in  its  latest  improved  form  consists  of 
two    20-horse-power    locomotive    engines, 
stationed    at    opposite  sides  of   the  field, 
across  which  the  plows  are  windlassed  back 
and  forth  by  means  of  rope  wound  around 
pulleys  on  drums.     One   engine   pays  out 
rope  while  the  other  winds  up,  meanwhile 
moving  along  by  their  locomotive  power, 
as  the  plowing  progresses.     It  was  stated 
that  this  apparatus  complete,  costs  in  Eng- 
land $8,000.     The  fourth   plan,  the   inven- 
tion of  Dr.  Hall,  patented  five  years  ago, 
was  next  considered.     This  consists  in  a 


simple  portable  engine  of  about  14-horse- 
power,  placed  on  a  common  wagon  truck, 
and  provided  with  a  set  of  traction  pulleys, 
between  which  passes  a  wire  rope,  its  ends 
being  securely  anchored  at  opposite  sides 
of  the  field.  In  whichever  direction  the 
steam  is  let  on,  the  engine  moves,  drawing 
itself  by  its  infallible  hold  upon  the  rope, 
and  pulling  after  it  a  gang  of  half  a  dozen 
or  more  plows.  It  was  claimed  that  this 
apparatus  would  in  a  day  plow  more  than 
can  twelve  teams  of  horses,  at  a  saving  of 
two-thirds  in  current  expenses.  The  esti- 
mated cost  of  this  machine  was  $2,500,  in- 
cluding a  mile  of  wire  rope.  Its  many  ad- 
vantages over  the  English  plan  were  clearly 
shown  by  the  inventor. 

An  interesting  discussion  followed  the 
reading  of  this  paper,  and  several  ideas  re- 
lating to  further  improvement  in  steam 
plowing  were  advanced.  The  meeting  then 
adjourned. 

[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press.! 

Origin  of  the  Washoe  Pan  Process. 

"  Strange  it  is,  such  difference  he 
'Twixt  tweedledum  and  tweedledee." 

Editors  Press  : — It  is  consoling  that 
the  motto  of  my  letter,  if  not  the  matter, 
met  Mr.  Paul's  approval. 

Captain  Hatchjwas  mining  and  working 
silver  ores  in  the  State  of  Sinaloa,  Mexico, 
long  before  the  discovery  of  silver  in 
Washoe.  On  his  arrival  at  the  latter  place, 
he  used  substantially  the  French  mill,  a 
modification  of  the  "Boneficio  de  Cazo," 
or  kettle  amalgamation.  He  substituted 
iron  for  the  copper-bottomed  pan,  or  kettle 
of  the  Mexicans,  and  iron  mullers  for  the 
wooden  stirrer.  These  were  the  only  dif- 
ferences in  the'apparatus.  The  chemicals 
were  the  same  as  those  used  by  the  Mexi- 
cans and  South  Americans  for  the  last  300 
years. 

Though  T  claim  for  him  the  merit  of 
introduction,  I  do  not  claim  for  him  any 
invention  or  discovery.  Mr.  Paul  admits 
that  he  was  "a  fine  worker  of  metals,"  but 
as  he  (Mr.  P. )  tells  us  that  he  beat  him,  it 
is  to  be  inferred  that  he  himself  is  a  finer. 

The  Pan,  Barba,  Kettle,  Cazo,  Fondon, 
Cocimieuto,  or  Washoe  pan  process,  are, 
with  but  slight  differences  in  detail,  pre- 
cisely identical  in  principle,  and  suitable 
for  the  treatment  of  chlorides,  iodides,  bro- 
mides, iodo-bromides,  simple  sulphnrets, 
and  oxides  of  silver,  and  as  stated  in  my 
letter  of  the  20th  of  March,  also  for  native 
silver,  electrum  and  amalgam.  I  fail  there- 
fore to  see  anything  but  &  possibly  more  con- 
venient arrangement,  that  Mr.  Paul  can  lay 
claim  to. 

Referring  to  the  remark  that  all  improve- 
ments in  metallurgy  are  claimed  as  either 
English,  French  or  German,  or  of  some 
other  foreign  country,  I  may  observe  that 
I  fully  endorse  Mr.  Paul's  sentiments.  Cap- 
tain Hatch  was  an  American,  and  if  the 
credit  due  to  him  is  claimed  for  another, 
let  us  hope,  for  consistency's  sake,  that  he  is 
also  a  native  born  American.  J.   s. 


JSngineerinff . 


Tule  Gbowth. — The  Paeheco  Gazette 
says  that  a  small  redwood  box  was  recently 
dug  out  from  an  overlaying  surface  pof 
more  than  three  feet  of  tightly-matted  tule 
roots.  It  is  thought  that  the  box  could 
not  have  remained  in  the  position  in  which 
it  was  found  more  than  eighteen  or  twenty 
years  at  most;  and  yet  during  that  time 
that  deep  bed  of  tule  had  formed  over  it. 
This  fact  affords  a  striking  evidence  of  the 
rapid  accumulation  of  vegetable  matter 
through  the  (.growth  of  this  plant,  and 
points  to  the  probability  of  an  economical 
care  of Jits  growth  being  made  an  import- 
ant aid  in  the  reclamation  of  overflowed 
land.  A  large,  if  not  the  principal  part  of 
the  material  entering  into  the  composition 
of  this  plant  is  derived  from  the  carbonic 
acid  of  the  atmosphere,  which,  with 
proper  care  may  be  retained  in  its  solid 
state,  to  aid  iu  elevatiug  the  land  above 
the  overflow. 


Sanitary  Engineering. 

The  influences  which  climate,  water  and 
soil  exercise  upon  human  life  should  be 
subjects  familiar  to  the  civil  engineer.  Not 
the  builder  only,  but  he  who  lays  out  dis- 
tricts, should  study  them.  The  subject 
cannot  be  agitated  too  frequently.  Dr. 
Bumsey  recently  addressed  the  "Health 
Department  of  the  National  Association 
for  the  Promotion  of  Social  Science,"  and 
made  practical  suggestions,  which  de- 
serve,— says  Engineering, — "the  best  con- 
sideration of  the  legislature." 

By  means  of  the  circulation,  every  "par- 
ticle of  blood  in  the  body  is  submitted  to 
the  purifying  action  of  the  air  in  2^  min- 
utes, according  to  some  physiologists,  while, 
according  to  others,  the  time  is  limited  to 
half  a  minute.  Whichever  computation  be 
adopted,  it  is  very  certain  that  where  the 
natural  conditions  of  the  atmosphere  are 
neglected  the  blood  becomes  vitiated,  and 
health  deteriorated  with  great  rapidity. 
Where  the  air  is  free  to  circulate  there  are 
35  parts  of  carbonic  acid  gas  in  100,000. 
In  towns  of  any  magnitude  80  parts,  and 
in  ill- ventilated  rooms  and  work-shops  from 
100  to  700  parts.  But  this  is  not  all:  where 
human  beings  are  crowded  together  the  air 
becomes  quickly  loaded  with  organic  mat- 
ter of  inconceivable  minute  forms,  a  fact 
confirmed  by  the  recent  conclusive  experi- 
ments made,  by  order  of  the  War  Office, 
by  Professor  de  Chaumont,  M.  D.,  of  Net- 
ley  Hospital,  in  the  prisons  and  barracks  of 
London.  According  to  M.  Lemaire  (Comptes 
Rendues  October  14,  1867)  skin  dirt  is 
composed  of  perspiration,  oily  matter,  and 
dust.  When  allowed  to  accumulate,  it  is 
found  to  contain  myriads  of  microscopic 
beings,  vegetable  and  animal  (Bacteria  and 
Vibrios),  which  convey  specific  germs  of 
disease  to  the  human  system.  If  to  these 
organic  particles  there  be  added, — says  Dr. 
Rumsey, — "the  pulmonary  exhalations  of 
phthisical  and  scrofulous  persons,  charged 
with  elements  of  disease,  believed  by  many 
to  be  contagious,  we  may  obtain  some  clue 
to  a  source  of  atmospheric  vitiation  in 
dense  populations,  of  which  there  is  not 
the  faintest  popular  notion." 

It  is  in  vain  that  our  architects  exercise 
their  skill  in  devising  modes  of  ventilation 
in  our  houses;  for  not  only  is  the  motion 
of  the  air  in  towns  impeded  by  the  proxim- 
ity and  hight  of  buildings,  but  the  great 
purifying  element  (oxygen)  being  ex- 
hausted, it  cannot  be  restored  by  motion 
only.  The  necessity,  then,  for  the  intro- 
duction of  a  supply  of  pure  air  becomes  as 
obvious  as  that  of  pure  water,  to  which 
the  public  is  at  length  aroused;  and  here, 
we  submit,  is  a  problem,  the  solution  of 
which  may  well  occupy  the  attention  and 
the  skill  of  our  most  accomplished  civil 
engineers;  while  in  the  valuable  discovery 
of  Cavallo,  of  the  power  which  air,  sub- 
jected to  the  electric  current  (ozone)  exer- 
cises on  organic  matter  "by  resolving  or- 
ganisms into  primitive  and  innocuous 
forms,"  we  have  another  question  of  quite 
as  great  importance  for  our  chemists. 

The  Suez  Canal. — In  view  of  the  speedy 
opening  of  the  Suez  Canal,  various  exper- 
iments are  being  made  in  the  part  already 
finished,  to  ascertain  how  fast  steamers  can 
go  in  it,  and  how  rapidly  sailing  vessels  can 
be  drawn  through  it  without  injury  to  its 
sides.  The  length  of  the  canal  is  about 
110  miles,  so  that  at  ten  miles  per  hour, 
only  eleven  hours  need  be  occupied  in  pass- 
ing from  sea  to  sea.  A  steamer  of  2,000 
tons  burden  is  in  course  of  construction 
at  Hartlepool,  England,  at  present,  de- 
signed to  traverse  the  Baltic  in  summer, 
and  to  run  by  the  Suez  Canal  to  the  East 
Indies  in  winter.  At  Newcastle  other 
steamers  of  1,400  and  1,500  tons  are  being 
built  to  carry  out  pit  coals  and  bring  back 
Indian  cottons. 


and  machine  shops  in  this  city,  and  are 
nearly  ready  to  be  forwarded  to  their  des- 
tination. The  supply  310  miners  inches, 
or  four  million  gallons  a  day,  at  its  lowest- 
stage.  The  water  is  pumped  up  through 
12  inch  pipe,  iu  successive  stages.  Along 
this  water  course  are  about  forty  mill  sites, 
some  ten  or  twelve  of  which,  belonging  to 
Mr.  Von  Schmidt,  are  located  between 
Treasure  Hill  and  Hamilton;  and  about 
thirty,  the  property  of  Mr.  Perley  and 
others,  lying  to  the  southward  towards  Po- 
cotillo.  It  is  estimated  that  the  works  can 
amply  supply  fifty  mills  of  twenty  stamps 
each. 

A  Grand  Engineering  Scheme. — In 
December  last,  General  B.  S.  Roberts,  U. 
S.  A.,  read  a  paper  before  the  Connecticut 
Scientific  Academy, — says  the  New  York 
Times, — on  the  Hydraulics  of  the  Conti- 
nent. "He  undertook  to  show  that  the 
system  of  confining  the  flood-waters  of  the 
Mississippi  River  in  one  narrow  channel, 
by  dyking,  is  obstructing  the  creative  laws 
of  delta  bottoms  and  basins,  and  working 
the  most  serious  evil  by  emptying  into  the 
Gulf  of  Mexico  the  delta-forming  material 
that  would,  if  the  waters  were  left  free, 
spread  themselves  over  the  low  marshes 
and  swamps,  and  in  time  raise  them  up  to 
higher  levels,  by  the  cumulative  process  of 
delta  deposit,  and  create  cotton  lands.  He 
made  a  very  clear  demonstration  of  an  easy 
and  economical  plan  of  engineering  these 
dykes  by  a  system  of  waste  weirs,  that 
should  create  artificial  rivers  and  carry  all 
the  flood-waters  into  tho  swamps,  morasses, 
bayous,  etc.,  of  the  Mississippi  basin. 

He  insists  that  all  the  flood-waters  that 
come  from  the  great  Western  tributaries 
can  be  controlled  and  made  available  to 
undo  the  evil  that  had  its  beginning  with 
the  French  and  Spanish  who  commenced 
this  vicious  plan  of  dyking  when  they 
owned  the  States  of  Louisiana  and  Florida, 
and  the  vast  country  west  of  the  Missis- 
sippi. 

After  engineering  and  disposing  of  the 
flood-waters  of  the  Mississippi  that  come 
from  the  great  Western  tributaries,  he  pro- 
poses another  plan  for  engineering  the 
waters  of  the  Lakes,  so  as  to  supply  at  all 
seasons  to  the  Upper  Mississippi,  the  Illi- 
nois and  Ohio  rivers,  enough  of  their  sur- 
plus waters  to  fix  a  minimum  low  water 
navigation.  He  makes  Lake  Superior  the 
natural  feeder  of  the  Upper  Mississippi, 
and  demonstrates  the  ease  with  which  all 
the  waters  that  empty  out  of  it  down  the 
Sault  St.  Marie  can  be  canaled  into  the 
headwaters  of  Rum  River,  and  through 
that  channel  into  the  Mississippi,  into  the 
falls  of  St.  Anthony.  The  waters  of  Lake 
Huron  and  Lake  Michigan,  that  are  emptied 
into  Lake  Erie  through  the  St.  Clair  River, 
by  deepening  the  Chicago  River,  and  car- 
rying them  in  an  artificial  bed  to  the  head 
of  navigation  of  the  Illinois  River.  In  like 
manner  he  would  draw  from  Lake  Erie  the 
waters  that  discharge  themselves  over  the 
Falls  of  Niagara,  by  deepening  the  Grand 
River,  and  from  its  head  waters  cutting  an 
artificial  river  to  the  head  of  the  Beaver 
River,  and  down  that  into  the  Ohio." 


The  Sacramento  Gas  Co.  has  increased 
its  capital  stock  from  $500,000  to  $1,000, 
000,  in  shares  of  $100  each.  A  dividend 
%  per  cent,  has  been  declared.  The  price 
of  gas  in  SacrameDto  is  $9  per  thousand 
feet. 


Sewerage  and  the  Sea  Wall. — In  re- 
gard to  Dr.  Stout's  charge  of  a  want  of  pro- 
vision for  sewerage  in  connection  with  the 
new  sea  wall,  the  engineer  in  charge,  Mr. 
Wm.  J.  Lewis,  shows  that  the  Doctor  has 
spoken  unadvisedly,  and  says:  "We  ex- 
pect, in  cooperation  with- the  owners  of 
property,  to  present  in  a  short  time  a  water 
frontage  and  permanent  structures  between 
Montgomery  and  East  streets  which  will 
favorably  compare  with  similar  improve- 
ments in  the  principal  maritime  cities  of 
the  world." 


White  Pine  Water  Wobks.  — The  steam 
pumps,  boilers,  pipe,  and  machinery  for 
the  Von  Schmidt  Water  Works  at  White 
Pine,  are  being  made  at  various   foundries 


Telegeaphio. — The  Oregon  Steam  Navi- 
gation Company  have  completed  their  line 
of  telegraph  from  Portland  to  Umatilla  on 
the  31st  inst. 

The  French  Atlantic  Cable  is  on  board 
the  Great  Eastern  at  Sheerness,  and  is  to  be 
laid  in  July.  The  distance  from  Brest  to 
St.  Pierre  is  2,325  miles. 


Pacific  Railroad  Bonds. — As  an  evi- 
dence of  the  confidence  which  European 
capitalists  are  beginning  to  manifest  in  the 
permanence  of  our  institutions,  we  may  in- 
stance the  fact  that  the  bonds  of  the  Cen- 
tral Pacific  Railroad  are  now  being  almost 
exclusively  taken  up  abroad,  and  on  terms 
far  more  favorable  than  the  Company  has 
heretofore  been  able  to  realize  from  Amer- 
ican capitalists.  The  bonds  of  the  Union 
Pacific  Road,  although  not  quite  so  much 
sought  after,  are  nevertheless  being  rap- 
idly absorbed  in  the  same  quarter.  When 
we  reflect  that  European  banks  have  for 
years  held  in  their  vaults  not  less  than 
$500,000,000  of  idle  capital,  with  no  pres- 
ent prospect  of  any  employment  for  the 
same  in  Europe  or  Asia,  this  renewed  con- 
fidence in  American  securities  gives  prom- 
ise of  most  important  results,  which,  if 
rightly  improved,  may  be  made  to  aid 
largely  in  the  development  of  the  varied 
industrial  interests  of  the  Pacific  Coast. 


Th|e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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Mechanical. 


"Blowing  off'  and  "  Firing." 

Two  of  the  sources  of  tlio  waste  of  fuel 
used  in  the  generation  of  steam, — or  rather, 
of  the  waste  of  heat  obtained  from  that 
fuel,— are,  improper  firing  and  the  use  of 
impure  water.  Tho  Scientific  American  has 
au  article  upon  the  subject,  in  which  the 
statement  is  made,  that  careful  experiment  a 
made  under  the  supervision  of  experienced 
engineers  show  tho  loss  of  fuel  caused  by 
■be  necessary  "blowing  off,"  even  with 
good  management,  to  be  about  33  per  cent, 
of  tho  total  amount  used.  "  Iu  the  British 
navy  oue-half,  or  near  that  quantity,  of  the 
total  amount  of  water  is  extracted  from  the 
boilers  by  means  of  brine  pumps,  and  al- 
though this  immense  loss  of  heat  is  equiva- 
lent to  nearly  three- fourths  of  tho  whole 
consumption  of  fuel  on  the  grates,  it  has 
been  found  that  incrustations  of  variable 
thickness  will  invariably  form  after  a  voyage 
of  a  few  weeks'  duration.  In  the  Freneh 
navy  tho  blow-off  is  continuous,  the  water 
in  the  boilers  being  kept  at  0.10  of  total 
concentration,  so  that  one-half  pound  is 
blown  off  for  every  one  pound  transformed 
into  steam,  or  one-half  pound  is  blown  off 
for  every  one  and  one-half  pounds  of  feed 
water,  corresponding  to  three  degrees  (ob- 
served while  hot)  of  the  standard  saturom- 
cter  adopted  by  the  service.  In  the  Dutch 
navy  the  blow-off  is  effected  by  hand,  peri- 
odically, according  to  the  indications  of  the 
salinometer,  care  being  taken  to  allow  the 
water  to  rise  three  or  four  inches  above  its 
normal  level  in  the  boiler  before  opening 
the  blow-off  cocks." 

The  only  way  of  avoiding  the  waste  of 
heat  is  by  using  only  perfectly  pure  water. 
This  is  secured  by  the  use  of  condensers, 
of  which  there  are  many  forms,  most  of 
them,  however,  open  to  objections  of  one 
kind  or  another. 

The  firing  of  a  furnace,  although  appar- 
ently a  simple  matter,  is  by  no  means  prop- 
erly done  by  all  who  make  it  their  business. 
A  difference  of  as  much  as  one-fourth  of 
the  amount  of  fuel  used,  is  perceptible 
under  the  management  of  two  different 
stokers.  The  following  rules  for  the  guid- 
ance of  such  of  that  class  as  are  willing  to 
learn,  are  given  by  W.  Wye  Williams,  C. 
E.,  and  are  quoted  in  the  article  aforesaid: 

1.  Begin  to  charge  the  furnace  at  the 
bridge  end,  and  keep  firing  to  within  a  few 
inches  of  the  dead  plate. 

2.  Never  allow  the  fire  to  be  so  low  be- 
fore a  fresh  charge  is  thrown  in  that  there 
shall  not  be  at  least  four  or  five  inches  of 
clear,  incandescent  fuel  on  the  bars,  and 
equally  spread  over  the  whole. 

3.  Keep  the  bars  constantly  and  equally 
covered,  particularly  at  the  sides  and  bridge 
end,  where  the  fuel  burns  away  most  rap- 
idly. 

4.  If  the  fuel  burns  unequally,  or  into 
holes,  it  must  be  leveled  and  the  vacant 
spaces  filled. 

5.  The  large  coals  must  be  broken  into 
pieces  not  bigger  than  a  man's  fist. 

0.  Where  the  ash-pit  is  shallow  it  must 
be  frequently  cleared  out.  A  body  of  hot 
cinders  overheat  and  burn  the  bars. 


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Liquid  Fuel  in  France. — An  American 
who  signs  himself  "  H.  H.  H.,"  writes  from 
Paris  to_  the  Scientific  Am&'ican,  describing 
a  practical  test  recently  witnessed  by  him 
in  that  city,  of  the  working  of  an  American 
invention  for  the  use  of  liquid  fuel  in 
steam  making.  The  engine  was  of  15-horse 
power.  The  fuel  used  was  ' '  the  refuse  of 
oil,"  at  the  rate  of  two  gallons  per  hour. 
Its  cost  was  three  cents  per  gallon,  say  $7 
per  ton.  A  ton  of  coal, — he  says, — will  oc- 
cupy 44  cubic  feet;  liquid  fuel  only  33, — and 
the  latter  will  evaporate  more  than  twice  as 
much  water  as  the  former.  The  labor  re- 
quired is  moreover  only  about  one-tenth 
that  necessary  for   managing  a  coal  fire. 

After  several  hours  running,  it  was  found 
that  the  ratio  of  oil  consumed,  to  the  evap- 
oration obtained,  had  diminished  to  about 
one-half  the  amount  used  at  first. 

The  writer  says  that    capitalists    have 


bought  the  patent  tot  several  European 
countries,  at  a  1 1 i :-;  1 1  figure.  The  inventor 
considers  the  plane  specially  applicable  to 

metallurgical  | i    .  and  has  d< 

and  patented  furnaces  for  such  processes 
which  are  calculated  for  the  use  of  liquid 
fuel.  Tho  scientific  and  practical  gentle- 
men who  were  present  at  the  trial,  unani- 
mously gave  it  as  their  opinion  that  the  use 
of  liquid  hydrocarbon  as  a  fuel  was  a  "  suc- 
cess." 


The  Epicycloidal  Engine. — The  London 
Milan;/  Journal  reports  a  paper  read  by  Mr. 
Laird,  at  a  recent  meeting  of  the  London 
Association  of  Foremen  Engineers,  entitled 
"The  Epicycloidal  Engine;  au  Effort  to- 
wards Improved  Screw  Propulsion."  "The 
modern  Bhort-stroke  horizontal  screw  en- 
gine," said  Mr.  Laird,  "owes  its  short- 
comings to  the  desire  to  pack  tho  whole 
machine  in  the  smallest  possible  compass. 
That  engine,  however,  is  the  best  which, 
with  a  given  total  length,  has  the  longest  con- 
necting-rod. Thedisadvantages  of  the  short 
counecting-rod  may  be  comprehended  as 
thus:  1  st,  Increased  friction  produced  by  the 
augmentated  rubbing  pressure  of  the  guide 
pieces;  2d,  a  certain  amount  of  increased 
friction  on  the  joint-piu  between  the  piston 
and  connecting-rod;  3d,  increased  friction 
at  the  crank-shaft  bearings  due  to  the  alter- 
nate lift  and  down  pressure  upon  the  shaft; 
4th,  and  most  important  of  all  perhaps,  the 
irregularity  of  motion  induced  by  two  vio- 
lent pressures  succeeding  each  other  at 
short  intervals,  and  the  long  pause  inter- 
vening when  the  force  is  very  small.  In 
the  epicycloidal  engine  two  cylinders  of 
rather  unusual  length  are  placed  on  either 
side,  and  parallel  to  the  screw  shaft.  To 
the  ends  of  the  piston-rods  guide-blocks  or 
slippers  are  keyed,  or  otherwise  secured. 
Two  pins  pass  through  the  blocks,  and 
these  carry  friction  rollers  with  V  edges. 
The  rollers  work  into  epicycloidal  grooves, 
cut  on  the  circumference  of  a  barrel,  and 
thus  communicate  to  the  latter  a  rotary  mo- 
tion. The  barrel  communicates  motion  to 
the  serew-shaft  and  propeller.  The  object 
is  to  create  on  the  face  of  the  barrel  such  a 
curve  as  would  give  the  action  of  the  crank 
transmitted  to  the  travel  of  the  piston.  In 
order  to  obtain  this  end  the  circumference  of 
the  barrel  was  divided  into  a  given  number 
of  parts  (say)  12,  and  half  its  length  into 
144,  or  the  square  of  12.  Then,  starting 
from  the  middle  with  2  on  the  circumfer- 
ence, and  drawing  a  line  to  4  on  the  half 
length — from  3  to  9,  4  to  16,  5  to  25,  and  so 
on  till  reaching  12  to  144 — a  geometrical 
curve.  The  alternate  action  of  the  friction 
rollers  into  the  groove  give  the  required  ro- 
tary motion." 

Casting  Iron  Pipes. — An  exchange  gives 
the  following  French  method:  "The  boxes 
for  easting  the  tubes  are  set  up  on  end,  in 
a  semi-circle,  around  a  crane  that  com- 
mands the  whole  of  them,  and  consists  of 
two  semi-cylindrical  jointed  portions  con- 
nected by  pins.  At  their  lower  end  is  a 
valve,  serving  to  close  the  tube,  while  a 
conical  depression  in  the  middle  receives 
the  spindle  of  the  pattern  and  of  the  core, 
exactly  centering  them.  Tubes  of  different 
sizes  are  provided,  so  that  there  need  not 
be  more  than  one  and  a  half  or  two  inches 
space  between  the  pattern  and  the  walls, 
and  the  labor  of  stamping  is  thus  dimin- 
ished. Small  apertures  in  the  tubes  per- 
mit the  escape  of  the  gases.  The  mold  is 
made  in  the  usual  manner,  the  patterns  be- 
ing of  smooth  and  polished  iron,  and  turned 
round  onee  on  the  axis,  before  being  with- 
drawn, by  means  of  the  crane.  Heated 
gas  is  then  admitted  from  the  furnace  into 
and  through  the  tube  until  the  sand  is  per- 
fectly dry,  which  takes  from  one  to  two 
hours.  The  core  is  then  inserted,  and  the 
casting  effected.  The  connect  between  the 
furnace  and  the  casting  tube  is  established 
by  means  of  a  slide  or  valve." 

Fire-Proof  Flooring. — A  new  French 
plan  for  making  the  floors  of  warehouses 
fire-proof,  consists  in  first  spreading  upon 
the  planks  a  layer  of  clay  about  an  inch  in 
thickness,  and  running  upon  this  a  layer 
of  asphalt  about  half  an  inch  thick.  Nu- 
merous experiments,  it  is  stated,  have 
proved  the  efficacy  of  this  as  a  protection 
against  the  spread  of  fire,  and  it  has  been 
adopted  in  all  the  corn  stores  of  the  Gen- 
eral Omnibus  Company  of  Paris. 

Varnish  for  Artists. — A  good  varnish 
for  mechanical  and  architectural  drawings, 
maps,  etc.,  is  obtained  by  dissolving  in  one 
gallon  of  alcohol  one  pound  of  white  shel- 
lac, one-quarter  of  a  pound  of  camphor, 
and  two  ouuees  of  balsam  fir.  This  varnish 
dries  rapidly,  and  has  been  successfully 
used  by  experienced  artists. 


Scientific  Miscellan ;  ■ 


Transpiration  or  Gases.  —  The  Engi- 
neer reports  a  lecture  delivered  on  January 
30th,  at  the  Royal  Institution,  by  Dr.  Od- 
ling.  IIo  said  that  in  the  passage  of  gases 
through  capilliary  tubes,  the  same  quantity 
of  any  oue  gas  will  pass  in  the  same  time, 
all  the  conditions  being  equal,  whatever 
may  be  tho  material  of  the  tube;  probably 
because  the  sides  of  the  tube  are  lined  with 
a  still  layer  of  the  gas,  so  that  the  moving 
portion  does  not  touch  them.  "Each  gas 
has  its  own  rate  of  transpiration,  hydrogen 
traveling  through  tho  orifices  rnuoh  more 
rapidly  than  oxygen.  If  the  two  gases  be 
mixed,  tho  rate  of  transpiration  will  not  be 
that  of  the  mean  between  the  two  gases, 
but  the  rapid  hydrogen  will  impress  its  rate 
upon  the  slow  oxygen,  a  fact  at  pres- 
ent which  is  quite  inexplicable.  When  the 
capillary  tubes  are  very  small  indeed,  gases 
diffuse  through  them  at  entirely  different 
rates,  which  rates  are  inversely  as  the 
square  roots  of  the  specific  gravity  of  the 
gases.  When  hydrogen  diffuses  into  air,  it 
travels  at  the  same  relative  rate  as  into  a 
vacuum,  but  not  at  the  same  real  rate; 
whenever  one  gas  diffuses  into  another, 
there  is  reciprocal  action ;  and  when  four 
parts  of  hydrogen  diffuse  into  air,  one  part 
of  air  will  diffuse  into  hydrogen,  so  that 
there  is  an  effective  pull  of  three  volumes 
of  hydrogen.  To  show  this  diffusion,  Dr. 
Odling  took  six  long  clay  tobacco-pipe 
stems,  and  connected  them  together  at  the 
ends  with  joints  of  black  india-rubber  tub- 
ing. He  then  decomposed  water  in  a  flask, 
by  means  of  an  electrical  current,  and  al- 
lowed the  explosive  mixture  of  oxygen  and 
hydrogen  to  pass  along  the  bore  of  the 
pipes.  The  hydrogen  all  diffused  out 
through  the  substance  of  the  clay,  whilst 
one-fourth  its  bulk  of  common  air  diffused 
inwards.  Nothing,  therefore,  was  delivered 
at  the  further  end  of  the  pipes  but  a  non- 
explosive  mixture  of  oxygen  and  common 
air.  He  then  held  up  a  long  glass  tube 
with  a  bulb  at  the  end,  and  asked  the  list- 
eners to  assume  the  globe  to  be  a  cell  of 
the  lungs,  which,  in  expanding  and  con- 
tracting, causes  air  to  flow  backwards  and 
forwards  through  the  tube.  This  explains 
the  mechanical  action  of  the  lungs,  and  it 
is  believed  that  they  take  up  oxygen  from 
the  air  by  diffusion.  Ether  will  diffuse 
more  rapidly  into  hydrogen  than  into  air. 
Gases  will  also  pass  through  other  than  cap- 
illary and  porous  septa;  they  will  pass 
through  cold,  soft,  colloid  substances,  such 
as  india-rubber,  albumen,  and  some  of  the 
metals,  but  the  rate  of  passage  is  again  al- 
together different." 

Auriferous  Rocks  in  Southeastern 
Africa. — This  was  the  subject  of  a  paper 
read  at  a  meeting  of  the  Geological  Society 
of  London,  January  27th,  by  Sir  R.  L 
Murchison.  We  find  it  reported  in  the 
London  Mining  Journal.  The  author  of  the 
paper  was  Dr.  Sutherland,  who,  fourteen 
years  ago,  expressed  the  opinion  that  gold 
would  be  found  in  the  metamorphic  rooks 
of  Natal.  A  few  months  since  Mr.  Parsons 
found  this  metal  by  washing  the  iron-sand 
of  some  of  the  southern  rivers  of  the  col- 
ony. The  gold  is  in  microscopic  rounded 
grains.  Dr.  Sutherland  considers  that  the 
gold  is  diffused  as  minute  particles  in  the 
granite  and  gneiss  underlying  the  Silurian 
rocks  of  South  Africa.  These  old  gneissic 
rocks  are  much  contorted,  include  exten- 
sive veins  and  lenticular  masses  of  quartz, 
and  are  traversed  by  basalts.  The  Silurian 
strata,  resting  uneouformablyon  the  gneiss, 
have  been  invaded  by  igneous  matter 
(which  is  never  granitic) ,  and  though  gen- 
erally horizontal,  are  frequently  flexuous, 
and  in  some  places  greatly  faulted,  to  the 
extent  of  even  1,000  feet,  together  with  the 
gneissic  rocks  beneath.  These  latter  have 
been  deeply  eroded  by  the  rivers,  frequently 
to  the  depth  of  500,  1,000,  and  even  of 
3,000  feet  in  some  valleys;  and  in  the  al- 
luvia of  these  valleys  gold  occurs.  The 
valleys  have  sometime  evidently  com- 
menced in  great  displacements,  forming 
"  valleys  of  elevation,"  on  which  the  de- 
nuding agency  has  been  operating  ever 
since,  In  certain  mountains  in  the  basin 
of  the  St.  John's  River,  Natal,  dioritic  rock 
traverses  the  secondary  strata;  and  along  the 
line  of  contact  it  contains  copper  ores,  with 
100  grains  of  gold  to  the  ton. 

Mr.  David  Forbes  was  glad  to  find  that 
Dr.  Sutherland  corroborated  his  views  as 
to  the  occurrence  of  gold  in  two  ways  : 

1,  In  auriferous  granite,  as  in  Wicklow 
and  elsewhere. 

2.  In  eruptive  diorite,  a  basic  rock  with- 
out free  quartz,  and  certainly  of  post-oolitic 


date,  almost  always  accompanied  by  copper 
veins.  Most  California  alluvial  deposits  of 
gold  were  derived  from  this  class  of  rocks. 
In  constructing  some  of  the  railways  of 
South  America  the  granite  was  found  to  be  so 
soft,  from  decomposition,  that  it  could  be 
cut  with  tho  pick  and  spade,  and  this  soft- 
ened granite  when  washed  produced  gold. 
Professor  T.  Rupert  Jones  considered  that, 
by  means  of  Dr.  Sutherland's  communica- 
tion, the  Laurentian  and  Silurian  rocks 
were  now,  for  the  first  time,  to  be  recog- 
nized as  existing  beneath  the  DicynoUoa 
rocks  of  the  Natal  ridge. 

The  Himalayas.— Robert  Von  Schla- 
gentweit,  one  of  three  brothers  from  Mu- 
nich, who  have  been  traveling  in  the  East 
for  the  last  fourteen  years,  recently  lec- 
tured at  Stoinway  Hall,  New  York.  Ho  had 
just  concluded  a  course  of  eleven  lectures 
before  the  Lowell  Institute  at  Boston.  The 
brothers  traveled  separately  and  in  dis- 
guise, having  only  occasional  meetings, 
months  apart,  previously  agreed  upon.  The 
lecturer  was  listened  to  at  Steinway  Hall 
with  great  interest  as  he  described  the 
charming  Sprinagor,  with  its  artificial  isl- 
ands and  swimming  gardens, — its  exquis- 
itely beautiful  women  and  its  symmetrical 
men.  "  Here  also  grows  the  veodara,  which 
appears  asif  covered  with  gold  dust,  which, 
with  the  sun  shining  upon  it,  looks  truly 
gorgeous."  The  lecturer  described, — says 
the  Tribune, — ' '  the  wonderful  effect  of  the 
sudden  transition  from  rich  vegetation  to 
snow-clad  mountains,  of  which  216  had  al- 
ready been  measured,  17  of  which  meas- 
ured 25,000  feet,  40  over  23,000  feet,  and 
120  over  20,000  feet,  while  the  much-re- 
nowned Mt.  Blanco  measures  only  15,784 
feet.  The  Gaurisankar  or  Mt.  Everest 
measures  29,002  feet;  the  next  highest 
mountain  in  tho  Himalayas  is  the  Kanihin- 
iinca,  reaching  the  hight  of  28, 156  feet,  or 
2,000  feet  more  than  the  famous  Dhovala- 
ghiri."       

The  Solar  Prominences. —  Professor 
Alexander  Hersehel,  of  Glasgow,  recently 
lectured  upon  this  subject.  He  said  that 
the  theory  of  M.  Faye  as  to  the  constitu- 
tion of  the  sun  was  very  difficult  to  be 
shaken,  and  was  the  one  generally  received; 
viz.,  that  the  sun  is  purely  gaseous  in  its 
nature,  and  is  composed  of  substances  vol- 
atilized by  the  intensity  of  the  heat  :  "In- 
candescent solid  or  liquid  matter  always 
gives  a  continuous  spectrum,  but  the  light 
of  the  sun  shows  a  spectrum  which, 
though  nearly  continuous,  is  cut  here  and 
there  by  fine  dark  lines.  Such  effects  can 
be  produced  on  earth  by  placing  an  absorb- 
ing gas  between  the  spectroscope  and  a 
white-hot  body  emitting  the  light  under  ex- 
amination. Hence  it  is  believed  that  the 
white-hot  particles  in  the  sun  float  in  and 
are  covered  by  a  gaseous  atmosphere.  That 
the  solar  prominences  are  gaseous  in  their 
nature,  was  proved  by  the  spectroscopic 
observations  of  the  last  eclipse,  and  al- 
though the  observers  vary  in  their  accounts 
of  the  lines  they  observed,  all  tend  to  show 
that  burning  hydrogen  is  very  plentiful 
outside  the  more  luminous  photosphere  of 
the  sun.  The  largest  prominence  of  blaz- 
ing gas  seen  during  the  eclipse  was  about 
90,000  miles  high." 

Speed  of  Signaling  through  Carles. 
The  "  speed  of  signaling"  through  a  tele- 
graph cable  varies,— other  things  being 
equal,  —as  the  square  of  the  uninterrupted 
length.  That  is  to  say,  if  a  cable  were  di- 
vided into  two  equal  parts,  the  speed  of 
signaling  through  either  would  be  four 
times  as  great  as  through  the  entire  cable 
in  one  piece.  So  the  gain  in  speed  by 
dividing  a  cable  into  parts  would  be  iu 
proportion  to  the  number  of  those  parts. 

Early  American  Maps. — Rev.  D.  L. 
Woods,  late  President  of  Bowdoin  College, 
secured  reduced  copies  of  thirty-two  early 
maps  relating  to  the  discoveries  on  the 
northeastern  coast  of  America.,  during  the 
first  half  of  the  16th  century.  They  are 
soon  to  be  reproduced  among  the  collec- 
tions of  the  Maine  Historical  Society.  He 
discovered  also  a  manuscript  of  Richard 
Hakluyt,  drawn  up  at  the  request  of  tiir 
Walter  Kaleigh,  in  1584,  giving  au  account 
of  the  results  of  the  "Western  Discoveries 
lately  attempted."-  Am.  Journal  Sci.  and 
Arts. 


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White  Pine  Summary. 

VEINS   UNDER    CHLOEIDE   FLAT. 

In  the  Charles  &  Teresa  mine,  an  old 
location,  for  a  thousand  feet  on  "the  ledge," 
Captain  Malletthas  struck  not  only  §10,000 
ore,  but  a  vein;  at  the  lowest  workings 
three  feet  in  width ,  in  regular  casing,  and 
dipping  to  the  west  at  an  angle  of  between 
twenty-five  and  thirty  degrees.  The  vein 
is  of^quartz,  and  spar,  and  is  well  filled 
with  horn  silver,  the  latter  appearing  in 
broad  scales  wherever  a  mass  of  ore  breaks, 
seeming  to  permeate  every  portion  of  it. 
The  appearance  of  the  rock  at  the  lowest 
depth  reached,  indicates — says  the  White 
Pine  Nev>s — a  regular  system  of  veins  run- 
ning through  Chloride  Flat. 

NAMES. 

There  are  so  many  mines  of  nearly  or 
quite  the  same  name  at  White  Pine,  that 
the  personal  names  of  owners  are  coming 
into  favor  as  the  best  means  of  avoiding 
confusion. 

Antimonial  Sulphurets. — The  St.  Law- 
rence ledge,  near  Hamilton,  shows  beauti- 
ful ruby  silver,  in  quartz.  The  News  men- 
tions especially  several  rich  specimens,  as 
beautiful  as  the  rarest  ever  obtained  at 
Austin. 

Fissures  Lined  with  Spae. — One  of  the 
characteristics  of  Treasure  Hill  is  that 
these  are  frequently  traced  to  a  connection 
with  chloride  deposits.  The  Canton  shaft, 
for  example,  followed  a  fissure  of  this  kind 
to  a  depth  of  115  feet  and  struck  rich  chlo- 
ride ore.  Whether  these  fissures  are  con- 
tinuous cracks,  or  mere  cavernous  openings 
caused  by  the  well  known,  and  frequently 
observed  dissolving  influences  of  water  upon 
limestone,  appears  to  be  very  imperfectly 
determined.  Some  of  the  larger  chloride 
bodies  are  very  possibly  re-fillings  of  such 
openings,  where  the  limestone  for  some 
reason  or  other  was  more  easily  dissolved 
out  than  elsewhere.  The  spar  following 
the  fissure,  being  nothing  but  limestone, 
was  deposited  there  very  probably  by  the 
same  solutions  that  deposited  either  the 
quartz  or  the  chlorides,  or  that  metamor- 
phosed the  latter  from  sulphurets.  It  is 
nothing  astonishing  or  novel  therefore  to 
find  that  there  is  frequently  a  connection 
between  them,  for  both  seem  to  have  trav- 
eled the  same  road.  But  if  quartz  and 
lime  accompany  silver,  it  is  yet  not  safe,  as 
we  know,  to  conclude  that  the  reverse  is 
inevitably  true — that  silver  accompanies 
either  quartz  or  spar  wherever  they  occur 
in  metalliferous  regions. 

Cases  of  Shabp  Practice,  may,  in  the 
excitements  that  steep  Treasure  Hill,  be 
overlooked,  after  a  few  days,  in  that  vicinity, 
on  the  principle  that  "  might  is  right,"  and 
the  successful  money-catchers  be  encour- 
aged by  all  the  world  to  hold  their  heads 
aloft.  But  at  this  distance  from  Treasure 
Hill  the  attempts  of  Brandow  and  of  the 
honest  minor,  (we  are  sorry  that  our  im- 
perfect memory  prevents  us  from  doing 
justice  to  his  name,)  to  obtain  a  look  even 
less  commendable  than  the  raids  of  our  en- 
terprising burglars  and  highway  robbers 
in  San  Francisco.  A  successful  burglar 
may  enjoy  the  satisfaction  of  getting  away 
with  his  spoil  and  his  neighbors'  not  being 
the  wiser  of  it.  But  a  mining  sharp  is 
sure  to  be  found  out  at  the  very  instant 
that  he  pockets  his  gain ;  and  tricks  like 
those  referred  to  must  cause  the  rogues  a 
fine  sensation  in  the  act  of  being  caught. 

Indefinite  Bepoets  of  newly  discovered 
rich  districts,  "  eighty  miles  southeast "  of 
here  or  there,  circulate  so  plentifully  m  the 
silver  regions,  and  there  is  so  little  to  them 
ordinarily,  that  justice  cannot  be  done  in 
making  much  notice  of  them  at  the  present 
time.  Silver  and  copper  of  course  exist, 
nearly  everywhere,  in  traces;  the  additions 
to  this  fact,  as  detailed  in  the  reports, 
varying  to  a  considerable  extent,  as  the  im- 
aginative capacity  of  the  observers.  Their 
effect,  however,  will  be  to  develop,  in  the 
end,  substantial  deposits  in  more  than  one 
good  locality  besides  'White  Pine. 


Before  the  Summer  is  ended,  says  the 
Reese  Eiver  Reveille,  there  will  be  no  place 
on  the  map  of  the  region  between  the  Wa- 
satch and  the  Sierra  Nevada  that  can  prop- 
erly be  marked  as  "  unexplored  regions," 
but  in  these  blank  spaces  may  be  towns  and 
cities,  with  all  the  busy  life  of  prosperous 
communities.  This  is  possible,  and  from 
facts  lately  come  to  light,  is  more  than 
probable.  Few  would  have  thought  one 
year  ago  that  upon  this  lofty,  rocky  peak 
would  be  built  a  city  of  six  thousand  in- 
habitants, which  at  this  time  would  become 
famous  throughout  the  world.  Now  every 
barren  rock  will  be  examined,  and  none  so 
precipitous,  snow-covered,  or  cloud-capped 
will  repel  the  silver  hunter. 

About  the  Diamond  Bidge. — The  most 
important  developments  yet  made  in  the 
Diamond  range  are  in  the  Eureka  district, 
where  the  ore  occurs  under  conditions  sini- 
lar  to  that  of  White  Pine.  It  exists  chiefly 
m  the  form '  of  deposits  in  limestone,  and 
the  ore  produced  in  many  of  the  claims  is 
of  a  high  grade.  Experiments  have  shown 
that  much  of  the  ore  may  be  treated  suc- 
cessfully by  smelting,  and  a  company  is 
now  engaged  in  building  a  furnace  for  the 
purpose,  which  will  be  completed  this 
month.  There  appears  to  be  no  doubt  of 
the  success  of  these  smelting  works,  and 
when  it  is  known  Eureka  will  receive  a 
share  of  the  attention  now  concentrated  on 
White  Pine.  Besides  the  smelting  ores, 
others  suited  to  the  process  of  amalgama- 
tion are  said  to  exist  in  abundance,  and 
several  tons  have  been  worked  at  the  Man- 
hattan mill  in  this  city  which  yielded  hand- 
somely of  silver.  The  slight  explorations 
of  prospectors  encourage  the  belief  that  the 
Diamond  range  is  highly  metalliferous. — 
Reveille,  March  15th. 

The  Weathee  during  the  last  days  of 
March  was  fine  at  Hamilton,  says  the  tele- 
graph, with  northerly  winds  and  passing 
clouds  ;  thermometer  60°  during  the  day, 
below  freezing  at  night.  Streets  bare.  At 
Treasure  City,  and  on  Treasure  Hill,  the 
snow  was  melting  very  slowly,  but  on  the 
30th  and  31st  there  came  another  snow 
storm, — snow  in  the  mountains  but  rain 
principally  in  the  valleys, — which  stopped 
the  stages,  and  treated  passengers  who  gen- 
erally went  on  "footing  it,"  to  an  old 
style  rough  time,  there  being  six  inches  of 
snow  in  Buby  valley.  To  imagine  it  is 
enough  for  us. 

Population,  Houses,  Etc. — We  are 
told  by  different  correspondents  that  more 
work  is  to  be  found  by  new  comers,  at  pres- 
ent in  connection  with  building,  than 
mining,  about  Treasure  Hill.  Before  July 
40,000  people  are  counted  upon,  that  will 
have  to  be  housed  somewhere  in  the  dis- 
trict. Employment  is  promised  to  at  least 
20,000  miners  and  millmen.  In  Treasure 
City  the  lower  side  of  Main  street  is  built 
up  solid  for  half  a  mile  in  length,  with  one 
story  and  quite  often  two  story  houses, 
which  are  devoted  to  merchandizing  and 
saloons;  the  upper  side  of  Main  street,  we 
are  told,  "is  devoted  principally  to  what 
the  old  French  chroniclers  call  ' '  La 
noblesse  de  robe,"  that  is  to  say,  the  gentle- 
men of  the  law," — who  are  surely  in  force 
enough  to  secure  justice  to  everybody  that 
may  deem  that  he  has  a  right  to  be  rich, 
and  who  finds  himself  left  in  the  lurch  by 
an  unjust  world.  Accommodations  still 
fall  far  short  of  the  demand,  and  as  lumber 
enough  cannot  be  had,  even  carpenters  by 
the  score  are  said  to  be  lying  idle;  the  local 
sawmills  being  of  but  small  capacity  and 
entirely  unable  to  supply  the  demand  made 
on  them  by  the  towns  of  Treasure  City, 
Hamilton,  Silver  Springs,  Eberhardt, 
White  Pine  City,  Swansea,  Babylon,  Poeo- 
tillo,  etc.  Streets  and  grades  are  not  yet 
established.  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.,  in  con- 
nection with  the  Bank  of  California,  have 
purchased  two  lots  on  the  west  side  of 
Main  street,  near  Virginia  street,  and  will 
build  thereon  a  fire-proof  building  of  stone, 
having  forty-six  feet^front,  with  a  depth  of 
sixty  feet. 

A  private  letter  states  that  a  number  of 
persons  have  left  White  Pine  to  get  work 
on  the  railroad.  *  *  The  Daily  Inland 
Empire,  published  by  Ayers  and  Putnam, 
formerly  of  Virginia  City,  has  made  its  ap- 
pearance. *  *  That  part  of  Lander 
county  in  which  White  Pine  is  at  present 
situated,  says   the  Reveille  of  March  25th, 


appears  to  be  exceedingly  insalubrious  to 
"  witnesses."  In  the  return  of  the  Deputy 
Sheriff  made  to  the  District  Court  that 
morning  there  were  affidavits  from  three 
physicians,  and  a  certificate  from  the  fourth 
setting  forth  that  the  persons  subpoened 
were  too  sick  to  "travel  to  Austin."  *  * 
Three  stages  containing  some  27  passengers 
for  White  Pine,  nearly  all  old  miners  and 
prospectors,  left  Virginia  City  on  the  22d. 
Letters  received  there  at  present  are  said 
to  be  about  half  and  half  as  to  the  pros- 
pects in  paradise.  *  *  During  the  last 
week  Hamilton  presented  a  scene  of  life 
and  business  not  often  witnessed  in  older 
cities.  The  street  in  front  of  the  offices  of 
Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  and  the  Pacific  Union 
Co.  has  been  almost  entirely  blockaded 
with  goods  of  all  kinds.  *  *  During  the 
month  of  March,  up  to  the  27th,  bullion  to 
the  amount  of  842,994.22  was  shipped  from 
the  express  office  of  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co. 
During  the  preeeeding  week  the  Pacific 
Union  Express  Co.  shipped  from  their 
office,  38  bars  of  bullion,  weighing  3,864 
pounds,  and  valued  at  $63,599.  *  *  The 
Board  of  Brokers,  at  Treasure  City,  is  not 
yet  fully  under  way.  The  number  of  mem- 
bers is  limited  to  50.  A  regular  member's 
seat  commands  a  premium  of  $200.  No 
quotations  are  yet  reported. 

Elko  of  To-Day. — There  are  some  ninety 
tents  and  three  or  four  board  houses  in 
Elko.  There  are  about  forty  places  where 
whisky  is  sold,  some  ten  places  where  gen- 
eral merchandise  is  sold,  one  drug  store, 
two  butcher  shops,  some  dozen  lodging 
tents,  two  harness  and  two  blacksmith 
shops,  a  good  many  apple  and  peanut 
stands,  one  place  of  general  trade,  kept  by 
Kate  Forrest,  and  one  hurdy-gurdy  house. 
Mr.  Erlanger  says  there  is  no  work  being 
done  in  Elko  except  the  putting  up  of  a 
tent  occasionally,  though  considerable 
preparation  is  being  made  to  commence 
farming  in  the  country  adjacent. — Enter- 
prise. 

Mining  and  Milling.— The  California 
mine,  says  the  telegraphist  to  the  Bulletin, 
bids  fair  to  rival  the  Eberhardt.  *  *  The 
Katie  lode  near  the  toll  house  on  the  road 
to  Shermantown, ^is  four  feet  in  thickness, 
and  has  the  appearance  of  being  a  true  fis- 
sure vein.  Quite  a  number  of  very  fine  ap- 
pearing veins  have  been  found  in  that  vi- 
cinity lately,  and  the  locality  is  rising  into 
high  favor  with  the  prospectors,  says  the 
White  Pine  News.  *  *  At  Shermantown 
two  mills — the  Oasis  and  Moore  &  Bor- 
ker's — are  steadily  at  work  on  a  full  supply 
of  ore  from  the  miDes  of  the  Eberhardt  Co. 
The  first  mill  is  running  on  ore  producing 
$600  per  ton,  and  the  other  on  ore  of  a 
lower  grade,  producing  only  at  the  rate  of 
$250  per  ton.  Sixteen  tons  per  diem  are 
reduced,  producing  in  the  agm-egate,  $7,000 
daily.  *  *  Extensivecontractshavebeen 
let  for  doing  work  in  the  Florida  mine  and 
on  the  mines  of  the  Manhattan  Co.  *  * 
The  Happy  Jack  vein  carries  metal  through- 
out, and  range,  from  $136  to  over  $900  per 
ton.  It  is  estimated  that  the  entire  mass 
will  work  near  $900  per  ton.  *  *  The 
Phcenix  mine  has  been  further  developed 
and  now  shows  a  breast  of  splendid  ore, 
between  well  defined  walls  of  from  twenty 
to  thirty  feet.  It  is  located  near  the  Peter 
Bice  toll  road,  about  a  quarter  of  a  mile 
from  Hamilton,  and  is  said  to  be  the  most 
promising  ledge  on  that  side  of  Treasure 
Hill.  The  company  are  taking  out  several 
tons  of  ore  daily,  which  it  is  estimated  will 
mill  from  $200  to  $500  per  ton.  *  *  The 
Wheeler  mine,  beyond  the  small  pox  hos- 
pital from  Hamilton,  is  in  a  vein  contain- 
ing plentifully  the  black  sulphurets  of  sil- 
ver, which  the  editor  of  the  Inland 
Empire  traces  from  the  well-defined  crop- 
pings  observable  near  the  northern  base  of 
Treasure  Hill,  by  way  of  the  Virginia, 
Parker,  Phcenix  and  Featherstone  mines; 
forming  quite  a  list  of  valuable  mines  in 
the  vicinity  of  Hamilton,  to  which  the  Mag- 
gie, Donnelly  and  others  might  be  added. 

Prospecting  and  New  Developments. — 
Mr.  James  Basey  has  explored  several 
mountain  ranges  lying  between  the  White 
Pine  and  Eagan  ranges,  and  found  mineral, 
but  is  not  satisfied  with  the  prospects  ob- 
tained. In  Patterson  district  he  found 
about  100  men  engaged  in  prospecting.  A 
large  number  of  very  promising  veins  have 
been  found,  the  mostvaluable  appearing  to 
be  the  Grey  Eagle  and  the  Peck,  which 
show  a  width  of  about  six  feet,  and  crop 
out  for  a  distance  of  three  or  four  thousand 
feet.  About  three  miles  north  of  the  Grey 
Eagle  are  the  Curtis  and  'McClure  ledges, 
which  are  very  wide  and  assay  $95.  *  * 
Judge  Lindsley  and  four  other  gentlemen 
left  Shermantown  on  the  25th  instant,  for 
the  purpose  of  examining  the  mines  of 
Grant,  Troy  and  Beveille  districts.  *  * 
The  Black  E.igle  ledge,  located  six  weeks 
ago,  in  the  Spring  Mountains,  7  miles  north 
of  Hamilton,  has  developed  a  rich  deposit 


of  a  gold  and  silver  ore,  the  gold  largely 
predominating — some  of  the  rock  being 
literally  spangled  with  the  precious  metal. 
The  lode  is  represented  to  be  from  20  to  40 
feet  wide,  the  pay  streak  being  about  two 
feet  in  width  and  running  along  the  north 
side  of  the  ledge.  *  *  Valuable  discov- 
eries have  recently  been  made  about  40 
miles  from  Treasure  City,  in  a  direction  a 
little  north  of  east,  in  a  new  district  called 
the  Bobinson.  The  ledges  are  large  and 
well  defined,  assays  running  from  $100  to 
$500  to  the  ton  in  croppings,  and  some  se- 
lected specimens  going  as  high  as  $1,500. 
Large  timber  and  good  wood  is  abundant. 
Messrs.  Lamb,  Kussell  and  Hicks,  old  Vir- 
ginia City  men,  have  bought  Robinson's 
ranch  for  a  town  site,  at  a  cost  of  $6,000 
coin,  and  have  also  located  a  toll  road  from 
the  new  diggings  to  Egan  Canon,  the  near- 
est settlement.  *  *  On  the  17th  instant 
"  Cave  District "  was  organized  in  the  range 
of  mountains  which  contain  the  great  Mor- 
m°n  cave.  The  country  rock  is  limestone, 
and  six  large  veins  of  metalliferous  quartz 
pass  through  it.  Two  of  these,  the  Home- 
stake  and  Lizzie's  Potosi,  show  ore  of  great 
richness,  the  Species  being  stettefeldtite, 
which  was  found  so  plentifully  in  the  crop- 
pings of  the  Highbridge,  at  Silver  Bend. 
The  district  abounds  in  timber  and  water 
and  is  surrounded  by  a  good  agricultural 
country. 


British  Letters  Patent. 

The  attention  of  Pacific  Coast  Patentees  and 
inventors  is  invited  to  the  annexed  abridgement  of 
the  Laws  and  Regulations  relating  to  patents  in 
this  country : 

The  invention  mast  bo  new  in  the  kingdom,  but 
may  have  been  used  aDd  published  abroad  at  the. 
date  of  application.  An  invention  patented  in 
America  may  be  secured  at  any  time  during  the 
life  of  such  prior  patent.  The  application  must 
be  limited  to  ono  invention.  The  invention  must 
be  useful  to  support  a  patent,  and  there  is  a  nomi- 
nal investigation  of  its  merits,  by  the  law  officer — 
Attorney  or  Solicitor  General. 

The  actual  inventor  or  first  importer — a  native 
or  foreigner — and  the  resident  legal  representative 
of  a  deceased  applicant,  may  become  a  patenteo. 
The  first  importer  or  communicator  need  not  be 
the  actual  inventor,  or  even  meritoriouslv  con- 
nected with  the  invention.  There  is  generally  no 
remedy  for  the  actual  foreign  inventor  who  has 
been  anticipated  in  his  application  by  a  first  im- 
porter or  communicator.  A  joint  inventor  cannot 
secure  a  patent  in  his  own  name,  but  may,  when 
residing  abroad,  singly  communicate  the  inven- 
tion. A  minor  or  married  woman  may  secure  a 
patent.  It  is  for  many  reasons  advisable  to  secure 
British  patents  in  the  name  of  a  resident  agent. 

The  first  stage  of  a  patent  is  "  provisional  pro- 
tection." The  invention  is  'protected  from  date 
of  application.  To  complete  tho  patent,  "notice 
to  proceed"  must  be  given  within  four  months, 
"  warrant  and  seal"  be  applied  for  within  five  and 
a  half,  and  "complete  specification"  filed  within 
six  months  when  not  lodged  with  tho  petition. 
The  application  may  be  abandoned  at  any  stage. 
The  invention  may  be  worked  and  negotiated 
under  the  "provisional  protection,"  but  an  assign- 
ment cannot  be  recorded  or  properly  made  before 
the  issue  of  the  patent.  The  grant  of  the  patent 
may  bo  opposed  within  three  weeks  of  the  publi- 
cation of  "notice  to  proceed."  Tho  patent  -may  ho 
completed  two  months  from  first  application.  A 
limited  extension  of  time  may  be  obtained  for  tak- 
ing the  several  steps  when  failure  has  arisen  from 
accident  or  death  of  applicant.  No  model  or  spec- 
imen can  be  deposited.  No  patent  of  addition  is 
granted,  but  disclaimers  are  allowed,  and  a  dupli- 
cate patent,  in  case  of  the  loss  of  tho  original,  may 
be  obtained.  The  patent  is  granted  for  fourteen 
years,  but  expires  with  a  prior  foreign  patent.  An 
extension,  not  exceeding  fourteen  years,  is  some- 
times granted,  or  the  patent  may  be  annulled  for 
good  reasons.  A  stamp  duty  is  payable  at  tho 
end  of  the  third  and  seventh  years  of  the  patent. 
The  patent-right  does  not  extend  to  the  Colonies. 
An  assignment,  to  convey  the  title,  must  bo  re- 
corded. The  patented  invention  maybe  freely  im- 
ported, subject  to  the  revenne  laws.  Either  joint 
patentee  may  make  and  sell  the  patented  article 
for  his  sole  benefit.  Tho  law  does  not  require 
the  invention  to  be  worked.  Tho  patent  right  ex- 
tends throughout  Great  Britain,  Ireland  and  Scot- 
land. 

DEWEY  &  CO., 
American   and  Foreign   Patent  Agents,   Mining 
and  Scientific  Press  Office,  No.  414  Clay  street, 
San  Francisco. 


REGISTER  vour.  l.rcn'Kifs  contitinlmi  money  u  dressed  to 
us,  or  we  will  not  lie  responsible.  Remittances  liy  Express 
must  be  in  pnekuges,  prepaid.  When  practicable,  il  is  best 
to  remit  by  dr.il t,  ur  order,  on  toiue  sun  Francisco  bunk  or 
Arm. 


Tri,e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


213 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  Associated  Brokers  of  the  S  F.  Steele  and  Etchings.  Beard 

San  Fhaxcisco,  April  3,  1909. 
Flnnncuil. 

Our  loo.il  mom  I  exhibit  so  much 

plethora  as  at  tho  date  of  our  lust  Issue.  The  di  mand 
en  anastullyaetlTa  for  some  days  past. 
DoiayH  end  obstacles  to  the  rogalertnuisnilBBtoaof  mails 
have  am  il  j  For  duplicate  remittance  b  cast- 

ward,  iu  order  that  they  might  reach  their  destination  in 
tiin".  Wry  largo  drafts  havu  been  made  upon  our  cash 
supplies  for  mining  and  real  estate  operations,  neverthe- 
less our  market  works  steadily  and  with  unchanged  rates. 
Tin  l  i  iiK-sa  done  by  our  savings  and  loan  BOOieUesln 
the  way  •'(  advances  opon  real  estate  and  cancellation  <■£' 
mortgages  la  heavier  than  at  any  previous  period,  and 
though  their  cash  balances  are  remarkably  large,  loans  of 
fh«  Undfl  named  readily  command  1  per  cent,  per  month. 
Hunk  rati  *  rule  steady  at  l@lltf  percent,  monthly,  ax- 
i  I  paper  being  done  at  \%  per  cent. 

Business  is  improving,  and  shows  signs  of  sprightly 
activity  at  an  curly  day.  Our  wheat  crop  —  much  the 
largest  ever  seeded  in  the  States — is  uow  considered  as  be- 
Lng  fully  assured,  the  plant  being  sufficiently  high  to 
Shelter  tho  roots  and  prevent  tlx  ■  moisture  from  going 
off  by  solax  evaporation.  Moth,  mildew  and  rust  are 
scared;  known  in  Ihis  Stat-1,  and  tin1  only  cinritii  s  \w 
have  any  reasonable  cans'  to  dread  are  blighting noithor 8 
and  the  chnncu  of  conflagrations  in  the  ripened  fields. 
The  former  arc  not  likely  to  occur  after  the  vernal  equi- 
nox, and  tho  ground  is  thoroughly  saturated  by  late 
copious  nuns.  The  wheat  yield  for  18G0  is  estimated  at 
Upwards  of  ten  millions  of  centals. 

Oity-  stock8< 

Diirine  tho  week  under  review  we  noto  sales  of  San  Fran- 
cisco Gas  stock  at  $<7  per  share,  and  North  Beach  and  Mis- 
sion Railroad  at  $12  25.  Tho  usual  monthly  dividends  are 
announced  by  the  following  incorporations:  San  Francisco 
Gas  Co.,  Spring  Valley  Wafer  Co.,  and  Sacramento  Gas  Co. 
The  latter  company  increased  its  capital  stock  from  $500,- 
OiH)  to  $1,000,000,  divided  into  10.000  shares  of  $100  each.  In 
connection  with  the  State  Telegraph  Co.  dividend  an- 
nounced in  onr  issue  of  the  21th  of  March,  we  stated  that 
tho  last  previous  dividend  was  paid  in  July,  186S,  whereas 
tho  but  previous  dividend  was  paid  to  stockholders  in  No- 
vember of  that  year.  Tho  Pacific  Bank  and  Merchants' 
Mutual  Marino  Insurance  Co.  also  announce  their  usual 
dividends  for  tho  present  month.  At  the  close,  we  noto 
sales  of  San  Francisco  Gas  stock  at  $77  .10,  and  ono  share  of 
California  Steam  Navigation  Co.  at  71  percent.  The  North 
Beach  and  Mission  Railroad  Co.  disbursed  their  usual 
monthly  dividend  on*  the  first  instant,  having  changed 
their  dividend  day  from  tho  15th  to  the  1st  of  the  month. 

I*rinl«s  Sliitre  market. 

Since  our  last  issue  the  market  for  mining  stocks  has 
been  somewhat  irregular,  and  prices,  as  a  general  thing,  are 
loss  firm  than  at  the  opening  of  the  week;  however,  several 
prominent  claims  have  appreciated  considerably  >n  view, 
no  doubt,  of  approaching  dividends  during  tho  present 
month. 

From  our  carefully  compiled  record  of  the  sales  in  the  San 
Francisco  Stock  and  Exchange  Board,  we  give  the  following 
interesting  figures  for  the  first  throe  months  in  I860,  1807, 
1868  and  16GSI: 


MONTH. 

1866. 

1867. 

1863. 

1869. 

January.... 

February... 
March 

3,752,2ft! 
5.29S,  DM 

fc.G64.322 
3,303,520 
4,034,289 

88,698,934 
9,716,596 
11.471,830 

S7.  ('64.7:14 
6.818,644 

6,9.54,145 

Totals.... 

811,718,563 

$11,002,131 

829,887,360 

$21.7:17.52;) 

White  Pino  becomes  more  and  more  fascinating,  as  the 
time  approaches  when  prospecting  can  be  conveniently  car- 
ried on.  It  is  affirmed  that  the  mineral  belt  is  very  exten- 
sive, stretching  away  to  the  southeast  of  Treasure  Hill,  and 
that  tho  ore  is  remarkably  rich.  It  needB  to  bo  extensive, 
to  give  room  for  tho  170  companies  organized  to  carry  on 
mining  operations  in  that  district.  The  amount  of  capital 
represented  by  these  companies  is  about  $250,000,000,  and  it 
is  said  that  over  $100,000,000  more  will  be  "  stocked  ' '  in  the 
same  business  from  the  East.  In  March  alone,  there  were 
80  new  companies  incorporated  in  this  city,  nine  of  them 
being  incorporated  in  one  day.  Should  this  furor  continue, 
and  there  are  no  evidences  of  a  decline  yet,  tho  amount  of 
money  represented  in  "White  Pine  companies  will  reach  to 
SiOO.000,000  by  the  end  of  June  next.  Wo  know  too  littlo 
about  the  facts  yet  to  separate  "wild  cats"  from  good 
claims;  but  there  will  bo  a  terrible  commotion  some  day 
not  very  remote. 

Gould  &  Curht— sold  within  a  range  of  $98@119  in  Jan- 
uary, 31030110  in  February,  and  $100(0)118  in  March.  We 
again  make  copious  extracts  from  a  correspondent  to  the 
IhuUj  Hta-ald.  Concerning  the  Gould  &  Curry  mine  hesayB: 
In  its  hey  day  of  prosperity  was  tho  most  famous  of  all  the 
silver  mining  companies  of  this  district,  the  lode  being 
wider  and  the  amount  of  rich  ore  larger  than  in  any  other 
claim.  Even  now  tho  old  levels  yield  considerable  quanti- 
ties of  pay  rock,  which  was  passed  by  as  unprofitable  in  the 
days  of  high  milling  charges.  The  present  prospecting 
work  is  being  done  through  tho  Bonner  shaft  on  D  street, 
which  has  been  sunk  to  the  depth  of  1,140  feet.  About  six 
weeks  ago  the  shaft  caved,  caused,  perhaps,  by  a  little  care- 
lessness in  the  retimbering  to  put  it  in  proper  working  or- 
der for  the  pump,  guides,  etc.,  preparatory  to  drifting  at 
that  level.  The  shaft  has  since  been  put  in  proper  shape, 
and  work  was  resumed  in  the  bottom  some  ten  days  ago, 
and  sinking  for  a  sump  commenced  with  very  fair  prospects. 
Quartz,  carrying  considerable  metal,  has  been  extracted,  as 
the  work  has  been  prosecuted  to  greater  depth.  Unfortu- 
nately, a  few  days  since,  they  broke  their  spur  wheel  shaft, 
requiring  four  days  and  nights  to  repair,  and,  in  conse- 
quence, the  shaft  tilled  with  water  to  the  height  of  about 
3  *l  feet.  The  hoisting  and  pumping  machinery  are  now  in 
good  running  order,  and  the  water  in  the  shaft  is  being  re- 
duced at  tho  rate  of  about  forty  feet  in  twenty-four  hours. 
It  is  proposed  to  sink  about  twenty  feet  deeper,  for  the 
purpose  of  a  sump.  When  that  is  done  the  drifting  from 
ttiat  level  will  be  commenced,  west  through  the  lead,  and 
north  and  south  upon  it.  I  call  it  a  lead,  because  every  in- 
dication shows  conclusively  that  it  is  one  or,  at  least,  what 
some  term  the  east  body  of  ore,  from  which  the  Savage  and 
Hale  &  Norcross  have  been  extracting  a  large  amount  of 
pay  rock  since  the  suit  with  the  Mitchell  Company  in  1867, 
and  from  which  they  are  still  taking  immense  quantities. 
The  1,140  level  or  bottom  of  the  shaft  is  about  300  feet  lower 
than  the  Savage  sixth  station,  and  the  Savage  sixth  sta- 
tion is  about  200  feet  higher  than  the  Hale  &  Norcross  fiElh 
station.  Those  are  the  working  levels,  at  present,  of  the 
Savage  and  Halo  &  Norcross.    Tho   Savage  Company  aro 


now  sinking  t  it  their  seventh  station,  which,  will  probably 
bo  opened  in  the  courso  of  two  months,  as  they  are  now 
down  between  seventy  and  eighty  feet.  Should  the  Gould 
J:  i  urry  Bntf,  M  Ea  confidant!?  Imp^d.  an  rich  a  body  of  ore 
as  has  been  -truck  in  the  claims  immediately  SOUth,  il  v.  ill 
prove  of  groat  advantage  in  reviving  the  fipirits  of  stock- 
ol  bave  unsuccess- 
fully searched  for  tho  minting  lode  at  th"  present  depthn, 
From  «  bat  la  called  tho  old  mine,  Nome  forty  to  sixty  tons 
of  fuir  milling  ore,  averaging  from  918  to  $28,  is  now  being 
extracted  daily. 

Savauk  —  was  largely  dealt  in  during  tho  pastquarter. 
selling  at  ?7.i  D0@81  50  in  January.  S6Q  SOgtfft  in  February, 
and  $64079  in  March.  "This  claim— S00  feet— adjoins  the 
Gould  A  Curry  on  tho  south.  Their  present  works  are  si t- 
onted  a  little  cast  and  south  of  the  Bonner  shaft.  They  aro 
extracting  over  200  tons  of  ore  daily,  of  a  very  good  quality, 
milling  from  $3.1  to  $10,  averaged.  The  larger  portion  of  it 
is  being  taken  from  what  is  called  the  Potosi  chimney. 
The  breast  at  that  point,  which  is  on  the  third  station,  is 
from  thirty  to  forty  feet  wide.  It  is  said  that  tho  winze 
from  the  third  to  the  fourth  station  is  looking  very  prom- 
ising, Tho  extent  of  this  body  of  ore  is  not  known,  but 
there  are  no  indications  c  f  it  "petering"  at  present.  A  con- 
siderable amount  of  ore  is  oIbo  boing  taken  from  the  old,  or 
west  works.  On  the  sixth  station,  in  tho  north  mine,  a  few 
days  since  they  struck  a  formation  similar  in  character  to 
the  body  of  oro  found  in  tho  Potosi  chimnoy,  on  tho  third 
station.  But  as  yet  it  has  not  been  sufficiently  developed 
to  demonstrate  fully  whether  it  is  a  continuation  of  that 
body  or  not.  Some  portions  of  tho  shaft  having  been  sunk 
through  swelling  ground,  it  has  been  a  mutter  of  consider- 
able trouble  and  difficulty  to  keep  it  in  good  working  con- 
dition. Below  the  sixth  station,  however,  the  ground  is 
harder  and  of  a  much  more  favorable  character,  greatly  fa- 
cilitating tho  work  of  sinking.  From  all  appoarances  this 
mine  is  being  worked  for  the  benefit  of  tho  stockholders, 
and  not.  as  some  other  valuable  claims  here  are,  apparently 
for  the  advantage  of  the  mills  alono." 

Hale  &  NOBOOOSS— changed  hands  to  a  very  largo  extent 
during  tho  past  threo  months,  selling  within  a  range  of 
$44  50(3)70  per  share  in  January,  $6I(«i98  in  February,  and  $77 
(aj98  in  March.  The  fourth  station  level  of  this  mine  pro- 
duces a  large  quantity,  and  on  tho  fifth  level  the  ore  is  now 
two  and  a  hulf  fuet  wide,  appearing  regular  in  its  forma- 
tion. The  breasts  on  the  175  lovol  are  reported  to  look  well, 
and  work  done  by  the  Chollar  company  below  this  levol  ad- 
joining this  claim  (Bajazotto  ground)  shows  a  body  of  good 
ore  18  feet  wide  as  far  down  as  has  been  worked— about  55 
feet.  The  HMe  <fc  NorcrosB  company  are  opening  the  300 
level,  in  order  to  take  out  this  body  of  ore  to  greater  advan- 
tage. To  this  date  the  March  receipts  of  bullion  aggregate 
$14,840. 

Kentock— has  also  been  active  during  the  first  quarter 
of  the  present  year,  selling  as  high  as  $263  in  January,  fall- 
ing to  S200  in  February,  and  rising  to  $'85  in  March.  The 
bullion  returns,  so  far,  on  March  account,  foot  up  $-52,461. 
Rumor  has  it  that  a  handsome  dividend  will  be  disbursed 
the  present  month. 

Chollar-Potosi— sold  at  $158f»177  50  as  extremes  during 
the  month  of  January,  $16Q@lil  in  February,  and  $I57@1B0 
in  March.  During  tho  week  ending  March  26th,  740  tons  of 
ore  wore  extracted,  of  which  the  new  tunnel  stopeyieldfd 
80  tons.  En  tho  new  shaft  the  rock  is  said  to  work  easier, 
but  nothing  of  an  encouraging  nature  has  yet  been  encoun- 
tered. This  mine  is  yielding  at  tho  rate  of  120  tonsperd:  y. 
The  Secretary's  office  has  been  removed  to  10  Hayvvard's 
Building,  California  street. 

Imperial— ruled  at  $100@149  in  January,  $104@I49  50  in 
February,  and  at  $82  50toltl9  50  in  March.  To  the  27th  ult., 
the  bullion  receipts  for  tho  month  of  March  aggregate  $17,- 
008.  Tho  lower  drift-1,100  level— is  still  obstructed,  and 
work  delayed. 

Chows  Point  — has  been  quite  active  during  the  post 
three  months,  selling  at  $52  50@70  in  January,  $65  50@73  75 
in  February,  and  $70^30  in  March.  The  shaft  is  at  present 
being  repaired,  which  will  take  about  a  week  to  finish. 
Commenced  drifting  from  the  1.000  level,  and  it  is  believed 
they  will  cut  the  vein  simultaneously  with  the  drift  from 
the  1.100  station. 

Ophir— has  been  watched  with  great  anxiety  during  the 
past  few  months,  and  considerable  stock  changed  hands, 
selling  within  a  range  of  $33(o)39  in  January.  $39@45  in  Feb- 
ruary, and  $29  oOfgHO  in  March.  The  face  of  the  west  drift 
in  the  new  shaft  is  reported  to  look  better,  the  rock  being 
more  seamy.  The  drift  has  attained  a  distance  of  over  130 
feet. 

Occidental— gained  considerable  prominence  during  the 
first  quarter  of  the  present  year,  selling  during  the  month 
of  January  at  $21(0)31  as  extremes,  in  February  at  $27@33, 
and  in  March  at  $26  50fgJ35.  A  correspondent  writes  that 
tho  ore  in  the  winze  continues  to  improve;  in  fact,  the 
whole  south  mine  shows  better  prospects  than  ever.  The 
lower  tvinnel  is  being  steadily  driven  on,  and  the  face  is  now 
dry.  About  ninety  tons  of  ore  per  day  are  now  being 
shipped  to  the  mill,  where  it  is  the  intention  to  accumulate 
1,000  tons,  in  anticipation  of  more  stormy  weather,  and  con- 
sequent bad  roads.  A  dividend  will  certainly  be  paid  this 
month. 

Sierra  Nevada— is  m  good  request,  having  greatly  ap- 
preciated in  price  during  the  month  of  March.  In  January 
sales  were  made  within  a  range  of  $25fo)33,  in  February  at 
$21@30,  and  in  March  at  $27  50t&4&  This  claim  has  lately 
been  yielding  increased  quantities  of  ore,  showing  quite  a 
large  production  of  bullion.  It  is  stated  that  a  drift  will 
shortly  be  run  to  the  southeast,  from  the  700  level,  with  the 
expectation  of  cutting  the  east  vein  found  in  the  Savage 
and  Hale  &  Norcross  claims. 

Mammoth  (White  Pine),  placed  on  the  Board  list  during 
the  past  week,  sold  at  $10  per  share  The  claim  consists  of 
1.800  feet,  divided  into  20  snares  to  tho  foot  at  a  par  valua- 
tion of  $100  per  share PHU3NIX  (White  Pine)  sold  atS4'al 

6  per  share.... Tho  Flowery  Mining  Co.  (Washoe)  recently 
elected  the  following  Trustees:  A.  K.  P.  Harmon,  Presi- 
dent: J.  H.  Jones,  Vice-President;  A.  H.  Barker,  Charles 
Hosiner  and  M.  J.  McDonald.  T.  W.  Fenn  was  appointed 
Secretary,  and  O.  S.  Carville,  Superintendent.  This  stock 
sold  during  the  week  at  $#$0  per  share. 


A  Canard. — "  Pure  liquors  for  medicinal  pur- 
poses sold  here."  Tins  sentence  is  conspicuously 
exhibited  in  the  store  windows  and  on  the  sign- 
boards of  many  spirit  merchants,  druggists  and 
general  dealers.  The  information  it  imparts  would 
be  invaluable  if  true,  but  unfortunately  it  is  not. 
All  the  liquors  of  trade,  foreign  and  domestic,  are 
more  or  less  adulterated.  If  a  stimulant  is  needed 
in  the  hospital  or  the  sick  room,  prudence  dictates 
the  selection  of  an  article  absolutely  free  from  every 
deleterious  element.  There  is  only  one  such  arti- 
cle in  the  market — "Drake's  Plantation  Bitters." 
The  spirits  of  which  they  are  in  part  composed  is 
not  an  ordinary  commercial  staple,  but  a  whole- 
some, rich,  thoroughly  rectified  liquor,  distilled 
from  the  sugar-cane  for  the  proprietors  of  the  Bit- 
ters by  their  own  employees,  on  their  own  planta- 
tions in  St.  Thomas,  and  not  to  be  obtained  at  any 
price  from  any  other  source.  *#* 


MINING  SHAEEHOLDEKS'  DIEEOTOEY. 

[Complied  for  every  Issue,  from  advertisements  In  the 

MlIHKG   AMD   SciENTINC   I'HKSS   Mild  Oilier   San 

Francisco  Journals.; 

*omprtf1ne  the  Names  of  Companies,  District  or  County 
■    Location;  araouni  and  date  ol    Assessment;   Dare  oi 
Hooting;  DftJ  Of  Delinquent  Salt;  and  Amount  and  Tlsnt- 
of  Payment  ol  Dividends. 

51«,    LOCATION,    MOUNT,    AMD  n*T  OAT 

DATK  Of  A3SHSMBJIT.  DHLtMiUKNT.        OF  SAl.K 

Alpha  Cons  ,  Store v  m.,  Nl-v  ,dtv.  $2 Pay.  June  19,  I8*fl 

Annular  Co.,  dlv.  go  pu<  share Payable  M.irch  pi,  ist'i 

Mmudan.  Nevada,  Mutch  17,  $  I Aurll  2y— May  3 

U'l-nU'ii'Ai,  \\  Ij:i.-  Pi  tie,  Murch  3ii,  2Jc April  30— May  80 

Bacon,  Bldrcy  co..  New,  div Payable  June  19,  1868 

Belcher,  Storey  co  .  Nev.,  March  15.  Si... .April  17— Hay  8 
Bulliiui,  bturey  co.  Nov..  Murch  2).... Payable  Immediately 

Chollar- Potosi,  dlv  ,  S'>5 Payable  Oct.  15,  IS67 

Crown  P.. Int.  rlmd.mi,  *7  Wl Pavable  Sept.  12   )f*(>-i 

Chloride  Ml   Tan.,  White  Pme.  Kt-b.  2.  sue... Mar   13- A  p.  !"• 

Coney.  pi<  ferred  Stock,  div.  1^  per  cent March  in.  18'">9 

Cherokee  Fin',  Butte  ao.  March  l,  ss April  s— April  20 

Cordillera,  Mcx  ,  March  113,  §1 April  20— May  lit" 

Duncy.  Lyon  co   Nov.,  March  $,  $2.50 April  12— Mav  ,'i 

Douglas,  white  Pin.* Annual  Meeting  April  IJ 

Empire  M.  A  M.,  Nov.,  dividend  $6.     ..Payable  Mav  15.  186? 

Bureka,  dlv.  $5 Payable  March  in,  1S6Q 

El  Taste,  Solium,  March  ll,  5'>c April  28— May  17 

Polaom  st  A  Ft  Pt.  R.  R  Maroh  IS,  $5... April  13— April 30 

Gould  ,t  Curry,  div  .  S7.50 Pavable  Mav  15, 1867 

■  .-.it  I  till  Q  M  A  M-divldoml.  $750...  Payable  July  l\  IHtW 
Ooldon  Rule. Tuolumne  co,  dlv.  50c  $  ftp... .Pay.  l-'eb.  26,  1809 
Ulenwood,  El  Dorado  co  ,  Feb  19,  $25.... April  j^-April  2  * 

lliile  A  Norcross,  dlv.  St25 Sept.  16.  1857 

Hope  Snivel,  Nevada  co  ,  Feb.  24,  $1.... March  ay-April  19 

Hidden  Treasure,  While  Pine Annual  Meeting  April  & 

I  X  L,  Alpine  co  .Jan.  19,  $1  50. Ffb.  27— April  5" 

Imperial,  storey  Co.,  Ncv  .dlv Payable  June  20, 1868 

Julia,  Storey  co  ,  Nov.,  March  19, $£60 April  22—  May  '0 

Kentuck,div.,$20  per  share Payable  Jan.  10,186a 

Keystone Meeting  Apri  1  2 

Lyon  M  A  M.,  El  Dorado  CO.,  Mar  6,  $1. .April  12— April  %" 

MI.  Teiiabo,  Lander  co  .Jan.  23,  75c April  2- April  27- 

Maxwell,  Amador  co.,  Feb.  U,  $1 March  13— April  1 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  co  ,  March  3,  $2....  April  5— April  2G 

Mohawk  A  Montreal,  Nev.  co.,$3 March  31— Api  il  Iti 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug,  15, 1868 

North  Anier.  Wood  P.  Co.,  March  12,  $1 April  H—  May  !• 

Occidental,  div.  $2 Payable  March  2,  18G9 

Overman,  Storey  co.  Nov.,  March20,  $20. ..April  23— May  8 

Pacific  Unassessable,  dlv Payable  June  IS,  18GS 

Pncltlc,  Coal.  Contra  Costa  co..  Mar.  20,  $1..  A  p.  27— May  17» 

Rising  Star.  Idaho,  Feb.  8,  $6 March  31— April  3 

Santiago,  SilvcrCity,  dividend,  $2  50. ..  Pavable  Dec  19,  1868 

Sand  Spring  >alt,  dividend  SI Pavable  .Jun  5,  ISti'i 

Star  Creek,  Nev.,  Feb   2G,  $1.50 March  29-Aprll  19* 

Savage,  Virginia,  Ncv,  dividend,  $4..  Payable  March  4,  1869 

Senator,  Storey  co..  Nov.,  March  26,  50c May  I— May  28" 

Silver  Sprout.  Inyo  co,  March  25,  50c May  l— May  28" 

Sail  Buentii  Veil  Una Annual  Meeting  April  19 

Sierra  Nevada,  Storey  co.,  March  15,  $3 April  17— May  3 

Treasure  Trove,  Lander  Co.,  Feb.  15,  20c..M'ch  21— April  12 

Troy  Ledge,  WhLe  Pine,  March  16,  15c April  23— May  24* 

Trov  Ledge,  White  Pine Annual  Meeting,  April  19 

Virginia  &  G.  H  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Mar.  10, 1869 
WilliamanUc,  White  Pluc,  March  22,  SI.... April  21— May  12 
Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  $5 Payable  March  15, 1869 

Thoso  marked  with  an  asterisk  (*) aro  advertised  in  thle 
ournal. 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked, 


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KGK  BOARD. 


Fkiday  Evening,  April  2,  18G9. 
MISCELLANEOUS  STOCKS.  Bid.     Asl.etl. 

United  States  Bonds,  5  2ns,  lSi.r.,  '67. '68 $  67         88 

United  States  Kumts,  5  2Us,  ISM 87^      KS& 

Uniled  States  Bonds.  5  2Us,  1862  $9         90 

Legal  Tender  Notes 77         77M 

Oalilornia  State  Bonds,  7s.  ISu7 95        — 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 par  Aint. 

San  Francisco  Oity  Bonds,  lis.  Isn5 —        — 

San  Francisco  Oitv  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1838.      83         87^ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  His,  I860 100         — 

San  Franci-no  school  HonOs,  ins,  1HK1 pari  int. 

Snn  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  B'ds,  7s,  1£G6.      91         — 

Sau  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  18CJ 91         — 

San  Francisco  Oity  and  Oo.  Bonds,  7s,  186-1 91         — 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co   Bonds,  7*.  1865 91         — 

Sun  Francisco  Oity  and  Co.  Ju/lg.  Bds.  7s,  IS63.  91  — 
San  Francisco  Oity  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1864.  91  — 
Sacramento  Oity  Bonds ap 


70 


Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 

Marvsville  Bonds,  10s 

Stockton  Oity  Bonds „ 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  8s 80 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds.  7s 76 

Butte  Count v  Bonds,  lUs,  1860 75 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds,  7s 75 

OalilorniaSieiini  Navigation  Oo 65 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co 67 

State  Telegraph  Oo 26 

GAS   COMPANIES. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Oo  77 

Sacramento  Gas  Oo 85 

RAlLROAnS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad — 

San  Frawcisco  and  San  .lose  Railroad. — 

Omnibus  Railroad 72}£ 

Central  Railroad 60 

Nqrth  Beach  :ind  Mission  Railroad 72Ja' 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11 

BANKING    INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank 97^ 

The  Hank  of  Caliiorma    157 

People's  Insurance  Company 100 

INSDRARCK  COMTAiilES. 

Firemans'  Fund  Insurance  Co 98 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 125 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 500 

California  Insurance  Co 1300      1 

Union  Insurance  Oo 100 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19J£ 

Occidental  Insurance  Oo 85 

MINING   STOCKS— WASHOE   DISTRICT. 


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Alpha.. 


30 


Baltimore  American 

Belcher 

Bullion,  G.  II 

Crown  Point 

ColeiVa.) ___ 

Confidence 3a 

Consolidated  Virginia 5 

Chollar-Fotost 179 

Daney 

Exchequer 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Oo. 

Gould  A  Curry 

Oold  Hill  Quartz 

Hale  &  Norcross 

Im  pcrial 

Julia 

Justice  a"d  Independent — 

Kentuck 

Lady  Bryan 

American 

Occidental. 


17 

17'f 

16 

17 

1)9 

70 

« 

12 

32 

34 

fl 

5!£ 

179 

180 

2'i 

2'i 

16 

17 

SO 

70 

112 

114 

45 

UK 

69 

m 

90 

— 

W, 

276 

277 

16 

16« 

Ophir 33 

Overman 58 

Segregated  Belcher 7}£ 

Sierra  Nevada 50 

United  States — 

Vellow  Jacket 67  3 

MISCELLANEOUS   MINING   STOCKS. 

Amador    (California) 285 

Aurora,  White  Pine — 

Eureka,  (California) 2  0 

Golden  Chariot  (Idaho) 45 

SilverCord  (Idaho) 10 

'Joldcn  Rule.  California 10 

Mohawk  (California — 

Poeoiilio,  White  Pine....:  10 


A  Singular  Fact. — A  young  man  lived  to  the 
age  of  25  before  discovering  that  he  was  near- 
sighted. What  a  world  of  beauty  opened  up  to 
him  at  once  on  a  trial  of  a  pair  of  Mailer's  Specta- 
cles—2U5  Montgomery  street.  #** 


Sau  Francisco  Market  Eates. 

Wliiilv.:ik-  Prices. 

Friday,  April 

Flmr,  Extrn. 'Phbl $5  25 

Do.    Buperntic l  60 

Own  Meal,  *  100  tba 3  25 

W]i>;n.  ~f  I0U  lbs.... 1  w 

I  tuts,  -fi  i.Mir.s 1  75 

Barley  ,  !■  loo  lbs 1  75 

■  ■  lOu  Dm 6  00 

Potatoes,  rUoo  itia 75 

Hay.  %  ton 10  no 

Lis.'  ";rk  \Wm.i1,  %■  cord 9  00 

Beef,  extra,  drcsted,  f)& 11 

Sheep,  on  loot 3  no 

Hogs,  on  toot,  ~£  lb 6 

Hogs. dressed,  tr*  lb 9 

GKOCKK1KS,  ETC. 

Sugar,  crushed,  13  lb 

Do.    China.. 10 

Collec,  Costa  Rica,  ISC _ 

Do.  Rio jojr 

Tea.  Japan,  ^  lb 75'* 

Do  Green eo 

Hawaiian  Rice,  t^Ib __ 

China  Rice,  ^  tb c 

Coal  Oil,  ^t  gul km 43 

Candles,  p  lb ig 

Ranch  llutlcr,  (j*lb 35 

IM hm us  Mutter,  jj4  lb yju 

Cheese,  Cjililornia,  p  It. 16 

Em:*,  F*  dozen 25 

Lard,  iH  lb 14 

I I  urn  and  Bucoil,  %J  lb H 

Shoulders,  fr  lb 7 

Kt-iiiil    I'r  I.e. 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  V-  H> -15 

do.      pickled,  Bib ft) 

do.      Oregon,  %(  lb 20 

do.      New  YorK,  i$Ib S5 

Cheese,  p  tb ,.  20 

Honey,  $lb 25 

Eggs,  gl  dozen 4?> 

Lard,  ,'  lb 10 

Oumsiuid  Uncon,  $  lb £) 

Oranlierriep,  p  gallyii l  00 

Potatoes,  ^  lb iu 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  fl  lb 3 

Tomatoes.?*  lb '"  3 

Onions,  ft  lb 3 

Apples,  No.  1,  ft  ft 4 

Pears,  Table,  ft  ft R 

Plums,  dried,  ft  lb iy 

Peaches,  dried,  ft  ft 10 

Oranges,  ft  dozen 75 

Lemons,  ft  dozen 60 

Chickens,  apiece 

Turkeys,  ft  lb .,  25 

Soap,  Palo  and  O.  O 7 

Soap,  Castile,  ft  ft 21 


?,  I860. 

fu.S.'l    ,'ril 

@  4  76 

(«j  3  5U 

@  1  65 

a  2  on 

0  :  m 

Cfl  7  00 

@      90 

raiS  no 

,..  in  w 

(A      VI 

(A  3  25 

@        7 

®      10 

San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PaiCES  FOR  INVOICES. 

Jobbin/]  prices  rule /mm  ten  In  fifteen  per  cent,  higher  than  tie 
faUmcwtj  quotation n. 

Friday,  April  2,  1809. 
Iron.— Duty:  Pig,  $9  per  ton;  Railroad,  60c  ft  100  lbs;  Bur, 
I@Hic  ft  lb;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  ft  ft;  common,  \'..c>  I  \c 
ft  ft;  Plate,  ljjc  ft  lb;  Pipe,  ljfic  ft  lb;  Galvanized,  2Jae 
ft  lb. 

Scotch  nnd  English  Pig  iron  ftlton $ @§-l5  00 

White  Pig  ft  ton 35  00    ©  37  00 

Rcrliied  Mar,  liad  assortment  ft  ft —  03    (31 

Refined  Rar,  good  assortment,  ft  lb —  04    © 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 —  04&@ 

Plate,  No.  fl  to  9 @  —  Qihi 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 —  Oii-S®  —    5 

Sheet,  No.  14  lo  20 .-. —05   @—    5M 

Sheet,  No.  n  to  27 —05    @—    6& 

Coppkb.— Dutv:    Sheathing,  3Jic  ft  lb;  FlgandBar,2>£c  ft  lb 

Sheathing,  ft  ft ®  —  26 

Sheathing,  Yellow  —  20    ®  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow —  10    @  —  11 

Bolts —21    ®  — 22 

Composition  Nails —  21    ©  —  22 

Tin  Plater.— Duty:  25ft  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Chnrcoal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00    © 

Plates,  I  C  Charcoal @  11  00 

Rooting  Plates 10  00    ©  10  50 

Hanca  Tin,  Slabs,  ft  ft @  —  35 

Ptkkl.—  English  Cast  Steel,  ft  ft ©  —  15 

Quicksilver.— ft  ft —  65    ©  —  60 

Lead.— Pig.ftlb -     7J£@  —    8 

Sheet —  10    @ 

Pipe —  11    @ 

Bar —    9    ©—    £)« 

Zinc— Sheets,  ft  ft ■ —  10>;@—    11 

Borax.— Calif'ornia.ft  ft —  35    @  —  38 


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ings,  inserting  advertisements  in  conspicuous,  novel  and  ac 
tractive  form;  we  will  otherwise  assist  advertisers  in  set 
ting  up  their  notices,  when  desired. 
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eSr"MONTIILY    AND    QCARTKRLT  SERIES    Of   tllC    MINING    AND 

ijgj-SciENTiFic  Press,  which  (by  special  arrangement)  aro 
tt3r"placcd  tor  feee  reading  in  the  principal  hotels,  steam- 
ASyboat  and  steamship  saloons,  depots,  and  public  libra 
Ut3J™ries  In  San  Francisco,  and  the  Pacific  States.  Many 
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CSJ-vertlsing. 

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patronage  of  any  wkekly  paper  west  of  the  Rocky  Mount- 
ains. 

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refer  with  pleasure  to  those  who  can  speak  from  experi- 
ence—our  advertisers.  Better  referees,  or  more  reliable 
names,  cannot  Lie  found  in  the  advertising  minimis  of  any 
newspaper  in  the  world..  BEWET  «fc  CO., 

Publishers  aud  Pateut  Agents. 

San  Francisco.  March  1,  "369. 


Shirts. — Somebody  has  made  the  calcu- 
lation that  every  shirt  ultimately  brings  to 
the  washerwoman  twice  as  much  as  is  re- 
alized by  the  producer  of  the  cotton,  the 
spinuer  and  weaver  of  the  cloth,  and  the 
maker  of  the  shirt,  all  told,  get  to  divide 
among  themselves.  The  cost  of  washing 
all  the  shirts  worn  in  the  United  State  can- 
not be  less  than   forty  millions,  annually  ! 


Delays  are  l»ungre roan.— Inventors  on  the  Pacific 
Const  should  bear  in  mind  that  by  patronizing  our  Patent 
Agency  they  cin  sign  nil  necessary  papers  for  securing  pa- 
tents almost  immediately,  thereby  avoiding  months  of 
del  iy  requisite  in  transacting  bnxlncsB  through  Eastern 
agencies. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   Summary. 


Thk  following  information  is  gleaned  mostly  from  jour- 
nals published  in  the  interior,  iu  close  proximity  to  the 
mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORNIA. 

ALPISE  COUNTY. 

From  the  Miner,  March  20th: 

Imperial. — This  tunnel  "was  pushed  ahead 
a  distance  of  16  feet  last  week. 

The  crashing  and  pulverizing  machinery 
of  the  Monitor  C.  Mill  are  now  ready  to 
run,  and  further  delay  in  starting  the 
■works  is  now  only  caused  by  the  state 
of  the  roads,  which  prevents  the  delivery 
of  flume  lumber. 

The  proprietors  of  the  Alpine  tunnel, 
after  several  tests  by  assay,  are  now  saving 
the  rock  as  it  comes  out,  believing  that  it 
will  pay  to  work  in  mill. 

Morning  Stae. — We  hear  a  pleasant  ru- 
mor on  the  streets  that  Mr.  Kustel  him- 
self, who  has  just  returned  from  Idaho, 
will  soon  come  up  and  introduce  his  leach- 
ing process  on  Morning  Star  ores.  The 
ores  of  the  Eising  Star  mine,  in  Idaho,  are 
very  similar  to  those  of  our  Morning  Star. 

Tn  the  Globe  tunnel,  this  week,  over  a 
foot  a  shift  has  been  made.  This  is  more 
than  double  the  rate  of  running  heretofore 
made. 

Chronicle,  March  20th  : 

Pennsylvania  Ledge  Stbuck. — "We  con- 
gratulate all  interested  in  Alpine  county 
upon  the  striking  of  this  mammoth  ledge. 
The  company,  on  the  6th  instant,  after 
nearly  four  years  of  hard  work,  struck  their 
ledge,  which  is  8%  feet  wide,  of  which  four 
feet  is  solid  quartz  and  the  balance  quartz 
boulders  and  decomposed  quartz.  The  ore 
resembles  that  of  the  I  X  L,  but  the  pre- 
cious metals  seem  to  be  more  evenly  dis- 
tributed. The  ledge  was  struck  at  a  dis- 
tance of  918  feet  from  the  mouth  of  the 
tunnel,  and  500  feet  from  the  surface. 
With  the  exception  of  the  first  200  feet,  the 
tunnel  has  been  cut  through  bard  granite 
the  entire  distance,  to  within  12  feet  of  the 
ledge,  when  they  struck  soft  rock.  After 
passing  through  the  ledge,  the  tunnel  cut 
through  a  seam  of  blueish  clay  6  inches 
wide  to  the  foot  wall.  From  appearances, 
this  mine  promises  to  be  one  of  the  best. 

Pittsburg. — The  tunnel  is  being  pushed 
ahead  as  rapidly  as  possible.  It  is  now  in 
about  720  feet,  and  it  is  thought  that  80  feet 
further  in  it  will  strike  the  Dunkirk  ledge, 
which  is  supposed  to  be  an  extension  of 
the  III. 

From  the  experimental  workings  of  the 
Morning  Star  ore,  at  the  Markleeville  mill, 
a  ton  of  copper  has  been  obtained. 

AJliDOE  COUNTY. 

Ledger,  March  27th  : 

Altueas. — Forty-five  tons  of  rock  from 
this  mine  was  crushed  last  week,  and 
yielded  over  840  to  the  ton.  The  shaft  is 
now  sunk  to  the  depth  of  60  feet,  and  the 
owners  are  erecting  hoisting  works. 

Summit. — Work  on  this  mine  is  being 
pushed  night  and  day.  The  shaft  is  now 
over  200  feet  deep,  and  the  rock  is  of  first 
class,  yielding  from  815  to  $20  per  ton. 
The  machinery  is  perfect  and  kept  in  good 
order. 

Casco. — The  owners  of  this  mine  are 
pushing  the  work  on  their  shaft  as  fast  as 
possible,  and  are  putting  up  a  new  engine 
of  greater  capacity. 

CALAV1!B18    COUNTY. 

Chronicle,  March  27th  : 

We  are  informed  that  in  Brackett  &  Co's 
claim,  located  in  Tunnel  Ridge,  two  pounds 
of  gold  were  extracted  last  week. 

Colby  &  Co.,  whose  claim  is  located  on 
the  Old  Woman's  Gulch  side  of  Tunnel 
Ridge,  have  their  claim  opened  iu  good 
shape  and  are  ready  to  commence  active 
operations. 

Shaw  is  still  energetically  striving  to 
wash  a  hole  through  Stockton  Eidge. 

The  Golden  Gate  Co.  and  Paul  &  Co.  are 
also  pushing  operations  with  favorable  re- 
sults. Our  mining  interests  are  assuming 
a  very  promising  aspect. 

Work  has  been  commenced  on  the  old 
Union  shaft  in  good  earnest.  A  whim  is 
being  erected  for  the  purpose  of  clearing 
the  mine  of  water  and  hoisting  the  dirt. 
The  proprietors,  Messrs.  Peters,  Champion 
&  Ahrnot,  are  all  practical  miners. 

Lower  Rich  Gulch  correspondence  of 
•same  :  The  mining  interest  of  Rich  Gulch 
at  the  present  time  is  rather  dull.  Alex- 
ander, Henry  &  Go.  keep  up  the  pounding 
in  their  batteries  day  and  night,  smashing 
up  the  rock  and  smashing  out  the  gold, 
with  a  lead  of  ore  nine  feet  in  width,  and 
mauaged  in  such  a  way  that  it  is  easily 
mined.  The  Palomo  Co.  is  now  erecting 
steam  hoisting  works. 

EL  lORADO    COUNTY.' 

Placerville  Democrat,  March  27th  : 
New  Ditch. — Mr.  B.  T.  Hunt  is  having 


a  survey  made  for  a  new  ditch  of  large  ca- 
pacity to  bring  water  at  an  altitude  of  200 
feet  above  the  present  South  Fork  canal, 
to  strike  the  South  Fork  of  the  American 
river  in  the  vicinity  of  Brockliss'  bridge. 
The  altitude  of  the  proposed  ditch,  we  are 
told,  will  command  a  very  large  extent  of 
good  and  permanent  mining  ground,  which 
is  now  worthless  for  want  of  water.  With 
this  ditch  completed  the  prospects  of  this 
city  would  be  as  bright  as  any  place  on  the 
coast. 

KERN    COUNTY. 

Havilah  Courier,  March  23d : 

The  McKeadney  mill  is  clattering  away 
on  rock  from  the  Delphi  mine.  We  are 
assured  by  Mr.  Dalton,  the  present  propri- 
etor of  the  mine  and  mill,  that  within 
thirty  days  he  will  have  taken  out  rock 
enough  to  keep  the  mill  running  night  and 
day. 

MAHIPOSA     COUNTY. 

Gazelle,  March  26th  : 

The  owners  of  the  Washington  mill,  near 
Hornitos,  cleaned  up  on  the  14th  instant, 
after  two  week's  run,  the  sum  of  $2,775. 

KEVADA  COUNTY. 

Transcript,  March  24th  :  Mining  opera- 
tions have  commenced  in  earnest.  Since 
the  late  storm,  Blue  Tent,  the  latest  locality 
to  obtain  water,  has  abundance,  and  the 
miners  are  at  work.  At  the  Cascades  one 
company  is  running  600  inches.  From 
every  quarter  of  the  county  we  have  good 
reports,  and  miners  have  great  expectations 
for  the  season. 

Rough  and  Readt.t— The  mining  pros- 
pects in  the  vicinity  of  Rough  and  Ready 
are  more  encouraging  than  they  have  been 
for  several  years.  We  yesterday  briefly 
alluded  to  the  discovery  of  a  nugget  in  the 
Eacine  claims  owned  by  Miller  &  Co.,  on 
Squirrel  Creek,  weighing  16  ounces,  and 
worth  8300.  In  addition  to  this  they  took 
out  seven  ounces  of  fine  gold  in  three  days. 
These  claims  were  located  about  two  months 
ago,  and  ever  since  they  commenced  work- 
ing they  have  been  taking  out  good  wages. 
The  hydraulic  claims  of  Glidden  &  Co., 
and  those  of  Eex  &  Barker  are  looking 
well.  -  Dahle  &  Co's  quartz  mill  has  com- 
menced running. 

The  Bed  Diamond  at  the  Cascades,  on 
Deer  Creek,  is  turning  out  first-rate.  The 
channel  was  reached  on  last  Friday,  and 
the  first  car  load  taken  out  yielded  820  in 
gold. 

Same  of  25th  :  Leavitt  &  Co.  yesterday 
commenced  washing  in  the  Birchfield 
claims.  They  have  just  completed  a  fine 
flume  from  Deer  Creek,  up  Eelsey's  Ravine, 
a  half  a  mile  in  length. 

Same  of  28th  : 

The  Red  Jacket. — The  Red  Jacket 
Gravel  Mining  Co.  are  about  commenciug 
work  on  their  claims.  The  channel  is  sup- 
posed to  be  a  continuation  of  the  channel 
which  runs  through  Sucker  Flat. 

The  Scandinavian  Co.  have  commenced 
operations  on  their  ledge,  and  are  taking 
out  fine  looking  rock,  from  a  lode  a  foot 
and  a  half  in  thickness.  They  have  three 
arastras  in  operation. 

At  Mooney  Flat  the  mining  prospects 
are  excellent.  The  miners  have  recently 
held  a  meeting  for  the  purpose  of  making 
arrangements  to  open  their  claims,  and  it 
is  thought  they  will  commence  a  tunnel  in 
the  hill  on  the  Deer  Creek  side. 

Gazette,  March  23d : 

Nubth  BiiOOMrrELD  Ditoh.— On  Tues- 
day the  first  installment  of  water  from  Lit- 
tle Canon  and  North  Poorman's  creek  ar- 
rived at  the  works  of  the  North  Bloomfield 
Gravel  Mining  Co.  through  their  new  ditch. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  March  26th  : 

Splendid  Rock. — Yesterday,  Capt.  Lee 
brought  in  from  the  Empire  mine,  teKDe^ 
lano's  banking  house,  a  piece  of  quartz 
weighing  about  80  pounds,  that  for  richness 
in  gold  could  hardly  be  excelled.  Fine 
gold  was  distributed  entirely  through  the 
rock,  besides  a  good  showing  of  sulphurets 
and  galena.  The  lowest  valuation  of  gold 
in  the  rock  was  placed  at  8800,  and  some 
estimated  it  as  high  as  81,200.  The  piece 
came  from  the  800-foot  or  present  lowest 
working  level  of  the  Empire  mine.  From 
where  this  specimen  came  other  rich  quartz 
was  blasted  out  yesterday  morniug,  the  es- 
timated value  of  all  being  82,000. 

Gabden  City  Claim. — The  owners  of 
this  claim  propose  to  give  it  a  thorough 
prospecting  during  the  summer.  We  were 
shown  several  pieces  of  rock  from  it  yes- 
terday that  looked  well. 

Same  of  27th : 

Rich  Rock  at  the  Empiee. — Besides 
the  rich  rock  taken  from  the  Empire  mine, 
on  Thursday,  of  which  we  spoke  in  yester- 
day's issue,  there  was  taken  out  during  the 
day  four  car  loads  in  all,  from  the  same 
part  of  the  ledge  on  the  800-foot  level, 
worth  85,000. 

The  Rivot  Pkooess. — The  company  at 
Canada  Hill  have  got  the  mammoth  roaster 


iu  position,  and  set  their  machinery  in  mo- 
tion.    Every  part  works  well. 

Grass  Valley  National,  March  24th  : 
The  William  Penn  Mine,  below  Hill's 
Ranch,  is  being  energetically  worked.  Jas. 
Edwards  &  Co.  have  taken  a  contract  to 
sink  100  feet,  and  are  already  down  38  ft. , 
the  shaft  being  9x5%  feet  in  size.  The 
ledge  is  from  18  inches  to  two  feet  thick, 
and  is  getting  more  solid. 

PLUMAS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  March  20th: 

Cheeokee  Items. — Bidwell  &  Co.  are 
pushing  ahead  the  work  in  their  mine  vig- 
orously. They  are  running  a  branch  tun- 
nel from  the  lower  or  150  foot  level  in  the 
Caledonia,  to  the  Dunlap  lode,  where  they 
expect  to  find  some  rich  rock.  They  were 
very  near  the  ledge  at  last  accounts.  From 
their  100-ft.  level  the  company  are  running 
a  cross  cut  to  what  is  known  as  the  Big 
White  lode.  The  rock  prospects  well,  and 
some  of  it  will  be  crushed  in  a  short  time. 
The  Caledonia  mill  is  running  steadily,  and 
doing  well. 

Judkins  &  Kellogg's  mill  pounds  along 
regularly,  as  usual,  getting  good  pay.  The 
rock  in  the  lower  level  of  their  mine  (re- 
cently opened),  turns  out  to  be  good,  and 
as  they  raise  their  shaft  from  the  lower  to 
the  upper  level,  they  find  some  extremely 
good  paying  quartz. 

It  is  rumored  that  the  Bull  Frog  mill, 
near  Rush  Creek,  will  be  started  in  a  short 
time. 

Catalan's  ledge  proves  to  be  a  large  one, 
his  tunnel  being  over  six  ft  in  quartz,  and 
not  through  it  yet.  The  rock  prospects 
welL 

SIERKA  COUNTY. 

Downieville  Messenger,  March  27th : 

Gibsonville. — A  friend  informs  us  that 
water  has  begun  to  start,  and  that  in  a  short 
time  the  now  well  filled  dump  sheds  will 
be  empty,  and  a  goodly  quantity  of  prec- 
ious metal  in  the  pockets  of  the  miners. 

Poet  Wine. — Considerable  excitement 
existed  at  Port  Wine,  owing  to  the  striking 
of  good  pay  in  the  Union  mine.  The  own- 
ers were  highly  elated,  and  well  they  might 
be,  some  of  their  dirt  paying  about  85  to 
the  car  load. 

Eueeka  and  Moeeistown. — Water  was 
just  beginning  to  start,  but  not  much  work 
had  been  done. 

Howl  and  Flat. — We  recently  visited 
the  Union  gravel  mine.  Plunging  down 
the  incline  in  a  car,  we  found  a  splendid 
tunnel  called  Broadway,  dry  witli  a  double 
track,  and  with  numerous  evidences  along 
the  sides,  that  side  tnunels  had  been  run 
and  the  pay  gravel  taken  out.  At  the  end 
we  found  workmen  running  the  tunnel 
ahead  and  to  the  left  to  open  a  large  quan- 
tity of  new  ground  which  is  expected  to 
pay  well.  The  end  of  the  tunnel  is  already 
supposed  to  be  under  pay,  but  will  have  to 
be  carried  some  distance  further  to  make  a 
grade. 

We  learned  that  the  Monumental  claim 
was  more  than  paying  expenses.  The  Pitts- 
burg is  said  to  be  paying  moderately  well. 

SISKIYOU  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  March  20th: 

The  United  Quartz  Co.  had  35  tons  of 
rock  crushed  this  week  at  Dash  &  Co's  mill. 
The  yield  was  over  825  to  the  ton.  Their 
claim  on  the  Middle  Fork  of  Humbug,  is 
the  same  that  was  opened  by  Isaac  Ranck 
in  1852.  They  have  sunk  on  the  ledge  to 
the  depth  of  90  ft.  and  have  run  two  tun- 
nels striking  it  at  different  levels.  The 
ledge  is  over  a  foot  in  thickness  and  well 
defined.  ~:^^^^m—- 

Quaetz  o^JjbHBBBBWSe. — Ab.  Spidell 

and  Geo.JSanders  have  struck  a  quartz  ledge 

^"1m~French  Creek  which  promises   well.     It 

is  about  12  inches  in  thickness  and  abounds 

in  gold  visible  to  the  naked  eye. 

Etna  Mining  Claim. — They  have  struck 
the  bedrock  in  this  claim  and  expect  soon 
to  commence  taking  out  money. 

Oeo  Fino. — In  this  camp  the  miners  have 
now  an[abundance  of  water  and  all  are  busy 
at  work.  The  ditches  are  full,  caused  by 
the  melting  of  the  snow  by  the  warm 
weather  of  the  last  two  weeks.  It  is  ex- 
pected the  mining  season  will  be  short  there 
this  year,  but  quite  lively  while  it  lasts. 

TKINITY   COUNTY. 

Weaverville  Journal,  March  27th  : 
Noethfoek. — Accounts  rep  resent  that 
some  Frenchmen  have  found  good  mines 
on  Yellow  Jacket.  The  claims  of  J.  Fru- 
tige  and  Henry  Faubel  are  paying  largely, 
and  E.  J.  Holmes  is  drifting  with  first-rate 
success.  Engle  &  Miller  are  at  work  in  the 
quartz  ledge  on  Eich  Gulch,  and  have  al- 
ready taken  out  considerable  rock  for  crush- 
ing. Some  of  the  quartz  which  was  taken 
to  town  and  prospected  in  a  mortar,  yield- 
ed one  dollar  to  the  pound. 

Rush  Ceeek. — V.  Chamberlin's  claim  is 
paying  well,  and  there  are  three  companies 
of  Chinese  at  work  just  below  the  mouth  of 


the  creek,  who  are  believed  to  be  making 
money. 

George  W.  Wood  has  extended  his  ditch 
some  distance  down  the  river,  and  will  fur- 
nish water  free  of  charge  to  all  persons  de- 
sirous of  prospecting  below  it,  until  good 
pay  is  found. 

TFOLBn'R    COUNTY. 

Sonora  Democrat,  March  27th  : 

The  Eagle  Mine. — For  the  past  two 
months  a  full  force  of  miners  have  been  em- 
ployed on  this  mine  getting  out  rock,  and 
the  mill  was  started  a  few  days  ago.  We 
are  informed  that  the  rock  on  hand  is  very 
rich  and  that  no  doubt  is  entertained  of  the 
mine  paying  well.  The  Eagle  is  situated 
on  Blue  Gulch  above  Jacksonville. 

Feench  Bar. — A  communication  from 
this  place,  known  also  as  Lagrange,  says 
there  is  in  that  region  a  large  extent  of 
country  known  to  be  rich,  which  has  never 
been  worked  except  by  rockers  and  rain 
water.  A  few  are  doing  well.  Kelly  &  Co. 
are  taking  out  160  ounces  per  week;  Thnrs- 
by  &  Co.  are  doing  as  well,  while  the  claims 
of  Messrs.  Keogh,  Rudolph  and  Thomas 
are  pa'iently  awaiting  water. 

On  the  East  side  of  the  river,  the  gravel 
hills  do  not  seem  to  have  been  so  well 
prospected ;  it  is  known,  however,  that 
they  contain  gold  from  the  surface  to  the 
bedrock,  and  with  sufficient  fall.  Between 
La  Grange  and  the  Crimea  House,  about 
fourteen  miles,  is  a  wild,  broken  country, 
whose  gulches  would  furnish  employment 
for  hundreds  of  miners,  if  they  had  steady 
water.  To  the  eastward,  toward  Don  Pe- 
dros  Bar,  there  is  also  a  largo  extent  of 
mining  ground  yet  unworked.  One  com- 
pany there,  Messrs.  Freuch  and  Brown, 
having  had  the  forethought  to  build  reser- 
voirs, are  now  making  from  810  to  815  per 
day  to  the  hand,  in  '49  Gulch. 

The  attention  of  the  Tuolumne  County 
Water  Co.  has  been  turned  to  the  section 
described,  and  they  are  about  instituting  a 
survey  to  estimate  the  expenses  of  a  ditch. 

YUB.V  COUNTY. 

Marysville  Appeal,  March  23d. 

Brown's  Valley.— .It  was  reported  iu 
town  yesterday  that  a  rich  ledge  had  been 
struck  in  the  south  drift  of  the  Jefferson 
mine. 

Same  of  28th  :  We  are  informed  by  a 
reliable  person  that  very  rich  rock  has  been 
struck  in  the  great  ledge  on  which  the 
Pennsylvania  mill  has  been  running  for  the 
last  month — richer  rock  than  ever  before 
taken  out  of  a  mine  in  Browu's  Valley. 
ARIZONA. 

From  the  Prescott  Miner,  March  6th  : 
Black  Canon  Diggings.— News  from  these 
diggings  on  Tuesday  last,  is  quite  favora- 
ble. We  learned  that  the  miners  were  mak- 
ing from  $4  to  810  per  day.  Poland,  Marsh 
&  Co.  had  their  ditch  almost  completed,  and 
were  confident  that  as  soon  as  they  com- 
mence washing  they  will  make  820  a  day  to 
the  hand.  The  proceeds  of  five  pans  of 
gravel  from  their  claim  weighed  $1.70.  It 
is  certain  that  when  properly  worked,  al- 
most every  bar  on  the  creek  will  pay  fair 
wages,  and  it  is  our  opinion  that  rich  creek 
claims  will  be  struck  whenever  the  creek 
bed  can  be  prospected.  If  the  hills  on  the 
west  side  of  the  creek  are  as  rich  as  tliey 
are  said  to  be,  we  have  the  best  of  reasons 
for  believing  that  those  on  the  east  sideare 
still  richer. 

Lower  Lynx  Ceeek. — Late  news  from 
Jackson,  Lovejoy  &  Co's  hydraulic  dig- 
gings on  Lower  Lynx  Creek,  eight  miles 
east  from  Prescott,  is  quite  cheering.  Mr. 
Shoupeinformsus  that  last  week,  after  arnn 
of  60  days, — three  men  working,  — the  sum 
of  $360  was«realized,  which  gives  to  each 
hand  engaged  820  a  day.  On  this  same 
Lynx  Creek  there  are  miles  of  gravel  banks 
that  will  pay  fully  as  well.  Mr.  Shoupe 
informs  us  that  in  an  old  channel  in  his 
claim,  above  Jackson  &  Co's,  he  has  struck 
very  rich  dirt.  His  reservoir  is  nearly  com- 
pleted, and  next  week  he  expects  to  take 
out  gold. 

Same  of  13th  :  Work  is  progressing  at 
the  Sterling.  The  Chase  mine,  in  the  tun- 
nel, is  looking  well.  Ore  taken  from  it  to 
San  Francisco,  by  Mr.  Noyes,  yielded,  by 
working  test,  over  $500  to  the  ton. . .  .On 
Saturday  last,  a  letter  from  Theodore  W. 
Boggs,  who  is  opening  the  Independence 
mine,  in  Bug  Bug  district,  stated  that  the 
lode  opened  finely,  and  was  fully  eleven  ft. 
thick,  with  a  rich  pay  streak,  half  the 
width  of  the  ledge. . .  .C.  C.  Bean,  of  this 
place,  has  purchased  the  interest  of  A. 
French,  in  several  lodes  in  Walker's  and 
Hassayampa  district,  for  the  sum  of  $4,000, 
and  has  sent  a  gang  of  men  to  Walker's  to 
work  the  Tie-Tie,  which  is  said  to  be  a 
very  rich  gold  lode  ...We  have  no  placer 
mining  news  this  week,  the  miners  being 
too  busy  at  work  to  come  to  town ....  A  let- 
ter of  recent  date  from  San  Francisco,  states 
that  the  Sterling  Co.  had  secured  the  ser- 
vices of  a  No.  1  mining  superintendent,  and 
that  he  would  leave  in  a  few   days  for  this 


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conn  try.  ...The  news  from  Wickenbnrg, 

where  the  ore  from  tlio  great  Vulture  mine 
is  worked,  is   as    of  yon — both  mills  run- 
ning Ulght  and  day  and  pai  ing  well.  .  .  .At 
Qila  City,   Eureka,  and  other  plat 
Yuma  Couuty,  parties  are  working  quartz, 
with  what  result  wo  do  Dot  know. 
BRITISH  COLUMBIA. 
Portland  Oregonian,  March  20th: 
I'nuM    tiii:   Kootk.sai  Mines.— News  has 
been  received  in  this  city,  by  letter,  to  the 
etl'eet  that  a  great  many  of  the  people  in  the 
neighborhood  of  Fort  Colville  have  gone 
to  the   Kootenai  mines   during  the  winter 
and    many    more   are   going   this   spring. 
Tien-  is  talk  of  opening  a  new  trull  to  these 
mines  as  soon  as  the  snows  on  the  moun- 
tains shall    bo  sufficiently  melted  to  allow 
of  work. 

IDAHO. 
Owyhee  Avalanche,  March  20th: 
Ida  Elmore. — The  teams  havo  been  en- 
gaged hauling  quartz  for  several  days.  A 
large  quantity  is  now  piled  at  tlio  mill. 
The  mine  is  now  producing  more  ore  thau 
ever,  of  a  very  rich  quality.  The  mill  will 
be  started  up  on  Monday. 

Mining  Difficui/ty. — Tho  rich  placers 
of  Calaveras  Flat  appear  at  present  to  be  a 
huge  bone  of  contention.  Work  is  sus- 
pended and  tho  vicinity  is  in  a  state  of 
siege.  Tho  Henry  Brothers,  who  havo 
worked  the  claims  for  two  or  three  seasons, 
arc  in  possession.  Messrs.  Curlew,  Brown, 
Woodward  and  others  contend  that  the 
Hourys  havo  not  complied  with  the  mining 
laws,  and  have,  therefore,  forfeited  their 
tenure.  We  know  nothing  of  the  merits  of 
the  matter. 

Crank  &  Dbiggs. — An  assessment  of  812 
per  share  was  levied  upon  tho  capital  stock 
of  the  above  company,  payable  on  the  lUth 
inst.,  at  Portland.  This  mine  is  near  the 
Golden  Chariot.  It  was  formerly  worked 
by  tlio  Oregon  Steam  Navigation  Co.  There 
is  a  shaft  21)0  ft.  deep,  said  to  have  pro- 
duced  some  very  rich  ore.  The  prospects 
are  that  work  will  be  resumed  this  spring. 

Flint  Items. — The  Rising  Star  mill 
started  on  Thursday.  The  prospects  are 
good. . .  .Black's  mill  will  start  up  in  a  few 
days,  on  Astor  rock. 

Silveb  Cord. — We  are  informed  by  Mr. 
Jones,  Superintendent,  that  the  "work  on 
the  mine  is  progressing  finely.  Hoisting 
works  are  to  be  erected  early  in  the  spring. 

Idaho  City  World,  March  11th: 

Elk  Hoiin. — From  Mr.  Mesick.  we  learn 
that  the  company  have  already  about  4U0 
tons  of  good  ore  for  crushing,  which  was 
taken  out  of  the  ledge  this  winter.  The 
quautity  of  snowr  on  the  mouutain  about 
the  mill  is  not  so  large  as  was  promised 
from  weather  indications  a  month  ago,  but 
yet  good  heads  of  water  will  be  supplied  to 
the  ditches  over  on  that  side  of  the  Basin 
for  a  fair  season  of  mining. 

Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  March  19th:  The 
Golden  Chariot  keeps  up  its  lick  in  the 
yield  of  bullion,  and  is  now  in  excellent 
shape  for  a  good  summer's  work. 

The  road  to  the  mines  is  bjcoming  bare 
in  many  places,  making  the  operation  of 
quartz  hauling  rather  difficult. 

Same  of  23d: . 

Rising  Stab. — Ten  large  bars,  weighing 
nearly  50U  Ihs.,  and  valued  at  $7,125  coin, 
or  between  $0,000  and  $10,000  currency, 
were  shipped  by  the  Kisiug  Star  Company 
through  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  to  San  Fran- 
cisco yesterday  morning. 

NEVADA. 
IIVMIIOI.IIT. 

lier/isler,  March  20th  : 
Stab  District. — Joseph  Organ  has  leased 
the  Sheba  mine,  and  is  py^Baring  for  active 
operations.  The  Sheba  ore  is  rich,  some 
of  it  assaying  as  high  as  $8,000  per  ton, 
but  very  refractory.  It  is  the  intention  to 
ship  tho  ore  to  San  Francisco  or  to  Swan- 
sea, for  reduction. 

On  the  National  work  has  again  com- 
menced. A  few  years  ago  a  large  quantity 
of  quartz  from  this  mine  was  reduced, 
which  paid  from  $30  to  $250  per  ton  in 
gold.  The  ledge  is  large  and  well  defined. 
Humboldt  can  boast  of  as  rich  ore  as  can 
be  found  in  the  State  of  Nevada,  or  else- 
where. We  will  wager  a  hat  that  we  can 
produce  a  specimen  from  the  Grant  mine, 
in  Indian  district,  as  rich  in  silver  as  any 
piece  of  its  size  in  the  State.  Test  to  be 
made  and  bet  to  be  decided  by  an  assayer 
in  Virginia  City  or  Gold  Hill.  Who  wants 
it? 

The  shaft  on  the  Sixty-nine  ledge  is  now 
60  feet  deep,  and  the  vein  is  well  defined 
and  three  feet  wide.  The  average  yield  of 
eight  different  assays  of  the  ore  was  $150 
per  ton. 

T.  G.  Negus  shipped  this  week,  by  the 
Pacific  Union  Express,  from  his  mine  at 
Golconda,  1,110  ounces  of  bullion,  valued 
at  $1,500. 

The  Little  Giant  Co.,  at  Battle  Mountaiu, 
shipped  two  bars,  valued  at  $1,800. 


The  Silver  Mining  Co.  shipped  this  week 
4,103  ounces  of  bullion. 
BEEIX  IIIVIII. 

Austin  Maroh  25th  : 

BELMONT. — Three  bars  of  bullion  from 
Col.  Buel's  mill,  at  Belmont,  were  brought 
into  this  city  by  the  stage  which  arrived 
last  night. 

Mount  pton,  March  20th: 

BELMONT — We  are  informed  that  the 
Company's  mill  will  remain  closed  until 
tho  White  Pino  excitement  subsides  a  little, 
wdien  it  is  presumed  that  it  will  be  possible 
to  obtain  miners  who  will  work  steadily  at 
fair  wages.  Considering  the  fact  that  this 
last  run  on  Transylvania  oro  has  yielded 
S2.V?  per  ton,  it  is  to  bo  regretted  that  men 
havo  become  so  wild  with  tho  White  Pine 
fever  as  to  compel  the  company  to  suspend 
operations  for  the  want  of  laborers. 

Stone  Cabin  Range. — Late  last  evening 
Mr.  Keed  arrived  in  town  with  two  and  a 
half  tons  of  beautiful  ore  from  the  Seneca 
mine,  in  the  Stone  Cabin  Kange,  15  miles 
to  the  south  of  this  place,  which  experts 
say  will  work  from  $300  to  $400  per  ton. 

El  Dobadoo  Sooth. — Notwithstanding 
the  scarcity  of  laborers  work  progresses, 
and  the  ore  being  raised  is  as  rich  as  here- 
tofore. 

WASHOE. 

[  In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  por- 
tion of  this  paper  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.  ] 

Territorial  Enterprise,  March  23d  : 
The  Justice  and  Independent  are  find- 
ing excellent  ore.  An  assay  of  rock  from 
the  west  vein  at  the  100-foot  level,  yielded 
at  the  rate  of  $600  per  ton,  and  the  average 
appears  to  have  improved. 

On  the  Belohee  work  is  being  vigorously 
prosecuted.  No  strike  has  been  made, 
though  small  veins  and  stringers  of  good 
ore  have  been  found. 

On  the  Sacbamento  we  understand  that 
•work   will   be   resumed   shortly.     The  ore 
will  bo  crushed  in  the  Summit  mill. 
Same  of  24th  : 

The  Yellow  Jackbt  Tnino  is  looking  ex- 
ceedingly well. 
Same  of  25th  : 

The  Ophib  drift  west  from  700-foot  level 
of  the  new  shaft  is  in  over  100  feet.  The 
rook  encountered  is  very  hard,  but  about 
two  or  three  feet  a  day  are  made. 

The  Savage  mine  is  yielding  at  the' rate 
of  over  1,000  tons  a  week  of  ore  averaging 
nearly  $40  per  ton. 

Hale  &  Noeceoss. — The  shaft  of  the 
upper  works  is  being  retimbered  between 
the  175  and  300-foot  levels.  At  the  new 
shaft  the  lower  level  is  yielding  large  quan- 
tities of  excellent  milling  ore. 
Same  of  26th : 

The  Sieeea  Nevada  Co.  have  struck  in 
their  car  tunnel  the  same  deposit  of  rich 
rock  and  dirt  that  they  have  above.  The 
rock  which  is  being  extracted  is  exceedingly 
rich. 

Same  of  28th  : 

The  Gould  &  Cueby  repairs  being  com- 
pleted, resumed  work  night  before  last. 
VVhen  the  pump  started  the  accumulated 
water  in  the  shaft  measured  320  feet  in 
depth  ;  yet  the  company  expect  to  be  able 
to  clear  it  within  three  days.  The  pump 
works  splendidly. 

The  Occidental  Co.  yesterday  sent  to 
Gold  Hill  for  melting  and  assay  400  pounds 
of  crude  bullion,  the  result  of  their  last 
week's  run.  This  lot  of  bullion  will  yield, 
it  is  thought,  nearly  $12,000. 

Ceown  Point. — it  will  take  several  days 
yet  to  make  the  necessary  repairs  to  the 
main  shaft,  when  the  drift  east  at  the  1,100- 
foot  level  will  be  proceeded  with  again. 

The  Adeiatio  is  again  attracting  atten- 
tion. They  now  have  out  at  their  mine 
about  150  tons  of  good  milling  ore,  with 
plenty  more  in  sight  and  conveniently  sit- 
uated for  extraction. 

Ihpeeial- Empire. — The  new  cable  for 
the  shaft  is  now  in  use.  It  is  of  the  best 
English  steel  and  wider  and  better  in  every 
respect  than  the  old  one.  During  the 
delay  occasioned  by  the  breaking  of  the  old 
cable  the  water  accumulated  in  the  shaft  to 
the  depth  of  100  feet.  It  will  probably  be 
bailed  out  to-day. 

Gold  Hill  News,  March  24th : 
Chollab-Potosi. — The  rock  in  the  drift 
east  at  the  1,240  foot  level  from  the  shaft 
grows  harder  as  the  drift  advances.  It  is 
pretty  good  blasting  ground,  however,  and 
satisfactory  progress  is  made. 

Jayhawk  and  Bilkemall. — The  Mohawk 
and  Montreal  Consolidated  Gold  and  Silver 
Mining  Co.  have  postponed  the  time  for 
declaring  delinquent  their  last  assessment 
of  $3  per  share  until  March  31.  The  rea- 
son probably  is  that  the  stockholders  are 
beginning  to  lose  faith  in  the  management. 
Carson  Appeal,  March  25th  : 
Some    excitement    occurred 


yesterday,  occasioned  by  the  reported  dis- 
covery of  rich  gold  and  silver  bearing 
quartz  a  few  miles  south  of  Empire  City, 
and  about  eight  miles  from  Carson  in  a 
southeastly  direction.  Extravagant  reports 
were  in  circulation,  to  the  effect  that  it  was 
a  new  White  Pine,  and  that  1,000  persons 
were  on  tho  ground  seeking  for  good  loca- 
tions. A  German  who  came  direct  from 
there  to  Carson,  last  evening  exhibited  to 
us  a  specimen  of  the  outcropping  of  the 
rock,  and  asserted  there  were  several  hund- 
red persons  there  who  would  camp  upon 
the  ground,  and  that  the  excitement  among 
them  was  very  great.  We  havo  no  further 
particulars. 

WHITE  PIXE. 

[The  latest  items  of  news  and  inferma- 
tion  from  this  district  will  bo  found  on  an- 
other page.  ] 

WYOMING. 

Sweetwater  Mines,  March  10th  :  We  have 
been  informed  that  on  the  4th  inst.  a  very 
rich  ledge  was  discovered  in  the  California 
district,  by  Mr.  Soles.  No  namo  has  been 
given  it  yet,  but  prospecting  and  develop- 
ment is  going  ahead.  Several  ledges  have 
been  discovered  close  around  this  town 
during  the  present  mouth,  that  promise 
to  turn  out  something  good. 

Frank  Zerrener,  superintendent  of  the 
Young  America  mine,  is  increasing  his 
force  of  men,  and  will  probably  in  a  month 
or  two  have  some  60  or  70  hands  employed. 

A  shaft  is  down  on  the  Golden  Leaf 
ledge  35  feet,  and  very  rich  ore  is  being 
taken  out  of  a  crevice  averaging  about  24 
inches  in  thickness.  A  specimen  we  saw 
was  sticking  full  of  free  gold. 

The  Bed  of  Sweetwater  Kivee. — "N. 
L.  T."  writes  that  he  prospected  the  banks 
of  the  stream  a  little  last  summer,  and 
found  everywhere  from  one  to  three  cents 
to  the  pau;  but  that  he  was  prevented  from 
doing  anything  further  by  the  Indian  scare. 
He  says  :  "  I  believe,  and  so  do  others, 
that  good  pay  can  be  found  on  bed-rock,  in 
Sweetwater,  below  the  canon,  and  probably 
very  rich  diggings.  It  will  require  per- 
sons with  some  capital  to  test  it,  as  doubt- 
less it  is  deep  to  bedrock.  There  is  ample 
work  on  this  stream  for  100,000  persons, 
provided  it  should  pay.  Gold  can  be  found 
in  the  bars  and  along  the  edge's  of  the 
water  all  tho  way  to  the  mouth. " 


The  Eabth. — Although  there  are  at  lea"t 
sixty-three  chemical  elements  known  to 
exist  in  the  earth,  yet  one  of  these,  oxy- 
gen, forms  nearly  or  quite  one-half  of  its 
entire  bulk,  so  far  as  known  to  mau;  two 
other  elements  silicon  and  aluminum  form 
about  a  quarter — leaving  but  one-quarter 
more  to  be  made  up  from  all  the  remain- 
ing sixty  original  elements.  The  next,  in 
order,  most  abundant  elements  are  prob- 
ably calcium,  iron,  carbon,  hydrogen,  ni- 
trogen, etc.  While  the  metallic  elements 
are  far  the  most  numerous,  the  non-me- 
tallic aro  much  the  most  abundant  in  quan- 
tity. The  metallic  elements  aro  character- 
ized for  sameness,  tho  non-metallic  for 
variety  in  qualities.  The  idea  that  the 
earth  was  once  in  a  gaseous  condition  is 
greatly  coufirmed  by  the  fact  that  about 
half  tho  known  substance  of  the  globe,  by 
weight,  may  be  rendered  gaseous  at  ordi- 
nary temperatures.  The  difference  in  den- 
sity between  the  heaviest  known  elements 
is  as  1  to  257,000— platinum  representing 
the  former  and  hydrogen  the  latter.  The 
sun  is  known  to  have  an  almost  infinite 
number  of  elements — the  spectroscope  de- 
velops at  least  1,000. 

•* — »    ^  — — • 

Gold  Excitement  in  Scotland. — A  gold 
placer  has  recently  been  discovered  along 
the  banks  and  bed  of  a  creek  on  a  farm 
tenanted  by  a  Mr.  Rutherford,  on  lands  be- 
longing to  the  Duke  of  Sutherland,  in  Scot- 
land. About  150  miners  were,  at  last  ac- 
counts, at  work  there,  including  several 
experienced  returned  Australians.  Some 
$200  worth  of  gold  had  been  purchased  by 
a  neighboring  jeweler.  Gold  has  been 
found  there  in  very  limited  quantities  ever 
since  the  days  of  James  the  First,  and  the 
Duke  has  still  in  his  possession  a  ring 
made  of  gold  found  there  some  thirty 
years  ago. 


Babon  Von  Reichenbach,  Again. — A 
physician  writes  to  the  Dublin  Journal  of 
Medicine  in  support  of  the  notion  that  peo- 
ple sleep  much  better  with  their  heads  to 
the  north.  He  has  tried  the  experiment  in 
case  of  sick  persons  with  marked  effect, 
and  insists  that  there  are  known  to  exist 
great  electrical  currents,  always  crossing 
in  one  direction  around  the  earth,  and  that 
our  nervous  systems  are  in  some  mysterious 
way  conuected  with  this  electrical  agent. 
Baron  Von  Reicheubaeh's  book  on  the 
"  Odic  Force,"  published  some  years  ago, 
detailed  a  large  number  of  cases  which  oc- 
curred in  the  practice  of  the  author,  where 
abnormally  sensitive  individuals  were  ben- 
efited, and  in  some  cases  cured,  by  acting 
upon  this  idea.  The  Baron  urged  that  the 
bodies  of  the  patients  should  coincide  with 
the  axis  of.  tho  earth,  in  order  that  the  cur- 
rent of  terrestial  electricity  which  is  con- 
stantly passing  round  the  earth  at  right  an- 
gles to  that  axis,  might  have  no  disturbing 
effect  upon  the  analogous  current  of  ani- 
mal electricity  which  is  as  constantly  pass- 
ing around  the  axis  of  the  patient, — of 
which  axis  the  head  and  feet  are  the  poles. 

The 


The  Railroad  and  the  Indians. 
impression  seems  to  prevail  that  the  In 
dians  will  not  make  any  serious  attempts  to 
interfere  with  the  operation  of  the  Over- 
land Railroad.  The  Reno  Crescent  thinks 
the  "Iron  Horse  "  will  do  more  to  subdue 
the  Indians  in  one  season  than  all  our  forts 
and  Indian  armies  could  do  in  many  years; 
and  adds  the  following  paragraph,  which, 
although  it  contains  a  deal  of  fancy,  no 
doubt  conveys  much  of  fact :  "  The  savage 
can  combat  with  his  pale-faced  brother 
man  to  man ;  he  knows  the  pale  face,  like 
himself,  is  vulnerable  and  mortal;  but  in 
the  iron  steed  there  is  a  something  incom- 
prehensible. He  hears  the  roar  of  the  iron 
chariot  wheels,  the  shriek  of  the  whistle, 
the  clang  of  the  bell,  and  the  hoarse  respi- 
ration of  this  fiend.  He  sees  it  move  for- 
ward and  backward  at  will,  with  speed  that 
puts  to  shame  the  swiftest  rider  of  the 
plains,  and  his  spirit  is  humbled  and  his 
hereabout  |  courage  cowed." 


A  Boston  Notion — Monster  Concert. — 
The  Bostonians  are  making  arrangements 
for  a  series. of  monster  concerts,  to  take 
place  on  the  15th,  16th  and  17th  of  June 
next,  at  which  there  will  be  one  thousand 
instrumental  performers,  and  a  chorus  of 
twenty  thousand  voices,  mainly  selected 
from  the  public  schools.  A  temporary 
building  is  to  be  erected  for  the  occasion, 
and  the  President  and  other  dignitaries,  as 
well  as  the  Governors  of  the  States,  will  be 
invited.  The  secret  of  the  whole  matter  is 
the  suppositious  inference  that  the  crowd 
of  strangers  which  will  visit  the  city  on  the 
occasion,  will  leave  about  $8,000,000  at  the 
"hub."- 


Illustrated  Trade  Circulars  are  rap- 
idly increasing  among  manufacturing  es- 
tablishments in  the  East,  and  will  soon 
become  popular  on  this  coast.  We  have 
recently  received  a  good  sized  catalogue, 
published  some  time  since  by  W.  T,  Gar- 
ratt,  brass  founder,  on  Fremont  street, 
which  contains  illustrations  of  many  arti- 
cles in  his  line. 


Water  vs.  Land  Teanspoetation. — It 
appears  from  a  memorial  recently  addressed 
to  the  New  Jersey  Legislature,  that  more 
than  half  of  all  the  goods  transported  be- 
tween New  York  and  Philadelphia,  are  car- 
ried by  the  circuitous  sea  route,  in  prefer- 
ence to  the  more  direct  land  route;  and 
this,  notwithstanding  there  are  two  distinct 
lines  of  railway  and  an  inland  water  route 
by  way  of  the  Delaware  river  and  Raritan 
Canal. 


Laege  Map  op  Mexico. — Colton,  of  New 
York,  has  just  iesued  a  large  wall  mar)  of 
Mexico,  including  all  the  country  round 
the  Gulf,  about  4x4  feet  in  dimensions.  On 
the  margin  are  smaller  maps  of  Spain  and 
Cuba.  It  is  a  useful  map,  but  contains 
nothing  new  or  topographically  than  is 
given  in   Colton's  complete  atlas   of  some 

years  ago. 

♦.-»   i'   « — » 

San  Jose  is  unquestionably  the  best  gov- 
erned city  in  California.  It  is  not  only  free 
from  debt,  but  has  $50,000  invested  in 
county  bonds. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

"  Mat  op  the  Mint." — The  wear  of  gold 
coin  underwent  an  elaborate  investiga- 
tion from  1798  to  1801,  the  conductors 
being  the  celebrated  chemists,  Hatchett 
and  Cavendish.  The  report  occupies  150 
pages  of  the  "Philosophical  Transac- 
tions "  for  the  year  1803.  From  the  ex- 
periments made,  the  reporters  declared 
that  only  two  metals  were  adapted  to  al- 
loy with  gold,  in  order  to  increase  the 
durability  of  the  latter,  viz.,  copper  and 
silver.  One  of  the  experiments  con- 
sisted of  a  given  number  of  coins  com- 
posed of  various  alloys,  being  placed  in 
a  square  box.  Into  this  were  placed  forty 
pieces  of  coin  of  equal  size  and  weight, 
but  varied  alloy,  all,  however,  being 
what  is  known  as  fine  gold,  or  22  carats 
fine — 22  gold  and  2  alloy.  The  box  was 
made  to  rotate  on  its  axis,  so  that  the 
coins  rubbed  against  each  other.  It  was 
found  on  examining  the  contents  of  the 
box  after  having  been  rotated  71,720 
times,  that  the  alloy  of  silver  and  copper, 
such  as  used  formerly  for  coinage  at  the 
English  mint,  was  more  durable,  or 
less  diminished  by  abrasion,  than  the 
fine  gold  alloyed  by  silver  alone,  or  that 
alloyed  by  copper  alone;  the  loss  in  the 
first  case  being  found  only  to  amount  to 
l-230fch  part,  and  in  the  second,  to  about 
l-29th  part.  Yet  it  is  a  fact  that  the  En- 
glish Government  is  in  the  constant  prac- 
tice of  melting  up  its  old  sovereigns  and 
guineas,  composed  of  the  first  named, 
and  more  durable  alloy,  and  replacing 
these  old  coins  with  gold 'alloyed  with 
copper  alone.  We  believe  all  European 
governments  now  follow  the  same  prac- 
tice, and  the  United  States  mint  also.  In 
the  second  column  of  page  195,  of  our 
last  number,  will  be  found  a  brief  ac- 
count of  some  recent  experiments  in  the 
alloy  of  Bilver  by  the  officers  of  the 
French  mint,  by  which,  for  reasons  there 
given,  it  is  recommended  that  silver  coin 
should  be  alloyed  as  follows  :  835  parts 
silver,  93  copper,  and  72  zinc.  If  all 
civilized  nations  would  agree  to  employ 
the  above  proportions  of  alloys  respect- 
ively,  for   silver  and  gold  coins,    great 

'    economy  would  result  in  their  wastage. 

Visalia. — The  carp,  says  Isaac  Walton,  "is 
the  queen  of  the  rivers."  Had  he  said 
ponds,  the  old  angler  would  have  been 
nearer  the  mark.  There  can  be  no  doubt 
but  that  both  carp  and  tench,  if  intro- 
duced, would  flourish  well  in  the  upper 
part j  of  the  San  Joaquin,  and  add  much 
to  the  luxuries  of  the  neighboring  dis- 
tricts. 

S.  C.  W. ,  Timbuctoo. — The  article  in- 
quired about,  relative  to  the  "uniting  of 
zinc  with  quicksilver  for  the  purpose  of 
increasing  the  affinity  for  gold,"  was 
perhaps  d'Houreuse's  zinc  process ;  or  an 
item  of  eurs  describing  several  simple 
methods  of  getting  zinc  out  of  quicksil- 
ver.    Find  out  the  date,  or  page. 


Continental   Life  Insurance  Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


Separation  of  Bullion  in  Bars  without 
Granulation. 

A  patent  for  this  mode  of  separating  gold 
from  silver  was  applied  for  in  1865,  by 
John  Eeynolds,  a  boiler  in  Kellogg, 
Heuston  &  Co's  refinery  in  this  city.  It 
was  a  return  to  first  principles,  known  and 
practiced  in  the  separation  of  metals  for  a 
hundred  years;  but  not  being  the  general 
practice  at  the  time,  or  since  granulation 
had  got  into  practice  as  an  approved  pre- 
liminary operation,  (in  order,  theoretically, 
to  present  so  much  larger  a  surface  for  the 
acid  to  work  upon,)  this  patent  was  allowed, 
somewhat  to  the  surprise  of  other  experts 
in  the  business,  who  had  not  thought  of 
such  a  thing  as  a  patent  in  so  simple  a  mat- 
ter. It  is  in  the  main,  merely  for  putting 
the  bullion  bar  at  once  into  sulphuric  acid, 
instead  of  pouring  it  first  into  water  to  gran- 
ulate, and  then  putting  it  in.  Separation  of 
gold  and  silver,  or  "refining,"  is  done  at 
the  Mint  with  nitric  acid  in  porcelain  ves- 
sels set  to  boiliug  by  steam,  as  iron  pots 
would  be  destroyed  by  the  nitric  acid ;  and 
a  common  fire  cannot  be  used  for  heating 
because  it  would  orack  the  porcelain  ves- 
sels. The  reason  why  nitric  acid  is  in  use, 
— so  much  more  expensive  and  even  less 
efficient  than  sulphuric  acid — is  because 
the  mints  are  usually  in  town,  and  the  fumes 
of  the  latter  acid  cannot  be  tolerated  there. 
Sulphuric  acid  admits  of  the  use  of  iron 
vessels,  and  of  the  most  violent  boiliug,  by 
a  direct  coal  fire.  Hence  sulphuric  acid  is 
used  wherever  the  circumstances  admit. 

A  bar  of  silver  bullion  cast  into  boiling 
sulphuric  acid  of  the  proper  density,  dis- 
solves "  like  butter,"  figuratively  speaking, 
leavingthe  gold  in  a  brown  sediment  at  the 
bottom.  Eeynolds  noted  this  fact— and 
that  it  was  not  at  all  necessary  to  granulate 
in  the  process  with  sulphuric  acid,  but  that, 
on  the  contrary,  the  separation  would  be 
more  rapid  and  thorough  without  it,  ren- 
dering the  intermediate  melting  likewise 
unnecessary. 

The  cause  of  this  difference  in  favor  of 
bars  was  for  some  time  a  puzzle;  but  there 
are  two  good  reasons  assigned  for  it.  One 
is  that,  in  treating  granulated  bullion,  as 
the  silver  rises  into  solution  aud  the  gold 
thickens  at  the  bottom,  the  latter  partially 
covers  up  some  silver-holding  grains,  and 
prevents  the  acid  from  operating  upon 
them.  This  can  be  prevented  by  stirring. 
The  other  reason  is  a  theoretical  one, 
which,  however,  is  believed  by  the  Phila- 
delphia mint  refiners  to  be  founded  in  f ac  t, 
viz  :  that  in  pouring  ni9lted  bullion  into 
cold  water,  the  sudden  chilling  is  attended 
by  a  tendency  on  the  part  of  some  of  the 
golden  particles  in  the  alloy,  to  come  to  the 
surface  of  the  granule.  Thus  the  latter 
gets  coated  to  a  degree,  (scarcely  or  not  at 
all  perceptible,  it  is  true),  by  the  richer 
metal,  which  is  impervious  to  acid,  hinder- 
ing the  process  of  separation. 

Assayers  and  refiners  feign  that  they 
would  pay  little  or  no  attention  to  Eey- 
nold's  patent  if  they  had  any  occasion  to  sep- 
arate buttons  or  bars  by  the  use  of  sulphu- 
ric acid.  Whether  at  law  the  Patent  Office 
would  be  sustained  in  the  matter,  is  a  ques- 
tion that  need  not  be  entered  into  in  this 
connection.  To  furnish  an  idea  of  the  ex- 
act nature  of  Eeynold's  patent,  we  quote 
from  the  document  itself.  The  inventor 
says  : 

' '  I  take  a  charge  of  crude  bullion  of  any 
convenient  weight  (a  pot  which  in  work- 
ing by  the  old  process  would  work  a  charge 
of  from  130  to  140  pounds,  will  in  working 
by  my  improved  process  work  from  300  to 
400  pounds)  and  place  it  on  the  bottom  of 
an  iron  pot,  adding  a  sufficient  amount  of 
sulphuric  acid  to  cover  the  said  charge  of 
bullion,  and  boil  the  whole  mass  together 
for  about  one  hour,  after  which  I  add  more 
sulphuric  acid,  from  time  to  time,  as  may 
be  necessary,  until  the  silver  and  baser 
metals  are  all  dissolved  and  held  in  solu- 
tion in  the  acid,  the  whole  amount  of  acid 
required  being  generally  about  equal  in 
weight  to  the  charge  of  crude  bullion  in 
the  pot. 


The  time  necessary  for  boiling  will  vary 
according  to  the  heat  applied;  the  usual 
time  being  from  four  to  five  hours. 

The  acid  holding  in  solution  the  silver 
aud  baser  metals  is  then  drawn  off  or  bailed 
into  a  tank  lined  with  lend,  leaving  the  gold 
settled  in  the  bottom  of  the  pot,  where  it 
is  washed  with  hot  sulphuric  acid,  in  order 
to  remove  as  much  of  the  sulphate  of  sil- 
ver remaining  as  possible. 

I  then  place  the  gold  in  a  filter  corres- 
ponding in  size  to  the  amount  of  gold  to 
be  treated,  where  hot  water  is  poured  over  it 
until  it  is  perfectly  sweetened,  that  is,  un- 
til no  trace  of  sulphate  of  silver  or  acid 
can  be  found  in  the  water  as  it  runs  away 
from  the  gold.  It  is  then  pressed  and 
dried,  after  which  it  is  melted  and  molded 
into  ingots  or  bars,  whose  fineness  will  be 
found  to  be  from  .992  to  .994^. 

The  tank  into  which  the  solution  of  sil- 
ver aud  baser  metals  is  drawn  off  is  sup- 
plied with  a  perforated  lead  pipe,  through 
which  steam  is  introduced  for  heating  pur- 
poses, as  in  the  method  now  in  common 
use.  It  is  then  drawn  off  into  a  precipi- 
tator in  which  heat  is  kept  up  by  means  of 
steam  passing  through  a  closed  lead  pipe 
passing  through  the  said  precipitator.  Cop- 
per is  now  introduced,  as  in  the  old  proc- 
ess, which  precipitatesthesilver  iu  metallic 
state  of  fineness  varying  from  .995  to  .998. 

The  copper  remaining  in  solution  is  then 
drawn  off  into  the  copper  house,  where  it 
is  converted  into  crystals  by  the  methods 
now  well  known  and  in  common  use  in 
refineries. 

Some  of  the  advantages  to  be  derived 
from  my  improved  process  of  "refining 
gold  and  silver  bullion,"  may  be  enumer- 
ated as  follows : 

First — The  melting  and  alloying  with 
copper  and  granulating  before  treating 
with  sulphuric  acid,  are  rendered  entirely 
unnecessary. 

Second — By  my  process,  gold  from  .992 
to  .994%  fine  is  produced  by  the  first  treat- 
ment, whereas  by  the  old  process  with  one 
treatment,  gold  of  the  fineness  of  only  .950 
to  .970  is  produced,  rendering  it  necessary 
oftentimes  to  go  through  the  process  two 
and  even  three  times  before  the  gold  can 
be  brought  up  to  a  fineness  of  .992  or  .994; 
thus  increasing  more  than  double  the  ex- 
pense required  by  my  improved  process  of 
refining. 

Third — Close  returns  can  be  made  by  my 
process  every  day,  whereas  two  or  three 
days  or  more  are  required  in  order  to  make 
close  returns  by  the  old  process. 

The  claim  is  for  "the  improved  method 
of  refining  gold  and  silver  bullion  in  bars 
or  bricks,  or  any  other  shape,  whereby  the 
necessity  of  melting  and  alloying  with 
copper  and  granulating  before  refining  is 
obviated,  substantially  as  described." 


Mrs.  Hall's  Smelting  Furnace. — The 
Alia  inquires  what  has  become  of  the  Vol- 
cano Smelting  Furnace  invented  some 
years  ago  by  Mrs.  E.  J.  Hall,  and  highly 
spoken  of  at  the  time  of  its  trial  in  this  city, 
in  1864.  The  inventor  is  in  this  city,  and 
anxious  to  furnish  those  interested  in 
smelting  with  data  to  judge  of  the  value  of 
her  invention.  In  principle  Mrs.  Hall's 
furnace  is  an  attempt  to  solve  an  interest- 
ing aud  important  problem  to  the  metal- 
lurgist— to  smelt  reductively  in  such  a  man- 
ner as  to  prevent  sulphides  from  forming  a 
matte  product  (or  sulphur-metal),  by  desul- 
phurizing and  reducing  the  matte  as  fast  as 
formed.  In  ordinary  smelting  there  are 
two  ways  of  desulphurizing  matte;  the 
simplest,  and  the  kind  practiced  in  assay- 
ing, is  to  throw  in  iron,  which  has  a  greater 
affinity  for  sulphur,  and  therefore  takes  it 
to  itself;  but  the  cheaper  and  more  gener- 
ally practiced  is  a  separate  treatment  of  the 
matte,  in  which  grinding  and  roasting  are 
finally  resorted  to  as  the  only  thorough 
means  of  accomplishing  the  desired  result 
— the  oxygen  of  the  air  in  that  case  carry- 
ing it  off.  Mrs.  Hall  endeavors,  by  confin- 
ing the  whole  in  an  egg-shaped  furnace 
supplied  with  powerful  blasts  and  having 
a  comparatively  small  flue,  to  burn  out  the 
sulphur  with  charcoal,  in  the  form  of  gas- 
eous sulphides  of  carbon,  and  SO-  as  fast 
as  it  combines  with  liquid  products  at  the 
bottom.  Having  seen  only  a  drawing,  we 
are  not  able  to  furnish  further  details  at 
present. 


Moee  Fossil  Dwarfs. — Mr.  Busk  has 
discovered  in  Malta,  a  species  of  dwarf 
fossil  elephant  only  2%  to  3  feet  high.  Dr. 
Falconer  has  found  another  about  4%  feet 
in  hight. 


"Mad  Stones"— What  are  They? 

The  public  is  frequently  treated  to  news- 
paper paragraphs,  alluding  to  remarkable 
cures  of  the  bites  of  mad  animals,  and 
poisonous  reptiles  and  iusects,  by  what  are 
termed  "mad  stones."  The  subject  has 
been  revived  in  this  city,  the  past,  week,  by 
correspondence  in  two  of  our  dailies,  from 
one  of  which  we  learn  that  we  have  one  of 
these  wonderful  "  Stones"  in  San  Fran- 
cisco. During  our  newspaper  reading,  for 
the  past  ten  years,  we  have  been  curious 
to  collect,  among  other  matters,  such  ac- 
counts of  these  "mad  stones"  as  have 
come  under  our  observation.  The  reports 
all  agree  as  to  their  wonderful  effects  ;  but 
differ  very  widely  in  the  description  of  the 
so-called  "stones."  Thinking  it  may  in- 
terest some  of  our  readers,  we  have  col- 
lated the  following  items  from  our  clip- 
pings, from  which  it  will  appear  that  any 
person  may  become  possessed  of  a  "  mad 
stone,"  equal  to  the  best,  at  a  trifling  cost 
or  trouble : 

Carlos  Johnson,  of  Warnick  county,  In- 
diana, is  in  possession  of  one  of  these 
remarkable  stones,  which  was  originally 
brought  from  England  ;  this  specimen  is  a 
species  of  pumice  stone,  very  porous  and 
of  greenish  color. 

Mrs.  Baugh,  Valparaiso,  Ind.,  has  one 
which  was  recently  shown  to  Professor 
Wyhe,  of  the  State  University,  of  Bloom- 
ington,  Ind.,  who  immediately  produced  a 
counterpart  of  the  same  from  the  Univer- 
sity collection  of  minerals,  and  which  was 
there  classified  as  a  coral  of  the  genus 
astrea.  This  stone  was  a  portion  of  one 
originally  brought  from  England  by  the 
mother  of  Mrs.  B's  husband,  who,  at  his 
death,  divided  it  into  three  pieces,  and  gave 
one  each  to  his  three  children. 

Mrs.  W.  Bundy,  of  Martinsville,  Ind., 
has  one  which  has  also  been  pronounced  by 
Professor  Wyhe  to  be  an  astrea  coral. 

The  late  John  King,  of  Bicbmond,  Va., 
had  one  in  his  possession  about  twenty 
years,  from  the  application  of  which  won- 
derful cures  are  claimed,  but  the  stone  is 
not  described. 

Dr.  E.  H.  Ayres,  Jackson,  Tenn.,  has 
one  of  a  cubical  shape,  containing  about 
seven  cubic  inches  of  matter,  aud  which, 
from  the  description,  we  presume  must  be 
an  astrea  coral. 

Mrs.  Taylor,  Terre  Haute,  Ind. ,  has  one 
which  has  been  in  her  family  eighty  years, 
and  which  is  described  as  being  "white, 
smooth,  hard,  with  star-shaped  pores,  two 
inches  in  length  by  three-quarters  thick," 
most  probably  another  astrea  coral,  with 
one  of  its  surfaces  ground  smooth . 

Col.  B.  Lee  Milam,  Waterford,  Marshall 
County,  Miss.,  has  one  (the  same  as  de- 
scribed in  the  Herald  of  Monday  last)  about 
the  size  of  a  hen's  egg,  one  end  of  which 
is  flat,  as  if  sawed  off  across  the  grain,  hav- 
ing very  much  the  appearance  of  wood  or 
bone,  said  to  have  been  brought  from 
China,  by  Dr.  Barker,  in  1810.  Has  been 
offered  $5,000  for  it;  will  sell  it  for  $10,000; 
and  well  he  might,  as  he  could  probably 
produce  a  counterpart  equally  good  for 
five  dollars. 

The  publication  of  the  description  of  the 
above,  brought  out  Dr.  Horst,  of  this  city, 
who  keeps  an  apothecary  store  corner  of 
Eddy  and  Taylor  streets,  and  who  has  one 
which  closely  answers  the  above  descrip- 
tion, which  he  obtained,  as  a  great  favor, 
from  an  Abysinian  chief,  during  his  travels 
in  that  country.  We  have  caref  ully  exam- 
ined the  same,  which  is  undoubtedly  a 
piece  of  petrified  bone,  cut  across  the 
grain. 

There  are  said  to  be  several  so-called 
"  stones  "  in  Southern  Virginia,  which  are 
of  undoubted  animal  origin,  pronounced  by 
some  to  be  portions  of  the  rennet  of  some 
animal,  whether  dried  or  fossilized,  we  are 
not  told. 

We  have  descriptions  of  quite  a  number 
of  others,  in  different  parts  of  the  country, 


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to  the  nso  of  nil  of  which  are  ascribed 
wonderful  cures. 

From  the  above  it  must  be  inferred  that 
there  is  no  uniformity  in  the  material  of 
which  these  "stones"  are  composed.  The 
accounts  given  of  the  circumstances  aftend- 
ing  their  assumed  cures  also  lead  us  to 
infer  that  tltorc  generally  has  been  no  virus 
injected  into  the  persons  of  those  upon 
whom  the  euros  are  supposed  to  havo  been 
made,  and  that  in  most  eases  other  remedies 
wero  also  used,  from  which  probably  more 
benefit  was  derived  than  from  the  "  mad 
stone."  It  is  possible  that  the  porous  sub- 
stances used  may  have  some  effect  in  ex- 
tracting the  virus,  when  applied  instantly; 
but  any  one  substance  of  equal  porosity 
with  another  would,  no  doubt,  be  equally 
as  efficacious.  There  is  also  a  possibility 
that  when  the  stones  aro  composed  of  coral 
the  carbonate  of  lime  may  have  a  chemical 
effect  in  neutralizing  the  virus,  which  is 
genorilly  of  an  acid  nature;  but  such  an 
effect  could  not  result  from  the  use  of  pum- 
ico  stone,  or  of  fossil  organic  substances, 
where  the  original  material  has  been  re- 
placed with  silica.  The  adhesive  character 
of  lymphatic  discharges  from  a  slight 
wound  will  generally  cause  any  porous 
substance  to  adhere,  if  promptly  applied. 

In  view  of  the  above,  wo  believe  that  any 
person  who  thinks  he  may  have  been 
bitten  by  a  mad  animal  or  venomous 
reptile,  would  be  much  more  likely  to  obtain 
relief  from  the  application  of  ammonia,  a 
poultice  of  tobacco  and  soap,  or  an  applica- 
tion of  bromide  of  potassium,  with  a  free 
use  of  strong  alcoholic  stimulants,  than  to 
rely  upon  the  supposed  virtues  of  a  '■"  mad 
stone."  A  piece  of  light  dry  bread  would 
be  more  efficacious  than  a  "  mad  stone," 
made  from  a  petrified  bone. 


Industrial  Enterprises. 

A  Rubber  Factory,  says  the  Herald  of  the 
31st,  is  about  to  be  established  in  this  city; 
an  agent  or  superintendent  and  raw  mate- 
rial being  now  on  the  way  from  the  East. 
Not  only  the  caontchouc  tree,  but  the  gum 
ofithe  aselepias,  euphorbia,  poppy,  lettuce, 
and  chicory  plants,  will  furnish  elastic  ma- 
terial suitable  for  manufacturing  purposes; 
and  the  company  proposes  to  introduce  the 
cultivation  of  one  of  these.  California  uses 
large  quantities  of  rubber  goods.  The  con- 
sumption in  the  United  States  amounts  to 
about  $8,000,000,  the  capital  invested' in  the 
manufacture  being  about  $5,000,000. 

California  Ale  and  Porter. — Mr. 
Samuel  Marks  has  established  a  brewery  at 
the  corner  of  Folsom  and  Fourteenth  streets, 
which  produces  an  article  pronounced  by 
the  Alia  reporter  to  be  superior  to,  while 
it  is  cheaper  than  "Barclay  &  Perkins."  The 
chief  point  of  difference  between  the  man- 
ufacture of  ale  and  lagor  is,  that  the  beer 
is  generally  ready  for  use  in  two  or  three 
days,  while  ale  requires  two  weeks. 

Cooperative  Wine  Making. — The  Wine 
Makers'  Association  of  Los  Angeles  pre- 
sents a  successful  example  of  the  coopera- 
tive principle  applied  to  wine  making,  and 
to  the  relief  of  vintners  from  exclusion  by 
isolation.  The  company  has  two  store- 
houses of  stone  and  brick.  One  is  above 
ground,  42x270  feet,  and  the  other  is  a  half 
basement,  40x90  feet.  It  has  on  hand  150,- 
000  gallons  of  wine  and  60,000  gallons  of 
brandy.  Its  superintendent,  M.  Emile 
"Vaehe,  is  a  Frenchman,  and  he  makes 
Sherry,  Madeira,  Port  and  brandy.  Grapes 
are  bought  at  75  cents  to  $1,  those  of  share- 
holders having  preference.  Every  work- 
man employed  is  a  stockholder.  It  has  a 
house  in  San  Francisco,  and  divides  25  per 
cent,  per  annum  on  its  capital  of  $50,000, 
with  assurance  of  improvement. 

Canvassing  for  the  Oroville  Woolen 
Mill.— The  Oroville  Record  of  March  27th 
says  of  this  mill  enterprise  :  Berry,  of 
San  Francisco,  visited  Oroville  on  Thurs- 
day, and  canvassed  the  subject  of  a  woolen 
mill  for  Oroville,  with  many  of  our  citi- 
zens. The  prospect  is  fair  for  the  erection 
of  a  woolen  mill  here,  most  of  our  citizens 
viewing  it  favorably. 

The  Oakland  Cotton  Factory  has 
changed  hands,  and  been  converted  into  a 
bag  factory.  The  demand  for  grain  bags, 
etc.,  this  season,  will  not  fall  much  short  of 
twelve  million  in  number.  From  700  to 
800  pounds  of  manila  jute  have  been  or- 
dered shipped,  at  an  outlay  of  $75,000. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Especially  reported  by  the  V.  S.  Patent  Office.  Washing- 
ton. D.  0.,  to  Dewki  &  Co..  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  SoltcltOEB,  and  Publishers  of  tlto 
."\Ii\im,   a.nli    s.  iLvriric  PsESS. 

For  the  Week  Endinb  February  16th. 
86,808. — Improved  Washing  Fluid. — Jas. 
Bell,  Souora  Cal. : 

I  claim  the  above  described  composition 
for  washing  thud  made  of  the  ingredients 
enumerated  mixed  or  compounded  in  about 
the  proportions  specified. 

This  compound  is  intended  for  general 
use  in  washing,  and  is  claimed  to  be  supe- 
rior for  softening  hard  water  and  rendering 
the  water  suitable  for  cleansing  purposes. 
86,931.— Improvement™  Winding  Batchet 
Time  Pieces.  — Wm.  H.  Lamb,  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal.: 

1.  I  claim  the  disk  D,  operating  in  the 
indentions  of  the  ratchet  wheel  B,  and  im- 
pinging against  the  plate  or  equivalent  de- 
vice for  preventing  the  wheel  from  turning 
backward,  substantially  as  described. 

2.  Forming  the  wheel  B,  with  indentions 

C,  C,  C,  to  fit  the  circular  shape  of  the  disk, 
and  holding  the  said  disk  between  the  in- 
cline F,  and  the  wheel  by  means  of  the 
spring  E,  substantially  as  described  for  the 
purpose  set  forth. 

The  nature  of  this  invention  is  to  pro- 
vide a  ratchet  for  time  piece,  so  constructed 
that  it  cannot  be  wound  the  wrong  way  up, 
winding  the  pieces,  aud  thereby  breaking 
the  teeth  of  the  ratchet  wheel  in  the  ordi- 
nary construction  of  time  pieces.  The  in- 
ventor is  a  practical  watchmaker,  of  long 
residence  in  this  sity. 

86,932. — Improvement  in  Brick  Elevator. 
Thos.  Mann,  San  Francisco,  Cal.  (Ante- 
dated Feb.  1st,  1869.) 

1.  I  claim  the  gates  C,  C,  sliding  on  the 
ways  B,  B,  B,  B,  operated  by  the  ropes  or 
cords  G,  K,  K',  and  pulieys  and  blocks  H, 
J,  J',  L,  substantially  as  and  for  the  pur- 
pose set  forth. 

2.  The  peculiar  construction  of  the  brake 
M,  with  the  sweep  O,  operating  in  the  slot 
P,  so  that  the  driver  may  hold  the  gates  in 
position,  while  the  horse  is  changing  his 
direction  of  travel,  substantially  as  de- 
scribed. 

3.  The  hooks  S,  S,  for  attaching  the  hods 
to  the  gates,  substantially  as  described. 

This  is  an  improved  device  for  hoisting 
brick  and  mortar  for  building  purposes, 
and  is  intended  to  be  employed  after  the 
first  or  lower  story  has  been  constructed. 
It  consists  of  a  frame  which  is  well  braced, 
having  vertical  posts  or  ways  on  which 
gates  slide  up  and  down.  The  gates  are 
constructed  so  as  to  admit  the  hanging  up- 
on them  of  mortar  and  brick  hods.  While 
one  gate  is  ascending  on  one  side  with 
loaded  hods,  the  opposite  gate  is  descending 
with  empty  hods,  by  means  of  cords  pass- 
ing over  a  pulley  at  the  top  of  the  frame. 
The  inventor  is  now  a  resident  of  Portland, 
Oregon. 

87, 020. — Improved  Motive  Power  for  Sew- 
ing and  other  Machines.  —Jacob  Zuck- 
ermann,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 
I  claim   the  motive  power  consisting   of 
the  frame,  the  series  of  semi -elliptic  springs 

D,  connected  at  their  ends  by  hinge  joints, 
in  combination  with  the  spirally  grooved 
fusee  G,  the  fusee  and  the  springs  being 
connected  by  means  of  the  chains,  the  gear 
wheels,  shafts,  belt  and  brake,  the  whole 
constructed  and  arranged  substantially  as 
and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
an  improved  motive  power  for  light  ma- 
chines, and  more  particularly  for  sewing 
machines.  The  device  is  applicable  to  any 
of  the  machines  for  sewing,  giving  the 
requisite  motion,  by  being  occasionally 
wound  up.  It  consists  of  a  series  of  gear 
wheels  operated  by  a  series  of  semi-elliptio 
springs  united  at  each  end  by  hinged  joints, 
and  so  arranged  that  the  power  exerted  up- 
on the  machine  will  be  uniform.  The  num- 
ber of  parts  liable  to  get  out  of  order  are 
few,  while  the  machine  can  be  constructed 
very  cheaply.  A  company  of  capitalists  in 
New  York  have  engaged  to  manufacture 
and  introduce  the  machines  into  use. 
87,077. — Improvement  in  Elevated  Rail- 
ways.— Wm.  A.  Sutton,  New  York,  and 
Eugene  Crowell,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 
1.  I  claim  the  combination  of  the  sprocket 
wheel  C,  and  brake  applied  to  hold  the 
same  with  the  endless  rope  B,  having  knots, 
collars,  or  prutuberances  b,  on  it  essen- 
tially as  herein  set  forth. 

2.  The  rope-lifter  constructed  substan- 


tially as  described,  of  a  sheave  c ,  carried  by 
a  lever  I,  which  is  pivoted  to  a  rack  J,  op- 
erated by  a  pinion  K,  essentially  as  herein 
set  forth. 

3.  The  combination  with  a  rope  lifter 
constructed  to  operate  substantially  as  de- 
scribed of  the  sprocket  wheel  C,  arranged 
to  have  a  sliding  motion  or  lateral  adjust- 
ment relative  to  the  rope,  essentially  as 
specified. 

i.  The  rope  take-off  or  Bhifter  e,  L,  in 
combination  with  the  sprocket  wheel  C, 
arranged  to  have  lateral  adjustment  rela- 
tively to  the  rope,  substantially  as  de- 
scribed. 
87,082. — Improvement  in  Folding    Card 

Globe. — Dennis  Townsend,  Fiddletown, 

Cal. : 

1.  I  claim  a  flexible,  expansible  and  com- 
pressible geographical  or  manographical 
globe;  when  made  of  a  series  of  quadrantoe 
triangles,  substantially  as  described. 

2.  Also  a  coating  or  covering  for  the  su- 
perfices  of  a  collapsible  hemisphere,  when 
figured  and  made  of  one  piece  in  quadran- 
tal triangles,  joined  at  or  near  a  common 
apex,  substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose 
described. 

3.  Also  combining  the  two  halves  of  the 
superfices  of  a  globe  on  an  equational  line 
by  means  of  a  joint  between  each  pair  of 
quadrantal  triangles,  substantially  as  and 
for  the  purposes  specified. 

i.  Also  the  combination  of  folding  liga- 
tures with  the  quadrantal  triangle,  sub- 
stantially as  and  for  the  specified  purpose. 

5.  Also  in  combination  with  the  flexible 
globe,  the  bow  spring  for  expanding  it 
substantially  as  described. 

6.  Also  the  combination  by  attachment  of 
a  compressible  globe  with  the  cover  of  a 
book  or  with  a  base  confined  within  such 
covers. 

Issued  February  9th: 

86,840. — Improvement  in  Driers. — C.  Kai- 
bel,  Sacramento,  Cal. : 

1.  I  claim  the  stationary  caps  C,  C,  and 
perforated  hollow  shaft  E,  in  combination 
with  the  perforated  drum  B,  and  fan-blower 
G,  substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  de- 
scribed. 

2.  The  arrangement  and  combination  of 
the  furnace  A,  Blower  G,  caps  C,  C,  C,  C, 
drums  B,  B',  perforated  hollow-shaft  E,  E', 
trunk  I,  discharge- tube  J,  all  substantially 
as  and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

The  inclined  trough  L,  in  the  lower  part 
of  the  furnace  A,  in  combination  with  the 
perforated  drums  B,   B',  substantially  as 
and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 
Issued  February  23d: 
87,260.  —  Tire-TJpsetter.  —  William    M. 

Hughes,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

I  claim  the  combination  of  the  parts  I,  I, 
plate  J,  the  clamp  E,  the  wheel  and  eccen- 
tric F,  the  compound  F,  eccentric  H,  the 
handles  A,  A,  lever  G,  and  cams  or  eccen- 
trics B,  B,  substantially  as  shown  for  the 
purposes  specified. 


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sue in  the  joint  names  of  the  inventor  and  as- 
signee, the  inventor  himself  being  one  of  the  as- 
signees. 

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ventor, it  alive  ;  but  if  the  inventor  be  dead,  it  may 
be  made  by  his  executors. 

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name  of  the  inventor  and  also  of  the  assignee,  if 
assigned,  must  be  fixed  upon  it  in  a  permanent 
manner. 

What  is  really  embraced  in  the  original  inven- 
tion, and  so  described  or  shown  that  it  might  have 
been  embraced  in  the  original  patent,  may  bo  the 
subject  of  a  reissue. 

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prevent  the  granting  of  a  patent,  unless  the  inven- 
tion had  been  descried  in  some  printed  publica- 
tion. 

When  the  patent  is  applied  for  in  the  United 
States,  after  being  obtained  abroad,  it  will  extend 
only  fourteen  years  from  the  date  of  the  foreign 
patent. 

Patentees  or  assignees  aro  required  to  affix  the 
date  of  the  patent  on  each  article  vended  or  offered 
for  sale,  under  a  penalty  of  not  less  than  one 
hundred  dollars. 

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tent Office  within  three  months  from  its  date. 

If  old  materials  and  old  principles  are  used  in  a 
state  of  combination  to  produce  a  new  result,  the 
inventor  may  obtain  a  valid  patent  for  such  result. 

When  an  application  has  been  rejected,  the  in- 
ventor may  manufacture  his  invention  for  two 
years,  with  tho  privilege  of  renewing  his  applica- 
tion within  that  time,  if  he  so  desires. 

The  inventor  or  inventors  must  sign  the  petition 
and  claims,  tho  latter  to  be  attested  by  two  wit- 
nesses, also  take  the  required  oath  before  some  aa 
thorized  person. 

DEWEY  &  CO., 

American  and  Foreign  Patent  Agents,  Mining  and 
Scientific  Press  Ollice,  No.  414  Clay  street,  San 
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No.  225  Bush  street,  between  the  Occidental  and  Cc-smoeol 
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paper  In  Wasboc,  is  requested  to  call  at  or  address  this  office 
without  fall. 


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iuvl8.6m  B.  F.  Uonin. 


Co-Opcrativk  Ukios  Stork.— This  is  becoming  one  of  the 
most  useful  Institutions  in  the  city,  and  the  Mechanic  and 
Laboring  Man  ful'y  appreciate  it  They  are  now  enabled 
to  buy  their  Groceries  and  Provisions  20  per  cent,  cheaper 
than  over  before,  and  tho  vory  best  articles  in  the  market. 
Tho  store  is  located  at  115  Sutler  street,  Licit  House  Block 
San  Francisco.  6vl8-alm 

IFromthenew  "Dominion.] 

At  this  season,  when  coughs  and  colds  aro  so  prevalent, 
an  onectual  remedy,  and  one  easily  obtained,  is  Perrv 
Davis'  Vegetable  Pain' Killer.  It  is  no  new  nostrum,  vendca 
by  unknown  agents,  but  has  stood  the  test  of  over  twenty 
years,  and  those  who  use  the  article.  Internally  or  exter- 
nally, will  connect  with  it  grateful  recollections  of  ita 
worthy  Inventor.— IT'istiiia*'  Chronicle,  C.   W. 

Pain  Ku.lkk.— The  testimonials  borne  to  the  efficacy  of 
this  valuable  medicine  arc  sufficient  to  warrant  itaimro- 
ducllon  in  every  house  Our  own  opinion  Is  lhat  no  family 
should  bo  without  a  bottle  of  It  for  a  single  hour.  In  tlesh 
wounds,  aches,  pains,  sores,  etc.lt  is  the  most  effectual 
rerncdv  we  know  of.  A  bottle  will  last  for  a  very  long 
time,  and  its  low  price  places  it  within  the  reach  ot  all.— 
St  John  Netra. 

OSP-We  arc  glad  to  learn  that  tho  "Pain  Killer"  is  having 
so  large  a  sale  in  oar  city.  We  have  every  reason  to  believe 
it  to  be  an  almost  never  failing  cure  lor  pain,  and  a  medi- 
cine that  no  family  fhould  bo  wllhoat.— Montreal  Pilot. 

The  Pain  Killer  is  sold  by  all  Druggists  and  dealers  in 
Family  Medicines. 

KELHNGTON  A  CO.,  and  FIOSTETTEP.  &  SMITn.  San 
Francisco,  Cal.,  General  Wholesale  Agents.  mint 


CRUDE    BULLION. 


Criido'Bulllon  ofanyk'nd,  bought  at  the  highest  prices. 
Address,  ALBERT  ARENTS,  HO  Kearny  street.  San 
Francisco.  13vl8-3m 


Blanks  for  Locating  Mining  Claims. 

We,  the  undersigned,  have  this  day  located  and  claimed 

for  mining  purposes claim  of....  feet on  this  rein 

or  lode  of  mineral-bearing  rock  or  ground,  discovered  by 

,  and  known  by  the  name  of Lode,    Said  claim 

commencing  at  this  notice,  and  following  thence,  in  a  .... 
direction,  such  vein  or  lode,  with  lis  dips,  spars,  angles,  va- 
riation and  depth, feet,  with  seventy-five  feet  width 

on  cither  side  of  said  vein  or  lode,  for  the  convenient  work- 
ing of  the  same. 

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Avery  Pump  and  Tube  Well. 

Complete  for  TTsse. 

The  TUBE  WELL  is  formed  by  driving  prepared  iron 
piping  into  ihe  ground  with  a  sledge.  Although  of  compar- 
atively recent  Invention,  these  wells  have  won  a  world- 
wide reputation,  and  are  proven  to  be  superior  to  the  ordi- 
nary dug  well,  costing  sometimes  less  than  onc-fonrth  thnt 
of  others,  and  at  the  same  time  excluding  the  surface  water 
and  dirt.  The  tubing  is  coupled  together  ir.  lengths  of 
about  six  feet,  as  they  are  being  driven  into  the  earth ;  the 
valves  are  then  dropped  in  and  tho  Pump  screwed  down  on 

t0P'  FOKCE  AND  LIFT  FTJMPS 

Always  on  hand.  For  ease  of  Working,  durability  a"d 
force,  the  Avery  Pump  has  no  superior.  For  circulars, 
etc.,  address  Fo3tofflce  box  17. 

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Crucibles. 

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Melting  Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

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danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  other;  chnngc  of  tem- 
perature ha^  no  effect  on  ihcm;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pourings. 
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PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN   FRANCISCO,    CAL. 

Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 
RAILROAD    AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  AND  — 

Eyery  "Variety  of  JShafitiiigr, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 
Steamboat    Shafts,   Crank*,    Piston    and    Con- 
necting BodK,  Car  and  Tjoconiotlve  Axles 
and  Frames 

—  ALSO  — 

HAMMEBE  D     IRON 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

CS-  Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING  MILL 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention.  «_,,„-. 

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Patent  Office  Reports,  from  1S43  to  1347,  Mechamcai. 
arc  wanted  for  duplicate  copies  ai  .bis  office.  Parties  liav- 
inc  them  for  sale  wilt  please  stiiTe  price,  and  jrhlrcss 
DEWEY  &  CO.,  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  office,  San 
Francisco. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Nos.  19,  31,  Ha  and  25  First  Street, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

UANDFACTDKE  ALL  KINDS  OF 

STEAM    EXUIXE3   AND   QUARTZ    AKIULS 

DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

Selt-A.clju.stin.gf  I*iston  SPadting, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  and  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

KJ2W    OJtIM>i:H    A1VJD    AMALOAMATOJt 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AMALGAMATOR  AIVJ»  SEPARATOR, 

It nox's  Amalffamators, 

WITH   PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  lor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
s  the  only  Amalgamator  that  has  stood  the  test  of  se\en 
years'  continual  working. 
UeMuiuti    White   Iron   Stamp  Shoes  and    1*1  en 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quartz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
cither  in  Alining  or  Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
ihe  shortest,  notice,  the  must  perfect  machinery  for  rcduc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  either  gold  or  silver.  ISvluqy-tf 


IRA    I'.    RASKIN. 


.  f.  mixvtos. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


ITirst  and  Fremont    Stx*eets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  wc  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Gear  and  other  Patterns,  which, 
■with  our  superior  tools  and  appliances,  give  u.s  facilities  lor 
doing  first  class  work  uncqualed  ou  the  Pacific  Coast. 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

STEAM    ENGINES, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marine 

use. 

BOILERS— IligH  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 
Quartz    Mill    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Furnace  Irons  lor  Roasting  Ores;  Freiberg  Barrels; 

Varney'sand  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  .Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  In  every  variety; 

Pumping  and  Hoisting  Machinery ;  Haiishrow'a 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Dmncoitc, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

CaatlnffH  of  every  description,  Iron  and  Rrutis. 


Wc  would  call  especial  attention  to  "Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-oil  liu^inus,"  of  which  we  are  the  .sole  manufac- 
turers ou  the  fact  lie  Coast,  under  license  from  Hie  Wood- 
ruff Jt  Beach  Co.,  Uaitlord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  cllective,  fukl 
saving,  Hisi-cIjss  Engine,  this  is,  without,  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  lirst  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  other. 

GUJDKAKIt  «&  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1,  1868.  IHvltitf 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

PORTLAND,    OREGON. 

Steam    Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY,     WROUGHT     IRON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMITH  IN  U  IN  GENERAL. 
Cornet*  North-Front  and  E  Htreelit, 

iavl3-ly  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 


STOCIiTO >. ,     CA1„ 


KEEP   &  BARGION, 

MASoF.lCTURERS  OF 

(Quartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  tnudc  at  short  notice. 

13V13U' 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

No.  1£»  Fii-Kt  street,  opposite  31  Inn  u, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds,  Spikes,  sheathing 
Nails,  Kuddcr  Bruce  a",  Hinges,  ship  and  steamboat  Bellsauu 
Gongs  of  superior  uiue.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  aud  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic t'ipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  aud  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

ffST  PRICES  MODERATE.  _ffiO 

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BENJAMIN"  ELLIOT, 

No.  483  Brannan  street San  Francisco, 

Manufactures  Foundry  Facings  constantly,  lrom  choice 
coals.  Bituminous,  packed  in  tight  saeks.  Anthracite  and 
Charcoal  ground  together  or  separate,  packed  in  whole 
or  Hall  barrels  Black  Lead,  Coke  and  Soapstone  ground  to 
order.  J>ouudrymen  located  far  from  choice  m  aerial,  can 
rely  uu  ha\  iug  superior  F acinus  forwarded  to  order. 
luvlSrjr 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AND— 

MACHINE     W  O  K  I£  S 
Nos.  245  to  255  Fiest  Steeet, 

Si»n  Fruncluco. 

HOWLAND,  ANG-ELL  &  CO., 
rjaopitiETOits, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 

QTJAKTZ  MII.I.S.  FLOUK  MIX.I.S, 

SAW  MILLS,  SUCAK    MILLS, 

roWDEJS  MIX.1.S,  FAPBi    MULLS 

Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds, 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

Kl.MSC  PUMPS,  HOISTIU'e  WOIKS, 

OIL  iV  LLL  TOOLS,      BOCK.  IS  £5  EAJCEJ2S, 

— AND — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass, 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches. 

shoe*  and  Dies  of 'White  Iron,  manufactured 
for  :iuu  imported  by  uh  expreimly  for  this  Fiir- 
potie,  tiud  will  l:«*t  2i5  per  cent,  longer  thun  tiDy 
other  ninde  on  thin  coast. 

iCusvi:,  »,-,»ii  Screens,  of  nny  degree  of  fineness, 
We  ure  the  only  mitniifucturcrs  on  this  coast  of 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  compact,  slniule  in  constrigctlon,  and 

•uralile,  of  any  Engine  in  use. 
W.U.HUWLAIII),  H.  H.ASOELL, 

Uvli-qr  CTEDS  PALMEJt. 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  &  CO., 

MAKDFACTDBBRS    0>* 

SrX,3S^3U:    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    Flour    and.    (Saw   BOlls, 

1H  ii ye?.*  Improved    Steam   Pump,  Bro  die's  Im- 
proved      Crusher,      Mining      Pump**, 
Amalgnmatorn,  untl  all  kind* 
of  Machinery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  Ban  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO., 

AMD  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  Jt,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  wiih  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or-Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  .Marine  Boilers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription, 

aivitr.tnlfc  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rntes.  In  or 
derlnp.  Rive  the  (]Uiiiui!v  of  water  to  be  stipp'ied,  hlg'htof 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  firm  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repairs.— Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  putin  re- 
pair wlih  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Maker*  n-ad  Machinist*  In  the  In- 
terior.—Tne  firm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers, su  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  piiiielieci,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plan»,  Drawing*  and  Specification*.- The  firm 
Is  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  icceivc 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  an}-  Machinery 
thai  may  be  en  I  rusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  the  ideas  but  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  same  in  form,  by 
.nuking  Drawings  ol  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practical  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  and  Introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvlBll 


UMIOSJ    IRON  WORKS, 
Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  BOOT  &  NEILSON, 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

<TEAM  ENGINES,  XSOIX^JEXtS, 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER  AND  SEDIMENT 
COLLECTOR, 

And  all  kinds  of  Mining  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Uanbar's  Patent  Self-Adjn sting  Steam  Piston 

PACKING,  for  new  and  old  Cylinders,  manufactured 

to  order. 

Front  Street,  between  N  and  O  streets, 

Hvll  Sacrasento  City 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      OFOTnyrUfcY, 


LIMIT  AND  HEAVY  CASTINGS, 

ol"  every  description,  manufactured      24vl6qr 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COJPFEItSMIITiaL, 

320  Fremont  St.,  bet.  Howard  <fc  Poison^ 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  in  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 
VI  ACH  I  NE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Between  Slain  and  Spear. 

New  and  second-hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOR  SALE. 

Also    one  first-class    Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one  IJnright 

■Engine, oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

Eatlies,  I>rills, 

And   MILL    MACHINERY   of 
every  description. 

3?  H  A.  C  Y  *  B 

New  and  Improved 
STJEAM     ENGINE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  In- 
vented—manufactured and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
inpmciical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A..  HUNTINGTON';^ 

Shingle  Machines 


Particular  attention   paid   to 
Repairing. 

AS?- All  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  In  a  first-class  man- 
ter,  and  at  the  lowest  rates.  12vl7ll 


ron 


THE    KISDON 

and  Locomotiie  Works. 


Incorporated,  April  30, 1SGS.    Capital,  51/00,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Bealc  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

BuccPPfiors  fo  Pacific  Mail  P.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Briilcia,  ^offey 

&.  Risdon,  and  Devoe,  Dinsinore  &  Co.,  San  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine   Builders,  Boiler   Makers, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRVMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 

dispatch. 


Directors: 

Chas.E.  McLnnc, 
John  n.  Risdon, 
Joseph  Moore. 


S.  F.  Bntterworlh, 
Lloyd  TeVls, 
.las.  Pollock, 
Ben.  llolladay, 

JOHN  N.  RTSDON.  Prp.sldcnt. 
Jnsenh  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Su  peri  ntcn  dent;  Chos, 
E.  McLnne,  Treasurer;  Lewis  R.  Mead,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Cufiey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  24vl7-qy 


Pli(»nix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  EITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Nob,  18  and  SO  Fremont  street,  near  Market, 
San  Franelsco. 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors  and  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesiuith  work. 

Bridge,  Prison 

EOICGING  AXJJ  MACHINE  WORK, 

IMPROVED  FIKE-PROOF  SAFES, 

EIRE    AND    BURGLAE-PK00F    SAFES, 

Of  a  superior  make.    Sole  manufacturer  of  the  celebrated 

MONITOR     SAFE. 
BANK  VAULTS  AND  SAFES, 

Of  every  description,  made  to  order  at  short  notice.    A 
large  stock  of  SAFES  of  all  kinds  constantly  on  hand. 

Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  HANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  the  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lv!7tf  United  States 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MACHINE      WOKKS, 

No.  lO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 

SAM  FRANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  given  to  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary  Engines;  also  all  kinds  of  Wood  Working 
Machinery;  Shaftings,  Hangers,  fullers,  etc. 
made   to  order;  Screw  Cutting,  Iron 
Planing*,  and  all   kinds  of  JOB 
W  UKK  prompt  lyaUended  to. 
Agents  for  F.  8.    Perkins*   Engine   loathes, 
Planers,  Upright  Brills, 
And   all   kinds  ot   MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also  the  Davis 
Wood  Planer  and  Mitre  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 
flSyAlso,  on  hand   for  sale  a  complete  set  of  Tools  for 
making  Blacking  Boxes,  consisting  ol   Press,  Dies,  Shears, 
and  Crimping  Machine,  etc.  4vIS-qr 


CITY  IRON  WOEKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
I  IS,  O  N      FOUNDERS, 

41enm    Engine    Builders      and    Milker,    of   nil 
kinds  wf  Slaehiuery, 

6vllfyir         No.  28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


STOCK  CERTIFICATES, 

STOCK  TRANSFER  JOURNALS, 
STOCK  LEDGERS, 

ASSESSMENT  RECEIPTS, 

And  all  other  Blanks,  Blank  Books,  etc.,  required  by  Mfn 
Ing  and  other  Corporations,  kept  on  hand  or  printed  to 
order  on  short  notice,  at  moderate  prices,  at  the  office  of 
the  Mining  aud  Scientific  Press. 


The  Most  Valuable  Gold  Mine  in  the 
World. 

The  most  valuable  and  extensive  gold 
mine  in  the  world  is  that  known  as  the 
"  Mono  "Velho,"  in  Brazil,  which  is  worked 
by  an  English  company,  known  as  "The 
St.  John  de'El  Kay  Mining  Company,"  an 
association  which  was  first  formed  in  1830, 
for  working  the  St.  John  d'El  Eey  Mine. 
Operations  were  continued  on  this  mine  for 
two  years,  when  it  was  abandoned,  and  the 
company  bought  and  transferred  their 
works  to  the  "Mono  Velho,"  a  mine  lo- 
cated about  90  miles  north  of  the  former, 
and  some  250  north  of  the  city  of  Eio 
Janeiro.  Valuable  details  with  regard  to 
this  mine  are  given  iD  the  late  work  pub- 
lished by  J.  Arthur  Phillips,  entitled 
"Mining  and  Metallurgy  of  Gold  and  Sil- 
ver," from  which  we  collate  as  follows: 

The  mine  is  located  in  the  midst  of  an 
extensive  mining  region,  on  the  western 
slope  of  a  range  of  mountains  closely  re- 
sembling in  topography  and  geology,  the 
western  slope  of  the  Sierra  Nevada  of  this 
State. 

At  the  time  of  the  purchase  of  the  prop- 
erty it  had  been  extensively  worked  by  na- 
tive proprietors  for  more  than  a  centnry, 
chiefly  by  open  cuttings,  and  with  varied  re- 
sults and  reported  profits;  but  a  consider- 
able outlay  having  been  found  necessary 
to  increase  the  resources  of  the  mine,  the 
company  worked  at  a  loss  during  the  first 
four  years  of  its  possession.  In  1839,  the 
returns  exceeded  the  outlay;  but  the  origi- 
nal capital  having  been  exhausted  by  the 
losses  incurred  at  the  St.  John  d'El  Bey 
mines,  and  the  purchase  of  the  Mono  Velho 
property,  it  was  found  necessary  to  apply 
the  greater  portion  of  the  proceeds  of  the 
gold  extracted  to  the  extension  of  plant, 
and  it  was  not  until  1812  that  the  first  divi- 
dend was  declared. 

Prom  that  date,  with  the  exception  of  an 
interval  of  eighteen  months  on  one  occa- 
sion and  twelve  months  on  another,  during 
which  the  working  of  the  most  productive 
portion  of  the  lode  was  interrupted  by  a 
breakage  of  the  pumping  and  other  ma- 
chinery, the  company  has  regularly  paid 
dividends  every  s'x  months. 

The  original  paid  up  capital  of  'the  com- 
pany was  $642,000,  since  which  time  $540,- 
000  has  been  laid  out  in  machinery,  etc., 
which  with  stores  on  hand  valued  at  $200,- 
000,  and  a  reserved  working  fund  of  $360,- 
000,  makes  the  total  working  investment 
of  $1,742,000. 

The  total  value  of  the  precious  metals  ex- 
tracted from  this  mine,  up  to  1847,  was  about 
$15,000,000;  tons  of  ore  raised,  1,770,000: 
total  average  yield  $8.47  per  ton.  Every- 
thing that  comes  from  the  mine  is  recorded 
as  ore,  and  weighed.  It  is  all  assorted, 
however,  and  about  24  per  cent,  thrown 
aside  as  second  class,  and  worked  sepa- 
rately. From  the  above  figures,  it  will  be 
seen  that  it  costs  $5.64  per  ton  to  raise  and 
crush  the  ore,  leaving  a  net  profit  of  $2.83. 
The  bullion  from  this  mine  carries  about 
20  per  cent,  of  silver.  The  profits  of  tbe 
mine  are  steadily  increasing,  as  is  also  the 
yield  of  the  ore,  as  is  shown  by  the  average 
yearly  yield  per  ton  for  the  eighteen  years 
from  1848  to  1865  inclusive.  Por  the  nine 
years  previous  to  1857,  theaverage yield  was 
3.98  oitavas  per  ton.  for  the  next  succeed- 
ing nine  years  the  average  was  4.71  oitavas. 
This  improvement,  however,  is  in  a  great 
measure  attributable  to  the  improved  mode 
of  treatment,  which  has  been  gradually  in- 
troduced into  the  milling  processes. 

The  company  has  six  mills  in  operation 
for  reducing  its  first  class  ore,  running  from 
nine  to  thirty-six  stamps  each,  and  aggre- 
gating in  all  135.  The  average  daily  duty 
of  each  stampis  2,666  pounds.  The  com- 
pany employs  2,400  hands,  about  130  of 
whom  are  Europeans. 

The  sands  of  the  first-class  ore,  after  pass- 
ing through  the  batteries,  are  conveyed  to 
a  second  series  of  mills  where  they  are 
mixed  with  the  second  class  ore,  and  again  ■ 
put  through  other  mills,  in  which  are  em- 
ployed 56  stamps. 

The  formation  affording  the  gold  is  a 
strong  well  defined  lode,  though  irregular 
in  direction,  dip  and  dimensions;  its  incli- 
nation or  underlie  has  also  been  found  to 
vary  at  different  depths,  and  in  different 
parts  of  its  extent.  The  vein  stone  is  mostly 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


219 


composed  of  quartz  with  iron  pyrites,  dis- 
seminated, more  or  teas  regularly,  through- 
out its  lunss,  an  J  the  lode  is  not  un  fre- 
quently traversed  by  clay  slate  and  barren 
white  quart/..  When  pyrites  aro  absont  in 
these  rocks,  pold  is  seldom  present.  Ar- 
scnsicnl,  magnetic,  and  ordinary  ron  py- 
rites predominate  at  different  points,  and 
in  varying  quantities;  carbonate  of  lime; 
dolomite,  brown  spar,  and,  very  rarely, 
copper  pyrites,  are  also  present  in  the  vein. 

In  some  places  the  vein  is  cavernous,  and 
loss  close  in  its  texturo  than  in  others;  but 
where  drnsy  cavities  are  frequent  the  yield 
of  gold  diminishes.  The  most  productive 
matrix  for  gold  is  a  compact  mixture  of 
quartz  and  pyrites,  with  varying  quantities 
of  slate.  The  average  thickness  at  the  pres- 
ent depth,  176  fathoms  perpendicular,  is 
10  feet  The  stoping  place  extends  over 
Hi?  square  fathoms.  The  enclosing  rock 
is  a  olay-slateox  tolerably  uniform  texture. 
The  shafts,  so  called,  for  the  whole  of  the 
lode  has  been  excavated  from  the  surface, 
are  carried  down  at  an  inclination  of  about 
45",  and  tho  mineral  is  brought  to  the  sur- 
face by  tram  carriages  of  a  peculiar  con- 
struction, carrying  large  kibbes,  contain- 
ing a  ton  each.  The  mineral  brought  to 
the  surface  is  first  freed  fromslato  and  other 
unproductive  stone  on  the  spalling  floors, 
and  the  ore,  after  being  broken  to  a  uni- 
form sizo,  is  stamped  fine.  The  rejected 
slate  and  quartz  is  removed  by  tramways 
to  another  establishment,  (the  second  series 
of  mills  above  mentioned)  half  a  mile  dis- 
tant, and  there  employed  to  assist  in  the 
further  pulverization  of  the  refuse  sand 
from  the  first  stamping,  which  is  re- 
stamped. 

Tho  stamping  mills,  as  is  also  the  pump- 
ing and  other  machinery,  are  moved  by 
water  power.  The  pulverized  ore  issuing 
from  the  stamp  coffers,  through  finely-per- 
forated copper  grates,  passes  over  bullock 
skins,  in  the  first  instance,  and  lower  down 
the  inclined  tables,  over  woolen  cloths. 
The  bullock  skins  are  taken  up  and  washed 
in  vats  every  hour,  and  the  woolen  cloths 
at  longer  intervals.  The  concentrated  sand 
resulting  from  washing  the  bullock  skins  is 
subsequently  amalgamated  in  barrels. 


Method  or  Mounting  Drawings  and 
Maps. — Provide  a  large  drawing-box  or  a 
pine  table,  or  the  floor  of  an  empty  apart- 
ment will  answer — in  fact,  any  flat  wooden 
surface  that  is  larger  than  the  drawing  or 
map  you  are  about  to  back.  Next  you  will 
require  a  good  paste,  that  will  neither  de- 
cay nor  become  moldy;  therefore,  mix  good 
clean  flour  with  cold  water  into  a  thick 
paste  well  blended  together,  then  add  boil- 
ing water,  stirring  well  up  until  it  is  of  a 
consistency  that  can  be  easily  and  smoothly 
spread  with  a  brush;  add  to  this  a  spoonful 
or  two  of  brown  sugar,  a  little  corrosive 
sublimate,  and  about  half  a  dozen  drops  of 
oil  of  lavender,  and  you  will  have  a  paste 
fit  to  fasten  the  teeth  in  a  saw.  Cut  the 
backing  muslin,  which  should  not  be  too 
heavy,  a  size  larger  than  the  drawing  or 
map,  wet  it  with  fresh  water,  stretch  it  out 
well,  tacking  the  edges  lightly  round  to  the 
board  or  floor,  so  as  to  keep  it  flat  as  pos- 
sible; then  while  it  is  damp  go  over  it 
evenly  with  the  paste,  dabbing  and  rub- 
bing it  in  well  with  the  brush,  but  at  the 
same  time  not  too  thickly;  next  damp  the 
chart  thoroughly  with  a  sponge  on  the 
back;  when  it  looks  dull,  roll  it  up  on  a 
clean  mop-handle  or  round  ruler,  press  the 
outer  edge  firmly  down  on  one  end  of  the 
pasted  muslin,  unroll  the  remainder  evenly 
along  the  muslin,  smoothiug  it  down  as  you 
go  with  a  clean,  soft,  dry  cloth;  go  care- 
fully round  the  edges,  pressing  all  down; 
should  any  air  bubbles  get  between,  prick 
them  with  a  strong  needle,  and  press  the 
spot  down  immediately ;  let  the  whole  be- 
come gradually  and  thoroughly  dry  before 
you  remove  it  from  the  stretch;  when  it  is, 
cut  the  linen  even  with  the  edges,  and  have 
them  bound  round  with  narrow  crimson  or 
blue  ribbon.  With  some  large  drawings  or 
maps,  that  are  on  extra  strong  paper,  a 
narrow  strip  of  linen  pasted  round  the 
edges  on  the  back  will  be  sufficient. — Am. 
Artisan. 

In  Chicago  the  copper  and  brass  found- 
ries number  25,  doing  a  business  of  over 
$6,0(J0,0U0  per  annum.  Twelve  thousand 
men  are  employed  in  this  industry. 

Rich  Gold  Fields,  it  is  said,  have  been 
discovered  on  the  northern  frontiers  of 
Norway  and  Eussia. 

GEO.  E.  RO&ERS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 

A.      S      S      A.      Y      E      IS,  , 

51)8  Cull  for  n  In    «( .,  San  Francisco. 

J.  A.  MARS.   Assayer. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Gold  and  Silver  Ores  worked. 

|£Jvl6-c.rlUpnr 


Business  Cards, 


RODG-ERS,  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMMISSION    MERCHANTS, 

ADVANCES    MAIM: 
On  ull  bind*  or  Ore*,  and  particular  attention 

PAID  TO 

CO\8I6XMi:\TS  OF  GOODS. 

«ivlG-3m 


CARD      PICTUKE8, 

ONE  DOLLAR  PER   DOZEN, 

And   Photographs,   Amhrotypes  and  Sun   Pearls,   by  first 

class  artists,  at  the  lowest  rales, 

\i    MII.VA'N.    Ol    Third    Street, 

Northwest  corner  of  Mission. San  Francisco. 

Ilvl8  3ra 


.SATIIAMKL    GHAT. 


II.  U.  QUAY. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

&I1  Sacramento  St.,  cor.  Webb.  San  Franclnco. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF    SAVINGS, 

No.  »'J  »  Saiip.nni'  Street. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.    Monev  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
II.  DTJTTON,  President. 

GEO.  M.  CONDEE    Cannier.  ]Hrl6-3ni 


J.  J.  JONES, 

CARPENTER  and  BUILDER, 

X...  324=  Jackson  street,  between  saasome  and 

Battery, 


W.   T.   ATWOOD, 


PURCHASER  OF 

COPPEE  OSES,  BARS,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc, 

SOS  Monliromery  ntrect,  San  Francisco. 

Ice  paid  furor 
and  upwards. 


The  highest  market  price  paid  for  ores  assaying  10  per  cent 

Tivllqr 


8.  POLK. 


a.  mcHOLssr. 


S.  FOLK   &  CO., 


MANUFACTURERS   OF 

WADDING,  BATTIXft,  and  COMFORTERS 

441  and  4-13  Brannan  St.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 
san  francisco.  4vl8qr 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

PATTERN    AMI     ilOIIII,    MAKER, 


Farms  and  City  Property. 

C.  II.  VAEILEE    «fc   I  <>.. 
COl  California  street,  S.  W.  Corner  Kearny  street,  buy  and 
sell  Farms  and  City  Real  Estate.    Parties  wishing  to  invest 
will  find  It  to  their  interest  to  call  on  tliem.  13vlfi-:im 


Pump  Leather. 

:  The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersicned. 


5^TAcf?^v 


t  E.  JONES  &C9  ^ 


Constantly  ou  hand  and  lor  sale  by 

GltAJX",    JONES    «dfc    CO., 

Deuot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 
418  Battery  St.,   San  Francisco. 

2ovl7-ly 


REMOVAL. 
TAY,  BROOKS"  &  BACKUS, 

HAVE  REMOVED  TO 

East  sicle  of  liattery  street,  IVos. 
614,  616  and  61S, 

Between  Jackson  and  Pacific  sts:, 

One  Block  north  of  (he  Custom  House  and 
Port-Office. 

Richmond    Itan(re«;    Bnratow   Cook    with    Hot 

Clone!;  Improved  Empire  City;  French 

15ung;CM    oT  ii.ll  Size*;  Monitor 

Wltn-t's  Metnli*,  Etc.,  Etc. 

Iuvl8-lm 


To  White  Pine  Prospectors. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS  TEACHES  ASSAYING  (OR  TESTING 
Silver  Ores,  by  Blowpipe.  Crucible,  or  Chemicals,  at  room 
11,  No.  423  Washington  street.  An  Evening  Class  from  7 
to  9  o'clock.  12vl8tf 


Tub  Mining  and  Scientific  Prkss,  which  commenced 
ts  seventeenth  volume  on  the  4th,  comes  to  us  wiih  a  new- 
ly engraved  head,  ami  presenting  otherwise  its  usual  taste- 
iul  appearance.  We  take  this  occasion  to  say  that  the 
PitRssisone  of  the  best  papers  of  the  kind  in  the  United 
States,  and  every  miner  and  mechanic  in  the  State,  as  well 
as  the  business  man,  who  would  keep  posted  on  our  indus- 
trial resources,  should  have  its  name  un  lis  subscription 
books.     Ncoada  Gazette. 


Professional  Cards. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS,  M.  E., 

CONSULTING     ENGINEER, 
Examiner  of  Mines  etc., 

■42:*  Washington  street San  Francisco. 

(Having  bad  33 years' experience  In  Europe  and  America.) 
supplied  drawings  and  designs  far  Pumping,  Hoisting. 
Crushing  Separating,  Boasting,  ChlorlnJxing,  Milling,  Lix 

iviaim-'.  rnriHialiii.'.  und  Stuelnug   W  tirka     Mineral*  au- 

tiKzi-ti,  and  advice  irtven  for  beiiunala]  treatment.    Lea- 

sniisuii  Utu  Discrimination  sod  Assay  Of  .Minerals bv  Blow- 
pipe, UheiuIcaU,  Scortfler  and  Crucible.  4vl7lf 


JOHN   K0A0H,  Optician, 

Has  removed  from    522   Montgomery  street  to 

sto  Washington  street, 

East  of  Montgomery. 

Surveying  Instruments  imvlc.  repaired  and  adjusted 

22vJ7-3m 


DAVID  R.  SMITH, 

Civil  and.  Mechanical  Engineer, 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Specldcailons  and 
full  detail  Drawings  for  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
Machinery  in  general. 

lUontsromery  Block,  I3vl7-3m 


J.  M.  HAVEN, 

iTTOKSEY  AND  COUNSELOR.    AT   LAW 
No.  430  California  street, 

27vl6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


JAME8S   M.   TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  636  Clay  Street 


SAN    FKANCISCO. 
2vl5-lqy 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript. 

A.   BIT    PAPER. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County, 

Advertisements  In   tho   Transcript   will   reach 
every  part  ol*  Alameda  Connty. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

VBBY    r.O"vV. 


PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OP  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CAL„ 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 


Cash  Assets,  Jan.  1,  1869, 

FIRE, 

3IARINE, 


IS  1,599,710  19 


INSURANCE. 


Sin  Francisco: 
W.  C.   KaNton, 
A   L.  Tubbs. 
Win.  Alvonl, 
Jonathan  Hunt, 
A.  B.  Korbes, 
A.  (J.  Stiles, 
A.  Seligman, 
L.  B.  Hcnchley, 
U'm.  Sherman, 
L.  Snobs, 

James  De  Fremery, 
J.  G.  Rrny, 
David  Siern, 

D.  ().  Mills, 

I    Fried  lander, 
Mows  Heller. 
II.  M  Sowliall, 
G.  T.  La >v ton. 
Miles  D.  Sweeny, 
Ohas.  Mnyne, 

E.  L.  Gold-stein, 
J.  0.  B'trl, 
Lloyd  Tcvis, 
Tho.".  H.Sclby, 
Adam  Grant, 
Alpheus  Bull, 
S.  M.  Wilson, 
D.J.  Oliver, 

W.  Scholle,  ! 
Thos.  Brown, 
Chas.  Main, 
Chas.  II.  Outers, 


DIRECTORS: 

Oliver  Eldrldge, 
J   B.  Roberts. 
J.  C.  Wilmerding. 
P.  L.  Weaver, 
Win.  H   oner, 
J.  .W.  Clark, 
a.  navward. 
T.  I,   Burlier, 
Alexander  Weill, 
('has  Mover, 
Ch«a.  E.McLane, 
M.  Rosciibdllm, 
A.J.  Ralston. 

T.  Leminen  Meyer, 
,1  T.  Dean. 

N*.w  Yuhk: 
Luiils  McLane, 
Frederick  Billings, 
Ji.uies  Lees, 
J   G.   Kellogg, 
Wm.  T.  Coleman, 
Moses  Ellis. 

Saohamknto: 

Edgar  Mills, 
J.  H.  Carroll,     - 
c.  t.  Wheeler. 

Mahysvii.i.k: 
J.  H.Jewett. 

Portland,  Oregon: 
W    S    Ladd, 
Jacob  Kit  mm. 

Virginia,  Nevada: 
Wm.  Sharon. 
officers: 
JON  a.  HUNT,  President. 


W.  ALVOIiD,  Vice  President. 
A.  J.  RALSTON,  Secretary. 
ANDREW  BAIRD,  Marine  Secretary. 
■IvlBlf  H.  H   BIGELOW,  Gen'l  Agent. 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
Ave  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies, 
feels  fully  competent  in  serve  In  that  capacity.  Any  par- 
lies  wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  a  secretary  can  be 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  a  long  experience  in  the  purchasing  of  gooes 
and  machinery  tor  miners,  parties  in  the  mines  will  hnd  it 
to  their  advantage,  where  purchasing  agents  are  employed, 
to  send  their  order,  to  the  ™a«™JS™VFFINUTOyt 

Room  R7  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street 


San  Francisco 


17vl5-tf 


Cha-nfflngrthe  Adnreim.— No  charge  is  made  for  chang- 
ing the  address  of  this  paper.  To  give  all  necessary  inform 
ation,  write  us  plainly  as  follows:  "Change  address  of  the- 
Mininq  and  Srientific  Frew  from   Mr.      ..   at  ....  P.  O.,  .... 

County,  ....  State,  to  Mr at. ...P.  O County,.... 

State 186-." 


y^        MEUSSDORFFER,        ^ 
HAT    MANUFACTURER. 

And  dealer  In 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOLESALE    A>I»    BETAIL. 

635  nnd  037  Commercial  street San  Frnnrhco. 

126J  street Sacnuii.nl. i. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  utrects Marvsvlllc. 

Ti  Front  street Portland.  Oregon. 

Our  wholesale  House,  628  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  837  Clay  street,  San  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  tho  largest,  assortment  in  thlsSiatc. 
Every  Steamer  brings  tho  latest  Issued  novelties  from  Eu. 
rone  and  New  York,  which  can  bo  found  at  all  the  above 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.  23vl6-Sm 


THE  GIANT 

POWDEK COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  to  All  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  np  In  Boxen,  cither  In  Bulk  or  In  Car 
trldgea. 

General    Agreiitss, 

BANDMANN,  NIELSEN  &  CO., 

25vl6-3m        210  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


SAX    FKANCISCO 

Pioneer    Screen    Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  A.   Pritxel's  Iron  Works.   2itt  Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  In  all  its  branches,  at  rntes  reduced 
from  Zftto  4H  per  cent,  less  than  the  established  rates.  I  can 
furnish  Improved  Quart/,  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
any  Screen  over  nunched,  giving  universal  satisfaction, 
and  for  strength,  cheapness  and  durability  arc  not  excel  led. 
Also,  Punched  Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  m ado  from 
all  finalities  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  there- 
fore millmen  forwarding  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  but  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

ti-  B  —J.  W.  QUICK  is  the  only  competent  and  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  the  State,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  principal  mills  in  this  State  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  togive  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  see  me.    Cvl7-ly 

California  Steam  Navigation 

=^J    COMPANY.    sSMft 

Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E!  A.  POOLE 

CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

YOSEMITE 

"    CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

"    JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  ono 
for  Sacramento  and  one  lor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  ligbl-drafl  steamersfor  Marysvillo 
Colusa,  Chico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Company,  northeast  cornor  of  Front  and 
Jacksnn  streets. 

B.  M.  UABTSHOuVR, 
13vI2  Prenlnent. 

International  Hotel, 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  in 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  in  good  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  alwavs  be 
supplied  with  the  best  In  the  market. 
Prices  -varying:  from  #1   SO  to  $3  per  day  for 

Bonrd  nnd    Room. 

FINE  BATH  HOUSE   AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

USP*  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
frkk  of  charge,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  50  cents 

■-!lvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 

Pacific  Chemical  Works. 


sujLmirrRic  etheb. 

SPIRITS  OF  MTKE, 
AQUA  AMMONIA, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CYANIDE  OF  POTASSIUM 
—  ANn  — 
ACIDS  AVI)  CHEMICALS  OF  ALL  KINDS. 

FALKEISTAU  &  HANKS, 

Office  mid  Laboratory,  Sixteenth  street,  be- 
tween Folmom  nnd   E  3  aribon. 

tOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Assayer. 

OEiy-Particular  attention  paid  to  tho  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MINERALS.  METALS,  etc.  8vl? 


HINKLE'S 

"IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM" 

(Patented  July  21st,  1888. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
est  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  tho  Pacific  Coast.  Is  now 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Houses,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
with  this  comtortable,  economical  and  durable  "  IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  BOTTOM." 

Persons  going  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottoms,  which  la 
secured  to  a  folding  Bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  is  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

"Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street. 

P.  BIT7DSOX,  Proprietor. 

flS-Call  and  examine.    Open  until  8  o'clock  P.  M. 
GvlSqr 


yaivoranle  to  Inventors.- Persons  holding  new  In- 
ventions of  inachinerv  and  important  Improvements,  can 
have  the  sam6  illustrated  and  explained  in  the  Mining  a«d 
Scikntific  Pkkss,  free  ot  charge,  if  In  our  judgment  the 
discovery  is  one  of  real  merit,  and  of  sudlcient  'ntoreat  >o 
the  public  to  warrant  publication, 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Resources  and  Developments. 

Profit  of  Sheep  Baising. — E.  J.  Hard- 
ing, of  Marion  County,  says  the  "Willamet 
(Oregon)  Farmer,  of  March  15th,  about 
four  years  ago,  purchased  300  head  of  ewes 
for  S400.  Since  then  he  has  sold  100  weth- 
ers in  different  small  lots;  has  used  mutton 
largely  in  his  own  family;  sold  last  sum- 
mer to  the  amount  of  £500  from  the  flock; 
has  now  sold  §1,162.50  worth  of  sheep,  and 
has  200  head  left.  In  addition  to  these  sums 
is  the  amounts,  not  given,  which  have  been 
realized  from  wool.  Such  results  justify 
Mr.  Harding  in  saying  that  sheep  had 
proved  the  most  profitable  stock  to  him. 

CAiTFOBNiA  Fig  Culture. — The  culture 
of  the  fig  in  California  promises  to  become 
one  of  the  most  lucrative  branches  of  hor- 
ticulture in  the  State.  The  Folsom  Tele- 
graph says  in  regard  to  the  fig  culture  in 
that  vicinity,  that  Messrs.  Humphrey  & 
Berry,  of  Folsom,  are  planting  out  an  or- 
chard of  fig  trees  at  Mormon  Island.  They 
have  already  four  hundred  rooted  trees  in 
the  ground,  and  are  rooting  sis  hundred 
more.  The  trees  were  rooted  by  J.  F. 
Davol,  in  Folsom,  the  slips  being  from  sev- 
eral Smyrna  fig  trees  growing  in  Davol's 
garden,  which  produce  a  large,  luscious 
brown  fig,  nearly  double  the  size  of  the 
common  black,  and  when  cured  and  boxed, 
superior  to  the  ordinary  fig  of  commerce. 
The  fig  grows  splendidly  here  in  the  foot- 
hills, and  already  the  young  figs  of  this 
variety  are  appearing  ujion  the  trees. 

Sot/thekn  Eeoopebation. — According  to 
the  Augusta  Chronicle,  the  present  cotton 
crop  of  Georgia  will  yield  from  §30,000, 000 
to  §40,000,000  in  gold.  Mr.  Fourney,  who 
is  making  a  Southern  tour,  writes  from 
Baleigh  :  "  The  estimated  value  of  the  cot- 
ton crop  for  the  last  year,  including  the 
recent  advance  in  price,  is  over  §520,000,- 
000,  a  fact  which  certainly  dispels  the  idea 
of  prolonged  poverty,  and  refutes  the  cruel 
accusation  that  the  f  reedmen  will  not  work. 
North  Carolina  alone  has  raised  nearly 
§15,000,000.  At  this  rate  the  South  will 
be  richer  in  a  few  years  than  she  has  ever 
been." 

Labt)  in  the  agricultural  districts  attracts 
increased  attention.  Buyers  are  visiting 
lots  and  ranches  that  are  in  the  market,  an<j 
all  the  local  land  offices  are  full  of  business. 
The  stream  to  the  southern  counties  con- 
tinues, and  is  overflowing  into  Tulare  Val- 
ley. At  the  Yisalia  Land  Office  there  was 
sold  in  March,  over  240,000  acres.  There 
is  plenty  left,  however,  the  bulk  of  the  even 
sections  in  the  railroad  grant  for  150  miles 
being  untouched.  In  San  Francisco  and 
Sacramento,  real  estate  is  brisk;  at  Marys- 
ville  there  is  a  "  fever  "  still  prevailing.  At 
the  Olympia  Land  Office,  W.  T.,  there  were 
sold  for  cash,  in  January,  6,745  acres,  in 
February,  9,729  acres,  about  half  being  for 
speculative  purposes.  Beal  estate  in  all 
the  towns  on  Puget  Sound  has  appreciated 
one  half  within  a  year.  A  buyer  from  Illi- 
nois informs  us  that  land  of  equal  quality 
and  market  facilities  in  that  State,  can  be 
bought  fifty  percent,  cheaper  than  in  Cal- 
ifornia, 

Besottbces  of  Beno. — A  correspondent 
of  the  Beno  Crescent,  says  that  a  large  field 
for  the  employment  of  capital  exists  in  and 
about  the  new  town  of  Beno.  Messrs. 
Fogus  &  Howell,  will  have  their  flour  mill 
in  operation  in  a  short  time,  to  be  driven 
by  water  from  the  Truckee,  along  whose 
banks,  within  the  distance  of  a  few  miles 
one  hundred  mill  sites  might  be  found. 
The  correspondent  thinks  metallurgical 
works  should  be  put  up  there  for  working 
the  richer  or  more  stubborn  ores  of  Nevada, 
which  might  be  readily  transported  to  that 
place  from  points  along  the  line  of  the  Pa- 
cific Bailroad.  Various  kinds  of  manufac- 
turing operations  might  be  profitably  es- 
tablished there.  An  iron  foundry  and 
machine  shop  will  soon  be  needed,  etc. ,  etc. 
The  correspondent  adds  that  a  bright  future 
is  in  store  for  Beno,  the  natural  advantages 
of  which  are  greater  than  those  of  any  other 
place  along  the  line  of  the  railroad  from  the 
summit  of  the  Sierras  to  Salt  Lake. 


Pacific   Protective  Association   of  California. 

IXCOEPOEATED    OCTOBER,    18C8. 


PROSPECTUS. 


Object — The  obiect  of  this  Association  i-sto  secure  a  cash  payment,  within  sixty  days  arTor  the  death  of  a  subscriber, 
to  his  or  Her  heirs  or  assigns  of  as  many  dollars  as  there  are  individuals  of  the  class  lowhich  taid  deceased  subscriber 
■belonged. 

Mkmbf.rphip. — Tbe  subscription  fees  are  Ten  Dollars  £t  joining,  and  One  Dollar  on  the  death  of  each  subscriber. 
The  One  Dollar  from  each  ?uh.-criber  is  paid  to  ihe  heirs  or  assigns  of  the  dec-eased. 

TnE  Fokds.—  The  By-Laws  of  the  Association  require  that  a  ponion  of  the  money  received  as  subscription  fees 
shall  be  a  Sinking  Fund  to  meet  assessments  falling  due  by  ihe  delinquencies  of  subscribers.  The  balance  of  the 
money  received  10  be  u>ed  for  the  payment  of  the  expenses  incurred  by  'he  Associaiioii- 

JIkmbkrs. — A  subscriber  tailing  to  yay  his  or  her  assessment  nl  one  dollar  within  Thirty  days  from  receipt  of  no- 
tice forieits  his  or  her  Certificaie,  ard  all  claims  upon  theAssocialion,  unless  good  cause  is  "shown  for  further  delay. 
A  subscriber  call  forward  money  in  advance,  which  amount  will  be  credited  on  fuiure  assessments.  The  subscribers  are 
divided  into  classes  including  males  nnd  females  Each  class  is  limited  to  5,000  subscribers.  As  classes  are  tilled, 
new  ones  will  be  formed.  1V0  person  is  so  ,  oor  that  he  cannot  pay  Ten  Hollars  at  joining  and  One  Dollar  occa- 
sionally, thus  securing  S5,L'00  to  his  or  her  heirs  or  assigns. 

Advantages.— The  advantages  of  this  Association  are,  that  no  money  panic  can  affect  it.  Its  benefits  are  easily 
obtainable  by  all,  and  every  subscriber  added  to  ihe  Association  enhances  the  interest  and  protection  of  all;  the 
amount  paid  being  so  small,  and  only  at  long  intervals,  that  any  person  can  secure  tor  his  family  a  competency  upon 
his  death. 

Classes. — In  Class  A,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  15  and  40  years;  in  Class  B,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  40 
and  6u  years. 

Any  one  that  has  not  stated  his  or  her  age  correctly,  will  forfeit  all  money  paid  and  his  or  her  Certificate. 

One  class  cannot  be  assessed  if  one  of  another  class  dies.    Classes:  have  no  conm  ciion  with  each  other. 

How  to  Becomk  a  Member.— A  person  desirous  ot  becoming  a  subscriber  must  nil  out  an  application,  and  forward 
with  it  Ten  Dollars  hy  Check,  Draft,  or  by  Express,  in  gold  ur  silver  coin.  Persons  can  pay  agents,  when  retrularly  ap- 
pointed and  authorized  to  receive  money.  Each  subscriber  should  in;ercst  himself  in  obtaining  new  members,  bv  so 
doing  all  are  benefited. 

Board  of  Directors.— Benjamin  H.  Freeman,  George  H.  Russell,  Samuel  A.  Raymond,  James  A.  Pritchard,  W.  Le- 
Roy. 

Officers  — Bcriamin  H  Freeman,  President;  George  H.  Russell,  Vice  President;  John  H.  Warren,  Secretary; 
James  A,  Pritchard,  Treasurer. 

References. — Don.  Henry  Dutton,  President  of  Farmers'  and  Mechanics'  Bank;  Hon.  Samuel  Cowles,  late  Judge 
County  Court,  San  Francisco;  Hon  A.J,  Gunnison,  Atiorncy  at  Law,  San  Francisco;  H  J.  Booth,  Esq  ,  Union  Don 
Works,  San  Francisco;  Henry  F.  Williams,  Esq.,  Real  Estate,  San  Francisco;  John  O.  Hanscom,  Esq  ,  /Etna  Iron  Works, 
San  Franciseo;  John  H.  O'Brien,  E-q.,  ot  O'Brien,  Bush  &  Co.,  San  Francisco;  Hon.  J.  P.  Jones,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada, 

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P&.CIFIC    PROTECTIVE    ASSOCIATION, 

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White  Pine  Mining  Companies. 

The  routine,  iu  Nevada  mining,  is  atonee 
to  form  a  Company,  including  of  necessity 
some  responsible  names,  and  to  incorporate 
the  samej  at  so  many  shares  and  a  good 
round  capital,  with  many  noughts  repre- 
senting the  tens,  hundreds  and  thousands 
that  are  to  bo  brought  to  ^daylight  from 
earth's  slimy  and  ignoblo  crevices,  to  re- 
ward those  who,  on  faith  duly  lonnded,  pay 
out  small  amounts  of  cash  for  stock. 
Whilo  this  wealth  is  but  theoretical,  and 
these  shining  millions  are  absolutely  all 
yet  unborn,  in  point  of  fact,  notwithstand- 
ing our  numerous  Eberhardts,  it  cannot  bo 
denied  that  the  machinery  of  forming  com- 
panies, and  of  incorporating,  is  au  aid  to 
the  development  of  new  and  unproved 
mines.  It  is  unreasonable  therefore  to  con- 
demn a  company  merely  because  it  has  but 
little  to  show  of  results,  or  to  draw  a  pen 
ruthlessly  through  i  these  figures  in  any 
given  case; — for  the  latter,  to  our  way  of  ex- 
plaining it,  must  be  taken  as  a  poetical 
expression  of  a  profound  seuse  of  nature's 
underground  wealth,  and  figurative  acknowl- 
edgement of  God's  munificence  in  deposit- 
ing the  same  under  our  very  feet,  where  we 
may  get  it.  We  extract  the  following  from 
the  Bulletin: 

The  first  companies  were  incorporated  in 
December  last,  when  11  filed  their  certifi- 
cates. In  January  this  number  was  more 
than  doubled,  20  companies  having  been 
incorporated  in  that  month.  February 
showed  an  increase  of  100  per  cent,  over 
January,  52  certificates  having  been  filed. 
The  number  of  incorporations  thus  far  for 
March  is  80,  or  nearly  as  many  as  were  in- 
corporated in  the  three  previous  months. 
The  total  number  to  date  is  109,  represent- 
ing a  paper  capital  of  8246,884,000,  divided 
into  2,330,061  shares.  The  Consolidated 
Eberhardt  and  the  Eberhardt  Mill  and 
Mining  Companies  have  the  largest  cap- 
itals,'namely,  810,000,000  and '812,000,000 
respectively.  The  complete  list  of  White 
Pine  mining  incorporations  organized  in 
this  city  to  date,  so  far  as  we  have  been 
able  to  perfect  it,  is  as  follows : 


tfame.         f           Incorporated  * 

Slu.tr at. 

Capital. 

Au'nrn  Consolidated      uec.  li. 

16,  tMO 

Sl.t'-OO.OOO 

Appleton  M.  SI.  .IcTuii.  Co      Feb.  18. 

4U.01II) 

4  000,000 

Ascendant.    Feb.  19. 

1,300,000 

Accidental.     March  6. 

4,'!U0 

400  000 

Astur.    March  9. 

10  0  JO 

1,000.000 

Arilvle  Tunnoland  M.     March  15. 

14,400 

1,440,001) 

Albcnnarle.     March  21 

12,010 

1,200.000 

Alexander.     March  23. 

2o,000 

1,000,000 

Alhamora.    Mirch2J. 

1.200,000 

Belcher     Dec    2 

1,000,000 

Bfomttrck.    Jan.  19. 

200,1  ILO 

Brodt.    Jim  29. 

600,01  0 

Banner  Sla  e.     Fob.  13. 

in  000 

1,000,000 

Bowden.     Feb.  26. 

iO.iiUO 

1,000,000 

Bromide  Tunnel.     Feb.  27. 

3,000.000 

B'ue  Rose,     Feb.  27. 

1  liniiu 

80.1,0.  i0 

Badger.    Feb.  27 

1.0),  00 

Bromide  Flat.    M  irch  1. 

50.UO0 

5,1  0  J  000 

BUCK  Hawk.    Mirch3. 

.'..10!) 

500.000 

Beale  Street.    March:*. 

fi.OUU 

1.500,000 

Benjamin  Franklin.     March  5. 

12,000 

1,200,  >'0U 

ghick  Diamond      March  ti 

•1,000 

400.000 

Blue  Kan  «-    March  16. 

O.ot-i) 

000,000 

.  Hlifornia  .Vhite  P:no.    Dec.  17 

15,01.10 

1.500,000 

Consolidated  Chloride  Plat     Uec.  23. 

SO.UoO 

6,0u.j,i)uj 

Chloride  Flat  Ai  Aurora  Tun.    Dec.  20. 

10,00.1 

1,000,000 

Continental     Dee.  2<i 

li  t,000 

5,000,000 

Oavuiia  Chief.    Jan.  27. 

12,000 

1, 200.1 00 

California.    Jan.  29. 

15.0U0 

1,500,1)00 

Chloride  Mountain  ft  Tunnel.    Feb  1. 

5.0SN) 

500,000 

Cinderella  Gold  and  .Silver.    Feb.  S. 

4.80J 

480,000 

Chi.iridc  Flat  Lode  iind  Tun.     Feb.  17. 

lii.iKrrt 

1,000,  00 

Cro^n  Lode  ami  runnel. 

10,000 

I.OjO,  CO 

Clill"  Lode,  and  Tunnel.    Feb.  18. 

10,000 

1,000,000 

Curie*.    Feb.  22. 

21,000 

2,10o,000 

Canltal.    March  2. 

6,000 

Chloride  Range  Cons,  k  Tun.    March  5 

S'.OOO 

5,000,000 

Clilciig)  Miuin,'.     Maienif, 

2u,UJl 

2,000,000 

Carri   gton.     March  14. 

12,000 

1,200,000 

Charles  Sumner.     March  lfi. 

0,000 

Consolidated  Eberhardt     Doc    1. 

10,1)00 

10,0)10,000 

Douglass.    Jan.  11 

,200 

32  >,W)J 

Diamond  Silver     Jan.  15. 

14,400 

1,400,000 

Dolomite  Consolidated.    Jan.  21. 

5.1  ttHJ 

Diuero.    Feb.  10. 

7,500 

750,000 

Dundee.     Feb.  It?. 

10,000 

1,000,000 

D  intel  Webster.     Feb.  24. 

12,000 

Day  star.     March  4. 

Ib.UOO 

1,600,000 

Dive  Williamson  T.  A  M.    March  22. 

8,000 

800,000 

Dora  and  Clinuncey  Con-*.     March  9. 

12,  00 

Eclipse  Chloride.  Flat.     Feb   3. 

50,000 

6,000,OOU 

K  latern  Slope  Tun.  and  Miu'g.     Fob.  7. 

10,01 10 

1,000,000 

Etna.       ib.  18, 

lJllsu.OOd 

Edith.     FeD.  18. 

1U.0-JO 

1,000,'WO 

Jv-Ilesmnft  tfrovrii.     March  5. 

IIJ.OOO 

l.OOo.OOO 

Eberhardt  M.ll  and  Mining.    March  6. 

120,1100 

12,0011,000 

Estelle  No.  2.     March  23. 

12,00iJ 

1,200.000 

Eurvk-t.     March  25. 

K00O 

1  ooo.uou 

Empire.     March  14. 

8,000 

800,000 

Five-Forty.     Feb.  25. 

12,1)00 

1,200,000 

Feaihei'fitoiie.    Jan.  Id 

14.U0O 

l,4'io,0u0 

Klorencu  Mining  A  funnel.     March  2l. 

10,000 

1.000,00 J 

Georgia.    March  3. 

14,400 

1,440,00.1 

Gfnnania  Consolidated.    March  18. 

20,000 

l,u0U,000 

Grant  luvlneilde.    March  21. 

8,000 

800,000 

Great  Republic.     March  25. 

10,0,(0 

1,000,000 

Golconda.    Jan.  25 

8,001 

Great  Union  M.  ft  T.    March  11. 

C0,t!00 

6,000,000 

Hidden  Treasure  Cons.    March  21. 

.12,000 

Hornet.    March  26. 

1'  ,0  10 

1,00  ,000 

Hearst  .Mining.    March  8. 

3D,.  00 

a,o,io,ooo 

H  ilcombe.    Jun.  2j. 

8.li0J 

800,000 

I  la.    Jan.  23. 

3,200 

320,000 

Jon.     Feb.  13. 

14,  00 

1,100,000 

Independence  Cons.    March  18. 

20,' W) 

2,ti0u,000 

Imperial.    March  25. 

1i*,i).j0 

1,0  0,000 

Kewance.     Feb.  16. 

8,000 

400,' 100 

Knox  Tunnel  and  Mining.    Feb.  2. 

4.000 

4J.i,oO0 

Lutitia  and  Poole  Cotid.    teb.  17. 

H.iJilO 

1,400,000 

Little  Kiver.     Feb.  27. 

5,1100 

L  mi. una.    Feb.  27. 

2(',0l)0 

2,0  0,000 

L.i  Belle.    March  21. 

2J.r.O0 

Lucky  Ledge-.    March  18. 

20,0e0 

1,000,000 

Latowana.    March  18. 

Lexington  Mill  and  Mining.    Jan. 29. 

16,000 

1,600.000 

Mouto  Crlsto.    Dec.  4. 

14,000 

1,400,000 

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Zhc 


Hlld  "i  Sara^-isia    Dec.  il. 

Monroe     Jan.  ll. 

Moirrpolltan  M.  A  M.    Jan.  17. 

Mantonoinah.     leb.  5. 

Uocenu.     Feb.  a 

Marlon.    ITeb.  ». 

Muonmoib.    Feb.  16. 

Main  Street,     March  3. 

M.iv  Wen  (worth.    March  18. 

Mount  Morlah.     March  21. 

Mazt-ppa.     March  0. 

MockiiK  Blru.     March  5. 

Noonday.     Jan    2t, 

New  Rra  Gold  -ml  Silver.    March  8. 

North  Star.    March  16. 

Nantucket.     March  17. 

North  America.     March  14. 

Original  Hidden  Treasure.     Feb.  2. 

Omens,    P«  i>.  1.'. 

Obispo,    March  I. 

Original  champion  m.  ft  t.   March  6. 

Oakland  North.     March  14. 
Opal  Silver.     March  14. 
Pociitlo.     Dec.  21. 
rV-ck,    Jan.  25. 
Palmer.    Jan.  28 

Poll  Shorldan.    Feb.  4. 

1'ogonlp  Flat  Consul.     Feb  5, 
IVntmlvm  la  Tun.  A  Mm'g.     Feb.  13. 
Pacific  Coniolldaiud.     Feb.  20. 

PilOBlliS.      Feb.   27. 

rioche  Shalt.     March  5. 

Pick  und Shovel,     March  II. 

P.unilcn.     March  14. 

Philadelphia  Brewery.     March  15. 

Pilot.    March  15. 

P,  ide  Of  Ihe  w  est.     March  25. 

Raven.     Feb.  10. 

lied  Jacket.     March  12. 

Bathbun.     March  4. 

EtU88ta.     March  2'.'. 

Scott.    Jan.  15. 

South  Virginia     Jan,  22 

S.  Francisco  and  White  Pine,    Jan.  29. 

Silver  Cord.     Feb.  1 

ri.  F  and  Treasure  City.    Feb.  1. 

South  Aurora,     Feb   3. 

Silver  Terrace.    Feb.  25. 

Ball  Point.    Feb.  20. 

Silver  Comet  M..  M.  &  T.    March  2. 

Stuart  Street.     March  3. 

Silver  Moon.    Feb.  27. 

Summit.    March  6. 

Silver  Eagle.    March  9. 

Silver  Star  Coins.     March  11. 

Snow  Flake.     March  11. 

South  Eberhardt  T.  .t  M.    March  15. 

Silverware.     March  2.1. 

Silver  Key  Boring  A  Mining.    March  21 

S.micrville  Silver  Ledye.    March  24. 

Silver  Crown.    March  26. 

Silver  Star.     March  25. 

Silver  Mint.     March  20. 

Troy  Ledge.    Jan.  12. 

Tee»e.    Jan.  25. 

Treasure  Trove  Oousol.    Jan.  27. 

Ilticaca.    Feb.  lfi. 

Tabasaca.    Feh.  18, 

Treasure  Hill  Consolidated.    Feb.  24. 

Treasure  Hill  Tunnel.     Feb.  25. 

The  Brothers.    Feb.  27. 

Tidal  Wave.    Marcli  3. 

Treasure  Box.    March  8. 

Treasure  Peak  Cons.    March  22. 

Virginia.    Die.  1. 

Virginia  No^  2.    Jan.  19. 

White  Pine  Smelting.    Jan.  19. 

White  Pine  Mutual  Mill.    Jan.  19. 

Wells.     Feb.  5 

Will  una  11  lie.     Feb.  24. 

White  Pine  Associates.    March  8. 

Washington.     March  14. 

West  Eberhardt T.  A  M.    March  15. 


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11,003 
2.1.000 
IO.h.nj 
2O.0O) 
12,000 
12.11X1 
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H.000 

7,200 
15,0(0 

6.000 

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4,00(1 
1.000 

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12,00 
10,1100 

2  ,000 
16,000 
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18  000 
1'4,"00 
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8,iiu0 
10  000 
10.000 
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8,000 
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5,000 
1  ',000 
20..I00 
11,000 

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5  000 
10,000 
10,000 
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300,000 

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1,400,000 
2,000,000 
1.1H>  1,000 
1, '100  000 


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1 ,600,0110 

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1.2iHJ,ot:0 
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2,100,000 
l.OOO.OHO 
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1,61111,11,11 

1,500,000 

800,000 

80.1,000 

81H.000 

52O.0U0 

1,100,000 

1,440  00 

2,lMiO.I)00 

600,000 

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1.0.10,000 

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l,2i)0,00li 

750,.  00 
5,000,000 
2,1)00,01:0 
1,500,000 
1,200,000 
2,1 00,1  i0-' 

720,000 
1,000,000 

800.0,0 
50,000 
1,000,000 
1.000,100 
1,000,000 
11,000 
2,51r  1,000 
l,20i,000 


Totals 


2,3.10,061     £246,884,000 


"The  names  or  the  Trustees  of  these  Companies  can  be 
ascertained  from  the  flies  or  the  Mining  and  Scikktific 
Pukss.  December  1, 1308,  is  the  date  ol"  the  first  incorpora- 
tion. 


New  Inventions. 

Barlow's  "Inside  Boii/er." — Mr.  E.  T. 
Barlow,  of  No.  116  Third  street,  has  in- 
vented and  patented  through  this  office,  a 
device  which  housewives  will  appreciate, 
and  which  he  calls  an  "inside  boiler;"  the 
object  being  to  liberate  vegetables  or  meats 
which  have  been  boiled,  from  the  water 
used,  without  the  necessity  of  picking  out 
the  material  piecemeal,  or  straining  after- 
wards. It  is  nothing  more  than  a  perfor- 
ated tin  pail,  which  tits  into  the  inside  of 
the  boiler  or  pot.  "When  lifted  out  with 
the  matter  cooked,  the  water  or  soup  re- 
mains in  the  pot.  A  curious  fact  in  con- 
nection with  its  use  is  that  the  pot  is  not  so 
liable  to  boil  over  as  ordinarily. 

A  Magnetic  Motob. — The  Oakland 
News  speaks  of  an  invention  in  that  place 
•whereby  a  clock  is  kept  in  regular  motion 
by  means  of  stationary  magnets.  The  in- 
ventor is  about  to  apply  for  a  patent  for 
the  same. 

Improved  Ball  and  Socket  Joint. — The 
Nevada  Transcript  speaks  favorably  of  the 
operation  of  an  improved  ball  and  socket 
joint,  for  hydraulic  hose-pipe,  in  use  at  Sar- 
gent &  Jacobs'  mine,  at  Quaker  Hill,  where 
there  are  two  of  them  at  work.  We  pre- 
sume it  consists  of  a  device  similar  to  that 
in  use  at  the  San  Francisco  Water  Co's 
works,  near  this  city,  and  also  to  one  in- 
vented by  Messrs.  Craig  &  Sons,  heretofore 
noticed  in  these  columns.  The  successful 
introduction  of  such  an  invention  as  this 
must  prove  of  much  importance  in  hy- 
draulic mining. 

Deill  Sharpener. — The  Sonora  Demo- 
crat has  seen  a  model  of  what  that  paper 
calls  a  "  Buck,"  designed  to  save  labor  in 
sharpening  drills.  It  consists  of  an  in- 
clined cast-iron  plane  attached  to  an  anvil 
block  filled  with  notches  in  which  one  end 
of  the  drill  rests,  while  the  other  lays  in  a 
notch  made  in  the  anvil,  thus  doing  away 
with  the  necessity  of  holding  a  drill  in  the 
hand  while  sharpening  it.  In  sharpening 
long  drills,  it  will  do  away  with  one  man's 
work  entirely.  Mr.  Hamill,  the  inventor, 
has  taken  the  necessary  measures  to  pro- 
cure a  patent. 


To   Mining?   Secretaries. 

THE  NEW  COMBINED 

Stock   Ledger  and  Journal, 

The  moat  simplified  form  that  has  ever  yet  been  offered  to 
the  public,  is  now  ready,  lor  Falc.  This  one  book  la  a  com 
pletc  abbreviation  of  the  old  Ledger,  Journnl  and  Transfer 
liutik,  mid  therefore  taken  the  place  of  the  three. 

Stock   Incorporations 

Nov  organizing  a -e  invited  to  examine  this  Book  before 
buying  the  old  otyle. 

<J09IX  G.  nODGE  <fc  CO., 

Importers  and  Wholesale  Stationers, 
337,  :i'i'.i  and  :i^l  Sansoine  street,  cor.  Sacramento. 


Star  Creek  Mini ntr  Company.-Locatloat  Star 
Dislriet,  Humboldt  County,  State  of  Nevada. 
Notick.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  {»o.  1)  levied  on 
the  twenty-sislh  day  of  February,  1869,  the  several  amounts 
set  opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as 
follows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate 

Rnhb,  L  II unssued    li 

Rate*,   A   R,  Att'y.. . .unissued  10 

DavN,  Erwln   unissued    2 

Davtsson.  B  S,  All'y.iuiisMO'd     9 

Ffliilkm-r,  George u»is>ued  12 

Lem,  Win  M unissued     1 

Livingston,  Iaa/o unissued   8 

Yfinliirn,  Chjirjcs...   .unissued    7 

Morrison.  S  A unissued    5 

Phcla'i,  James unissued  11 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  twenty-sixth  day  of  February,  1SC9, 
no  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  nec- 
essary, will  bo  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  Middleton  & 
Son,  310 -Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  on  Monday,  the 
nineteenth  day  of  April,  18G9,  at  the  hour  of  12o'clock  M. 
of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon, 
together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 
HORACE  MORRISON,  Secretary, 
Office,  N.  E.  por.  Front  and  Jackson  streets.  ap3 


.  Shares. 

Amount. 

20 

$<ooc 

143 

2(4  5l 

776 

11 W  Otl 

•2HQ 

300  0C 

1000 

isoo  or. 

530 

795  Of. 

108 

162  01 

100 

160  00 

100 

150  OC 

72 

108  00 

New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Window  GlassBloweks  command  about 
the  highest  wages  paid  for  labor.  Some 
workmen  in  the  Atlantic  States  receive  as 
high  as  from  $10  to  $15  per  day. 


Mount  Teuabo  Silver  Mining  Company.-Lo- 

cation  of  Works  :  Cortez  District,  Lander  County,  State 

of  Nevada. 

.Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  ol  assessment  levied  on  the 
twenty-third  day  of  January,  1869,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  share  holders,  as  fol- 
lows : 

Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  Shares.    Amount. 

Baum,  Charles i2  20  $15  00 

Baum,  Charles 63  50  37  50 

Borel,  FA 79  200  150  00 

Rorel,  FA 81  100  75  00 

Borel.  FA 8.1  (0  37  50 

Borel,  FA 84  flu  37  50 

Borel,  FA 122  207  155  25 

Durst  tig,  Cruirlcs 65  jtju  "jt,  oo 

Uorilon,  John 18  75  56  25 

Gallagher,  James 50  1U0  75  00 

Hardy,  Thomas 21  800  225  00 

Lehinann,  Chr 24  5  3  75 

Leavitt,  John 25  250  187  51) 

Murdock,  C  A 105  liQ  75  00 

Murdock,  (1  A I0t»  150  112  5il 

Murdock,CA 120  b9  29  25 

Probst,  Ernst -137  3  2  25 

Vandervoort,  J  C 28  50  37  50 

Wentzell,  Justus 133  2  1  50 

Wilson, E 96  50  37  50 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  twenty-third  day  of  January,  18G9, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  he 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  Falcs- 
room  of  Maurice  Dore  &  Co.,  auctioneers.  No.  327  Mont- 
gomery street,-  San  Francisco,  California,  on  the  twenty- 
seventh  day  of  April,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M.  of 
said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  to- 
gether with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

R.  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

Office  426  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco.  ap.1 


Mining   Notices— Continued. 


Cordillen-n.  Gold  and   Sliver  AXIniue  Company.— 

Morelos  District,  Chihuahua,  Mexico. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  1S69,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  ($Ij  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin, 
to  the  Secretary,  at  the  otllce  of  the  Company,  321  Washing- 
ion  street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  tin 
paid  on  the  twentieth  (20th)  dnv  of  April,  I8C9,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  tor  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  tenth  day  of  Mav,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

HENRY  R.  REED,  Secretary. 

Office,  321  Washington  sheet,  San  Francisco.         maraO 


Lyon  Mill    sind   Mining  Company,  K>Uc.v   Ulu- 

trict,  El  D-rado  County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixth  day  of 
March,  18139,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stoek  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
rmid  on  the  sixth  (0'hj  day  of  April,  1869.  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  tweniy-sixth  day  of  April,  1869 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  or  the  Board  ol 
Trustees. 

J.  M.  BUFFINGTON.  Secretary. 

Office.   Room  37,  New  Merchants'  Exchange,   Cnllforn 


street,  San  Francisco. 


mar  13 


Pacific    Coal    Mining   Company.   Contra    Co«ta 

County,  California. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twentieth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  four  dollars  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stoek  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and.  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary. 

Any  stuck  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twenty-seventh  day  of  April,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  ami  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  seventeenth  day  of  May, 
IStiO.  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs 
of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

S.  LACHMAN,  Secretary. 

Office,  southeast  corner  Market  and  First  streets,  San 
Francisco.  mar27 


I.    X.    I..  Gold    and    Sliver    Mining    Company. — 

Location  of   Mine  :    Silver    Mountain    District,  Alpine 

County,  California. 

Notick.— There  arc   delinquent,    upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the  nine- 
teenth day  of  January,  18C9,  the  several  amounts  set  oppo- 
site the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as  follows: 
Names.  No.  Certificate.    No.  shares.    Amount. 

John  A  Johnson 28$ 

J  S  Adams 23 

J  s  Adama fns 

J  S  S  Robinson SJ2 

Marv  C  Bridges SCO 

Catherine  Jones 144 

Catherine  Jones 155 

Catherine  Jones 238 

TRClark -J75 

T  It  Clark W6 

E  M  Lrrng 3M 

C  Goodell 248 

C  (loodell  312 

Win  Davidson 340 

Wm  Davidson  74 

Ann  Hogan 176 

Charles  Fisk 150 

W  J  Thomas .  .371 

Daniel  II  Dickinson 29 1 

Daniel  II  Dickinson -359 

I,  E  Wahlhurg.. 277 

Henry  Jardine 1S8 

Henry  Jardine 304 

Henry  Jardine 330 

Henry  Jardine 331 

Henry  Jardine 334 

Hepburn  James 1I6 

Hepburn  James )68 

Hepburn  James 217 

A  Wagner 207 

Chns  Saunders 224 

Caroline  A  Nelson 293 

George  Brosie 229 

James  Wyiett 231 

HT  Bjjske 3X0 

Louis  Blnnding 237 

John  G  SUvin 254 

Henry  Eno... 3ol 

Henry  >no 3'7 

E  F  Gibson 270 

E  F  Gibson 271 

F.  F  Gibson 274 

E  F  Gibson 302 

Wm  Jones 246 

John  Calrne 249 

John  Bolts 381 

John  Bolts 256 

DC  Riddle 258 

Julius  Zabcl 259 

H  D  Scott 260 

J  A  McMahon 263 

R  K  Love 275 

R  K  Love 303 

R  K  Love 329 

R  K  Love 332 

L  Wochelhausen 281 

Wm  West 352 

N  Graff. 357 

R  S  Cutter 366 

RS  Cutter 381 

E  Ekelund 362 

EEkelund 364 

Philip  Myers 370 

M  Long. 385 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  nineteenth  day  of  January, 
1869,  so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may 
be  necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
Olney  &  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  San 
Francisco,  on  Wednesday,  the  seventeenth  day  of  March, 
1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock,  M.,  of  said  day,  to  pay  said 
delinquent  assessment  thereon,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale. 

J.  CROWNINSHIELD,  Secretary. 

Office,  Pioneer  Hall,  Montgomery  street,  up  stairs,  San 
Francisco.  marG 

Postponement.— The  above  sale  is  hereby  postponed  until 
Monday,  the  fifth  day  of  April,  1869,  at  the  same  hour 
and  place.    By  order  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

mar20  J.   CROWNINSHIELD,  Secretary. 


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33  CO 

North  American  "Wood  Preserving   Company. 

Location  of  Works:  San  Francisco,  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twelfth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  (SI)  dollar  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  Company's  office,  430  Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  fourteenth  (14th)  day  of  April,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Saturday,  the  first  day  of  Mav,  1S69, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  wltb  costs 
of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
ol  Directors. 

WM.  B.  LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  430  Montgomerystrcet.  San  Kmr, Cisco  mar!3 


Troy    J^edge     Mining   Company,     White    Pino 

District,  Lander  County,  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  fifteen  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  Atock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary 

Anystockupon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  unnaid 
on  Friday,  the  twenty-third  day  of  April,  18H9,  shall 
be  deemed  delinquent,  and  will  he  duly  advertised  for 
sale  at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-fourth  day  oi'May^ 
1S69,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  oi 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

J.  M  BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  mar20 


Senator  Silver  ftfljnintff  Company.— X.ocatiou  of 

Mine:  Virginia  City,  Storey  County,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-sixth 
day  of  March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  fifty  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immejlatelv,  in  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the  Sec- 
retary, at  the  office  of  the  Company,  No.  408  California 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  011  the  first  (1st)  day  of  May,  1869,  shall  bo 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  nubile  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  bo- 
fore,  will  be  sold  on  Friday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of 
May,  1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

T.  B.  WINGARD,  Secretary. 

Office,  408  California  street,  San  Francisco.  mar27 


Sliver  Sprimt  Mining  Company.— Itocati on   of 

Works  and  Mines:  Kcaraarge  District,  Inyo  county,  Cal. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-fifth 
day  of  March,  1869,  an  assessmentjof  fifty  cents  per|share 
wa3  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the  Secre- 
tary, at  the  office  of  the  Company,  No.  408  California  street, 
San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  first  (1st)  day  of  Ma.,  1869,  shall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before,  will  be 
sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  May,  1869,  to 
pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

T.  B.  WINGARD,  Secretary. 

Office,  403  California  street,  San  Francisco.  mar27 


Thb  Mining  and  Soikntific  Prkss  has  entered  upon  its 
XVlIth  Volume.  It  has  donned  a  new-style  hat;  or,  In 
newspaDcr  parlance,  a  new  heading,  which  gives  it  the 

solid,  scientific  look  it  merits.  Other  improvements  typo- 
graphical are  also  noticeable.  No  call  for  improvement  In 
its  matter.— Amador  Zedner,  July  I&A. 


222 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


VABNET1S 

PATENT   AMALG-AMATOB, 

These  Machines  Stand  I" tirival .ed. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
bave  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  theni  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  uumber  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
he  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows : 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  the  muller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  itis  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  agaiu  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
into  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Setters  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed.  _ 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setters  tor 
themselves,  at  the  PACIFIC  FOUNBItY, 

jvi  San  Francisco. 


ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Faint 

—  FOB  — 

TIN,   IRONfAND    METALLIC  [ROOFS, 

Iron,  Brick,  and  Wooden  VuUdiugs, 
SKIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CARS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be   put  on  in 

any  color,  and  Is  less  expensive  than  other  Faint. 

Slew  Cloth  K.oof«  put  on.    Old  Kooft  cemented 
and  painted.    Leaky  IE  oofs  made  tight. 

85$"-  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphaltum  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  BKOMLET,  Agent, 

Battery  street,  corner  Jackson, 
24vl7-3m  Sau  Francisco. 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises,  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
New  style  Wood  and  Covered  Sercw  Vises,  forty  styles  aud 
kinds;  Standard  Milling  Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 

fiower  and  strength— two  sizes,  large,  2,iJUI}  lbs;  small,  9o0 
us.    For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23vl6-ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 

BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER! 

PRICES     BEDTJCED! 

MACHINES  OF  ALL  SIZES   FOR   SALE 
—  ST  — 

¥M.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  and  Allusion  streets,  or  Box  S,OT7 

3vl3f  SAN    FRANCISCO. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

No.  53  Kea  It*  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


ZHHl 


■■•.^— 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  saving 
of  fifty  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTION'S 
MAD  hi  TO  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  the  Coast, 
orders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  ISjf  First 
Premium  awarded  at  U*e.  Stat.;  Fair,  !Sii7- 

2vl7-3in  T.  «*.  UUKXIXG  «fc  CO 


Removal. 

NELSON~&    DOBLE, 


AGENTS  FOR 


Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 


Mill    Piclcs,    Sledges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers1  Tools, 

Have  removed  to  13  and  15  Fremont  street,  near 

Market,  San   Francisco. 

lllvUqr 


MACHINERY  AOEKOY. 

W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO., 

Are  the  manufacturers'  agents  for  Richardson,  itierriam 
&  Go's  celebrated 

Wood  Working   Machinery, 

Embracing  every  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
Mortisers,  Moulding,  Tenoning,  Boring,  Shaping,  Vertical 
and  Circular  Ke-s.i.viug  Macuiues;  .-<croU.  Railway,  Cut-off 
and  Rip  Saws,  etc.,  eic.    Agents  for  the  Swamscot  Co's 

Improved.  I*ortat>le  Engines, 

Warranted  fully  equal  to  any  in  the  market;  Davis  &  Fur- 
her's  Woolen  Machinery;  Blade's  Patent  Steam  Pumps; 
Kilburn'*  and  Warren's  Turbine  Water  wiieels.  etc  ,  etc. 

Ordurs  for  Machinery  of  a" J'  hind  will  receive  prompt 
attention  Machines  for  special  purposes  built  to  order. 
Send  for  Illustrated  Catalogue.     W.  u.  M.  BfiRRir  &.  CO  , 

svlS-im  114  California  st,  San  Francisco, 


JSTotioe  to  Miners, 

Well-Borers   and  Water    Companies, 

MPRAG  IS  NOW  PREPAKEO  TO  MANUFACTURE 
•  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rnteB.  Having 
niade  large  additions  to  my  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prepared  to  llll  all  orders  with  dis- 
patch, and  guarantee  entire  satisfaction.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  ol  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  ail  classes.    Also,  Ship  Plumbing  doue. 

At.  1'KAC, 
8vl3-lr       Stove  Store,  No.  1     Clay  street,  below  Davis. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith   and   Machine   Shop, 

113  Beale  St.,  net.  Mission  and  Howard, 

SAN  FEANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  oilier  Tools  made  to  order.  Par- 
ticular attention  paid  to  pU' ting  in  order  AGElOi  L1UKAL 
MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polishing  by  sieam. 
Orders  from  the  Country  promptly]  attended  to.  jjgj-AU 
work  warranted. 

21vl7  qy  J.  WE1CHHAKT,  Proprietor. 


PATENT 

Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 

-rf\rTU«A  IT  IS  THE   CHEAPEST,  MOST 

A&<vVtt  eujaSjU  durable,    easiest   to    adjust,    and 

^^*rtlQr^  <+,       cleanest  apparatus  to  use  for  the 
<y  <*_\UdCJ^.  vjj     purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
^v*    §§     4»  the  Puolic-    Kcing  constructed  on 

C*a^^aw  simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  i>  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  its 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will scrape  off  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  aud  springs  in  or  out 
lo  fit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
ih rough  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
ing  the  lower  hub,— lirst loosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  made  or  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  of 
removing  from'  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  m  diam- 
eter—the prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  rangincr 
from  £5  to  S12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
E-istern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  be.en  sold  in 
this  Slate. 

For  sale  bv  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co.,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beale.  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  O.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


BLAKE'S    PATENT 


S  T  E  A.  M      PUMP! 

This  Pump  is  warranted  superior  to  any  in  the  market, 
for  Breweries.  Sugar  Houses,  Tanneries,  Boiler-Feeders, 
Steamboats,  Mining  and  Fire  purposes,  etc.  It  throws  a 
full  stream  of  the  thickest  boor  mash  without  clogging, 
and  sugar  svrup  boiling  hot  without  difficulty. 

Warranted  a  positive  Pump  under  all  circumstances;  it 
never  stops  nor  gets  out  of  order,  and  by  reason  of  the  pa- 
tent device  in  the  valves,  is  kept  clear  and  always  ready 
for  action.  It  is  SIMfLE,  COMPACT  and  POWERFUL, 
and  needs  no  expert  to  run  it. 

OSf-If  one  fails  to  do  the  work  for  which  it  is  sold,  it  may 
be  returned  and  the  money  will  be  refunded.    May  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Risdon's,  or  Union  Iron  Works,  or  at 
W.  O.  St.  BtlRKT  «fe  CO'S, 
Agents  for  Pacitlc  States, 

8vl8-3ra  114  California  street,  San  Francisco. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

Nosi  25   and   37   Fremont;   street. 

SAN   FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  la'ge  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  Uoiler  Tubes,  Plate  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils.  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fminf" 
which  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

21vl6-3in  W.  UcCRINDLE,  Manage. 


Tin*   Perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa.. 

MARATILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Maravilla  is  the  true  Theobroma 
of  Linnaeus.  Cocoa  is  indigenous  to  youth  America,  of 
which  Maravilla  is  a  favored  uortiou.  TAYLOR  BROTH 
ERS  having  secured  the  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Oocoa,  h  ivc,  by  the  skillful  application  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  is 
so  undeniably  the  perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa,  that  it  has 
not  only  secured  the  preference  of  homceipaths  and  cocoa- 
drinkers  generally,  but  many  who  had  hiihcno  not  found 
any  preparation  to  suit  them,  have,  afier  one  trial,  adopted 
the  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  for  break- 
fast, luncheon,  etc. 

"A.SXTCCESS   UNPRECEDENTED." 

tSee  following  extract  from  the  Globe  of  May  14,  1S68-] 
"Various  importers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  we 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  had  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  T.iylor  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
qualities  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  their  perfect 
system  of  preparation  to  this  finest  of  all  species  of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
a  delicate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distiuguish  the  Maravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  others.  For  homceopaths  and  invalids  wo  could 
not  recommend  a  more  agreeable  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  in  packets  only  by  all  Grocers,  of  whom  alio  may 
be  had  Taylor  Brothers'  Original  lioinceopathic  Cocoa  ana 
Soluble  Chocolate,  Steam  Mills,  Brick  Lane.  London. 
6vlS-ly 


Oar  Patent  Agency. 

The  Patent  Agency  of  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press 
has  bee-n  signalized  with  remarkable  success  during  the 
past  few  years.  The  importance  to  the  inventive  genius  of 
this  coast  of  a  thorough  and  reliable  agency  forthesolicita 
tion  of  Letters  Patent  from  the  United  States  and  foreign 
Governmentscannotbeover-rated.andthe  Proprietors  of  the 
Press,  feeling  the  responsibility  which  rests  upon  them,  and 
the  reward  which  must  follow  the  faithful  performance  of 
their  trusts,  will  take  care  to  afford  inventors  every  advan 
lage  to  be  secured  to  them  through  a  competent  and  re 
sponsible  agency  upon  this  coast. 


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Trades  and  Manufactures. 


WM.   BAHTLING.  HENRY   KIMBALL. 

BARTLING  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOKBINDERS, 

Paper  Rulers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

505  Clay  street,  (southwest  cor.  Sansome), 
15vl2-3m  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


OrOHuN'    BAWIEL, 

(SUCCESSOR  TO  O.  GORI) 

MARBLE     "WORKS, 

No.  421  Pine  st.  bet.  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

Mantels,  Monnmentn,  Tombs,  Plumber*'  Slabs 
Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 


spectfulls  solicited. 


5v8-3m 


J.   M.   STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
IV^TTIETtlVS     AJST>     MODELS, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts>, 
6vl4tf  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


J.  F.  PAGES, 

SEA.X-      IBlVGIt^VIER,, 
AND  LETTER  CTJTTEK, 

Brass  and  Steel  Stamps  and  Dies,  COS  Sacramento  street, 

San  Francisco.    Orders  by  express  promptly  attended  to. 

6vl6 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FDRNITUKE. 
JOHNSON~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 
Desks    and    Office  3Tnrnitnre, 

1X7  Market  street,  near  Third. 

Warerooms  up  stairs.    A  large  variety  of  Desks  always  on 

hand;  all  kinds  of  Office  Furniture  and  Cabinet 

Work  made  to  order. 

ISvlTqr 


Agents  "Wanted 


For  the  "American  Tear  Boole  and   National 
Register,"  for  18Ct>. 

Horace  Greeley's  Autobiography,  and  other  new  and  pop- 
ular works.    S.nd  fur  descriptive  circulars. 

F.  DEWING  A  CO  , 
1  vlS  3m  US  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco. 


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The  Age  of  Steed. — The  Chicago  Trib- 
une of  Feb.  6th,  contains  an  article  upon 
the  rapid  changes  wrought  by  scientific  in- 
genuity and  mechanical  skill,  in  the  exten- 
sive substitution  of  iron  for  wood,  in  ship 
building  and  machinery.  It  shows  tbat 
steel  is  fast  taking  the  place  of  iron,  being 
more  durable  under  the  wear  and  tear  of 
friction,  stronger  to  resist  strain,  more  reli- 
able on  texture,  as  a  safeguard  against  acci- 
dent, and  far  superior  to  iron  for  a  great 
variety  of  uses.  The  price  of  -steel  has 
hitherto  been  a  great  obstruction  to  its 
more  general  use  in  place  of  iron,  but  it  is 
now  produced  from  iron  by  aprocess  much 
more  simple,  and  on  a  larger  scale  than 
heretofore  and  its  price  considerably  modi- 
fied. It  is  shown,  however,  that  even  at 
its  former  rates,  when  the  first  cost  was 
heavy  in  comparison  with  iron ,  that  in  the 
long  run  it  is  the  cheapest  for  wear, 
strength  and  safety.  Another  objection  to 
its  extensive  use  was  its  intractability  which 
was  a  great  obstacle  in  the  manufacture  of 
steel,  which  is  now  claimed '  to  have  been 
overcome  after  three  years  of  study  and 
experimenting  by  Mr.  John  T.  Barr,  of 
Chicago.  He  aud  his  associates  have  al- 
ready demonstrated  that  steel  can  be  cast 
in  any  desired  shape  or  of  any  required 
size,  and  to  be  absolutely  depended  upon 
for  strength,  durability  and  uniformity  of 
wear.  The  discovery  is  applicable  to  all 
kinds  of  steel  castings,  and  the  company 
have  recently  been  manufacturing  steel 
wheels  for  railroad  ears.  They  are  consid- 
ered greatly  superior  to  iron  wheels  in 
many  respects,  and  may  be  depended  upon 
to  run  smoothly  and  last  for  a  dozen  years. 
It  is  thought  that  this  new  invention  will 
be  found  to  be  the  one  thing  wanted  to 
facilitate  the  substitution  of  steel  for  ordi- 
nary iron  where  the  ability  to  stand  friction 
and  strain  is  wanted  in  its  greatest  possible 
perfection. 

Leaden  Stalactites. — A  correspondent 
of  the  Chicago  Jiejmblican,  describing  the 
Berkwait  lead  mine  in  Wisconsin,  says : 
"Thirteen  beautiful  stalactites  depend  from 
the  low  roof,  varying  in  length  from  eight- 
een inches  to  five  feet,  and  in  diameter,  at 
the  base,  from  three  inches  to  seven  inches. 
Their  proportions  are  symmetrical,  taper- 
ing gradually  down  to  a  point  that  will 
barely  sustain  a  drop  of  water,  as  it  pauses 
there  a  second,  tremblingly,  before  drop- 
ping to  give  place  to  another.  "Under  the 
drip  of  each  stalactite  is  a  cone,  the  several 
bearing  the  same  relation  to  each  other  that 
the  stalactites  above  do,  and  containing, 
severally,  perhaps  one-fifth  as  much  body 
as  the  latter.  Both  are  in  an  imperfect 
state  of  rock  formation,  and  may  be  shaven 
down  with  a  knife  in  granular  limy  parti- 
cles, little  coarser  than  the  scrapings  of 
chalk.  At  the  bases  of  each,  however, 
above  and  below,  at  their  point  of  attach- 
ment, the  limestone  is  very  perfect  and 
hard,  in  a  section  three  feet  wide  extending 
entirely  across  the  cave.  In  what  manner 
the  separation  is  made  between  the  various 
deposits,  or  when  the  necessary  change  took 
place,  is  more  than  I  am  able  to  determine; 
yet  true  it  is  that  at  one  time  these  stalac- 
tites were  deeply  grooved  from  the  base 
downward,  as  they  are  suspended  toward 
the  point  or  apex,  and  now  these  grooves 
are  filled  to  the  surface  with  pure  lead  ore, 
glittering  and  beautiful.  Connected  with 
these  deposits  and  extending  over  a  consid- 
erable surface  of  the  roof  is  an  incrusta- 
tion two  and  one-half  to  three  inches  thick. 
On  the  cones  below  and  the  floor,  however, 
there  is  very  little  mineral.  The  entire 
surface  of  the  walls  is  bathed  continually 
by  a  slow  ooziDg  of  water  from  the  crevice 
surrounding.  It  is  indeed  a  more  beauti- 
ful aud  interesting  demonstration  than  any 
professor  of  chemistry  or  natural  philosphy 
could  hope  to  give." 

To  Deodorize  Petbolecm. — An  English 
inventor  proposes  to  remove  the  peculiar 
odor  from  petroleum  in  a  manner  some- 
what similar  to  that  by  which  palm-oil  and 
other  oils  have  heretofore  in  some  cases 
been  deodorized — by  blowing  air  through 
them  while  they  are  kept  heated  in  a  suita- 
ble vessel  to  a  temperature  of  from  170"  to 
230°  Pah.  In  jilace  of  using  the  air  at 
such  a  pressure  only  as  is  necessary  to 
cause  it  to  How  through  the  oil,  the  in- 
ventor employs  it  at  a  high  pressure,  es- 
pecially towards  the  end  of  the  operation; 
so  that  when  it  enters  the  oil  it  expands 
greatly,  thereby  becoming  intimately  mixed 
with  the  oil  aud  also  cooling  it  rapidly  bt- 
low  the  temperature  of  the  air,  at  which 
temperature  he  prefers  to  commence  the 
treatment,  and  not  to  heat  the  oil. 


"Wooden  Shikt  Bosoms. — A  Philadel- 
phian  has  taken  out  a  patent  for  the  manu- 
facture of  wooden  shirt  bosoms,  the  mate- 
rial being  prepared  from  that  which  is  now 
used  in  papering  rooms. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


223 


The  Hindoo  Philosophy. 

There  is  a  great  deal  of  suggestive  matter 
to  bo  found  in  the  intuitive  poetry  of  that 
most  ancient  of  all  the  world's  schools  of 
philosophy,  whoso  principal  record  is  tlio 
Shutters.  Dr.  H.  M.  Scndder's  summary 
of  it  as  given  in  his  lecture  before  a  very 
large,  and  solid,  but  considerably  Presby- 
t«'rian-lookiug  audience,  ou  Tuesday  even- 
ing, was  very  good.     He  said  : 

*'  There    were    several    ancient   Hindoo 
schools  of. philosophy,  and  their  philosophy 
always   included    their   theology.     One  of 
these  schools,  taught  in  regard  to  live  kinds 
of   subjects — God,  Matter,   Man,    Futurity 
aud   Salvation      They   believed  in  one  su- 
preme being,  called  '  '.Silt,"  meaning  a  pas- 
sive being,  enjoying  a  perpetual  aud  over- 
lusting  condition  of  rest — a  being  that  was 
never  active,  only  as  the   Bhining  sun  was 
active.    The   sun,   they  said,  shone  upon 
the  jilunt  and  caused  it  to  bud,  bloom,  aud 
at  last  to  die.     So  it  was  with  their  god  and 
matter.     The  passive  power  of   their  deity 
fell  upon  the  universe,  and  produced]  only 
to  bring  decay  ;  yet  mutter,  in  itself,  was 
somehow    eternal.     Some   of    the   schools 
taught  that  matter  was  distinct  from  God, 
and  being  distinct,    they   designated    it  as 
primitive   Nature.      Deity,    at   certain   pe- 
riode,   shone  upon    this   matter,   bringing 
forth  a  succession  of  products,  and,  by  reg- 
ular descending  steps,   brought  forth   all 
tho   material   forms   of  the   universe.     At 
certain    periods   these   forms  receded   and 
disuppeaied,  and  chaos  came  again;  after 
which   Deity   and   Nature  reposed.     Their 
belief  as  to  futurity  and  salvation  was  the 
well   known   doctrine    of    transmigration. 
They  say   that  before  the  human  soul  lie 
millions  of  births  or  deaths.     Man  might 
b  •■  born  and  die  a  thousand  million  times, 
either  iu  a  human,  animal,  insect,    or  even 
vegetable  form,  thus  experiencing  the  re- 
sults   of    previous   transgression,    passing 
through  various  Hells  and  Heavens  before 
he  reached  his  final  reward  in  the  abode  of 
the  supremely  blest.     And  even  when  vir- 
tuous   souls    reached   Hell,    they    passed 
through  the  opposite  sides,  and  continued 
on  forever,  for  matter  required  the  soul  to 
travel.      The  eventual   emancipation  from 
transmigration  was   the    Hindoo  Heaven  ; 
and  man  was  on  the  eve  of  his  approaching 
exemption  when  he  had  learned  to  act  dis- 
interestedly.    He  who  had  arrived  at  that 
point  could   never  more  be  changed  into 
fly  or  horse  or  cat,  but  was  on   the  eve  of 
passing   to  bis   reward.     If  dying   before 
their  peace  was  fully  attained,    the   spirit 
went  to  a  certain  place  in  the  sky,  or  floated 
through  the  elements  until  the  time  arrived 
for  it  to  be  born  again.      When   perfection 
was  gained  sufficient  for  the  final  and  per- 
fect Heaven,  the  contemplative  and  seques- 
tered   soul    viewed  all   things  with  calm 
knowledge  of  perfect  wisdom.     It  grieved 
at  no  calamity,  nor  rejoiced  at  any  success; 
puin  and  pleasure  were  the  same.     A  Hin- 
doo philosopher  once  said  to  him  that  hell 
was  just  the   place   they  wanted  to  go  to, 
for  it  was  on  the  road  they  had  to  travel. 
One  of  their  proverbs  was,  "He  that  knows 
himself  knows  God." 

In  his  comparisons  of  Hindoo  philoso- 
phy, or  poetry  (?)  with  Emerson's  ideas, 
his  standpoint  was  that  of  a  popular  Pres- 
byterian clergyman.  Emerson  had  to 
suffer  scathingly.  Erequent  analogies 
could  of  course  be  traced  between  them — 
Emerson  and  Boston  ' '  transcendentalism" 
being  but  a  poetical  version  of  the  modern 
tendencies  of  thought  evidenced  in  Kant, 
Hegel,  and  other  modern  German  and 
French  ideal  natural  theologians. 


ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE  BLAST    ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Nov.  1st,  1H04  ;    July  21,  1800  ;    and  Oct.  0,  1800. 


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Mission  anil  Fremont  streets.  They  aro  also  in  use  at  the  Almuden  Quicksilver  Mine  ;  Gritllcy's 
Foundry,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada ;  JEtnn  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  ns 
certain  parlies,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  tho  market  machines  of  interior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

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MECHANICAL    AND    AECHTTEOTUBAL 

Drawing  School 

—  Pi  i It  — 

APP   RE    ilVTXODES. 

MR.   FREDERICK  HELLEKT, 

An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teaclicr,  Iia-«  opened  an 
Evening  School  at  No.  4=14  CLAY  STREET  (same  entrance 
as  the  Mining  and  Sclemiflc  Tress  Office),  where  he  is..iv 
inn  thorjttgh  instructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprentices  who 
arc  inclined  tu  self-Improvement.  His  icrms  arc  moderate 
and  within  reach  of  the  humblest  apprentice;  nnd  we  are 
pleased  to  say  that  the  enterprise  is  meeting  wltn  success. 
lviSif 


Er,KCTROTYPE  Engravings,  Cuts,  Etc.— Our  Job  Printing 
Oftice  is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings,  or 
natnonts,  and  other  embellishments  to  suit  the  various 
branches  of  industry  in  this  State 


One  ftfaclii  nc,  costing  about  SI, 300,  is  sufficient  to  work  tlie  Sanrls  from  25  to  30  Stamps, 

Less  power  being  required  than  for  :iny  other  Machine.  The  attention  of  qua-  tz  millmen  throughout 
the  State  is  directed  to  the  subjoined  certificates,  and  if  they  desire  they  can  visit  the  Amador  Mining 
Co's  mill,  near  Sutter  Creek,  the  Eureka  Co's  mill  at  Grass  Valley,  or  the  Banner  Co's  mill  near 
Nevada,  and  see  for  themselves. 


Metallurgy. 


m:osheimer,'!§ 

pioneer  mining-  school, 

— AND  — 

METAL.LURCHC    AYOBKS. 

Bavins  established  Ihe  flrat  l*racilcal  Mining  and  Metal. 

lurgloal  School  In  the  United  States,  I  would  call  the  at- 

tenllou  of  gentlemen  who  may  wish  to  obtain  a  practical 

knowledge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

That  I  am  prepared  to  tench  all  the  above  branches  In  less 
time  limn  In  any  European  School. 

t  also  underlnko  to  assay  and  work  any  kind  of  ore,  or 
mineral  substances. 

For  terms,  apply  to  Jos.  MOSHeiimf.r, 

Practical  Chemist  and  Metallurgist 

Otllce,  1123    Montgomery  street;  Metollurglc   Works.  2U05 
Powell  street,  Kan  Francisco.  GvlS-Gm 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  tho  U.  S.  B.  Mint,  S.  F.) 

OOlco,  No.  C1I  Column  re  I  ill  Street,  opposite- 

tho  .Mint,  Sao  Frnnctaeo. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED, 
The  corrcclcss  of  which  Is  guaranteed  In  every  respect. 
Alikinda  of  Ore  and  Mineral  tested,  assayed  and  analyzed 
in  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

Refers  by  permission  to  W.  C.  Ralston,  Cashier  Bank  ot 
California;  Messrs.  Pioehe  &.  Bayerque,  Win.  M.  Lent,  John 
D.  Fry,  E.  Cahill  &  Co.,  A.  IC  Grim,  President  Pacific  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfeldt,  H.  nnd  It.  U.  S  B.  Mint; 
Halo  &  Norcross  S.  M.  Co.,  and  the  principal  mining  com- 
panies on  the  Comstock  Lode.  25vl7-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  V.  S.  Patent  Office 
tuny  be  emulnyed  professionally  as  a  Scientific  ExruiiT. 
(H-ulngicul  Examinations  und  Reports,  Analysis  and  Assays, 
etc  ,  etc.  Practical  advice  and  1  n vest i gallons  in  the  Cheni 
leal  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  examination 
ot  new  chemical  methods  nnd  products.  Address, '26  Pino 
street,  Rooms  35  and  36,  New  York.  Always  in  from  12  to 
S.oO.    ASf*  Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFESSOR    WTJItTZ, 

Who  is  the  luvcnlor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
fill  Uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELEKS1  SWEEPINGS,  will  furnish  at  tho 
above  address  nformation  in  rotation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  of 

SODIUM    AMALGAM. 

All  Instructions  mid  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  are 
spurious  and  nn reliable.  WORKING  KXI'KKIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Elc.  Prof.  W.  has  in  opera 
tlou  In  New  York  a  large  and  .-mall  Hepburn  Pun,  for  work 
hit:  l.Ul'O  or  l!u-lb.  chnrgea  ol  material  tor  exuerimenta 
purposes.  3vl7 


K.  TAYLOR.  WU,  n.  TAYLOR. 

ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLURGISTS. 

SMELTING    WORKS, 

Eleventh  street,  between  Folaom  nnd  Howard, 

GA  JLTVAJSIZ1TSIG. 

Also,  Anti-Friction,  Alloyx  for  Journals,  Type 

ami   Stamping    Metal**,   Tinners    und 

Plumbers*  Solder,  Kit. 

BSrThe  host  price  given  for  the  most  rebellions  or  re- 
fractory ores.    Ores  and  minerals  assayed  and  analyzed. 
4vl8  3ra 


G-.  W.  STRONG-, 

ASSAYER,    AKB    WORKER    OF    ORES, 

No.  10  Stevenson  street,  near  First.San  Francisco. 

Hlfhcst  price  paid  for  choice  lots  of  Ores,  Sulphuietx,  as 
say  Ashes,   Sweepings,  etc.,  etc.    Students  instructed  in  all 
brunches  of  Metallurgy,  on  liberal  terms. 
Uvlanr. 


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Declared  by  connnlseurs 
to  be  the  only 
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CEKTIPCATJES  • 

Grass  Valley,  Jan.  4th,  ISfiO. — This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  used  the  Paine,  Stephens  & 
Harry  Concentrators  for  over  twelve  months.  They  have  ^iven  us  entire  satisfaction,  and  are  tho 
best  we  ever  used.  WILLIAM  WATT,  Supt.  Eureka  Mine. 

This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  had  in  use  for  the  past  18  months  one  of  Paine,  Step  lions  &  Co's 
Sulphnret  Saving  Machines,  constructed  by  John  T.  Harry,  (called  a  buddle,)  and  which  operates 
satisfactorily,  particularly  so  in  saving  line  sulphurets,  and  we  recommend  it  as  well  worthy  of  use, 
even  where  other  Concentrators  are  used  above  it,  as  it  will  pay  if  there  arc  any  sulphurets. 

WM.  L.  TISDALE,  Supt.  Star  Spangled  Banner  Mine. 

Nevada  City,  Oct.  26,  1868. 


The  success  of  this 
delicious   and   unrivalled 
condiment  having  caused 
tiers  to  apply  the  name  of  "Wor-  ■£ 
ire    Sauce   to    their    own    Inferior  pj 
mjjuuiids,  the  public  Is  hereby  Informed  -3 
ut  the  only  way  to  secure  the  genuine,  Sj 
is  to  ask  for  « 

Lea  Ar  Perrlns*  .Same,  g 

o 
and  see  that  their  names  arc  upon  the  ■£ 
wrapper1,  labels,  stopper,  nnd  bottle.  :    ' 

So. no  ot  I  ho  foreign  markets  having  been  i. 
supplied    with    a   spurious    Worcestershire  U  ' 
uuce,    upon   tho    wrapper    and   labels  of 

which  the  names  of  Lea  jyid  Perrlns  have  bet 

and  P.  give  notice  that  they  hive  furnished  Iheir  corres- 
pondents with  power  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed- 
ings against  Manufacturers  and  Vendors  of  such,  or  any 
other  Imitations  bv  which  their  right  mar  he  infringed. 

Ask  for  LEA  &  PEKUINS'  Sauce,  and  see  name  on  tho 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stopper, 

Wholesale  and  for  Export  by  the  Proprietors,  Worcester; 
Crosse  A  Biackwell,  London,  etc..  etc.;  and  by  Ujoccrs  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CROSS  &  CO..  San  Prnn- 
cisco.  3vl8-ly 


I  forged,  L. 


Any  one  wishing  to  purchase  one  of  these  useful  machines,  can  do  so  by  applying  to  THOS. 
N.  PAINE  at  Grass  Valley,  Nevada  County,  or  JOHN  T.  HARRY,  Sutter  Creek, 
Amador  County. 


SULPHURETS ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assaved ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  Worked; 

With  a  Chapter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS. 

By  War.  BAKSTOW,  M.  D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co.,  San  Francisoo. 
For  Male  at  this  Office.-- Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  In  the  interior  towns.  Hlvlotf 


224 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press, 


New  Incorporations. 

Articles  of  incorporation  have  been  re- 
cently filed  in  the  County  Clerk's  office  in 
this  city  as  follows: 

Hoenet  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  26th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000; 
10,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Eobt. 
Sherwood,  P.  B.  Clark,  W.  G.  Wyman,  C. 
W.  Fox  and  C.  H.  Bradford. 

Pacific  Wood  PKESEBvme  Co. — San 
Francisco.  March  26th.  Capital  stock, 
$500,000;  5,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: E.  E.  Doyle,  A.  J.  Moulder,  H.  B. 
Tichenor,  A.  Hay  ward,  Henry  F.  Williams, 
J.  D.  Fry  and  K.  P.  Hammond. 

French  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  30th.  Capital  stock,  $1,400,000; 
14,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Emile 
Pascal,  Adrien  G.  Chauche  and  A.  D. 
Grimwood. 

Makleokough  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000;  18,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Emile  Pas- 
cal, Adrien  Chauche  and  A.  D.  Grimwood. 

Europe  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  30th.  Capital  stock,  $2,000,000: 
20,000 shares,  $100each..  Trustees:  Emile 
Pascal,  Adrien  G.  Chauche  and  A.  D.  Grim- 
wood. 

Beichakt  and  Silver  Gate  Consoli- 
dated S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev.  March 
30th.  Capital  stock,  $400,000;  4,000shares, 
$100  each.  Trustees:  Theo.  Beichart,  A. 
J.  Shrader,  C.  C.  Bemis,  S.  J.  Loop  and 
H.  B.  Eathburn. 

Cosmopolitan  Baal  Estate  Association. 
San  Francisco.  March  30th.  Capital 
stock,  $100,000;  100  shares,  $1,000  each. 
Trustees:  Chas.  Alpers,  Wm.  A.  Junke, 
Louis  Schulze,  Henry  Schmidt  and  John 
Schneider. 

West  Calteobnia  M  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  31st.  Capital  stock,  $1,600,- 
000.  Trustees:  E.  J.  Williamson,  W.  L. 
Perkins,  A.  C.  Morse,  Ivan  A.  Weid  and 
John  J.  McElhinny. 

Bucklin  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  31st.  Capital  stock,  $1,400,000. 
Trustees:  Bobert  Sherwood,  A.  J.  Dormer, 
Tuos.  B.  Lewis,  G.  W.  Eogers  and  J.  W. 
Bucklin. 

Gband  Trunk  Tunnel  and  Mining  Co. 
White  Pine,  Nev.  Capital  stock,  $5,000,- 
000.  Trustees:  J.  De  la  Montagnie,  O.  P. 
Sutton,  E.  S.  Spear,  H.  O.  S.  McCullough 
and  T.  J.  Owens. 

Gaeden  Valley  Land  Association. — 
San  Francisco.  March  30th.  Capital  stock, 
$34,200;  114  shares,-  $300  each.  Trustees: 
O.  B.  Huff,  Chas.  F.  Brown,  T.  W.  My- 
rick,  J.  Cohn  and  Wm.  J.  Grun. 

Calefolnia  Silk  Culture  Co. — San 
Francisco.  March  30th.  Capital  stock, 
$100,000;  1,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: Oliver  Eldridge,  Wm.  Blanding,  W. 
B.  Cluness,  Chas.  W.  Eeed  and  L.  A.  Gar- 
nett. 

Silver  Mint  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  March  30th.  Capital  stock,  $5,000,- 
000;  10,000  shares,  $50  each.  Trustees:  S. 
Holliday,  M.  Kelsay,  W.  H.  Wright,  Geo. 
Waldenrod  and  John  Johnson. 

Eussia  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev. 
March  30th.  Capital  stock.  $4,400,000; 
44,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Theo. 
Von  Koekull,  Theo.  Stahl  and  Jos.  Luge- 
bill. 


Election  of  Officers. — Nokth  Pacific 
Transportation  Co.  —  San  Francisco, 
March  30th.  President,  Wm.  Alvord;  Vice 
President,  Jesse  Holladay;  Secretary,  C. 
J.  Brenham;  Treasurer,  Wm.    C.    Ralston. 

Floweet  Mining  Co. — San  Francisco. 
March 30th.  President,  A.  K  P.  Harmon; 
Vice-President,  J.  H.  Jones;  Secretary,  T. 
W.  Fenn;  Superintendent,  O.  S.  Carville; 
Trustees,  A  K  P.  Harmon,  J.  H.  Jones, 
A.  H.  Barker,  Chas.  Hosmer,  M.  J.  Mc- 
Donald, T.  W.  Fenn  and  O.  S.  Carville. 


Sheffield  Scientific  School 

OfTnle  College,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

This  department  of  Yale  College,  Instituted  in  18*0,  and 
endowed  with  the  National  Land  Grant  in  186G,  furnishes 
advanced  instruction  in  the  various  branches  of  Mathe- 
matical, Physical,  and  Natural  Science. 

The  School  is  under  the  direction  of  the  President  of  the 
College,  a  Board  of  thirteen  Professors  in  different  special 
tics,  and  six  assistant  instructors. 

Regular  courses  of  study,  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bach- 
elor of  Philosophy,  conferred  by  Yale  College,  are  ar- 
ranged as  follows:  1— Chemistry  and  Mineralogy.  2— Civil 
Encikkehing.  3— Mechanical  Engineering.  1— Mining 
Engineering  and  Metallurgy.  5— Agriculture.  6 — Nat 
ural  H  istoky  and  Geology,    and  7— Select  Coorse. 

Advanced  students  are  also  admitted  to  optional  courses, 
and  if  already  College  graduates,  aro  received  aacandi- 

ates  for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philosophy. 

Tuition,  $125  per  year  of  forty  weeks. 

The  Libraries,  Museums,  Laboratories  and  Apparatus, 
accessible  to  students,  are  varied  and  extensive. 

For  copies  of  the  Annual  Circular  and  Report,  letters 
may  be  addressed  to  the  "Secretary  of  the  Sheffield  Scien- 
tial School,"  New  Haven,  Couu.  B.18v6-lyl6p 


HUNGERFORD'S  IMPROVED  CONCENTRATOR, 

For  Saving  Golil,   Sulphurets,  Quicksilver,  etc. 


There  is  no  description  of  machinery  of  so  much  importance  to  the  mining  interests  of  Califor- 
nia,.at  the  present  time,  as  that  for  the  separation  of  sulphurets.  Many  machines  have  been  tried, 
and  abandoned  ;  and  none  seems  to  meet  the  requirement  of  the  mining  interest  so  well  as  that  now 
patented  by  Mr.  Hungerford,  which  is  au  improvement  on  the  well  known  Hungerford  &  Prater  Con- 
centrator, with  which  his  name  is  already  so  familiar. 

KECOMMEXBATIONS : 

San  Francisco,  October  19th,  1868. 

Mr.  M.  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — We  have  had  twelve  of  your  Concentrators  at  work  at  the 
Oneida  Mine,  Amador  County,  for  about  six  months.  They  give  entire  satisfaction.  They  are 
strong  and  substantial,  requiring,  thus  far,  no  repairs,  and  do  their  work  thoroughly  and  effectively. 
At  a  recent  clean-up  of  four  or  them,  I  found  that  in  four  weeks'  time  we  saved  about  3J5UU  in  free 
gold,  besides  the  sulphurets,  or  not  far  from  one  dollar  per  ton  on  the  entire  crushing  of  the  ten 
6tamps  connected  with  them.  In  my  opinion,  it  is  for  the  interest  of  every  quartz  mill  to  have  your 
machines.    Yours,  respectfully,  GEORGE  PRINGLE,  Supt.  Oneida  Mine. 

Office  of  the  Oneida  Mining  Company,  Jackson,  May  13th  1868 

Mr.  Morgan  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — In  regard  to  the  four  Hungerford  Concentra- 
tors that  I  bought  of  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lombard  last  month,  I  will  say  that  I  put  them  up  in  the 
Oneida  Mill  soon  after  I  arrived  here,  and  find  that  they  save  sulphurets  well  and  clean,  and  work  to 
my  entire  satisfaction.  I  have  tried  many  other  concentrators,  but  these  stand  up  and  work  better 
than  any  others  I  have  used.  I  have  ordered  Messrs.  Goss  oo  Lombard  to  make  eight  more  for  me  as 
soon  as  possible.     Very  truly  yours,  JAMES  MORGAN. 

Big  Oak  Flat,  May  25th,  1868.-377-.  T.  IF.  Mulford— Dear  Sir :— I  have  used  two  of  M.  Hun- 
gerford's  Concentrators  in  the  Rattlesnake  Quartz  Mill,  at  this  place,  and  find  that  they  work  full  as 
well  as  they  are  represented  to  do.  E.  M.  SMITH,  Supt. 

A  full  description  of  the  principle  and  mode  of  action  of  this  pan,  is  described  in  circulars,  which 
will  be  forwarded  to  any  party  who  may  desire  them. 

The  Hungerford  Concentrator  has  only  to  be  seen  to  be  appreciated.  No  millman  will  use  any 
other  kind  after  he  has  tried  that.  They  are  in  active  operation  in  mills  throughout  the  State,  and 
give  perfect  satisfaction.  ____ 

It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  Mr.  Hungerford  is  the  original  builder  and  maker  of  the  cele- 
brated Prater  Concentrator,  and  his  name  should  be  sufficient  guarantee  to  warrant  the  public  in  ex- 
amining his  new  machine  before  purchasing  elsewhere. 

In  future  these  Pans  will  be  manufactured  by  Goddard  &  Co.,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  San 
Francisco,  which  is  a  guarantee  that  they  will  bo  built  in  the  most  substantial  manner. 

These  Pans  may  be  seen  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  First  street,  near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 
Addi'es  s ,  EteSJ 

GOX>I>^Tftr>    Sc    CO.,  San.  Francisco. 

Or  M.  HUNGERFORD,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works. 


THE    STANDARD    OF    AMERICA. 


DREYFUS'      PATENT      SELF-OILER. 


For  Locomotives,  Marine  and    Stationary  Engines,  Fnns,  Plckerx,  Loonrn,    Cat-ding    n«d    Spin- 
nine  Frame*,  Lathew,  Saw  Frames,  Shafting,  and  Machinery  of  every  description. 

A  Saving  of  from  T'S  to  £>3  per  cent.  GrTaaraiateecU 

They  are  composed  of  a  Transparent  Glass  Cup,  mounted  in  Britannia  and  Brass,  provided  with  a  hollow 
tuhe,  inside  of  which  is  placed  a  loose-acting  solid  wire,  which  acts  as  a  Feeder  and  Kegnlator.  The  wire  rests 
constantly  upon  the  journal,  thereby  acting  with  the  bearing  in  its  motion.  The  wire  is  so  regulated  inside  the 
tube  as  to  feed  according  to  the  demand  only.  There  is  no  flow  of  oil  whatever  while  the  machinery  is  not  in  mo- 
tion. They  are  as  reliable  in  winter  as  in  summer,  for  the  reason  that  the  friction  produced  by  the  action  of  the 
bearing  on  the  wire  causes  the  wire  to  heat,  thereby  causing  the  oil  to  become  limpid.  Being  perfectly  air-tight 
vessels,  the  oil  will  never  gum  in  them,  as  this  has  been  proven  by  two  years'  constant  use.  They  are  constructed 
in  a  very  neat  and  substanial  manner.  We  spare  no  pains  in  making  them  as  perfect  as  it  is  possible  for  them  to 
he  made,  and  guarantee  them  to  give  pe  feet  and  entire  satisfaction. 


DIRECTIONS: 

Fill  the  cup  full  of  oil,  then  screw  the  cap  down  air-tight.  Place  the  tube  in  the  oil-hole  in  an  upright  posi- 
tion, or  upon  an  angle  of  45  degrees.  Permit  the  rod  to  have  a  perfectly  free  action.  If  you  desire  to  have  the  oil 
flow  faster,  reduce  the  wire. 

REFERENCES  : 

For  the  convenience  of  persons  desiring  references,  we  annex  the  names  of  a  few  Manufacturers  and  Railroad 
Companies,  who  are  using  the  Dreyfus  Patent  Oiler  in  different  parts  of  the  country:  San  Francisco — Mission 
Woolen  Mills;  Pioneer  Woolen  Mills;  Pacific  Woolen  Mills;  Golden  State  Foundry;  iEtna  Foundry;  Fulton  Foun- 
dry; Empire  Steam  Mills;  San  Francisco  Gas  Co.;  Mechanics'  Mills;  Bacon  Si  Co  ,  Printers;  Bosqui  &  Co.,  Print- 
ers; B.  F.  Sterrett,  Printer.     Sacramento — Union  Iron  "Works.     Stockton — Globe  Iron  Works. 

LEVISON    BROTHERS, 


Sole  Agents  for  tlie  Pacific  Coast,   OS 

8ilf    FKANCISCO. 


Washington  st. 


W.    T.    GABRATT, 
City 

BRASS  AND  BELL  FOUNDER 


Cor.  mission  and.  Fremont  sts., 

8AM    FILAHC13C0. 

Manufacturer  of  Brass,  Zinc,  and  Anti-Friction  or 
Babbet  Metal  Oastiniyss 

CHURCH  AND  STEAMBOAT 

BEILILS, 

TAVERN  AMD  BAND  BELLS  AND  GONGS, 

FIRE   ENGINES,     FORCE    AND    LIFT    FUMPB, 

Steam,  Liquor,  Soda  Oil,  Water  and  Flange  Cockw,  and 

Valves  of  all  descriptions,  made  and  repaired.    Hose  and 

all  other  Joints,  Speller,  Solder,  and  Copper  Rivets,  Ac. 

Gauge  Cocks,  Cylinder  Cocks,  Oil  Globes,  Steam  Whistles, 

HYDRAULIC'  PIPES  AXU    SOZKKJ.S 
For  Mining  purposes,  Iron  Steam  Pipe  furnished  with  Fit- 
tings,  &c.    Coupling  Joints  of  all  sizes.    Particular  attentioa 
paid  to  Distillery  Work.    Manufacturer  of  "Garratt's  hat- 
tent  Improved  Journal  Metal." 

Kff-  Highest  Market  price  paid  for  OLD  BELLS,  COPPEB 
AND  BRASS.  ,£»  6tf 

N.  W.  SPATJLDING, 

Saw  Smithing  and  Repairing 

ESTABLISHMENT. 


±\oh.  1?  and  19  Fremont  St.,  near  Market, 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

SPAULDING'S 

Patent  Tooth  Circular  Saws. 

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durable  ami  ecnnomicsil  Saws  in  the  World, 

EACH  SAW  IS  WARRANTED  IN  EVERY  RESPECT. 

Particular  attention  paid  to  construction  of 

Portable  &  Stationary  Saw  Mills. 

MILLS  FURNISHED  AT  SHORT  NOTICE, 
At  the  lowest  Market  Pncoa. 


Send,  for  Circular. 

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Table  of  Contents. 


VOLUME    XVIII. 
2Viiml>er     I  £>. 


rremlum  Farm  tiate— Illus. 

Vein  Characteristics  anil  Oc 
0  UJO  of  Khlle  Pine. 

Railroad  Items, 

Brilliiiut  Whitewash. 

The  Toad  Hydraulic  Mining 
Shaft. 

geological  Survey  of  Ohio. 

Efltaet  of  Ou  upon  Furniture. 

Tin'  Copper  Trade. 

El   F.    <l  1 BCtUI  Iri  ■  NotCS. 

While  Fine  Specimens. 
Carriage  rtj.rln^H. 
Cultivation  ut'  the  Orange. 
■'    rn  I'ucillc  BaUroad. 


1  In; 


Pine  Itema 


■  and  Uevelopmenls 
imorovcd  Concentrator. 

Nevada  Stale    Mineralogist's 
lte|i(irl. 

6 Ring. 

Mechanics'  Instituto  Fair. 
.Mining  Titles. 

San  Francis  0  Mining  Share- 
liuljdra'  Directory. 


MkciI  inic  M.  Hl«ORLLAPT.— 
New  Process  lor  Coloring 
Building   Stone:    The   Had 

dine  Process;  AniMncrtM' 

tators;  Photographic  Lens- 
ea,  etc. 

SdKSTIFIC   MtSCKLLANY.— 

Bauxite;  chemical  Engl, 
necihig;  Eoplivioti  and  Eo- 
zoon, etc 

ExytXKKKI.IG  Ml?CKLt.*NY  — 
Engineers  ill  Town;  Dell 
nition  of  Engineering,  cic. 

HlMiHoBOHHaur— Comprising 
late  lutclligcttcc  in. in  the 
various  cottmlea  and  dis- 
tricts lit  Cttlliornia.Arizoia, 
LI. 1I1.,  Nevada.  Oregon, 
Washington  and  Wyoming. 

San  Francisco  Melnl  Market. 
Francisco  Market  Rates. 

Notices  to  Correspondents. 

Stock  Frlccs— Bid  and  Asked. 

New  Incorporations. 

New  Patents  and  Inventions. 


Smelting. 

It  is  the  general  impression  that  most  of 
tlie  base  metal  mines  at  White  Pine  will  be 
to  a  great  extent  dependent  in  the  matter  of 
profitable  operations,  on  the  success  of 
smelting.  To  the  smelting  of  carbonates 
of  lead  and  copper  plentifully  found  there 
in  several  localities,  there  can  be  no  ob- 
stacle except  too  low  an  average  of  silver 
in  the  ore;  and  there  is  never  any  obstacle 
or  difficulty  in  the  smelting  of  very  rich 
refractory  ores,  but  inexperience  and  in- 
competency on  the  part  of  the  smelter, — 
who  may  be  an  assayer,  familiar  with  his 
art  by  rote,  rather  than  with  the  principles 
of  metallurgy  on  which  his  operations  are 
based.  A  smelter,  to  be  depended  upon  in 
the  construction  and  inauguration  of  new 
works,  must  have  had  years  of  experience 
in  establishments  of  the  kind,  precisely  as 
would  be  the  case  with  a  foundryman,  or 
an  iron  ore  smelter;  but  with  the  difference 
that  a  foundryman 's  wastes  and  failures  are 
not  in  precious  silver.  To  smelt  low  grade 
ores,  in  a  new  country,  with  limited  re- 
sources and  appliances  at  command,  or 
available  only  at  extravagant  figures,  is  a 
question  of  another  kind — a  problem  that 
even  the  mo,st  competent  smelter  could  fail 
in  solving,  or  indeed  would  be  likely  to 
fail  in,  unless  he  wore  at  the  same  time 
somewhat  of  a  financier. 

There  are  half  a  dozen  White  Pine  smelt- 
ing establishments  on  the  tapis,  all  of  them 
we  believe  in  statu  quo,  so  far  as  the  pro- 
duction remuneratively  of  bullion  is  con- 
cerned. The  cupola  furnace  is  preferred, 
with  bellows  or  fan  blasts,  a  good  fire- 
proof sandstone  (?)  being  found  in  the  vi- 
cinity of  Treasure  Hill.  Parties  in  this 
city  are  taking  steps,  we  are  informed,  for 
the  construction  also  of  a  reverberatory 
furnace,  with  a  view  to  avoiding,  by  the 
use  of  a  chimney,  the  exrpense  of  the 
blast. 

Smelting  has  been  practiced  with  varied 
success  and  in  every  imaginable  kind  of 
furnace,  in  this  city,  at  Oreana,  Adobe 
Meadow,  and  Owen's  Eiver,  Nevada;  at 
Stockton  and  Cottonwood  Canon,  Utah;  and 
at  Central  City  and  Georgetown,  Colorado; 
and  at  several  places  in  Montana.  In  Mex- 
ico there  are  hundreds  of  small  adobe  cu- 
pola furnaces,  lined  with  steep,  and  lime 
coating    above   the  melting  zones,    fluxed 


working  successfully  on  rich  ores  in  the 
hands  of  the  commonest  greasers.  Some 
of  the  ores  treated  by  these  aboriginal  metal- 
lurgists are  first  subjected  to  heap  roasting. 
We  hear  of  another  universal  (lux. — a 
new  discovery,  consequently  better  than 
all  former  universal  fluxes  put  together. 
Its  virtues  are  vouched  for  to  us,  by  per- 
sons who  do  not  pretend,  however,  to  un- 
derstand fully  the  subject — the  substance 
used  being  kept  a  great  secret.  It  is  prob- 
ably cryolite,  some  "silicate  of  alumina," — 
or  a  humbug.  Except  in  one  or  two  very 
judiciously  managed  establishments,  it  is 
safe  to  predict  that  smelting  stock  at  White 
Pine  will  very  soon  be  below  par. 

Improved  Concenieatoe. — Mr.  Hunger- 
ford,  of  the  Hungcrford  &  Prater  Concen- 
trator, has  recently  made  some  important 
improvements  to  the  machine  with  which 
his  name  is  connected.  This  improved 
machine  is  now  at  the  Pacific  Foundry, 


Premium  Farm  Gate. 

A  substantial  and  cheap  farm  gate,  which 
shall  combine  economy  with  practibility 
and  neatness  is  a  great  desideratum  among 
farmers.  Many  devices  have  been  patented 
and  introduced;  but  none  as  yet  appear  to 
have  come  into  very  general  or  permanent 
use  in  this  State.  We  give  herewith,  how- 
ever, an  illustration  of  a  gate,  which  seems 
to  come  about  as  near  meeting  the  precise 
necessities  of  the  case  as  anything  with 
which  we  have  hitherto  met.  This  is  known 
as  the  "  Sear's  Excelsior  Farm  Slide  Gate, " 
and  has  been  quite  extensively  introduced 
throughout  the  Atlantic  States  where  it  is 
said  to  have  taken  the  first  premium  in 
everj'  State  or  County  fair  in  which  it  has 
been  entered.  Mr.  D.  S.  Lusk,  of  this  city, 
who  has  purchased  the  right  for  build- 
ing and  selling  this  gate  on  the    Pacific 


White  Pine  Specimens.- — A  specimen 
from  the  Eberhardt  recently  analyzed  by 
Mr.  J.  H.  C.  Bennett,  contained  GO  per 
cent,  of  silver,  20  per  cent,  chlorine,  and 
20  per  cent  of  earthy  looking  matter;  the 
latter  consisting  of  six  to  seven  of  arsenic, 
less  than  one  per  cent,  of  copper,  and  the 
rest,  or  10  to  12  per  cent,  of  carbonate  of 
lime.  This  is  the  ordinary  "chloride" 
ore.  Miners  in  Eastern  Nevada  make  a 
distinction  between  "  chloride"  and  "  horn 
silver;"  the  latter  being  simply  the  pure 
chloride,  which  looks  like  horn  when  not 
mixed  with  an  earthy  gangue. 

We  have  seen  a  specimen  showing  chlo- 
ride interstratified  between  layers  of  car- 
bonate of  lime,  each  kind  or  layer  being  a 
quarter  of  an  inch  in  thickness.  The  owner 
was  satisfied  in  knowing  that  it  was  "  White 
Pine  ore,"  and  was  not  able  to  inform  us 
whether  the  stratification  of  the  specimen 
as  found  was  conformable  with  that  of  the 


Coast,  has  already  introduced  it  upon  quite  I  sedimentary    rocks    of    tho    country;    or 
a  number  of  farms  in  Alameda  County.  He  I  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  chloride  ore   at 


where  its  operation,  during  the  past  week, 
has  been  witnessed  and  closely  observed  by 
quite  a  number  of  millmen,  miners  and 
others.  The  modification  consists  first,  in 
the  mode  of  distribution  of  the  sand  as  it 
is  fed  to  the  machine.  This  is  now  effected 
by  a  series  of  radial  arms  springing  from 
the  feeding  fountain  in  the  center,  the  sand 
being  received  through  these  arms  into  a 
circular  trough,  which  also  acts  as  a  screen, 
preventing  the  access  of  coarse  particles  of 
sand  to  the  table,  which  seriously  inter- 
feres with  the  proper  concentration  of  the 
sulphurets.  The*  second  modification  or 
improvement  consists  in  the  application  of 
an  automatic  feeding  arrangement,  which 
is  to  be  employed  when  the  machine  is  put 
to  work  upon  sands  that  have  been  pre- 
viously collected  in  bulk,  and  which  have 
to  be  shoveled  into  the  machine,  instead 
of  being  regularly  fed  into  it,  as  from  a 
battery.  By  this  arrangement  a  box  may 
be  filled,  of  sufficient  capacity  to  employ 
the  machine  for  a  half  hour  or  more,  and 
by  the  stream  of  feed  water  automatically 
moved  along  from  front  to  the  rear  of  the 
box,  the  sand  is  gradually  fed  to  the  con- 
centrating table,  slow  or  fast,  as  may  be  re- 
quired.    This  automatic  feed   arrangement 


n     ,  .  seems  perfect  in  its    operation,    and   must 

with  alkali  (carbonate  of  soda)  principally,    save  a  iai.ge   amount  of  labor,   in  working 
and  heated  by   means  of  hand-bellows, —    sands  from  masses  of  that  material. 


SEAR'S    EXCELSIOR    FARM    SLIDE    GATE. 

now    proposes    to   dispose    of    State 
County  rights. 

By  reference  to  the  illustration,  it  will  be 
observed  that  the  construction  and  opera- 
tion is  exceedingly  simple;  it  may  be  hung 
upon  any  ordinary  panel  fence — one  of  the 
panels  of  the  fence  itself  being  readily  con- 
verted into  a  gate.     All  that  is  requisite  is 
to  procure  three   or  four  small  and  simple 
castings,  when  any  ordinary  workman  can 
readily  construct  and  hang  the  gate.  These 
gates,  when  made  of  unplaned  fencing  can 
be  constructed  at  a  total  cost  of  from  i?4  to 
$5.    The  gateway  being  narrower  than  an 
ordinary  full  fence  panel,  the  gate  itself  is 
made  to  "  overhang"and  thus  partially  bal- 
ance its  own  weight,  so  that  on  opening,  an 
expenditure  of  butlittle  strength  isrequired 
at  the  start,  when  the  gate  is  soon  balanced 
and  moves  with  a  very  slight  effort.     For 
further  particulars,  apply  to  D.  S.  Lusk,  or 
to  Messrs.  Baker  &  Hamilton,  No.  19  Front 
street,  San  Francisco,  where  a  model  gate 
can  be  seen. 


To  be  Fenced. — The  track  of  the  West- 
ern Pacific  Boad  is  to  be  fenced  on  both 
sides  of  the  same  from  Brighton  to  Oak- 
land. This  is  a  goqd  more,  and  one  which 
should  be  followed  by  railroads  throughout 
the  State. 


and  |  White  Pine  sometimes  shows  the  phenom- 
|  enon  of  vein  stratification — of  having  lay- 
ers parallel  with  the  general  direction  of 
the  vein.  In  either  case  the  specimen  was 
an  interesting  one,  indicating,  1st,  either 
that  argentiferous  and  calcareous  solutions 
alternated;  or  2d,  that  the  precipitating  re- 
agents were  different,  and  that  they  alter- 
nated in  their  flow;  whether  the  deposit 
was  sedimentary,  or  of  the  character  pecu- 
liar to  veins;  or  3d,  that  the  silver  solu- 
tions infiltrated  between  the  thinnest  lime- 
stone planes,  presuming  that  these  were  in 
position,  without  permeating  or  affecting 
the  substance  of  the  lime  mineral. 

Mr.  G.  W.  Stewart  brings  us  specimens 
from  the  Illinois  mine,  three-eighths  of  a 
mile  northeast  of  the  Eberhardt,  consisting 
of  silver  glance  or  black  sulphuret  of  silver 
disseminated  in  granular  limestone;  from 
the  Mocking  Bird  mine,  consisting  of  chlo- 
ride with  a  few  stains  of  blue  carbonate  of 
copper;  and  a.  piece  of  croppings  of  the 
latter,  resembling  chloride,  but  containing 
nothing  at  all.  These  ores  assay  from  $250 
to  $2,000,  the  vein  on  which  these  mines 
are  situated  being  supposed  to  be,  the  same 
as  that  of  the  Silver  Glance  mme,  and  dip- 
ping westwardly  into  fire  hilh 

Bromides  are  said  to  exist  quite  commonly; 
generally  the  mineral  is  nothing  more  than 
a  brown  chloride,  distinguished  by  that 
nam".  Bromine  has  been  traced  in  some  of 
the  White  Pine  ores,  as  we  are  informed  on 
the  authority  of  Mr.  Richard  A,  Cochrane, 
assayer. 


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Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Vein    Characteristics   and   Geology  of 
White  Pine. 

So  slight  and  unsatisfactory  has  been  the 
information  of  a  definite  character 'hitherto 
obtainable  on  this  subject,  that  we  wel- 
come the  following  data  (from  the  pen,  we 
suspect,  of  Dr.  Degrcot)  as  a  contribution 
of  greater  importance  than  most  that  have 
preceded  it,  descriptive  of  White  Pine  and 
its  ore  deposits.  It  is  extracted  from  Ban- 
croft's Guide  to  White  Pine,  accompany- 
ing the  map  noticed  in  another  column, — 
a  12mo.  pamphlet  of  31  pages  : 

Towards  its  northern  extremity  and  in 
the  vicinity  of  the  recently-discovered  rich 
mines,  the  "White  Pine  chain  of  mountains 
separates  into  several  parallel  ranges;  the 
most  western  of  which  consists  of  the  Po- 
gonip  Mountain ;  the  central  eminence  be- 
ing designated  Treasure  Hill;  and  the  most 
eastern  Mokomoke  Hill,  the  latter  pecu- 
liarly constituted  and  constructed,  being 
composed  of  silicious  and  argillaceous 
rocks,  but  little  disturbed  from  horizontal 
in  their  upheaval.  Pogonip  and  Treasure 
Hill  are  calcareous  or  magnesian  in  com- 
position; much  disturbed  and  tilted  in 
their  uprising  through  the  superior  rocks 
and  superficial  debris,  presenting  their 
naked  walls  and  sides  of  limestone  rock, 
seamed  by  the  sparry  stria  that  indicate 
the  slumbering  wealth  of  their  bowels. 
The  limestone  rocks  exhibit  themselves  lat- 
itudinally,  some  eight  or  nine  miles,  and 
longitudinally  are  coextensive  with  the 
range  some  hundreds  of  miles.  They  are 
the  home  of  the  chlorinated  ores  on  Treas- 
ure Hill,  and  of  the  base  metals  on  the 
west.  It  is  yet  undetermined  which  of 
these  repositovies  will  be  ultimately  the 
richest,  but  our  practical  operators,  capti- 
vated by  the  known  riches,  and  especially 
by  the  great  facility  in  working  the  first- 
class  ores,  have  in  a  great  measure  con- 
fined their  observations  and  labor  to  them. 
In  addition  to  the  facility  of  reduction, 
Treasure  Hill,  from  its  accessibility  on  all 
sides,  and  its  proximity  to  wood  and  water, 
has  a  present  advantage  that  in  all  proba- 
bility the  future  will  not  disturb.  A  ref- 
erence to  the  map  will  show  that  the  Base 
Range  has  not  been  entirely  neglected, 
while  the  assays,  ranging  from  §20  to  §200, 
and  the  abundance  of  galena  and  other 
fluxes,  justify  the  belief  that  the  four 
smelting  furnaces  now  erecting  will  be 
successful  ventures,  and  will  swell  the 
amount  of  bullion  the  coming  season.  Sil- 
ica enters  into  the  composition  of  the  veins 
of  the  east  and  north  Treasure  Hill,  but 
westwardly,  including  Pogonip,  the 
gangues  are  calcareous,  being  calc,  fiuor, 
and  bitter  spar,  holding  in  connection  chlo- 
rides, carbonates,  oxides,  phosphates  end 
sulphurets  of  the  various  raetals; 

The  disposition  of  the  metals  is  not  so 
easily  recognized,  inasmuch  as  chlorine  has 
altered  the  usual  types  of  the  ores,  and  the 
assays  are  not  yet  sufficiently  numerous  to 
cover  the  ranges  of  the  mineral.  Gold, 
silver,  copper,  lead,  bismuth,  and  arsenic 
have  been  exhibited,  but  their  relations  in 
place  to  each  other  lias  not  yet  been  accu- 
rately indicated.  In  the  Eberhardt  and 
coincident  mines,  silver  is  found  combined 
with  lead,  bismuth,  antimony  and  arsenic, 
making  in  special  sections  a  rich,  soft, 
black  ore,  valuing  up  to  $20,000  per  ton. 
The  Tirginia  and  Pocotillo  ores  are  en- 
tirely unlike  the  preceding,  though  abound- 
ing in  chlorine,  being  silicious  instead  of 
sparry,  and  having  copper  and  iron  in  lieu 
of  lead  and  bismuth.  The  Aurora  and 
Hidden  Treasure  ores  are  less  contaminated, 
being  more  purely  argentiferous,  occasion- 
ally yielding  native  metal.  A  marked  dif- 
ference is  apparent  in  the  ores  of  the  differ- 
ent sections  of  the  hill,  caused  by  various 
amounts  of  igneous  action.  In  some  places 
the  veins  are  much,  disturbed,  projecting 
to  the  surface  large  masses  of  conglomerate 
and  agatized  rock,  making  the  ordinary 
simple  reduction  impracticable,  while  in 
other  places  the  veins  are  sleeping  in  a  nor- 
mal state,  the  only  evidence  of  their  exist- 
ence being  the  sparry  stripes  that  furrow 
the  surface.  The  paucity  of  gold  in  this 
connection  is  a  remarkable  feature;  so  far 
as  has  been  observed,  it  is  confined  strictly 
to  the  gangues  and  to  limited  amounts,  the 
sparry  assays  having  failed  to  give  even  an 
indication ;  whether  wasted  by  chlorinatiou 
or  non-existent  primarily,  the  future  must 
determine. 

Tbeasuke  Hill,  exclusive  of  its  outliers, 
extends  five  miles  north  to  south,  and  two 
and  one-half  miles  east  to  west.  It  is  a 
great  shaft  of  calcareous  matter,  stratified 
dolomites  and  schists,  crescent  shaped  at 
its  summit,  its  northwestern  horn  being 
produced  in  tbe  Hamilton  Bidge,  and  its 
fcputliwestern  tovyards  Silver  Springs.     Its 


hight  from  the  gulches  that  circle  it  is 
nearly  2,000  feet,  and  from  the  sea  9,000. 
Its  northern  apex  is  volcanically  disturbed, 
while  its  southern  crests  are  tilted  west- 
ward, at  an  angle  of  thirty  degrees.  Its 
venous  system  is  gigantic  in  number,  size 
and  wealth,  and  Potosi  and  Charnacillo  will 
have  to  give  precedence  to  their  northern 
rival. 

The»eand  Guanajuato,  the  richest  Mexi- 
cau  mine,  are  constituted  like  Treasure 
Hill ,  not  only  in  the  country  rock  and  vein 
stuff,  but  are  essentially  the  same  in  miner- 
alization, all  producing  more  or  less  the 
chloride  ores.  This  likeness  should  lessen 
the  prejudices  that  exist  in  the  breasts  of 
many  against  the  lime  rocks,  and  their  last 
misdoubts  should  be  removed  by  the  dura- 
tion of  the  Potosi,  and  the  profundity  of 
Charnacillo,  which,  at  1,600  feet  in  depth, 
is  yet  productive.  Treasure  Hill  has  the 
advantage  of  Potosi  in  accessibility  and 
temperature,  and  of  Charnacillo  in  wood 
and  water,  and  of  both  in  its  extraordinary 
facilities  for  exploitation.  The  Hill  is 
nearly  encircled  by  water  gulches;  its  sides 
are  clothed  with  wood,  and  it  is  rifted  from 
top  to  bottom  by  great  metallic  lodes,  that 
course  over  it  in  all  directions.  There  is 
no  water,  however,  in  the  hill,  to  embarass 
the  miner,  who  can  delve  in  at  the  bottom, 
sides  or  top,  at  his  discretion. 

Ten  systems  of  veins  are  exhibited  in 
Treasure  Hill;  in  addition  to  which  the 
great  northwest  and  southeast  courses  or 
belts  sweep  over,  making  irregular  emis- 
sions of  vein  stuff,  that  will  often  compro- 
mise the  regular  fissure  veins,  dislocating 
some  and  infiltrating  others,  and  the  inter- 
vals between  them,  making  a  seeming, 
though  false  and  unreliable  vein.  These 
rocks  can  be  distinguished  from  those  of 
true  veins  by  their  transverse  structure. 
A  person  on  Treasure  Hill,  looking  west- 
ward on  the  Pogonip  Mountain,  will  see 
ribs  and  ridges  coursing  down  its  sides  in 
various  directions,  but  westerly  and  con- 
tinuous over  the  intervening  space;  and 
turning  to  the  Mokomoke  on  the  east,  will 
perceive  coincident  impressions.  Advanc- 
ing to  the  Pogonip  Flat  above  the  Eber- 
hardt, he  will  see  the  foot-hills  shaped  into 
ridges  bearing  north  and  south,  and  from 
Hamilton  he  cannot  fail  to  note  the  same 
obvious  indications  on  the  north  end  of 
Treasure  Hill.  These  are  the  great  north- 
ern courses  that  range  over  the  Hill,  con- 
tributing largely  to  its  characteristics  by 
their  great  size  and  productiveness.  To 
form  an  idea  of  the  tesselated  character  of 
the  Hill  caused  by.  these  multifarious  veins 
intersecting  each  other,  rule  the  mountain 
over,  creating  a  labyrinth  that  can  only  be 
traveled  by  a  rigorous  adherence  to  rule. 
The  ignorant  mind  that  does  not  perceive 
the  venous  connection,  imagines  spurs  and 
angles.  Occasionally  a  "Stoeckwerk"  will 
occur,  in  which  a  vein  will  branch  and 
floor  itself;  but  it  is  superficial,  and  in 
depth  it  will  resume  its  integrity.  AVbere 
the  rock  is  refractory  or  the  vein  weak,  a 
decisive  rupture  will  not  be  had,  and  the 
vein  will  expire  between  the  layers  that 
are  partially  uplifted,  or  struggle  through 
the  interstices  in  an  irregular  manner.  Ex- 
amples of  these  two  modes  are  frequent  in 
Chloride  Plat  and  many  other  localities, 
and  fnduce  the  most  incongruous  theories 
in  respect  to  the  metallic  arrangement. 
Veins  are  right-lined  (save  where  faults 
occur  that  are  readily  noted  by  the  miner) , 
have  an  invariable  dip,  not  in  amount  but 
in  kind,  and  an  unvarying  parallelism.  The 
constant  nature  of  the  strike,  dip  and  par- 
allelism of  veins  is  a  necessity  arising  from 
their  creation.  Break  up  a  body  of  ice  by 
an  underflow  of  a  wave,  and  the  ruptures 
will  be  at  regular  distances  conditioned  on 
the  thickness  of  the  ice  and  the  power  of 
the  wave,  and  they  will  be  found  to  Lave 
a  dip  accordant  with  the  force  exerted.  An 
earthquake  wave  flowing  from  the  west 
would  make  a  north  and  south  rupture 
with  a  western  dip,  and  the  dip  would  be 
greater  and  the  rupture  more  distant,  the 
deeper  seated  the  wave.  So  a  north  wave 
would  give  a  north  dip  to  it3  fracture,  and 
at  ten  miles  in  the  interior  of  the  earth 
will  produce  veins  more  remote  from  each 
other  than  at  five  miles.  The  longer  the 
spoke,  the  longer  the  felloes  'of  a  wheel. 

"When  the  imaginary  lines  representing 
the  several  systems  of  veins  are  drawn  over 
the  hill,  do  not  expect  to  find  each  one  rep- 
resented by  a  vein.  The  crevice  was  made 
but  may  not  have  been  filled,  and  therefore 
was  closed  up  making,  where  this  is  a  gen- 
eral occurrence,  a  weak  and  unproductive 
district.  In  ordinary,  the  third  or  fourth 
vein  of  a  series  will  seem  to  rob  its  fellows 
and  attain  greater  bulk,  and  sometimes  all 
the  veins  will  be  surcharged  and  make  an 
Eberhardt  or  Chloride  Flat,  though  as  in 
the  case  of  the  flat,  they  are  concealed  by 
a  refractory  surface. 
Like   other  sections  of    Nevada,  where 


the  northwestern  and  southeastern  courses 
are  secondarily  affected,  remarkable  results 
follow.  "While  not  dictating  the  conforma- 
tion of  the  Hill,  they  exercise  a  great  con- 
trol over  it,  and  their  influence  is  more  es- 
pecially visible  in  the  veins  and  bedrock  of 
the  Country.  These  courses  at  times  give 
expression  to  new  vein  matter,  that  fills  the 
intercalated  country,  aDd  binds  the  fissure 
veins  together,  apparently  in  a  new  vein, 
while  at  other  times,  without  adding  mat- 
ter, it  changes  the  state  of  the  precxistent 
veins  by  baking  them  with  heat,  or  by  a 
reinfusion  of  chlorine.  The  schists,  more 
than  the  dolomites,  exhibit  this  influence, 
by  being  debilitated  even  to  the  point  of 
incineration,  and  coated  all  over  by  the 
gray  earthy  chlorides.  It  will  not  be  un- 
safe to  say,  that,  in  this  connection,  the 
purest  silver  ores  will  be  found,  as  the  base 
chlorides  will  have  been  removed  under 
the  conditions  needed  to  produce  this  state, 
— i.  e.,  heat  and  moisture — while  the  in- 
soluble silver  chlorides  will  remain. 


Railroad  Items. 

The  Peoposed  Railboad  to  White 
Pine  is  attracting  a  large  share  of  atten- 
tion. A  gentleman  intimately  connected 
with  the  Central  Pacific  Railroad  has  as- 
sured the  editor  of  the  Waits  Pine  JNews 
that  a  railroad  will  certainly  be  built  from 
some  point  at  or  near  Elko  to  "White  Pine 
with  all  reasonable  dispatch,  and  that  work 
will  be  commenced  within  a  very  few 
months.  "With  the  large  number  of  men 
which  that  company  could  put  to  work  as 
soon  as  the  junction  is  made  between  the 
two  overland  roads,  the  "White  Pine  road 
could  be  graded  inside  of  three  months, 
and  the  iron  horse  might  reach  there  within 
four  months.  The  importance  of  such  a 
road  can  scarcely  be  estimated.  Besides 
accommodating  the  vast  crowd  of  travelers 
that  must  for  years  pass  to  and  from  White 
Pine,  and  greatly  decreasing  the  cost  of  work- 
ing the  mines  there,  it  would  lead  to  the 
rapid  development  of  a  large  area  of  agri- 
cultural territory.  The  early  extension  of 
such  a  road  to  the  Colorado,  which  would 
soon  follow,  would  also  give  us  a  connect- 
ing link  between  the  two  great  continental 
railroads — the  Central  and  Southern — at  a 
point  precisely  where  such  connection 
would  be  most  needed.  The  inception  and 
early  completion  of  this  road  is  an  im- 
provement of  the  utmost  need. 

In  reference  to  this  road,  "  Jig,"  the 
Gold  Hill  News  correspondent,  says  Carlin, 
not  Elko,  should  be  the  point  of  junction 
for  an  interior  north  and  south  road.  Along 
the  line  would  be  a  belt  of  fine  agricultural 
land,  70  miles  in  length,  and  varying  in 
width  from  10  to  30  miles,  bounded  along 
the  western  side  by  the  Diamond  range  of 
mountains,  and  on  the  eastern  side  by  the 
White  Pine  range,  through  a  low  gap  of 
which  Ruby  Valley  is  reached  six  miles 
from  Jacob's  Wells. 

Oeoville  and  Vikginia  Ratlboad. — 
This  company,  at  the  head  of  which  is  John 
Bensley,  the  well  known  capitalist,  com- 
menced grading  near  Oroville  on  the  30th 
ult.  That  work  would  have  been  com- 
menced sooner  but  for  litigation  instituted 
by  another  company.  The  western  con- 
nections will  be  with  the  California  North- 
ern Bailroad  at  Oroville,  and  the  Vallejo 
and  Mai-ysville  road,  with  a  Sacramento 
connection  at  Davisville.  The  distance 
from  Vallejo  to  the  State  line  will  be  241 
miles.  The  road  runs  up  the  North  Fork 
of  Feather  river  to  a  point  opposite  Qr^incy , 
thence  through  the  American  Valley  to  the 
Middle  Fork  of  Feather  'River,  and  thence 
direct  to  the  Beckwourth  Pass.  The  maxi- 
mum gradient  is  66.7-12  feet;  average  grade 
only  34  feet  per  mile.  The  greatest  eleva- 
tion attained  is  only  4,682  feet  above  the 
sea. 

Tulabe  and  Gileoy. — The  citizens  of 
Tulare  are  jubilant  over  the  prospect  of 
an  early  connection  by  rail  with  San  Fran- 
cisco direct.  The  Stockton  Gazelle  says  the 
prospect  is  flattering  for  the  success  of  the 
new  plan  for  building  the  railroad  from 
that  city  up  the  valley  of  the  San  Joaquin. 
There  is  every  reason  for  believing  that  30 
miles  of  the  road  will  be  in  operation  by 
the  first  of  August  next; — while  the  cars 
which  are  already  runuing  from  this  city 
to  Gilroy  will  soon  cross  over  the  Coast 
Bange  and  plunge  down  into  the  rich  and 
fertile  valley  beyond.     Prudent  business 


men  foresee  the  value  of  these  improve- 
ments and  are  shaping  themselves  to  take 
an  early  advantage  thereof.  The  comple- 
tion of  these  roads,  both  of  which  may 
now  be  considered  a  matter  of  early  accom- 
plishment, will  at  once  fill  up  the  Tulare 
Valley  with  a  large  agricultural  and  min- 
jng  population.  The  people  now'there  are 
already  beginning  to  prepare  themselves 
for  the  approaching  train. 

The  Westeen Pacific. — Work  upon  this 
road  is  being  pushed  with  vigor,  such  as' 
has  been  seen  nowhere  else  in  the  whole 
history  of  railroad  building,  except  on  the 
Pacific  Coast.  The  whistle  of  the  locomo- 
tive will  soon  be  heard  in  Stockton;  while 
the  San  Francisco  connection  is  approach- 
ing the  same  point  as  rapidly  as  money, 
muscle  and  gunpowder  can  push  the  work 
ahead. 

The  Noetheen  Coast  Railway. — Oregon 
is  fully  alive  to  the  importance  of  her  sys- 
tem of  railway  connections.  She  wants 
population  east  of  the  Cascade  range,  and 
she  wants  a  better  outlet  to  the  south  for 
the  increasing  products  of  her  rich  valleys 
to  the  east  of  the  Coast  Range.  To  accom- 
plish this,  she  is  addressing  all  her  ener- 
gies to  a  connection  with  the  Central  Pa- 
cific, somewhere  in  Nevada.  To  carry  out 
the  latter,  two  routes  are  proposed,  both  of 
which  look  to  a  direct  connection  of  the 
magnificent  valley  of  the  Willamette  with 
this  city — one  by  way  of  Humboldt  and 
Petaluma;  the  other  down  the  Sacramento 
Valley  to  Morysville.  Both  are  needed  and 
are  sure  to  be  constructed.  The  rivalry 
between  the  friends  of  the  two  will  effect 
their  construction  all  the  sooner. 

California,  just  now,  has  a  larger  interest 
in  the  Humboldt  than  in  the  Marysville 
route.  A  road  will  soon  connect  this  city 
with  Eureka;  while  the  Oregonians  in  the 
mean  time,  will  be  pushing  a  main  trunk 
clown  the  Willamette  from  Portland  to  a 
point  where-the  most  convenient  pass  will 
be  found  to  cross  the  Cascade  range,  on 
the  way  to  connect  with  the  Central  Pacific. 
When  both  these  works  are  thus  far  com- 
pleted, there  will  be  only  about  100  miles 
needed  to  connect  Eureka  with  Jackson- 
ville, which  point  will  at  any  time  be  in 
easy -connection  with  the  Portland  and  Cen- 
tral -Pacific  line.  The  advantage  to  be  de- 
rived from  such  a  connection  would  ensure 
its  early  completion,  and  we  should  then 
have  a  system  of  roads  connecting  the  two 
great  Pacific  States,  the  importance  of  which 
can  scarcely  be  estimated. 

Raileoad  to  Puget  Sodnd. — The  move- 
ment by  Ben.  Holladay  and  others  con- 
nected with  him  in  the  proposal  for  a 
railroad  from  the  Columbia  River  to  Puget 
Sound,  is  attracting  much  attention  from 
the  large  land  owners  on  the  southern 
shores  of  that  water.  Olympia,  Stella- 
coom,  and  the  new  towns  of  Tacoma  and 
Jerusalem  are  each  anxious  to  secure  the 
terminus  of  the  road  within  their  limits, 
and  are  all  making  handsome  offers  to  Mr. 
Holladay  in  the  way  of  land.  The  fact  that 
the  road  will  be  speedily  built  seems  to  bo 
a  matter  of  no  doubt  whatever.  A  glance 
at  the  map  will  show  at  once  the  great  ad- 
vantage of  a  railroad  connecting  the  Colum- 
bia with  Puget  Sound. 

To  Placeeville. — The  citizens  of  Pla- 
cerville  appear  to  be  at  work  in  earnest,  to 
remove  the  difficulties  in  the  way  of  the 
early  completion  of  the  Folsom  road  to  that 
city.  The  only  hindrance  to  the  accom- 
plishment of  this  much  desired  improve- 
ment, consists  of  vexatious  questions  of 
conflicting  interests,  which  are  now  in  the 
courts;  but  which  it  is  proposed  to  settle 
amicably,  to  the  end  that  the  pick  and 
shovel  may  be  put  into  operation.  When 
"John"  gets  to  work  on  the  road,  unhin- 
dered by  the  pecuniary  quarrels  of  the  wl  ite 
man,  the  people  are  sure  to  be  benefited 
by  his  labors. 

Raileoad  foe  Vacavtlle. — The  citizens 
of  Vacaville  held  a  meeting  in  that  place 
on  Friday  of  last  week,  to  organize  a  rail- 
road company,  to  build  a  railroad  from  a 
point  on  the  California  Pacific  Railroad  to 
Vacaville,  a  distauce  of  three  aud  one-half 
miles.  The  books  were  opened  and  §15,000 
subscribed  by  citizens  of  the  town.  The 
estimated  cost  of  the  road  is  §25,000,  which 
the  people  here  think  can  be  raised  and  the 
road  running  by  the  1st  of  May. 


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New  Process  fob  Coiionma    Be 

Stum:.—  Dr.  J.  M.  Weisso,  of  New  York, 
has,  after  long  experimenting,  iuventeil  a 
method  by  which  blocks  of  marble  or  gran- 
ite are  colored  through  ami  through,  and 
that,  too,  permanently.  Heretofore,  all 
plans  having  this  object  for  their  end, 
have  failed;  the  stone  being  either  stained 
fey  them  upon  the  surfaco  only,  or  the 
color  being  changeable  with  time.  The 
process  of  Dr.  W.  is  not  yet  given  to  the 
public  in  detail,  but  the  8  I  American 

Bays  of  it:  "  We  are  informed  that  the  pro- 
<-<->^  is  based  upon  the  discovery  of  a  now 
mordant,  which  has  such  an  attraction  for 
Btone  that  when  a  largo  block  has  only  its 
base  immers*ed  in  the  solution,  it  will  in  a 
short  time  become  permeated  through  the 
entire  moss,  increasing  its  specific  gravity, 
and  tilling  its  pores  so  that  the  absorption 
of  water  is  rendered  very  much  less  when 
subsequently  exposed  to  the  weather,  than 
previous  to  the  operation.  When  it  is  re- 
membered that  the  absorption  of  water, 
uud  its  subsequent  expansion  by  frost  is 
ouo  of  the  greatest  causes  of  disintegration 
in  our  climate,  it  will  at  once  be  seen  that 
an  important  collateral  gain  is  obtained  by 
the  new  process.  Marbles  colored  by  this 
process  in  the  rough,  afterward  take  a  most 
beautiful  polish,  and  specimens  of  dolomite 
polished  previous  to  coloring  have  their 
polish  hightened  by  it.  We  have  before 
us  a  piece  of  marble  picked  up  in  a  com- 
mon marhle  yard,  of  a  cheap  variety,  one 
side  polished  the  other  rough,  which  has 
been  colored  by  this  process,  aud  which  the 
best  judges  invariably  pronounce  to  be 
genuine  Sienna  marble." 


The  Radcliffe  Process. — Tlia  Engineer 
recently  visited  the  Consett  Iron  Works, 
and  witnessed  in  practical  operation,  the 
production,  by  the  Radcliffe  process,  of 
finished  bars,  sheets,  and  plates  direct  from 
the  puddled  ball.  An  example,  taken  at 
random  from  the  importer's  note  book,  is 
given  to  show  of  what  the  process  i3  ca- 
pable: 

"At  half-past  three  p.  m. ,  the  first  of 
eight  puddled  balls  was  brought  from  the 
furnace  and  placed  on  the  anvil.  In  four 
minutes  and  a  half  this  and  seven  [other 
balls  were  welded  into  a  slab  weighing  584 
pounds.  At  twenty-six  minutes  to  four 
o'clock  this  pile  was  placed  in  the  heating 
furnace;  at  nineteen  minutes  to  four  o'clock 
it  was  taken  out  and  broughtto  the  rolls;  at 
fourteen  minutes  to  four  o'clock  it  lay  on 
the  floor  of  the  mill  ready  for  shearing.  Thus, 
precisely  sixteen  minutes  were  occupied  in 
producing  the  plate  from  the  puddled  ball. 
The  weight  of  the  plate  before  shearing 
was  574  pounds.  It  was  then  sheared  to 
tlie  finished  size,  20  feet  by  3  feet;  thick- 
ness, 3-16ths  inch  nearly;  "weight  sheared, 
448  pounds.  It  is  necessary  to  point  out 
here  how  much  is  gained  in  time,  coal, 
iron,  labor,  and  finally,  in  money,  by  the 
Radcliffe  process,  '  as  compared  with  old 
systems  of  manufacture  ?  The  question 
here  is,  what  is  the  quality  of  the  finished 
plate,  bar,  or  rail  ?  We  examined  some 
scores  of  specimens.  Plates  7-8ths  inch 
thick,  bent  cold  to  an  angle  of  90°.  Thinner 
rjlates  bent  upon  themselves,  coiled  into  a 
helix,  split  aud  bent  backwards  and  for- 
wards, dished  up  into  troughs,  twisted  and 
tortured  in  every  imaginable  fashion, 
punched  close  to  the  edge — as  close  as 
holes  would  go — yet  no  symptom  of  crack 
or  flaw.  We  have  no  hesitation  in  classing 
the  specimens  we  examined  with  the  very 
best  ship-plates  in  the  market;  and  yet 
these  plates  are  produced  at  a  price  which 
has  enabled  Mr.  Radcliffe  to  take  very 
heavy  orders  from  Dutch  shipbuilders, 
beating  Belgium  out  of  the  market,  and 
yet  leaving  a  fair  profit." 

Our  readers  will  recollect  the  reference 
which  we  have  before  made  to  this  process. 


Anti-Incrustators. — A  writer  in  the 
Scientific  American,  says:  The  genius  of  in- 
ventors has  been,  for  some  time  past,  tasked 
to  discover  some  means  of  preventing  in- 
crustations in  steam  boilers.  Chemical 
science,  natural  philosophy,  and  mechan- 
ics have  each  contributed  many  "  panaceas" 
for  the  attainment  of  this  purpose,  but  we 
confess  that  we  know  of  no  remedy  applica- 
ble in  all  cases,  neither  do  we  believe  that 
such  will  be  discovered.  A  good  chemist, 
knowing  the  impurities  of  any  particular 
water,  may,  in  some  cases,  be  able  to  indi- 
cate to  the  engineer  A  chemical  agent  which 
will  precipitate  a  portion  in  a  special  feed- 
water    tank;    but    in   many  instances   the 


chemicals  will  end  by  acting  deleteriously 
on  the  boiler  or  on  the  rubbing  surfaces  of 
the  engine.  Heating  the  feed  water  by 
means  ol  the  exhaust  steam  is  in  most  eases 
inefficient.  Successful  precipitation  at 
temperatures  higher  than  boiling  water, 
needs  the  employment  of  accessory  high- 
i'  i  ire  boilers,  which  in  the  turn  become 
inerustcd,  and  waste  as  ranch  fuel  as  the 
original  boiler,  Blowing  off  is  unsatisfac- 
tory. Surface  condensers,  as  at  present 
mannfoctnred,  are  too  expensive  and  ob- 
jectionable from  other  canses.  A  hundred 
"patented"  and  "  unpatented"  anti-incnex- 
tutors  may  individually  find  useful  applica- 
tion in  special  cases;  but  nouc  will  answer 
for  all  sorts  of  boilers  nor  for  all  kinds  of 
water.  The  matter  must  in  each  case  be 
left  to  the  judgment  aud  science  of  the 
competent  engineer. 

Photographic  Lenses.— Wo  find  the 
following  in  The  Engineer:  It  is  not  gener- 
ally knowrn  that  a  good  lens  for  landscape 
photography  may  be  made  out  of  a  specta- 
cle eyo  costing  less  than  sixpence.  Sup- 
pose a  spectacle  glass  of  six  inches  in  focal 
length  be  chosen,  it  should  be  slightly 
meniscus  and  nearly  plano-convex  in  form. 
The  convex  side  should  be  turned  towards 
the  inside  of  the  camera,  and  the  diameter 
of  tho  lens  be  reduced  to  a  little  more  than 
a  third  of  an  inch,  by  means  of  a  piece  of 
paper  perforated  by  a  round  hole  of  the 
required  diameter,  and  pasted  upon  the 
lens.  A  stop  of  about  one-fourth  inch  ap- 
erture should  be  fixed  in  the  tube  of  the 
lens  one-third  inch  in  front  of  the  concave 
surface.  A  simple  lens  of  this  kind  will 
not  bring  the  chemical  and  visual  rays  to 
the  same  focus,  so  after  focussing,  the  lens 
must  be  pushed  one-thirtieth  of  its  focal 
length  nearer  to  the  ground  glass.  A  good 
photographer  can  get  excellent  binocular 
landscape  pictures  iu  a  still  simpler  way, 
though  the  exposure  will  be  rather  long. 
Two  round  holes  one- fourth  inch  diameter, 
should  be  bored  in  the  front  of  the  camera, 
and  an  old  pair  of  spectacles  then  be  nailed 
on  the  wood,  so  that  the  centers  of  the 
glasses  cover  the  two  holes.  It  is  also  not 
generally  known  to  photographers,  that 
those  who  have  binocular  portrait  lenses 
may  often  save  themselves  tbe  expense  of 
buying  a  doublet  or  triplet  for  copying 
purposes.  The  two  front  lenses  of  the  por- 
trait combinations  should  be  screwed  into 
opposite  ends  of  the  same  tube,  and  a  small 
stop  be  inserted  between.  This  makes  a 
good  doublet,  giving  sharp  definition  and 
straight  marginal  lines. 


Foe  Molders  in  Plasteb. — Dr.  Hoff- 
man, in  the  Journal  cle  Chimie,  recommends 
the  addition  of  a  coat  of  glycerine  to  the 
ordinary  soap  coating  used  in  molding  in 
plaster.  For  some  time  past,  the  separa- 
tion of  the  proof  from  the  mold  has  be- 
come more  difficult,  from  the  deterioration 
of   soap. 

Effect  of  Cold  upon  Tin. — M.  Frit- 
sche  recently  exhibited  to  the  Paris  Acad- 
emy of  Sciences  some  specimens  of  tin 
which  had  undergone  a  change  in  their 
atomic  composition  during  the  excessive 
cold  of  last  winter.  Large  blocks  had  be- 
come crystallized  throughout  their  entire 
mass,  and  had  assumed  a  basaltic  appear- 
ance. The  most  peculiar  circumstance  ob- 
served was  the  formation  of  large  hollow 
spaces  in  the  midst  of  the  blocks,  which  in 
some  cases  reached  the  extent  of  a  hundred 
cubic  centimeters.  The  sides  of  ttkese  cav- 
ities were  perfectly  smooth,  with  metallic 
reflections,  while  the  rest  of  the  tin,  where 
broken  up  into  small  grains,  or  :nto  pieces 
of  various  sizes,  had  a  dull  surface,  caused, 
probably,  by  oxidation.  This  phenomenon 
had  been  previously  noticed  in  practice, 
but,  with  the  exception  of  a  case  mentioned 
by  M.  Erdman,  in  which  the  pipes  of  an 
organ  were  found  to  have  been  affected  in 
a  similar  manner,  nothing  seems  to  have 
been  published  on  tho  subject. 

Finishing  Taps  and  Reamers. — "  D.  B. 
K."s  ends  the  Scientific  American  his  method, 
which  is  as  follows:  "  The  forgings  are  got 
out  in  the  usual  way,  left  to  anneal,  then 
centered  and  turned  just  sufficient  to  re- 
move the  scale.  Then  anneal  again  and 
turn  down  to  within  a  thirty-second  of  an 
inch  or  less,  of  finishing  size.  Anneal  once 
more  and  finish  in  the  lathe.  If  not  sprung 
in  turning,  the  tap  or  reamer  will  come  out 
all  right  when  hardened.  I  have  tried  this 
process  with  taps  one-eighth  inch  diameter 
and  three  inches  long  up  to  those  one  inch 
diameter  and  two  feet  long  and  found  it  al- 
ways safe  and  sure." 

James  F.  Smith  has  hit  upon  a  simple 
way  of  cleaning  files  filled  with  work.  He 
simply  holds  them  in  a  jet  of  steam  under 
forty  pounds  pressure.  In  one  minute  the 
files  come  out ' '  as  good  as  new. " 


Scientific  Miseetlemy 


Chemical  Engineering. —  Under  this 
head,  Prof.  Henry  Wurtz  has  an  article  in 
the  Manufacturer  and  Builder.  We  give  a 
sentenco  from  the  opening  paragraph: 

"The  time  has  almost  como  when  few 
will  sneer  at  the  statement  that  more  is  to 
be  learned,  of  a  strictly  practical  kind,  in 
relation  to  the  laws  governing  the  strength 
and  durability  of  materials— an  accurate 
understanding  of  which  is  so  essential  to 
the  weal  of  man — from  the  investigations 
of  scientists,  than  from  all  the  experiments 
with  brick  aud  mortar  since  tho  building 
of  the  Tower  of  Babel." 

After  alluding  to  the  importance  of  a 
knowledge  of  the  matters  relating  to  the 
molecular  structure  and  texture  of  mate- 
rials, and  the  changes  which  these  undergo, 
in  reference  to  the  disasters  caused  by  the 
sudden  breaking  of  axles,  the  fall  of  build- 
ings, or  the  bursting  of  boilers,  Prof.  W. 
says: 

"Tbe  new  experiment  of  steel  rails,  in 
a  climate  like  ours,  whose  intense  cold  is 
known  to  destroy  the  viscosity  of  steel  and 
leave  only  its  brittleness,  is  contemplated 
with  foreboding.  This  leads  to  the  sug- 
gestion that  no  questions  require  the  at- 
tention of  the  investigator  more  than  those 
connected  with  the  different  kinds  of  con- 
sistence of  matter,  the  influence  of  various 
agents  in  modifying  the  same,  and  the 
modes  of  producing  and  conserving  any 
desired  form  of  consistence.  Graham  has 
generalized  all  consistence  under  two 
heads:  the  crystalloid  and  colloid.  It 
seems  clear  to  me  that  to  these  must  be 
added  the  viscous  or  viscoid  consistence,  if 
not  still  other  distinct  species.  Another 
great  field  for  the  chemical  engineer  is  the 
preservation  from  decay,  from  fire  and 
other  destructive  agencies,  of  such  sub- 
stances as  stone,  wood  and  other  materials 
used  in  building,  and  in  the  construction 
of  vehicles.  It  is  clear  that  iron  as  a  mate- 
rial for  these  purposes  is  continually  dis- 
appointing the  sanguine  expectations  of 
those  who  do  not  understand  well  its  in- 
herent defects;  and  I  believe  the  time  will 
soon  come  when  wood,  so  prepared  chem- 
ically as  to  be  incombustible,  indestructi- 
ble, and  a  perfect  non-conductor  of  heat, 
will  be  the  almost  universal  material  used 
in  the  construction  of  buildings  and  vehi- 
cles, except,  of  course,  the  machinery  of 
the  latter." 


Eophtton  and  Eozoon. — The  remains 
of  a  terrestrial  flora  have  recently  been  dis- 
covered in  certain  Swedish  rocks  of  Lower 
Cambrian  age.  These,  so  far  as  we  yet 
know,  are  the  earliest  land  plants.  The 
discovery  of  this  Eophyion  is  of  equal  in- 
terest with  that  of  Eozoon, — the  earliest 
animal  organism, — in  the  Laurentian  rocks 
of  Canada.  The  Quarterly  Journal  of  Sci- 
ence says:  "  A  peculiar  interest  attaches 
to  this  discovery,  inasmuch  as  it  carries 
back  the  appearance  of  terrestrial  vegetation 
upon  the  earth's  surface  through  a  vast  in- 
terval of  time,  no  land-plants  having  pre- 
viously been  known  older  than  the  Upper 
Ludlow  beds.  The  Swedish  fossils  now 
discovered  appear  to  be  the  stems  and  long 
parallel-veined  leaves  of  monocotyledonous 
plants,  somewhat  allied  to  the  grasses  and 
rushes  of  the  present  day.  These  plants 
apparently  grew  on  the  margin  of  shallow 
waters,  and  were  buried  in  sand  or  silt, 
although  it  is  probable  that  several  spe- 
cies, and  even  genera,  may  occur  in  the 
sandstone  blocks  which  have  been  exam- 
ined. They  are  provisionally  included  in 
a  single  species,  to  which  the  name  of 
Eophyton  Linnazanum  has  been  given." 

Bbitish  Academx  of  Sciences.— It  is 
reported  that  an  effort  will  soon  be  made  to 
unite  all  the  scientific  bodies  of  London 
into  one  institution,  under  the  title  of  the 
British  Academy  of  Sciences.  The  Scien- 
tific Opinion  says:  "  Of  course  the  Royal 
Society  must  always  stand  apart;  but  it 
seems  to  us  that  a  fusion  of  the  other 
societies  would  be  productive  of  advant- 
ages both  to  the  societies  themselves  and 
to  scientific  progress." 


St.  Domingo. — "We  understand  that 
Prof.  W.  M.  Gabb,  formerly  connected  with 
the  California  Survey,  and  now  State  Geolo- 
gist of  Santo  Domingo,  will  sail  in  a  few 
days  for  the  latter  country,  to  commence 
the  work  of  a  topographical  and  geolog- 
ical survey,  with  especial  reference  to  the 
valuable  mineral  deposits  which  are  known 
to  abound  in  the  island." — Am.  Journal  of 
Alining,  Feb.  13. 


Bauxite. — We  clip  the  following  from 
tho  last  number  of  tho  Journal  of  Applied 
Chemistry  ;  "  A  v*ry  important  mineral 
has  been  found  in  France,  which  ought  to 
bo  looked  for  among  the  irou  mines  of  this 
country.  It  is  called  bauxite,  after  the  de- 
partment in  which  it  was  found.  We  de- 
sire to  call  particular  attention  to  it,  as  it  is 
probably  overlooked  or  mistaken  for  a  poor 
clay  iron  ore.  It  may  be  regarded  as  a 
hydrated  oxide  of  alumina,  in  which  the 
iron  has  been  replaced  by  alumina.  The 
most  remarkable  thing  about  it  is  the  en- 
tire absence  of  silica,  so  that  it  does  not 
resemble  kaolin  or  potters'  clay.  Bauxite 
has  already  numerous  applications  in  the 
arts.  It  is  employed  iu  the  manufacture 
of  aluminum;  it  forms  a  soluble  compound 
with  baryta,  which  enables  us  to  obtain 
alumina  free  from  iron.  By  fusing  baux- 
ite with  soda-ash  an  aluminate  of  soda  is 
produced,  which  has  extensive  application 
in  calico  printing,  and  which  could  be 
employed  in  the  manufacture  of  glass  and 
of  ultra-marine.  It  is  also  proposed  to 
fuse  it  with  common  salt,  as  a  first  step  in 
a  new  process  for  the  manufacture  of  soda- 
ash.  A  large  establishment  in  Newcastle 
prepares  sixty  tons  of  sulphate  of  alumina 
every  month  from  bauxite.  They  also 
make  aluminate  of  soda  and  sulphate  of 
alumina  from  it,  the  latter  salt  being  of 
great  value  in  the  manufacture  of  beet 
sugar.  Very  few  minerals  of  recent  dis- 
covery have  attracted  more  attention  thau 
this,  and  it  is  to  be  hoped  that  deposits  of 
it  will  be  discovered  in  the  United  States. " 


Kjcskkenmceddings  in  Iowa. — C.  A. 
White  briefly  describes,  in  the  American 
Naturalist  for  March,  some  aboriginal 
relics  recently  found  upon  tho  banks  of 
the  Des  Moines  River,  near  Keosauqua, 
Iowa.  Heaps  of  shells  like  those  of  the 
mollusks  which  now  inhabit  the  stream, 
mingled  with  bones  of  the  deer,  the  skulls 
of  fresh-water  turtles,  flint  arrow-heads  and 
knives,  and  fragments  of  crude  pottery, 
werefound.  Pieces  of  charcoal  were  scat- 
tered through  the  mass.  The  bed  of  the 
stream  at  this  point  is  especially  fitted  for 
the  home  of  these  mollusks;  and  it  is  evi- 
dent that  this  was  a  cooking  and  eating 
place  for  many  years.  The  examination  of 
the  locality  is  to  be  resumed  during  the 
coming  season. 

Chemical  Substitution  of  Metals. — "A 
clean  piece  of  iron  dipped  into  a  solution 
of  copper  vitriol  becomes  immediately 
coated  with  pure  copper.  If  the  iron  is 
left  long  enough,  the  blue  solution  will 
turn  green,  indicating  that  tho  iron  has 
been  dissolved  and  the  copper  removed. 
The  coating  of  copper  has  become  thicker 
and  thicker;  and  if  the  piece  of  iron  was 
large  enough,  all  the  copper  will  be  sepa- 
rated. It  is  plain  that  the  iron  and  copper 
have  changed  places.  This  is  a  chemical 
substitution,  and,  with  regard  to  the  copper, 
a  reduction  from  the  sulphate  to  a  metallic 
condition.  The  reason  of  this  is  the  greater 
solubility  of  the  iron.  Zinc  will  thus  re- 
duce iron,  lead,  copper,  mercury,  silver, 
and  gold;  and  these,  each  in  the  order 
given,  will  reduce  those  named  after  it. 
These  substitutions  were  well  known  to  the 
alchemists;  but  they  erroneously  supposed 
them  to  be  conversions  of  one  metal  into 
another.'  Thus  they  supposed  the  iron 
thrown  into  a  copper  solution  to  be  actu- 
ally converted  into  copper,  whereas  in  re- 
ality tbe  iron  is  dissolved,  and  of  course 
the  copper  is  deposited  at  the  spot  where 
the  iron  acted  upon  the  liquid." — Prof. 
Hinriehs, — in  Am.  Jour.  Mining. 

Manufacture  of  Soda — New  Method. 
A  German  chemist  takes  the  double  chlo- 
ride of  aluminium  and  sodium,  melts  it,  pul- 
verizes it,  and  carries  the  powder  by  a 
blast  of  a  fan  into  a  retort  heated  to  a  very 
high  temperature,  into  which  enter  at  the 
same  time  a  jet  of  superheated  steam.  Hy- 
drochloric (muriatic)  acid  is  formed,  and 
aluminate  of  soda.  The  aluminate  of  soda, 
decomposed  by  carbonic  acid,  yields  a  very 
pure  carbonate  of  soda,  and  alumina, 
which  latter  can  be  used  over  again.  The 
hydrochloric  acid  is  also  a  valuable  prod- 
uct. The  method  has  been  much  praised 
by  the  German  scientific  press. — Gas  Light 
Journal. 

Dissociation.— Henry  Deville  says  that 
when  hydrogen  burns  in  ordinary  oxygen 
there  is  never  more  than  half  combustion, 
even  in  the  hottest  part  of  the  flame,  owing 
to  the  "dissociative"  tension  of  the  watery 
vapor,  which  resists  it.  We  diminish  this, 
and  increase  the  combustion,  by  increasing 
the  pressure. 


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The  Calamity  at  Gold  Hill. 

The  telegraph  has  beSn  largely  occupied 
for  two  or  three  days  past  in  transmitting 
intelligence  of  one  of  the  most  terrible  min- 
ing accidents  which  has  ever  occurred  in 
the  history  of  mining  on  this  coast.  The 
lives  of  some  thirty  or  forty  men  work- 
ing in  the  Yellow  Jacket,  the  Crown  Point 
and  the  Kentuck  mines  at  Gold  Hill,  Ne- 
vada, have  been  lost  in  consequence  of  a 
fire  breaking  out  in  a  drift  above  the  locali- 
ties in  which  they  were  working.  The  fire 
appears  to  have  been  first  discovered  at  the 
surface,  by  the  smoke  issuing  from  one  or 
two  of  the  shafts;  but  it  had  made  such 
headway,  that  but  very  few  of  those  en- 
gaged below  could  escape.  Every  effort 
which  humanity,  skill  or  daring  could  de- 
vise, was  made  to  reduce,  as  far  as  possible, 
the  effects  of  the  calamity.  The  first  dis- 
patches received  in  this  city  created  much 
excitement  here,  which  was  gradually  in- 
tensified as  the  progress  of  the  fire  and  the 
increased  extent  of  the  calamity  was  made 
known  from  hour  to  hour,  by  telegraph. 

In  order  to  understand  the  nature  of  the 
accident,  it  should  be  borne  in  mind  that 
these  men  were  working  a  thousand  feet  or 
more  below  the  surface  in  a  locality  which 
could  be  reached  only  through  narrow 
shafts  and  drifts  containing  a  large  amount 
of  dry  timber  supports.  The  fire  seems  to 
have  broken  out  in  the  Kentuck  mine;  but 
as  the  level  in  which  it  occurred  was  di- 
rectly connected  with  a  level  at  the  same 
depth  iu  the  adjoining  Crown  Point  and 
Yellow  Jacket  mines,  access  was  as  effectu- 
ally cut  off  from  those  mines  as  from  the 
Kentuck.  Each  of  the  mines  had  its  own 
shaft  for  entrance  and  exit;  but  all  three 
shatts  were  cut  off  by  the  fire  in  the  com- 
mon level  alluded  to.  A  few  escapes  were 
made  immediately  on  the  alarm  being  given, 
but  the  flames  Bpread  so  rapidly  that 
at  least  thirty-two  are  known  to  have  been 
completely  cut  off.  Several  of  those  who 
reached  the  surface  did  so  at  great  hazard, 
from  scorching  flames  and  deadly  gases, 
one  or  more  of  whom  have  since  died.  The 
wood-work  which  took  fire  was  the  timber 
and  planks  which  supported  the  walls  and 
the  roof  of  the  drifts,  and  which  is  very 
dry  at  that  depth  in  those  mines,  some  800 
feet  below  the  surface. 

At  last  accounts  the  fire  had  been  so  far 
subdued  that  access  could  be  had  to  most 
parts  of  the  mines,  and  up  to  ten  o'clock 
on  Thursday  night,  twenty-eight  dead 
bodies  had  been  recovered  ;  four  more  were 
known  to  be  missing  and  possibly  eight ; 
one  or  two  had  died  from  injuries  received 
while  coming  up.  The  cause  of  the  fire 
has  not  yet  been  ascertained  and  probably 
never  will  be.  The  most  probable,  and  in 
fact  the  almost  only  reasonable  surmise  is 
that  some  one  had  thrust  the  metal  socket 
of  his  candle  into  some  dry  board  or  piece 
of  timber,  at  a  distance  from  where  any 
one  was  working  and  left  it  there,  in  such 
a  manner  that  when  the  candle  burnt  down, 
the  blaze  came  in  contact  and  set  fire  to 
the  wood  work. 

The  most  lively  sympathy  has  been  man- 
ifested in  this  city  in  behalf  of  the  bereaved 
families  of  the  sufferers.  The  Board  of 
Brokers  promptly  telegraphed  §1,000  for 
their  relief  ;  a  benefit  is  to  be  given  them 
at  the  Alhambra  Theatre,  and  several  mis- 
cellaneous subscriptions  have  been  raised 
or  set  on  foot  in  their  behalf.  The  damage 
done  to  the  mines  is  probably  not  very 
large.  The  Yellow  Jacket  is  the  principal 
sufferer.  Eleven  of  the  dead  were  married, 
two  of  whom  left  families  of  five  children 
each. 

P.  S. — Since  the  above  was  in  type  des- 
patches have  been  recieved  up  to  3  o'clock, 
p.  m.  yesterday,  from  which  we  learn  that 
the  fires'  proke  out  with  still  greater  vio-. 
lence '  yegferday  morning.  All  hopes  of 
saving  any  more  lives  have  been  abandoned, 
and  the  'shafts  have  been  closed  up,  pre- 
paratory to  attempting  to  sniother  the  fire 
by  injecting  steam.  There  is  '  now  danger 
that  the  mines  will  be  entirely  destroyed. 
Additional  mystery  hangs  about  the  origin 
p'f  the  fife,  as  some  of  those  who  escaped 


assert  that  an  explosion  was  distinctly  felt 
just  as  the  alarm  was  given.  The  superin- 
tendant  says  that  there  was  no  powder  in 
the  mine,  and  that  if  an  explosion  occurred 
it  must  have  been  caused  by  gases  coming 
from  a  source  hitherto  unlooked  for  in  a 
gold  or  silver  mine.  The  total  number  of 
deaths  is  now  known  to  be  thirty-seven. 


Academy  of  Sciences. 

A  regular  meeting  of  the  Academy  was 
held  on  Monday  evening,  the  President, 
Dr.  James  Blake,  in  the  chair. 

Dr.  H.  W.  F.  McNutt  was  elected  a 
member,  and  L.  A.  Gould,  of  Santa  Clara, 
and  Captain  Edward  Pinney  were  proposed 
as  members. 

SPECIMENS  AND  DONATIONS. 

Specimens  of  stalagmites  were  presented 
by  W.  F.  Stewart,  of  San  Jose,  and  dwelt 
upon  by  Dr.  Kellogg  in  a  paper  on  that 
subject.  Donations  to  the  library  were  re- 
ceived from  Charles  Crocker,  Esq. ,  Super- 
intendent of  the  Central  Pacific  Railroad, 
consisting  of  stereoscopic  views  of  rocks 
and  scenery  taken  5,000  feet  above  the  level 
of  the  sea  on  the  line  of  the  railroad;  and 
from  various  other  parties,  Bulletins  of  the 
Academie  Eoyale  of  Belgium,  and  other 
scientific  works  in  French  and  German; 
Lyceum  of  Natural  History  of  New  York; 
Catalogue  of  reptiles  and  butrachians, 
found  near  Springfield,  Massachusetts; 
Canadian  Geologist  and  Naturalist;  and 
Memoirs  of  the  Academy  of  Sciences  of 
St.  Petersburg. 

DIFFERENCE  OP  LONGITUDE  BY  TELEGRAPH. 

Professor  George  Davidson  described 
his  operations  for  the  determination  of 
longitude  by  telegraph.  The  former  mode 
was  by  chronometers  carried  to  different 
points;  also  by  eclipses  or  the  moon's 
declinations.  After  repeated  experiments, 
Mr.  Davidson  made  the  circuit  between 
San  Francisco  and  Cambridge,  Massachu- 
setts, in  82-100  of  a  second,  the  distance 
being  7,200  miles.  The  calculations  of 
former  moon  determinations,  were  found 
to  have  been  nearly  correct  by  the  electric 
observations,  the  difference  being  only  one 
second— equal  to  a  quarter  of  a  mile  of 
longitude. 

THE  PETALUMA  MASTODON 

was  reported  by  Mr.  Bolander,  who  visited 
the  locality  of  its  discovery,  to  have  been 
scattered  among  drinking  saloons,  etc., 
mainly  in  this  city.  He  examined  the  rem- 
nants with  sufficient  care  to  satisfy  himself 
that  it  was  a  true  mastodon. 


The  Coppeeopolis  Slate  Quabbies. — 
Two  specimens  of  a  very  superior  article  of 
roofing  slate  have  been  left  with  us  by 
Mr.  L.  Honigsberger,  formerly  of  Copper- 
opolis,  now  of  this  city,  and  one  of  the 
owners  of  the  newly-opened  quarries  be- 
tween Copperopolis  and  Macarthy 's,  on  the 
line  of  the  proposed  Stockton  and  Copper- 
opolis Eailroad.  The  entire  country  is  of 
slate;  and  visitors  to  that  section  during 
the  copper  excitements  will  recall  the  char- 
acteristic sharp  vertically-tilted  ledges  run- 
ning east  and  west,  from  which  these  roof- 
ing-slates are  now  obtained.  Only  a  few 
localities  have  been  found  where  the  qual- 
ity is  sufficiently  good  for  use.  It  is  found 
that  under  water  level  the  quality  improves. 
These  specimens  are  from  the  only  mines 
that  are  worked  at  the  present  time,  viz., 
from  Honigsberger's,  and  Moore's.  The 
latter  company  has  put  up  a  house  to  facil- 
itate the  prosecution  of  their  work.  Bil- 
liard table  manufacturers  in  this  city  are 
beginning  to  use  slate  instead  of  marble 
to  form  the  bed  of  the  tables,  alleging  that 
it  is  equally  good,  and  much  cheaper. 

The  slate  in  question  is  perfectly  lam- 
inated, in  large  pieces,  and  is  of  very  fine 
texture.  One  of  them  contains  specks  of 
iron  pyrites;  the  other  is  perfectly  pure. 
The  intention  is  to  cultivate  a  market  in 
San  Francisco.  We  have  not  heard  any 
prices  or  contracts  spoken  of  yet. 

Reynold's  Bullion  Separation  Pat- 
ent.— We  are  informed  that  the  patent  of 
John  Eeynolds  for  separating  bullion  bars 
without  granulation,  noticed  in  our  last 
issue,  has  been  sold  to  Messrs.  Reichling 
&  Sage,  the  assayers  and  refiners,  at  No. 
234  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco. 
Kellqgg,  Hewston  &  Co.  have  the  right  to 
use  it  in  this  State. 


The  Southern  Pacific  Railroad— Inaugu- 
ration Ceremonies. 

The  Southern  Pacific  Railroad  Co.,  hav- 
ing put  in  operation  the  first  section  of 
their  road  from  San  Jose,  celebrated  the 
completion  of  the  same  on  Thursday  last. 
Although  the  cars  have  been  running  upon 
this  road  for  over  a  month,  the  magnitude 
and  importance  of  the  enterprise  was  con- 
sidered of  sufficient  consequence  to  merit  a 
formal  inauguration,  with  fitting  ceremo- 
nies. Accordingly  a  large  number  of  invi- 
tations were  issued  to  the  principal  capi- 
talists, merchants,  and  others,  of  this  city, 
and  to  the  editorial  fraternity,  for  an  ex- 
cursion over  the  road.  Some  fifteen  hund- 
red persons,  who  responded  to  these  invi- 
tations, assembled  at  the  depot  of  the  San 
Jose  road  in  this  city  at  9  o'clock,  A.  M.,  on 
the  day  appointed,  where  ample  accommo- 
dations were  provided  by  the  Company. 
A  band  of  music  was  also  in  attendance. 
The  day  was  as  beautiful  as  could  be 
wished,  and  the  company,  consisting  of  a 
large  sprinkling  of  ladies,  was  as  gay  and 
joyful  as  could  be  desired. 

On  arriving  at  San  Jose,  about  one  thou- 
sand additional  persons  joined  the  train,  and 
the  whole  party  proceeded  forward  on  the 
new  road,  which  winds,  for  the  most  of 
the  distance,  through  a  succession  of  val- 
leys of  unsurpassed  richness  and  beauty. 
It  was  observed  that  on  this  portion  of  the 
road  the  cars  appeared  to  move  more 
smoothly  than  upon  the  San  Jose  road,  in- 
dicating that  marked  attention  has  been 
paid  to  the  character  of  its  construction. 
At  Gilroy  the  train  was  received  by  a  great 
concourse  of  people,  which  had  been  gath- 
ered in  from  the  town  and  the  region  round 
about.  Cheers,  flags,  music,  and  placards 
bearing  appropriate  greetings  comprised 
the  demonstrations  of  joy  on  the  occasion. 
The  people  were  soon  ushered  into  the 
Company's  immense  freight  shed  adjoin- 
ing the  depot,  where  a  substantial  collation 
had  been  provided.  After  the  well  sharp- 
ened appetites  of  those  present  had  been 
satisfied,  the  assemblage  was  called  to  order 
by  Mr.  Angney,  who  introduced  quite  a 
number  of  gentlemen  as  speakers,  among 
whom  werB  Messrs.  George  Barstow,  W. 
H.  L.  Barnes,  H.  M.  Newhall,  Dr.  Isaac 
Rowell,  and  others.  The  speeches  were 
all  well  timed  and  to  the  point. 

Mr.  Newhall  spoke  particularly  with  ref- 
erence to  the  road,  alluding  to  the  difficul- 
ties attending  the  construction  of  this,  its 
first  section  ;  but  said  that  all  difficulties 
were  now  fairly  overcome,  and  that,  in 
future,  its  construction  would  go  right  on, 
section  by  section,  until  it  should  reach 
the  Mississippi,  and  make  a  proper  con- 
nection with  the  great  system  of  roads  to 
the  East  of  that  river.  The  remarks  of 
Mr.  Newhall  was  listened  to  with  much  at- 
tention. 

President  Newhall,  Superintendent  Ham- 
mond, and  other  officers  and  employes  of 
the  road,  used  every  effort  to  secure  the 
comfort  and  convenience  of  their  guests, 
with  praiseworthy  success,  especially  when 
we  consider  the  immense  company  which 
availed  themselves  of  their  invitations. 
Much  interest,  we  might  say  enthusiasm, 
was  manifested  by  the  people  all  along  the 
line,  evincing  a  general  waking  up  to  rail- 
road matters  on  the  part  of  the  people  which 
we  are  glad  to  notice. 

The  excursion  and  the  attendant  ceremo- 
nies were  in  every  respect  a  most  complete 
success.  The  company  reached  this  city, 
on  its  return,  a  few  minutes  after  eleven 
o'clock  p.  M. ,  without  the  slightest  ac- 
cident, and  rejoicing  heartily  in  so  auspi- 
cious an  inauguration  of  this  first  section 
of  the  great  Southern  Overland  Eailroad, 
which  is  destined  to  follow  so  closely 
the  completion  of  its  predecessor  upon 
the  Central  route. 


The  Rural  Gentleman  is  the  title  of  a 
new  agricultural  monthly,  published  by  J. 
B.  Robinson  &  Co.,  at  Baltimore,  Md. 


New  Patents  Issued  to 
Inventors. 


Pacific  Coast 


Foe  the  Week  Ending  March  2d. 
87,335;— Improved  Seat  foe  Steeet  Cabs. 

Charles  H.  Foster,  San   Francisco,  Cal.: 

I  claim  the  movable  seat  B,  when  hinged 
at  the  edge  or  front  of  the  fixed  seat,  and 
provided  with  a  leg  or  support  S,  which 
forms,  when  the  seat  is  turned  back,  an 
arm  to  divide  the  fixed  seat,  substantially 
as  described. 

This  invention  relates  to  an  improved  set- 
tee or  extended  seat,  such  as  is  used  in  street 
cars  and  other  places  where  a  number  of 
persons  are  to  be  accommodated.  .The 
above  claim  fully  explains  Mr.  Foster's 
manner  of  arranging  the  seats  in  order  to 
render  them  capable  of  doing-double  ser- 
vice. 
87,340.~Pbooess  of  Working  Silver  Obes. 

Henry  Janin,  Virginia  City,  Nev: 

I  claim  the  use  and  application  of  the 
diehloride  of  copper  (Cu2  CI)  in  the  treat- 
ment of  all  classes  of  silver  ores,  tailings, 
or  slimes,  whether  worked  in  pans,  bar- 
rels, or  amalgamating  tubs,  and  whether 
the  diehloride  of  copper  be  mado  outside 
and  apart  from  the  ores,  or  whether  it  be 
made  in  the  presence  and  during  the  treat- 
ment of  the  ores,  tailings  and  slimes,  by 
the  introduction  into  the  pans,  barrels,  or 
amalgamating  tubs,  of  the  appropriate  and 
necessary  chemical  ingredients. 

This  invention  relates  to  an  improved 
process  for  working  silver  ores,  and  is  in- 
tended to  avoid  the  losses,  both  of  quick- 
silver and  the  silver  itself,  usually  experi- 
enced in  the  present  manner  of  working. 
87,384.—  Hoese  Shoe.  —  William    Rickie 

Watson,  Stockton,  Cal.: 

I  claim  the  above  described  shoe  for 
horses,  consisting  of  a  toe-piece,  and  two 
heel-pieces,  adapted  to  fit  together,  sub- 
stantially as  described. 

It  is  well  known  that  the  usefulness  of 
the  horse  depends,  to  a  great  degree,  on 
the  endurance  and  strength  of  his  foot,  be- 
ing composed  as  it  is  of  numerous  small 
bones  nicely  arranged  and  adjusted  so  that 
when  they  are  in  a  healthy  condition  they 
are  capable  of  exerting  great  strength  and 
with  great  endurance.  This  part  of  a 
horse's  foot  should  be  allowed  to  expand 
freely,  each  part  occupying  its  intended 
space,  and  when  from  any  cause  this  ex- 
pansion is  checked,  the  consequence  is  that 
the  foot  becomes  diseased,  and  the  horse 
will  be  crippled  in  his  feet,  so  that  his 
value  is  greatly  impaired.  This  is  espec- 
ially the  case  when  horses  are  shod  when 
young,  and  allowed  to  retain  the  shoes  a 
great  length  of  time  without  changing. 

This  invention  is  intended  to  avoid  this 
difficulty  by  constructing  the  shoe  in  three 
different  parts,  separating  the  two  heel 
pieces  from  the  toe-piece  by  means  of  V 
shaped  joints.  These  joints  are  beveled,  the 
toe  resting  on  the  bevel  of  the  heel-pieces, 
thus  giving  the  heel  a  chance  to  expand 
either  way. 
3,400.  —  Boot  Design.  —  Amelia    Strang, 

Oakland,  Cal. 

I  claim  the  design  or  model  for  boots 
and  shoes,  herein  set  forth. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  pro- 
vide an  improved  model  or  design  for  boots 
and  shoes,  and  more  particularly  for  ladies' 
shoes,  and  it  consists,  first,  in  constructing 
the  heel  of  the  shoe  in  such  a  manner  as  to 
give  a  solid  and  firm  base  for  the  entire 
heel  of  the  foot,  while  the  beauty  and  fin- 
ish will  be  equal  to  the  finest  finished  heel 
of  ordinary  use,  without  increasing  its  ap- 
parent size;  and  secondly,  in  making  the 
shoe  more  nearly  conform  to  the  shape  of 
the  foot  by  manufacturing  it  wider  where 
the  ball  or  centre  of  the  foot  rests  in  wear- 
ing. It  also  consists  in  leaving  the  inside 
of  the  sole  of  greater  thickness  than  the 
portion  at  the  outside  of  the  foot,  and  thin- 
ning it  off  gradually  towards  the  toe. 

3,402. — Design  foe  Table    Service. — W. 
K.  Vanderslice  and  Lucius  Thompson : 
We  claim  the  design  or  pattern  for  table 
service,  herein  set  forth. 

This  is  a  design  for  embellishing  the  dif- 
ferent articles  of  a  table  service,  and  we 
can  say  from  personal  inspection  of  some 
of  the  wares  bearing  the  design,  that  it 
makes  a  neat  and  rich  service.  Messrs. 
Vanderslice  &  Thompson,  patentees,  have 
been  long  established  in  this  city  as  prac- 
tical manufacturers  of  silverware. 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


229 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  Auoci»Ud  Broken  of  theS  F.  Stock  tod  Ezoh&ngo  Board 
BAM  Frawcisco.  April  10.  1«K>. 

Cltv  Stock**. 

In  niflceUaaortQl  stocks  tho  market  remains  rather  quiet. 
We  not*  *al*a  of  Sao  Francineo  G*»  Co.  Stock  at  $78  SOffp/0, 
and  at  thn  clo»«  100  share*  at  $it>,  and  ton  ahares  of  Pacitic 
Iasuranco  Company  stock  Bold  at  (127.  A  dividend  of  1  per 
cent,  per  month  for  the  past  three  months  will  be  paid  on 
Ih.-  Uth  instant.  The  Union  Insurance  Company  aloo  dis- 
burse a  like  dividend  on  the  aamo  date.  Their  statement, 
deducting  all  liabilities  and  allowing  for  reinsurance  of 
ouWaiidinc  rinks,  shows  a  net  Biirplua  of  J102.247.  Tho  Oc- 
cidental Insurance  Company  will  disburse  a  similar  divi- 
dend as  tho  above  on  the  10th  instant.  The  stock  of  this 
oompany  lias  recently  apprecinted  considerably.  The  sec- 
ond monthly  dividend,  I  per  cent.,  of  the  Peoplo'j  Insur- 
I-.  payablo  on  and  after  to-day.  Tho  Homo  Mutunl 
Insurance  Co.  will  disburse  its  first  dividend  on  the  1  >th 
inst.  amounting  to  $fi,672  on  the  '«  per  cent,  of  capital 
stock  paid  in,  which  is  equal  to  2  per  cent,  on  the  capital 
■took,  or  10  per  cunt,  on  tho  amount  paid  in,  for  the  quarter 
end  ins  March  3lsl.  Wo  are  gratified  to  see  the  improved 
condition  of  our  local  insurance  companies. 

>liiilni;  Sliuro  Market. 
During  the  past  three  months,  tho  stock  market  did  not 
acquire  activity  aa  Spring  approached,  as  was  the  case  tho 
j.iir  pretrioiu,  but.  on  the  contrary,  activity  and  prices  di- 
minished rapidly.  This  was  due  to  the  non-success  of  por- 
•intentdrifting  in  tho  deep  levels,  and  until  very  recently 
matter*  looked  very  discouraging.  We  are  now  enabled  to 
record  bettor  success,  which  it  is  confidently  believed  will 
be  more  general  ax  time  advancoo.  Greater  activity  is  mani- 
festing itself,  and  a  largely  increased  business  may  soon  be 
looked  for. 

The  fire  in  tho  Yellow  Jacket,  Kentuck  and  Crown  Point 
Is  causing  a  great  consternation  and  excitement  in  the 
stock  murket,  and  these  stocks  have  declined  very  much 
within  the  past  few  days. 

Since  our  annual  review,  eorly  in  the  present  year,  in 
consequence  of  the  repeated  evidences  of  the  value  of  tho 
White  Pine  district,  the  minds  of  &  large  number  of  our 
citizens  have  been  turned  into  tho  mining  channel,  and 
which  will  result  in  more  activity  and  production  of  the 
precious  metals  for  the  ensuing  year  than  the  one  past.  As 
far  as  capital  is  concerned,  the  White  Pine  excitement  is 
characterized  with  more  caution  and  prudence  than  is 
generally  supposed  from  the  number  of  incorporations 
formed  within  the  past  quarter  for  operating  in  that  dis- 
trict—there being  at  the  present  time  169that  are  formed 
for  operating  there.  That  the  product  of  bullion  from 
White  Pine,  as  soon  as  mills  can  be  erectod,  is  going  to  be 
highly  encouraging,  no  one  doubts;  but  that  all  tho  mines 
or  incorporations  are  to  bo  paying  ones,  no  one  unlit  ex- 
pect; there  are  prizes  as  well  aa  blanks,  and  time,  with 
development,  can  only  determine  wbich  they  are.  It  is 
conceded,  however,  by  those  who  are  familiar  with  the 
cast-em  portion  of  California  and  what  is  known  on  tho 
map  as  the  "  unexplored  region  "  of  both  Califo  in  and 
Nevada,  that  the  multitude  are  flowing  into  what  may  be 
considered  the  great  mineral  basin  of  the  Pacific,  and 
wbich  extends  not  only  north  of  White  Pine  and  into  our 
neighboring  territories,  but  southwesterly  to  the  Sierra 
Nevadas,  and  thence  southerly  to  the  Colorado  River. 

Already  we  see  material  improvements  in  our  mining 
interests,  as  illustrated  by  the  dividends  of  mining  incor- 
porations in  this  city  —  tbo  last  quarter  being,  in  that 
respect,  $159,400  in  excess  of  the  preceding  quartor.  and 
>.i-''..H'"  moro  than  the  first  quarter  of  1SR8.  If  private 
institutions  have  advanced  at  the  same  ratio — and  we  have 
every  reason  to  believe  so— we  must  regard  the  prospects  of 
future  prosperity  in  this  channel  exceedingly  flattering. 
One  of  the  features  of  the  past  quarter  is  the  entering 
among  the  dividend-paying  companies  of  Storey  County, 
Nevada,  of  the  Occidental,  a  mine  off  of  what  is  considered 
the  Comstock  range.  This  mine  was  located  in  the  earlier 
days,  and  for  years  was  considered  as  unimportant,  being 
regarded  as  of  but  little  value  save  as  a  lime  deposit,  and 
from  the  fact  that  is  was  not  on  the  Comstock,  until  pri- 
vate enterprise  finally  developed  it  into  an  important  mine. 
This  fact  has  given  life  to  other  outside  locations  ami  we 
look,  during  the  ensuing  months,  to  developments  that 
will  maintain  the  stability  of  Virginia  City  and  its  sur- 
roundings. Of  the  Comstock  companies,  we  can  only  note 
dividends  during  the  past  quarter  from  thr.ee,  viz:  the  Yel- 
low Jacket  $36U,01W,  Savage,  $168,000,  and  Kentuck,  $40,000. 
Tho  remaining  companies,  however,  have  been  extracting 
considerable  bullion,  pushing  developments,  and  holding 
ore  in  reserve  for  better  roads  and  cheaper  transporta- 
tion. From  the  Empire,  Imperial,  Consolidated  Alpha,  and 
Gould  A  Curry  there  is  no  very  material  change  as  to  defin- 
ing the  ultimate  results  of  the  Comstock  lode. 

At  the  same  time  that  Nevada  has  taken  quite  astride, 
both  in  developments  and  population,  California  cannot  be 
considered  as  by  any  means  retrograding  in  her  mining  in- 
terests. The  s&ornis  during  the  past  quarter  have  kept  up 
fully  tho  supply  for  sluicing  and  gravel  mining  purposes, 
and  deposited  enough  snow  in  the  higher  portions  of  the 
Sierras  to  insure  a  steady  supply  of  water  for  some  time  to 
come.  From  every  quarter  we  have  as  encouraging  ac- 
couuts  of  yield  as  have  characterized  the  same  quartor  for 
the  several  years  past.  With  the  decrease  of  tho  richer  de- 
posits, there  come  in  corresponding  advantages  by  the  way 
of  cheaper  labor  and  labor-saving  supplies,  such  us  powder, 
mechanical  drills,  etc  ,  which  keep  the  flow  of  gold  quite 
regular.  In  quartz  mining,  the  counties  of  Nevada,  Mari- 
posa, Amador  mid  Calaveras,  havo  fully  maintained  their 
position  as  the  leading  ones  of  the  State.  Murlposa,  we 
may  say,  lias  materially  advanced  in  her  prospects.  In 
each  of  the  above  there  is  considerable  activity  by  the  way 
of  tew  machinery  and  new  systems  of  working  the  ores. 
The  lower  counties,  viz:  Tulare,  Kern  and  Fre7.no,  have 
been  less  successful,  not  from  the  fact  that  the  ore  is  not 
good,  but  that  the  most  of  the  precious  metal  carries  with 
it  a  slight  percentage  of  antimony,  or  other  rebellious  sub- 
stance, which  interferes  with  tho  collections  of  the  gold 
by  the  present  3yBteni  of  milling.  As  soon  as  this  evil  is 
overcome,  these  counties  should  send  their  full  quota  of 
gold  to  market. 

During  tho  first  three  months  of  the  present  year.  Bel- 
cher. Bullion,  Daney,  and  Overman  levied  assessments,  ag- 
gregating $l'(ii,'21i0,  and  Kentuck,  Savage  and  Yellow  Jacket 
disbursed  dividends  amounting  to  $-W8,l'U0.  These  figures 
of  Comstock  claims  compare  with  previous  statements  as 
follows: 

Fi  rst  quarter,  1809— Assessments $1.16,200 

First  quarter,  W6H—  Dividends .rj88,000 

First  quarter,  1KS8— Assessments Kl.-VXt 

First  quarter,  WW— Dividends f 310,1100 

First  quarter,  lHfi7— Assessments 230,780 

First  quarter,  1807— Dividends. 7S0.000 

Firstquarter,  I860— Assessments 474,000 

Fi  rst  quarter'  1806— Dividends 90,000 

GOULD  &  CuiiRY— During  the  past  quarter  of  I860,  they 
have  experienced  great  difficulty  in  carrying  the  shaft  to  a 
greater  depth.  During  the  month  of  March  they  extracted 
bullion  amounting  to  $7, 500  from  the  upper  works.  Tele- 
graphed an  improvement  in  quartz  yesterday  morning. 

Savage — This  has  been  the  largest  producing  mine  on 
the  ledge.  The  bullion  returns  during  the  past  quarter 
were  as  follows:  January.  $176,7011:  February,  $174,300,  and 
March,  $173,600 -total,  $'>24.800.  The  dividends  disbursed 
during  the  same  time  aggregate  $168,000.  A  dividend  of 
$4  per  share  will  be  paid  on  and  after  to-day. 

Hale  k  Noncnoss — This  mine  continues  to  look  well,  and 
is  again  yielding  considerable  quantities  of  ore  Letters  to 
th-;  aii  inst.  state  that  in  running  north  from  the  south 


drift  on  tho  fourth  level  the  ore  is  found  to  be  abmtt  ton 
feet  widf.  and  of  medium  quality.  The  I'S  level  continues 
to  look  favorable,  hut  gr»nt  diffirulty  is  experienced  in 
oponing  the  M.tt  i.m  mi  tliH  ami  level.  The  bullion  returns 
for  March  acgreata  ■:■"-><■':  with  anal  cImd-up  trom  Og- 
ilen  mill  to  hoar  from.  No  bullion  n-coipta  in  January  and 
J  ebruafy. 

Jacket—  has  boon  one  of  the  most  nctiw  st.n-Us 
donna  the  tirta  Quarter  of  the  present  year,  m-llinc  at 
Stf  WOK]  ,Whi  January,  $«.;■"  T'i  ,V>  in  Fuhruary?  and  $ttfi  50 

.,.'.  in  March.    Owing  to  the  fir*,  which  brol I  in  bhia 

mine  on  toe  morning  of  the  7th  inst..  through  which  mmv 
Uvea  were  I'-t  by  suffocation,  this  stock  dropped  to  f-'n.  on 
the  following  day.  and  closed  at  $"'7  SO.  The  dividend  ol 
$.\  announced  us  payahl i  tlir.  l.Uh,  bus    been  rescinded. 

Tho  ore  found  on  too  800-level  i*  reported  to  be  more  exten- 
sive than  wns  f-xixu-ted.  Dividends  amounting  to  .tCItfumit 
were  disbursed  during  tho  first  quarter  "f  LKGti,  We  have 
not  yet  been  advised  as  to  the  amount  of  bullion  extracted 
during  the  same  period. 

KbKCUCK— ■ sold  to  a  large  extent  at  a  decline  on  the  re- 
ceipt of  lb.-  newa  in  rugatd  t<>  the  lire,  dropping  to  $2W,  on 
the  7th,  and  at  toe.  close  helling  at  ftN.  The  bullion  for 
tin-  lir-t  quarter  of  the  current  year  amounted  to  $!0 1,083. 
A  dividend  of  $lll.tKHl  was  paid  in  January  last. 

I'limvs  Pot s'f— Tim  lire  winch  broke  out  in  the  Yellow 
Jacket,  on  the  lib,  currying  the  draft  through  tho  Kentuck 
and  l  'town  Point  drifts,  caused  thia  stock  to  fall  to  $i3 
on  that  day,  and  to  $M>  SO  on  the  following,  closing  yester- 
day at  $M.  Tho  bullion  receipts  for  tho  first  quarter  of 
1869  BtftregBted  $-43.1311. 

The  annexed  tnbular  statement  of  bullion  receipts,  as- 
sessments and  dividends,  together  with  the  highest  and 
lowest  prices  of  the  stock  of  tho  various  Comstock  claims, 
explains  itself.  Tho  product  of  tho  Yellow  Jacket  and  Oc- 
cidental companies  we  havo  estimated: 


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Chollar-Potosi— is  in  much  better  renoest,  improving 
to  $188  M  during  the  past  week,  and  closing  at  $lsi  The 
bullion  yield  in  March  is  quite  large,  amounting  to  $110,392, 
and  for  the  quarter  aggregating  $235,961. 

IMPERIAL  —  is  quiet,  selling  at  $90(3)86  during  the  past 
week,  and  closing  yesterday  at  SH7  SO.  Nothing  of  an  encour- 
aging nature  has  yet  been  found  in  the  lower  levels.  They 
have  resumed  work  in  the  lower  drifts  with  renewed  energy. 
During  the  three  first  months  of  MJ69,  the  bullion  receipts 
amounted  to  ffil'23.680. 

OPHin— has  been  quite  active  within  a  few  days  past,  clos- 
ing at  $l:i  SO.  On  the  1th  inst.,  the  rock  had  not  changed 
much,  but  an  increase  of  the  clay  is  somewhat  more  en- 
couraging.   The  drift  is  in  lsli  feet Confidence  shows  a 

bullion  yield  of  $18,SS9  during  the  first  three  months  of 
1869 :  and  GOLD  HILL  Quartz,  §17,701  for  the  same  period ; 
Overman,  $72,170  during  same  time. 


The  New  Yobk  Copper  Market. — Win- 
terlioff  in  his  circular  of  March  5th,  says: 
Copper  has  been  during  the  entire  month 
completely  unsettled  by  the  uncertainty  in 
regard  to  the  tariff.  At  one  time  quite  a 
large  business  was  done  at  27c.  for  Lake 
and  26%c.  for  Baltimore,  but  the  market 
became  dull  again,  and  since  the  final  pass- 
age of  the  bill  a  week  airo  scarcely  any 
transactions  have  taken  place.  To-day's 
quotation  is  nominal  26 %c.  for  both  kinds. 

White  Pine  Letters  and  Editorials 
continue  to  be  very  numerous,  the  tone  of 
the  latter  and  of  half  of  the  former  being 
cooling,  but  not  sufficiently  so  to  have 
much  effect  on  a  fever  which  must  run  its 
course.  The  letters  are  made  up  of  an  in- 
finite amount  of  detail.  White  Pine  con- 
tinues to  be  "  the  hub." 


MINING  SHABEH0LDERS'  DIRECTORY. 

[Compiled  for  every  Issue,  from  advertisement*  In  the 

MiMita  Ann  Boixmna  Prkss  and  other  Sun 

Francisco  Journals. J 

•^omprisHK*  the  Names  of  Cnmranlep.  District  or  County 
el  Location;  Ani.niiil  and  date  ol  AlMfHWrnent;  Date  ol 
Mcctinn;  Day  of  l>i-Hni|iicntSillu;  and  Amount  and  Time 
ol   Paymcut  ol'  Dividends. 


DAT  DAT 

DKLl.tijOKNT.        OF  SALE 

.dlv.  $2....Pnv.  .June  19.  I8»S 
ch  17,  *.'..._.. April  20— May3 


•it'll  .     LOCATION,    AMOUNT, 
Dili     Of   A33KS83IKNT. 

Alpha  Colli  ,  atorev  co.. 
vim  ..!.■. i.  Ncvudti,  Mi 

Accidental,  White  Pi  no,  March  Su,  26c April  30— M« 

Aumrn  Cons,  Wl.t  e  1'hn- >nniinl  Meet  Ink',  Annl  12 

Amador  Co.,  dlv.  ?■'.  pcrahnre Payable  April  7,  18T9 

AlinaOeii,  Keyadn Annum  .Meelliu,'.  April  16 

Bacon,  Siorcy  co.,  Xev.,  div Payable  June  iy.  lgfit* 

Belcher,  Storeyco  .  Nev..  March  IB,  $t.,.. April  17— May  3 
Bullion,  storey  co.  Nev  ,  March 2'.  ...Payable  Immediately 

riiollarPotostl,  dlv.,  $i5 Payable  Oct.  15,  1867 

Crown  p.'lnt.  .livid,  nd.  *7  SO pHwible  Sent.  12  Iftbo 

Cjjprldtr  Ml   Tun.,  While  Pine.  I'cb.  2,Mc..Mnr   13-Ap.  lb" 

Coney,  piwernd  Stock,  div.  \%  percent March  In,  1869 

Cherokee  Flat.  Butte  an.  March  1,  $5 April  3— April  2il 

Cordillera,  alCXT,  March  16,  $1 April  20-Mav  lu« 

Coney Annual  Mcetlmr,  April  in 

Daney,  Lvon  co.  Nov.,  March  8,  52.50 April  12  —  Mav  1 

Douglas,  White  Pine Annual  Mictlny  April  12 

Empire  M.  A  M..  Nov.,  dividend  JG.   ...Payable  Mav  15,  186; 

Eureka,  div,  $10 Payable  April  6,  1«69 

El  Taste,  Sunora,  March  22.  5 ic April  23— May  17 

Folsom  St.  k  Ft,  Pt  B.  R   March  13,  $5. ..April  13— April  30 

Gould  k  Curry,  div.,  87.50 Payable  May  15,  1867 

Hold  HIIIQ  M  A  M-divld.-nd.  S7  50...  Payable  Julv  13,  1868 
Golden  Clmrlor,  Idaho,  dlv.  $2.50...  Payable  March  20,  18H9 
Golden  Rule. Tuolumne  co, dlv. 50c  ft  sh... Pay   April 7,  1869 

Glen  wood.  El  Dorado  co Annual  Meeting,  April  &) 

Hale  A  Norcross,  div.  SI25 Sept.  16.  1867 

Nope  Gravel.  Nevada  co  ,  April  6,  $1 May  10— Mav  31 

Hidden  Treasure,  White  Pine Annual  Meeting  April  6 

Imperial,  Storey  co..  Nev,,  dlv Payable  June  20, 1868 

Julia,  Storeyco.  Nrv  ,  March  19.  $2.50 April  22— May  1Q 

Julia,  Storey  co.,  Nov Special  Mectln-/,  April  26 

Kentuck,  dlv., $20  per  share Payable  Jan.  10,18139 

Koy.-tuite Meeting  April  2 

Lyon  M  &  M.,  El  Dorado  co.,  Mar.  6,  $1.  .April  12— April  26« 

Mt.  Tenabo,  Lander  co  .  Jan.  23.  Toe April"2-  April  27" 

Maxwell,  Amador  co.,  Feb.  9.  SI March  13— April  1 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  co  ,  March.  3,  $2 April  5— April  26 

Mohawk  &  Montreal,  Nev.  co.,$3 Marcli  31— Apiil  16 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Aug.  15, 1868 

North  Aracr.  Wood  P.  Go.,  March  12,  $1 April  14— May  l« 

Occidental,  div,  $2 Payable  March  2,  1869 

Overman,  Storey  co.  Nov.,  March  20,  $20. .  .April  23— May  8 

Pacific  Unassessable,  dlv Payable  June  18,  186S 

I'acidc,  Coa'.  Gonira  Costa  co.,  Mar.  20,  $l..Ap.  27— May  lf» 

Quail  Hill,  Calaveras  co.,  April  2.  $10 May  11— May  31 

Rising  Star,  Idaho,  Feb.  8,  $6 March  31— April  3 

Santiago,  Silver  Cltv,  dividend,  $2.60. . .  Pavable  Dec  19,  1868 

Sand  Spring  -alt,  dividend  $1.. Pavable  Jan.  5, 18H9 

Star  Creek,  Nev.,  Feb.  26,  51.60 March  29-^pril  19* 

Savage,  Virginia.  Nov. dividend,  S-l.. Payable  March  4, 1869 

Senator,  Store v  co..  Nev.,  March  26,  60c May  1— May  28* 

Silver  Sprout.  Inyo  co,  March  25,  Gllc May)— May  28" 

San  Buenta  Ventura Annnai  Meeting  April  >9 

Sierra  Nevada,  Storeyco.,  March  15,  »3 April  17— May  3 

Sierra,  Dougla*.-  co.,  Nev.,  March  26,  $Sv.. April  28-May  II 
Treasure  Trove, Lander  co.,  Feb.  15,  20c..M'ch  21— April  12 
Troy  Ledge,  White  Pine,  .March  16,  15c...  April  23— May  21" 

Trov  Ledge.  White  Pine Annual  Meeting,  April  19 

Virginia  kO.U  Water  Co. .Dividend,  payable  Mar.  10, 1869 

Virginia,  No.  2 Annual  Meeting,  April  19 

Wllliamnnlic,  White  Pine,  March  22,  $1....  April  21— Mav  12 

White  Pine  Smelting  Co Animal  Meeting  April  20 

Yellow  Jacket,  dlv.,  $5 Payable  Marcli  15,  1869 

Those  marked  with  an  asterisk  (")  are  advertised  In  this 
ournal. 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked, 


18.  F.   STOCK  AKD  EXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Friday  Evfninc,  April  9,  1869. 

BISCHLLANKOUS  STOCKS.  Bill.      At.t.C<l. 

United  States  Bonda,  5  2ns,  18A '67, '68 $  87  88 

United  Stales  Bonds,  fl  20^,  18^4 87^  8»V« 

United  Riaics  Bonds.  5  20s,  1862  K>  90 

Legal  Tender  Notes 77  77M 

California  State  Bonds,  7s.  1S57 95  — 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 par  k  int. 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s,  1855 —  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  6s,  1858.  83  87>a 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s,  I860 100  — 

San  Franci.-co  School  Bonds,  IDs,  1861 par  k  Int. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Go.  Sch'l  B'ds,  7s,  1866.  91  — 

San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Go.  Bonds,  7s,  18G2 91  — 

Sail  Francisco  City  and  Go.  Bonds,  7»,  1361 91  — 

Sao  Francisco  Oltv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s.  1865 91  — 

San  Francisco  Oity  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  91  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7s,  1864.  91  — 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 30  — 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6n 70  — 

Marysville  Bonds,  10s 75  80 

Stocki on  City  Bonds 65  — 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  8s 80  85 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds,  7s 76  77 

Butte  Count v  Bonds,  10s,  I860 75  — 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds,  7s 75  80 

Calllornia  Steam  Navigation  Co 65  — 

Spring  Valley  WaterCo 67  68 

State  Telegraph  Co 26  — 

GAS   COMfAMKS. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co  77  79 

Sacramento  Gaa  Co 85  — 

KAU.KOADS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad —  — 

San  Francisco  anil  San  Jose  Railroad —  — 

Omnibus  Railroad 72}^  — 

Central  Railroad !'0  — 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad 72J,'  74 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11  12 

BANKING    INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank 97J£  1"0 

The  Bank  of  California    157  16D 

People's  Insurance  Company 100  — 

INSURANCE  COKPANIKS. 

Firemans'  Fund  Insurance  Co 93  100 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 126  127 

Merchants'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 600  520 

California  Insurance  Co 1300  1400 

Union  Insurance  Co 100  lol 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19>£  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 85  90 

MINING  STOCKS— WASHOK  DISTRICT. 

Alpha 28  29 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher U  18 

Bullion,  G.  H 11  14>i 

Crown  Point 63  54 

Cole  (Va.) 7  — 

Oonlidcnce 32  35 

Consolidated  Virginia 5  6 

Chollar-Potosi 181  132 

Daney 5  — 

Exchequer 16  — 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 50  55 

Gould  A  Curry 126  12? 

Gold  Hill  Quartz -•  45 

Hale  A  Norcross 88  90 

Imperial 85  86 

Julia —  — 

Justice  and  Independent 7H  ia 

Kentuck 254  255 

Lady  Bryan 1  '■  ^V* 

American —  27 

Occidental.. —  27 

Ophir .♦ 33  33* 

Overman 53  54 

Segregated  Belcher 7Jfi  8 

Savage 77  78 

Sierra  Nevada 50  — 

Union —  — 

Uni  ted  St  at  cs —  —  , 

Yellow  Jacket 57  5,J£ 

MISCELLANEOUS   MINING  STOCKS. 

Amador    (California! 285  290 

Aurora,  White  Pine „">  '5 

Eureka,  (California) 2.<0  240 

Golden  Chariot  (Idaho) *5  50 

StlverCord  (Idaho) 8  — 

Golden  Rule.  California 10  — 

Mohawk  (California —  — 

Pocoiilio,  White  fine....:  —  — 


San  Prancisco  Market  Kates. 

Whole«nle  Prices. 

„.    ,  Fridav.  April  9.  IRt 

Hour,  Lxtra.  ^  bbl if,  Sfi  4S6 

Do.     Superfine 45,1  @,  4 

Corn  Meal,  $  urn  it,* 325  @  3 

";.i-.  |.J  mi  lb* 1  75  „  2 

Bnrley.fl  looms 1  75  I  2 

Beana,  r  n^it.* 13  on  <a  7 

Potatoes,  %i  loo  lbs 75  @ 

liny,  fl  Ion  io  „(,  ffl  6 

LW«  link  WiK.d,  c*  cord 9  rji)  <aiu 

Beef,  extra,- drc«!Ted,^  lb u  S1U 

Sheep,  on  loot 3  w,  &  3 

Hogs,  on  foot,*  lb 6  a 

Hogs,  dressed .  fl  lb 9  @ 

GKOCKRIK3,  KTC. 

Sticar.  crushed,  <a  lb —  /a 

Do.    China ln  1 

CoriVc.  Costa  Kica,  Wff. _  «I 

Do.  Rio |rv  % 

Tea.. Japan,  ^  lb ;6"*  Q 

Do  Green ni  a,  1 

Hawaiian  Klce,  %t  lb» _  g 

China    Rice,  ft  Ih 6  S 

Cool  < HI,  ft  gallon 4%  @ 

candles,  fl  lb i6  @ 

Ranch  Butter,  ft  lb 35  @ 

(sthiuiiN  liutter,  ft  lb J7W  & 

Cheese.  California,  ft  lb 15  @ 

Eggs  ft  dozen 25  ® 

Lard,  ft  lb j0  & 

Ham  and  Bacon,  ft  lb 14  5) 

Shoulders,  ft  lb 7  @ 

ISelnH   Prices. 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  ft  lb 45  @ 

do.      pickled,  ft  lb 3,,  @ 

do.      Oregon,  ft  lb '. 20  ra 

do.      New  York,  ft  lb 35  @ 

Cheese,  ft  lb -M  g 

Honey.ftlb 25  @ 

fcggs,  p  dozen 45  a 

Lanl.ftth Jo  || 

Hams  Hiid  Bacon, $  lb 2J  @ 

Cranberries  ft  gallon....' 1  otl  a  1 

Potatoes,  ft  lb n;  g 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  ft  lb 3  q. 

Tomatoes,  ft  lb s  ^ 

Onions,  ft  lb 31  % 

Apples.  No.  1,  ft  lb 4  I 

Pears,  Table,  ft  lb B  q 

Plums,  dried,  ft  lb 10  @ 

Peaches,  dried,  ft  lb jo  <a 

Oranges,  ft  dozen 75  @ 

Leiimns,  ft  dozen 50  @ 

Chickens,  aiilcce _  a. 

Turkeys,  ft  ib 25  & 

Soap,  Pale  and  0.  o 7  a 

Soap,  Castile,  ft  lb 21  a 


KM 

12 


New  Incorporations. 


12 

22* 


Articles  of  incorporation  have  been  re- 
cently filed  in  the  County  Clerk's  office  in 
this  city  as  follows: 

Union  Pacxfic  Eaixkoad  Homestead  As- 
sociation. — San  Francisco.  April  3d. 
Capital  stock,  $45  000;  200  shares,  $225 
each.  Trustees:  H.  L.  King,  E.  Worth 
W.  H.  Knight,  A.  B.  Forbes,  J.  K.  S.  La- 
tham, Jacob  Bacon  and  N.  Heath. 

Illinois  S.  M.  Co.— "White  Pine,  Nev. 
April  3d.  Capital  stock,  $1,200,000;  12,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  B.  H,  Free- 
man, Jas.  B.  Garniss,  James  H.  Cutter,  F, 
H.  Shaw  and  David  Bush. 

Castle  Tract  Homestead  Association. 
San  Francisco.  April  5th.  Capital  stock, 
$26,250;  105  shares,  $250  each.  Trustees: 
Thos.  Kerr,  D.  Steffens,  Michael  J.  Hop- 
kins, G.  Evans,  A.  S.  Gould,  F.  B.  Wilde 
and  Geo.  Fritch. 

Regent  Street  Homestead  Association. 
San  Francisco.  April  6th.  Capital  stock, 
$45,449;  125  shares,  $355  eacb.  Truetees: 
E.  P.  Heald,  B.  J.  Wise,  E.  W.  Schneider, 
G.  W.  Chapin,  C.  J.  King,  Wm.  Koch, 
Sam.  Foster,  A.  Bosenfeld  and  James  F. 
Crosett. 

Mission  and  Pacific  Woolen  Mills 
Consolidated.  —  San  Francisco.  April 
6th.  Capital  stock,  $5,000,000;  50,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  J.  D.  Fry, 
Donald  McLennan  and  H.  F.  Williams. 

Pogond?  Flat  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine, 
Nev.  April  9th.  Capital  stock,  $2,400,- 
000;  24,000  shares,  $100  eacb.  Trustees: 
John  Siuie,  B.  H.  Hastings,  George  L. 
Kenney,  John  Taylor,   and  S.  P.  Kimball. 

A  new  Board  of  Brokers,  to  be  called  the 
California  Stock  Exchange,  has  been 
organized  for  the  purpose  of  dealing  in 
White  Pine  stocks.  President,  S.  Heyden- 
feldt;  Vice  President,  Wm.  H.  V.  Cronise; 
Secretary,  Wm.  V.  Wells;  and  T.  C.  San- 
born, Caller.  The  number  of  members  is 
limited  to  eighty. 

Revolution  in  the  Shaker  Settlements. 
One  of  those  brown-coated,  broad-skirted,  brond- 
brimmed  individuals  who  believe  in  Ann  Lee,  cel- 
ibacy, and  the  double-shuffle  style  of  worship,  re- 
cently entered  the  store  of  a  somewhat  facetious 
druggist  in  Philadelphia  to  obtain  a  supply  of 
medicines  for  the  community  to  which  he  be- 
longed. When  he  had  purchased  the  usual  assort- 
ment of  drastic  purgatives,  soporifics,  mineral  poi- 
sons, etc.,  the  proprietor  of  the  establishment  in- 
formed him  that  he  was  in  receipt  of  letters  from 
the  principal  Shaker  settlements  in  the  country, 
stating  that  the  inhabitants  were  abandoning  their 
former  habits  and  becoming  like  the  rest  of  the 
world.  The  reverend  elder  smiled  incredulously, 
but  the  druggist  protested  on  his  honor  that  it  was 
a  fact,  and  he  could  not  only  prove  it,  but  show 
his  visitor  the  means  by  which  the  revolution  had 
been  accomplished.  Thereupon  he  placed  upon 
the  counter  a  bottle  of  Plantation  Bitters.  The 
saint  didn't  see  it,  nut  when  the  man  of  drugs  ex- 
plained to  him  that  the  great  vegetable  tonic  was 
curing  ague  tmd  fever  in  every  malarious  district, 
it  dawned  through  his  hair,  that,  medicinally 
speaking,  it  was  annihilating  Shakerism.       *#* 

Canton  Flannel,  on  the  authority  of  C.  Mai- 
ler, of  the  Spectacle  Emporium,  in  the  Russ  Block, 
in  this  cify,  is  the  hest  material,  for  wiping  the 
glasses  of  spectacles.  #*# 


230 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   Summary. 


The  following  information  is  gleaned  mootly  from  jour- 
nals published  in  the  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  the 
mines  mentioned. 

CALIFORNIA. 

AI.PISE  COUJTIT. 

From  the  Mine?;  March  20th: 

Morning  Stab.— The  drift  running  from 
the  new  shaft  to  intersect  the  works  at  bot- 
tom of  incline,  made  the  connection  this 
week,  the  distance  being  50  feet.  Nothing 
now  seems  to  be  in  the  way  to  prevent  the 
raising  of  ore  and  the  consequent  prosper- 
ity of  the  mine.         ■  • 

At  the. miners'  mass  meeting  on  Wednes- 
day, it  was  voted  that  undeveloped  mining 
claims  be  valued  at  the  rate  of  $5  for  each 
200  feet,  for  the  purpose  of  assessment; — 
although  in  the  opinion  of  the  meeting 
legally  not  assessable.  It  was  also  resolved 
that  the  several  mining  districts  be  re- 
quested to  pass  a  law  pronouncing  all  un- 
developed claims  upon  which  the  taxes 
were  not  paid,  abandoned  and  subject  to 
re-location. 

Chronicle,  March  27th: 

The  Pennsylvania  Mine. — Superintend- 
ent Carlson  yesterday  cut  into  the  ledge,  in 
both  drifts,  about  five  feet  from  the  tun- 
nel, striking  a  body  of  rich  ore,  different 
from  that  in  the  tunnel.  Four  assays  have 
been  made  of  the  rock  taken  out  where  the 
ledge  was  first  cut,  all  of  which  are  satis- 
factory. Some  red  rock  from  the  end  of 
the  table,  thought  to  be  entirely  worthless, 
assayed  in  San  Francisco  $12.44;  blue  ore, 
assayed  by  Goldsmith  Bros. ,  San  Francis- 
co, $22  in  silver  and  $12.50  in  gold— 
$34.50;  the  clayey  ore  assayed  by  Wiegand, 
of  Virginia,  returned  $12. 58  in  silver  and 
$5.34  in  gold— $19.92,  and  quartz  assayed 
by  the  same  party  returned  $12.95  in  sil- 
ver and  $6.28  in  gold— $19.23  per  ton. 
The  ledge  is  well  defined,  from  eight  to  ten 
feet  wide,  half  of  which  is  solid  quartz; 
and  putting  the  ore  at  $15  a  ton,  it  is  a 
"  big  thing,"  owing  to  the  immense  quan- 
tity that  can  be  taken  out,  and  the  great 
facilities  the  company  has  for  mining  and 
working  it.  Some  of  the  stockholders, 
after  allowing  themselves  to  be  sold  out 
and  le'tting  others  develop  the  mine,  are 
how  anxious  to  get  their  stock  again,  but 
they  are  too  late.  The  stock,  a  short  time 
before  the  ledge  was  struck  could  be  bought 
for  $10  a  share.  Yesterday  parties  here 
offered  $50,  but  none  can  be  had  at  any 
price. 

We  learn  that  the  agent  of  the  Tarshish 
mine  has  arrived  at  San  Francisco  from  the 
East,  and  will  soon  arrive  in  this  county  to 
look  after  the  interests  of  the  Schenectady 
Company. 

The  strike  in  the  Pennsylvania  mine  has 
made  Mountain  stock  look  up,  and  those 
who  expect  to  get  it  for  the  assessments  at 
the  sale  will  be  disappointed. 

AHAUOK  COUKTY. 

Ledger,  April  3d: 

The  Kennedy. — This  mine  has  now  been 
running  six  months.  Last  week  we  visited 
it.  Everything  about  it  is  of  the  most  sub- 
stantial character,  and  the  timbers  have 
been  put  together  in  the  best  manner.  The 
engine  is  a  perfect  beauty  and  works  to  a 
charm.  Everything  about  the  establish- 
ment shows  a  good  management.  The 
work  at  the  mine  is  carried  on  under  the 
direction  of  Mr.  James  Fleming,  ouo  of  the 
owners.  The  "  Kennedy"  is  paying  its 
proprietors  a  fair  compensation  for  their 
industry  and  perseverance. 

CALAYEKAS    COUNTY. 

Chronicle  April  3d  : 

We  are  informed  that  the  Water  Co's 
ditch  is  now  employed  to  its  full  capacity, 
a  thousand  inches  of  water  being  run, 
which  is  scarcely  sufficient  to  supply  the 
demand.  The  Company  are ,  digging  a 
branch  ditch  for  conveying  water  to  Bed 
Hill,  near  the  Buckeye.  There  are  a  num- 
ber of  claims  in  that  vicinity,  known  to  be 
rich. 
EL  soxado  county. 

Placerville  Democrat,  April  3d : 

Important  Sale. — We  understand  that 
on  Monday  last  Mr.  S.  J.  Freyer  sold  his 
extensive  gravel  claim,  on  Beservoir  Hill, 
to  B.  T.  Hunt,  of  the  South  Fork  Canal, 
for  the  sum  of  $3,600. 

Two  Large  Nuggets. — On  Saturday  last, 
says  the  Sacramento  Union  of  Tuesday, 
Daniel  Leahey  and  Francis  Coyle  found 
two  gold  nuggets  at  Gray's  Flat,  El  Dorado 
county,  one  weighing  136  and  the  other  64 
ounces  of  gold,  exclusive  of  qua/tz. 

ISYO  COUNTY. 

Lone  Pine. — A  Los  Angeles  dispatch  of 
April  5th,  is  as  follows:  Four  wagons 
reabhed  here  to-day  from  Lone  Pine  dis- 
trict, bringing  fifteen  tons  of  argentiferous 
lead  bars  from  the  Union  Mine.  It  is  des- 
tined for  San  Francisco. 


The  Los  Angeles  News,  of  March  19th, 
says:  Eight  tons  of  silver  and  lead  bullion 
from  the  Cerro  Gordo  mine,  Lone  Pine 
district,  reached  this  city  day  before  yester- 
day. It  is  estimated  by  competent  assayers 
to  contain  500  pounds  of  silver  to  the  ton. 
Fifteen  tons  from  the  same  mine  will  be 
here  in  a  few  days. 

The  Star,  of  March  27th,  has  these  items 
from  Lone  Pine  : 

The  mill  of  Wolfskill  &  Cervantes,  which 
is  to  be  of  five  stamps,  with  four  ovens, 
was  delivered  at  the  mine,  the  Union,  on 
the  13d  int. ,  and  a  contract  immediately 
entered  into  to  have  it  erected  and  in  com- 
plete working  order  by  the  10th  of  June.,, 

The  Belcher  works  turn  out  more  6ffi 
than  they  can  find  wagons  to  haul.  There 
are  four  principal  mines  in  the  locality,  the 
San  Ignacio,  the  Union,  the  Belmont  and 
Pedro.  The  Belmont  is  turning  out  better 
than  the  others.  Belcher  is  buyiug  the 
ore  at  $220  per  ton.  The  mode  of  smelting 
is  rather  primitive.  A  platform  is  dug  out, 
on  it  is  erected  a  pair  of  bellows,  the  ore  is 
brought  to  it,  and  by  hand  the  bellows 
are  worked,  and  the  lead  runs  out.  In 
this  manner,  at  the  Pedro  claim,  a  bar  of 
pure  silver  weighing  20  pounds,  was  run 
out  in  a  day.  The  Belcher  works  turn  out 
from  50  to  60  bars  a  day.  The  shaft  of  the 
Union  mine  is  down  100  feet. 

3IAEIPOSA    COUNTY. 

Gazette,  April  2d: 

Benton  Mills. — We  learn  that  the  Mari- 
posa Co.  have  the  frame  of  their  new -25  or 
30-stamp  mill  already  erected  at  Benton 
mills,  and  the  remaining  work  is  being 
pushed  forward  as  fast  as  practicable.  This 
mill  is  to  be  driven  by  a  turbine  wheel, 
and  will  stand  nearly  upon  a  level  of  the 
spalling  shed,  several  feet  above  the  high- 
est water.  The  mill  already  running  is  re- 
ported to  operate  well,  and  the  rock  is  in- 
creasing its  yield. 

NEVADA  COUXTY. 

Transcript,  March  30th: 

The  Bed  Bock  Tunnel  Conpany  vs. 
Bell  et  als. — The  case  of  the  Bed  Bock 
Tunnel  Co.  vs.  Bell  and  others,  was  con- 
cluded yesterday,  giving  plaintiffs  the 
American  ground,  the  defendant  the  Monte 
Christo  ground  and  the  Railroad  claims, 
and  the  plaintiffs  the  Cassiu  claims.  The 
jury  also  made  a  general  finding  of  $800 
damages  in  gold  coin  for  plaintiffs. 

Scott's  Flat. — Four  companies  are  at 
work.  In  Ashburn  &  Baker's  diggings  a 
cave  occurred  on  Saturday  and  it  will  re- 
quire some  time  to  clean  out  the  mine. 
Word  came  down  yesterday  that  eight  or 
ten  good  men  could  get  work  at  Scott's 
Flat  and  Quaker  Hill. 

Little  York. — The  Little  York  Hy- 
draulic Mining  Co.  is  now  working  three 
sets  of  diggings,  and  after  a  run  of  10  days 
cleaned  up  $7,000.  There  are  two  or  three 
other  companies  in  that  vicinity  whose 
claims  are  paying  first  rate.... Two  Chi- 
nese companies  are  at  work.  One  of  them 
is  workiug  the  old  Buckmau  claims  . .  .At 
Bemmington  Hill  there  are  four  companies 
at  work,  two  drifting  and  two  sluicing. 
They  have  just  commenced  getting  water, 
and  their  prospects  were  never  better .... 
At  Excelsior  Hill,  two  miles  from  Bem- 
mington Hill,  a  company  of  six  are  at  work, 
and  their  claims  are  paying  well. 

Same  of  31st: 

Nugget.  —  Beeorder  Slack  yesterday 
showed  us  a  nugget  of  pure  gold  worth 
$297,  which  was  taken  from  Squirrel  Creek, 
near  Bough  &  Beady. 

Same  of  April  1st: 

Mining  and  Pluming. — The  Dean  Co. 
have  located  10,800  ft.  of  the  North  Fork  of 
Deer  Creek  for  mining  and  fluming  pur- 
poses. The  Cascade  Co.  have  located  12,- 
200  ft.  on  the  main  branch  of  Deer  Creek. 

April  2d: 

News  prom  the  Foot  Hills. — Mooney 
Flat  has  been  taken  in  hand  by  men  of  capi 
tal,  and  the  prospect  is  encouraging.  B, 
L.  Crary  &  Co.  propose  to  start  a  tunnel  in 
a  few  weeks  from  the  face  of  the  Peterson 
alairns  on  the  Sucker  Flat  side  of  the  ridge, 
and  run  through  to  tap  the  Mooney  Flat 
tunnel,  which  is  supposed  to  be  fully  as 
rich  as  the  claims  on  the  other  side.  The 
miners  held  a  meeting  a  few  evenings  since, 
and  elected  a  recorder.  At  the  same  time 
enougli  was  raised  to  buy  a  safe  in  which 
to  preserve  the  records  of  the  district. 
Considerable  activity  is  manifested  in  the 
sale  and  purchase  of  mining  claims. 

Moke  Gold. — Frank  Morse  has  just  had 
another  clean  up  of  a  month's  ruii  from  his 
mine,  the  Hitchen  &  Larrimer  ledge,  and 
the  result  is  $8,000  from  300  loads  of  rock, 
an  average  of  $25  per  ton. 

Gazette,  March  30th: 

Mooee's  Flat. — We  are  informed  that  the 
miners  of  that  locality  have  their  claims  in 
active  operation,  and  are  making  up  for 
time  lost  by  the  breaking  of  the  ditch  in 
January. 
Bank  Blast. — A  bank  blast  of  304  kegs 


of  powder,  was  set  off  in  the  claims  of 
Weston,  Holmes  &  Co.,  at  Blue  Tent,  on 
Saturday  last.  The  tunnel  was  run  65  ft. 
iuto  the  hill,  and  the  cross  tunuel,  in  which 
the  powder  was  placed  was  140  ft.  in  length. 
The  blast  did  good  execution,  pulverizing 
a  large  quantity  of  gravel,  which  will  be 
worked  this  spring  and  summer. 

N'ieth  Bloomfield. — The  Gravel  Co.  are 
conducting  their  operations  upon  a  mam- 
moth scale.  Their  main  ditch  supplies  800 
inches  of  water,  and  smaller  ditches  half  as 
much  more.  This  is  all  used  by  the  com- 
pany, who  have  four  pipes  running,  each 
with  a  3%-inch  nozzle.  When  their  ditch 
is  completed  to  the  English  lakes  the  com- 
pany will  have  more  water  than  will  be 
needed,  and  the  surplus  will  be  sold. 

Same  of  31st: 

Hunt's  Hill. — The  miners  are  at  work  in 
earnest.  The  Eastern  Co.,  employing  12 
men,  are  running  their  mill  night  and  day, 
and  taking  out  on  the  average,  $1,000  a 
week.  The  Gougeye  Co.,  working  cement 
claims,  employ  10  men,  and  take  out  from 
$300  to  $400  a  week.  Muffler  &  Hanley 
employ  15  men  in  their  hydraulic  claims, 
and  are  understood  to  be  doing  a  good  busi- 
ness. The  times  at  Hunt's  Hill  are  better 
than  at  any  period  for  the  last  six  years. 

Same  of  April  3d: 

Bich  Bock. — We  saw  yesterday,  at  the 
Eureka  mine,  Grass  Valley,  $5,000;  worth 
of  specimens,  in  about  400  lbs.  of  hard 
rock,  all  taken  from  the  drifts  in  the  fifth 
level,  at  a  depth  of  600  ft.  The  drifts  in 
this,  the  lowest  level,  are  now  run  150  ft. 
each  way  from  the  incline.  The  indica- 
tions are  that  the  mine  will  hold  out  for 
many  years  to  come.  The  stock  in  this 
mine  is  how  valued  at  $1,000,000.  The 
gross  yield  of  the  quartz  crushed  for  the 
month  of  March,  is  $47,000.' 

Good  Sulphubets. — Mr.  Deetlfln  showed 
us  a  gold  brick  yesterday  weighing  128  1-10 
ozs.,  the  result  of  the  working  of  20  tons  of 
sulphurets  at  the  Eureka  sulphuret  works, 
from  rock  crushed  at  the  Idaho  mine.  The 
assay  was  $4,530,  and  the  actual  yield  was 
$4,450 — or  98  per  cent,  of  the  assay. 

Grass  Valley  National,  March  30th, 

Eureka  Mine. — We  visited  this  mine 
yesterday.  The  shaft  is  down  about  600 
feet.  We  found  the  men  working  in  the 
fourth  and  fifth  levels,  stoping  up  from  the 
fifth  to  the  fourth,  and  from  the  fourth  to 
the  third.  On  the  fourth  level  the  drifts 
extend  about  1,200  feet,  nearly  reaching 
the  Idaho  claim  on  the  east.  On  the  fifth 
level  they  have  drifted  300  feet. 

The  Idaho  bids  fair  to  be  a  second  Eu- 
reka. They  are  drifting  and  stoping  on 
the  second  and  fourth  levels,  and  sinking, 
being  now  down  480  feet.  They  were  melt- 
ing, yesterday,  the  proceeds  of  the  last  run 
of  twelve  days,  the  result  of  which  was 
$14,000. 

Same  of  April  1st: 

Allison  Banch. — In  three  or  four  days 
12  stamps  will  be  started  at  work  crushing 
rock  from  the  croppings  of  the  original 
working.  An  immense  pile  of  rock  is  on 
the  ground,  and  is  said  to  prospect  well. 
The  pumps  will  start  in  about  two  weeks. 

Brown  Brothers,  near  You  Bet,  last  Sat- 
urday, after  a  run  of  four  days  with  eisht 
stamps,  cleaned  up  35  pounds  of  dry  amal- 
gam, which  at  $10.50  per  ounce,  avoirdu- 
pois, amounts  to  $5,880.  The  claim  is  on 
the  celebrated  Blue  lead. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  April  1st: 

Howard  Hill  Mine.  —We  saw  some 
specimens  of  quartz  yesterday,  rich  in  gold 
and  sulphurets,  from  the  Howard  Hill  mine, 
better  known  as  the  "Lucky."  This  mine 
has  been  worked  for  some  time  by  a  com- 
pany of  practical  miners,  under  a  lease. 
Their  work  has  been  done  altogether  in  the 
old  levels,  the  lowest  of  which  is  280  feet 
below  the  surface,  and  from  which  they 
have  been  taking  out  excellent  rock.  Their 
run  for  two  weeks,  to  the  31st  of  March, 
was  300  tons,  which  paid  $30  per  ton. 

The  West  Eureka  Co.  have  made  appli- 
cation for  a  mineral  patent  to  their  claim. 

Same  April  4th: 

William  Pennj  Mine. — This  mine  con- 
tinues to  look  well.  The  shaft  is  now 
down  61  feet.  The  ledge  is  two  feet  thick, 
and  has  been  gradually  widening  all  the 
way  down.  The  walls  are  very  regular. 
The  rock  taken  is  first  class,  showing  well 
in  free  gold,  sulphurets  and  galena,  and 
fine  geld  intermixed  with  the  sulphurets. 

PJLACJEK  COUNTY. 

Auburn  Stars  and  Stripes,  April  1st: 
To  be  Sold. — Constable  Higgins  adver- 
tises for  sale  the  Black  Lead,  Bald  Hill, 
Lone  Star  district,  together  with  all  the  ap- 
purtenances, to  satisfy  a  judgment  and 
costs  amounting  to  $274,88. 

M.UMAS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  March  27th: 

Akgentine. — We  understand  that  the 
placer  miners  are  doing  first  rate.  The 
Knisely  &  Co.  quartz  mill  and  mine  in  that 


Bection  has  changed  hands,  and  will  com- 
mence crushing  rock  shortly. 

North  Fork  correspondent  of  same: 
Balliett  &  Co.  are  still  working  the  old 
Bamboo.  Bryan  &  Boston  are  digging  a 
race  to  turn  the  river  at  the  lower  end  of 
Bamboo  Bar.  Perley  &  Bowers  got  their 
hydraulic  running,  atSunnyside,  last  week. 
They  have  a  large  piece  of  deep  ground. 
The  old  Dutch  Hill  Co.  are  putting  a  pump 
in  their  tunnel,  to  run  by  water.  They 
ran  a  bed  rock  tunnel,  but  at  a  distance  of 
800  feet  the  rock  dropped  off.  The  boys 
followed  it  dowu  about  sixteen  feet,  aud 
found  good  prospects  all  the  way.  Fergu- 
son &  Wagoner  have  been  running  a  bed- 
rock tunnel  all  winter,  and ,  broke  through 
last  week.  They  are  getting  very  good 
prospects.  Mechlin  is  taking  pay  dirt  out 
of  his  tunnel  on  Barker  Hill,  for  carting  in 
the  summer.  He  has  a  piece  of  ground 
that  prospects  well. 

SUKIYOU  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  March  27th: 

Canal  Gulch. — Frank  Biley  and  others 
have  a  quartz  ledge  on  Canal  Gulch  which 
they  are  prospecting.  The  rock,  where  un- 
covered, prospects  rich.  They  are  sinking 
a  shaft  to  strike  the  ledge  at  some  distance. 
If  they  find  it  as  good  aa  where  it  is  opened, 
they  will  erect  a  mill.  The  gold  is  not 
visible  to  the  eye,  but  it  is  impossible  to 
find  a  piece  but  what  prospects  well  when 
pulverized. 

Shasta  River  Canal. — The  Big  Ditch  is 
now  carrying  water  to  its  full  capacity. 

SON  'MA  COUNTY. 

Silvee  Excitement  at  Petaluma. — Con- 
siderable excitement  is  said  to  exist  at  Peta- 
luma, caused  by  the  discovery  of  silver  ore 
in  the  Sonoma  rauge  of  mountains,  about 
seven  miles  from  Petaluma.  There  had 
been  previous,  discoveries  of  cinnabar  and 
coal,  and  last  week,  silver  ore,  assaying  $10 
to  the  ton,  was  found  in  considerable  quan- 
tities. Hundreds  of  acres  were  at  once 
staked  off  in  claims,  and  the  rush  for  loca- 
tions is  described  as  being  very  great. 

TRINITY    COUNTY. 

Journal,  March  20th: 

Canon  Creek. — Banmgartner  &  Co.  have 
picked  up  as  much  as  $100in  one  day  while 
ground-sluicing  in  their  claim  at  Tyson's 
old  place.  They  will  take  out  $15,000  this 
year.  One  week  Kellenger  &  fiarwood 
picked  up  $500  in  $1  and  $2  pieces,  also, 
while  grouud-sluiciog.  Mathcwson  &  Mur- 
phy expect  to  make  $50  per  day  to  the  hand , 
and  Adam  Berger  is  believed  to  have  the 
best  claim  on  the  creek.  There  has  been 
no  lack  of  water. 

Same  of  April  3d: 

MlNERSVILLE   AND    VlOINITY. — Ml'.  C.   M. 

Mead's  claim  has  paid  well  this  season,  and 
he  has  just  completed  a  ditch,  of  1,200  in. 
capacity,  conveying  water  from  the  East 
Fork  to  his  diggings  at  the  month  of  Italian 
Gulch. . .  .Mining  is  being  vigorously  prose- 
cuted on  Little  Mule  Creek.  Several  com- 
panies are  at  work. . . .  Wheedon,  Van  Matre 
&  Co.  have  started  in  at  the  lower  end  of 
the  bar  in  which  the  rich  prospects  were 
found,  and  are  bringing  up  a  drain  ditch 
that  will  enable  them  to  work  the  creek  to 
the  best  advantage ....  The  Buckeye  boys 
are  busy. 

Bed  Hill. — Lorenz  &  Jacobs  cleaned 
up  last  week,  after  a  run  of  three  weeks, 
with  three  men,  the  sum  of  $3,200.  There 
is  plenty  of  such  ground,  not  only  at  Bed 
Hill,  but  in  other  parts  of  the  county. 
What  is  needed  is  more  water  and  men  de- 
termined to  work. 

Douglass  City  correspondence  of  same: 
On  the  west  side  of  Weaver  Creek,  Hinds, 
Swift  &  Dixon  are  working  the  old  aband- 
oned claim  ofFlynn  &  Sudworth,  with  good 
results.  The  gold  is  light  and  flaky,  and 
could  not  be  saved  by  the  old  process.  The 
boys  have  their  claim  rigged  up  with  all 
the  appliances  for  mining — hydraulic,  res- 
ervoir and  under-current.  Tbey  saved 
about  one-eighth  of  their  gold  in  the  under- 
current, at  the  first  clean  up,  yet  found 
that  some  had  passed  over  the  screen  and 
settled  in  the  boxes  below. 

On  Smith's  Flat  Paulson  &  Co.  made  a 
clean  up,  expecting  little,  aud  were  agree- 
ably surprised  to  find  $1,100  in  the  flume. 
Smith's  Flat  has  "  seen  its  best  days."  All 
the  claims  but  two  have  passed  into  the 
hands  of  Portuguese,  and  are  pretty  well 
worked  out. 

There  are  but  two  claims  running  on- 
Union  Hill  -McWilliams  Bros.,  and  our 
own.  The  McWilliams  boys  expect  to  av- 
erage $1,000  a  month  during  the  mining 
season. 

TUOLUMNE    COUNTY. 

The  sixth  trial  of  the  Table  Mountain 
Tunnel  case,  commenced  in  1861,  has  ended 
without  result,  the  jury  failing  to  agree. 
The  Democrat  says:  The  costs  incurred  have 
been  enormous,  and  probably  exceed  the 
value  of  the  ground  in  dispute.  In  the 
meantime  the  tunnel,  some  4,500  it.  in  length 


in  Table  Mountain,  has  gone  to  decay,  the 
tinii'  rs  have  rotted  away,  and  it  has  caved 
in  many  places,  raining  it  For  fntm 

T    than  any    Other 

mining  suit  ever  instituted  in    this  county, 

and  its  Anal  termination  will  be  hailed  with 

ion   by  court,    counsel    and    wit- 

I 

YUBA  c  >r\ry. 
Marysville    i    leal,  April  1st: 

mi.  —  We  understand  that 

tin-  ownersof  the  Jefferson  mine,  at  Brown's 
Valley,  have  resolved  to  suspend  opera- 
tious,  the  mine  being  considered  us  worked 
out.  The  stopping  uf  the  pump  has  neces- 
sitated a  larger  pump  in  the  Pennsylvania. 
Same  of  3d: 

Tin:  Pennsylvania.  —  Notwithstanding 
the  82  assessment,  the  mine  has  rich  rock, 
and  there  is  every  prospect  of  better  snc- 
'ter  the  introduction  of  the  new  10- 
inch  pump.  Tlio  mill  ran  less  than  ft  third 
of  last  month,  aud  about  §2,000  were  real- 
ized. 

A  Dividend. — We  are  told  that  the  Jef- 
ferson mine  which  closed  up  on  tho  31st, 
declared  a  dividend  of  §15. 
ARIZONA. 
Prescott  3Iine>;  March '20th  : 
Bn;  Be*.;. — Mining  items  are  scarce  this 
week.  We  have  reports  but  from  two 
samps — Big  Bug  and  Lower  Lynx  Creek. 
At  the  first  named  place,  the  companies  at 
work  in  the  old  Mexican  Gulch,  have  been 
doing  well.  We  are  informed  by  a  man 
who  has  worked  for  oue  of  the  compauies, 
and  who  came  to  town  this  week,  that  on 
an  average  the  diggings  have  paid  about 
§8  a  day  to  the  man.  They  are  now  sluic- 
ing at  the  lower  end  of  the.  gulch,  where 
they  frequently  fiud,  on  the  bedrock, 
pieces  of  very  rich  quartz.  A  short  time 
ago  they  found  a  piece  of  gold  quartz  that 
weighed  §12.  The  heaviest  gold  and  rich- 
est pieces  of  quartz  are  found  in  a  streak 
or  stratum  of  blue  gravel.  The  compa- 
nies estimate  that  it  will,  tike  them  three 
years  to  work  out  the  gulch. 

Lrxx  Creek. — The  news  from  Lynx 
Creek  was  furnished  us  by  Capt.  Shoupe, 
and  is  to  the  effect  that  his  own  claim  and 
the  claims  of  Jackson,  Lovejoy  &  Co.,  were 
paying  exceedingly  well.  Jackson  &  Co. 
had  not  cleaned  up  when  he  left,  but  Mr. 
Lovejoy  informed  him  that  the  bottoms  of 
the  sluices  were  perfectly  yellow  with  gold. 
Mr.  Suoupe's  own  claim  has  paid  about 
§10  per  day  to  the  hand.  A  piece  weigh- 
ing J6  had  been  found,  was  brought  to 
town  by  him  and  presented  to  Major 
Cleiideniu. 

WlCKENBOEO. — From  parties  who  arrived 
here  recently,  we  learn  that  Messrs.  Keese 
i  Krause  were  enlarging  their  mill-house 
aud  placing  a  new  5-stamp  battery  along- 
side the  old  one.  The  Vulture  Go's  20- 
stanip  mill  was  working  away,  and  as  usual, 
paying. 

Home  25  or  30  Mexicans  are  workiDg  the 
old  placers  at  Weaver,  and  a  party  of  Amer- 
icans are  engaged  in  sinking  a  shaft  on  a 
bar  in  Antelope  Creek. 

Sterling. — The  latest  news  from  San 
Francisco  regarding  the  intended  opera- 
tions of  the  Sterling  Mining  Co. ,  is  to  the 
effect  that  §100,000  of  the  capital  had  been 
paid  up;  that  Mr.  Borger  was  coming  back 
to  take  charge  of  the  chlorination  depart- 
ment, aud  that  a  new  general  Superintend- 
ent would  be  sent  out. 

IDAHO. 

Silver  City  Tidal  Wave,  March  30th  : 

The  Baxter  boys  have  finished  running 
their  200-foot  level  and  are  again  sinking. 
They  propose  to  commence  stoping  in  three 
levels  in  the  spring— one  at  100,  one  at  200, 
and  oue  at  300  feet.  The  mine  maintains 
its  richness  and  size  admirably  as  they  go 
down. 

The  Rising  Star  mine  and  mill,  under 
Capt.  Halt's  mauagemeut,  continues  to  pan 
out  beautifully. 

Shep.  Osborn,  while  encamped  near  Car- 
son Baneh  a  short  time  since,  discovered  a 
bed  of  what  is  pronounced  by  the  black- 
smiths very  good  coal,  about  12  miles  from 
here  in  the  foot-hills,  bordering  Snake 
River  Valley.  The  deposit  is  twelve  feet 
thick,  and  has  the  appearance  of  being  ex- 
tensive. 

Stepping  into  Blake  &  Co's  assay  office 
on  Thursday  evening  just  as  they  were  fin- 
ishing up  their  day's  work  of  melting  and 
assaying,  we  took  note  of  the  figures  on 
four  large  silver  bars,  yet  warm  from  hav- 
ing beeu  tried  in  the  furnace  and  not 
found  wanting,  and  ascertained  the  assay 
value  to  be  §8,529.05-,  besides  one  bar  that 
was  not  stamped,  which  would  raise  the 
amount  to  nearly  §10,000. 

MONTANA. 

Helena  Herald,  March  8th :  The  reported 
discoveries  of  rich  gold  bars  of  Gold  Creek, 
which  we  published  last  week,  is  confirmed 
by  several  parties   who  arrived  in  this  city 


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from  that  vicinity  recently.  They  report 
thai  bar  diggings  of  considerable  extent 
and  richness  b  ive  b  erj  found  there,  which 
baa  I:  id  the  effect  to  inspire  those  inter- 
ested with  the  greatest  confidence. 

A  correspondent  sends  us  a  description 
of  the  "  Whitlatch  Park''  mine  and  its  pre- 
sent position,  which  we  condense  as  fol- 
lows :  It  is  about  four  miles  from  Helena, 
and  is  owned  by  Messrs.  Whitlatch  and 
Walker.  Ir  includes  320  foot ;  two  inclines, 
each  2::o  feet  in  depth  on  the  lode,  a  shaft 
70  .feet  deep,  and  a  cross-cut  connecting 
the  bottom  of  the  inclines.  Tho  vein  at 
the  surface  is  20  inches  thick  ;  at  tho  bot- 
tom, 7  feet.  About  1,000  tons  of  ore  is  out 
and  on  the  surface.  Some  400  tons  has 
been  crushed  in  an  imperfect  mill,  aud 
averaged  over  §00  to  the  ton.  The  "Phil- 
adelphia Enterprise"  claim,  on  the  same 
lode,  which  has  a  30-etamp  mill,  cleared 
up  during  1808  one  million  one  thousand 
live  hundred  dollars.  The  stratum  of  de- 
composed rock  underlying  the  "Park"  is 
very  rich.  Mr.  Whitlatch  obtained  §05 
from  four  pounds  of  it  pulverized  in  a 
mortar  ;  there  is,  however,  not  more  than 
one  ton  of  this  very  rich  rock  to  a  thousand 
of  the  average  ore. 

NEVADA. 

uirarsoLDT. 

Register,  March  27th  : 

Another  Quartz  Mill. — Recent  devel- 
opments on  the  Sixty-nine  ledge  are  favor- 
able. Arrangements  are  being  made  for 
reduction  works  of  a  capacity  to  crush  and 
amalgamate  ten  tons  a  day. 

Work  on  the  Seminole  is  being  prosecu- 
ted day  and  uight.  The  present  length  of 
the  tunnel,  from  the  point  where  ground 
was  first  broken,  is  almost  340  feet. 

Tiie  Evening  Star. — Wo  learn  from 
Fred.  Wright,  of  Oreana,  that  work  will 
be  commenced  immediately  on  the  Evening 
Star  mine. 

The  Silver'Mining  Co.  are  about  to  in- 
crease the  capacity  of  their  mill  sufficiently 
to  enable  them  to  crush  20  tons  of  ore 
daily. 

Work  has  been  resumed  on  the  Tallulah 
ledge,  in  Dun  Glen  district. 

Winnemucca  correspondence,  Gold  Bill 
News: 

Pride  op  the  Mountain. — Four  years 
ago  Buck  &  Kunkle  began  work.  They 
have  shipped  30  tons  of  ore.,  and  are  now 
hauling  to  the  depot  their  second  shipment 
of  70  tons.  Horu  silver  is  plentifully 
spattered  throughout  the  ore,  and  rich, 
black  sulphurets  abound.  Ou  the  same 
lode,  another  company  have  in  their  incline, 
down  about  60  feet,  a  fine  looking  lode,'two 
feet  thick,  full  of  excellent  ore.  Two  other 
companies  are  just  starting  in,  and  we  have 
every  prospect  of  being  a  busy  camp  this 
summer.  We  don't  fool  with  anybody's 
mill,  but  send  our  ores  to  Swansea,  where 
we  get  their  full  value. 

Battle  Mountain  is  still  giving  out  bul- 
lion at  the  rate  of  §200  per  ton.  The  Little 
Giant  lode  don't  appear  to  stop  in  the  orig- 
inal claim,  for  the'  extensions  are  turning 
out  fine  ore. 

Golconda. — Negus  is  working  away  with 
an  average  result  of  §50  per  ton.  He  has  a 
three-foot  vein  at  the  present  level. 

Unionville. — Fall  &  Co.  and  the  Con- 
solidated Co.  are  taking  out  fine  ore.  The 
ore  worked  at  the  Consolidated  Co's  mill, 
report  says,  works  about  §48  per  ton,  and 
the  tailings  assay  §100.  Fall  &  Co's  mill  is 
said  to  be  working  out  §30  per  ton  from 
the  same  class  of  ore. 

Alpha. — The  owners  have  a  shaft  down 
200  feet,  and  a  lode  of  mineral  10  and  12 
feet  thick  all  the  way  down.  A  tunnel  is 
now  being  run  to  connect  with  the  bottom 
of  the  shaft.  This  tunne!  runs  on  the  lode 
most  of  the  way,  and  is  designed  for  a  work- 
ing level.  Five  feet  of  the  vein  ..will  pay 
§150  per  ton.  The  owners  are  going  to 
take  out  this  rich  strike,  and  ship  it  to  Eu- 
rope. 

The  Grant  is  an  old  mine  under  a  new 
name.  This  winter  they  started  in,  drift- 
ing from  the  bottom  of  their  shaft,  and  in  a 
short  time  cut  a  body  of  ore  that  astonished 
the  natives.  It  is  rich.  A  short  time  ago 
one  of  the  owners  took  a  notion  to  visit  his 
old  home,  and  just  to  show  the  "suckers  " 
what  kind  of  stuff  grew  out  in  this  country, 
he  took  a  hand-saw  and  sawed  off  a  chunk 
of  ruby  silver.  I  am  told  that  the  owners 
challenge  the  State  for  the  production  of  a 
specimen  equal  to  one  they  will  briDg  from 
the  Grant. 

The  Sheba  is  again  to  wake  up,  after  a 
sleep  of  over  four  years.  Joe  Organ  has 
leased  it,  and  begins  operations  immedi- 
ately. 

K15ESE  BIVKE. 

Austin  Reveille,  March  31st : 

Mill  to  ee  Opened.  — We  learned  this 
afternoon  from  Mr.  Curtis,  the  Superintend- 
ent of  the  company,  that  the  Manhattan 
mill  would  be  opened  to-morrow  morning. 


Tier,   is  a  large  supply  of  stunning  ore  on  I 
hand,  and  more  coming. 

Pinto  is  the  name  proposed  for  the  new 
district  taken  off' from  Eureka.  It  is  aboul 
75  miles  east  of  Austin,  The  ore  is  found 
m  isolated  deposits,  as  in  White  Pine.  Lo- 
oations  may  be  made  by  the  square,  as  well 
as  by  linear  measurement  on  the  vein.  As- 
says of  rock  show  from  §100  to  §0U0  per 
ton. 

Belmont  Cliampvm, March  27th  : 

We  loam  that  tho  mill  of  the  Silver  Peak 
and  Bed  Mountain  Co.  is  working  steadily, 
with  good  results.  Laborers  are  very 
scarce  in  the  district,  but  tho  company 
have  2,000  tons  of  rich  ore  on  their  dumps, 
and  the  mill  will  not  be  allowed  to  stop. 

The  rich  ledges  of  Reveille  are  begiuuing 
to  attract  the  attention  of  prospectors.  Six 
weeks  ago  there  were  not  a  dozen  men  in 
the  camp,  while  at  the  present  time  there 
are  from  80  to  100.  N.  Brobant,  an  old 
resident  of  tho  district,  brought  into  Bel- 
mont, last  week,  a  small  lot  of  bullion, 
worth  §487,  the  result  of  six  days'  run  of 
eight  hours  a  day,  of  a  small  arastra,  driven 
by  horse  power,  on  ore  from  the  Green 
Gage  and  Pearl  ledges.  The  ore  from 
these  ledges  pays,  by  the  wet  process,  §200 
per  ton.  Barnes  &  Co.,  Capt.  Baker  k  Co., 
Hammond  &  Co. .George  Nichols,  H.  L. 
Hawes  aud  Babb  &  Co.  are  busily  at  work 
taking  out  very  rich  ore. 

At  the  Enterprise  mine,  there  is  now  a 
considerable  amount  of  ore  upon  the  dumps, 
which  will  work  not  less  than  §300  per  ton. 
There  are  but  600  feet  in  this  claim  and 
Alexander  MeKenzie  owns  a  controlling  in- 
terest. 

Sale  op  the  Arizona  Mine. — We  are  in- 
formed that  Len  Martin  has  sold  his  Ari- 
zona mine,  in  this  district,  to  James  Stew- 
art and  Alexander  Kennedy.  The  gentle- 
men who  have  purchased  this  mine  went  to 
White  Pine  some  months  since,  located 
ground,  and  have  sold  a  portion  of  their 
claims,  bought  the  above  mine,  and  will 
immediately  commence  the  development  of 
it. 

WASHOE. 

[  In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  por- 
tion of  this  paper  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.  ] 

Territorial  Enterprise,  March  3d  : 

Flowery. — There  will  be  much  pros- 
pecting in  Flowery  and  in  the  range  of  the 
Occidental  mine  northward  this  spring. 
Miners  will  look  for  chimneys  along  the 
croppings;  not,  as  in  1860,  run  tunnels 
one  to  two  thousand  feet  to  begin  with. 

C.  Wiegand,  assayer,  writes  that  he  sus- 
pects the  rumor  of  the  Empire  City  strike, 
(east  of  Carson,)  is  unfounded;  and  that 
the  discoverer  was  tricked  by  some  prac- 
tical joker  who  thrust  a  piece  of  gold  ore 
into  the  forge  where  he  did  the  burning. 

Same  of  March  31st : 

Savage. — The  body  of  ore  struck  in  the 
North  Potosi  chimney  is  one  of  the  finest 
ever  found  iu  ttie  mine. 

Yellow  Jacket. — A  fine  body  of  ore 
was  struck  day  before  yesterday  in  this 
mine,  on  the  800-foot  level. 

Same  of  April  1st : 

We  were  yesterday  shown  some  beauti- 
ful specimens  of  copper,  from  the  Wheeler 
mine,  Pine  Grove.  The  specimens  contain 
a  large  per  cent,  of  gold.  Besides  the 
copper  specimens,  we  were  shown  from  the 
same  mine  a  piece  of  quartz  literally  filled 
with  free  gold. 

Cole. — The  company  are  having  a  lot  of 
ore  reduced  at  the  Summit  mill.  It  is  be- 
ing worked  through  one  of  S.  Howland's 
patent  grinders. 

Sacramento  Co. — The  Sacramento  Co. 
are  again  at  work.  Their  ore  is  being 
crushed  at  the  Summit  mill. 

April  2d  : 

Chollar-Potosi. — The  drift  at  the  1,240- 
foot  level  has  penetrated  about  170  feet 
from  the  incline.  The  rock  is  not  quite  so 
hard. 

Same  of  3d  : 

Sierra  Nevada. — The  Sierra  Nevada  Co. 
yesterday  cleaned  up  80  pounds  of  retorted 
gold  bullion,  worth  about  §15,000.  This 
yield  was  the  result  of  a  run  of  14% 
days.  The  yield  for  the  present  mouth 
has  been  over  §20,000.  The  works  will  be 
shut  down  for  some  four  or  five  days  in 
order  to  mend  the  boiler. 

Ophir. — The  Ophir  Co.  are  making  good 
progress  with  their  drift  to  the  westward 
from  the  bottom  of  their  shaft.  The  rock 
encountered  is  becoming  softer  aud  more 
moist. 

Yellow  Jacket.  —  The  body  of  ore 
struck  on  the  800-foot  level  is  even  more  ex- 
tensive than  was  at  first  expected,  and  as- 
says from  §80  to  §900  per  ton. 

Gould  and  Curry. — The  shaft  was 
freed  from  water  last  evening,  when  sink- 
ing was  resumed. 

Same  of  4th  : 

The  American  Mine,  the  next  south  of 


the  Overman,  will  on  Monday  or   Tuesday, 
begin  taking  out  ore  for  milling. 

Hale  A-  Noecross. — The  shaft  of  the  old 
works  has  been  retimbered  to  the  300-foot 
level,  aud  this  week  they  will  begin  the 
work  of  taking  out  ore  on  this  level.  At 
present  about  34  tous  of  ore  per  day,  that 
will  pay  $30  per  ton,  are  being  extracted 
on  tho  175-foot  level. 

Occidental. — A  Virginia  telegram  of 
April  5th,  says  :  This  morning  the  Occi- 
dental struck-  very  rich  ore  in  the  bottom 
of  the  winze,  140  feet  below  the  floor  of 
the  upper  tunnel,  aud  35  feet  below  the 
water  level. 

NEW  MEXICO. 
The  White  Pine  Veirs  of  March  20th, 
says:  "It  is  said  a  silver  mine  has  been 
discovered  in  San  Andres  canon,  near  La 
Mesilla,  New  Mexico,  with  a  ledge  50  feet 
wide,  that  can  be  traced  for  miles,  and  that 
pays  §1,700  per  ton,  with  very  poor  work 
ing  We  will  believe  it  wheu  the  min  e 
furnishes  as  much  silver  as  does  the  Eber- 
hardt." 

OREGON. 
Dalles  Mountaineer,  March  19th  :  Letter 
from  Canon  City  :  During  the  late  fine 
weather  prospecting  has  been  going  on 
here  briskly.  Captain  Borland  has  struck 
a  good  prospect  a  mile  above  town  in  tho 
bank  ot  Canon  Creek.  He  gets  one  dollar 
to  the  pan  and  has  not  found  bed-rock. 
Berry  Bros.  &  Co.  have  struck  a  good  pros- 
pect on  the  upper  end  of  the  Penfield  Mill 
Flat  Claims. 

John  Campbell's  bed-rock  flume  is- nearly 
completed.  Campbell's  claims  are  thought 
to  be  the  best  on  the  Creek,  and  in  a  short 
time  he  will  be  taking  out  plenty  of  money. 
The  Prairie  Diggings'  quartz  mill  is  be- 
ing pushed  ahead  rapidly  to  completion. 
WASHINGTON. 
A  correspondent,  of  the  S.  F.  Bulletin., 
March  31st:  For  several  years  gold  has 
been  known  to  exist  in  the  Black  Hills, 
some  twelve  miles  west  of  Olympia,  but  it 
has  been  believed  not  in  sufficient  quanti- 
ties to  pay  for  working.  For  some  two 
months  past  an  old  and  experienced  placer 
miner,  known  by  the  name  of  "Texas," 
has  been  prospecting  the  Hills,  and  he  has 
recently  demonstrated  to  a  party  of  gentle- 
men who  visited  his  camp  that  from  §3  to 
§5  per  day  can  be  Made  by  an  ordinarily 
industrious  man  with  either  the  sluice  or 
cradle.  The  gold  region  is  extensive,  and 
several  thousand  men  can  find  employ- 
ment. ' '  Texas  "  reports  finding  gold-bear- 
ing quartz,  but  its  richness  has  not  yet 
been  tested. 

WYOMING. 
New  Gold  Discoveries. — A  rumor  was 
current  in  Cheyenne  on  the  15th  ult.,  that 
rich  gold  discoveries  had  been  made  ou 
Green  River,  about  200  miles  below  tho 
railroad  crossing  of  that  stream.  It  is  also 
stated  that  the  remains  of  men  and  horses, 
apparently  a  party  of  prospectors,  were 
found  in  the  locality  of  the  reputed  gold 
fields. 


Steam  Jets  to  Clear  a  Vessel  from 
Water.— A  correspondent  of  the  London 
Times  proposes  to  lift  water  from  the  hold 
of  a  vessel  by  means  of  steam  jets,  supplied 
from  the  boiler.  The  idea  is  a  good  one ; 
but  is  not  new,  as  the  Times  might  readily 
have  learned  by  consulting  the  back  num- 
bers of  this  paper,  in  the  columns  of  which 
it  was  fully  described  some  two  years  ago, 
as  "The  American  Steam  Syphon  Pump. " 
Such  an  arrangement  would  be  easily  and 
simply  available  in  case  of  the  shipping  of 
a  heavy  sea,  or  when  any  other  extraordi- 
nary surplus  of  water  was  to  be  got  rid  of. 
In  such  case,  the  engine  might  be  for  the 
time  disabled;  and  pumps  to  be  worked  by 
it  would  of  course  be  useless.  The  jet  would 
be  fully  capable  of  accomplishing  the  work 
at  once,  being  always  ready  for  work  as 
long  as  the  fires  are  kept  up. 


Gold  Nuggets. — Some  very  large  nug- 
gets of  gold  have  recently  been  found  in 
Australia.  At  Gymple,  in  Queensland,  a 
700-ounce  nugget  was  taken  out  of  the 
Golden  Bar  claim.  At  Berlin,  near  Ingle- 
wood,  one  man  obtained,  in  a  couple  of 
days,  480  ounces  of  gold,  comprising  oue 
nugget  \>i  286  ounces,  and  a  number  of 
smaller  ones.  At  the  same  field  two  nug- 
gets, weighing  respectively  225  ounces  and 
175  ounces,  have  also  been  discovered. 


Seventeen  thousand  men  aud  sixty 
dredging  machines  do  the  work  on  the 
Suez  Canal. 

The  reports  of  the  discovery  of  valuable 
diamonds  at  Cape  Good  Hope  are  con- 
firmed. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

P.  S. .,  Antioch. — The  word  Pampas  means 
the  same  as  the  Spanish  word  llanos,  as 
applied  to  a  plain  or  flat  country.  The 
the  -word  Pampas  is  derived  from,  an  In- 
dian, .which  to  the  Quichue  language 
possesses  exactly  the  same  meaning. 

AgricotjA,  Visalia.  —From  the  days  of  Cato 
the  Censor  to  the  present  time,  in  Euro- 
pean countries,  those  lands  have  ranked 
highest  in  value  that  were  under  vini- 
culture, and  second  on  the  list  stood  ozier 
beds.  No  civilized  State  in  the  world 
possesses  more  faeilitiesand  inducements 
for  the  cultivation  of  both  than  Califor- 
nia. 

PocoTiLiiO. — Why  do  you  write  anony- 
mously ?  If  the  newly  enacted  Nevada 
law  legalizing  conveyances  by  minors, — 
which  you  say  was  "  specially  passed  to 
fit  McCanley's  case," — can  be  shown  to 
be  ex  post  facto,  the  chances  are  that  the 
"honest  minor"  may  gain  his  case. 

Communications  on  a  "  New  Method  of 
Treating  Sulphuret  Ores,"  by  M.  R. 
Jeffards  of  Chicago,  (  a  Montana  miner), 
and  on  the  "Amalgamation  of  Silver  ores 
without  Boasting,"  by  Charles  H.  Aaron, 
and  some  Pacific  Railroad  notes  from 
W.  H.  M. ,  will  receive  attention  in  our 
next  issue.  '    • 


Cadwalader's  Map  of  White  Pine 
Range  and  Distkict. — Bancroft  &  Co. 
have  just  issued  their  long  promised  map 
of  the  White  Pine  Eange  and  of  White  Pine 
District ;  the  former  showing  the  connec- 
tion of  the  district  with  the  railroad  at 
Elko,  in  a  strip  of  land  seventy  miles  wide 
and  extending  about  seventy-five  miles 
south  of  White  Pine,  as  far  as  Grant  Dis- 
trict ;  the  latter  showing  about  a  third  of 
White  Pine  District  proper,  on  a  scale  of 
four  inches  to  the  mile.  This  scale  has  en- 
abled the  compiler  to  get  in  ah  immense 
number  of  details,  embracing  three  or  four 
hundred  of  the  principal  mines — out  of  the 
three]  thousand,  which  include  an  unknown 
proportion  more  properly  designated  as 
"wild-cat."  The  topography  of  this  map 
is  not  so  good,  or  easily  comprehended,  as 
that  of  some  of  the  previously  issued  maps, 
but  the  quantity  of  information  conveyed 
more  than  makes  up  for  its  pictorial  de- 
ficiency. All  mines,  mills,  roads,  brick- 
yards, reservoirs,  surveys,  etc.,  are  repre- 
sented. Gen.  Cadwalader,  the  convpiler,  is 
the  father  of  the  Pacific  Bailroad  engineer 
of  the  same  name.  The  map  seems  to  have 
been  drawn  on  transfer  paper,  and  litho- 
graphed from  that. 

Aecompauying  the  map  is  a  guide  of 
thirty-one  pages,  in  the  getting  up  of  which 
Dr.  DeGroot's  able  assistance  is  made  man- 
ifest.    The  price  is  81.50. 


The  Copper  Trade. 

The  great  depreciation  iu  the  value  of 
copper,  for  the  last  five  years,  has  nearly 
ruined  the  copper  mining  iuterests  of  Lake 
Superior,  and  put  a  complete  stop  to  that 
branch  of  business  in  California.  The 
large  amount  of  capital  invested  in  the 
former  locality,  however,  has  been  suffi- 
cient to  warrant  the  initiation  of  active 
efforts  to  bring  about  such  legislation  as 
shall  so  enhance  the  value  of  copper  as  to 
make  the  working  of  those  mines  once  more 
profitable.  These  efforts  have  finally  cul- 
minated in  success,  and  we  have  now  a 
Copper  Bill,  which  has  become  a  law,  over 
the  President's  veto,  by  which  some  of  the 
more  productive  mines  of  Lake  Superior 
can  be  worked  to  a  profit,  but  which  does 
not  afford  sufficient  protection  to  enable 
the  reopening  of  the  less  productive  ones, 
or  any  of  the  mines  in  this  State.  The 
Eastern  papers  characterize  the  Bill  as  a 
swindle,  from  the  fact  that  its  provisions 
will  enable  only  three  or  four  of  the  best 
of  the  mines,  as  ,  stated  above,  to  resume 
operations,  the  produce  of  which  will  fur- 
nish but  a  mere  moiety  of  the  copper  re- 
quired by  our  commercial  interests;  while 
the  great  bulk  of  that  metal  must  still  be 
imported  at  rates  which  cannot  fail  to  prove 
a  serious  detriment  to  the  ship-building  in- 
terest of  the  coast,  which  is  already  pros- 
trated by  over-taxation  and  other  draw- 
backs, growing  out  of  the  late  war.  If  the 
above  statement  is  correct,  which  appears 
to  be  the  case,  the  people  at  large  are  to  be 
severely  taxed  for  the  benefit  of  a  few 
greedy  stock-speculators  in  Boston  and  at 
Lake  Superior.  California  will  derive  no 
benefit  whatever,  from  the  bill,  either  in 
the  way  of  plunder  or  legitimate  gniu,  al- 
though her  representatives  were  a  unit  in 
its  favor — so  voting,  no  doubt  without  a 
proper  understanding  of  its  effects. 

It  is  perhaps  to  be  regretted  that  legis- 
lative action  in  this  direction  should  have 
been  taken  at  this  time,  as  there  is  good 
reason  for  believing  that  the  natural  course 
of  trade  itself  would  soon  have  set  this 
matter  right.  The  great  increase  in  the 
production  of  copper,  for  the  last  few 
years,  which  has  led  to  a  corresponding  re- 
duction in  price,  has  been  mainly  due  to  a 
large  supply  from  rich  superficial  ores  in 
Chili — which  country  has  furnished  more 
than  half  the  world's  supply  for  the  eight 
years  past.  This  supply  being  chiefly  from 
superficial  ores,  is  already  beginning  to  fall 
off,  and  in  all  probability  will  still  farther 
decrease.  The  production  in  England  has 
also  been  constantly  decreasing  for  the  last 
ten  years,  while  that  of  Bussia  has  now 
nearly  ceased,  and  most  other  sources  of 
supply,  outside  of  the  United  States,  are 
either  falling  off  or  quite  stationary,  from 
an  exhaustion  or  depreciation  in  the  yield 
of  the  mines. 

Many  writers  have  attributed  the  late 
depression  in  the  price  of  copper  to  a 
growing  decrease  in  its. commercial  use, 
and  point  with  much  confidence  to  the 
lessened  demand  for  copper  sheathing  for 
vessels,  for  casting  bronze  cannon,  and  for 
copper  coinage.  Although  these  state- 
ments are  correct,  other  things,  which 
should  be  taken  into  account,  are  forgot- 
ten. Though  fewer  ships  are  sheathed  with 
copper  than*  formerly,  there  is  nevertheless, 
on  the  whole,  an  increased  demand  for  cop- 
per in  ship-building,  which  is  used  other- 
wise about  ships,  especially  steamers,  the 
construction  of  which  requires  much  more 
copper  for  a  given  tonnage  than  sailing  ves- 
sels. There  are  but  few  bronze  cannon 
cast  now;  but  the  demand  for  that  manu- 
facture has  for  years  been  almost  exclus- 
ively supplied  by  the  remelting  of  old  can- 
non, so  that  that  business  has  drawn  noth- 
ing, comparatively,  from  the  world's 
annual  production.  An  important  and 
quite  new  demand  for  copper  has  sprung 
up  within  a  short  time,  in  the  shape  of 
cartridge  cases    for   breech-loading   guns. 


This  demand  now  averages  many  thousand 
tons  annually.  Copper  used  for  this  pur- 
pose never  finds  its  way  back  again.  There 
is  also  a  growing  increase  in  the  consump- 
tion of  copper  for  railway  purposes, — for 
locomotive  boilers,  tubes,  etc.  This  de- 
mand, of  itself,  more  than  doubles  the  fall- 
ing off  in  any  other  department  of  manu- 
facture. Bussia,  alone,  it  is  estimated, 
requires  2,000  tons  of  copper  annually  for 
this  business—an  important  item  when  the 
total  world's  production  only  reaches  about 
90,000  toDS.  There  are  many  other  direc- 
tions in  which  new  and  increased  demands 
for  copper  are  springing  up. 

Taking  all  these  things  into  considera- 
tion, there  is  no  bad  prospect  ahead  for  the 
copper  business.  During  the  last  few 
years,  since  copper  has  been  so  rapidly  de- 
preciating, everybody  connected  with  its 
manufacture  or  consumption  has  been  aid- 
ing to  keep  the  price  down,  by  a  hand-to- 
mouth  way  of  doing  business,  fearing  to 
keep  any  unnecessary  amount  of  stock  on 
hand  lest  it  should  depreciate  in  price.  The 
stock  of  copper  in  the  world  is  now  very 
small,  and  must  henceforth  be  gradually 
iucreased.  Consumers  and  dealers  are  al- 
ready gaining  confidence,  and  speculators 
are  taking  an  increased  interest  in  this  long- 
neglected  article.  The  time  is  not  far  dis- 
tant, "when,  without  oppressive  legislation, 
the  copper  business,  even  in  California, 
will  again  become  profitable.  The  large 
supplies  of  first-class  ores,  from  this  State, 
which  reached  Europe  just  previous  to  the 
late  unfortunate  crisis  in  the  business,  de- 
servedly attracted  the  attention  of  opera- 
tors there,  and  led  to  the  remark,"  in  one  of 
their  circulars,  by  the  Messrs.  Vivians,  the 
largest  copper  smelters  in  Europe,  that 
"California,  next  to  Chili,  seems  deservedly 
to  attract  most  attention,"  of  any  coprjer- 
producing  country  in  the  world. 

The  Nevada    State   Mineralogist's 
Report. 

At  length  we  have  received  a  copy  of  this 
document,  by  the  hands  of  theBev.  A.  F. 
White,  the  State  Mineralogist  him  self.  So 
many  of  our  Nevada  exchanges  have  been 
findiug  fault  with  it  that  one  would  be  led 
to  believe  Mr.  White  utterly  incompetent. 
We  do  not  find  sufficient  ground  for  all  of 
these  left-handed  notices  in  the  Report— 
which  is  an  octavo  pamphlet  of  ninety-six 
pages  filled  to  the  end  with  facts  pertinent 
to  mining  developments,  and  every  para- 
graph is  original.  Had  Mr.  White  ven- 
tured unwarrantably  into  theories  concern- 
ing the  geological  or  mineral  formations 
observed  by  him,  he  might  have  made  his 
report  more  interesting,  and  laid  himself 
open  to  more  real  occasion  for  attack.  In 
adopting  Richthofen's  lithological  terms,  as 
descriptive  of  the  volcanic  rocks  met  with, 
he  has-embodied  unmeaning  words  to  the 
majority,  but  enabled  others  to  compre- 
hend with  some  degree  of  definiteness  his 
observations  of  the  distribution  of  erup- 
tive matter  in  Nevada.  If,  instead  of  speak- 
ing simply  of  ores  he  had  been  careful  to 
not*  a  little  more  fully  the  exact  minerals 
met  with  at  different  depths,  and  under 
varying  circumstances,  the  report  would 
have  been  more  valuable  both  to  millmen 
and  miners.  Mr.  White  is  a  self-made 
man,  and  of  even  less  pretension  than  his 
merits  warrant. 


California  Type  Foundry. — We  have 
received  the  second  sheet  of  "faces"  man- 
ufactured at  this  establishment,  and  which 
has  j  ust  been  issued  in  a  very  neat  pam- 
phlet form  from  the  press  of  Wade  &  Co., 
411  Clay  street.  Messrs.  Faulkner  &  Son, 
Agents  of  this  Company,  say,  in  their  pre- 
face, that  they  have  cast  over  80,000  pounds 
of  body  type  since  their  establishment  in 
January,  1867.  Their  type  is  now  in  use 
at  nearly  all  the  newspaper  offices  in  this 
eity.  A  sample  of  a  new  'Calfornia  Italic" 
is  given,  which  presents  a  beautiful  ap- 
pearance, and  is  particularly  adapted  to 
blanks,  circulars,  etc.  We  are  pleased  to 
acknowledge  th  is  new  evidence  of  Califor- 
nia progress. 


Permareney  of  Interests  in  the  Mount- 
ain Counties. 

Folloving  closely  on  the  heels  of  the 
late  Lond  Office  decisions  adopting  the 
policy  of  grunting  fee  simple  titles  to  placer 
deposits,  we  find  there  is  leavening  and 
spreading  in  the  semi-agricultural  mining 
counties  a  strong  movement  showing  itself 
with  the  flowers  and  green  growths  of' 
spring,  in  favor  of  permanent  and  settled 
titles  to  such  land  as  is  occupied  and  con- 
sidered most  valuable  at  present  for  agri- 
cultural purposes.  The  signification  of 
this  movement  is  that  there  are  now  many 
people  living  in  those  regions  who  are  con- 
t  int  to  remain  there  ;  that  homes  have  been 
made  which  are  beginning  to  be  worthy  of 
that  permanent  name  in  the  foot-hills ;  that 
"pulling  up  stakes"  is  soon  to  cease  being 
the  rule  and  the  curse  of  the  most  delight- 
ful and  the  most  prolific  region,  in  material 
resources,  of  the  Pacific  coast.  Possessory 
titles  have  been  the  law  ; — good  enough  for 
temporary  purposes,  but  not  satisfying. 
Their  operations  in  mining  is  perhaps  all 
that  would  commonly  be  desired,  but  in 
regard  to  permanent  developments  above 
ground  it  has  evidently  been  bad,  and  it  i3 
time  that  there  should  be  some  change. 
The  destruction  of  all  the  timber  of  the 
foot-hills  is  perhaps  the  greatest  injury 
that  it  has  done,  a  man  not  being  hindered 
from  abandoning  his  location  the  moment 
that  the  timber  is  exhausted,  and  making  a 
fresh  one  to  suit  the  times. 

If  the  status  of  land  titles  is  the  cause  of 
our  otherwise  unaccountably  neglected 
lands  in  the  foot-hills,  what  legislation 
shall  Congress  be  called  upon  to  enact  ? 
In  the  first  place  it  was,  strictly  speaking, 
perhaps  straining  a  point  to  construe  placer 
deposits  as  "  veins."  That  point  should  be 
more  definitely  settled  ;  there  being  no  ob- 
jection to  the  permanent  sale  of  mineral 
lands  urged  by  any  of  our  exchanges,  ex- 
cept the  Calaveras  Chronicle,  that  we  have 
seen. 

It  is  suggested  that  petitions  should  be 
circulated  in  the  mining  counties  asking 
Congress  to  pass  a  law  throwing  all  public 
lands  in  the  mountains  open  for  preemption 
and  sale,  irrespective  of  the  question  of 
their  agricultural  or  mineral  characters — 
which  is  the  bar  in  all  present  proceedings. 
It  has  been  found,  in  the  recent  case  before 
the  Register  and  Beceiver  at  Sacramento, 
calling  for  testimony  iu  regard  to  the  classi- 
fication of  some  30,000  acres  of  unclassified 
land  southeast  of  Auburn,  tbatevery  agricul- 
turist is  placed  in  the  unfavorable  position 
of  sustaining  an  undecidable  lawsuit  before 
obtaining  his  title,  when  in  point  of  fact 
there  is  no  occasion  for  conflict  with  any 
body,  were  the  law  only  left  in  an  open 
enough  shape  to  suit  the  facts. 

Possessory  titles  to  mines  and  lands  are 
conceded  to  be  equally  good  at  present. 
But  the  numerous  advantages  that  would 
accrue  from  permanent  titles,  seem  to  over- 
balance all  objections  that  can  be  stated  to 
any  legislation  in  the  premises,  the  object 
of  which  is  to  facilitate  permanent  settle- 
ment and  developments  of  every  other  kind 
in  the  foothills. 


Specimens  feom  the  Glenwood  Mine, 
El  Dorado  Co.,  have  been  Bhown  to  us  by 
Mr.  S.  P.  Leeds,  which,  besides  being  un- 
usually rich  in  partially  very  perfectly  crys- 
tallized gold,  show  the  accompanying 
quartz  in  that  peculiar  porus  condition 
which  indicates  that  there  was  another  min- 
eral of  a  soluble  character  deposited  in  the 
vein  at  the  same  time  with  its  present  con- 
tents, but  which  was  afterwards  carried 
farther  by  similar  agencies  to  those  which 
filled  the  vein.  Pyrites,  gypsum,  calcspar, 
etc.,  behave  in  that  manner, under  the  pro- 
per conditions.  The  Glenwood  vein  is  14 
feet  wide,  has  a  fluccan  on  each  side,  dips 
to  the  west,  and  is  part  of  a  quartz  forma- 
tion of  similar  character  extending  7  miles. 
The  ore  assays  $13.60,  on  an  average, 
throughout,  and  being  930  to  940  fine.  We 
are  indebted  to  Mr.  W.  Tale,  the  secretary 
and  treasurer,  for  a  copy  of  a  report  of  this 
mine,  which  furnishes  precisely  such  facts 
and  figures  as  mining  managers  ought  al- 
ways to  circulate  freely  amongst  those  who 
are  interested,  or  to  become  interested,  if 
the  intention  is  to  operate  on  an  intelligi- 
ble basis. 


T1c\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


233 


This  Year's   Mechanics'  Institute  Fair. 

"  Forty-nino  and  Sixty-nine,"  Baya  OKI 
Block,  are  California's  most  significant  Jates 
historically.  In  connection  with  tho  facts, 
(already  noticed  by  us, )  that  tho  Mechanics' 
Institute*  of  this  city  is  in  a  position  to 
make  a  success  of  another  industrial  exhi- 
bition— the  greatest  indeed  that  has  yet  taken 
place  under  the  auspices  of  that  institution, 
unless  unforeseen  obstacles  should  operate 
adversely — and  that  such  an  exhibition  has 
been  fully  determined  upon,  additional  cir- 
culars having  just  been  issued  giving  due 
notice  to  local  manufacturers,  we  take  pleas- 
ure in  being  able  to  state  that  steps  are  also 
being  taken  to  connect  with  it  the  prestige 
of  tho  great  railroad  opening  to  which  not 
only  California,  but  tho  Atlantic  States  and 
the  commercial  circles  of  the  entire  world, 
are  looking  forward  with  interest.  A  meet- 
ing is  to  be  held  at  the  Mechanics'  Institute 
building  this  (Saturday)  evening,  for  tho 
purpose  of  devising  a  ijlan  and  making 
suitable  arrangements;  at  which  some  little 
"  spouting "  may  take  place  perhaps,  and 
a  good  working  committeeo  will  be  ap- 
pointed. 

The  Mechanics'  Institute  Fair  of  1869 
will  be  the  San  Francisco  end  of  the  great 
celebration;  and  that  which  is  destined  to 
come  to  pass  will  surely  not  prove  discred- 
itable to  our  State  and  coast.  September 
14t.li  is  the  day  fixed  for  the  opening  of  the 
Exhibition.  By  that  time  the  continental 
road  will  be  in  good  and  safe  running 
order;  and  it  is  also  the  time  fixed  by  the 
Odd  Fellows  of  tho  United  States  for  their 
grand  Annual  Convention,  which  is  to  take 
place  for  1809  in  this  city.  The  East  will 
come  on  a  visit  to  tho  West,  and  there  will 
be  such  a  demonstration  at  once  of  na- 
tional unity,  and  of  fraternity,  as  could 
never  have  taken  place  without  a  War,  and 
without  the  completion  of  a  Continental 
Bailroad. 

Odd  Fellowship  signalizes  its  own  high 
rank  amongst  the  living  forces  of  the  times 
by  thus  recognizing  and  participating 
actively  in  the  spirit  of  Sixty-nine. 


Rkturnkd.— Dr  J.  n.  Palno.  Dentist.  Wadsworth  House, 
Ni.  BS  Hush  street,  between  the  occidental  und  Coanopoll. 
tan  Hotels,  San  Francisco.  lllvlTlrn 


o.  M.  Tatlor,  who  acted  as  audit  a  brief  time  for  this 
paper  In  Washoe,  is  uquested  to  call  at  or  address  this  otlleo 
without  fall. 


Piiotoohafhv.— For  CaBiitn  PnoTomupua,  or  Bnameiod 
r.ir.l..  of  the  very  best  quality,  you  must  so  lothoNBW 
TOBK  OALLEBT,  Noa  25  and  27  Third  street.  San  Fran- 
Cisco.    Rvery  picture  warranted  lo  give  satisfaction. 

iuvl8  6m  u.  F.   IIOU'LAKD. 


Co-Opkbativk  U.sio.t  Stohk.— Tills  is  becoming  one  of  the 
most  useful  Institutions  In  the  elty,  and  the  Mechanic  and 
Laboring  Han  ful'y  appreciate  It,  They  are  now  enabled 
to  buy  their  Groceries  and  Provisions  211  per  cent,  cheaper 
than  ever  before,  and  Ihe  very  best  articles  In  the  market 
The  store  Is  located  at  115  Sutter  street,  Llek  House  Block 
San  Francisco.  6vlS-ium 


H.VIX  KU.LER! 

The  r.rent  Family  .Medicine  of  tile  Age.    Taken  inter 
mil  y,  it  cures 
Dysentoiy,  Ohnlr-ra,  Dlnrrhccn, 

Cranio,  nn.l  Puin  In  the  stomach, 
liowei  Complaints,  Palmers1  tjnllc, 

Liver  Camplnint:  Dyspepsia  nod  Indigestion, 
Sore  Throat.  Sudden  Colds, 
Coughs,  etc.,  Olc. 
I'sed  externally.  It  cures 
Bolls.  Felons.  Cuts. 

Bruises.  Hums.  Scalds. 

uhl  Sores,  Sprains,  Teolhaehe, 
Pain  in  Hie  Face,  Neuralgia, 

ItheuinatlMu,  Frosied  Feet,  etc.,  etc..  etc. 
The   Pain   Killer  Is  sold   by  u'l   Druggists  and  dealers  In 
Fnnillv  Medicines. 

KEDtKUTtlN  .t  I'd  .   nn.l    IMSTF.TrER    .t  SMITH.  San 
Francisco,  Cat.,  General  Wholesale  Agenis.  aplin 


Lexington,  April  3, 1809. 

Df.aji  Sins  : — The  Letters  Patent  have  just  come  to 
hand  For  the  prompt  and  business-like  manner  with 
which  yon  have  put  tho  matter  through,  please  accept 
my  thanks.  Geo.  W.  Teabdst,f. 

To  Dewex  fc  Co..  Publishers  M.  &  S.  Press. 


A  New  Marine  Paint. — A  company  has 
recently  been  formed  in  this  city  for  the 
manufacture  and  sale  of  a  new  paint,  known 
as  the  "  California  Metallic  Marine  Paint." 
This  composition  is  a  California  invention, 
the  patent  for  which  was  obtained  through 
the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Patent 
Agency.  The  composition  is  one  of  a  com- 
pound chemical  character,  quite  different 
from  anything  else  in  use;  and  one  which 
has  already  been  subjected  to  a  thorough 
practical  test.  When  applied  to  vessels 
or  piles,  it  is  said  to  form  an  efficient  pre- 
ventive against  the  ravages  of  the  teredo, 
while  its  use  upon  either  wood,  iron  or 
copper,  upon  vessel's  bottoms,  effectually 
prevents  their  "fouling,"  and  greatly  di- 
minishes the  wear  and  tear  upon  the  same. 
It  is  also  valuable  as  a  preservative  for 
wooden  structures  of  all  kinds,  for  bridges, 
railroad  timbers,  etc.  The  names  of  the 
parties  who  represent  the  company  as  trus- 
tees and  officers,  afford  a  guarantee  that  the 
article  which  they  offer  the  public  is  some- 
thing of  value.  See  advertisement  in  an- 
other column. 


Maurice   Dore  &  Co., 

AUCTION  EEKS. 

THURSDAY. 

THURSDAY MAY  6,  1869, 

At  12  o'clock,  at  Salesroom, 
No.  3»  MONTGOMERY  STKEET, 

Special    Credit    Sale 

—  op  - —  • 

Montgomery  Street  Property, 

By  order  of  the  Trustees  or  the  Montgomery  Street 
Real  Estate  Company. 

We  will  sell  on  the  above  date 
1,000    FEET     FRONTAGE 
ON   MOXTGOHERT, 
BETWEEM  .MARKET  AND  HOWARD  STREETS, 
Which  will  embrace    lit  FINE    CORNERS,  as  follows: 
One  on  Montgomery  and  Market, 
Three  on  Montgomery  and  Jegftle, 
Three  on  Montgomery  unci  Miction, 
One  on  Montgomery  nnd  Minna., 
Four  on  Montgomery  and  A'atomn,  and 
One  on  Montgomery  and  Howard  Street*. 

Montgomery  street,  between  Market  and  Howard,  is  fO 
feet  in  width,  and  will  bu  sewered,  paved  with  Stow  pave- 
ment, curbed  and  sidewaiked. 

TERMS— One-fourih  cash;  one-fourth  in  one  year;  one- 
fourth  In  two  years;  onc-iourih  In  three  years— deferred 
payments  to  bear  interest  at  the  rate  of  ten  percent,  per 
annum,  nayablo  monthly,  and  be  secured  by  mortgage  on 
the  property. 

Diagram  Ontnlo^ues  will  be  ready  in  a  few^lays,  and  can 
be  had  on  application  ai  our  office. 

MAUtlK'E  1IOKM  A-  CO., 

15vlS  lin  AueiloneerK. 


The  "  Go-Ahead  Gold  and  Silveb 
Mining  Company,"  is  the  name  of  a  com- 
pany of  energetic  miners  just  organized, 
with  a  capital  stock  of  $50,000,  for  the  pur- 
pose of  prospecting  and  developing  certain 
placer  mines  in  Mountain  Spring  District, 
Sierra  County,  on  the  road  leading  from 
La  Porte  to  Gibsonville.  There  is  a  gravel 
ridge  sis  or  eight  miles  in  length,  between 
those  places,  which  is  believed,  for  suffi- 
ciently good  reasons,  to  be  very  rich,  but 
the  paying  deposits  are  deep  in,  and  re- 
quire a  systematic  undertaking  of  the 
work. 


Sheffield  Scientific  School 

Of  IT  ale  College,  Sew  Haven,  Conn. 

This  department  of  Yale  College,  instituted  in  1840,  and 
endowed  with  the  National  Land  Grant  In  186(5,  furnishes- 
advanced  instruction  in  Ihe  various  branches  of  Mathe- 
matical, Physical,  and  Natural  Science. 

The  School  is  under  the  direciion  of  the  President  of  tht 
College,  a  Board  of  thirteen  Professors  in  different  special 
tics,  and  six  assistant  instructors. 

Regular  courses  of  study,  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bach- 
elor of  Philosophy,  conferred  by  Yale  College,  are  ar- 
ranged as  follows:  1— CUKMISIllYANn  MlNEKAL  JGV.  2— ClVlL 
I£m.[m-:kilim;  3—  Mkcuanical  Enginkeuing.  &— Mining 
Enginekuing  and  Metallurgy.  6 — Agriculture.  6— Nat 
ural  History  and  Gkology,    and  7— Select  Course. 

Advanced  students  are  also  admitted  to  optional  courses, 
and  if  already  College  graduates,  arc  received  as  c  anim- 
ates for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philosophy. 

Tuition,  S 125  per  year  of  forty  weeks. 

The  Libraries,  Museums,  Laboratories  and  Apparatus, 
accessible  to  students,  are  varied  and  extensive. 

For  copies  of  the  Annual  Circular  and  Report,  lottcrf 
may  be  addressed  to  the  "Secretary  of  the  ShefUcld  Scien- 
title  School,"  New  Haven,  Conn.  13v6-lyl6p 


ILLINOIS 
SILVER  MESINO  COMPANY 

White  Pine  r>isti-ict. 


JAS.  R.  CCTTER, 
E.  U.  SHAW, 


Tra«tec«: 

li.    U.   FREEMAN, 
■IAS.  U.  GAUNISS, 
DAVID  BUSH. 


Tho  Company*  Mine  adjoins  the  celebrated  "Silver 
Glance,"  and  Is  In  close  proximity  to  the  "Argyle,"  and 
other  prominent  minus  of  the  District. 

Prmn  dQvelop*n#nta  already  made,  ihe  Trustees  fceljus- 
tlflod  in  saying  to  their  friends  that  this  is  ono  of  the  best 
opportunities  ever  offered  for  Investment  in  this  State. 

For  the.  purpose  of  further  developing  tho  mine,  the 
Company  has  set  aa'de  a  limited  amount  of  stock,  to  be 
sold  as  a  working  capital,  of  which  they  now  offer  lutlO 
shares,  at  the  nominal  price  of  S3  50  per  share,  unasscjsa- 
ble-tho  entire  proceeds  of  which  will  be  devoted  to  devel- 
oping the  mine. 

The  books  of  the  Company  arc  now  open  for  subscription 
at  the  otucc  of  the  Company,  No.  432  Montgomery  street, 
Room  No.  1,  first  floor.    By  ord  er. 

JAS.  H.  CUTTER,  President 

G.  W.  Stkwart,  Secretary. 

15vl8-fm 


CALIFORNIA. 

Marine   Metallic   Paint. 


This  Composition,  tho  result  of  scientific  and  chemical 
research,  alter  having  u-en  thoroughly  tested  for  the  past 
twelvemonths,  is  now  offered  for  sale  bv  the  "  California 
Marine  1  unit  Co"  Incorporated  March  25,  ISC'J.  The  ex- 
periments to  which  it  has  nenn  submitted,  have  proved 
that  It  Is  one  of  the  most  valuable  discoveries  ot  this  won- 
derful age  ot  invention  It  has  heen  extenslvelv  used  in 
painting  the  bottoms  of  all  kinds  of  saliing  vessels,  .wood. 
iron  and  copper,  and  with  invariable  success.  Wooden 
bottoms,  piles,  etc.,  are  thoroughly  protected  from  the  de- 
struction of  the  Inr'tlo  ntvnlis,  or  sea  worm ;  and  iron  vessels 
eflectually  preserved  from  the  adhesion  of  barnacle* 
grass  and  nil  descriptions  of  zoophytes,  no  injury  what- 
ever resulting  to  the  plates,  as  frequently  occurs  from  the 
use  ot  copper,  and  other  pernieiiuis  paints;  but,  on  the  con- 
trary. Its  known  properties  will  preserve  them. 

By  the  use  of  this  Paint,  coppering  vessels  is  rendered  un- 
necessary; butwhere  a  vessel  has  been  eoppered  it  will  not 
only  keep  It  Irom  fouling,  but  preserve  the  copper  from  the 
ordinary  wear  ana  tear,  amounting  to  1U  per  cent,  per  an- 
num, and  render  it  almost  indestructible 

li  is  also  Invaluable  for  the  preservation  of  all  wooden 
structures,  especially  railroad  timbers,  bridges,  floor  beams 
in  houses,  telegraph  posts,  and  is  a  certain  preventive 
agamst  the  action  ol  the  white  ant  and  comngen  ol  Mexi- 
co, china,  and  India. 

The  company  are  now  prepared  to  supply  all  orders,  and 
enter  into  contracts  for  the  application  of  this  Paint 

Orders  and  communications  in  regard  to  terms,  addressed 
toCapt.  R.  H.  Waterman,  President:  James  Pollock  Su- 
perintendent Dry  Dock;  or  L.  L.  Bullock,  Tide  Land  Com- 
missioner, wiL  receive  prompt  attention. 

B.  H.  WATERMAN, 


JAMES  POLLOCK,      | 
L    L    BULLOCK.        ^Trustees. 
SCOTT  T1DBALL,       | 
TKOS.  A.  TALBKRTJ 

m       „  JOHN  S.  ROLLS,  Secretary. 

San  Francisco,  March  29,  I8ti9.  lo'vlS-lm 


Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


ONE    THOUSAND   SHARES 

—  OF  THE  — 

UNASSESSABLE   STOCK 

—  OF   TUB  — 

Nantucket  Mining  Company 

Arc  offered  lor  sale  at  ONE  DOLLAR  PER  SHARE,  for 
the  purpose  of  raising  a  fund  to  aid  in  the  development  of 
the  mine.  The  mine  is  located  on  TREASURE  HILL,  about 
half  a  mile  west  of  Treasure  City,  adjoining  the  "Salt 
Point  on  the  east.  No  other  issue  of  this  stock  will  be 
offered  at  less  than  $2.50  per  share,  tho  object  being  to  raise 
a  small  fund  for  the  immediate  prosecution  of  the  work. 
The  Trustees,  in  offering  this  stock,  confidently  believe  it 
to  be  ONE  C  F  THE  BEST  INVESTMENTS  in  the  market. 
Subscription  Books  now  open  at  the  office  of  the  Company, 
No.  610  .Montgomery  street.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

W.  H.  BROWN,  President. 

15vl3-lm  H.  B.  CONG  DON,  Secretary. 


CARLOS  O'DOrJNELX'S 

California  Cordial  Tonic, 

— on- 

Wiia'cheiMr^r  Bitters. 

TRADE  Qm    Qt   J)m  MARK. 


This  elegant  preparai  Ion  is  acknowledged  by  all  who  have 
used  it  to  bo  the  most  efficient  rumedy  lor  every  disease,  of 
tho 

STOMACH  AM)  KOWJEX.S, 

Yet  introduced  to  the  notice  of  the  public  Immediately  on 
taking  a  dose  of  It,  the  patient  will  find  a  genial  glow  per- 
vading his  entire  system,  and  its  steady  use  for  a  short 
time  will  be  followed  by  a  healthy  appetite  and  a  good  di- 
gestion, even  in  the  case  of  the  most  confirmed  dyspeptic. 
To  all  who  are  suffering  from 

INDIGESTION, 

DYSPEPSIA, 

DYSENTERY, 

DIAflRIItEA, 

NERVOUS  AFFECTIONS, 

Or  nny  of  the  manifold  troubles  caused  by  a  diseased  acHon 
of  the  stomach,  this  remedy  is  confidently  recommended 
as  a  safe  and  certain  cure. 

N.  B.  JACOBS  Ac  CO.,  Sole  Agents, 
15vlS-3m  4&3  Front  street,  Sji.ii  Francisco. 


W.    T.    GAllllATT, 
City 

BRASS  AND  BELL  FOUNDER 


Cor.  irHsaton  nil d  Fremont  sts.. 

Bit*    rnANClSCO. 

Manufacturer  of  Brass,  zinc,  and  Antl-Frlctlon  or 
Babliet  Metal  Castings, 

CHURCIl  AND  STEAMBOAT 
TAVERl,    ABD   HIHC   BKLI.S    AHD    OOHOS. 

FIRE   ENGINES,     FORCE    AND    LIFT    PUMPS, 

v,?K™"\,''W"ir'  S',,da.  0I1'  wa"r«r,d.  Fiance  Cocks,'  and 
>alM-f  "I  a"  iU-si.-nmi.iiis.  ma,!,-   ami  repaired,     llnsc  and 

all   t,llu-i  Ji.tnls,  Spelter,    s r,   ,„„!   r„w„,r   Bivr la,   Ac. 

Qauec  locks.  Cylinder  Cocks.  Oil  Globes,  Steam  Whistles 

11  VlMt.Y  I    IK    PIPES  AND    MIZIEI.H 
For  Mining  purposes.  Iron  steam  Pipe  fiirnlslie.l  with  Fit- 

tins.  ,*c.    inn ib  .li.ims  of  all  ,i-.„.    Particular  intention 

pnld  to  DlslilU-rv   Work.     Maimloclurer  of    -'Garrett's   Pat. 
tent  Improved  Journal  Metal." 

.  ?S'i!IJ,!,'!S?t  *iifUot  f'00  Pald  for  0LD  BELLS,  HOPPER, 

Aftl)  HKAbS.  ^o  fj*f 


Crucibles. 

The  Patent  Plumbago    Crucible   Co., 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting  Pots,  Portable  Furnaces, 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  tlrc-slanding  Goods, 

lSutteraea  Works.'Loadoa. 

THE    MORGAN    PATENT    CRUCIBLES    have    uniform 

quallly,  never  crack,  withstand  the  greatest  heat  without 

danger;  heals  more  rapidly  Ihnn  any  other;  change  oftom. 

poraturo  has  no  effect  on  ihem;  slnnd  on  the  average  forty 

to  fifty  pou  rings. 

On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agenis, 

A.  8.  ILV1.I.IU1I;  ,t.   CO., 
Ivl8-3m9p  G18  Front  street,  San  Francisco 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill  Company, 

SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 
EstabiishetUfor  the  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD   AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  AND  — 

Every  Variety  of  Sliaftinftr, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 
Sleamtoont   Shafts,   Orunks,    Ploton    nnd    Con- 
necting lEoug,  Ca.r  nnd  Locomotive  A  M«-n 
und  Framen 

—  ALSO  — 

ua.m:m:er,ed    iron 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

A®- Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING  MILb 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention. 

03r*  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.       9vl43m9p 


M".  W.  SPAULDING, 

Saw  Smithing  and  Repairing 

ESTABLISHMENT. 


GILES    H.  Git 


JVMUS   M.    BAVJC1T. 


GRAY  &  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  S  AND  COUNSELORS  AT  LAW, 

In  Bulldlug  of  Pacific  Insurance  Co.,  N.  E.  corner  Cali- 
fornia anc  Leides-dorff  street*, 
27vl6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


To  White  Pine  Owners  and  Others. 

Abstracts  of  Titles  to  Mining  Claims,  Town  Lots  and 
Lands  furnished.  Mines  examined  and  reported  on  by  a 
competent  person  now  residing  in  Treasure  City.  Mining 
Claims,  Town  Lots,  etc.,  bought  nnd  .«o)d  on  commission. 
For  information  apply  lo  ULULKJIaN  &  CO.,  C«5  Wont- 
gomery  street.  15vlS-lm 


N<>».  IT  and  1.9  Fremont  St.,  near  Market* 

MAKUFACIOR1JB  OP 

ISP-A-TJlAJOirSTGr'S 

Patent  Tooth  Circular  Saws. 

They  have  proved  themMelvcn  to   ne  the  mont 
durante  and  economic*..  Sawn  In  the  World. 

EACH  SAW  IS  WARRANTED  IN  EVERY  RESPECT. 

Particular  attention  paid  to  construction  of 

Portable  &  Stationary  Saw  Mills. 

WILLS  FURNISHED  AT  SHORT  NOTICE, 
At  the  lowest  Market  Prices. 


MAGAZINES. 


Harpers 

Atlantic 

Godey 

New  York:  Ledger. 

Blackwood 

Hours  at  Home  — 

Good  Words 

Peterson's 

Arthur 

Lady's  Friend 

Harper's  Weekly., 
Chimney  Corner.. . 
Literary  Album... 

London  Society 

All  the  Year  Round 
London  III.  News.. 


W.  E.  LOOMIS, 
News    Dealer 

AND  STATIONER, 

Southeast  corner  Sansomc  and 

Washington  streets, 

SULLIES  ALL 

■ XASTERK 
JPJERIO  DICALg 

By  the  Year,  Month  or  Nuinher 


HELIOG-RAPHIC 

STEEL   ENORAVING  AND  PRINTING  COMPANY. 
E.  VON  EGLOFFSTEIX,  Snpt., 
133 and  135  West  Twenty-nTih  St.,  New  York. 
Steel  Enqravlnffs  produced  by  an  Improved  Process  at 
one  third  the  umiuI  rates.     Portraits.   Country  Scats,  Illus- 
trated Circulars.   Reuroductions  of  Engravings.  Designs, 
elC  JNO.  VIINGi^T  HltJGINS,  Sole  Agent. 

3vtS-6mI6p  «58  Broadway,  Npw  York. 


Quartz  Mill  Amalgamating 

Plates,  Electro-Plated  with  Fine  Silver;  also  instruc- 
tions in  Gold  and  SIIv.t  Fluting,  on  hard  and  soft  met- 
als, EUKEKA  PLATING  WORKS.  Terms  moderate. 
12t>  Kearny  atrLCt,  between  Post  and  Sutter  sts.  Ivl8  3m 


234 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 


PALIY£ER,  KNOX  &   CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Mos.  1W,  SI,  2a  and  555  FSrst  Slrep.t, 
SAN  FBANCISCO. 

H4HOFACTUEE  ALL  KINDS  Of 

MACHINEKY, 

STEAM   ENGINES   AJTI)   QUARTZ    MJt/LS 

DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

Selt-A.'dljiistine  Piston  Packing, 

Requites  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  aud  never 

gets  slack  or  leaky. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

NEW    (JK1XDF.K    AAi)    AHAL6AMATOB 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

AHALOAMATOIfi  A\D  SEPAKATOK, 

Knox's  Amalgamators, 

WITH    PALJIER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  tor  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
s  tlie  only  Amalgamator  that  has  .stood  the  test  of  se  r.eii 
years'  continual  working. 
Gtenuiiie    White  Iron   Stamo  Shoes  aud    l£lea 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  in  quariz 
mining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  the  improvements, 
either  in  Alining  or  Milling,  we  arc  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
f he  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  rcdnc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  cither  gold  or  silver.  i3vlUqy-tf 


IRA  F.    UANKIN. 


A.    P.    BKAYTON. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  and  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. . 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  large  variety  of  Gear  and  oilier  Patterns,  which, 
Willi  our  superior  tools  and  uppliuuees,  give  us  iaeilities  lor 
doing  first  class  work  uuci|Ualcd  on  the  Pacilic  Uuast- 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 


EOiLiUltS— Higli  and  l<oiv  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    Mill    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing* 

Purnaci- irons  lor  Roasiing  Ores:  Freiberg  barrels; 

Varuey'sand  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Fuus 

and  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  Iron  . 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety; 

Pumping  and    Liuisling  Machinery;  Hansbrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Cauftings  of  every  deacrlptlou,  Ii'on  and  Brass. 


ffc  would  cail  especial  attention  to  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-oil"  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  Pacilic  Coast,  under  license  from  the  rtood- 
nitl'it  Beach  Co.,  liarttord,  Ct.  As  a  simple,  ettective,  yukl 
SAVinc  lust-cUss  Engine,  this  is,  without  doubt,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

Orders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  hrst  class  work,  and  we  intend  to  do  no  other. 

UOJn>l>Al£J>  «fe  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 1S68.      '  isvlfiif 


WILLAMETTE  IROIS  WORKS, 

rUitTLiSB,    UJ1ECO.V. 

Steam    Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  NULLS, 

UINIKG    MACUINERV,     WEOUOHT     IRON     SIIUTTEK 
WORK,  AND  BLACKSMITHINU  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  North-Front  und  E  Htreetet. 

18v13-1y  One  block  north  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

8TOCH.TOS,     CAIL. 

KEEP   &  BARGION, 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

Ctuartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  lions,  Steam 
Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  aud  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

13vl3tf 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

&'<».  125  First  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Castings,  liiyss  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds,  Spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  it  udder  Braces,  Hinges,  ship  and  Steamboat  Kellsatid 
Gongs  of  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  aud  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

03>-  PRICES  MODERATE.  *&g 

J.  P.  GALLAGHER.         J.    H.  WEED  V.  KINGWELL. 

9vl3-ly 


BEN  JAMIN~  ELLIOT, 

No.  493  Brannan  street San  Francisco, 

Manufactures  Foundry  Facings  constantly,  lrom  choice 
Coals.  Bituminous,  pneked  in  light  sacks.  Anthracite  and 
Charcoal  ground  together  or  separate,  packed  in  whole 
or  hail  barrels,  Bluett  Lead,  Coke  ami  Suapstone  ground  to 
order.  Foundry  men  located  far  from  choice  material,  can 
rely  on  haviuy  superior  Faeiims  forwarded  to  order. 
lUvlSqr 


Miners'  Foundry 

—and — 

MACHINE     WORKS 

Nos.  245  to  255  Fiest  Street, 

Sun  Francisco. 

HOWLAND,  ANGELL,  &  CO., 

l'JtVFXIETOXS, 

Manufacturers  of  Machinery  for 


(ICAE'fZ  BULLS. 

SAW  MILLS, 
POWMJEJl  BULLS, 


FLOIIJt  MILLS, 
siUJU  BULLS, 
JPAPJEJB,     MILLS 


Steam  Engines  of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  bf  all  Kinds. 


OIL   WELL  TOOLS, 


HOISTISB   WOKKS 

KOl'K  SililCAKEBS, 


—AND— 


Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass, 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  its 
Branches, 

Shoes  und  men  ofWhl'.e  Iron,  manufactured 
foranil  imported  by  u*  evpi-cse-ly  for  thii,  pur- 
pose, unit  will  litat  25  per  tent,  longer  than  Liiy 
other  made  on  this  count. 

ItusMin  Iron  Screens,  of  any  degree  of  fineness. 
We  are  the  onl.v  innmilacturerH  on  this  coast  09 
the 

HICKS    ENGINE, 
The  most  cunipact,  slniyle  in  construction,  and 

durable,  ot"  any  Lnjfine  in  use. 
W.  H.  HOWLall,  II.  15.  AJISE1L, 

IJVU-qr  CtlillS  PALBIEIS. 


FULTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HlffiCKLEY  &  CO., 

UANUFACTtiRli-KS    Of 

STEAM    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    Flour    an*l    Saw    IlXilLs, 

Muyett'  I'm  proved    fit  team   Pump,  Rrodie'n   Im- 
proved      C'ruwhei*,       T.Z  in!  na      Puiup«f 
ALual^ainnt»rH,  and  nil  kinds 
<><  Klactiluery. 

N.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAfee,  spiebs  &  co., 

BOILER     MAKERS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  jt,  between  Fremont  aud  Bcaie,  San  Francisco. 

Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  with  (.lain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Boilers,  und  Wrought  lion  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription, 

EBydi-uulle  Pipe  sunplird  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or 
derlng,  give  ihequantiiy  of  water  to  be  supplied,  hi  ghtof 
the  fail,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  firm  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  tlic  pipe  and  thickness  of  iron  to 
be  used. 

ISepsiIrw.— Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair wiih  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Klukern  a:id  Miich3ul»tt<j  In  the  In- 
terior.—Tlic  firm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers,  sut  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  .selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  oilier  purposes. 

Plains,  Urawlnau  and  Specification*!,— The  firm 
is  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  und  Specification?,  teceive 
estimates,  and  superlnteud  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  wiio  have  the  ideas,  but  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  sanib  in  form,  by 
midtitiR  Drawings  of  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  praeti  :»1  knowledge  in  the  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  and  intrnduc- 
tion  of  their  inventions.  lvlliif 


UIBI03I    IRON  WORKS, 

©acrfiiiiento. 
WILLIAMS,  BOOT  &  NEILSON, 

STAND  FACTO  HERS  OF 

-*t:ea.m:  engines,  boileks, 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOiLKR  PEEPER  AND  SEDIMENT 
COLLECTOR, 

And  nil  kinds  of  Slinin^  Machinery. 

Also.  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Unnbar'H  Patent  Self- Adjusting  Steam   PUton 

PACKING,  for  new  and  old  Cylinders,  manufactured 

to  order. 

Front  Street,  between  N   and  O  streets, 

14vll  Sacrahkkto  Citv 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 

ETTREKA      EOTJN3>IE,-5r, 


I.IOIIT  ABTD  IIIiTT  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  munulaelured      2ivl6iii- 


JAMES  MACKEN, 

COFFDBRSlvriTBL, 

220   Fremont  St.,  bet.  Blown  rd  «fe  foU«i,. 

Allkinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  In  the  best 
maimer.  Particular  intention  paid  to  StcamhD.it,  tiugai 
House  and  Distillery  work.  , 


&.  T.  PRACY. 
MACHINE    WORKS, 

NOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
letweeu  Main  and  Spear. 

New  and  second  hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOK  SALE. 

Also  one  flrst-chiss   Foisting 

Engine  ;    one  UnriithL 

Engine,  oi  entirely 

new  patlem. 

MAKOFjlCTOnKR  OF 

Latlles,  Urills, 

And   MILL    MAPBINEBV    of 
every  description. 

I»  K  A.  C  Y  »  S 

New  and  Improved 
STEAM     EXCISE 

REGULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  vet  in- 
vented—manufactured  and 
for  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited t«  examine  it 
in  practical   op- 
eration. 

F.  A.  HTTKTIX»TOK»§ 

Shingle  Machines 

on  hand. 

Particular  attention  paid   to 
Repairing. 

1153"  All  work  guaranteed  to  bo  done  in  a  first-class  man- 
ned", aud  at  the  lowest  rates.  12vI7lf 


i!glSS=^ 


txxe:   bisdon 
Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1PG8     Cnpitnl,  Sl,(00,0t'O.      ' 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Benlc  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

SuccocBors  to  Pacific  Mnil  P.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Mcnicia,  CofTcy 

&  Risdon,  and  Dcvoc,  Dinsniorc  A  Co.,  Kan  Francisco. 

Steam  En gi n i-    Builders,  Boiler   JU niters, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRYMEN, 

All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 


S.  F.  Rutt.-rworth, 
Uoyfl  Ti-vis, 
Jus!  Pollock, 
ocn.  HoIIaday, 


Directors: 

Cha-.E.  McLane, 
John  N.  Rtsdon, 
Joseph  Mooie. 


.  ,IOHM  n.  RISDON,  President. 

Josenh  Moore,  Vice  Preslrtelif  und  Siiperintimdeni:  Clin? 
E.  Mel, nne,  'treasuror:  Lewis  R.  Mend,  Secretarv;  l.ewi; 
Cnfloy,  Sunerintendent  Boiler.  Works.  2:tvl7-qy 


Pli03iiix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  EITTEEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Nob.  18  and  ISO  Fremont  «treet>  near  Market, 
Sua  Frnnclseo. 

MANDF^CTUUJiR  OF 

Fire-Proof  Doors  and  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  find  nil  kinds  of  Housesmith  work, 

Bridge,  Prison 

FOK6ING  AND  MAC11INE  WOKE, 

IMPROVED  FIRE-PROOF  SAFES, 

FIEE    AND    BUEGLAE-PEOOF    SAPES, 

Of  a  superior  make.    Sule  manufacturer  of  the  celebrated 

MONITOR    SAFE. 
BANK  VAULTS  AND  SAFES, 

Of  every  description,  made  to   order  at  short  notice.    A 

largestock  of  SAFES  of  all  kinds  coustnntly  on  hand. 
Agency  for  the  ISHAM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  AND  SAFE 
LOCK,  the  only  first  class  Lock  In  the 
lv!7tf  United  States 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING, 
MACHINE       WORKS, 

No.  lO  SterciiHon  street,  near  riot, 

SAX  FRANCISCO. 

Particular  attention  given  lo  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 

Lioiuuy  Engines;  also  all  kinds  of  Wood  Working 

Machinery;  Shaftings,  Bangers,  Pulleys, etc. 

n.ade  to  order;  Screw  Cutting,  Iron 

Planing,  and  ail   kinds   ol   JOB 

WORK  promptly  at. ended  to. 

Agents   Tor    F.    S.    Perkins'    JSnglnc   XiUthc8t 

riuners,  ITpriislit  Drills, 

And   all   kinds  ot   MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also  the  Davis 

Wood  Planer  and  Mitre  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 


CITY  IRON  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
[RON      FOUNDERS, 

Steam    EiiKim'    ISiiIlderH      aud    M ulcers    of   all 
kinds  mi'  Aliichinery, 

6>116nr  No.  28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


STOCK  CERTiFIGATES, 

STOCK  TRANSFER  JOURNALS, 
STOCK  LEDGERS, 

ASSESSMENT   RECEIPTS, 

And  all  oilier  Blanks,  Blank  Books,  etc.,  required  by  Jfin 
ing  and  other  Corporations,  kept  on  hand  or  printed  to 
order  on  short  notice,  at  moderate  prices,  at  lite  ofilccof 
the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Effect  of  Gas  upon  Fobnituke,  &c-  - 
Durirg  the  recent  heaving  o£  the  pas  ques- 
tion before  the  New  York  Board  of  Health, 
fully  reported  in  the  Gaslight  Journal,  Prof. 
Silliman,  who  was  called  to  give  his  testi- 
mony, as  an  expert,  read,  in  the  course  of 
it,  the  following  from  a  recent  article  by 
Dr.  Letheby : 

"  About  15  or  20  years  ago,  when  I  began 
to  inquire  into  this  matter,  I  was  struck 
with  a  circumstance  which  is  now,  as  it  was 
then,  very  remarkable — namely,  that  wher- 
ever gas  is  burnt  continuously,  and  in  large 
quantity,  it  causes  a  rapid  destruction  of 
textile  fabrics,  with  a  very  acid  condition 
of  them.  This  is  notably  so  in  our  public 
libraries,  and  in  warehouses  and  shops.  I 
obtained  so  many  striking  proof  of  this, 
especially  from  the  libraries  of  the  Atken- 
seum  Club  House,  the  London  Institution, 
the  College  of  Surgeons,  and  elsewhere, 
that  I  made  them  the  subject  of  a  special 
report  to  the  authoritias  in  1854,  and  here 
you  will  see  the  specimens  of  covers  of 
books  which  were  furnished  to  me  at  that 
time.  If  you  apply  a  piece  of  the  leather 
to  your  tongue,  you  will  taste  its  acidity, 
and  if  it  be  treated  with  water  or  spirit  of 
wine  and  tested  with  a  solution  of  baryta, 
it  will  be  found  that  the  acid  is  sulphuric 
acid.  These  effects  were  observed  many 
years  ago,  in  the  library  of  the  Athenaanm 
Club  House,  and  they  were  growing  to  be 
so  serious,  that  the  managers  requested  a 
commission  of  chemists,  including  Doctor 
Prout,  Mr.  Aiken  and  others  to  inquire 
into  it,  and  I  have  before  me  a  copy  of  their 
report  on  the  subject.  It  is  to  the  effect 
that  the  mischief  is  clearly  due  to  the  pres- 
ence of  sulphuric  acid,  which  had  coino 
from  the  burning  gas  ;  and  they  state  that 
the  mischief  will  continue  as  long  as  gas  iu 
used  in  the  library  without  proper  ventila- 
tion. Mr.  Faraday  thereupon  designed  the 
system  of  ventilation  which  is  still  used  in 
the  library.  As  to  the  effects  of  the  pro- 
ducts of  burning  gas  on  shop-goods,  thoy 
are  notorious,  for  such  goods  are  regularly 
disposed  of  as  damaged  or  gassy  things. 
It  has  been  remarked,  too,  that  plants  are 
quickly  killed  by  the  products  of  burning 
gas,  for  they  are  peculiarly  susceptible  of 
injury  from  the  presence  of  sulphurous 
acid  in  the  air  ;  according  to  Drs.  Chiisti- 
son  and  Farmer,  as  little  as  one  part  in 
10,000  of  air  will  kill  plants  iu  less  than 
24  hours.  And  you  cannot  use  gas  in  a 
conservatory,  either  for  heating  or  for  illu- 
minating purposes,  unless  the  products  of 
combustion  are  entirely  removed.  Dr. 
Christison  has  written  to  me  very  strongly 
on  this  subject ;  and  he  attributed  the  ab- 
sence of  flowers  and  plants  from  the  rooms 
of  Edinburgh  to  the  circumstance  that  gas 
is  universally  used  in  them.  Advancing  a 
step  further  in  my  inquiries,  I  ascertained 
that  the  water  produced  by  burning  gas, 
collect  it  how  you  will,  is  always  acid,  and 
will  rot  leather,  paper,  cotton,  and  linen. 
Here  are  specimens  of  such  tissues,  which 
have  been  dipped  in  the  condensed  liquid 
products  of  gas  combustion,  and  you  will 
observe  that  they  are  as  rotten  as  tinder." 

Canals  and  Railways.  —  The  Erie 
Canal,  originally  built  for  vessels  of  sixty 
tons,  has  just  been  enlarged  for  those  of 
250  tons,  and  its  increasing  traffic  already 
demands  an  enlargement  for  vessels  of 
1,000  tons.  Of  the  traffic  of  the  great 
West  it  now  carries  more  than  all  of  the 
great  trunk  lines  of  railway  between  tho 
St.  Lawrence  and  the  Potomac.  One  canal 
boat  carries  more  tonnage  than  a  freight 
train,  and  the  Erie  Canal  brings  daily  to 
tide-water  more  than  rive  times  as  much 
tonnage  as  the  New  York  Central.  Its  ton- 
nage exceeds  that  of  all  the  foreign  com- 
merce of  this  city. — Sun.   W.  J.  Mc Alpine. 

Mining  Titles. — The  Nevada  Gazette,  in 
an  article  on  obtaining  title  to  mineral 
lands,  says  that  miners  should  have  a  full 
and  complete  title  to  their  mineral  loca- 
tions. It  very  properly  suggests  that  there 
should  be  a  land  office  exclusively  for  that 
mineral  district,  and  that  miners  should 
not  be  compelled  to  go  to  Marysville  or 
Sacramento,  into  purely  agricultural  dis- 
tricts, and  put  to  great  expense  in  proving 
up  their  titles  and  fighting  their  way 
through  the  tortuous  intricacies  of  the  law. 
All  that  the  miners  demand  is  that  they  be 
put  upon  an  equal  footing  with  ranch  men. 
As  the  law  now  stands,  the  burden  of  proof 
is  entirely  against  the  miners,  and  it  takes 
four  times  as  long  a  time,  aud  infinitely 
more  trouble  and  expense  for  them  to  ob- 
tain a  title. 


A  Portland  mechanic  has  made  a  fine 
cambric  needle  which  can  be  unscrewed, 
and  which  contains,  in  a  hollow  within,  an- 
other smaller  needle. 


Tl)e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


235 


GBOUXnCMi  Snr.i.v  OF  OlIIO. — Tlio 
Cleveland  Herald  says:  "A  number  of 
years  since  a  partial  geologies]  Biirveyol 
the  Statu  was  uiaile.  A  mistaken  economy 
mi  the  pari  of  the  State  terminated  the 
work  when  bnt  a  small  part  had  b& 
piloted,  but  that  which  had  been  done  has 
proved  an  incalculable  benefit  in  revealing 
a  portion  of  the  mineral  wealth  of  the 
State,  ami  enabling  mining  operations  to 
!  i  ried   on   intelligently.     Every   year 

has  shown  the  folly  ot  the  legislature  in 
■topping  the  appropriations  before  the  sur- 
vey was  completed  ;  and  the  feeKog  in 
favor  of  the  resumption  of  the  work  has 
been  yearly  growing  stronger.  Tho  in- 
oreasing  demand  for  coal,  the  tendency  to 
Beek  out  new  sources  of  supply,  anil  the 
reporU  from  time  to  time  of  mineral  dis- 
coveries in  various  parts  of  the  State,  com- 
bine  to  render  desirable  a  complete  survey 
thai  shall  map  out  the  geological  structure 
of  the  State  and  enable  projectors  of  mining 
enterprise  to  work  intelligently  and  not 
sink  pits  at  hap-hazard,  or  with  no  better 
guide  than  a  'divining  rod,'  or  tho  revela- 
tions of  a  spiritualistic  medium.  Mr.  Lee, 
of  Delaware  county,  will  introduce  into  the 
House  of  Representatives  a  bill  to  provide 
for  a  thorough  geological  survey  of  the 
State." 

This  is  encouraging.  As  one  of  the 
*'sigus  of  the  times,"  wo  welcome  it. 
There  is  hope  that  other  states  may  begin 
to  suspect  that  there  is  a  money  value  in  a 
scientific  survey  of  their  resources.  The 
feeblest  glimmering  of  such  a  notion  will 
do  more  towards  bringing  about  such  a 
survey,  than  a  thousand  eloquent  appeals 
to  the  love  of  science  as  science. 


Business  Cards. 


RODG-EKS.  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMMISHIOX    MFJiC'IIANTH 

ADVA.XCIX    MVIIK 
On  nil  Kind,  of  On;«,  iiitd  purlluular  attention 

Paid  to 
consignments  op  goods. 

J  v  10  3m 


CARD      PICTUItEH, 

ONB  Don, ak  i*F.U  DOZEN, 

And  Photographs,  Auibrotypea  and  6un  Pearls,  by  first 

ClOU  nriMs.  at  the  loWOflt  rates, 
At     HII.VA'S,    til    Third    Street, 

Northwest  corner  of  Mission. San  Frnnclxco. 

1 1  \  18  3m 


MIII.VMI.1.    Ci:  IV. 


II.  M.   OKAY. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

611  Sacramento  St.,  cor.  Webb,  San  Kranclseo. 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF1    SAVINGS, 

So.  23  »  Mun.nme  Ntreet. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposit*.    Money  Loaned  on  Real  Estate. 
If.  DTJTTON,  President. 

OEO.  M    OONDEE   Cashier.  19vl6-3m 


Important  to  Railroad  Travelers. — 
The  following  "rules  of  the  road"  are 
based  upon  legal  decisions:  The  courts  have 
decided  thut  applicants  for  tickets  on  rail- 
road cars  can  be  ejected  if  they  do  not  offer 
the  exact  amount  of  their  fares.  Con- 
ductors are  not  bound  to  make  change.  All 
railroad  tickets  are  good  until  used,  condi- 
tions "  good  for  this  day  only,"  or  other- 
wise limiting  time  of  genuineness,  are  of 
no  account.  Standing  od  the  platform  and 
otherwise  violating  the  rules  of  the  com- 
pany renders  a  person  liable  to  be  put  off 
the  train.  No  one  has  a  right  to  monopo- 
lize more  seats  than  he  pays  for;  any  article 
left  in  the  seat  while  the  owner  is  tempo- 
rarily absent,  entitles  him  to  his  seat  on 
his  return. 


President  Dwight,   of  Yale  College,  is 
.  stated  to  have  been   the  first  American  to 
cultivate  the  strawberry. 


GEO.  E.  ROGERS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 

A.      H      S      A.      Y      E      Xi  , 

518  Calirumhi  *t.,Sua  Fi-undnco, 
J.  A.  MARS,    Assayer. ' 
Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Gold  mid  silver  Ores  worked. 
#         23vlfi.(|rlU|inr 


PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    COMPANY 

OF  SAW  FKAXCISCO,  CAt., 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 

Conli  As.el.,  Jan.  1,  18G1>,    -     -     !S1,.'»2»,'?40  18 

FIRE, 

MA.RIXE, 

AID 

I.VXA9D 

IWSUBANCE. 


8  ^n  Fitocisco: 
W,  C.   IUMoii, 
A    L  TlltibS, 
Wm    AlTtml, 
.1  on  nth  iii  i  Ifinit, 
A.  11.  Forbes, 
A.  G.  Stilus. 
A.  Seiitgmitii, 
L.  B.  Hun<hlcv, 
Win.  Sherman, 
L.  Sh   ■ 


DIRECTORS: 

Oliver  Eldrldco, 
.1   B.  Rnberts, 
J,  C.  Wilmerdlng, 
P.  L.  Weaver, 
Wm.  II   oner, 
J.  W.  Clark, 
A.  Harvard, 
T.  L.  Barker. 
Alexander  Weill, 
Unas.  Mover. 
CliflS  E.McLaife: 


.lames  DcFrcmery,  M.  Roaenbaum, 

J.  G.  Bray,  A.  J.  Balaton, 

David  S^ern,  T.  Lcmnicn  Meyer, 

D.  0.  Mills,  J.  T.  Dean. 

I.  Fried  lander,  Nkw  Yoick: 
Moses  Heller,  Louis  McLnne, 

II.  M  Mywlittll,  Frederick  Billings, 
O.T.  Law  ton.                            Jnmea  Lecfl, 
Miles  O.  Sweeny,                        J   G.  Ivelhurg, 
Ghas.  Mavne.  Wm.  'V.  Oulcinan, 
K.  L.  Goldstein,  Moses  Ellis. 

J.  O.  Earl,  Sacramkkto: 

Lloyd  Tovln,  Edgar  Mills,  * 

Thus.  H.  Seltty,  J.  II.  Oarndl, 

Admu  Grant,  G.  T.  Wheeler. 

Alpheus  Bull,  Mahv»vili."  : 

8.  M.  Wilson,  J.  B.JFewott. 

D.J.  Oliver,  Portland,  Oregon; 

W.  Scholle,  W    S   Ladd, 

Thos.  Brown,  Jacob  Kunim. 

Ohas.  Main,  Virginia,  Nevida: 

Cdas.  It.  peters,  Win.  Sharon. 

officers: 
JONA.  HUNT,  President. 

W.  ALVuRD,  Vice  President. 

A.  J.  RALSTOV,  Secretary. 

ANDRUW  BAIRD,  Marine  Secretary. 
4vI8tf  H.  H.  BIGELOW,  Gen'l  Agent. 


J.   J.    JONES, 

CrVTtPISiVTJKIt  and  IJUILDER, 

No.  -i'~  I  dTueltmon  mtrcet,  between  Sanitome  ami 
Mattery, 


W.  T.   ATWOOD, 

PURCHASER   OF 

OOPPEE  OEES,  BAE3,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

505  M«n<Eomcry  atrcet.  San   Frnnclxco, 
The  highest  market  price  paid  for  ores  assaying  10  per  cent 
and  upwards.  H3vl7qr 


s.  FOLK. 


0.  1UCH0LSKY. 


S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

MANUFACTURERS  OF 

WADDIXfi,  BATTING,  ami  COMFORTJEKS 

441  and  443  Brannan  St.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 

SAN    FRANCISCO,  4vl8(|r 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

PATTERN    AND    AEODEf,     MAKKK, 

No.  SO  Fremont  street,  over    Phoenix  Iron  Works,  San 

Francisco. 


Farms  and  City  Property. 

C.  II.  WAKELEE   «fc  UO., 

COl  California  street,  S.  W.  Corner  Kearny  street,  buy  and 
sell  Farmsand  City  Real  Estate.  Parties  wishing  lo  invest 
will  find  It  to  their  interest  to  call  on  them.  13vlK-3in 


Pump  Leather. 

£Thc  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leather,  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersigned. 


c,^AC^ 


rANH  E^ 

E.JONES&C9  , 


Constantly  on  hand  and  for  sale  by 

GiUA/X",    JOIVJES    «fc    CO., 

Depot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery, 
418  Battery  St.,  San  Francisco. 

lijvlj-ly 


Bromide  Tunnel  Company, 

Whito   JPine,  TVcvacla. 


NOTICE. 

The  above  Company  having  been  Incorporated  under  the 
laws  of  tho  State  of  California,  has  opened  a  Subscription 
Book  for  subscribers  to  its  Capital  Stock,  at 

No.  lO  Stevenson  Building,  Sun  Francisco, 

Where  full  particulars  relative  to  the  working  of  tho  Com- 
pany's property  can  be  ascertained.  UvlS-lm 


Professional  Cards. 


J.  S.  PHILLIPS.  M.  E., 

CONSULTING     ENOINKEK, 
Exnmlner  of  Aline*,  etc., 

ngion  Mr.-,  i s  m  :■ .    ■  ■  , 

(Having  ii  i   \iinrkii.i 

i.. 
uroBiili  ...  wring,  fltilorlnUlutf,  Hillln  ■    Llx 

|\  i. ii  ,i  ■.  r,  i ,  mil  ,i  „  ■,  and  Kini  n  tuj  W  oi :.-     U<<  ■  ruls  »u- 
■■  ■  .  I.    for   b  In]   ti  ■■■'  .ii-'  nt .     Lm 

ii   UlneraUby  Blow- 
pipe, Ulll  Ull<  .i!-.  S   ...-.ii.ii-  an  I  •  i  ..  IV17U! 


To  "White  Pine  Prospectors. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS  TEACHES  ASSAYING  (OR  TESTING 
Silver  Ores,  by  Blowpipe.  Crucible,  or  Chemicals,  at  room 
11,  No  423  Washington  street.  An  Evening  Class  from  7 
to  9  o'clock.  12vl8tf 


Tiik  MiNiNti  and  Scikntu-ic  Pkkss,  wliieli  commenced 
ts  seventeenth  volume  on  Hie  4th,  comes  10  ns  with  a  new- 
ly engraved  head,  and  presenting  otherwise  its  usual  taste- 
nil  appearance.  We  take  this  occasion  to  .say  that  the 
PREasisone  of  Hie  best  papers  ot  the  kind  in  the  Unite;! 
States,  and  every  miner  and  mechanic  in  the  state,  as  well 
as  the  business  man,  who  would  keen  posted  on  our  Indus- 
trial resources,  should  have  its  name  on  Us  subscription 
boukd.     jVeuiwii  Gazette. 


JOHN  EOAOH,  Optician, 

i    in  ...  i  from   B22  Unntgomory  street  to 

*>!:>    \\  ]i-!iin;i.m   street. 

i..i-i  of  Uoiitgomory, 


DAVID  B.  SMITH, 
Civil  ami  ivrooliaiiloiil  Engineer, 
to  prepared  to  fumi.-ii  Plans,  Modelx,  BpoelflcRilona  end 
full  detail  Drawlngd  for  Steamoru  an  1  ^ailing  Vcsaels  and 
.Machinery  in  general. 

Slnnttromcrj'  Illock.  r:-.  l7--m 


JAMES    »I.    TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court   Block,  G3C   Clay  Street 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 
2vl5-Iqy 


HO  TEAMSTERS! 

CONTINUE  TO 

IS  &  LfBr"T" 

CELEBRATED 

H  &  L  Axle  Grease, 

To  which  you  have  given  so  decided  a 
preference  for  the  last 

FOURTEEN  YEARS, 

It  is  the  only  reliable  article 


Every  care  will  continue  ts  be  used  to  sus- 
tain the  high  reputation  the  H  &  L  Axle 
Grease,  has  so  long  and  justly  attained. 

/S^Be  sure  and  ask  for  the  H  &  L  brand, 
and  see  that  the 

TRADE  Mk%&  U  &  L 

IS  ON  THE  COVER  OF  THE  PACKAGE) 

HONE  OTHER  IS  GENUINE. 
FOR  SALE  IN  EVERY  STATE  IN  THE  UNION. 


Eley's  Ammunition. 

Thee  Citrti'9<1ttCN  are    made    fn 

three  Sizes,  viz  ,  .577  (ui-Snider  Entlcld) 

bore;  ..ino (or  hnlt  inch)  bore;  and  .i5l 

(or  small)  bore 

£'  \   "'i1  '  ■'•  iJ\         Tlicsc  Cartridges liave  been  adopted, 

ea  .    '  '      :-'V";'i'3      ader      cnret'iil       cmnparalivo      trials 

tt- ! — taa     nsrain^t  all  otlier  dcscriittions,  bv  HER 

M  \JKSl'Y'S  WAR  DEPARTMENT,  US 
1 1 10  stanilard  ttlllo  Ammunition  for  the 
HKITiyil  ARMY,  an>'  arc  not  only 
used  pxcluaively  for  the  Snider  Riile, 
but  arc  adapted  to  all  other  svscins  oi' 
milirary  BREECH  LOADING-' RIFLES. 

They  are  the  cheapest  Cartridges 
known,  carrylnc  their  own  Ik'Uiiod, 
beiun  nmdc  wlndly  of  metal,  are  wa- 
terproof and  Imperishable  in  any  cli- 
ni  11 1  e. 

Boxer  Cartridge  Case's  (empty),  of  nil 
MS?p3LJJ°|  3  sixes,  packed  with  or  without  hullcis, 
rii_r"h.  S  and  fnaclitne  for  fastening  same  In 
£3  <  t7  2  >"  q3     Cartridges. 

Makers  or  BOXER  CARTRIDGES. 
.45J  tiore  for  Bevulyiiig  1'isiuis,  in  use 
in  llcr  Maicsiv'a  Navy. 

PIV  CA'li'l'KIDGIW  lor  Lpfaucheux 
Biivoivt  rs  of  12  m,  'J  m.  and  7  m,  bore. 

CENTRAL  FIRE  and  PIN  FIUE 
CAKTBIDOES,  foi  all  sizes  of  Guns, 
Rifles  and  Revolvers. 

Double  Water-Proof  and  E.  B.  Caps. 
Wlro    Cartridges  for  killing    game    nt 
long  distances.    Pelt  Waddings  to  Im- 
prove the  shooting  of  guns;  aud  every 
description  of  Sporting  and  Military  Ammunition. 

1Vii!>lvi:)Ic   only. 

ELEY    BROTHERS, 

ISvlficowly  Gray's  Inn  Road,  London,  W.  C. 


BEJOXsTJMiii:   &.  00., 

OF  CON^OliD,  N.  H., 


Long  employed  at  the  celebrated  Arm  of  Downing  &  Son, 
have  opened  a  manufactory  of 

Concord    Wa  gons, 

Of  oil  descriptions,  nt  No.  8SSO  and  88S  Folsom  street,  be 
tween  Fourth  and  Flflli  streets,  San  Francisco. 

Orders  received  for  Buggies,  Expresses,  and  Light  and 

Heavy  Thorougli-brace.    Carriage  Springs  made  to  order. 

18vl5-lam-6m 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER,  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
Ave  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  cumpanies, 
feels  fully  competent  lo  serve  in  that  capacity.  Any  par- 
ties wishing  10  secure  the  services  of  a  secretary  can  be 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  nmde  out.     _  ** 

Having  hud  a  long  experience  In  the  purchasing  of  gooes 
and  machinery  for  'miners,  parlies  in  the  mines  will  iiud  it 
to  their  nd  van  tace,  where  purchasing  agents  are  emplojed. 
to  scd  their  order,  to  the  ^">^%vrnmmyi 

Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  .California  street 
San  Franciaco  17vl5-tf 


^        MEUSSDORFFER,        J, 
MAT   MANUFACXUBEK 

And  dealer  In 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOLESALE    AM*    RETAIL. 

6&B  -1 « t - 1  W7  CODUnOTClal  Street San  Francisco, 

184  J  sir.'.-i Sacrnincnto. 

Oornar  of  i>  und  Second  streets Marvs*  Ilia, 

Tl  Front  streel Poriland,  Orei?nn. 

Our  wholesale  House,  C2S  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  KJ7  Clay  street.  Sun  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  In  thh  State. 
Bjyecj  Steamer  brings  the  latest  Issued  imveltlcs  from  Eu- 
rope  nnd  New  7ork,  which  can  be  found  at  ull  ih«  above 
stores,  nt  moderate  prices.  HJvNWhn 


THE  GIANT 

POWDER    COS1PA.NY 

Is  now  prepared  to  till  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Tut  Dp  In   Boxen,  either  In  Bulk  or  In  Oat 
tl'Itlgen. 

General    Apents, 

BAWDMAWW,  WHLSEM  &  CO., 

25vl6-3m        210  Front  street.  Sun  Francisco. 


SAN    FKANCISCO 

Pioneer    Screen    Works, 

JOHN"  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  A.  Prllzel's  Iron  Works,  203  Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  Snn  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  In  nil  Its  branches,  nt  rates  redncr-d 
from  25  to  4n  per  cent  less  than  the  established  rates.  lean 
furnhh  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  giving  universal  snthfnrtion, 
and  for&tMllgtbtCne&pnes&and  dnn-.hllitv  are  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
nil  iliiiiliiics  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flonr  nnd 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialty;  iherp,- 
forc  millmen  forwarding  their  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  hut  tin-lie*!.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B — I.  W.  QttTCK  is  the  only  competent  nnd  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  ihe  state,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  princinnl  mills  In  this  Stnte  and  adjoining  Terri- 
tories for  manv  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screej^wiiich  have  universally  failed  to  give  natlsfactlon, 
when  visiting  the  city  will  please  call  and  see  me.    6vI7Iy 

California  Steam  Navigation 

H&J    COMPANY.       - 

Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

'         CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         YO&EMITE 

CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONOKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
At  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacrnmento  and  one  lor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-drafl  steamers  for  Marysvillo 
Colusa,  Chico,  and  Red  Bluff. 

Office  of  the  Compauy,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets.  • 

B.  M.  HAKTSHOHNE, 
13vl2  FreNtdent. 

International   Hotel, 

JACKSON       STREET 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN   FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  for  the  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek- 
ing comfort  and  economy  will  find  this  the  best  Hotel  in 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  new  and  in  gnod  order, 
and  the  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Table  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  In  the  market. 
Prices  varying  from  $1  SO  to  $8  per  dny  for 

Board  and  Room. 

FINE  BATH  HOUSE  AND  BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE. 

US?-  Teams  belonging  to  tho  House  will  be  in  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
fbek  op  chargk,  and  to  any  part  of  the  city  for  i»0  cents 

alvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 

Pacific  Chemical  Works. 


STTffJPHTTRBO  ETI1EK. 

SPIRITS  OP  NITRE, 
AQUA  AMMONIA, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

CYANIDE  OF  POTASSIUM: 

—  AMD  — 

ACIDS  AND  CHEMICALS  OF  ALL  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 

Office  und   Laboratory,    Sixteenth   .trect,  be- 
tween Folsom  and  Harrison. 

LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Assayer. 

OST* Particular  attention  paid  to  tho  Analysis  of  ORES, 
MINERALS.  METALS,  etc.  8vl7 


HINHLE'S 
"IMPROVED  SPRING-BED  BOTTOM" 

(Patented  July  21st,  I8CS. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
cat  In  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Pacific  Coast.  Is  now 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Houses,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
wllh  this  comfortable,  cconnmical  and  durable  "IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  BOTTOM." 

Persons  going  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  these  Patent  Bottoms,  which  ie 
secured  to  a  folding  Bedstead,  the  costofwbich  is  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

"Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street. 

*     P.  HUDSON,  Proprietor. 

as-Call  and  examine.    Open  until  8  o'clock  P.  M. 

6vl8qr 


lT-avora-ble  to  Inventors.— Persons  holding  new  In- 
ventions of  machinery  and  important  Improvements,  can 
have  the  same  illustrated  and  explained  in  tho  Mining  and 
Scientific  Pkkss,  free  ol  charge,  if  in  our  judgment  the 
discovery  Is  one  of  real  merit,  and  ol  suiticleut  "itorest 'o 
the  public  lo  warrant  publication, 


236 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


J?ri(fi?ieering* 


Pacific  Katjqroad  Engineers  in  Town. 
Quite  a  number  of  the  engineering  attaches 
of  the  Pacific  Railroad  Company  have  been 
in  town  recently;  Col.  Gray,  the  Consult- 
ing Engineer,  who  is  in  charge  at  present 
of  the  terminus  problem,  and  the  route  to 
be  followed  to  wharfage  ground;  Major 
Bender,  late  of  the  State  Surveyor  General's 
office,  in  charge  of  work  on  the  "Western 
Pacific  line,  about  Livermore's  Pass,  etc.  ; 
and  Messrs.  Guppy,  Henry  "Wright  and 
John  "Wood,  have  also  been  noticed  on  the 
streets,  their  employment  requiring  them 
to  be  partly  here,  and  partly  across  the 
Bay.  After  all  that  has  been  said  about  the 
terminus,  and  the  termini,  it  seems  that 
the  question  is  only  now  in  prospect  of  be- 
ing brought  speedily  to  an  issue.  Owing 
to  the  lagging  in  Congress  of  the  Goat 
Island  terminus  proposition,  the  Pacific 
Bailroad  Company  will  in  all  probability 
be  compelled  to  bridge  the  Bay,  and  this 
can  best  be  done  at  Bavenswood,  situated 
at  its  narrowest  point  between  here  and 
San  Jose,  and  nearly  opposite  to  the  road's 
emergence  from  the  interior  through  Liver- 
more's Pass.  Thence  it  will  continue  to 
San  Francisco  in  the  main  along  the  San 
Jose  ronte,  and  make  a  direct  line  across 
the  tide  lands  for  the  lots  in  this  city  se- 
lected, and  to  be  granted  by  the  Tide  Com- 
missioner for  terminal  purposes.  The  dis- 
tance across  the  Bay  at  Bavenswood  is  not 
greater  than  from  Oakland  to  Goat  Island. 

Instead,  however,  of  entering  the  corpor- 
ation limits  by  the  present  San  Jos$*oute, 
it  is  understood  amongst  residents  of  the 
Potrero  who  have  had  opportunities  of  be- 
coming informed,  that  the  water's  edge  will 
be  followed  along  the  San  Bruno  shore 
road,  the  greater  indentations  being  all 
crossed  by  piling  from  point  to  point,  like 
that  in  the  Long  Bridge  and  the  South  San 
Francisco  bridge.  These  bridges  and  the 
cut  through  the  Potrero  hill  are  to  be 
widened — so  say  the  Potreroans — for  the 
accommodation  of  the  Pacific  Bailroad.  The 
terminus  will  probably  be  somewhere  out- 
side the  Long  Bridge  beyond  the  Steam 
Navigation  Co's  wharf. 


Defination  of  Engineering. — Hon.  "W. 
J.  McAlpine,  in  the  last  lecture  of  the  win- 
ter course  at  Stein  way  Hall,  New  York, 
February  10th,  said:  "Engineering  is 
peculiarly  the  exponent  of  modern  devel- 
opment. Its  defination  is  ( the  acquisition 
of  that  species  oi  knowledge  whereby  the 
great  sources  of  power  in  nature  are  con- 
verted, adapted,  and  applied  for  the  use 
and  convenience  of  man,'  which  covers  the 
civil  and  military  engineer,  the  architect 
and  mechanician,  the  closet  theorist,  and 
the  practical  workman.  The  subject  covers 
the  locomotive  and  its  railway  ;  the  steam 
engine  and  its  application  ;  the  metals  and 
their  manipulation ;  the  workshops  and 
their  great  tools  ;  modern  ordnance  and 
armor ;  naval  construction,  telegraphy, 
bridges,  canals,  water  supplies,  harbors, 
etc.,  has  been  characterized  by  the  various 
applications  of  steam  ;  the  product  and 
manipulation  of  metals  and  telegraphy." 

The  Canal  Schemes  of  the  Kern  Lake 
country,  and  of  the  ' '  Sacramento  Irrigation 
and  Navigation  Co.,"  are  meeting  with 
much  opposition,  on  the  ground  that  the 
object  is  land-grabbing,  rather  than  reclam- 
ation and  irrigation,  If  the  projectors  are 
operating  on  a  bona  fide  basis,  they  will 
only  have  to  present  the  data  in  a  full  and 
intelligible  manner,  in  order  to  gain  every 
assistance  that  projects  of  the  kind  can 
deserve. 


Kazlroad  Grades. — It  has  been  found 
by  calculation  and  experiment,  that  heavy 
trains  may  descend  a  grade  of  1 -100th 
without  attaining  a  greater  speed  than 
about  forty  or  fifty  miles  an  hour,  even  if 
allowed  to  run  freely  without  applying  the 
brake  to  check  the  speed.  The  velocity 
due  to  the  accelerating  force  of  gravity 
soon  attains  its  greatest  limit,  and  remains 
constant  during  the  remainder  of  the  de- 
scent, owing  to  the  resistance  of  the  air. 


Pacific   Protective   Association   of  California. 


I5COKPORATEB    OCTOBER,    1868. 


PKOSPECTUS. 


A  Mining  Stock  Board    has  been   or- 
ganized at  "White  Pine. 


Object. — The  object  of  this  Association  is  to  secure  a  cash  payment,  within  sixty  days  after  the  death  of  a  subscriber, 
to  his  or  her  heirs  or  assigns  of  as  many  dollars  as  there  are  individuals  of  the  class  to -which  t-aitj  deceased  subscriber 
belonged. 

AIembkrshif.— The  subscription  fees  are  Ten  Dollars  at  joining,  and  One  Dollar  on  the  death  of  each  subscriber. 
The  One  Dollar  from  each  subscriber  is  paid  to  the  heirs  or  assigns  of  ihe  deceased. 

The  Funds.— The  By-Laws  of  the  Association  require  that  a  portion  of  the  money  received  as  subscription  fees 
shall  be  a  Sinking  Fund  to  meet  assessments  falling  due  by  the  delinquencies  of  subscribers.  The  balance  of  the 
money  received  iu  be  used  for  the  payment  of  ihe  expenses  incurred  by  the  Association. 

Members. — A  subscriber  failing  to  pay  bis  or  her  assessment  of  one  dollar  wlihin  Thirty  daj'S  from  receipt  of  no- 
tice forteits  his  or  her  Certificate,  and  all  claims  upon  ibeAssociaiion,  unless  good  cause  Is  shown  for  further  delay. 
A  subscriber  can  forward  money  in  advance,  which  amount  will  be  credited  on  future  assessments.  The  subscribers  arc 
divided  into  classes  Including  males  and  females  Each  class  is  limited  to  5,000  subscribers.  As  classes  are  rilled, 
new  ones  will  be  formed.  No  person  Is  so  :  oor  that  ho  cannot  pay  Ten  Dollars  at  joining  and  One  Dollar  occa- 
sionally, thus  securing  S5.0O0  to  bis  or  her  heirs  or  assigns. 

ArvAMiGEs. — The  advantages  of  this  Association  are,  that  no  money  panic  can  affect  it.  Its  benefits  are  easily 
obtainable  by  all,  and  every  subscriber  added  to  the  Association  enhances  the  interest  and  protection  of  all;  the 
amount  paid  being  so  small,  and  only  at  long  intervals,  that  any  person  can  secure  for  bis  family  a  competency  unon 
his  death. 

Classes. — In  Class  A,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  15  and  40  years;  in  Class  B,  all  persons  between  the  ages  of  40 
and  6U  years. 

Any  one  that  has  not  stated  his  or  her  age  correctly,  will  forfeit  all  money  paid  and  his  or  her  Certificate. 

One  class  cannot  be  assessed  if  one  of  another  class  dies.     Classes  have  no  conn>  ction  with  each  other. 

How  to  Become  a  Mkmbkh.— A  person  desirous  of  becoming  a  subscriber  must  fill  out  an  application,  and  forward 
with  it  Ten  Dollars  by  Check,  Draft,  or  by  Express,  in  gold  or  silver  coin.  Persons  can  pay  agents,  when  regularly  ap- 
pointed and  authorized  to  receive  money.  Each  subscriber  should  interest  bimscll  in  obtaining  new  members,  bv  tso 
doing  all  arc  benefited. 

Board  of  Directors.— Benjamin  H.  Freeman,  George  H.  Russell,  Samuel  A.  Raymond,  James  A.  Pritchard,  W.  Le- 
Roy. 

Officers  —  Beniamin  H.  Freeman,  President;  George  H.  Russell,  Vice  President;  John  H.  Warren,  Secretary; 
James  A.  Pritchard,  Treasurer. 

References.— Hon.  Henry  Dutton,  President  of  Farmers'  and  Mechanics' Bank;  Hon.  Samuel  Cowles,  late  Judge 
County  Coun,  San  Francisco;  Hon.  A.J.  Gunnison,  Attorney  at  Law,  San  Francisco;  H  J.  Booth,  Esq  ,  Union  Iron 
Works,  San  Francisco;  Henrv  F.  Williams,  Esq..,  Real  Estate,  San  Francisco;  John  0.  Hanscom,  E^q  .  -Etna  Iron  Works, 
San  Francisco;  John  H.  O'Brien,  E-^q.,  of  O'Brien,  Bush  &  Co.,  San  Francisco;  Hon.  J.  P.  Jones,  Gold  Hill,  Nevada, 

All  communications  should  be  addressed  to  the  Secretary  of  the 

PACIFIC    PROTECTIVE    ASSOCIATION", 

S.  E.  COR.  OF  MONTGOMERY  AND  SACRAMENTO  STREETS,  (Over  Donohoe  <fc  Kelly's   Bank,)  SAN  FRANCISCO. 

[10vl8  3mos.I 


Carriage  Springs. — Our  mechanics  are 
generally  wide  awake.  "Whenever  any 
new  branch  of  manufactures  is  likely  to 
pay,  they  quickly  see  it.  Eeldnke  &  Co., 
wagon  makers,  820  Folsom  street,  have  re- 
cently embarked  in  one  of  these  enterprises 
which  appears  full  of  promise.  "With  an 
additional  outlay  of  about  $8,000  for  engine 
and  boiler,  furnaces  and  other  necessary 
machinery,  they  represent  themselves  as 
now  fully  prepared  to  manufacture  wagon 
and  carriage  springs  of  all  sizes  and  de- 
scriptions, in  the  very  best  style  of  the  art, 
as  conducted  in  the  Atlantic  States. 

They  have  provided  themselves  with  all 
the  latest  improved  tools  and  machinery  for 
conducting  the  business  on  a  large  and 
economical  scale.  The  waste  heat  from  the 
furnaces'is  treasured  up  and  used  again  in 
heating  the  boiler,  an  item  of  economy  in 
itself,  by  no  means  inconsiderable.  They 
have  their  steel  imported  expressly  for  the' 
purpose,  to  seenre  the  best  material. 

The  process  is  about  as  follows :  The 
bars  of  steel  being  cut  the  proper  length 
by  the  shears,  the  sections  are  taken  to  the 
furnace  and  heated.  They  are  then  passed 
under  the  large  and  powerful  rollers, 
worked  by  machinery,  and  drawn  to  the 
required  thinness  at  the  extremities.  Thus 
prepared,  they  are  returned  to  a  furnace  to 
be  subjected  to  a  uniform  heat;  after  which 
they  are  fitted,  tempered  and  polished.  The 
last  step  in  the  process  is  to  submit  the 
springs  to  a  test  in  a  machine  built  ex- 
pressly for  the  purpose,  when  they  are 
ready  for  the  market. 

The  punch  and  shear  press,  together 
with  the  rollers,  were  designed  by  Mr.  T. 
Stebins,  pattern-maker  at  the  City  Iron 
Works,  and  most?  of,  the  machinery  and 
tools  were  put  up  by  the  Union  Foundry, 
the  whole  being  of  California  manufacture. 

This  firm,  from  their  past  experience  in 
this  line,  and  with  all  the  appliances  at 
command,  are  fully  confident  that  they 
can  compete  in  all  respects,  with  the  East- 
ern market.  They  certainly  deserve  credit, 
as  well  as  encouragement,  for  the  pluck 
and  energy   displayed. 


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31  days. 

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the  French  jTrans-Atlantic  Co.'s  steamer  for  St.Nazaire, 
and  English  steamer  for  South  America.  Through  tickets 
can  be  obtained. 

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iriven  below  : 

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Connecting  with  HENRY  CHAUNCEY, Capt.  Connor. 

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Passengers  berthed  through.  Baggage  cbecktu  through. 
One  huudred  pounds  allowed  each  adult. 

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ance free. 

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gers  are  requested  to  have  their  baggage  on  board  before  10 
o'clock. 

Through  Tickets  to  Liverpool  by  the  "  Inman  "  and  "  Na- 
tional "  Steamship  Lines,  can  be  obtained  at  the  office  of 
the  P.  M.  S.  S.  Co.,  San  Francisco,  where  may  also  be  ob- 
tained orders  for  passage  from  Liverpool  or  Souihampton 
to  San  Francisco,  either  via  New  York  or  St.  Thomas— If 
desired  an  amount  of  £10  to  £20  will  be  advanced  with  the 
above  orders,  Holders  of  orders  will  be  required  to  iden- 
tify themselves  to  the  Agents  in  England. 

For  Merchandise  and  Freight  to  New  York  and  Way 
Ports.  Company's  Form  of  Bill  Lading  only  used. 

No  Freight  will  be  received  on  board  after  2  P.  M.  of  the 
dav  prior  to  the  steamer's  departure, 

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will  be  dispatched  for  HONGKONG  on  MONDAY,  April  5th, 
1869,  at  noon,  connecting  at  YOKOHAMA,  with  the 
steamer  NEW  YORK,  for  SHANGHAI. 

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the  Pacific  Mail  Steamship  Co's  office,  corner  of  Sacra- 
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figures  which  were  clipped  from  the  local 
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Resources  and  Developments. 

WOOIiBH     Mlt,LS      IN      CALIFORNIA. — We 

ara  informed  by  ono  interested  in  the  busi- 
ness, that  the  woolen  mills  at  Sacramento 
and  Marysvillo  are  both  engaged  night  and 
day  at  present  in  the  manufacture  of  White 
Pine  blankets,  and  are  still  unable  to  sup- 
ply the  demand.  The  San  Jose  Woolen 
Mill  is  likely  to  be  bronght_into  existence 
at  an  early  day.  The  Oroville  and  Los 
Angeles  projects  are  not  yet  brought  to  a 
head.  Chinese  labor  is  universally  em- 
ployed, and  found  to  bo  equal,  if  not  su- 
perior, to  white  labor;  while  it  costs  10  per 
cent,  leas  actually  than  white  labor  in  the 
Eastern  States.  Under  existing  advant- 
ages it  is  believed  that  we  may,  before  many 
years,  export  woolen  goods  to  the  East 
with  a  profit 

Silk  in  Los  Angeles. — The  Los  Ange- 
les Slur  says  it  is  intended  to  form  a  Silk 
Growers'  Association  in  that  county,  for 
the  purpose  of  propaguting  the  silk  worm 
and  conducting  the  business  connected 
with  silk  culture,  as  far  at  least  as  reeling 
the  silk  from  the  cocoons. 

Messrs.  Cover  &.  Franklin  have  set  out, 
in  the  neighborhood  of  the  city,  about 
half  a  mile  west  of  the  race  track,  a  lot  of 
laud  about  eighteen  acres  in  extent,  in  mul- 
berry trees  and  cuttings,  there  being  10,- 
000  seedlings  of  the  morns  alba,  and  150,- 
000  four-inch  cuttings  of  the  morus  niul- 
ticulis. 

In  connection  with  the  foregoing,  we 
may  mention  the  fact,  that  Dr.  Franklin 
bus  succeeeded  in  obtaining,  direct  from 
Japan,  through  the  Italian  Consul  at  San 
Erancisco,  one  cartoon  of  eggs  of  the  worm 
which  produces  green  silk,  being  one 
ounce  or  40,000  eggs. 

Wormwood  appears  to  be  a  new  article 
of  traffic  in  this  State.  Sixteen  bales  of 
250  pounds  each  were  recently  forwarded, 
at  one  shipment,  from  San  Joaquin  to  this 
city,  where  it  is  manufactured  into  bitters. 

A  Scientific  Tract  Society  has  been 
proposed  in  New  York  as  a  means  for  the 
diffusion  of  useful  knowledge  among  the 
people. 

Coast  Lumbering. — Magnificent  forests 
on  the  northern  coast  adjacent  to  shipping, 
are  to  a  considerable  extent  still  regarded 
as  valueless,  on  account  of  the  difficult  bars 
at  the  outlets  of  the  rivers,  rendering  them 
inaccessible.  Steam-tugs  are  gradually 
opening  new  lumbering  fields  of  this  kind. 

A  new  steam-tug  was  launched  at  Port 
Orchard,  Washington  Territory,  a  few  days 
since.  It  is  65  feet  long,  13%  feet  beam,  6 
feet  depth  of  hold,  and  was  built  by  and 
belongs  to  the  Port  Orchard  Mill  Co. 


New  Inventions. 


The  New  Style  of  Pile  Driving;. — A 
model  of  the  new  pile-driving  machine,  in 
which  powder  is  made  to  play  a  prominent 
part,  has  recently  been  brought  to  this 
coast,  and  is  on  exhibition  by  Mr.  E.  A. 
Hill,  corner  of  Sansome  and  California 
streets.  The  peculiarity  of  this  inveution 
consists  in  the  use  of  an  iron  chamber, 
which  fits  upon  the  head  of  the  pile,  and 
is  hollow  in  the  upper  part.  Into  this 
chamber  is  placed  a  small  charge  of  fulmi- 
nating powder.  The  hammer,  released 
from  the  ratchets  by  which  it  is  held,  fall- 
ing upon  the  chamber,  compresses  the  air 
(the  chamber  only  being  partially  filled 
with  powder)  and  starts  the  pile.  An  ex- 
plosion follows,  and  the  hammer  is  thrown 
upwards  until  caught  by  the  ratchets.  A 
portion  of  the  force  of  the  explosion  is  also 
expended  upon  the  pile.  The  invention 
has  been  tried  with  success,  we  believe,  in 
many  of  the  Eastern  cities. 

New  Counting  Machine. — Mr.  Vanna- 
der,  of  Potter  Valley,  in  this  State,  has  in- 
vented a  counting  machine,  "  which  can 
be  used  in  billiards,  crib,  ten-pins,  and  is 
peculiarly  adapted  to  tallying  for  a  thresh- 
ing machine."  It  will  also  subtract.  Mr. 
Vannader  will  apply  for  a  patent. 

Aeriaii  Locomotion. — Master  Biegrist 
has  filed  a  caveat,  claiming  the  invention 
of  flying  a  velocipede.  The  machine  is 
designed  to  run  on  a  wire  or  rope,  at  any 
distance  from  the  ground.  Master  Siegrist 
has  become  quite  expert  in  managing  the 
odd  contrivance. 

Safety  Railroad. — Mr.  Prettyman,  of 
Multnomah  County,  Oregon,  has  made  au 
improvement  in  railroad  cars,  which  con- 
sists of  wheels  or  pulleys  to  prevent  the 
cars  from  running  off  the  track. 


White  Pine  Summary. 

Work  Doing.— If  Treasure  Hill  is 
"mountain  of  solid  silver,"  the  tunneling 
companies  are  certainly  on  the  direct  road 
to  luck.  In  any  event  the  prospects  offered 
seem  to  warrant  undertakings  of  the  kind, 
the  rock  being  soft,  and  the  probability  of 
striking  valuable  veins  in  connection  with 
Chloride  Flat  very  strong.  The  Union 
and  the  American  Basin  are  both  already 
some  distauce  in.  News  of  actual  devel- 
opment will  bo  eagerly  sought  for,  but 
kept  quiet  for  speculative  reasons.  Prob- 
ably nothing  that  is  struck  in  the  shape  of 
veins  will  escape  lawsuits  as  to  title.  In 
prospecting  it  seems  every  stono  has  not 
yet  been  overturned.  From  fifty  to  a 
hundred  locations  are  made  and  recorded 
daily.  The  Mining  Recorder  invariably 
recommends  all  new  comers  not  to  buy  old 
claims,  but  to  go  out  and  make  new  loca- 
tions. 

Prospecting  and  New  Districts. — Men 
are  leaving  Treasure  City  daily  for  Grant 
and  Patterson  districts,  and  other  points  to 
the  southeast,  where  rich  discoveries  are 
reported. 

Tunneling  for  Water. — These  enter- 
prises at  Shermantown  are  progressing. 
Luther  and  Huey  had  not  struck  water  in 
their  tunnel  at  last  accounts.  Clark  &  Co. 
had  struck  a  moderate  stream  of  water, 
which  increases  evory  foot  as  they  proceed. 
The  tunnel  was  on  March  9th,  some  seven- 
ty-five feet  or  more  in  length,  and  indica- 
tions of  a  good  ledge  of  silver  ore  were  ap- 
parent. In  consequence  of  the  water,  they 
are  compelled  to  use  the  giant  powder, 
which  is  quite  as  cheap,  and  answers  for 
blasting  purposes  as  well  wet  as  dry. 

Strikes,  Specimens,  Etc. — The  White 
Pine  News  of  March  27th,  says  :  We  were 
shown  on  Friday  some  very  rich  specimens 
of  ore  from  the  Schoharie  ledge,  at  a  depth 
of  fifteen  feet.  The  Schoharie  was  located 
in  January,  and  includes  1,000  feet.  It  is 
situated  about  1,500  feet  from  the  Mazeppa, 
between  that  and  the  Eberhardt.  The  vein 
is  four  feet  in  depth,  and  has  been  explored 
to  a  depth  of  fifteen  feet.  *  *  Mr.  J.  P. 
W.  Davis,  late  of  Healdsburg,  California, 
a  printer,  has  discovered  a  ledge  on  the 
eastern  slope  of  Treasure  Hill,  which  is 
described  as  a  true  fissure  vein,  six  feet  in 
width,  and  bearing  rock  similar  to  the  Po- 
cotillo.  The  vein  is  traceable  for  over  200 
feet.  Assays  have  shown  a  value  of  $175 
per  ton.  *  *  Same  of  31st :  It  was  cur- 
rently rumored  yesterday  that  another  very 
rich  strike  and  extensive  body  of  ore  had 
been  developed  in  the  Eberhardt  mine,  at 
a  depth  of  180  feet. 

New  Works—  NewDevelopments. — The 
San  Francisco  Smelting  Co.  will  shortly 
commence  the  erection  of  extensive  smelt- 
ing works  at  the  flourishing  little  town  of 
Swansea,  a  short  distance  above  Sherman- 
town.  *  *  Some  very  rich  developments 
have  been  made  during  the  past  few  days 
in  the  vicinity  of  the  California  mine,  on 
the  southern  end  of  Treasure  Hill.  The 
Knickerbocker,  a  claim  situated  in  the  vi- 
cinity of  the  Eberhardt,  has  turned  out 
some  very  good  ore,  resembling  both  in  ap- 
pearance and  the  assayer's  figures  the  ore 
from  the  Eberhardt.  Work  has  recently 
been  resumed  upon  the  Knickerbocker.  In 
the  California,  considerable  quantities  of 
ruby  silver  are  reported  to  have  been  met 
with,  and  other  claims  in  the  vicinity  are 
looking  well.  *  *  The  Anita  mine  is 
situated  about  one  mile  from  Hamilton,  on 
the  Shermautown  road,  and  owned  2>rinci- 
pally  by  parties  m  Napa  Valley,  Cal.  About 
two  tons  of  fine  ore  is  now  lying  at  the 
dump,  and  work  is  progressing  favorably. 
It  is  estimated  that  the  ore  will  mill  be- 
tween $200  and  $300.  The  Dividend  mine, 
in  the  same  locality,  also  turns  out  some 
fine  ore,  and  day  before  yesterday  some 
Germans  prospecting  in  the  vicinity  struck 
rock  which  assays  $900  to  the  ton.  *  * 
The  Great  Union  Tunneling  Co.,  composed 
San  Francisco  capitalists,  proposes  to  run 
a  tunnel  under  Treasure  Hill,  commencing 
at  the  north  end,  a  short  distance  south  of 
the  Hidden  Treasure  mine.  *  *  The  old 
Manhattan  mill,  from  Dayton,  ha't  been 
brought  to  Hamilton  by  the  Union  M.  &  M. 
Company. 

Outside  Districts. — Patterson. — In- 
land .Empire  says  there  are  250  men  in  the 
district,  and  the  road  thither  is  lined  with 
prospectors.  Mr.  Barney  thinks  the  Pat- 
terson mines  are  not  over  80  miles  from 
Hamilton,  himself  and  a  companion  having 
ridden  the  distance  in  two  days  quite  ea- 
sily. 


Siiosiione. — A  letter  from  E.  J.  Hotch- 
kiss  speaks  in  the  highest  terms  of  Sho- 
Bhone  district,  which  is  25  miles  northeast 
of  Patterson.  The  writer  snys  it  is  the  best 
camp  he  has  visited  in  the  silver  regions  of 
Nevada. 

Grant  District  lies  about  65  miles  south 
of  Treasure  City,  in  a  continuation  of  the 
same  range,  the  road  being  through  Hunt- 
ington valley,  and  at  all  times  passable  for 
heavy  teams.  The  ledges  are  very  laivo, 
well  defined,  and  cased  in  limestone  and 
slate.  Some  arc  particularly  massive,  one, 
the  Patriarch,  being  at  least  200  feet 
in  widtli  and  cropping  for  nearly  three 
miles.  Assays  from  the  different  ledges  in 
the  district,  range  from  two  hundred  to  as 
many  thousand.  A  stage  runs  regularly  to 
Shermantown.  The  town  site  of  Grant  has 
been  surveyed,  streets  laid  out  and  a  num- 
ber of  houses  built. 

Piute  District  is  in  process  of  organiza- 
tion, about  40  miles  west  of  Hamilton,  a 
short  distance  from  the  road  leading  from 
this  place  to  Austin,  and  persons  going  by 
stage  disembark  at  Piute  creek.  The  C.  L. 
Place,  the  New  York,  the  Last  Chance,  San 
Francisco,  and  Our  Own  No.  1,  are  said  to 
be  large  and  well  defined  ledges,  the  lowest 
assay  yet  made  from  croppings  being  $123, 
the  highest  going  $624.  There  are  parties 
leaving  daily  for  Piute  creek,  both  from 
Hamilton  and  Austin.  [The  Reveille  says 
this  is  Pinto,  not  Piute. — Eds.  Press.] 

White  Cloud  district  is  75  miles  north 
of  White  Pine.  The  Santa  Clara  News  of 
March  27th.  speaks  of  it  as  follows  :  Some 
months  since  a  number  of  gentlemen  at 
San  Jose  dispatched  a  party  to  prospect 
the  plafe.  He  returned  six  or  eight  weeks 
ago.  Mr.  Charles  Silent,  of  San  Jose,  was 
sent  to  examine  the  district,  and  returned 
with  rock  which  assayed  $70  gold,  $9  silver, 
and  from  23  to  43  per  cent,  copper. 

Indian  Valley,  80  miles  east  of  White 
Pine,  was  discovered  several  months  since, 
but  kept  secret  until  the  last  fortnight.  The 
ore  is  said  to  resemble  the  best  of  that  at 
White  Pine. 

The  mining  laws  of  Eureka  have  been  so 
amended  that  a  ' ( deposit  claim  "  shall  be 
100  feet  square,  and  ten  dollars'  worth  of 
work  shall  hold  a  square  six  months. 


Mount    Tvnubo  Mllver  Mining   Company I_o. 

caUonof  Works:  Oortoz  District,  Lander  County,  state 

"I  NYvndn. 

ttOTKnL— There  nrc  dr-llnnuent.  upon  tho  following  tle- 
*<t!1hiI  stock,  mi  acoonnt  ot  easessment  levied  on  the 
twenly-thtru  day  of  January.  IStW.  tbe  savor*!  amounts  set 
opposite  tile  names  of  the  respective  sliareltoldeis,  as  fol - 
lows: 


.No.  OerUOoatO.     No.  Slmres.    Amount. 


207 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Daniel  Web  .ter   Mining    Oompniiy,-  Location 

of  Works:  White  Pine  County,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  la  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  seventh  day  of 
April,  1869,  an  assessment  of  ten  cents  (10c)  per  share 
was  levied  upon  ihe  capital  stock  of  said  Oompanv,  pnya- 
able  immediately,  in  United  Slates  gold  coin,  to  the  Sec- 
rciary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company. 

Any  stock  upon  whicn  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  un  the  t  ntli  day  of  May,  1869,  shall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before,  will 
be  sold  on  Monday,  the  thirty-first  day  of  May,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  cost  of 
advertising  and  expenseb  of  Bale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

C.  A  UURIO,  Secretary. 

Office,  No  ■IIS  California  street,  San  Francisco. 


Golden  Rule  Mining;  Company,  Tuolumne  Coun- 
ty, California—  Regular  Bi-monthly  dividend  (No.  19)  of 
the  Golden  Rule  Mining  Company,  of  Tuolumne  County, 
Cal. ,  of  2%  percent,  per  month,  or  fifty  cents  per  share, 
Is  now  declared,  and  will  be  paid  to  the  Stockholders  on 
and  after  the  26th  inst.  Office,  432  Montgomery  street, 
Room  No.  5. 

J.  B.  RUSSELL,  Secretary. 
W.  T.  BostvoRTH,  President. 
A.  S.  Pkifkh,  Superintendent  of  Mine.  aplO 


Kvoii  AIllI  and  Milliner  ComiiilDy,  Etelacy  Dis- 
trict, El  Din-ado  County,  California. 
Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
sixth  (6tli)  day  of  March,  1869,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders  as 
follows: 

No,  Certificate    No.  Shares.  Amount. 
S3  1  St  00 


Names- 
John  Amos. 
A  Bin-ell... 
AC  Teitina 
K  C  Teitmai 
A  C  Teitmai 


HI  tit) 

IS  82  11-13       8284 

Trustee r»i  11   fr-13      it  46 

S9  64    8-l.t        61  61 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
ot  Trustees,  made  on  the  sixth  (6th)  day  of  March,  1869, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  maybe 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
Olncy&Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  426  Montgomery  street,  on 
Monday,  the  twenty  sixth  day  of  April,  1869,  at  the  hour  of 
12  o'clock  M.  of  said  tl.'iy,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assess- 
ment thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  ex 
peases  of  sale. 

J.  M.  BUFFINGTON,  Secretary. 
Office,  Room  37    New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California 
street,  San  Fra/ .Cisco.  aplO 


Mining;   Notices— Continued. 


Cordlller.*a  Gold  and   Silver  Mining  Company.— 

Morelos  District,  Chihuahua,  Mexico. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  ol  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  ($1j  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin, 
to  the  Secretary,  at  the  oHicu  of  the  Company,  321  Washing- 
ton street.  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  .i^essniciit  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twentieth  (20lh)  dav  of  April,  1869.  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  bedulv  advertised  uir  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  lie  made  beiore, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  tenth  day  of  .May,  186a, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  ot 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.    By  order  of  the  Board  of 

Trustees.  

HEN'RY  R.  REED,  Secretary. 

Office,  321  Washington  stvoet,  San  Francisco.        inar20 


l&u  <H) 
75t*0 
■XI  60 
37  m 

1SR  1!S 
7ft  Oi) 
B6  2.'. 
7ft  Oil 

22ft  00 
3  75 

187  50 
75  00 

112  SO 
29  25 
■_'  2ft 
37  50 
1  .10 
37  50 


Names. 

Bnum,  Chnrlen 

Baum,  '"li..rle» ft 

Borol,  r  A ;.. 

Bowl,  FA si 

Kurd.  F  A 81 

BOW,!,  KA 84 

Borol,  K  A 123 

Darning,  Ch»rles 65 

Gordon,  John, |g 

tiallak'ber,  JnmeB m 

Hardy,  Thomas 21 

Lehman ii,  I'hr -ji 

Leavltt,  John 26 

,  Murl.uk.  0  A 105 

!  Murdoek.  C  A HI6 

;   M unlock,  C  A 120 

Probst,  Krnst 1:17 

I  Vaudervoort,  J  C 28 

Weiilzell,  Justus l.HS 

Wilson,  E 96 

And  In  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  twcnty-rtilrd  day  of  January,  1869, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  bo 
necessary,  will  be  nold  at  public  auction,  at  the  sales- 
room of  Maurlco  Dore  A  Co.,  auctioneers.  No.  327  Mont- 
gomery street,  San  Francisco,  t'allfo  n'a.  on  the  twenty- 
seventhday  of  April,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M.  of 
said  day,  to  puy  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  to- 
gether with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

R-  N    VAN  BRUNT,  Secretary. 

Office  426  Montgomery  slreet,  San  Francisco.  p 

North  American  Wood  Preserving  Computiy. 

Location  of  Works:  8an  Francisco.  California. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twelfth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  one  t$l)  dollar  per  sharo 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  ol  said  Company,  pay. 
able  Immediately,  in  United  Stales  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  the  Company's  office,  4:it)  -Montgomery 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  winch  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  011  the  fourteen!!]  (Nili)dnv  of  April,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  lie  duly  advertised  forsaleat 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  liefotc. 
will  be  sold  on  Saturday,  the  tlrst  dav  of  May,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs 
ol  advert  Islug  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Beard 
ol  Directors. 

WM,  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  430  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco.  mar'l3 


Pacific    Coul    Mining   Company,   Cuutru    Co«tuv 

County.  California. 

Notice  Is  horcby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twentieth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  four  dollars  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Companv,  payable* 
Immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twenty-seventh  day  of  April,  I860,  shall  he 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  mad"  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  mi  Monday,  the  seventeen: h  darnl'  May, 
1369.  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  cinsts 
ot  advertising  and  expenses  ol  sale.  By  order  of  the  Bound: 
of  Trustees. 

,  S.  LACHMAN,  Secretary. 

Office,  southeast  corner  Market  and  First  streets,  ^an 
Francisco.  mar22 


Star  Creek   Mining   Company.— Locations  Star 

District,  Huinboldr  County,  State  of  Nevada. 
P'Notick.— There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  (No.  1>  levied  on 
the  twenty-sixth  day  of  February,  1869,  the  several  amounts 
set  opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as 
follows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate. 

Babb.  1.  H unissued    6 

Bales,  A  B,  Att'y.. ..unissued  lf> 

Davis,  Erwfn  .: unissued    2 

Davlsson.  R  S,  Att'y. unissued    9 
Faulkner.  George — unissued  12 

Lent,  Wm  M unissued    1 

Levingston,  Isaxc unissned    S 

Minturn,  Charles...  .nMsswea    7 

Morrison.  S  A unissued    5 

Pin- 1  an,  James ...unissued  11 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  twenty-sixth  day  of  February,  1869, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  nec- 
essary, will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  Middleton  Jk 
Son,  310  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  on  Monday,  the 
nineteenth  day  of  April.  1869,  nt  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M. 
of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon, 
together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

HORACE  MORRISON,  Secretary. 

Office,  N.  E.  cor.  Front  and  Jackson  streets.  oj»8 


Shares. 

Amon-nr. 

20 

$■'0  00 

MS 

214  5i> 

776 

1164  no 

2HD 

300  00 

inno 

15011  00 

530 

795  00 

no 

162  00 

100 

150  00 

100  • 

150  CO 

72 

108  CO 

Senator  Silver    tlllnlncr  Company. —Location  of 

Mine:  Virginia  City,  Storey  County,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-sixth, 
day  of  March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  fifty  cento  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  CmiioaDy,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the  Sec- 
retary, at  the  office  of  the  Company,  No.  408California 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaJd  on  the  first  (1st)  day  of  May,  I860,  shall  he 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  bo  duly  advertised  for  sale 
at  nubile  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Friday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of 
May,  1869,  lo  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

T.  B.  WINGARD,  Secretary. 

Office,  40SOnllfornia  street.  San  Francisco  marJT 


Silver  Sprout   Allnintr   Company.— .Location    «■* 

Works  and  Alines:  Kearsarge  District,  Inyo  county,  Cal. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty -fifth 
day  of -March, 1869,  an  assessment^!  fifty  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  State*  gold  coin,  to  the  Secre- 
tary, at  the  office  of  the  Company,  No.  4US  California  street,, 
San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  first  (1st)  dav  of  May,  1869,  shall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before,  will  be 
sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  May,  1869,  to. 
pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of  ad~ 
veitising  and  expenses  of  sale,  iiy  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

T.  B.  WINGARD,  Secretary. 

Office,  408  California  street,  San  Franeisco.  mar27 


Troy    Ledge     Mining   Company,    Wnlte    Pine 

District,  Lander  County,  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  1869.  an  assessment  of  fifteen  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  .stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,.  lo,thie> 
Secretary. 

Anv stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  unpaidi 
on  Friday,  the  twenty-third  day  of  Ajutsh,  I8fi3i  shalli 
be  deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for 
sale  at  public  auction,  and  unless  pa  vmeiashaH  he  made  be- 
fore,  will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  tweK,i\K*iO">nh  dayoi  May,, 
18H9,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessinoW;,  togother  with  costs  ot 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale*  s>y- aider  of  the  Boara 
of  Trustees.  • 

J.  Hi  B-JJ'FEeX&TON,  Kccc*-iiR>rr. 

office,  37  New  Merchants'-  $xuh>iu£0».  ^lUorula  »tr<^}* 
San  Francisco.  mar2Q 


238 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


PATENT    AMALGAMATOR 

These  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
have  no  equal-  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  to 
have  tliein  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  ol 
the  great  number  now  In  operation,  not  one  has  ever-re- 
quired repairs,  •fl'he  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
he  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  the  muller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  itis  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  tlie  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  it  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
mo  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated . 

Setters  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others.— 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed. 

Mill  men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setters  for 
themselves,  at  the  PACIFIC  JPO  UK  DIET, 

]Tj  San  Francisco. 

ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Faint 


TIN,   IRON  AND    METALLIC    ROOFS, 

Iron,  JBricli  aud  Woodcu  liuildliiffH, 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOB  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

nor  crack;  will  withstand  any  climate;  can  be  put  on  in 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  other  Paint. 

New  Cloth  Itoof*  i»ut  oq.    Old  Kooft  cemented 
and  painted.    Leaky  Roof's  made  tight. 

03- No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphalt  urn  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  lo. 

GEO.  T.  BROSILEY,  Agent, 

24vl7-3m 


Pipe  "Vise,  with  or  without 
Extra  Jaw.    _j 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises,  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
Mew  stvle  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  'Standard  Milling  Machines,  simple,  great  capacity, 
nower  and  strcngih— two  sizes,   large,  2,301)  lbs;  small,  950 

lbs.   r 


For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23vlC-ly 


G.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 


BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER ! 

IPKICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES  OF  ALL  SIZES   FOE   SALE 

'  WI.   P.   BLAKE, 

Corner  First  and  Mission  streets,  or  Box  £.Q7? 
3vl3f  SAN   FRANCISCO. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS,. 

No,  53  Beale  Street,  net.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  saving 
of  fifty  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIONS 
MADB  TO  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  the  Coast, 
urders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  S3T  First 
Premium  awarded  at  tl">  State  Fair,  1SG7. 

2vl7-3iu  T.  G.   I»  VB.H  I  XG  «*S  CO 

Removal  ■ 
NELSON-^"   DOBLE, 

AGENTS   FOR 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 


Mill    Picks,    Sledge*,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers'   Tools, 

Have  removed  to  IS  and  15  Fremout  street,  near 

MarRet,  san  t'raucisuo. 

IdvUqr 


MACHINERY  AG-ENCY. 

W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO., 

Are  the  manufacturers'  ngents  for  Richardson,  Merriam 
£  Go's  celebrated 

Wood  Working   Machinery, 

Embracing  every  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
M^rtisecs,  Moulding,  Tenonin,',  Boring,  Shaping,  Vertical 
and  Circular  ite-sawiog  Machines;  scroll.  Railway,  Cut-off 
and  Rip  Saws,  etc.,  eic.    Agents  for  the  Swam^cot  Co's 

Improved   I?orta"l>le  Engines, 

Wiirranted  fully  equal  to  any  In  the  market;  Davis  &  Fur- 
uer's  Wooden  Machinery;  Klake's  Patent  Steam  Pumps; 
Kilburn's  and  Warren's  Turbine  Water  wlieels.  eic  ,etc. 

Orders  for  Machinery  of  any  kind  will  receive  prompt 
attention  Machines  for  special  purposes  built  to  order. 
Send  for  Illustrated  Catalogue.     W.  ii.M,  BEttRITtCO, 

Svi8-*ni  1U  California  St.,  San  Francisco. 


JVotiee  t;o  Miners, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies. 

MPttAG  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  Hydraulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  larnc  additions  to  ray  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  aui  prepared  Lo  till  all  orders  with  dis- 

fiateh,  and  guarantee  entite  ejt  Lis  [.action.    I  aiso  manufact- 
ure Mississippi  Stoves,  of  the  latest  improved  patterns,  fur 
■vessels  of  all  classes.    Also,  Ship  Piuuibiug  done. 

ȣ.  J*  It  AG, 
3v\$-ly      &',5*vo  Store,  No.  1     Clay  street,  ueiew  Uitvia. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOIi  WORKS, 

Blacksmith    and    Machine    Shop, 

H:i  Senile  St.,  bet.  Mission  and  Ilouiird, 
SAN  FRANCISCO.. 

All  Kinds  of  Edge  or  oilier  Tools  made  to  order.  Par- 
ticular attention  paid  lo  pin  ting  in  order  AGKIUt  LI  URAL 
MACHINERY:.  Job  Grinding  and  Polishing  by  steam. 
Orders  irom  the  Country  jiromptlyl  attended  to.  sgp-All 
work  wiirranted. 

21vl7-q.y  J.  WEJCHJHAXaT,  Proprietor. 


Boilej 


PATENT 

Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 


0ib; 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  for  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
£3"  pa -'i';,  'J  '•*&  it  i- not  liable  to  ?et  out  of  order, 
^  ^  _^-b.  ^fv  .ni(]  ^n|  ,.,,,lljUii,_.  u,  jienurin  it- 
1  '"■'  ollice  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  bv  any  inexperienced  per- 
son—will  scrape  off  l he  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  -were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  Inner-surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  a  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
lo  fit  tbe  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  Meainboat  boilers 
when  muddy  water  is  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
bottom  bubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapes  arc  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
inft  the  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
the  cap.  There  is  a  collar  on  the 
rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brush  or  scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purposed 
removing  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrapers  arc  made  from  one  to  six  inches  ill  diam-. 
eter— the  prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  rungim.' 
from  $5  to  S12.  Tliev  are  now  extensively  used  in  the 
Eistem  Stales.  Quitc'a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  bv  McAfee.  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beale.  San  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  p.,  P.  U.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


BLAKE'S     PATENT 


steam;    ptjmp! 

This  Pt.mn  is  warranted  superior  to  any  In  the  market, 
for  Breweries.  Sugar  Reuses,  Tanneries,  Boiler-Feeders, 
Steamboats,  Mining  and  Fire  purposes,  etc.  It  throws  a 
full  stream  of  the  thickest  beer  mash  without  clogging, 
and  sugar  svrup  boiling  hot  without  difficulty. 

Warranted  a  positive  Pump  under  all  circumstances;  It 
never  stops  nor  gets  out  of  order,  and  by  reason  of  the  pa- 
tent device  in  the  valves,  is  kept  clear  and  always  ready 
for  action.- It  is  SIMPLE,  COMPACT  and  POWERFUL, 
and  needs  no  expert  to  run  it. 

KSP*If  one  fails  to  do  the  work  for  which  it  is  sold,  it  may 
be  returned  and  the  money  will  be  refunded.     May  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Risdon's,  or  Union  Iron  Works,  or  at 
W.  O.  M.  B  KKKT  A  C<FS, 
Agents  for  Paeitlc  States, 

SvlS3m  114  California  street,  Mm  Francisco. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 

X".>M.  23   and   37   Fremont  strcet( 

SAN   FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  la>-ge  stock  of  best  Bar  and 
Bundle  Iron,  Holier  Tubes,  Plane  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  FUtiuy*. 
wl'iieh  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

21vl6-3in  W.  McCRINDLE,  Manage. 


The  Perfection  of  Prepared  Cocoa. 

MARAVILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Maravilla  is  the  true  Theobroma 
of  Liniueus.  Cocoa  is  indigenous  lo  South  America,  of 
■which  Maravilla  is  a  favored  portion.  TAYLOR  BROTH- 
ERS having  secured  the  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Cocoa,  have,  by  the  skillful  application  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  is 
so  undeniably  the  perfection  ot  Prepared  Cocoa,  that  it  has 
not  only  secured  the  preference  of  homes  'paths  and  cocoa- 
drinkers  generally,  but  many  who  had  hiiheno  not  found 
any  preparation  to  suit  them,  have,  after  one  trial,  adopied 
tire  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  lor  break- 
fast, luncheon,  etc. 

"  A  SUCCESS   UNPRECEDENTED." 

[See  following  extract  from  the  Globe  of  May  14, 186S.] 
"Various  importers  aud  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  we 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  had  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  T-iylor  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
qualities  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  their  perlect 
system  of  preparation  to  this  finest  of  all  species  of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  soluhilitv, 
a  delicate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  Maravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  others.  For  homoeopaths  and  invalids  we  could 
Dot  recommend  a  more  agreeable  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  In  packets  only  by  all  Urccers,  of  whom  also  mav 
be  had  Taylor  Brothers'  Original  l-Ioiin:eopalhie  Cocoa  and 
Soluble  Chocolate,  Steam  Mills.  Brick  Lane.  London. 
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[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Preas.1 

Developments  of  the  Teaff  Hydraulic 
Mining  Shaft. 

Dutch  Flat,  Mavcli  30th,  1869. 

Editoks  Pbess: — According  to  promise, 
I  herewith  furnish  you  further  data  of  the 
Teaff  shaft  at  this  place,  and  of  the  pecu- 
liarities of  the  curious  deposit  gone  through 
in  sinking  the  same.  In  the  first  place  it 
should  be  understood  that  the  top  of  this 
ground  has  been  worked  off  to  a  consider- 
able depth  in  hydraulic  mining,  and  at  the 
place  where  the  shaft  is  sunk  there  is  a  hard 
stratum  of  iron  cement,  about  sis  or  eight 
inches  thick,  the  result  of  a  cementing 
combination  of  pyrites  or  sulphurets  of 
iron,  with  gravel.  Now  you  find  immedi- 
ately under  this  a  rich  streak  of  dirt  some 
thirty  feet  deep,  of  a  greyish  color;  and 
under  this  another  streak  of  the  sulphuret 
deposit,  but  of  a  greenish  cast.  This  de- 
posit is  about  two  feet  thick;  and  when  we 
begin  to  arrive  at  a  depth  of  about  30  feet 
from  this  tothe  bedrock,  throughout  the 
whole  distance,  goldin  coarse  particles  is  vis- 
ble  in  the  sides  of  the  shaft.  The  peculiari- 
ties are  that  there  is  a  perfect  line  between 
each  of  the  great  periodical  deposits  which 
have  been  thrown  into  this  large  basin;  and 
then  it  seems  as  though  long  periods  had 
been  employed  in  washing  away  all  the 
lighter  matter  than  the  sulphurets,  to  cer- 
tain depths ;  and  then  another  deposit,  and 
so  on,  in  this  manner,  until  this  channel 
was  broken  by  the  cross  streams  which  now 
flow  from  the  Sierras. 

Judging  from  the  pieces  'of  cemeut  that 
I  have  seen  from  this  shaft,  and  the  dis- 
tance from  the  bedrock  from  which  they 
were  taken,  I  should  be  constrained  to  say 
that  this  is  the  richest  part  of  the  "Blue 
Lead"  yet  developed. 

The  shaft  is  now  filled  with  water,  up  to 
the  level  of  Mr.  Teaff' s  tunnel,  from  the 
end  of  which  the  shaft  is  sunk,  the  top 
ground  having  been  worked  through  this 
tunnel  some  3,000  feet.  The  entire  depth 
does  not  contain  a  pan  of  dirt  without  gold; 
I  mean  that  from  the  top  or  grass  roots,  to 
the  bedreck,  425  feet,  contains  gold  in  every 
pan.  This  top  ground  has  paid  well;  but 
there  must  now  be  a  tunnel  run  this  hund- 
red feet  lower  in  order  to  drain  the  rich  de- 
posit of  cement;  and  there  must  be  stamps 
and  machinery  employed  to  work  it,  JVlr. 
Teaff  has  the  necessary  energy,  and  this 
large  amount  of  ground,  comprising  whac 
has  been  known  as  the  "  Welamaloo, " 
"Franklin,"  "St.  Midas  Water  Co.,"  "Lit- 
tle Hope,"  and  "  Fish  Line,"  will  begin  to 
yield  up  their  millions  of   golden  treasure. 

A.  E.  E. 

^ — ..  -^».  -. — » 

Gold  Mining  .Stlll  Pbofitable  in 
Georgia.—  The  following  item  we  find  in 
the  Air  Line  Eagle,  of  Gainesville,  Ga. 
Captain  Eosworth  is  a  Californian,  and  an 
old  subscriber  of  the  Mining  and  Scien- 
tific Pkess  : 

On  Tuesday  last,  (Feb.  23d)  we  were 
shown  by  Captain  N.  S.  Bosworth,  of  the 
Nachoochee  mines,  three  nuggets  of  virgin 
gold,  recently  found  in  the  mines  lie  is 
working  there,  weighing  respectively  375, 
249  and  103  dwts.  The  Captain  is  opera- 
ting for  a  Boston  Company — is  working 
thirty  hands,  and  is  averaging  about 
100  dwts.  per  day.  He  also  showed  us  at 
the  same  time  the  yield  of  his  mines  for  the 
nineteen  days  previous,  which  was  a  hand- 
some "pile" — weighing  between  six  and 
seven  pounds.  Captain  Bosworth  informed 
us  that  as  spring  opens,  he  contemplates  in- 
creasing his  working  force  to  seventy-five 
hands,  and  intends  opening  several  valua- 
ble veins  upon  the  property  he  is  now 
working.  The  Captain  is  a  practical  miner, 
and  this  success  is  but  an  index  to  what 
may  be  done  in  the  rich  mines  of  this  sec- 
tion, whenever  skill  and  capital  are  brought 
to  bear  upon  them. 

Large  Guns. — The  largest  European 
gun  is  of  steel,  by  Krupp,  14  inches  bore, 
and  will  throw  a  ball  of  1,000  pounds,  but 
has  never  been  fired.  The  next  largest 
Europe»n  gun  is  an  Armstrong  rifle,  which 
throws  a  shell  of  610  pounds.  The  12-ineh 
American  Kodman  rifle  throws  an  elongated 
shot  of  630  pounds,  and  the  20-ineb. 
smooth-bore,  a  spherical  shot  of  1,072 
pounds.  The  "Swamp  Angel"  is  a  Par- 
rott  rifle,  8  inches  bore,  and  threw  shot  of 
150  pounds  a  distance  of  55-2  miles  into 
Charleston.  Its  ancient  rival,  "  Mons. 
Meg,"  is  20  inches  bore,  and  threw  stone 
balls  of  18%  inches  diameter,  but  its  range 
did  not  exceed  a  mile  and  a  half. 


Tl^e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


239 


Brilliant  Wimxwwsii,  C'i.osli.y  Br- 
ing Paint.-  Many  have  board  ol  1 1 1 . - 
brilliarit  stucco  whitewash  on  flie  easl  end 
of  the  President's  honse  at  Washington. 
Tlio  following  is  a  receipt  for  it— for  which 
we  are  indebted  to  Mr.  Foye,  of  Oal 

Take  one-half  bnshel  of  nice  unslaked 
lime,  slake  it  with  boiling  water,  cover  it 
during  the  process  to  keep  in  the  steam, 
strain  the  liquid  through  n  fiuo  sieve  or 
strainer,  and  add  to  it  a  peak  of  salt,  pre- 
viously well  dissolved  in  warm  water, 
three  pounds  of  ground  rice,  boiled  to  a 
thin  paMe,  and  stirred  in  boiling  hot,  ouo- 
balf  pound  of  powdered  Spanish  whiting, 
and  one  pound  of  clean  glue,  which  has 
been  previously  dissolved  by  soaking  it 
well,  and  then  hang  it  over  a  slow  tire  in  a 
small  kettle  within  a  large  one  filled  with 
water.  Add  five  gallons  of  hot  water  to  the 
mixture,  stir  it  well  and  let  it  stand  for  a 
few  days,  covered  from  tho  dirt,  ft  should 
on  riffhthot',  for  this  purpose  it  can 
be  kept  in  a  kettle  on  a  portable  furnace. 
It  is  said  that  about  a  pint  of  this  mixture 
will  cover  a  square  yard  upon  the  outside 
of  a  house,  if  properly  applied:  Brushes 
more  or  less  may  be  used  according  to  the 
neatness  of  the  job  required.  It  answers 
a^  well  as  oil  paint  for  wood,  brick  orstone, 
mid  is  cheaper.  It  retains  its  brilliancy  for 
(naby  years.  There  is  nothing  of  the  kind 
that  will  compare  with  it,  either  for  inside 
or  outside  walls.  (Buildings  or  fences 
prepared  in  this  manner  will  take  a  much 
longer  time  to  burn,  than  if  they  were 
painted  with  oil  paint.  This  one  thing 
alone  should  be  inducement  for  persons 
to  try  the  experiment.)  Coloring-matter 
may  be  put  in,  and  made  of  any  shade  you 
like.  Spanish-brown  stirred  in  will  make 
red  pink,  more  or  less  deep,  according  to 
the  quantity.  A  delicate  tinge  of  this  is 
very  pretty  for  inside  walls.  Finely  pul- 
verized common  clay,  well  mixed  with 
Spanish-brown,  makes  a  reddish  stone- 
color.  Yellow-ochre  stirred  in  makes  yel- 
low wash;  but  chrome  goes  further,  and 
makes  a  color  generally  esteemed  prettier. 
It  is  ditficult  to  make  rules,  because  tastes 
arc  different;  it  would  be  best  to  try  exper- 
iments on  a  shingle  and  let  it  dry.  Green 
must  not  be  mixed  with  lime;  it  destroys 
the  color,  and  the  color  has  an  effect  on  the 
whitewash  which  makes  it  crack  and  peel. 

Ctieiocs  Island.  — Iu  the  lake  of  Using, 
in  Lavonia,  there  is  an  island  that  rises 
above  water  and  disap2)ears  periodically. 
Daring  the  summer  heat  a  considerable 
quantity  of  gas  is  generated  from  a  bed  of 
cual  under  the  surface,  then  a  huge,  black 
mass,  like  a  gigantic  bladder,  is  seen  to 
rise.  If  the  summer  is  warm  and  lasting, 
the  surface  becomes  one  mass  of  aquatic 
plants,  but  on  tho  first  appearance  of  cold 
nights  the  whole  island  sinks  and  lies  dor- 
mant until  the  ensuing  year  at  the  bottom 
of  the  lake.  The  various  phases  assumed 
by  this  strange  phenomenon  of  nature 
serve  as  a  weather  glass  to  the  country  peo- 
ple of.  the  locality. 


ROOT'S   PATENT    FORCE  BLAST   ROTARY  BLOWER. 

Patented  Bo-v.  1st,  1864;   July  -;i.  js;-,r, ;  and  Oet> 9,-9606, 


Awarded  tlio  ITii-st  Premium  at  tlio  J?aris  Exposition. 


jprjc.-j-_.5- 


CAIjIPOBN  IjV 

BUSINESS    UNIVERSITY, 

204  M  hit'.-omery  Street. 

Full  particulars  regarding  o  ir  Practical  Courac  of  Studios 
may  be  li.nl  Ijv  culling  at  the  University,  or  liv  addressluk 
tfvll  <■>■  i_t>  B.  i*.  HiSAup,  San  Francisco. 


Avery  Pump  and  Tube  Well. 

Ooi-iplete    lor  TJse- 

Tlie  TUBE  WELL,  is  Co med  by  driving  prepared  Iron 
piping  into  the  ground  will]  a  sledge.  Although  of  compar- 
atively recent  invention,  these  wells  have  won  a  wc  rld- 
wLlc  reputation,  and  are  proven  10  be  superior  to  the  oidl- 
n.iry  dug  well,  costing  sometimes  less  thtin  one-fourth  that 
01"  others,  and  at  the  same  time  excluding  the  surface  water 
and  dirt.  Tho  tubing  Is  coupled  together  In  lengths  of 
about  six  feet,  os  ihey  are  being  driven  Into  the  earth;  the 
valves  are  then  dropped  in  and  the  Pump  screwed  down  on 
top. 

FORCE  AM)  LIFT  PUMPS 
Always  on>  hand.    For  ca«c  of  Woiking,  durability  and 
force,   the  Avery  Pump   has  no- superior.    For  circulars, 
etc.,  address  Postolhcc  box  17. 

XTHICI&  «fe  DEWEY, 

13vl8tf  Sis  Pine  street,  San  Francisco. 


MECHANICAL    AND    AECHITEOTUKAL 

Drawing  School 

A.I?_?££___    ISTTIOE®. 

MR.   FREDERICK  HELLEKT, 

An  experienced  Draughtsman  and  Teacher,  ha'  opened  an 
Evening  School  at  No.  414  CLAY  STREET  (same  entrance 
ftS  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Offic*),  whore  he  lsi.lv 
Ing  thorough  instructions  in  DRAWING  to  apprentices  who 
are  inclined  to  self-improvement.  His  terms  arc  moderate 
and  within  reach  of  the  humblest  apprentice;  and  we  are 
pleased  to  say  that  the  enterprise  is  meeting  with  success. 
1  vIS  if 


Elrcthottpe  Engravings,  Cots,  Etc— Our  Job  Printing 
Olhco  is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings  or 
naincnts,  ajid  other  embellishments  io  suit  the  various 
branches  of  industry  in  tills  State 


REQUIRES 


Fifty  Per  Cent. 


LESS  POWER 


Than  any  Blower 


Ste_i-__:3l_ii>s 


One  of  these  Blowers  may  be  seen  on  exhibition  at  TV.  T.  Gamut's  Brass  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  anil  Fremont  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Almaden  Quicksilver  Mine;  Gtidley's 
Foundry,  Gold  Hill,  Navada ;  iEtna  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Caution. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parties,  not  authorized  to  manufacture  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  tho  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BAKG-ION, 

ivlfrSm  Globe  Iron  Works,  Stockton,  Cal. 


COLLIER   &  SILLIMAN'S 

METALLIC    PRESSURE   PISTON    ROB    PACKING. 


This  invention  relates  to  the  packing  used  to  render  piston  rods  or  propeller  shafts 
steam  and  water  tight,  and-  has  for  its  object  the  construction  of  a  metallic  packing,  which 
shall  he  operated  upon  by  gas,  the  vapor  or  liquid  exertingthe  pressure,  in  such  a  man- 
ner as  to  form  a  perfectly  tight  joint.  It  also  consists  in  so  forming  the  gland  of  the 
stuffing  box,  that  it  shall  serve  as  a  support  and  guide  for  the  rod  and  shaft,  and  at  the 
same  time  afford  great  facility  for  lubrication. 

Two  small  openings  now  connect  the  interior  of  the  cage  with  the  source  of  press- 
ure— as  the  cylinder  in  an  engine  or  pump,  or  the  water  outside  of  the  ship  if  it  is  for 
a  propeller  shaft — so  that  the  greater  the  pressure  the  closer  are  the  rings  forced 
against  the  rod  and  inner  face  of  the  gland.  In  any  case  the  Packing  is  to  be  applied 
to  a  water  or  air  pnrnp,  so  that  the  pressure  will  come  from  the  liquid  or  the  gaseous 
substance,  as  the  case  may  be.  One  of  the  most  important  uses  of  this  Packing  is  in 
the  stuffing  boxes  of  propeller  shafts,  in  which  case  the  openings  connect  with  the  out- 
side water,  the  pressure  on  the  rings  depending  upon  the  depth  to  which  the  shaft  is 
submerged.  This  device  is  simple,  and  not  easily  got  out  of  repair;  is  perfectly  effica- 
cious and  self-regulating,  and  in  the  ease  of  shafts,  especially,  will  do  away  with  the 
great  expense  of  repairing  the  derangements  of  the  stuffing  box  which  now  so  frequently 
occur.  This  new  invention  has  already  been  adopted  on  the  Central  Pacific  Railroad 
and  by  some  of  the  principal  Flouring  Mills  in  San  Francisco  and  Sacramento,  and 
is  growing  at  once  into  popular  favor.  A  description  of  the  engraving  accompanying 
this  will  be  found  in  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press  Jan.  9,  18G9,  and  in  the  patentees' 
circular,  which  can  be  had  free  on  application. 

Certificates    of  He coiniTiexi elation  :    3 

Office  C.  P.  It.  Ii.  Co.  of  Cal.,  Sacramento,  Nov.  24,  18GS. —  To  Whom  it  may  Concern; — This  Company  has 
made  a  thorough  practical  teat  of  Collier  &  Sillimau'e  Patent  Metallic  Rod  Packing,  and  find  it  a  superior 
mode  of  packing  to  any  other  in  use,  and  accordingly  recommend  it  to  all  others  interested. 

E.  B.  CROCKER,  Gen.  Agent  C.  P.  R.  R.  Co. 

This  is  to  Certify,  that  we  have  been  using  the  Collier  &  Silliman's  Patent  Metallic  Rod  Packing,  and  find 
it  a  superior  mode  of  packing  to  any  other  in  use,  and  would  recommend  it  to  all  others  interested. 

SETH  H.  GARFIELD,  Prop.  Pioneer  Mills,  Sae.  City  ;  Witt.  Etohells,  Engineer. 

For  sale  at  the  principal  Machine  shops  and  Foundries  in  San  Francisco.  Full 
particulars  can  be  obtained  by  addressing  ORRIN  COLLIER,  Sacramento,  Cal.,  or 
E.  B.  SmiiiMAN,  Bridgeport,  Ct. 

3vl3-3inli!m 


Metallurgy. 


MOSHEIMEUVS 

PIONEER    MINING    SCHOOL, 

— AND  — 
M  r.T.Y  I.I.I  -KOIC    WORKS. 

llavlns  rrtuuiisiioii  the  Orel  Practical  Mining  and  Metal- 

' I  '"  tho  United  sim,;.,  i   would  Mil  the  at. 

''""""  '"  SanUomen  wliumny  uhtli   to  obtain  a  practical 

know  ledqe  Df 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

Thai  I  am  prepared  toV-acli  all  the  above  branches  In  less 
time  th  m  in  aw  European  school. 

I  also  undertake  to  assay  and  work  any  kind  or  ore,  or 
mineral  substances. 

Fur  terms,  apply  to  JOS.  MOMH  EIMEIS, 

Practical  Chemist  and  Metallurgist. 
Olllce.  32S    Montgomery  street;  MolaUurglc   Works.  2U05 
Powell  street,  Snn  Francisco.  Gvl8-fi<n 


LEOPOLD   KITH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

{Formerly  or  the  U.  S.  B.  Mini,  S.  F.) 

Ofllce,  So.  Cll  Comniurcliil  Street,  opposite 

the  Mini,  Sim  FrancttcOa 

BULLION  .MELTED  AND  ASSAYED, 
Tnr  corrcctesH  of  which  Is  guaranteed  in  every  respect. 
All  kinds  of  Ore  and  Mineral  felted,  assayed  and  analyzed 
in  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

Refers  by  permission  to  W.  C.  Ralston.  Cashier  Bank  ol 
Cull  for  n  la;  Messrs  PiocllC  A  Rayerque,  Win.  M.  Lent.  John 
D.  Fry,  E.  Oahlll  &  Co..  A.  K.  Grim.  President  Pacific  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfeldt,  M.  and  R.  U.  S  B.  Mint; 
Hale  &  Norcross  s.  M.  Co.,  aud  the  principal  mining* com- 
panies on  the  Comstock  Lode.  25vl7-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  'WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  in  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office 
may  be  employed  professionally  as  a  Scientific  Expert. 

f.tolonical  Lx.-inilnati. ms  an.]  Reports,  Analysis  and  A^iivs, 
etc  .etc.  Fraciica!  advice  and  Investigations  in  the  l  "hem 
leal  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  r-xiin'inntion 
nt  new  chemical  methods  and  products.  Address,  2«  Pioe 
street,  RiMinisilsaiirt  36,  New  York.  Always  In  from  12  to 
X.JU.     ■jgr-WrltLen  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFESSOR    WURTZ, 

P'hoisthc  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
Jill  nsesof  SllDIUM  IN  WORKING  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
ORES  AND  JEWELEKS-  SWEEPINGS,  w  ill  furnish  at  the 
above  address  n format Um  in  relation  thereto,  together 
with  experimental  packages  „f 

SODIUM    AMALGAM., 

All  instructions  and  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  are 
spurious  and  unreliable.  WORKING  EXPERIMENT."?  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORE-',  Etc.  Prof.  W.  has  In  opera 
tion  in  New  York  a  large  and  small  Hepburn  Pan,  for  wort 
Inn  I,0liO  or  20-lb.  charges  of  material  lor  cxperlnicnta 
purposes.  3V[f 


II.  TAYLOR.  tvm.  H-  TAYLOll. 

KOBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLURGISTS. 

SMELTGNC    WORKS, 

Eleventh  street,  between  Folaom  and  Howard. 

GA  X/V-A-KTIZING. 

Also,  .V til ,  .Friction  ,  Alloy**  for  .Journals*.  Type 

ami   Sta<ni»lne:    IU>tal«,  Tinners   and 

Plumbers'  Solder.  Etc. 

ft3r*Tbc  best  price  given  for  the  most  rebellious  or  re- 
fractory ores.     Ores  and  minerals  assayed  and  analyzed. 
i v  18  3m 

G-.  W.  STRONG, 

ASSAYER    AND    WORKER    OP    ORES. 

No.  10  Stevenson  street,  near  First.Snn  Francisco. 

Hie-hest  price  paid  fox  choice  lotsofOres,  Sulphuieis,  as 
sav  Ashes,   Sweepings,  etc.,  etc.    Students  instructed  inall 
branches oi  Metallurgy,  imliberul  terms, 
uviaqr. 


LEA  &.  PERRINS' 

CKLKUR  ITfcD 

WORCESTERSHIRE   S^JLTCE 

t?  <ii,        Declared  by  connnlseurs 

1     ■'  to  be  the  only 

GOOD  SAUCE.        rj 

3 

The  success  of  this  most  g 
delicious  and  unrivalled  £ 
condiment  having  caused  " 
certain  dealers  to  apply  ihc  name  of  "Tor-  "g 
festers  hi  re  .Sauce  in  their  own  Inferior  c 
compounds,  the  public  is  hereby  informed  2 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the  genuine,  yi 
Is  to  ask  for  a 

X.ca.  &  Ferrlng*  Sauce,  a 

o 
and  see  that  their  names  are  upon  the  '£ 
wrapper,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  fl 

Some  of  the  foreign  markets  having  been  rt 
supplied  with  a  spurious  Worfesrershire  U  ' 
Sauce,  upon  the  wrapper  and  labels  of 
which  the,  names  of  Lea  and  Perrins  have  been  forged,  L 
and  P.  give  notice  that  they  hive  furnished  their  corres- 
pondents with  power  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed- 
ings against  .Manufacturers  and  Vendors  of  .such,  or  any 
other  Imitations  bv  which  their  right  mav  bo  infringed. 

Ask  for  LEA  ,fc  PERKINS'  Sauce,  and  see  name  on  the 
Wrapper.  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stoi.per, 

Wholesale  and  for  Export  by  the  Proprietors.  Worcester: 
Orosse  A  Blackwell,  London,  etc.,  etc.:  and  by  Urocers  and 
Oilmen  universally.  Agents,  CROSS  &  CO.,  San  Fran- 
cisco. 3vl8-ly 


.SULFHUKETS  ; 

What  they  are; 

How  Assaved ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  "Worked; 

TTlth  a  Chapter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  MINERALS. 

By  WM.  BlffiSTOW,  M.  D. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  A  Co,,  San  Franciseo. 
For  »ale  at  thSs  Office.— Price,  One  Dollar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  own 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  etc.,  except  such  as  are 
generally  to  be  found  in  the  Interior  towns,  ?lYl5tf 


240 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


THE      EXCELSIOR      PUMP. 


Fig;.  S. 


THIS    BEST    PUMP    FOB.    «»**«  *«.<«-, 

FARMING  AM)  DOMESTIC  PURPOSES. 


Hooker's    Patent,  August  1£>,  1866 ;    Jan.  15,   1867. 

IMPEOYED 

DOUBLE-ACTING   SUCTION"    AND    FORCE    PUMP. 


Fm.2 


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rum 


iiii 


These  Pumps  are  meeting  with  universal  fa- 
vor wherever  tried,  and  are  now  being  intro- 
duced, in  many  instances  superseding  Pumps 
which  had  hitherto  been,  considered  the  best  in 
the  world. 

Fig.  1  is  a  sectional  view  of  a  6-inch  Mining  Pump,  showing  the  plunger  and  hemp  packing  on  the 
left,  with  the  chamber  on  the  right  containing  the  puppet  valves.  Pig.  2  represents  the  chamber,  with 
the  water-passages  and  valve-seats.  Pig.  3  is  the  valve,  operating  in  the  chamber.  Pig.  4  is  the 
improved  Hand  Pump.  Fig.  5,  a  6-inch  Mining  Pump,  shows  the  adjustable  bonnet  opening  to  the 
valves. 

For  Circulars,  or  further  particulars,  inquire  of  or' address  J.  "W".  BRITTAN"  &  CO.  Agents, 
120  Front  street,  San  Francisco;  H.  J.  BOOTH  &  CO.,  Union  Iron  Works,.  First  street,  San 
Francisco,  or 

GUSHING   &   CO.,  Proprietors, 

San    Francisco. 


I  lit  V       i£1P" 


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Bill 


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PATENT  BATEA   SEPARATOR   AM)   AMALGAMATOR 


Tor  Separating  Powdered  Mercury,  Gold  and  Silver  from  Sands  and 

Sulphurets. 


These  machines  are  made  of  cast  iron,  five  feet  in  diameter,  and  covered  with  sheet 
copper;  they  require  but  very  little  power,  and  no  attendance  or  expense  after  set  in 
motion.  They  are  designed  to  receive  the  stream  from  a  battery  or  from  amalgama- 
ting pans.  The  movement  will  keep  the  sands  and  sulphurets  loose  and  in  constant 
:notion  from  center  to  circumference.  The  powdered  mercury  containing  gold  or  sil- 
ver is,  by  the  law  of  gravitation,  precipitated  to  the  bottom  on  the  copper.  The 
weight  of  the  loose  sand  and  water,  together  with  the  movement  of  the  machine,  will 
cause  a  gentle  friction  sufficient  to  concentrate  the  powdered  mercury.  When  con- 
centrated, the  amalgam  adheres  to  the  copper,  whilst  the  mercury  flows  on  down  to  the 
recess  in  the  rim,  where  it  is  confined,  and  the  sands  and  sulphurets  are  allowed  to  dis- 
charge over  the  top  of  the  rim  all  around  upon  a  circular  apron  terminating  in  a  sluice. 
These  machines  are  simple,  new,  novel,  cheap  and  effective.  Weight  of  a  pair,  with 
gearing,  about  1,000  pounds. 

Price,  for  a    Single  Machine,    complete,    -    -    -    §300. 
Eor  a  I»air,    ------------------        500. 

Manufactured  and  for  sale  by 

HOWLAND,  ANG-ELL  &  CO., 

)5vl3-2ara  Miners'  Foundry,  Snn  Frun;  isea. 


PREMIUM     EOR     BEST    CONCENTRATOR 

AWARDED  BY  THE 

MECHANICS'   INSTITUTE,    1868, 

ALSO   AT   THE   STATE  FAIR,  FOR   1868, 
To   J.    HENDY. 


A  LARGE  NUMBER  OF  THESE 
IMPROVED    CONCENTRAT 

A  HE  IS  JPHACTICAI.  IPSE  OX  THE  PACIFIC  COAST. 


o:rs 


Mb.  Hendy,  by  diligent  and  practical  application,  has  improved  his  Concentrators 
until  they  now  stand  unrivalled,  far  in  advance  of  any  yet  brought  to  public  notice. 
By  recent  alterations  in  the  patterns  for  these  machines,  they  are  now  made 
Stronger  and  more  Durable  than  Evei". 


Office  of  North  Stah  Mine,  Grass  Valley,  Nov.  12,  1868. 
Joshba  Hendy,  Esq. — Dear  Sir: — I  take  pleasure  in  certifying  to  the  efficiency  of  the  two  last 
Concentrators  ordered  Irom  you.  We  have  run  them  steadily  since  July  last,  with  but  a  very  trifling 
expense  for  repairs.  The  additional  length  of  step  is  a  decided  improvement.  The  first  six  sent  to 
us  have  run  steadily  for  nearly  nine  months,  and  are  still  doing  good  work.  *  *  *  The  concen- 
trations from  the  eight  pans  alone  much  more  than  pay  our  entire  surface  expenses.  "Without  them 
we  should  lose  a  large  proportion  by  any  system  of  concentration  now  in  use.  The  eight  Concentra- 
tors receive  the  palp  from  our  24  stamps,  which  are  crushing  1,040  tons  per  month.  Our  sales  of 
Sulphurets  last  month  amounted  to  70  tons,  or  nearly  7  per  cent,  of  the  mass  crushed.  The  sul- 
phurets from  the  reconcentration,  contained  about  10  per  cent.  sand.  In  addition  to  their  properties 
as  concentrators,  they  have  done  us  good  service  as  amalgamators,  they  having  saved  us  the  past 
month  50  ounces  of  hard  amalgam,  worth  $350,  which  otherwise  would  have  been  lost. 

Respectfully  yours,  J.  H.  CliOSSMAN,  Supt.  N.  S.  Mine. 


IIENDY,  Patentee. 

Office  at  Union  Iron  Works. 


A  Journal  of  Useful  Arts,   Science,  and  Mining  and  Mechanical  Progress. 


iiv    i>k\vi-:v   .< 
i>iiu>iu    Solid 


San     Francisco,     Saturday,     April    17,    1869. 


VOLUME    XVIII. 

>innln'l'       l<;. 


Table  of  Contents. 


BflUevllla  BurtVr  Spring— III. 

Mechanical    Hoveuienu— III 

Aid  ii .  iinatlon  nl  Silver  Ore« 
Wlthoul  K  .titling. 

Keif  M.'iin.  1  ui  Treating  Sul- 
phuretted Oro«, 

Al.mfc  il»''  Railroad. 

Co  iper  from  Al  .sia. 

New  (Jol  >rliiR  r'roo  *8 

\  ,  mm  en  I  ul  Minimi  Olnlm* 

•.  r.    -i.intil.iiTu-in;  Notes! 

1< ■-; « ■  u r  1  ■  1  h  mill  Uevulupiucilts 

Will  1   fine  lii-i*!.-*. 

T.x  Ka'i". 

Railroad  Iwm. 

Wort  iti  mo  K.mnilrle*. 

Wblffl  il.'iid  Mlnmit  Uhtrlct. 

Pieifl     BrtiirouU  Survey. 

K«W  Pdientl  .iu. 1  lnvt-nrloiM 

InetvaM!  IfPnent  facilities. 

■",    fl  .1,1  Hi'i  Dhiwtor. 

Oil  Fmuv  Vc  hunlcs. 

Heating  Car* 

J«IUU1V«Q  Demist*. 

S-itii-..-Liini-,r  More  man  a  Toy. 


AdRIOinTDRAL  MlBOfCLLAKV.— 
L'ultlvutlou  Of  Cry  Liiul. 
Bleed  llHJ  ul*  tiranu  Vines, 
Bio, 

UKOUANICAL        MlSOKLLANT  — 

Helling;   Glycerine;    Cam 

t  run's      Hiuwliiy      Engine, 
etc. 

SilKNTiriR    MlDCKLLAHT.— 

1-lir.i-Muritt'';   (indium    on 
Hydrogen;  Secondary  But 

I.-rn-,  Lie. 

Mining  £>um  hart— Comprising 
hiir  lutellleenca  irom  ihe 


111I1 


and     di» 


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Notices  to  (JorrpfinondeDts. 

stock  I'rtces— Blri  and  Asked. 

New  Incorporations. 

San  I'r.iiii'ivi  Mining  Share- 
holders' Directory. 


The  Belleville  Buffer  Spring. 

This  invention  shows  a  new  method  of 
taking  advantage  of  the  elasticity  of  steel 
for  spring  purposes.  It  consists  in  placing 
over  each  other  a  number  of  steel  rings  or 
dishsof  conical  shape  having  a  hole  through 
the  middle,  always  the  convex  side  of  one 
against  the  convex  side  of  the  next  ring, 
and   its  concave  side   against  the  concave 


side  of  the  next,  in  such  a  manner  as  to 
form  the  pile  shown  in  the  engraving. 
The  buffer  is  applied  in  the  same  manner 
precisely  as  the  rubber  buffer.  The  elas- 
ticity of  steel  applied  in  this  manner,  ad- 
mits of  considerable  spring  on  the  appli- 
cation of  a  weight  from  above  ;  and  the 
steel  buffer  is  much  more  durable,  not 
affected  by  heat,  is  less  expensive,  can  be 
replaced,  each  ring  or  disk  separately,  in 
case  of  breakage,  and  is  stronger  than 
either  the  volute  or  the  elliptic  spring. 
The  agent  is  S.  L.  Pereira,  No.  410  Mont- 
gomery street. 

Chloride  Wonders  are  set  afloat  by  sev- 
eral of  our  Neveda  cotemporaries,  under 
date  of  April  1st.  The  Enterprise  describes 
with  some  minuteness  a  mammoth  tooth 
found  imbedded  in  chloride  of  silver — 
which  mammal,  it  appears,  must  have  been 
of  the  carboniferous  age.  Though  this 
strikes  us  as  rather  early  to  be  out,  for  the 
Enterprise's  lone  beast,  yet  we  are  bound  to 
concede  that  nothing  is  too  wonderful  for 
"White  Pine,  The  Heveille,  and  half  a 
dozen  soberer  aiders  and  abettors,  had  a 
chunk  of  chloride  journeying  heaven- 
wards in  the  fork  of  a  tree,  by  whose  rank 
growth  it  had  been  lifted  from  the  prolific 
soil.  It  was  before  the  1st  of  April  that 
little  puddles  of  metallic  silver  were  in  the 
habit  of  being  found  where  the  Indians 
had  been  building  their  fires. 


Mechanical  Movements. 

Wo  continue  (from  page  113)  our  illus- 
trations of  mechanical  movements : 

85.  Obtaining  vibratory  motion  fmma  trough  divided 
transversely  at  the  middle,  and  support rd  on  un  axis. 
Haw  been  used  as  a  water  meter. 

SG.  Common  lifting  pump. 

87.  Force  pump,  with  air-chamber  to  the  outlet,  to 
produce  a  constant  How.  Tbo  cylinder  is  above  water, 
and  is  litted  with  solid  piston.  When  piston  is  rising, 
suction-valve  is  open,  and  water  rashes  into  cylinder, 
outlet-valve  being  closed.  On  descent  of  piston,  suc- 
tion-valve closes,  and  water  is  forced  up  through  outlet- 
valve  to  any  distance  or  elevation.  The  outlet  from  air- 
chamber  is  shown  at  two  places,  from  cither  of  which 
water  may  be  taken.  The  air  ia  compressed  by  tho 
water  during  the  downward  stroke  of  the  piston,  and 
expands  and  presses  out  the  water  from  the  chamber 
during  tho  up-strokc. 


By  pulling  down  the  end  of  the  lever,  the  ends  of  the 
brake-strap  are  drawn  toward  each  other,  and  the  strap 
tightened  on  the  brake-wheel. 

100.  Otis's  safety  stop.  The  weight  of  the  platform 
and  the  tension  of  the  rope  keep  tho  pawls  out  of  gear 
from  the  ratchets  in  hoisting  or  lowering  tho  platform, 
but  in  case  of  the  breakage  of  rope  the  spring,  c, 
presses  duwn  the  pin,  b,  and  the  attached  ends  of  the 
levers,  and  so  presses  the  pawls  into  the  ratchets  and 
stops  the  descent  of  the  platform. 

101.  The  gyroscope.  If  the  disk  is  set  in  x-apid 
rotary  motion  on  its  axis,  and  the  pintle  at  one  side  of 
the  ring,  is  placed  on  the  bearing  in  the  top  of  the  pil- 
lar, the  disk  and  ring  seem  indifferent  to  gravity,  and 
instead  of  dropping  begiu  to  revolve  about  the  vertical 
axis. 

102.  Helicograph.  The  small  wheel  moves  along 
the  screw  as  it  revolves  about  the  central  point,  and 
describes  a  spiral, 

103.  Portable  cramp  drill.  The  feed-screw  is  oppo- 
site the  drill. 


88.  Double-acting  pump. 

89.  Pendulums  or  swinging  gutters  for  raising  water. 
90    Montgolfler's  hydraulic    ram.    The    right    hand 

valve  being  kept  open  by  a  weight  or  spring,  the  cur- 
rent flowing  through  the  pipe  from  left  to  right  escapes 
thereby.  When  the  pressure  of  the  water  current  over- 
comes the  weight  of  the  right  valve,  the  momentum  0 
the  whole  column  of  water  opens  the  other  valve,  and 
the  water  passes  into  the  air-chamber.  On  equilibrium 
taking  place,  tho  left  valve  shuts  and  th9  right  valve 
opens.  By  this  alternate  action  of  the  valves,  water  is 
forced  into  the  air-chamber  at  every  stroke,  and  raised 
to  a  greater  hight  through  the  outlet-pipe. 

91.  One  form  of  rotary  pump  or  stoam  engine. 

9^.  Transmitting  motion  from  one  shaft  obliquely  to 
another. 

93.  Similar  to  92. 

94.  Micrometer  screw,  by  which  great  power  can  be 
obtained. 

95.  Chinese  windlass,  embracing  same  principles  as 
£>£  The  movement  of  the  pulley  in  every  revolution 
of  the  windlass  is  equal  to  half  the  difference  between 
the  larger  and  smaller  circumferences  of  the  windlass 
barrel. 

9G.  Chain  wheel,  the  cogs  locking  into  the  liuks  of 
the  chain  on  the  right. 

97-  Hoisting  blocks. 

9S.  Longitudinal  and  rotary  motion  of  tho  rod  is 
produced  by  its  arrangement  between  two  rotating  roll- 
ers, the  axles  of  which  are  oblique  to  each  other. 

99.  A  brake  used   in  cranes  and  hoisting  machines. 


104.  Steam  siphon  pump.  Jet  of  steam  enters 
through  and  into  C,  and  expels  the  air  from  C,  forming 
a  vacuum,  thus  causing  the  water  to  rise  through  B,  B. 

105.  One  form  of  feathering  paddle-wheels. 

lOG.  Ordinary  steering  apparatus.  By  turning  the 
wheel,  one  end  of  the  rope  is  wound  on  the  barrel  and 
the  other  let  off,  and  the  tiller  is  moved  in  one  or  the 
other  direction,  according  to  the  direction  iu  which  the 
wheel  is  turned. 

107.  Ball  and  socket  joint  for  hydraulic  pipe  or 
tubing. 

108.  Boat-detaching  hook.  A  rope  attached  to  the 
lower  end.  of  each  lever  is  pulled  in  such  a  direction  as 
to  slip  the  eye  at  the  upper  end  of  the  lever  from  off 
the  tongue,  which  being  then  liborated  slips  out  of  the 
hook  of  the  tackle  and  detaches  the  boat. 

109-  A  knee-lever.  Great  force  is  obtained  by  rais- 
ing or  elevating  the  horizontal  lever. 

110.  Shoe  and  lever  brake. 

111.  Pantagraph  for  copying,  enlarging  and  reducing 
plans,  etc.  C,  fixed  point.  B,  ivory  tracing  point.  A, 
pencil  trace,  the  lines  to  be  copied  with,  and  B,  the  pen- 
cil, will  re-prodace  it  double  size.  Shift  the  slide  to 
which  Cis  attached,  also  the  pencil  slide,  and  size  of  tho 
copy  will  be  varied. 

flj]'.8.  Johnson's  friction  clutch.  The  outer  band  or 
rim  revolves  freely  when  moved  to  the  right,  but  when 
turned  to  the  left  the  four  rollers  play  instantly  back 
into  the  narrow  portions  of  the  recess,  and  bind  the 
rim  fast  to  the  journul  or  center  piece. 

AVe  shall  soon   issue  this  series  of  Me- 


chanical Movements  iu  full, — together  with 
much  other  valuable  information  for  in- 
ventors,—  in  pamphlet  form,  copies  of 
which  will  be  furnished  free  on  application, 
or  sent  to  order  by  mail. 


Cross'  Combined  Heater  and  Sedi- 
ment ColTjECTOB. — The  royalty  on  this  in- 
vention— to  render  more  advantageous  in 
boilers  the  use  of  salt  or  muddy  water,  and 
more  fully  described  in  the  Mining  and 
Scientific  Press  at  the  time  of  its  inven- 
tion, about  a  year  ago, — has  been  reduced 
45  per  cent.,  as  will  be  seen  by  Mr.  Cross* 
advertisemeut  in  another  column,  enabling 
the  manufacturers  to  furnish  them  at  great- 
ly reduced  prices.  Two  of  these  heaters 
are  being  built  for  tho  California  Steam 
Navigation  Company,  containing  80  2-inoh 
brass  tubes.  Each  of  these  tubes  were  im- 
ported from  the  East  expressly  for  this  pur- 
pose. We  are  informed  by  Messrs.  Wil- 
liams, Root  <fc  Neilson,  of  the  Union  Foun- 
dry, Sacramento,  that  they  have  made 
these  feeders  with  most  of  the  engines 
manufactured  by  them  during  the  past  two 
years,  and  that  they  have  invariably  given 
the  best  of  satisfaction.  The  principle  em- 
ployed is  simply  that  the  exhaust  steam 
traverses  the  length  of  the  heater  surround- 
ing the  water  tubes,  and  thoroughly  heats 
the  water  before  its  admission  to  the  boiler. 
The  gradual  circulation  of  the  water 
through  the  cluster  of  pipes  favors  the  de- 
position of  the  sediment  mechanically  sus- 
pended in  it,  which  can  be  readily  re- 
moved by  "blowing  out"  the  water  from 
the  boiler. 


(e  M.  E, '  a  San  Francisco  correspondent 
of  the  Loudon  Mining  Journal,  exposes  the 
forgery  of  a  letter  in  that  journal  signed 
with  the  name  of  Joseph  Organ,  a  Cornish 
miner  residing  in  Humboldt  county,  Nev., 
with  a  view  to  enhancing  the  stock  value 
of  certain  mining  property  in  the  market. 
The  same  correspondent  continues:  "I 
am  justified  in  saying  that  ten  square  miles 
about  the  Cam  Brea  Hill,  in  Cornwall, 
have  produced  more  mineral  profits  than 
all  this  State  (Nev.)  will  do  from  its  mount- 
ain veins  in  80,000  square  miles  of  coun- 
try, during  the  present  generation."  The 
Cam  Brea  has  excellent  mines  of  tin  and 
copper  ;  it  is  a  fine  old  heath-covered  hill, 
traced  with  druidical  circles  half  hidden 
in  shrubbery,  overlooking  a  peaceful,  an- 
cient ocean  ;  and  it  is  all  in  the  blessed 
"old  country."  But  every  intelligent 
reader  of  the  Mining  Journal  of  course  knows 
the  above  to  be  ridiculous.  If  any  old 
country  conservative  capitalists  should  be 
induced  thereby  to  tighten  their  grasp  on 
the  share  they  hold  in  the  world's  money 
power,  contentedly,  at  from  three  tofive  per 
cent,  per  annum,  Nevada  can  afford  it. 
Correct  intelligence  will,  however,  in  all 
cases  produce  the  proper  effect. 

Humboldt. — A  monument  is  to  be  erect- 
ed to  Humboldt,  in  the  New  York  Central 
Park.  The  centennial  anniversary  of  his 
birthday"  will  occur  on  September  14th 
next,  and  will  be  celebratsd  in  connection 
with  the  erection  of  the  monument, 


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Commmiications . 


ts  this  Department  we  invite  the  frkk  biscussion  of  all 
proper  subjects— correspondents  alone  being  responsible  for 
he  ideas  and  theories  they  advance. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Fress.l 

On  Amalgamation  of  Silver  Ores  With- 
out Roasting. 

CHAS.   H.  AAEON. 

The  effects  ascribed  to  the  action  of  elec- 
tricity in  Nolf's  process,  and  in  Mr.  Scott's 
experiments,  as  described  in  bis  recent  let- 
ter to  the  Pbess,  can,  in  very  many  cases, 
be  obtained  as  well,  practically,  without 
electricity  as  with  it. 

In  the  fall  of  1867,  I  bought  from  the 
Silver  Sprout  Company,  of  Kearsarge  Dis- 
trict, a  ton  of  their  ore,  which  was  part  of 
a  lot  of  five  tons  of  crushed  ore  then  lying 
in  the  mill,  and  which,  by  common  pan 
process,  yielded  only  §50  or  860  at  most 
per  ton.  I  took  this  ore  to  an  arastra,  and 
ground  it  to  a  fine  pulp  with  water;  then 
heated  the  pulp  in  an  iron  pan,  and  trans- 
ferred it  boiling  hot  to  a  wooden  barrel. 
I  then  added  a  little  salt,  some  scraps  of 
copper,  mercury,  and  one  per  cent,  by 
weight  of  cuprie  sulphate.  The  result, 
after  twelve  hours  working  in  the  barrel, 
was  $106.43  in  silver,  and  $13.42  in  gold. 
The  assay  of  this  ore  was  not  made  very 
exactly,  for  want  of  necessary  means,  but 
was  about  $140  per  ton  in  silver.  I  next 
worked,  in  the  same  way,  300  pounds  of 
ore  from  the  Cerro  Gordo,  and  it  yielded  at 
the  rate  of  $104.26  per  ton,  the  fire  assay 
giving  $145  per  ton.  I  afterward  tried  to 
work  the  same.kind  of  ore  in  iron  pans,  and 
got  only  60  per  cent,  of  the  fire  assay,  and 
very  poor  bullion.  The  bullion  from,  the 
barrel  was  over  .900  fine. 

Mr.  J.  B.  Low,  then  superintendent  of 
the  Kearsarge  mine,  having  consulted  me 
as  to  the  best  method  of  working  his  ore, 
in  which  he  did  not  at  first  succeed,  I  ad- 
vised him,  as  the  best  he  could  do  under 
the  circumstances,  to  "  pickle"  it  with  salt 
and  bluestone  in  the  vats,  before  putting  it 
into  the  pans.  He  did  so,  using  six  pounds 
of  bluestone  to  the  ton,  and  .steaming  the 
mass  by  means  of  a  hose  and  nozzle.  Some 
forty  tons  were  thus  treated,  which,  when 
worked  in  the  pans,  gave  $120  per  ton, 
while  that  worked  without  "pickling" 
yielded  but  $72  per  ton.  The  bullion,  as 
was  expected  from  iron  pans,  was  very  low, 
as  the  ore  contained  lead.  I  caused  sam- 
ples of  ore  from  Hot  Springs,  in  Mono 
County,  to  be  sent  to  me,  which  ores  have 
been  pronounced  "  very  rebellious,"  but 
which  I  find  ' '  truly  loyal, "  at  least  very 
docile.     I  made  the  following  experiments: 

One  thousand  grains  of  the  Diana  ore, 
amalgamated  in  a  porcelain -lined  iron  dish, 
with  five  per  cent,  of  ferro-sulphate,  and  a 
like  quantity  of  salt,  and  stirred  with  a  cop- 
per spoon,  yielded  at  the  rate  of  $513  in 
silver,  and  $15  in  gold  per  ton.  The  tail- 
ings, carefully  saved  with  all  the  water,  and 
dried,  retained  $25  per  ton.  The  yield  was 
therefore  95  per  cent.;  1,000  grains  of  Co- 
manche ore  from  the  same  district  gave 
$538  per  ton. 

I  also  got  samples  of  common  mill  ore 
from  Virginia  and  Gold  Hill.  Of  the  latter, 
just  as  it  came  from  the  battery,  and  with- 
out further  grinding,  ten  ounces  were 
worked  as  before  with  a  copper  spoon,  in  a 
porcelain-lined  dish,  with  two  per  cent,  of 
salt,  and  one-fourth  of  one  per  cent,  of  blue- 
stone,  and  yielded  at  the  rate  of  $18.16  sil- 
ver, and  $5  gold  per  ton.  This  ore  assayed 
$20.50  per  ton  in  silver,  and  the  tailings  re- 
tained $3  per  ton. 

A  piece  of  rich  ore  from  the  Comstock 
vein,  treated  similarly  with  three  per  cent, 
of  bluestone  and  salt,  gave  readily  $798  sil- 
ver, and  $591  gold  per  ton ;  the  tailings  re- 
taining $80  per  ton  silver,  and  a  little  gold. 

Ore  from  the  Belmont  mine,  Cerro  Gordo, 
treated  with  ten  per  cent,  cuprie  sulphate, 
and  salt,  gave  88  per  cent,  of  fire  assay. 

Another  sample  from  the  same,  assaying 
$330  per  ton,  treated   with  7%   per  ceDt. 
ferrie  sulphate,  and,  of  course,  some   salt, 
gave  $316  per  ton. 
'    I  made  many  experiments  to  reconcile 


the  use  of  cuprie  chloride  with  that  of  iron 
pans,  by  means  of  an  ammoniacal  solution; 
bnt,  whether  with  iron  or  copper  as  a  pre- 
cipitant, could  not  get  more  than  half  the 
silver. 

The  substitution  of  ferro-sulphate  for 
cuprie  sulphate,  in  some  of  these  experi- 
ments.inayrequireexplanation.  It  amounts, 
in  fact,  to  the  same  thing;  as  in  all  those 
cases  the  ore  itself  contained  cuprie  oxide, 
or  carbonate;  and  the  reaction  of  ferrie 
chloride  (ferro-sulphate  and  salt)  produced 
cuprie  and  cupreous  chlorides,  which  are 
the  active  agents  iu  this  process,  according 
to  the  equation  2FeCl+3CaO=OuCl+Cu2 
Ol+Fe'2  O  ,  or,  in  case  of  the  carbonate,  a 
similar  reaction  with  evolution  of  GO2 . 

In  these  cases  of  ores  containing  cuprie 
oxide  or  carbonate,  there  are  various  ways 
of  producing  the  cupreous  chloride,  as  well 
as  the  metallic  copper  required,  which  will 
readily  suggest  themselves  to  the  properly 
qualified  millman. 
The  reaction  of  f  erro-chloride  on  cuprie  ox- 
ide, with  a  similar  one  which  takes  place 
with  ferro-chloride  and  plomhic  oxide,  and 
again,  with  cuprie  chloride  and  argentic 
oxide,led  me  to  hope  that  the  general  law 
might  be  deduced  therefrom,  that,  when 
a  metal  can  be  precipitated  from  a  given 
solution  by  another  metal,  the  oxide  of  the 
first  would  decompose  a  similar  solution  of 
the  second;  but  experiment  does  not  sus- 
tain this  idea,  for,  though  lead  and  zinc 
precipitate  copper  from  the  solution  of  its 
chlorides,  yet  the  cuprie  oxide  does  not  de- 
compose the  solutions  of  the  chlorides  of 
lead  or  zinc:  on  the  contrary,  the  plortb  c 
oxide,  at  least,  decomposes  both  cuprie  and 
cupreous,  as  well'as  ferro-chlorides  in  solu- 
tion. 

This  is  the  reason  why  the  Cerro  Gordo 
ores,  containing  plombie  oxide  or  carbon- 
ate, require  so  large  a  quantity  of  chemi- 
cals in  this  process,  as  compared  with  those 
of  Virginia.  These  reactions  are  controlled 
by  what  I  shall  call  the  balance  of  affinities. 

The  artificially  made  argentic  sulphide  is 
acted  on  by  both  cuprie  and  cupreous  chlo- 
ride, either  hot  or  cold,  forming  argentic 
chloride,  which,  in  presence  of  copper,  is 
reduced  to  silver;  with  reproduction  of  cu- 
preouschloride;  and  this  constant  reproduc- 
tion of  the  required  reagent  is  the  key  to 
economy  in  this  process,  which,  however, 
is  not  a  new  process,  being  identical  in 
principle,  and  almost  so  in  practice,  with 
the  Mexican  process  called  "  beneficio  de 
fondo,"  in  which  the  ore  is  amalgamated  in 
a  copper  bottomed  pot  or  pan,  with  "mag- 
istral" or  bluestone  and  salt. 

Many  other  compounds  of  silver,  as  well 
as  the  sulphide,  are  acted  on  by  the  cuprie 
chlorides,  and,  to  a  greater  or  less  extent, 
by  ferro,  plombie  and  ammonia  chlorides; 
but  none  of  these  approach  the  chlorides  of 
copper  in  efficacy. 

The  ammoniacal  solution  of  copper  with 
salt,  acts  on  argentic  oxide  and  carbonate; 
but  not  on  the  sulphide. 

The  inference  justly  deducible  from  my 
experiments,  seems  to  vindicate  the  asser- 
tion I  made  some  time  since,  in  your  col- 
umns, that  "the  best  process  for  amalga- 
mating the  ores  of  this  valley,  and  of  the 
Comstock  vein,  as  well  as  many  others,  is 
nowhere  in  use  in  this  country." 

Californians  have  depended  too  much  on 
"  improved  pans,"  and  have  attempted  to 
do  by  brute  force,  that  which  must  bo  done 
by  the  gentle  persuasion  of  chemical  af- 
finity. 

To  those  who  believe  that  the  salvation 
of  gold  and  silver  lies  solely  in  pans;  to 
those  happily  growing  fewer  every  day, 
who  still  hug  the  delusion  that  "  practical" 
knowledge  which  too  often  means  stupid 
ignorance,  is  all  a  millman  needs,  and  that 
scientific  information  is  only  fit  for  the 
laboratory  chemist,  I  say  ponder  on  the 
millions  of  treasure  lying  buried  in  the 
sink  of  the  Carson,  simply  because  our 
millmen  did  not  know  that  the  reactions  of 
the  "patio"  or  of  the  "fondo"  could  not 
be  obtained  in  iron  pans,  but  could  in  suit- 
able vessels  ! 

Let  iron  pans  do  their  proper  work  of 
grinding  if  you  will,  for,  as  the  Mexicans 
say,  "mercury  has  no  teeth;"  but  for  amal- 
gamators, at  least  for  wet  amalgamation, 
give  us  steam-heated  wooden  barrels  or 
tubs.'or  pans  of  Bansome's  stone,  which  can 
be  made  wherever  they  are  wanted,  and  re- 
paired with  a  bag  of  sand  and  a  couple  of 
bottles  of  solutioos,  instead  of  costly  bolts 
and  castings.  Then,  with  copper  as  reduc- 
ing agent,  we  shall  hear  no  more  of  "iron 
amalgam,"  base  metal,  and  such  stuff. 

The  reduction  of  the  ores  by  copper  in- 
stead of  iron,  will  give  fine  bullion  always, 
and  in  most  of  our  mines  it  can  be  had 
cheaper  than  pan  castings.  In  mauy  cases 
the  ore  itself  will  furnish  it.  Iron  sponge 
can  be  made  cheaply  almost  anywhere,  and 
with  that  and  a  cupreous  ore,  we  have  all 
the  copper  we  want. 


Writlen  for  the  Minnie:  and  Scientific  Press 

A  New  Method  for   Treating   Sulphu- 
rated Ores. 

A  new  method  for  treating  ores,  invented 
by  Dr.  Charles  D.  Williams,  of  St.  Paul, 
Minnesota,  in  which  the  operation  of  de- 
sulphurizing and  chloridizing  such  ores  is 
performed  simultaneously  with  the  roast- 
ing of  the  same,  has  recently  been  experi- 
mented upon  in  a  practical  way  in  Colo- 
rado, and  has  demonstrated  beyond  a  ques- 
tion of  doubt,  its  entire  success  and  utility 
in  working  sulphureted  gold  and  silver 
ores.  The  modus  operandi  of  this  method 
is  very  simple,  and  without  doubt  will 
come  into  general  use  at  an  early  day.  The 
furnace  in  which  the  ores  are  treated  is 
constructed  on  the  reverberatory  plan,  and 
is  built  with  ordinary  brick,  provided  with 
a  grate  in  the  usual  manner.  It  is  erected 
upon  a  suitable  foundation,  and  consists  of 
two  parallel  vertical  walls,  which  terminate 
in  an  arch  at  the  top,  the  end  inclosing 
walls  being  of  the  same  material  as  of  the 
sides,  viz. ,  ordinary  brick.  From  the  fire- 
box to  the  rear  of  the  furnace  are  partition 
walls  running  parallel  to  the  side  walls, 
and  which  divide  the  passage  for  the  prod- 
ucts of  combustion  into  three  distiuot 
flues,  and  they  also  serve  as  supports  for 
the  sole  or  hearth  upon  which  the  ores  rest 
while  being  roasted.  The  flues  or  passages 
from  the  fire-box  to  the  rear  end  of  the 
hearth  through  which  the  heated  products 
of  combustion,  arising  from  the  fuel  on 
the  grate,  pass,  serve  the  purpose  of  heat- 
ing the  lower  portion  of  the  ores  on  the 
hearth.  These  flues  at  the  rear  end  unite 
with  a  short  vertical  flue  through  which 
the  heat  ascends  to  the  chamber  containing 
the  ore,  where  it  is  further  utilized  in  heat- 
ing the  upper  surface  of  the  ore,  and  from 
the  front  end  escapes  through  a  pipe  to  the 
atmosphere.  The  plate  comprising  the 
bottom  of  the  chamber  rests  upon  a  pro- 
jection formed  in  the  side  walls  of  the  fur- 
nace. Its  lower  surface  is  exposed  to  the 
action  of  the  fire,  while  its  upper  surface 
is  covered  with  soapstone,  which  serves 
the  purpose  of  preventing  injury  to  the 
metal,  consequent  upon  the  presence  of  the 
sulphur  which  is  found  in  the  ore.  The 
metal  arch  comprising  the  roof  of  said 
chamber  is  also  protected  by  soapstone 
blocks  for  a  distance,  vertically,  of  six 
inches,  or  as  far  up  its  sides  as  the  ore  may 
extend.  In  the  top  of  the  arch  is  a  hole 
about  five  inches  in  diameter,  through 
which  the  ore  is  fed  to  the  desulphurizing 
chamber.  At  each  end  of  the  orechamber 
doors  are  placed  for  the  purpose  of  in- 
serting a  rod  or  shovel  for  agitating 
the  ores  during  the  operation  of  desul- 
phurizing and  chloridizing.  At  the  side  of 
this  furnace  is  constructed  a  small  furnace 
provided  with  a  grate  and  doors  for  the  in- 
sertion of  fuel  and  removal  of  ashes.  This 
furnace  is  divided  into  two  compartments 
by  means  of  an  iron  plate,  the  lower  parti- 
tion forming  the  fire-box,  and  the  upper 
the  chamber,  in  which  chlorine  gas  is  gen- 
erated for  use.  The  upper  chamber  is  pro- 
vided with  a  door  through  which  is  inserted 
a  cup  or  basin  of  sufficient  capacity  to  re- 
ceive the  gas  generating  vessel.  This  cup  is 
filled  partially  with  water,  for  the  purpose 
of  forming  a  bath  for  a  glass  vessel  in  which 
the  chlorine  gas  is  generated;  said  vessel  is 
placed  within  the  cup  or  basin,  and  is  pro- 
vided with  an  aperture  in  its  top  for  the 
insertion  of  the  materials  from  which  the 
gas  is  generated,  which  aperture  is  pro- 
vided with  a  stopper  which  screws  tightly 
therein,  so  as  to  prevent  the  possibility  of 
leakage.  It  is  also  provided  with  a  pipe 
which  is  secured  to  its  upper  surface,  and 
which  communicates  directly  with  the  ore 
chamber  in  the  first  mentioned  furnace, 
and  is  for  the  purpose  of  conducting  gas 
generated  iu  said  vessel  to  said  chamber. 
In  the  rear  of  the  roasting  chamber  is"  a 
trough  or  chute  for  the  purpose  of  convey- 
ing the  contents  of  the  chamber  to  an  iron 
box  or  car, 

THE   OPERATION. 

The  furnace  having  been  constructed  as 
above  described,  the  ore  to  be  treated  is 
passed  through  the  aperture  in  the  top  of 
the  ore  chamber,  and  is  evenly  distributed 
over  the  sole  or  hearth.     When  the  fire  is 


kindled  in  the  roasting  furnace,  and  as  the 
heated  gases  pass  to  the  rear,  they  impinge 
against  the  bottom  plate  of  the  sole,  thusim- 
parting  a  portion  of  their  heat  to  the  lower 
portion  of  the  ore.  They  then  pass  through 
the  vertical  flue  at  the  rear  of  the  chamber, 
and  into  the  space  in  said  chamber  above 
the  ore,  and  to  the  outlet  in  trie  front  end 
or  top  of  said  chamber,  thus  imparting  tiie 
remaining  portion  of  the  heat,  or  a  large 
portion  thereof,  to  the  upper  surface  of  tbe 
ore  upon  the  hearth.  Simultaneously  with 
the  kindling  of  the  fire  in  the  furnace,  a 
fire  is  lighted  in  the  gas  generating  furnace, 
in  order  that  so  soon  as  the  ore  commences 
to  be  heated,  a  stream  of  chlorine  gas 
generated  from  muriatic  acid  and  manga- 
nese, also  sulphuric  acid,  (materials  con- 
tained in  the  generator)  shall  commenco 
passing  into  the  space  in  the  chamber,  thus 
envolving  the  upper  surface  and  filling  the 
interstices  between  the  parts  or  particles 
of  ore  upon  the  hearth.  It  being  a  well- 
known  fact  that  chlorine  gas  is  heavier  than 
the  products  of  combustion  whieh  arise 
from  burning  fuel,  or  the  vapors  whieh 
arise  from  the  ore,  while  being  roasted  or 
treated  in  the  furnace,  it  follows,  as  a  con- 
sequence, the  gas  will  remain  in  inti- 
mate contact  with  the  ore  upon  the  hearth, 
while  the  vapor  from  such  ore,  and  gases 
from  the  fuel  will  be  compelled  to  rise 
through  a  much  heavier  and  more  dense 
medium,  and  it  is  believed  that,  as  a  con- 
sequence, a  very  large  portion,  if  not 
all  the  particles  of  metal  which  usually  pass 
off  with  the  vapor  or  fumes  of  the  ore,  will 
be  arrested  by  the  enveloping  or  interven- 
ing strata  of  gas,  and  be  retained  and 
mingled  with  the  ore  in  the  form  of  chlo- 
rides. 

When  the  ore  is  desulphurized  it  is  drawn 
from  the  furnace  and  put  into  barrel  amal- 
gamators, when  water  is  introduced,  which 
places  the  chloride  of  gold  into  a  solution. 
A  solution  of  the  sulphate  of  iron  is  then 
introduced  to  precipitate  the  gold,  and  me- 
tallic iron  is  introduced  to  precipitate  the 
silver  and  copper,  if  any.  These  chemicals 
thusintrodueed  with  the  ore,  are  agitated  by 
the  barrel  being  set  in  motion  and  allowed 
torunforthreehours;  attheendof  that  time 
quicksilver  is  introduced,  the  barrel  again 
set  in  motion  and  allowed  to  run  six  to 
eight  hours,  when  it  is  washed  out,  re- 
torted,   and    placed    into  a    merchantable 


Parties   wishing  to  learn   more   of  this 
method  are- referred  to  Mr.  M.  B.  Jefferds, 
of  the  North  American  Bureau  of  Mines, 
Chicago,  Illinois.  Quilp. 
* — ►»  ^i»- ■  * 

Along  the  Baixboad. — From  W.  H 
M.  we  obtain  the  following  notes  : 

At  Truckee — a  lively  place — only  Ellen's 
and  Scbaffer's  sawmills  were  running  last 
week,  the  rest  having  been  at  a  standstill, 
at  the  time,  on  account  of  the  heavy  snows, 
which  were  from  four  to  six  feet  deep  at 
the  summit.  New  buildings  were  still  go- 
ing up.  The  Bailroad  Company's  round- 
house at  Truckee,  which  burned  down  a 
short  time  ago,  was  a  loss  of  $40,000;  but 
the  re-building  is  rapidly  in  progresr. 

At  Wadsworth,  building  is  likewise 
active;  the  Bailroad  Company  are  putting 
up  a  semi-circular  round-house  capable  of 
holding  twenty  engines,  a  fine  machine 
shop  and  blacksmith  shop,  all  of  which 
are  to  be  completed  in  three  months.  The 
company  is  selling  or  renting  lots  here  at 
good  prices.  Ties  and  other  materials  are 
seen  flowing  in  a  constant  stream  to  the 
front,  smoothly  and  systematically. 

At  Hot  Springs,  on  the  Humboldt  Des- 
ert, the  company  has  five  men  with  a  12- 
horse-power  engine  employed  boring  for 
pure  water,  for  the  engines.  They  are 
down  612  feet,  and  have  yet  struck  noth- 
ing; but  Mr.  T.  G.  MeLeran,  the  superin- 
tendent, thinks,  from  the  kind  of  clay 
brought  up,  that  the  prospects  are  good. 
Water  in  this  desert  would  be  a  "big 
thing."  The  hot  springs  are  a  mile  from 
the  station;  near  them  the  sand  is  turned 
iDto  stone.  The  water  is  very  clear,  and  is 
used  by  the  hands  to  wash  their  clothes  in. 

"White  Cloud  District,"  opposite  Hot 
Springs  Station,  in  Churchill  County,  thirty 
miles  from  Oreana  Station,  is  receiving  at- 
tention from  some  Santa  Clara  and  San 
Francisco  gentlemen  just  now;  the  White 
Cloud  ledge  being  three  to  four  feet  in 
width,  running  east  and  west,  and  assaying 
in  the  hundreds.  There  are  no  houses 
within  thirty  miles.  The  Utica  10-stauip 
mill,  owned  by  a  large  New  York  Company, 
is  about  thirty  miles  distant,  situated  two 
miles  from  the  railroad.  It  is  driven  by 
water  obtained  from  Humboldt  Lake,  which 
is  controlled  by  the  New  York  Company, 
and  is  twenty-five  miles  distant  by  the  race. 
Their  dam  having  "busted,"  the  mill  has 
been  standing  still  for  a  few  weeks.  Ore 
is  obtained  from  the  mountain  ranges  near 

by- 


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Mechanical. 


Belting. 

We  condense  the  following  from  "  Belt 
ing  Facts  and  Figures  "in   the  Journal  0/ 
Vie  Franklin  Institute: 

"Palleya   covered    with    leather,    with 
gsain-flide  of  hand   to   pulley,  will 
60  /»•>•  cent.  ■  nice  1  hau  wil  b 

pulley  being  covered.  Leather  belts, 
■tele  to  pulley,  will  drive  34  per  cent  hum-.: 
than  flesh-aide  t"  pulley;  18  per  cent  more 
thin  robber;  1-1  per  cent,  more  than 
gutta  percha;  180  per  oent  more  thanoan- 
va-;  consequently,  the  very  best  arrange' 
ment  (or  belting  is  to  oseit  with  grain-side 
to  pulley,  and  have  the  pulley  covered  with 
leather.  The  next  best  pulley  is  polished 
iron,  especially  for  quick  motions.  Pol- 
ished wood  is  next,  and  rough  iron  least,  in 
value. 

Leather,  used  with  grain-side  to  pulley, 
will  not  only  do  more  work,  but  last  Longer 
than  if  used  with  llesh  to  same.  The  fiber 
of  the  grain-side  is  more  compact  and  fixed 
than  that  of  the  flesh,, and  more  of  its  sur- 
face is  constantly  brought  into  contact 
with,  or  impinges  on,  the  particles  of  the 
pulley.  The  two  surfaces,  that  of  the 
band  and  that  of  the  pulley,  should  be  made 
as  smooth  as  possible:  the  more  so  the 
greater  the  contact  surface,  and  the  more 
the  particles  of  each  impinge  on  the  other. 
The  smoother  the  two  surfaces,  the  less  air 
will  pass  under  the  band,  and  between  it 
and  the  pulley— the  air  preventing  the 
contact  of  band  with  pulley— the  greater 
this  contact,  the  more  machinery  will  the 
baud  drive.  The  more  uneven  the  sur- 
face of  band  and  pulley,  the  more  strain 
will  be  necessary  to  prevent  bands  from 
slipping.  What  is  lost  by  want  of  eon- 
tact,  must  be  made  up  by  extra  strain  on  the 
baud,  in  order  to  make  it  drive  the  machin- 
ery required — oftentimes,  if  the  band  is 
laced,  causing  the  lacings  to  break,  the 
holes  to  tear  out,  or  fastenings  of  what- 
ever kind  to  give  way. 

Bobber,  gutta  percha,  and  canvas  are  the 
dearest  articles  to  use  for  bands.  Under 
the  same  circumstances,  these  will  not  last 
one-fourth  as  long  as  leather.  When  once 
they  begin  to  give  out,  it  is  next  to  impos- 
sible to  repair  them.  Wide  bands  cannot 
be  used  for  or  cut  up  into  narrow  ones,  as 
leather  can  be.  Leather  belts  may  be  used 
over  and  over  again,  and,  when  of  no 
further  value  for  belts,  can  be  sold  for 
other  purposes.  A  rubber  band,  costing 
hundreds  of  dollars,  may  be  spoiled  in  a 
few  moments,  by  the  lacing  giving  out,  and 
the  band  being  run  off  into  the  gearing,  or 
by  being  caught  in  any  maimer  so  as  to 
damage  the  edge,  or  by  stoppage  of  either 
the  driving  or  driven  pulley.  A  few  mo- 
ments of  quick  motion  or  friction  will  roll 
off  the  gum  from  the  canvas  in  such  quan- 
tities as  to  spoil  the  band.  Leather  belts 
may  be  torn  or  damaged,  yet  are  easily  re- 
paired. It  is  otherwise  with  rubber.  Rub- 
ber, gutta  percha,  and  canvas  belts  will 
continue  to  stretch  as  long  as  in  use,  ren- 
diring  it  necessary  to  shorten  them  contin- 
ually. Gum  belts  will  not  answer  for 
'cross  '  or  'half-cross'  belts,  for  '  shifting' 
belts,  '  cone  pulleys,'  or  for  any  place 
where  belts  are  liable  to  slip,  as  friction 
destroys  them.  A  well-made  leather  band, 
if  properly  looked  after,  will  last  12,  15  or 
20  years,  and  yet  be  of  value  to  work  over 
into  narrow  belts." 


Won't  Weak  Odt. — M.  Cazeau  says  that 
aluminum  bronze, — which  is  an  alloy  of 
copper  and  aluminum  containing  eight  to 
ten  per  cent,  of  the  latter  metal, — makes  a 
covering  to  stair  cases  which,  in  a  certain 
instance  cited,  was  as  good  as  new,  after 
eleven  months  wear;  while  a  previous  cov- 
ering of  common  bronze,  of  four  times  the 
thickness,  upon  the  same  stairs,  was  worn 
out  in  six  weeks. 


Glycerine. — As  a  lubricator  for  fine  and 
delicate  mechanisms,  such  as  clocks,  chro- 
nometers, etc.,  glycerine  is  found  superior 
to  the  best  walnut  oil,  and  mixed  with 
plumbago  or  some  other  material,  to  give 
it  due  consistency,  may  yet  prove  of  value 
for  the  same  purpose  on  heavier  journals. 
Artisan. 

Piston  Packing.— McClintock's  Patent 
Metallic  Packing  consists  of  rings  made  of 
alternate  layers  of  linen  and  india-rubber 
cement,  the  whole  being  compressed  in  a 
powerful  apparatus.  The  inner  side  of  the 
ring  has  a  thin  copper  lining,  held  firm  in 
its  place  by  claws,  which  double  over  and 
into  the  linen.  The  rings  are  dense, 
elastic,  and  possess  all  the  qualities  of 
good  packing. — London  Mining  Journal, 
Jan.  30. 


Cauebon's  Blowing  Engine. — This  new 

engine  is  ex| ted   to  completely   revoln- 

;  -  la   .  of  machinery.  The  Pitt  1- 

I    .  ays  :     "  It   is  a  v  .-Il-un- 

iod  fact  that,  in  u  steam  engine,  while 
wheel  is  making  a  uniform  motion, 
the  piston  is  irregnlar  in  its  motion,  mov- 
ing rapidly  is  the  middle  of  its  stroke,  and 
slow  towards  the  ends.  For  driving  revolv- 
ing machinoy,  it  is  necessary  that  the  en- 
gine shaft  and  fly-wheel  should  revolve 
uniformly,  because  they  communicate  the 
motion;  but  in  a  blowing  engine,  where 
the  duty  is  taken  directly  from  the 
and  where  the  fly-wheel  gives  the  piston 
an  irregular  motion— accelerating  it  when 
ii  sin  mid  be  retarded,  and  retarding  it  when 
it  should  be  accelerated — the  absence  of  a 
fly-wheel  is  a  necessary  condition  to  a  uni- 
form blast.  Taking  ndvantago  of  this  fact, 
Mr.  Cameron  dispenses  with  the  fly-wheel 
and  all  its  attendant  paraphernalia  And 
the  great  advantage  of  this  can  be  under- 
stood when  we  say  that  in  the  average  of 
blowing  engines  there  is  enough  of  mate- 
rial in  the  fly-wheel  alone  to  construct  an 
engine  from,  on  Mr.  Cameron's  principle, 
equal  in  capacity  to  the  engine  of  which 
the  fly-wheel  only  forms  a  part." 

Double  Bogies. — "An  engine  of  this 
class  has  12  wheels,  1  feet  in  diameter,  ar- 
rauiied  in  two  groups,  each  independent  of 
the  other,  and  driven  by  a  pair  of  cylinders 
IS  inches  in  diameter,  with  21-inch  stroke. 
The  fuel  and  water  are  carried  on  the  en- 
gine, and  the  whole  weight  made  available 
for  grip  on  the  rails.  The  bogies  are  free 
to  swivel  on  their  pins,  and  each  can  radi- 
ate independently  of  the  other.  The  boiler 
has  two  barrels,  each  13  feet  long  by  4  feet 
iu  diameter,  andlhas  altogether  a  total  heatini; 
surface  of  2,550  square  feet.  The  tractive 
power  of  the  engines,  with  a  cylinder  press- 
ure of  100  pounds  to  the  square  inch,  is 
equal  to  33,400  pounds,  equivalent  to 
drawing  a  gross  load  of  390  tons  up  a 
grade  of  200  feet  to  the  mile,  at  a  speed 
of  10  miles  an  hour.  One  of  these  engines 
is  to  be  tried  on  the  Central  Pacific  Bail- 
way." — Am.  Artisan. 

Boileb  Deposits — A  Few  Hints. — The 
deposition  of  the  carbonate  of  lime  can  be 
prevented  by  dissolving  sal-ammoniac  in 
the  water;  for  that  salt  and  the  carbonate 
of  lime  are  mutually  decomposed,  produc- 
ing carbonate  of  ammonia  and  chloride  of 
calcium,  of  which  both  are  soluble  in 
in  water,  and  the  former  is  volatile.-  The 
deposition  of  sulphate  of  lime  can  be  pre- 
vented by  dissolving  carbonate  of  soda  in  the 
water;  the  products  being  sulphate  of  soda 
and  carbonate  of  lime,  of  which  the  former  is 
soluble  and  the  latter  falls  down  in  grains 
and  does  not  adhere  to  the   boiler. 

The  locomotive  superintendent  of  the 
Chicago  and  Northwestern  Railroad  has 
succeeded  in  keeping  the  boilers  under  his 
charge  free  from  scale  by  merely  introduc- 
ing, once  in  about  three  months,  twelve 
pounds  of  pure  zinc,  in  pieces  weighing 
not  more  than  one-half  an  ounce.  The 
zinc  wholly  dissolves  in  from  three"  to  five 
months,  and  the  inner  surfaces  of  the 
boiler  plates  are  then  found  covered  with 
a  thin  coating  of  zinc. — Am.  Artisan. 


Scientific  .  Wiscellanjy, 


Heavy  Modern  Machinery.  — A  mass  of 
metal  of  a  ton  weight  was  unknown  before 
the  Christian  Era.  Now  those  in  cast  iron 
up  to  150  tons,  iu  wrought  iron  to  40  tons, 
and  in  steel  or  bronze  to  25  tons,  are  made 
in  any  desired  form,  and  turned  or  bored 
with  the  most  perfect  accuracy.  Two  years 
ago  I  saw  the  largest  lathe  in  England, 
which  swings  22  feet,  and  will  take  in  a 
shaft  45  feet  long.  Six  months  ago  I  saw 
one  in  this  country  which  swings  30  feet, 
and  will  take  in  a  shaft  of  50  feet.  There 
are  planers  whjch  will  plane  iron  50  feet  in 
length;  others  of  18  feet  in  width;  others 
of  14  feet  in  hight,  taking  oft'  metal  shav- 
ings of  two  and  a  half  inches  in  width  and 
a  quarter  thick." — Hon.   W.  J.  Mo  Alpine. 

Effect  or  Heating  upon  the  Strength 
of  Metals.  -  Sudden  cooling  trom  a  high 
temperature  tends  to  make  most  substances 
hard,  stiff',  and  brittle;  gradual  cooling 
tends  to  make  them  soft  and  tough;  and  if 
often  repeated  or  performed  slowly  from  a 
very  high  temperature,  to  weaken  them. 
Up  to  and  beyond  the  fourteenth  melting 
the 'resistance  of  cast  iron  to  crushing  in- 
creases; but  the  resistance  to  cross  break- 
ing reaches  its  maximum  about  the  twelfth 
melting,  and  afterwards  diminishes,  from 
the  metal  becoming  brittle  and  crystalline. 

Welding  Powder. — A  composition  re- 
cently patented  in  Belgium,  is  said  to  con- 
sist of  1,000  parts  of  iron  filings,  500  parts 
of  borax,  50  parts  of  balsam  of  copaiva  or 
other  resinous  oil,  with  75  parts  of  sal  am- 
moniac. These  ingredients  are  well  mixed 
together,  heated  and  pulverized. 


Ultra-Marine. 

This  beautiful  blue  pigment  was  origiu- 
allj  prepared  by  simply  pulverizing  the 
mineral  lapis  lazuli,  or  sapphire,  and  was 
enormously  expensive.  It  is  now  made 
artificially  in  large  quantities;  and  what 
would  have  cost  Raphael  a  thousand  dol- 
lar, .an  now  be  purchased  for  a  dime.  It 
is  now  extensively  used  in  the  arts  and 
manufactures.  Prof.  Charles  A.  Joy  gives, 
in  the  March  number  of  the  Journal  of 
Applied  Chatnistry,  a  description  of  this 
manufacture,  and  a  history  of  its  origin. 
In  1814,  Tassaert,  a  French  chemist, 
chanced  to -see  a  blue  slag  in  the  furnaces 
of  a  looking-glass  factory.  Upon  analysis, 
its  composition  was  found  to  be  similar  to 
that  of  the  mineral  aforesaid.  Divers  ex- 
periments were  made  at  intervals  from  that 
time,  by  differentchemists;  andin  1S22  Pro- 
fessor Gmelin,  of  Tubingen,  succeeded  in 
preparing  a  small  quantity  before  the  blow- 
pipe. In  1834  the  process  was  tried  on  a 
manufacturing  scale;  in  1838,  the  Nurem- 
burg  Ultra-Marine  Manufactory  was 
founded.  This  is  still  the  largest  in  exist- 
ence, turning  out  more  than  two  millions 
of  pounds  yearly.  There  are  now  in  oper- 
ation, in  Europe,  forty  factories,  which 
make,  in  the  aggregate,  some  twenty  mill- 
ion pounds  yearly.  The  method  of  Prof. 
Gmelin  is  still,  in  all  its  essentials,  the  one 
employed;  the  different  establishments, 
however,— each  after  its  own  fashion,  which 
it  keeps  secret, — modifying  this.  It  is  as 
follows  : 

Soda  lye,  saturated  with  freshly-pre- 
pared silica,  is  mixed  with  pure  alumina, 
obtained  by  precipitation  from  alum,  in 
such  proportions  that  to  thirty-one  parts 
of  dry  silica  there  will  be  twenty-six  parts 
of  dry  alumina;  the  whole  is  evaporated  to 
dryness,  pulverized,  and  mixed  with  flow- 
ers of  sulphur;  to  this  is  now  added  a  mix- 
ture composed  of  equal  parts  of  dry  car- 
bonate of  soda  and  flowers  of  sulphur;  the 
whole  is  thoroughly  mixed,  pressed  into  a 
crucible  until  the  latter  is  full,  when  it  is 
well  covered  and  rapidly  heated  to  glow- 
ing, so  that  fusion  may  take  filace  before 
the  sulphur  is  volatilized.  It  is  then  kept 
at  a  red  heat  for  two  hours.  It  is  left  cov- 
ered until  it  is  entirely  cold,  and  again 
fused  in  porous  crucibles.  The  blue  mass 
is  then  pulverized,  well  leached,  and 
washed. 

The  principal  modifications  of  this 
method  are  the  use  of  kaolin,  of  glauber 
salt,  of  sulphide  of  sodium,  of  alum,  of 
charcoal  powder,  etc.  The  product  from 
different  manufactories,  as  exhibited  at  the 
Paris  Exhibition  of  1867,  was  far  from  being 
uniform.  Some  specimens  of  it  were  of  a 
much  finer  shade  of  color  than  others. 
The  simple  crucible  is  now  substituted  by 
a  reverberatory  furnace,  aud  the  gigantic 
scale  of  its  manufacture  is  one  of  the  won- 
ders of  the  age. " 


Graham  on  Hydrogen. — Prof.  Giaham, 
in  his  experiments  on  the  occlusion  of  hy- 
drogen by  palladium  and  other  metals,  em- 
ployed, besides  the  metallic  cylinders  of 
which  we  have  before  spoken,  wire  made  of 
the  same  metals.  This  wtas,  at  least,  the 
case  in  reference  to  palladium.  The  de- 
crease of  density  in  the  cylinders  which 
took  plact  when  they  were  charged,  could 
not  be  easily  measured.  But  a  wire  of  the 
same  was  so  markedly  increased  in  length 
when  charged,  that  the  change  was  easily 
measured;  and  the  density  of  the  metal  hy- 
drogenium  thencefrom  calculated.  The 
wire  was  stretched  over  a  finely  graduated 
surface  and  loaded  with  a  moderate  weight. 
It  was  then  charged  with  hydrogen  by 
making  it  the  negative  electrode  of  a  small 
Bunseu's  battery.  The  positive  electrode 
was  a  thick  platinum  wire,  placed  by  the 
side  of  the  palladium  wire,  within  a  tall 
jar  of  dilute  sulphuric  acid.  An  exposure 
of  an  hour  and  a  half  charged  it  so  that  no 
farther  addition  to  the  amount  afterwards 
took  place.  This  was,  in  volume,  930 
times  that  of  the  palladium.  The  increase 
in  length,  of  the  wire, — which  was  at  the 
commencement  nearly  twenty-four  inches 
long, — was  about  y6  inch.  The  density  of 
hydrogeuium  was  Liy  thismeans  found  to  be 
1.708;  aud  several  experiments  gave  nearly 
similar  results. 


Secondary  Batteries.— The  Journal  of 
vie  Franklin  Institute  condenses  as  follows 
such  portion  of  a  recent  article  by  M. 
''■  :""  Plante,  as  is  necessary  to  deiiuo 
what  secondary  hat.. 

" If  two  leaden  plates,  plunged  into  di- 
luted snlphu  ic  and,  are  mode  terminals  of 
a  small  galvanic  buttery,  the  odb  connected 
with  the  negative  p  ile  will  have  its  surface 
rendered  perfectly  clean  and  metallic  by 
the  reducing [action  of  the  hydrogen  there 
liberated,  while  the  oppo  i'te  plate,  con- 
nected with  the  positive  pole,  will  on  the 
other  hand  be  rapidly  per-oxidized  by  the 
nascent  oxygen  set  fi-eo  at  that  point.  If, 
then,  tho  buttery  being  disconnected,  these 
two  plates  are  put  inlo  communication, 
they  will  be  in  condition  to  develop  a  gal- 
vanic current  opposite  in  its  direction  to 
that  which  was  before  passed  through  them 
by  the  battery.  Thus  the  clean  plate  or 
former  negative  pole  will  tend  to  oxidize, 
decomposing  the  water  of  the  pile  and  lib- 
erating hydrogen,  while  the  per-oxidized 
plate  will  tend  to  absorb  this  hydrogenaud 
suffer  reduction.  These  actions  are  pre- 
cisely such  as  are  needed  to  produce  a  gal- 
vanic current,  which  experience  proves  to 
be  of  very  intense  character  though  short 
duration.  Availing  ourselves  of  this  fact, 
it  becomes  possible  to  construct  what,  from 
its  practical  result,  may  be  called  a  con- 
denser for  dynamic  electricity;  thus  we  may 
employ  a  small  battery,  during  a  notable 
time,  to  bring  a  number  of  connected  lead 
plates  into  the  condition  above  described, 
and  then  use  for  a  few  moments  the  intense 
current  they  are  able  to  generate,  thus  ob- 
taining a  concentratsd  and  intense  momen- 
tary effect  from  a  feeble  but  continued  sup- 
ply of  force;  not,  as  iu  the  Leyden  jar  or 
other  condenser  of  statical  electricity,  by 
an  actual  accumulation  and  storing  up  of 
the  feeble  force,  but  by  the  indirect  method 
and  through  the  intervention  of  the  chem- 
ical reactions  above  described." 

M.  Plante  used  gutta  percha  troughs, 
each  containing  twenty  plates  of  lead  ten 
inches  square,  the  odd  numbers  united  by 
a  copper  strip  at  one  end,  and  the  even 
ones  at  the  other;  the  trough  being  filled 
with  a  mixture  of  ten  parts  of  water  to  one 
of  sulphuric  acid.  Two  such  batteries 
could  be  so  charged  in  a  few  minutes  by 
three  small  Bunsen  cells  as  to  be  capable 
of  burning  up  a  steel  needle  four  inches 
long;  and  by  placing  each  pair  of  plates  in 
a  separate  trough,  such  intensity  was  se- 
cured that  a  steel  wire  six  feet  long  could 
be  instantly  fused. 

Photography  and  Fusil  Oil. —The 
Photographic  News  speculates  upon  the 
light  thrown  by  Prof.  Tyndall's  recent  ex- 
periments upon  certain  phenomena  in  pho- 
tography which  have  not  heretofore  been 
fully  understood.  The  Professor  says  that 
actinic  light  decomposes  the  vapor  of  ni- 
trate of  amyl.  -Now  fusil  oil  is  the  hydrated 
oxide  of  amyl.  "  Fusil  oil  is  known  to  be 
a  common  impurity  in  ordinary  alcohol, 
and  its  presence  in  collodion  has  long  been 
regarded  as  conducive  to  fog,  without  any 
knowledge  of  the  reason,  why.  When 
fusil  oil  in  collodion  comes  in  coutactwith 
nitric  acid,  either  free  in  the  bath  or  liber- 
ated by  action  of  free  iodine  iu  the  collo- 
dion, a  trace  of  nitrate  of  amyl  may  be 
formed,  and  this  body,  being  present  in  the 
film  when  exposed  to  the  action  of  light, 
and  possibly  decomposed,  would,  under 
some  circumstances,  yield  as  a  product  va- 
lerianic acid;  or  possibly  intermediate 
bodies,  analogous  to  acetone  or  aldehyde, 
might  be  formed,  with  a  tendency  to  pro- 
duce fog." 


The  Bursting  op  Water  Bottles  in 
Cold  Weather. — When  a  bottle  of  water 
is  frozen  the  bottle  is  usually  burst.  Hith- 
erto this  has  been  explained  by  the  asser- 
tion that  the  water,  on  solidifying,  sud- 
denly expands.  Mr.  Barthelemy,  one  of 
the  professors  in  the  Lyceum  of  Pau,  de- 
nies this  explanation.  In  a  memoir  which 
he  has  written  on  the  crystallization  of 
water,  he  alleges  that  bursting  of  the  bottle 
is  caused  by  the  disengagement  of  a  large 
quantity  of  gas — hitherto  in  solution — by 
tne  water  at  the  moment  of  its  solidifica- 
tion. It  is  alleged,  in  support  of  this, 
that  if  a  bottle  of  water  be  placed  outside 
a  window  in  frosty  weather,  it  will  be  ob- 
served that  the  rupture  takes  place  at  the 
hottest  side,  viz.,  that  next  tlie  window. 
Scientific  Opinion. 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Especially  reported  by  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office,  "Washing- 
ton, D.  C,  to  Dewey  &  Co.,  American  and  Foreign 
Patent  Solicitors,  and  Publishers  of  the 
Mining  and  Scientific  Phkss. 

Fob  the  Week  Ending  Maboh  30. 

88,267. — Machine    for  Fitting    Felloes 
to  Wheels. — Frederick  H.  Brinkkotter, 
Callahan's  Banch,  Cal.: 
I  claim,  1.  The   bands  B  B,  secured  to- 
gether on  each  end  of  the  hub  A,  for  re- 
taining the  clamping-frame,   substantially 
as  and  for  the  purpose  described. 

2.  The  clamping-frame,  consisting  of  the 
block  C,  having  the  longitudinal  openings 
d  d  d'  and  cap  D,  together  with  the  block 
G,  yoke  F,  and  screw  E,  the  -whole  arranged 
substantially  as  above  described. 

3.  The  clamp  K,  with  its  arms  /  /, 
spring  h,  and  rack  i,  for  securing  the 
spokes,  substantially  as  herein  described. 

This  device  consists,  first,  in  securing  to 
the  hub  of  the  -wheels  on  each  side  of  the 
spokes  a  circular  band  or  ring,  to  which 
the  mechanism  for  fitting  the  felloes  may 
be~attached;  and  secondly,  in  an  apparatus 
for  forcing  the  felloes  to  the  proper  posi- 
tion, and  retaining  the  spokes  where  de- 
sired, so  that  the  felloes  can  be  marked 
previous  to  having  the  mortise  bored,  and 
also  to  correct  any  irregularity  in  the  lei- 
loes  after  it  has  been  mortised  and  fitted  to 
spokes.  This  apparatus  may  be  placed  op- 
posite to  any  spoke  in  the  wheel  by  merely 
changing  its  position  in  the  rings  or  bands 
around  the  hub,  so  that  the  felloe  may  be 
operated  upon  at  any  point  necessary  on 
its  circumference  or  rim. 
88,277.—  Dumping    Wagon.— John  Craig, 

San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

I  claim,  1.  The  two  longitudinal  boards 
C  C,  hinged  to  the  reaches,  and  swinging 
vertically  to  the  center,  for  depositing  the 
load  beneath  the  wagon,  substantially  as 
described. 

2.  The  longitudinal  rods  E  E,  angular 
'metal  plates  b  b,  cranks  e  e,  slotted  bars  F 
F,  and  staple  I,  the  whole  arranged  sub- 
stantially as  and  for  the  purpose  described. 

The  object  of  this  invention  is  to  provide 
an  improved  dump  wagon  for  the  purpose 
of  quickly  unloading  the  dirt  or  other  sub- 
stance or  material  which  it  may  contain, 
and  it  consists  in  arranging  the  floor  or 
bottom  of  the  wagon  on  hinges,  so  that  by 
removing  the  supports  it  will  turn  and  de- 
posit the  contents  of  the  wagon  beneath  it. 
The  supports  are  operated  by  levers  in 
front  of  the  -wagon,  and  by  simply  disen- 
gaging these  levers,  which  can  be  done  by 
the  teamster  without  dismounting  from 
the  wagon,  the  supporters  are  relieved  so 
as  to  allow  the  floor  to  turn. 
88,280. — Gang  Plow. — Artemas  Davidson, 

San    Leandro,    Cal.     (Antedated  March 

20,  1869 ) : 

I  claim,  1.  In  combination  with  the  arms 
D  D' and  axes  a  a',  on  the  bar  C,  the 
clutch,  consisting  of  the  jaws  F  and  G,  on 
the  wheel  and  axle,  respectively,  substan- 
tially as  and  for  the  purpose  described. 

2.  The  pin,  or  arm  H,  and  the  spring  M, 
with  the  lever  E,  or  equivalent  device,  for 
engaging  and  disengaging  the  clutch,  sub- 
stantially as  described. 

3.  The  rack  J,  constructed  with  the  lip 
K,  together  with  the  holding-projection  L, 
on  the  lever  E,  for  retaining  the  jaws  F 
and  G  in  contact  until  the  plows  are  raised, 
substantially  as  described. 

4.  The  slotted  arm  D,  with  its  set-serew3 
c  c,  to  raise  and  lower  the  axle  a,  and  adjust 
the  plows,  substantially  as  and  forthe  pur- 
pose herein  described. 

This  invention  relates  to  an  improvement 
in  gang-plows,  whereby  the  labor  of  rais- 
ing the  plows  and  lowering  them  into  the 
ground  is  performed  by  the  horses,  instead 
"f  by  hand  in  the  usual  way,  thus  reliev- 
ing the  driver  of  the  necessity  04  lifting 
the  weight  of  two  01  more  plows  when  he 
wishes  to  raise  or  lower  them.  This  is 
accomplished  by  means  of  a  coupling,  one 
section  of  which  is  fixed  to  the  axle  and 
the  other  attached  to  the  hub  of  tbewheel. 
The  fixed  section  is  so  arranged  as  to  be 
moved  upon  the  axle  from  side  to  side  by 
means  of  a  lever,  which  will  cause  them  to 
engage  and  thus  turn  the  axle  and  raise  the 
plows. 

83,298.  —  Device  fob  Securing  Bed- 
Olothes. — George  Inwood,  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal.: 

I  claim  the  clamping-bar  D,  when  held 
and  operated  by  rods  b,  sliding  in  or  upon 
flie  fixed  rail  or  rails  of  the  bedstead,  and 
secured  at  the  proper  point   by  the  set- 


screws  e,  substantially  as  and  for   the  pur- 
pose herein  set  forth. 

This  device  consists  in  an  improved 
method  of  confining  bed  clothes  so  that 
they  may  not  be  thrown  off  while  the  occu- 
pant of  the  bed  is  asleep,  and  is  especially 
serviceable  on  cribs  and  children's  beds, 
or  for  invalids.  It  consists  in  simply  placing 
an  additional  adjustable  rail  above  the  per- 
manent bed  rail  and  so  arranging  it  that  the 
bed  clothes  may  be  drawn  under  it,  after 
which  it  is  bound  so  as  to  hold  them  firmly, 
and  is  fixed  by  set  screws  or  other  device. 
88,300.— Flea  Powder.— Charles  E.  Jay- 
cox,  San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

I  claim  the  above  ingredients  enumer- 
ated, mixed  and  compounded  in  the  man- 
ner and  in  about  the  proportions  specified, 
substantially  as  and  for  the  purpose  herein 
described. 

This  invention  provides  an  improved  flea 
or  insect  powder  which  is  unusually  effect- 
ive without  disagreeable  results,  as  it  does 
not  stain  or  injure  any  fabric.  It  is  effect- 
ive for  a  long  time  when  used  in  the  ordi- 
nary manner,  and  possesses  an  additional 
value  from  the  fact  that  it  can  be  used  in 
washing  so  that  the  clothing  will  be  thor- 
oughly impregnated,  and  the  wearer  will 
thus  be  rendered,  as  it  were,  flea  proof. 
88,324. — Aerial   Car. — William  Morrow, 

San  Francisco,  Cal. : 

I  claim  the  combination  and  arrangement 
of  the  supply-pipes  E,  blowers  B,  and  dis- 
charge-pipes F,  substantially  as  and  for  the 
purpose  forth. 

This  invention  relates  to  a  new  mode  of 
propelling  aerial  vessels,  and  it  consists  in 
providing  the  machine  with  two  large  fans 
or  blowers  which  are  driven  by  a  light  en- 
gine. The  sides  of  the  cases  which  are  or- 
dinarily left  open,  are  closed  in  these  blow- 
ers, and  are  connected  by  pipes  with  the 
front  of  the  vessel,  so  that  the  air  is  drawn 
in  through  these  pipes.  Similar  pipes 
serve  for  the  ejection  of  the  air  at  the  stern 
of  the  vessel,  so  that  it  is  propelled  both  by 
drawing  in  the  air  and  by  forcing  it  out. 
The  steering  apparatus  may  be  so  arranged 
as  to  elevate  or  depress  the  machine,  as  well 
as  to  turn  it  to  either  side. 
88,368.— Spading    Machine.— Francis    C. 

Cone,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

I  claim,  1.  The  above-described  ma- 
chine-spade^ when  provided  with  an  ad- 
justable arm,  E,  and  a  cutting-edge,  F,  pro- 
jecting in  front  of  the  blade  G,  substan- 
tially as  set  forth. 

2.  The  revolving  flanges  B,  having  the 
tangential  slots  D,  for  determining  the 
angle  of  the  spades,  substantially  as  herein 
described. 

3.  The  notches,  or  shoulders  a  a  in  the 
sides  of  the  slots  D,  for  holdimr  the  spades, 
substantially  as  herein  described. 

This  device  consists  in  a  series  of  flanges 
turning  loosely  on  a  bearing  shaft,  and 
each  having  a  number  of  arms  extending 
outward  from  its  periphery.  At  the  end  of 
each  arm  is  a  spade  or  knife  extending 
across  at  right  angles  to  the  travel  of  the 
machine.  These  spades  are  placed  at  such 
an  angle  as  to  enter  the  ground  vertically 
as  the  flanges  revolve,  and  the  arms  are  so 
placed  in  and  attached  to  the  flanges,  that 
the  depth  to  which  the  spade  enters  the 
ground  may  be  varied,  the  distances  between 
their  edges  always  remaining  equal  to  the 
distance  from  the  edge  of  the  flange  how- 
ever it  may  be  varied.  The  arm  is  so 
formed  as  to  give  a  peculiar  cutting  edge 
which  is  extremely  effective  in  breaking  up 
the  turf  and  clods.  The  body  of  the  ma- 
chine is  also  arranged  that  the  angle  at 
which  it  stands  with  reference  to  the  earth 
may  be  varied.  Weights  may  also  be  used 
to  increase  the  affectiveness  of  the  spades. 
This  machine  is  intended  for  very  rapid 
work,  and  was  exhibited  with  a  degree  of 
success,  by  the  inventor,  at  the  Santa  Clara 
County  Fair,  last  fall. 
88,384.  —  Acoustic      Stage.  —  Troutman 

Grob,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

I  claim,  1.  The  above  described  floor, 
consisting  of  radiating  timbers  B  B,  diag- 
onal timbers  C  C  and  D,  and  boards  d  d, 
when  constructed  substantially  in  the  man- 
ner and  for  the  purposes  set  forth. 

2.  In  combination  with  the  above 
claimed  floor,  the  posts  a  a,  blocks  c  e,  in- 
tervening glasses  b  b,  and  the  sounding- 
post  E,  arranged  to  support  said  floor,  sub- 
stantially as  described. 

This  stage  is  intended  principally  for  or- 
chestras, to  strengthen  the  tone  of  instru- 


ments used  upon  it,  giving  a  facility  for 
small  orchestras  to  produce  loud  and  har- 
monious music,  It  is  calculated  to  give 
every  instrument  its  full  power  and  sweet- 
ness of  tone.  The  stage  is  built  as  nearly 
as  possible  in  accordance  with  the  princi- 
ples of  the  sounding  board  of  stringed  in- 
struments, and  is  arranged  to  accord  with 
the  nature  of  the  instruments  by  placing 
each  one  on  the  particular  part  of  the  stage 
suited  to  its  tone  or  gamut,  so  that  the  vi- 
brations of  the  instrument  will  be  taken  up 
by  the  stage  and  given  to  the  audience  in  a 
full  clear  tone.  The  stage  stands  elevated 
an  inch  or  two  above  the  floor,  upon  blocks 
of  wood  which  rest  on  blocks  of  flint  glass. 
The  floor  of  the  stage  rests  upon  wooden 
rails  which  pass  diagonally  across  the  top 
(being  nearer  together  at  one  end  than  the 
other)  under  which  are  placed  braces  at  one 
corner  and  the  center  passing  across  at 
right  angles  to  them.  Passing  downward 
to  the  floor  from  the  middle  of  the  center 
brace  is  a  sounding  post  which  is  some  two 
or  three  inches  longer  than  the  supporting 
posts  on  the  sides,  causing  the  center  of  the 
stage  to  be  higher  than  any  other  part.  The 
floor  of  the  stage  is  made  of  thin  strips  of 
dry  spruce  or  other  suitable  wood,  which 
are  placed  across  the  top  of  the  stage  diago- 
nal to  the  wooden  rails  directly  beneath 
them. 

88,404.  BOTTLE-CORKING     APPARATUS.  

Giacomo  Migliavacca,  Napa,  Cal.  (An- 
tedated March  19,  1869.) 
I  claim,  1.  The  vertically-moving  block 
C,  with  the  inclined  operating-gauge  b,  and 
the  parallel  retaining-bars  c  c',  the  whole 
constructed  and  arranged  substantially  as 
herein  described. 

2.  The  block  D,  with  its  tapering  pas- 
sage e,  with  the  plunger  E,  the  bent  arm 
<7,  and  the  hand-lever  F,  substantially  as 
and  for  the  purpose  described. 

This  machine  consists  of  base  having  an 
upright  standard  attached  to  it  near  one 
end  ;  upon  this  standard  at  a  convenient 
height  is  attached  a  semi-circular  block 
having  a  tapering  hole  through  it,  suffi- 
ciently large  to  admit  a  cork.  A  block  of 
wood  or  metal  is  placed  under  the  semi-cir- 
cular block  at  the  foot  of  the  standard  upon 
which  the  bottle  to  be  corked  is  placed, 
when  the  block  is  moved  up  by  a  bar  which 
moves  back  and  forth  in  a  slot  in  the  base, 
and  which  has  in  its  upper  side  an  inclined 
plane.  By  moving  this  sliding  bar  towards 
the  block,  the  bottle  is  raised  up  until  its 
mouth  strikes  the  block  directly  under  the 
hole  in  the  semi-circular  block,  when  the 
cork,  which  has  been  placed  in  the  hole  in 
the  semi-circular  block  is  forced  down  and 
compressed  into  the  neck  of  the  bottle  by 
a  cone  shaped  pin,  attached  to  the  lower 
end  of  a  bent  arm,  which  is  operated  by  a 
lever  at  the  back  of  the  upright  standard. 
88,460. — Machine  for  Cutting  Screws. — 
John  Dougherty,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 
I  clarim,  1.  Arranging  together,  a  screw- 
threading  machine,  in  the  manner  des- 
cribed, the  feed-screw  P,  carriage  D,  worm- 
wheel  H,  and  worm-chuck  G,  each  being 
constructed  as  shown  and  described. 

2.  The  arrangement,  on  the  two  rotat- 
ing shafts,  of  the  loose  gears  X  V,  fast 
gears  W,  and  head-stock  S,  as  and  for  the 
purpose  specified. 

88,329. — Grape-Crusheb  and  Stem-Sepa- 
rator.— Turner  C.  Purington,  Lincoln, 
Cal.: 

I  claim,  1.  The  half-oval  crusher  C,  at- 
tached to  the  shaft  D  by  the  arms  E  E, 
and  imparting  to  it  a  reciprocating,  or  to- 
and-fro  movement,  whereby  the  grapes  are 
deprived  of  their  stems,  and  crushed  be- 
neath upon  the  grated  bottom  of  the  ma- 
chine, substantially  as  described. 

2.  The  combination  and  arransement  of 
the  grated  bottom  B  B  B'  B',  with  the 
crusher  C,  substantially  as  and  for  the  pur- 
pose specified. 


The  complete  report  upon  the  Precious 
Metals  at  the  Paris  Exposition  has  been 
issued  from  the  government  printing  office, 
and  received  by  us  from  the  Commissioner 
for  California,  W.  P.  Blake.  It  makes  an 
exceedingly  valuable  book  of  360  pages 
octavo. 


New  Inventions. 

A  Washington  Invention. — Among  the 
patents  issued  on  the  24th  inst.  was  one  to 
I.  A.  Heald,  the  leader  of  the  Washington 
brass  band,  for  a  machine  for  the  manufac- 
ture of  cigars.  Mr.  Heald  had  devoted  a 
great  portion  of  his  time  forthe  past  ten  or 
twelve  years  to  the  study  of  this  matter, 
and  has  at  last  perfected  a  machine  which 
will  turn  out  from  1,500  to  2,000  cigars 
daily,  and  requires  but  a  child  to  attend  it. 
When  we  consider  that  there  are  40., 000 
cigai'3  smoked  daily  in  the  citj  of  New 
York  alone,  the  value  of  this  labor-saviug 
machine  will  be  readily  appreciated. 
Washington  Chronicle. 

Having  seen  the  above  machine  in  the 
process  of  manufacture,  we  must  say  it  is 
one  of  the  most  ingenious  inventions  we 
have  ever  seen.  Mr.  Heald  is  an  indomi- 
able  mechanic  and  inventor,  and  worthy  of 
marked  success. 

Important  Invention  for  Boot  and 
Shoe  Manufacturers. — Evan  T.  Rogers, 
of  San  Francisco,  has  invented  a  new  sys- 
tem for  marking  counters  and  straps,  and 
for  all  ornamental  marking,  for  machine  or 
hand-sewing,  whereby  he  does  away  with 
patterns,  rules  and  lines.  By  his  method  the 
impressions  are  made  with  one  or  two  blon  s 
of  a  hammer  or  some  other  hard  substance 
of  the  desired  shape.  There  is  a  pad  made 
of  india  rubber  or  soft  spongy  leather  to 
prevent  danger  of  injuring  the  leather  by 
hammering  the  marker.  He  also  makes  a 
channel  for  the  stick  to  drop  in,  so  that  the 
friction  of  wear  cannot  rub  the  face  of  the 
stitehes;  which  makes  his  method  valuable 
in  the  use  of  light  tension  on  the  machine, 
doing  away  with  all  contention  between 
marker  and  operator,  as  the  lines  are  all 
perfect.  One  man  can  perform  more  work 
than  three  by  the  old  method — says  Mr. 
Rogers.  Mr.  Rogers  sailed  for  theEa=t  by 
the  last  steamer,  with  the  intention  of  in- 
troducing his  patent  there.  Boot  and  shoe 
manufacturers  on  this  coast  desiring  infor- 
mation in  relation  to  the  patent,  can  pro- 
cure the  same  by  addressing  John  F. 
Bugbee,  pier  12  %  Stewart  street,  San 
Francisco. 

New  Quartz  Sceenes. — The  Nevada  Ga- 
zette alludes  as  follows  to  a  new  description 
of  quartz  mill  serenes,  which  are  now  being 
introduced  into  the  mills  about  Grass  Val- 
ley :  "The  holes,  though  very  fine,  are 
about  half  an  inch  in  length,  and  cut  in 
such  a  manner  that  there  is  a  space  of 
about  one-sixteenth  of  an  inch  between 
them.  There  is  thus  no  danger  of  the  iron 
between  the  holes  breaking  out,  as  is  some- 
times the  case  with  the  ordinary  screen, 
while  the  new  style  has  full  as  much  open- 
ing for  the  pulverized  quartz  to  pass 
through.  They  are  cheaper  than  the  kind 
in  ordinary  use — as  the  labor  of  punching 
is  less — and  we  think  they  will  be  found  an 
improvement.  In  any  event,  they  are 
worth  a  trial." 


New  Commissioner  of  Patents. — S.  S. 
Fisher,  of  Ohio,  has  been  appointed  by  the 
President  as  Commissioner  of  Patents,  to 
supersede  the  Hon.  Elisba  Foote,  the  pres- 
ent incumbent.  The  Senate  will  have  to 
approve  of  the  appointment  before  it  can 
take  effect. 


The  "Eureka  Hair"  Factory  at  Dutch 
Flat. — Mr.  N.  W.  Blauchard,  the  super- 
intendant  of  this  establishment,  has  been 
in  San  Francisco  lately,  making  arrange- 
ments for  some  new  macinery,  etc.,  the 
building,  and  all  on  the  ground,  having  been 
burned  down  some  time  ago.  Eureka  hair 
is  the  interior  of  the  California  soap  plant, 
or  amala,  with  which  all  prospectors  are 
familiar.  It  is  gathered  by  the  hands  of 
Chinamen,  packed  down  hill  as  may  be 
most  convenient, — picked,  cleansed  and 
kinked,  so  as  to  give  a  spring  to  it.  Much 
ingenuity,  on  the  part  of  the  originator,  (a 
young  upholsterer,)  and  some  very  merito- 
rious manufacturing  enterprise,  deserving 
of  a  first  class  medal  at  least,  have  been 
shown  in  the  inauguration  of  this  business 
in  the  foothills.  The  Eureka  hair  is  said 
to  be  the  best  substitute  for  curled  hair  in 
the  market,  and  it  is  sold  for  one-fourth 
the  price  of  the  latter.  Last  year  the  com- 
pany worked  up  300  tons  of  the  materia], 
employing  constantly  20  to  30  men.  The 
amala  grows  plentifully  on  the  plains,  and 
up  to  an  elevation  of  4,000  to  5,000  feet, 
Dutch  Flat  being  3,500  feet  up.  The  new 
factory  is  70x140  feet,  in  dimensions,  V/% 
story  high,  and  it  will  be  in  operation  in 
two  weeks. 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


245 


Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  Allocated  Brokers  of  IhtS  P.  Stock  tnd  Exchange  Boatd 
But  Pbwouoo,  April  17.  I860. 

Flninicliil. 

Our  loctl  money  market  la  vrv  stringent;  more  so 
than  at  any  period  for  jraam.  Some  of  our  Sir. 
L-Aiih  butUaUona  have  oeuad  loaning  uu  am 
having  onl;  funda  enough  on  hand  to  meet  the  possible 
demand*  "f  depoaltora,  showing  a  healthful  condition  of 
affair*.  For  dome  time  past  their  spare  balances  have 
b«-n  nn.lily  talon  at  1U  per  cent,  per  month.  ImU-- 
peodfnt  f>f  l'M'«l  t-auN'-H  this  mnrkit  has  been  constder- 
ably  Influenced  bj  thi-  extreme  pressure  at  the  East, 
Gold  haw  been  hi  men  unusual  demand  then  that  Cali- 
fornia fnnda  have  bwn  retained  in  New  York,  and,  In 
many  oa.Hr-«.  duplicated  ami  triplicated  remittances  nude 
to  that  eityJ^Our  reflneries  axe  hard  at  work  to  supply 
the  Brtint'h  Mint,  which  la  kept  going  to  the  full  extent 
of  Uu  bullion  offered  for  coining.  Our  quotations  are 
•  <  followi;  Bullion  in  in  fair  supply,  gold  barn  ranging 
from  890MfrD00;  silver  bars  remain  steady  from  par  to  1  ';i 
per  cent,  premium;  currency  bills  on  Atlantic  cities  pay 
■.av-"1  \  per  cent,  premium  on  gold;  coin  drafts  1  per 
cent,  premium.  There  is  nothing  doing  in  telegraphic 
transfers,  which  are  quntuble  at  H1^  per  cent  premium; 
sterling  exchange,  18S(d;  commercial  exchange,  491**; 
Mexican  tlolhir*,  fiVfaJ"  4  percent,  premium;  gold  in 
Now  York,  April  16th,  132%;  legal  tenders  with  us.  70!-j, 
®7T. 

Wo  arc  called  upon,  in  this  issue,  to  chronicle  the  most 
ilihlr-  BSing  and  disastrous  mining  event  which  has  ever 
occurred  on  this  coast.  On  the  morning  of  April  7th  a 
destructive  fire  broke  out  in  the  Yellow  Jacket  mine, 
Gold  Hill,  Nevada,  and  quickly  communicated  itself  to 
tin  Kentuck  and  frown  Point  mines,  the  three  having 
subterranean  communications  with  each  other.  At  the 
pnsont  writing  the  conflagration  still  continues,  but  tho 
apertures  have  all  been  closed  and  powerful  jets  of  steam 
arc  steadily  forced  down  the  shafts  to  extinguish  the 
flames.  Thirty-seven  persons  are  known  to  have  per- 
ished in  the  mines.  Nearly  all  the  bodies  have  been  re- 
covered by  the  extraordinary  efforts  of  as  gallant  and 
noble-hearted  men  as  live.  It  is,  of  course,  impossible 
now  to  determine  the  amount  of  injury  done  to  these 
mines,  which  have  heretofore  furnished  a  regular  month- 
ly supply  of  above  $250,000  worth  of  bullion  ;  but  we 
have  no  doubt  it  is  very  great.  The  heat  was  intense, 
destroying  the  heavy  timber  work,  calcining  the  rocks, 
rendering  it  loose  and  friable,  and  causing  them  to  cave 
in  many  places.  Wc  do  not  feel  at  liberty  to  make  any 
estimates  or  indulge  in  any  guesses  which  must  neces- 
sarily be  vague  and  unreliable,  but  there  is  no  doubt  a 
vast  amount  of  pecuniary  damage  must  have  been  suff- 
ered. Wc  learn  that  it  has  been  determined  to  keep  the 
mines  closed  until  Monday,  the  19th  instant.  Much  cau- 
tion should  be  used  in  making  explorations  after  they 
are  opened,  and  sufficient  time  should  be  given  for  com- 
plete ventilation  beiore  persons  are  Gent  down  to  en- 
counter the  deadly  mephitic  gases,  especially  in  the  lower 

levels. 

City  Stocks. 

During  the  past  week  we  note  sales  of  Spring  Valley 
Water  stock  at  SCO  50;  Omnibus  Railroad  at  S74,  and 
Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad  (preferred)  at 
$20  per  share.  The  Omnibus  Railroad  Co.  disbursed  a 
dividend  of  %  per  cent,  on  the  15th  inst.  The  last  pre- 
vious dividend  was  paid  in  October,  1868.  The  usual 
quarterly  dividend  of  the  California  Insurance  Co.  ($6 
per  share)  for  the  first  three  months  of  the  current  year, 
is  now  payable.  The  Directors  of  the  company  publish 
the  following  notice  to  stockholders:  "A  special  meeting 
of  the  stockholders  of  tho  California  Insurance  Company 
will  be  holden  at  the  office  of  the  company,  on  Wednes- 
day, May  12, 1869,  at  the  hour  of  2  o'clock  p.  M.  The  ob- 
ject of  said  meeting  is  to  increase  the  capital  stock  of  the 
company  from  $2(10,000  to  $300,000  in  United  States  gold 
coin."  On  the  15th  instant  the  Fireman's  Fund  Insur- 
ance Company  disbursed  a  dividend  of  1  per  cent.,  or  $3 
per  share,  for  the  first  quarter  of  the  present  year.  The 
California  Steam  Navigation  announce  a  dividend  of  1  per 
cent,  for  the  past  mouth,  payable  on  and  after  the  15th. 

Tho  Bank  of  California  paid  its  usual  monthly  dividend 
of  1  per  cent.,  amounting  to  $50,000,  on  the  15th  inst. 

At  the  semi-annual  meeting  of  the  Sacramento  Savings 
Bank,  held  on  the  evening  of  the  13th  inst.,  tho  follow- 
ing statement  was  rendered  by  the  Secretary,  compris- 
ing the  business  of  the  institution  from  the  date  of  its 
organization,  April  18, 1807,  a  period  of  two  years: 

Total  amount  of  deposits  received $1,92G.0RG  61 

Total  amount  of  dividends  re-depoaited 43. M4  00 

Total  amount  deposits  repaid 8^5,148  55 

Total  amount  due  depositors 1,114.072  OS 

Total  amount  of  loans  made 1,080.12!'  19 

Total  iDiountuf  loans  repaid.. 1-10.0U9  37 

Total  amount  of  loans  outstanding 939,519  82 

Total  amount  of  interest  received 93,635  82 

Total  amount  of  entrance  lees  received 4,372  00 

Total  amount  in  reserve  fund 7,747  29 

Total  it  mount  of  expenses,  including  office  fix- 
tures,  books,   stationery.   Federal   and   other 

tuxes,  fuel,  light,  office  rent  and  salaries 10,475  67 

Total  amount  invested  in  I,',  s.  Bonds,  which 
have  appreciated  in  value  since  tbey  were  pur- 
chased, $2.90M 41,037  00 

Total  amount  invested  in  building,  lot  and  ma- 
terials   11,708  IS 

Cash  on  hand 162,547  48 

Total  number  of  depositors 2,180 

Total  number  of  borrowers 4*>2 

M  inii»^r  Slia.ro  Market. 
The  mining  share  market  has  been  tolerably  active 
during  the  period  under  review,  if  we  take  into  consid- 
eration the  stringency  of  our  local  money  market,  und 
the  present  condition  of  the  three  Gold  Hill  mines  Tel- 
low  Jacket,  Kentuck  and  Crown  Point  —  work  having 
been  totally  suspended  in  them  6ince  the  dreadful  calam 
ity  by  lire.  As  soon  as  practicable,  however,  efforts  will 
he  made  to  ascertain  the  damage  done  in  the  lower  drift: 
when  a  more  steady  and  definite  market  for  the  stocks  of 
those  mineB  may  be  looked  for.  Other  portions  of  the 
Comstoek  lode  show  strong  indications  of  paying  bodies 
of  ore  in  their  lower  levels,  imparting  considerable 
strength  to  a  number  of  claims.  Of  White  Pine  stocks, 
we  note  sales  as  follows  during  the  past  week:  75  shares 
Mammoth,  at  $10  per  share;  20  Chloride  Consolidated,  at 
.  $15;  50  Phoenix,  at  $2  50@3;  200  North  American,  Base 


Range,  si    ■  i  itone,  at  $9.     With  regard  to 

the  bullion  product  of  the  White  Pine  region,  the  yews 
Ol  Ml.    10th,  Boys:  "From  carefully  reported  statistics  we 

i  the  total  production  of  silver  of  the 
Pine  mines,  from  Uu  month  of  May.  1808,  until 
lb.-  Iht  of  ,l;mmii  ,1880,  to  b  1968,813  17,  and  from  the 
two  mills  si  Shi  rmontovm,  from  January  1st  to  April  1st 
1  u  1 1  ■  ,  rod  tfoon  I  Barker*!  $397,039  U,  making 
a  total  of  11,965,836  31.  Uoore  a:  Barker's  mill  only  rim 
one  month,  and  wc  have  no  returns  from  the  two  mills 

at  Hamilton.  En  ton  months,  tin  n,  the  mines  of  Treas- 
on Hill  have  produced  the  large  sum  of  upward  of  one 
million  three  hundred  thousand  dollars.  This  large  sum, 
fox  a  new  district,  is  remarkable.     What  other  district, 

within  the  first  year  of  its  discovery, ever  produced  bo 

much?  Some  few  gudgeons,  who  did  not  find  a  million 
In  the  wild-cat  they  bought,  grumble  at  their  loss,  and 
lay  it  to  the  district;  and  also,  many  papers,  in  their  in- 
ezoufiBble  ignorance,  nsk.  Where  is  the  bullion,  if  tho 
mines  are  so  rich  ?  'The  proof  of  the  pudding,"  etc.  is  in 
tin  r<  ports  of  tho  facts  and  figures.  No  district  but  one 
of  Incomparable  wealth  could  have  furnished  the  amount 
this  did  in  the  first  year  of  its  discovery,  and  under  the 
disadvantages  of  its  situation.  The  report  of  the  month 
of  March  shows  a  constant  increase  In  production.  Sinco 
January,  we  report  $297,023  11,  and  could  we  add,  which 
we  will  in  a  few  days,  the  results  from  the  other  mills, 
we  wtuld  have  an  aggregate  exceeding  three  hundred 
thousand  for  tho  three  winter  months,  of  which  the 
greatest  amount  would  be  from  the  last.  The  large  ship- 
ments of  bullion  now  made,  are  proof  of  the  productive- 
ness of  our  mines,  and  fully  answer  tho  interrogatories 
Of  the  California  press.  Our  district  is  sending  off  more 
bullion  than  any  other  on  tho  Pacific  coast,  excepting 
Virginia,  and  bids  fair  to  surpass  even  that." 

Ohoi.lah-Potosi  —  sold  Within  a  rango  of  $182@177, 
then  at  $187,  and  closed  at  $186.  During  the  week  end- 
ing April  9th,  890  tons  of  ore  were  extracted,  320  tons 
coming  from  tho  Blue  Wing  stopc  and  570  from  the  New 
Tunnel.  Within  the  pa6t  week  the  New  Tunnel  yielded 
a  larger  quantity  and  a  better  quality  than  was  obtained 
the  previous  week.  On  the  13th  inst.,  the  various  faces 
in  the  stopes  had  better  ore  and  more  of  it,  and  in  the 
winze,  forty  feet  below  the  track  floor,  a  drift  was  run 
northeast,  and  at  the  above  date  the  entire  face  was  in 
fair  ore.  In  the  operations  from  tho  new  shaft  the 
ground  through  which  they  are  working  is  reported  to  be 
softer,  and  they  have  encountered  clay,  quartz,  etc,  but 
no  metal.  The  mills,  bo  far,  show  better  returns  than 
the  previous  month. 

Hale  &  Nohcboss — opened  at  $87,  declined  to  $35,  and 
at  tho  close  realized  $90.  On  the  13th  inst.,  they  reached 
the  west  wall  with  cross-cut  No.  2,  running  through 
fourteen  feet  of  ore,  and  cross-cut  No.  3  carried  six  feet 
of  ore.  The  quality  of  the  ore  in  this  cut  is  reported  to 
be  good,  the  lowest  assay  showing  $41  07  to  the  ton,  and 
the  highest  $104  18.  In  cross-cut  No.  4  they  are  of  the 
opinion  that  they  have  reached  the  west  wall,  having 
passed  through  six  feet  of  ore.  This  drift  is  now  in 
heavy  clay,  which  does  not  resemble  their  west  wall,  and 
the  drift  will  be  continued  further  west  to  determine  the 
fact.  They  have  commenced  to  raise  up  in  cross-cut  No. 
2,  and  will  have  to  raise  and  sink  twenty-six  feet  to  fin- 
ish the  connection  of  the  winze  from  the  fourth  to  the 
fifth  level  at  that  point.  The  175  level  is  said  to  look 
well,  and  is  yielding  the  usual  quantity  of  ore. 

Gould  &  Cubby — has  been  more  freely  dealt  in,  rising 
to  $130,  falling  to  $109,  and  at  the  close  selling  at  $112. 
A  telegram  of  the  14th  instant  states  that  assays  from 
material  found  in  the  north  end  of  the  shaft,  at  a  depth 
of  about  1,166  feet,  give  respectively  $50  32,  $24  87,  $32  30 
and  $35  43  per  ton,  showing  an  average  of  $35  73.  The 
whole  bottom  of  the  shaft  is  reported  looking  well. 

Ophtb — declined  from  $34  50(§(31  50,  and  closed  at  $34. 
On  the  13th  inst.,  the  drift  was  in  a  distance  of  177  feet, 

showing  no  favorable  change Imperial  dropped  from 

$80  to  $05,  and  at  the  close  sold  at  $72.  No  change  in 
the  drifts  from  the  lower  levels. ..  .Savage  sold  quite 
largely  at  a  decline,  receding  from  $71  50  to  $G6  50,  and 
closing  at  $68  25. 

Yellow  Jacket — was  quite  active  at  $60  50@5G,  clos- 
ing at  $59 Kentuck  was  rather  inactive,  selling  at 

$245@2(i0,  and  at  the  close  obtaining  $254 Cbown 

Point  was  comparatively  quiet  at  $5ft@51,  closing  at 
$54  50.  These  three  mines  are  still  closed,  on  account 
of  the  fire  in  the  lower  levels.  Another  attempt  to  ex- 
plore the  lower  levels  will  be  made  next  week.  To  date, 
thirty-seven  dead  bodies  of  miners,  who  were  at  work  at 
the  time  the  fire  broke  out,  have  been  taken  from  these 
mines. 

We  herewith  present  acondensed  tabular  statement  rela- 
tive to  the  product  of  bullion  and  dividends  p. ml  by  the 
various  mines  on  the  Comstoek  Lode  during  the  first  three 
iii-miii:-.  of  18ii9,  together  with  the  assessments  levied  dur- 
ing the  same  time. 


Company. 

Bullion 
Product. 

Dividends. 

Assess- 
ments. 

$31,200 

$  98,130 

18.N89 
235,961 

""47,019' 
7.  W0 
17.71-1 
«U,4ft5 
123, 681) 
201.088 
1211,1109 
72,170 
4,839 
5*4.817 
33.026 
48(1,11(19 

Oaney 

Empire  Mill  &  Mining  Co. 

36,000 

Gold  Hill  Q.  M.  AM. Co.. 

$40,0(10 
29,000 

61,000 

'"  ifis'.otio' 

360,000 

In  18K9  

Ill  1HI» 

InlSliT , 

$2,040,885 
1,764,046 
2,76ft,58l 

2,291,883 

$588,0110 
310,000 
850,0(10 
00,000 

$156,200 
556.900 

230  780 

"  Estimated. 

The  new  "  California  Stock  Exchange" 
board  has  been  fully  organized,  and  the 
Bank  Exchange  billiai'd  room  is  being 
fitted  up  for  their  use.  The  officers  are  S. 
Heydenferdt,  Presidont  ;  T.  C.  Sanborn, 
Caller,  and  W.  V.  Wells,  Secretary.  All 
the  current  mining  stocks  will  be  dealt  in, 
but  it  is  understood  that  the  specialities 
will  be  the  best  known  mining  properties 
of  White  Pine.     There  are  80  members. 


Visitors  in  the  city  wishing  spectacles,  mathe- 
matical or  optical  instruments,  will  rto  well  to  call 
at  Muller's  Emporium,  205  Montgomery  street.    * 


MINING  SHAKEHOLDEES'  DIEE0T0ET. 

[Compiled  for  every  isauw,  from  advertisements  In  tho 
Mim.m.  Awn  SciK.NTinc  Prku  and  other  San 

r'raiiL-lsco  .'uurn.ils. ; 

lomprUlnn  the  Names  "i  Companies,  District  or  County 
of  Location;  Aiuonni  ami  <!.!!•■  oi  Aasesnncnl;  Date  oi 
Heeling;  Da]  ol  Delinquent  Bale;  and  Amount  and  Time 
oi  i*a>  mem  of  Dividends. 

OAT  DAT 

>K!.1M]UKNT.        OF  SALE 

Alpha  «'■  oi  .  Blare)  eo„  Nov  .dlv.  $2.... Pay,  Juno  19.  "8  8 

Ulninden.  tit  v  idi,  March  17.  $-' .April  20— May 8 

Acciden  a!.  While  FIhp,  March  Si>  25c April  ,'«i-M;n  SO 

Amadol  (Jn.t dlv. ft) pet  share ...Payable  April  7.  ISt-9 

Baenn,  Starry  co.,  Nov..  dlv Payable  tunc  id.  1S68 

Belcbi  i ,  Storey  co  .  Nov.,  .March  is.  Si... -April  17— May  3 
Buiiiun,  Siuvey  on.  Nev  .  March 8).... Payable  Immediately 

('hollar  PMobI.  dlv.,  $.'5 Payable  Oct.  IS,  iRfi7 

Crown  Point,  tlivuh  nd,  J7.5U Payable  Sept.  VI  IRi>S 

(Toncy,  preferred  Block;,  dlv.  IM  per  cent March  in,  18W 

Chen.k.-e  Flat,  Huttc  an.  .March  I,  $5 April  A— April  2i) 

Cordillern,   Mcx  ,  March  16,  $1 April  20— May  1U» 

Daniel  We  bat  Or,  Wlil'c  Pine Annual  Meeting  May  ll»" 

Dauoy,  Lyon  co.  Nov.,  .\Iurcli8,  $2.5U April  12— May  1 

Enterprise,  Nevada  to..  March  22,  $1 April 22— Mav  8 

Knihlrc  U.  A  M  .  Nev..  dividend  St).   ...Payable  Mav  16,  18fi7 

Eureka,  dlv,  $10 Payable  April  G,  1869 

El  Tame,  Sonora,  Mitrch22.  Site April  23—  May  17 

PoIaomSt   .t  Pt  Pt   R.  R   March  13,  J5.. .April  13— April  oO 

Gould  A  Gurry,  dlv  .  $7.W) Payable  Mav  15,  18ii7 

Hold  llllig  M  AM-dividcnd.  £7  M...  Payable  July  13,  1*8 
Golden  churl.. i,  Idaho,  dlv.  $2.50. ..Payable  March  20,  1869 
Gulden  Rule.  Tuolumne  CO,  dlv,  50c  ft  nil... Pay    Miril  7.  '8''9 

Glen  wood,  El  Duradoeo Annual  Meeting,  April  30 

Hale  &  NororoHS,  dlv,  SI2.5 Sept.  lfi.  I8'i7 

Hope  Gravel,  Nevada  co  ,  April  ti,  $1 May  lu— Mav  31 

Imperial,  storey  co.,  Nev,  dlv Payable  June  20,  18Ti8 

Julia.  Storey  co  ,  Nev  ,  Murch  19, $2,50 April  22— May  '0 

J u If ii.  Storey  co.,  Nev Special  Meet.n.',  April  2ti 

Keniuck,dlv..$20  per  shnre Payable  Jan   10,1860 

Lyon  M  .t  M.,  El  Dorado  Co.,  Mar  6,  $1.  .April  12— April  20* 

Mocking  Bird,  White  Pine,  April  15,  10c May  20- June  7 

Mt.  Tenabn,  Lander  co  .  Jun.  23,  75c April  2— April  27* 

Maxwell.  Amador  co.,  Peb.9,  $1 March  I3-Aprll  I 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  co  ,  March  3,  S3 April  5 — April  20 

New  Idrin Annual  MccllhR  April  26 

North  Star,  dividend,  55, Payable  Aug.  15,  1868 

North  Anier.  Woo-1  P.  Co.,  March  12,  SI April  U— May  1* 

Occidental,  dlv.  $2 Payable  March  2,  I8fi9 

Overman.  Storey  co.  Nev.,  March 2u,  $20... April  23-Mny  8 

P.tcltlc  Unassessable,  dlv Payable  June  18,  1868 

Pacific,  Coal.  Contra  Costa  co.,  Mir.  20,  St.  .a  p.  27— Mny  17" 
Quail  UUl,  Calaveras  co.,  April  2.  $10 May  11— May  31 

Siempre.  Viva,  Mex.,  April  15,  $1 Mav  21— June  7" 

South  Virginia,  "bite  Pine ..Annual  Meeting  April  24 

Santiago.  Silver Oltv,  dividend,  S3  50...Pnyable  Dee   19,  1868 

Baud  Spring  -alt.  dividend  ?i.  Payable  .Ian  ft.  18IS9 

Star  Creek.  Nev.,  Peb,  26,  $l.S0 March  29-Aprll  19» 

Suvage,  Virginia,  Nev,  dividend.  $4. .Payable  .March  -i,  1869 
Senator,  Storey  CO..  Nev.,  March  26,  50c...  May  I— May  28* 

Silver  Sprou1.  Inyo  co,  March  2d.  flue May  '—May  28* 

San  Buenta  Ven'ura  Annua'  Meeting  April  19 

Sierra  Nevada,  S'orey  Co.,  March  '5,  *'( April  I" — May  3 

Sierra,  Douglas,sco  ,  Nov.,  March  25,  $8*. ..April  28-May  14 
Treasure  Trove. Lander  co.,  Feb.  lfi.  20c..M'ch  21— April  12 
Troy  Ledge,  White  Pine,  March  16,  15c. ...April  23— May'24* 

Tiov  Ledge.  While  line Annual  Meeting,  Apiil  19 

While  Pine  Water,  Lmdcr  co..  April  14,  $50  May  22- June  19 

w  illiamaniie,  Whi'c  Pine Annua!  Meeting  May  lb* 

Wiiliainanin:,  White  Pine,  March  22,  S' April  21— .lav  12 

White  Pine  Smelting  Co Annual  Meeting  April  20 

Virginia  C  ns..  Storey  co.,  April  14.  $1.50.... May  lO^Tune  5 
Virginia  &Q.  II   WaierCo.. Dividend,  payable  April  16,  1869 

Virginia,  No.  2 Annual  Meeting,  April  13 

Yellow  Jacket,  dlv.,  $5 Payable  March  15,  1869 

Those  marked  with  mi  asterisk  Clare  advertised  In  this 
ournal. 


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


8.  F.    STOCK  iHD  KXCHANGE  BOARD. 

Friday  Evening,  April  16,  1869. 

MISORLLANRODS  STOCKS.  Bill.      An/,at. 

United  States  Bunds,  ft  2i)s,  18  55,  '67,  '68 $  87  83 

United  States  Bonds,  ft  2Us,  1864 87$£  8a y 

United  States  Bonds.  5  20s,  1862  b9  90 

Legal  Tender  Notes 76,'£      77 

CaTiloniia  Stale  Bonds,  7s,  1857... 95  — 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  ia^l par  A  int. 

Sun  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s.  laftu.... —  — 

San  Francisco  City  anil  County  Bonds.  6s,  1858.  83  87^ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  IDs,  I8«n 100  — 

San  Francico  School  Koims,  10s,  lHfil par  &  int. 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Hcb'l  B'cls,  7s,  1866.  90  9l 

San  Francisco  Cltv  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1862 90  Ml 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1804 90  91 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co   Bonds,  7u,  1865 90  91 

San  Francisco  Cilv  and  Co.  Judg.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  90  91 

San  Franeisco  City  und  Co.  Judg.  Bds,  7*,  1864.  90  91 

Sacramento  City  Bonds 30  91 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 70  91 

Marysville  Bonds,  10s 75  SO 

Stockton  City  Bonds 65  — 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  8s 80  85 

Santa  Clara  County  Bonds.  7s 76  77 

Butte  County  Bonds,  10s,  1860 75  — 

San  Mateo  County  Bonds, 7s 76  80 

Calilornia  Steam  Navigation  Co 68  — 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co tio  66^ 

State  Telegraph  Co 26  — 

GAS   UOMPANtt-TS 

San  Francisco  Ons  Co  77  — 

Sacramento  Oas  Co —  55 

RAIL  IIO  ADS, 

Sacramento  Valiey  Railroad —  — 

San  Frai.cNco  and  Sun  .lose  Railroad —  — 

Omnibus  Railroad TL%     — 

Central  Kallrond 51}  — 

North  Beach  mid  Mi.v.iou  Railroad 74  75 

Front  Street,  Mission  and  Ocean  Railroad 11  12 

banking  institutions. 

PaciflcBnnk 97.^  100 

The  Bank  of  Calilornia    157  16u 

People's  Insurance  Company 100  — 

INSUKAfvCK  COMPANIES. 

FlrematM'  Fund  Insurance  Co 98  100 

Pacific  Insunincc  Co 126  127 

Merchants'  Muiual  Marine  Insurance  Co 500  520 

California  Insurance  Co 1300  I4im 

Union  Insurance  Co 100  lul 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co 19JS  20 

Occidental  Insurance  Co 85  90 

MINIM;   STOCKS— WASHOK    DISTRICT. 

Alpha 25  25>: 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher 18  18,',{ 

Bullion,  G.  H 10  11 

Crown  Point 54^  55 

Cde(Va.) —  — 

Oonlldence.   31  34 

Consolidated  Virginia 7  9 

Chollar-Potusi 185  136 

Daney    ,3>a  * 

Exchequer    13  15 

Empire  Mill  find  Mining  Co 52  60 

Hould  &  Curry HI  112 

Cold  Hill  Quartz 32M  — 

Hale  A  Norcross 90  90j£ 

Imperial ■ Ti  W& 

Julia —  ^ 

Justice  and  Independent —  It) 

Kentuck 251  255 

Lady  Bryan 13  13J£ 

American 37  38 

Occidental 27  27'i 

Ophir **  34 

Overman &2!tf  B» 

Segregated  Belcher 3  8J-J 

Sh  vage "8  68J£ 

Sierra  Nevada 50  64 

Union —  — 

Untied  Slate* —  — 

Yellow  Jacket S8>a  E» 

Ml-CKI.LANKOUS   MINING  .'•TOCKS. 

Amador    (California) 285  29J 

Aurora,  White  Pino —  '5 

Eureka,  (California) —  240 

Golden  Chariot  (Idaho) *'-  *» 

SilverCord  (Idaho) 10  11 

Unhleii  Rule,  California 10  — 

Mohawk  (Callt'ornlii) —  — 

Pocotillo,  White  Pine....:  —  — 


San  Francisco  Market  Kates, 

TVhoIeanle  Prlcei. 

c.,  „.  „ ...  F.-.idav.  April  If,  18' 

Flour,  Extra,  ^  bbl $5  25  4$5 

<rn.  M riil.pt  limits 2  25  @2 

"at--.  rUiMlt,, 75  S 

Beano,  ,-■  molt..- ■ g  nti  @  7 

Poifliin's,  ft  loo  ths 75  ® 

Hay   r*  t"ii......  ]0  lW  ^^ 

LiveOnk  Wond,VcQrd 9  ou  @io 

Beef, extra,  tiraased,  nib 11  <a 

Sheep,  on  foot 5  I,,,  ^.  • 

nogs,  on  fro?, « >.:.;.::;.;; st5  I 

Hogs, dressed,  ft  11. ;."..".       9  @ 

GKOCKR1K0,  KTC. 

Suear.  crushed,  "ft  lb _  «, 

Do.    China.. ].,  S 

CntTee. Cosia  Itlca,  -pm '.'..'..'.'.'.'.'     is  a 

Do.  Klo i-i.  ^ 

Tea,  Japan,  9  lb ..,..;     7^  S 

Do  nroen go  a  1 

Hnwahan  tticc.ftlb —  S 

China    Klce.tttt '..        6  ffl 

CoalOU,«  gallon 4S  % 

can.ih-sfti; ;;;      Jg  g 

Ranch  Hurler,  ft  th 35  § 

tathmUB  Kuiter.  tA  |h 33  «. 

Cheese.  Calilornia,  ft  lb 15  @ 

Lam* ft :.::::::::::::.  15  @ 

Ham  ,ui(l  H.u-oii,  ^n> u  <* 

Shoulders,  ft  lb 7  @ 

Retnll  Price*. 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  ft  lb /s  ffl 

do.      pickled,  $  lb 31)  @ 

do.      Oregon,  'f  lb 20  @ 

do.      New  York,  #  lb 35  I 

Cheese,  «  lb .„ ^0  a 

Eggs,  «  dozen 45  @ 

Sar'1'  P  '" 16  ® 

Mams  and  Hacon.WIb 2,')  a 

Cninherrie-,  ft  gallon 1  W  g  1 

Potatoes,  pt  th ,w  A 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  ft  lb 3  ra 

ToniiilncH.^  lb '"        s  ^ 

OmouB.ffift sa 

Apples,  fto.l,«  lb .         .  .        4  | 

l'cnrs.  Table.  W  lb ft  « 

Plums,  drled.-fe  lb ......       10  @ 

Peaches,  dried,  ft  lb ]ij  a 

oranges,  ft  dozen 75  @ 

Lemi.us,^  dozen W  @ 

Chickens,  apiece _  a 

Turkeys,  pt  lb ;.,.,      25  @ 

Soap,  Pale  and  CO 7  % 

Soop,  Castile,  ft  lb '.     21 


®     12  % 


San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PRICKS  FOR   INVOICES* 

Jobbing  prieen  rule/mm  ten  tojtjiMm  per  cent,  higher  than  th* 
following  quotation*. 

Friday,  April  16,  1859. 
Iron-.— Duty:  Pig.  S9  per  ton;  Railroad,  Otic  ft  100  lbs;  Bar 
liaiHiC  'ft  lb;  Sheer,  polished.  So  ft  lb;  common,  l^@!^c 
?J  ft;  Plate,  l'ic  ^  lb;  Pfpe,  l>ic  ft  lb;  Galvanized,  2^c 

Seoich  and  English  Pig  iron  ^ton S <a*45  00 

White  Pig  -ft  ton 36  00    ®  37  00 

Kenned  Bar,  had  assortment  ft  lb —  03    a 

Re  lined  Bar,  good  assortment,  ftjb 04    a 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 —  043^® 

Plate,  No.  5  to  9 _  _^a  _  04« 

Sheet,  No.  10  to  13 —  04«a  —    6 

Sheet.  No.  14  to  20 —  (tfi    a  —    SM 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 _  05    @_    e2 

COPPKR-Dutv:    Sheathing,  3^c  ft  Ih;  PlgnndBar,2>^c  »  lb 

Sheathing,  59  !b a— 26 

Sheathing,  Yellow  —20    a  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow _  io    a  —  11 

Bolts _  21    a  —  22 

Composition  Nails —21    a  —  22 

Tis  Plates.— Duty:  25 <H  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Churcoal,  IX,  ft  box 12  00    a 

Plates,  I  C  Charcoal... @  tl  00 

Roofing  Platen 10  00    a  10  50 

BancaTm.  Slabs,  "ft  lb a  —  35 

Ptkkl.— English  Cast  Steel,  ^  tb @  —  15 

Quicksilver.— fl  ft —55    raj  _  co 

L«An.-PIB,  ft  lb -     7>£<a>-    8 

^cet _it>    ® 

P'0e -II    a 

Bar _    9    @„    9« 

Zino— Sheets,  fttb • _  ]n>'a—    II 

Borax.— CaHfornia.ft  lb —35    a  —  38 


Tax  Rates.— The  rate  of  city  and  county 
taxes  for  San  Francisco,  for  the  coining 
fiscal  year,  have  been  fixed  by  the  Board  of 
Supervisors  as  follows :  Eate  of  local  tax 
$2.11%,  State  tax  97  cents;  total  for  State, 
county  and  municipal,  $3.08%  on  each  $100 
of  assessed  valuation.  The  rate  of  taxa- 
tion for  the  past  four  years  has  been  as  fol- 
lows, beginning  "with  1865-6  :  $3.12;  $3.10; 
$3.00;  $3.05;  coming  year  $3.08%.  The 
State  tax  has  been  decreased  in  that  time 
from  $1.15  to  97  cents;  while  the  city  and 
county  tax  has  been  increased  from  $1.97 
to  $2. 11%.  A  careful  analysis  of  the  ap- 
portionments of  the  city  tax'  for  the  com- 
ing and  ensuing  year,  as  given  in  the  Bul- 
letin, shows  that  the  tendency  is  to  an 
increase  of  general  expenses  in  a  ratio 
greater  than  the  increase  of  property  val- 
ues. This  fact,  taken  in  connection  with 
the  rapid  increase  in  the  value  of  real  es- 
tate, and  of  wealth  generally,  in  this  city, 
makes  a  poor  showiDg  for  the  management 
of  our  municipal  affairs. 

Fifty  Pounds  of  Nitro-gxycebine. — 
The  Titusville  (Pa.)  Herald  says  that  the 
above  quantity  of  this  article  was  exploded 
in  a  single  blast  at  one  of  the  oil  wells  re- 
cently.    The  operation  was  a  success. 

The  Inventor's  and  Manufacturer's 
Guide. — This  is  another  New  York  invent- 
or's journal,  which  comes  to  us  enlarged 
and  filled  with  interesting  matter.  It  is 
published  by  Saltiel  &  Co.,  No.  37  Park 
Row.        ' 

Lexington,  April  3, 18G9. 

Deak  Sms  : — The  Letters  Patent  have  just  come  to 
hand.  For  the  prompt  and  business-like  manner  wifh 
which  yon  have  put  the  matter  through,  please  accept 
my  thanks.  Geo.  W.  Teasdau. 

To  Dewey  &  Co.,  Publishers  M.  &  S.  Press. 


The  Phess  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  and  instructive 
papers  published  in  the  United  States,  and  every  miner, 
millman,  machinist  and  foundryman  should  be  a  sub- 
scriber. The  information  to  be  derived  from  its  column« 
is  worth  many  fold  times  the  subscription. —  Gross  Valley 
National, 


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Tt\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mining   Summary. 


Tiik  following  Information  is  gleaned  mo.itl.v  from  jour- 
nals' published  in  the  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  the 
mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORNIA. 

ALPISE  COtSTY. 

From  the  Chronicle,  April  3d  : 

The  Pennsylvania. — The  Pennsylva- 
nia's have  been  drifting  alongside  of  their 
ledge,  and  have  run  in  about  15  feet  on 
both  sides  of  the  tunnel.  The  ledge  ap- 
pears to  be  widening  and  becoming  more 
solid,  and  the  ore  is  improving  at  every 
step. 

Miner,  April  3d  : 

Globe. — The  mail  brings  news  of  the 
success  of  Mr.  Winchester  in  procuring 
means  to  prosecute  the  wort.  Judge 
Clark,  Superintendent,  took  an  average 
sample  of  a  feeder  from  the  main  lode,  cut 
some  distance  back  in  the  tunnel,  and  pro- 
cured an  assay  resulting  in  826.46  per 
ton.  At  the  same  time  assays  of  ore  se- 
lected froin  a  tunnel  went  over  §250  per 
ton. 

AK.SBOn  COUNTY. 

Ledger,  April  10th  : 

The  Casco  Mine. — The  new  hoisting 
works  are  now  in  operation.  The  new  en- 
gine is  a  most  excellent  one,  and  the  other 
machinery  of  the  most  substantial  charac- 
ter. 

Eureka. — For  March,  the  Eureka  mine, 
owned  by  the  Amador  Mining  Co.,  at  Sut- 
ter Creek,  cleaned  up  a  little  over  §64,000. 

Coney  &  Bigelow. — The  new  shaft  is 
now  down  nearly  50  feet,  and  the  rock  is 
looking  splendid.  "Work  is  being  vigor- 
ously prosecuted. 

Hinckley  Mine. — "Work  has  been  com- 
menced again.  Heretofore,  some  very  rich 
rock  has  been  taken  from  this  shaft. 

CAtATEKAS    COUNTY. 

Clironicle,  April  10th: 

Bailroad  Flat. — Since  the  sale  of  a  half 
interest  in  the  Petticoat,  the  utmost  energy 
has  been  evinced  in  operations  upon  the 
mine.  The  new  shaft  has  been  sunk  to  the 
bottom  of  the  old  level,  a  distance  of  100 
ft.,  and  will  be  continued  to  twice  that. 
Ore  is  being  extracted,  keepiug  the  mill 
constantly  employed ....  Chapman,  Hopper 
&  Co.  at  30  ft.  found  water  in  such  abund- 
ance as  to  prevent  rurther  developments 
without  the  aid  of  machinery.  As  the  ore 
taken  from  the  prospect  shaft  paid  §50  per 
ton,  they  commenced  at  the  water  level  and 
are  stoping  out  the  entire  lead  to  the  sur- 
face. They  now  have  out  160  tons  of  rock. 
It  is  the  intention  to  erect  machinery  as 
soon  as  the  rock  in  sight  is  crushed. . . . 
Sanderson,  Gay  &  Co.  are  taking  out  ore 
which  prospects  exceedingly  well.  Their 
previous  crushingyiekled  at  the  rate  of  §57 
per  ton,  unassorted.  The  lead  is  narrow, 
but  well  defiued. . .  .The  Lewis  Brothers,  on 
"Wet  Gulch,  have  reached  the  water  level 
and  been  compelled  to  suspend  operations 
iu  their  shaft.  They  have  commenced  a 
tunnel  which  will  tap  the  vein  at  a  depth 
of  150  ft Gamble  &  Co.  are  urging  op- 
erations with  cheering  prospects. ..  .The 
Balmoral  and  Chemisette  are  dormant. . . . 
Smart's  mill  will- commence  crushing  with- 
in a  few  days. 

Lower  Bich  Gulch. — The  extensive 
hoisting  in  process  of  erection  upou  the 
Palomo  mine,  will  be  completed  in  about 
six  weeUs.  Work  is  being  pushed  rapidly, 
and  by  the  time  the  machinery  arrives  the 
buildings  will  be  in  readiness. 

San  Andreas  correspondence  of  same: 

Pioneer. — This  company  have  100  tons 
of  rock  out  which  will  yield  from  §10  to  §20 
per  ton.  Thorn  &  Co.  contemplate  putting 
a  10-stamp  mill  on  this  mine  to  be  run  by 
water  power. 

Whisky  Slide  ditto:  Things  are  going 
slowly  here.  Water  is  scarce;  miners  can 
only  work  part  of  the  time.  Some  are  doing- 
well,  others  only  making  a  living.  Mr. 
Harper  cleared  §10  per  day  for  the  act- 
ual labor  done  on  his  claim  at  Wet' Gnlch; 
Jameson  &  Co.,  on  Whisky  Slide  Gulch, 
work  two  hours  per  day,  and  realize  small 
wages.  The  Soger  Co.,  on  Horse  Power 
Gulch,  have  been  making  an^average  of  $7 
per  day.  The  majority  of  the  miners  will 
ground  sluice  asloug  as  the  water  holds  out, 
and  not  lose  time  iu  cleaning  up. 

JjX  DOBADO    C3U.VTI. 

Placerville  democrat,  April  10th  : 
Beservoik  Hill.— We  have  mentioned 
the  sale  of  Judge  Freyer's  claim  for  §3,600. 
On  the  6th  iust.  a  two  third  interest  in  the 
same  claim  was  sold  to  Slater  «fc  Hancock 
for  §4,200. 

Georgetown. — A  correspondent  sends 
us  the  following  :  Halls,  Beebe  &  Co.,  of 
Jones'  Hill,  five  miles  from  Georgetown, 
with  a  5-stamp  mill,  in  three  weeks  have 
taken  out  over  §5,000.  The  Eureka,  owned 
by  Keefer  &   Co.,    will  soon  put   up    an 


8-stamp  mill.  They  have  plenty  of  rock 
that  prospects  well.  A.  T.  Wilton,  of  Mt. 
Gregory,  picked  up  a  piece  the  other  day 
worth  about  §100,  free  gold.  Mines  are 
on  the  improve,  with  nattering  prospects. 
isyo  cocxTir. 

Los  Angeles .News,  April  3d  : 

Lone  Pine. — The  Union  mine,  at  a 
depth  of  300  feet,  has  developed  a  lode  20 
feet  wide,  of  argentiferous  galena,  which 
yields  §160  of  pure  silver  per  ton.  The 
mill  of  Louis  Wolfskill,  of  this  city,  which 
is  to  have  five  stamps,  will  be  in  running 
order  by  the  10th  day  of  June,  and  have  a 
crushing  capacity  of  15  tons  daily.  The 
Belcher  mill  is  now  crushing  ore  that  yields 
about  §500  in  silver  every  24  hours. 

In  the  Cerro  Gordo  mines  proper  there 
are  about  400  miners  at  work,  all  of  whom 
appear  to  be  well  pleased  with  their  pros- 
pects. 

Mr.  L.  Laskie,  of  this  city,  who  owns 
1,000  feet  in  the  San  Bonita  mine  in  Lone 
Pine  District,  has  permitted  us  to  make  the 
following  extract  from  a  letter  recently  re- 
ceived by  him  : 

"  Enclosed  I  send  the  silver  that  I  got 
out  of  twelve  ounces  of  the  San  Bonita 
rock.  All  the  lodes  that  have  had  work 
done  on  them  since  you  left,  improve  as 
they  go  down,  so  I  think  you  had  better 
return  as  soon  as  you  can.  I  had  an  assay 
of  the  Queen  City  rock  made  by  Mr.  Elder; 
it  assayed  §316  per  ton,  and  is  still  getting 
better." 

Mr.  L.  exhibited  to  us  a  piece  of  silver 
as  large  as  a  bullet,  that  came  from  twelve 
ounces  of  rock  taken  from  the  San  Bonita 
lode,  sixty  feet  from  the  surface,  where  the 
lode  shows  a  width  of  four  feet,  and  proves 
by  assay  to  cod  tain  §2,140  to  the  ton.  The 
Queen  City,  a  short  distance  from  the 
former,  has  a  lode  four  feet  three  inches 
wide. 

KEKS    COUNTY. 

Havilah  Courier,  April  6th  :  The  Mc- 
Keadney  mill  is  hammering  away.... The 
St  John  mine,  at  Sageland,  owned  by 
Thomas  Walker  and  others,  is  in  blast 
again.     It  pays  as  well  as  ever. 

LOS  AXGELES  COUNTY. 

News,  April  3d : 

Soledad. — By  the  arrival  of  stage  from 
Soledad,  we  were  the  recipient  of  some  ore 
from  the  new  discovery  of  Dr.  Columbo, 
made  about  two  or  three  weeks  ago.  This 
ore  is  gold  and  extremely  rich,  the  vein  be- 
ing about  four  feet  wide,  with  well-defined 
casings. 

AIVADA  CODXTT. 

Transcript,  April  8th: 

Bich  Strike. — An  old  miner  yesterday 
brought  into  town  a  specimen  of  quartz 
weighing  three  pounds,  containing  about 
§25  in  fine  gold.  It  was  obtained  from  a 
ledge  in  this  township,  the  location  of 
which  he  refused  to  give. 

Same  of  9th: 

Leek  Creek.— A  company  of  men  are 
washing  away  the  site  of  the  Old  Eagle 
sawmill  on  Deer  Creek. 

Same  of  10th: 

Little  York.— The  Little  York,  Hy- 
draulic Mining  Co.  are  taking  out,  after 
every  10  days'  run,  from  §3.000  to  §4, OHO. 
Last  month  they  cleared  a  litt'e,  over  §10,- 
000.  At  other  places  iu  Little  York  town- 
ship the  miners  are  doing  well. 

Gazette,  April  6th: 

Hunt's  Hill. — Tucker  &  Williams,  are 
doing  a  heavy  hydraulic  business,  and  also 
the  McLeod  Co.  adjoiuiug.  The  former 
company  employ  10  men,  and  the  latter 
six. 

Quaker  Hill. — Jacobs  &  Sargent  are 
running  their  extensive  hydraulic  claims 
every  day,  haviug  adopted  the  Monitor 
pipes,  and.  are  using  650  inches  of  water. 
The  claims  are  paying  on  an  average  §300 
a  day  with  14  men. 

Sale  of  Claims. — John  C.  Cookerly  has 
sold  one-half  of  the  claims  on  Woolsey 
Canon,  near  Moore's  Flat,  to  John  Caldwell 
for  §3,250. 

Same  of  7th: 

There  is  a  good  demand  for  laboring  men 
at  §3  a  day,  gold  coin.  Good  miners,  who 
understand  drifting  and  working  hydraulic 
claims,  can  get  steady  work  at  Scott's  Flat. 
Quaker  Hill,  Hunt's  Hill  and  Gougeye. 
Fifty  good  men  are  wanted. 

Same  of  10th: 

Bed  Diamond — Oscar  Maltman,  who  re- 
cently examined  the  Bed  Diamond  claims, 
states  that  the  surface  of  the  entire  claims 
will  pay  a  good  profit  for  hydraulic- 
ing,  and  that  all  the  ground  within  ten 
feet  of  the  bedrock  will  pay  well  for  drift- 
ing and  milling.  As  soon  as  the  surface  is 
worked  off,  the  company  will  build  a  mill. 
From  a  pan  of  gravel  10  ft.  from  the  bed- 
rock Mr.  M.  realized  §3.75.  Stranahan,  on 
Barrington  Hill,  near  the  above  claims, 
cleaned  up  last  week,  from  eight  days'  run, 
§1,300.     The  Stevens  claims,  on  the  oppo- 


site side  of  the  ridge,  a-e  being  worked 
worked  with  good  results.  The  mining 
prospects  from  Scott's  Flat  to  the  Cascades 
are  better  than  they  have  been  befoie. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  April  4th: 

Union  Hill. — This  mine  is  improving 
daily  in  appearance,  in  the  new  shaft.  The 
clean  up  for  last  month  was  §6,000. 

Same  of  7th: 

The  Idaho. — The  Idaho  Mining  Co.  de- 
clare dividends  on  the  first  Monday  of  each 
month.  For  March  the  receipts  in  free 
gold,  not  including  any  from  sulphurets. 
amounted  to  §30,428.35.  For  the  month 
the  company  declared  a  dividend  of  §15, 500 
and  carried  over  a  surplus  of  $14,200. 

Eureka. — Yesterday  the  mine  made  a 
shipment  of  §23,000  worth  of  gold  bars. 
This  was  the  result  of  two  week's  run,  aud 
is  exclusive  of  gold  contained  in  sulphurets. 
Taking  the  free  gold  yi-ld  and  the  sulphu- 
rets gold  together,  the  two  weeks'  run 
shows  about  §30,000, 

Same  cf  9th: 

Harterey.  —  This  mine,  on  Wolfe  Creek, 
north  of  Allison  Eanch,  is  being  worked 
by  John  Ford  &  Co.  under  a  lease.  We 
yesterday  sawanicelot  of  gold  just  cleaned 
up.  The  value  is  about  §3,000,  the  pro- 
ceeds from  115  tons  of  rock. 

William  Penn. — This  mine  is  now  yield- 
ing excellent  rock — recent  crushings  hav- 
ing paid  as  high  as  §60  per  load. 

Young  Pines. — The  Young  Pines  mine 
joins  the  Wm.  Penn.  Very  fine  quartz  has 
been  found  on  the  croppings,  and  the  com- 
pany will  commence  taking  out  rock  as 
soon  as  the  rains  are  over. 

Grass  Valley  National,  April  6th : 

North  Star. — We  are  informed  by  J.  H. 
Crossman,  the  Superintendent,  that  on 
Thursday  the  company  will  commence  put- 
ting in  their  new  10-iuch  pump. 

Howard  Hill. — The  Lucky  mine,  on 
Howard  Hill,  cleaned  up  yesterday  §2,400, 
the  result  of  eight  days  run  with  10  stamps. 

Jone's  Bar. — Fogarty  &  Co.  have  pur- 
chased the  10-stamp  mill  of  J.  J.  Collins, 
of  Brown's  Hill,  aud  are  moving  it  to  Jones' 
Bar.  The  cement,  which  prospects  well, 
lies  in  the  bed  of  the  river  and  is  covered 
with  five  feet  of  tailings.  The  pay  streak 
U  from  one  to  ten  feet  in  thickness. 

Black  &  Young  have  purchased  one-half 
of  the  celebrated  Barbary  mine,  at  Eureka. 

Same  of  8th: 

Empire  Co. — The  Empire  Cor  started 
work  on  Monday  on  the  Bich  Hill  ledge, 
1,500  ft.  east  of  the  present  shaft  of  the  Em- 
pire. They  are  cleaning  out  the  old  tun- 
nel, and  intend  to  sink  a  shaft,  put  up  a 
pumping  engine,  and  erect  hoisting  works. 

1'Ll'MAS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  April  3d  : 

Mill  Creek. — The  miners  are  all  busy 
at  work,  have  plenty  of  wrater,  aud  are  do- 
ing well. 

East  Branch. — A  gentleman  informs  us 
that  the  miners  in  that  vicinity  are  all  busy 
at  work  and  have  an  abundance  of  water  for 
mining  purposes,  but  have  made  no  clean- 
ups yet. 

La  Porte  Union,  April  3d  :  J.  P.  Denoon, 
in  the  Bedding  claims  near  the  line  of  the 
Gem  Co's  ground  at  Gibsonville,  has  struck 
rich  pay  dirt.  The  Gem  has  not  been 
worked  for  several  years,  aud  Denoon  has 
purchased  the  claims  for  §1,000. 

A  company  was  organized  in  this  town  a 
few  days  since  for  the  purpose  of  opening 
a  set  of  claims  in  Bald  Mountain.  This 
compauy  moans  business.  Work  will  be 
commenced  immediately. 

SIKKRA  COUNTY. 

Downieville  Messenger,  April  3d  :  The 
Fir  Cap  Co.  last  week  struck  rich  pay. 
Messrs.  Alleman  and  Burgess  exhibited  2S 
ounces  of  gold  taken  from  about  five  car 
loads  of  gravel,  bedrock,  etc.  The  largest, 
apiece  of  pure  gold,  weighed  eight  ounces. 

SI'KITOU  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  April  3d  : 

Brady  &  Co. — Brady  &  Smith  have 
struck  a  stratum  of  cement  in  their  claims, 
in  the  northwest  suburb  of  Yreka,  that  is 
just  "  lousy  "  with  gold. 

Large  Nugget. — Bobert  Pitt  took  from 
his  claim  on  Portuguese  Flat,  recently,  a 
nugget  worth  §300. 

Lash  &  Co.,  of  Humbug,  commenced 
this  week  to  crush  a  lot  of  rock  from  the 
Knapp  ledge. 

Cottonwood. — Frank  Merritt  and  others 
own  a  quartz  ledge  near  Cottonwood,  which 
they  are  about  to  commence  to  prospect 
again.  The  ledge  is  about  three  feet  in 
thickness,  and  gold  can  be  seen  with  the 
naked  eye  in  quartz  from  any  part  of  it. 

SHASTA.  COUNTY. 

Courier,  April  10th  : 

Fine  Specimen. — Last  Saturday,  John 
Wilson  exhibited  a  piece  of  nold  weighing 
§75,  found  in  his  claim  on  Salt  Creek. 

Bich. — Blair  &  Banghart,  after  working 
four  days  in  their  newly-discovered  claim 
on  Brandy  Creek,  cleaned  up  twenty  ounces 
of  gold. 


SON    MA  COUNTY. 

Petaluma  Journal  and  Argus.  April  8th  : 
Sonoma  Mines. — The  numerous  claims 
are  being  diligently  prospected, but  the  re- 
sult has  not  shown  any  well-defined  ledge. 
Some  of  the  croppings  show  unmistakable 
signs  of  silver,  but  we  must  see  more  de- 
cided evidence  before  we  pronounce  the  dis- 
trict rich  in  precious  metal. 

Since  writing  the  above  we  are  informed 
that  the  Buckeye,  or  Davis  Co.  have  organ- 
ized, have  purchased  mining  tools,  have 
broken  ground  for  a  shaft  and  tunnel,  and 
intend  pushing  the  work  forward  as  rapidly 
as  possible.  Nature  has  already  sunk  a 
shaft  to  the  depth  of  100  feet.  The  ledge 
is  over  40  feet  wide,  and  nearly  exposed  by 
the  action  of  the  water.  The  casings  on 
the  north  side  of  the  ledge  can  be  distinctly 
seen. 

TUOLUMNE    COUNTY. 

The  Golden  Bule  Co.  have  declared  a 
dividend  of  50  cents  per  share,  aggregating 
§1.500.  The  ore  has  averaged  from  §5  to 
§10  per  ton,  and  yet  the  company  have  run 
a  tunnel  500  feet,  erected  a  15-stamp  mill 
at  a  cost  of  §22,000,  and  accumulated  a 
reserve  fund  of  §13,000  in  bank.  New 
hoisting  works  are  now  being  erected,  and 
general  repairs  being  made. 

TRINITY  COUNTY. 

Journal,  April  10th  : 

Sale  of  Mining  Claim. — We  are  in- 
formed that  last  week  B.  Murphy  sold  his 
mining  claim  on  Evan's  Bar,  to  P  Mc- 
Grath,  for  the  sum  of  §2,000. 

Letter  from  "Pest  House:"  "McGil- 
livray's  ditch  is  full  of  water,  night  and 
day,  and  every  drop  iu  use.  H.  C.  Wilt 
says  his  claim  will  pay  better  than  last 
season,  and  then  it  was  admitted  to  be  the 
best  claim  in  this  section.  He  has  not 
cleaned  up  yet.  Below  him,  on  the  same 
bar,  Brown  &  Barber  are  opening  a  new 
claim  with  fair  prospects.  The  claim  in 
which  I  am  at  work  (the  Humbug)  is  on 
Portuguese  Flat.  We  have  not  done 
enough  work  as  yet,  to  know  how  our  dig- 
gings will  pay.  The  Blow-hard  claim,  on 
Gas  Point,  is  all  that  it  has  been  repre- 
sented— a  run  of  eleven  days  paying  $600. 
From  what  I  hear  there  is  not  one  claim  in 
the  Bed  Hill  country  but  what  is  yielding 
largely." 

YUBA  COUNTY. 

Appeal,  April  13th  : 

The  Pennsylvania. — This  company  has 
got  its  new  12-ineh  pump  in  place,  and  ex- 
pects to  commence  crushing  to-morrow. 
We  are  told  that  the  mine  now  presents  a 
flattering  aspect.  The  stamps  were  iu  op- 
eration eight  days  in  the  month  of  March, 
and  about  §1,800  was  the  result. 
COLORADO- 

Central  City  Herald,  March  31st : 

Mill  City. — The  deepest  shaft  on  the 
Young  America  is  in  poor  ore,  but  the 
miners  think  the  vein  is  improving  in 
character  In  the  vicinity  of  the  Young 
America  Mr.  Cook  has  got  a  good  lode 
which  he  has  named  the  Capital.  The 
crevice  is  three  feet  wide,  and  has  a  vein 
of  quartz  sulphurets  and  galena  nearly  as 
wide  as  the  crevice.  The  galena  is  remark- 
ably pure.  Prof.  Stewart  has  found  it  to 
contain  40  per  cent,  of  lead.  Select  speci- 
mens assay  as  high  as  §700  per  ton. . .  .Mr. 
Snyder  has  returned  from  the  East  He 
kept  two  arastras  running  pretty  constantly 
last  summer,  on  ore  from  the  Culbro  lode, 
which  yielded  enough  gold  to  pay  all  his 
mining  expenses  of  the  past  summer. 

Trail  Creek.— Judge  Colvin,  agent  for 
the  Freeland  Co.,  proposes  to  mine  on  the 
Freeland  lode,  and  will  use  stamps  and 
pans  in  treating  the  ore. 

Hukell  Gulch. — J.  W.  Thackaray, 
agent  of  the  Fairmount  G.  M.  Co.,  is  go- 
ing to  work.     He  will  use  arastras. 

Denver  News,  March  31st :  We  saw  at  the 
express  office  last  evening  a  monster  silver 
button,  boxed  and  prepared  for  shipment 
to  the  East.  Its  1-ngth  and  width  was 
about  two  feet  by  three,  weight  535  pounds, 
troy,  and  value  in  currency  $10,200.  Ifc 
was  from  the  works  of  the  Brown  S.  M. 
Co.,  the  result  of  about  2J'2  weeks'  run. 

Georgetown  Miner,  March  25th  :  The 
building  for  the  crushing  and  dressing 
works  is  being  completed  as  rapidly  as  cir- 
cumstances will  permit.  The  machinery 
is  on  the  route  here,  and  will  probably  ar- 
rive by  the  time  the  building  is  ready. 

Stewart  has  his  amalgamating  works  in 
operation,  and  plenty  of  ore  on  hand.  Ha 
is  testing  the  same  ore  both  by  raw  amal- 
gamation and  chloridizing. 

We  learn  that  several  very  fine  lodes 
have  been  recently  discovered  on  Shermau 
Mountain,  below  the  Snowdrift. 

A  lot  of  Mendota  ore  is  being  taken  to 
Stewart's  works  for  smelting. 

The  mineral  vein   in  the  Chit  lode   has 
increased  to  six  inches  in  width. 
IDAHO. 

Owyhee  Avalanche  April  3d  : 

Ida  Ellmore. — This  mill  started  up  on 


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Thursday.     The  mill  has  never  been  in  as 
good  running  condition,   and  the  mine  has  , 
Dover  looked  bo  well. 

Silver  City  Tid-il  11V,-  April  2d: 

Walsb  &  Wabmkbh  are  making  a  Rood 
rim  hi  Astir  ore  in  Black's  mill,  at  Flint. 
The  yield,  aa  we  are  informed,  is  over  $200 
per  ton. 

11. ■•  (lolden  Chariot  mine,  a  short  time 
■ince,  was  giving  evidence  of  improvement 
in  the  250  foot  level.  We  now  have  the 
aararance  that  it  has  more  thau  realized  its 
must  extravagant  indications,  the  ledge  is 
Dot  only  wider,  but  richer  in  the  Bontb 
drift  than  at  any  point  yet  explored.  The 
workmen  in  the  Ida  Ellmoro  give  similar 
encouraging  accounts  of  the  prospects  of 
that  mine. 

Prof.  A  shimmer's  recent  report  on  the 
Golden  Chariot  mine  is  published  in  the 
same  journal.  The  conclusion  is  as  fol- 
lows :  "To  conclude,  therefore,  I  would 
give  it  as  my  opinion,  that  this  property 
possesses  great  present  and  prospective 
value.  That  there  are  in  sight,  and  thor- 
oughly developed,  about  1,'200  tous  of  ore 
between  the  first  and  second  levels,  which 
it  appears  safe  to  assume  will  yield  an  aver- 
age of  $150  per  ton,  or  8180,000.  That  be- 
tween the  second  and  third  levels,  the  vein 
is  developed  on  two  sides,  and  partially  on 
tiie  third,  by  the  shafts  and  drifts,  and  that 
so  far  as  explored,  there  appears  every  in- 
dieatiun  that  this  portion  of  the  mine  will 
furnish  at  least  4,000  tons  of  ore,  the  aver- 
age value  of  which  there  is  now  no  reason 
to  suppose  will  prove  less  than  that  taken 
from  above." 

The  Boise  City  Statesman  says:  There  is 
a  scarcity  of  miners  in  Alturos  County. 
The  Wide  West  and  other  good  paying 
mines  are  idle  for  want  of  men  to  take  out 
the  quartz.  The  Monarch  Co.  have  bought 
the  f'arnham  mill.  South  Boise  is  exhibit- 
ing some  superior  specimens  in  Boise  City. 

Salmon  Riveu  Mines. — Leesburg  corres- 
pondence of  Montana  Post:  At  the  head  of 
Nappias  Creek,  Mulky,  Henady  &  Co.  have 
a  horse  whim  erected  for  hoisting  gravel, 
and  are  doing  a  good  business.  Next  be- 
low them  Sanborn  &  Co.  are  drifting,  hoist- 
ing, preparing  sluices,  drains,  etc.  Dis- 
covery (jo's  ground  immediately  below, 
which  paid  such  handsome  profits  last  year, 
will  be  worked  by  the  same  company  this 
season.  They  have  also  two  bars  in  other 
localities,  which  they  will  continue  to  work. 
It  is  a  strong  company  and  well  managed. 
Below  are  the  famous  Douglass  claims, 
which  have  paid  well  for  two  seasons  and 
have  as  good  promise  for  the  future.  These 
claims  are  near  the  mouth  of  Smith's  Gulch. 
Heatle's  flume,  some  distance  down  the 
creek,  is  ready  for  operation.  Four  miles 
below  Leesburg  is  Beers,  Davis  *fc  Co's 
flume — an  extensive  affair.  The  work  was 
done  last  winter,  and  the  flume  cost  some 
$25,000  or  $30,000.  It  is  now  ready  for 
operation.  All  the  indications  are  favor- 
able. 

MONTANA. 

Helena  Post,  March  26th  : 

Silteb  Stab. — We  learn  that  there  is 
great  excitement  in  regard  to  the  quartz 
prospects.  The  unprecedented  success  of 
the  Green-Campbell  and  Stevens  &Trevitt's 
mills,  has  aroused  people.  Every  one  own- 
ing quartz  instead  of  being  anxious  to  sell, 
experiences  a  desire  to  prospect,  and  devel- 
opments are  being  made  to  a  great   extent. 

Cave  Gulch. — In  this  camp  we  learn 
that  drifting  has  been  going  on  all  winter 
with  very  favorable  results.  Marshall's 
ditch,  which  conducts  water  from  Magpie 
Gulch,  will  be  open  in  about  three  weeks, 
and  mining  will  then  commence  for  the 
season  in  earnest 

Deek  Lodge. — Charles  Hendrie  and  Dr. 
Bay  have  commenced  operations  at  Butte 
City.  They  are  building  a  smelter,  crusher 
and  roaster,  all  of  which  they  expect  to 
have  running  within  thirty  days.  Among 
other  leads  which  they  propose  to  work 
upon  is  the  Gem.  The  prospects  for  placer 
mining  on  the  Bntto  the  coming  season  are 
flattering.  It  is  expected  there  will  be  up- 
wards of  500  men  employed.  In  Gold 
Creek  some  new  diggings  have  been  discov- 
ered, which  promise  to  be  very  rich.... 
Another  rich  and  extensive  discovery  has 
been  made  in  the  Gold  Creek  region,  at  the 
head  of  Squaw  Gulch.  The  pay  ranges 
from  20  to  4:0  feet  in  depth,  and  pays  from 
the  grass  roots  down.  Water  will  be  used 
to  work  this  ground  from  the  Bock  Creek 
ditch,  and  they  will  be  mined  by  hy- 
draulics. 

Lincoln  Gulch.  —  During  the  past 
winter  considerable  work  has  been  done  at 
the  lower  end.  Prom  present  indications 
it  will  yield  abundantly.  The  extent  of 
pay  ground  is  not  large,  but  it  is  very  rich. 

Public  Spibited. — Travis  Bros.,  appre- 
ciating the  energy  and  untiring  persever- 
ance of  Capt.  Robert  Parkinson  in  devel- 
oping his-  lode  ac  Unionville,  in  the  face  of 


many  obstacles,  manifested  that  apprecia- 
tion by  presenting  him  with  a  handsome 
carriage  valued  at  §550,  and  they  agree  to 
I  to  any  man  who  during  the  present 
year  shall  develop  a  lode  to  the  same  ex 
tout  as  Mr.  Parkinson  has  to  tho  present 
time,  a  team  worth  $1,000. 

VnaiiNiA  Cm  Items.  — Prom  the  Demo- 
mii  we  barn  that  sluicing  has  commenced 
in  Alder  Gnlch.  . .  .At  Nevada  City  the  sea- 
son is  a  month  earlier  than  usual.... A 
specimen  of  quartz  from  a  new  district 
called  Silver  Belt,  shows  it  to  be  very  rich. 
...  .It  is  said  that  the  Cork  Co.  will  lease 
the  ditch  from  E.  Creighton  &  Co.  this 
season.  This  ditch  supplies  water  to  Alder 
Gulch. 

NEVADA. 
PAHRANAGAT. 

Austin  Swielle  April  8th: 

We  learned  yesterday  from  Mr.  Frank 
Clugage,  who  just  returned  from  Pahrana- 
got,  that  work  was  nearly  stopped  in  that 
district  for  want  of  hands.  Two  companies 
were  in  want  of  miners,  but  they  could  not 
obtain  them,  so  great  was  the  rush  to 
White  Pine.  Wages  for  miners  was  $6.50 
in  currency  per  day.  On  his  way  in  Mr. 
Clugage  stopped  at  Grant  and  Troy  dis- 
tricts, where  all  was  life  and  activity.  Iu 
the  former  there  was  a  considerable  body 
of  men  at  work  in  opening  claims  or  pros- 
pecting. 

KEESE  RIVER. 

Austin  Reveille  April  3d: 

Landeb  Hill. — Several  of  the  mines  are 
producing  ore,  both  chloride  and  sulpbu- 
rets,  of  unsurpassed  excellence,  and  in  con- 
siderable quantities.  Lane  and  Fuller  has 
developed  a  massive  body  of  noble  silver 
ore  of  the  sulphuret  variety.  A  liberal 
proportion  of  this  ore  will  yield  in  the  mill 
from  $500  to  $600  per  ton ;  while  the 
second  class,  of  which  the  tons  already  ex- 
tracted will  number  hundreds,  will  give 
from  $150  to  $200  per  ton.  In  the  works 
of  the  Manhattan  Co.  fine  ore  ha3  been  dis- 
closed in  mass  at  several  points.  The  Flo- 
rida is  producing  very  valuable  ore  ;  and 
the  ore  in  the  Harding  and  Dickman  is  not 
at  all  inferior  to  that  produced  in  its  earlier 
days. 

Same,  of  6tli : 

The  Manhattan  mill  would  have  been 
opened  two  weeks  earlier  but  for  the  diffi- 
culty of  procuring  experienced  hands. 
White  Pine  is  the  great  maelstrom  which 
has  drawn  to  its  center  the  people  of  con- 
tiguous and  remote  districts.  This  is  a 
fact,  and  a  sufficient  explanation  of  the 
closing  of  works  in  Silver  Bend. 

Same,  of  7th  : 

As  announced,  the  Manhattan  was  re- 
opened this  morning  with  the  thundering 
chorus  of  its  full  battery  of  20  stamps. 
The  sound  is  cheering.  There  is  a  large 
supply  of  ore  of  a  very  high  grade  at  the 
mill. 

Same,  of  8th : 

Butte  Mountain.  — Miners  and  prospect- 
ors are  busy.  The  Little  Giant  continues 
to  produce  large  quantities  of  superior  ore. 
The  second-class  of  this,  about  three-fourths 
of  the  whole,  assays  about  $300  to  the  ton. 
The  Atchison  mill,  where  the  ore  is  re- 
duced, saves  only  a  moderate  proportion  of 
the  silver.  There  is  no  timber  contiguous 
to  the  mill,  aud  sage  brush  is  the  only  fuel 
used.  On  or  in  the  vicinity  of  Long  Ureek, 
there  are  15  other  ledges  which  produce 
excellent  silver  ore,  some  of  which  have 
many  tons  waiting  reduction. 

Belmont  Champion,  April  3d : 

Peobia  Distbict. — A  mining  district, 
situated  northwest  of  Reveille  district,  has 
been  organized  and  called  Peoria.  The 
result  of  seven  assays  of  the  ore  is  given, 
the  highest  of  which  is  $675,  aud  the  low- 
est $125  per  ton. 

Reveille. — A  gentleman  just  in  from 
Reveille  informs  us  that  the  prospects  were 
never  so  bright  as  at  the  present  time. 
The  population  of  the  district  is  increasing 
daily,  and  the  work  of  prospecting  and 
opening  the  mines  is  being  prosecuted  vig- 
orously. 

Silvee  Peak. — We  learn  that,  owing  to 
the  scarcity  of  laborers,  the  mill  of  the  Sil- 
ver Peakand  Red  Mouutaiu  Co.  is  able  to 
run  but  half  the  time. 

WASHOE. 

[  In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  por- 
tion of  this  paper  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.  ] 

The  Gold  Hill  News,  of  April  10th,  says 
"All  yesterday  afternoon  and  last  night 
the  shafts  of  the  Yellow  Jacket,  Kentuck 
and  Crown  Point  have  been  closed  tightly 
as  possible,  to  the  exclusion  of  fresh  air 
from  the  surface  ;  and  from  the  boilers  of 
the  hoisting  works  of  all  three  mines,  a 
strong  volume  of  steam  has  continually 
been  pouring  down  each  shaft.  Through 
the  large  blower  tube  of  the  Yellow  Jacket 
and  Crown  Point  shafts  the  steam  passes  to 


the  lower  levels  of  each  miue,  and  down 
the  Kentuck  it  is  forced  nearly  100  feet, 
through  heavy  iron  pipes  thrust  down  for 
the  purpose." 

Flags  at  Hajj?-Mast. — The  flags  on  the 
various  mining  works  and  engine  houses 
throughout  Gold  Hill  and  Virginia  have 
been  at  half-mast  ever  since  last  Wednes- 
day. 

After  the  injection  of  steam  as  above 
described  had  been  kept  up  sufficiently 
long  to  insure  the  complete  extinguish- 
ment of  the  fire,  in  the  opinion  of  those  best 
capable  of  judging,  the  shafts  were  opened. 
But  it  was  found  that  the  firo  was  yet  burn- 
ing ;  and  after  the  recovery  of  two  more 
bodies,  the  shafts  were  again  closed.  The 
injection  of  steam  was  renewed,  and  is  still 
going  on.  The  shafts  will  probably  remain 
closed  during  the  remainder  of  the  week. 
The  damage  to  the  mines  is  believed  to  be, 
upon  the  whole,  not  very  great. 

Virginia  Enterprise,  April  6th  : 

Occidental.— Yesterday  (Monday)  this 
company  struck  into  some  very  good  ore 
at  the  bottom  of  the  winze  they  have  been 
sinking  from  their  present  lower  level. 
The  winze  is  140  feet  deep,  and  the  ore 
was  encountered  30  feet  below  the  lower 
level.  It  will  probably  work  about  $50, 
though  assays  run  as  high  as  $150  and  $200. 
The  Co.  sent  to  Gold  Hill  for  melting 
and  assay,  about  350  pounds  of  crude  bul- 
lion, of  the  estimated  value  of  $10,000. 
We  understand  that  the  trustees  of  the  Co. 
have  decided  to  declare  no  more  dividends 
at  present.  They  are  satisfied  that  their 
lower  tunnel  will  tap  the  lead  much  sooner 
thau  was  anticipated,  and,  instead  of  giving 
dividends,  will  retain  the  cash  in  the  treas- 
ury, for  the  purpose  of  building  a  large 
mill  at  the  mouth  of  the  tunnel  as  soon  as 
the  vein  has  been  cut. 

Nevada  Mill.— A  new  engine  is  being 
put  up  in  the  Nevada  mill.  The  old  one 
was  not  of  sufficient  power  to  do  the  work 
required. 

Siekba  Nevada. — The  necessary  repairs 
to  the  boiler  and  other  machinery  of  the 
Sierra  Nevada  will  have  been  completed, 
and  it  will  start  up  again  this  morniug, 
about  9  o'clock.  The  Go.  have  on  hand  an 
abundance  of  excellent  ore. 

Same,  April  9th  : 

Dividend  Recinded. — The  Yellow  Jacket 
dividend  of  $5  per  share,  payable  on  the 
14tb,  has  been  recinded.  It  is  doubtless 
intended  to  use  the  surplus  funds  of  the 
Co.  in  re-timbering  the  mine,  and  repair- 
ing the  damages  caused  by  the  recent  fire. 

Same  of  10th  : 

Gould  &  Cubby. — The  Gould  &  Curry 
Co.  are  finding  some  very  fair  quartz  in  the 
bottom  of  their  shaft.  The  pay  occurs  in 
bunches,  and  the  best  ore  assays  nearly 
$70.    The  indications  are  very  favorable. 

Bullion  Shipment. — During  the  past 
week  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  have  shipped 
from  their  office,  in  this  city,  7,180  pounds 
of  bullion,  worth  $193,538  71,  and  the  Pa- 
cific Union  shipped  2,150  pounds,  worth 
$55,721  42,  making  the  total  shipment  for 
the  week  9,330  pounds,  worth  $249,260 13. 

WYOMING. 

Sweetwater  Mines,  Feb.  24th:  Work  is 
progressing  on  the  Mary  Ellen,  Calhoun 
and  Gold  Hunter  ledges.  The  quartz  from 
all  three  prospects  from  $75  to  $100  per  ton. 
...  .P.  Walsh  informs  us  that  his  shaft  on 
the  Morning  Star  ledge  is  down  30  ft.  ex- 
hibiting a  3-ft.  crevice. ..  .Lem.  Colbath 
had  arrived  at  water  level  with  his  shaft, 
and  the  St.  Lawrence  continued  to  hold  its 
richness  and  size. . .  .Boj'd  and  Sickler  are 
busy  at  work  on  Cariso  Hill,  sinking  a  shaft 
on  the  Young  America  extension. ..  .Geo. 
Dixon  is  diving  into  the  Nelly  Morgan 
ledge  as  fast  as  powder  and  pick  will  carry 
him ...  An  ounce  per  day  is  being  taken 
out  of  Rock  Creek  by  the  rocker  process. 
. .  .The  last  run  of  the  Miner's  Delight 

rock   milled   over  $120  per  ton Claims 

are  being  prospected  on  Hermit  Creek .... 
A.  company  has  been  organized  to  develop 

Willow  Creek Fairfield  and  Smith  have 

just  started  their  shaft  on  the  Norfolk. . . . 
Theall  and  Snider,  on  the  Empire  lode,  are 
now  at  the  depth  of  22  ft.,  and  their  ledge 
is  very  rich ....  A  rich  ledge  was  discov- 
ered late  in  the  winter,  California  district, 
half  a  mile  below  Atlantic  City,  and  called 
the  Golden  Leaf.  It  assays — miners'  pro- 
cess, hand  mortar  and  horn — $263  per  ton, 
a  little  over  13  cents  per  pound.... Mr. 
Grace  has  taken  out  500  tons  of  excellent 
ore  from  the  Reedell  claim,  Cariso  ledge, 
Robert's  claim  is  being  worked  during  the 
winter.  Work  will  be  resumed  on  all  the 
Cariso  claims  in  a  short  time. 

Same  of  March  3d:  Sage  Miller  and  party 
are  constructing  an  arastra  below  the  month 
of  Slate  Creek  on  rock,  for  working  ore 
from  the  eastern  end  of  the  Cariboo.  Peas 
&  Co.  worked  rock  last  summer  from  the 
western  end   by  the   same  process,  which 


paid  $55  per  ton  ...  Morris,  Moliter  & 
Co.  have  driven  their  shaft  of  22  ft.  on  the 
Garden  City  .  .  The  Miners'  Delight  rock 
is  turning  out  over  $150  per  ton.  In  four 
days'  run,  $4,800  was  taken  ort'of  the  plates 
alone. . .  .Ramsey  &  Stark,  of  the  Dnncan 
ledge,  have  a  shaft  down  15  ft.  with  a  3  ft. 
crevice.  Chris.  Smith  on  the  Barbary,  has 
a  shaft  down  about,  the  same  depth. 

MiNEEVA.— Erwiu  &  Co.  have  a  shaft 
down  some  15  feet,  and  a  crevice  of  16 
inches. 

Same  of  14th:  We  paid  a  visit  to  the  Car- 
iso ledge  a  few  days  since.  On  the  dump 
is  to  be  seen  between  600  and  700  tons  of 
the  finest  quality  of  ore,  for  easy  milling, 
to  be  found  in  this  or  any  other  country, 
and  of  extraordinary  richness.  We  were 
permitted  to  carry  away  our  pockets  and 
arms  full  of  specimens,  sticking  full  of 
gold.  On  Reedell's  claim  the  ledge  has  a 
width  of  from  10  to  15  ft.  along  the  drift. 


Diamonds  at  the  Cape  of  Good  Hope. 
Mr.  H.  Emanuel,  a  resident  of  the  Cape, 
has  sent  a  suitable  man  to  explore  the  re- 
ported diamond  region, — in  order  that  he 
might  contradict  or  confirm  the  stories 
which  have  been  set  afloat  upon  the  sub- 
ject. This  person  "  failed  to  find  anywhere 
those  geological  and  mineralogical  signs 
which  havo  hitherto  been  invariably  seen 
wherever  diamonds  have  been  found,  and 
nowhere  does  the  formation  of  the  country 
warrant  the  inference  that  diamonds  could 
exist  there.  He  is  of  opinion  that  no  dia- 
monds have  nor  ever  will  be  found  in  the 
Cape  Colony — saving  such  as  are  there  de- 
posited for  a  purpose;  and  he  fully  believes 
that  all  the  reports  that  have  been  so  indus- 
triously circulated  on  this  subject  and 
about  gold  fields  owe  their  origin  solely  to 
interested  parties  who  aim  at  enhancing  the 
price  of  land  and  attracting  a  flow  of  immi- 
gration." 

Japanese  Dentists. — Dr.  Alexander  M. 
Vedder,  for  some  time  resident  in  Japan,  in 
the  American  Journal  of  Medical^Science  for 
January,  says:  ";The  extraction  of  a  tooth 
is  regarded  by  the  Japanese  as  a  capital 
operation;  and  not  without  reason,  if  the 
information  given  me  be  reliable,  that  death 
(from  tetanus,  I  presume)  is  not  unfre- 
quently  the  result.  The  tooth  is  extracted 
by  the  operator's  fingers,  but  not  until  it 
has  been  well  loosened  by  means  of  a  stick 
and  a  mallet  vigorously  wielded.  The 
operation  is  seldom  performed;  but  I  saw 
some  teeth  in  the  possession  of  these  char- 
latans that  had  large  portions  of  the  alve- 
olar process  attached.  In  the  face  of  these 
facts  it  can  scarcely  be  credited  that  artifi- 
cial teeth,  sustained  by  atmospheric  pressure, 
have  been  in  use  from  time  immemorial. 
These  teeth  are  carved  out  of  sea-horse 
ivory." 


Something  Mobe  than  a  Toy.  — Now  that 
the  irrepressible  Yankee  has  got  hold  of 
the  velocipede,  he  is  not  likely  to  let  go  of 
it  until  he  has  perfected  it.  He  will  make 
' '  something  useful  "  out  of  it,  for  it  has 
"possibilities."  The  papers  are  full  of 
descriptions  of  new  improvements  upon  it. 
We  see  that  a  Detroit  man  has  made  one 
which  has  been  run  a  mile  in  two  minutes 
and  a  quarter,  upon  a  common  road.  We 
are  quite  prepared  to  learn  that  some  genius 
has  leaped  his  four-wheeled  machine  upon 
the  rail  track  in  front  of  an  approaching 
locomotive,  and,  with  thumb  to  nose  and 
fiugers  impudently  gyrating,  has  bid  defi- 
ance to  the  engine  driver,  challenging  him 
to  catch  him  if  he  can! 


The  Daeien  Canal  Business  is  still  in  a 
muddle,  although  its  friends  continue  to 
think  that  it  will  come  out  all  right,  so  far 
as  governmental  negotiations  are  con- 
cerned. In  the  meantime  a  resolution  has 
been  offered  in  Congress  to  authorize  the 
President  to  appoint  a  commission  "  to  ex- 
amine into  the  practicability  and  best 
method  of  establishing  a  ship  canal  at  the 
Isthmus  of  Darien." 


The  St.  Louis  Aetesian  Well  is  now 
down  something  over  3,000  feet,  and  still 
going  down  at  the  rate  of  about  three  feet 
a  day.  This  rate  of  descent  has  been  kept 
up  for  over  two  years.  We  are  not  in- 
formed as  to  the  depth  at  which  they  expect 
to  find  water.  This  well  is  being  sunk  at 
the  expense  of  the  county. 


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Fining  and  scientific  heiress. 


W.  B.  EWER Senior  Editor. 


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Notices  to  Correspondents. 

S.  P. — Anthelia  is  the  naine  given  to  the 
phenomena  you  allude  to,  and,  according 
to  Sir  J.  Emerson  Tennent,  is  frequently 
to  be  seen  in  Ceylon  in  great  beauty  at 
early  morning,  when  the  light  happens  to 
be  intense  and  shadows  consequently  are 
proportionably  dark.  On  such  occasions 
when  the  sun  is  near  the  horizon,  and  the 
shadow  of  a  person  walking  is  thrown  on 
the  deim/  grass,  each  particle  of  dew  fur- 
nishes a  double  reflection  ;  one  from  its 
concave  and  a  second  from  its  convex: 
surface.  From  the  se  causes  the  spectator 
perceives  his  figure,  but  more  particu- 
larly the  head,  surrounded  by  a  halo  as 
vivid  as  though  it  were  radiated  from 
diamonds.  Scoresby  has  described  a 
similar  occurrence  as  taking  place  in  the 
Arctic  Seas,  when  fogs  rest  upon  calm 
water.  Something  similar  has  also  been 
witnessed  in  India  in  the  Khasia  Hills, 
and  by  Vigue  in  Cashmere.  Remond 
mentions  a  still  more  striking  phenom- 
enon as  being  occasionally  observed  in 
the  Pyrenees,  viz  :  that  of  the  reflection 
of  the  human  body  with  a  halo  round  it, 
on  the  surface  of  a  cloud,  lyiDg  level 
with  the  spectator. 

Interesting  contributions  for  our  cabinet 
have  been  received  from  Dr.  L.  G.  Yates, 
of  Alemada  ;  from  W.  P.  Stewart,  of  San 
Jose  ;  Henry  Kohlong,  of  Napa,  and  J. 
H.  C.  Bennett,  of  Santa  Clara. 


The  Giant  Powder  is  now  undergoing  a 
pretty  thorough  practical  trial  in  the  quartz 
mines  at  Grass  Valley.  The  Union  says  it 
has  been  employed  over  a  month  in  the  Em- 
pire mine,  where  it  is  regarded  with  much 
favor  by  the  superintendent,  Captain  Lee, 
and  by  the  men  who  are  using  it.  What- 
ever doubts  or  prejudices  existed, previous 
to  its  introduction  there,  have  now  been 
quite  effectually  dispelled,  even  to  the  seri- 
ous question  of  injury  to  health  from  the 
fumes  of  its  explosion.  The  great  saving 
in  its  use  is  found  in  the  fact  that  a  three- 
quarter  inch  hole,  which  can  be  drilled  by 
one  man,  when  charged  with  this  powder, 
will  do  more  execution  than  an  inch  and  a 
quarter  hole,  which  must  be  drilled  slower 
and  with  two  men,  can  do  when  charged 
with  ordinary  powder.  The  North  Star 
mine  and  the  Eureka  mine  have  also  com- 
menced experimenting  with  this  powder. 
Mr.  Watt,  the  superintendent  of  the  latter 
mine,  is  determined  to  give  it  a  practical 
trial,  and  become  thoroughly  convinced  of 
its  merits  or  demerits.  His  opinion  will 
doubtless  have  much  influence  with  miners 
throughout  the  State. 


Wooden  Hams. — The  Chinese  made 
wooden  hams,  covered  with  hogskiu  and 
smoked,  five  hundred  years  before  a  Yan- 
kee was  ever  thought  of. 


San  Francisco  Manufacturing  Notes. 

A  ride  to  the  suburbs  on  any  of  the  rail- 
road routes  of  San  Francisco,  discloses  un- 
expectedly to  the  observer  so  great  a  num- 
ber of  new  manufacturing  establishments, 
that  it  is  beginning  to  be  quite  impossible 
for  even  an  old  citizen  to  keep  the  trade  of 
tbem,  otherwise  than  by  devoting  several 
days  or  weeks  especially  to  the  business. 
Many  of  these  manufacturing  processes  are 
of  great  interest  and  importance  to  the 
State;  all  their  doings  are  certainly  of  in- 
terest to  the  capitalists  and  specialists  who 
thus  occupy  vacant  fields,  and  derive  splen- 
did and  permanently  flowing  profits  from 
them,  or  who  in  consequence  of  their  own 
miscalculations,  lose.  We  shall  refer  to 
some  of  the  salient  points,  at  random,  as 
our  attention  maybe  directed  to  particular 
establishments  in  our  excursions.  Manu- 
facturing is  especially  active  around  Mis- 
sion Bay.  There  are  several  score  at  least  of 
smoking  chimneys  or  high  walled  manufac- 
turing enclosures  to  be  met  with  on  a  walk, 
the  object  and  detailed  operations  of  which 
reach  the  cognizance  of  the  public  only 
over  the  tradesman's  counter. 

Another  favorite  locality  is  along  the 
roads  or  the  water  between  North  Beach 
and  Fort  Point.  The  variety  is  too  great 
to  admit  of  specification  in  classes.  In 
general  it  may  be  stated  that  aboat  every- 
thing can  now  be  manufactured  here  to 
profit,  that  is  done  in  the  Eastern  States, 
only  that  is  under  modified  circumstances. 
Very  many  of  the  establishments  are  small, 
or  temporary  looking — of  redwood  boards — 
but  none  the  less  promising  on  that  ac- 
count. 

samttel's  wood  preserving  establishment, 
which  has  been  noticed  in  the  papers,  is 
one  of  those  which  does  not  appear  to  have 
fairly  commenced  in  its  career  of  hoped-for 
success,  though  there  are  large  heaps  of 
Nichol>on  pavement  blocks  that  have  been 
treated  by  it,  lying  in  the  vicinity  of  the 
works  on  Berry  street,  between  Third  and 
Fourth.  It  has  a  collossal  iron  cylinder  ex- 
tending from  the  wharf's  edge  through  a 
small  redwood  engine  building,  to  the  load- 
ing place  for  wagons  in  the  rear;  the  dimen- 
sions being  seventy-four  feet  in  length  and 
four  feet  in  diameter,  and  a  railroad  track 
running  through  its  entire  length  for  trucks 
to  carry  in  and  out  the  timber  to  be  treated. 
A15-horse  power  engine  first  exhausts  the 
air,  then  forces  the  solution  sulphate  of 
iron  and  lime  out  of  the  tanks  into  the  cyl- 
inder, to  a  pressure  of  130  pouuds  to  the 
square  inch.  This  is  kept  up  from  three 
to  eight  hours,  according  to  the  kind  of 
timber.  One  set  of  cars  admits  of  curing 
12,000  feet  of  lumber  in  twelve  hours;  two 
sets  nearly  double  the  quantity.  The 
charges  are  about  $8  per  thousand  feet,  or 
one-fourth  the  price  of  the  wood.  Piles 
exposed  to  the  attacks  of  borers,  and  wood 
in  general  liable  to  rot,  is  preserved,  ac- 
cording to  the  representations,  for  fifty 
years.     Mr.  Gray  is  the  Superintendent. 

ASPHALTUM  DRAIN    FIPE  FACTORY. 

Oil  Berry  street,  between  Second  and 
Third,  there  is  a  new  drain  pipe  factory, 
which  has  been  started  by  Mr.  Christian 
Wise.  This  article  is  very  superior  for  acid 
and  alkaline  waters,  lasting  indefinitely,  at 
the  same  time  that  it  is  the  cheapest  in  the 
market  except  common  clay  pipe.  It  is 
made  of  San  Bernardino  asphaltum,  clay, 
and  lime  saturated  with  the  impurities  of 
coal  gas,  from  the  gas  works.  These  are 
ground  fine,  mixed  in  melted  asphaltum, 
and  worked  into  pipe  of  6,  8,  and  12  inches 
diameter,  in  upright  molds  of  the  kind  in- 
vented by  Mr.  Carlyle,  of  the  Golden  State 
Iron  Works;  a  revolving  weight  packing 
the  matter  in  firmly  as  it  is  fed,  and  a  jet  of 
water  from  below  cooling  it  off.  The  as- 
phaltum used  costs  $16  a  ton,  and  contains 
about  20  per  cent,  of  oil.  Where  there  is 
no  great  pressure  or  head  of  water,  asphal- 
tum pipe  is  excellent.     It  is  used  for  sew- 


ers and  salt  water  drains  especially,  where 
iron  would  corrode,  and  cement  pipe  would 
soften. 

A  joint  of  pipe  three  feet  in  length,  is 
made  in  about  five  minutes.  Mr.  Bichard 
Gaines,  the  foreman,  has  invented  a  new 
machine,  however,  by  the  use  of  which  the 
same  can  be  done  in  one  minute;  steam 
pressure  and  suitable  cylinders  being  the 
agency  employed, 

A  NEW  CRUSHING!   AND    GRINDING  MILL, 

on  a  principle  entirely  original,  is  em- 
ployed at  this  establishment,  the  invention 
of  Mr.  John  Doherty,  a  poor  and  decrepid 
old  shoemaker,  who  hit  upon  the  idea  while* 
lying  disabled  upon  his  couch  in  the  hospi- 
tal. It  is  highly  spoken  of  by  the  foreman 
as  performing  successfully  the  functions 
both  of  a  crusher  and  grinder,  and  as  pos- 
sessing the  merit  of  being  remarkably 
cheap,  and  requiring  little  power.  It  is 
very  simple.  There  is  a  stationary  disk, 
thick  and  indented  on  one  side,  and  a  re- 
volving one,  similarly  indented  so  as  to 
open  a  space  between  it  and  the  stationary 
one.  As  the  movable  one  revolves,  this 
opening  gradually  closes,  and  grinds  up 
the  rock,  reopening  and  closing  in  succes- 
sion. Blocks  of  granite  the  size  of  a  fist 
were  instantaneously  reduced  to  powder. 
The  cost  is  §100  or  less,  while  any  other  ma- 
chine to  do  the  work  would  cost  the  fac- 
tory §400  or  $500.  An  old  coffee  mill 
grinder  has  been  discarded  as  worthless. 
Doherty  thinks  that  his  mill  will  do  the 
work  of  a  10-stamp  quartz  mill.  It  is  esti- 
mated to  crush  a  ton  an  hour,  and  is  in- 
tended to  work  wet  as  well  as  dry. 

IMPROVEMENTS  AND  DEVELOPMENTS, 

along  the  newly  piled  and  leveled  water 
front  beyond  Bincon  Hill,  are  rife  at  every 
hand.  Pope  &  Talbot  have  opened  a  lum- 
ber yard  at  the  foot  of  Third  street.  The 
Napa  and  the  San  Francisco  Wood  and 
Fuel  companies  occupy  wharves,  and  are 
running  steam  cutting  and  splitting  ma- 
chinery, both  doing  an  active  and  growing 
business.  Granite  stone  yards  occupy 
many  vacant  lots.  The  Pacific  Linseed  Oil 
and  Lead  Works  are  finely  ' '  fixed"  for  a 
career  of  prosperity,  the  buildings  being 
substantial,  of  brick,  and  ample.  The  lin- 
seed oil  of  the  market  is  refined,  and  metal- 
lic lead  is  transformed  into  carbonate  or 
white  lead,  by  fumes  of  acetic  and  carbonic 
acid.  The  gas  works  in  this  vicinity  are 
extensive,  and  very  substantial  and  neatly 
kept.  The  entire  hill  to  the  rear,  of  solid 
rock,  and  about  200  feet  in  hight^is  coming 
down.  The  Oakland  Ferry  Slip  and  other 
improvements  in  prospective,  are  biding 
their  time.  Passing  the  Marine  Hospital 
we  may  note  Beichling's  Gold  and  Silver 
Refinery.  Brodie  is  here  erecting  a  large 
foundry,  at  the  corner  of  Harrison  street, 
the  building  being  a  frame,  and  of  red- 
wood. 


The  Pacific  Railroad  Celebration. — 
A  special  meeting  of  the  Mechanic's  Insti- 
tute was  held  at  the  Institute  rooms,  ou 
Saturday  evening  last,  to  take  some  initia- 
tory measures  to  secure  a  proper  celebra- 
tion, in  this  city,  of  the  opening  of  the 
Pacific  Railroad.  After  considering  sev- 
eral resolutions,  and  carefully  canvassing 
the  whole  matter,  the  following  resolution, 
offered  by  Gen.  A.  M.  Winn,  was  finally 
adopted : 

Resolved,  That  the  President  and  Board 
of  Directors  are  hereby  requested  to  issue 
circulars  to  every  association  in  this  city, 
and  to  advertise  the  same  in  the  daily 
papers,  requesting  their  attendance  by  del- 
agates  to  a  Convention,  for  the  purpose  of 
taking  measures  to  celebrate  the  opening 
of  the  Pacific  Railroad,  and  to  fix  the  time 
and  place  for  the  Convention. 

The  President  and  Board  of  Directors 
were  then  selected  by  the  meeting  to  attend 
the  proposed  convention  as  delegates  from 
the  Institute. 

At  a  subsequent  meeting  of  the  Directors, 
the  President  of  the  Institute  was  in- 
structed to  to  communicate  with  the  Mayor 
and  Board  of  Supervisors,  of  San  Francisco, 
asking  that  they  extend  invitations,  in  the 
name  of  the  city  authorities,  to  such  other 
cities,  towns,  societies  and  organizations 
as  they  might  deem  expedient,  to  join  in 
the  celebration  of  the  completion  of  the 
Pacific  Railroad,  and  to  tender  the  free  use 
of  the  Pavilion  for  such  purpose. 

It  is  to  be  hoped  that  our  citizens,  and 
the  people  generally,  th  -oughout  the  State, 
will  take  hold  of  this  matter  in  earnest,  and 
secure  such  a  celcbrrtion  as  shall  be  fitting 
to  the  completion  of  the  greatest  engineer- 
ing enterprise  ever  undertaken  in  the  his- 
tory of  the  world. 


On  the  second  page  will  be  found  an 
article  of  some  importance  to  millmen,  by 
Charles  H.  Aaron,  on  the  amalgamation  of 
silver  ores  without  roasting.  Mr.  Aaron 
depends  on  the  proper  use  adapted  to  the 
chemical  ingredients  of  the  ores,  mainly  of 
the  sulphates  of  iron  and  copper,  and  en- 
deavors to  Explain  the  chemical  operation 
under  various  circumstances,  presenting  at 
the  same  time  an  ample  array  of  facts,  from 
experience.  The  words  "cuprie"  and 
1  f  errie  "  should  in  every  case  read  '  'cuprie" 
and  "  ferric,"  etc. 

The  article  on  "A  new  Method  for 
Treating  Sulphuret  Ores, "  describes  in  de- 
tail a  process  for  chloridizing  roasting,  in 
which  Plattner's  gold  chlorination  is  made 
to  precede  amalgamation.  In  regard  to 
the  practical  operation  or  economical  value 
of  this  method  of  procedure  we  must  be 
permitted  to"  express  a  doubt. 


Mineral  Phosphates. — Seven  compa- 
nies are  engaged  in  working  the  mineral 
phosphates  near  Charleston,  South  Caro- 
lina, 


The  Gold  Hill  Disaster. — When  we 
went  to  press,  last  week,  telegraphic  dis- 
patches had  just  been  received  in  this  city, 
to  the  effect  that  all  hopes  of  rescuing  any 
more  lives  from  the  burning  mines  had 
been  abandoned,  and  that  the  mouths  of 
the  shafts  leading  to  the  mines  had  just 
been  closed  with  the  view  of  injecting 
steam  to  smother  the  fire.  The  steam  from 
some  six  or  eight  boilers,  under  heavy 
pressure,  was  thus  forced  into  the  mines 
from  Friday  evening  until  Monday  noon; 
when,  under  the  supposition  that  the  fire 
had  beeD  extinguished,  the  shafts  were 
again  opened,  the  foul  gases  pumped  and 
forced  out,  and  exploring  parties  sent  down 
to  examine  into  the  condition  of  things. 
Three  more  dead  bodies  were  brought  up; 
but  the  fire  was  found  to  be  still  raging,  so 
that  no  others  could  be  recovered.  The  shafts 
were  once  more  closed,  after  some  two  days 
ineffectual  effort  to  subdue  the  fire  with 
water,  and  steam  again  forced  into  the 
chambers  of  the  mine,  until  it  was  sup- 
posed every  part  thereof  had  been  reached 
by  the  vapor.  They  will  not  be  opened 
again  until  next  Monday,  when  it  is  hoped 
the  fires  will  be  effectually  subdued,  and  the 
balance  of  the  bodies  removed,  prepara- 
tory to  the  resumption  of  work.  Some 
eight  or  ten  thousand  dollars  have  already 
been  raised  for  the  benefit  of  the  sufferers, 
and  money  is  still  coming  in  to  the  com- 
mittee appointed  by  the  citizens  for  the 
proper  disbursement  of  the  same. 


Cyclops  Engine  and  Machine  Works, 
is  the  name  of  a  new  establishment  just 
opened  at  113  Beale  street,  by  Messrs. 
Hugh  H.  Lamont  and  Wm.  Caldwell,  as 
will  be  seen  by  reference  to  their  card 
which  appears  to-day.  It  is  the  intention 
of  this  firm  to  engage  in  constructing  and 
repairing  stationary  and  marine  engines  of 
every  description,  together  with  mill  and 
mining  machinery,  and  all  other  work  in 
their  line.  The  building  is  new  and  suffi- 
ciently commodious,  and  as  their  ma- 
chinery is  also  new,  the  establishment  pre- 
sents altogether  a  very  pleasing  and  tidy 
appearance. 

Continental  Life  Insurance  Company, 
203  Montgomery  street,  corner  of  Pine. 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


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White  Pine  Summary. 

Continued  bafl  weather  during  the  past 
few  weeks  lias  given  idle  people  and 
correspondents  ample  oooasion  to  see  the 
future  of  White  fine  in  its  most  unfavora- 
ble lislit ;  the  results  being  risible  in  a  still 
larger  proportion  of  unfavorable  editorials 
this  wick,  in  our  exchanges  from  this 
State,  as  well  as  from  Nevada.  Kunjors 
are  circulating  in  this  city  that  the  half 
dozen  leading  chloride  mines  havo  been 
sacking  their  rich  ores,  to  scud  below,  and 
to  New  York,  with  a  view  to  selling  the 
minis  on  the  strength  of  what  has  been 
found  near  the  6urfaco.  Iu  certain  quar- 
ters a  growing  confidence  iu  the  base  metal 
range  is  also  noticeable.  White  Pine 
stock  has  been  selling  very  slowly,  in  San 
Francisco  as  well  as  in  New  York  ;  so  that 
tlicre  is  no  danger  of  the  White  Pine  mines 
being  valued  for  much  more  than  they  will 
prove  to  be  worth,  except  by  those  who 
hove  gone  into  mining  as  they  would  into 
gaming.  Travel  on  the  Central  Pacific 
Effilroad  has  fallen  off  twenty  j)er  cent., 
aud  the  tent  makers  iu  this  city, — who  are 
furnishing  the  housing  for  the  summer's 
army  of  occupation  in  our  great  interior — 
report  a  marked  decrease  in  their  orders. 
Freight  to  Hamilton  has  been  reduced  from 
30  to  20  cents  per  pound.  All  kinds  of 
goods,  and  especially  stores,  are  very  cheap 
at  White  Pine.  No  veryr  marked  increase 
is  shown  in  the  shipments  of  bullion,  the 
total  to  date,  from  White  Pine  district, 
being  about  a  million  and  a  quarter. 

Rich  Devfxopments— The  California. 
The  White  Pine  New  of  April  7th,  says  the 
California  mine  rivals  the  Eberhardt  in  ex- 
tent and  the  quality  of  its  ore.  The  Cali- 
fornia is  situated  on  a  low  bench  of  Treas- 
nre  Hill,  half  a  mile  east  of  Shermantown. 
The  ledge  is  stripped  for  100  feet,  and  is 
about  forty-five  feet  in  width.  The  ore 
was  covered  by  four  or  five  inches  of  dirt, 
which  being  removed  leaves  the  whole  sur- 
face of  the  ledge  exposed,  aud  the  entire 
mass  is  l'ooc!  milling  ore,  running  by  assay 
from  S100  to  §8,000  per  ton.  *  *  Inland 
Empire,  April  2d,  says  of  the  California: 
Some  idea  of  the  wonderful  richness  of  this 
mine  may  be  gathered  from  the  fact  that 
the  ore — a  mass  of  argillaceous  matter,  re- 
sembling amalgam — after  stripping  off  the 
surface  dirt,  is  shoveled  into  sacks,  and  that 
much  of  it,  by  the  simple  process  of  smelt- 
ing, yields  from  $3  to  $1  per  pound.  A 
ball  of  this  ore  submitted  to  the  blowpipe 
is  almost  instantly  covered  over  with  glob- 
ules of  pure  silver.  The  most  wonderful 
feature  of  the  mine,  however,  is  the  vast 
quantity  of  this  rich  ore  now  in  sight. 

Black  Hornet. — This  claim  at  the  south- 
ern point  of  Treasure  Hill,  was  recently, 
says  the  Empire,  the  scene  of  some  excite- 
ment in  consequence  of  the  development  of 
a  mass  of  chloride  ore  four  feet  wide 
' '  which  is  fully  equal  to  the  richest  of  the 
Eberhardt  or  California."  *  *  Same  of 
4th  says:  We  understand  that  the  owners  of 
the  California  mine  have  put  men  to  work 
to  ascertain  whether  the  Black  Hornet  is  a 
spur  of  the  California  or  a  distinct  lead. 
The  owners  of  the  Black  Hornet  are  per- 
fectly satisfied  with  the  arrangement,  as 
they  know  that  there  are  50  feet  of  solid 
limestone  between  the  two  leads,  similar  in 
character  and  rich  beyond  computation. 

Standing  Stone. — Empire  of  2d,  says: 
"  Dr.  S.  A.  McMeans  has  taken  the  super- 
intendency  of  the  Standing  Stone  mine,  at 
Mahogany  Grove  or  Eberhardt  City."  *  * 
Same  of  4th:  "  We  understand  that  Dr. 
McMeans  has  struck  the  pure  stuff  in  his 
Standing  Stone  mine  at  Eberhardt  City. 
For  the  workmen  have  taken  out  consider- 
able quantities  of  metallic  silver,  and  the 
Doctor  has  extended  an  invitation  to  a  num- 
ber of  friends  to  visit  the  mme  to-day  and 
see  the  curiosity. 

Minor  Items — Little  Monitor. — This 
mine,  which  is  located  on  the  California 
belt,  presents  very  encouraging  prospects, 
and  ere  long  may  fully  equal  in  richness 
the  California  or  Black  Hornet.  *  *  Re- 
cently the  Great  Un^ou  Tunneling  Co.  ad- 
vertised for  sealed  proposals  to  drive  a  tun- 
nel in  a  distance  of  200  feet,  with  the 
privilege  on  the  part  of  the  bidder  to  con- 
tinue the  tunnel  to  500  feet.  Over  forty 
bids  were  put  in. 

Lady  Washington,  No.  3. — Col.  John 
Kerr,  Supterintendent  and  one  of  the  prin- 
cipal owners  of  this  mine,  situated  near 
Eberhardt  City,  is  pushing  work  upon  it 
with  vigor  and  with  the  most  flattering  suc- 


cess.   A  large  body  of  very  fine  chloride 
has  been  developed. 

Bullion.  —  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.  dispatched 
from  the  Hamilton  office,  yesterday,  six 
bars  of  bullion,  valued  at  §12,000. 

Struck  Water. — T.  M.  Luther  and  Jerry 
Huey  have  been  engaged  in  driving  a  tuu- 
nel  in  the  ravine  below  Shermantown  for 
the  purpose  of  procuring  a  supply  of  water 
for  milling.  We  learn  from  the  News  of 
the  7th  that  their  efforts  havo  been  success- 
ful. *  The  quartz  mill  at  Sherman- 
town, built  by  L.  B.  Moore  and  C.  O. 
Barker — formerly  the  Butte  of  New  York 
Canon,  north  of  Austin — has  recently  been 
purchased  by  Drake  &  Applegarth  for  the 
sum  of  §40  000. 

New  Tunneling  Co. — The  California 
State  Tunneling  and  Mining  Co.  have  un- 
dertaken to  penetrate  Treasure  Hill  from  a 
point  about  1,000  feet  south  of  the  Eber- 
hardt, running  nearly  north  for  a  distance 
of  2,400  feet,  and  terminating  beneath 
Pogonip  Flat.  It  will  make  a  slight  de- 
flection to  the  west,  in  order  to  pass  the 
main  Eberhardt  ground,  but  will  pierco  the 
west  extension  of  that  mine  at  a  depth  of 
400  feet  from  the  surface.  There  are  a 
great  number  of  good  mines  along  the  line 
of  the  proposed  tunnel.  Work  has  already 
been  commenced  and  the  discovery  of  a 
promising  ledge  was  made  at  the  start. 
They  claim  the  exclusive  right  of  tunnel- 
way  for  a  width  of  100  feet  on  each  side  of 
their  line,  aud  will  claim  2,400  feet  on  each 
ledge  they  may  discover.  The  members  of 
this  company  chiefly  hail  from  the  valley 
of  San  Jose",  Cal. 

Black  Cloud. — White  Pine  News,  April 
7th:  The  Black  Cloud  is  situated  on  the 
southern  slope  of  Treasure  Hill,  a  short 
distance  south  of  the  Eberhardt.  Yester- 
day we  learned  that  a  rich  strike  had  been 
made  in  the  Black  Cloud  at  a  depth  of  but 
fifteen  feet,  and  another  nearer  the  surface. 
Biggs. — In  the  Biggs'  mine,  about  half  a 
mile  from  here,  rock  has  been  blasted  out 
which  is  pronounced  good  by  experts.  On 
the  Treasure  Street  Bange  blasting  is  con- 
tinuous, and  the  exhibitions  are  such  as  to 
encourage  those  engaged  in  its  exploration. 
We  have  heard  of  some  fine  discoveries  near 
the  Argyle  claim  at  Treasure,  but  the  par- 
ticulars are,  for  the  nonce,  withheld. — In- 
land Empire,  Qth. 

"Vein"  vs.  "Deposit."  —  The  White 
Pine  News  of  April  3d  says:  Those  who 
contend  that  the  silver  ores  of  Treasure 
Hill  are  only  in  small  deposits,  and  not  in 
fissure  veins,  would  do  well  to  examine  the 
vein  containing  the  Phoenix,  Parker  and 
Featherstone  mines.  On  the  grade  leading 
to  the  Hamilton  is  seen  the  opening  of  the 
Phoenix,  which  attracts  attention  from  the 
regularity  of  its  formation  and  the  richness 
of  its  ores.  The  opening  is  not  very  ex- 
tensive, but  some  forty  or  fifty  tons  of  very 
valuable  ore  is  walled  up  by  the  side  of  the 
road.  The  foot  wall  seems  the  only  one 
found,  and  from  appearances  we  should 
judge  the  main  ledge  to  be  about  50  feet  in 
thickness.  Tracing  the  vein  northerly,  the 
Parker,  which  is  an  extension  of  the  Phoenix, 
is  found.  Still  further  to  the  north  is  the 
Featherstone.  Here  the  vein  is  more  thor- 
oughly opened.  Any  one  examining  it  will 
not  hesitate  to  pronounce  it  a  true  vein  of 
great  size  and  value.  Its  casings  are  as 
distinctly  marked  ai  the  leaves  of  a  book, 
and  its  strike  and  pitch  regular. 

Bobinson  District. — A  private  letter  of 
date  March  30th,  describes  this  district  and 
its  advantageous  situation.  It  is  seven  miles 
from  Steptoe  Valley,  one  of  the  finest  in 
the  State.  It  is  30  miles  east  of  Hamilton, 
although  it  is  45  miles  travel  from  that 
place.  Among  its  ledges,  the  Elijah  is  18 
feet  wide,  and  essays  from  §300  to  §400 
per  ton.  The  City  of  London,  the  Bio 
Grande,  and  the  Flying  Cloud,  all  have 
croppings  from  10  to  50  feet  high.  The 
writer  goes  on  to  say :  ' '  there  is  more  metal 
in  sight  here  than  I  ever  saw  in  the  Savage, 
Curry,  and  all  the  mines  put  together  ; 
plenty  of  wood  and  water,  good  roads  and 
grass,  and  also  a  salt  mine,  and  ores  can  be 
reduced  as  cheap  here  as  iu  Washoe." 

Systematic  Exploration. — On  Monday 
last  there  left  Sacramento,  says  the  Union, 
for  White  Pine  district,  a  scientific  expe- 
dition composed  of  Lieutenant-Colonel  C. 
S.  Drew  and  J.  W.  Drew,  late  of  the  United 
States  Army ;  Frank  E.  Brown,  geologist ; 
Willie  Brown,  Hermann  Bichter,  surveyor 
and  topographer,  and  S.  M.  Holdredge, 
artist.  They  will  remain  in  the  field  about 
three  months,  and  probably  extend  their 
explorations  as  far  south  as  the  Colorado 
river.  They  have  a  complete  outfit,  in- 
cluding a  thorough-brace  Concord  wagon 
and  harness,  etc. ,  for  two  or  four  animals, 
saddles  and  equipments ;  portable  furnace, 
chronometer,  surveying  instruments,  ba- 
rometer, thermometers,  chemicals,  etc. 

Treasure   City  correspondent  of  the  San 
Francisco  Herald  : 
New  developments  are  being  made  daily. 


Yesterday  I  visited  the  Bogers  mine,  which 
is  situated  about  2,000  feet  below  the  Eber- 
hardt, on  what  is  known  as  East  Eberhardt 
Hill.  Recent  developments  have  shown  it 
to  bo  one  of  the  richest  mines  in  the  dis- 
trict, and  so  far  as  it  has  been  developed, 
it  shows  a  well  defined  fissure  vein.  It 
can  be  traced  about  500  feet.  Three  assays 
of  the  ore  have  been  made,  ranging  from 
§382  to  §1,000  per  ton.  The  shaft  is  about 
five  feet  deep,  and  the  opening  about  nine 
feet,  wide,  which  is  the  width  of  the  ledge. 

The  Bu<-klin  mine  is  situated  about  400 
feet  northeast  of  the  Eberhardt,  and  is 
coming  into  notoriety  rapidly.  They  have 
a  shaft  down  about  25  feet.  They  are  now 
in  good  milling  ore,  and  there  is  every  ap- 
pearance of  its  becoming  a  second  Eber- 
hardt.    It  is,  moreover,  easy  of  access. 

Seymour  District. — Inland  Empire,  of 
April  9th,  says  this  district  was  discovered 
about  two  months  ago  by  John  Centers. 
The  locality  is  in  a  line  nearly  due  south 
from  Hamilton,  and  distant  about  80  miles. 
It  is  not  far  from  Patterson  District.  The 
ledges  of  Seymour  are  from  ten  feet  up- 
ward, the  Black  Warrior  being  about  80 
feet  wide,  so  far  as  prospected.  We  were 
shown  samples  of  the  rock  of  the  district 
yesterday,  and  have  no  hesitation  in  saying 
that  what  we  saw  is  exceedingly  rich.  The 
Black  Warrior  lode  has  produced  speci- 
mens which  yielded  over  §5,000  to  the  ton. 
John  Centers  says  he  kept  his  discoveries 
a  secret  as  long  as  he  could,  and  until  he 
procured  all  the  locations  he  wanted.  He 
describes  the  country  as  being  well  wooded 
and  watered. 

California  Patents  Issued. — We  give, 
to-day,  quite  a  large  list  and  description  of 
patents  issued  to  California  inventors,  for 
the  week  ending  March  30th,  and  reported 
to  us,  especially,  by  our  Washington  agent. 
The  entire  number  issued  was  twelve — ten 
of  which  were  obtained  through  the  Min- 
ing and  Scientific  Press  Patent  Agency. 


A  GOOD   INVESTMENT. 


THE     MOUNT     MORIAH 

Silver  Mining  Company, 

OF  ASGTLE  MOITNTAIN, 

White     Fine     XMstriet, 


Capital. 


§5300,000. 


0,000  Share*,  !*?-'. O  ICnch. 


FULL  PAID  AND  NOT  LIABLE  TO  ASSESSMENT. 


Pre  Pi  dent A.  Ds  LAND 

Secretary louis  cohk 

Supormtendftn!  at  Mines CHA9.  E.  HARRIS 


A  Dk  LAND, 
CAltLPRECHT, 


TV.  S   TAYLOR. 


THOMAS  ANSBRO, 
LOUIS  COHN. 


Retdrnfd.— Dr  J.  H.  Paine,  Dentist,  Wadsworth  House, 
No.  225  Bush  street,  between  the  Occidentaland  Cosmopoli- 
tan Hotels,  San  Francisco.  21vl7-4m 


Photography.— For  Cabinet  Photographs,  or  Enameled 
Cards,  of  the  very  nest  quality,  you  must  go  !o  the  NEW 
YORK  GALLERY,  Nos.  25  and  27  Third  street,  San  Fran- 
cisco-   Every  picture  warranted  to  give  satisfaction. 

iUvl8-6m  B.  F.  Hovlakd. 


Co-Operative  Union  Stork.— This  U  becoming  one  of  the 
most  useful  Institutions  in  the  city,  and  the  Mechanic  and 
Laboring  Man  ful'y  appreciate  it.  They  are  now  enabled 
to  buy  their  Groceries  and  Provisions  20  per  cent,  cheaper 
than  ever  before,  and  the  very  best  articles  in  the  market. 
The  store  is  located  at  115  Sutter  street,  Lick.  House  Biock 
San  Francisco.  6vI8-aim 

PAi\  KHJ.KR! 

The  Great  Family  Medicine  of  the  Age.    Taken  inter 
rial  y,  It  cures 
Dysentery,  Cholrri,  Di.irrh.oen, 

Cramp,  and  Pain  in  the  .-tomach. 
Rowel  Complaints,  Painters'  folic, 

Liver  Cainpluint:  Dyspepsia  and  Indigestion, 
Sore  Throat,  Sudden  Colds, 
Coughs,  etc.,  etc. 
Used  externally,  it  cures 
Bolls.  Felons.  Outs, 

Bruise.  Burns.  Scalds, 

Old  Sores,  Sprains,  Toothache, 
Pain  iu  the  Face,  Neuralgia, 

Rheumatism,  Fro-ted  Feet,  etc.,  etc.,  etc. 
The  Pain -Killer  is  sold  by  all  Druggists  and  dealers  in 
Fam  ly  Medicines. 

REDI.^GTON  k  CO,  and  IIOSTETTER  &  SMITH.  San 
Francisco  Oal.,  General  Whole- ale  Agents.  aplm 


This  Company  offer  to  the  public  One  Thousand  Shares  of 
the  Capital  Stock  for  a  Working  Capital,  at  the  subscription 
price  or  Five  Dollars  per  share— FULL  PAID,  and  NEVER 
liable  to  any  as  cssment  whatever.  The  mine  is  admira- 
bly located  for  working,  being  situate  on  Arg\le  Hill,  op" 
poMtc  Treasure  City.  Shalt  sunk  10  feet,  showing  a  large 
body  of  chloride,  which  assays  $700  per  ton,  and  which  will 
now  mill  $200.  The  capital  raised  to  be  used  and  ex- 
pended on  the  mine.  The  standing  and  reputation  of  the 
Trustees  is  amp'e  guaranty  of  responsibility,  etc.  Maps 
and  samples  of  ore,  and  subscriptions  at  the  office  of  the 
Company,  Rooms  No.  15  Stevenson  House,  eorner  Califor 
nla  and  Montgomery,  and  at  211  and  213  California  street, 
near  Battery  street.  16vlfctf 


HUGH   H.  INMOST.  WM,    CALDWKLL. 

Cyclops  Engine  aud  Machine  Works, 

Construct  and  Repair  every  description  of 
Stationary  and  Marine   Fnglt-es,  Mill  and  Min- 
ing Machinery. 
Special  attention  given  to  Repairing  Machinery. 
apl7  3m  i  13  Beaie  street,  near  Mission,  S.  F. 


PACIFIC 

Rolling  Mill   Company, 

SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 
Established  for  the  Manufacture  of 

RAILROAD   AND  OTHER   IRON 

—  AND  — 

Every  "Variety  of  S*»li  lifting-, 

Embracing  ALL  SIZES  of 

Steamboat    Shaft*,   Crank.*,    Piston    and    Con- 

ncctlnie  lEottw,  Car  and  JLoconiollve  Axle* 

and  Frame* 

—  ALSO  — 

tlAJMlM-EREO     iron 

Of  every  description  and  size. 

...#-  Orders  addressed  to  PACIFIC  ROLLING  M  ILL 
COMPANY  Post  Office,  San  Francisco,  Cal.,  will  receive 
prompt  attention. 

"If  The  highest  price  paid  for  Scrap  Iron.       9vl43m9p 


CKO.«S>   COMBINED 

Heater  &  Sediment  Collector 


Heater  effectually  prevents  the  collection  and  depn- 
01  Si'iilnieni  in  ihc  boiler  from  impure  water.    From 
April  1,  18(59.  the  R  ■yalty  on  this  Healer  hax  been 
BEWIC  -  H  <k~>   PEIE  CENT., 

Which  enables  the  Vulcan  Iron  Works.  McAfee,  Slders  & 
Co.,  of  San  Fnmcisoo,  Keep  &  Barghin,  ut  Stockton,  and 
Williams  &  Co.,  of  Si-crameiro,  the  parJies  having  the 
right  to  hutld  litem,  to  furnish  these  ilea  crs  at  greatly  re- 
duced rates,  i-end  for  circular*  to  WM.  B.  UROSo, 
I6vl8-3iu  Patentee,  Sacramento,  Cat. 


Crucibles. 


The  Patent  Plumbago    Crucible   Co.; 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Melting   Pots,  Portable   Furnaces. 

CRUCIBLES,  and  other  fire-standing  Goods, 
IXatt«crtiea  WorkN.Xondon, 

THE    MORGAN    PATENT    CRUCIBLES    have    uniform 


quality,  never  crack,  withstand   the  greatest  heat  without 
danger;  heats  more  rapidly  than  any  other;  change  of  tem- 
perature ha*  no  effect  on  ihem;  stand  on  the  average  forty 
to  fifty  pouring?. 
On  hand  and  for  sale  by  the  Agents, 

a.  s.  n.vff,  J.imin  «fe  CO., 

Ivl3-3m9p  51V  Front  street,  San  Francisco 


Maurice   Dore   &  Co., 

ATTCTIO  *  ERRS. 

THTJRSDAT.' 

THURSDAY MAY  6.  186J, 

?.r'.'    Al  12  o'clock,  at  Salesroom, 
.      No.  827   MONTGOMERY    STKJEET, 

Special    G  redit    Sale 
Montgomery  Street  Property, 

By  order  of  the  Trustees  of  tho  Montgomery  Street 
Real  Estate  Company. 

We  will  sell  on  the  above  date 

1,000    FEET     FRONTAGE 

ON  MONTGOMERY, 

BETWEEM  MARKET  AND  HOWARD  STREETS, 

Which  will  embrace   la  FINE    CORNERS,  as  follows: 

One  on  Montgomery  and  Market, 
*  Three  on  Montgomery  and  Jo  ante, 
Three  on  Montgomery  and  Mission, 
One  ou  Montgomery  and  Minna, 
Fnur  on  Montgomery  and  Katoma,  and 
One  on  Montgomery  and  Howard  Street*. 

Montgonerv  street, between  Marks'  and  Howard,  is  TO 
feet  In  width,' aud  will  be  sewered,  paved  with  Stow.pave- 

lent,  curbed  and  sldcwalked. 

TERMS— One-fourth  cash;  one-fourth  in  one. year-  one- 
fourth  in  two  years;  one-iourth  in  three  years— deterred 
payments  to  bear  interest  at  tho  rate  of  ten  per  ccn'.  per 
auiinm.  oayable  monthly,  and  he  secured  by  mortgage  on 
the  property. 

Diagram  CaWoeues  will  be  r<-ady  in  a  few  days,  and  can 
be  had  on  apDllcation  at  our  office. 

MAURICE  BOH".  «fe  CO., 

15vlS  lm  Auctionce-  a. 


To  White  Pine  Owners  and  Others. 

Abstracts  of  Titles  to  Mining  Claim.",  Town  Lots  and 
Lands  furnished.  Mines  examined  ml  reported  on  by  a 
competent  person  now  residing  in  Treasure  City.  Mining 
Claims, Town  .Lot*,  etc.,  bought  and  sold  on  cinimlHslon. 
Kor  Information  apply  to  BIDLLM.AN  A  CO.,  C«5  Mont- 
gomery sticcL  15vI8-lm 


250 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinists  and  Foundries. 

PALMER,  KNOX  &  CO., 

Golden    State   Iron    Works, 

Kon.  18,  31,  SS  and  Sa  First  Street, 

SAW  FRANCISCO. 

UANDFACTDH1S  ALL  KINDS  OF 

MACHINERY  , 

STEAM    J&VUIKFS   AXU   QUABTZ    MILLS 

DUNBAR'S    IMPROVED 

a5elt-A.dj  usting  JPiston  Packing, 

Requires  no  springs  or  screws;  is  always  steam  tight; 

without  excessive  friction,  mid  never 

gets  slack  or  lea  Ley. 

WHEELER  &  RANDALL'S 

SEW    GKIiMSF.lt    ASW    AMALGAMATOU 

HEPBURN  &  PETERSON'S 

A.fttALOA.KtA.TOR  AX1)  SEPAKATOR, 

Knox's  Amals:aiaators, 

WITH    PALMER'S   PATENT   STEAM   CHEST, 

Superior  ror  working  either  GOLD  OR  SILVER  ORES,  and 
b  tlie  only  Amalgamator  that  has  sLood  the  test  of  seven 
years'  continual  working. 
Wci-.ulne    White  Iron  Stump  Shoes  and   Hies 

Having  been  engaged  for  the  past  ten  years  In  quarts 
□lining,  and  being  conversant  with  all  ttic  improvements, 
either  in  Mining  or  .Milling,  we  are  prepared  to  furnish,  at 
lhe  shortest  notice,  the  most  perfect  machinery  for  reduc 
ng  ores,  or  saving  cither  gold  or  silver.  13vlUq.y-tf 


IRA  F.   RA.NKin. 


A.    P.    BUAYT0N. 


A.  C.  AUSTIN. 


Pacific  Iron  Works. 


First  and  Fremont    Streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Having  been  established  since  1851,  we  have  accumulated 
a  very  huge  variety  of  Gear  and  oilier  Patterns,  which, 
■with  our  superior  tools  and  appliances,  give  n»  luciliiicslor 
doing  ui'ai  elass  work  uueq.uo.led  on  the  Paeiuc  Coast 

Among  other  things,  we  manufacture  the  following: 

STEAM    ENGINES, 

Horizontal  and  Vertical,  for  either  Stationary  or  Marine 

use. 

BOILER'S- High,  and  Low  Pressure, 

Pump,  Pipe  and  Sheet  Irou  Work  of  every  kind. 

Quartz    lVXill    Work, 

Including  High  and  Low  Mortars,  for  wet  or  dry  crushing- 

Furnace  irons  tor  Kuaating  Ores;  Freiberg  barrels; 

Varttey's  and  Wheeler's  Amalgamating  Pans 

and  Settlers;  Stamp  Shoes  and  Dies  of 

best  White  Iron;  Russia  iron 

Screens,  etc.,  etc. 

Flour  Mill,  Saw  Mill  and  Sugar  Mill  Work  in  every  variety ; 

Pumping  and   Hoisting  Machinery;  HaiisDrow's 

Patent  Challenge  Pump,  for  Domestic, 

Ship  and  Mining  use— the  most 

approved    and    successful 

Pump  manufactured. 

Casting*  of  every  description.  Iron  and  Brass. 


We  would  call  especial  attention  to  "  Wright's  Patent  Va- 
riable Cut-off  Engines,"  of  which  we  are  the  sole  manufac- 
turers on  the  riieihe  Coast,  under  license  from  the  \\  ood- 
ru  if  <fc  Beach  Co.,  Hartford,  Ct,  As  a  simple,  effective,  flki, 
saving,  ltrsi-clasa  Engine,  this  is,  wituout  doubi,  the  best 
Engine  made  in  the  United  States. 

urders  promptly  attended  to.  Prices  as  low  as  possible 
for  Urst-class  work,  and  we  intend  iu  do  no  other. 

bOl»lLL.ftl>  <fc  CO. 

San  Francisco,  May  1, 186S.  itJvliiif 


WILLAMETTE  IRON  WORKS, 

POJKTLAM),    UB£fiOK. 

gteaui    Engines,    Boilers, 
SAW  AND  CRIST  MILLS, 

MINING    MACHINERY",     WROUOHT     IKON     SHUTTER 
WORK,  AND  BLAOKS.VUTHINU  IN  GENERAL. 
Corner  S orth-Front  and  E  streets, 

15vl3-ly  One  block  uorth  of  Couch's  Wharf. 


Globe   Iron  Works, 

8TOCKTOS,    tAL. 

KEEP   &  BARG-ION, 

WANUF.ICTDRKHS  OF 

Quartz,  Saw  and  Grist  Mill  Irons,  Steam 
Engines,  Horse  Powers, 

High  and  Low  Pressure  Steam  Engines,  Steamboats  and 

Propellers,  made  at  short  notice. 

18vI3tf 


CALIFORNIA    BRASS    FOUNDRY. 

Mo.  ISA  first  street,  opposite  Minna, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Brass,  Composition,  Zinc,  and  Babbitt  Metal 
Custiugs,  Brass  Ship  Work  of  all  kinds,  spikes,  Sheathing 
Nails,  Kudder  iiri.ces,  Hinges,  Ship  and  steamboat  bells  ami 
Gongs  01  superior  tone.  All  kinds  of  Cocks  and  Valves,  Hy- 
draulic Pipes  and  Nozzles,  and  Hose  Couplings  and  Connec- 
tions of  all  sizes  and  patterns,  furnished  with  dispatch. 

»&*  PRICES  MODERATE,  -fit 
J.  P.  GA.Ll.Aij  HER.         j.   H.  WEED 
Svl3-ly 


V.  KING  WELL. 


BENJAMIN"  ELLIOT, 

No.  483  Branuan  street San  Francisco, 

Manufactures  Foundry  Facings  constantly,  trora  choice 
coals.  Bituminous,  packed  in  tight  sacks.  Anthracite  and 
Charcoal  ground  together  or  separate,  packed  in  whole 
or  halt  barrels  Black  Lead,  Coke  and  Soapstone  ground  to 
order.  Foundry  men  located  far  from  choice  material,  can 
rely  on  having  superior  Facinus  forwarded  to  yrder. 
lUvlSqr 


Miners'  Foundry 

— AMD — 

MACHINE     WOKKS 
Nos.  245  to  255  First  Stbeet, 

Sun  JPrauciNcn. 

HOWL  AND,  ANGELL  &  CO., 
1'jiWItiE'iaiis, 

Manufacturers  of  lyiaekinery  for 


UtARTZ  Mli.JLS. 
SAW  MILLS, 
fU«  I>E!i  HILLS, 


JPLOUK  MILLS, 
SlKAiC  SIIi.JLS, 
fArEB     MILLS 


Steam  Engines  -of  all  Kinds. 
Amalgamators  of  all  Kinds. 

MIKIXO  PUMPS,  HOISTING  WOKHS 

OIL   WELL  TOOLS,       BOCJ&  ISICJK AK  EKS 

— AND — 

Machinery  and  Castings  of  all  kinds,  either 
of  Iron  or  Brass, 

Boilers  and  Sheet  Iron  Work  in  all  it3 
Branches. 

Shoes  und  Ales  of  "While  Iron,  manufactured 
for  and  lniuorle<t  by  un  expressly  for  this  pur- 
pose, und  will  last%5  per  eeut.  lunger  than  a.uy 
other  made  on  this  coast. 

Russia  Iron  Screen*,  of  any  degree  of  fineness. 
We  are  the  only  manufacturers  on  this  coast  ot 
the 

HICKS    EJSTGIIVE, 
The  most  compact,  slmule  In  construction,  and 

durable,  of  any  Encine  in  use. 
W.  U.  UOWLANIr,  II.  IS.  A.XUELL, 

llvu-qr  CIBIIS  FALHEK. 


FDXTON 

Foundry  and  Iron  Works. 

HINCKLEY  fe  CO,, 

IfANlIFACTDBE-RS    OF 

STBAM    ENGINES, 
Quartz,    Flour    and    Saw    3X111©, 

Hayes'  Improved    Steam   Pomp,  Brodle'i   Im- 
proved      Crusher,      M 1  n  I  u  e:      Pumps, 
Amalgamntors,  aiid  nil  kinds 
of  Machinery. 

iX.  E.  corner  of  Tehama  and  Fremont  streets,  above  How 
ard  street,  San  Francisco.  3-qy 


McAFEE,  SPIERS    &  CO,, 
UOX  3L.  33  I£     M^VItERiS 

AND  GENERAL  MACHINISTS, 

Howard  .it,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  San  Francisco. 

Fine  or  Tubular  Boilers,  with  plain  circular  or  spiral 
courses.  Upright  Flue  or  Tubular  Boilers,  Locomotive  and 
and  Marine  Rollers,  and  Wrought  Iron  Tanks  of  every  de- 
scription. 

Hydraulic  Pipe  supplied  at  reasonable  rates.  In  or- 
dering, give  the  quantity  of  water  to  be  supplied,  hlgbtof 
the  fall,  and  total  length  of  pipe,  so  as  to  enable  the  firm  to 
determine  the  diameter  of  the  pipe  and  thickness uf  iron  to 
be  used. 

Repairs.— Boilers,  Smoke  Stacks,  Pipes,  etc.,  put  in  re- 
pair with  promptness. 

To  Boiler  Makers  aad  Machinists  In  the  In- 
terior.— Tlie  firm  is  prepared  to  furnish  estimates  of 
Boilers, su:  ply  new  Heads,  drilled  and  punched,  and  attend 
to  the  selection  and  forwarding  of  Iron  fur  Boilers,  Pipes 
and  other  purposes. 

Plans,  Drawings  and  Specifications.— The  firm 
!s  prepared  to  make  out  Plans  and  Specifications,  leceive 
estimates,  and  superintend  the  Erection  of  any  Machinery 
that  may  be  entrusted  to  their  care 

To  Inventors.— The  firm  is  prepared  to  assist  in  de- 
veloping the  plans  of  those  who  have  ihc  ideas  hut  not  the 
practical  experience  necessary  to  put  the  samt;  in  form,  by 
m»king  Drawings  of  their  Inventions,  giving  them  the  ben- 
efit of  their  practical  knowledge  in  ihe  construction  of  Ma- 
chinery, and  attending  to  the  manufacture  and  introduc- 
tion of  their  inventions.  lvlbtf 


UEflOM    IRON  WORKS, 

Sacramento. 

WILLIAMS,  BOOT  &  NEILSON, 

MAHOFACTCREKS  OP 

•*TEAM  ENGINES,  15 OUTERS, 

CROSS'  PATENT  BOILER  FEEDER  AND  SEDIMENT 
COLLECTOR., 

And  all  kinds  or  Mining;  Machinery. 

Also,  Hay  and  Wine  Presses  made  and  repaired 
with  neatness,  durability  and  dispatch. 

Dunbar's  Patent  Self-AdJ  nstlnsr  Steam  Piston 


Front  Street,  between  X  and  O  streets, 

llvll  SACRAMKNTO  ClTT 


THOMPSON  BROTHERS, 
EUREKA      FOUNDRY, 


LIGHT  AM)  MEATY  CASTINGS, 

of  every  description,  manufactured      24vl6qr 


G-.  T.  PRACY. 

MACHINE    WORKS, 

JSTOS.  109  and  111  MISSION  STREET, 
Bel  ween  iiain  and  Spear. 

New  and  second  hand 

Engines    and    Boilers, 

FOK  SALE. 

Also    one  first-class    Hoisting 

Engine  ;    one   Unriyht 

Engine,  oi  entirely 

new  pattern. 

MANUFACTURER  OF 

ILatlies,  Drills, 

And  mill  machinery:  of 
every  description. 

I*  K-  A.  C  Y  >  & 

New  and  Improved 


STEAM      F.:*«I.VE 

REG-ULATORS, 

The  best  and  cheapest  yet  in- 
vented—manufactured and 
lor  sale.  Parties  are  in- 
vited to  examine  it 
in  practical  op- 
eration. 

F.  A.  HUNTXNOTON'S 

^     Shingle  Machines 

on  hand. 

Particular  attention   paid  to 
Repairing. 

BSr"  All  work  guaranteed  to  be  done  in  a  first-class  man- 
ner, and  at  the  lowest  rates.  12vl7if 


THE    RISDON 

Iron  and  Locomotive  Works. 

Incorporated,  April  30, 1SGS.    Capital,  51/00,000. 

Location  of  Works,  Corner  Beale  and  Howard  streets, 

SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Successors  to  Pacific  Mail  c.  S.  Co.  Works  at  Bmicia,  OolTey 

&.  Risdon,  and  Devoe,  Dinsinorc  A  Co.,  tan  Francisco. 

Steam  Engine   Builders,  Boiler   its  a  Iters, 

MACHINISTS  AND  FOUNDRVMEN. 
All  work  in  their  line  attended  to  with  promptness  and 
dispatch. 


S.  F.  Bittterworth, 
Lloyd  T.  vis, 
Jas.  pollock, 
Ben.  Holladay, 


Directors: 

Olias.  E.  McLnne, 
Jnhn  N.  Risdon, 
Joseph  Moore. 


JOHN  N.  RTSDON,  President. 
Joscnh  Moore,  Vice  President  and  Superintendent ;  CJias. 
E.  McLanc,   ireasurer;  Lewis   R.    Mead,  Secretary;  Lewis 
Coffey,  Superintendent  Boiler  Works.  Z4vl7  qy 


Phoenix  Iron  Works. 


JONATHAN  KITTBEDGE,  Proprietor, 

Nob.  18  and  £0  Fremont  street*  near  Market, 
San  Francisco. 

MANUFACTURER  OT 

Fire-Proof  Doors  and  Shutters, 

Wrought  Iron  Girders,  and  all  kinds  of  Housesmith  work. 

Bridge,  Prison 

IDEGIXe  ASK  MACHINE  WOBK, 

IMPROVED  FIKE-1'ROOF  SAFES, 

EIRE    AND    BURGLAK-PEOOE    SAPES, 

Of  a  superior  make.    Sole  manufacturer  of  the  celebrated 

MONITOR    SAFE. 
BANK  VAULTS  AND  SAFES, 

Of  every  description,  made  to   order  at  short  notice.    A 

large  stock  of  SAFES  of  alt  kinds  constantly  on  hand. 
Agency  for  the  ISH AM  KEY  REGISTER  BANK  ANI>  SAFE 
LOCK,  the  only  first  class  Lock  in  the 
lvl7tf  United  States 


NOBLE  &  FLEMING-, 
MACHINE      WORKS, 

So,  lO  Stevenson  street,  near  First, 

sax  jkancisco. 

Partienlar  attention  given  to  repairs  on  Portable  and  Sta- 
tionary Engines;  also  all  kinds  oi  Wood  Working 
Machinery^  Shaftings,  Hangers,  Pulleys,  etc. 
made   to  order;  Serew  Cutting,  Iron 
Planing,   and  all    kinds    ot  JOB 
WORK  promptly  at, ended  to. 
Agents   Tor   F.   S.    Perkins'    Engine    Lathes, 
Planers,  Upright  Brills, 
And   all   kinds  ot   MACHINISTS'  TOOLS;  also  the  Davis 
Wood  Planer  and  Mitre  Dove-Tailing  Machines. 


JAMES  MACKEN, 
confers  sxitxi, 

2SO   Fremont   St.,  bet.  Howard  A:  Folsoik 

All  kinds  of  COPPER  WORK  done  to  order  In  the  best 
manner.  Particular  attention  paid  to  Steamboat,  Sugai 
House  and  Distillery  work. 


CITY  IE0H  WORKS  COMPANY. 

CLERC    &    CO., 
I  It  O  N      FOTJN  DEItS, 

■*teu  hi    Dnglae    Bnilders      and    Makers   of   all 


6*lU>nr         No. 


kinds  of  Machinery, 

28  Fremont  street,  San  Francisco. 


STOCK  CERTIFICATES, 

STOCK  TRANSFER  JOURNALS, 
STOCK  LEDGERS, 

ASSESSMENT   RECEIPTS, 

And  all  other  Blanks,  Blank  Books,  etc. ,  required  by  Mln 
lug  and  other  Corporations,  kept  on  hand  or  printed  to 
order  on  short  notice,  at  moderate  prices,  at  the  office  of 
the  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Resources  and  Developments. 

GKOWING   NCT   TBEES. 

It  is  somewhat  surprising, — says  the 
American  Agriculturist, — that  with  all  our 
cation's  love  of  gain,  and  the  general  ap- 
preciative admiration  of  beautiful  trees  for 
shade  and  ornament,  we  have  so  few  in- 
stances where  nut-bearing  trees  have  been 
adopted  for  plauting  in  the  place  of  maple, 
elm,  or  linden.  The  chestnut,  butternut, 
black  walnut,  and  Madeira  nut,  where  the 
climate  will  admit,  are  all  beautiful  as 
shade  or  ornamental  trees;  they  grow  very 
rapidly,  and  come  into  bearing  usually 
from  the  seventh  to  the  tenth  year  from 
seed.  The  hickory  is  more  difficult  of 
transplanting;  but  even  that  may  be  moved 
with  success  by  digging  deep  and  obtain- 
ing entire,  the  tap-root.  This  tap-root  is  a 
feature  of  importance  with  all  the  nut- 
bearing  trees,  its  loss  often  resulting  in  the 
death  of  the  tree,  while,  if  fully  retained, 
a  tree  rarely  dies.  It  is  however,  more 
certain,  and  probably  most  economical,  to 
plant  the  nuts  where  trees  are  designed  to 
stand.  This  may  be  done  and  the  ground 
yearly  cropped  to  corn,  potatoes,  or  small 
fruits,  and  at  the  end  of  five  years  or  so 
it  may  be  left  in  grass  if  desired. 

As  a  paying  productive  crop,  as  a  perma- 
nent investment,  attended  with  little  or  no 
labor  in  the  cultivation  or  pruning,  etc., 
we  know  of  nothing  more  reliable  than  that 
of  an  orchard  of  nut-bearing  trees.  The 
chestnut  commands  a  ready  sale  at  from 
eight  to  twelve  dollars  a  bushel  in  the 
Eastern  States,  while  the  hickory  nut  sells 
freely  at  from  two  to  three  dollars;  and 
these  prices  are  being  enhanced  rather  than 
reduced. 

The  Agriculturist  speaks  of  an  orchard  of 
nut-bearing  trees  of  sixty  acres,  twenty-five 
years  old,  from  which  the  owner,  last  year, 
gathered  fruit  which  netted  him  over  $600. 
These  trees  stand  in  an  open  pasture,  the 
cropping  from  which  is  scarcely  diminished 
a  dollar  in  consequence  of  its  partial  appro- 
priation as  above. 

If  such  results  can  be  obtained  in  the 
Atlantic  States,  where  the  fruit  sells  for  a 
Bmall  price,  what  might  not  such  culture 
do  here,  where  extraordinarily  high  prices 
prevail,  where  the  timber  would  be  worth 
twice  what  it  is  at  the  East,  and  where  the 
trees  come  into  bearing  condition  in  one- 
half  the  time  required  there  ?  Twenty  acres 
of  ground  planted  to-day  with  nut-bearing 
trees,  in  this  State,  will  be  worth  a  small 
fortune  in  fifteen  or  twenty  years  hence. 
What  better  legacy  could  be  left  to  a  child, 
or  what  more  profitable  enterprise  could  be 
undertaken  by  a  young  farmer  just  setting 
out  in  life  ?  The  cost  would  be  mere  noth- 
ing— as  the  labor  could  all  be  done  in  the 
leisure  time  of  two  or  three  years.  Per- 
haps no  better  soil  in  the  world  could  be 
found  for  such  culture  than  that  of  the 
foot-hills  of  this  State,  and  on  land  which 
is  lying  in  waste,  in  tracts  of  hundreds  of 
acres  in  extent. 

The  Coke  Oak. — The  Cork  Oak  appears 
to  have  been  successfully  introduced  into 
Florida.  A  gentlemen  in  that  State  planted 
a  number  of  the  cork  oak  acorns,  in  1860. 
Some  of  the  trees  from  these  acorns  are 
now  eighteen  inches  in  circumference  and 
from  sixteen  to  eighteen  feet  high.  They 
are  said  to  stand  the  climate  well.  Quite  a 
number  of  these  trees  were  planted  a  short 
time  since  in  Los  Angeles  County,  and  the 
fact  of  their  successful  growth  in  Florida 
may  be  taken  as  a  full  assurance  that  even 
better  results  may  be  anticipated  on  this 
coast,  where  the  extremes  of  heat  and  cold 
are  less  than  on  even  the  most  southern 
portion  of  the  Atlantic  border. 

Chicoey. — Although  large  amounts  of 
chicory  are  raised  in  California,  it  would 
seem  that  there  is  yet  an  abundance  of 
room  for  an  increase  of  the  home  product, 
as  there  are  at  least  250  tons  of  the  root 
imported  annually.  So  long  as  our  people 
are  determined  to  be  humbugged,  it  is  bet- 
ter perhaps,  that  the  profits  of  such  traffic 
should  accrue  to  ourselves,  rather  than 
that  they  should  be  transferred  to  strang- 
ers. In  this  connection  it  may  be  interest- 
ing to  coffee  drinkers  to  learn  the  fact  that 


Trie  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


251 


chicory  can  be  purchased  in  thi»  market  for 
oi^'lit  cents  per  ponnd,  while,  after  it  is 
mixed  with  coffee,  consumers  have  to  pay 
for  it  at  the  rate  of  from  twenty-five  to 
thirty  cents. 

Woolen  Mantjpaotubks.— There  aro  in 
Illinois  some  12.'}  woolen  manufactories, 
eighty-seven  wool  carding  ma- 
chines, which  consume  annually  about 
DO  pounds  of  wool,  clipped  from  not 
loss  than  2,500,000  sheep.  There  is  no 
reason  why  California  may  not  oven  ex- 
ceed Illinois  in  this  branch  of  industry, 
and  it  is  one  of  the  most  promising  si^'us 
of  the  times  to  notice  that  investments  of 
capital  in  this  direction  aro  both  increasing 
and  prosperous.  California  is  destined  to 
becomo  one  of  tlio  greatest  wool-producing 
ami  wool-mauufacturing  States  in  the 
Union. 

Tin-.  Lime  Business. — The  manufacture 
of  lime  forms  quite  an  important  feature 
in  the  industrial  resources  of  many  por- 
tions of  the  State,  particularly  in  the 
Bounty  of  Santa  Cruz,  where,  from  the 
proximity  to  this  city,  it  must  eventually 
grow  to  mammoth  proportions,  if  the  sup- 
ply  is  sufficient.  With  regard  to  this  the 
Sentinel  says:  "  The  supply  of  lime  rock  is 
inexhaustible,  of  the  blue,  grey,  and  crys- 
tallized varieties;  in  most  localities  where 
the  rock  is  found,  the  laud  is  covered  with 
timber,  to  be  used  in  burning.  The  ship- 
ping point  is  from  one  and  a  half  to  three 
miles  distant,  with  a  gradual  descent  nearly 
the  whole  way,  an  ordinary  team  hauling 
five  tons  at  a  load,  on  wagons  built  for  that 
purpose.  These  natural  advantages  bid  de- 
fiance to  competition  from  any  other  por- 
tion of  the  State.  The  business  was  first 
started  on  a  small  scale  by  parties  without 
means  except  their  own  labor,  but  their 
success  soon  attracted  the  attention  of  men 
of  capital."  The  shipments  made  by  one 
firm  in  this  county,  reaches  sixteen  hund- 
red barrels  per  month,  which  amount  can 
be  readily  increased  four  or  five  fold  when- 
ever the  demand  will  warrant  the  same. 


Business  Cards. 


The  Seal  Fishery,  on  our  northern 
coast,  promises  to  be  very  lively  the  com- 
ing season.  Quite  a  number  of  vessels  are 
already  at  the  Seal  Islands,  or  on  their  way 
thither.  Special  agent,  Charles  Bryant,  is 
on  the  ground,  by  this  time,  with  full 
powers  and  means  to  enforce  the  law  rela- 
tive to  these  fisheries. 

G-EO.  E.  ROGERS, 

(Successor  to  G.  W.  Bell.) 

A.      S      S      A.      Y      E      R,  „ 

-",  yz  California  »t.,Sun  Francisco. 

J.  A.  MARS,    Assaycr. 

Ores  carefully  Assayed.    Gold  and  silver  Ores  worked. 

23vlii-(irlO|iiir 


PACIFIC 

INSURANCE    C0x>IPANY 

OP  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CAL„ 

Office,  No.  422  California  street. 

Cnoh  Aiaets  Jan.  1,  1309,    -     -     $1,539,740  19 
FUSE, 


INSURANCE. 


DIRECTORS: 

Sin  Pra*0wco:  Oliver  Eld  ridge, 

W.  C.  KaNton,  J.  It.  Roberts, 

A   L  TlililH.  J.  C.  Wilin/rding, 

Win.  AlTiird,  1'.  L.  Weaver, 

Jonathan  Hunt,  W'm.  II  nper, 

a.  u.  Forbes,  J.  \V.  Ulark, 

A.G.  Stiles,  A.  H li v ward, 

A.  seilgman,  T.  L  Barker, 

L.  K.  rtenchloy,  Alexander  Weill, 

U'm,  S'leriuau,  Ghas.  Meyer, 

L,  Sachs,  Cliaa  E.  McLane, 

Janes  Dc  Frcmery,  M.  Rnsenbauin, 

J.  G.  Hrav,  a.  J.  Ralston. 

David  S  ern,  T.  Lemmen  Meyer, 

D.  0.  Mills,  J.  T.  Dean. 
I    Frlcillaiuler,  Nrw  York: 
Mo<es  Heller.  Louis  McL-aoe, 

11.  M  *ewhall,  Frederick  Billings, 

G.T.  Lawio'i,  Jiines  Lees, 

Miles  D.  Sweeny,  J   "f.   Kellogg, 

Chas.  Mnync.  Wm.  T.  Coleman, 

E.  L.  Goldstein,  Muses  Ellis.  ( 
J.  O,  Burl,  Sack.vmkntii: 
Lloyd  I'evis,  Edg>r  Mills, 
Thus.  H.  Sclby,  J.  II.  Carroll, 

|i,  Adam  Grant.  G.  T.  Wheeler. 

Alplieus  Bull,  Marysvili.i-.: 

S.M.Wilson,  J.  tl.Jewctt. 

■  D.J.  Oliver,  Portland,  Oregon: 

\V.  Scholle,  W    S   Ladd, 

Tiros.  Brown,  Jacob  Kamm. 

Chas.  Main,  Virginia,  Nevada: 

rciias.  R.  l'uters,  Win.  Sharon. 
omosBs: 
JONA.  HUNT,  President. 

W.  ALVuRD,  Vice  President. 
A.  .T.  RALSTON,  Sccrotary. 
ANDRK\V  BAlHD,  Marine  .Secretary. 

4V18U*  H.  11   BIGELOW,  Gen'l  Agent 


RODGERS,  MEYER  &  CO., 

COMMISSION    MERCHANTS 

ADV.lJdS   MAUE 

On  till  kind,  of  Ore.,  unit  particular  ..Mention 

PAID  TO 

COXMIONM  EN  T»  OF  GOODS. 

iTlMm 


C  A.  It  O      I*  I  e  T  TJ  Tt  E  fej. 

ONE  DOLLAR  PEU   DOZBM, 

And    PholoKrnliln.    AmbrOtypQI  Mid  Sun    Priirls,   liy   ftrM 

clii"  nrtlsts.  hi  111,  Inwcsl  rnli'.\ 

At    NII.VA'N,    04   Third    Street. 

Northwest  corner  of  Mission. S.ul  Krnnelsco. 

UvIMm 


MTIM.MKL  GI1AY. 


U.  *.  GKAY. 


N.    GRAY  &  CO., 

UlVOETtTA.lC33K.r5l, 

641  S:\crnmento  St.,  cor.  Webb.  San  Francisco. 

OS-Sole  Agents  for  BarstoiV.  Metallic  Burial  Cases  and 
Sovlitf  I'mketa, 


Farmers  and  Mechanics 
BANK    OF    SAYINGS, 

No,    'J'J'i   Siiiinimi'   Slri'i'l. 

Interest  paid  on  Deposits.     Money  Loaned  on  Real  Estate, 
Iff.  nCTTW,  President, 
GEO.  M    cnNT.EE    Cashier.  ISvlG-ani 


J.  J.  JONES, 

CA.KPENTER  and  BUTT^OETt, 


Xo.  :t- 1  Jackm 


t  street,  between  Sunsomc  and 
Buttery, 


W.   T.   ATWOOD, 

rUBCHA-ER   OF 

COPPEB,  OEES,  BAR3,  MATT,  Etc.,  Etc,, 

ROS  Montgomery  street,  San   Francisco. 

The  highest  market  price  paid  for  ores  assaying  1U  per  cent, 
and  upwards.  23vl7qr 


S.  rOLlt.  C  TUCQOLSKV. 

S.  FOLK   &  CO., 

MANUFACTDRKHS  OP 

W'ADnixn,  BATTING,  nnd  COMFOKTEKS 

ill  and  413  Brannan  St.,  Between  Third  and  Fourth, 

san  francisco.  4vl8qr 


W.  C.  CAMPBELL. 

PATTERN    AXV    MODEL    MAKER, 

No.  SO  Fremont  street,  over   Plioeulx  Iron  Works,  San 

Francisco. 
Particular  attention  Riven  to  MODELS  for  the  Patent  Office 
Brands  ami  Pattern  Loiters  Cut.  4vl8nitf 

Farms  and  City  Property. 

C.  M.  TVAKEL.EE   «fe  CO., 

601  California  street,  S.  W.  Corner  Kearny  street,  buy  and 
sell  Farms  nnd  City  Real  Estale.  Panics  wishing  to  invest 
will  dud  it  to  their  Interest  to  call  on  them.  18vl8-3m 


CALIFOKNIA 

Marine   Metallic   Paint. 


ThlsOnmposiflnn,  the  result  of  scientific  and  chemical 
research  after  having  heen  thoroughly  tested  for  the  past 
twelve  months,  Is now  offered  for  "ule  by  the  "California 
Marine  Faint  Co"  incorporated  March  2f>,  ISG9.  The  ex- 
periments to  which  it  has  been  submitted,  have  proved 
ihut  It  is  one  of  the  most  v 'luable  discoveries  ni  this  won- 
derful age  of  invention  It  bus  heen  extensively  used  in 
na'ntintt  the  bottoms  of  all  kinds  of  sailing  vessels,  wood. 
Iron  and  copper,  Hn  I  with  invariable  success.  Wooden 
bottoms,  pile",  etc  .  are  ihnroughly  protected  from  the  de- 
struction of  tin-  inmln  neeatif,  or  sea  worm;  and  iron  ves-elB 
cU'cclua'lv  unserved  from  ihc  adhesion  of  barnacles, 
grass  nnd  all  descriptions  of  zoophytes,  no  injury  what- 
ever resulting  to  the  plates,  as  frequently  occurs  from  the 
nso  of  copper,  and  other  pernicious  pa  tins:  hut,  on  the  con- 
trary. Its  known  properties  will  preserve  them. 

By  tin;  use  nf  this  Paint,  coppering  vessels  is  rendered  un- 
necPSSurv  but  where  a  vesseljlfls  been  coppered  it  will  n-  t 
onlv'keep  it  from  fouling,  but  preserve  the  copper  from  the 
ordmarv  wear  aim  tear,  amounting  to  HI  per  cent,  per  an- 
num, and  re  ruler  it  almost  indestructible. 

Ii  is  .ilso  invaluable  for  the  preservation  of  nil  wooden 
slrnclures,  especially  railroad  timbers,  bridges,  floor  beams 
in  houses,  telegraph  posts,  and  is  a  certain  preventive 
against  the  aciion  of  the  white  ant  and  comugen  ol  Mexi- 
co, <.hinti,  and  India 

The  company  arc  now  prepared  to  supply  all  orders,  and 
enter  into  emit  rants  for  the  application  ot  tins  Paint. 

Orders  and  communications  In  reuard  to  terms  ad.lresserl 
to  Cant  R.  H.  Waterman,  President.  James  Pollock,  Su- 
perintendent Drv  Dock;  or  L  L.  Bullock,  Tide  Laud  Com- 
missioner, wil.  receive  prompt  attention. 

R.  H.  WATERMAN, 

President  of  Company. 
LLOYD  TtVIS.  I 

JAMES  POLLOCK, 
*  Jj   L.  BULLOCK,        ^Trustees. 

SCOTT  TID BALL,        1 
TUOW.  A.  TALBKRT,  J 
JOHN  S.  ROLLS,  Secretary. 
San  Francisco,  March  29,  18(59.  16vl8-lm 


California  Steam  Navigation 

KI&J    COMPANY.    x|iflS 

Steamer  CAPITAL CAPT.  E.  A.  POOLE 

CHRYSOPOLIS CAPT.  A.  FOSTER. 

"         YOSEMITE 

CORNELIA CAPT.  W.  BROMLEY 

JULIA CAPT.  E.  CONCKLIN. 

Two  of  the  above  steamers  leave  BROADWAY  WHARF 
at  4  o'clock  P.  M.  EVERY  DAY  (Sundays  excepted),  one 
for  Sacramento  and  one  lor  Stockton,  those  for  Sacra- 
mento connecting  with  light-draft  steamers  tor  IMarysville 
Colusa,  Cbico.and  Red  Bluff. 

Olllcc  of  the  Company,  northeast  corner  of  Front  and 
Jackson  streets. 

B.  M.  nAKTSHOUXE, 
13vl2  President. 


ILLINOIS 
SILYEIt  MIMXG  COMPANY 

AVHite   Pine  Oistirict. 


Ti-ii«tee»i 

JAS.  11.  CUTTER,  It.    II.  FREEW  W, 

E.   11.  BBAW,  JAS.  It.   GARMS-S 

DAVID  UL.su. 


The  Company's  Mlno  adjom«  tho  celebrated  "Silver 
Glance."  and  l.i  in  close  pr.iximily  to  th«  "Argyle."  and 
other  proinliieiil  iiiim-n  ol  the  District 

From  development!  already  made,  the  Trustees  feel  Jus- 
tltlod  In  Baying  lo  tin  ir  mends  that  this  is  one  of  the  be»t 
opportunities  ever  altered  for  Investment  in  this  State. 

For  ihe  purpose  Of  further  developing  ihc  mine,  the 
Company  has  set  ns  de  a  limited  amount  of  stock,  to  tie 
sold  as  a  working  capital,  of  which  they  now  offer  1001) 
shares,  nt  the  nominal  price  of  Si  M  per  share,  unassessa- 
ble—the  entire  proceeds  of  which  will  be  devoted  to  devel- 
oping the  mine. 

The  books  of  the  Company  are  now  open  for  subscription 
at  the  ottiee  of  the  Cumpany,  No.  43J  Montgomery  street, 
Room  No  I,  first  floor.    By  order. 

JAS.  U.  CUTTER,  President. 

G.  W.  Stkwart,  Secretary. 

lSvU-lm 


ONE    THOUSAND   SHARES 


UNASSESSABLE   STOCK 


Nantucket  Mining  Company 

Are  offered  tor  sale  at  ONE  DOLLAR  PER  SflARE.for 
the  purpose  or  raising  a  fund  lo  aid  in  the  development  of 
the  mine.  Tho  mine  Is  located  onTREASURE  HILL.about 
half  a  mile  west  of  Troasuro  City,  adjoining  the  "  Salt 
Point  on  the  east.  No  other  issue  of  this  stock  will  be 
offered  at  less  than  $2.50  per  share,  the  object  beln?  to  raise 
a  e-mail  fund  for  the  Immediate  prosecution  of  the  work. 
The  Trustees,  in  offering  this  stock,  confidently  believe  it 
to  be  ONE  GP  THE  BEST  INVESTMENTS  in  the  market. 
Subscription  Books  now  open  at  the  office  of  the  Company, 
No.  OlO  Montgomery  street.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

W.  H.  BROWN,  President. 

15vl8-Im  II.  B.  CONGDON,  Secretary, 


Bromide  Tunnel  Company, 

White   J?iiie,  Nevada. 


NOTICE. 

The  above  Company  having  been  Incorporated  under  Ihe 
laws  of  the  State  of  California,  has  opened  a  Subscription 
Book  for  subscribers  to  its  Capital  Stock,  at 

No,  lO  Stcvenuon  Bnlldln?,  San  Francisco, 

Whcro  full  particulars  relative  to  the  working  of  tho  Com- 
pany's property  can  be  ascertained.  13vl8-lm 


Pump  Leather. 

^The  attention  of  MINING  COMPANIES,  and  others  re- 
quiring a  superior  article  for  Hydraulic  purposes,  is  Invited 
to  the  heavy  Oaked  Tanned  Pump  Leal  her.  manufactured 
and  prepared  expressly  by  the  undersiened, 


M 
rl 


Constantly  on  hnnd  and  for  sale  by 

&TIASY,    JONES    <fc    CO., 

Depot  of  the  Santa  Cruz  Tannery,  • 
41 9  Buttery  St.,    Sun  Francisco. 

25vlT-ly 


The   Perfection  of  Preonred  Cocoa.. 

MABAVILLA  COCOA. 

Sole  Proprietors— TAYLOR  BROTHERS,  London. 

The  Cocoa  (or  Cacao)  of  Maravilla  is  the  true  Theobroma 
of  Linnaius.  Cocoa  is  Indigenous  to  South  America,  of 
which  Maravilla  is  a  favored  portion.  TAYLOR  BROTH- 
ERS having  secured  the  exclusive  supply  of  this  unri- 
valled Cocoa,  h  lvo,  by  Hie  skillful  application  of  their  sol- 
uble principle  and  elaborate  machinery,  produced  what  is 
so  undeniably  the  perfection  ot  Prepared  Cocoa,  that  it  has 
not  only  secured  the  prefcence  of  uoinoo  'paths  and  cocoa- 
d Tinkers  generally,  but  many  who  had  hitherto  not.  found 
any  preparation  to  suit  them,  have,  aficr  one  trial,  adopicd 
the  Maravilla  Cocoa  as  their  constant  beverage  for  break- 
last,  luncheon,  etc. 

"A8XJCCESS  ^TflPKECEDENTED." 

[See  following  extract  Trom  the  Globe  of  Mny  U,  IK6S-] 
"Various  Importers  and  manufacturers  have  attempted 
to  attain  a  reputation  for  their  prepared  Cocoas,  but  we 
doubt  whether  any  thorough  success  had  been  achieved 
until  Messrs.  T.i y lor  Brothers  discovered  the  extraordinary 
qualities  of  "Maravilla"  Cocoa.  Adapting  thair  perlect 
syttem  of  preparation  to  this  finest  of  all  species  of  the 
Theobroma,  they  have  produced  an  article  which  super- 
sedes every  other  Cocoa  in  the  market.  Entire  solubility, 
a  delicate  aroma,  and  a  rare  concentration  of  the  purest 
elements  of  nutrition,  distinguish  the  Miravilla  Cocoa 
above  all  others.  For  honueopaths  and  invalids  we  could 
not  recommend  a  more  agreeable,  or  valuable  beverage. 

Sold  in  packets  onlv  by  all   Grcccrs,   of  whom  aUo  may 
be  hadTavlor  Brothers'  Oriclnal  Honueopathic  Cocoa  and 
.Soluble  Chocolate,  Steam  Mills.  Brick  Lane.  London. 
6vl8-ly 


Professional  Cards. 

J.  S.  PHILLIPS,  M.  E., 

CONSULTIIVG      ENGINEER, 
Examiner  of  Mine*,  etc., 

42«  WtfbJngton  street San  Francisco. 

[Having  had  SS^eaiS'  experience  In  Europe  and  America.) 
Supplies    drawings    and    designs    for     I'liinping.    Hoisting, 

(.rushing  Separating,  Roasting.  Chit.riovi  ig,  Milling.  Lix- 
[viating,  Proeinliatlxur,  and  Bmolilng  Works  Mint  ralaan, 
aiyzed.and  advice  given  i<>r  benenela)  irvaun.'ni.    Lea< 

S-...-..I1  Hie  Di^-ri oi !nil ion  .oil  A-...V  ,,1  Minerals  bv  Blow- 
pipe, unemlcaU, Scorlfler  and  crucible.  *i  i;u 

JOHN   ROAOH,  Optician, 

Has  removed  from   622  Monigomcry  street  to 
ul»  W:nhlns(o»   *treet. 

En st  of  Montgomery. 

Surveying  Instruments  mate,  repaired  and  adjusted 

22vl7-Sm 

DAVID  R.  SMITH, 

Civil  and  Mechanical  Engineer, 

Is  prepared  to  furnish  Plans,  Models,  Specifications  and 
full  detail  Drawing*  for  Steamers  and  Sailing  Vessels  and 
Machinery  In  general. 

Montgomery  Block.  I3vl7-3m 

JAMES   3£.    TAYLOR, 

Attorney  and  Counsellor  at  Law, 

Court  Block,  C3G   Clay  Street 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 

2vl5-loy 

GILES   H.  GB*T.  JtMltS   K.   BATBK. 

GRAY  &  HAVEN, 

ATTORNEY  S  AND  COUNSELORS  AT  LAW, 

In  Building  of  Picific  Insurance  Co,  N.  E.  corner  Cali- 
fornia anP  Leldt.'dorl)  streets, 
*7vI6  SAN  FRANCISCO. 

Q^  MEUSSDORFFER,  j^L 
HAT   MCATVTJJF'ACTXJliEIt 

And  dealer  in 

Hats  and  Caps 

AT    WHOLESALE    AM>    RETAIL. 

635  and  637  Commercial  street San  Francisco. 

125  J  street Sacramento. 

Corner  of  D  and  Second  streets Marvsvllle. 

72  Frontstreet _. Portland,  brcgon. 

Our  wholesale  House,  628  Commercial  street,  extending 
through  to  637  Clay  street,  San  Francisco,  contains  always 
a  most  choice,  and  the  largest,  assortment  in  this  State. 
Every  Steamer  brings  the  latest  Issued  novelties  from  Eu- 
rope and  New  7ork,  which  can  be  found  at  all  tho  above 
stores,  at  moderate  prices.  23vl6-Sm 


THE  GIANT 


POWDER,    COMPANY 

Is  now  prepared  to  fill  all  orders  for 

GIANT     POWDER, 

Put  up  In  Boxes  cither  In  Bulk  or  In  Car 
trldgea* 

General    Agents, 

BANDMANN,  NIELSEN  &  CO., 

25vI6-3m        210  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


OAELOS  O'DOMELL'S 

California  Cordial  Tonic, 

— OR— 

Wild  Olierry  Bitters. 

TRADE  C.    0.   D.  MARK. 


This  elegant  preparation  is  acknowledged  by  all  who  have 
used  it  to  be  the  most  efficient  romedy  for  every  disease  of 
the 

STOMACH  AMI  BOWELS, 

Yet  introduced  to  tho  notice  of  tho  public.  Immediately  on 
taking  a  dose  of  it,  the  patient  will  find  a  genial  glow  per- 
vading his  entire  system,  and  Its  steady  use  for  a  short 
time  will  be  followed  by  a  healthy  appetite  nnd  a  good  di- 
gestion, oven  In  the  case  of  the  most  confirmed  dyspeptic. 
To  all  who  are  suffering  from 

INDIGESTION, 

DYSPEPSIA, 

DYSENTERY, 

DIARRHCEA, 

NERVOUS  AFFECTIONS, 

Or  any  of  the  manifold  troubles  caused  by  a  diseased  action 
of  the  stomach,  this  remedy  Is  confidently  recommended 
as  a  safe  and  certain  cure. 

N,  B.  JACOBS  dfc  CO.,  Sole  Agents, 
15vlS-3in  42»  Front  street,  San  Francisco. 


Mining  Secretary. 

THE  SUBSCRIBER.  HAVING  SERVED  FOR  THE  LAST 
five  years  as  Secretary  of  various  mining  companies, 
feels  fully  competent  to  serve  in  that  capacity.  Any  par- 
ties wishing  to  secure  the  services  of  a  Secretary  can  be 
accommodated  on  reasonable  terms.  Information  given, 
and  all  necessary  papers  correctly  made  out. 

Having  had  a  long  experience  In  the  purchasing  of  goods 
and  machinery  for  miners,  parlies  in  the  mines  will  find  it 
to  their  advantage,  where  purchasing  agents  are  employed, 
to  send  their  orders  to  the  MS«*jKg^0mNUTOFi 

Room  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  .California  etreet 
San  Franclauo  i7rio-ti 


252 


Tr\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


sif/rictilttiral . 


Cultivation  of  Dry  Land. 

The  idea  that  the  dry  plains  of  California 
are  utterly  useless  for  cultivation,  without 
irrigation,  isfast  beeomingexploded.  True, 
irrigation  of  such  land  to  a  certain  extent, 
if  it  can  be  obtained,  cheaply,  is  advanta- 
geous; but  farmers  who  till  only  small  por- 
tions of  moist  lands,  or  such  as  they  can 
readily  irrigate,  and  suffer  large  tracts  of 
adjoining  dry  land*o  lie  idle,  are  making  a 
great  mistake.  Experience  has  proven  that 
much  of  this  dry  land  will  produce  good 
crops  of  grain,  clover,  the  mulberry, 
grapes  and  other  products,  without  irriga- 
tion. The  secret  of  the  successful  cultiva- 
tion of  dry  land  lies  in  deep  plowing  and 
fallowing.  Plow  deep  and  fallow  when  nec- 
essary— fallowing  is  always  advantageous. 
Plow  in  early  spring,  and  do  not  put  it  off 
till  summer,  especially  on  clayey  soils. 
Subsoiling  will  generally,  nay  always  pay. 

It  is  useless  to  argue  that  dry  land  cau  be 
put  in  order  for  crops  by  shallow  plowing. 
The  Belgians,  who  are  the  best  farmers  in 
the  world,  assert  that  it  is  advantageous  to 
stir  the  ground,  if  possible,  three  feet  deep. 
The  roots  of  all  plants  will  go  down  for 
moisture,  till  they  find  it,  if  the  ground  is 
in  proper  condition.  That  is  the  reason 
why  the  vine,  in  this  State,  stands  the 
drouth  better  after  the  second  year, — the 
roots  have  got  down  where  they  can  find 
moisture.  It  is  much  better  to  cultivate  a 
little  land  well,  than  to  merely  run  over  a 
large  surface  superficially.  It  is  too  apt 
to  be  the  case  that  less  attention  is  paid 
to  the  cultivation  of  poor  soil,  than  rich  ; 
the  reverse  should  be  the  rule — if  either  is 
to  be  slighted.  If  land  is  worth  plowing 
at  all,  it  is  worth  plowing  well. 

Experiments  on  dry  lands  have  been 
made  in  various  parts  of  this  State,  which 
have  surprised  all  who  have  become  ac- 
quainted with  them.  Mr.  G.  N.  Sweezy, 
Esq.,  late,  if  not  now,  President  of  the 
Northern  District  Agricultural  Society, 
among  others,  has  made  important  and  suc- 
cessful experiments  in  this  direction,  on 
the  dry  plains  near  Marysville.  Those 
lands,  he  says,  yield  well  in  grain  and  are 
good  orchard  lands;  the  grape  and  mul- 
berry also  do  well  upon  them. 

Deep  plowing  and  thorough  cultivation 
retains  the  rains  of  winter,  and  retards  the 
rapid  evaporation  of  summer.  The  red 
hills  of  the  mountains,  that  were  considered 
worthless  a  few  years  since,  it  is  now 
known  will  produce  good  crops,  if  prop- 
erly cultivated.  Scratching  land,  how- 
ever, it  should  be  borne  in  mind,  is  not 
proper  cultivation.  These  facts,  if  onr 
farmers  will  only  consider  and  act  upon 
them,  will  be  worth,  in  a  few  years,  mill- 
ions of  dollars  to  the  State.  Small  experi- 
ments cost  but  little;  if  those  interested, 
who  are  doubtful  of  these  sayings,  will 
only  begin  slow,  select  a  small  tract,  work 
it  thoroughly  and  note  the  result, — our 
word  for  it,  they  will  not  fail  to  put  money 
in  their  pockets  at  the  end  of  two  years. 

Bleeding  of  Gb  ape  Vines — How  to  Stop 
It. — The  excessive  bleeding  of  grape  vines 
over  that  of  other  plants,  when  pruned  late, 
is  due  to  the  larger  size  of  the  vessels 
through  which  the  sap  is  propelled,  at  the 
periods  of  early  growth.  The  vessels  of  the 
vine  lack  the  power  possessed  by  those  of 
most  other  plants  to  collapse  sufficiently  to 
prevent  any  excessive  flow  of  the  sap,  as  it 
is  received  from  the  roots.  The  conse- 
quence is  the  plant  becomes  unhealthy  and 
unproductive  for  the  season,  and  sometimes 
flows  itself  to  death.  The  reason  why 
there  is  less  flow  when  the  vine  is  wounded 
in  the  full  of  the  leaf,  is  because  at  that  time 
the  demand  upon  the  system  by  the  leaves 
is  so  great  that  there  is  no  surplus  sap  in 
the  vine  to  find  its  way  out  through  the 
wound. 

It  often  becomes  necessary,  however,  to 
remove  a  portion  of  a  vine  when  the  sap  is 


in  full  flow;  or  it  may  be  accidentally 
wounded  at  such  a  time,  and  various  expe- 
dients are  adopted  to  prevent  the  conse- 
quent flow.  Gum  shellac  paste  is  often 
used,  but  generally  with  very  little  effect; 
raw  potatoes  are  also  used  with  less  effect. 
Shoemaker's  wax  is  sometimes  used.  Prob- 
ably the  most  perfect  remedy,  which  is  given 
by  a  correspondent  of  the  American  Agri- 
culturist, is  the  following:  Take  four  parts 
of  scraped  cheese  to  one  part  of  calcined 
oyster  shells  or  other  pure  calcareous  earth . 
If  this  preparation,  without  any  admixture 
with  water,  bepressed  strongly  into  the  pores 
of  the  wood,  and  the  wound  be  closely  cov- 
ered with  it,  and  bound  in  place,  if  neces- 
sary, the  sap  will  cease  to  flow,  so  that  the 
largest  grape  vine  branch  may  be  safely 
taken  off  at  any  season  of  the  year. 

To  Obtain  Ekuit  fkom  Barken  Teees. 
This  may  almost  always  be  done,  especially 
when  the  growth  of  the  tree  is  vigorous, 
by  winding  and  tying  a  small  cord  or  stout 
string  two  or  three  times  tightly  around 
some  of  the  principal  limbs,  or  if  a  young 
tree  is  to  be  operated  upon,  around  the 
body  of  the  same.  This  should  be  done 
in  early  or  middle  summer,  and  the  effect 
will  be  seen  in  the  abundant  blossoms  of 
the  next  spring.  The  cord  prevents  the 
sap  from  returning  so  freely  as  it  otherwise 
would  to  the  roots;  consequently  it  per- 
forms its  legitimate  office  of  forming  fruit 
buds.  This  plan  is  similar  in  effect  to 
"ringing  the  grapevine,"  and  is  frequently 
made  use  of  by  fruitgrowers  in  the  East- 
ern States,  to  hasten  the  bearing  of  young 
trees.  That,  however,  is  a  matter  seldom 
required  in  this  State.  Our  trees  are  nat- 
urally inclined  to  bear  quite  too  young, 
for  their  after  usefulness.  Yet  it  not  un- 
frequently  happens  in  our  older  trees,  that, 
from  some  cause  or  other,  the  sap  descends 
too  freely  or  too  early  in  the  season  for  the 
proper  formation  of  fruit  buds,  and  the 
consequence  is,  a  lack  of  fruit  the  next 
year.  Wire  is  sometimes  used  for  this  pur- 
pose; but  if  either  wire  or  cord  is  used, 
they  must  be  carefully  removed  before  the 
next  year's  growth,  or  they  will  rat  into 
and  deform  the  tree  or  limb.  Lead  wire 
has  been  used  to  some  extent;  and  it  is  de- 
cidedly preferable  for  the  reason  that  it 
compresses  the  bark  sufficiently  to  accom- 
plish the  result,  while  it  gradually  yields 
in  length  with  the  growth  of  the  branch, 
until  it  finally  breaks  and  drops  off. 


California  Seeds  at  the  East. — Nursery 
men  at  the  East  are  giving  earnest  heed  to 
the  wonderfully  productive  growth  of  Cali- 
fornia, and  are  taking  active  measures  to 
secure  seeds,  trees,  shrubs,  and  plants  from 
this  State.  Large  amounts  of  garden  and 
other  seeds  have  already  found  their  way  to 
Eastern  farms  and  gardens,  where  they 
have  fully  established  their  superiority  over 
those  grown  upon  the  worn  out  soils  of 
older  lands.  An  interchange  of  seeds  is  al- 
ways advantageous;  and  especially  so  when 
they  are  transferred  from  new  to  old  soils. 
There  seems  to  be  an  invigorating  influence 
infused  into  almost  everything  of  California 
growth  which  tells  most  unmistakably  when 
transferred  to  other  soils.  European  nur- 
serymen have  not  been  unmindful  of  these 
facts,  and  are  seeking  to  improve  the  prod- 
ucts of  their  farms  and  gardens,  also,  by 
the  same  means.  If  nurserymen,  seedmen, 
florists  and  others,  in  the  Eastern  States 
and  Europe,  would  pay  still  more  attention 
to  the  agricultural  and  horticultural  pro- 
ductions of  our  State,  they  and  the  world 
at  large  would  be  decided  gainers. 

Good  Crops  at  the  East. — Intelligence 
from  the  great  wheat-fields  of  Ohio,  Indi- 
ana and  Illinois,  are  to  the  effect  that  the 
appearance  of  the  fields  promises  an  un- 
usual large  crop  for  the  present  season. 
Good  crops  and  general  prosperity  are  so 
clearly  allied  that  the  latter  is  quite  cer- 
taiu  to  follow  the  former,  and  become  gen- 
eral throughout  the  country  at  large. 


A  Beecheeism. — Some  one  recently  sug- 
gested to  Beecher  that  he  might  accomplish 
much  good  by  traveling  about  the  country 
and  preaching  to  the  people  of  various  sec- 
tions. His  reply  was,  "  It  is  better  for  the 
United  States  to  go  through  my  church 
than  for  me  to  go  through  the  United 
States." 


New  Mining  Advertisements. 


Xorth  .American  Wood  Preserving    Company. 

Location  of  Works:  Sun  Francisco,  California. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
twelith  day  of  March,  1369.  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as 
follows: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.     No.  snares     Amount. 

Geo  W  Dcnr 1  4W  $4110  00 

Beni  R  Nickcrson 29  20  Sj  00 

B>  ni  R  Nickcrsr.n »i  20  20  00 

Bcnl  K  Nickerson  31  5  5  00 

Belli  R  *ickcrsoii 32  5  6  00 

lohn  L  Simuels 3S  100  10;)  i!0 

J«  hi  L  Samuels 36  5H  SO  (i0 

John  L  Samuels unissued  l.M)  '  15")  00  I 

Henry  S  bent unissued  20<i  20J  00 

And  in  accordance  with  law.  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  twelith  d,ay  of  March,  1SG9,  so 
many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  net'. 
e^ary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  office  of  the 
Company,  on  the  first  day  of  May,  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12 
o'clock  M.  of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment 
thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of 
sate. 

WM.  B.LAKE,  Secretary. 

Office,  4^0  Montgomery  street.  San  Francisco  np!7 


Slempre  Ylva  Silver  Ailniug  Company,  Biati'lct 

of  Zarigossa,  SJnalua,  Mexico. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  fifteenth  day  of 
April,  1869,  an  assessment  of  ore  dollar  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  payable 
immediately,  in  Untied  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to 
the  Secretary,  at  his  office,  No.  318  California  street. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid on  the  twenty-first  day  of  May,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  dulv  advertised  for  sale  at 
public  auction,  and  unless  payment" shall  be  made  before, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  sevcnili  day  of  June,  ISfiS1, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  cubes  of  ad- 
V3rtising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  ot  the  Board  ol 
Trustees. 

JOHN  F.  LOHSE,  Secretary. 

Office,  313  California  street,  San  Francisco.  np!7 


The  Anini.il  Meeting  of  stockholders  of  the 
Daniel  Webster  Silver  Mining  Company,  will  be  held  on 
MONDAY  EVENING,  May  10th,  at  7>£  o'clock,  at  the  office 
of  the  Company,  No.  418  California  street. 

apl7-4w  C.  A.  UHRIG.  Secretary. 


The  Annunl  Meeting  of  Stockholder*  of  the 

William  an  lie  Silver    Mining    Company,  will  be  held  on 
TUESDAY  E.VEN1NG,  May  lSlh,  at  7j£  o'clock,  at  the  office 
of  the  Company,  No.  US  California  street, 
up  17-4  w  C.  A.  UHRIG,  Secretary. 


Mining   Notices—Continued. 


Cordillera.  Gold  anri    Silver  Mining  Company.— 

Morelos  District,  Chihuahua,  .Mexico. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  ut  a  meeting  ol  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  1809,  an  assessment  of  one  dollar  ($1;  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capital  slock  of  said  Company,  paya- 
ble I  til  mediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin, 
to  the  Secretary,  at  the  office  of  the  Company,  321  Washing- 
ton street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un 
paid  on  the  twentieth  (2i)rh)  day  of  April,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  tor  sale  at 
iHildic  miction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  beiore, 
will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  tenth  day  of  Mny,  1869, 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  costs  of 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees. 

henry  R.  REED,  Secretary. 

Office,  321  Washington  street.  San  Francisco.         mar2D 

Daniel  Web  ter    Mining    Company.—  Location 

of  Works:  White  Pine  County,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  Is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  seventh  day  of 
April,  1869,  an  assessment  of  ten  cents  (I0cj  per  share 
was  levied  npon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pnya- 
ablii  immediately  in  United  states  gold  coin,  to  the  Sec- 
retary, at  the  office  of  the  Company. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain 
unpaid  on  the  t  nth  day  ot  May,  13b'9,  shall  be  deemed 
delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  made  before,  will 
be  sold  on  Monday,  the  thirty-first  day  of  May,  1869. 
to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  cost  of 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

C.  A  UHRIG,  Secretary. 

Office,  No  418  California  street,  San  Francisco. 

Golden  Rule  Mining  Company,  Tuolumne  Coun- 
ty, California— Regular  Bi-monthly  dividend  (No.  19.' of 
the  Golden  Rule  Mining  Company,  of  Tuolumne  County, 
Cal.,  of  2Ji  percent  per  month,  or  fifty  cents  per  share, 
is  now  declared,  and  will  be  paid  to  the  Stockholders  on 
and  after  the  26th  lust  Office,  432  Montgomery  street, 
Room  No.  5. 

J.  B.  RUSSELL,  Secretary. 

W.  T.  Bosworth,  President. 

A.  S.  Phifer,  Superintendent  of  Mine.  ■    oplO 

Lyon  Mill    and    Mining;  Company,  K.elsey    Dis- 
trict, El  Dorado  County,  California. 
Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed  stock,   on   account  of  assessment  levied  on   the 
Sixth  (6th)  day   of  March,  I8P9,  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite   the    names    of  the    respective   shareholders  as 
follows: 
Names.  No,  Certificate.    No.  Shares.  Amount. 

John  Amos 58  1  $1  00 

A  Bim-11 17  10  It  too 

AC  Ten  man 1C  82  11-13       82  84 

A  C  Tcitman,  Trustee ol  11    6-13       11  46 

A  C  Tcitman 19  64    H-l.t        61  61 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board 
ot  Trustees,  made  on  ihe  sixth  (6th)  day  of  March,  1869, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be 
necessary,  will  bo  sold  at  public  auction,  by  Messrs. 
Olney  £  Co.,  auctioneers.  No.  426  Montgomeiy  street,  on 
.Monday,  the  twenty  sixth  day  of  April,  1869.  at  the  hour  of 
12  o'clock  II.  of  said  day,  to  paj'  said  delinquent  assess- 
ment thereon,  together  with  costs  of  advertising  and  ex 
penses  of  sale. 

J.  M.  BUFFINGTON.  Secretary. 
Office,  Room  37    New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California 
direct,  San  Francisco.  aplO 


Mount  Temibo  Silver  Mlnlnc  Company.— Lo- 
cation of  Works:  Cortez  District,  Lander  County,  Slate 
of  Nevada. 

Notice.— There  are  delinquent,  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  levied  on  the 
twenty-third  dav  of  January,  1869.  the  several  amounts  set 
opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as  fol- 
lows : 

Names.  No.  Certificate.     No.  Shares.    Amount 

Baum,  Charles 2  20  $15  (0 

Batim,  nhxrles 63  50  37  flu 

Rorel,  FA 79  2110  J  SO  00 

Bore),  FA 81  100  75  an 

Borel.  FA 8i  .'0  37  £0 

Borel,  FA 84  ftp  37  N) 

Bore),  FA .....122  207  J  55  25 

Durning,  Chnries 65  100  750,) 

Gordon,  John 18  75  56  25 

Gallagher,  James 50  HO  "ft  00 

Hardy,  Thomas 21  300  225(H) 

Lehmann,  Chr 24  5  3  75 

Lt'avitt,  John 25  250  187  50 

Mur3ock,  C  A 105  10  75  to 

Murdock,  f!  A 106  150  H2  50 

Murdock.CA 120  39  29  V5 

1* rohst,  K rust 137  3  2  25 

Vandervoort,  J  C 28  50  37  so 

Wentzel',  Justus 'S3  2  I  f-o 

Wilson, E 96  50  37  50 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees,  made  on  the  twenty-third  day  of  January,  18ti9, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  a*  may  bo 
necessary,  will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  at  the  sales- 
room  of  Maurice  Doro  &  Co.,  auctioneers,  No.  327  Mont- 
gomery street,  San  Francisco.  Califo  n>a,  on  the  twenty- 
seventh  day  of  April,  I8G9,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M.  of 
said  day.  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon,  to- 
gether with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 

R,  N    VAN  liRUNT,  Secretary. 
Office  42G  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  p 

Fuel  fie    Coal    Mining   Compuny,    Contra    Co«ta 

County,  California, 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twentieth  day  of 
March,  1869,  an  assessment  of  four  dollars  per  share  wai 
levied  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  parable 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary. 

Anv  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  un- 
paid 011  the  twenty-seventh  day  of  April,  1869,  shall  be 
deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sala 
at  public  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  madebe- 
fo re.  will  heboid  on  Monday,  the  seventeen'!!  dav of  Mar 
1869,  to  pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  co«"rs 
of  advertising  and  expenses  ol  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

S.  LAOTIMAN,  Secretary. 

Office,  southeast  corner  Market  and  First  streets,  van 
Francisco.  inar27 

Star  Creek    IMInlnir    Company.— r.orat  Ion:    Star 

District,  Humboldt  County,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notick. — There  are  delinquent  upon  the  following  de- 
scribed stock,  on  account  of  assessment  (No,  1)  levied  on 
the  twenty-sixth  day  of  February,  1869,  the  several  amounts 
set  opposite  the  names  of  the  respective  shareholders,  as 
fjllnws: 

Names.  No.  Certificate.     No.  Shares.     Amount. 

Babb,  L  H unissued    6  20  $  0  00 

Ba'ts,  A  B,  Att'y unissued  10  143  -j\i  si» 

DavH,  Erwin unissued    2  77C  1164  0ft 

Divisson,  R  S,  Att'y.  unissued    9  51  fl  300  00 

Faulkner,  George — unissued   12  1000  isttn  00 

Leu',  Wm  M unissued     1  530  795  no 

Levingston,  J.sn,-c — unissued    8  108  162  00 

Minium,  Charles...   .unissiud    7  10')  ISO  00 

Morrison,  S  A unissued    5  100  ]5o  to 

Phclan,  James unissued  11  72  108  CO 

And  in  accordance  with  law,  and  an  order  of  ihe  Hoard 
of  Trustees,  made  on  the  twenty-sixth  day  of  Kcbruay,  I819, 
so  many  shares  of  each  parcel  of  said  stock  as  may  be  nec- 
essary, will  be  sold  at  public  auction,  by  J.  Middle  ton  A 
Son,  310  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco,  on  Monday,  the 
nineteenth  day  of  April.  1869,  at  the  hour  of  12  o'clock  M. 
of  said  day,  to  pay  said  delinquent  assessment  thereon, 
together  with  coats  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale. 
HORACE  MORRISON,  Secretary, 

Office,  N.  E.  cor.  Front  and  Jackson  streets.  au3 

Senator  Silver  Mlnlnc  Company.— Location  of 

Mine:  Virginia  City,  Storey  County,  State  of  Nevada. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty-pixth 
day  of  March,  18W),  an  assessment  of  fifty  cents  per  share 
waslcvn-d  upon  the  capital  stock  of  said  Company,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the  Sec- 
retary, at  the  office  of  the  Company,  No.  408  California 
street,  San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shah  remain 
unpaid  on  the  first  (1st)  day  of  May,  18t9.  shall  bo 
deemed  dcliniiucnt,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  lor  sale 
at  nublic  auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  he  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Friday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of 
May,  1869,  lo  pay  the  deliimuent  assessment,  together 
with  costs  of  advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of 
the  Board  of  Trustees. 

T.  B.  W1NGARD,  Secretary. 

Office,  408 California  street.  San  Froncisco  mar'^7 

Sliver  Sprunt    Mining    Company.— Locution    *\t 

Works  and  Minos:  Kcarsarge  District,  Inyo  county,  Cal. 

Notice  is  hereby  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  twenty -fifth 
day  of  March,  1869,  an  assessment. of  fifty  cents  per  share 
was  levied  upon  the  capiial  stock  of  said  I'ompunv,  pay- 
able immediately,  in  United  States  gold  coin,  to  the' Secre- 
tary, at  the  office  of  the  Company,  No.4t>8  California  street, 
San  Francisco. 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  shall  remain  an- 

Said  on  the  first  (1st)  day  of  May,  1869.  shall  be  deemed 
clinqucnt,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for  sale  at  public 
auction,  and  unless  payment  shall  be  madr  before,  will  be 
sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-eighth  day  of  May,  1869,  to 
pay  the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  c«sti  ol  ad- 
vertising and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board  ol 
Trustees. 

T.  B.  WINGARD,  Secretary. 
Office,  408  California  street,  San  Francisco.  mar'27 

Troy    Ledge     Mining    Company,    Wiilte    Fine 

District,  Lander  Count*,  Nevada. 

Notice  is  berehy  given,  that  at  a  meeting  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  said  Company,  held  on  the  sixteenth  day  of 
March,  I860,  an  assessment  of  fifteen  cents  per  share  was 
levied  upon  the  capital  *tock  of  said  Company.  p.iTahle 
immediately,  in  United  States  gold  and  silver  coin,  to  the 
Secretary 

Any  stock  upon  which  said  assessment  ah»  11  remain  unpaid 
on  Friday,  the  twenty-third  dav  of  April,  18C9.  shall 
be  deemed  delinquent,  and  will  be  duly  advertised  for 
sale  at  public  auction,  and  unless  paymeni  shall  hr  made  be- 
fore, will  be  sold  on  Monday,  the  twenty-fourth  day  ol  May, 
18"'9,  to  pay- the  delinquent  assessment,  together  with  cosieof 
advertising  and  expenses  of  sale.  By  order  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees. 

J.  M   BUFFINGTON.  Secretary. 

Office,  37  New  Merchants'  Exchange,  California  street, 
San  Francisco.  mar  21) 

Morning  Nausea, — To  be  sick  at  the  stomnch 
at  the  hour  when  healthy  people  are  hungry  for 
breakfast,  is  a  very  unplcasent  thing.  Tet  there 
are  thousands  of  both  sexes  who  "feel  just  so" 
every  morning  of  their  lives.  Persons  who  Buffer 
from  morning  nnusea — or  from  nausea  at  any  time 
of  the  day — ought  to  know  that  their  organs  of 
digestion  aro  in  a  bad  state,  and  overloaded  with 
crude  bile.  The  remedy — an  absolute  specific  in 
all  such  cases — is  a  course  of  Drake's  Planta- 
tion Bitters.  Their  effect  will  be  to  tone  the 
liver  and  stomach  and  gently  relax  the  bowels, 
and  before  the  invalid  has  taken  this  pleasant  yet 
potent  medicated  stimulant  for  a  week,  he  or  she 
will  have  no  occasion  for  a  physician,  bat  urgent 
need  for  the  services  of  a  cook.  * 


Tlc\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


25, 


Work  at  the  Foundries. 

MIXERS'    FOl'NDRY. 

Three  of  Paul's  dry  amalgamation  bar- 
Mil  have  been  made  in  nil  at  the  Miners' 
Fonndrj — the  first  one  [already  notioed) 
for  Silver  City.  Nevada,  another  for  Ari- 
zona, which  has  been  shipped,  and  one 
jnst  completed  for  Kenrsarge  District,  Inyo 
County;  severally  of  tho  size  to  work  half 
a  ton. 

Tw"  additional  Howland's  Rotary  Stamp 
Mills  have  been  made;  one  for  Georgetown, 
El  Dorado  County,  and  one  for  Silver 
Peak,  Southern  Nevada.  A  fine  wooden 
model  of  this  mill  may  be  seen  at  the  Min- 
ers' Foundry. 

The  newly  invented  rotary  valve  engine 
of  Mr.  Howland,  seems  to  be  well  thought 
of,  a  strong  point  claimed  in  its  favor  be- 
ing its  economy.  A  24-horse-power  en- 
gine costs  $1,600.  One  of  these  has  just 
been  made  for  Georgetown,  and  another  for 
White  Pine. 

The  artesian  well  borers  at  this  establish- 
ment have  struck  bedrock  at  220  feet  depth. 
A  pump  is  put  down  ISO  feet,  and  water 
enongh  is  gradually  drawn  to  the  spot  by 
it,  from  surrounding  moist  earth,  to  answer 
every  purpose. 

A  patent  portable  cupola  smelting  fur- 
nace for  a  Mr.  McCormick,  who  is  xinder- 
stood  to  be  a  practical  smelter,  is  about  to 
be  constructed  here  with  a  view  to  smelting 
rich  base  metal  ores  in  different  localities 
in  Nevada.  Mr.  Stewart,  the  ore  worker 
at  the  Miners'  Foundry,  has  recently  been 
working  thirty-five  pounds  of  "White  Pine 
ore  raw,  with  thirty-two  pounds  of  amal- 
gam as  the  result.  Mr.  Strong,  on  Steven- 
son street,  generally  roasts  his  White  Pine 
test  lots;  a  matter  which  should  depend, 
of  course,  upon  the  mineral  ingredients. 

FDIiTON    FOUNDRY. 

A  rotary  engine  of  the  Eeiehart  patent, 
and  a  Poppet  engine  for  a  steamboat,  are 
being  made  here. 

VULCAN     FOUNDRY. 

The  White  Pine  Water  Company's  ma- 
chinery is  rapidly  progressing,  viz. ,  four 
b  lilers  sixteen  feet  long,  fifty-four  feet  in 
diameter,  and  four  check  valves  for  the  air 
chambers  of  the  pipe  line.  The  engines 
and  pumps  (four)  are  being  made  at  Stod- 
dart's;  and  the  pipe,  9,000  feet  in  length 
and  twelve  inches  in  diameter,  of  1-16,  1-8, 
and  316  inch  thickness,  at  Risdon's. 

Extensive  jobs  have  been  done  for  the 
California  Sugar  Refinery,  on  Erannan 
street,  viz  :  two  '  'blowers  "  have  been  made, 
to  blow  up  impurities,  (somewhat  on  the 
Bessemer  principle),  in  the  refining  proc- 
ess; one  vacuum  pan  ten  feet  in  diameter; 
a  24-inch  engine,  four  foot  stroke;  two 
water  pumps,  12x36;  two  air  pumps,  12x36; 
one  large  hoist;  four  boilers  sixteen  feet  by 
sixty  inches;  and  multitudinous  appurten- 
ances. 

Some  interesting  experiments  have  been 
made  in  this  establishment  in  regard  to  the 
economy  of  grinding  ores  fine,  after  attain- 
ing a  certain  grain,  in  the  Hepburn  pan 
grinder;  showing  unexpectedly  favorable 
results  in  favor  of  that  method,  as  we  are 
informed.  Hepburn  uses  disks  of  iron, 
three  inches  in  diameter  and  an  inch  in 
thickness,  in  his  pan,  which  are  shoved 
around  on  the  bottom  in  such  a  manner  as 
to  grind  against  each  other.  Comparative 
figures  with  other  methods  as  to  economy 
of  grinding,  are  promised  us. 

There  are  besides  a  54x16  boiler  for  the 
Mission  Woolen  Mills;  several  small  en- 
gines and  boilers  for  La  Trinidad  mine, 
back  of  Guaymas,  and  other  mines  in  Mex- 
ico; a  30-inch  turbine  for  a  35  horse-power 
sawmill  near  Red  Bluffs;  and  a  6-inch  force 
pump  for  the  Eureka   mine,  Grass  Valley. 

PACIFIC   FOUNDRY. 

A  20-stamp  quartz  mill;  a  heavy  hy- 
draulic press  for  the  Santa  Cruz  Powder 
Mills;  another  hydraulic  press  for  hay- 
packing;  four  10-inch  double-acting  pumps 
or    Von    Schmidt's    White    Pine    Water 


Works;  a  locomotive  for  the  City  Grading 
Company,  a  corporation  organized  for  grad- 
ing lots  in  the  suburbs;  and  a  number  of 
miscellaneous  jobs,  are  keeping  this  estab- 
lishment in  the  nsnal  state  of  activity. 

OOLDEN    STATE   FOUNDRY. 

Palmer,  Knox  &  Co.  have  been  making 
velocipedes  by  the  hundred.  A  portable 
self-moving  engine,  having  its  wheels  cou- 
neoted  with  the  machinery  by  chain  gear- 
ing, and  carrying  the  tliresheron  aframe  in 
front  of  the  engine,  is  being  made  for  a 
Mr.  Jackson.  A  similar  engine  for  a  Blake's 
rock-breaker,  is  being  made  for  T.  L. 
Walker  &  Co.,  to  be  used  for  macadamiz- 
ing streets  in  Oakland.  Some  small  mills 
arc  in  hand.  A  number  of  very  large  cen- 
trifugal grinding  pans  and  separators,  of 
the  Hurdy  pattern,  are  on  the  sidewalk, 
ready  to  take  their  departure  for  the 
Stephenson  mill,  Gold  Hill. 


Railroad  Items. 

Stockton  and  Tulare  Railroad. — It  is 
rumored  that  the  project  of  raising  §300,- 
000  to  build  the  Stockton  and  Tulare  Rail- 
road is  hanging  firo,  under  the  plea  that 
the  amount  named  is  not  enough  to-  com- 
plete it  This  objection  is  met  by  the 
friends  of  the  project,  with  the  assertion 
that  the  same  is  quite  sufficient  to  commence 
it,  and  that  when  once  commenced,  and  a 
short  section  put  in  working  order,  the  ad- 
vantages of  the  road  will  become  so  appar- 
ent that  no  difficulty  will  be  found  in  get- 
ting whatever  furtheramount  will  be  needed 
to  complete  the  same.  The  people  of 
Stockton  will  be  false  to  their  own  inter- 
ests if  they  suffer  the  project  to  fall 
through. 

What  Railroads  do  for  Farms. — We 
commend  the  following  suggestions  from 
the  American  Agriculturist  to  our  Stockton 
friends  who  are  hesitating  to  come  down 
with  the  necessary  funds  to  start  the  pro- 
posed railroad  out  into  the  rich  agricultural 
district  to  the  south  of  that  eity.  The  cal- 
culations here  submitted  will  apply  with 
greater  force  in  California  where  the  cost  of 
ordinary  transportation  is  higher  than  it  is 
in  the  Eastern  States.  The  Agriculturist 
says: 

To  haul  forty  bushels  of  corn  fifty  miles 
on  a  wagon  would  cost  at  least  $12  for 
team,  driver  and  expenses.  A  railroad 
would  transport  for  $4  at  the  most.  Al- 
lowing an  average  of  forty  bushels  per 
acre,  the  crop  would  be  worth  S8  per  acre. 
As  the  relative  advantage  is  about  the  same 
for  other  crops,  it  is  clear  that  a  railroad 
passing  through  a  town  would  add  §100 
per  acre  to  the  value  of  the  farms.  A  town 
ten  miles  square  contains  64,000  acres.  An 
increase  of  §100  per  acre  is  equal  to  $6,400.- 
000,  or  enough  to  build  200  miles  of  rail- 
road, even  if  it  costs  $32,000  per  mile.  But 
200  miles  of  road  would  extend  through 
twenty  towns  ten  miles  square,  and  costs 
but  $10  per  acre,  if  taxed  upon  the  lancK 
These  figures  are  given  merely  as  an  illus- 
tration. If  the  farmers  had  taxed  them- 
selves to  build  all  the  roilroads  in  this 
country,  and  given  them  away  to  any  com- 
panies that  would  stock  and  run  them,  the 
present  increased  value  of  their  land  would 
have  well  repaid  all  the  outlay. 


Increased  Patent  Facilities. — A  bill 
has  been  introduced  into  Congress  to  allow 
an  increase  in  the  number  of  examiners  in 
the  Patent  Office.  This  is  a  matter  which  is 
greatly  needed,  and  we  trust  the  bill  will 
speedily  beoome  a  law.  It  is  no  more  than 
right  that  inveutors  should  have  a  more 
prompt  and  efficient  examination  of  their 
oases.  As  it  is,  there  is  not  only  oftentimes 
a  most  vexatious  delay  in  the  examination 
of  applications  for  patents  ;  but,  through 
the  crowd  of  business  that  is  forced  upon 
the  examiners,  their  work  is  not  done  with 
that  care  and  discrimination  which  is  de- 
sirable 


Stockton,  April  Sth,  2869. 
Messrb.  Dewey  &  Co.: — Your  favor  of  tho  Gth  inst., 
accompanying  patent  for  improvement  in  horBe  shoes 
is  received.  I  beg  you  will  accept  tho  earnest  assurance 
of  my  gratitude  for  your  Irind  assistance  and  voidable 
serviceB.    Very  truly  yonrs,  W.  R.  Watson. 


New  Incorporations. 

Much  activity  is  shown  this  week  in  the 
formation  of  compauies  for  tho  undertak- 
ing of  fresh  enterprises  in  mining  and 
manufacturing,  etc.  No  better  evidence 
could  possibly  be  adduced  of  the  inviting 
resources  of  our  extensive  undeveloped  do- 
mains, so  long  as  the  objects  set  forth  are 
real;  a  point  which  can  best  bo  determined 
by  the  names  and  antecedents  of  the  par- 
ties concerned,  when  the  genuineness  of 
the  project  is  not  of  itself  apparent. 

As  a  new  and  promising  field  for  the  ex- 
tension of  the  usefulness  of  the  joint  stock 
idea,  the  Bulletin  of  the  10th  suggests  that 
the  homestead  principle,  which  has  worked 
so  well  when  applied  to  city  and  suburban 
lots,  might  be  used  with  good  effect  in  dis- 
solving some  of  the  large  land  grants, 
which  by  being  held  so  long  beyond  the 
reach  of  all  improvements,  have  greatly  re- 
tarded the  prosperity  of  the  State. 

Parties  associating  on  the  homestead  plan, 
says  the  Bulletin,  could  buy  and  manage 
one  of  these  grants  to  great  advantage, 
when  the  aggregate  cost  would  be  beyond 
the  reach  of  a  single  individual  of  moderate 
means.  An  additional  value  would  be 
given  by  concerted  improvements  as  to 
roads  and  other  facilities;  aud  small  farms 
might  be  readily  secured  in  this  way  not- 
withstanding the  general  advance  in  prices, 
at  moderate  cost  to  the  purchasers. 

Articles  of  incorporation  have  been  re- 
cently filed  in  the  County  Clerk's  office  in 
this  city  as  follows: 

mining.. 

Lee  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nev.  April 
9th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000;  10,000 
shares,  $100  each. 

Eastern  Enterprise  S.  M.  Co.  — White 
Pine,  Nev.  April  9th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,000,000;  10,000  shares,  $100  each. 

Evening  Star,  No.  1,  S.  M.  Co.— White 
Pine.  April  10th.  Capital  stock,  $1,800,- 
000;  8,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees: 
G.  W.  Beaver,  H.  G.  Brown,  M.  J.  Mc- 
Donald, J.  S.  Kennedy  and  W.  R.  Wheaton. 
Madden  M.  Co. — White  Pine.  April 
10th.  Capital  stock,  $4,000,000:  40,000 
shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  W.  R.  Mau^ 
rice,  Henry  Baker,  B.  B.  Minor,  James 
Kellogg  and  W.  Wilson. 

Enoch  Arden  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine, 
Nev.  April  10th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,- 
000;  10,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees; 
Wni.  B.  Lake,  Oliver  S.  Hatch  and  P.  H. 
Boggs. 

Tevis  S.  M.  Co.— White  Pine,  Nevada. 
April  12th.  Capital  stock,  $800,000;  8,000 
shares,  $100  each. 

Wyoming  S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev, 
April  13th.  Capital  stock,  $lv400,000;  14,- 
000  shares,  $100  each. 

Stockton  M.  Co  — April  13th.  Capital 
stock,  $720,000;  7,200  shares  $100  each. 

Emanuel  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nevada. 
April  18th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000;  10,- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  A.  G. 
Stiles,  J.  McMahon,  E.  B.  Wilder,  N.  C. 
Fassett  and  J.  C.  Wilmerding. 

Ludlow  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nevada. 
April  18th.  Capital  stock,  $1,200,000;  12,- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  Jacob 
Remmel,  Geo.  H.  Eggers,  M.  L>.  Hyne- 
man,  H.  Bruns  and  J.  H.  Gardner. 

AngosturaS.  M.  Co. — White  Pine,  Nev. 
April  18th.  Capital  stock,  $1,000,000;  10,- 
000  shares,  $100  each.  Trustees:  J.  Pres^ 
ton  Moore,  Henry  C.  Swain,  J.  R.  Garniss, 
Wm.  J.  Stringer  and  R.  N.  Van  Brunt. 

Green  Mountain  S.  M.  Co. — White 
Pine,  Nev.  April  18th.  Capital  stock, 
$1,40(1,000;  14,000  shares,  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: J.  T.  Hoyt,  A.  J.  Gove,  A.  T.  Fletcher, 
D.  B.  Stacy  and  Frederick  Med::e. 
land  and  homestead  associations. 

Flint  Tract  Homestead  Association. 
San  Francisco.  April  10th.  Capital  stock, 
$324,000;  5,600  shares,  $600  each.  Trus- 
tees: J.  DeForest,  J.  W.  Jordan,  H  N. 
Tilden,  Jas.  Palache,  Gilbert  Palache,  Wm. 
Hollis,  Edward  Barry,  J.  L.  Jones  and 
Wm.  Sutton. 

School  House  Extension  Homestead 
Association. — San  Francisco.  April  10th. 
Capital  s-tock,  $31,500;  105  shares,  $300 
each.  Trustees:  J.  W.  Shaffer,  John  Kurtz, 
W.  J.  Gunn,  Jos.  Naphtaly,  Charles  T. 
Brown,  D.  S.  Baehman  and  B.  L.  Brandt. 

Piedmont  Land  Co. — Alameda  County. 
April  13th.  Capital  stock,  $800,000;  8,000 
shares,   $100  each.      Trustees:    Lucius  A. 


Booth,  G.  W.  Beaver,  Jas.  Gamble,  Henry 
S.  Hudson  and  Geo.  H.  Mumford. 
Sax  Mateo  Land  Association. — Redwood 
City.  April  14th.  President.John Kurtz; Sec- 
retary, L  T.  Milliken;  Treasurer,  A.  Selig- 
man;  Trnstces,  W.  B.  Cnmmings,  George 
Piatt,  B.  H.  Ramsdell,  Frank  Soule  and  B. 
H.  Freemau. 

City  Hall  Homestead  Association. — 
San  Francisco.  April  14th.  Capital  stock, 
$70,800;  128  shares,  $600  each.  Trustees: 
Wm.  Monnhan,  T.  P.  Riordon,  John  Re- 
gan, B.  B.  McAllister,  M.  Meagher,  J.  C. 
Mayuard  aud  Owen  McMahon. 

SAYING& 

Marysville  Savings  Bank. — Secretary 
and  Treasurer,  Frank  W.  Aaron ;  Trustees, 
J.  S.  Belcher,  Chas.  M.  Patterson,  R.  G*. 
Stanwood,  M.  Marcuse  and  D.  E.  Knight. 

ELECTION  OF  OFFICERS. 

Stockton  Gas  Co. — Trustees,  Henry  H. 
Haight,  C.  E.  McLane  and  Joseph  G.  East- 
land. 

Aurora  Consolidated  S.  M.  Co. — April 
12th.  President,  J.  D.  Fry;  Secretary, 
Joel  F.  Lightner;  Superintendent,  Frank 
Drake;  Trustees,  Thos.  Bell,  H.  G.  Bias- 
del,  Frank  Drake,  J.  D.  Fry  and  Frank 
Livingstone. 

S.  F.  S.  &B.  Association.-  April  12th. 
President,  M.  Waterman;  Vice-President, 
H.  Steinhoff;  Treasurer,  M.  Sichel;  Secre- 
tary, P.  N.  Feldtman. 

Pacific  Glass  Works. — April  12th. 
Trustees,  John  Taylor,  D.  N.  Hawley,  J. 
A.  Folger,  John  Anderson  and  Edmund 
Marks. 

Douglas  S.  M.  Co. — April  13th.  Presi- 
dent, J  .L.  Blaikie;  Secretary,  J.  M.  Buf- 
fington;  Trustees,  J.  E.  Douglas,  Robert 
Riddle  and  C  W.  Randall. 

Bullion  M.  Co. — Trustees,  Thomas  H. 
Williams,  D.  W.  Bixley,  John  Mackay,  F. 
A.  Tritle  and  H.  H.  Flagg. 


A.  Johnson  in  a  New  Character. — It  is 
reported  that  President  Johnson  will,  im- 
mediately after  his  term  of  office  ceases,  go 
to  Europe,  for  the  purpose  of  negotiating 
the  bonds  of  the  El  Paso  and  Pacific  Rail- 
road Company,  if  that  company  should  get 
its  joint  resolution  through  the  Senate, 
now  on  its  table,  giving  it  the  right  of  way 
through  the  public  land  from  El  Paso  to 
the  Pacific.  The  resolution  gives  the  com- 
pany a  perpetual  right  of  way  through  the 
Territories;  also  incorporates  it.  On  its 
face  it  appears  to  be  very  simple,  but  it 
gives  the  most  valuable  franchise  which 
as  yet  has  been  asked  of  Congress.  The 
company  can  in  all  time  forbid  any  other 
company  from  constructing  a  road  from  El 
Paso  to  the  Pacific  on  the  23d  parallel. 
The  franchise,  some  one  estimates,  will  be 
worth  five  or  ten  millions  of  dollars.  Mr. 
Johnson,  they  propose,  shall  become  its 
President.— N.  Y.  Stockholder,  March  9th. 


HATWARD  &   COLEMAN 

IMPORTERS  AND  REFINERS 


Illuminating,   Lubricating, 


I»  A.  ITS  T      OILS, 

consisting  or 

KEROSENE.    LABD,    SPERM,    ELEPHANT,   POLAR, 

TANNEKS.  NEATSFOOT.  BOILED  AND  RAW 

LINSEED,  CASTOR  ANDj  CHINA  NUT. 


Spirits  of  Turpentine  and  Alcohol. 
Lamps  and  Lamp  Stock ! 

An  elegant  and  complete  assortment. 


SOLE    IMPORTERS    OF 
Deyoe's  Illuminating"   Oil 

PATENT  CANS. 

5vl7-tf.  -A  l-l  Front  Mtreet,  San  Francisco. 


OlfcTJiDE    BULLION. 


Crude'BnlHon  of  any  kind,  bought  at  the  highest  prices 
Address]  ALBERT  ARENTS,  HO  Kearny  street.  San 
Francisco.  19vl8-3m 


Chnnaincrthe  Addrens.— No  charge  is  made  for  chang- 
ing the  address  or  this  paper.  To  give  all  necessary  inform 
ation,  write  us  plainly  as  follows:  "Change  addressofthe- 

Mining  anil  Scientific  Press  from   Mr.      ..   at P.  O., 

County, ....  State,  to  Mr at ....  P.  O.  ...    County,.... 

State.....    186-." 


Electbotypk  EtJOBAvinGS,  Cuts,  Etc.— Our  Job  Printing 
Oihce  is  abundantly  supplied  with  elegant  engravings,  or 
naiucnts,  and  other  embi;lHs<limeiita  to  suit  the  varioui 
branchsi  01  industry  in  this  Stat« 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Machinery. 


PATENT    AMALGAMATOR. 

These  Machines  Stand  Unrivaled. 

For  rapidly  pulverizing  and  amalgamating  ores,  they 
nave  no  equal.  No  effort  has  been,  or  will  be,  spared  tc 
have  them  constructed  in  the  most  perfect  manner,  and  of 
the  great  number  now  in  operation,  not  one  has  everre- 
quired  repairs.  The  constant  and  increasing  demand  for 
them  is  sufficient  evidence  of  their  merits. 

They  are  constructed  so  as  to  apply  steam  directly  into 
he  pulp,  or  with  steam  bottoms,  as  desired. 

This  Amalgamator  Operates  as  Follows: 

The  pan  being  filled,  the  motion  of  themuller  forces  the 
pulp  to  the  center,  where  itis  drawn  down  through  the  ap- 
erture and  between  the  grinding  surfaces.  Thence  it  is 
thrown  to  the  periphery  into  the  quicksilver.  The  curved 
plates  again  draw  It  to  the  center,  where  it  passes  down, 
and  to  the  circumference  as  before.  Thus  it  is  constantly 
passing  in  a  regular  flow  between  the  grinding  surfaces  and 
mo  the  quicksilver,  until  the  ore  is  reduced  to  an  impalpa- 
ble powder,  and  the  metal  amalgamated. 

Sellers  made  on  the  same  principle  excel  all  others. — 
They  bring  the  pulp  so  constantly  and  perfectly  in  contact 
with  quicksilver,  that  the  particles  are  rapidly  and  com 
pletely  absorbed. 

Hill-men  are  invited  to  examine  these  pans  and  setlers  for 
themselves,  at  the  PACIFIC  FOUNUttTT, 

Ivl  San  Francisco. 

ELLERY'S  PATENT 

India  Rubber  Cement  and  Faint 


TIN,   IRON  AND    METALLIC  :ROOFS, 

Iron,  Brick,  and  Wooden  liulldings, 
SHIPS,  STEAMBOATS,  STAGES,  CABS, 

AND  FOR  ALL  EXPOSED  SURFACES. 

Is  water-proof  and  indestructible;  will  neither  rot,  peel, 

noreracfc;  will  withstand  anyclimaLe;  can  be  put  on  iu 

any  color,  and  is  less  expensive  than  othtr  Paint 

New  Cloth  Roof's  put  on.    Old  Boots  cemented 
and  painted.    Leaky  Itoofs  made  tight. 

OSf  No  Coal  Tar  or  Asphaltum  used.    All  work  guaran- 
teed.   Orders  punctually  attended  to. 

GEO.  T.  BEOULET,  Agent, 


Pipe  Vise,  with  or  without 
Extra  Jaw. 


Standard  Milling  Machine. 

UNION  VISE   COMPANY, 

OF  BOSTON,  MASS. 
Extra  jaw,  and  heavy  Vises,  Warranted  for  heavy  work. 
New  stvle  Wood  and  Covered  Screw  Vises,  forty  styles  and 
kinds;  "Standard  Milling  Machiues,  simple,  great  capacity, 
power  and  strengih— two  sizes,  large,  2,301)  lbs;  small,  96U 
lbs.  For  sale  by  the  trade. 
23vl6-Ly  G.  H.  NOTT,  Pres. 


BLAKE'S  QUARTZ  BREAKER 


PRICES     REDUCED! 

MACHINES  OF  ALL  SIZES   FOR   SALE 
—  BT  — 

WM.   P.   BLAKE,  ' 

Corner  Flnt  and  Mission  streets,  or  Ilox  2,077 

3vl3f  SAN   FRANCISCO. 


PACIFIC  FILE  WORKS, 

Ho.  53  Beale  Street,  bet.  Market  and  Mission, 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


Files  Re-cut  and  warranted  as  good  as  new,  with  a  Raving 
of  fifty  per  cent.  REAPER  AND  MOWER  SECTIONS 
MADS  Tu  ORDER.  The  only  establishment  on  the  Coast 
Orders  from  the  country  promptly  attended  to.  &&•  First 
Premium  awarded  at  tha  State  Fair,  1S67- 

2vl7-3m  '  T.  €t.  1»CHXING  <fe  CO 


Removal. 


NELSON   &    DOBLE, 

AGENTS  FOR 

Thomas  Firth  &  Sons'  Cast  Steel,  Files, 

Etc.,  Sheaf,  Spring,  German,  Plow,  Blister  and  Toe  Calk 

Steel;  manufacturers  of 

Ulill    Picks,    Sledges,    Hammers,  Picks, 

Stone    Cutters',    Blacksmiths'    and    Horse-Shoers1   Tools, 

Have  removed  to   13  and   15  Fremont  street,  near 

Market,  San  Franuiuuu. 

lOvlAqr 


MACHINERY   AGrJEiVCY. 

W.  O.  M.  BERRY  &  CO., 

Are  the  manufacturers'  agents  for  Richardson,  Merrlam 
&  Co's  celebrated 

Wood  Working   Machinery, 

Embracing  every  description  of  Planers,  Matchers  and 
Mor  Users,  Moulding,  Teiiuuin^,  Boring,  Shaping,  Vertical 
and  Circular  Ke-sawiiig  Macninus;  scroll,  Railwav,  Cut-off 
and  Rip  Saws,  etc.,  eic.    Agents  for  the  Swamscot  Co's 

Improved  Portable  Engines, 

Warranted  fully  equal  to  any  in  the  market;  Davis  ±  Fur- 
ber's  Woolen  Machinery;  Blab's  Patent  Steam  Pumps; 
Kilburn'i  and  Warren's  f  urbine  Water  wtieels,  etc  ,  etc. 

Orders  far  Machinery  of  any  kind  will  receive  prompt 
attention  Machines  for  special  purposes  buflt  to  order. 
Send  for  Illustrated  Catalogue     W.  O.  M.  BEtiRV  £  CO., 

8vlS-:tra  114  California  St.,  San  Francisco. 


JXotice  to  BXinex-ts, 

Well-Borers    and  Water    Companies. 

MPRAG  IS  NOW  PREPARED  TO  MANUFACTURE 
.  rivdniulic  and  Artesian  Well  Pipes  in  the  best  work- 
manlike manner,  and  at  the  lowest  market  rates.  Having 
made  large  additions  to  my  stock  of  machinery  for  that 
branch  of  business,  I  am  prepared  to  fill  all  orders  with  dis- 
patch, and  guarantee  entire  satisfaction.  I  also  manufac- 
ture Mississippi  Stoves,  ot  the  latest  improved  patterns,  for 
vessels  of  all  classes.    Also,  Ship  Plumbing  done. 

St.  1'KIGI, 
8ylS-J7       Stove  Store,  No.  1     Clay  street,  below  Davis. 


CALIFORNIA  TOOL  WORKS, 

Blacksmith    and    Machine    Shop, 

1-1:5  Eeule  St.,  bet.  JM I»sion  and  Howard, 

SA2S  FBANCISCO. 

All  kinds  of  Edge  or  other  Tools  made  to  order.  Par- 
ticular attention  paid  to  pu  ting  in  order  AGRIO  LIUKaL 
.MACHINERY.  Job  Grinding  and  Polishing  by  sicam. 
Orders  troni  the  Country  prumptlylattenued  to  flSpAll 
work  warranted. 

21V17  qy  J.  WE1CHHAKT,  Proprietor. 


Boiler  Scraper  and  Tube-Cleaner. 


^$ 


IT  IS  THE  CHEAPEST,  MOST 
durable,  easiest  to  adjust,  and 
cleanest  apparatus  to  use  lor  the 
purpose  designed,  yet  offered  to 
the  public.  Being  constructed  on 
simple  and  mechanical  principles, 
it  i*  not  liable  to  get  out  of  order, 
and  will  continue  to  perform  its 
office  until  the  materials  are  worn 
out.  It  can  readily  be  adjusted, 
even  by  any  inexperienced  per 
son— will  scrape  off  the  scales  and 
cleanse  the  tubes  just  as  smooth 
and  clean  as  they  were  when 
new,  without  in  the  least  affecting 
their  inner  surface,  as  the  Elliptic 
Spring  Scraper  has  n  smooth 
square  edge,  and  springs  in  or  out 
tn  tit  the  tubes.  It  is  particularly 
applicable  for  steamboat  boilers 
when  muddy  wateris  used. 

A  continuous  iron  rod  runs 
through  the  center  of  the  top  and 
b  ittoin  hubs.  The  soft  steel  scrap- 
ers are  fastened  with  screws  to 
the  hubs,  under  the  caps,  which 
cover  and  protect  the  screws  that 
fasten  the  scrapers  on  the  hub. 
The  scrapers  are  expanded  or  con- 
tracted by  screwing  or  unscrew 
ing  the  lower  hub,— first  loosening 
the  cap.     There  is  a  collar  on  the 


rod  to  prevent  the  scrapers  being  jammed.  An  elastic  or 
flexible  brusli  or  scraper,  made  of  leather,  rubber,  or  some 
pliable  material,  is  attached  to  the  nut  for  the  purpose  ot 
removmc  from  the  tube  the  scale  and  dust  loosened  by  the 
action  of  the  scrapers. 

These  scrapers  are  made  from  one  to  six  inches  in  diam- 
eter—the  prices  of  those  from  one  to  three  inches  ranging 
from  S5  to  S12.  They  are  now  extensively  used  iu  the 
Eastern  States.  Quite  a  number  have  already  been  sold  in 
this  State. 

For  sale  by  McAfee,  Spiers  &  Co  ,  boiler  makers,  Howard 
street,  between  Fremont  and  Beale,  «an  Francisco,  and  at 
the  Union  Foundry,  Sacramento.  E.  M.  D.,  P.  o.  box  17, 
San  Francisco,  Manufacturers'  Agents.  24vl7tf 


BLAKE'S    PATENT 


STEAM:      PUMP! 

This  Plhid  is  warranted  superior  to  any  in  the  market, 
for  Breweries,  Sugar  Houses.  Tanneries,  Boiler-Feeders, 
Steamboats.  Mining  and  Fire  purnoses,  etc.  It  throws  a 
full  stream  of  the  thickest  beer  mash  without  clogging, 
and  sugar  syrup  boiling  hot  without  difficulty. 

Warranted  a  positive  Pump  under  all  circumstances;  it 
never  stops  nor  sets  out  of  order,  and  by  reason  oi  the  pa- 
tent device  in  the  valves,  is  kept  clear  and  always  ready 
for  action.  It  is  SIMPLE,  COMPACT  and  POWERFUL, 
and  needs  no  expert  to  run  it. 

flSflf  one  fails  to  do  the  work  for  which  it  is  sold,  it  may 
be  returned  and  the  money  will  be  refunded.    May  be  seen 
in  operation  at  Risdon's,  or  Union  Iron  Works,  or  at 
W.  O.  M.  B  KKKT  JSi  CO'S, 
Agents  for  Pacific  States, 

8vl&3m  IU  California  street,  hail  Francisco. 


GLASGOW 
Iron  and  Metal  Importing   Company 


NOS. 


and   ST  Fremont  street. 


SAN   FRANCISCO, 

Keep  constantly  on  hand  a  large  stock  ofhestBarand 
Bundle  Iron,  Boiler  Tubes,  Plate  and  Sheet  Iron,  Gas  and 
Water  Pipe,  Anvils,  Cast  Steel,  Gas  and  Water  Fittin?" 
which  they  offer  to  the  trade  on  liberal  terms. 

2lvl6-3in  W.  McCRINDLE,  Manage. 


Avery  Pump  and  Tube  Well. 

Complete   ioi-  Use. 

The  TUBE  WELL  is  foimed  by  driving  prepared  iron 
piping  into  the  ground  with  a  sledge.  Although  of  compar- 
atively recent  invention,  these  ■wells  have  won  a  world- 
wide reputation,  and  are  proven  to  be  superior  to  the  ordi- 
nary dug  well,  costing  sometimes  less  than  one-fourth  that 
of  others,  and  at  the  same  time  excluding  the  surface  water 
and  dirt.  The  tubing  is  coupled  together  in  lengths  of 
about  six  feet,  as  they  are  being  driven  into  the  earth;  the 
valves  are  then  dropped  in  and  the  Pump  screwed  down  on 
top. 

FOKCE  A.XD  I.IFT  PUMPS 
Always  on  hand.    For  ease  of  "Working,  durability  and 
lorce,  the  Avery  Pump  has  no  superior.    For  circulars, 
etc.,  address  PostSflice  box  17. 

TJHBie  <fe  DEWEY, 

13vl3tf  318  Pine  street,  San  Francisco. 


OCCIDENTAL 

Insurance     Company, 

OF  SAJT  FRANCISCO. 

Cash  Capital,       ......     S300.000 

GOLD    COIN. 

Office  S.   "W.    corner  of  Montgomery  and 
California  streets. 

Fire     and    Marine    Insurance. 
All  Leases  paid  in  U.  S.  Gold  Coin. 

IC1IR.  CHRISTIANSEN,  President. 
S.  Rothschild,  Secretary1  [20vl7-3m 


Trades  and  Manufactures. 


WM.  BAKTLING 


HENRY    KIMBALL. 


BARTLING  &   KIMBALL, 
BOOKBINDERS, 

Paper  Killers  and  Blank  Book  Manufacturers. 

5«5  Clsiy  Mtruct.  (southwest  Lor.  Sansome), 
I5vl2-3m  SAN  FRANCISCO. 


(SUCCESSOR  TO   0.  GORI) 

MARBLE     "WORKS, 

So.  421  Pine  st.  bet  Montgomery  and  Kearny,  San  Francisco 

tltmtels,  Honnment*,  TomD§,  Plumbers* Slabs 
Etc.,  On  hand  and  Manufactured  to  order. 
83F-  Goods  shipped  to  all  parts  of  the  State.     Orders  re 
spectfulh  solicited.  5vS-3m 


J.  M.  STOCKMAN, 

Manufacturer  of 
PATTERNS     AND     MOOIEILS, 

(Over  W.  T.  Garratt's  Brass  Foundry, 
S.  E.  Corner  of  Mission  and  Fremont  sts., 
6vl4tf  SAN  FRANCISCO 


J.   F.   PAGES, 

SliAXi      ENGRAVER, 

iXB  IETTEB  CrTTEK, 

Brass  and  Steel  Stamps  and  Dies,  GOS  Sacramento  street, 

San  Francisco.    Orders  by  express  promptly  attended  to. 

6vl6 


DESKS  AND  OFFICE  FURNITURE. 
JOHNSON~&  BEST, 

Manufacturers  of  all  kinds  of 

Desks    on.cl.    Office  Furniture, 

11  ."*  Market  Btreet,  near  Third. 

Warerooms  up  slairs.    A  large  variety  of  Desha  always  on 

hand;  all  kinds  ol  office  Furniture  and  Cabinet 

Work  made  to  order. 

ISvliqr 


Agents  "Wanted! 


For  the  ' 


National 


American  Tear  Book 
Keslster,"  ft.rlBUO. 

Horace  Greclev's  Autobiography,  and  other  new  and  pop- 
ular works;    S.ud  fur  descriptive  circulars. 

F.  DEWING- A  CO  , 
1'ivlS  3m  416  Montgomery  street,  San  Francisco. 


SAN   FKAKWSCO 

Pioneer    Screen     Works, 

JOHN  W.  QUICK,  Manufacturer, 

Removed  to  A.   Prltzel's  Iron  Works,  203   Fremont  street, 

near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 

Screen  Punching  in  all  its  branches,  at  rates  reduced 
from  25tn  4n  per  cent  less  than  the  established  rates.  1  can 
furnish  Improved  Quartz  Screens  several  sizes  finer  than 
any  Screen  ever  punched,  giving  universal  satisfaction, 
and  for  strength,  cheapness  and  iln  nihility  arc  not  excelled. 
Also,  Punched  -Screens  of  all  sizes  and  fineness  made  from 
allqualitics  ot  material,  for  Quartz.  Cement,  Flour  and 
Rice  Mills,  etc.  Screen  Punching  made  a  specialtv;  there- 
fore railimen  forwarding  iheir  orders  to  me  will  receive 
none  but  the  best.    Orders  solicited. 

N.  B  —J.  W.  QUrCK  is  the  only  competent  and  successful 
manufacturer  of  Screens  in  the  State,  having  made  Screens 
for  the  princinal  mills  in  this  Stale  and  adjoining  ferri 
tories  for  many  years.  Quartz  mill  owners  using  punched 
Screens  which  have  universally  failed  to  give  satisfaction, 
when  visiting  the  ell}-  will  please  call  and  see  me.    6vl7-ly 


Paciiic  Chemical  Works. 


SULPHURIC  F.THEE. 

SPIRITS  OF  NITRE, 
AQUA  1H1I9.1II, 
ACETIC  ACID, 

C5TAWIUE  OF  POTASSIUM 

—  AND  — 
ACIDS  AXD  CHEMICALS  OF  AI.I.  KINDS. 

FALKENAU  &  HANKS, 

Office   and    laboratory,    Sixteenth    street,    be- 
tween Folsora  and  H»n-i«on. 

LOUIS  FALKENAU,  State  Assaycr. 

£3j- Particular  attention  paid  to  the  Analysis  of  ORES, 


MINERALS.  METALS,  etc. 


8vl7 


"IMPRT)V£D  SPRING-BSD  BOTTOM." 

(Patented  July  21st,  1S68. 

The  undersigned,  having  purchased  the  Patentee's  inter 
est  in  the  States  and  Territories  of  the  Paciiic  Coast,  is  now 
prepared  to  supply  Private  Houses,  Hotels  and  Steamers 
with  this  comtortable,  economical  and  durable  "  IM- 
PROVED SPRING  BED  BOTTOM." 

Persons  going  to  White  Pine  will  greatly  promote  their 
comfort  by  taking  one  of  ihese  Patent  Bottoms,  which  is 
secured  to  a  folding  bedstead,  the  cost  of  which  is  less  than 
that  of  the  materials  at  White  Pine. 

Wareroom,  No.  1002  Market  Street. 

J?.  UVDSO.V,  Proprietor. 

OSF-Call  and  examine.    Open  until  S  o'clock  P.  1&. 
6vi8qr 


The  Oakland  Daily  Transcript. 

A.   BIT    P-AJPER. 

The  Largest  Circulation  in  the  County, 

Advertisements   Sn   the    Transcript    will    reach 
every  part  of  Alameda  Coanty. 

RATES    FOR    ADVERTISING 

■V"33R,-3r    LOW. 


Assessment  of  Mining  Claims. — A  mass 
meeting  of  the  miners  of  Alpine  County 
was  recently  held  to  take  action  in  regard 
to  the  assessment  of  mining  claims.  Their 
object  was  to  suggsst  some  mode  that  would . 
secure  uniformity  and  equality  throughout 
the  county,  and  at  the  same  time  satisfy  the 
Assessor  that  his  work  had  been  legally  and 
effectually  done.  Resolutions  were  adopted 
which  expressed  the  opinion  that  undevel- 
oped mining  claims  are  not  legally  assessa- 
ble; but.  in  order  to  avoid  litigation,  they 
recommend  that  such  claims,  which  are 
non-producing,  and  their  value  unknown, 
shall  be  assessed  at  the  rate  of  $5  for  each 
200  feet  of  ground  claimed,  whether  by  an 
incorporated  company  or  individual.  They 
further  recommended  that  mining  claims 
which  are  developed  to  such  an  extent  as 
to  be  producing,  and  so  having  an  ascer- 
tained legitimate  value,  should  be  assessed 
on  the  same  principle  as  real  estate;  and 
that  all  personal  property  belonging  to 
claims  or  to  mining  companies  should  be 
assessed  the  same  as  othrr  personal  prop- 
erty in  the  county.  In  addition  to  the  reso- 
lutions relating  to  the  assessment,  the  meet- 
ingrecommendedtheminersof  the  different 
districts  in  the  county  to  pass  an  abandon- 
ment law  to  the  following  effect:  That  any 
undeveloped  claim  on  which  taxes  have  not 
been  paid  for  one  or  more  years  shall  be 
regarded  as  forfeited  and  abandoned,  and 
liable  to  relocation;  and  that  the  payment 
of  taxes  shall  be  deemed  evidence  of  title. 

Commenting  on  the  above,  the  Nevada 
Gazette  says:  "The  action  of  the  meeting, 
in  our  judgment,  was  wise  and  judicious. 
The  assessment  of  undeveloped  claims  at  a 
nominal  rate,  is  the  plan  adopted  in  this 
county,  while  paying  claims  have  been  as- 
sessed as  near  as  their  value  could  be  arrived 
at,  taking  into  account  the  liability  of  min- 
ing property  to^depreeiate.  The  recom- 
mendation that  the  payment  of  taxes  should 
be  held  as  evidence  of  title,  and  failure  to 
pay  evidence  of  abandonment,  would  be  a 
good  rule  to  adopt  in  all  the  mining  dis- 
tricts. If  a  man  holds  a  claim  with  the  in- 
tention of  ever  working  it,  he  certainly 
would  not  object  to  pay  a  yearly  tax  of  $1 
or  $2,  while  with  the  rule  id  force,  men 
could  go  to  work  to  develop  abandoned 
ledges,  with  confidence  that  they  would  not 
be  interfered  with  by  old  claimants." 

Ou>  Fogy  Mechanics. — "There  are 
some  engineers  and  mechanics  that  seem 
profoundly  impressed  with  the  belief  that 
no  new  thing,  no  new  device,  can  be  an 
improvement,  and  they  look  with  an  un- 
kindly or  careless  eye  npon  everything  that 
indicates  a  variance  with  their  present 
knowledge  or  practice.  After  they  arrive 
at  a  certain  age  and  experience,  improve- 
ment, according  to  their  exhausted  ideas  of 
the  possible,  is  impossible.  The  positively 
perfect  theory  is  reached  by  men  at  differ- 
ent ages;  if  it  happens  to  a  mechanic  when 
he  is  in  middle  life,  or  some  thirty-five  or 
forty  years  old,  there  is  no  hope  for  his 
future  usefulness  except  in  a  very  subordi- 
nate situation.  We  have  known  two  marked 
instances  of  the  ill  results  of  the  belief  that 
no  change  can  be  an  improvement  in  the 
managers  of  locomotive  shops.  In  one 
case  no  change  of  patterns,  no  new  devices 
or  methods  were  allowed,  all  proposed  in- 
novations were  rejected,  and  the  result  was 
that  in  some  fifteen  years,  the  concern  was 
out  of  date  and  failed.  In  the  other  case 
the  result  was  nearly  as  bad;  but  before 
utter  failure  the  manager  was  made  to  per- 
ceive his  incapacity,  and  resigned,  his  place 
being  taken  by  a  "  theorist"  from  the 
draughtsman's  office,  under  whose  manage- 
ment the  works  now  take  a  leading  posi- 
tion. There  are  many  railway  shops  that 
are  cursed  by  just  such  eonservat.ve  me- 
chanics. It  does  not  necessarily  follow 
that  these  are  elderly  men,  as  one  of  the 
best  and  most  successful  master-mechanics 
we  know  is  on  the  wrong  side  of  sixty-five; 
and  no  man  in  his  profession  is  more  alive 
to  all  improvements  than  he." — Railway 
Times. 


Heating  Caks.— The  New  Haven  Journal 
thus  describes  a  new  method  of  heating 
passenger  cars:  "A  bonnet  is  placed  on 
the  top  of  the  car  at  each  end,  to  catch  the 
wind  while  the  car  is  in  motion,  and  the 
air  rushes  down  a  pipe  in  a  corner  inside, 
close  to  a  stove,  which  is  made  with  a  hot 
air  jacket.  On  the  floor  of  the  car  stands 
a  closed  box,  partly  filled  with  water.  The 
air  rushes  directly  into  this  water  box, 
where  it  is  thoroughly  washed,  and  passing 
into  the  heater,  is  forced  into  pipes  that 
run  near  the  floor,  the  whole  length  of  the 
oar,  on  each  side  and  under  the  seats.  At 
proper  intervals  these  pipes  are  perforated 
with  small  holes,  through  which  the  heated 
air  then  escapes.  The  arrangement  gives 
satisfaction." 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


255 


Copper  fkom  Alaska. — The  Ore 
of  the  27tli  nit.,  contaiu9  the  following  pnv- 
apru|>h  :  "We  yesterday  baw  a  boulder  of 
metal  brought  down  from  Siik-.i  by  Captain 
Laugdon,  of  the  steamer  Geo.  S.  Wright. 
It  is  heavy  and  has  almost  the  appearance 
of  genuine  gold,  though  an  expert  would 
not  mistake  it.  There  was  among  those 
who  saw  it  a  diversity  "f  opinion  as  to  what 
it  really  was.  some  believing  it  to  he  merely 
copper,  while  others  thought  it  might  be  a 
compound  containing  gold,  silver  and  cop- 
per, or  stiver  and  copper  alone.  Accord- 
ingly, the  nugget  was  yesterday  taken  to 
Qharles  F.  Kuulm,  jeweller,  for  test.  Upon 
applying  the  acid  test,  copper  was  found 
to  be  in  large  proportion.  No  silver  test 
hud  been  applied  when  we  visited  Mr. 
Keuhn's  place,  but  he  thinks  there  may  be  a 
small  per  cent,  of  silver  in  the  metal.  It 
is  soft  as  pure  copper,  and  the  nugget  may 
l>e  readily  sawn  or  cut.  The  specimen  was 
brought  to  Sitka  by  the  Indians,  who  say 
they  procured  it  on  what  is  called  Copper 
Creek,  and  that  it  came  from  a  burning 
mountain  in  a  fused  state.  It  seems  to 
have  been  once  fused  and  to  have  been  run 
iuto  a  crevice  in  the  rocks.  Whether  or 
not  it  contains  any  metal  more  precious 
than  oopper,  the  locality  from  which  it  was 
taken  must  be  immensely  rich,  if  the  stories 
of  the  Indiaus  be  true." 

Of  course  the  idea  that  this  "  boulder" 
was  thrown  out  of  a  "  burning  mountain, 
in  a  fused  state,"  is  all  moonshine.  Vol- 
canoes never  throw  out  metals  of  any  kind 
at  least  not  in  any  appreciable  quantity. 
It  ia  more  than  probable  that  it  may  con- 
tain a  very  little  silver,  as  native  copper 
always  does  ;  and  there  is  no  improbability 
in  the  supposition  that  valuable  copper 
mines  may  exist  at  or  near  the  locality 
which  this  boulder  was  found. 


ROOT'S    PATENT    FORCE   BLAST    ROTARY  BLOWER. 

I'm,  in.!  Nov.  1«t,  ISO  I;    Jnly  2*,  lSl'.O  ;   ami  Oct.  '.>,  1H00. 


The  New  Coloring  Peocess. — The  new 
method  of  permanently  coloring  stone, 
mentioned  in  our  last,  is,  it  seems,  equally 
applicable  to  the  coloring  of  wood.  The 
New  York  Stockholder  says:  "The  cheapest 
woods  subjected  to  the  process,  take  on  the 
same  hues  and  become  as  susceptible  of  pol- 
ish as  the  most  costly  woods  brought  from 
India  and  Brazil.  We  have  seen  the  spruce 
and  hemlock  of  Maine  and  New  Brunswick, 
cheap  and  common  woods,  treated  by  this 
process,  assume  the  glittering  surface  of 
polished  rosewood,  apparently  with  all  the 
hardness  of  that  wood  and  with  even  supe- 
rior brightness  of  tint.  In  the  case  of 
wood  as  of  stone,  the  material  is  thoroughly 
permeated  with  the  tint  which  it  is  deter- 
mined to  give  it,  and  consequently  the 
treatment  is  good  for  all  time." 

It  is  easy  to  see  that  the  applications  of 
this  invention  are  endless.  For  the  inside 
decoration  of  buildings  and  steam  vessels, 
and  for  cabinet  work,  it  will  be  invaluable. 


New  Manufactuee. — The  Lenox  (Mass.) 
Plate  Glass  Works  are  experimenting  with 
a  new  article  resembling  porcelain,  for 
table-tops  and  mantels.  It  is  made  from 
cryolite,  a  mineral  brought  from  Green- 
land, which  name  the  manufactured  article 
will  take.  They  are  also  turning  glass  to 
the  novel  uso  of  mold-boards  for  plows,  for 
the  Western  prairie  lands,  where  the  soil  is 
very  destructive  to  iron. 

Steering  ny  Hydrostatics. — Capt.  En- 
gleneld,  of  the  Royal  Navy,  has  invented  a 
mode  of  steering  ships  by  hydrostatic  press- 
ure— the  pressure  of  the  water  in  which  the 
vessel  floats.  The  apparatus  is,  of  course, 
below  the  water  line,  and  it  enri  be  eon- 
trolled  from  any  part  of  the  vessel.  The 
Captain,  sitting  in  the  cabin  of  the  largest 
ironclad,  with  a  compass  beside  him,  can 
steer  her  with  his  thumb  and  finger. — Iron 
Age. 


CALirOBNIA 

BUSINESS    UNIVERSITY, 

204  Montgomery  Street. 

Full  pnrlicnlars  regarding  o   r  Prm*tieul  Course  of  Similes 
may  lie  li.ttl  bv  calling  ut  Uu;  University,  or  by  addressing 
lA'17-qvliii  R.  P.  HTSAuD,  Sun  Francisco. 


Iiitcriiational    Hotel, 

JACKSON       S  T  T*.  E  E  TT 

BETWEEN  MONTGOMERY  AND  KEARNY  STS., 

SAN    FRANCISCO,  CAL. 

THIS  OLD  ESTABLISHED  HOUSE  IS  IN  PERFECT 
order  t'ortlio  accommodation  of  guests.  Persons  seek 
ing  comfort  and  econmuy  will  And  this  the  best  Hotel  In 
the  city  to  stop  at.  The  Beds  are  ne w  and  in  good  order, 
and  l lie  Rooms  well  ventilated.  The  Tabic  will  always  be 
supplied  with  the  best  in  the  market. 
Price*  varying   from  IB1   50   to  &2  per  duy  for 

ISourd  :ind    E^ooin. 

FINE  BATH   HOUSE   AND   BARBER  SHOP  ATTACHED 

TO  THE  HOUSE 

OSr*  Teams  belonging  to  the  House  will  be  m  attendance 
at  all  the  boats  and  cars  to  convey  passengers  to  the  House 
»bkk  ur  ciiaKgk,  and  to  any  port  of  the  city  for  SO  cents 

i!lvl2  F.  E.  WEYGANT,  Proprietor. 


Awarded  the  First  Premhim  at  the  Paris  Kxposiliou. 


feSsi 


REQUIRES 


Fifty  Per  Cent 


LESS  POWEfl. 


Thau  any  Blower 


Stcamsliips. 


One  of  theao  B lowers  may  he  seen  on  exhibition  at  W.  T.  Gamut's  Br.-ws  Foundry,  corner  of 
Mission  and  Frumout  streets.  They  are  also  in  use  at  the  Almaden  Quicksilver  Mine;  Gridlcy's 
Foundry,  Gold  Mill,  Nevada ;  ./Etna  Iron  Works,  San  Francisco,  and  many  other  places. 

Cautiox. — Purchasers  will  find  it  to  their  advantage  to  apply  direct  to  the  Stockton  Agency,  as 
certain  parties,  not  authorized  to  tn  inufacturo  the  Blower,  have  put  in  the  market  machines  of  inferior 
construction,  which  do  not  answer  all  the  requirements  of  the  genuine  article. 

For  circulars  and  further  information,  address 

KEEP  &  BARGION, 

4vIG-3m  Globe  Iron  Worka,  Stockton,  Cal. 


PAINE    &    STEPHENS' 
IMPEOVED      CON"CEKTTRATOE: 

For  Saving  Gold  and  Silver  Sulohurctn. 


One  machine,  coating  about  $1,300,  is  sufficient  to  work  tile  Sands  from  35  to  30  Stamps, 

Less  power  being  required  than  for  any  oilier  Machine.  The  nttention  of  qua  tz  millmcn  throughout 
the  State  is  directed  to  the  subjoined  certificates,  and  if  they  desire  they  can  visit  the  Amador  Mining 
Co's  mill,  near  Sutter  Creek,  the  Eureka  Go's  mill  at  Grass  Valley,  or  the  Banner  Co's  mill  near 
Nevada,  and  see  for  themselves. 

GJEBTIFCATES  : 

Grass  Valley,  Jan.  4th,  18G9 — This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  used  the  Paine,  Stephens  & 
Harry  Concentrators  for  over  twelve  months.  They  have  given  us  entire  satisfaction,  and  are  the 
best  we  ever  used.  WILLIAM  WATT,  Supt.  Eureka  Mine. 

This  is  to  certify,  that  we  have  had  in  use  for  the  past  18  months  one  of  Paine,  Stephens  &  Co's 
Sulphuret  Saving  Machines,  constructed  by  John  T.  Harry,  (called  a  bnddlej  and  which  operates 
satisfactorily,  particularly  so  in  saving  fine  sulphurets,  and  we  reeommend  it  as  well  worthy  of  use, 
eveu  where  other  Concentrators  are  used  above  it,  as  it  will  pav  if  there  are  any  sulphurets. 

WM.  L.  TISIPALE,  Supt.  Star  Spangled  Banner  Mine. 

Nevada  City,  Oct.  26,  1868. 


Metallurgy. 


Any  one  wishing  to  purchase  one  of  these  useful  machines,  can  do  so  by  applying  to  THOS. 
N.  PAINE,  at  Grass  Valley,  Nevada  County,  or  JOHN  T.  HARRY,  Sutter  Creek, 
Amador  County. 


M08tI£OIER'8 

PIONEER    MINING    SCHOOL, 

— AND  — 

MET\LI<VRaiC    WORKS, 

Having  established  the  dm  Practical  Mining  and  Metal- 
lurgical School  in  thfl  lulled  States,  I  would  call  the  at- 
tOlltloo  ut  gentlemen  who  may  wish  to  obtain  a  practical 
knowledge  of 

Chemistry,  Assaying  and  Metallurgy, 

That  I  am  prepared  to  teach  nil  the  above  brunches  in  less 
time  th  m  la  an*  Boropenn  Bchoo), 

I  also  undertake  ti*  assay  and  work  any  kind  of  ore,  or 
mineral  substances. 

Fur  a-rniM,  apply  to  JOS.  MOSHEIMER, 

Praci  [.-,,  I  Chemist  and  Metallurgist 

Office,  323  Montgomery  street;  Meiallurglc  Works,  2005 
Powell  street,  SBll  Francisco  6vlS-6m 


LEOPOLD   KUH, 
Assayer  and  Metallurgical  Chemist, 

(Formerly  of  the  U.  S.  B.  Mint,  S.  F.) 

Office,  Xw.  OH  Commercial  Street,  opposite 

the  Mint,  Nun  FruncUco. 

BULLION  MELTED  AND  ASSAYED, 
Tne  corrcctess  of  which  Is  guaranteed  In  every  respect. 
All  kinds  of  Ore  and  Mineral  tested,  assayed  and  analyzed 
In  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

Refers  by  permission  to  W.  0.  Balston,  Cashier  Bank  of 
California;  Messrs  Piochc  &  Bayerque,  Wm.  M.  Lent,  John 
D.  Fry,  E,  Cahlll  &  Co.,  A.  K.  Grim,  President  Pacific  Union 
Express  Co.;  John  M.  Eckfcldt,  M.  and  It.  U.  S  B.  Mint; 
Hale  A  Norcross  R.  M.  Co.,  and  the  principal  mining  com- 
panies on  the  Comstock  Lode.  25vl7-tf 

PROF.  HENRY  WURTZ, 

Formerly  Chemical  Examiner  In  the  U.  S.  Patent  Office 
may  he  employed  profeBfilonaTly  as  a  Scikntific  Expert. 
ecological  Examinations  and  Reports,  Analysis  and  Assays, 
etc  ,  eic.  Practical  advice  Mid  Investigations'  in  the  <"he"m 
leal  Arts  and  Manufactures.  Invention  and  examination 
of  new  chemical  methods  und  products.  Address,  2C  Pine 
street,  Rooms  36  and  3C,  New  York.  Always  in  from  12  to 
K.3D.    flSr  Written  communications  preferred. 

Important  to  Gold  and  Silver  Min- 
ers and  Companies. 

PROFES80R    WURTZ, 

Who  is  the  Inventor  and  Patentee  of  the  new  and  wonder 
fill  uses  of  SODIUM  IN  WOltKINU  GOLD  AND  SILVER 
OUES  AND  JEWELEKS'  SWELPINGeS,  will  furnish  at  the 
above  address  nforination  m  relation  thereto,  together 
with  exjicri men t:il  packages  of 

SODIUM    AMALGAM. 

All  Instrucllonsiind  experiments  elsewhere  obtained  arc 
.-.puriotis  and  unreliable.  WORKING  EXPERIMENTS  ON 
AMALGAMATION  OF  ORES,  Etc.  Prof.  W.  basin  opera 
tion  In  New  York  a  large  and  ,-mall  Hepburn  Pan,  lor  work 
hm  l.Ouo  or  2U-lb.  charges  ol  material  tor  experiments 
purposes.  3vl7 


R.  TAYLOR.  WM.  O.  TAYLOR. 

ROBERT  TAYLOR  &  CO., 
METALLURGISTS. 

SMELTING    WORKS, 

Eleventh  iitreet,  between;  Fol»om  and  Howard. 

GAX-VANIZIIVG. 

Also,  An tl -Friction,  Alloy*  Tor  Jonrnal*,  Type 

und  Stamping;  Metal*.  Tinner*   uuu 

Plumber**  Solder,  Etc. 

flfji-The  best  price  Riven  for  the  most  rebellious  or  re- 
fractory ores.    Ores  and  minernisassayed  and  analyzed. 
4vl8  3m 


G-.  "W\  STRONG, 

ASSAYER    AND    WORKER    OP    ORES, 

No.  10  Stevenson  street,  near  First,San  Francisco. 

Hiehcst  price  paid  for  choice  lots  of  Ores,  Sulpnuiers,  Ae 
say  Ashes,  Sweemngs,  etc.,  etc.    Students  instructed  In  all 
branches  of  Metallurgy,  on  liberal  terms. 
14vl5iir. 


LEA  &  PERBINS' 

CKLEDltiTRD 

WORCESTERSHIRE   SAUCE 

f  ..,,        Declared  by  connolseurs 

""  '*-" '  "     '  to  be  the  only 

GOOD  SAUCE.       -a 

3 

Tbe  success  of  this  most  £ 
delicious  and  unrivalled  £ 
condiment  having  caused  " 
certain  dealers  to  apply  the  name  of  "Wor-  ■£ 
cestershire  Sauce  to  their  own  inferior  a 
compounds,  the  public  is  hereby  informed  -d 
that  the  only  way  to  secure  the  genuine,  ^ 
is  to  ask  for  a 

JLea  *fc  Perrln*'  Snnce,  cj 

o 
and  see  that  their  names  are  upon  the  £ 
wrapper,  labels,  stopper,  and  bottle.  pj 

Some  of  the  foreign  markets  having  been  rf 
supplied  with  a  spurious  Worcestershire  U  ' 
Sauc'o,  upon  the  wrapper  and  labels  of 
which  tlic  names  of  Lea  and  Pcrrins  have  been  forged,  L 
and  P.  give  notice  that  they  have  furnished  their  corres- 
pondents with  power  of  attorney  to  take  instant  proceed- 
ngs  against  Manufacturers  and  Vendors  of  such,  or  any 
other  Initiations  bv  which  their  right  may  be  infringed. 

Ask  for  LEA  &  PERKINS'  Sauce,  and  see  name  on  the 
Wrapper,  Label,  Bottle,  and  Stopper. 

Wholesale  and  for  Export  by  the  Proprietors,  Worcester: 
Crosse  A  Blackwell,  London,  etc.,  elc. ;  and  by  Croccrs  and 
Oilmen    universally.    Agents,  CROSS  &  CO.,    San    Fran- 

isco.  3vl8-ly 


SXTLPHUKETS ; 

What  they  are;1 

How  Assaved ; 

How  Concentrated; 

And  How  Worked; 

With  a  Chapter  on  the 

BLOW-PIPE  ASSAY  OF  BUOTERALS. 

By  WM.  BAKSTOW,  M.  O. 

Published  by  A.  Roman  &  Co.,  San  Franciseo. 
For  *ale  ut  tbl»  Office.- -Price,  One  I>olIar. 

With  the  aid  of  this  Book,  the  miner  can  assay  his  ova 
ores,  requiring  but  few  materials,  eic.,  except  suchasaro 
generally  to  be  found  In  the  interior  town*.  21vl5tf 


256 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


White  Cloud  Mining  District,  Nevada. 

In  1862-3  a  party  of  prospectors,  includ- 
ing Robert  Truein,  discovered  some  rich 
ledges  in  the  Humboldt  silver  range,  which 
they  soon  abandoned  on  account  of  the  re- 
moteness from  civilization  and  difficult 
communication.  Now  the  cars  of  the 
C.  P.  E.  B.  run  only  about  thirty  miles 
west  of  these  mines,  which  are  some  100 
miles  northwesterly  from  White  Pine  Dis- 
trict. Oreana,  in  Humboldt  County,  Ne- 
vada, is  the  nearest  railroad  station. 

J.  H.  Adams,  Charles  Silent,  Col.  Bee, 
and  Frederick  Smith,  and  one  of  the  original 
discoverers,  recently  left  San  Jose  on  a 
trip  to  the  locality  above  named,  and  ac- 
cording to  the  San  Jose  Mercury,  made 
some  twenty-two  locations,  including  the 
White  Cloud,  Balston,  Hurricane,  Bepub- 
lic,  Lake  View,  Mountain  View,  Editors', 
Black  Ledge,  Loyal,  Granf  &  Colfax, 
United  States,  and  Buckeye.  They  located 
a  town  site  and  several  mill  sites,  and  or- 
ganized the  "  White  Cloud  District,"  elect- 
ing H.  Bassett,  Becorder. 

A  collection  of  rich  and  massive  speci- 
mens were  shown  us  lately  at  San  Jose, 
which  we  are  assured  assay  remarkably 
well,  carrying  gold,  silver  and  copper. 

The  gentlemen  engaged  in  this  undertak- 
ing are  well-known  citizens,  and  are  confi- 
dent and  energetic,  and  we  expect  to  hear 
remarkable  results  from  these  mines  at  an 
early  day.  The  San  Jose  Patriot  alludes  to 
their  prospects  as  follows  : 

"A  cut  of  four  feet  horizontal  into  the 
White  Cloud  ledge  exposed  a  solid  mass  of 
ore  richer  than  the  croppings  had  indicated 
it  to  be.  Five  tons  of  ore  were  taken  out 
of  the  cut,  specimens  of  which  may  be 
seen  at  Waltenfel's  book  store  in  this  city. 
The  company  are  now  running  a  tunnel  to 
intercept  the  ledge  about  thirty  feet  below 
the  croppings. 

The  ore  is  a  mixture  of  the  blue  carbon- 
ate of  copper,  chloride  of  silver  and  streaks 
of  rotten  gold-bearing  clay,  very  soft  and 
easy  to  work.  The  ledges  are,  to  all  out- 
ward appearances,  extensive  and  well  de- 
fined, having  mineral-stained  granite  for 
the  wall-rock.  The  connecting  rock  is 
granite,  commencing  with  the  rotten  or 
decayed  granite  at  the  foot-hills  next  to  the 
plains,  and  following  in  regular  succession 
towards  the  backbone  of  the  ridge  are  the 
new  granite,  the  mineral  belt  of  precious 
metals,  a  belt  of  black  rock  having  the  ap- 
pearance of  being  greased  and  burned,  a 
belt  of  iron  ore  looking  as  if  the  foundries 
of  the  whole  world  had  deposited  their 
molten  mass  of  metal  in  one  grand  heap; 
and  next  to  the  summit,  or  on  the  summit, 
is  the  timber  land,  well  wooded  with  nut 
pine  and  scrub  cedar.  The  country  also 
contains  plenty  of  good  spring  water.  The 
claims  located  by  the  gentlemen  that  started 
from  this  city  are  situated  within  a  circle  of 
'  about  one  mile,  and  as  they  prospected  no 
further  than  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of 
their  claims,  and  the  mineral  belt  being  to 
all  appearances  very  extensive,  richer  dis- 
coveries in  that  district  than  any  yet  made 
may  reasonably  be  expected," 

Hotel  Baggage. — The  proprietor  of  the 
Planters'  House,  in  St.  Louis,  has  been  or- 
dered by  the  courts  to  pay  82,389,  the 
value  of  the  contents  of  a  trunk  left  there 
in  1865,  and  sold  at  auction  with  other  un- 
claimed baggage. 


Sheffield  Scientific  School 

Of  Tale  Colleirei  New  Kaveu,  Coun. 

This  department  of  Yale  College,  instituted  in  1810,  and 
endowed  with  the  National  Land  Grant  in  1866,  furnishes 
advanced  instruction  in  the  various  branches  of  Mathe- 
matical, Physical,  and  Natural  Science. 

The  school  is  under  the  direction  of  the  President  of  the 
College,  a  Board  of  thirteen  Professors  in  different  special 
ties,  and  six  assistant  instructors. 

Regular  courses  of  study,  leading  to  the  degree  of  Bach- 
elor of  Philosophy,  conferred  by  Yale  College,  are  ar- 
ranged as  follows:  1— Chemistry abd  Mibebaxogt.  2— Civil 
Engineering.  3— Mechanical  Engineering.  1— Mininr 
Ebgibeeuibg  and  Metallurgy.  6— Agriculture.  6 — Nat 
URAL  History  and  Ukology,    and  7— Select  Course. 

Advanced  students  arc  also  admitted  to  optional  courses, 
and  if  already  College  graduates,  are  received  as  candi- 

ates  for  the  degree  of  Doctor  of  Philosophy. 

Tuition,  $125  per  year  of  forty  weeks. 

The  Libraries,  Museums,  Laboratories  and  Apparatus, 
accessible  to  students,  are  varied  and  extensive. 

For  ooplos  of  the  Annual  Circular  and  Report,  letters 
may  be  addressed  to  the  "Secretary  of  the  Sheffield  Scien- 
tific School,"  New  Haven,  Conn.  13v6-lyl6p 

Quartz  Mill  Amalgamating 

PUtes,  Electro-Plated  with  Fine  Silver;  also  instruc- 
tions in  Gild  and  Silver  Plating,  on  hard  and  soft  met- 
al*, EUREKA  PLATING  WORKS.  Terms  moder  te. 
\:it)  Kearny  straet,  betwoan  Post  and  Sutter  sts.  4vl3  3m 


HOTGERFORD'S  IMPROVED  CONCENTRATOR, 


For  Saving  Gold,  SulpEinrcts,  Quick  silver,  etc* 

sflk 


■  .  .  ■ 


There  is  no  description  of  machinery  of  so  much  importance  to  the  mining  interests  of  Califor- 
nia, at  the  present  time,  as  that  for  the  separation  of  sulphurets.  Many  machiues  have  been  tried, 
and  abandoned  ;  and  none  seems  to  meet  the  requirement  of  the  mining  interest  so  well  as  that  now 
patented  by  Mr.  Hungerfbrd,  which  is  au  improvement  on  the  well  known  Hungerford  &  Prater  Con- 
centrator, with  which  his  name  is  already  so  familiar. 

secoum:e.vi)atio\s  : 

San  Francisco,  October  19th,  1868. 

Mr.  M.  Hungerford — Dear  Sir: — "We  have  had  twelve  of  your  Concentrators  at  work  at  the 
Oneida  Mine,  Amador  County,  for  about  six  months.  They  give  entire  satisfaction.  They  are 
strong  and  substantial,  requiring,  thus  far,  no  repairs,  and  do. their  work  thoroughly  and  effectively. 
At  a  recent  clean-up  of  four  or  them,  I  found  that  in  four  weeks'  time  we  saved  about  £500  in  free 
gold,  hesides  the  sulphurets,  or  not  far  from  one  dollar  per  ton  on  the  entire  crushing  of  the  ten 
stamps  connected  with  them.  In  my  opinion,  it  is  for  the  interest  of  every  quartz  mill  to  have  your 
machines.     Yours,  respectfully,  GEORGE  PRINGLE,  Supt.  Oneida  Mine. 

Office  of  the  Oneida  Mining  Company,  Jackson,  May  13th  18b"8 

Mr.  Morgan  Hungerford — Dear  &ir: — In  regard  to  the  four  Hungerford  Concentra- 
tors that  I  bought  of  Messrs.  Goss  &  Lambard  last  month,  I  will  say  that  I  put  them  up  in  the 
Oneida  Mill  soon  after  I  arrived  here,  and  find  that  they  save  sulphurets  well  and  clean,  and  work  to 
my  entire  satisfaction.  I  have  tried  many  other  concentrators,  but  these  stand  up  and  work  better 
than  any  others  I  have  used.  I  have  ordered  Messrs.  Goss  t&  Lambard  to  make  eight  more  for  me  as 
soon  as  possible.     Very  truly  yours,  JAMES  MORGAN. 

Big  Oak  Flat,  May  25th,  1868.— Mr.  T.  W.  Mulfbrd— DearSir :— I  have  used  two  of  M.  Hun- 
gerford's  Concentrators  in  the  Rattlesnake  Quartz  Mill,  at  this  place,  and  find  that  they  work  full  as 
well  as  they  are  represented  to  do.  E.  M.  SMITH,  Supt. 

A  full  description  of  the  principle  and  mode  of  action  of  this  pan,  is  described  in  circulars,  which 
will  be  forwarded  to  any  party  who  may  desire  them. 

The  Hungerford  Concentrator  has  only  to  bo  seen  to  be  appreciated.  No  millman  will  use  any 
other  kind  after  he  has  tried  that.    They  are  in  active  operation  in  mills   throughout  the  State,  and 

give  perfect  satisfaction.  

It  should  be  borne  in  mind  that  Mr.  Hungerford  is  the  original  builder  and  maker  of  the  cele- 
brated Prater  Concentrator,  and  his  name  should  be  sufficient  guarantee  to  warrant  the  public  in  ex- 
amining his  new  machine  before  purchasing  elsewhere. 

In  future  these  Pans  will  be  manufactured  by  Goddard  &  Co.,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  "Works,  San 
Francisco,  which  is  a  guarantee  that  they  will  be  built  in  the  most  substantial  manner. 

These  Pans  may  be  seen  at  the  Pacific  Iron  Works,  First  street,  near  Howard,  San  Francisco. 
Address. 

GODDARD    «Sc    CO.,  S*5»n  Francisco. 

Or  M.  HUNGERFORD,  at  the  Pacific  Iron  "Works. 


JOHN   "WRIGHT  &    CO., 

■ — DEALERS    IN — 

JPIOKS      AND      PICK     HA-TXIDLES. 


Sole  Agents  for  "Washoe  Tool  Company, 

WTos.  13  and.  15  Fremont  sts.,  at  Nelson  *  DoWe's,  San  Francisco. 


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he  sold  cheap. 


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Which  was  made  under  my  own  super-vision  while  in  New  York.    For  BEAUTY,  STKENGTH 
and  DURABILITY,  they  are  unequaled. 

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WHITE    hickory   ©riftiito  pick  haniihles, 

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Table  of  Contents. 


Jennlng'a  Improved  Mir 

Bluice-lll. 
Lou  ilr's  i;*.  Enejoe-Ill. 
c  ilurluatlon  01  Oliver  < ir 
Hlneraloglcnl  -nd  Uuologlcnl 

Nine* 
Shaking  Hands  by  Kail. 
Ca  iiunnu  Academy  of  Scl 

oneea. 

Qu  1  I'd     Process    will!     Sul 

pnnrets 
Roaonrcesand  Developments 

V.  111:.-  Title  Items. 

It  illrns.l  Items. 

Miiiinn  hums. 

hall  Ki.iiuu.co  Market  Rates. 

KoticeH  to  t'orresiioiidents. 

Stock  ('rices— Bl.l  olid  Asked 

New  Incorporations. 

AaKIOULTOltAL    MlsCKLLASr.— 

TOO  Philosophy  ol'  Uuy- 
Unking:  What  Is  to  be 
Done  with  Our  Wheat,  etc. 


-XLANV.— 

An. 


Mkcranical       Mis. 
Kuoaway     Eiil'ii 
other    Steam    Mini;   Water 
for  Stool  Uurdeulng;  Holler 
Ru  tjnlnls  and   Klvcts,  etc. 

3d  K.srl  f  10    M  ISCKLLANY.— 

The   Colors   of    Autumnal 

Foliage:    Creation  by  Law 
or  b\    Miracle:  the  Sun's 
Constitution,  etc. 
BHailfBKRtHa     M  SCKLLANY. — 

Submarine  Engineering  : 
Heli.llate  Blasting;  Level- 
ing the  Imerior  Towns. 

d  in  inc. sua  ha  ay— Comprising 
late  Intelligence  front  the 
various  counties  and  dis- 
tricts in  California.  Colora- 
do, Idaho,  .Montana,  Ne- 
vada and  Oregon. 

San  Krancisio  Mining  Share- 
holders' Directory. 

San  t'rancisco  Metal  Market. 


Jennings'  Improved  Mining  Sluice. 

Whatever  presents  a  reasonable  prospect 
of  improvement  in  mining  operations,  is 
worthy  of  attentive  consideration.  It  is 
so  seldom  that  we  are  enabled  to  give  any- 
thing new  in  the  direction  of  sluice  build- 
ing, that  we  are  especially  pleased  to  be 
able,  to-day,  to  give  a  brief  description  of  a 
newly-invented  sluice  for  use  either  in 
quartz  or  placer  mining,  the  invention  of 
Mr.  Orlando  Jennings,  of  North  San  Juan, 
Nevada  County,  a  well-known  and  tho> 
ough-going  practical  miner.  Mr.  J.  first 
applied  the  device  to  the  separation  of  gold 
and  sulphurets  from  the  sands  issuing  from 
a  quartz  mill  battery;  its  success  there  at- 
tracted the  attention  of  a  neighboring 
placer  miner  who  solicited  and  obtained  the 
privilege  of  trying  the  principle  at  his  hy- 
draulic diggings,  where  it  is  now  giving 
the  highest  satisfaction. 

A 


A  proper  working  of  this  sluice,  whether 
attached  to  a  quartz  mill  or  operated  in 
placer  diggings,  requires  a  previous  sizing 
of  the  material  to  be  put  through,  and  Mr. 
Jennings  is  now  engaged  in  perfecting  a 
convenient  apparatus  for  this  work — that 
for  quartz  mill  purposes  will  be  constructed 
on  the  principle  of  Eittinger's  Pointed 
Boxes,  while  for  placer  diggings  a  modified 
"  grizzly  "  or  series  of  grate  bars  will  be 
employed. 

The  annexed  engraving  represents  a  short 
section  of  the  bottom  of  the  sluice.  C  C 
represents  the  bottom  or  floor.  A  series  of 
grooves  and  riffles  will  be  observed  at  E  B, 
running  from  either  side  to  a  central  chan- 
nel, slightly  depressed  in  the  bottom  of  the 
sluice.  Such  is  the  simple  construction  of 
the  device.  The  principle  of  its  working 
is  as  follows :  When  the  ore  or  sand,  with 
the  water,  is  received  into  the  upper  end  of 
the  sluice,  at  A,  the  action  of  the  grooves 
and  riffles  is  to  deflect  the  water,  mixed 
with  the  earthy  particles,  from  the  sides  to 
the  center,  until  the  same  becomes  piled 
up,  in  a  longitudinal  ridge,  along  the  center 


of  the  sluice.  From  the  top  of  this  ridge, 
again,  there  is  a  tendency  of  the  water  to 
flowofftovardsthesides.  This  gives  twocur- 
rents — one  towards  the  center  on  the  bottom, 
and  the  other  away  from  the  center  and  to- 
wards the  sides,  on  the  top.  The  result  is 
that  the  particles  of  the  greatest  specific 
gravity  teud  to  the  bottom  central  groove, 
while  the  lighter  and  coarser  sand  rises  to- 
wards the  surface,  is  rolled  outwards  and 
passes  down  the  sluice  in  two  separate 
currents,  parallel  to  the  central  groove,  and 
between  it  and'  the  sides  of  the  sluice,  as 
shown  by  the  waving  current  lines. 

By  the  establishment  of  these  concen- 
trating and  separating  currents,  the  heavier 
particles  are  more  readily  and  effectually 
separated  from  the  lighter,  than  when  the 
latter  is  allowed  to  rest  directly  upon  the 
former;  while  at  the  same  time  the  escape 
of  the  waste  sands  is  more  readily  brought 
about  and  with  less  admixture  with  the  met- 


•■w^ 


Lenoir's  Gas  Engine. 

To  finish  an  idea  of  the  principle  and 
method  of  operation  of  this  most  conven- 
ient invention,  the  accompanying  diagram 
will  sufficiently  serve.  It  is  necessary  only 
to  premise  that  one  of  Lenoir's  machines 
of  one  half  horse-power  French,  or  nearly 
one  horse-power  English,  may  be  seen 
daily  at  work  in  the  office  of  the  Courrier 
de  Scm  Francisco,  on  Jackson  street  a  few 
doors  above  Montgomery. 

The  diagram  represents  a  single  cylin- 
der, and  all  that  there  is  of  the  machine 
except  the  crank-wheel  which  transmits 
the  power  from  the  piston  rod  H,  after 
changing  it  into  rotary  motion,  to  the 
printing  press,  or  any  other  machine,  in 
the  parlor,  cellar,  or  garret,  requiring 
power.  Common  lighting  gas  is  the  agent, 
in  place  of  steam  ;  it  is  mixed  with  atmos- 
pheric air,  in  a  very  simple  manner,    auto- 


LENOIR'S    GAS    ENGINE. 


alliferous  viarticles,  than  when  both  are  al- 
lowed to  pass  down  the  sluice  by  the  same 
current — the  one  superimposed  upon  the 
other.  Application  for  a  patent  for  this  in- 
vent.on  has  beeD  made  through  the  Mining 
and  Scientific  Psess  Patent  Agency. 
See  advertisement  in  its  appropriate 
column. 


The  Fiees  not  xet  Extinguished. — The 
latest  telegraphic  reports  from  Gold  Hill 
report  that  the  fire  in  the  mines  is  not  yet 
extinguished,  and  that  the  smoke  is  so 
dense  in  the  shafts  and  drifts  that  but  little 
effective  work  can  be  done  towards  their  di- 
rect extinguishment.  Since  the  accident 
on  Monday  last,  by  which  one  of  the  men 
engaged  in  the  work  of  extinguishment  lost 
his  life,  nothing  special  has  occurred. 
Workmen  are  still  engaged  in  forcing  water 
upon  the  fire,  wherever  it  can  be  reached; 
but  apparently  with  very  little  effect.  The 
injury  to  the  mines  will  probably  be  far 
more  serious  than  has  heretofore  been  ap- 
prehended. Aside  from  the  direct  loss  to 
stockholders,  aDd  the  terrible  bereavement, 
by  loss  of  life,  much  distress  is  produced 
by  the  great  number  of  people  who  have 
been  thus  temporarily  thrown  out  of  em- 
ployment by  the  stoppage  of  work  at  the 
mines  and  mills.  The  monetary  public 
will  also  feel,  to  a  greater  or  less  extent,  the 
suppression  of  the  usual  yield  from  these 
mines  of  some  8350,000  worth  of  bullied^ 
per  month. 


matically,  in  the  proportion  of  nine  of  air  to 
one  of  gas,  which  makes  an  explosive  car- 
bureted hydrogen  compound  similar  to  the 
explosive  gas  in  coal  mines,  or  marsh  gas, 
— the  same  thing.  Common  coal  gas,  or  the 
olefiant  gas  of  the  laboratory,  is  CH,  the 
explosive  mine  gas  CH2  .  Mixture  of  air 
with  the  former  9:1,  imparts  the  extra 
equivalent  of  hydrogen  to  make  it  explosive. 

The  gas-pipe  connects  with  the  machine 
at  B,  where,  by  means  of  an  inverted  cup 
it  is  measured  off,  at  every  stroke  of  the 
rod,  with  the  proper  quantity  of  air,  and 
distributed  evenly  through  the  holes  C,  for 
entrance  into  the  cylinder,  alternately 
through  the  openings  D  and  E  regulated 
by  the  slide  valve  rod  A,  which  shuts  the 
one  while  it  opens  the  other.  On  the  op- 
posite side  there  are  similar  openings  I  and 
J,  and  a  similar  slide  valve  arrangement  L, 
to  let  out  the  exploded  or  burnt  gases,  ( C 
Oa  and  HO )  carbonic  acid  and  vapor, 
through  I. 

The  moment  that  the  space  (P)  in  the 
cylinder  is  filled  with  gas,  the  automatic 
connections  are  such  that  an  electric  spark 
touches  it  off  by  the  wire  G,  driving  the 
piston  H  from  a  little  distance  on  the  P 
side  of  the  middle,  towards  the  other  end  of 
the  cylinder^  by  a  pressure  of  5  to  6  atmos- 
pheres, But  at  the  instant  that  the  piston 
reaches  a  certain  point  a  little  beyond  the 


middle,  on  the  other  side,  an  explosion 
takes  place  on  the  opposite  side  of  the 
piston  by  a  spark  from  F,  which  drives  it 
back  agaiu.  This  repeats  itself  perpetu- 
ally; the  only  preliminary,  in  the  place  of 
"steaming  up"  or  engineering  necessary  be- 
ing the  turning  on  of  gas,  and  making  of 
the  wire  connection.  The  device  by  which 
electricity  is  made  to  touch  off  opposite 
volumes  of  gas  alternately,  is  shown  at  M, 
— a  piece  of  iron  connecting  with  a  pole  of 
the  battery,  which  swings  by  automatio 
connection,  once  to  N,  and  then  to  O. 

A  one  horse-power  engine  consumes 
about  40  cubic  feet  of  gas  per  hour;  which, 
at  $6  per  1,000  feet,  would  amount  to  24 
cents  an  hour.  The  Courrier  engine,  a 
half  horse-power,  says  Mr.  Derbec,  costs 
him  not  over  15  cents  an  hour.  The  cost 
for  nitric  acid  in  the  battery  is  scarcely 
worth  mentioning.  The  only  trouble  that 
has  been  experienced  in  the  use  of  the  en- 
gine thus  far,  has  arisen  from  the  impurity 
of  our  city  gas,  necessitating  cleaning  of 
the  passages  I)  and  E  about  once  a  month. 

These  engines  cost  in  Paris  :  %  horse- 
power, 800  fr.  ;  1  horse-power,  1,300  fr.  ; 
2  horse-power,  2,000  fr.  ;  3  horse-power, 
2,500  fr. 


Gold  and  Silveb  Chloeination  in 
Mexico. — A  valuable  article  by  Ottocar 
Hoffman,  on  the  second  page,  seiives  as  an 
example  of  the  definite  kind  of  writing 
which  is  necessary  on  metallurgical  subjects 
to  enable  others  to  profit  by  the  description 
of  a  process — our  real  road  to  progress  in 
that  very  important  specialty — and  at  the 
same  time  calls  for  a  word  or  two  from  us, 
of  discrimination. 

Chlorides  of  the  base  metals  and  of  gold 
are  soluble  in  water,  while  chloride  of  sil- 
ver is  not,  being  soluble  only  in  salt  water,  or 
in  water  containing  byposulphate  of  soda 
in  solution.  In  the  Plattner  gold  chlorina- 
tion,  silver,  accordingly,  is  lost. 

If  the  base  metal  sulphurets  are  roasted 
to  oxides,  they  cannot  afterwards  be  chlo- 
rinated with  chlorine  gas;  therefore  if  cop- 
per is  to  be  gained,  as,  for  example,  at  La 
Dura,  salt  must  be  added  during  the  roast- 
ing; which  chlorinates  the  several  metals 
at  different  temperatures,  but  silver  last, 
the  base  metal  chlorides  being  ordinarily 
re-decomposed  by  the  time  that  the  silver 
becomes  a  chloride.  In  order  to  get  both 
silver  and  gold  into  a  state  of  chloride  with- 
out decomposing  CuCl,  etc.,Plattner's  gas 
generation  process  is  taken  advantage  of; 
and  gold,  copper,  etc.— all  but  silver  chlo- 
ride— are  leached  out  with  water,  and  pre- 
cipitated separately.  Then  the  hyposul- 
phite of  soda,  or  the  salt  water  leaching 
process,  may  follow,  to  obtain  the  silver. 

Kustel's  silver  chlorinatiqn  differs  from 
the  Patera  process  simply  in  the  method  of 
chlorinating  silver;  avoiding,  by  the  use  of 
chlorine  gas,  the  necessity  for  a  very  costly 
and  complicated  double  roasting,  with  salt, 
steam,  and  sulphate  of  iron. 


Add  the  Gold  in  the  world  might  be  put 
into  a  cube  of  26  feet. 


258 


Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Communications. 


Written  for  the  Mining  and  Scientific  Picas. 

Chlorination  of  Silver  Ores  at  La  Dura, 
.  Sonora,  Mexico. 

BY    OTTOCAR   HOFMANN. 

The  favorable  result  obtained  by  the 
chlorination  process  of  Kustel  &  Hofman 
on  a  small  quantity  cf  ore  in  San  Francisco, 
induced  Mr.  E.  B.  Smith,  the  Superintend- 
ent of  La  Dura,  to  engage  me  for  the  pur- 
pose of  introducing  that  process  at  the 
La  Dura  mines. 

These  mines  are  situated  on  the  Yaqui 
river,  about  140  miles  east  of  Guaymas. 
On  our  arrival,  in  consequence  of  a  freshet,  we 
found  the  Yaqui  sixty  feet  above  the  normal 
stand,  the  Hacienda  with  all  appertaining 
buildings  swept  away,  leaving  only  the 
foundation  and  the  battery.  The  furnaces, 
Varney's  pans,  boiler,  etc.,  were  buried  in 
the  river.  The  energy  of  Mr.  Smith,  how- 
ever, replaced  the  old  works  in  a  compara- 
tively short  time,  only  substituting  chlo- 
rination  for  amalgamation. 

The  complete  property  of  the  Pittsburg- 
Sonora  Mining  Co.  consists  of  three  veins, 
La  Dura,  Kamona  and  Gaxiola.  From  each 
of  tbem  ore  is  treated,  but  principally  from 
the  Kamona,  which  is  the  more  favorably 
situated,  and  also  better  opened.  Ore  is 
abundant,  and  consists  of  light  and  dark 
fahl  ore,  argentiferous  zinc-blende,  galena 
and  some  iron  pyrites.  The  amount  of  sil- 
ver varies  from  §60  to  $130  per  ton.  Of  zinc- 
blende  there  is  about  eight  or  nine,  and  of 
copper  three  to  four  per  cent,  in  the  ore. 
Galena  and  the  other  base  metals  formerly 
caused  a  great  loss  of  silver  in  amalgamat- 
ing, destroying  at  the  same  time  the 
pans,  aud  quicksilver  to  a  considerable  de- 
gree. 

The  present  manipulation  at  La  Dura  is 
executed  in  the  following  way: 

1.  Tlie  Roasting. — The  ore,  crushed  dry 
through  a  sieve  of  35  meshes,  in  charges  of 
800  pounds,  is  introduced  in  a  furnace  thirty, 
feet  long,  in  three  compartments  ten  feet 
each  by  eight  feet  width.  The  bottom  of 
each  compartment  is  two  and  a  half  inches 
above  the  preceding.  The  charging  is  ef- 
fected through  the  roof  of  the  last  hearth, 
where  the  ore  is  prepared  by  a  moderate 
heat  After  three  hours  the  charge  is  re- 
moved to  the  second  hearth,  and  a  new  one 
introduced  in  the  former.  On  the  second 
hearth  the  ore  comes  soon  into  a  dark  red- 
hot  condition,  requiring  more  stirring  than 
in  the  preparatory  compartment.  The  •  ore 
gets  rid  of  the  greater  part  of  its  sulphur, 
and  it  is  necessary  to  change  sometimes  the 
ore  from  the  end  of  the  hearth  to  the 
front,  nearer  the  fire-place.  After  a  lapse 
of  another  three  hours,  the  ore  is  moved 
again,  now  to  the  first  hearth,  nearest  to 
the  fire-place.  First,  an  oxidizing  roasting 
is  applied  to  the  ore  for  two  hours,  after 
which  the  firing  is  stopped,  three  to  four 
per  cent,  of  salt  is  introduced,  and  the  ore 
chloridized  at  a  low  temperature  for  one 
hour.  A  low  heat  is  here  required  on  ac- 
count of  the  volatility  of  the  chlorides  of 
oopper  fand  zinc,  by  which  more  silver 
would  be  carried  off.  Ten  minutes  before 
the  discharge,  half  of  each  compartment  is 
cleared  by  shoveling  the  ore  towards  the 
fire-place,  and  moved  over  on  the  next  hearth 
as  soon  as  the  discharge  of  the  roasted  ore 
begins  in  the  first  compartment,  so  that 
when  the  discharge  of  800  pounds  is  fin- 
ished, each  hearth  appears  already  charged. 

These  furnaces  have  the  advantage  of  not 
only  savingjuel,  butrequiringa  less  skillful 
roaster  to  do  good  work.  A  chloridizing 
roasting  is  not  necessary,  unless  for  the 
purpose  of  gaining  the  copper. 

The  are  two  roasting  furnaces  at  La  Dura, 
capable  of  roasting  five  tons  of  ore. 

%.— Moistening  of  Qre—Tlie  Tanks.— The 
roasted  ore,  after  being  cooled  down  some- 
what, is  first  moisfened,  only  so  much  as 
to  prevent  dusting  in  the  next  operation  of 


throwing  it  through  an  inclined  sieve. 
The  lumps  separated  hereby  are  pulverized 
and  returned  to  the  roasting  furnaces. 
What  fell  through  the  sieve  is  moistened 
by  further  addition  of  water  to  such  a 
degree  as  to  allow  it  to  be  pressed  into  a  ball 
without  adhering  to  the  hand.  It  is  mixed 
by  two  workmen,  by  means  of  shovels,  and 
then  introduced  into  the  chlorinating 
tanks.  Carefully  charged,  the  ore  lies 
loose  enough  to  permit  the  gas  to  have  an 
easy  passage. 

The  tanks  are  9  feet  by  2J><  feet  deep, 
made  of  IK  inch  plants,  lined  with  a  hot 
mixture  of  pitch  and  tar  inside.  The  bot- 
tom is  somewhat  inclined  from  both  of  the 
long  sides  towards  the  middle,  forming  a 
flat  channel  length  ways.  Above  this  there 
is  a  false  bottom  formed  of  wooden  staves, 
partable  in  segments,  and  covered  with  a 
piece  of  coarse  canvas,  for  a  filter.  These 
tanks  are  placed  parallel  with  the  long 
sides  of  the  building,  having  as  front  one 
of  the  short  sides,  which  stands  1%  inches 
lower  than  the  opposite  end.  Below  the 
false  bottom  in  front,  each  tank  has  a 
leaden  cock,  which,  by  means  of  an  india 
rubber  hose  may  be  connected  with  the 
chlorine  gas  generator  when  the  ore  is 
ready  to  be  chloridized.  The  same  cock 
will  also  serve  for  discharging  the  leach. 
On  the  opposite  side,  also  below  the  false 
bottom,  two  pipes  are  inserted,  one  pro- 
vided with  a  lead  cock,  communicating  with 
another  chlorine  gas-pipe,  the  other  lead- 
ing to  the  water-reservoir. 

The  upper  rim  of  the  tank  is  lined  with 
india  rubber,  on  which  the  cover  is  fast- 
ened airtight  by  means  of  screws.  This 
mode  of  shntling  up  the  chlorinating  vat 
air-tight  is  much  preferable  to  the  old  way 
of  pasting  the  cover  with  dough  or  clay,  as 
is  done  in  gold  chlorinatiou.  It  is  cheaper, 
cleaner,  quicker,  and  more  perfect. 

3.  —  The  Chlormation. — The  silver  con- 
tained in  the  ore  is  found  after  roasting 
to  consist  of  chloride,  sulphate,  and  sul- 
phide of  silver.  Exposed  to  the  action 
of  chlorine  gas  for  several  hours,  all  is  con- 
verted into  chloride  of  silver. 

The  chlorine  is  generated  in  the  usual 
way,  by  peroxide  of  manganese,  sulphuric 
acid  and  salt.  It  is  convej'ed  through  a 
lead  pipe  into  the  washing  apparatus,  and 
from  thence  through  two  pipes  along  both 
sides  of  the  chlorinating  tanks.  Salt  and 
manganese  are  cheap  in  Sonora  ;  the  sul- 
phuric acid,  however,  is  expensive.  Under 
such  circumstances  the  object  is  less  the 
utilizing  of  every  particle  of  salt, than  to  pro- 
duce the  largest  quantity  of  gas  in  the 
shortest  time.  For  this  reason  I  use  more 
manganese  and  salt  than  are  required  by  the 
chemical  proportion;  viz:  32  pounds  of 
sulphuric  acid,  16  pounds  of  manganese, 
16  salt,  and  16  pounds-Jof  water,  which  pro- 
portions are  sufficient  to  chloridize  2%  tons 
of  ore.  The  chlorine  enters  the  tanks  from 
two  sides.  After  2%  or  3  hours,  the  gas 
will  be  observed  to  come  out  through  a 
pipe  fixed  above  the  ore,  showing  that  the 
chlorination  is  fiuished.  All  pipes  are 
shut  off  now,  and  the  gas  is  allowed  to  act 
on  the  ore  for  five  or  six  hours.  After  this 
time  the  upper  pipe  is  brought  in  connec- 
tion with  the  lead  cock  below  the  false  bot- 
tom of  the  next  prepared  tank,  by  means  of 
a  rubber  hose,  and  the  surplus  of  chlorine 
forced  over  by  the  water  entering  below 
the  false  bottom  from  the  reservoir.  Using 
over  the  surplus  of  chlorine,  the  expense 
of  chlorination  is  considerably  reduced, 
and  the  workmen  are  not  at  all  molested  by 
the  gas.  The  next  tank  is  now  partly  filled 
with  chlorine  and  the  lacking  part  must  be 
replaced  by  fresh  generation.  Generally 
20  pounds  of  acid  are  here  sufficient  in 
place  of  the  above  32,  taking  the  ingredi- 
ents in  the  proportion  before  stated. 

4. — Leacliing  out  of  the  Base  Metals  with 
Witter. — After  all  the  chlorine  has  been  dis- 
placed by  the  entering  of  water,  the  latter 
is  now  shutoff,  the  tank  uncovered,  the  cock 
in  front  opened  and  water  conveyed  on 
the  lop  of  the  ore,  which  must  be  kept 
submerged  several  inches  ;  regulating  the 
inflow  of  the  water  so  as  to  be  equal  to  the 
outflow.  The  leach  is  led  into  a  tank  of 
masonry,  coated  inside  with  pitch,  ( 12  feet 
by  6  and  2  feet  deep,)  so  long  as  it  appears 
colored  green  from  the  chloride  of  copper. 
The  copper  is  precipitated  in  metallic  con- 
dition by  means  of  old  iron.  The  leaching 
continues  till  a  solution  of  sulphide  of 
sodium  shows  no  precipitate  of  base  metals. 
In  this  case  the  leaching  with  water  is  fin- 
ished and  the  next  process  follows. 

5. — Leaching  out  Chloride  of  Silver  with 
Hyposulphite  of  Soda. — This  salt,  possess- 
ing the  power  of  forming  a  soluble  com- 
pound with  the  chloride  of  silver,  must  be 
used  in  a  diluted  condition,  dissolved  in 
water.  The  leach,  containing  silver,  is 
conducted  into  two  tanks,  each  5  feet  by  3, 
and  4%  feet  deep,  coated  with  pitch  and 
tar.     The  silver  is  now  precipitated  by  a 


solution  of  sulphide  of  sodium  as  a  brown- 
ish black  substance.  A  vigorous  stirring 
accelerates  the  precipitation.  A  surplus  of 
of  the  precipitant  i3  injurious.  The  liquor 
must  appear  clear,  and  be  neutral,  that  is, 
an  addition  of  some  more  sulphide  of  spdi-' 
urn  should  not  darken  the  liquid,  neither 
should  this  occur  by  adding  an  argentifer- 
ous solution.  The  clear  liquid  including 
the  sulphide  of  sodium  used,  is  now  agaiu 
in  the  form  of  hyposulphite  of  soda,  and 
ready  to-be  used  over. 

The  lixiviation  is  stopped  when,  in  the 
clear  liquor,  taken  in  a  glass  tube  with  ad- 
dition of  some  sulphide  of  sodium,  no  pre- 
cipitate is  obtained. 

6. — Treatment  of  theprecipitated  Sulphide  of 
Silver. — A  few  minutes  after  stirring  the 
liquor  appears  clear  above  the  precipitated 
sulphide  of  silver,  and  is  drawn  off  by 
means  of  a  syphon  into  a  reservoir,  for  the 
purpose  of  using  it  ajain  as  a  solvent. 
The  sulphide  of  silver  is  conveyed  into 
canvas  bags,  filtered,  washed  with  warm 
water,  pressed,  dried  and  retorted  in  earth- 
en pots  connected  with  like  vessels,  kept 
cool  in  order  to  concentrate  the  silver,  and 
to  regain  the  sulphur,  which  serves  for  the 
preparation  of  fresh  sulphide  of  sodium. 

The  retorted  silver  is  melted  ill  blacklead 
crucibles  with  the  addition  of  some  iron.  In 
this  operation  some  iron  matte  is  obtained 
which  contains  from  4  to  5  per  cent,  of 
silver  and  is  thrown  iuto  the  battery  with 
the  ore. 

7. — General  statement  of  results. — The  ex- 
traction of  silver,  in  this  mauner,  is  very 
close,  tailings  assaying  from  4  to  5  dollars 
per  ton.     The  silver  is  900  fine. 

Compared  with  amalgamation  this  pro- 
cess offers  so  many  advantages,  locally, 
that  its  general  adoption  in  Sonora  is  cer- 
tain. There  is  no  difficulty  in  extracting 
the  silver  within  90  per  cent,  of  the  fire 
assay.  The  working  is  easy,  no  power  being 
required  except  for  stamping.  The  process 
is  cheap,  and  the  capital  required  for  the 
erection  of  such  works  comparatively  small, 
so  that  companies  with  small  meaus  are  eu- 
abled  to  beneficiate  their  ores,  having  be- 
sides the  advantage  of  gaining  the  copper 
and  gold  separately,  if  present  in  the  ore. 

The  silver  ore  from  La  Dura  is  known  as 
the  most  refractory  in  Sonora.  Its  suc- 
cessful treatment  induced  Mr.  M.  Alsna, 
one  of  the  most  prominent  and  industrious 
mining  operators  of  Sonora,  to  call  upon 
me  to  introduce  this  chlorination  process 
in  his  Hacienda  at  Trinidad,  which  is 
being  done  in  the  manner  and  with  re- 
sults similar  to  those  above  described. 


The  Recent  Experiments  with  the 
Telegraph. — In  the  telegraphing  recently 
performed  for  the  purpose  of  determining 
the  mean  time  between  Boston  and  San 
Francisco,  the  wires  were  so  connected  with 
a  chronometer  at  Harvard  University  in 
Cambridge,  that  the  circuit  was  broken  and 
reclosed  at  every  tick.  Thus  the  ticks  of 
the  Cambridge  time-piece  may  be  almost 
said  to  have  been  heard  in  San  Francisco. 
A  repeater  was  added,  aud  signals  were  sent 
from  that  city  to  San  Francisco  and  back  to 
Boston, — some  six  thousand  miles, — in  less 
than  one  minute. 


Insulation  of  the  Atlantic  Cable. — 
It  is  found  that  there  is  a  steady  improve- 
ment iu  the  cable,  as  regards  perfect  insu- 
lation,— from  month  to  month.  The  first 
cable,  laid  four  years  since,  "  leaks  "  less 
than  the  other,  from  the  fact  that  the  cable 
can  be  manipulated  with  a  much  weaker 
battery  than  that  originally  employed,  and 
that  such  diminution  has  now  reached  a 
surprisingly  low  point,  it  has  been  sup- 
posed, inexplicable  as  it  may  seem,  that  the 
electricity  in  the  cable  is  gradually  becom- 
ing static. 


To  Distinguish  Edible  from  Poisonous 
Mushrooms.  — Sprinkle  a  little  salt  on  the 
spongy  part  or  gills  of  the  mushroom;  if 
it  turns  yellow,  it  is  poisonous.,  but  if  black, 
it  is  wholesome. 


Large  Product  of  a  Missouri  Iron 
Furnace. — A  hot-blast  charcoal  furnace, 
40  feet  high,  9J<  feet  bosh,  made  in  Janu- 
ary 784  tons  of  pig-iron, '  of  2,268  pounds 
to  the  ton. 


National  Debts. — The  national  debt  of 
France  is  §58.65  to  each  inhabitant;  that  of 
the  United  States  is  §63,  while  the  debt  of 
Great  Britain  reaches  the  high  figure  of 
$130.70  to  each  inhabitant. 


[Written  for  the  Mining  anil  Scientific  Preas.l 

"  Why  Don't  Boys  Learn  Trades  ?" 

A  mechanic  of  thirty-five  years  will  en- 
deavor to  answer  the  above  question,  re- 
cently asked  by  the  Philadelphia  Ledger. 

Because  the  education  boys  receive  now- 
adays enables  them  to  perceive  where 
the  tradesmen  stand  in  society,  and  their 
parents  also  perceive  and  know  in  what 
^grade  any  particular  calling  will  place 
them.  "When  the  avenues  to  distinction 
ere  open  to  alf,  then  all  will  take  venture  ; 
consequently  a  boy  prefers  to  sweep  out  a 
lawyer's  office,  with  a  hope-venture  of  some 
day  becoming  a  lawyer  ;  and  even  if  he  has 
not  so  high  aspirations,  he  knows  that  his 
acquaintance,  both  male  and  female,  regard 
his  position  there  as  higher  than  to  be  an 
apprentice  to  a  trade. 

Though  the  minister  or  the  doctor  do 
not  take  boys,  yet  there  have  been  cases 
where  their  places  have  been  filled  and 
trades  left  by  men  who  felt  the  pressure  of 
their  position  and  stepped  up  into  them. 
A  boy  will  tramp  with  a  civil  engineer's 
chain,  flag  staff,  or  pole,  over  the  most 
ragged  hillsides,  for  days,  without  mur- 
mur, because  his  employer,  as  an  engineer, 
stands  in  society  with  other  professors,  and 
his  pay  corresponds  to  that  station.  Hope 
gives  the  boy  courage  to  withstand  hard- 
ships, which,  as  an  apprentice  to  a  trade, 
would  break  him  down,  spirit  and  body. 

He  sees,  and  his  parents  and  guardians 
see,  that  the  high  places  in  the  courts,  iu 
the  pulpit,  in  the  legislature,  or  executive 
branches  of  government,  are  very  seldom 
filled  by  mechanics  ;  and  the  parents  know 
that  the  average  of  political  judgment 
would  be  quite  as  likely  to  be  in  favor  of 
the  mechanic,  as  otherwise.  The  same 
may  be  said  of  the  errand  boy,  ''counter- 
jumper,"  cash  boy  or  even  porters  in  mer- 
cantile establishments.  The  social  posi- 
tion, from  the  first  and  the  material  chances 
for  the  future,  are  infinitely  better  than 
from  a  trade;  though  the  mere  fact  of  a 
living  be  against  the  merchant  boy,  as  a 
thousand  to  one.  Very  few  start  in  life  for 
a  living.  All  start  for  fame  and  fortune, 
or  rather  it  should  be  put  now,  for  fortune, 
and  fame  conies  with  that.  The  fault  is 
not  with  the  boys,  nor  with  their  parents, 
as  individuals  ;  but  with  the  state  into 
which  society  has  crystallized. 

There  is  no  other  standard  of  respecta- 
bility but  wealth;  consequently  that  is  the 
aim  of  all.  It  comes  less  frequent  to  the 
mechanic,  than  to  any  other  calling  except 
the  farmer.  Though  the  farmer  and  me- 
chanic are  the  founders  and  producers  of 
all  wealth  ;  yet  in  the  present  state  of  soci- 
ety, they  receive  but  the  very  smallest 
share  of  the  value  of  their  own  productions. 

Though  money  is  gathered  rapidly  and 
easily  in  the  ordinary  exchange  of  pro- 
ducts, it  is  not  made;  and  when  we  say  the 
merchant  has  made  so  much,  in  such  a 
time,  we  do  not  express  the  matter  in  a 
proper  manner.  He  has  not  produced  a 
dollar.  The  value  of  the  farmer's  or  me- 
chanic's product  has  enabled  him  to  place 
it  where  it  was  needed,  and  he  has  charged 
three  times  as  much  for  that  service  as 
the  original  producer  received,  he  conse- 
quently wears  fine  clothes,  lives  in  more 
splendid  houses,  feasts  on  finer  viands,  and 
takes  a  higher  place  in  the  social  scale. 
Boys  see  all  this,  and,  consequently,  won't 
learn  trades.  How  far  and  how  long  the 
world  can  go  on  swapping  knives,  is  a 
question  for         Political  Economists. 

A  ErVER  UNDER    THE  KoCKT    MOUNTAINS. 

Catlin,  the  prairie  traveler,  thinks  that  a 
great  river,  "larger  than  the  Mississippi," 
flows  under  the  Eocky  Mountains.  Mr. 
Catlin  is  about  to  submit  the  evidence 
which  he  has  collected  in  favor  of  this  start- 
ling hypothesis  to  the  world. 

Immigration  Increase. — There  was  an 
excess  of  passenger  arrivals  at  this  port 
from  Panama,  for  the  first  quarter  of  the 
present  year,  of  5,200  over  the  same  time 
for  last  year. 

A  Curious  Sword. — A  sword  made  from 
a  piece  of  meteoric  iron,  which  fell  near 
Santa  Fe  de  Bogota,  was  once  presented  to 
Simon  Bolivar. 


Tlc\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


259 


Mechanical. 


Runaway  Engines. 

The  running  away  of  a  locomotive  is, 
thanks  to  the  telegraph,  of  no  great  conse- 
quence, for  the  alarm  may  be  flashed  past 
the  truant,  and  the  track  kept  clear  until 
another  engine  can  effect  the  capture  of  the 
runaway.  A  marine  engine  can  easily  be 
brought  to.reason  if  it  make  an  attempt  to 
run.  But  the  running  away  of  a  stationary 
engine  is  a  serious  matter.  The  Engineer 
gives  two  instances  of  such  an  occurrence, 
both  caused  by  the  giviug  way  of  a  gover- 
nor wheel.  One  of  these  we  copy  in  brief : 
"The  pace  of  the  engino  was  steady  and 
majestic,  rendered  so  by  the  control  of  an 
excellent  governor,  which  kept  the  throttle 
valve  more  than  three  parts  shut.  This 
governor  was  driven,  by  a  pair  of  light  cog 
wheels,  from  the  main  shaft,  and  it  unfor- 
tunately happened  on  the  day  in  question 
one  of  these  wheels  broke,  the  governor 
ceased  rotating,  the  balls  dropped,  the 
throttle  valve  llew  open,  and  the-  engines 
ran  away.  The  engine  driver  rushed  to  the 
door  of  the  engine-house,  but  a  glance 
showed  him  that  to  enter  would  bo  to  risk 
his  life.  He  then  ran  to  the  stop  valve  on 
the  main  steam  pipe  in  the  boiler-house, 
but  before  he  could  close  it  the  engines 
were  a  complete  wreck  ;  the  fly-wheel  was 
split,  the  entablatures  and  columns  torn  up, 
and  the  ends  knocked  out  of  the  cylinders. 
The  ruin  was  complete,  and  an  entirely  now 
pair  of  engines  had  to  be  put  down  in  their 
place.  The  breakage  of  the  governor 
wheel  thus  entailed  an  outlay  of  some  thou- 
sands of  pounds,  besides  throwing  several 
hundred  hands  out  of  work." 

How  is  such  an  accident  to  be  prevented  ? 
"  Simply," — says  the  journal  aforesaid, — 
"by  so  constructing  the  governor  that 
when  the  balls  are  close  down  to  the  cen- 
tral spindle  the  throttle  valve  shall  be  closed. 
There  is  no  difficulty  whatever  in  effecting 
this.  The  throttle  valve  may  be  a  double- 
beat  equilibrium  valve,  closing  when 
raised  too  high  and  closing  when  dropped 
too  low;  or  the  ordinary  throttle  valve  may 
be  so  adjusted  that  when  free  from  the  gov- 
ernor it  will  close  of  itself.  Then  the  gear 
must  be  so  contrived  that  when  the  gover- 
nor balls  fall  down  to  the  spindle,  they 
shall  break  the  connection  between  them- 
selves and  the  throttle  valve.  In  either 
case  it  will  be  necessary  to  open  the  throt- 
tle by  hand  to  start  the  engine,  but  this  is 
a  matter  of  small  moment.  When  -very 
heavy  balls  are  used,  it  will  be  well  to  fix 
some  brake  arrangement  to  the  governor  in 
order  that  it  may  be  arrested  very  quickly, 
otherwise  it  might  continue  to  revolve  un- 
der the  influence  of  its  own  momentum, 
more  and  more  slowly,  opening  the  throttle 
wider  and  wider  each  moment,  so  that  by 
the  time  the  balls  had  fallen  so  far  in  that 
the  throttle  was  allowed  tj  close,  mischief 
might  have  been  done;  but  in  very  few 
cases  indeed  will  this  precaution  be  re- 
quired." 

Another  "Steam  Man." — The  Newark 
Journal  thus  describes  a  new  steam  man 
which  was  first  publicly  exhibited,  Febru- 
ary 22d  :  "  The  "man  "  portion  resembles 
in  outline  a  human  being,  weighs  about 
five  hundred  pounds,  and  is  connected  with 
a  two-seated  "rockaway,"  attached  behind 
it  by  iron  bands. 

"  Each  breast  of  the  figure  contains  an 
oscillating  engine.  A  steam  chest  is  placed 
between  these,  and  the  throttle  valves  are 
just  below.  The  legs  are  composed  of  in- 
tricate machinery,  and  present  an  appear- 
ance, when  walking,  similar  to  that  of  an 
ordinary  mortal.  When  in  the  act  of  step- 
ping the  feet  are  raised  about  five  inches 
from  the  ground.  The  steam  passes  into 
the  chest  by  means  of  a  rubber  hose,  and 
when  exhausted  is  carried  to  the  smoke- 
stack at  the  rear  of  the  carriage,  through 
another  tube.  A  four-horse  power  is  placed 
under  and  at  ihe  rear  of  the  carriage,  and  is 
provided  with  water  by  a  .steam  pump 
"which  communicates  with  a  water-tank  un- 
der the  front  seat  of  the  vehicle.  The 
movements  of  the  machine  are  controlled 
and  regulated  by  two  handles  that  rest  on 
the  dashboard.  The  whole  apparatus,  in- 
cluding carriage,  weighs  about  a  ton,  and 
cost  ©3,000. 


double-riveted  joint  the  spaces  between  Ihe 
rivet  holes  (measured  along  each  line  of  riv- 
ets, not  zigzag]  should  be  twice  as  great  as 
that  required  in  single -riveted  joints  hiv- 
ing rivets  Of  the  same  diameter;  and  tin- 
same  rule  applies  to  single-riveted  butt- 
joints  with  doable-covering  strips. 

The  proportion  which  the  strength  of  a 
riveted  joint  bears  to  the  solid  plate,  in- 
creases with  an  increase  in  the  diameter  of 
the  rivets  used.  The  reason  for  this  is  self- 
evident.  The  area  of  rivet  increases  as  the 
square  of  the  diameter,  whereas  the  length 
of  plate  (measured  along  the  line  of  the 
j<  in1)  removed  to  make  room  for  the  rivet 
varies  as  the  diameter  of  the  latter  only. 
'J  lie  Engineer. 

Water  for  Steel  Hardening.— The 
following  is  an  extract  from  a  new  manual 
on  the  "management  of  steel"  by  George 
Ede,  a  practical  mechanic  employed  at 
Woolwich  Arsenal : 

"The  more  the  water  is  used  for  harden- 
ing steel  the  softer  it  becomes,  and  has  a 
tendency  to  act  less  suddenly  upon  the 
steel;  consequently  the  less  frequently  the 
water  used  for  the  purpose  is  qlianged,  the 
better — that  is,  providing  thewater  has  not 
by  continual  use  become  greasy.  The 
water  is  not  made  better  for  giving  the  steel 
a  greater  degree  of  hardness  by  being  long 
in  use,  but  it  is  made  better  for  the  pur- 
pose because  it  is  less  likely  to  crack  the 
steel  than  fresh  water;  therefore,  as  the 
water  wastes,  fresh  water  should  be  added 
to  it.  Brinish  liquids,  such  as  aquafortis, 
urine,  or  water  changed  with  common  salt, 
etc.,  produce  rather  more  hardness  than 
plain  water;  but,  for  most  articles,  plain 
water  with  the  chill  oft'  gives  sufficientbard- 
ness  to  the  steel.  Water  at  about  sixty  de- 
grees, measured  by  the  thermometer,  is  the 
most  suitable  temperature  to  prevent  steel 
craoking  in  hardening.  Water  holding 
Boap  in  solution  prevents  the  steel  from 
hardening. 

Rolling  Wide  Plates  or  Iron. — For- 
merly very  few  armor  plate3  were  made  more 
than  five  feet  wide,  and  none,  we  believe, 
have  been  made  exceeding  six  feet,  in  con- 
sequence of  the  practical  difficulty  of  heat- 
ing a  mass  of  iron  so  wide  as  eight  feet  in 
any  one  furnace  without  burning  the  edges 
in  obtaining  a  welding  heat  in  the  middle. 
This  difficulty  has  now  been  overcome  by 
a  plan  which  consists  of  rolling  a  pile  of 
iron  lengthways,  until  the  width  required 
is  attained,  and  then  while  hot  turning  it 
round  and  rolling  it  crossways.  The  first 
plate  made  by  this  plan  was  rolled  on  Fri- 
day. The  pile  was  6  feet  wide,  7  feet  long, 
and  about  16  inches  thick,  and  was  first 
rolled  to  8  feet  6  inches  long,  and  then 
turned  half  round  and  rolled  into  a  plate 
8  feet  6  inches  wide,  16  feet  long  and  5 
inches  thick.  This  is  certainly  the  widest 
plate  of  iron  of  anything  like  this  thick- 
ness that  has  ever  been  rolled." — Sheffield 
Independent. 

Are  American  Watches  Absolutely 
Perfect? — The  very  highest  priced  Euro- 
pean watches  have  sometimes  a  slight  supe- 
riority over  those  of  American  manufac- 
ture in  this  single  respect,  viz  :  the  greater 
care  bestowed  upon  the  adjustment  of  the 
escapement  to  pure  isochronism.  This  cor- 
rection alone  is  sufficient  to  run  up  the  cost 
of  a  watch  indefinitely.  It  requires  the 
selection  of  a  hair-spring  that  will  give  ex- 
actly equal  times  of  vibration,  whatever 
may  be  the  extent  of  vibratory  arc ;  that  is, 
the  tension  of  the  spring  must  increase 
uniformly  with  the  arc  of  vibration  from 
the  point  of  repose.  The  detection  of  such 
a  spring,  in  any  given  case,  is  almost  a 
matter  of  pure  chance,  and  can  only  be 
effected  by  patient  and  repeated  trials.  A 
timepiece  thus  adjusted  is  also  a  most  deli- 
cate instrument,  and  should  be  handled 
with  the  most  profound  respect  for  its  re- 
fined virtues,  lest  at  any  time  they  should 
suddenly  depart.  Any  bindingorstraining 
of  the  spring,  while  in  the  hand  of  a  bung- 
ler, would  greatly  jeopardize  its  safety. 
But  any  good  spring  will  very  nearly  fulfill 
this   condition. — S.   W.  Robinson,  C.  E. 


Scientific  Mi  sect  tan  /  ■ . 


Boiler  Butt- Joints  and  Rivets. — A 
properly  proportioned  single-riveted  butt- 
joint,  with  any  given  thickness  of  plates, 
and  with  covering  strips  on  each  side,  pos- 
sesses nearly  the  same  strength  as  a  prop- 
erly proportioned  double-riveted  lap-jcint 
or  butt-joint  with  a  covering  strip  on  one 
side   only.      In    a  properly  proportioned 


The  Monceieff  Invention.  —  This 
method  of  mounting  heavy  guns,  which 
has  been  already  described  in  our  columns, 
has  been  accepted  by  the  English  govern- 
ment. Capt.  Moncrieff  receives  the  sum 
of  seventy-five  thuusand  dollars  in  cash, 
and  a  salary  of  five .  thousand  dollars  per 
annum  for  the  two  past  years,  and  for  as 
much  longer  as  may  be  necessary  to  com- 
plete the  application  of  his  system  to  the 
national  defences. 


The  Colors  of  Autumnal  Foliage. — 
Joseph  Wharton  communicates  the  results 
of  some  experiments  upon  the  temporary 
restoration  of  the  green  color  of  leaves. — 
changed  by  frost,— to  Silliman's  Journal. 
He  reasoned  that  if  chlorophyl,  the  green 
coloring  matter  of  leaves,  should  be,  like 
mauy  other  greens,  a  compound  color,  it 
must  have  for  one  of  its  elements  a  vege- 
table blue,  capable  of  being  reddened  by 
acids.  If  the  juices  of  the  leaves,  kept  in  a 
neutral  condition  by  the  vital  force,  or  by 
alkaline  matter  brought  in  the  sap  from  the 
earth,  should,  when  circulation  ceases,  be- 
come acidified  by  the  atmospheric  oxygen, 
those  juices  would  then  be  capable  of  red- 
dening the  vegetable  blue  of  the  chloro- 
phyl. If,  however,  that  vegetable  blue 
should  be  thus  reddened,  it  ought  to  be- 
come blue  again,  when  exposed  to  an  alkali ; 
or,  in  other  words,  if  green  leaves  should 
be  reddened  iu  the  autumn  in  the  manner 
here  suggested,  by  the  unresisted  action  of 
the  oxidizing  atmosphere,  they  ought  to 
return  from  red  to  green,  if  immersed  in 
an  alkaline  atmosphere.    . 

He  therefore  arranged  a  wire  staging,  to 
stand  under  a  glass  receiver,  which  dipped 
into  a  dish  of  water,  and  under  which  was 
also  placed  a  capsule  containing  ammonia. 
Upon  this  he  placed  in  succession  a  variety 
of  autumnal  red  leaves,  and  found  that  iu 
most  cases  the  green  color  was  restored.  Mr. 
W.  adds  ;  "Fremy  separated  chlorophyl  into 
two  distiuct  substances,  one  blue,  the  other 
yellow.  Frost  plays  no  other  part  in  caus- 
ing the  autumnal  tints,  than  to  arrest  the 
circulation.  When  a  sharp  frost  occurs 
early  in  the  Fall,  while  the  pulp  of  the 
leaves  is  still  full  and  plump,  the  red  colors 
come  out  brilliantly,  because  there  is  plenty 
of  the  blue  substance  to  be  acted  upon  by 
the  juices,  then  also  abundant." 

Creation  by  Law  ok  by  Miracle. — 
"To  meet  the  question  of  'Whence-the 
first  organic  matter'?  the  Nomogenist,  who 
holds  that  primary  life  is  due  to  the  opera- 
tion of  existing  law,  is  reduced  to  enumer- 
ate the  existing  elements  into  which  the 
simplest  living  jelly  (Prologenes  of  Hreckel) 
or  sarcode  (Amaiba)  is  resolvable,  and  to 
contrast  the  probability  of  such  elements 
combining,  under  unknown  conditions,  as 
the  first  step  in  the  resolution  of  other 
forces  into  vital  force,  with  the  probability 
of  the  interposition  of  a  miraculous  power 
associating  those  elements  into  living 
germs,  or  forms  with  powers  of  jiropagat- 
ing  their  kind  to  all  time. 

It  seems  to  mel  more  consistent  with  the 
present  phase  of  dynamical  science  and  the 
observed  gradations  of  living  things,  to 
suppose  that  sarcode  or  the  ' protogenal' 
jelly-speck  should  be  formable  through 
concurrence  of  conditions  favoring  such 
combination  of  theirelementsand  involving 
a  change  of  force  productive  of  their  con- 
tractions and  extensions,  molecular  attrac- 
tions and  repulsions, — than  that  all  exist- 
ing sarcodes  or  'prologenes1  are  the  result 
of  genetic  descent  from  a  germ  or  cell  due 
to  a  primary  act  of  miraculous  interposi- 
tion. 

Some,  accepting  the  latter  alternative, 
teach  that,  while  generations  of  the  first- 
created  sarcode  have  descended  to  us  un- 
changed from  the  period  of  the  Laurentian 
limestone,  other  sareodal  offspring  have 
developed  and  improved,  or  have  been 
selected,  into  all  higher  forms  of  living  be- 
ings. I  prefer,  however,  while  indulging 
in  such  speculations,  to  consider  the  vari- 
ous daily  nomogeneously  developed  forms 
of'protozoal  or  protistal  jellies,  sarcodes 
and  single-called  organisms,  to  have  been 
as  many  roots  from  whioh  the  higher 
grades  have  ramified, — rather  than  that  the 
origin  of  the  whole  organic  creation  is  to 
be  referred,  as  the  Egyptian  priests  did 
that  of  the  universe,  to  a  single  egg." — 
Prof.  Owen. 


Intense  Cold  Produced  by  Saline  So- 
lutions.— The  Scientific  Jlevierc  says:  Dr. 
Phipson  has  recently  discovered  that  sul- 
phocyanate  of  ammonium  will  produce 
while  dissolving  iu  water,  an  extraordinary 
degree  of  cold ;  more  intense  than  that  re- 
sulting from  the  similar  solution  of  any 
other  salt.  Iu  one  experiment,  35  grammes, 
dissolved  rapidly  in  3a  cubic  centimeters 
of  water  at  23  Cent.,  caused  a  descent  of 
the  thermometer  to  10°  Cent.  The  moist- 
ure of  the  atmosphere  was  instantly  con- 
densed on  the  outside  of  the  glass  in  thin 
plates  of  ice. 


Cause  of  Blue  in  Hydrogen  Flame. — 
When  we  break  up  a  colorless  flame  of  hy- 
drogen by  the  introduction  of  a  solid  body 
the  flame  suddenly  becomes  blue.  M.  Sal- 
let,  a  pupil  of  M.  Wurtz,  now  shows  that 
this  coloration  is  due  to  the  vapor  of  sul- 
phur. This  sulphur  is  due  to  the  reduc- 
tion of  sulphates  existing  in  suspension  in 
the  atmosphere,  —  especially  sulphate  of 
soda. 

The  Sun's  Constitution.  — In  the  course 
of  some  remarks  at  the  Cincinnati  Literary 
Club,  Jan.  2d,  Prof.  Abbe  said:  "We have 
thus  the  sun  surrounded  by  an  immense 
thin,  transparent  gas — the  zodiacal  light, 
within  which  is  a  denser  atmosphere— the 
corona,  within  which  is  a  luminous  atmos- 
phere— the  photosphere,  within  which  is 
the  liquid  molten  lava-surface  of  the  sun, 
and  this  doubtless  incloses  a  solid  nucleus." 


The  "  Coming"  Light. — From  an  article 
in  the  Boston  Journal  of  Chemistry,  upon 
some  of  the  new  devices  for  producing 
light,  we  clip  the  following:  "  A  score  of 
indefatigable,  laborious  students,  in  vari- 
ous parts  of  the  world,  are  hard  at  work 
upon  the  important  scientific  problem  of 
the  production  of  a  cheap  and  practicable 
light  by  the  use  of  the  electrical  forces,  and 
it  indeed  furnishes  a  promising  field  for 
labor  and  research.  Moses  E.  Farmer,  of 
this  city,,  one  of  the  most  intelligent  and  in- 
defatigable experimenters  in  the  country, 
has  devoted  several  years  to  this  special 
department  of  study,  and  the  results  are 
exceedingly  interesting  and  important. 
He  is  not  yet  ready  to  report  progress,  but 
this  much  we  venture  to  say;  a  very  confi- 
dent expectation  may  be  indulged,  that  be- 
fore many  months  pass  away,  a  cheap, 
practicable  electric  light  will  be  ready  to 
dispute  with  gas  and  kerosene  a  place  in 
our  workshops  and  dwellings." 

Paper  from  Okra.— The  Mobile  Reg- 
ister describes  some  experiments  recently 
made  near  that  .city,  by  which  the  follow- 
ing points  were  considered  as  established  : 
That  the  entire  okra  plant,  from  root  to 
pod,  is  available  for  paper-making;  that  it 
may  be  prepared  in  half  the  time  required 
for  rags;  that  it  can  be  bleached  as  cheaply 
as  rags;  that  the  pulp  works  as  easily  as 
any  other  fiber, — and  better  than  straw  or 
wood ;  and  that  the  paper  is  very  strong, 
tough,  and  elastic. 

Recent  Explorations™  the  Gibraltar 
Caves. — Capt.  Frederick  Brome  recently 
explored  two  ancient  sea-caves  on  the  east- 
ern face  of  the  rock  of  Gibraltar, — called 
Martin's  and  St.  Michael's  caves.  They  are 
now  more  than  seven  hundred  feet  above 
the  level  of  the  Mediterranean.  Human 
remains  were  discovered  in  both.  An  abund- 
ance of  flint  chips  and  knives,  stone  axes, 
bone  ornaments  and  pottery,  were  found. 
Carpt.  B.  is  still  engaged  in  explorations. 

The  Chicago  Telescope. — Prof.  Bar- 
nard says  that  this  great  equatorial  tele- 
scope has,  in  comparison  with  the  Harvard 
equatorial,  a  light  as  three  to  two.  The 
clear  illuminating  aperture  has  a  diameter 
of  eighteen  and  a  half  inches,  while  that 
of  Harvard  measured  fifteen.  The  whole 
diameter  of  the  Chicago  objective,  mount- 
ing included,  is  twenty  inches.  The  defin- 
ing power  of  this  glass  is  unrivalled,  as  has 
been  satisfactorily  proved  by  the  discov- 
ery it  enabled  its  constructor,  Mr.  Clark, 
to  make  of  the  companion  of  Sirius,  a  star 
which  was  confidently  believed  to  exist, 
but  which  had  eluded  the  refractors  of 
Cambridge  and  Pultova  (of  exactly  the 
same  capacity),  and  the  reflectors  of  Mr. 
Lessell  and  Lord  Rosse. 

Cerium. — This  metal  has  a  color  between 
that  of  iron  and  lead,  and  a  specific  gravity 
of  about  5.5.  It  has  been  prepared  by 
Woehler  in  this  way:  A  solution  of  the  ox- 
ide in  hydrochloric  acid  is  mixed  with  equal 
parts  of  chloride  of  potassium  and  chloride 
of  ammonium  and  evaporated  to  dryness, 
fused,  and  poured  out  to  partially  cool, 
and  then  coarsely  pulverized  and  mixed 
while  still  warm  with  pieces  of  sodium,  and 
the  whole  projected  into  a  clay  crucible 
previously  heated  to  redness.  In  this  man- 
ner the  cerium  is  reduced,  and  appears  in 
the  slag  in  the  form  of  two  pellets,  which 
can  be  collected  and  fused  into  one  mass. 

New  Light.— Mr.  J.  Hogg,  of  Edin- 
burgh, passes  a  mixture  of  coal  gas  and  air 
through  a  tissue  of  iridio-platinum  wires  at 
a  given  pressure.  The  metal  is  heated  to  a 
white  heat,  the  flame  disappears,  and  an  in- 
tense white  light  results,  which  may  be 
used  for  photographic  purposes  as  well  as 
the  magnesium  light.  Neither  a  gale  of 
wind   or  a  fall  of  rain,  will  extinguish  it. 


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New  Inventions. 

Ptebce's  New  Ditching  Machine. — A. 
E.  Pierce,  of  Gilroy,  recently  invented  a 
novel  and  ingenious  ditching  machine. 
Through  the  liberality  of  Mr.  W.  C.  Ben- 
nett,— a  public  spirited  aod  thrifty  farmer, 
■who  resides  close  to  Gilroy, — a  working 
machine  has  been  constructed  at  consider- 
able expense,  which,  with. some  necessary 
modification,  promises  success.  The  ma- 
chine consists  of  a  revolving  wheel  some  12 
feet  in  diameter,  set  at  an  incline,  having 
self  operating  buckets  arranged  all  around 
its  outer  edge.  This  wheel  with  suitable 
gearing  is  placed  in  a  strong  frame,  to  which 
is  attached  the  draft  and  a  large  plow.  The 
lower  periphery  of  the  wheel  reaches  down 
to  a  level  with  the  mold-board  of  the  plow 
while  the  upper  edge  is  above  the  height 
of  an  ordinary  wagon  body.  As  the  ma- 
chine advances  the  plow  throws  up  the 
earth  and  deposits  it  in  the  buckets,  while 
the  tractory  wheel  turns  the  inclined  wheel, 
carrying  the  loaded  buckets  upon  its  in- 
clined circle  to  the  required  hight  for 
dumping  into  a  cart;  or  the  desired  distance 
for  dropping  it  again  upon  the  ground. 
This  invention  attracts  muchinteiestin  the 
growing  and  thriving  town  in  which  it  was 
invented,  and  when  sufficiently  tried  and 
proved  efficient,  our  readers  may  expect  an 
illustrated  description  of  it  in  the  Press. 

Ditching  by  Machinery. — Mr.  W.  Rob- 
ertson, another  of  our  ingenious  mechanics 
of  the  practical  sort,  has  attempted  to  solve 
the  important  problem, — in  itself  undoubt- 
edly practicable, — of  ditching  economically 
by  steam  power  ;  and  on  Wednesday  after- 
noon exhibited,  to  a  number  of  gentlemen, 
a  quarter  working  size  model  of  his  inven- 
tion in  operation  at  the  corner  of  Howard 
and  Eighth  streets.  This  machine  bores 
out  the  earth  with  a  spiral  drum  revolved 
by  a  steam  engine  resting  on  wheels  which 
run  on  planks  laid  on  each  side  of  where 
the  ditch  is  to  be.  In  stony  or  rocky 
ground  the  danger  of  breakage  would  be 
less  than  in  any  other  machine  of  the  kind 
that  we  have  seen.  Mr.  Eobertson  claims 
that  the  machine  can  be  worked  by  a  steam 
engine  of  seven  horse  power,  and  that  it 
will  excavate  a  drain  at  the  rate  of  a  cubic 
yard  a  minute.  By  means  of  a  universal 
joint  or  crank  in  the  connecting  rod,  be- 
tween the  spiral  drum  and  engine,  the 
drum  can  be  lowered  so  as  to  make  the 
drain  a  depth  of  eight  feet  if  required.  The 
cost  is  from  $3,000  to  §5,000. 

The  Ohio  ditcher,  described  in  the  Min- 
ing and  Scientific  Press  three  months 
ago,  now  at  work  on  the  Western  Pacific 
Bailroad,  and  the  "  Pioneer  Ditcher"  of 
Washington  the  Third,  are  predecessors  in 
the  same  field. 

Foot  Measure. — A  shoe  dealer  of  Cleve- 
land, Ohio,  has  invented  a  novel  apparatus 
for  measuring  a  lady's  foot.  With  this 
machine  a  correct  measurement  is  taken  of 
every  part  that  the  shoe  covers,  so  that  the 
whole  shoe  can  be  made  the  exact  size  and 
shape  desired. 

Invention  Wanted. — There  is  a  good  op- 
portunity for  some  given  to  make  fortune 
and  fame,  by  inventing  some  way  to  ex- 
tract the  sediment  from  champagne,  which 
must  be  taken  away  from  the  bottles  before 
they  are  finally  corked  and  wired  for  sale. 
The  loss  from  breakage  of  bottles  and  waste 
of  wine,  during  the  process  of  "ripening," 
as  it  is  called,  comprises  a  large  portion  of 
the  cost  of  champagne.  It  certainly  must 
be  within  the  limits  of  possibility  to  de- 
vise a  safety-bottle,  acting,  perhaps,  with 
a  valve,  which  will  admit  of  a  harmless 
"blowing  off,"  when  the  pressure  of  the 
gas  exceeds  the  bouods  of  safety. 

Artificial  Wood. — Some  curious  inven- 
tions in  artificial  wood  have  recently  been 
made  in  Paris,  the  principal  being  that  of 
combining  the  saw  dust  or  wood  flour  with 
glue  or  size,  and  casting  it  in  molds. 
Very  perfect  imitations  of  carved  wood  are 
made  in  this  mauner,  and  they  are  said  to 
bp  fire-proof. 


New  Patents  Issued  to  Pacific  Coast 
Inventors. 

Fob  the  Week  Ending  April  6th. 
Wrench  and  Pincers. — Edwin  Froggatt, 
Central  City,  Col.- 88,621. 

I  claim,  1.  The  combination-tool,  consisting  of  the 
wrench,  hammer,  and  pincers,  with  or  without  the 
screw-driver,  all  operating  and  arranged  substantially  as 
specified. 

2.  Connecting  the  movable  jaw  B  of  a  wrench,  by 
means  of  a  bar  or  tube  6,  with  a  parallel  arm  c,  the  jaw 
and  arm  being  bifurcated,  so  as  to  straddle  the  slotted 
shank  A,  through  which  screws  d  are  fitted  into  the 
parts  B  c,  substantially  as  herein  shown  and  described, 
for  the  purpose  specified. 

Machine  "for  Gilding. — James  Lick,  San 
Francisco,  Cal. — 88,646. 

I  claim  1.  The  three  pivoted  holder-arms  B,  two  sta- 
tionary and  one  adjustable,  provided  with  catches  G, 
pivoted  levers  H,  and  set-screws.  I,  the  connecting-rod 
E,  and  pivoting-rod  C,  in  combination  with  each  other, 
and  with  the  rack  L,  substantially  as  herein  shown  and 
described,  and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

2.  The  combination  of  the  long  adjusting-screw  J 
with  the  pivoted  holder-arms  B,  substantially  as  herein 
shown  and  described,  and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

3.  The  book-holder  block  K  and  spring-catches  M,  in 
combination  with  the  grooved  rack  L  and  plate-holder 
B  C  E,  substantially  as  herein  shown  and  described,  and 
for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

4.  The  combination  of  the  arms  P  and  springs  Q  with 
the  grooved  rack  L.  book-block  K,  and  plate-holder  B  C 
E,  substantially  as  herein  shown  and  described,  and  for 
the  purpose  set  forth. 

5.  The  combination  of  the  pivoted  board  R.  springs 
V,  catches  S,  and  spring-catch  bar  T  U,  with  the.spring- 
arms  P  Q,  substantially  as  herein  shown  and  described, 
and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

6.  The  combination  of  the  two  pivoted  adjustable 
arms  W,  provided  with  catches  X,  pivoted  levers  Y,  and 
set-screws  Z,  the  connecting-rod  B.  and  pivoting-rod  C, 
with  each  Other,  substantially  as  herein  shown  and  de- 
scribed, and  for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

Fountain  Pen. — Franzis  A.  Odermatt  and 
Frank  Ettlin,  San  Francisco,  Cal. — 88,- 
656. 

We  claim  the  pen  described,  consisting  of  the  hollow 
handle  a,  pivoted  with  the  flexible  parts  b  b,  and  guard- 
pieces  c  e,  with  tube  c,  with  cock  d,  and  head/,  with  cock 
g,  the  whole  being  combined  and  arranged  as  described, 
for  the  purpose  set  forth. 

Clip  for  Neck-Yoke  and  Whtffle-Tree. 
Z.  T.  Sweet,  Engene  City,  Oregon,  (now 
at  Davisville,  Yolo  County,  Cal.) — 88,- 
676. 

I  claim  the  clip  A,  formed  by  the  combination  of  the 
arm  <zl,  lock-bar  <i2,  and  catch-spring  a3,  With  the  per- 
forated body  of  said  clip,  substantially  as  herein  shown 
and  described,  and  for  the  purposes  set  forth. 


Quilp's  Process  with  Sulphurets — 
leading  chlorine  gas  separately  into  the 
roasting  furnace,  followed  by  a  barrel  pro- 
cess of  dissolving  gold,  precipitating  it 
again,  and  then  amalgamating  both  gold 
and  silver — draws  the  following  from  an 
"  Inorganic  "  correspondent : 

Quilp  asserts  that  the  chlorine  gas  gen- 
erated is  heavier  than  the  products  of  com- 
bustion, or  the  vapors  evolved  from  the 
ore  while  roasting.  So  far  this  is  strictly 
true;  but  when  he  declares  that  it  is  a  much 
heavier  medium,  be  is  in  error.  The  weight 
of  the  sulphnions  acid  gas  evolved  is  but 
very  little  less  than  that  of  chlorine;  being 
as  2.21  to  2.47.  Now  this  trifling  difference 
of  gravity  is  totally  insufficient  to  permit 
of  the  lighter  ascending  through  the  heav- 
ier in  the  draught  of  a  reverberatory  fur- 
nace. Again  assuming,  for  argument's  sake, 
that  the  gold  is  chlorinated,  perhaps 
"Quilp  "  will  inform  us  how,  at  that  heat, 
the  chloride  can  remain  such.  If  chloride 
of  silver  be  formed,  that  compound  is  in- 
soluble in  water,  and  to  precipitate  the  sil- 
ver from  its  chloride  without  previous  so- 
lution, is  a  new  era  in  chemistry,  the  full 
credit  of  which  is  due  to  "  Quilp,"  which 
nobody  can  deny. 

The  stage  of  heat  employed  under  the  C. 
H.  Williams  patent  is  not  stated,  so  that  it 
is  possible  a  portion  of  the  gold  chloride 
formed  may  remain  undeeomposed  at  the 
end.  The  soluble  sulphate  of  silver  was 
probably  intended  to  be  provided  for  in  the 
latter  case.  Quilp's  metallurgy  affords  sug- 
gestive reading  matter,  but  is  rather  finely 
theoretical. 

The  philosophy  of  chloridizing  gold  sul- 
phurets when  the  gold  is  to  be  precipitated 
again  before  amalgamation,  is — though  left 
unexplained — undoubtedly  the  idea  that 
chlorine  gas,  having  a  great  affinity  for  gold, 
may  be  used  in  this  manner  without  any 
additional  external  manipulation,  to  search 
out  and  .'render  amalgamatable  the  refrac- 
tory ' '  rusty  "  particles  that  have  baffled 
millmen. 


A  Poem,  entitled  "  Fifty  Years  Ago,"  il- 
lustrating the  world's  progress,  is  to  be 
read  at  the  approaching  Odd  Fellows'  semi- 
centennial, in  this  city,  by  George  G.  W. 
Morgan. 


The  Press  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  and  instructive 
papers  published  in  the  United  States,  and  every  miner, 
mnlman,  machinist  and  foundrymau  should  be  a  sub- 
scriber. The  information  to  be  derived  from  its  columns 
is  worth  many  fold  times  the  stlbscription.—  Grass  Valley 
National, 


Company   2"ra?isactions . 

New  Incorporations. 

New  articles  of  incorporation  have  been 
filed,  as  reported  in  our  exchanges,  during 
the  past  week,  in  the  County  Clerk's  office 
in  this  city,  the  Secretary  of  State's  office  at 
Sacramento,  etc.,  as  follows  : 

MINING,    FILED  IN   SAN  FRANCISCO. 

The  John  Hancock  T.  and  S.  M.  Co. — 
Object  to  mine  for  silver  in  White  Pine 
District.  April  17th.  Capital  stock,  $1,- 
500,000;  divided  into  15.000  shares  of  $100 
each.  Trustees:  H.  W.  Jones,  W.  K.  Diet- 
rick,  A.  Buswell,  J.  H  Sager,  John  Han- 
cock, H.  Tietjen  and  Horace  D.  Dunn. 

National  M.  and  S.  Co. — Location  of 
claims  White  Pine.  April  17th.  Capital 
stock §2, 000, 000;  100,000  shares  of  $20  each. 
Trustees,  S.  J.  Murphy,  W.  E.  Dietrick, 
Peter  Taylor,  J.  H.  Gager  and  A.  Buswell. 

Chieftain.— Capital  stock  $1,000,000; 
object,  tunneling  and  mining  in  White 
Pine.  April  21st.  Stock  divided,  into  20,- 
000  shares. 

Nellie  Butler  M.  and  T.  Co. — White 
Pine.  April  22d.  Capital  stock  $1,200,000; 
divided  into  12,000  shares  of  $100  each. 
Trustees:  Theodore  E.  Baugh,  William  P. 

C.  Stebbins  and  Alphonso  F.  Tilden. 
Maxwell   M.  and  T.  Co. — White   Pine. 

April  22d.  Capital  stock  $1,200,000;  di- 
vided iuto  12..000  shares  of  $100  each.  Trus- 
tees: T.  E.  Baugh,  Henry  Baker  and  Wm. 
P.  C.  Stebbins. 

Pittsburg  T.  and  M.  Co. — White  Pine. 
April  22d.  Capital  stock  $1,000,000;  di- 
vided iuto  10,000  shrres  of  $100  each. 
Trustees:  T.  E.  Baugh,  Peter  McConaghey 
and  Wm.  P.  C.  Stebbins. 

Osceola  T.  and  M.  Co. — White  Pine. 
April  22d.  Capital  stock  $1,000,000;  divided 
into  10,0'. 0  shares  of  $100  each.  Trustees: 
T.  E.  Baugh,  Wm.  P.  C.  Stebbins  and 
August  Buttman. 

IxionT.  and  M.  Co.— White  Pine.  April 
22d.  Capital  stock  $1,000,000;  divided  into 
10,000sharesof$100eieh.  Trustees:  Jnme> 
Andersou,  Wm.  P.  C.  Stebbins  and  T.  E. 
Baugh. 

The  Thunderbolt  M.  and  M.  Co.,  to  do 
business  in  AVhite  Pine.  April  22d.  Cap- 
ital stock,  $2,800,000;  divided  into  20,000 
shares. 

The  Eclipse  Consolidated  M.  Co. — 
Same  obj-ct.  White  Pine.  April  22d. 
Capital  stock  put  down  at  $5,000,000,  with 
50,000  shares. 

The  South  Featherstone  S.  M.  Co. — 
White  Pine.  April  22d.  Capital  stock  $1,- 
000.000,  with  20,000  shares. 

The  Whang  Doodle,  Armadilla,  Pen 
and  Scissors,  and  Eeal  del  Monte  — 
White  Pine.  April  22d.  Capital  stfick^- 
400,000,  divided  into  24,000  shares. 

MINING,  FILED  AT  SACRAMENTO. 

The  Parker  Ledge  Co.,  miuing  at  White 
Pine.  Capital,  $2,000,000,  in  shares  of  $100 
each.  Principal  place  of  business,  San 
Francisco.      Trustees — B.  M.  Hartshorne, 

D.  McLennan,  Hiram  Tubbs,  James  P. 
Hoyt  and  Frederick  Madge. 

The  Lee  S.  M.  Co.,  and  the  Eastern  En- 
terprise S.  M.  Co. — White  Pine.  They 
each  have  a  capital  of  $1,000,  in  shares  of 
$100  each.  S.  W.  Lee,  S.  D.  Bosworth, 
W.  H.  V.  Cronise,  Ellis  Ayers  and  T.  W. 
Colburn  are  Trustees  for  both  companies. 

The  Eureka  Consolidated  Mining  Co. 
Capital,  $1,600,000,  in  shares  of  $50  each. 
Trustees — W.  A.  Hardie,  Edward  C.  Lovell, 
James  A  Hope,  W.  B.  Band,  J.  A.  Lukin, 
J.  F.  Crosett,  A.  Eosenfield,  Wm.  F.  Marpe, 
John  Bays  and  Wm.  Stuart. 

The  Evening  Star,  No.  1,  S.  M.  Co. — 
Capital,  $1,800,000,  in  shares  of  $100  each. 
Trustees— George  W.  Beaver,  E.  G.  Brown, 
M.  J.  McDonald,  J.   S.  Kennedy  and  W. 

E.  Wheaton. 

The  Latowana  M.  Co. — Capital,  $1,920,- 
000,  in  shares  of  $100  each.  ■  Trustees — J. 
A.  Drinkhouse,  E.  W.  McKinstry,  George 
Piatt,  Thomas  J.  Poulterer,  John  H.  Wise, 
N.  Hays  and  E.  Savage. 

The  Stockton  M.  Co.  and  the  John  Dare 
S.  M.  Co. ,  both  to  carry  on  the  business  of 
mining  in  the  White  Pine  District. 

land  and  homestead  associations. 

Sunny  Vale  Homestead  Association. 
County  Clerk's  office,  April  21.  The  ob- 
ject is  to  purchase  a  portion  of  the  Eancho 
Visitacinn  Guadalupe  y  Eodeo  Viejo,  and 
the  division  of  the  same  into  homesteads 
for  distribution  among  the  shareholders. 
The  tract  is  situated  on  the  borders  of  the 
bay,  and  consists  of  800  lots,  30x112.  Each 
share  will  consist  of  a  full-sized  lot,  and 
will  be  payable  in  installments  of  $10  per 
month  each,  for  twenty-five  months,  with- 
out interest.     The  capital  stock  is  $200,000, 


divided  into  eight  hundred  shares  of  $250 
each.  Officers :  Joseph  C.  Collins,  Presi- 
dent ;  Wm.  E.  Moody,  Secretary  ;  James 
L.  Blake,  Treasurer ;  Stephen  T.  King, 
John  S.  Luty,  Joseph  Winterburn,  and 
Charles  Cousins.  Office,  708  Montgomery 
street. 

The  White  Tract  Homestead  Associa- 
tion.— County  Clerk's  office,  April  22.  The 
object  is  to  purchase  fifty-six  acres  of  land 
in  Solano  County,  known  as  the  "White 
Tract,"  being  a  portion  of  the  Suseol 
Eancho,  and  to  divide  the  same  into  lots 
suitable  for  homesteads.  Capital  stock, 
$40,350  ;  shares,  269,  at  $150  each. 

MISCELLANEOUS  enterprises. 

The  Mountain  Springs  Water  Company. 
County  Clerk's  office,  April  20.  The  object 
of  the  Company  is  to  collect  the  waters  of 
all  the  creeks  on  the  south  side  of  the  Tamal- 
pais,  on  the  Saucelito  Eancho,  iu  the 
County  of  Marin,  and  convey  the  same  to 
this  city.  Capital  stock,  $500,000,  in  5000 
shares  of  $100  each.  Trustees — Samuel  E. 
Throckmorton,  C.  E.  Bonel  and  S.  E. 
Throckmorton,  Jr. 

New  Watering  Place.— The  Napa  Soda 
Springs  Association. — County  Clerk's  of- 
fice, April  19.  Objects,  for  the  purchasing 
of  the  property  located  in  the  County  of 
Napa  and  known  as  the  Napa  Soda  Springs 
property,  and  for  the  purpose  of  securing, 
bottling,  and  selling  the  mineral  waters  of 
said  Soda  Springs,  and  improving  and  de- 
veloping said  springs  and  property  as  a 
public  watering  place.  Capital  stock,  $250,- 
000,  divided  into  250  shares  of  $1,000  each. 
Time  of  existence,  50  years.  Trustees, 
seven  in  number — Hon."  F.  F.  Low,  San 
Francisco  ;  Hon.  John  Currey,  San  Fran- 
cisco ;  Gen.  E.  D.  Keyes,  Napa ;  Dr.  J.  P. 
Whitney,  San  Francisco ;  Dr.  John  F. 
Morse,  San  Francisco  ;  Dr.  A.  J.  Bowie, 
San  Francisco  ;  William  Burling,  San  Fran- 
cisco. 

The  Vaca  Valley  Eailroad  Company, 
organized  for  the  purpose  of  constructing, 
owning  and  maintaining  a  railroad  running 
between  Vacaville,  in  Solano  County,  and 
a  point  on  the  California  Pacific  Eailroad 
distant  in  a  southeasterly  direction  3% 
miles.  Secretary  of  State's  office.  Capital, 
$50,000,  in  shares  of  $100  each.  Direc- 
tors— M.  Wilson,  G.  B.  Stevenson,  A.  P. 
Bernard,  David  Dutton,  George  F.  Barker, 
Eichard  Thompson,  Joshua  Donaldson,  M. 
E.  Miller,  Thomas  Deans  and  Demetrie 
Pena.  The  principal  place  of  business  is 
in  Vacaville. 


Meetings,  Elections,  Etc. 

MINING  companies. 

The  Almaden  G.  and  S.  M.  Co.,  at  their 
annual  meeting,  held  April  15th,  elected 
the  following  Trustees:  J.  E.  de  la  Mon- 
tagnie,  A.  K.  Grim,  John  Sime,  O.' Dick- 
inson, Jr„  and  F.  G.  Smith. 

The  Virginia  No.  2.  M.  Co. — At  a  stock- 
holder's meeting,  held  at  their  office  in  this 
city,  Monday,  April  19th,  at  which  6,975 
shares  of  the.  stock  were  represented,  the 
following  Trustees  were  elected:  James  P. 
Clongh,  J.  F.  Mitchel,  E.  B.  Drake,  John 
A-  Steinberger,  John  W.  Coleman.  Subse- 
quently John  W.  Coleman  was  elected 
President,  and  D.  E.  Stanford  Secretary. 

The  Troy  Ledge  S.  M.  Co. — At  a  stock- 
holder's meeting,  held  April  19th,  the  fol- 
lowing Trustees  were  elected:  James  T. 
Dean,  (President,)  John  Prince,  D.  L. 
Dunlap,  J.  M.  Bufflngton,  (Secretary,)  and 
J.  L.  Brewer. 

The  Bullion  S.  M.  Co.  held  their  an- 
nual meeting  in  Virginia,  on  Thursday  last, 
April  15th.  Following  are  the  names  of 
the  Trustees  elected:  Thomas  H.  Williams, 
John  Mackav,  H.  H.  Flag?,  D.  W.  Bixley, 
and  F.  A  Tritle. 

SAVINGS. 

San  Francisco.— A  certificate  of  the  elec- 
tion of  Trustees  of  the  San  Francisco  Sav- 
ings and  Building  Association  was  filed  in 
the  County  Clerk's  office  April  20th.  Their 
names  are  F.  Cohn,  S.  T.  King,  J.  Wieltnl, 
C.  J.  Waldenberger  and  C.  Burghofer. 

MISCELLANEOUS   ENTERPRISES. 

The  White  Pine  Water  Co.  At  a  meet- 
ing held  April  17th,  for  the  election  of 
Trustees,  the  following  gentlemen  were 
chosen:  J.  D.  Fry,  A.  P.  Stanford,  Thomas 
Bell,  Charles  E  De  Long  and  A.  Hayward. 
The  Board  subsequently  organized  and  ap- 
pointed J.  D.  Fry,  President,  and  B.  Peart, 
Secretary. 

The  San  Jose  Woolen  Manufacturing 
Co. — A  stockholder's  meeting  was  .held  at 
San  Jose  on  the  19th  inst.,  at  the  office  of 
the  Secretary,  and  elected  the  following 
gentlemen  Trustees  of  the  company  for  the 
ensuing  year:  V.  D.  Moody,  E.  F.  Peck- 
ham,  A  Pfister,  S.  O.  Houghton,  T.  E 
Beans. 


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Weekly  Stock  Circular. 

By  AuocUtid  Brokers  of  the  8.  F.  Stock  and  Exchange  Bond 

s..i  pun  iieo,  Apr  i  u,  leco. 
XTliiniwlui. 

The  preamtre  for  money  In  our  local  market  can  scarce- 
ly be  «ai'l  to  hiv  relaxed,  a  few  d»ya  ago  a  much  im- 
pitrm  ii  fa  ling  nu  i  vt-i.-nt.  ami  business  men  began  to 
br-atii.-  freer;  but  the  dlsplaeement  from  our  Branch 

Mint  of  faith  foil  Oapabla  and  long-tri<-d  officer*,  to  muke 
ronin  for  political  pcttt,  had  a  very  serious  effect,  because 
It  will  necessitate  the  clewing  of  that  Institution  for  some 
Vaoka  at  a  period  of  the  greatcht  monetary  stringency  ex. 
p-Tn  n  ■•■'!  hi  n-  sine-  lH'i.y  As  the  business  of  this  State 
ii  pjndicated  wholly  upon  coin,  the  utoppagu  of  its  sup- 
ply will  prove  our  injury  beyond  the  possibility  of  pres- 
ent estimation.  Foi  weeks  all  our  gold  reflm-ricB  have 
buun  worked  to  their  utmost  cspsatty  to  supply  the  Mint 
with  material  for  coining,  yet  the  Mint  has  been  barely 
able  to  moot  the  demand.  The  unfortunate  change  of 
offlnen  csnnol  fsllto  entail  a  vast  amount  of  injury  to 
every  California  interest.  Government  allows  $00,000 
per  annum  for  shrinkage  on  the  coining  operation  of  our 
Mint,  but  the  skill  and  experience  of  the  removed  officers 
reduced  the  actual  wastage  to  $10,000,  saving  $50,000  a 
year  to  the  Government.  Ib  it  for  this  exhibition  of 
■kill,  competency  and  honesty,  that  these  gentlemen 
have  been  displaced?  Is  there  any  specially  vindictive 
feeling  against  Sun  Francisco,  and  California  generally, 
among  the  counselors  and  advisers  at  the  White  House? 
In  city  stocks  the  market  has  been  quiet  since  our  last 
similar  reference.  Wo  note  saleB  of  10  shares  North 
Beach  and  Mission  Railroad  stock  at  $74  per  share,  20 
Bharcs  Spring  Valley  Water  at  $(jfl@f>6  25,  and  50  shares 
Pacific  Insurance  Co.  at  $122  50.  At  the  close  40  shares 
8.  F.  Gas  sold  at  $75  per  share,  and  one  share  Merchants' 
Kxchange  at  $30. 

Mining;  Share  Market. 
The  activity  of  the  mining  share  market  during  the 
past  week  was  confined  to  some  half  dozen  prominent 
stocks,  several  of  which  Bhow  a  very  marked  improve-. 
iii'-nl  over  previously  reported  rates,  viz:  Hale  &  Nor- 
cross and  American.  The  very  favorable  developments 
in  the  Male  &  Norcross  impart  renewed  confidence  in  the 
success  of  finding  pay  ore  in  the  deep  levels  of  the  vari- 
ous mines  on  the  Comstock  Lodo,  and  the  present  vigor- 
ous prosecution  of  work  is  looked  upon  very  hopefully. 
Ttu-  rather  restricted  operations  in  Comstock  stocks  is 
due  to  the  stringency  of  the  money  market  and  the  in- 
creased outside  investments  which  require  vast  amounts 
of  cash  capital. 

It  has  been  the  opinion  of  some  that  at  great  depths 
in  the  Comstock  Lode  either  no  continuous  bodies  of  ore 
would  be  struck,  or  that  it  would  prove  of  low  grade. 
This  opinion  was  supported  by  somewhat  of  experience, 
but  has  very  recently  been  overturned  by  discoveries  of 
a  rich  and  heavy  body  of  ore  in  the  Hale  &  Norcross,  at 
a  depth  of  upwards  of  two  hundred  feet  below  the  sixth 
level  of  the  Savage  mine,  and  trending  in  the  direction 
of  the  latter.  As  the  work  progresses  the  body  of  ore 
increases  in  richness  and  volume,  affording  every  prom- 
ise of  continuation.  This  fortunate  strike  has  imparted 
a  more  cheerful  feeling  to  stockholders  in  the  claims  on 
tho  Comstock  Lode,  and  especially  so  to  thoBO  of  the 
Hole  &  Norcross. 

There  are  some  twenty  mines  in  Virginia  having  large 
a  uounta  of  ore  on  hand,  but  wholly  unavailable,  because 
of  their  low  grade,  which  will  not  pay  the  cost  of  milling 
on  the  spot.  Some  Virginia  mills  pay  as  high  as  $50,000 
per  annum  for  hauling  lumber  and  wood,  and  the  Santi- 
ago mill  pays  $70,000  a  year  to  haul  ores  from  the  Yellow 
Jacket  mine.  To  remedy  these  drffwbacks  and  utilize 
the  vast  masses  of  low  grade  ore  at  the  Virginia  mines, 
the  project  of  erecting  mills  on  the  Truckee  river  and 
connecting  them  with  the  mines  by  means  of  a  railroad 
has  been  conceived  and  will  soon  bo  carried  to  comple- 
tion. Timber  and  water  are  abundant  on  the  Truckee, 
and  it  is  estimated  that  the  cost  of  crushing  in  the 
Truckee  mills  will  not  exceed  $3  per  ton,  for  the  reason 
that  all  other  expenses  will  be  reduced  by  tho  low  rail- 
road freights.  The  entiro  cost  for  transportation  and 
milling  is  set  down  at  $10  per  ton  instead  of  $13  and  $14, 
as  heretofore.  Under  these  favoring  circumstances,  it  is 
asserted  that  $20  ore  will  pay  quite  as  much  profit  at  the 
Truckee  mills  as  $30  ore  at  the  mines.  In  regard  to  the 
railroad,  the  Bulletin's  correspondent  Bays:  "The  busi- 
ness of  carrying  ore  down  the  grade  to  the  existing  mills 
— six  of  them  ore  on  the  Carson  river — at  present  rates, 
would  give  tho  railroad  an  income. of  $3GO,Q0Q  a  year. 
The  number  of  mills  will  certainly  be  increased.  The 
Union  Mill  Company  will  either  build  new  mills  on  the 
river  or -remove  some  of  their  others  from  the  towns  to 
the  waiter.  This  mill  company  owns  upward  of  30  mills, 
moBtly  engaged  in  working  Comstock  ore.  The  con- 
sumption of  lumber  would,  at  present  rates  of  freight, 
give  the  line  an  annual  income  of  $500,000  from  that 
source,  and  the  income  from  hauling  fuel  would  make  an 
equal  sum.  The  idea  of  the  promoters  of  the  road,  it  is 
understood,  iB  to  make  a  material  reductipn  on  these 
charges,  so  that  while  still  leaving  the  railroad  an  enor- 
mous profit  so  as  to  make  a  difference  in  tho  cost  of 
working  both  mining  and  reducing  low  grade  ores  of 
about  one-third."  The  same  writer  adds:  "  The  Com- 
stock lode  has  always  been  laboring  under  the  disadvan- 
tage of  too  much  cost  at  every  stage  of  the  work.  Even 
in  the  matter  of  water,  the  bills  are  too  heavy  for  the  ore 
to  bear,  unless  it  is  very  rich.  A  25-stamp  mill  in  Gold 
Hill  pays  $700  a  month  for  water,  and  cannot  get  enough. 
Its  owners  would  save  eleven  or  twelve  cords  of  wood  a 
day  and  all  the  water  bill,  and  get  an  unlimited  supply  of 
water  by  going  to  Carson  river;  but  whether  they  go  or 
stay  the  railroad  will  serve  them,  for  if  they  choose  to 
go,  it  will  bring  them  the  ore  from  Gold  Hill  at  a  dollar 
or  two  a  ton;  and  if  they  choose  to  remain  where  they 
are,  it  will  sell  them  fire  wood  at  $10  instead  of  $14." 
Keports  from  White  Pine  continue  to  be  of  the  most 


encouraging  character.  Facts,  basod  upon  figures,  am 
furnished,  us  imont.-stible  proofs  of  the  extraordinary 
natural  wealth  of  those  mines.  The  Eberhardt  mill  of  10 
stamps  crushes  at  the  rate  of  2S0  tons  per  month,  and 
last  month  tnnn<i  <mt  ciini.imo.  m  ■  ■;■■  .  ('■<.'&  mill,  ft 
Bhunps,  gives  $8,000  per  day  in  bullion,  01   175,000  DOT 

month  ol  28  working  flays.  .Miller's  null,  10  stamps, 
turns  out  $100,000  monthly.  Felton  ft  Shaw's  mill,  B 
Btampe,  yields  $60,000  per  month.  Moore  A:  Co.'s  mill 
has  Im  t  n  ptirihri.-j.-d  by  the  Eberhardt  company  fOI  $10,- 
000.  ThP  e  mills,  with  an  aggregate:  capacity  of  thirty- 
two  stamps,  turn  out  $300,000  per  month.  This  is  uu- 
equaled  anywhere  else  in  the  world. 

ALrtiA  —  declined  from  S26  to  $38,  and  closed  at  $26. 
From  a  letter  dated  the  21st  inst.,  we  learu  that  the  1,030 
level  is  again  clear  of  water.  They  found  that  the  drifts 
wen  Slightly  caved  at  the  sides.  Work  has  been  resumed 
in  tho  face  of  the  cross-cut.  No  signs  yet  of  the  oast 
clay. 

American— has  been  in  largo  request,  advancing  from 
$38  to  $48,  and  closing  at  $19.  They  are  now  extracting 
rock,  which  is  reported  to  yield  $38  to  the  ton. 

Amador  (Cal.) — told  to  the  extent  of  83  Bharea  within  a 
range  of  $285^287  50.  This  mine  continues  to  yield 
largely,  tho  first  clean-up  for  the  present  month  amount- 
ing to  $31,808  in  bullion. 

Belchkii  — sold  to  a  les6  extent  than  usual,  receding 
from  $19  to  $16  50,  and  closing  at  $16  75.  The  mining  ex- 
penses have  been  very  materially  reduced;  nevertheless, 
they  are  vigorously  prosecuting  work  in  the  drifts.  They 
have  commenced  hauling  ore  from  tho  dump  to  the  mill, 
and  it  is  believed  the  returns  will  give  some  profit. 

Chollar-Potobi  —  has  been  in  moderate  request,  ad- 
vancing from  $183  to  $195,  and  closing  at  $199.  During 
the  week  ending  April  lGth,  1,000  tons  of  ore  were  ex- 
tracted. The  yield  from  the  Now  Tunnel  is  quite  large, 
and  the  winze  connecting  this  stope  with  the  sixteenth 
floor  of  the  Blue  Wing  has  good  ore  in  both  drifts  that 
are  now  being  run  from  it.  The  prospectB  are  favorable 
for  the  ore  continuing  below  the  sixteenth  floor,  and  ex- 
tending further  to  the  south  than  it  does  at  the  tunnel 
level.  Both  drifts  at  the  500  station,  Chollar-Potosi 
shaft,  are  in  porphyry  mixed  with  clay — the  ore  running 
south  having  water.  On  tho  16th  inst.,  bullion  to  tho 
value  of  $21,800  was  sent  forward  to  the  office  in  thiB 
city.  The  ore  slip  of  the  20th  inst.,  shows  that  137  2tf 
tons  of  ore  were  sent  to  three  custom  mills. 

Godld  &  Curry  —  advanced  to  $117  early  in  the  week, 
receding  to  $110,  and  closing  at  $112.  Tho  material  in 
tho  bottom  of  the  shaft  is  mostly  quartz,  interspersed 
■with  small  bunches  of  ore.  They  will  open  a  new  sta- 
tion at  a  depth  of  about  1,150  feet,  from  which  drifts 
will  be  made. 

Hale  &  Norcross— has  been  exceedingly  active  during 
the  past  week  at  improved  figures,  rising  from  $90  to 
$132,  and  closing  yesterday  at  $128.  The  body  of  ore  re- 
cently discovered  in  this  mine  has  been  opened  to  the 
extent  of  186  feet,  and  is  widening  as  the  drift  proceeds 
northward  toward  the  Savage  ground,  showing  an  excel- 
lent quality  of  ore,  the  assays  running  very  high,  and 
the  ore  will  probably  give  an  average  yield  of  upwards  of 
$10  per  ton  at  the  mill.  They  are  extracting  150  tons 
per  day,  making  about  4,000  tons  for  the  present  month, 
of  which  amount  the  lower  levels  contribute  very  little 
as  yet.  During  the  week  ending  April  18th,  the  175  and 
300  levels  yielded  283  H  tons,  the  third,  fourth  and  fifth 
stations  771  ?i,  making  a  total  of  1,055^  tons,  showing 
an  assay  value  of  $56,318;  and  during  same  week  they 
delivered  to  the  mills  894  H  tons,  leaving  on  hand  905 
tons.  The  March  returns  of  bullion  have  been  increased 
to  $70,470,  with  more  yet  to  come  in.  To  the  23d  inst., 
the  yield  for  the  current  month  aggregates  $35,644.  The 
yield  for  the  entire  month  will  probably  exceed  $125,000. 

Imperial — has  been  less  active,  declining  from  $73  to 
$63,  and  closing  at  $71  50.  The  receipts  so  far  during  the 
present  month  aggregate  $14,012  —  two  shipments  from 
the  Bock  Point  and  one  from  the  Gold  Hill  mill.  The 
daily  amount  of  ore  extracted  from  the  Alta  mine  aggre- 
gates about  100  tons,  with  prospects  of  a  Blight  increase 
very  soon.  A  telegram  of  the  23d,  says:  "The  drifts 
from  the  Imperial-Empire  shaft  continue  in  barren 
quartz  and  porphyry." 

Kentuck— declined  from  $260  to  $247  60,  and  closed  at 

$247 Yellow  Jacket  from  $61  to  $56,  and  closed  at 

$57  75. ...Crown  Point  from  $56  to  $53,  closing  at  $57. 
The  mines,  by  latest  advices,  are  still  on  fire,  but  it  is 
expected  that  they  will  be  able  to  resume  work  by  the 
first  of  May. 

Ormn- has  been  quite  active,  declining  from  $38  to 
$33  50,  closing  yesterday  at  $34.  On  the  21st  inst.,  the 
drift  from  the  shaft  was  202  feet  in  length.  They  re- 
sumed work  in  the  face  of  the  drift  on  the  evening  of 
the  20th,  and  there  seems  to  be  no  doubt  that  they  are 
entering  the  east  clay.  They  have  passed  the  stream  of 
water  which  comes  in  from  the  south,  and  the  face  of 
the  drift  is  dry  and  nearly  all  clay. 

Savage — shows  a  very  smart  advance  at  the  close, 
opening  at  $68,  rising  to  $78,  and  closing  at  $77.  The 
present  ore  deposit  in  the  Hale  &  Norcross  claim,  run- 
ning northward  toward  the  Savage  ground  is  about  230 
feet  below  the  sixth  station  of  the  Savage  company,  and 

may  bo  looked  upon  prospectively  as  of  some  value 

Sierra  Nevada  is  held  at  the  advanced  rateB,  small  sales 
having  been  made  at  S51  and  $o3.  A  run  of  9  %  days 
Bhows  a  bullion  product  of  $8,138. 


for 


Chinamen  Underground.  —  The  New 
York  Journal  of  Mining  inquires  of  us 
"  whether  any  Chinamen  in  the  Pacific 
States  and  Territories  are  allowed  to  work 
in  mines  underground,"  the  writer's  obser- 
vation having  yet  discovered  "  no  instance 
of  the  kind."  They  have  been  employed 
and  f  re  highly  spoken  of  as  strikers,  in 
Calaveras  and  Tuolumne  counties.  In  hy- 
draulic mining  and  tunneling  Chinese  labor 
is   common,  in  various  localities. 


Weekly    Shareholders'    Directory, 
Meetings,  Assessments  and 

Dividends. 


(Compiled  for  every  Issue,  trum  advertisements  In  the 

Mtitipc  ami  BnsmPIC  1'ittsa  and  other  Sun 

Francisco  Journuttt.; 

C  unrrimrc  the  Names  of  Companies.  DIMrtct  or  Cotmly 
af  Location;  Amount  and  date  ot  Assessment;  Date  oi 
Meeting;  Ukv  of  he  inqueiit  Sale;  and  Amount  and  Time 
of  Payment  of  Dividends. 

DAT  DAT 

DELiMQCKtrr.     or  UU 

A«1rlallc,  Store?  en.,  April  30.  51 Mav  M-Jim*  7 

Alnltu  Ci  ni  ,  Store:  co.,  Nov  .tit  v.  $2....P,iv.  June  19.  18  8 

Almulen.  Nrvmln.  March  17,  $! April  2«i-Mnv3 

Accidental,  White  Fine,  March  &>,  25c April  30— May  30 

Ainudur  Co.,  div.  £0po>  share Payable  April  7.  IW9 

R.-wdeii.  While  Pine.  April  14,  Ac May  29 -June  14' 

Bacon,  Storey  co.,  Nev..div Payable' June  19,  1668 

Belcher,  Storey  co.,  Nov.,  March  15,  S3., ..April  I7-May  3 
Bullion,  .storey  co.  Nov.,  March  20. ..  .Payable  Immediately 

Cinderella Annual  Meeting  May  4 

HuviiKa  Chief Annual  Meetine  Mtij  3 

Oipltal,  While  Pine,  April  19,  10c Mav  17— Hay  31  ■ 

diollar -PciloM.  div.,  $26 Payable  Oct.  15,  1867 

Crown  Point,  dividend,  $7.50 Parable  Sept.  12,  I8M 

Conev.  pret  erred  Stock,  div.  IU  percent March  10, 1869 

Cordillera,  Mcx.,  March  10,  $1 April  20— May  In" 

Daniel  Webster,  While  Pino Annual  Meeting  May  10* 

Dariey,  Lyon  co.  Nov.,  March  8,  J2.50 April  12— May  1 

Enterprise,  Nevada  co..  March  22,  $1 April  22— Mav  8 

Empire  M.  A  M.,  Nev.,  dividend  J6.   ...Payable  Mav  16,  18l>7 

Eureka,  til  v.  $10 Payable  April  6.  1%9 

ElTusie,  Soiiora,  March  22, 5Jc April  23—  May  17 

Feather-lone.  Whiic  Pine Annual  Meet  I  up  Miy  5 

b'olsom  St.  A  Ft.  Pt.  K.  K   March  13,  Si...  April  13—  April  30 

Glen  wood,  El  Dorado  co Annual  Meeting  M'iv  7 

Gould  A  Curry,  div  .57. 60 Payable  May  Ifi,  18f>7 

Gold  Hill  Q  M  ft  M -dividend,  $7  50... .Payable  July  13,  1808 
Golden  Chariot,  Idaho,  div.  $2  60. ..Payable  March  20,  1809 
Golden  Rule, Tuolumne  co,  div.  50c$  sh... Pay  Aprll7,  1809 

Hope  Gravel,  Nevada  co Annual  Meeting  April  27 

Hale  A  Norcross,  div.  $125 Sept.  16.  1807 

Hope  Gravel,  Nevada  co  ,  April  6,  $1 May  lu—  Mav  31 

Indepcndenc,  Sierra  eo Annual  Meeting  Mav  3 

Imperial,  storey  co.,  Nev.,  div Payable  June  2u,  1808 

Julia.  Siorcy  co  ,  Nrv  ,  March  19,  $3.50 April  22— May  10 

Julia,  Storey  co.,  Nev Special  Meet. ng,  April  26 

Kentuck,dlv.,$20per  share Payable  Jan.  10,1869 

Lyon  M  AM.,  El  Dorado  co.,  Mar.  6,  $1..  April  12-April2G" 

Mocking  Bird,  White  Pine,  April  16,  10c May  20— June  7 

Mt.  Tenubo,  Lander  co  ,  Jun.  23,75c April  2— April  27# 

Morning  Star,  Alpine  co  ,  March  3,  $£....  April  5— April  26 

Noonday Annual  Meeting  April  27 

New  ldria Annual  Aieetlbg  April  26 

North  Star,  dividend,  $5 Payable  Au-,'.  16,  1868 

North  Ainer.  Wood  P.  Co.,  March  12,  $1 April  14— May  1* 

Original  Hidden  Treasure Annual  Meeting  May  i 

Oneida Annual  Meeting  May  3 

Occldt-niiil.  div  $2 Payable  March  2,  1869 

Overman,  Storey  co.  Nov.,  March 20,  $20. ..April  23-May  8 

Planet,  Arizona Annual  Meeting  May  3 

Pacific  Unassessable,  div Payable  June  IB,  1868 

Pacific,  Coal.  Contra  Costa  co..  Mar.  20,  $1..  Ap.  27— May  17" 

Quail  Hill,  Calaveras  co.,  April  2.  $10 May  II— May  31 

Batlibun,  White  Pine,  April  19,  $1 May  26-June  14 

Silver  Cord Annual  Meeting  April  28 

Situ  Bucnta  Veniura Annua1  Meeting  May  20 

Sie.mpre  Viva,  Mex.,  April  15,  $1 May  21— June  7* 

suu  ih  Virginia,  w  hile  Pine Annual  Mecilng  April  .  j 

Santiago,  silver  City,  dividend,  $2  50...  Payable  Dec   19,  1P68 

Sand  Spring  -alt,  dividend  $1 Payable  Jan  5, 1869 

Savage,  Virginia.  Nev,  dividend.  $4. .Payable  March  ■),  1869 
Senator,  Storev  co..  Nev.,  March  26.  60c. ..May  l-May  28" 

Silver  Sprou'.lnvo  co.  March  25.  6ic May   —Mav  28" 

Sierra  Nevada."  Sion-y  co..  March  is,  $3 April  17— May  3 

sierra,  Douglas  co.,  Nev.,  March  25,  $8'...  April  28— Aiaj  ll 
Troy  Ledge,  White  Pine,  March  16,  15c...  April 23— May  24" 
White  Pine  Water.  Lander  co..  April  14,  $50  May  22-June  19 

Wllliamantlc,  Wln'.e  Pine Annual  Meeting  May  18" 

Williumantic,  White  Pine,  March  22,  Si.... April  24—  .May  12 
Virginia  C-n?.,  Storey  co.,  April  14,  $l.5J....May  I9-June  5 
Virginia  AG.  H  vVaterCo.. Dividend,  payuble  April  16.  1869 
Yellow  Jacket,  div.,  $5 Payable  March  15, 1869 

Those  marked  «  ith  an  asterisk  (")  are  advertised  In  this 
ournal.  


Latest  Stock  Prices  Bid  and  Asked. 


|S.  F.    STOCK  AND  KXCHANGE  BOARD 

FaioAr  Evening,  April  23,  1869. 

'       MISCELLANEOUS   STOCKS.  Bid.  ,!»;/..■-(. 

United  States  Bonds,  5  2i'n,  18*16,  '6?,  '68- $  86  '87 

United  Stales  Konds,  5  20»,  lSf>4 87)^  88 

Unlied  States  Bond*.  5  2US,  1862  88  89 

Legal  Tender  Notes 7oJ»  76 

Caiilornfa  State  Bonds,  7s,  1857 95  — 

San  Francisco  Bonds,  10s,  1851 par.ftint. 

San  Francisco  City  Bonds,  6s.  lsdi —  — 

San  Francisco  City  and  County  Bonds.  Gs,  1858.  83  87JJ 

San  Francisco  School  Bonds,  10s.  I860 100  — 

San  Fraud,  co  School  Boons,  10s,  1*61 par  A  int 

San  Francisco  City  and  Co.  Sch'l  Il'ds,  7»,  1866.  90  91 

San  Francisco  Ciiv  and  Co.  Bonda,  7s,  1862 90  yi 

San  FranclscoClty  and  Co.  Bonds,  7s,  1864 90  91 

San  FrancNco  City  and  Co   Bonds,  7s,  1865 90  91 

San  Pranclsco  City  and  Co.  Jmlg.  Bds.  7s,  1863.  90  91 

San  Francl-coCiiy  and  Co.  Judg.  Bd.-i,  7s,  1864.  9\)  91 

Sacramento  City  Bonds HO  91 

Sacramento  County  Bonds,  6s 70  91 

Marysville  Bonds,  10s 75  30 

Stocklou  City  Bonds 65  — 

Yuba  County  Bonds,  fs 8J  85 

Santa  Clara  Count  v  Bond*.  7s ;...  76  77 

Butte  County  Bunas,  10s,  I860 75  — 

Sail  Mateo  County  Bonds, 7s 75  80 

California  Steam  Navigation  Co 68  10 

Spring  Valley  Water  Co .* 6di4'  6ti>£ 

State  Telegraph  Co 26  — 

CAS    Cn.MP.lMKS. 

San  Francisco  Gas  Co 77  — 

Sacramento  Gas  Co —  55 

RAILROADS. 

Sacramento  Valley  Railroad —  — 

San  Frai.ci-co  ami  San  lose  Kail  road —  — 

Omnibus  Railroad 72),;  — 

Central  Railroad ....  f>0  — 

North  Beach  and  Mission  Railroad 74  75 

FrontSireet.  Mission  ami  Ocean  Railroad 11  12 

BANKING   INSTITUTIONS. 

Pacific  Bank 97^  100 

The  Bank  of  California     157  16  ( 

People's  Insurance  Company 100  _ 

INSIMUM'K  COUPAMKS. 

Firemand'  Fund  Insurance  Co 93  100 

Pacific  Insurance  Co 122  123 

Merchant*'  Mutual  Marine  Insurance  Co 500  620 

California  Insurance  Co 1.100  14110 

Union  Insurance  Co 100  lui 

Home  Mutual  Insurance  Co I9JJ  2n 

Occidental  Insurance  tin 85  90 

MINING  STOCKS— WASOOK    OISTR1CT. 

Alpha 26  26>, 

Baltimore  American —  — 

Belcher 16  17 

Bullion.  G.  H 17  — 

Crown  Point 56J£  67 

Cole  (Va.) —  20 

Confldence. 2.1  M 

Consolidated  Virginia 6  — 

Ohollar-Potosf 199  200 

Daney       3&J  4 

Exchequer.' ..   12  J4 

Empire  Mill  and  Mining  Co 61  65 

Mould  ft  Curry U2  113 

Gold  Hill  Quartz —  45 

Hale  A  Norcross 132  133 

Imperial 63  63<£ 

Julia 2b£  Abi 

Justiceai'd  Independent  —  — 

Kentuck 2l7  248 

Lady  Bryan 8M  9 

American 49  50 

Occide..  tal 26^  27 

Ophir 3i»J  34 

Overman 66«  — 

Segregated  Belcher 7  PJ.I 

Savage 77  78 

Sierra  Nevada 53  54 


Union —         _ 

I  DIM  'i  Slated —         _ 

Yellow  Jacket bl%      68 

Ml   C»LLA.N>Ol!S    MINING   HOCKP. 

Amador    (Callrofniai 285  287K 

Aurora,  White  Pine, —         15 

F.iin-ka.  (t'jiliioruuO —  24U 

Golden  Cliarlot  (idalioj 42W      <5 

Eili-erUord  (Idaho]  11        nv 

Golrt,.n  KiiU-.raliln.ma '. .  ".  10  - 

Moha-vk  (t'alllurnlM) _  " 

Pucoillio,  Wullc  l  im-   ...;   \£         _ 

San  Francisco  Market  Rates, 

'w  lmiouif  Price** 

_  „  _..,  P..IDAY,  April  C3    18G9. 

Flour,  Extra,  ^bbl $*  75  «,J6  3^K 

Do.    Superiliit- 4  2b  <A  4  6u 

Corn  Mial.t*  ion  lbs 2  25  ®  2  60 

Wheat,  f>  100  lbs 1  w  @  1  55 

Oats,  ft  10U  lbs l  7J  q  2  00 

Barley,  ft  loo  lbs 1  90  a  i  00 

Bcana,  ftlOutbs 6  00  @  7  00 

Potatoes.  ^  loO  lbs :o  ®      78 

Hay,  ft  ton 9  o»  c^iVa 

Live  Oak  Wood,  ft  cord 9  00  @(u  00 

Beef,  extra,  drosbed,  ft  lb jj  @     12 

Sheep,  on  foot 3  on  @  3  25 

II oks.  on  foot,  ft  lb 6  ®       7 

Hogs,  dressed,  ft  lb 9  ®     10 

GKOOER1KS,  KTO. 

Sugar,  crushed,  ft  lb —  q  \-,% 

Do.    China ju  3  12 

Coffee,  Costa  Rica,  ft  lb 19  @  2» 

I*o.  Rio ]8  @  MU 

Tea,  Japan,  ft  lb *. 76  @  90 

Do  Green 60  @  1  25 

Hawaiian  Rice,  ft  Ib —  @  10 

China  Rlcc.fttb 6  @  7 

Coa  I  Oil ,  ft  gal  Ion 47  9  43 

Candles,  ft  ro ig  @  jg 

Ranch  Butter,  ft  Ib 35'  <a  26 

Isthmus  Butter,  ft  lb 3^  @  35 

Cheese,  California,  ft  ib 15  @  ]g 

Eggs,  ft  dozen 40  @  45 

f-urd.ftlb is  @  is 

Ham  and  Bacon,  ft  lb 14  M  jfi 

Shoulders,  ft  lb 7  a  8 

Kvtiiil   l'ricc". 

Butter,  California,  fresh,  ft  lb 45  @  60 

do.      pickled,  ft  lb 30  <a  ■ 

do.      Oregon,  fttb 20  ®  21 

do.      New  York,  ft  lb 35  @  4$ 

Cliceac,  ft  ft 20  @  25 

Honey,  ft  lb 25  @  30 

Eggs,  p  dozen 53  @  60 

Lard,  ft  ft 1$  a  ig 

Hams  and  Bacon,  ft  ft a  @  25 

Cranberries,  ft  gallon 1  to  a  1  25 

Potatoes.ftft Ik  ra  2 

Potatoes,  Sweet,  ft  ft 3  a  5 

Tomatoes,  ft  ft 3  @  __ 

Onions,  ft  lb 3  a  _ 

Apples,  No.  I,  ft  ft 4  @  5 

Pears,  Table,  ftft , 6  <a  * 

Plums,  dried,  ft  ft * 10  «  u 

Peaches,  dried,  ft  ft 10  a  12 

Oranges,  ft  dozen 75  @  _ 

Lemons,  ft  dozen ;.,.  60  @  75 

Chickens,  apiece 76  a  1  00 

Turkeys,  ft  ft       30  a  3S 

Soap,  Talc  andC.  0 7  a  12 

Soap,  Castile,  ft  ft ;.,  20  ®  — 


San  Francisco  Metal  Market. 

PRICES  FOR  INVOICES. 

Jobbing  price*  rule  from  ten  tojiftren  per  cent,  higher  than  thg 
following  quotation*. 

FamiT,  April  23,  1869. 
Iron.— Duty:  Pig,  $9  per  ton;  Railroad,  6uc  ft  100  fts;  Bar, 
laUic  ft  lb;  Sheet,  polished,  3c  ft  lb;  common.  lj*@l&c 
ft  ft;  Plate,  ljfic  ft  ft;  Pipe,  l>icftft;  Galvanized,  2^c 
ft  ft. 

Scotch  and  English  Pig  iron  ftjton * ©$45  00 

White  Pig  ft  ton 36  00    @  37  00 

Refined  Bar,  bud  assortment  ft  lb —  03  '® 

Reilncd  Bar,  good  assortment,  ftft —  04    @ 

Boiler,  No.  1  to  4 —  04K@  —  — 

Plate,  No.  5  tol> a  —  04Jtf 

Sheet,  No.  10 to  13 —  Ol^a  —    5 

Sheet,  No.  14  lo  20 —  115   @  —    5M 

Sheet,  No.  24  to  27 —05    a—    6^ 

Cofpkr.— Duty:    Sheathing,  3^c  ft  ft;  Pig  and  Bar,  2^c  ft  ft 

Sheathing,  ft  lb . a  — .  26 

Shenthing;  Yellow  —  20    @  —  21 

Sheathing,  Old  Yellow ,....  —  10    0  —  11 

Bolts —21    a— 22 

Composition  Nails —  21    a  —  32 

Tim  Plaths.— Duty:  25  ft  cent,  ad  valorem. 

Plates,  Chnrcnnl,  IX.ft  box 12  00    @ 

Plates,  1  O  Charcoal —  —    @  II  00 

Roofing  Plates 10  00    -a  10  50 

BaiuaTin,  Slabs,  ft  ft ; @  —  35 

Ptkkl.— English  Cast  Steel,  ft  ft.... a  —  15 

Quicksilver.— ft  ft —  6S    a  —  60 

LEAD.~PlE.fttt _     7K@—    8 

Sheet —  10    a 

Pipe —  11    a 

Bar —   9   a—   p« 

Zinc  —Sheet?,  ftft ■ —  10ka—    II 

Borax.— California. ft  lb —  35    ®  —  38 

Panama  Bailroad  Co. — An  election  for 
Directors  of  the  above  company  was  held  at 
Tontine  Building,  New  York,  April  5th,  in 
the  offices  of  the  same,  with  the  following 
result:  William  H.  Aspinwall,  Jos.  W.  Al- 
sop,  James  M.  Brown,  Henry  Cbauncey, 
Edward  Cunard,  Fred.  G.  Foster,  David 
Hoadley,  Gouverneaur  Kemble,  Chas.  P. 
Leverich,  Howard  Potter,  David  Stewart, 
Chas.  W.  Kiley,  Win.  White  Wright,  Jr. 

Poetry  at  the  Mines. — California  gold  dig- 
gers are,  as  a  rule,  liberal,  whole-souled  fellows, 
hut  there  is  one  article  in  general  use  among  the 
fraternity,  that  no  miner  is  either  willing  to  give 
away  or  sell,  if  he  happens  to  bo  far  remote  from 
the  source  of  supply.  This  precious  commodity 
is  Plantation  Bitters,  the  value  of  which,  as  a 
safeguard  against  malarious  fevers  and  a  support 
and  solace  under  privation  and  hardship,  are  well 
understood  bv  every  member  of  that  ndventuroun 
class:  Last  l?all,  a  miner  who  was  "  prospecting  " 
on  one  of  the  trihutnrics  of  the  Miiriposa,  had  a 
bottle  of  the  elixir  (the  only  one  he  possessed) 
stolen  from  his  tent.  After  having  obtained,  with 
some  difficulty,  a  fresh  supply  from  Sacramento, 
lie  scrawled  the  following  lines  on  the  Ijd  of  the 
box  containing  it: 
"  Who  steals  my  "dust"  steals  trash,  these  yellow 

diggin's 
Afford  the  means  to  pay  me  for  such  priggin's  ; 
But  if  I  cotch  them,  woo  the  mean  critters 
That  robs  my  tent  of  Plantation  Bittkrs.'^** 

Pioneer  Land  and  Loan  Association. — Cap- 
ital $1,000,000 — Incorporated  for  50  Years. 
This  new  incorporation  is  under  thoroughly  re- 
sponsible management,  and  offers  greater  in- 
ducements for  the  legitimate  investment  of 
money  than  any  other  Association  in  the  State. 
Books,  with  prospectus,  can  be  obtained  at  the 
office  of  the  Company.  304  Montgomery  street. 


C.  Muxler,  Occttlist,  205  Montgomery  street, 
deals  in  all  kinds  of  spectacles.  If  yon  cannot 
apply  in  person  you  can  be  fitted  by  sending  de- 
scription, age,  etc.  ^*^, 


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Tl\e  Mining  and  Scientific  Press. 


Mininff   Summary. 


The  following  information  is  gleaned  mostly  froinjonr- 
nals  published  In  the  interior,  in  close  proximity  to  the 
mines  mentioned. 


CALIFORNIA. 
AXPINE  COUNTY. 

From  the  Chronicle,  April  10th  : — The 
Pennsylvania  has  levied  an  assesraent  of 
$2  per  share.  The  mine  looks  promising, 
and  an  additional  force  will  be  put  on  next 
■week. 

Miner,  10th  :■ — The  rock  now  encountered 
in  the  face  of  the  Mt.  Bullion  tunnel  is  said 
to  contain  considerable  quartz  and  to  look 
like  being  a  ledge. 

AMAMK  COUNTY. 

Ledger,  April  17th: — Letter  from  lone 
City: — The  San  Francisco  Co.,  which  is 
running  a  tunnel  in  the  vein  near  town, 
have  got  in  50  feet.  The  vein  is  improv- 
ing in  size  and  quality — the  rock  yielding 
about  $46  to  the  ton  by  working  process. 
Our  coal  mine  has  added  to  the  life  and 
thrift  of  our  village.  Those  big  mule 
teams,  five  or  six  of  which  are  hauling  coal 
to  the  quartz  mills  above,  make  quite  a 
stir.  The  coal  is  drawn  out  of  the  tunnel 
by  a  horse  car.  It  is  the  intention  to  put 
up  au  engine.  The  tunnel  is  in  about  300 
feet. 

EX.,  DOItADO    COUNTY. 

Pilot  Hir.L. — Placerville  Democrat,  April 
17th : — The  Boulder  claim  continues  to  pay 
handsomely.  It  is  owned  by  Messrs.  Blue, 
Martin,  Owens  and  Rogers.  We  are  in- 
formed that  it  has  yielded  the  present  sea- 
son, the  result  of  two  months'  work  by  four 
men,  100  ounces  of  gold.  "With  a  sufficient 
amount  of  water,  and  properly  worked,  it 
will  yield  three  and  a  half  ounces  per  day 
to  the  man.  It  is  estimated  that  there  are 
from  four  to  six  acres  of  ground  in  it  that 
will  pay. 

Georgetown.— The  claim  of  Halls,  Bee- 
bee  &  Co.  continues  to  improve  as  they  go 
down.  There  is  no  doubt  that  the  owners 
have  a  fortune.  Georgia  Slide  has  a  five 
and  a  ten  stamp  mill,  and  Woods  &  Co,  are 
making  preparation  for  another  ten  stamp 
mill.  The  Taylor  mine  owners  will  imme- 
diately add  five  more  stamps  to  their  mill, 
and  have  the  main  shaft  sunk  100  feet 
deeper. 

KERN    COUNTY. 

Havilah  correspondence  of  Visalia  Delta: 
The  pump  in  the  Joe  Walker  mine  has 
given  out,  and  nothing  can  be  done  until 
a  new  one  is  .procured.  The  mine  is  too 
valuable  to  remain  idle  long.  The  Delphi 
mine  has  changed  hands,  McKeadney  hav- 
ing sold  out  to  George  P.  Dalton  of  Grass 
Valley,  who  is  superintending  the  works, 
and  expects  to  run  the  mill  night  and  day 
after  ten  days.  The  New  York  and  Clear 
Creek  Gold  Mining  Co's  mines  are  still 
idle,  but  report  has  it  that  the  Co.  have 
levied  an  assessment  and  will  begin  work. 
Col.  Band  is  still  prospecting  his  mine — 
the  rock  in  the  shaft  is  very  hard,  but  it  is 
down  over  300  feet,  and  good  rock  is  found 
whenever  a  drift  is  run  to  the  ledge — the 
shaft  being  sunk  back  of  the  foot  wall. 

Il.tBirtWI     COUNTY. 

BuCHANAN.-^-From  the  Mail,  April  16th : 
The  mine  known  as  the  Buchanan  Copper 
Mine,  is  now  owned  and  worked  by  Vilas 
&  Co.  and  is  yielding  richer  ore  than  ever. 
The  Co.  has  between  80  and  100  men  em- 
ployed. The  ore,  a  portion  of  which  is  re- 
duced to  "matte,"  has  during  the  winter 
accumulated  to  thousands  of  tons. 

NEVADA  COUNTY. 

Scott's  Flat. — Gazette,  April  12th:  The 
American  claims  are  running  200  inches  of 
water,  and  employ  five  men.  The  Hueston 
claims  are  using  200  inches,  and  employ 
four  hands.  These  claims  are  said  to  be 
paying  well.  Morrow  &  Co.  are  running 
150  inches  of  water  and  four  men.  Cobb 
&  Co.  have  eight  men,  and  use  150  inches. 
This  company  are  said  to  be  making  one 
hundred  dollars  per  day  above  expenses. 
Ashburn  &  Co.  on  the  opposite  side  of  the 
creek,  will  soon  be  hydraulicing.  Bean  & 
Co.  will  commence  hydraulicing  to-day, 
working  four  men  and  running  200  inches 
of  water. 

Mooney  Flat  Hydraulic  Co. — Same,  of 
13th :  Incorporated  yesterday  to  carry  on 
mining  on  the  claims  known  as  the  Union, 
Kinder,  Sycropolis  and  others. 

Sneath  &  Clay  Mill— same  of  14th  : 
Commenced  crushing  rock  on  Monday. 
The  company  have  one  hundred  and  fifty 
tons  of  rock  on  hand,  'and  expect  soon  to 
keep  their  twelve  stumps  running.  At 
present  they  employ  twenty-four  men  un- 
derground, besides  those  in  the  mill  and 
hoisting  works. 

i  he  Telegraph  company  have  located 
fifteen  hundred  feet  on  the  Allison  Ranch 
ledge,  commencing  at  the  southern  Ixun- 
dary  line  and  extending  southerly. 

IiiiLL  Purchase.  — 15th  ;  Fogartr  &  Com- 


pany have  purchased  the  Collins  cement 
mill  at  You  Bet,  and  have  contracted  to 
have  the  machinery  removed  to  Jones'  Bar, 

Leetle  York,  16th. — Atkins,  Cozzens  & 
Co.  are  putting  a  large  amount  of  iron  pipe 
in  the  Gardner.  They  are  taking  out  from 
$1,700  to  $2,200  at  a  run  of  two  weeks. 

You  Bet. — W.  H.  Duryea,  is  doing  an 
extensive  hydraulic  business.  His  receipts 
average  about  $1, 500  for  every  two  weeks' 
run . , .  .Ed.  Williams  is  running  two  sets  of 
claims,  using  800  inches  of  water,  and  em- 
ploying seventeen  men.  The  yield  of  gold 
averages  over  jfl,000  for  every  fifteen  days. 
. . .  .Neece  &  West,  who  have  been  running 
their  cement  mill  for  several  years,  have 
shut  down  and  commenced  hydraulicing, 
and  the  ground  is  said  to   be  paying  well. 

Hussey  &  Co. ,  with  250  inches  of  water 

and  five  men;  King  &  Co.,  with  the  same 
and  four  men; 'MeManus  &  Co. ,  with  100 
inches  and  three  men;  Brockman  &  Co., 
with  200  inches  and  four  men;  and  Henry 
Stahr  with  250  inches  and  four  men,  are 
making  their  regular  runs  with  better  pros- 
pects...  .Brown  Bros,  are  running  their 
cement  mill  night  and  day,  and  are  taking 
out  better  pay  than  ever.  Report  says  tbjit 
for  the  past  few  weeks  they  have  been  tak- 
ing out  $4,000  to  $5,000  a  week.  They  em- 
ploy from   sixteen   to  twenty   men The 

towns  of  Red  Dog  and  You  Bet  are  nearly 
deserted,  the  miners  mostly  living  at  their 
claims. . .  .The  claims  at  Remington,  Low- 
ell, Hunt's  and  Quaker  Hills,  and  other 
places  in  the  township,  are  in  active  opera- 
tion. 

Scott  Flat. — The  claims  of  the  Ameri- 
can company  cleaned  up  Wednesday,  after 
a  run  of  eight  days,  and  yielded  over  $1,000. 
They  employ  four  men  and  use  200  inches 
of  water. 

San  Juan. — Transcript,  11th  :  Business  is 
lively.  The  mines  along  the  Ridge  are 
yielding  handsomely. 

Same  of  14th  :  The  county  prospects  were 
never  better.  Parties  are  sinking  upon  the 
Talbott  ledge  in  Willow  Valley.  The  Ban- 
ner and  Pittsburg  are  yielding  handsome- 
ly, and  other  mines  will  soon  be  started  up, 
the  Mohawk  among  them.  It  is  reported 
that  the  California  will  be  started  before 
Fall,  and  the  old  Nevada  mine  will  soon 
fall  into  the  hands  of  men  who  will  work  it. 
The  Rising  Star,  Cornish  and  other  mines 
down  the  creek  are  doing  well. 

Fidelity  Ledge.— Same  of  17th  :  This 
is  now  being  worked  and  rich  quartz  is  be- 
ing obtained.  There  is  a  stratum  of  rich 
gold  bearing  sulphurets  a  foot  thick,  on  the 
lower  side  of  the  ledge,  which  assays  $500 
to  the  ton. 

Grass  Valley  National,  April  10th:  Rock 
now  being  taken  from  the  Bowery  claim 
near  Dead  Man's  Flat,  averages  $50  to  the 
bucketful.  They  are  down  75  feet  on  the 
ledge,  which  is  from  six  inches  to  a  foot  ia 
width  and  looks  well. 

William  Penn  Mine. — Phil.  Painter, 
Jas.  Edwards,  and  others  are  putting  down 
a  shaft,  and  are  down  about  50  feet.  Ledge 
from  18  to  24  inches  thick.  A  small  engine 
of  8-horse  power  does  the  pumping  and 
hoisting.  The  rock  resembles  that  of  the 
Eureka. 

Mining  Sale. — Same  of  12th:  We  hear 
it  reported  that  the  southern  extension  o.f 
the  Allison  Ranch  mine  has  been  sold,  or 
bargained  to  be  sold,  for  the  sum  of  $140,- 
000. 

Wisconsin  Mine. — 13th:  The  water  has 
all  been  pumped  out.  They  commenced 
taking  out  ore  to-day.  The  mine  looks 
well. 

Idaho  Mine. — This  mine  cleared  up  on 
Saturday  $9,000  after  a  run  of  eight  days. 

Same  of  14th:  In  Rhode  Island  Ravine, 
the  La  Cross  ledge  is  being  worked  with 
success.  On  Gold  Hill,  new  shafts  are  be- 
ing sunk  and  men  are  making  good  wages. 
Men  on  Cincinnati  Hill  are  taking  out  good 
rock.  Some  crushed  recently  paid  $29  to 
the  tor. 

Grass  Valley  Union,  13th:  Yesterday  fifty 
feet  of  the  Wm.  Penn  mine  was  sold  to 
Ben.  Macauley  for  $5  50  per  foot'  cash — 
Macauley  paying  the  assessments. 

Allison  Ranch  Mine. —This  is  now  in 
the  hands  of  an  incorporation,  and  will  be 
speedily  opened.  Two  pumps  will  be  at 
work  by  the  end  of  this  week.  The  mill, 
which  has  a  battery  of  twelve  stamps,  each 
stamp  weighing  a  thousand  pounds,  will  be 
started  up  to-day  or  to-morrow,  and  will 
crush  waste  rock  from  the  dump  pile.  The 
great  richness  of  the  old  dump  pile  is  ow- 
ing to  the  fact  that  in  the  early  days  they 
disregarded  all  rock  except  that  which 
showed  well,  and  years  of  exposure  has 
tread  the  gold.  The  incline  is  down  only 
465  feet  to  the  lowest  level.  There  are  four 
leve's,  and  not  one  of  them  has  been  worked 
out  o  rer  700  feet.  When  the  work  stopped 
the  1  -rfge  was  as  well  defined  as  ever,  the 
reck  showing  a  working  value  of  $30  per 
ton. 


North  Star  Mine. — Same  of  14th:  The 
workmen  are  now  engaged  in  preparing  to 
put  in  the  new  pump  of  sixteen  inches  in 
diameter,  to  be  worked  by  a  sixteen  inch 
cylinder  engine.  It  is  believed  that  this 
will  enable  the  mine  to  be  worked  to  an  in- 
definite extent,  in  spite  of  water. 

Hope  Gravel  Company. — 15th:  It  is 
thought  that  the  new  shaft  will  strike  about 
midway  across  the  old  river  bed.  We  yes- 
terday found  that  the  miners  had  passed 
through  the  hard  cement  and  come  to  the 
pipe  clay  which  overlays  the  gravel  deposit. 
The  sinking,  from  this  time  forward,  will 
be  comparatively  easy.  The  new  shaft  is 
12  by  four  feet  in  the  clear.  All  the  ma- 
chinery for  the  new  pumping  apparatus  is 
on  the  ground. 

Scandinavian. — 16th:  The  mine  is  turn- 
ing out  good  rock.  The  company  are  work- 
ing the  ore  with  two  arastras  driven  by 
water  power,  and  getting  about  $100  per 
ton. 

Meadow  Lake.  —  This  town,  which 
boasted  but  two  years  ago  two  theaters,  a 
Stock  and  Exchange  Board,  thirteen  hotels, 
and3, 000  souls, is  to  be  numbered  amongthe 
things  that  were.  Only  about  200  persons, 
great  and  small,  passed  the  winter  th,ere. 

FLACER  COUNTY. 

Rich  Specimens. — The  Auburn  Stars  and 
Stripes,  April  15th: — We  were  shown  yes- 
terday a  very  rich  specimen  from  a  newly 
discovered  ledge,  one  mile  southeast  from 
Colfax.  The  parties  engaged  in  prospect- 
ing the  ledge  took  out  in  a  short  time  about 
$1,500,  crushing  the  quartz  in  a  common 
hand  mortar.  The  Rising  Sun  have  lately 
struck  good  rock  at  the  depth  of  300  feet. 
The  Live  Oak  has  lately  started  up.  One- 
half  interest  in  it  was  recently  sold  for 
$10,000. 

FLDHAS  COUNTY. 

Quincy  National,  April  10th : — The  Cal- 
edonia Co.  are  pushing  ahead  the  work  in 
their  drifts,  and  expect  to  strike  the  Big 
White  ledge  soon.  Judkins  &  Kellogg's 
mine  is  paying  as  well  as  usual.  "Cahalan 
has  run  out  on  his  ledge  about  30  feet,  and 
hopes  to  find  an  abundance  of  good  pay 
rock  soon.  The  Crescent  Co.  have  13  men 
at  work  iu  the  mine. 

La  Porte  Union: — The  miners  at  Saw  Pit 
have  an  abundant  supply  of  water.  All  of 
the  hydraulic  companies  have  commenced 
piping.  Water  was  turned  loose  against 
the  bank  in  Conly  &  Gowell's  diggings, 
near  this  town,  on  Tuesday  last. 

SIKH  ISA  COUNTY. 

Downieville  3Iessenger,  April  19th: — 
Water  has  come  at  last,  and  pipes  are  run- 
ning night  and  day  in  all  the  Northern  por- 
tion of  the  county.  Although  the  season 
will  be  short,  there  is  a  prospect  that  much 
ground  will  be  worked. 

Newark  correspondence: — The  different 
companies  commenced  to  wash,  with  flat- 
tering prospects.  The  Swift  Sure  company 
struck  an  inside  lead  in  their  claim,  of  fab- 
ulous richness.  Cook  is  running  his  tun- 
nel to  strike  the  same  lead,  with  good  hope 
of  success.  The  Nevada  Co.  have  got  their 
new  incline  completed — raising  the  cars 
and  water  by  water-power.  The  Nip  and 
Tuck,  Reading  and  North  America,  are 
paying  handsomely. 

SIMilVOl'  COUNTY. 

Yreka  Union,  April  14th  :  Oscar  With- 
erill  is  sinking  a  prospect  hole  in  the  sub- 
urbs of  Yreka,  near  where  Brady  &  Co. 
have  struck  such  rich  cement  in  their  claim. 
...  .We  understand  that  there  are  but  11 
companies  of  Chinamen  mining  on  Hum- 
bug now,  against  26  companies  there  one 
year  ago. 

The  United  Quartz  Co.  have  sunk  on  their 
ledge  to  the  depth  of  100  feet.  They  have 
purchased  the  mill  erected  by  Sleeper  & 
Co.  some  years  ago  on  the  South  Fork,  and 
will  remove  it  to  the  vicinity  of  the  ledge. 

SON    MA  COVNTY. 

The  Petaluma  Journal  and  Argus  has  vis- 
ited the  new  silver  mines.  It  says  :  The 
Davis  claim  is  on  Faylon  Creek,  near  the 
mouth  of  Graham's  Canon,  and  is  believed 
to  be  of  considerable  value.  The  assay  of 
ore  sent  to  San  Francisco  shows  a  yield  of 
$10.56  per  ton,  and.  Mr.  Davis  has  refused 
several  liberal  offers  for  his  interest. 
Nearly  south  of  the  Faylon  Creek  is  the 
South  Fork.  On  this  creek  we  collected  a 
number  of  specimens  of  quartz,  among 
them  some  with  signs  of  cinnabar.  The 
rock  in  both  creeks  is  principally  decom- 
posed quartz,  of  a  bluish  color,  and  easy  of 
reduction.  Several  gentlemen  have  located 
claims  on  this  ledge;  and  it  would  not  sur- 
prise us  if  their  enterprise  proved  a  profit- 
able one.  We  presume  there  are  at  least 
500  claims  staked  out  in  the  district,  all 
bearing  more  or  less  signs  of  paying  rock. 
The  general  opinion  of  the  people  of  the 
neighborhood  is  that  it  will  pay  to  work  the 
rock,  and  several  companies  are  in  process 
of  formation.  There  is  every  advantage 
necessary  for  mining   in  the   way  of  wood 


and  water.  Our  own  opinion  is,  that  there 
is  no  use  of  rushing  headlong  into  the 
speculation,  as  the  indications  are  not  up 
to  our  idea  of  what  they  should  be. 

TRINITY    COUNTY. 

Journal,  April  17th  :  Mining  operations 
continue  to  be  pushed  with  energy  through- 
out the  county,  and  with  flattering  pros- 
pects. The  miners  have  no  time  to  lose 
now,  as  water  will  soon  begin  to  slacken ; 
but  notwithstanding  theextraordinary  short- 
ness of  the  mining  season  and  the  great 
scarcity  of  water,  we  believe  that  all  hands 
will  come  out  even,  if  not  ahead. 

TUXARE  COUNTY. 

Visalia  Delta, — White  River  Letter  : 
There  is  not  much  doing  here  in  the  mines  ■ 
at  present.  T.  B.  Caggle,  and  E.  Ham- 
mond, have  grouDd-sluiced  about  5,000 
yards  of  Gordon's  Gulch,  during  the  past 
winter,  and  are  now  cleaning  up — they 
hope  it  will  average  a  dollar  a  bucket.  The 
Philadelphia  Co.  in  running  their  adit,  run 
the  vein  out.  A.  J.  Maltby  has  resumed 
work  on  the  Eclipse. 

TUOLUMNE    COUNTY. 

The  Old  Buchanan  Mine. — -Sonora  Dem- 
ocrat, April  17th:  — This  claim  is  again  giv- 
ing evidence  of  great  wealth.  Mr.  Breur 
started  a  level  38  feet  below  the  original 
tunnel  and  now  has  a  vein  from  two  and  a 
half  to  three  .feet  in  thickness,  which  for 
100  feet  in  length,  will  pay  from  $20  to  $46 
per  ton.  The  crushing  of  46  tons  yielded 
last  week  112  ounces  jof  gold. 

Mine    Sold. — The    Detweiler  and  App 
Quartz  Mine,  near  Poverty  Hill,  in  Quartz 
Mountain,  was  sold  last  week  to  Frederick 
Griffing  for  the  sum  of  $45,000. 
COLORADO. 

Granite  District. — Denver  News,  March 
24th:  —The  Treasure  Mining  Co's  mill  has 
started  up  again.  It  is  crushing  ore  from 
the  Magenta  lode.  The  Niagara  Co's  mill 
is  about  to  start  up  on  ore  from  the  Mon- 
arch. The  Yankee  Blade  Co.  are  erecting 
a  20-stamp  mill,  and  Mr.  Newhonse  is  pre- 
paring to  do  the  same.  There  will  be  87 
stamps  running  in  Granite  next  season. 

Same  of  April  7th: — The  branch  mint 
run  into  bars,  in  three  days,  1086.98  ounces 
of  gold.  On  Saturday  there  was  turned 
out  the  largest  gold  bar  ever  made  in  Den- 
ver, 322.55  ounces. 

Herald,  March  24th:  Robert  Teat's  sil  ■ 
ver  miue  has  been  improving.  Last  week 
the  vein  of  solid  rich  ore  was  two  feet  thick. 
Yesterday  the  workmen  broke  into  a  body 
of  ore  four  feet  wide.  Dr.  Blatchley  has 
been  runuing  one  of  his  pans  on  raw  ore 
from  this  mine,  with  astonishing  results. 

The  Conqueror  Lode.— The  owners- 
Jerry  Haskins  and  the  two  Disbro  brothers, 
' — have  been  working  siuce  last  fall  a  year 
ago.  They  have  sunk  a  shaft  and  timbered 
it  to  a  depth  of  about  200  feet.  In  doing 
this  they  had  to  pass  through  100  feet  of 
lean  ore. '  They  have  now  rich  ore  six  feet 
wide,  so  soft  that  no  powder  is  required, 
a  pick  and  shovel  are  all.  They  are  put- 
ting up  a  engine  for  hoisting.  The  mine 
will  yeild  ore  to  supply  100  stamps. 

Central  City  Register,  April  1st:  Judge 
Dickerson  is  fitting  up  his  15-stamp  water 
mill  on  Clear  C*eek ....  An  assay  yesterday 
of  ore  from  the  Fletcher  lode  gave  208  ozs. 
silver,  and  3%  ozs.  gold  per  ton.  Coin 
value  $459.74.     The  lode  is  being  worked 

by  William  Cook To-day  Dr.  Blatchley 

starts  up  his  pans  in  the  Excelsior  mill  on 

Circassian  ore The  Unexpected  lode,  in 

Lake  Gulch,  is  producing  more  ore  than 
ever  before,  and  of  a  much  better  quality. 
The  iron  yields  11  ounces  per  cord  under 
stamps . . .  .Two  assays  of  Flora  Temple  sul- 
phuret  ore  yielded  No.  1,  8  ounces,  gold, 
and  over  400  ounces  silver,  per  ton;  No.  2, 
5  ounces  gold,  and  about  60  ounces  silver. 

Sugar  Loaf  Mines. — Correspondence  of 
the  Boulder  Miner,  March  24th:— Mr.  P.  E. 
Gleason  has  hands  erecting  his  stamp  mill; 

will  have  it  running  in  two  months The 

Lincoln  lode   has  a  tunnel  in  90  feet,  and 

shows  a  fine  vein   of  ore The  Hinman 

has  a  tunnel  in  60  feet,  showing  a  large 
vein  of  pyrites. ..  .The  Bald  Prairie  has 
been  .opened  to  a  certain  extent  for  a  half 
mile  in  length.  Some  remarkable  rich 
specimens,  showing  native  gold,  have  been 
taken  out. . .  .The  Legal  Tender  oroppings 
show  that  it  is  a  strong  vein,  and  filled  with 
sulphurets  of  silver. . .  .All  the  above  lodes 
are  on  the  North  side  of  the  Four  Mile 
creek,  and  good  roads  can  be  made  to  all. 
The  creek  has  water  to  supply  any  number 
of  steam  mills  the  year  round.  There  is 
an  abundant  supply  of  wood. 

Same  of  31st :  Sand  rs  &  Co.  are  working 
the  Black  Tail  lode,  on  Left  hand.  It  shows 
very  rich  argentiferous  copper  ore..... 
Strock  &  Co.  have  most  of  the  material 
on  the  ground  for  an  arastra. ..  .Steward, 
Gillespie  &  Co.  are  busy  at  work  on  the 
Gray  Eagle  lode.  They  have  developed  a 
fine  vein  of  rich  silver  ore.  Depth  of  shaft 
50  feet Bottolfson,  Fullen  &  Co.'s  t9n 


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stamp  mill  at  Gold  Hill  is  approaching 
completion ....  William  Brierly  ft  Co  .  on 
the  Williams  lorle.  Have  some  eight  or  ten 
cords  of  quartz,  worth  fri  01  8125  to  J150 
per  cord,  and  a  tine  crevice  of  rich  ore  in 
v  Co.  "ill  run  their  Biir- 
irtz  Carter,  Blake  ft  Co.  have  \ 
need  milling  on  the  Old  Pay,  silver  ' 
lo3e,  at  Sugar  Loaf.  This  lode  carries 
tame  very  riob  on-,  worth  from  $300  to 
$500  per  ton  .  Glensoo  ft  Co.  bavo  nearly 
all  the  timbers  out  for  their  stamp  mill.  | 
Tli.  v  expect  to  hive  it  in  operation  early 
in  May  The  Huosier  has  aline  body  of 
rich  ore  in  the  shaft,  which  is  down  140 
feet  . .  Duncan  ft  Co.,  of  Dexter  Point,  are 
making  preparations  to  work  the  Legal 
Tender  . .  .M.  Towner  .V  Co.  will  commence 
working  their  gulch  claims  on  Four  Mile 
creek  iu  a  few  days...  Mr.  Osborne  is 
opening  a  gulch  claim.  . .  .Mr.  Jackson  will 
resume  work  on  his  gulch  claims  in  a  short 
time.  The  indications  are  that  Four  Mile 
creek  and  Gold  Run  will  be  worked  more 
this  summer  than  ever  before. 

The  Hoosebr  Mill. — The  Hoosier  mill 
owners,  by  their  present  plan  of  desulphur- 
ing,  obtain  from  85  to  95  per  cent,  of  the 
silver  contained  in  the  ore.  They  obtained 
§00  per  ton,  (coin  value)  from  ore  that 
onlv  yielded  $5  per  ton  by  raw  treatment. 
They  find  their  process  exceeds  their  most 
sanguine  expectations. 

Central  District. — Jamestown  corres- 
pondence :  There  is  sufficient  material  now 
on  the  snrfaco  to  keep  the  present  arastras 
running  for  several  weeks.  The  Cobb  mill, 
12-stanip,  is  undergoing  slight  repairs. 

John  Keen  and  George  Jackson  have  re- 
sumed mining  on  the  American,  Nottawa, 
anil  Stanley  lodes,  and  are  raising  fine  ores. 
Silas  T.  Tomlinsonand  Johnson  Miller  will 
work  the  Merrimac  and  Lost  Child  lodes. 
John  Virden  will  work  the  Neikirk  lode. 
Boyd  &  Co.  are  working  a  new  lode  which 
prom'ses  well.  Uncle  John  Knoup  &  Co. 
are  preparing  to  work  their  lodes.  Capt. 
Hall,  superintendent  of  the  Topeka  Co., 
has  written  from  Boston  that  they  contem- 
plate erecting  reduction  works. 

Georgetown  Miner,  April  1st :  The  Brown 
Company  will  soon  have  ready  for  ship- 
ment another  immense  plate  of  silver  bul- 
lion...   Huepeden    &    Co.    have  shipped, 

since  our  last  report,  8847  85 Stewart's 

reduction  works  are  in  successful  opera- 
tion. All  that  is  necessary  for  these  works 
to  produce  from  81, 000  to  82,000  per  week 
is  a  full  supply  of  ore.  Two  Blatchley  pans 
are  in  operation,  doing  well,  both  on  raw 
and  chlorodized  ore.  Stewart  has  treated 
four  and  a  half  tons  of  gold  ore,  from  Em- 
pire, from  which  he  obtained  82  per  cent, 
of  the  assay.  The  amount  of  bullion  pro- 
duced by  the  new  pans,  within  a  week,  is 
8635  09.  All  of  the  ore  has  been  low  grade. 
Next  week  he  will  start  up  on  ore  from  the 
Mendota. 

Idaho  District. — Bennett,  Wright  & 
Co.  commenced  work  on  Thursday,  with 
three  men,  and  cleaned  up,  on  Saturday, 
6  ounces  of  clean  gold. . .  .Beauzy,  Koons 
&  Co.  are  sinking  a  pit  below  Grass  Valley, 
not  to  bed  rock  yet. . .  .Legault  &.  Co.  are 
prospecting  two  miles  below  Idaho. .  .  Fitz- 
patriek  &  Co.  are  getting  ready  for  the 
summer. .  .Gus.  Reader  is  stripping  ground 
this  side  of  the  big  bridge. 
IDAHO. 
Astor.— Tidal  Wave,  April  9th  :  Walsh 
&  Warnkee  have  worked  Astor  ore  in 
Black's  mill.  From  Messrs.  Walsh  & 
Warnkee  we  get  the  number  of  tons,  aDd 
from  the  assayer's  certificate  we  learn  the 
ounces  of  bullion  and  value,  as  follows: 
13,500  pounds  of  ore  produced  608  ounces 
of  bullion,  worth  81,304.S6  coin  value,  or 
8209.97  11-100  cents  per  ton  of  ore. 

Atlanta. — South  Boise. — A  3-pound 
chunk  of  ore  from  this  lode  which  has  been 
shown  us,  is  exceedingly  rich.  Mr.  Atkins 
and  his  company  have  run  a  tunnel  in  on 
the  ledge  180  feet,  commencing  in  a  gulch 
low  down  the  hill.  Nothing  iu  the  mine 
has  been  found  to  equal  the  rock  now  being 
produced  from  the  extreme  end,  where 
they  are  now  at  work.  Mr.  Clemens  saw  a 
piece  weighing  100  pounds  taken  from  the 
same  place,  that  assayed  812,000  per  ton, 
by  chipping  in  various  places  so  as  to  arrive 
at  an  average.  Some  selected  rock  from 
the  maiu  ledge  assayed  826,000.  The  Mi- 
nerva and  other  mines  in  the  same  neigh- 
borhood, though  not  so  large  as  the  At- 
lanta, assay  quite  as  well.  In  fact,  Yuba 
is  just  beginning  to  attract  attention:  Mr. 
Atkins  has  a  small  prospecting  mill  on  the 
Atlanta,  with  which  he  has  been  working 
the  rock  of  that  ledge  during  the  winter, 
and  for  want  of  easy  means  of  transporta- 
tion has  kept  the  product  on  hand,  which 
now  amounts  to  forty  odd  thousand  dollars 
in  bullion.  », 

.Tlie  Oivyliee  Avalanche,  April  10th,  has 
these  Flint  Items  :  We  learu  that  the  Ris- 
ing   Star   Mining    Co.    is    realizing   about 


81,000  per  day .  The  expenses  of  the  mill 
and  mine  are  estimated  at  about  8350  per 
day,  which  would  leave  a  clear  profit  of 
8650  per  day  for  the  company. 

Superintendent  Hall  has  consented  to  let 
five  stamps  of  the  mill  for  the  purpose  of 
onsl  iqi  work,  to  accommodate  the  hoys  of 
Flint 

Messrs.  Walsh  ,1.  Warnkee  brought  in  be- 
tween 1,800  and  1,400  ounces  of  bullion, 
the  proceeds  of  6%  tons  of  rock  from  the 
John  Jacob  Astor  lode,  And  there  is  any 
amount  of  just  as  good  rock  in  sight.  The 
mine  is  now  very  wet,  lint  in  tho  course  of 
a  week  tin- v  think  it  will  he  dry  enough  to 
commence  operations. 

MONTANA. 

Bannack. — Helena  Post,  March  12th  : 
The  water  will  be  running  in  the  big  ditch 
on  or  before  the  first  of  next  month,  and 
then  the  placer  will  commence  with  vigor. 
It  is  stated  more  gold  will  taken  out  iu  Ban- 
nack the  coming  summer  than  ever  before. 

PHiLLirsntJHO. — Mr.  Louis  Bugher  has 
discovered  a  silver  lead  running  parallel 
with  the  Burnley  &  Bugher  lode,  which 
prospects  finely.  This  new  lead  is  about 
ten  feet  in  width. 

Highland.  — April  2d  :  We  had  the  satis- 
faction of  observing  Professor  Steitz  melt- 
ing into  a  single  bar  three  lumps  of  retort 
which  weighed  over  720  ounces,  the  prod- 
uct of  14  tons  of  tailings  from  .the  Myers 
&  Thompson  lode. 

It  has  been  supposed  for  a  long  time  that 
there  was  an  immense  bauk  of  pay  gravel 
between  Last  Chance  and  Dry  Gulch.  We 
learn  that  Messrs.  Whitney  &  Mason  have 
been  prospecting  upon  this  bar.  They  have 
sunk  five  shafts  varying  from  25  to  40  feet 
in  depth,  in  each  of  which  good  prospects 
were  found.  In  some  shafts  they  have 
found  as  high  as  85  cents  to  the  pan,  but 
the  average  prospect  was  from  five  to  nine 
cents. 

Red  Mountain. — In  the  Day  lode,  near 
Moose  Creek,'  in  the  vicinity  of  Highland, 
the  crevice  is  about  3%  feet  wide  at  a  depth 
of  70  feet.  From  ten  pounds  of  rock  which 
was  taken  at  random  from  the  richest  por- 
tion of  the  pay  crevice,  four  ounces  nine 
pennyweights  was  taken.  A  pay  streak  of 
this  kind  of  rock  over  20  inches  in  width 
extends  the  entire  length  of  the  lode,  and 
is  uniform  in  width  as  the  depth  increases. 

Silver  Star. — Tom  C.  Stevens,  one  of 
the  owners  of  the  Trivitt  &  Stevens  mill, 
arrived  last  evening  with  320  ounces  of 
gold,  the  result  of  five  days'  run  with  12 
stamps,  the  rock  crushed  being  from  the 
Iron  Rod. 

Letter  from  Nelson  Gulch  :  Several  com- 
panies are  sluicing  below  discovery  claim, 
and  the  dirt  pays  from  820  to  8100  per  day 
to  the  hand.  Messrs.  James  and  John 
Spears  have  had  about  six  men  at  work 
this  winter.  Their  dirt  pays  from  875  to 
8100  per  day  to  the  hand.  From  discov- 
ery to  No.  11,  below  discovery,  are  a  large 
number  of  piles  of  dirt,  which  will  pay 
very  handsomely  when  sluiced.  There  is 
not  a  claim  in  the  whole  gulch  but  what 
will  pay  from  816  to  $100  per  day  to  the 
hand  when  sluiced.  The  only  thing  neces- 
sary is  plenty  of  water. 

Deer  Lodge  items :  Uncle  Ben's  Gulch 
is  opening  up  very  richly. ..  .The  miners 
on  Pilgrim  Bar  are  making  extensive  prep- 
ar  tions  for  mining. ..  .The  Pike  Peak 
ditch,  running  to  the  head  of  Pioneer 
Gulch  is  almost  complete,  and  in  about  two 
weeks  mining  will  commence  in  Pioneer 
Gulch. 

NEVADA. 

IlI'MFllll.llT. 

Pride  of  the  Mountain. — Register,  April 
10th: — Winnemucca  correspondent  says  : 
Buck  &  Kimble,  the  proprietors  of  this 
mine,  left  here  this  week  for  San  Francisco 
with  70  tons  of  assorted  ore.-  I  think  this 
is  the  largest  shipment  of  pre  ever  made 
from  this  county  at  any  one  time.  It  made 
seven  car  loads.  They  are  having  their 
mine  worked  night  and  day,  aud  are  sink- 
ing an  incline,  which  is  now  170  feet.  In 
sinking  down,  the  ledge  improves  both  in 
width,  richness  and  permanency. ..  .Clark 
k  Mullen  have  re-located  the  Etna  ledge, 
in  Prince  Royal  District,  formerly  owned 
by  an  Eastern  Co.,  but  abandoned  three 
years  ago.  The  new  owners  went  to  work 
in  the  old  tunnel  at  a  point  where  the  old 
Co. ,  under  direction  of  a  tape-measuring 
New  York  Superintendent  had  run  over  the 
vein,  and  in  three  weeks'  time  have  opened 
a  ledge  rich  in  black  sulphurets  of  silver 
. . .  .The  Pioneer  mill  is  being  repaired  and 
remodled.  A  new  30  horse-power  engine 
has  been  added,  and  two  of  the  largest 
sized  Wheeler  pans  . .  .JakeStrandeger,  on 
the  Christiana  ledge,  has  a  large  and  well 
defined  vein,  abounding  in  ore  of  a  su- 
perior quality. . .  .Ten  and  one  half  tons  of 
ore  from  the  Grant  mine,  in  Indian  district, 
receutly  worked  at  the  Pioneer  mill,-  yielded 
§148  per  ton.... The  Silver  Mining  Co. 
shipped  2,192  ounces  of  bullion. 


1-  AUK  1  V  AOAT. 

The  White  Pine  Hem  of  April  6th,  says: 
The  owners  of  the  Illinois  Ledge,  after 
having  run  a  tunnel  of  1,200  feet,  have 
struck  their  vein  ut  a  great  depth  and  have 
obtained  ore  valued  at  8150  per  ton. 
BF.E1K  H1V1  K 

Belmont  Champion,  April  10th: — Work 
is  progressing  on  the  Enterprise  claim  with 
good  results.  The  level  north  from  the 
bottom  of  the  shaft,  175  feet,  is  disclosing 
a  ledge  from  17  to  20  feet  wide,  all  of  good 
milling  ore,  while  a  large  proportion  of  it 
is  chloride  ore  which  will  work  from  8600 
to  81,000  per  ton. 

We  learn  from  Palmetto,  that  Col.  Cath- 
erwood's  mill  started  up  again  on  Monday. 
The  Kentuck  and  Champion  mines  never 
looked  so  well  as  at  the  present  time. 

Hot  Creek.— Correspondence  of  the  Bel- 
mont Chronicle  :  "I  feel  confident  that  a 
20-stamp  mill  in  Rattlesnake  Canon  could 
be  kept  constantly  running,  on  rock  that 
would  yield  from  850  to  8125  per  ton.  The 
rogk  could  be  extracted  at  a  small  cost." 
washox, 

[  In  the  Stock  Circular,  in  another  por- 
tion of  this  paper  will  be  found  late  mining 
news  from  this  district.  ] 

The  Flowery  Mine. — Territorial  Enter- 
prise, April  16th:  The  ore  now  being 
raised  from  the  shaft  pays  834  per  ton,  that 
being  taken  from  the  open  cut  and  incline 
825,  and  that  in  the  end  of  the  north  tunnel 
846,  by  mill  process. 

Occidental. — Same  of  17th:  The  lower 
tunnel  is  now  within  50  feet  of  the  lead, 
which  it  will  cut  400  feet  deeper  than  the 
present  workings. 

Twin. — This  mine,  at  Silver  City,  con- 
tinues to  yield  pay  ore,  and  the  ledge  is 
found  to  be  richer  as  depth  is  attained. 
The  rock  is  easily  worked,  and  it  is  essen- 
tially a  gold  vein,  containing  little  or  no 
silver. 

Sunderland  Mill. — This  institution,  in 
Lower  Gold  Hill,  has  been  shut  down  for 
repairs  the  last  two  or  three  days,  but  again 
started  up  on  ore  from  the  Central  mine. 

Gould  &  Curry. — Workmen  are  still  en- 
gaged in  sinking  the  main  shaft,  through 
quartz  of  the  most  promising  character. 

The  Sierra  Nevada  Co.  now  have  in  sight 
sufficient    ore    to    run-  for    four  months, 
equally  as  rich  as  that    which    they  have 
been  working  for  the  past  two  months. 
OREGON. 

Jacksonville  Sentinel,  April  10th  :  Dillon 
&  Bowden,  who  own  nine-tenths  of  the  Oc- 
cidental ledge,  have  sunk  on  it  about  70 
feet,  and  at  that  depth  it  has  widened  to 
about  two  feet.  It  was  almost  impossible 
to  break  a  piece  of  the  rock  last